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Blue Origin plans a more powerful New Glenn rocket with nine engines instead of seven, carrying over 70 metric tons to orbit. The fully reusable variant could launch by 2027.
Microsoft launches Xbox Full Screen Experience for Windows handhelds on November 21st, creating a console-like interface that bypasses Windows desktop and saves 2GB memory while supporting multiple game storefronts.
Meta's Hyperscape technology, which creates photorealistic digital replicas of real rooms using Quest 3 VR headset cameras, now supports multiplayer experiences after previously being limited to solo visits. Up to eight people...
Google and Meta have delayed Red Sea subsea cable projects due to security threats, creating bandwidth bottlenecks and forcing traffic onto alternative systems not designed for the excess demand.
Google's new Gemini 3 Pro delivers on most promised upgrades but falls short of demo quality, successfully creating interactive 3D visualizations and organizing Gmail inboxes through its Canvas workspace and Agent features. While...
Google launched a breakthrough cross-platform file sharing feature that enables iPhone users to send files directly to Android devices through AirDrop compatibility with Pixel 10's QuickShare system. The feature works across...
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Google partnered with Nvidia to give Chromebook buyers a free year of GeForce Now Fast Pass, offering ad-free cloud gaming with priority access after abandoning local Steam support.
Microsoft faces growing user backlash over its aggressive AI integration into Windows 11, with critics comparing it to the divisive Windows 8 overhaul that alienated users a decade ago. The company announced plans for an "agentic...
Google's Nano Banana Pro image model leverages Gemini 3 Pro's enhanced reasoning to create more accurate visuals with dramatically improved text rendering across multiple languages. The system integrates live Google Search data...
Swatch has upgraded its 2017 customization platform with AI-DADA, an OpenAI-powered tool that lets customers create unique watch designs from scratch using text prompts, replacing the limited preset options of the original Swatch...
The European Commission has proposed eliminating frustrating cookie consent pop-ups through its new Digital Package reforms. The changes would replace individual website banners with a simplified "yes" or "no" consent system...
WhatsApp is reviving "About," its original feature that functions like a status update or AIM away message, allowing users to share what they're doing at a glance with contacts. The message appears on profiles and chat tops,...
ChatGPT can transform entertainment beyond work productivity by creating personalized content tailored to individual preferences. Instead of scrolling through generic Spotify playlists, users can request specific mood-based music...
Spotify unveiled new features that let users explore the people behind their favorite songs, including producers, engineers, and songwriters through expanded Song Credits. The streaming service introduced SongDNA, an interactive...
The P-Phone is a compact backup smartphone launching on Kickstarter for $129 that syncs with your primary device to keep you connected if your main phone breaks or gets lost. Using basic specs like a MediaTek processor and...
Memo the robot carefully grasps two coffee glasses simultaneously, holding one between its thumb and pointer finger while using the rest of its hand to grab a second—a feat of dexterity that signals how close we might be to...
Four thieves stole €88 million in crown jewels from the Louvre by disguising themselves as construction workers in hi-vis vests, exploiting human psychology that categorizes "normal" appearances as non-threatening. This reveals...
Amazon continues selling AI-powered teddy bears using OpenAI technology despite the company cutting ties with FoloToy after its "Kumma" bear gave children inappropriate responses about sexual topics and dangerous activities....
Tesla is expanding Full Self-Driving testing in Europe by hiring vehicle operators in Prague, Germany, and Hungary to collect driving data for autonomous technology development and regulatory approval.
Google Maps is adding AI-powered local tips, trending recommendations, EV charging predictions, and custom review profiles for the holidays. The updates enhance restaurant guidance and user personalization features.
The EU launched a "digital omnibus" plan to simplify AI, cybersecurity, and data regulations. This initiative targets reducing administrative burdens by 25-35% by 2029 while protecting users.
Prime Video's new AI-powered "Video Recap" feature creates three-minute show summaries with generated narration. Currently available in the US for select shows like Fallout and Jack Ryan on TV devices.
ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI's AI browser, got a major Mac update with nine new features including iCloud passkey support, Google search, vertical tabs, and extension imports to become users' primary browser.
Microsoft announced two new Windows recovery tools for businesses at its Ignite event that automatically fix system problems through Microsoft Intune. Point-in-time restore rolls PCs back to previous snapshots when issues occur,...