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Rivian unveiled its RAP1 self-driving chip and $49.99 monthly Autonomy+ service to challenge Tesla. Unlike Tesla's camera-only system, Rivian uses cameras, radar, and LiDAR for Level 4 autonomy by 2026.
Switzerland reversed a surveillance law that would have expanded monitoring from telecoms to messaging apps and social media after facing strong opposition. The government will conduct an impact analysis, delaying new legislation...
Raspberry Pi computers offer surprising practical applications beyond typical computing tasks, transforming these affordable mini-computers into versatile problem-solving tools. While many people use them for basic programming...
Disney accused Google of copyright infringement for using its content to train AI models and generate unauthorized images. Meanwhile, Disney partnered with OpenAI for $1 billion to license characters for video generation.
Despite Meta's reported budget cuts to Reality Labs sparking claims that VR is dying, actual sales data reveals the medium is thriving with Meta's Quest headsets consistently outselling major gaming consoles on Amazon. The twist...
Among Giants, a VR adventure inspired by Zelda and Shadow of the Colossus, launches on Quest 3 in early 2026. Players hunt ancient giants across a 25 km² world using bow combat and horseback riding.
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Runway launched GWM-1, its first world model that creates interactive simulations through physics prediction, competing with Google's Genie-3. The company also updated Gen 4.5 with native audio and one-minute video generation.
Apple plans to release four new iPhone models in 2026, starting with the budget-friendly iPhone 17e expected very early in the year featuring an A19 chip and Dynamic Island for $599. The lineup continues with iPhone 18 Pro models...
DJI's firmware update adds Apple Watch remote control to the Neo 2 drone, enabling hands-free steering, tracking, and recording for active users like cyclists and runners.
Google updated its AI try-on feature to work with just a selfie instead of requiring full-body photos, using its Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model to generate complete digital versions of users for virtual clothing trials. Users can...
Google announced AI-powered smart glasses for 2026, joining Meta in a market poised for mainstream adoption after years of failed attempts like Google Glass in 2014. These devices promise to transform work by helping warehouse...
Leaked iOS 26 code reveals Apple's upcoming AirTag 2 will feature five major improvements including enhanced Precision Finding, detailed battery reporting, better tracking in crowded areas, an improved pairing process, and...
WhatsApp launched a new missed call messaging feature that automatically prompts users to record voice or video messages when calls go unanswered, essentially creating a voicemail-like experience using existing chat tools. The...
Two former Twitter insiders are making a bold legal gamble to wrestle the iconic "Twitter" trademark away from Elon Musk's X Corp., claiming the company abandoned its rights when it rebranded last year. Operation Bluebird, led by...
Google launched Mixboard, a free AI-powered tool that creates presentations from uploaded photos and documents using Nano Banana Pro technology. Users simply upload files to a board, and the AI generates a complete presentation...
Aurora's autonomous trucking company plans to scale from a handful of driverless trucks today to hundreds by late 2026, despite recent delays that pushed commercial operations to April 2025. CEO Chris Urmson remains confident...
Aetherflux plans to launch its first orbital data center satellite in early 2027, joining tech giants Google, Blue Origin, and SpaceX in developing space-based computing facilities powered by continuous solar energy. This space...
Amazon launched the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, adding color e-ink technology to its 11-inch e-reader despite previous color display limitations that made text appear less sharp. The larger screen better supports comics, graphic...
Apple's upcoming iPad 12 may receive the current-generation A19 chip from the iPhone 17, according to internal documents, which would break the company's decade-long tradition of equipping budget iPads with older processors. This...
Spotify is testing a feature in New Zealand that creates personalized playlists from user text prompts and listening history. This follows an industry trend of giving users more control over algorithms.
Tech giants are racing to expand AI beyond software into physical products and infrastructure, with Google planning AI-powered smart glasses for 2026 and winning a Pentagon contract for three million employees. Meanwhile, massive...
Amazon will allow DRM-free ebooks in EPUB and PDF formats through Kindle Direct Publishing starting January 2026. However, some authors may enable more copyright protection due to piracy concerns.
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 gaming updates next year featuring console-like performance through better background management and graphics optimization. Key improvements include Advanced Shader Delivery reducing load times...
DJI's leaked Avata 360 drone combines high-speed FPV flying with 360-degree video recording through dual rotating cameras that capture 8K spherical footage or 4K forward-facing video. Weighing 377 grams with improved battery life...