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Engadget

How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive?

While these two names sound like they'd refer to the same product, there are major differences between them.

40 minutes ago

Engadget

How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive?

TechCrunch

Who's behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?

A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Who's behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?

Engadget

How to stop Siri from interrupting while you're using CarPlay

Don't let Siri become a hassle instead of an assistant; keep it quiet in the car to reduce distractions.

1 hour ago

Engadget

How to stop Siri from interrupting while you're using CarPlay

TechCrunch

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

TechCrunch

Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule

Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule

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Engadget

Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record

And they looked absolutely ridiculous doing it.

2 hours ago

Engadget

Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record

Engadget

Why are there so many fast charging standards, and what's the difference between them?

A guide to the confusing world of USB-C fast charging.

2 hours ago

Engadget

Why are there so many fast charging standards, and what's the difference between them?

Engadget

Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content

The class action suit claims that Amazon never obtained consent from Twitch streamers to be used to train its AI models.

3 hours ago

Engadget

Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content

Engadget

Is it safe to use a USB-C laptop charger on your phone?

If you've ever wondered whether you can just charge your phone with the cable for your laptop, read on and find out how to tell.

3 hours ago

Engadget

Is it safe to use a USB-C laptop charger on your phone?

TechCrunch

TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions

TechCrunch

Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash

Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash

TechCrunch

Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated

Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated

Ars Technica

Due to need for 'absolute success,' China delays critical Moon launch to 2027

"The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch."

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Due to need for 'absolute success,' China delays critical Moon launch to 2027

WIRED

Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King

The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King

WIRED

What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far)

I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.

10 hours ago

WIRED

What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far)

Ars Technica

Volcanoes that made history

Enormous eruptions altered Earth’s climate and societies all over the globe.

10 hours ago

Ars Technica

Volcanoes that made history

WIRED

Transistors Changed Everything. Here’s How They Work

How a tiny little electronic switch sparked the computer revolution.

10 hours ago

WIRED

Transistors Changed Everything. Here’s How They Work

WIRED

7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App

From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.

11 hours ago

WIRED

7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App

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WIRED

Is Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You?

Luxury water can contain different minerals and taste noticeably different. But a remote source, alkaline pH, and high price do not necessarily mean better hydration.

12 hours ago

WIRED

Is Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You?

WIRED

Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks

For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.

1 day ago

WIRED

Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks

Ars Technica

Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses

Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses

Ars Technica

Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging

Thunderstorms make seismic waves that can be used to find sub-surface features.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging

Ars Technica

Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says

Renters say hidden Zillow listings make it harder to afford living in New York City.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says

Ars Technica

Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels

The private Android-based OS will expand beyond Pixels next year.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels