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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more

Now, when users search for places in Map like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they'll see a new "know before you go" tips section that will surface important information about the place.

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TechCrunch

Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more

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WIRED

19 Best Mac Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

From a Mac Mini hub to mechanical keyboards, these curated gadgets will upgrade your Mac-powered desktop.

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WIRED

19 Best Mac Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

TechCrunch

With upcoming ban, Meta begins to notify Australian teens that their accounts will be shut down

When the ban goes into effect on December 10, Meta will revoke account access for users under the age of 16 in Australia.

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With upcoming ban, Meta begins to notify Australian teens that their accounts will be shut down

TechCrunch

Spotify's new features let listeners explore the people and stories behind their favorite music

Spotify new features will showcase who's behind your favorite songs, how music is connected, and what inspired the tunes.

51 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Spotify's new features let listeners explore the people and stories behind their favorite music

Engadget

A Ghost of Yōtei update will add a New Game+ mode, harder difficulties and more on November 24

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Engadget

A Ghost of Yōtei update will add a New Game+ mode, harder difficulties and more on November 24

WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2025)

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

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WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2025)

TechCrunch

Onepot AI raises $13M to help make chemical drug creation easier

Onepot AI is a a company that is home to the small-molecule synthesis lab POT-1.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Onepot AI raises $13M to help make chemical drug creation easier

Ars Technica

How Louvre thieves exploited human psychology to avoid suspicion—and what it reveals about AI

For humans and AI, when something fits the category of “ordinary,” it slips from notice.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

How Louvre thieves exploited human psychology to avoid suspicion—and what it reveals about AI

TechCrunch

Target joins OpenAI’s growing list of retail apps

OpenAI is pushing deeper into retail, with Target set to debut a new ChatGPT-powered app for shoppers. The app is launching in beta next week.

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Target joins OpenAI’s growing list of retail apps

WIRED

Vasco Translator Q1 Review: Cloning Your Voice

This new real-time interpreter can change your language while cloning your voice—sort of.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Vasco Translator Q1 Review: Cloning Your Voice

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TechCrunch

Security startup Guardio nabs $80M from ION Crossover Partners

Guardio is leveraging its experience building browser extensions and apps that scan for malicious and phishing sites to build a tool that looks for artifacts in code and websites made with vibe coding tools.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Security startup Guardio nabs $80M from ION Crossover Partners

WIRED

The 15 Best Soundbars We’ve Tested in 2025: Sonos, Sony, Bose

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.

2 hours ago

WIRED

The 15 Best Soundbars We’ve Tested in 2025: Sonos, Sony, Bose

Engadget

2025 Porsche Macan Electric review: The obvious choice when the budget allows

2 hours ago

Engadget

2025 Porsche Macan Electric review: The obvious choice when the budget allows

Ars Technica

Twin suction turbines and 3-Gs in slow corners? Meet the DRG-Lola.

The concept is meant to inspire the next generation of electric single-seaters.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Twin suction turbines and 3-Gs in slow corners? Meet the DRG-Lola.

Engadget

Unity games are coming to Fortnite

2 hours ago

Engadget

Unity games are coming to Fortnite

Engadget

The best gifts for gamers in 2025

3 hours ago

Engadget

The best gifts for gamers in 2025

WIRED

Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 H.E. Controller Review

Harder, better, faster, modular. This truly amazing pro-tier controller can be finessed to do just about anything. But it will cost you.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 H.E. Controller Review

Engadget

Read AI is building a note-taking app that works nearly anywhere

3 hours ago

Engadget

Read AI is building a note-taking app that works nearly anywhere

Ars Technica

OnePlus 15 review: The end of range anxiety

OnePlus delivers its second super-fast phone of 2025.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

OnePlus 15 review: The end of range anxiety

WIRED

WIRED’s Best E-Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Kobo, Kindle, Boox

These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.

4 hours ago

WIRED

WIRED’s Best E-Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Kobo, Kindle, Boox

Engadget

Meta asks the Oversight Board to weigh in (a little) on Community Notes ahead of expansion

5 hours ago

Engadget

Meta asks the Oversight Board to weigh in (a little) on Community Notes ahead of expansion

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Ars Technica

GOP overhaul of broadband permit laws: Cities hate it, cable companies love it

Cities and counties call congressional plan an "unprecedented federal intrusion."

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

GOP overhaul of broadband permit laws: Cities hate it, cable companies love it

Ars Technica

CDC data confirms US is 2 months away from losing measles elimination status

Elimination status is lost if the virus spreads continuously for 12 months.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

CDC data confirms US is 2 months away from losing measles elimination status

Ars Technica

Meta wins monopoly trial, convinces judge that social networking is dead

People are "bored" by their friends' content, judge ruled, siding with Meta.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

Meta wins monopoly trial, convinces judge that social networking is dead