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iRobot files for bankruptcy
iRobot files for bankruptcy
But your Roomba will still work, for now
buff.ly
December 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
iRobot files for bankruptcy
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OpenAI says the latest version of its language model is also better at following instructions.
Take More Control Over ChatGPT's Tone With New Options in GPT-5.1
OpenAI says the latest version of its language model is also better at following instructions.
cnet.co
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
OpenAI says the latest version of its language model is also better at following instructions.
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For months, extremely personal and sensitive ChatGPT conversations have been leaking into an unexpected destination.
Oddest ChatGPT leaks yet: Cringey chat logs found in Google analytics tool
ChatGPT leaks seem to confirm OpenAI scrapes Google, expert says.
arstechnica.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
For months, extremely personal and sensitive ChatGPT conversations have been leaking into an unexpected destination.
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Despite recent headlines screaming that Apple is behind, or caving in, Siri won't be "powered" by Gemini, ChatGPT, or anything other than safe and secure Apple Foundation Models. Here's what's actually happening behind the inflammatory headlines.
Apple's long game will result in a safe, secure, and ethical AI ecosystem
Despite recent headlines screaming that Apple is behind, or caving in, Siri won't be "powered" by Gemini, ChatGPT, or anything other than safe and secure Apple Foundation Models. Here's what's actually happening behind the inflammatory headlines.
appleinsider.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Despite recent headlines screaming that Apple is behind, or caving in, Siri won't be "powered" by Gemini, ChatGPT, or anything other than safe and secure Apple Foundation Models. Here's what's actually happening behind the inflammatory headlines.
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There's a recurring theme from industry watchers, repeated on Friday, that Apple Music is doomed, if Apple doesn't copy Spotify's business model. The core premise is nonsense, and the reasoning for it is ridiculous.
Apple Music must emulate Spotify or die, says nonsensical report
There's a recurring theme from industry watchers, repeated on Friday, that Apple Music is doomed, if Apple doesn't copy Spotify's business model. The core premise is nonsense, and the reasoning for it is ridiculous.
appleinsider.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There's a recurring theme from industry watchers, repeated on Friday, that Apple Music is doomed, if Apple doesn't copy Spotify's business model. The core premise is nonsense, and the reasoning for it is ridiculous.
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tvOS 26.2 has two new features coming for Apple TV 4K users
tvOS 26.2 has two new features coming for Apple TV 4K users
tvOS 26 launched earlier this fall and made user profiles more prominent than ever. Now, a discovery in the tvOS 26.2 beta shows that Apple plans to make profiles even more convenient for Apple TV 4K users soon thanks to two changes.
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9to5mac.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
tvOS 26.2 has two new features coming for Apple TV 4K users
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OpenAI called the cases 'incredibly heartbreaking' and said it was reviewing the court filings to understand the details.
OpenAI faces new lawsuits claiming ChatGPT caused mental health crises
OpenAI called the cases 'incredibly heartbreaking' and said it was reviewing the court filings to understand the details.
l.euronews.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
OpenAI called the cases 'incredibly heartbreaking' and said it was reviewing the court filings to understand the details.
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Here’s the full post. Please read and share widely.
This is a fight we can’t afford to lose.
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This is a fight we can’t afford to lose.
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Surviving the Tyranny of the Algorithm
A 10-point guide to taking back your reality.
open.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Here’s the full post. Please read and share widely.
This is a fight we can’t afford to lose.
open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...
This is a fight we can’t afford to lose.
open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...
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Algorithms are not inherently good or bad; they take on the properties of the code that humans write, but apply it at a scale that humans are not capable of.
We won’t win this game. And when we lose, the cost will be control over our own minds.
We won’t win this game. And when we lose, the cost will be control over our own minds.
August 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Algorithms are not inherently good or bad; they take on the properties of the code that humans write, but apply it at a scale that humans are not capable of.
We won’t win this game. And when we lose, the cost will be control over our own minds.
We won’t win this game. And when we lose, the cost will be control over our own minds.
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In 2000, we declared measles eliminated in the US. Now, 2025 already has the highest number of cases since 1992.
This is the opposite of progress.
This is the opposite of progress.
July 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In 2000, we declared measles eliminated in the US. Now, 2025 already has the highest number of cases since 1992.
This is the opposite of progress.
This is the opposite of progress.
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Google brings Veo 3 to all Gemini app ‘Pro’ subscribers worldwide
Google brings Veo 3 to all Gemini app ‘Pro’ subscribers worldwide
Veo 3, Google’s latest video generation model, is now available around the world in the Gemini app for AI Pro subscribers.
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9to5google.com
July 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Google brings Veo 3 to all Gemini app ‘Pro’ subscribers worldwide
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Stellantis pivots to Google’s Android as in-car partnership with Amazon ends
Stellantis pivots to Google's Android as in-car partnership with Amazon ends | TechCrunch
Stellantis is pivoting to Google's Android as its in-car partnership with Amazon ends.
techcrunch.com
May 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Stellantis pivots to Google’s Android as in-car partnership with Amazon ends
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The difference between Gemini and Search AI Mode is an assistant
The difference between Gemini and Search AI Mode is an assistant
Even with both products eventually offering a “Live” feature, I think the difference between the Gemini app and AI in Google Search is now pretty clear. However, having two products that do similar things is inelegant, and might pose some confusion for most users.
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9to5google.com
May 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The difference between Gemini and Search AI Mode is an assistant
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Spotify is adding a Following feed for podcasts
Spotify is adding a Following feed for podcasts
The podcast push continues.
buff.ly
May 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Spotify is adding a Following feed for podcasts
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Control Center keeps getting better, here are the newest iOS features
Control Center keeps getting better, here are the newest iOS features
Apple introduced a major Control Center overhaul in iOS 18. But its work on the iPhone feature was far from done. Here are all the ways Control Center has gotten better with recent iOS updates.
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9to5mac.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Control Center keeps getting better, here are the newest iOS features
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Apple might import more iPhones from India to side-step China tariffs
Apple might import more iPhones from India to side-step China tariffs
Apple is considering importing more iPhones from India to side-step the 54% additional tariffs on goods imported from China that U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. The company sees this as a short-term measure while it seeks to negotiate with the Trump administration to get an […]
tcrn.ch
April 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Apple might import more iPhones from India to side-step China tariffs
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Amazon’s Zoox begins robotaxi testing in Los Angeles
Amazon’s Zoox begins robotaxi testing in Los Angeles
Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit, is deploying a small fleet of retrofitted test vehicles on the streets of Los Angeles starting Tuesday – a modest, yet meaningful step as the company inches toward offering public rides in Las Vegas and San Francisco later this year. The data-collection effort marks Zoox’s entrance into its sixth city […]
tcrn.ch
April 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Amazon’s Zoox begins robotaxi testing in Los Angeles
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Google fixes two Android zero-day bugs actively exploited by hackers
Google fixes two Android zero-day bugs actively exploited by hackers
The most severe security bug can be exploited without user interaction, per Google.
tcrn.ch
April 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Google fixes two Android zero-day bugs actively exploited by hackers
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Tapestry’s app can now de-dupe your social feeds
Tapestry’s app can now de-dupe your social feeds
Tapestry, a new app designed to organize the open social web, is adding a valuable feature to help people who are keeping up with multiple social networks: It will now remove duplicate posts from your feed. That means if you follow the same person across social networking services like Bluesky and Mastodon, you won’t have […]
tcrn.ch
April 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tapestry’s app can now de-dupe your social feeds
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Google sees AI Mode as a key way to maintain its role as the primary Internet directory, and it could very well become the search giant's default approach to scouring the web one day.
Google’s AI Mode search can now answer questions about images
Google’s AI Mode can now understand images as part of your searches.
arstechnica.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Google sees AI Mode as a key way to maintain its role as the primary Internet directory, and it could very well become the search giant's default approach to scouring the web one day.
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These automated drones can be loaded in seconds, carry small packages for miles, and deposit them with pinpoint accuracy at the end of a retractable tether.
Don’t call it a drone: Zipline’s uncrewed aircraft wants to reinvent retail
Ars visits a zipline delivery service that’s deploying in more locations soon.
arstechnica.com
April 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
These automated drones can be loaded in seconds, carry small packages for miles, and deposit them with pinpoint accuracy at the end of a retractable tether.
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SmartThings gets Matter 1.4 support for water heaters, heat pumps, and more - https://www.theverge.com/news/645519/samsung-smartthings-matter-1-4-support
SmartThings gets Matter 1.4 support for water heaters, heat pumps, and more
More Matter.
www.theverge.com
April 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
SmartThings gets Matter 1.4 support for water heaters, heat pumps, and more - https://www.theverge.com/news/645519/samsung-smartthings-matter-1-4-support
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Instagram might finally release an iPad app - https://www.theverge.com/news/645625/instagram-ipad-app-tiktok
Instagram might finally release an iPad app
At long last.
www.theverge.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Instagram might finally release an iPad app - https://www.theverge.com/news/645625/instagram-ipad-app-tiktok