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Microsoft tests Bluetooth shared audio on Windows 11 insider builds
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows 11 that lets users share audio between two Bluetooth devices at once—a first for the operating system. Currently available through the latest…
google expands gradient icon redesign to maps and photos apps
Google is continuing its gradual redesign of app icons, extending the new gradient style it began introducing earlier this year to more of its popular apps. The latest updates affect…
Atari 2600+ Pac-Man edition revives a classic console for modern players
Atari and PLAION REPLAI have released the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a modern reinterpretation of one of gaming’s most familiar consoles. The system pairs the recognizable look of the late…
Backbone and Kojima team up for limited Death Stranding 2 PlayStation controller
Backbone has announced a limited-edition version of its Backbone One controller, designed in collaboration with Kojima Productions and officially licensed by PlayStation. The Death Stranding 2 Edition is a numbered…
First look at the AYANEO phone hints at shoulder buttons and a focus on play
AYANEO is teasing its first smartphone, and the pitch is simple: the AYANEO Phone aims to merge a standard Android experience with the control-first mindset of a handheld gaming device.…
du turns Bitcoin mining into a subscription service for UAE residents
UAE telecom operator du has introduced Cloud Miner, a subscription-based cloud mining service that lets residents participate in Bitcoin mining without purchasing or managing physical equipment. The program, running under…
Google debuts first AI-generated TV ad with runaway thanksgiving turkey
Google has released its first fully AI-generated television commercial, a short animated spot titled “Planning a Quick Getaway?” The ad, produced with the company’s own generative video tool Veo 3…
Tim Cook says smarter Siri and new AI partners coming to iPhone
Apple reported a record $102.5 billion in revenue for the September quarter, with the iPhone contributing nearly half of that total at $49 billion. The iPhone 17 series, which debuted…
Corsair’s new leverless controller looks like a Tardis and thinks joysticks are outdated
Corsair has entered the increasingly crowded world of leverless fighting game controllers with something that looks equal parts tournament hardware and sci-fi prop. The Corsair Novablade Pro Wireless Hall Effect Leverless…
France activates world’s first wireless charging highway for electric vehicles
France has officially launched the world’s first operational road capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles while in motion, marking a significant experiment in the evolution of EV infrastructure. The 1.5-kilometre…
Canva shocks creatives by dropping Affinity’s paid tools for free download
Canva just made one of the boldest moves in the creative software world: it has made Affinity’s entire professional design suite completely free—forever. The surprise announcement effectively removes the paywall…
Apple rumored to test deep burgundy and purple finishes for iPhone 18 Pro
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup may bring a new splash of color to its typically understated palette. According to a post by the Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is…
Windows 11 and Meta Quest 3 team up for your next virtual office
Meta and Microsoft are taking another step toward the long-promised vision of virtual workspaces. With the latest Horizon OS update, Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S users can now link…
OpenAI’s Sora now charges for extra ai videos, 30 a day just isn’t free anymore
OpenAI has found a new way to monetize its AI video generator, Sora. The company announced that users who hit their daily limit of free generations can now pay extra…
Bluesky hits 40 million users and finally gives you permission to dislike stuff
Bluesky has hit 40 million users and is marking the milestone by testing one of social media’s most divisive features: the “dislike” button. The platform says the new feature isn’t…
You can now pre-order NEO, the $20k robot that’ll fold your laundry and judge your life choices
1X has officially opened pre-orders for NEO, a humanoid robot that promises to do your chores, chat politely, and maybe make you feel slightly judged about your life choices. The…
UAE leads the world in AI use, leaving everyone else behind
The UAE has taken the global lead in artificial intelligence adoption, according to Microsoft’s October 2025 AI Diffusion Report, with nearly 60% of its working-age population using AI tools in…
WhatsApp finally joins the wrist game, Apple Watch users, rejoice (sort of)
After years of requests from Apple Watch users, WhatsApp is finally making its way to Apple’s smartwatch lineup. Meta is testing an early version of the app, marking the company’s…