10+ min ago (219+ words) What's happened? Google is testing a new approximate location toggle in Chrome for Android, seen in version 142.0.7444.171. Why is this important? Websites will no longer automatically gain access to precise GPS data, marking a major shift toward web-privacy parity with native apps. Why should I care? You'll be able to browse sites for weather, local news, and map previews, without revealing your exact location. OK, what's next? If testing goes well, Google should roll this out broadly, likely making it the default Chrome behavior on Android devices. What's happened? Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola is on a launch spree, but it's the "279 Moto G57 Power that has caught my attention, especially because of its massive 7,000 mAh battery. First and foremost, the phone features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. What's happened? Google has added…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (258+ words) What's happened? Samsung is reportedly preparing to give its voice assistant Bixby a major overhaul with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Confirmed: Bixby will have Perplexity integrated into it. Basic tasks will be handled by Bixby while complicated, more thinking tasks will be backed by Perplexity. Just like how ChatGPT x Apple Intelligence works. Debut during the S26 series Unpacked very likely. Why is this important? The improved Bixby, along with Perplexity AI, could debut with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. Why should I care? If you already own a Galaxy S-series smartphone or you're planning to buy one, the update could mean a smarter assistant that better handles searches, insights, follow-up questions, and context. OK, what's next? You should expect the official announcement about the improved Bixby (with Perplexity AI integration) at Samsung's first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026. What's happened? Qualcomm…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (242+ words) What's happened? Google's conversational AI model, Gemini, is reportedly getting a new interoperability feature with NotebookLM. Why is this important? Although the feature is currently under development, it promises a deeper link between two of Google's most popular AI tools: Gemini and NotebookLM. Why should I care? The news should be of utmost importance for you if you're a NotebookLM user. OK, what's next? We'll likely see Google formally announce this interoperability feature once it's ready for a full release for the general public. Unsurprisingly, AI is front and center at this year's Google I/O developer conference. The company has just unveiled a more-advanced version of Gemini 1.5 Pro, its powerful generative AI suite. Available for developers starting today, Gemini 1.5 Pro is a multimodal language model that can work with text, voice, and various content formats. How to use this…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago (634+ words) A humanoid robot has strolled into the record books after completing the longest-ever walk by such a machine. Built by Chinese robotics firm AgiBot, the A2s record-breaking trek covered 106.3 kilometers (66 miles) and took three days to complete, ending along Shanghais famous Bund waterfront promenade. Footage shows the full-size humanoid robot walking purposefully through urban areas, alongside national highways, and over bridges. Powered by AgiBots rapid hot-swap battery system, the A2 robot was able to walk continuously without taking a break. "Walking from Suzhou to Shanghai is a tough task even for many humans, but the robot achieved it," Wang Chuang, senior vice president of AgiBot, said in widely reported comments. Wang added: "It proves the maturity of the robots hardware, cerebellar balance algorithms, and endurance, laying a solid foundation for large-scale commercial deployment." While certainly an impressive feat, it would be good…...

7+ hour, 57+ min ago (603+ words) NASA and Boeing will try again with the troubled Starliner spacecraft, according to a statement issued by the U.S. space agency on Monday. The Starliner has been years in development, and transported its first crew to the International Space Station (ISS) last year. But the mission was beset with problems, leaving two NASA astronauts " Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams " stuck at the orbital outpost for nearly nine months when they were only supposed to have stayed there for a matter of days. Now, more than a year after the empty Starliner returned to Earth, and eight months after the crew returned home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, NASA has announced a modified contract with Boeing that slightly reduces the number of targeted crewed flights using the spacecraft. The next Starliner flight " called Starliner-1 " will not carry any crew, and will…...

9+ hour, 50+ min ago (259+ words) What Happened: WhatsApp just quietly pushed out a major update to its Windows app, and let's just say the reaction hasn't been great. Why Is This Important: To put it bluntly, this feels like a downgrade. The old app was built specifically for Windows, so it was snappy and light. This new one? Not so much. Why Should I Care: If you keep WhatsApp open on your PC all day for work or chatting, you are going to feel the difference. What's Next: Meta hasn't officially commented on the performance complaints, but the switch is likely about making things easier for it, not us. Microsoft claims that it won't save your phone number for anything other than verification, but it's needed because the service is currently unavailable for anyone in the EU, at least for now. If anyone in the…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago (564+ words) Black Friday still hasn't arrived yet, but we're already seeing the savings coming through " mostly Best Buy and Amazon, to be fair, but the reductions are pretty meaty. We've been scouring the web looking for the best deals around on smart glasses, as this is one of the best times to invest in the chance to put a screen on your face. The savings run into the hundreds of dollars, and the eight choices we've found so far are genuinely all at the lowest price we've seen them offered " which is pretty incredible this early on. We've tested all these models (or their predecessors) so you know you're getting a good deal thanks to the raft of savings we're seeing already for Black Friday. The RayBan Meta aren't the newest versions from the brand, but they're very good value at…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago (370+ words) This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Elgato It's time to transform your video calls and livestreams from a low-quality mess, to a high-definition masterpiece, where you're always in focus and naturally lit, with minimal motion lag or blur. You can get 21% off the Elgato Facecam MK.2 right now thanks to this Black Friday deal, saving you $30 on a professional-grade webcam with all the features you need, at a price you'll love. This offer is only available until December 1 though, so make sure you don't miss out. Let's face it, the bult-in webcam in your laptop, or the decade-old camera you have precariously balanced on top of your monitor, just doesn't cut it in today's live video world. Your face, and your audience, deserve better. And the Facecam MK.2 comes packed with features to make sure you…...

11+ hour, 28+ min ago (531+ words) Tineco's Black Friday savings continue with one of its most powerful cleaning tools to date: the FLOOR ONE S9 Artist PRO. Normally $849, this top-tier wet-dry vacuum is on sale for just $589, a steep 31% discount that makes high-performance floor care feel like less of a splurge and more of a savvy find. You'll want to act quickly to secure the savings before the sale ends. The S9 Artist PRO is designed to be displayed rather than hidden in a closet. It draws inspiration from aurora borealis to blend soft sky tones with vibrant color accents that bring some artistry to an otherwise utilitarian category. With an industry-leading 22kPa of suction, the S9 Artist PRO has the muscle to pull embedded dirt from hardwoods, tile, or low-pile carpet all while washing the floor and vacuuming in one seamless pass. This workhorse gives you up to 75 minutes…...

13+ hour, 27+ min ago (346+ words) This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Elgato When creating video content, having a script can help with the flow of your delivery, while ensuring you don't miss any crucial details your audience will want to know. However, propping a script up next to your camera isn't always easy, and looking awkwardly off-center to read the next line can be jarring for viewers. What you need is a professional prompter which projects your script into your eyeline, for seamless delivery and eye contact, and with this $100 off Black Friday deal (available November 28 to December 1) from Elgato you can elevate your presenting skills right now. Elgato's all-in-one teleprompter is feature-packed, with its own built-in display, drag-and-drop functionality allowing it to act as a second screen, and a wide range of mounts which support most cameras " from DSLRs to…...