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Apple HomeView smart home display could arrive in November with an A18 chip
Apple’s upcoming HomeView smart display could arrive in mid-November with an A18 chip, Siri controls, and countertop and wall-mounted versions.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 36m
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Apple is reportedly planning a major MacBook Pro and iPad launch event in October
Apple is preparing for a major Mac and iPad launch towards the end of October, with redesigned MacBook Pro models expected to take centre stage. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, Apple is planning an event on or around October 27, where it could introduce touchscreen MacBook Pro laptops, updated […]
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ChatGPT’s yes-man era may finally be coming to an end
OpenAI says newer ChatGPT models are less likely to reinforce harmful beliefs, with updated safety evaluations designed to improve responses to mental health concerns.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 18h
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Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character
Apple reportedly plans to let US Apple Store customers personalise the iPhone Duo’s first-boot greeting, displaying their name in English or Spanish.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 21h
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Google is giving its TV box ears, better hardware, and a new bag of tricks
Google is reportedly developing a new TV Streamer with built-in microphones, presence sensing, a faster processor, more storage and an updated remote.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 22h
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The Adobe clones are real, but so is the work left to finish them
ArtCraft’s free Adobe alternatives have public code, community support, and a paid AI business behind them. Their readiness is a more complicated story.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 23h
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Want the iPhone Duo for much less? AT&T has a massive trade-in deal
AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, though the savings are spread across a 36-month commitment.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 23h
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The iPhone Duo has developers going wild, and I’m loving their creations
Apple's first foldable is already inspiring a wave of wonderfully strange apps, from virtual cassette players and musical instruments to interactive games that turn the hinge into something special.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Gemini’s free tier now forces users into automatic model selection
Google is removing manual model selection from Gemini’s free tier, leaving Auto to decide whether Flash-Lite, Flash, or Pro handles each prompt.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Aion 2’s naughty character customization is the least interesting thing about it
Aion 2 is a better game than the discourse around it suggests, though its free-to-play model comes with some serious baggage.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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3 overlooked TV series on Peacock you can binge-watch this weekend (October 9-11)
This weekend’s watchlist rounds up three underrated Peacock originals, spanning romance, crime, and mystery genres.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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3 hidden gems on Hulu you should watch this weekend (October 9-11)
Looking for something different on Hulu this weekend? These three hidden gems deliver silent animated heartbreak, a moving drama, and a surprisingly moving magic documentary.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Ever wished your Pokémon cards could come to life? One developer made it possible with an augmented reality prototype built using Specs, bringing a new dimension to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. 🎥: @matthewhallberg
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Getting health advice from AI chatbots comes with a problem doctors may never see
Researchers warn that harmful AI health advice can go undetected because chatbot conversations may be inaccessible to doctors, leaving patients’ decisions difficult to investigate afterward.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Apple and LG’s joint HomeKit lineup could come with iPhone-exclusive perks
Apple and LG’s rumored HomeKit accessories could bring Proximity Control to your iPhone, plus a setup feature that starts pairing before an accessory has power.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Your next ‘cheap’ new EV isn’t coming – unless you buy used
The global electric-car market is in a weird pricing flux. In Britain, Hyundai has opened orders for the Ioniq 3, a compact electric hatchback that starts at £22,245, or £18,495 after the country’s £3,750 Electric Car Grant. The 61kWh version can travel up to 308 miles (WLTP range), while higher-end trims add features such as […]
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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AI companies expect a catastrophic AI incident and are reportedly preparing for the aftermath
OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies are preparing for a possible AI cyberattack that could disrupt essential services, damage public trust, and spark a political fight over new rules.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Google just teased its most interesting Fitbit in years, and it’s merely days away
Google has started teasing its next wearable, and all signs point to the Fitbit Edge, a screen-equipped fitness band expected to offer ECG and GPS.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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A new sweat-sensing smartwatch could help workers stay hydrated in the heat
Samsung just launched the clip-on Galaxy Buds On, but a fresh leak suggests the company is working on Galaxy Studio over-ear headphones that could take on the AirPods Max 2.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX just made a big move to become a mobile carrier heavyweight in the US
SpaceX has reportedly agreed to pay around $8 billion for cellular spectrum licences, bringing Elon Musk’s company closer to competing with major US mobile carriers.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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A clinical study with Google’s special chatbot shows a strong future for AI in healthcare
A new clinical study suggests Google’s AMIE chatbot could support doctors by gathering patient histories and surfacing possible diagnoses before an appointment.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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AI can’t tell if you’re gay or straight, but it thinks it knows what both look like
Researchers tested OpenAI's and Google's image-generation models and discovered a surprising inconsistency. While the models refused to make sensitive judgments about people's appearances, they were far more willing to create images based on those very same assumptions.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Anker squeezed two days of home backup into a power station on wheels
Anker’s new SOLIX S5000 packs 5,024Wh of capacity, 120V and 240V output, expandable storage up to 30kWh, and enough claimed runtime for 48 hours of essential home backup.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Relaxation music had one job in this pain study, and favorite songs did it better
Patients who picked their own music reported less pain after an IV insertion in a 204-person study. The tested relaxation music didn’t help, while Mozart’s benefits were limited to patients with preexisting pain.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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OnePlus’ latest gaming accessory is a tiny magnetic cooler. Shame the US may miss out
OnePlus’ new Ice Card Mini weighs just 50 grams and can draw power directly from your phone, while a new 10,000mAh 67W power bank joins it on October 12.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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ChatGPT is already being weaponized to publish war propaganda in US newsrooms
An Iran-based influence campaign used ChatGPT to generate articles, tailor them for specific outlets, and create pitches that helped around 100 pieces reach real publications.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Galaxy Studio could be Samsung’s biggest audio comeback in 11 years
Samsung’s rumored full-size Galaxy headphones may launch as Galaxy Studio, with a new trademark filing adding weight to the leaked name after an 11-year absence.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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A tiny humanoid robot uses an Android phone as its brain, and costs just $400
Researchers have developed an affordable humanoid robot that can walk, follow people, and get back on its feet, all with a little help from an ordinary smartphone.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Apple raised the iPhone 18 Pro price, and buyers may have voted with their wallets
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max component orders by 15% to 20% in October as higher prices and softer demand weigh on sales.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Dell’s first RTX Spark XPS is here, but Nvidia power comes at a premium
Dell’s first RTX Spark-powered XPS 16 is now available to preorder with a 3.2K Tandem OLED display, 32GB of unified memory, and a hefty $3,799.99 starting price.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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You can argue with Claude, but don’t be a bully, says Anthropic
Anthropic's updated Usage Policy adds a rule against repeated, purposeless cruelty toward Claude, while clarifying restrictions on election deception, weapons, surveillance, and more.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Wide-screen phones are having a moment, and Oppo wants a piece of the action
Oppo is reportedly working on a wide-screen phone with a 16:9 display and 1mm bezels, which means your favorite videos could fill the screen edge to edge.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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AMD’s FSR 4 is coming to handhelds, so I can see myself losing games in higher resolution
AMD plans to bring its AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling technology to handheld gaming PCs by the end of 2026, but support for existing devices remains uncertain.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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DarkSword returns with a nastier trick that lets hackers steal your iPhone data in real time
A new DarkSword variant called P7 DarkSword is harder to detect and can steal passwords, crypto wallet data, photos, and Apple Notes from vulnerable iPhones running iOS 18.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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iPhone 18 Pro Max SOS issues persist as iOS 27.2 beta gets a new AT&T update
Apple has released carrier settings update 72.0.3 for AT&T customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the iOS 27.2 beta as SOS and signal-loss complaints continue.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Apple may host another launch on October 27, with new Macs and an OLED iPad mini expected
Apple is reportedly planning another hardware event around October 27, with a touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro, M6 Macs, and a new iPad mini expected.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Brabus has revealed the Urban E Fragment Edition, a futuristic electric motorcycle with a bold black-and-white design, 93 miles of range, and a 75 mph top speed. Just 10 will be made. 🎥: @brabus
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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ARC Raiders just dropped its biggest update yet, and I’m having a blast
ARC Raiders’ Frozen Trail update brings a snowy new map, nastier machines, a fallen Emperor, and a massive airborne Frigate that completely derailed my plans.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Monster Hunter Rise is heading to Android and iOS through Netflix
Monster Hunter Rise appears to be coming to iOS and Android through Netflix Games, with touch controls, controller support, and a few mobile-specific changes.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Amazon is doing with Android tablets what Apple still won’t do with the iPad
Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets run full Android with Google Play, but their deeper Alexa+ integration may be the more important idea Apple and other tablet makers are missing.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Claude can now build live dashboards and animated explainers from your data
Anthropic just launched Claude Dashboards and Claude Motion in beta. These tools allows users to build live data visuals and animated explainers from plain language prompts.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Rockstar has revealed six GTA 6 radio stations, including channels dedicated to Latin music, country, and Southern hip-hop. And for the first time, players will also be able to tune into on-demand podcasts. 📷: @rockstargames
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Natura’s new smart ring combines health tracking with the ability to control multiple AI agents
Natura’s new Interface smart ring tracks your health while letting you control AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Grokbot with simple voice commands throughout your day.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Apple will host its ‘Welcome Home’ event on October 13, with the next HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, and long-rumored home hub among the expected products.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Apple announces ‘Welcome Home’ event with new home hardware likely on deck
Apple will host its ‘Welcome Home’ event on October 13, with the next HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, and long-rumored home hub among the expected products.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Don’t trust AI chatbots to pick your blood pressure monitor, study warns
Popular AI chatbots struggled to identify validated home blood pressure monitors in a new study, with some tools correct only 63% to 83% of the time, and answers sometimes changed.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Amazon’s new Kids Tablets let parents control Google Play downloads and manage screen time
Amazon launched new Kids Tablets in two sizes, combining real Android hardware with parental controls and a year of Kids Plus content.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
RekRobot is staging what it bills as the world’s first humanoid robot weapon fight. Two 6-foot humanoids, Rektile and T-Rek, will face off in a battle to the “death.” 🎥: @rekrobot
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets let Alexa see your screen and help in real time
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets feature On-Screen Intelligence, letting Alexa see what's on your display and help you with tasks in real time.
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Digital Trends @digital-trends.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Amazon launches Alexa tablets with Google Play access, sleek looks, and powerful specs
The new Alexa Tablet family gives you three sizes to choose from, with the flagship 12 Pro offering a 120Hz display, Dolby Atmos, and up to 256GB storage.
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