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ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are coming to Apple CarPlay with iOS 26.4. Earlier reports suggested that Apple would soon open up its in-car software experience to AI models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, and the CarPlay Developer Guide now partially confirms the plan. According to MacRumors, iOS 26.4 will let users access third-party chatbots in CarPlay, adding support for voice-based conversational apps. Apple is reportedly introducing a new voice control screen to enable the feature, allowing apps to provide visual feedback during voice interactions. The company has published a template for this screen in the CarPlay Developer Guide. AI apps…
Microsoft is betting on glass data storage for the kind of files you can’t afford to lose, the records that have to survive hardware refreshes, format changes, and decades of time. Its Project Silica research says laser-etched silica glass can hold data for 10,000 years, with room for longer lifespans in normal storage conditions. Data gets written inside a small glass plate with ultra-fast lasers, then imaging and decoding software reconstructs it later. Microsoft has also pointed to a peer-reviewed Nature paper as evidence it can reliably write, read, and decode what it stores. This is aimed at archives, not…
I’ve been using Pixel smartphones for a decade now, and I’ve never seen a muted refresh as the latest Pixel-A midranger. There’s plenty of chatter in the community, and deservedly so. Google’s all-new Pixel 10a doesn’t come with the dramatic spec upgrades we’ve come to expect from annual refreshes. It even makes year-over-year iPhone upgrades feel generous. The phone is strikingly similar to its predecessor, retaining the same overall design and core hardware while introducing only minor tweaks. The bezel around the display is slightly narrower, the camera module sits more flush with the back panel, and under the hood,…
If you’ve ever found yourself rewinding an audiobook because you got distracted mid-sentence, Audible has a new feature that can save you from the frustration. The platform calls it “Immersion Reading,” which is basically a fancy term for a Read & Listen mode. As the name suggests, the mode lets you read the text on the screen while the audiobook narration plays. It also highlights the text word-for-word, in sync with the playback. Think of it as a karaoke, but for books (of course, you don’t have to sing). Read and listen for a distraction-free experience Audible’s new feature requires…
Chinese robotics leader Unitree took full advantage of the nation’s Lunar New Year celebrations this week to show off the impressive skills of its G1 humanoid robot. A video (top) of the event shows numerous G1 robots participating in what Unitree described as “the world’s first fully autonomous humanoid kung fu performance.” There’s a spot of breakdancing in there, too. Performing alongside kids from the Tagou Martial Arts School for the Spring Festival Gala on China Central TV, the robots displayed incredible agility and coordination, moving at around 3 meters per second while performing flips, table vaults, somersaults, and rapid…
Ford is overhauling how it designs electric vehicles, shrinking battery packs and dramatically reducing wiring in an effort to bring EV prices closer to those of traditional gasoline-powered cars. The strategy marks a major shift in how the automaker approaches electrification, focusing less on maximizing battery size and more on improving overall efficiency and cost structure. A New EV Platform Focused on Efficiency For years, automakers have chased longer driving range by installing larger batteries. But battery packs can account for up to 40% of an EV’s cost and a significant portion of its weight. Ford believes simply adding more…
Denshattack appeared from nowhere in August at Gamescom to become one of the major highlights of the annual show in Germany. In the game, you play as a runaway train rampaging its way through Japan as it pulls off tricks as though it were on a Tony Hawk skateboard. It’s colorful, bombastic, weird, and undeniably enticing.Join Marcus Stewart and me as we play through the game’s demo ahead of its release to get a taste of the frankly insane game in action. For more on Denshattack, head here. And I hear a rumor that subscribing to Game Informer magazine could lead…
A new laboratory investigation has raised alarm over hazardous substances in headphones – including products from major brands such as Bose, Samsung and Sennheiser, according to a report by The Guardian. Every pair of the 81 models tested contained toxic chemicals linked to serious health concerns, a finding that experts warn could affect millions of users worldwide. All headphones tested contain harmful chemicals Researchers from the ToxFREE LIFE for All project, a partnership of civil society groups in Central Europe, analyzed both over-ear and in-ear headphones purchased in retail stores and online marketplaces. Laboratory tests found bisphenols such as BPA…
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most beloved characters in video games, and the success of his recent trilogy of live-action movies have only further proved that fact. As the franchise has continued, each movie has introduced more characters from Sonic’s lore, with a post-credits scene in the latest movie announcing the arrival of Amy Rose. While she’s silent in that scene, today, we learned actress Kristen Bell will be portraying her in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Bell is known for her starring roles in The Good Place, Veronica Mars, and the Frozen…
Most monitor upgrades are incremental. This is one of the few that can make your whole PC feel new again. A 32-inch 4K OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate sits right at the intersection of “cinematic” and “competitive,” and that combination usually comes with a premium price tag. Right now, this KOORUI 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is $799.98 for a limited time, down from $1,299.99 (38% off). If you’ve been waiting for a true flagship-style screen to anchor your desk, this discount is the main event. What you’re getting This monitor is built to cover both high-end gaming…