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Tesla’s long-awaited adoption of Apple CarPlay is still happening – just not as quickly as some drivers had hoped. After signaling last year that support could arrive by the end of 2025, the electric carmaker has hit a few unexpected hurdles that are slowing the rollout, according to the latest edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter. A delayed but ongoing integration Tesla began working to bring Apple’s CarPlay system to its vehicles amid a period of soft sales and mounting pressure to boost demand. At the time, adding CarPlay was viewed internally as more than a minor software update. For…
Apple’s next major iPhone update may quietly deliver one of the most practical upgrades users have been asking for: better battery life. While much of the spotlight this year is expected to shine on artificial intelligence, iOS 27 is shaping up to be just as much about cleaning house as it is about adding flashy new features, as revealed by Mark Gurman in the latest edition of Bloomberg Power On Newsletter. A smarter, leaner iPhone experience When Apple rolls out its operating system updates this fall, it will be juggling two major priorities. The first is the integration of AI…
One of the most anticipated devices in Apple’s 2026 portfolio is a low-cost MacBook, one that could be priced in the $700-800 ballpark. Currently in development under the codename J700, Bloomberg now reports that the upcoming laptop will feature a metallic chassis and might come in “playful colors.” What’s coming? “To stick with this premium material, Apple developed a new manufacturing process that allows the shells to be forged more quickly. The technique is designed to be both faster and more cost-effective than the one used with Apple’s current laptops,” says the report, which further adds that the machine could…
On today’s episode of You Asked: Can we give it a rest with pumping up the TV brightness? Why is Samsung adding Nvidia G-Sync support but not Dolby Vision? And what type of TV will work best in a room with wraparound windows? Can we stop pumping up TV brightness? @allclear4115 asks: I’m depressed about TVs nowadays.. Not because they’re too bright, but because they can’t be tamed at all. Rest in peace, dark room! First off, I definitely understand the brightness fatigue. Everything seems to be “X times brighter than the previous generation” or “brightest ever!” The claimed Nits,…
A good gaming laptop deal is not just about saving money. It’s about landing the right mix of GPU, CPU, and storage so you don’t feel boxed in six months from now. This Presidents’ Day promo on the HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop hits that sweet spot: it’s $999.99, down from $1,369.99, saving you $370. The important detail is the deadline. The deal ends on Feb. 17, 2026, so this is more of a “grab it while it’s live” situation than a price you can assume will stick around. What you’re getting This configuration checks the boxes most people actually…
If you’ve only played racing games with a controller, a proper wheel is one of the most dramatic “oh, this is different” upgrades you can make. Braking feels more natural, steering gets more precise, and even older racing games become more fun because you’re actually driving instead of tapping sticks. Right now, the Logitech G29 Driving Force wheel and pedals are $199.99, down from $329.99 for 39% off. The important detail is the countdown: this discount is shown with a timer and is set to end soon. What you’re getting The G29 bundle includes a steering wheel and floor pedals…
If you’ve been hanging onto an older Apple Watch and telling yourself “it still works,” this is the kind of deal that makes upgrading feel simple. Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS) is $299, down from a $399 retail value, saving you $100. The other reason it matters: this price is tied to a deal countdown, so it’s not the sort of discount you can count on being there later tonight. What you’re getting Apple Watch is still the easiest way to make your iPhone feel more useful throughout the day. You get glanceable notifications, quick replies, call handling, timers, alarms,…
Google’s latest Android update is bringing a feature long associated with Apple’s ecosystem to Pixel and Android users. With Android 17, Google is enabling a new “handoff” capability that lets users seamlessly move app activity from one device to another – including to the web. Seamless app continuity comes to Android With Android 17, Google is introducing a cross-device handoff system designed to make switching between phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and even web browsers feel more fluid. The feature allows users to continue what they were doing in a compatible app on another device without starting over. For example, a user…
Google has restarted the rollout of Android 17 for eligible Pixel devices, resuming its beta release cycle after a short interruption. The company confirmed the update through its Android Developers blog, marking the first official beta of Android 17 and signaling that the next major version of the operating system is moving ahead on schedule. A return to the Android beta track The rollout had briefly stalled following reports of minor stability issues in earlier test builds. With the new beta now available, Google is inviting developers and Pixel users enrolled in the Android Beta Program to test Android 17…
Google has just updated the Deep Think mode for its Gemini 3 model, and it’s a massive step forward for chores involving 3D printing. For the unaware, Deep Think mode focuses on enhanced multimodal understanding and reasoning, and its latest upgrade pushes it further for engineering, research, and scientific tasks. The core focus is going from theoretical to practical applications. One of those application areas is 3D printing. Essentially, Gemini 3 Deep Think is going to turn your rough sketches into a proper 3D model and generate a file ready for feeding to a 3D printer. What you have here…