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Rivian is expanding its Apple ecosystem support with a full Apple Watch app that goes beyond digital key access and brings core vehicle controls directly to the wrist. The feature, confirmed through Rivian’s 2026.03 software update release notes surfaced by RivianTrackr, marks a notable step in Rivian’s ongoing effort to modernize its software experience and close feature gaps with rival EV makers. The rollout builds on Rivian’s December update, which first enabled Apple Watch–based digital car keys through Apple’s Wallet system. That implementation worked only with second-generation Rivian EVs (2025 and later). The newly announced watchOS app expands compatibility and…

In this episode of New Gameplay Today, we check out Replaced, an upcoming 2.5D cinematic action platformer wherein you control a computer stuck in a human body. Editors Kyle Hilliard and Marcus Stewart liken it to Playdead’s Inside and Limbo, with a simple yet satisfying combat system reminiscent of Batman: Arkham Asylum. Replaced | New Gameplay Today: 

If you watched Ring’s Search Party Super Bowl spot and felt two things at once, aww and uneasy, you’re not alone. The feature is built to help find missing pets, but it also adds another layer of AI scanning to cameras that already watch your front yard. If you want a Ring Search Party opt out, you can do it in the Ring app in under a minute. The switch is inside Control Center, and it’s set per camera, not as one global toggle. Ring says Search Party is available in the US for supported doorbells and outdoor cameras. It…

DuckDuckGo’s Duck.ai voice chat is now live, giving you a hands-free way to talk to its AI while it leans on a familiar promise, your audio won’t be recorded or stored, and it won’t be used for training. Voice is creeping into every AI app, and it usually comes with a quiet tradeoff, more data flowing somewhere you can’t see. Duck.ai voice chat is aimed at people who want spoken answers without feeling like they’re feeding another voice dataset. The rollout is real, but a few practical bits still take digging. DuckDuckGo says voice chat works in its own browser…

WhatsApp web video calls are starting to roll out, so you can place voice and video calls straight from a browser tab. You won’t need the desktop app for the basics anymore, at least if the feature has reached your account. The first wave is limited to one-to-one chats. Open a conversation, tap the call icon, and you can start a voice or video call without leaving WhatsApp Web. Group calls aren’t part of this initial release. This is a practical fix for people who live in the browser all day, and it’s especially useful on Linux, where WhatsApp still…

NextSense thinks you’re done with sleep apps that only grade your night after the fact. It launched Smartbuds, EEG sleep earbuds built around a different promise, the buds don’t just measure sleep, it claims they can improve it while you’re still asleep. The pitch hinges on brain sensing. NextSense says Smartbuds use six EEG sensors to pick up brain activity, detect sleep stages and transitions in milliseconds, then trigger targeted audio stimulation aimed at supporting deeper sleep. That’s a sharper claim than most consumer wearables, which typically infer sleep from motion or heart rate. NextSense also frames the system as…

Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy S26 series smartphones are expected to break cover at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year by the end of February 2026. Despite early rumors about a rejigged lineup with new names for the existing models, Samsung seems to have settled on the familiar naming scheme. We’re expecting three models in the lineup — Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, Galaxy S26 Ultra — featuring One UI 8.5 based on Android 16. Besides the flagships, the Korean giant could also release two wireless earbuds: the Galaxy Buds 4 and the Buds 4 Pro. There’s plenty of ground…

Apple is preparing its first wave of products for 2026, and a refreshed entry-level iPad is expected to be among the first devices out of the gate. According to a recent report, the new model may finally gain Apple Intelligence support, marking a notable step up from its predecessor. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple will soon launch an upgraded entry-level iPad alongside refreshed iPad Air models. While major design changes are unlikely, Gurman says the new tablets will be powered by faster processors. The entry-level iPad is expected to receive…

Valentine’s Day gifts get tricky when you want something that feels thoughtful but also genuinely useful. That’s why a foot massager can be a sleeper hit. It’s comfort, stress relief, and “I noticed you’ve been tired lately” wrapped into one box. Right now, the RENPHO Foot Massager Machine with Heat is $79.99, down from $149.97 for 47% off. If you’re shopping for someone who’s on their feet all day or simply loves at-home comfort upgrades, this is one of those deals that makes the gift feel smarter than the price tag. What you’re getting This is a shiatsu-style foot massager…

If you’ve ever watched a stream or a YouTube video and thought, “The visuals are fine, but the audio is rough,” you already know the truth: sound quality makes or breaks content. The Logitech Creators Blue Yeti USB microphone is $94.99, down from $139.99 for 32% off. For anyone starting a podcast, upgrading a WFH setup, or trying to make game chat and voiceovers clearer, this is one of those practical buys that pays off the first time you hit record. What you’re getting The Blue Yeti is a USB microphone built for easy plug-and-play use on a PC. You…