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Meta is overhauling how WhatsApp works in the car, giving CarPlay and Android Auto users a lot more to do than just sending texts and making calls. The company announced the change in a newsroom post today, alongside several other updates rolling out to the messaging app. WhatsApp finally works hands-free in the car Until now, WhatsApp’s presence on CarPlay was limited to composing messages or placing a call, both of which still pulled a driver’s attention away from the road. Meta says the refreshed version adds hands-free playback and replies for incoming messages, a visible call history, and one-tap…

Moving from an iPhone to an Android phone has never been an easy process, but Google is trying to change that. With Android 17, the company has introduced a rebuilt Android Switch that can move far more of your data than any past version ever could. Google worked with Apple to create the new transfer system from the ground up, allowing far more information to move wirelessly than before. The upgraded experience is already rolling out to eligible Pixel devices and is also available on Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 through Smart Switch. What…

Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI beyond your phone and onto your face. At Galaxy Unpacked, the company introduced two new Gemini-powered Intelligent Eyewear models developed with Google and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. These glasses are designed to blend into your everyday style while giving you hands-free access to AI for navigation, translations, messaging, note-taking, and more. What makes Samsung’s new AI glasses stand out? Samsung unveiled two distinct styles for its Intelligent Eyewear. The Gentle Monster version has a slim black frame with a refined, fashion-forward shape. The Warby Parker model leans into a warm brown finish…

Another year, another NBA 2K game – this year, NBA 2K27 will hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on September 4, with more expensive early access editions giving players the chance to hop in starting August 28. Ahead of the game’s launch, 2K has revealed the cover athlete stars alongside a roadmap to launch, so players know what to expect in the coming weeks. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who was the NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, will be on the cover of the Standard Edition of NBA 2K27; Indiana Fever guard…

Samsung is trying to jazz things up once again in the foldable space, and the mantra this time around is going smaller and lighter. The result of those efforts is the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it’s the first time in years that I vocally said “wow” the moment I picked it up. It’s pocketable, light, sleek, and most importantly, oozes functional charm.  Just take a look at how petite it is when held alongside a modern-age iPhone. In an age when smartphones are getting thicker and bulkier, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 wants to stand out in a rather…

The Galaxy Watch 9 went official today, and it’s not just a smartwatch that ships with a new nametag. Samsung has equipped it with a new chipset and improved the battery capacity, especially on the smaller variant. The Galaxy Watch 9 is available for pre-order in the US starting July 22, 2026, and general availability commences August 7, 2026.   So what’s actually new here? Watch 9 arrives in the usual 40mm and 44mm sizes, priced at $379.99 for Bluetooth and $429.99 for LTE, which is a $30 jump over last year’s entry price. While the former is available in Cream…

Xteink has launched the X4 Pro, a new version of its pocket-sized e-reader that addresses several limitations of the original X4. The updated model keeps the same 4.3-inch display and magnetic design, but adds a front light, touchscreen, larger battery, and unlocked firmware. The original X4 stood out for its unusually compact form factor and stripped-down reading experience, though it lacked some basic conveniences available on larger e-readers. The X4 Pro appears designed to close those gaps while preserving the tiny footprint that made the first model distinctive. The missing conveniences are now here The biggest addition is an adjustable…

Instagram is rolling out a Replace Audio feature that lets users change the in-app music attached to feed posts and carousels after they have already been published. The original post stays live throughout the process, preserving its likes, comments, and shares. Your post keeps all its engagement Previously, fixing a questionable soundtrack required deleting the post and uploading it again. This meant sacrificing every interaction the original had collected, along with its place in followers’ feeds and on your profile. For regular users, this might not sound like a big deal, but for creators, it could impact their engagement with…

Substack is giving readers a way to check whether the post they’re reading was written by a human or by a chatbot. The company has partnered with AI-detection firm Pangram to introduce new tools that will let users scan posts, notes, and replies for AI-generated text. CEO Chris Best introduced the features in a post titled “Against Claudefishing,” his term for content that leans on AI while presenting itself as human work. How the scanning tool works Scans run on any text longer than one hundred words that is published from July 21 onward, and the result is visible only…

Tesla just confirmed its 2026 Summer Release is rolling out soon, and it’s stacked with updates that make the car feel more like a companion than a machine. From a chattier Grok to a car that judges your singing, here’s everything coming your way. Grok becomes a more capable in-car assistant Grok is getting a serious upgrade. Beyond answering questions about your Tesla, it can now place phone calls, search and play music, adjust climate settings, and even pop open the glovebox, all through voice commands. It’s a small change on paper, but it means fewer taps, resulting in a…