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Google is taking another step toward making Search feel less like a search engine and more like a personal assistant. The company has announced that AI Mode’s Personal Intelligence can now connect directly to Google Calendar, allowing it not only to reference your schedule but also to create calendar events on your behalf. Until now, Personal Intelligence mainly pulled information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to provide more relevant responses. Calendar changes the equation because it becomes the first connected Google app that doesn’t just provide context. It can actively act. The feature is rolling out now to…
Developer Trigger Happy Interactive released its first-person horror game Total Chaos last year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and it became one of my favorite horror games of 2025. The game was great at launch, made even better with a New Game+ update that arrived earlier this year with a brand-new finale alongside a Switch 2 version, and now, thanks to an upcoming “Retro Mode” update, is set to get even more tantalizing. Publisher Apogee Entertainment revealed on Bluesky today that Retro Mode will bring pixelated visuals, low-poly horrors, and yet another new ending to Total Chaos. This…
Electric dirt bikes have quickly evolved from niche alternatives into serious off-road machines. Riders today expect more than instant torque and lower maintenance. They want a bike that feels confident on technical terrain, adapts to changing conditions, and makes every ride more rewarding. If you’re looking for an electric dirt bike that balances performance with everyday rideability, the TEWA MOTO M3 Pro is built with exactly that in mind. Designed for enduro riding and entry-level motocross, the M3 Pro combines competition-inspired performance with rider-focused technology. It is engineered to help tackle everything from weekend trail rides to more demanding off-roading…
Vital Signals has unveiled a $399 smart ring that goes further than Apple and Oura currently dare. The Signal Ring displays numerical blood pressure readings without requiring an arm cuff for initial or recurring calibration. Bloomberg reports that preorders open July 16, with shipping scheduled to begin in October. The ring can collect readings during the day and overnight, then display the results through an iOS or Android app. The consumer model hasn’t received FDA clearance. Vital Signals is separately testing a medical-grade version designed to diagnose hypertension and flag dangerous trends, though results from those clinical trials haven’t been…
HTC’s VIVE Eagle smart glasses could finally be heading to the US. Apparently, Amazon got the memo before HTC was ready to share it. Notebookcheck spotted six versions available for preorder at $499, each carrying a September 1 release date. Amazon has since pulled the pages, so new orders are closed and anyone who already placed one is left wondering whether it still counts. HTC hasn’t confirmed any US launch. Its website continues to describe the VIVE Eagle as exclusive to Taiwan, making this a retailer leak with surprisingly detailed receipts. What did Amazon reveal The apparent US range covered…
Google has rejected a new report that labels its AI-powered Search features an “unacceptable risk” for children and teenagers. Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute gave AI Overviews and AI Mode its lowest overall rating. The two tools performed poorly against seven of the institute’s eight AI safety principles and failed every category involving potentially severe harm. Google says those findings came from searches that don’t resemble how people normally use its products. What did researchers find in Google Search Researchers ran more than 2,600 searches through accounts set up to represent children aged 11 and 15. They tested…
Apple has raised the price of AppleCare+ subscriptions for new Mac and iPad customers, adding another expense to hardware that already became considerably more expensive last month. AppleCare+ provides technical support and repair coverage for accidental damage and other eligible issues. Monthly AppleCare+ plans for Macs and iPads now cost $0.50 more, while annual plans have increased by $5. Existing subscribers will continue paying their current rates, as the change only applies to new sign-ups. How much more will AppleCare+ cost? For the 13-inch MacBook Air, AppleCare+ now costs $7.99 per month instead of $7.49, while the annual plan has…
Skullcandy has released the Crusher 1080 ANC, and the company is calling it the most advanced headphone it has ever made. Priced at $279.99, this is the first time Skullcandy has paired its signature Crusher bass tech with Bose’s audio technologies, something fans of the brand have been asking for. What’s new with the Crusher 1080 ANC? Skullcandy built its name on Crusher, the tech that lets you physically feel your music through a dedicated bass driver system. The Crusher 1080 ANC keeps that idea going with a new driver design that Skullcandy says improves clarity and separation, delivering sharper…
Ever wondered what a language built entirely by AI would sound like? A team of researchers just made a tool that answers exactly that question. A new paper published in the Proceedings of the Association for Computational Linguistics introduces ConlangCrafter, a tool that uses large language models to build brand new languages complete with their own sounds, grammar, and vocabulary. Morris Alper, the paper’s lead author and soon-to-be assistant professor at the University of Miami, explained that the goal was to create languages with features you don’t normally find in the ones we already speak. Alongside co-authors Moran Yanuka, Raja…
The EU has a habit of pushing tech companies to adopt meaningful changes in their product. It’s the reason your iPhone finally has a USB-C port, and it’s also why companies now have to offer spare parts and repair support for electronics for several years after launch. So naturally, many of us assumed wearables were next in line for mandatory swappable batteries. Turns out, the EU just went the other way. So what did the EU announce? On July 14, the European Commission adopted a new rule that adds more exemptions to its Batteries Regulation. Normally, portable batteries in products…