Phones & Gadgets
Ring’s first smart lock adds a hand crank to avoid lockouts
A few twists of the dial revive a dead Ring Smart Lock for about 30 seconds. It costs $249 and is due in the US in early 2027.
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Apps & Software
Pixel Buds Pro 2 adds Dynamic ANC in new firmware update
Google's October firmware brings Dynamic ANC to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, plus Tap to Mute, sleep auto-pause and one-touch Live Translate for the Pro 2 and 2a.
Phones & Gadgets
Fitbit Edge leaks show €179/£159 price and 7-day battery
The leaks were right. Google's Fitbit Edge is official at $179.99, with a 1.34-inch AMOLED screen, GPS, ECG and a battery you can replace yourself.
AI
Experts warn before validating OpenAI math results on GitHub
OpenAI posted 722 papers tackling 372 famous open problems, made by an AI model nobody outside the company can use. Here's what's inside and why experts are wary.
AI
Google’s Playground lets anyone describe and shape their own games with AI prompts
Type an idea, get a playable browser game. Google's experiment is open to US adults now, with usage limits tied to your Google AI plan.
Phones & Gadgets
Xreal Aura AR glasses open for preorder at $1,279, with launch coming weeks
Google's first see-through Android XR glasses cost $1,279 in the US and $1,829 in Canada, but only reservation holders can order now and Europe waits until 2027.
Phones & Gadgets
Apple and LG are building a new set of smart home gadgets
The report came true: Apple's Home Collection pairs LG doorbells, locks, cameras and thermostats with its new HomeView hub, priced from $39.95 and arriving from December.
AI
Mistral releases Le Chonk, a huge open AI model from Europe
Mistral Large 4 packs about a trillion parameters, takes aim at cyber defense and coding agents, and promises downloadable weights by the end of October.
Gaming
GTA 6 will stream on Xbox Cloud Gaming from launch day
A report said Xbox landed GTA 6 streaming rights for its November 19 launch. Xbox then ruled out exclusivity and PC play, and has not confirmed which devices get it.
Phones & Gadgets
Ultrahuman smart rings can now check your heart rhythm on demand
Heart Scan turns the Ring Air and Ring Pro into a one-minute AFib spot check with a doctor-ready PDF, but US owners are still left out.
AI
Text Tab on iMessage or WhatsApp to book, shop and stay private
Tab is an AI assistant with its own phone number, computer and wallet. You text it on iMessage or WhatsApp, and it books, buys and calls for you.