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Google warns Wear OS users to install their favorite legacy watch faces before 2026

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-31 11:25:41

After Google introduced Watch Face Format (WFF) in 2023, WFF and non-WFF watch faces coexisted. This only lasted for a short time, however, as Google eventually made WFF mandatory. Since then, the company has been gradually phasing out support for non-WFF watch faces on Wear OS . Google has now announced the next step it will take to get to full adoption of WFF. If you’re a Wear OS user who cares about custom watch faces, then you may know that support for AndroidX and Wearable Support Library

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iOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the app

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-31 11:39:47

Apple Music benefits from a variety of big and small updates in iOS 26, including one that wasn’t included in the WWDC keynote or press materials: Apple Music Replay is now a fully native in-app experience. Apple Music Replay no longer lives in web view with iOS 26 The popular year-end Spotify Wrapped feature has its Apple Music equivalent in Replay. Except technically, with Apple it’s an experience that’s available all year long. Historically though, Apple Music Replay has had one major fla

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Meta teams with XGS Energy to build a 150 MW geothermal power plant

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-10-31 11:00:00

Meta is the latest tech company to warm to geothermal energy, announcing on Thursday a deal with startup XGS Energy to develop a 150 megawatt geothermal power plant in New Mexico. XGS Energy has yet to say where it’ll be building the power plant, and Meta wouldn’t disclose specifics about the deal other than to say it’s not yet a contract to purchase power, but rather an agreement “to advance geothermal energy development” in the state, a Meta spokesperson told TechCrunch. Recently, tech compa

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‘Andor’ Wanted Its Massacre to Do More Than Just Fill a ‘Star Wars’ Lore Gap

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-10-31 15:45:19

The most impactful thing about the Ghorman Massacre in Andor season two is how it paints a true picture of what rebellion stood for by putting the audience in the shoes of the people assembled to defend their planet. In a grim yet hopeful episode, the Empire’s control of the narrative begins to fall apart, showcasing the brutal violence meted out by Imperial forces against those who resist Palpatine’s rule. Series creator Tony Gilroy and star Diego Luna gave more context about expounding on a k

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Do Whole Body Vibration Plates Actually Promote Weight Loss? We Asked Fitness Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-31 12:15:00

Countless weight loss and fitness trends have come and gone over the years, from gimmicky products that provided minimal results to science-backed health tools that genuinely worked. You may remember the vibrating belt machines from the mid-20th century that were promoted as weight loss aids. Trends often cycle back around, so it's relatively unsurprising that vibration plates are re-emerging as the latest fitness trend once again. Some claim they are an excellent alternative workout method with

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I'm Excited to Play Remedy's FBC: Firebreak and Other Games on Xbox Game Pass

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-31 14:57:10

In 2019, Remedy Entertainment released the mind-bending, Kafkaesque game Control. At the time, I loved the idea of a bureaucratic office turned into a violent battlefield filled with office supplies -- like a floppy disk -- that can give you special abilities. So I'm excited to return to that world in FBC: Firebreak when it arrives on Xbox Game Pass on June 17. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S,

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Engineer creates first custom motherboard for 1990s PlayStation console

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-31 19:51:04

Last week, electronics engineer Lorentio Brodesco announced the completion of a mock-up for nsOne, reportedly the first custom PlayStation 1 motherboard created outside of Sony in the console's 30-year history. The fully functional board accepts original PlayStation 1 chips and fits directly into the original console case, marking a milestone in reverse-engineering for the classic console released in 1994. Brodesco's motherboard isn't an emulator or FPGA-based re-creation—it's a genuine circuit

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Playnite allows you to unify game libraries from multiple platforms and emulators

techspot.com Unknown 2025-11-01 03:50:00

Playnite is an open-source video game library manager and launcher with support for third-party libraries like Steam, Epic, GOG, EA App, Battle.net and others. Playnite includes game emulation support, providing one unified interface for your games. Can Playnite import and sync with Steam, Epic, and other launchers? Yes, Playnite can automatically import games from Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy, Origin, Battle.net, Xbox PC app, and more. It uses official or community plugins to sync your

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One Survivor Walks Away From Air India Plane Crash That Killed 241: Report

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-11-01 03:35:39

A London-bound plane carrying 242 people crashed in Ahmedabad, India, shortly after takeoff on Thursday. Air India flight 171 crashed into B.J. Medical College, where early reports suggest dozens more have been killed on the ground, according to the New Indian Express. There was one survivor from the plane, according to the BBC. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the crash, according to the Hindustan Times and the BBC, which cites Ahmedabad’s police chief GS Malik as a source. The man, a 40-year-ol

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Apple will let you play video in CarPlay with iOS 26

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2025-11-01 03:21:36

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Apple’s days of blocking you from watching video through CarPlay appear to be coming to an end. The upcoming iOS26 update will allow people to project video from their phones onto the center display of their vehicle through AirPlay. This will enable users to “watch their favorite videos from iPhone right on their CarPlay di

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PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-11-01 15:16:00

Rumor mill: Trusted leakers previously reported that Sony is preparing a handheld counterpart to the PlayStation 6 that doesn't rely solely on streaming. The rumors have sparked speculation about how a portable device will run modern, high-end games, as new information sheds light on prospective hardware specifications. Prominent tipster KeplerL2 recently provided new details regarding Sony's plans for a handheld console. Although the device would be far weaker than a PlayStation 5, the company

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Mythical Games launches FIFA Rivals worldwide touting digital ownership

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-11-01 15:00:00

FIFA Rivals, the officially licensed arcade-style mobile soccer game, is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play around the world. Powered by FIFA’s global license and Mythical Games’ hybrid Web2/Web3 game platform, FIFA Rivals delivers an arcade-style football experience with gamers building their dream teams and attempting to dominate their rivals by competing in live events and PvP leagues. Following a successful soft launch, the global launch introduces innovative featu

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CarPlay in iOS 26 enables AirPlay ‘video in the car’ feature for apps

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-01 16:00:37

Apple is making a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple will allow apps to display video through the CarPlay screen while parked. The new capability falls under the name ‘video in the car’ and is mentioned on Apple’s developer website for CarPlay: AirPlay video in the car enables people to watch their favorite videos from iPhone right on their CarPlay display when they aren’t driving. Integrate support for CarPlay with AirPlay vide

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Apple's Game App on iPhone vs. Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally: The Real Winners Are Gamers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-01 14:00:14

At WWDC 2025, Apple showed off plenty of changes in its preview for software upgrades due out later this year, but alongside visual shifts like Liquid Glass, the company also debuted a new Games app designed to be a hub for downloaded games. It's a continued push for iPhone, iPad and Mac owners to play and connect with others that comes as other gaming companies shift their strategies -- most notably, Apple announced its Games app days after Microsoft revealed its own ROG Xbox Ally, a powerful

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Apple is salvaging Image Playground with a boost from ChatGPT

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-10-31 23:03:17

When Apple unveiled Image Playground last year, the company touted it as a quick and easy way to generate personalized, original images with the help of Apple Intelligence. Upon launch, the app was met with skepticism, as some users were disappointed by its limitations and low-quality results. For example, one Reddit user was surprised to find that Image Playground kept generating an image of a hand with six fingers when prompted to create an “up close image of a hand.” In another instance, a u

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Meta cracks down on nudify apps after being exposed

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-01 19:46:12

Meta is suing a company that advertised generative AI apps on its social media platforms that enable users to “nudify” people without their consent. The lawsuit against Joy Timeline comes after hundreds of ads for the digital undressing apps were discovered on Meta’s Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads platforms by a CBS News investigation published last week. “This legal action underscores both the seriousness with which we take this abuse and our commitment to doing all we can to prot

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You Should Try These 10 Word Games If You Like Wordle

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-02 03:00:03

Josh Wardle launched the enthralling puzzle game Wordle more than four years ago in 2021. Since then, Wordle's popularity has made it one of the biggest word games in recent memory. Wardle initially created the game for his partner before releasing it to the public, and then The New York Times bought it in 2022. CNET's Gael Cooper has loads of tips and tricks to tackle each Wordle puzzle, but if you've completed today's game -- or just love puzzle games -- these alternatives are well worth your

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Experimental retina implants give mice infrared vision

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-02 04:08:21

Human vision relies on photoreceptor cells in the retina that react to visible light and trigger neurons in the optic nerve to send signals to the brain. Degradation of these photoreceptors is the leading cause of vision impairments, including blindness. However, a team of scientists at China’s Fudan University has recently built prototype retinal implants that can replace the failing photoreceptors and potentially provide infrared vision as a bonus. Sadly, they’ve only been tested in animals,

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DeskHog, an open-source developer toy

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-01 21:37:31

But what is DeskHog really? It's a teeny, tiny, beast. DeskHog packs a ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT Feather in a custom-made 3D printed case. It comes complete with a 240x135 color TFT display, a 10-hour battery life, WiFi, and a cute little LED. It's a hand-made micro games console. It's a desktop terminal for PostHog data. It's a friend. Can it play Pong? Yes. Can it play Flappy Bird? Yes. Can it play Doom? ...We're working on it. Want more hardware? We included an I²C expansion port, just for pe

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OLED refresh rate race heats up as SDC claims first 720Hz display

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-10-31 21:29:00

The big picture: Samsung became the first company to launch a 500Hz OLED display last month, but Chinese manufacturer Super Display Company (SDC) claims to have already exceeded 700Hz. However, crucial details regarding the company's monitor remain unclear, including the resolution at which it achieves its maximum refresh rate. Reddit user "HM204DTA" recently shared an advertisement for a WOLED monitor capable of reaching 720Hz. If the product exists, manufacturer SDC has taken the lead in the

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Double-A shooter MindsEye goes from promising GTA killer to triple-A dumpster fire seconds after launch

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2025-11-02 08:24:00

In context: Developer Build A Rocket Boy and publisher IO Interactive positioned their genre-bending sci-fi shooter MindsEye as the next big blockbuster of 2025. Instead, it's breaking blocks in ways no one expected. Mission-breaking bugs and crippling glitches made the game nearly unplayable. MindsEye launched Tuesday with high hopes – and fell apart within seconds. The brainchild of former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, the third-person action-adventure follows Jacob Diaz, a soldie

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Maingear launches Ultima 18 gaming laptop with ‘extreme performance’

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-11-01 20:30:00

Maingear, a maker of high-end gaming PCs, unveiled its most powerful laptop to date, the 18-inch Ultima 18 with desktop-like specs. Developed in collaboration with Clevo, Ultima 18 aims to offer desktop-level specs in a gaming laptop — such as a 4K@200Hz G-Sync display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU, all inside a chassis outfitted with metal lid and palm rest. Designed for elite gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance without co

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Playhouse MD reimagines pediatric healthcare with play

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-11-02 00:20:00

The two sisters running Playhouse MD are reimagining children’s healthcare through the transformative power of play. Sisters Sydney Wiseman, an award-winning toy creator, and Kaitlin Wiseman, a trusted family physician, are launching Playhouse MD. Sick days are never easy, for kids or their caregivers. From giving medicine to a squirming baby to battling midnight boogers, these small yet recurring tasks can feel huge and stressful. Playhouse MD was born from those very moments, designed to bri

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10 productivity gadgets that will help you work smart in 2025

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-31 20:50:14

Dedication and determination can go a long way, but it’s also true that the right equipment can make you much more productive. Some products are made with productivity in mind, from the concept’s inception all the way up to the production line. Here at Android Authority, we are a content and productivity machine, and we’ve tried it all. Take a look at our productivity gadgets to catch a boost when you most need it! SPONSORED PLAUD.AI NOTE and NotePin PLAUD.AI NOTE PLAUD.AI NOTE MSRP: $159.00 Ef

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For a limited time Mint is offering 3 months of its unlimited plan for just $45 in total

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-31 21:24:12

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Mint Mobile’s popular $15/month promotion on all 3-month plans has returned for new customers. After the promotional period, unlimited plans cost just $20/month if you pay for a year upfront or Mint now offers truly unlimited data without the harsh speed reduction after 40GB, though throttling may still occur during congestion. Mint Mobile discontinued its best promotion nearly half a year ago, but the good news is it’s finally back! For a limited ti

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Android 16’s Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here’s how you can try it now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 02:00:16

TL;DR Google is developing a DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones, and you can try it out now on supported Pixel devices with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. This feature projects a desktop-like environment with a taskbar and freeform windows to an external display, while the phone screen remains usable. The desktop mode experience requires a Pixel 8 or newer, the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, and an external display. One of the most exciting pieces of Android news from last month’s Google I/O dev

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This new kids plan runs on T-Mobile’s network and is just $5 a month

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 02:29:57

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Helium has launched a new $5 a month Sprout plan for kids, offering 3GB of data with unlimited talk and text and enhanced privacy. Unlike the free Helium plan, Sprout does not require sharing location or private data and comes with flexible parental controls. The plan is ideal for parents wanting an affordable way to test if their child is ready for their first phone. Earlier this year, Helium unveiled a new free plan that gives users 3GB of data on

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Is Visible Plus Pro worth the extra $10 a month?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 03:21:21

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I’ve been a big Visible fan for years. While it’s not the only carrier I use, it’s definitely the one I most often come back to. I’m also not the only one in our staff who favors it, as Joe Maring recently left T-Mobile for Visible. There’s a lot to like about Visible, and it only continues to get better. Earlier this spring, the Verizon-owned brand announced a new plan: the confusingly named Visible Plus Pro. Naming aside, I signed up to give it a try and se

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors: Pricing, specs, release date, and everything else we know

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 03:31:48

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority When it comes to the very best foldable phones, Samsung’s name tends to be one of the first that comes to mind. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a fairly iterative update over its predecessor, it does make some notable improvements to AI features, durability, and more. As much as the Fold 6 gets right, there is still plenty of room for Samsung to improve. And thanks to increased competition in the foldable space with devices like the Google Pixel 9 Pro F

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Foldables are going to miss out on this major Android 16 multitasking feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 06:27:33

TL;DR Foldables like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t support on-device windowing in Android 16. Only tablets will have the option of floating app windows, while phones with Desktop Mode will need an external display. Desktop Mode support is optional for OEMs building phones and foldables. If you were still hoping that Android 16 might finally let you run apps in floating windows on your foldable, you might want to temper those expectations. Despite the larger screens on foldables like the Pixel 9

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Google warns Wear OS users to install their favorite legacy watch faces before 2026

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Mythical Games launches FIFA Rivals worldwide touting digital ownership

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Apple is salvaging Image Playground with a boost from ChatGPT

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