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ChatGPT’s new branching feature is a good reminder that AI chatbots aren’t people

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-12 03:06:55

On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now branch conversations into multiple parallel threads, serving as a useful reminder that AI chatbots aren't people with fixed viewpoints but rather malleable tools you can rewind and redirect. The company released the feature for all logged-in web users following years of user requests for the capability. The feature works by letting users hover over any message in a ChatGPT conversation, click "More actions," and select "Branch in new chat

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We saw the next Boox Palma and… is that a color E Ink screen and cellular connectivity?

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-10-12 07:27:36

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It wasn’t on public display at its IFA 2025 booth, but Boox gave The Verge’s Jess Weatherbed a brief but early look at its next Palma smartphone-sized e-reader. The company wasn’t yet willing to divulge any technical specs. Still, the new Palma appears to fea

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These are iPhone 17 Pro’s new camera features: report

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-12 15:49:28

Apple is just days away from unveiling its full iPhone 17 lineup, and a new Bloomberg report offers a great last-minute overview at the new camera features coming with iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. iPhone 17 Pro cameras: Here’s what’s new Every year, Apple releases new iPhones. And for users considering an upgrade, one of the most important details tends to be camera improvements. Today Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman published a preview of what to expect from Apple’s September 9 event. In the post, he

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Survey reveals a close battle for best Pixel 10 Pro alternative

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-12 19:00:44

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google launched the Pixel 10 series last month, and the Pixel 10 Pro continues the trend of offering great camera hardware in a pocket-friendly design. Otherwise, it offers plenty of AI features, a relatively large battery, and seven years of updates. Colleague Joe Maring recently looked at some alternative phones to the Pixel 10 Pro. He also included a poll asking for your favorite alternative phone. Well, the results are in, and here’s what you told us. Wh

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This new Withings smartwatch can tell you when you're getting sick

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-12 19:00:17

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways Withings has unveiled its Vitality Indicator. The feature can notify users ahead of illness. The feature arrives in tandem with the ScanWatch 2. Tech brands are betting big on the ability to spot health strain before symptoms arrive. The latest feature in Withings' newest smartwatch is no different. Withings' Vitality Indicator, available on its new ScanWatch 2, monitors a user's vitals, like their heart rate variabi

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Withings adds predictive AI health features to the ScanWatch 2

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-10-12 19:00:00

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Withings announced at IFA 2025 today that it’s revamping the operating system of its ScanWatch 2 smartwatch. Called HealthSense 4, the update adds new algorithms for 35 health metrics as well as predictive AI-powered alerts when a user’s health changes. The ScanWatch 2 also gains two new colors and improved battery life of 35 days — a

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21 years later, Meta still hasn't given up on the Facebook 'poke'

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-13 03:04:46

Meta currently has lots of priorities Mark Zuckerberg likely never would have imagined back in the early days of Facebook. The company has pivoted from social networking to the metaverse and, most recently, to AI. But somehow, one of its earliest — and most useless — features has not only survived but is apparently getting a revamp. I'm talking, of course, about the poke, which Meta is once again trying to revive. The company is making the storied feature easier to find by adding pokes back to

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The September Pixel Drop is here with Material 3 Expressive for all!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-12 12:00:36

Google TL;DR The September Pixel Drop is here with fresh features for Pixel phones, the Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the Pixel Tablet. The update brings the Material 3 Expressive redesign of older Pixel phones and the Pixel Tablet. The Pixel Watch is getting a handy Google Maps feature, while the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are being updated with Adaptive Audio and more. It’s time to hit update on your Pixel devices again as Google offloads a bunch of new features and capabilities in its latest P

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Threads is testing long-form posts with support for formatted text [U: Launched]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-13 15:44:32

Update, Sep 4: The feature is now live. Find the new details below. While Threads already allows up to 500 characters per post (which is more than enough for casual users used to the microblogging format), it is now testing support for long-form posts through “text attachments”. Here’s how it works. Meta has confirmed the test, but has no ETA for the feature As spotted by app researcher Radu Oncescu (via TechCrunch), Threads is testing a new “text attachment” feature on iOS, which could repla

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Threads posts now support 'text attachments' up to 10,000 characters

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-14 07:00:00

That was fast. A week after a new feature for sharing long-form text was spotted in the Threads app, Meta is making the experiment official. Threads users will now be able to append text snippets of up to 10,000 characters to their posts in a feature Meta says is meant to support journalists and creators on the platform. As Engadget detailed last week, the feature is fairly basic for now. Selecting "text attachment" from the post composer opens up a simple text editor that has some formatting o

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The first TVs with Gemini built in arrive later this month

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-14 07:50:29

TCL has announced the QM9K, its latest flagship QD mini LED television series. The QM9Ks will be the first panels in the industry to feature Gemini on Google TV, a new feature that we first learned about at the start of this year. TCL/Google Using the standard "Hey Google" voice prompt, viewers will be able to find a movie or TV show, ask questions using natural language about any topic and even control smart home products that are synced through Google Home. Google TV on the QM9K also support

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Your old Google phone may be getting this Pixel 9 livestreaming feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 11:48:59

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel’s Connected Cameras feature is appearing on older models, such as the Pixel 6a, 7, and 8 Pro. Google’s support page still lists the Pixel 9 series as the only officially supported hosts. The tool lets you use another Pixel or GoPro as a remote camera for livestreams in apps like YouTube and TikTok. Google’s Connected Cameras feature is handy for turning another Pixel phone or GoPro into a remote camera for livestreams. It was initially billed as

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This new Spotify feature almost made me ditch Apple Music - but iOS 26 changed my mind

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-10-14 18:30:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Last month, Spotify launched Spotify Mix. Since trying Spotify Mix, I'm tempted to switch platforms. Apple Music is slated to get its version, AutoMix, next week. As a loyal Apple Music user who has been curating playlists on the native app since my iPod Touch, none of Spotify's flashy releases have ever been enough to convince me to make the switch -- or at least that was until Spotify Mix. Al

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I didn’t think I’d like any of these Pixel 10 features, but Google proved me wrong

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-15 03:00:41

If I’m honest, Google made me a little nervous when it introduced the Pixel 10 series. Not because I thought it was about to ruin the things I love about its flagships, but because it seemed like Google was starting to run out of ideas for clever software features. Everything it hung its hat on, from Magic Cue to the Daily Hub, seemed like a careful copy of someone else’s idea, and it took some of the wind out of my sails. I should have known better. Yes, the Pixel 10 series does have a familia

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The best VPN service for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-15 03:04:45

As frustrating as it is that governments and businesses are running roughshod over our online freedoms, at least we have plenty of good VPNs to choose from to keep us protected online. There are so many fast, intelligently designed, full-featured and affordable services on the market that the biggest problem is picking one. For any use case, you can bet at least two providers will be neck-and-neck for first place. On the other hand, the VPN world is still the Wild West in some ways. It's easy

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I tried the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, and it got big upgrades in several ways

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-10-15 03:32:24

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung S25 FE lineup has officially launched with a starting price of $649. It features a better front camera, battery, and chipset, as well as a more compact form factor. With holiday sale season on the horizon, you can expect discounts on the flagship phones soon, making the price difference less enticing. As phones continue to get flashier features, more unique factors, powerful cameras,

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Roborock’s Curv 2 Pro can drop its mop pads to keep your carpets dry

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-10-15 11:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Roborock is launching an updated Qrevo Curv robot vacuum that offers an impressive 25,000 Pa of suction power — topping the 18,500 Pa available with last year’s model. That’s not all that’s new with the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro, either, as the newly announced robovac co

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Netflix now lets you (almost) easily share clips of your favorite shows

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-15 15:20:02

The Netflix app now lets you select the start and end points of a clip, so you can share it outside the app. Here’s how it works. You can now save a clip, and then share it outside the Netflix app Historically, most streaming services have been allergic to sharing features, as they feared they would facilitate piracy. For many years, even simple screenshots were a no-no. One day, they realized that the potential gains from a random moment of an original movie or show going viral outweighed th

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Roblox will require age verification for all users to access communication features

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-16 03:36:53

Roblox announced that it aims to roll out age estimation technology to all of its users by the end of 2025. Users on the gaming and social network will have to confirm their age in order to access communication features within the platform under the new policy. Roblox initially rolled out an age verification option to teen accounts in July as part of an effort to keep users younger than 13 from accessing select chat features. In addition to confirming ages for individual accounts, Roblox also s

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AirPods Pro 3 coming next week: Here’s every rumored feature

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-16 03:42:53

AirPods Pro 3 are almost here, with a launch at Apple’s September 9 event widely expected. Here’s every rumored new feature coming to AirPods Pro 3. Next-generation H3 chip AirPods Pro 3 will include a brand new H3 chip from Apple. The H2 chip in AirPods Pro 2 has enabled Apple to regularly ship new AirPods features via firmware updates. It’s expected that H3 will similarly bring ongoing improvements for years to come—plus some new audio capabilities at launch. H2 is the reason AirPods Max

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ExpressVPN switches to multi-tiered pricing with more feature options

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-15 01:00:16

ExpressVPN has tripled its subscription options by switching to a tiered pricing structure, effective today. The new system includes three levels of service, the cheapest offering basic VPN service and the others adding extra features. Each one of those levels — Basic, Advanced and Pro — can be purchased for monthly, yearly or two-year durations. In total, you've now got nine different options for subscribing to ExpressVPN. The company also says legacy plans will remain active "for now," and cu

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Samsung Health levels up with virtual doctor visits, on-demand workouts, and more

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-16 11:14:47

TL;DR Samsung is collaborating with three partners to add new features to the Health app. These features include telehealth visits, enhanced prescription management, and expert-guided workouts. These features will start rolling out on September 8. It’s always nice when an app gets new features. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Samsung Health app soon. The update will introduce new features enabled by three new partnerships. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us a

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Gboard’s new AI Writing Tools are coming to more Android phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-16 11:45:18

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard’s AI-powered Writing Tools feature, which debuted on the Pixel 10, is now rolling out to some non-Pixel devices. Powered by the on-device Gemini Nano model, the feature helps users proofread and rephrase text directly within the keyboard. Availability is tied to devices supporting the multimodal Gemini Nano, such as those with the latest high-end chipsets. Update 1, September 3, 2025 (2:45 PM ET): Google has confirmed that Gboard’s AI Writing T

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AirPods Pro 3 are coming, here’s every rumored new feature

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-16 23:42:53

AirPods Pro 3 are almost here, with a launch at Apple’s September 9 event widely expected. Here’s every rumored new feature coming to AirPods Pro 3. Next-generation H3 chip AirPods Pro 3 will include a brand new H3 chip from Apple. The H2 chip in AirPods Pro 2 has enabled Apple to regularly ship new AirPods features via firmware updates. It’s expected that H3 will similarly bring ongoing improvements for years to come—plus some new audio capabilities at launch. H2 is the reason AirPods Max

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Smartphone Buyers Care Even Less About AI Than They Did Last Year, CNET Survey Finds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-17 06:00:04

AI has become a staple of just about every new phone, but that doesn't mean it's a centerpiece of most people's lives. A CNET survey finds that just 11% of US smartphone owners choose to upgrade their devices because of AI features, a 7% drop from a similar survey last year. Further, about 3 in 10 people don't find mobile AI helpful and don't want to see more features added. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source on Chrome. Thi

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Netflix updates its Moments feature to give users greater control over scene clipping

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-10-17 07:00:00

Netflix launched a scene-clipping feature for mobile last year called “Moments,” which lets users quickly save their favorite scenes from shows and movies within the Netflix app. The streaming giant rolled out an update on Wednesday, allowing users to specify both a starting point and an endpoint when saving a scene. People now have the option to adjust the scene’s ending, allowing them to create clips that are as long or as short as they prefer. Previously, users could only set a starting poin

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Google Wallet’s exceptional Everything Else feature is rolling out more widely

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-17 20:38:38

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s Everything Else feature is now rolling out to regions outside the US. Everything Else lets you scan uncommon IDs or documents and add their digital versions to Google Wallet. Google is also updating the app with a new shortcut specific to Indian users. At I/O 2024, Google announced a handy feature called Everything Else for Google Wallet. With this feature, you can scan or capture a picture of virtually any physical ID or pass and convert

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Google is changing how Extra Dim works on the Pixel 10, and it’s so much better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-17 21:56:55

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The new Pixel 10 series integrates the “Extra Dim” feature directly into the main brightness slider, making it easier to access. This removes the need for a separate toggle, as Extra Dim now automatically activates when the brightness slider is at its minimum. While the feature was tested on older Pixels, it is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10, though it may come to other devices later. Google’s new Pixel 10 series introduces some surprise display upgr

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With AirPods Pro 3, Apple sounds like it’s following a winning playbook

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-18 15:19:58

AirPods Pro 3 are almost here, and rumors indicate Apple plans to follow the highly successful proven playbook of AirPods Pro 2. Here’s what that means. AirPods Pro 3’s rumored upgrades follow the path set by AirPods Pro 2 Apple launched AirPods Pro 2 three years ago, and has continually improved them ever since. AirPods Pro 2 have improved upon Apple’s original model in several key ways: H2 chip enabled more powerful audio features Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) got a big upgrade Health-

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Instagram tests Picture-in-Picture viewing for reels

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-10-18 16:31:11

Instagram is testing a new Picture-in-Picture feature for watching reels, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Tuesday. The feature allows users to watch reels in a small, floating window on their screen while browsing other apps to allow for multitasking. The feature was first spotted by app researcher Radu Oncescu. Users who are part of the test will see a pop-up notifying them about the new feature and how to turn it on. While Picture-in-Picture is great for multitasking, it also has the

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ChatGPT’s new branching feature is a good reminder that AI chatbots aren’t people

We saw the next Boox Palma and… is that a color E Ink screen and cellular connectivity?

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This new Spotify feature almost made me ditch Apple Music - but iOS 26 changed my mind

I didn’t think I’d like any of these Pixel 10 features, but Google proved me wrong

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I tried the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, and it got big upgrades in several ways

Roborock’s Curv 2 Pro can drop its mop pads to keep your carpets dry

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Roblox will require age verification for all users to access communication features

AirPods Pro 3 coming next week: Here’s every rumored feature

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Instagram tests Picture-in-Picture viewing for reels

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