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Bluesky's latest update introduces beta support for iPad, improving how the app looks and runs on Apple's tablets, with a Beta Features section in Settings for users to report bugs. The update also adds a Links section to the Edit Profile menu, letting users pin external site links, such as Patreon or Ko-fi, near the top of their profiles.
Apple's upcoming iOS and iPadOS 27.2 update will extend Apple TV user profiles to iPhone and iPad, syncing playback history and recommendations across devices, with new kids' character avatars from shows like The Snoopy Show and Frog and Toad. The update also adds optional American Sign Language and British Sign Language support, accessible via Settings under Apps > TV > Sign Language.
OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT browser extension with two new modes, Chat and Work, that let the AI read open tabs, compare information across sites, and perform browser actions like downloading files, grouping tabs, and filling out forms using local documents. The update also adds a dedicated ChatGPT tab for chat history, an @Chrome tagging shortcut, and site-specific permission controls, and is free on Chromium-based browsers including Chrome, Edge and Brave.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is currently on sale for 29% off, bringing it back to its all-time low price, a $350 reduction from its list price. The device features Google's Tensor G5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and built-in AI capabilities.
An independent developer built Nordwand Mono, a monospace typeface generated with Python code rather than traditional font design tools. The font blends proportions from JetBrains Mono with stylistic influences from Univers, SF Mono, Alpes Mono, and Ubuntu Mono, and includes alternate glyph styles plus two ligatures for arrow symbols. Users can customize metrics like x-height via a config file and regenerate the font themselves using the provided Python scripts.
Code found in the latest version of the Google Wallet app points to two upcoming features aimed at improving how users add passes and manage payments. The specific functionality has not been officially confirmed or launched by Google.
Apple released version 4.5 of its Apple Sports app, adding coverage for five soccer competitions: Brazilian Serie B, English League One, English League Two, Norwegian Eliteserien, and the UEFA Nations League. The update also improves Live Activities so users can see key game statistics during breaks in play across supported leagues.
Bumble has added a feature called Handles, giving users searchable usernames similar to those on social media platforms. The feature lets people look up a specific person on the app directly if they already know that person's username, rather than relying solely on the app's matching algorithm.
A commentary piece examines how AI-powered workflows and tools can break or degrade whenever underlying models or features are updated, forcing teams to continually monitor and repair their systems. The author frames ongoing maintenance as an unavoidable part of the total cost of deploying AI, not a one-time setup expense.
Meta confirmed it has banned advertising from TikTok's parent ByteDance in the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, extending to third-party advertisers promoting TikTok campaigns there. A Meta spokesperson said the company has no obligation to run ads for a competitor seeking to draw users away from its apps. The move follows TikTok's earlier removal of Instagram and Facebook profile links.
New York's updated lawsuit against TikTok alleges the company ran experiments in which thousands of users, including minors, believed they had activated safety features like an algorithm-reset tool when in fact nothing changed. The filing also cites an internal TikTok product manager who objected to the test, calling a 'placebo group' incompatible with the feature's stated goal of giving users control over their algorithm. TikTok says such testing is a routine part of validating new features.
During Prime Day, Amazon reduced the Google Pixel 11 to $749, marking the lowest price since its launch in August 2026. The deal provides a $150 discount from the original $899 retail price, making it an attractive option for shoppers interested in Google's latest flagship phone. The Pixel 11 features a refined design, upgraded Tensor chip, enhanced AI capabilities, and improved battery life, with positive reviews supporting its value at this price point.