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Android 17 could introduce new accessibility options specifically designed to improve the experience for users with Bluetooth hearing aids. The options prevent sudden alerts for notifications or alarms from blasting in the users’ ears. ✅ Details & screenshot - https://t.co/zuYB2JNdn7
Will smartwatches measuring blood pressure hold up against other types of blood pressure monitors? I discuss it in this short video. https://t.co/vb09Bdo346
Anthropic's Claude Chrome extension is hands down the best browser use agent available right now.
I'm once again looking for a small/medium sized point-and-shoot camera and really wish Canon had something. My walk-around camera is a Canon R5 with a 24-105 and while I adore the camera, I wish I could sacrifice a little performance...
I bet most people who are still on iOS 18 haven’t upgraded because of a lack of storage space. It always surprises me when I look at family and friend’s phones and they’re on an ancient iOS version because they...
Android's March Canary update is live and here's everything we've spotted so far The update introduces several new features. • App lock • App bubbles • New screen recording UI • Blur for widget picker • Separate wifi/mobile QS tile ✅ More details here with screenshots -...
NEW: Google is ramping up development of a dedicated Gemini AI app for Apple Inc.’s Mac computer lineup, looking to step up competition with OpenAI and Anthropic. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-19/google-begins-testing-gemini-mac-app-to-match-chatgpt-and-claude?utm_medium=email&utm_source=author_alert&utm_term=260319&utm_campaign=author_19842959
Opining about AT&T's new app. Is it as annoying as T-Life? @ATT @TMobile #AI #apps 🖇️ https://t.co/yTpVLYHC0z 🖇️ https://t.co/KwICNKp2wu
Apple Now Makes About 25% of iPhones in India After China Pivot. More on this in the Chartbook Top Links today. https://t.co/qnDkCJRBFG
Is it just me, or does the @Google #GMail app on an iPhone randomly select messages other than the one you tap? Behavior started in the last few months and it is INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING.
Google reveals details about the advanced flow for sideloading apps on Android from unverified developers https://t.co/wv1k3Sujzz
Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams https://t.co/1MWxIHQ54d
It looks like those rumors of ChatGPT adding Sora integration were right Evidence mounts that OpenAI’s Sora video model is being folded into ChatGPT ✅ Details - https://t.co/h7EweDaPYo #ChatGPT #AI https://t.co/T8cuCiwoc8
Is your Android device set up properly to back up all of your precious data? How about your photos and videos? Here's a primer on how to get it all configured correctly before it becomes a crisis: https://t.co/0SKNFevQhS #android #backups...
No more ghosting: Spotify may soon let you see if your friends actually played the songs you shared Spotify is working on "Played Receipts" and "Saved Receipts" for its in-app message conversations ✅ Details - https://t.co/PaRW7qrYXm #Spotify #Music https://t.co/OBXjQfZyc2
📍 Google Maps making it easier to share your current location with a new FAB Google is also testing changes to the additional options UI while navigating with Maps. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/mnADVnow0D https://t.co/SJjhX9Kuob
This has to be one of the most useful accessories you don't know about. The @pebblebee Clip 5 has nearly all the same functions of an AirTag, but it can send out alerts. All I can think of is that...
Nothing isn't making a flagship phone this year - and honestly that's okay. Because fun design, and excellent software are their real bread and butter: https://youtu.be/D4QyStJWgCc
NYT: In the span of a month, an artificial intelligence assistant called OpenClaw has come to embody both China’s excitement and its anxiety about what A.I. can do. @megatobin1 https://t.co/pylgYFMPj3
the DLSS 5 news and memes have truly made it to the mainstream. I've even had non-techie people ask me about it
At $599, MacBook Neo is evidence of Apple closing its Mac price umbrella. That’s a BIG deal when contemplating potential Mac unit sales.
I wish I could transfer my videos from dji directly to my MacBook without wire
The Weather app on Samsung Galaxy phones is nice, but its list of outdoor activities is probably NOT what you enjoy. Here's how to update those activities to what you prefer: https://t.co/Ahpn65A9TL #weather #activity #samsung #oneui @SamsungMobile https://t.co/Q8uEqByJTf
PS5 Pro has definitely become more valuable as time wore on. wasn’t that great at launch but since then i’ve been glad to have the upgraded platform. it’s worth it now if you want to stay invested in the PS...
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place https://t.co/pQibIn8KSD
@OpenAI @ChatGPTapp I really dislike how you've made it more taps to change the 'thinking effort' in the ChatGPT app. As someone who constantly toggled between thinking and extended thinking, this is super annoying. https://t.co/0Xbez5PdBl
How does the MacBook Neo compare to the MacBook Air M1? Here’s a quick benchmark comparison. The differences are interesting
Meta is pulling the plug on its VR metaverse and Meta Quest 3 fans don't know how to respond https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/meta-is-pulling-the-plug-on-its-vr-metaverse-and-meta-quest-3-fans-dont-know-how-to-respond
The only downside of the @DellTech UltraSharp 52 is that when I move away from it I hate every screen I use
Apple keeps enhancing and expanding the live weather wallpaper and lock screen options in iOS 26. Here are some of the latest options in iOS 26.3 [release candidate beta] and how to try them... https://t.co/iwvpGclM5d #iphone #ios26 #weather https://t.co/oeQXLP7NP4
glad to see Apple using account age as verification for the UK’s Online Safety Act in iOS 26.4. This is how you do it 👍 https://t.co/XghbR7Oi4w
Holy shit... someone just built an AI that lives on your desktop, has its own email, its own accounts, and actually does things while you sleep. It's called Vellum and it's actually secure. I can't imagine going back to the way I...
Google Maps and Apple Maps are making parking harder than it has to be. https://t.co/SfPFxqxRaA #googlemaps #applemaps #technews #parking #satnav
Google is quietly testing a Discover tab in Gemini app, alongside a host of UI changes We found changes to the sidebar, overlay controls, and how Gemini shows its thought process in our latest APK teardown. ✅ Details & screenshots - https://t.co/Nvgp3p6CTS...
Confirmed: Apple Cracks Down on ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps "Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications, from releasing updates to their mobile apps on the...
Google is reversing some of the changes it made to the photo editors inside the Photos app Along with the re-redesign, Google is also testing a new Explore feed inspired by TikTok. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/B39U55g3IN
This is the best take on DLSS 5 I’ve seen yet. There IS cool tech here but the presentation was Xbox One launch levels of out of touch…
The new MacBook Pro in many ways is the same as my old one, but going from M1 to M5 and the overall speed and power makes it feel like something very different. https://t.co/65h89Z2Y0T
Adulting is treating text more like email where you respond 2-3 times a day to all messages, in bulk. And use iPhone’s send later 💜
Plaud is finally selling in India through Amazon. The company is now officially selling its new Plaud Pro device for ₹19,490. The device sells for $189 in the U.S. https://t.co/O2S52C07LL
Samsung's own S26 Ultra cases can't reliably deliver the 25W wireless charging it advertises, claims dbrand ✅ Details - https://t.co/eDbr8A7clm https://t.co/8RcwPC1y4b
Just handed off a Claude session to my phone for the first time and had a genuine “what a time to be alive” moment 👍🙏
Oppo got its start as a maker of MP3 players in the early 2000s, and now it is a maker of premium cutting edge mobile products. At Oppo's Dongguan campus, all the previous products live on in this futuristic time...
I tested the First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell alongside the Honeywell Home X7S Smart Thermostat to see whether this integrated setup is just a gimmick or genuinely practical for daily life. https://t.co/912nU1cEmR https://t.co/q5FQM6ODP5
Spotify has added an “Exclusive Mode” audiophile feature for Windows PCs. Spotify Premium users can now get bit-perfect playback on the Windows app, with Mac support coming later https://t.co/nJB9g10ZYU
Today we're announcing Dispatch for Claude Cowork, in research preview. One persistent conversation with Claude that runs on your computer. Message it anytime from your phone. Come back to finished work. To try it out, download Claude Desktop, then pair your...
The bigger issue is how ridiculous these headphones are at $550. Let alone when the first version debuted when the dollar was even stronger.
Gemini app preps some powerful new tools for editing Nano Banana images You’ll soon be able to describe Gemini image edits as you mark them up. ✅ Details - https://t.co/JBYqNRiabV https://t.co/mU7nA8UkXI
it's all over when google realizes the treasure trove that is street view + aerial data and launches a version of genie grounded in the real world...
Microsoft has been working to bring Starfield to PS5 for more than two years. I remember @_Sikamikanico_ getting a lot of unnecessary abuse for correctly reporting on the initial efforts. The day has finally come 💐
