Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is planning an Oct. 13 push into smart-home hardware, including a hub device, refreshed HomePod mini colors and a new Apple TV with Siri AI support.
Google says its new model has a 1 million-token output limit and is built for complex coding, enterprise knowledge work and cybersecurity defense. Broader access is planned after early testing.
Engadget says the new stick is faster and will retail for $60. The Verge reports that Amazon is also launching a redesigned Fire TV remote with a new shape and clickier controls.
TechCrunch reports the changes as Reddit tightens access to user-generated content. Reddit says RSS feeds have become a target for large-scale scraping and automated abuse.
DoorDash has unveiled an AI ordering agent that works inside Apple Messages, letting US waitlist users place food orders by text and check out with saved payment methods.
Samsung launched two new flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, and there is no base Tab S12 in this lineup.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a third-generation Bluetooth tracker with a smaller design and improved battery life.
Google is reportedly running a pilot that pays roughly 100 publishers based on how much their content contributes to AI Overviews, AI Mode in Search and Gemini.
Meta is adding an AI creative assistant to Instagram’s Edits app that uses a creator’s account metrics to suggest video ideas, hooks, captions, audio and scripts, with free use capped by a daily prompt limit and extra access tied to Meta One.
The New York Times reports Meta sought billions in research tax credits for A.I. data center expansion, classifying multibillion-dollar facilities as “pilot models” while warning in filings that the savings could be overturned by the IRS.
The Verge reports that Sharma ruled out a sale in a New York Times interview while leaving partnerships and changes to Xbox’s operating model on the table.
The agency confirmed the investigation and, reports say, first opened it this summer before formal demands expected within weeks.
9to5Google reports the 7.0 beta adds a floating translucent bottom bar and broader interface updates on Android.
The Verge reports OpenAI’s Jony Ive device is planned no earlier than February 2027, while Meta targets before this year’s holiday shopping season.
TechCrunch reports Tinder is rolling out Group Hangouts, a feature that lets groups of friends discover other groups around shared activities and connect in a shared chat to make plans together.
Techmeme, linking to a CNBC report, describes Project Meridian as a 120-day study of capabilities the US may need in future wars.
Aimed at ages 7 to 13, the device offers calling, maps and tap-to-pay while limiting contacts to parent-approved people.
CNET reports Malwarebytes found a fake preorder page targeting iPhones on iOS 18.4 through 18.6.2, with no iPad or Mac code entries.
TechRadar reports TP-Link's Archer 8 Ultra is now out and available to buy in the UK, Australia and some other regions.
Google says its third September Home update also improves multilingual recognition, Find My Phone reliability and Nest device setup.
