Google antitrust ruling clears the way for Apple’s Gemini push

Google antitrust ruling clears the way for Apple’s Gemini push
Eddy Cue deserves a raise. As the executive overseeing Apple’s services division, he’s highly incentivized to protect the tens of ...
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Withings adds predictive AI health features to the ScanWatch 2

Withings adds predictive AI health features to the ScanWatch 2
Withings announced at IFA 2025 today that it’s revamping the operating system of its ScanWatch 2 smartwatch. Called HealthSense 4, ...
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The new Street Fighter movie Hadokens into theaters in October 2026

The new Street Fighter movie Hadokens into theaters in October 2026
The new Street Fighter movie, which has been in the works since 2023, now has a cast and a release ...
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Aukey’s new charger gives more freedom through the power of the orbs

Aukey’s new charger gives more freedom through the power of the orbs
Aukey has announced a new modular charging solution called the MagFusion Ark. It combines a base station featuring up to ...
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Google’s best-ever 4K streamer is within $1 of its lowest price

Google’s best-ever 4K streamer is within  of its lowest price
It’s rare to find a gadget that can handle two totally separate tasks very well, but Google’s TV Streamer 4K ...
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Google critics think the search remedies ruling is a total whiff

Google critics think the search remedies ruling is a total whiff
While Judge Amit Mehta’s decision blocks some of Google’s predatory practices, it fails to meet this historic moment and shows ...
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Google Play Games is about to show people what you play

Google Play Games is about to show people what you play
Google is updating user profiles for its Play Games service on Android devices to display gaming stats, achievements, and social ...
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Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution?

Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution?
The first time I used ChatGPT to code, back in early 2023, I was reminded of “The Monkey’s Paw,” a ...
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Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure

Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure
Generally, AI chatbots are not supposed to do things like call you names or tell you how to make controlled ...
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AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime

AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all ...
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