Paresh Dave / Wired: Humane plans to open Ai Pin pre-orders on November 16, starting at $699 plus $24 per month for calling, texts, and data via T-Mobile, shipping in early 2024 — If you’re willing to clip the Ai Pin to your chest, you can talk, gesture, and tap to take photos or summon
Read MoreA study suggests that tech injuries are on the rise in the US. While TVs are still considered the most dangerous tech, smartphones have seen a drastic increase in incidents. The increase in phone accidents appears to be linked to texting, talking, and walking. From watching TV to texting friends and relatives, technology has become
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A federal judge upheld the dismissal of a class action lawsuit that alleged automakers unlawfully collected and recorded car owners’ text messages, as first reported by The Record. In a ruling on Tuesday, the Seattle-based judge said the claims aren’t severe enough to be considered a violation
Read MoreJennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge: Apple, Google, and Samsung are working with Schlage, Yale, Qualcomm, and others, to build Aliro, an open standard for smart locks and digital keys — Launching Thursday, the effort is called Aliro, and if you’ve ever enjoyed using Apple’s Home Key technology on your watch or phone to unlock
Read MoreMeta now offers users an ad-free option, but it’s only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription.
Read MoreCamomile Shumba / CoinDesk: The EU Parliament approves a Data Act with a kill switch clause for automated data-sharing agreements; the legislation now needs EU Council approval — The final version of the bill’s text, reviewed by CoinDesk in July, revealed that it contained a smart-contract kill switch clause. — Register Now
Read MoreWhat was it like to program an early digital computer? [Woven Memories] wanted to know and wants you to know, too. [Maurice Wilkes] and his team wrote a book about their EDSAC and the 18 instructions that it used. These days, you can even run an EDSAC program on a number of emulators. It is
Read MoreCredit: Windows Report We now have leaked imagery of what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3. This would be Samsung’s first pure fitness tracker in over three years. The display is much bigger than the one on the Galaxy Fit 2. Since 2020, Samsung has launched a ton of smartwatches. However, the company
Read MoreYou’ll no longer be able to buy Fitbit products in several European, Asian, and Latin American countries. | Illustration: The Verge Fitbit is no longer selling its products in several countries spanning Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The news, first spotted by Android Authority, was confirmed on two separate Fitbit support pages. The official list
Read MoreThis week, we talk about the new Humane wearable and the future of phone alternatives.
Read MoreIf you’re willing to clip the Ai Pin to your chest, you can talk, gesture, and tap to take photos or summon a powerful virtual assistant.
Read MoreAn experimental AI helper attempts to operate a web browser in the same way a human does to take on office admin like processing invoices or screening job applicants.
Read MoreCecilia D’Anastasio / Bloomberg: Since becoming Twitch CEO in March 2023, Dan Clancy has been traveling the US in a van, meeting prominent streamers and listening to their ideas and concerns — Dan Clancy aims to boost Amazon’s $45 billion livestreaming site by improving customer service for top performers
Read MoreAliro is a new open standard for smart locks. | Image: CSA Apple, Google, and Samsung have teamed up with lock makers and chip makers, including Allegion (Schlage), Assa Abloy (Yale), Qualcomm, and NXP, to build an open standard for smart locks and digital keys, using devices like your smartphone or smartwatch. Launching Thursday, the
Read MoreTaras Buria / Neowin: Microsoft now asks users to provide a reason for closing the OneDrive app on Windows from a list, including “I don’t know what OneDrive is” — A few weeks ago, we reported an odd discovery in Microsoft Edge: a poll asking users to explain their decision to download Chrome.
Read MoreThey’re not mobile games, and they’re not just cloud games. They’re something in the middle, and Spatial is betting the farm on them.
Read MoreImage: Spotify Spotify is rolling out a redesigned TV app that should make it a little easier to find what you want to listen to. The app comes with a new homepage that’s similar to Spotify on mobile and desktop, featuring your most-listened-to content at the top, followed by your Made For You playlists and
Read MoreBloomberg: A look at Berlin-based financial regulator BaFin, which has sanctioned ~12 fintechs in the past year, hoping to repair its image after the Wirecard scandal — – BaFin has been trying to repair its image under Mark Branson — Some fintech executives argue it risks stifling the industry
Read MoreEmma Roth / The Verge: Spotify rolls out a redesigned TV app, offering a new homepage similar to the desktop and mobile apps, a new playback queue, a dark mode, and more — Spotify is rolling out a redesigned TV app that should make it a little easier to find what you want to listen
Read MoreAndy Robinson / Video Games Chronicle: Sony COO Hiroki Totoki says the company now plans to release six live service games by FY 2025, down from the originally planned 12 titles — THE COMPANY WANTS TO “ENSURE
Read MoreA screenshot from Braid, Anniversary Edition. | Image: Thekla Remember Braid, Anniversary Edition — the updated version of the time-bending puzzle platformer that was first announced in 2020 with a 2021 release date? The game obviously missed that release window, but on Thursday, developer Thekla finally announced an exact release date: April 30th, 2024. The
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Amazon makes online grocery delivery service available for non-Prime members, starting with Amazon Fresh customers in the US — Amazon today announced changes to its grocery delivery service designed to make ordering from Amazon Fresh more competitive with rivals like Instacart, Walmart, Target-owned Shipt, DoorDash, and others.
Read MoreEven the cute new pink Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale. | Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales With all the turkey, eggnog, and chocolate, it can be hard to stay healthy during the holidays. Investing in a smartwatch before the holiday season kicks into full gear can help you stay on track with your health
Read MoreBen Schoon / 9to5Google: Google has removed Fitbit products from 29 countries, including those where it doesn’t offer Pixel alternatives, to “align” its hardware portfolio — In a move that went a bit under the radar, Fitbit under Google has stopped selling its products in nearly 20 countries around the globe.
Read MoreNothing OS 2.5 beta 2, based on Android 14, is now available for the Nothing Phone 2. It includes new widgets, a new interface for customization, and more. The stable version is scheduled for 2024. The two Nothing smartphones released so far are scheduled to get Android 14 at some point in 2024. To prepare
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