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Meta’s Smart Glasses Get a $20/Month Lock on AI Features
technology6 days ago

Meta’s Smart Glasses Get a $20/Month Lock on AI Features

Meta is launching a Meta One Premium subscription at $19.99 per month to unlock and rate-limit AI features on its AI-enabled smart glasses, including Conversation Focus. Subscribers get up to 15 hours per month of the feature, while non-subscribers are limited to 3 hours. The capability can run offline, but critics call the price hike a cash grab on a device many bought already. The move comes amid ongoing privacy concerns tied to the glasses’ cameras and prior facial-recognition controversy, highlighting tension between AI access and user data considerations.

AI-Forward Laptops Redefine Portability After Computex 2026
technology26 days ago

AI-Forward Laptops Redefine Portability After Computex 2026

Computex 2026 showcased a wave of AI-forward laptops across creator, ultrabook, and gaming segments, led by RTX Spark-powered machines such as the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra and Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition, plus portable options like the Acer Swift Air 14 and Dell XPS 13. The lineup emphasizes smarter AI workloads, OLED displays, and refined designs over sheer speed, signaling a shift toward versatile, AI-enabled laptops for professionals, students, and gamers alike.

macOS 27 Signals AI Upgrades, Siri on Mac, and an Intel-Free Era
technology1 month ago

macOS 27 Signals AI Upgrades, Siri on Mac, and an Intel-Free Era

MacRumors outlines rumored macOS 27 changes: a minor Liquid Glass redesign, a redesigned Siri interface and possible standalone Mac app, and AI-powered updates across Photos (Extend, Reframe, natural edits), Image Playground, wallpaper generation, Shortcuts via natural language, and enhanced writing tools; Safari gains tab-grouping, with a focus on bug fixes and performance (a Snow Leopard–style update). It also notes a touchscreen consideration for future MacBooks, the end of support for Intel Macs after macOS 27 (macOS Tahoe remains the last Intel macOS), and Rosetta 2 sunset after macOS 27. Release cadence includes developer beta after WWDC 2026 (June 8), public beta in July, and fall public launch, with possible code names like macOS Big Bear or Emerald.”

Meta Debuts Forum, a Reddit‑like app built for Facebook Groups
technology1 month ago

Meta Debuts Forum, a Reddit‑like app built for Facebook Groups

Meta quietly released Forum, a Reddit-like app focused on Facebook Groups that requires a Facebook account and syncs with the main Facebook app. Users can use anonymized usernames, but admins see real identities; the feed surfaces conversations from Groups (potentially across Groups based on interests) and posts cross-post to the main app. It includes AI tools—Ask to pull answers across Groups and an admin assistant for moderators—and is currently in testing with no major public announcement.

Googlebook Teaser Landing Page Unveiled Ahead of AI-Powered OS Launch
technology1 month ago

Googlebook Teaser Landing Page Unveiled Ahead of AI-Powered OS Launch

Google launches a glossy Googlebook landing page that teases AI features like Magic Pointer and Cast My Apps, emphasizes 'Featherweight design. Heavyweight power,' and hints at slim, high-performance devices from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and ASUS ahead of a fall release; for now the site serves as an interactive teaser and sign-up hub.

Moto Razr Fold Proves It's a True Foldable Contender
technology1 month ago

Moto Razr Fold Proves It's a True Foldable Contender

Motorola's Razr Fold marks the company's first book-style foldable and goes head-to-head with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It sports a 6.6-inch exterior and 8.1-inch interior display with high brightness, plus native stylus support via a Pen Ultra (sold separately) though there’s no built-in pen slot. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with up to 1TB storage and strong RAM, delivering solid performance; the camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto, and a 50MP ultra-wide, with image quality often outperforming Samsung but not always rivaling Google's Night Sight in very dark conditions. Battery life is excellent thanks to a 6,000mAh cell, and charging is fast (up to 80W wired, 50W wireless) but requires purchasing Motorola’s adapters separately. The device is chunkier and heavier than the Z Fold 7 and has weaker dust resistance than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and the AI features feel lighter than rivals. Still, it offers strong displays, great battery life, stylus support, and competitive pricing at around $1,900, making it a compelling option for big foldables even as Samsung and Google hold advantages in design and AI features.

Razr Ultra vs Z Flip 7: Which folding phone nails design, power, and value?
technology2 months ago

Razr Ultra vs Z Flip 7: Which folding phone nails design, power, and value?

PCMag compares Motorola’s Razr Ultra and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7, noting the Razr Ultra’s brighter 7-inch main display, 5,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon Elite 8 against the Z Flip 7’s lower price, configurable storage, mmWave 5G, and broader ecosystem; camera performance looks stronger on paper for Razr while real-world results depend on software; with full review pending, the Z Flip 7 offers better value for now, but Razr Ultra could win on battery life and display quality.

Galaxy S23 Ultra One UI 8.5 Leaks Hint at Missing Galaxy AI Features
technology2 months ago

Galaxy S23 Ultra One UI 8.5 Leaks Hint at Missing Galaxy AI Features

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra One UI 8.5 stable update changelog has leaked ahead of its rollout, suggesting the update may miss several Galaxy AI features introduced with Galaxy S26 (such as Call Screening, Creative Studio, AI Audio Eraser, Notification Highlights, and Now Nudges). Samsung has already released two One UI 8.5 beta builds and is expected to push additional betas before the stable update arrives next month. The leaked changelog may not be final, and Samsung could still add some features before launch.

Galaxy AI lands on older Samsung phones via One UI 8.5 update
technology2 months ago

Galaxy AI lands on older Samsung phones via One UI 8.5 update

Samsung is porting Galaxy AI features from the Galaxy S26 to older devices via One UI 8.5, including real-time video noise reduction with Advanced Audio Eraser, on-device Call Screening, Creative Studio, and a text-prompt-driven Photo Assist; rollout currently targets the Galaxy S25, S24, Z Fold 7, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6, with potential expansion to additional models later.

One UI 8.5 Teases Four Galaxy AI Tools for the Galaxy S24 Line
technology2 months ago

One UI 8.5 Teases Four Galaxy AI Tools for the Galaxy S24 Line

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S24 series leaks four Galaxy AI features headed for the stable update: Advanced Audio Eraser (noise reduction for apps like Instagram/YouTube), Call Screening (on‑device AI answers calls and provides a transcription), Creative Studio (S Pen‑dependent tool for doodles, invitations, stickers and wallpapers), and an enhanced Photo Assist (edit via text prompts and merge objects). The leak references an internal build (S928BXXU5DZD9) for the S24 Ultra, with Samsung expected to roll out the stable update to the S24 line next month after more beta iterations.

WhatsApp on iOS gets dual accounts, easier transfers, and AI features
technology3 months ago

WhatsApp on iOS gets dual accounts, easier transfers, and AI features

WhatsApp is rolling out multiple quality-of-life updates: iOS users can sign into two accounts on one device with a visible profile photo cue to verify which persona you’re messaging; chat histories can be transferred more easily across platforms and devices, and large files can be deleted directly from chats to free storage. Meta AI-powered light photo editing (background removal, style changes, element removal) and a Writing Help prompt for drafting messages are also included, with privacy assurances. The features are arriving to users now and should be available to all soon.

Privacy-First Power: Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Redefines the Big Phone
technology3 months ago

Privacy-First Power: Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Redefines the Big Phone

Verge’s review praises the S26 Ultra for its Privacy Display that dims the screen to deter shoulder-surfing in public, alongside real camera improvements that boost low-light performance. It also notes intriguing AI tools like Now Nudge and Gemini automation, though these are still evolving and raise trust questions around generative editing. The package remains large and pricey with quirks (no Qi2 magnets), but the Ultra finally feels like a distinct, useful device for privacy-minded power users.