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An Ikea-Xbox collaboration debuts the YXSTABY line—gamer-inspired furniture like green thumbstick stools, a D-pad cushion, TV/monitor stands and accessory cubbies designed to bring gaming aesthetics into living spaces.
Google is testing a redesigned Search homepage that removes the Google Search button and introduces three AI shortcuts (Create images, Ask about files, Brainstorm). The test appears limited to a small group of users and does not affect core search results; Google’s Robby Stein confirmed the test.
A Brazilian family says Minas Gerais’ AI-powered Core-MG bed-allocation system downgraded 32-year-old Rebeca Cardoso Tenente Molina’s condition, delaying her transfer to an ICU for five days and 186 miles, contributing to her death from septic shock; officials defend the system as based on clinical need and bed availability, while doctors continue to investigate the case amid broader debates about AI in healthcare.
Apple reportedly overhauls AirPods controls in iOS 27 with a redesigned, more discoverable settings menu, but won’t add a dedicated AirPods app; details on firmware updates and battery status UI remain unclear.
A Reddit post claimed Google had moved multiple Chromecast models to a status of no longer receiving critical security updates. A follow-up check of Google's support page shows most Chromecast devices still list as receiving critical updates (with only the original Chromecast 1st gen outside that list). The author suggests a mistaken status change or cache issue, and there’s no confirmed change from Google about ending updates for these devices.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed at a college graduation after praising artificial intelligence, a moment captured by 404 Media that highlights growing graduate skepticism toward AI. The episode, echoed by earlier pro-AI speeches, is framed as a potential barometer for rising populist attitudes toward AI, labor, and public life as graduates enter a job market already shaped by automation.
Tesla has rolled the final Model S and Model X off its Fremont line, ending 14 years of Model S and 11 years of Model X production as Elon Musk pivots the company toward an autonomous future and greater automation, including VIP Signature Series Plaid models.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that under incoming CEO John Ternus Apple may shift away from Tim Cook’s shareholder-first model and instead retain more cash for major acquisitions, talent, and expanded R&D, including AI infrastructure. The move could see Apple pursue AI leadership through strategic buys and big bets, though past missteps (car project, expensive VR headset) show the company has experimented with bold spending. Critics caution against overhyping AI, while supporters argue this could position Apple to break new ground beyond incremental updates.
Gear Patrol rounds up the past week’s notable gadget releases across audio and home tech, highlighting premium turntables, flagship wireless earbuds, high-end preamps and integrated amps, affordable Atmos-enabled sound systems, and new studio monitors and subwoofers—from Teac’s turquoise TN-400BTX/TB to Sony’s WF-1000XM6, MoFi UltraPhono Pro, Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos, Ultrafide Enso INT-125, Mophie Gallery Edition Powerstation, JBL 4369, Arendal 1610, Dali V-16 F, and Noble Spectre.
Samsung's $2,900 Galaxy Z TriFold sold out on its US launch within minutes, signaling strong demand for premium foldables even at a steep price; only a single unit reportedly secured while the rest of stock went out of stock, with a restock planned and a full review to follow.
iOS 26 is experiencing unusually slow adoption several months after its release, indicating a potential issue or user hesitation with the update.
The article discusses 17 Apple products that were discontinued in 2025, highlighting changes in Apple's product lineup and strategy.
Ikea has launched a new line of smart home products, expanding its presence in home automation technology, alongside updates on various tech and entertainment topics.
Apple is developing a new version of Siri that will rely more on Google Gemini, indicating a shift in its AI assistant strategy to incorporate or depend more on Google's technology.
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to be more affordable than initially anticipated, potentially making foldable smartphones more accessible to consumers.