Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has quietly announced that its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature will be limited to three hours per month unless users pay a $19.99 subscription. The feature runs on-device and does not require internet, sparking criticism. The move comes amid Meta's cost-cutting measures and AI investment pressures.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Acer Swift Go 16 AI offers impressive specifications for under $1000, including an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch OLED touchscreen. Currently discounted to $899.99, this laptop provides excellent value for productivity and media consumption. While integrated graphics limit gaming, the device excels in battery life and port selection.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Vizio's Mini LED Quantum TV is surprisingly affordable with quantum-dot tech, but Walmart's data collection is worrisome. However, you can bypass the smart features to use it as a dumb TV. Read our review for performance, specs, and setup tips.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Sourdough Sidekick is a single-purpose gadget that automates sourdough starter feeding. Developed by FirstBuild and King Arthur Baking Company, it costs $180 and offers Auto, Ratio, and Custom modes. While it simplifies baking for enthusiasts who bake twice a week, it has limitations like hand-washing only parts and noise. For occasional bakers, manual methods may still be better.
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Jul 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Paramount Skydance has accused Netflix of conducting a 'scorched-earth campaign' to influence regulators against its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. In a letter to the DOJ, Paramount's chief legal officer Makan Delrahim claimed Netflix is trying to poison stakeholders. The merger faces opposition from the Teamsters union and carries $79 billion in debt.
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Jul 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has removed facial recognition code from its Meta AI app after WIRED revealed the hidden system. The feature, named NameTag, was designed to identify people through the company's smart glasses. Meta claims the feature was purely exploratory and no final decision had been made. Privacy advocates warn the technology could enable stalking and abuse if deployed publicly.
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Jul 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
ArsTechnica.com has amended its user agreement to clarify content ownership and licensing. Users retain ownership of their posted content but grant Conde Nast a broad, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute it on or in connection with the service and its promotion. The change applies only to ArsTechnica.com within the Conde Nast network. Users are advised to back up their content.
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Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Fitbit Air is a no-frills fitness tracker that prioritizes comfort and long battery life over smartwatch features. Its small puck design is easy to wear 24/7, and it tracks steps, heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep accurately. However, Google's AI-powered Health Coach, which comes with a Premium subscription, often produces verbose and sometimes inaccurate summaries. While the hardware is solid, the AI integration may leave users wishing for a simpler experience.
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Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is rolling out a new scam call detection system for Android that verifies incoming calls from contacts by checking for a confirmation signal. If missing, the system sends an authenticated RCS ping to the supposed caller. This feature requires Android 12 or higher and three Google apps: Phone, Contacts, and Messages. Both parties must have these apps installed, limiting its effectiveness on Samsung and OnePlus devices. The update also expands Circle to Search's fashion identification and Google Photos' AI wardrobe, plus adds AirDrop support to more Android phones.
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