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Firefox’s Smart Window beta can fill forms from tabs you choose
Firefox’s Smart Window beta adds form suggestions from selected tabs and page monitoring. Check which data goes to Gemini before using the new form helper.
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Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 with up to 32GB of memory
Apple’s new 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro opens for preorder October 28. Check the 32GB memory ceiling and display choice before choosing a configuration.
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Smart plugs should explain what happens when power returns
A smart plug’s restart setting can change what a lamp does after an outage. That choice deserves a clear place in setup, with an explanation you can find later.
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iPhone Duo’s Apple Pencil support requires the USB-C model
Apple’s iPhone Duo works with Apple Pencil (USB-C), not Pencil Pro. Check the accessory model, cable pairing and handwriting settings before buying.
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Amazon's TorchNeuron beta runs PyTorch models on Trainium chips
TorchNeuron's public beta makes AWS Trainium easier to try with existing AI code, but developers still need to check compatibility and compilation costs.
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Apple shows Meta’s Muse Spark Open running across Mac Studios
Meta’s downloadable AI model runs across high-memory Mac Studios. Here’s how to read the hardware requirements before planning a local setup.
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Daily Geek Drop: Google develops on-device scam detection
A phone-local scam detector, specialized vision models and a hybrid smart speaker show why where AI runs matters more than its label.
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Ledger's CryptoBilis chip stole seeds off the screen over LTE
Ledger says a CryptoBilis implant read the 24-word recovery phrase off the screen during setup and sent it over LTE. A Genuine Check pass does not clear it.
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FSB warns stablecoins are untested in a crisis, and USDC's rules agree
The FSB warns that global stablecoins are untested in a severe crisis, and Circle's own USDC redemption rules already describe that stress.
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South Korean businesses can now borrow won against Bitcoin
Jeonbuk Bank is the first South Korean bank to lend won against Bitcoin, and only to companies. It never holds the coins, and it has not published a rate.
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Streaming apps should tell you if your downloads will last the trip
Opinion: Streaming apps should help you check whether downloaded films will last a trip, including expiry dates and timers that begin when you press play.
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Last One Laughing’s Halloween finale arrives October 30
Plan your October 23–25 viewing with Last One Laughing’s split release, all eight new Lupin episodes and the live-action Moana on Disney+.
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Spotify launches podcast memberships separate from Premium
Spotify's new podcast memberships add paid tiers for individual shows. Check the perks, renewal date and data sharing before adding another subscription.
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Firefox’s Smart Window beta can fill forms from tabs you choose
Firefox’s Smart Window beta adds form suggestions from selected tabs and page monitoring. Check which data goes to Gemini before using the new form helper.
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Discord will make some Discoverable Server messages searchable on the web
Discord’s Discoverable Servers will get public web pages, followed by searchable messages. Check the separate controls for messages and channel summaries.
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Google warns some Canadian devices may change clocks incorrectly on November 1
Google warns that devices and Calendar may mishandle Canada’s time changes. Update before November 1, then check clocks and affected meetings separately.
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