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Google explains what’s going on with the disappearing speedometer in Maps on Android Auto
That vanishing speedometer in Google Maps on Android Auto isn't what we thought. Source

Building websites with ChatGPT just got faster and more collaborative
ChatGPT Sites is done making you build everything by yourself. Source

Pixelated 116: How dynamic is this Duo?
Welcome to Pixelated episode 116. This week, we’re talking about Apple’s entry into the foldable market. What does the iPhone Duo take from Android foldables, where does it look to improve on efforts from the likes of Samsung and Google, and what can those brands learn from Apple for their next-gen hardware? Enjoy the episode?…

Apple ranks third on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list after last year’s absence
TIME’s “The World’s Best Companies 2026” list is out, with Apple returning at No. 3 after dropping off the ranking last year. Here are the details. more… Source

Lenovo’s Googlebook 15 seems decidedly premium based on a new leak
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 will reportedly have a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display and an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip. Source

Meta’s Project Phoenix just leaked, and it looks nothing like a Quest
Project Phoenix looks ready to make bulky headsets feel very yesterday. Source

Disney Plus and Hulu have a new student deal that’s tough to beat
Your student ID just became your ticket to cheaper binge-watching. Source

Google Health no longer lets users log in with Fitbit
To be fair, we've known this was coming for years now. Source

Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11: Here’s everything new
Apple Watch Series 12 improves many of the core components that power watchOS and the device’s health and fitness features, plus unlocks new AI capabilities. Here’s everything new in Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11. more… Source

Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’
This week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released to everyone on Monday, September 14. Along with that, the company now says two features included in the iOS 27 betas have been removed and will be released in a “future software update” for iPhone: suggestions in Messages and automatic password changes. more… Source

Apple Watch Series 12 makes a big change to a small complication that I’m excited about
Apple Watch Series 12 is a major upgrade to the core health and fitness tracking wearable. That’s because of the new Health Sensing System that includes an even more capable heart rate monitor. The new hardware doesn’t just extend to more accurate health data. There’s a big change to a small complication that I’m seeing…

Counterpoint: Apple foldable panel shipments could rise 167% by 2030
Counterpoint Research has released a new report examining the impact of the iPhone Duo on the foldable smartphone market, display suppliers, and the segment’s growth through 2030. Here are the details. more… Source

The Crunchyroll and Fox One Bundle Hits Prime Video
The anime and live sports streaming services come together for a limited time for $23 per month. Source

Have You Protested AI Recently? Anthropic May Be Watching You for Precrimes
A recent report alleges Anthropic is finding ways to monitor activists and surveil dissent. Source

Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas. Source

Roblox will soon add offline and browser-based play modes
Roblox has revealed that players will be able to play in-browser and offline in the near future. Source

iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google’s flagships stack up
Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems. Source

Samsung gets ‘Tim Cook’ to praise the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung just trolled Apple with a "Tim Cook" Galaxy Z Fold 8 promo. Source