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Apple Enhances Screen Time Controls in iOS 27
In a significant expansion of digital oversight, Apple's upcoming iOS 27 will allow parents to preview and approve every website their child attempts to visit via Safari.
Hue SpatialAware lights transform rooms with adaptive color
Philips Hue's new SpatialAware feature, an immersive lighting experience, will only be available to users who upgrade to the Hue Bridge Pro.
NASA taps Prada for advanced long johns on Artemis IV Moon mission
Prada, the Italian fashion house known for luxury garments, is now outfitting NASA astronauts with a critical inner layer for future moonwalks.
Cecil Baldwin shares his top tech pet peeves
The voice behind 'Welcome to Night Vale,' Cecil Baldwin, wishes for a simple, physical impossibility: that cars would prevent drivers from texting.
Pronto films customers' chores for AI training in India
In Indian homes, customers explicitly agree to have their cooking, cleaning, and laundry filmed by a home services platform for AI training.
YouTube AI to Generate Custom Video Feeds in 2026
YouTube users will soon be able to type a prompt like "videos of cats playing jazz music in space" and instantly generate a dedicated, pinnable feed for it, with the feature rolling out in 2026.
American Airlines to Begin Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027
Over 500 American Airlines narrow-body Airbus jets are slated to receive Starlink Wi-Fi beginning in Q1 2027, according to Reuters .
Pope Leo calls for profound humanity amid AI dangers
In a 42,300-word encyclical, Pope Leo XIV issued a direct challenge to the unchecked power of Big Tech, calling to 'disarm' artificial intelligence, according to The New York Times and National Cathol
Record Club vs Letterboxd: Music Fans Debate Curation Costs
A new application, Record Club, allows music enthusiasts in 2026 to rate, review, and share their listening habits with friends, mirroring the popular film-tracking platform Letterboxd.
Nuro robotaxis leverage second-mover advantage with Uber, Lucid
Nuro has secured hundreds of millions in investment from Uber and a permit to test its Lucid Gravity-based robotaxis driverless on public roads, signaling a powerful new force in autonomous ride-haili
Roger Linn champions single browser tab focus for productivity
Roger Linn, the visionary inventor behind the iconic MPC, operates his entire digital life from a single browser tab.
Waymo Halts Freeway Driving Amid Safety Concerns
Earlier this month, Waymo recalled nearly 3,800 robotaxis.
Google appeals US court's search monopoly ruling
Google held nearly 95% of the market share for smartphone searches, a dominance now at the heart of a landmark antitrust appeal.
Mechanical bird monitors home air quality with smart sensors
When CO2 levels in a room rise too high, the mechanical bird inside the new Birdie Pro air quality monitor dramatically drops dead, only to revive when the air clears, according to The Verge .
Uber's AV Lab uses manually driven cars for data collection
Uber's new AV Lab fleet, composed of manually driven cars, is set to generate at least 2 million miles of data each month by the end of this year, all for its robotaxi partners.
Wear OS 7 Tracks Deliveries and Sports Scores on Your Wrist
Imagine your smartwatch showing a live countdown for your food delivery or the real-time score of a game, without needing to open an app.
Samsung Workers Avert Strike with Tentative Wage Deal
Just hours before nearly 48,000 Samsung Electronics workers were set to walk off production lines for 18 days, a tentative wage deal was reached.