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Android Auto may finally have a solution for weather info on smaller screens: Jimothy, the raccoon

No large Android Auto screen? No problem. TL;DR Android Auto is working on a new weather experience for smaller screens, and it involves Jimothy, the viral raccoon. We bring to you a good look at how this new weather display system works, along with some of its accompanying elements. The feature was manually activated in the latest Android Auto beta, and there’s no word on when or if Google will roll it out widely. Google announced a wave of new …

18 mins ago • Android Authority

‘Doctor Who’ Shouldn’t Worry About That Billie Piper Cliffhanger, Says Mark Gatiss

Gatiss, a former writer on the show, doesn't think the Billie Piper mystery is such a big deal.

28 mins ago • Gizmodo

IFA 2026: the biggest tech and gadget announcements

Every year over 200,000 people descend on Berlin for IFA, the largest tech trade show in Europe. Some of the world’s biggest manufacturers turn …

28 mins ago • The Verge

Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border

The US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concent…

28 mins ago • Wired Technology

United will now let you join standby lists for earlier flights through its mobile app

You can add yourself to standby lists without speaking to agents through United's mobile app.

28 mins ago • Engadget

How to cancel your Whoop membership (and why you may want to)

How to cancel your Whoop membership (and why you may want to).

28 mins ago • Engadget

National telecoms provider could make $2.7 billion selling recycled copper in AI boom — BT to strip 200,000 tons from legacy network

The UK's largest telecommunications company, BT, could potentially make $2.7 billion as it recycles all the old copper in its network as it upgrades t…

28 mins ago • Tom's Hardware

Chinese court freezes $318 million in Nexperia assets as Wingtech presses to regain control — Dutch chipmaker says seizures won't affect day-to-day operations

The total value of the frozen assets exceeds Wingtech’s entire first-half revenue, with the company reporting 1.51 billion yuan in H1 2026 sales, down…

31 mins ago • Tom's Hardware

Jensen Huang says AGI doesn’t really matter, and he may be right for the wrong reason

Jensen Huang may be right that AGI no longer matters, but today’s ordinary AI misuse poses a more immediate threat than any Skynet scenario Skynet has…

32 mins ago • TechRadar

Sony is channeling Tubi with its new Live TV on PS5 free streaming platform — here are the 100 live channels and on-demand movies you can stream now

Live TV on PS5 is Sony's new free streaming service, and it packs over 100 live channels across movies, shows, sports, and more. Sony is launching a n…

36 mins ago • TechRadar

AAPL gained 2,736% under Cook, but Ternus doesn’t have to emulate him

Bloomberg carries a piece noting the astonishing gains made by Apple stockholders during the time when Tim Cook was CEO. The cumulative gain was 2,275…

42 mins ago • 9to5Mac

BlindLock hides your password manager and secure vault in a PNG image — also offers secure notes, 2FA, and a crypto address book, with optional hardware security keys

A new local‑only password manager, notes app, and secure vault that hides your secrets in an ordinary-looking .PNG image file is now available. A new …

43 mins ago • Tom's Hardware

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s success is reportedly creating a major supply headache for Samsung

Demand for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has reportedly exceeded expectations, forcing Samsung to reshuffle component supplies as it tries to keep production moving.

44 mins ago • Digital Trends

A Chinese court has frozen Nexperia’s stakes in four of its own subsidiaries

A court in Dongguan has frozen Nexperia’s shareholdings in four of its Chinese subsidiaries, worth about 2.14 billion yuan, with the order remaining i…

44 mins ago • The Next Web

The Enough Phone aims to bring the compact phone back with a smaller screen than the iPhone 13 mini and a removable battery

The Enough Phone should serve fans of compact handsets thanks to its 5.3-inch screen, but it still needs funding. Most specs of the upcoming Enough Ph…

47 mins ago • TechRadar

Best Buy’s Labor Day laptop sale has 5 deals I’d actually buy

Best Buy’s Labor Day laptop sale has plenty of discounts, but these five are the ones I’d actually consider buying.

50 mins ago • Digital Trends

What is the release date for The Shards episode 8 on Hulu and Disney+?

This is our second double bill, and you won't want to miss it. The Shards episode 8 is streaming on Hulu for US viewers and Disney+ internationally so…

53 mins ago • TechRadar

5 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Google, Motorola

Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

58 mins ago • Wired Technology

Save $300 on this 240Hz OLED gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, now just $1,899 — Acer Predator Helios rig ships with a 24-core Intel CPU, 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD

This Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop has dropped to just $1,899.99, giving you a high-end rig with an RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB S…

1 hour ago • Tom's Hardware

Dyson Blasts Into Dental Care With a $499 Camera-Equipped Toothbrush

Dyson’s entry into dental care makes your standard toothbrush look like a caveman’s toothbrush.

1 hour ago • CNET Tech

John Ternus officially takes over as Apple CEO

Apple's leadership page has been updated as John Ternus officially takes over as CEO. Talk about the end of an era: Tim Cook is no longer the CEO of A…

1 hour ago • Mashable Tech

$899 gets you a fully fledged DDR5 gaming PC in Best Buy's Labor Day sales — save $300 off the iBuypower Slate PC powered by Intel's B570 graphics with 10GB of VRAM

Save $300 on a brand-new iBuypower Slate gaming PC in the Best Buy Labor Day sales. Best Buy has stepped onto the stage with a huge selection of deals…