We're on the second day of Amazon's October Prime Day sale and major discounts on everything from TVs and laptops to household essentials are continuing to roll out. But some of the best deals we've … [+9613 chars]

Anker has a reputation for reliable and affordable tech. That makes these Amazon Big Deal Days discounts worth jumping on.

CNET

We Found Over 55 Prime Big Deal Days Discounts on Anker Headphones, Speakers, Security Cameras and More - CNET

Logitech’s interest in the smart home has appeared to wane in recent years.

Ars Technica

Logitech will brick its $100 Pop smart home buttons on October 15 - Ars Technica

Google delivers another phone that is slightly better than its predecessor—is that enough?

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: The ultimate Google phone - Ars Technica

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After lagging behind for so long, its been wild to see Google come this far in the smartwatch game.
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The $349.99 Google Pixel Watch 4 adds several smart updates that add up to the best Android smartwatch you can buy.

The Verge

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is the Android watch to beat - The Verge

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Keep your listening habits private when your wireless headphones connect to your car.
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﻿Keep your listening habits private when your wireless headphones connect to your car.

A new iPhone setting will stop CarPlay from stealing your AirPods’ audio - The Verge

A new state law in Texas will soon require apps to enforce a form of age assurance with users, and in response, Apple has announced changes coming for apps available in Texas.
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Apple has announced that a new bill going into effect in Texas soon will bring new requirements for apps and Apple Accounts for Texas users.

9to5Mac

Apple announces new requirements for apps available in Texas - 9to5Mac

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Theres never been a better time to pick up the new Sony WH-1000XM6 or Boses excellent QC Ultra Headphones.
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Thanks to Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, you can save more than 70 percent on some of our favorite headphones, including picks from Apple, Sony, and Bose.

You can still save up to 70 percent on headphones from Bose and Sony today - The Verge

New survey data finds that nearly 1 in 5 high schoolers say they or someone they know has had a romantic relationship with artificial intelligence. And 42% of students surveyed say they or someone th… [+4336 chars]

A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.

1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has - NPR

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When the original Little Nightmares was released in 2017, it won praise for its fresh take on puzzle platforming horror. Its sequel upped the scare … [+6390 chars]

Nintendo Life

Review: Little Nightmares III (Switch 2) - A Missed Opportunity For Couch Co-op That Plays It A Little Too Safe - Nintendo Life

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The HDB 630 are built on the same chassis as Sennheisers Momentum 4 headphones but offer improved sound.
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Sennheiser’s new $500 HDB 630 headphones include a USB-C dongle for streaming high-res audio from devices that don’t support it natively.

Sennheiser’s new HDB 360 headphones support high-res audio without a wire - The Verge

Google announced on Wednesday that its AI feature that lets users virtually try on clothes is expanding to Australia, Canada, and Japan. The tech giant also announced the feature now lets users virtu… [+1619 chars]

To virtually try on a pair of shoes, users need to tap on any product listing on Google, select the "try it on" button, and add a full length photo themselves.

TechCrunch

Google’s virtual try-on shopping tool expands to more countries, now lets you try on shoes - TechCrunch

It’s quite the pickle. You’ve got a well-loved 2016 indie hit, and you figured it’d be nice to make it free on Steam for a bit. But then, a good while later, you decide it’s time to give it a graphic… [+3426 chars]

Chaotic 10-player party-platformer Pico Park: Classic Edition just got a big, inadvertently free upgrade

Kotaku

Adored Party Game Accidentally Gets Permanently Stuck As Free On Steam - Kotaku

Go to any geek convention in the world this year, and youll see them everywhere: people adorned in striped shirts and berets, complete with a baguette. In that communion of bread and bodies, Clair Ob… [+53 chars]

After selling 5 million copies, breakout hit “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is getting new content and a music tour, its small team of developers says.

The Washington Post

‘Expedition 33’ will get a free update as French studio takes victory lap - The Washington Post

When Yooka-Laylee was released in 2017, it was a fine game. Many came in extremely excited for it but were largely let down overall; it turned out to be pretty middling at best.
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Push Square

Mini Review: Yooka-Replaylee (PS5) - A Second Draft Worthy of the Banjo-Kazooie Comparisons - Push Square

We surprise-added a bunch of games last week for cloud, console, PC, and even the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handhelds with more to come, meaning we have something for everyone. Lets get to the games.
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Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Ninja Gaiden 4, Keeper, Ball x Pit, Supermarket Simulator, and more!

Xbox.com

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Ninja Gaiden 4, Keeper, Ball x Pit, Supermarket Simulator, and More - Xbox Wire

On Wednesday, Google officially launched a new feature for its command-line AI system, Gemini CLI, allowing outside companies to integrate directly into the AI product. Called Gemini CLI Extensions, … [+1494 chars]

Google launched a new feature for its command-line AI system, Gemini CLI, allowing outside companies to integrate directly into the product.

Google launches extensions system for its command-line coding tool - TechCrunch

Google announced Gemini for Home along with a revamped Google Home app earlier this month. Because it's such a major overhaul, the company said it would roll out Gemini integration through an early a… [+1947 chars]

Android Police

Google begins inviting users to try Gemini for Home - Android Police

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Republished on October 8 with a new user survey and warning about the staggering scale of the Windows 10 risk thats now less than a week away.
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Upgrade now to stay safe — what to know.

Forbes

Microsoft ‘Security Disaster’ Looms—400 Million Windows Users Must Act - Forbes

2XKO is out in early access, bringing with it seasonal content, two new characters in Teemo and Warwick, and a suite of cosmetics for players to unlock and buy. As a free-to-play game this isn't unus… [+3495 chars]

2XKO launches with $100 Arcane bundle, shocking early access players. But is it worth it?

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