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Apple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement
A federal jury has ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion to Taction, a San Diego company that makes audio and gaming peripherals with haptic feedback, after finding the iPhone maker infringed on its patents.
Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon’s and Google’s? I put them to the test
A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a "motion detected" notification from my security camera.
The Pixel Watch 5's blood pressure and insulin resistance trends are rolling out this week
Google is rolling out new health tracking tools to Pixel Watch owners this week.
Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold
Google's launching an "early experiment" feature on Pixel 11 that lets users delegate local business calls to Gemini, like making a reservation, checking if a product is in stock, or rescheduling an appointment.
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones
Call for Me - a feature that’s exclusive to the Pixel 11 series - gives robocalls a new meaning.
Apple clarifies that Texture and Grain controls are exclusive to the latest iPhones’ cameras
Apple's new texture and grain controls for stylizing photos will be more limited on older phones than initially expected.
Score free Pixel Buds 2A when you preorder a Googlebook at Best Buy
The Android-powered Googlebooks are coming soon, with familiar brands and specs that rival Windows Copilot machines. For anyone eager to get their hands on any the new laptops, there’s a preorder perk you may want to know about lasting until October 25th, 2026.
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How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement
Apple may pay out up to $95 for each eligible iPhone purchased by someone who felt misled about Siri’s release. You have until December 21 to submit a claim.
Adobe Premiere, One of the iPhone’s Best Video-Editing Apps, Is Now on Android
The Android version of Premiere has unique layouts on candy bar phones and foldable devices. It’s free to use and available today.
iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement
Apple is paying $250 million to settle claims that it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri - and now, eligible iPhone owners can submit a claim for a payout.
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