If you’ve ever wanted to relive the glory days of the Commodore 64 with a bit of modern augmentation (and without all the hassle of finding a working system and compatible display), the new limited edition C64 Mini Black might be a great alternative. It comes pre-loaded with 25 of …
Read More »PayPal to Let Users Shop and Pay Directly Within ChatGPT Next Year
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will add its payment platform to ChatGPT starting in 2026 so that users can complete purchases directly in the chat. The company said it is adopting OpenAI’s open-source Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), which lets merchants make their products available within AI apps.Launched in September, …
Read More »Rocket Lab Readies Photon Spacecraft Ahead of Key LOXSAT Cryogenic Fuel Test Mission
California-based Rocket Lab has completed systems integration for its Photon spacecraft ahead of the upcoming LOXSAT mission with Eta Space and NASA. Designed to showcase in-orbit cryogenic refueling, the system will now complete environmental testing at Rocket Lab’s facility in Long Beach before launching atop an Electron rocket from New …
Read More »Ads Likely Coming to Apple Maps Next Year
Apple is preparing to bring ads to Apple Maps search in 2026, according to Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter. Rather than displaying searched locations in order of proximity or relevance, Apple Maps will allow businesses to pay for their names to appear at the top of the list. Gurman says …
Read More »Best Security Camera Deals for October 2025
Having a little help from tech to keep an eye on your place is an important choice, and right now there are some serious bargains to be found. Smart camera technology is better than ever, with compact, power-efficient security units that capture high-resolution video. You can expect day and night …
Read More »Samsung Halts One UI 8 Rollout for Galaxy S23 Series After 3 Weeks of Distribution
Just three weeks after it began, Samsung has paused the Android 16-based One UI 8 update for Galaxy S23s. The update first started reaching users in late September, but it’s no longer available on Samsung’s servers. Devices are reverting to the previous Android 15 firmware version ending in DYI3, meaning …
Read More »Google Photos to Add Instagram‑Like Text Editing Options in Upcoming Video Editor
Google is planning yet another upgrade to the Photos app, this time for video editing. An expanded range of text editing options will let users add text in various fonts, sizes, and colors to their videos, much like they would in Instagram Stories and Reels. The new text editor is …
Read More »AI Is Coming for Elevator Inspectors' Jobs
Elevator inspectors in Japan may soon receive instructions from AI, thanks to an interesting plan involving Nvidia and Hitachi Building Systems. With thousands of elevators being inspected each year in Japan and a limited supply of workers with the skills for this task, Hitachi plans to start using AI agents …
Read More »Apple Expected to Introduce M5 iPad Pro, Base M5 MacBook Pro This Week
Apple is preparing to introduce a new product this week via an online announcement, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. Among the possible launches are the M5 iPad Pro and a Vision Pro with an updated chipset (probably M5 as well) and an improved strap design. Both devices are believed to be …
Read More »ESA Head Warns Europe Needs Its Own Reusable Launch Vehicle
The head of the European Space Association (ESA), Josef Aschbacher, has warned that Europe needs to quickly develop its own reusable launch vehicle in order to catch up with the efforts of American companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The wheels are in motion to get this done, he said, …
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