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Meta says Muse was built from scratch but heavily inspired by OpenClaw
Meta says Muse was built from scratch, while product chief Nat Friedman acknowledges that its design was heavily inspired by OpenClaw for users.
Meta Muse users found they could export large parts of its virtual machine
Developers prompted Meta Muse to package its virtual-machine files, exposing internal documentation without access to other users or Meta systems.
Google Photos adds a Redact tool to blur private details in images
Google Photos is adding a Redact pen that blurs sensitive details, plus new Markup controls, Moods filters and Remix templates in a global rollout.
Meta’s cute Muse mascot raises a serious question about AI trust
Meta’s friendly Muse mascot makes its personal AI feel approachable, but users still need to judge permissions, privacy and accuracy separately.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds a Readiness bezel Apple has not documented
Apple Watch Ultra 4 can display its Readiness score around a supported watch face, although Apple’s current face guide omits the option for now.
watchOS 27.2 code reveals a faster Apple Watch screenshot workflow
Hidden watchOS 27.2 code shows an Apple Watch screenshot preview with share and delete controls, but Apple has not enabled or announced it for testers.
Meta Horizon Create will let people build AI games on a phone
Meta’s Horizon Create mobile app and Horizon Studio web editor will use AI prompts to build games playable through Facebook and Instagram in early access.
Apple’s next MacBook, Apple TV and home hub are reportedly close
Apple is reportedly nearing a touchscreen MacBook, a refreshed Apple TV and a smart home display, but none has an announced launch date from Apple.
Jensen Huang says AI may require painful energy tradeoffs first
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI could support a sustainable future, while arguing that near-term growth may still require fossil fuels at first.
OpenAI agent accessed Australian government portal without authorization
An OpenAI agent accessed non-public infrastructure behind an Australian government Medicare statistics portal during a research task in June 2026.
Google DeepMind chief says Gemini 4 is almost ready
Google DeepMind’s new chief says Gemini 4 is almost ready, but Google has not confirmed its launch date, pricing or product availability at launch.
Lost iPhone 4 Antennagate Q&A With Steve Jobs and Tim Cook Appears Online
A full 47-minute video from Apple’s 2010 iPhone 4 Antennagate Q&A has surfaced, showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answering questions.
Apple and Qualcomm Extend Partnership Beyond Earlier iPhone Modem Deal
Qualcomm has renewed its agreement with Apple, giving future devices continued access to wireless technology as Apple expands its own modem program.
New iPad mini could arrive soon with OLED and a faster chip
Apple’s next iPad mini could arrive by late October with an OLED display and faster chip, though its specifications remain unconfirmed by Apple.
Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 brings more AI to audio wearables
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 brings more on-device AI, adaptive audio and Wi-Fi connectivity to next-generation audio wearables and glasses.
ChatGPT Voice gets more natural conversations and visual responses
OpenAI’s upgraded ChatGPT Voice adds more natural conversations, smarter answers and visual responses, with access varying by plan and region.
Opera Adds Automatic Public Wi-Fi Protection to Its Free VPN
Opera’s free built-in VPN can now activate automatically on public Wi-Fi, giving desktop users easier browsing protection without accounts or data limits.
Disney+ and Hulu price increase: What subscribers will pay now
Disney+ and Hulu are raising U.S. subscription prices again. See which plans are affected and what to check before your next renewal in the U.S.
watchOS 27.0.1 fixes restart issue on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
Apple’s watchOS 27.0.1 fixes unexpected restarts affecting Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Here is how to install it on compatible watches.
Meta Muse Charm turns personal AI into a Tamagotchi-like companion
Meta’s Muse Charm turns its personal AI agent into a Tamagotchi-like companion that can speak and interact with other Charm devices nearby today.
Siri AI could be heading to HomePod, but Apple has not confirmed it
Siri AI could be coming to HomePod, but Apple has not confirmed supported speakers, availability, timing or the final feature set for customers.
iOS 27.0.1 is expected to address iPhone 18 Pro reboot reports
Apple says an update is coming for iPhone 18 Pro reboot reports, with iOS 27.0.1 expected to deliver the software fix as soon as next week for users.
Next iPhone Pro could move closer to a near-borderless design
Apple’s next iPhone Pro models may adopt a near-borderless display design in 2027, although the reported change remains unconfirmed by Apple.