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• Android Authority
• 20 saat, 23 dakika

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we look back at the week's biggest stories—from the researchers leaving Meta's new superintelligence lab, to the dark money group funding Democratic influencers.

• WIRED
• 20 saat, 24 dakika

Based on a series of ongoing light novels, this anime adaptation of the '86 'only covers the initial story, but there’s enough here to warrant some series inspection.

• Forbes Tech
• 1 gün, 43 dakika

You can get a $1000 discount on the Roborock Saros Z70 this Labor Day. It offfers a retractable robo arm, powerful suction, smart navigation, and more.

• Forbes Tech
• 1 gün, 1 saat, 17 dakika

Turning your house into a smart home is easier — and more useful — than ever. From automating your lights and climate to securing your front door, smart home tech has come a long way in making everyday life more convenient, energy-efficient and secure. Whether you're just getting started or looking to upgrade your setup, there are plenty of gadgets that work seamlessly together to make your home feel a little more futuristic. The best smart home gadgets can help you control everything from your light switch to your smart thermostat with a tap on your smartphone or a quick voice control command. Whether you're setting routines with a motion sensor, managing entry with a smart lock, or keeping an eye on things with a full security system, modern home automation puts you in charge — often with options for remote control when you're away. Table of contents Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart speakers Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart displays Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart lights Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Security cameras Best smart home gadgets for 2025: IoT gear How to pick the right voice assistant before you buy smart gadgets Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart speakers Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart displays Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Smart lights Best smart home gadgets for 2025: Security cameras Best smart home gadgets for 2025: IoT gear How to pick the right voice assistant before you buy smart gadgets While plenty of the best smart home devices are platform agnostic, there are some — smart speakers and smart displays in particular — that require you to choose your voice control assistant. Currently, that means deciding if you’ll use the Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa on a regular basis (I’ll address Siri in a moment.) They’re both compatible with various smart home tech products from light switches and bulbs to robot vacuums, but there are certain devices that work best with either Google or Amazon. Nest products, for example, are more compatible and have more functionality with Google-powered speakers and displays. They can still work with Amazon devices , but certain features might be disabled. The same holds true with Amazon products: They work better if they’re in the same ecosystem. Amazon Alexa So how do you choose between Alexa and Google Assistant? It really depends on your personal preferences. Do you listen to Audible, watch Prime Video and tend to do a lot of shopping on Amazon? Then you might lean toward an Alexa-powered home automation setup. Alexa supports a wide range of devices — including smart locks, smart thermostats and motion sensors — and many of its speakers and displays include remote control functionality for lights, plugs and other smart gear. Google Assistant If you want a voice assistant that’s great at answering questions, Google Assistant tends to be better than Alexa. Amazon’s helper, on the other hand, currently supports more smart home products. The company’s smart speakers and displays also support the Zigbee smart home protocol, and some devices even have built-in smart home hubs. Both Google and Amazon devices can sync with your calendar, though Google’s tend to work better with Google services. Plus, if you already have an Android smartphone, you might be more comfortable with Google Assistant anyway. Siri But what about Siri ? Apple’s assistant supports voice control as well, but it doesn't have as many compatible devices as Google or Amazon. The HomePod mini and the full-sized HomePod are the only Siri-compatible speakers on the market at the moment, too. That said, it’s not too hard to find Apple HomeKit-compatible gear as more third-party companies add support for it, but you currently have a smaller pool of devices to choose from. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-smart-home-gadgets-125608958.html?src=rss

• Engadget
• 21 saat, 22 dakika

This "exclusive" panel might be the Odin 3's killer feature.

• Android Authority
• 21 saat, 22 dakika

Fred Vogelstein / Crazy Stupid Tech : Q&A with Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on why he thinks AI chatbots imperil the web and journalism's future, his company's pay-per-crawl initiative, and more —  Sixteen years ago Matthew Prince and classmate Michelle Zatlyn at Harvard Business School decided there was a better …

• Techmeme
• 1 gün, 1 saat, 23 dakika

The Labor Day and back-to-school season isn't only a good time to save on things like a new laptop. Case in point: Sonos' latest sale. Whether you want to upgrade the sound in your dorm room or home office, you can save up to 25 percent on Sonos speakers and other gear right now. Included in the sale is the Era 100 , which has a 10-percent discount at the moment. Our choice for midrange smart speaker is down to $179 from $199 as part of a larger Labor Day sale on the Sonos website . The same price is available on Amazon , as are some more deals on Sonos products . Sonos debuted the Era 100 speaker in 2023 as a replacement for the Sonos One. It offers great sound quality and has built-in mics for Trueplay tuning and voice control. It's worth mentioning that the Sonos Ace headphones are also on sale for $299, down from $399 — a 25 percent discount. The headphones have come a long way since they first launched, including the introduction of TrueCinema, which works with a Sonos soundbar to create the best spatial audio experience. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/sonos-labor-day-sale-save-up-to-25-percent-on-headphones-speakers-and-other-gear-125211296.html?src=rss

• Engadget
• 21 saat, 23 dakika

Earlier this month, I traveled to Cologne, Germany, to cover Gamescom 2025 for Game Informer , and one of my various appointments was for a lil ole game called Pokémon Legends: Z-A – ever heard of it? Of course you have, because you totally definitely read my preview where I said it could be the best Pokémon game in years ... right? Right? If you didn't (please do), you're in luck! We have a new episode of New Gameplay Today featuring b-roll of the exact demo I played at Gamescom, and myself and Game Informer's Alex Van Aken and Eric Van Allen are here today to share it with you, discuss what's going on in this Legends sequel, and fight a Mega-evolved Absol. Check it out in the NGT below: Pokémon Legends: Z-A launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 16, 2025. In the meantime, check out the latest news about the game: Mega Hawlucha Is The Latest Mega-Evolution Revealed For Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Victreebel Is Coming To Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Bundle Revealed Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer Details Supporting Characters And Mega Evolved Boss Battles Which Pokémon are you most excited to have on your team in Pokémon Legends: Z-A? Let us know in the comments below!

• Game Informer
• 21 saat, 24 dakika

The decision is bound to upset many Sony camera users.

• Android Authority
• 21 saat, 25 dakika

Apple has significantly discounted the MLS Season Pass for the remainder of the 2025 season, offering the annual subscription at $29, or $25 for Apple TV + subscribers, down from the regular $99 price. The reduced rate covers the rest of the current MLS season and playoffs, including access to every match live and on demand, with separate English and Spanish commentary, with French available for Canadian matches. Other features of the pass include "MLS 360," a whip-around show featuring highlights and commentary from every game, and "Sunday Night Soccer," a newly introduced featured match broadcast every Sunday. This price drop is consistent with Apple's pricing strategy in previous years, gradually lowering the cost of entry as the season progresses. Monthly subscriptions remain unchanged at $14.99 per month, or $12.99 per month with ‌Apple TV‌+. The discounted annual subscription is only valid through the end of the 2025 season, after which it will automatically renew at the standard $99 price unless canceled. MLS Season Pass originally launched in 2023 as part of Apple's 10-year partnership with Major League Soccer. Subscribers who want to take advantage of the new discounted price can sign up via the ‌Apple TV‌ app. To prevent automatic renewal at the full price next year, users must manually cancel their subscription before the start of the 2026 season. Tags: Apple TV Plus , MLS Season Pass This article, " Apple Slashes 2025 MLS Season Pass to as Low as $25 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

• MacRumors.com
• 21 saat, 27 dakika

Shares of Alibaba surged 18.5% in Hong Kong on Monday as investors were encouraged by Chinese web giant’s progress in AI and its core e-commerce business despite a sizzling price war in the food-delivery sector that is hurting its profitability.

• Forbes Tech
• 1 gün, 1 saat, 34 dakika

Agents aren’t tools, they’re teammates. Just like humans, they need induction, training and appropriate limitations on what they can do, and how.

• TechRadar
• 21 saat, 36 dakika

Apple is significantly accelerating the rollout of automation and robotics across its manufacturing supply chain, DigiTimes reports. While Apple has advocated for increased automation in supplier facilities for over two years, sources familiar with the matter say that Apple now requires automation as a standard prerequisite for awarding manufacturing contracts. This is said to be part of a broader effort to minimize labor dependency, stabilize product quality and uniformity across different facilities, and reduce long-term production costs amid ongoing supply chain diversification away from China. Apple's alleged automation mandate spans all major product categories, including the iPhone , iPad , Mac, and Apple Watch. Apple now purportedly expects suppliers to fund their own automation upgrades rather than rely on Apple to finance or subsidize the necessary capital equipment. This policy change diverges from Apple's previous approach, where the company frequently invested in tooling and machinery for contract manufacturers to meet its specifications. The financial burden of this new automation requirement is apparently already impacting supplier margins. High initial capital expenditure, coupled with operational disruptions during integration of robotic systems, has reportedly strained profitability for some suppliers. Apple still continues to assist suppliers in areas related to environmental responsibility. The company's 2030 target to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain includes direct support for upgrading to energy-efficient equipment and more sustainable materials. Apple ostensibly hopes that increased use of robotics will help standardize processes, digitize inspections, reduce the impact of labor shortages and political instability, implement consistent processes for new suppliers, and mitigate the challenges of maintaining consistent build quality when production is increasingly split across multiple countries. Tag: DigiTimes This article, " Report: Apple Demands Suppliers Switch to Robotics for Manufacturing " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

• MacRumors.com
• 21 saat, 38 dakika

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is down to just $199 at Best Buy – that's a better deal than the budget FE.

• TechRadar
• 21 saat, 39 dakika

Those expecting a 4,400mAh battery might be disappointed.

• Android Authority
• 21 saat, 52 dakika