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  1. Apple specifies in App Store rules a ban on apps that create sexual images without consent(theverge.com)

    SummaryAccording to the original article, Apple updated its App Store rules to more clearly ban so-called 'nudify' apps that use AI tools to create sexual images of people without their consent. The rules s…

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  2. Apple Unveils Its First Foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, Opening to a 7.6-inch Screen(theverge.com)

    SummaryApple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, a foldable smartphone that bends and opens. According to the source, the outer screen is 5.4 inches and the inner screen when unfolded is 7.6 inches, and the fold c…

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  3. Apple unveils a smart home device lineup that bundles cameras and smart locks(theverge.com)

    SummaryThe Apple Home Collection consists of a camera, thermostat, sensors, smart door lock, and video doorbell, and the source says LG Electronics and Schneider Electric co-developed it. Apple says setup f…

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  4. Stretchy silicone magnetic pouch for the back of your phone, fits more cards and belongings(theverge.com)

    SummaryThis product is a stretchy silicone pouch that attaches to the back of a phone that supports magnets. The original text says it is similar to a magnetic wallet that holds a few cards, but because it…

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  5. Meta's new business terms open the door to AI training on external websites linked to business accounts(theverge.com)

    SummaryThe Verge, citing a Nieman Lab report, said Meta's new commercial terms appear to give it permission to automatically crawl 'linked' websites of business accounts that promote content on Facebook, In…

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  6. Sega halts sales of Total War: Shogun 2 remaster after bugs and complaints(theverge.com)

    SummaryAccording to the source, Sega is halting sales of the 'Complete Edition' remaster of the 2011 strategy game 'Total War: Shogun 2'. The edition bundles the base game with all DLC and was promised impr…

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  7. ChatGPT Chrome extension can now read open tabs to compare them or fill out forms(theverge.com)

    SummaryAfter installing the ChatGPT Chrome extension, ChatGPT can pull content from tabs open in Chrome and use it in its answers. It is called by tagging Chrome from the web app or the desktop app. Example…

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  8. Steam adds grouping of game achievements into multiple sets(theverge.com)

    SummarySteam developers can now split the achievements of the base game and DLC (additional content) into several groups. Each group has its own progress bar. According to the original article, how you play…

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  9. Withings: accounts created after 2026 October 13 need a yearly 99.50 subscription for automatic sync to other apps(theverge.com)

    SummaryWithings says the feature that automatically moves health records from Withings smartwatches and smart scales to other apps such as Apple Health or Google Health is tied to the paid Withings Plus sub…

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  10. Bluesky's AI tool Attie can now make small games and apps to share on social(theverge.com)

    SummaryBluesky's AI tool Attie launched earlier this year as a way to build your own feed with AI. It has now been expanded so you can describe a small social app, such as a game, poll, or dashboard, in tex…

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  11. Meta and Apple Work Together to Help the Muse Spark Open AI Model Run Better on Mac(theverge.com)

    SummaryMeta has released a new AI model, Muse Spark Open. Meta explained that the model can run directly on a desktop computer by linking two high-performance Mac Studio units. Meta claims this model is the…

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  12. Ledger unveils Atom, a new hardware wallet that runs on Android but cannot make calls or send texts(theverge.com)

    SummaryLedger's Atom runs on the Android operating system and is designed as a companion device to be used with a smartphone. Its exterior looks similar to a regular Android phone, but the company says it i…

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  13. Google and Meta jump back into the top-model race with new AI models(theverge.com)

    SummaryGoogle has released the new model Gemini 4 Argon, and the company says it matches or beats the top models from OpenAI and Anthropic on several benchmarks. A benchmark is a standard that compares AI p…

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  14. Microsoft, with Japan's National Police Agency, blocks scam text sales platforms(theverge.com)

    SummaryMicrosoft said that, together with Japan's National Police Agency, it investigated and blocked features of the marketplace YAM Store, the text sending tool CoGUI, and Iron Man, which scammers used to…

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  15. McKinsey Adds a 10 Minute Chat Task With an AI Virtual Client to Entry-Level Job Interviews(theverge.com)

    SummarySome entry-level applicants must talk with an AI-generated virtual client for 10 minutes during the interview process. The task checks how applicants respond to situations that could realistically ar…

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  16. Apple HomeView, a shared screen fixed in one spot at home so the whole family can control the smart home(theverge.com)

    SummaryThe reviewer describes HomeView as Apple's first smart display, priced at 299, which stays fixed in one place in the home and lets anyone control smart home devices such as lights and thermostats on…

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  17. YouTube Music starts labeling songs mainly made with AI as 'Made with AI'(theverge.com)

    SummaryYouTube said it will attach a 'Made with AI' label to songs whose composition or vocals were created with generative AI. Generative AI refers to AI tools that newly create text or music. According to…

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  18. Repairing the iPhone Duo inside screen without AppleCare Plus costs 999(theverge.com)

    SummaryApple has disclosed estimated repair costs for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare Plus (Apple's paid repair warranty service). The Verge reported this, citing a MacRumors report. Without coverage, insi…

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  19. Apple's HomeView ad shows a busy family morning and asks what a smart display is for(theverge.com)

    SummaryApple's ad introducing the new smart display HomeView shows a five-person family busy with their morning routine. A lost key, a cluttered house, and an unexpected video call follow one another quickl…

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  20. Xbox creates Xbox Labs, an experimental team that takes games apart and reassembles them through AI modding(theverge.com)

    SummaryAccording to an internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Xbox Labs is a small team of game creators, engineers, and scientists tasked with turning new ideas into forms that players and developers can…

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  21. Shopify expands AI agents that users connect to buy products on their behalf(theverge.com)

    SummaryShopify said it will let AI agents that users set up browse more than 1 billion products in its catalog and buy them on the user's behalf. The catalog includes products from both inside and outside S…

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  22. Apple Music app icon appears to be changing to a black-and-white design(theverge.com)

    SummaryAccording to a 9to5Mac report, in the iOS 27.2 beta the red Apple Music app icon has changed to a black musical note on a white background. In Dark Mode, the colors reportedly appear reversed. Accord…

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  23. Apple's wall-mounted HomeView requires separately purchased wall mount and power at 299(theverge.com)

    SummaryApple's HomeView smart display comes in two models priced at 299. One is a tabletop model with a speaker stand, and the other is a wall-mounted model that hangs on a wall. The wall-mounted model incl…

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  24. Apple Home Collection first impressions: smart door lock, video doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostat(theverge.com)

    SummaryThis is a first-impression article by a Verge reporter who examined six new smart home devices Apple announced. The devices include a door lock, a video doorbell, cameras, and a thermostat, introduce…

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  25. Apple HomePod mini 2 Pre-Orders Open, Release Planned for October 30(theverge.com)

    SummaryApple has released a new HomePod mini after about 6 years. The price is 149, and it is scheduled to ship on Friday, October 30. The source says it can be pre-ordered now through Apple. According to t…

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  26. No Man's Sky available on iPhone and iPad from October 28(theverge.com)

    SummaryDeveloper Hello Games has announced an iOS version of its space exploration game No Man's Sky. According to the source, the iPhone and iPad versions will be available from October 28. Sean Murray, wh…

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  27. Googlebook, an Android laptop: a test review finds many problems with phone app connection and file transfer(theverge.com)

    SummaryGooglebook is an Android-based laptop that lets you use Android apps directly on the laptop and open apps installed on your phone from the laptop. The author said they tested Asus and HP models for a…

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  28. Elon Musk donated over $276 million to Republican-linked groups for this year's midterm elections(theverge.com)

    SummaryAccording to a report citing the New York Times, Musk has reportedly given at least $276 million to Republican-linked groups since July. Of that, $158 million went to the super PAC Senate Leadership…

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  29. Meta releases new AI models Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, available first to paid subscribers(theverge.com)

    SummaryMeta has released Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, new AI models that read and respond to text. According to the source, Muse Code subscribers can use them starting that day, and Wonder is also accessibl…

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  30. Drop in Yandex bot traffic after outage is likely unrelated to Russian disinformation bots(theverge.com)

    SummaryThe source reports that a Ukrainian drone attack halted Russian data centers. Over the past week, most Yandex systems still appear offline, and Yandex Pay is blocked for transfers, balance checks and…

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