Yelp’s AI agent will call restaurants and text you the wait, but at launch it’s US iPhones only.

Homeland Security has pulled DeepSeek from federal civilian systems, and Beijing says Washington is stretching the idea of national security.

ChatGPT Slides helps users create editable presentations from conversations, files and outlines, with collaborative editing and exports to PowerPoint, PDF and Google Slides.

Additionally, as activity declined, the rates of diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or transient ischemic attack went up by 80% between the most and least active groups of users.

A leak says Xiaomi’s 18 Pro could cost nearly as much as the 17 Ultra in Europe, with smaller batteries.

A new study finds that AI models trained on junk social media posts develop brain rot, skipping reasoning and picking up bad ethics.

The $449 CHUWI UniBook sacrifices display quality, memory headroom, and graphics performance, but excellent battery life, a lightweight aluminum chassis, and superb connectivity make the compromises unusually sensible.

A BYD FCB Bao 8 has appeared in an unusual sighting, seemingly moving on three wheels with a wheel clamp attached. The circumstances remain unclear.

Gemini Notebook’s new co-create option lets you pick topics, choose styles, and review the outline before your slide decks and video overviews are generated.

Unofficial Android builds of ArtCraft’s 13 desktop-style apps show that real desktop software on Googlebooks might be a lot closer than we thought.

Free VPNs usually come with limits, but some are still worth using. We compared the best options for privacy, streaming, everyday browsing, and more.

Some iPhone Duo pre-orders in the US and Japan are now showing earlier delivery dates, with a few buyers jumping from December to launch week.

Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.

Google is changing how you get help with its products. Its new “Ask Google Help” experience offers shorter answers and interactive troubleshooting instead of traditional support articles.

Apple’s EU energy label puts the iPhone Duo’s rated battery at 4,883 mAh, slightly above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Use code THERMCAM10 to save $107 on the Thermal Master P3 phone thermal camera this Halloween. 512x384 IR super resolution, adjustable lens, Tom’s Guide AI Award winner.

GM is bringing phone-based car keys to Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet, starting with electric Cadillacs now and SUVs in December.

NordLayer has launched NordLayer AI Scout, a new AI visibility and security solution that shows companies which AI tools employees are actually using across web and desktop, including services that were never formally approved. The product brings sanctioned and unauthorized AI use into one view, tracks how different tools are being used, and can inspect […]

For meal preppers, bulk buyers, and eco-conscious shoppers, vacuum sealing can offer an efficient way to store food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration, vacuum seals have a variety of advantages, including reduced likelihood of freezer burn, improved shelf life, ease of storage, and simplified reheating. Introducing Smart Features to […]

Google’s Help me write feature was prominently introduced, with prompts encouraging users to try it. Meanwhile, other AI trends have subtly emerged to change how people send and receive emails. AI-managed inboxes Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report found that employees are interrupted every two minutes during work hours. That’s 275 interruptions a day. […]

Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature Pause Point, which debuted on the Pixel 11 series, has appeared on a OnePlus smartphone. The feature adds a 10-second delay before opening distracting apps to help curb mindless scrolling.

Discover how AI fitness companions like BodyPark ATOM help solo exercisers track movements, improve workout consistency, and get real-time feedback.

Researchers at MIT gave Claude a virtual island to explore, and it started inventing games, testing physics, and discovering tricks that helped it perform better later.

For years, the promise of music streaming was almost absurdly simple: pick a song and press play. The size of the library carried enormous weight, particularly as listeners moved away from collections they had bought one album at a time. Today, services like Deezer give listeners access to tens of millions of tracks. That leaves […]

For about $30 more than the original, Wyze’s Plus model adds a handle screen and phone-free readouts.

Apple’s October 28 event could bring a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED, touch support, and M6-series chips.

From sleek magnetic power banks to clever wireless chargers and premium wallets, I spent two weeks trying out accessories with my iPhone 18 Pro. Some made charging easier, others added a little convenience to my everyday routine, but these nine are the ones I'd happily recommend.

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 reportedly has major components locked in, but memory choices for its top models are still being debated.

Removing nudify apps from stores didn’t disable them on test phones, so parents may need to check devices themselves.

The ICMP claims AI models have been trained on songs by Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without paying them. Now, Australia's copyright laws are at the center of a growing dispute over AI training.

Google Messages is testing satellite, terrain, and live traffic views for shared locations, making it easier to spot your friends and see if they’re actually stuck in traffic.

Subaru plans to launch software-defined cars later this decade that improve with over-the-air updates, and it wants to build them 40% faster.

A Tesla crash involving a California Highway Patrol vehicle renews questions about FSD safety, driver monitoring and recalls. The system’s role in the collision remains unconfirmed.

Researchers at South Korea's KIMM have developed a display that makes sound come from the exact spot where a person or object appears on screen, using 80 vibration motors and AI.

A new study finds that popular AI chatbots exhibit different personality traits when responding in English and Mandarin, raising questions about how language shapes their behavior.

A teardown of the new Nintendo Switch 2 reveals a battery you can swap yourself and a reworked motherboard, but no real performance gains.

FeelMyMac adds virtual textures and haptic feedback to your Mac's trackpad, making cursor movement, scrolling, and tapping more satisfying.

The Quntis Glow ML215 monitor light bar offers bright desk lighting, CRI 95, ambient backlighting, and wireless controls. Here's how it performs.