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AI

Meta's Muse reaches 10M US downloads amid privacy backlash

Meta's AI companion Muse hits 10 million U.S. downloads in 40 days, but privacy leaks and policy retreats raise questions about its future.

Hardware

Android Deals Spike as Pocket Casts Hits TV, Hardware Prices Dive

Google Play app discounts, Pocket Casts on Android TV, and deep hardware cuts reshape the Android ecosystem this week.

Hardware

ZuckOff alerts users to nearby Meta glasses amid privacy backlash

A Polish developer's free app warns iPhone and Android users when Meta's recording glasses are in the room, sparking debate over privacy and tech liability.

AI

Google updates Clock timers, Gemini Photos, Motion Assist

Google refreshed the Clock app’s timer UI, let Gemini Spark automate Google Photos, and began rolling Motion Assist to Android 17 devices.

Software

Google’s Android Moves: Deals, Bugs, and a Platform Pivot

A rundown of fresh Android app discounts, Pixel 11 beta rollout, Meet hardware shift to Android, and new AI tools amid a Play Store crackdown.

Software

Spotify adds User notes to songs, letting listeners tag memories

Spotify's new User notes feature lets listeners attach personal captions to tracks, turning playlists into memory maps.

AI

Apple AI, satellite fees, and a social goal app expose friction

Apple rolls out AI‑powered Voice Control, Iran pressures Big Tech over cable fees, and a new social goal‑tracking app launches, highlighting hidden costs in today’s tech upgrades.