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Pixel 11 Pro owners running the latest Gemini beta might notice a new option in the app’s plus menu.  The new tool reportedly lets Gemini troubleshoot your smartphone rather than just point you to the right settings menu and list a dozen options. So what exactly does this new device help tool do? Tucked into the Gemini app’s plus menu or accessible through the overlay, the new option is called “Device help.” On the Pixel 11 Pro XL I’m currently using, it sits between Guided Learning and Personal Intelligence. It also carries a “Labs” label (similar to Personal Intelligence), indicating…

Podcasts have a tiny problem on social media: they’re not particularly convenient when you’re scrolling with your sound off. Thankfully, Threads may have a solution. The platform is testing a feature that automatically puts transcripts over podcast audio clips, allowing users to read along without ever turning their volume up. Your podcast, now with subtitles Threads head Connor Hayes showed off the experiment today, saying it’s one of several new tools the company is working on to help podcasters share their episodes. The feature appears to generate a transcript directly over an audio clip, with the words progressing as the…

Apple hasn’t even finalized the date for the iPhone 18 Pro launch event yet, but it’s already wrapping up the software groundwork needed to roll out the stable iOS 27 update alongside it. The company just pushed beta 7 for its entire fall lineup, iOS 27 through visionOS 27. So what exactly landed in Beta 7? Today’s drop includes upgrades across the board: iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. The drop follows beta 6 from just a week earlier.  Build numbers move forward across the board: iOS and iPadOS move to 24A5424a while…

Apple has started rolling out its long-rumored AI shopping assistant, and it’s already appearing on some iPhones. Select users now see a new chat-style icon in the Apple Store app, replacing the usual search button (via 9to5Mac). Tapping the icon reveals a virtual assistant ready to help you shop. However, Apple has not made a formal announcement, and it appears to be a limited rollout for testing. Apple tipped its hand months ago You might remember hearing whispers about this back in July. Apple quietly updated the Apple Store app’s privacy policy with a new section called Virtual Shopping Assistant,…

Another month, another streaming price hike. This time, it’s ESPN that’s taking a turn at your wallet. Starting September 17, ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited will both cost more (via ESPN support). The ripple effect will also reach several Disney+ and Hulu bundles, making this the first price increase since ESPN’s standalone app launched last August. So what exactly is changing on September 17th? ESPN Select climbs from $12.99 to $13.99 a month for a $1 increase, with the annual plan rising from $129.99 to $139.99 for a $10 bump. ESPN Unlimited follows a similar pattern. It’s going from $29.99…

Scratched screens are one of those small annoyances nobody really knows how to solve. A new tipster claims Samsung and Corning could be changing that equation with the Galaxy S27 Ultra, using a display coating that doesn’t just resist scratches, but actually heals them. So what exactly is this self-healing coating supposed to do? Tipster @phonefuturist (a.k.a. Schrodinger online) says both companies are working on a next-generation Gorilla Armor protective coating focused on healing micro-scratches on its surface.  Instead of making the glass tougher to scratch in the first place, as manufacturers have done so far, the upcoming version could…

Innovo Group and Dubai PropTech Hub formalised the partnership through an MoU signing ceremony at DIFC. Strategic partnership connects Dubai’s PropTech ecosystem with Innovo’s live projects and engineering expertise to pilot and scale innovations. Collaboration provides start-ups in the Hub’s Global Landing Pad programme direct access to real-world testing environments. Partnership reinforces Innovo’s commitment to innovation while creating tangible value for its clients and supporting Dubai’s D33 and Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 ambitions. Dubai, UAE – 24 August 2026:Following an MoU signing ceremony at DIFC, Dubai PropTech Hub, an initiative of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Innovo Group…

Making your own stickers at home sounds simple enough in theory. You come up with an idea, turn it into a design, print it, and before long, you have something ready to peel and stick. However, anyone who has worked with a traditional Print Then Cut setup knows there are often quite a few tedious steps hiding between that initial spark and the finished product. In reality, a typical workflow might start with designing on one screen, sending the file to a household inkjet printer, moving the printed sheet to a completely separate cutting machine, struggling to get everything aligned,…

HONOR Announces Participation at LEAP 2026, Showcasing the World’s First Robot Phone and Its AI Ecosystem Vision Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – [24 August 2026] – Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced its participation in LEAP 2026, taking place from 31 August to 3 September in Riyadh, under the theme “Alpha Plan: From Vision to Reality.” The participation highlights HONOR’s commitment to bringing its AI ecosystem closer to families across the Kingdom and demonstrating how intelligent, connected technologies can enhance everyday experiences. A key highlight of HONOR’s presence will be the world’s first Robot Phone, a groundbreaking AI…

Shokz just gave its bone-conduction lineup a serious refresh. The company unveiled the OpenRun Air 2, a lighter, more compact sports headphone built for runners, cyclists, and anyone who wants to stay aware of their surroundings during workouts. It swaps the old proprietary charging cable for USB-C, bumps battery life to 10 hours, and reworks the fit to feel almost invisible on your ears. OpenRun Air 2 launches August 27 for $129.95 in Black and Ice Blue, giving budget-conscious runners a lighter way to stay open-eared. What’s new with the OpenRun Air 2’s design and battery? The headline change here…