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Spotify hasn’t announced an exact release date for Spotify Wrapped 2025 yet. However, based on past rollouts, Spotify Wrapped will most likely arrive during the first week of December. The platform has already asked artists to submit a clip for their top fans by November 14th.
Apple’s First Touchscreen MacBook Will Also Include an OLED Display, M6 Chip
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Apple's next-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro will feature some major upgrades. The display will be OLED, allowing for a hole-punch design and will feature an M6 chipset. It will have a slimmer and lighter design, along with a reinforced hinge to prevent bounce back when touching the screen.
YouTube Video Player Gets a Sleek Redesign with Liquid Glass Vibes
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YouTube is rolling out a new video player with rounded buttons and a translucent design. The platform is also launching an animated Like button, a smoother experience for the mobile app, and threaded replies in comments. All these changes are already rolling out for everyone globally starting October 13.
Apple TV+ Drops the Plus, Rebrands to Just Apple TV
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Apple is rebranding its Apple TV+ streaming service to just Apple TV. The rebrand was quietly mentioned in Apple’s announcement post about F1: The Movie coming to its streaming platform. Apple has not shared any further details on the matter and this change is not reflected anywhere else.
MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro to Get M5 Chip Upgrade This Week
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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple could launch its M5-powered devices sometime this week. These devices include the new iPad Pro, Vision Pro headset, and a 14-inch MacBook Pro. There is no official confirmation on the launch date, but it could be Tuesday, October 14th given company's past track record.
YouTube Offers a Second Chance to Previously Banned Creators
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YouTube is giving a second chance at redemption to creators who were previously kicked off the platform with its new Second Chance pilot program. It will not reinstate old channels; instead, creators will have to start afresh, but they can choose to upload their older content, complying with current policies. This will be available for eligible creators, who will see a new option to request a new channel in YouTube Studio.
Discord has suffered a massive data breach compromising information of 70,000 users. This information includes name, Discord username, contact details, IP address, last 4 digits of credit card, passport, and purchase history. Discord has advised the impacted users to stay vigilant and not respond to suspicious calls and messages.
Apple’s Foldable Might Be Its Most Unbreakable iPhone to Date
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According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple could use titanium + aluminum for its foldable iPhone. This comes on the heels of the success of the iPhone Air, which proved to be bend-resistant thanks to its titanium frame. However, it is unclear how both alloys will be used in the device itself.
Hollywood Calls Out OpenAI Over Sora 2 Copyright Chaos
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Hollywood studios are calling out OpenAI over Sora 2's copyright violations, asking the company to fix its opt-out policy. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) says OpenAI must take responsibility for preventing copyright infringement. In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is planning to give rightsholders more control over character generation and introduce revenue sharing as well.
Spotify Now Works with ChatGPT to Find You New Music and Create Playlists
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Spotify is now integrated into ChatGPT, allowing users to create playlists and get song recommendations directly from their chats.The feature is available for both free and Spotify Premium subscribers. It is rolling out in 145 countries for Android, iOS and web versions of ChatGPT and Spotify.
Elon Musk’s Grok Imagine AI Video Generator Is Free, Convincing and Deeply Troubling
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Elon Musk's xAI has updated Grok Imagine video generator to version 0.9 and made it free for all users. The new Grok Imagine AI video tool supports audio generation and custom speech for characters. What is concerning is that the Spicy mode continues to generate deepfakes of celebrities and public figures.
Elon Musk’s xAI is Set to Release Its First AI-Generated Game in 2026
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Elon Musk has announced that the first xAI game studio title will come out before the end of 2026. According to Musk, it's expected to be a "great AI-generated game". xAI has been hiring indie game developers for its project, but besides the release date, not much is known.
Open AI and Jony Ive’s AI Device May Be Delayed Due to Privacy Issues
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OpenAI and Jony Ive's startup, io, have run into technical problems related to their secret AI device. The device in question will be a palm-sized gadget without a screen, picking up audio and visual cues from the environment. It will be always listening causing concerns related to when it should speak up, as well as how it will handle user privacy.
FCC Leaks More of Apple’s Secrets and Vision Pro 2 Isn’t the Only One
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The FCC has published details of the upcoming Apple Vision Pro 2, along with the M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models. The leaked details only share the model numbers of upcoming devices along with wireless testing reports. From these documents, we can deduce that Apple could launch the next M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro sometime in late 2025, or early 2026.
How to Get Portrait Mode on Snapchat
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Portrait mode on Snapchat softens the background and focuses on your face to make you stand out. To get the portrait mode on Snapchat, open Snapchat camera > bring down Control Centre > go to Snapchat Controls > tap on Portrait icon. This feature is only available on Snapchat for iPhones, but Android users can use lenses for a similar result.
Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro is facing "Scratchgate" after users spotted scratches and scuffs within a few days of usage. We look into what may the reason behind this issue and what Apple has officially said around the scratching problem.
FCC Accidentally Spilled the Tea on Crucial iPhone Schematics
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The FCC appears to have accidentally published confidential schematics of the iPhone 16e. This includes a 163-page document detailing technical descriptions and other sensitive details of the device. A cover letter from Apple was also included, which specifically asked the regulator not to release these details.
Facebook Tries to Be the Cool Kid with Fan Challenges and Custom Badges
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Facebook is introducing fan challenges and custom top fan badges on its platform. Creators can prompt followers to participate in a challenge, which will appear in a leaderboard with a custom hashtag. Meanwhile, fans who interact the most with their favorite creators will be awarded a custom top fan badge.
Health Tracker or Hazard? Samsung Galaxy Ring Battery Swells, Sends User to Hospital
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring turned into a health hazard when its battery swelled and got stuck on a user's finger. As a result, the user was denied boarding his flight and had to visit a hospital to have the smart ring removed. The battery could have swollen due to changing environments or saltwater.
Free Lunch is Over as Snapchat Launches Paid Storage for Memories
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Snapchat is adding a 5 GB storage limit to its Memories feature. Users who exceed this limit will need to get a new $1.99 plan for 100 GB storage. Additionally, Snapchat+ members get 250 GB storage and Snapchat Platinum subscribers get 5 TB storage for Memories.
YouTube Music Takes on Spotify AI DJ with Its New AI Hosts
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YouTube Music is testing AI hosts that will share trivia and commentary about your favorite tracks. This is quite similar to Spotify's AI DJ feature that came out almost two years ago. YouTube is also introducing YouTube Labs where users can try out new and upcoming AI powered additions to the app.
This Android Phone’s Second Screen Turns Into a Game Boy with a Special Retro Case
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With the Retro Handheld Console Case., the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max can turn into a retro handheld console. Using the rear display, it offers a Game Boy-style experience with a D-pad, buttons, and preloaded games like Angry Birds 2.
Spotify Is Fighting Back Against AI Music Slop with Stricter Policies
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Spotify is introducing stricter impersonation policies to fight AI impersonation of artists. It's also adding a new spam filter to prevent low-quality AI content in recommendations. Moreover, Spotify is working on a new industry-wide standard to ensure transparency around how AI is used in the music creation process.
Twitch Rolls Out Rewind to Let You Replay Missed Moments
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Twitch is introducing a rewind feature for livestreams this week. It will allow users to rewind streams directly from the main page to catch up on anything they missed. The feature will be coming to desktop first and it's exclusive to Twitch Turbo and channel subscribers.
Meta Launches ‘Vibes,’ an Endless Stream of AI Video Junk
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The Meta AI app and meta.ai now feature a short-form video feed called Vibes, and it's all AI. The Vibes feed features AI-generated videos made by users and content creators. Meta has partnered with Midjourney and Black Forest Labs for AI video generation on the Meta AI app.
Instagram Will Soon Let You Customize Your Reels Preferences
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Instagram's new 'Your algorithm' feature will allow users to manage their recommendations. Users can add or remove topics they don't want to see in Reels and other suggested content on the platform. The platform also has plans to replace the Upload button in the bottom navigation bar with the DMs button.
WhatsApp Can Now Translate Chat Messages in Real-time in Up to 19 Languages
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WhatsApp users will soon get multilingual messaging, which will allow on-device translations for all chats on the app. Users will be able to download language packs to translate one-to-one conversations, group chats or channel messages. At the start, Android users will get support for 6 languages meanwhile, iPhone users will get 19 languages from the get go.
Apple May Finally Open the iPhone to Work with Third-Party Smartwatches
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Apple could add support for third-party smartwatches with the iOS 26.1 beta update. The update includes a mention of the Notification Forwarding feature, which could allow sharing per-app notifications to non-Apple devices. There is no certainty whether this feature will arrive globally or remain limited to select regions like the EU.
Facebook’s New AI Dating Features Feel Straight Out of Black Mirror
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Facebook Dating is getting two new AI features: Dating Assistant and Meet Cute. Dating Assistant will help you find matches using a custom prompt and even recommends ways to improve your profile. Meet Cute suggests a surprise match every week based on the personalized algorithm.
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Might Look Like Two iPhone Airs with a Hinge
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According to new reports, the upcoming foldable iPhone will be like two iPhone Air's side by side. It will feature a titanium body with some manufacturing taking place in China. The device will cost around $2,000 and will come out next year.
Google Chrome Joins AI Browser Race with AI Mode and AI Agent Integration
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Google Chrome has added AI mode to its address bar, along with a bunch of new Gemini features. Gemini in Google Chrome can help summarize a single web page or multiple tabs, and it also offers deeper integration with Google services. These features will start rolling out to Windows and Mac users in the US at no additional cost.
Windows 11 Adds Another Button to Trick You Into Using Copilot
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Microsoft is testing a new "Share with Copilot" button in the Windows 11 Taskbar. It appears when you hover your cursor over an app in the Taskbar. You can click on Share with Copilot to allow Copilot Vision to access the on-screen content.
Spotify Lossless Audio: All Your Questions Answered
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Spotify Lossless is finally here, streaming at 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC for Premium users at no extra cost. It offers clearer, richer sound than 320 kbps. It's currently rolling out in more than 50 regions. While not as high-res as Apple Music (up to 24-bit/192 kHz with Dolby Atmos), it’s a solid upgrade for most listeners.
Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Glasses with Built-In Display and ‘Neural Band’
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Meta announced its new Ray-Ban glasses with a Neural band at the Meta Connect 2025 event. The glasses come with a built-in color display that can get as bright as 5,000 nits while out in sunlight. They will be bundled with the Neural band for screen control and will be available from September 30 for $799.
Apple Might Finally Bring Touchscreen to MacBooks in 2026, Reveals Kuo
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Apple might finally launch a touchscreen MacBook, which will go into mass production in 2026. The touchscreen panel might debut with the next OLED MacBook Pro. However, this touchscreen option will not be coming to the rumored cheaper MacBooks anytime soon.
Free Spotify Users Can Now Play Any Song They Want
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Spotify free tier users can now directly play any song they selected or searched for on the app. However, this is a partial improvement over the previous shuffle-only restriction. Users will get a daily limit, after which the app will go back to the 6 skips per hour limit.
Sony Rolls Out New PlayStation Family App for Advanced Parental Controls
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Sony has launched a new Family app for PlayStation that allows parents greater control over their kids' gaming activity. Parents can set a daily gaming limit, get alerts on what games their kids are playing, and allow or decline extra playtime requests. It also shows activity monitor, and lets you manage social features and monthly spending limits.
YouTube’s Multi-Language Audio Dubbing Feature Rolls Out to All Creators
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YouTube is rolling out multilingual dubbing for all creators to gain viewership from a wider audience. The feature was under testing for the last two years, and it is now available for everyone. The company has also started testing AI powered thumbnails that change the language based on the region.
The iPhone 17 Reinvents Selfies by Fixing an Age-Old Problem
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The iPhone 17 reinvents the selfie camera with its square-shaped sensor that can take landscape selfies while holding the iPhone upright.All the models in the iPhone 17 lineup come with an 18 MP Center Stage front camera that takes sharper selfies in any orientation, without the need to tilt the phone. It also allows for more stable front camera videos and optimizes hand held video calls.
Spotify Lossless Audio is Finally Here After 4 Years of Wait
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Spotify is rolling out lossless audio for its Premium subscribers at no additional charge. The feature will allow you to listen to songs at 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality, offering richer details in sound. It needs to be enabled manually for each device. To do this, tap on the profile icon > Settings & privacy > Media quality > Lossless audio.
This New iPhone 17 Pro Feature Makes it the Best iPhone for Gaming Yet
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The iPhone 17 Pro comes with a sealed vapor chamber for cooling. This system relies on an ionized drop of water, which helps to spread heat evenly in your iPhone, delivering 40% sustained performance. With improved cooling, coupled with the A19 Pro chipset, the iPhone 17 Air could be the best gaming iPhone yet.
Apple Debuts the Ultra-Slim iPhone Air with A19 Pro Chip and 27 Hours of Battery Life
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Apple has announced the iPhone Air, the company's slimmest iPhone yet. It comes with a 6.5-inch ProMotion OLED display with a single 48 MP Fusion Camera at the back. The phone features Apple's A19 Pro chipset underneath and it has a battery life capable of 27 hours of battery life.