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      The best CarPlay tips and tricks

      The best CarPlay tips and tricks

      Jul 12, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      CarPlay offers a superior infotainment experience. This guide covers essential tips: customizing apps, using wallpapers, choosing wireless or wired, enabling dark mode, and leveraging iOS 26 features like widgets and Live Activities. Maximize your CarPlay setup with these detailed instructions.
      iOS 27 basically turns your iPhone and AirPods into an Apple Watch at the gym

      iOS 27 basically turns your iPhone and AirPods into an Apple Watch at the gym

      Jul 12, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      iOS 27 expands GymKit to work with iPhone and AirPods Pro 3, turning them into an Apple Watch for gym workouts. Tap iPhone to compatible equipment, and AirPods provide heart rate while the machine sends data to the Fitness app. This offers an alternative when your Apple Watch is unavailable. We tested it on a treadmill.
      OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit

      OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit

      Jul 12, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      OpenAI has publicly denied allegations made by Apple in a lawsuit that accuses former employees of stealing confidential trade secrets to advance OpenAI's consumer hardware efforts. The response comes amid growing legal tensions between the two tech giants over intellectual property and talent poaching. This article breaks down the lawsuit, the key players, and the broader implications for the industry.
      Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets

      Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets

      Jul 12, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ex-employees of stealing trade secrets. The complaint names former VP Tang Tan and engineer Chang Liu, alleging they took confidential information for OpenAI's benefit. Apple says the conduct is widespread, with over 400 ex-Apple employees now at OpenAI.
      Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag

      Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag

      Jul 11, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Google Voice is evolving with a new AI note-taking feature powered by Gemini, allowing users to capture call summaries and transcripts. Additionally, Google has removed the Workspace subscription requirement for standalone Voice plans, making them accessible to anyone with a Gmail account. This move targets small businesses and freelancers seeking premium communication tools at lower prices. The article explains how the features work, privacy implications, and pricing details.
      My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for

      My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for

      Jul 11, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Google's seven-year update promise means the Pixel 8a still receives AI features like Gemini Nano, while Apple's iPhone 17, despite being current, misses top-tier AI due to RAM constraints. This article compares the two companies' approaches to software support and AI feature distribution.
      You can now check if a Google ad was made using AI

      You can now check if a Google ad was made using AI

      Jul 11, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Google has introduced a new AI transparency label for ads, available in My Ad Center. Users can tap the three-dot menu on any ad to see if it was created or edited with AI. The label is applied automatically for Google's own AI tools, while third-party tool users can manually disclose. This move aims to provide transparency as AI-generated content becomes more realistic.
      Home robots can already walk. The hard part is stopping them from crushing your glassware

      Home robots can already walk. The hard part is stopping them from crushing your glassware

      Jul 11, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Humanoid robots can walk convincingly, but picking up a wet glass without crushing it requires precision. 1X Technologies is tackling this with new tendon-driven hands for its NEO robot, offering 25 degrees of freedom and backdrivable joints. The hands incorporate tactile skin to detect slipping and adjust grip. However, consistent performance in messy home environments remains unproven.
      ChatGPT can now finish what you started, and that’s a much bigger deal than it sounds

      ChatGPT can now finish what you started, and that’s a much bigger deal than it sounds

      Jul 11, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Work, a new AI agent that can take on entire projects spanning multiple apps and services. Powered by GPT-5.6, it can work in the background and even continue when you close ChatGPT. Available for Pro, Enterprise, and Edu subscribers starting today.
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