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Taco Bell Rethinks AI Drive-Through After Viral Failures
Taco Bell pauses and refines voice-AI drive-through rollout after viral mishaps. Company balances automation with human oversight and franchise flexibility.
Lumi Max Portable Projector Review for Small Spaces
Hands-on look at the Lumi Max: a lightweight Google TV projector with autofocus, obstacle avoidance, 1080p, Dolby Audio, and a $400 price.
iOS 26 Adaptive Power Brings Smarter Battery Savings
Apple's iOS 26 adds Adaptive Power to extend battery life by making subtle, AI-driven adjustments during heavy use on newer iPhones.
Why Waymo Robotaxis Park Outside the Same Homes
Waymo robotaxis often park repeatedly at specific residential spots. Experts point to AI decision-making, curb rules, and fleet strategy as causes.
Blink Outdoor 4 Two-Pack Drops to $90 in Labor Day Sale
Amazon's Labor Day deal: two Blink Outdoor 4 cams for $90. Long-lasting lithium AA batteries, Alexa-only app, weatherproof and budget-friendly.
Meta's $14B Bet on Scale AI Hits Turbulence
Meta’s $14.3B investment in Scale AI is showing strain as exec departures and data quality concerns push Meta toward competing vendors.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Puts AI Builders Center Stage
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 spotlights AI with Greenfield's AI Disruptors 60 and JetBrains on developer-first AI at Moscone West, Oct 27–29.
Showrunner Aims to Gamify TV with AI Prompts
Edward Saatchi’s Showrunner turns users into prompt-driven creators, generating short AI animated clips, with subscription plans and licensing ambitions.
Philips Hue Leak Points to Matter-over-Thread Support
Leaked packaging and an FCC filing suggest upcoming Hue bulbs may support Matter directly, likely using Thread for low-power mesh connectivity.
Windows 11 25H2 Enters Release Preview
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 25H2 to the Release Preview channel — an enablement package with quick installs, a few removals, and new admin controls.
TikTok Adds Voice Notes and Rich Media to DMs
TikTok rolls out 60-second voice notes and up to nine images/videos per DM, plus privacy guards and nudity detection for teen users.
AI Hardware Will Be a Diverse Ecosystem
Google argues AI won’t converge to a single device but a network of wearables and accessories tied together by ambient intelligence.