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Google open-sources the Pebble smartwatch’s software, and its creator is making a new model
Pebble is back, baby. On Monday, Google (which owns Pebble’s IP via its Fitbit purchase) open-sourced the OG modern smartwatch’s software. Although that paves the road for anyone to make new Pebble-esque wearables (or custom firmware for the old models), one high-profile figure has already raised his hand: Pebble creator…
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Meta AI will now use your Facebook and Instagram activity to inform its recommendations
Meta is giving its AI assistant a better “memory” in an effort to make the chatbot more useful. The company’s latest AI update allows the assistant to “remember certain details that you share with it in 1:1 chat” and uses your past activity on Facebook and Instagram to make more…
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Bluesky adds a video tab to user profiles
Bluesky just announced that it’s adding a new video tab to user profiles as part of a software update. This is nothing too crazy. It’s just an easy way for users to easily peruse all of the videos someone has posted, whether it’s original content or stuff pulled from other…
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Now you can raise Anakin Skywalker with this Darth Vader Tamagotchi
Have you ever wanted to raise Anakin Skywalker, instead of letting those hoity-toity Jedi fumble the whole thing? Here’s your chance, albeit in the form of a virtual pet. Bandai just announced a Darth Vader-themed Tamagotchi, complete with a protective silicone case that’s shaped like the Sith lord’s iconic helmet.…
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Engadget review recap: All eyes on NVIDIA and Samsung
I don’t know if you can believe it, but we’re fast approaching the end of January. And I want to kick off the first review recap of 2025 by acknowledging how busy it’s already been. CES 2025, which to me seemed to go on for a year, now feels like…
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Our favorite portable SSD falls to $70, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
It’s Friday, which means it’s once again time for us to venture into the discount mines and dig out a few tech deals worth your attention. This week’s roundup includes the lowest price in a year for Crucial’s X9 Pro, which we consider the best portable SSD for those who…
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