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Daniel Rubino, Editor‑in‑Chief of Windows Central, has led the site since 2007, transitioning from editor‑in‑Chief in 2010 to executive editor in 2020 and back to his current role in 2022. He oversees staff, directs content, and hosts a YouTube channel, podcast, and reviews. Rubino’s interests span Windows, laptops, next‑gen computing, 2‑in‑1 convertibles, ARM processors, and thin‑light PCs. Prior to tech journalism, he worked as a polysomnographer, movie theater projectionist, EMT, and pursued a Ph.D. in linguistics. [...]

DoorDash announced a new AI agent that lets users order food via Apple Messages. The bot interprets prompts such as “order my usual” and can suggest local dishes, provide photos, and handle group orders with varied dietary needs. The feature aims to give DoorDash an advantage over competitors like Uber Eats and Grubhub, fitting into a broader trend of personal AI assistants that eliminate the need for app navigation. A U.S. waitlist is now open, and DoorDash [...]

Apple has announced that its Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will receive two new watchOS 27 features later this year: Siri Recap and Live Rewind. Siri Recap will automatically record conversational highlights throughout the day and generate concise summaries that can be reviewed or deleted after seven days. Live Rewind lets users retrieve the last 15 seconds of spoken content by double‑pressing the Digital Crown, displaying a text snippet that can be saved or queried [...]

Norway’s transit authority Ruter tested a Chinese Yutong electric bus for cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The investigation revealed a real remote‑access path that could potentially disrupt bus operations, but no evidence that the bus could serve as a covert surveillance platform near the intelligence agency’s Lutvann facility. A 2022 European VDL bus, with limited connectivity, showed no such access. The comparison could not attribute the risk to the bus’s Chinese origin, as the control vehicle lacked comparable technology. The [...]

Vietnam’s marine governance strategy focuses on integrating AI, IoT, satellite imagery, autonomous vehicles, and automated monitoring to shift from reactive to predictive management. The plan includes building a national marine data centre, investing in core technologies, and creating a market for marine tech products. Experts highlighted that advanced countries use multi‑platform systems to detect temperature, water quality, and pollution risks, while AI forecasts waves and ecosystem changes. Connecting vessel data with satellite feeds aims to curb illegal [...]

Ant International’s Antom has partnered with Google to expand access to Google Gemini, an AI service, across Asia. The collaboration began in Indonesia, where the free trial is available through select digital payment and retail channels, including A+Rewards, reaching roughly 10 million users. Antom will manage billing, tax, risk, marketing, and account services for the subscription lifecycle, streamlining operations for AI companies. The partnership aims to roll out similar offerings in additional markets, broadening Gemini’s regional footprint. [...]

Sony has released the multiplayer action game Neighbors: Suburban Warfare for free on the PlayStation Store, available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The title, rated 4.38/5, debuted in early access in April 2025 and reached version 1.0 on September 30. Players battle neighbors in chaotic house‑destruction matches, using everyday items as weapons. The game offers multiple modes—Destruction, Brawl, Prop Hunt, and Robot Invasion—and a roster of characters with distinct playstyles.

Amazon released the Fire TV Stick 4K (2026), featuring a quad‑core 1.7 GHz processor, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and 8 GB storage. The device supports 4K 60 fps HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, and AV1. Amazon claims app launches are 35 % faster and playback starts 20 % quicker. It ships with Vega OS, Direct Power via TV USB, and a redesigned remote with tactile, asymmetrical buttons. The stick is priced at $60, discounted to $30 in the U.S. for a limited time.