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Jez Corden, a veteran content creator and Xbox specialist, has built a reputation for breaking exclusive Microsoft‑related news. He maintains a sizable following on X, co‑hosts TheXB2 gaming podcast, and serves as Executive Editor at Windows Central. Corden’s early work involved founding web communities linked to Newgrounds and Explosm, followed by a career in IT, network infrastructure, and web design. His hobby‑blogging on the Microsoft ecosystem eventually led to a full‑time position at Windows Central, where he [...]

Apple Watch users who noticed an incorrect time display after the recent daylight‑saving shift can resolve the issue without a software update. Apple’s support page advises a three‑step process: change to any alternate watch face, revert to the preferred face, then restart the device. The sequence forces the watch’s internal clock to resynchronize with the iPhone’s time settings, correcting the discrepancy that sometimes persists after the automatic adjustment at 2 a.m. local time. The fix applies to all [...]

Tesla’s Emergency Drive Away feature, introduced in the 2026.38.3 software update, allows drivers to leave a Supercharger stall with the cable still attached after pressing “Activate.” A recent case reported by X user @Tutrifour shows that even if the vehicle never moves, the system logs a “Emergency Drive Away has been activated – Service is required” alert that only Tesla Service can clear. The owner was charged $539 for an inspection of the charge port and to [...]

Trucks VC reports a surge in autonomous‑vehicle startups, with 81 pitches in 2026—two‑thirds more than the previous year—indicating a second, larger AV wave. The firm attributes the growth to AI foundation models like Nvidia’s Alpamayo and Qwen’s vision‑language‑action systems, which lower development costs and accelerate deployment. Startups are targeting diverse sectors, from construction to robotaxis, and many position themselves as regional competitors to Waymo. The trend suggests a rapidly expanding, more accessible AV ecosystem. [...]

Apple is set to launch three refreshed iPad models early next year, following the recent OLED‑equipped iPad mini. The new iPad Air will feature an OLED display, likely retain a 60 Hz panel, and may upgrade to an M5 chip, priced around $799‑$899. The base iPad will receive an A19 chip, 8 GB RAM, and Apple Intelligence support, with no major design changes. The iPad Pro will add a vapor‑chamber cooler and a new M6 or M7 chip, starting [...]

At the Android Dev Summit 2026, Google unveiled its next hardware category, the Googlebook ‘detachables,’ positioning them as the successor to clamshell and convertible devices. The announcement confirmed earlier leaks and showed that four of the five models are clamshells, including the Acer Googlebook 14 priced at $899, which functions as a laptop, tent and tablet. Googlebook OS will run across all form factors, but on launch only landscape orientation supports the homescreen, overview and app tray, while [...]

OpenAI is planning a public‑relations campaign after the November 5 midterm elections, according to Axios. Chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane said the vote will serve as “a movie trailer for what you’re going to see in 2028,” anticipating AI as a central issue in the 2028 presidential race. The campaign will promote several policy ideas: imposing AI “speed limits,” framing AI as an empowerment tool, urging the United States to lead the creation of global AI [...]

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, sparked controversy in a recent interview with the YouTube channel Cheeky Pint by claiming that personal RAM in devices like Macs is wasteful and should be reallocated to cloud AI workloads. He argued that only about 5 % of a consumer’s DRAM is actively used, and that the global shortage of memory—exacerbated by AI’s soaring demand—requires “maximum utilization in the cloud.” Altman’s remarks framed everyday users as impediments to AI progress, suggesting that buying [...]