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Google has added a “Map” tool to its Gemini app on Android and iOS, replacing the forward slash with “@” for invoking skills. The Map tool appears at the end of the carousel beside Photos, Camera, Avatar, Files, Drive, and Notebooks, launching a live map that lets users pan, zoom, and search for locations. After selecting a spot, users can add “Map Area” to the prompt box. The feature is widely rolled out, while the slash-to-@ change [...]

Tesla’s global deliveries slipped 2.1% in Q3 2025, falling from 497,099 to 486,532 units. The decline is modest compared to competitors, many of whom saw double‑digit drops amid the loss of federal EV tax credits and regulatory shifts. The company’s core Model 3 and Model Y continue to drive sales, while the new three‑row Model Y L and recent refreshes help offset weak demand in China and Europe, where price wars and Chinese imports pressure other automakers. [...]

India Mobile Congress 2026, Asia’s largest digital technology forum, will launch its flagship startup platform ASPIRE to champion DeepTech innovation. The event, scheduled for 7‑10 October at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, will host over 500 startups and MSMEs alongside more than 300 venture capital firms, angel networks, incubators and corporate innovation units. ASPIRE aims to guide emerging companies from prototype to market, offering curated one‑on‑one meetings, investor tours, and access to industry leaders. The Congress [...]

Apple’s new iPhone Duo features the largest display ever in an iPhone lineup, surpassing the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A side‑by‑side video posted by @thetechchap shows the Duo’s unfolded width nearly matching the Pro Max’s longest side, while its 4.64‑inch height exceeds the Pro Max’s 3.07‑inch width. The Duo’s 6.48‑inch width and 6.43‑inch height are comparable to the Pro Max’s dimensions, yet its folding design allows it to collapse into a more compact, one‑handed form. The comparison highlights the Duo’s [...]

A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit by publishers Penske Media Corp and Chegg, who alleged that Google’s AI-generated summaries unlawfully used their content, diverting traffic and revenue. Judge Amit Mehta acknowledged the publishers’ frustration but ruled that the issue of economic harm lies with lawmakers, not antitrust courts. The decision follows Google’s recent avoidance of a DOJ-mandated split of its search and advertising businesses, leaving one fewer antitrust case against the tech giant. The ruling underscores the [...]

Apple announced new restrictions on macOS’s “Full Disk Access” setting after reports that AI agents, such as Meta’s Muse, could read private messages without explicit permission. The feature, originally intended to support backups, now poses heightened risks as desktop AI gains broader file and messaging access. Apple will require more explicit user action to grant this level of permission, citing increased threats from autonomous AI agents. The change follows a Wired report of a ChatGPT Mac app [...]

Google’s Gemini AI, launched for Android Auto, has been plagued by persistent bugs that frustrate users. While the assistant is intended to surpass Google Assistant, many drivers report that Gemini fails to deliver answers, instead pausing or abandoning responses after processing a command. The problem affects devices across brands, including Pixel, Samsung, and Motorola, and persists despite normal signal conditions. Google has yet to acknowledge or address the issue, leaving the new AI feature unreliable for in‑car [...]

Apple released iOS 27 with a substantially upgraded Siri AI, offering more accurate responses and broader functionality than its predecessor. The assistant emphasizes its identity as a tool, explicitly stating it is AI and acknowledging potential errors, avoiding the overly human-like persona seen in competitors such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini. Users report Siri’s concise, task-focused interactions and its refusal to simulate personal relationships. The update marks a deliberate design choice prioritizing transparency and utility over anthropomorphism. [...]