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Grok Bot just got significantly more useful. As of October 22, 2026, the AI agent is rolling out direct integration with native phone applications on both iOS and Android — meaning it can now interact with your calendar, contacts, messages, and more, not just your connected online accounts. Source: @elonmusk — October 23, 2026 What…
On Windows, a web app is just a scroll or tap away, as even something as basic as the inbox Weather app uses Edge’s WebView2 to load MSN content in the background. That is the current state of Windows 11, but as Microsoft previously promised, it’s going to build 100% native apps. And now, the…
MANILA, Philippines – As demand for AI infrastructure puts pressure on memory-chip supplies, affordable smartphones are becoming a necessity as prices on new devices face mounting cost pressures worldwide. With more everyday activities moving online, rising smartphone costs could make it harder for some Filipinos to access digital services. A mobile-first Philippines A July 2026…
← Back to Newsroom October 22, 2026 · 8:25pm ET | 5:25pm PT Ryan Butler, Covers Email, LinkedIn, and more New York’s gubernatorial election could shape the state’s approach to online casino legalization and its ongoing fight over sports prediction markets. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gambling record includes supporting new casino development and taking enforcement…
Keane Lucas, Aengus Lynch, Luna Tong, Luke Champine, Zygi Straznickas, Dino Distefano, Harshikaa AgrawalEvyatar Ben Asher, Ava Howell, Sami Jawhar, Chris Rohlf, Nickolai ZeldovichNicholas Carlini, Rajashree Agrawal, Jason Gross Most software is riddled with bugs, which AI can now easily find and exploit. The standard defenses against cyberattacks are no longer sufficient: we need ways…
I constantly procrastinate when it comes to cleaning up my phone’s home screen. I have so many apps on my home screen that shouldn’t be there, and it keeps getting worse. Because of that, I rely on my Edge Panel even more. I couldn’t live without using Edge Panels on my Samsung Galaxy S25+. Edge…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Apple iPhone Duo is the rare Apple product that has not received universally glowing or negative reviews. Opinions are split over its lack of Face ID support, iPhone 17 Pro-grade cameras (but without the telephoto lens), and slightly hefty…
← Back to Newsroom October 22, 2026 · 8:34pm ET | 5:34pm PT Photo: Circus Circus (courtesy) Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal Email, LinkedIn, and more Christopher Ruffin, son of Circus Circus owner Phil Ruffin, was licensed as vice president of the company by the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday. But don’t expect him to uproot…
The HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) was the world’s first commercially available Android smartphone, released back in October 2008 with a modest 1,150 mAh battery. If you used it moderately for calls, emails, and occasional web browsing, you were lucky enough to get through the day. Fast-forward to today: my daily Android phone packs a massive…
Spotify (SPOT) stock rose on Thursday after reporting Q3 earnings, which showed premium subscribers grew 9% year over year and that artificial intelligence is becoming a key part of its strategy. The streaming giant posted revenue of nearly €5 billion (about $5.6 billion), roughly in line with expectations. Premium subscriptions and ad-supported drove results, up…