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by staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) on (#7912B)
Character.AI, a controversial generative AI startup that lets users create their own chatbot characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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| Updated | 2026-10-15 08:18 |
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by staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) on (#7912C)
OpenAI is hoping that Dots will make automating online tasks a lot easier. Here's what you'll need to use them, how to set them up and what they're capable of.
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by staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) on (#7912D)
CarPlay and Android Auto do a great job of projecting your phone onto your vehicle's dash. However, certain stresses can cause it to overheat and play up.
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by staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) on (#7912E)
All about the HomeView, Homepod mini, Apple Home Collection and more.
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by staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) on (#7912H)
The new model arrives on October 30, but its Siri AI features are coming later.
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by staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) on (#7912G)
New microphones, a new remote and the new Siri AI are on the company's streaming box.
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by staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) on (#7912F)
Two versions will be available in November for $299.
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by staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) on (#790ZW)
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover just broke the record for the farthest distance traveled by any vehicle on another world.
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by staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) on (#790ZX)
A team of scientists found evidence of a planet born from a white dwarf in decades-old Hubble data.
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by staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) on (#790Y4)
The Abu Dhabi government wants to incorporate wearables data into its public health app.
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by staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) on (#790W2)
SpaceXSI has announced a new subscription scheme that gives you access to Grok, Grok Bot, Cursor and X Premium.
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by staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) on (#790Q5)
Android phones can be had at many different price points, but the most important features aren't always found in the cheapest available devices.
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by staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) on (#790PE)
With an older GPU, you'll need to go without some of the fancy features, but you can still enjoy high frame rates with the right changes.
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by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on (#790PF)
Your old hard drives still have some live left in them.
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by staff@engadget.com (Erin Carson) on (#790MT)
Spark is Google's AI tool that can perform tasks on your behalf.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) on (#790MV)
Blurry iPhone photos can come down to more than just a dirty lens. Here's how to expertly sharpen your shots and fine-tune your camera settings.
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by staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) on (#790MW)
Developers were apparently ordered to use AI for both code and asset creation.
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by staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) on (#790HD)
The models add "active memory" and "active focus" abilities.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on (#790HE)
Xandr has three weeks to appeal the record penalty.
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by staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) on (#790HF)
See if Amazon thinks you have "flat buttocks."
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by staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) on (#790HG)
Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries serve very different purposes. Here's how they compare on lifespan, cost, rechargeability, and everyday use.
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by staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) on (#790HH)
It's not too big, it's not too small and it's not too expensive. It's just right.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on (#790F1)
The collab we've all been waiting for ever since Tim Cook met up with Pikachu.
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by staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) on (#790F2)
EVs are improving their range all the time, but you're looking to maximize your car's miles, right? Certain things will drain your battery most quickly.
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by staff@engadget.com (Kari Paul) on (#790F3)
When we die, it's not just physical estates that need to be settled, an entire digital footprint survives us. So what do Apple and Google do with that data?
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by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on (#790F4)
Sadly we won't be seeing whatever this car inspires stateside.
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by staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) on (#790F5)
A little car with decent mileage per charge.
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by staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) on (#790F7)
There are a few settings to check if you're having issues with your map's location accuracy.
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by staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) on (#790F6)
Raspberry Pi boards have helped hobbyists get computing projects started for very little money down. However, knowing how much memory is needed can be tricky.
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by staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) on (#790CR)
An extension cord may seem like a permanent solution to a problem, but they aren't designed for long-term use, so leaving them plugged in can have consequences.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jonny Evans) on (#790CS)
The iPhone Duo's foldable design changes what accessories fit. Here's what to know about cases, chargers, screen protectors, mounts, and more.
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by staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) on (#790CT)
Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, Dome Keeper and Little Kitty, Big City are also hitting iOS.
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by staff@engadget.com (Luke James) on (#7909N)
Despite the fact that it functions using a basic camera-and-radar system, adaptive cruise control has proven to have significant influence over driving habits.
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by staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) on (#7909P)
Amazon will support your Kindle for a while, but it should last much longer than that if you take care of it.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on (#7909S)
The Fitbit Edge will be in stores starting October 27 for $179.99.
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by staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) on (#7909R)
Flo Health users will able to sync their cycle data with the Google Health app starting early next year.
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by staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) on (#7909Q)
The company announced new health features for its wearables along with a new band for the Fitbit Air.
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by staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) on (#7909T)
Ethernet cables are popular among PC gamers and people who favor a wired connection. However, they can get stuck, and this is what you can do if that happens.
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by staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) on (#7909V)
Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jessica Conditt) on (#79076)
Everything is within reach on 8BitDo's Ultimate 2, even for small hands.
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by staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) on (#79077)
WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.
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by staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) on (#79059)
Milk can't hack companies and governments like AI definitely can, but it's still subject to more regulation.
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by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on (#79000)
Foreign phones can bring new features not often seen in the US, but you need to make sure they're compatible with your carrier.
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by staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) on (#78ZYE)
Meta and OpenAI's new AI agents are in direct competition. Here's what each can do, what they cost and who has access.
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by staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) on (#78ZYF)
Know the difference between bits and bytes.
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by staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) on (#78ZYG)
The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.
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by staff@engadget.com (Antony Terence) on (#78ZYH)
Flip phones endured in Japan longer than the US, but the trend is shifting.
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by staff@engadget.com (Luke James) on (#78ZYJ)
A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.
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by staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) on (#78ZYK)
As with most AI tools, Grok's free tier is pretty limited.
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by staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) on (#78ZXC)
3D printers are everywhere, but where one should be placed in your home is something worth looking into.
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