AI
Google Limits the Gemini free tier to Flash-Lite Starting October 9
Google is changing Gemini model access on October 9, limiting personal accounts without an AI plan to Flash-Lite while AI Plus loses Pro.
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AI
Google's Gemini Map Tool Lets Users Add Map Areas to Prompts
Gemini Map tool is rolling out on Android and iOS, letting users select a geographic area, add it as Map Area, and ask Gemini location-based questions.
AI
Claude Code Adds a Side Agent to Catch Things You Might Miss
Claude Code now has an optional side agent called You should know that watches the session and flags information developers or Claude might otherwise miss.
AI
Anthropic Bets $100 Million on Engineers Who Can Put AI to Work
Anthropic AI training is getting a $100 million push through a new academy that aims to prepare 10,000 engineers for enterprise AI deployment.
Tech
Apple Tightens Full Disk Access in macOS as AI Agents Gain More System Access
Apple will add macOS controls around Full Disk Access as AI agents make broad access to files, messages, mail, and browsing history more consequential.
Hardware
HONOR Magic9 Pro Max Turns a Smartphone Into a Handheld Cinema System
HONOR Magic9 Pro Max launches in China with dual 200MP cameras, ARRI Image Science, cinematic color tools, 4K video, and an 8,800mAh battery.
Apps
Google Phone Brings Back the Contacts Tab After Last Year's Redesign
Google is testing the Contacts tab in Phone by Google again, placing it between Home and Keypad after last year's redesign moved it into the sidebar.
Hardware
OnePlus 16 Launches in China on October 12 With 185Hz Gaming Display
OnePlus 16 launches in China on October 12 with a 185Hz gaming mode, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, and no global launch date announced.
AI
DoorDash AI Agent Lets You Order Food and Groceries by Text
DoorDash AI agent lets U.S. users request food and grocery orders by text, build carts, use preferences, and check out without opening the app.
AI
ChatGPT Virtual Try-On Brings Personalized Clothing Previews to AI Shopping
ChatGPT now lets shoppers virtually try on clothes and accessories, while Favorites keeps products and try-on images together for later reference.
AI
Shopify Canvas Turns Sidekick Into an AI Store Designer for Merchants
Shopify Canvas gives merchants a visual workspace for building and changing themes with Sidekick, while merchants review changes before publishing.
AI
Google Home Update Makes Gemini for Home More Reliable at Everyday Commands
Google's latest Google Home update improves Gemini for Home voice commands, Find My Phone reliability, smart-home controls, and Nest device setup.