Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL bring improved cameras, brighter displays, a more efficient Tensor G6 chip, and new Gemini AI features. Reviewers praise the camera upgrades and Google's software experience, but weaker gaming performance, mediocre battery life, less RAM, and higher prices make this generation a tougher sell.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is lighter and slimmer, with new AI and multitasking features and IP68 protection. Reviewers say it's a solid device but overly conservative, with average battery life, weak SoC performance, a noticeable crease, and a high price.
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Prime Air is finally scaling up after 13 years of false starts, crashes, and FAA investigations
Looking ahead: Of the many sci-fi tropes we've seen over the years, few are as close to becoming real as skies full of delivery drones, and Amazon is leading the way. The retail giant has announced that it plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026, bringing under-30-minute deliveries to tens of millions of people in the country.
The rise of "park-outside" recalls shows how electrical, not engine, risk is growing
The big picture: Park-outside recalls are becoming a bigger issue for automakers and drivers as vehicles add more electrical systems, battery technology, and software-controlled components. For drivers, the warnings can mean months of inconvenient parking habits while manufacturers work to provide repairs.
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Euro Burstin': While US companies continue pouring massive sums of capital into their AI data center expansion plans, European authorities are thinking about the impending AI bubble burst. A correction is likely, according to Europe's main banking institution, and its impact will not spare anyone, anywhere in the world.
AMD's Radeon RX 9050 8GB promises current-generation graphics for budget gamers, but poor performance and even worse value make this GPU nearly impossible to justify.
First look: Apple is known to be developing AirPods with built-in cameras that apparently would let Siri and Visual Intelligence see what users see. The cameras wouldn't just offer traditional photo or video capture, they'd also support AI-powered recognition and recall.