Technology
Some Websites Are Blocking AI Assistants That Shop and Book for You
Companies promise AI "agents" can handle tasks online, but many sites are saying no.
Wired Earbuds Are Making a Comeback, and Bose Has a New Pair
The $99 Bose earbuds plug into a USB-C port and offer noise cancelling, with no battery or pairing needed.
You Can Now Ask Apple Intelligence to Build iPhone Shortcuts for You
Describe what you want in plain English, and the Shortcuts app tries to assemble it.
How to Check Whether Your Ethernet Cable Is Slowing You Down
A speed of 100 Mbps does not always mean the cable is bad, Engadget explains, and you can test it for free.
Two Ways to Give an Old USB Flash Drive a New Job
Engadget suggests turning forgotten drives into a private family storage hub.
Apple's HomeView Shows Recipes Without the Web Page Around Them
Cooks may like the hands-free steps, but recipe writers say they lose the ads and links that pay for their work.
Tiny Pieces of Plastic May React With Water, a New Study Says
Scientists at Columbia University and UC Berkeley found that microplastics can form harmful chemicals.
Apple Launches Its Own Smart Home Devices for the First Time
Apple's new Home Collection includes cameras, a doorbell, a smart lock and a smart display called HomeView.
New AI Model Glimpse Looks Back at Pictures While It Thinks
Startup Elorian says its first model can zoom in on photos and video frames as it works out an answer.
Apple Unveils Its First Foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo
Apple has announced the iPhone Duo, its first phone that folds, with sales starting October 23.