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Apples rumored smart home display may look a lot like an old friend the iMac G4 of the early 2000s. In the Power On newsletter this weekend, Mark Gurman reports that the countertop tablet will feature a square screen thats positioned at an angle on a small base, making it reminiscent of the circular bottom of the iMac G4. That may be where the speakers are housed too. The device is expected to arrive sometime next year, followed later on by a higher-end version with a robotic limb that can change the position of the display. The more affordable model, which will be released first, will have a relatively small screen, according to Gurman, being about the size of two iPhones side by side. Its intended to be used for smart home controls, but will also run apps like FaceTime and Calendar, and display photos and videos. The more expensive model will boast a larger screen in addition to its robotic capabilities, according to Gurman. We likely wont see that product until at least 2026, as he previously predicted, and it may run you almost $1,000. Both models are expected to come with Apple Intelligence. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/apple-may-tap-into-a-beloved-retro-design-for-its-smart-home-display-210412601.html?src=rss
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The long-promised Playdate Stereo Dock is officially dead, at least for now. After many months with the desktop accessory stuck in development limbo, Panic has updated the product page so it no longer says it's coming soon, but instead that its been put on pause indefinitely due to issues with the Bluetooth experience, the factory that handled it and the rising costs of resolving it all. The Stereo Dock, first announced in 2021, was meant to be a charging dock that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker (and pen holder), along with being a cute way to display your Playdate when its not in use. But, things didnt quite work out as planned. The Playdate team said it hit some unexpected hurdles in trying to bring the idea to life, and found that making the Stereo Dock was almost more challenging than making the Playdate itself. The statement explains: What happened? Well, our first regret was assuming that our factory at that time a factory that made lots of Bluetooth speakers could easily design the electronics for us, saving us lots of time and money. That went pretty well at first. But they, in turn, outsourced the Bluetooth software and chipset to another company in another country. As a result, the Stereo Dock would crash often rapidly adjusting the volume would do it. The Bluetooth pairing/unpairing experience was rough. And when we played music, it just didnt sound very good. The back-and-forth between three companies trying to fix bugs became a huge challenge. And worst of all: the cost of the Stereo Dock kept getting higher and higher. It goes on to say that the team worked to improve the experience, even buying the Bluetooth chipset source code in hopes to fix the issues, to no avail. While there are a number of beautiful finished prototypes, Panic says they werent very good to use. The official update was foreshadowed in a social media exchange shared on Reddit earlier this month in which Panics Cabel Sasser, replying to a question about the Stereo Docks status, said it turned out to be incredibly hard for lots of incredibly dumb reasons and was put on pause. The team says its now turning its focus wholly back to the continuing production of the Playdate. There may still be a chance that we see the Stereo Dock at some point down the line, but dont hold your breath. Will it arrive someday? We still hope so, Panic said. Will it arrive anytime soon? Unlikely.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/panic-hits-pause-on-the-playdate-stereo-dock-says-its-unlikely-well-see-it-anytime-soon-191607744.html?src=rss
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Google may be close to unveiling an AI agent that can operate a web browser to help users automate everyday tasks. The Information reports that the company is working on a computer-using agent under the codename Project Jarvis, and it may be ready to be previewed as soon as December. According to sources that spoke to The Information, Jarvis responds to a persons commands by capturing frequent screenshots of whats on their computer screen, and interpreting the shots before taking actions like clicking on a button or typing into a text field. Jarvis is reportedly made to work only with web browsers particularly Chrome to assist with common tasks like research, shopping and booking flights. It comes as Google continues to expand the capabilities of its Gemini AI, the next-gen model of which is expected to be revealed in December, as reported by The Verge. Gemini Live, Googles AI chatbot, gained support for dozens of new languages this month, and Gemini integration has recently made it to Google Meet, Photos and other applications. The news of Jarvis comes days after Anthropic introduced a similar but seemingly more expansive feature for its Claude AI, which it says has been equipped with computer skills so it can use a wide range of standard tools and software programs designed for people. Thats available now in a public beta.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-is-reportedly-developing-jarvis-ai-that-could-take-over-your-web-browser-163404705.html?src=rss
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Google is reportedly working on a new Android API for what its calling Rich Ongoing Notifications, which would allow apps to display at-a-glance information in a status bar much like Apples Live Activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone. This is according to journalist Mishaal Rahman, who spotted the code in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 release. It could work a lot like the time tracker that currently appears when youre on a phone call, with a bit of text in a bubble at the top of the display that you can tap to open the app for more details. Writing for Android Authority, Rahman says the API will let apps create chips with their own text and background color that live in the status bar. It could be especially useful for things like transit updates, allowing users to keep track of pertinent information like departure times or an Ubers ETA while using other apps. The feature isnt yet complete, though, and it could still be some time before we see it. Rahman predicts itll arrive with Android 16. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/ongoing-notifications-similar-to-apples-live-activities-could-be-coming-to-android-210443338.html?src=rss
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New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-jeff-vandermeer-returns-to-area-x-160004379.html?src=rss
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