Jonathan Stempel, reporting for Reuters: General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold drivers’ private behavior and location data to brokers, who then sold the information to insurers that used it to set and sometimes increase rates. The settlement, announced on Thursday, resolves claims by the attorneys general of 35…
Marcin Wichary on the original iPod easter egg on Apple Music’s website 404 page: I am usually not a fan of easter eggs — most of them are poorly made — but this might be the best iPod recreation I’ve seen, and it’s an interesting thing to study: I think it generally covers all the modes etc. (with small…
Oppo’s upcoming Reno17 series has been the subject of several leaks and rumors over the past few weeks. While a recent rumor pointed to a launch next month, Oppo has now officially confirmed the timeline. In a post on Weibo, Oppo’s official account confirmed that the Reno17 series will launch in China next month, although…
Great phone cameras and clean Android software matter most when you want a handset that just feels good to use every day. The Google Pixel 11 fits that kind of buyer well, and there’s a strong deal on Amazon right now that makes it a lot more tempting. See the deal at Amazon
Misplaced keys, bags, and luggage can waste a lot of time, and that’s exactly where the Apple AirTag 2 comes in. There’s also a nice deal on Amazon right now, dropping this tracker to $23. See the deal at Amazon
TL;DR Transit mode offers a convenient way to configure phone settings for minimal disturbance during your commute. Take a Message, meanwhile, offers on-device voice memos and transcription for missed calls. Now Google finally appears to be getting ready to connect the two, with Take a Message-specific notifications for Transit mode. Google’s always cooking up new…
Bose’s new flagship soundbar just dropped back under the $900 mark on Amazon, and that’s a rare sight. The Bose New Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar is down to $899, which is $200 off its $1,099 recommended retail price, for an 18% discount relative to the RRP. See the deal at Amazon
TL;DR Google is testing two new improvements to Chrome’s Find in Page tool. A new Match case button will let users search for words and phrases with specific capitalization. New navigation buttons will let users skip matches already visible on their screen and jump directly to results further up or down a webpage. Google Chrome…
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI has announced it is doubling usage limits for ChatGPT Pro $100, $200, and $500 plans and Business Premium. This announcement comes after the company received backlash from a previous plan to reduce usage limits for Pro 200 subscribers. The company also says it will continue offering extended…