TL;DR Perplexity’s Portable Computer can now run on Windows PCs with RTX GPUs. It runs AI tasks locally, keeping sensitive files secure and saving token costs. Portable Computer requires an RTX GPU with at least 24GB of VRAM. Perplexity has been rolling out feature after feature this year. After the agentic “Personal Computer,” the company…
TL;DR Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy A08 4G, successor to the Galaxy A07 4G, one of 2026’s best-selling Android phones. The biggest upgrades are a larger 6,000mAh battery, improved IP64 protection, and Android 17 with One UI 9 out of the box. Most other hardware stays familiar, while Samsung promises six Android OS upgrades…
I’ll admit it: I use AI for all sorts of daily tasks. My favorite use cases include reviewing property listings and assessing value and asking prices, explaining the factors at play in the global economy, and using it as a devil’s advocate to balance my own biases. I’ve never thought of using it to create…
TL;DR Spotify is rolling out a new setting that lets parents stop kids’ and family music from influencing their recommendations. Turning it off keeps children’s music out of features like Discover Weekly, Daily Mix, and even 2026 Wrapped. The change works retroactively and is available globally on mobile for both Free and Premium users. After…
TL;DR An update that makes device IMEI numbers accessible from the lock screen is rolling out now. The change will affect phones running Android 12 or newer. If you’d prefer to keep your IMEI inaccessible, you can opt out in device settings. Late last year, we saw that Google was working to make device IMEI…
TL;DR Discord is currently experiencing issues with session unavailability. The outage began around 10:25am Eastern this morning. Discord reports that it’s currently looking into the problem. Update, September 15, 2026 (11:04 AM ET): Discord now shares: “A fix has been implemented and we are currently monitoring recovery of services.” If you’re still experiencing problems connecting,…
Credit: Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR SongFlip solves cross-platform music link mismatches by automatically opening shared URLs in your preferred music streaming service. Built on Android’s App Links system, it features zero-click background redirection, Share Sheet and clipboard fallbacks, and Shazam interception. The Android app is free and ad-free, featuring an optional Pro tier…
TL;DR Google has started rolling out a new Continue activity hub through Google Play Services on Android 17. It introduces controls for continuing tasks and apps while sharing notifications, files, and media across devices. The rollout lands just ahead of the Googlebook launch, pushing Google’s broader cross-device vision closer to reality. Googlebooks aren’t going to…
Macworld Even if you’re not getting a new iPhone 18 Pro this week, you can still make your old phone feel new again. iOS 27 is here, and the update brings a slew of new features, including the long-awaited Siri chatbot, along with a slew of AI tools across the system and first-party apps. Those…
Macworld Since the debut of Mac OS X in 2001, Apple has released dozens of versions of its Mac operating system, introducing new features, design updates, performance improvements, and more. From early big-cat releases such as Panther and Leopard to more recent California-inspired versions like Sonoma, Sequoia, Tahoe and Golden Gate, each release marked a…