Google Pay on Android has been updated with a new 'Open Wallet' shortcut, allowing users to quickly access their past transactions. The change follows a recent verification update requiring more frequent authentication.

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Google has opened its second hardware office in Taiwan, located at the TPark campus in New Taipei City. The office will support development for Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest products. The facility has capacity for thousands of employees and features new labs for hardware engineering and development.

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Tesla has increased the price of its Model 3 Performance by $1,000, following its release on Tuesday. The updated car features 510hp, a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds, and qualifies for the US Federal EV Tax credit.

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Apple ID users reported being logged out of their accounts across multiple devices on Friday evening, prompting password resets. Social media reports indicate widespread issues, but Apple's System Status webpage does not show any service disruptions.

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Apple's marketing emphasizes excellence, making it difficult for the company to admit when it's wrong. This has led to customers dealing with problematic products, such as FineWoven accessories, for longer periods.

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Apple has renewed discussions with OpenAI to potentially use its ChatGPT technology for new iOS 18 features. This follows earlier reports of Apple's internal tests with OpenAI's ChatGPT and talks with Google for similar AI features.

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Goodyear has introduced the ElectricDrive 2, a second-generation all-season EV tire. The tire features SoundComfort Technology foam inserts for a quieter ride and an asymmetric tread pattern for improved wet road performance. The Akron, Ohio-based company surveyed EV drivers and found that quiet ride and wet road performance were their top priorities.

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Amazon offers the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine for $629.97, a 30% discount from its original price of $895. This is a new all-time low, beating previous discounts by $90.

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Amazon offers the Logitech Blue Snowball iCE USB Microphone for $25.99, a 48% markdown from its original $50 price. This is a new all-time low since 2014, previously seen at $30 and $40 discounts.

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The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) advises drone operators to exercise caution near low-flying crewed agricultural aircraft as the US farming season begins. Drones must obtain a waiver from the FAA to fly above 400 feet, while crewed aircraft fly as low as necessary to help farmers on 127 million acres of land.

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