Google is updating the Pixel Phone app's in-call UI, making Call Notes and Audio Emoji more prominent with larger pill-shaped buttons. The Call Assist feature now has a descriptive card and an explicit 'Stop' button. These changes are currently rolling out for Pixel phones.

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Apple and Google fined in Brazil for distributing FaceApp, which collected user data improperly. The fine amounts to around US$3.1 million, and it is due to the violation of Brazil's Civil Rights Framework for the Internet.

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Google Home app to adopt Dynamic Color theming from Android 13, aligning with user's device color scheme

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A judge has approved a settlement where Tesla board members from 2017 to 2020 will return nearly $1 billion in stock, cash, and stock options due to excessive compensation.

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The Yeedi Cube Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $299.99 on Amazon, a 50% discount from its original price of $700. This is the lowest price ever offered for this model.

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The Kane Revive AC shoes are designed for active recovery, providing a soft and supportive cushioning system called RestoreFoam, which helps alleviate fatigue and discomfort after a workout or long run.

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MacPaw unveiled Eney, an AI assistant for Mac, to simplify digital life by completing tasks quickly and effortlessly.

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The Rice Creek Solar Energy Center in Florida is now online, generating 75 megawatts of clean electricity for 12 cities across the state, powering around 14,000 homes.

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Nissan is testing the 2025 Ariya electric SUV in extreme temperatures, ranging from -40 to 176 °F, at its new test chamber near Detroit. The Ariya, first launched in the US in late 2022, sold over 13,400 units in its first year and nearly 20,000 in 2024. The 2025 model offers two battery options, 66 or 91 kWh, providing ranges of 216 and 289 miles for FWD models. The e-4ORCE AWD system offers up to 389 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque.

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MOFT unveiled a new MagSafe wallet at CES 2025, compatible with Apple's Find My network, featuring wireless charging, a built-in battery lasting up to 4 months, and IP68 dust and water resistance.

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