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A writer at How-To Geek turned an old Pixel Watch into a small smart home remote for lights and scenes, a use for a gadget that may be sitting in a drawer.
Read more: An old Pixel Watch can double as a tiny smart home remoteAndroid Authority says an everyday phone habit causes more ER visits than texting and driving, though the details are in its original report.
Read more: One phone habit sends more people to the ER than texting and drivingScammers posing as Merseyside Police made calls that showed the force's real switchboard number. A familiar number on your screen is no proof of who is calling.
Read more: Scam callers fake police number to pose as officersBloomberg's Power On podcast asks whether Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro will eat into iPad sales, and what that means if you are choosing between the two.
Read more: Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro May Compete With Its Own iPadGoogle is rolling out new icons for Messages, Phone and Contacts on Android. The apps work the same, so a changed home screen is nothing to worry about.
Read more: Google is giving the Messages, Phone and Contacts icons a new lookTwo investment firms are reportedly pursuing Global Payments, a major card processor. Shops that rely on it could see changes in products, systems and support.
Read more: Global Payments reportedly in talks to be bought by two investment firmsPalantir now expects more full-year revenue than Wall Street predicted, a sign that companies are still paying for tools that make sense of their data.
Read more: Palantir raises its 2026 sales forecast as demand for its software growsOKX's Mastercard-powered virtual card, which spends stablecoins directly, is now open to eligible customers in most US states. Here is what to know before you try it.
Read more: OKX Launches a Card That Spends Stablecoins in Most US StatesA side-by-side test in one car found Android Auto gave Google Maps easier voice help, quicker route changes and EV charging plans that CarPlay lacked.
Read more: Google Maps works better in the car on Android Auto than on CarPlaySalesforce plans to buy Cresta, whose AI agents answer customer phone calls. Businesses with a support line may soon see more AI-handled calls.
Read more: Salesforce agrees to buy Cresta, a maker of AI phone agentsAnthropic's new smart reports let employers see how teams use Claude at work, what it costs, and which chats looked personal or useless.
Read more: Claude now shows bosses how staff use AI and what it costsLeaders from Amex, Google and Walmart say AI shopping helpers are changing how stores get found, though most shoppers still want their favorite brands.
Read more: AI shopping helpers are changing how stores reach customersDeepSeek added a creator mode to its Harness tool, so users can build custom add-ons for complex tasks. Check what data a plugin can see before using one.
Read more: DeepSeek lets users build their own add-ons for its AI toolTutor, a maker of AI warehouse robots, raised $75 million led by a16z. Businesses that ship goods may see robots that learn more tasks.
Read more: Warehouse robot maker Tutor raises $75 million to train smarter robotsGoldman Sachs now limits AI coding tools to its engineers, a sharp turn from July. Any business letting staff build their own tools should take note.
Read more: Goldman Sachs takes AI coding tools away from traders and bankersAdobe says AI agents and bots now outnumber people online, and a small business website that software cannot read may lose sales without knowing it.
Read more: Software shoppers are coming, and small business sites must be readyNumbersGame's tool now reaches Stripe, Square and Ramp data, so accountants using Claude or ChatGPT can ask questions about payments and spending.
Read more: Accounting firms can now ask Claude or ChatGPT about Stripe, Square and Ramp dataT-Mobile's new $90 Fiber 5 Gig plan starts Nov. 3 with a 10-year price guarantee, but the guarantee leaves out taxes, fees and upgrades.
Read more: T-Mobile launches $90 home internet plan with a 10-year price lockA tech writer says six buried One UI settings made his Galaxy calmer and faster, and each one takes only a few taps to change.
Read more: Six Samsung Galaxy settings worth changing on your first dayA How-To Geek writer swaps five preinstalled Samsung apps for ones she already uses. Some come off in seconds, one needs a computer.
Read more: Five Samsung Galaxy apps you can swap for ones you already useBMW says its cars will get help with steering and speed on city streets from 2027, starting in Germany. Drivers still have to stay alert.
Read more: BMW plans city driving help for its cars starting in 2027AAWireless, known for Android Auto adapters, now sells a $50 magnetic car charger with a built-in fan meant to keep your phone cooler while it charges.
Read more: AAWireless launches a $50 car phone charger with a built-in fanFello AI published a guide comparing ChatGPT Plus and Pro, the two paid plans, to help you avoid paying for a tier you will not use.
Read more: ChatGPT Plus or Pro: How to Pick the Right Paid PlanAngle Health says AI voice agents handled about 80% of provider calls in a pilot, freeing nearly 9,000 staff minutes a day. Here is what it shows for any business that takes calls.
Read more: A health insurer's AI phone agents now answer most doctor-office calls
