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ChatGPT's new Slides tool builds presentations from your chats, but the full version needs a Pro plan. A Lifehacker tester found the results rushed.
Read more: ChatGPT can now build slide decks, but the best version costs $100 a monthThe iPhone Duo can show two apps side by side on its unfolded screen, and you can lock a favorite pair so they always open together.
Read more: The new iPhone Duo can show two apps on screen at onceClaude's document tools are now free on every plan, and Anthropic released a small model, Haiku 5.5, without saying what it costs.
Read more: Anthropic's October: one small AI model and six other movesEngadget's review of the ASUS ProArt P16 finds NVIDIA's new RTX Spark chip fast and capable, but priced for people who want to run AI on their own laptop.
Read more: ASUS's $2,800 laptop with NVIDIA's new chip is built for AI fansBalsio has launched Workspaces, a new product for small business teams. The price and features were not shared, so owners should check before signing up.
Read more: Balsio launches Workspaces for small business teamsSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 is the lightest and slimmest flip phone yet, but it costs $100 more than last year's model and Wired gave it a 7 out of 10.
Read more: Samsung's Newest Flip Phone Is the Smallest Around, but Costs $100 MoreMeta's AI glasses, in Ray-Ban and Oakley styles, are now sold in Malaysia. Here is how to pick one and what to think about before you wear them.
Read more: Meta's Ray-Ban and Oakley AI glasses now on sale in MalaysiaBluesky has released a test version of its app built for the iPad, and iPad users can try it now and report bugs.
Read more: Bluesky now has an app test version built for the iPadSamsung may soon launch a new pair of earbuds called the Galaxy T1, but nothing is official. Here is what is known and what to hold off on.
Read more: Samsung looks set to launch another pair of wireless earbudsDiscord's latest update shows uploaded Markdown files as clean pages instead of messy symbols, and Nitro members can now send files up to 1GB.
Read more: Discord now shows Markdown files as clean, readable pagesRumors say Apple's next small iPad could get a better screen and more power, but it may cost about $100 more than the current model.
Read more: Rumored iPad Mini 8 may get a nicer screen and a higher priceWhatsApp is testing scheduled messages on iPhone, letting you queue a message up to two weeks ahead. Only beta testers have it so far.
Read more: WhatsApp starts testing scheduled messages on iPhoneAmazon's new security service checks which software flaws attackers can really exploit, then drafts fixes for a person to review, aiming to cut false alarms.
Read more: Amazon launches AI tool that finds real security holes and drafts fixesSamsung says a new foldable phone is coming soon, but it likely won't be sold in most countries, so check your market before you wait.
Read more: Samsung confirms its next foldable phone is coming soonApple's Watch Ultra 4 lasted about three days in a Guardian test, but its biggest new features are not switched on yet, so last year's owners can wait.
Read more: Apple's priciest watch now lasts three days, but big features waitGoogle's $179 Fitbit Edge replaces the Charge 6 with a bigger screen and new health alerts, but it can no longer pay at a store checkout.
Read more: Google's new Fitbit Edge beats the Charge 6, but drops tap-to-payWorkday says its new AI agents can handle hiring, payroll and accounting checks in the background, with people still approving the key steps.
Read more: Workday launches AI helpers that run payroll checks and hiring on their ownMicrosoft is rolling out Copilot Code, a tool that builds simple work apps from a plain-English description, so non-developers can make their own trackers and dashboards.
Read more: Microsoft starts letting workers build apps by describing themHomebase, known for staff tools for small businesses, has launched an AI assistant meant to keep working after hours so owners can step away.
Read more: Homebase adds an AI assistant to help owners run their shopsGoogle has rolled out Gemini worldwide on Android Auto and Google built-in cars, and it can now use your email, photos and saved places if you allow it.
Read more: Gemini in your car can now use your email, photos and mapsDocs Live, a talk-to-it feature in the Google Docs app on Android, is now open to Google Workspace accounts, so work users may already have it.
Read more: Google Docs on Android adds a talk-to-it feature for work accounts1Password's new tool lets an AI assistant sign in to your accounts after you approve each login, so the assistant never sees your password.
Read more: 1Password lets AI assistants log in for you without seeing your passwordAnthropic has opened a waitlist for Claude Duet, an AI agent that works in the background and asks before it acts. It is for US Pro and Max subscribers first.
Read more: Anthropic Opens Waitlist for an AI Assistant That Works While You're AwayApple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, costs over $2,000, and a week of testing has turned up shortcomings and pre-order problems worth knowing first.
Read more: Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, costs over $2,000
