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Twitch users can now opt out of allowing their content to be used to train Amazon’s generative AI models. Opting out means that “your streams, VODs, clips, stream chats, and pictures and text on your channel” won’t be used in “future training” of an Amazon AI model “whose purpose is to generate or synthesize text, audio, images, or video,” according to a Twitch support page.Other “AI-supported” features like captions and safety tools will still function if you opt-out of generative AI training. However, if you participate in a chat on another person’s stream, “their opt-out preferences govern if that chat…

Wearable tech is getting smaller. Much smaller. Smart rings are the latest gadget everyone’s talking about. They’re tiny, sleek, and far less obtrusive than a bulky smartwatch, and they’re carving out a new niche in wearable tech. Everyone is swapping their fitness trackers and smartwatches for smart rings that slip on like a normal piece of jewellery but still track sleep, steps, heart rate and more. It’s tech you barely notice, which can be a big deal if you’ve ever felt weighed down by a smartwatch. Big brands you know and trust, like Samsung, are jumping into the ring game,…

Amazon is fully stepping back from MMOs. After saying last year that it would be halting “a significant amount” of its work on first-party AAA games, “specifically around MMOs,” Amazon will be handing over live operations of Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark in the West to other companies, according to announcements on Wednesday. Throne and Liberty will be taken over by FirstSpark Games and NC in Q4 2026. Lost Ark will be run by Smilegate starting in early 2027.When Amazon announced the broader strategy shift in October, the developers of a third MMO, New World: Aeternum, announced plans to…

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold sees Google tackling some of the biggest grumbles phone fans had with its outgoing foldable: it’s slimmer, lighter, and tougher than ever. Smarter rear cameras, a speedier CPU and brighter displays also sound promising – but will sticking with a taller book-style form factor be the right move now Samsung has brought wider foldables to the fore? Landing in Olive and Obsidian colours, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold isn’t a huge departure from its predecessor design-wise – only the camera bar has been reshaped slightly. Google has slimmed the entire handset down by 1mm, however,…

Google is hosting a Pixel launch event on Wednesday night where it will show off its latest lineup of devices. But you don’t have to wait until then for all the news: We were able to check out the devices ahead of the event and take a look at everything Google’s unveiling, including the latest Pixel phones, new health features on the Pixel Watch 5, and more.Google will be livestreaming the event on Wednesday at 6PM ET / 3PM PT. But if you aren’t able to watch along yourself, you can catch up on all of the highlights from Wednesday’s…

When I first picked up the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those refinement years — at least when it comes to hardware. Aesthetically, the phones are as beautiful as ever, with Google’s signature camera bar and bright, colorful backing glass. There are small updates, like a single piece of glass covering the camera bar and the all-new HiLight ambient LED on the Pros. But this year, the Pixel is all about quality of life and software improvements.After weeks of teasers, Google has finally formally announced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11…

Google is really courting fans of its Gemini voice assistant with the new Pixel 11 Pro. The latest iteration of the firm’s flagship phone (which arrives in two sizes and is joined by a Pixel 11 baby brother) marks the debut of HiLight, a more visual way to let you know your phone’s AI brain is listening or thinking when you’re not actually holding the thing. It repurposes the LED flash inside the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL’s rear camera bar, glowing blue while Gemini is responding and purple while it’s processing a request. You’ll also be…

Google knows creators are a big audience. The occupation is growing fast, and landing some influential names could be a major turning point for the Pixel’s market share. This year, Google is building features directly into its new Pixel lineup that it says can help creators record, organize, edit, and publish content faster and more efficiently than they could on other devices.Creator Suite is a new mode built into the Pixel 11’s camera app. The suite comes with features like a teleprompter, vocal enhancer, external microphone levels, and social media frame guides, which Google thinks will entice users who want…

The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn’t about the hardware. Sure, there’s a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Under the hood, there’s a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and an itty-bitty battery bump. There’s a $50 price hike from last year, too, because the Pixel Watch 5 isn’t immune to RAMageddon — none of us are. Otherwise, no one would blame you for looking at this watch and thinking absolutely nothing’s changed. That’s because the big updates this year are all software-based.This isn’t a huge surprise considering Google’s Fitbit Air…

Google has just pulled the wraps off the Pixel Watch 5 alongside the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Here are nine things you need to know about Google’s new smartwatch… 1. It can call an ambulance if you stop breathing The headline feature is Breathing Emergency Detection. The Pixel Watch 5 uses its PPG sensor, accelerometer and barometer, plus on-device AI, to watch for severe, sustained drops in blood oxygen. If it spots one and you’re unresponsive, it can call emergency services itself and send your exact location. Google calls it an industry first, and it’s launching in…

Insta360 announced the next iteration of its popular 360-degree action cameras that have helped the company expand its offerings. The new X6 introduces a design that’s smaller than last year’s X5 and X4 Air but with improved video capabilities thanks to an even larger pair of custom 1/1.1-inch square sensors from Sony. While last year’s models offered 8K recording at up to 30fps, the new X6 can capture 8K at up to 50fps. It also carries forward the X5’s replaceable lenses, which are now five times more scratch-resistant and 60 percent cheaper, according to the company.The Insta360 X6 is available…

SpaceXAI has introduced Grok Bot, an always-on AI agent service designed to behave like independent “AI teammates” that can do your work for you. The bots share their own cloud-based computer environment, and can sign into apps, tools, and websites you already use to complete multi-step workplace tasks, only coming back when their assigned work is completed or if something requires approval.Grok Bot (or Bots, as SpaceXAI inconsistently pluralizes it) is the latest push from Elon Musk’s AI company to keep up with business services launched by rival AI providers, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT Work, Anthropic’s Claude Cowork, and Microsoft’s Copilot…