Disney+ will soon feel like doomscrolling social media on your phone

Disney+ plans to introduce vertical videos this year, blending streaming with social-style scrolling as it looks to keep users engaged daily and compete with platforms that already dominate phone-first viewing habits.
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You can now use three of Gmail’s best AI features for free

Google has begun offering key Gemini-powered AI features in Gmail, including Help Me Write, Suggested Replies, and email summaries, for free to Google account holders in the United States.
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Nintendo is bringing its cute My Mario collection to the US next month
Nintendo is bringing its cute My Mario collection to the US next month

After exclusively launching in Japan last August, Nintendo has announced its My Mario product line will be available in the US starting next month. That includes the interactive Hello, Mario! app featuring an interactive 3D version of Mario’s head that reacts to being poked, tugged, and flung around the screen. The app will be available […]

Ford goes all in on L3 eyes-off driving, starting with the $30,000 EV pickup
Ford goes all in on L3 eyes-off driving, starting with the $30,000 EV pickup

The $30,000 midsize electric pickup that Ford promises will offer more passenger space than a Toyota RAV4, will offer L3 eyes-off driving.

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Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them
Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them

In a surprisingly user-friendly move, Bose has announced it will be open-sourcing the API documentation for its SoundTouch smart speakers, which were slated to lose official support on February 18th, as reported by Ars Technica. Bose has also moved that date back to May 6th, 2026. When cloud support ends, an update to the SoundTouch […]

US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act’ targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths
US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act’ targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths

A new bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives today that specifically targets the design of electric vehicle door handles, with the sponsor explicitly calling out Tesla and Elon Musk.

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Xbox’s Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay
Xbox’s Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay

Microsoft’s annual Xbox Developer Direct event is taking place on January 22nd this year. The fourth Developer Direct will provide a closer look at two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox games this year, Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, as well as a first in-depth look at Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak. Playground Games will debut […]

Volvo’s new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster
Volvo’s new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster

Volvo is drip-dropping specs for its new EX60, and they are already showing it as the fastest-charging and longest-range Volvo EV ever…

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Voltpost and EVSE bet on next-gen lamppost charging for US cities
Voltpost and EVSE bet on next-gen lamppost charging for US cities

Building EV chargers in cities can be painfully slow, so Voltpost is now scaling its next-generation lamppost charger, which is designed to be installed in hours, not months, with EVSE.

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Bose makes it easier to keep using your SoundTouch speaker after support ends

Following public backlash, Bose has extended support for its SoundTouch products and made changes that will let owners continue using their speakers.
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