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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Series 10: Key Differences and What They Mean for Buyers

Apple’s latest smartwatch, the Series 11, arrives with a thinner, tougher build, new health sensors and a modest battery boost. Compared with the Series 10, the newer model retains the same price point while adding Sleep Score and Hypertension alerts. Design tweaks include ceramic‑coated glass and a refined rounded‑square case. Pricing for the Series 10 varies by size and connectivity, with the 42mm aluminum starting at $399 and the 46mm at $429, while the Series 11 matches the lower tier price. Battery life improves from 18 hours on the Series 10 to up to 24 hours on the Series 11.

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Apple Unveils iPhone Air: Thinnest Flagship with A19 Pro Chip and Single 48MP Camera

Apple introduced the iPhone Air, a new flagship that combines a 6.5‑inch ProMotion display, a titanium frame, and a 5.6 mm thin profile. Powered by the A19 Pro chipset and featuring a single 48 MP rear camera with a dedicated Camera Control button, the device also offers an 18 MP front camera with Center Stage. The iPhone Air is eSIM‑only, supports Apple Intelligence, and starts at $999 for the 256 GB model. It replaces the iPhone 16 Plus in Apple’s lineup and marks the first brand‑new flagship in three years.

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Apple Unveils AirPods Pro 3 with Heart‑Rate Monitoring and Live Translation

Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3, highlighting a smaller design, upgraded active noise cancellation, and a custom photoplethysmography sensor that enables heart‑rate monitoring directly from the earbuds. The new model also adds a pinch‑activated live translation feature, supports faster charging, and retains a 10‑hour listening window with ANC. While the price stays at $249 in the United States, Apple omitted previously rumored features such as temperature sensing, IR cameras, a new H3 chip, and support for Apple Music lossless audio.

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Apple Unveils New Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3 and AirPods Pro 3 with Expanded Health Features

Apple introduced a refreshed lineup of wearables, adding the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 and AirPods Pro 3. All devices feature 5G connectivity, new health‑focused sensors such as Hypertension detection and Sleep Score, and upgraded battery life. The Series 11 offers a custom ceramic coating, 24‑hour battery life and new watch faces. The Ultra 3 adds a wider OLED display, 42‑hour battery life and satellite connectivity. The SE 3 brings core Apple Watch functionality at a lower price, while the AirPods Pro 3 include heart‑rate sensing for workouts. Together, the launch signals Apple’s continued push into integrated fitness and wellness technology.

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Players Rage Over Savage Beastfly Boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong are expressing strong frustration with the secret boss Savage Beastfly, calling it the hardest enemy they've faced. The boss’s two‑attack pattern, massive health pool and swarm of flying enemies have led players to create a dedicated subreddit to vent their anger. Community members describe the fight as unfair, unfun and overly long, while Team Cherry has hinted at a forthcoming patch to address early‑game difficulty.

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Apple MacBook Air M2 Reaches Record Low Price at Best Buy

The Apple MacBook Air 13‑inch (M2) is on sale at Best Buy for $699, down from $799, marking a $100 discount that sets a new low price for the model. The laptop is highlighted for its powerful M4 chip, a 13.6‑inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits of brightness, and up to 18‑hour battery life. Reviewers praise its suitability for students, remote workers, and everyday users, noting that the M2 processor delivers strong performance for most tasks while the design remains portable and efficient.

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Envato Lifts AI Video Generation Limits, Offering Unlimited Creations

Envato announced that all paid plans will provide unlimited AI video generations through its Elvato service until September 30. The lowest‑priced tier, at $16.50 per month (or £12.50), now includes unrestricted access to Veo 3 and Kling models, as well as other video‑gen engines. A free account still allows five videos per month. Generated videos carry a lifetime commercial license, and speech‑enabled videos automatically use Google Veo 3. Envato’s CMO Noelle Kim framed the change as a move to remove barriers for creators.

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Sam Altman warns AI is making social media feel fake while promoting human‑verification device

OpenAI chief Sam Altman has expressed concern that large language models are causing social platforms to feel artificial, noting that many posts now appear generated by bots. In a recent social media post, Altman described the experience of reading content that feels "very fake" and suggested that both human users and automated systems are adopting AI‑style language. At the same time, Altman highlighted his involvement with a hardware venture aimed at verifying human identity online, signaling a potential solution to the authenticity problem he is describing.

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Skate Early Access Launch and Roadmap Unveiled by EA

Electronic Arts announced that Skate will debut in early access on September 16, 2025 across multiple platforms. The company detailed a multi‑season roadmap that includes new seasonal events, gameplay tricks, co‑op modes, voice chat, leaderboards, and ongoing quality‑of‑life improvements. Each season will also add fresh skateable areas, challenges, brand partners, cosmetics, and soundtrack tracks, signaling EA’s commitment to expanding the multiplayer skating experience.

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Apple's Smart Ring Project Remains in Limbo Ahead of Upcoming Event

Apple has explored a smart ring since filing patents in 2020, but recent reports suggest the initiative may be paused to protect the Apple Watch. While a leaker claimed development was still underway, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported Apple might cancel the project to avoid cannibalizing its flagship wearable. Analysts say a debut at the upcoming Apple event is unlikely, leaving the future of the smart ring uncertain amid competition from Samsung and Oura.

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Google Nest Doorbell Leak Reveals 2K Video and Gemini AI Integration

Recent Reddit leaks have uncovered details about Google’s upcoming Nest Doorbell, branded as the Nest Doorbell 2K. The device promises upgraded video resolution up to 2K HDR, a wider 166‑degree diagonal field of view, and retains familiar features such as two‑way audio, night vision, and weather resistance. Most notably includes integration with Google’s Gemini AI, which will be offered through a separate subscription. The leaks suggest the hardware could be announced at Google’s anticipated event on October 1, alongside other Nest products.

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OpenAI Denies Plans to Exit California Amid Restructuring Scrutiny

OpenAI executives are reportedly weighing a move out of California as political resistance intensifies around the company’s shift from nonprofit to for‑profit status. While the firm says it has no intention to leave the state, California’s attorney general is probing whether the restructuring violates charitable trust law. A broad coalition of nonprofits, labor groups, philanthropies and rival Meta has rallied against the conversion, putting pressure on the AI leader amid its $19 billion funding tied to the transition.

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