October 10, 2026

Emily Rampling

Tech & AI

Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement

Some authors hoping to receive their share of Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement said they received surprising emails this week — emails informing

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Apple Plans OLED MacBook Between Air and Pro

According to a product roadmap from research firm Omdia, Apple is planning to introduce an entirely new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook toward the end

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NYT Strands hints, answers for September 7, 2026

Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you’re fair. Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a

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Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anything

While there are plenty of ways to limit notifications on our digital devices and avoid distraction overload, there’s nothing inherently wrong with these

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Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans

Why is longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller stepping down from his role as the head of the App Store? Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports

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Xiaomi Says CyberOne Hit 98% in Factory Trial

Xiaomi showcased its CyberOne humanoid robot at IFA 2026 in Berlin, but its more important test is taking place away from the trade-show

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Local newspapers sue OpenAI and Microsoft over use of paywalled articles

OpenAI and Microsoft face another lawsuit from news organizations the Seattle Times and Newsday, which accuse the tech giants of using their sites

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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)

Though I’ve been working from home for the past 15 years, both freelance and full-time, this often means needing to be available 24/7,

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Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

Three hikers were rescued from California’s Mount Shasta this week after using Google’s AI chatbot Gemini to plan their expedition, according to the

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Circular Unveils Ring 3 Pro and Slim With Glucose Insights

Circular’s latest smart rings want to do more than monitor sleep. They can also wake users silently, deliver discreet reminders, and pay at

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