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Wire Android AuthorityGoogle Home users are watching their carefully organized rooms fall apartTechPowerUpXbox Responds to AI-Powered Game Mods and Projects with "Xbox Labs"The VergeGoogle finally releases Gemini 4 Argon9to5MacApple wins early access to OpenAI documents and employee testimony in trade secrets lawsuitThe VergeOpenAI employee arrested for allegedly planting a bug in a conference room9to5GoogleAndroid Auto 18.0 update starts rolling out, continues to gear up for redesign
  1. Image: Google AI $2 per 1M input tokens $2 per million tokens: Google launches Gemini 4 Argon Try itDevelopers: test it before the price change.
  2. Home$299 US price $299: Apple HomeView smart home display ships November 13 WatchWait for hands-on tests before buying at $299.
  3. AI$4 per 1M input tokens Meta's Muse Wonder is open to developers at $4 per million tokens WatchWait for independent tests of Wonder.
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$2 per million tokens: Google launches Gemini 4 Argon

Google's new top model is in the API now, and in the Gemini app for Pro and Ultra subscribers. The $2 price rises to $4 after November 30.

Why it matters. Developers can try Google's newest model at an introductory price. Free users do not get it yet.

In simple words. Google released a new, smarter version of its Gemini AI. Developers can use it now, and people with paid Gemini plans get it in the app. Free users have to wait.

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$299: Apple HomeView smart home display ships November 13

Apple's new 7-inch home display runs Siri AI and comes as a tabletop or wall-mounted model. Pre-orders are open in six countries.

Why it matters. It is Apple's first screen made to run a home: music, video calls, cameras and controls in one place.

In simple words. Apple made a small screen for your home. You can ask it to play music, show cameras or help with the house. It costs $299 and goes on sale on November 13.

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Worth a look: Apple's first home display, on sale November 13.

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Face-off of the day · Smartwatches

Apple Watch Ultra 4Apple Watch Ultra 4$799Garmin Forerunner 970Garmin Forerunner 970$750

Pick the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for apps and calls and health tracking.

See who wins →Images: Apple, Garmin

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Meta's Muse Wonder is open to developers at $4 per million tokens

Meta released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, its first larger models. Developers can use Wonder through the Meta Model API.

Why it matters. Developers now have another large model to test. Meta's scores come from its own model card, so independent tests will tell more.

In simple words. Meta made two new, bigger AI models called Muse Wonder. Developers can pay to use one of them in their own apps. Meta says it is good at coding and at remembering what you tell it.

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Worth knowing: Meta now offers a larger model next to Muse Spark.

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Through the lens

Cameras and drones worth a look this week.

DronesYour DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 gets service support until October 31Oct 31 end of serviceDronesMIT's SANDO plans drone routes around moving hazards, with 12 real flights12 real test flightsCamerasSony ECM-AX10 phone microphone records spatial audio, from October 23 in Japan24 g weightDronesFCC to vote Oct 29 on letting drones use the 800 MHz cell bandOct 29 FCC voteDroneDJRaytheon wins $729 million to arm three countries against dronesRead at the source ↗DroneDJPowerus unveils Guardian-3 fully autonomous drone interceptorRead at the source ↗
Phones🇨🇳 From ChinaReport

Your Oppo Find X9 can get ColorOS 17 from October 29

Oppo's global ColorOS 17 rollout starts October 29 for Find X9 phones and runs into early 2027. Realme and OnePlus have shared their plans too.

Why it matters. Oppo phone owners now know roughly when the update reaches them.

In simple words. Oppo will start sending its new phone software, ColorOS 17, to many phones from October 29. Newer phones get it first, and older ones follow into next year.

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Worth a look if you have an Oppo phone.

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Laptop prices may rise in 2027 as memory costs stay high, TrendForce says

The research firm expects notebook shipments to dip in 2027 and says brands may pass higher part costs on to buyers.

Why it matters. If you plan to buy a laptop, prices could be higher next year, but TrendForce gives no exact figure.

In simple words. A research company thinks laptops could cost more next year. The parts inside, like memory, are getting pricey. If you need a laptop soon, it may help to plan ahead.

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In focus · Laptops

Lenovo Legion 5i (15, Gen 11)

$1,549

GoodGamers who want a bright OLED screen and RTX graphics at a mid-range price.

Watch outCheck the exact chip, memory and storage in the base model before you buy.

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CamerasReport

GoPro update gives Mission 1 cameras 100-photo bursts

A free firmware update adds long burst shooting, a faster shutter response and a wireless monitor app to the Mission 1 series.

Why it matters. The update shows GoPro aiming the Mission 1 line at photographers as well as video shooters.

In simple words. GoPro sent a free update for its Mission 1 cameras. It takes many photos in a row and reacts faster when you press the button.

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Your old Android phone can be the brain of a small walking robot

UCLA researchers built PhoneBot, a 48cm biped that uses a phone's camera, sensors and chip. The design is open source.

Why it matters. Using a phone you already own removes the costliest parts of a small humanoid, making robotics easier to try.

In simple words. Scientists made a little robot that uses an old phone as its eyes and brain. It can walk and follow a person. It is for learning and tinkering, not a robot you can buy yet.

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Worth a look: a fun second life for an old phone.

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Idea of the day

Northwestern glasses run sensors on blinks and pulse

Scientists made glasses that make their own tiny bit of power when you blink or clench your jaw. That power runs the sensors. It is still a lab project.

93.8% test accuracy · Read how it works →

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