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Spotify’s new audiobook recap feature uses AI to remind you of the story so far

Spotify’s new audiobook recap feature uses AI to remind you of the story so far

Spotify is introducing a new feature for audiobooks called Recaps, which summarizes content that users have already heard, eliminating the need to rewind. The company compares Recaps to a “previously on” segment often seen at the beginning of television episodes. Currently, this feature will automatically be available in the iOS app for a limited selection

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Google’s Android for PC: ‘I’ve seen it, it is incredible’

Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

Google has announced adjustments to its recently proposed identification verification requirements for Android developers. Initially, the company intended to mandate that all developers, even those outside the Play Store, verify their identities by providing personal information like legal names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers. Critics, including the Keep Android Open campaign and the open-source repository

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Valve thinks Arm has ‘potential’ for SteamOS handhelds, laptops, and more

Valve thinks Arm has ‘potential’ for SteamOS handhelds, laptops, and more

Valve software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais discussed possibilities for future devices utilizing Arm architecture and the potential for SteamOS to run on a broader range of Arm-based hardware. When asked if there would be additional SteamOS devices with Arm chips, Griffais responded affirmatively and expressed excitement about the prospects. He noted, “I think that it paves

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We tried Valve’s new VR headset, PC, and controller — ask us anything!

We tried Valve’s new VR headset, PC, and controller — ask us anything!

Jay Peters, a senior reporter at The Verge, recently visited Valve’s headquarters to experience three new hardware products from the company. These products include the Steam Frame, a VR headset designed for streaming; the Steam Machine, a gaming PC intended for living room use; and the Steam Controller, a gaming peripheral created by Valve. Peters

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Valve’s new VR streaming trick won’t just work with its own headset

Valve’s new VR streaming trick won’t just work with its own headset

Valve has introduced a new VR headset called the Steam Frame, designed primarily for streaming games. A notable feature of this headset is its use of foveated streaming. This technology requests a higher-quality image for the user’s direct line of sight while reducing the resolution of peripheral vision, which aims to decrease bandwidth and processing

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Best cheap Kindle deals of November 2025

Best cheap Kindle deals of November 2025

Black Friday 2023 is set for November 28th, but many retailers are offering early discounts, including deals on various Kindle e-readers. While tablets and smartphones support ebook reading, dedicated e-readers provide a more focused experience for book enthusiasts. Amazon’s Kindle lineup has been a market leader, featuring distinct models tailored for different user needs. Recently,

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