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September 8, 2025
 
 
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No ID? No play, as Roblox rolls out chat safety tech
 
No ID? No play, as Roblox rolls out chat safety tech
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Roblox plans to implement age estimation technology for all players this year, requiring age verification to access communication features. The move is part of efforts to protect younger users from inappropriate content and bad actors.
Full Story: Engadget (9/3)
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The AI-Era CMO's Playbook
We unlock tomorrow's possibilities for today's most ambitious companies. This playbook is a strategic guide for CMOs navigating the AI era, revealing how to build durable brands that go beyond hyper-optimization to create lasting equity. Download now.
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Mammotion mowers use Tri-Fusion to stay on cutting edge
 
Mammotion mowers use Tri-Fusion to stay on cutting edge
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Mammotion's new Tri-Fusion Positioning System brings together Real-Time Kinematic, lidar and vision technologies into a unified navigation platform for robot mowers. Unlike previous models where these technologies functioned separately or in pairs, Tri-Fusion integrates all three for enhanced positioning accuracy and reliability across diverse environments.
Full Story: PCWorld (9/4)
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TCL first to embed Google Gemini AI into new smart TVs
The Desk (9/5)
 
 
Roku's Sports Channel brings YouTube TV into fold
Tom's Guide (9/5)
 
 
Eero Signal has your back when the internet drops
The Verge (9/8)
 
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Gaming
 
PS6 keeps discs in the game for old-school players
Sony is reportedly maintaining its detachable disc drive approach with the PlayStation 6, following the path set by the PS5 Pro. The upcoming PS6 will have a detachable disc drive available, allowing users to add physical game support to the digital-only version or choose a traditional model that supports discs out of the box.
Full Story: TheGamer (Quebec) (9/8)
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LEGO Game Boy stacks up early at Sam's Club
Game Rant (9/8)
 
 
Paramount enlists Call of Duty for blockbuster mission
Engadget (9/2)
 
 
Prime Video will adapt "Life is Strange" game into series
The Hollywood Reporter (9/5)
 
Transforming Customer Experience with Smarter Connectivity
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Porsche Cayenne Electric to feature wireless charging
 
Prototype Cayenne Electric, One-box base plate, Porsche Wireless Charging, 2025.
(Porsche AG)
The Porsche Cayenne Electric will launch in 2026 with an optional wireless charging system designed for home use. Owners can park their SUV over a weatherproof inductive floor plate, which transfers energy wirelessly to a receiver coil in the car's underbody. The system is certified to European and US safety standards and will automatically pause charging if it detects foreign objects.
Full Story: InsideEVs (9/4), Car and Driver (9/4)
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Snapchat debuts Imagine Lens for AI image creation
TechCrunch (tiered subscription model) (9/5)
 
 
iPhone users edit on the fly with Adobe Premiere
PC Magazine (9/4)