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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Meta Rolls Out Parental Controls for Teen AI Use Starting Early 2026

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Meta Rolls Out Parental Controls for Teen AI Use Starting Early 2026

Meta is rolling out new parental controls starting early 2026 that allow parents to restrict or block teens' interactions with AI chatbots on Instagram and

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 4d

OnePlus Ace 6 Set to Launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Major Design Overhaul

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OnePlus Ace 6 Set to Launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Major Design Overhaul

The OnePlus Ace 6 is set to launch on October 27, 2025, featuring a major design overhaul with a dual rear camera setup and bold new.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 4d

OPPO Find X9 Series Set to Launch in India This November

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OPPO Find X9 Series Set to Launch in India This November

OPPO is set to launch its Find X9 series in India in November 2025, featuring the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, advanced Hasselblad Master

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Apple to Debut Touch-Screen MacBook Pro with M6 Chip in 2026

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Apple to Debut Touch-Screen MacBook Pro with M6 Chip in 2026

Apple is set to launch its first-ever touch-screen MacBook Pro in 2026, featuring an OLED display, thinner design, and the upcoming M6 chip.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 4d

Windows 11 Becomes an AI-Driven Agentic OS with Copilot at Its Core

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Windows 11 Becomes an AI-Driven Agentic OS with Copilot at Its Core

Microsoft has turned Windows 11 into a powerful AI-driven agentic OS with Copilot at its core. The new update brings “Hey Copilot” voice commands, Copilot Vision

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Galaxy S26 Ultra Case Leak Shows Mini Design Tweaks and Raised Camera Island

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Case Leak Shows Mini Design Tweaks and Raised Camera Island

Leaked case images reveal Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s subtle redesign with a raised camera island, familiar flat sides, Snapdragon 8 Elite

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Apple Vision Pro upgraded with M5 processor, visionOS 26, and spatial features

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Apple Vision Pro upgraded with M5 processor, visionOS 26, and spatial features

Apple introduces the upgraded Vision Pro powered by the M5 chip, featuring a faster 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU with ray tracing, 120Hz display,

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Apple to Launch Two New Smart Home Devices in 2026

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Apple to Launch Two New Smart Home Devices in 2026

Apple is set to launch two new smart home devices in 2026, including a tabletop smart home hub with a 7-inch display and wall-mounted version,

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Apple Hints Next MacBook with M5 Chip Coming Soon

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Apple Hints Next MacBook with M5 Chip Coming Soon

Apple drops a teaser hinting at the upcoming MacBook powered by the M5 chip. Expect a powerful new laptop soon, with enhanced performance

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 6d

🔥Microsoft launches Extended Security Updates: Keep Windows 10 protected for another year

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Microsoft launches Extended Security Updates: Keep Windows 10 protected for another year

Microsoft launches the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, allowing users to receive free security updates until October 2026.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Samsung’s ‘Project Moohan’ XR headset launching October 21 with Android XR platform

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Samsung’s ‘Project Moohan’ XR headset launching October 21 with Android XR platform

Samsung will unveil its first AI-native XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan, on October 21. The Galaxy XR device runs on the new Android

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 7d

Samsung Pauses One UI 8 Update for Galaxy S22 Phones Due to Firmware Issue

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Samsung Pauses One UI 8 Update for Galaxy S22 Phones Due to Firmware Issue

Samsung has officially started rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8.0 update for Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra in Europe, India

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 7d

American Airlines Joins Google Wallet Boarding Pass Ecosystem

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American Airlines Joins Google Wallet Boarding Pass Ecosystem

American Airlines now supports Google Wallet for boarding passes, allowing Android users to save live, dynamically updated passes directly to their devices.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 7d

Samsung Patent Reveals Future Foldables With Self-Healing Tech

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Samsung Patent Reveals Future Foldables With Self-Healing Tech | TechHounder

Samsung has patented a self-healing foldable display technology designed to automatically repair micro-fractures around camera and

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 7d

Nano Banana AI Comes to Google Lens and NotebookLM for Image Editing

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Nano Banana AI Comes to Google Lens and NotebookLM for Image Editing

Google’s Nano Banana AI image editing model is now integrated into Google Lens and NotebookLM, allowing users to instantly transform photos

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Apple TV+ Rebrands as Apple TV Ahead of F1 Movie Debut

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Apple TV+ Rebrands as Apple TV Ahead of F1 Movie Debut

Apple has rebranded its streaming service Apple TV+ to Apple TV, simplifying its brand identity. This change aligns the service with the Apple TV app

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 7d

MTV Music Channels to Go Off Air After Four Decades of Broadcasting

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MTV Music Channels to Go Off Air After Four Decades of Broadcasting

MTV will shut down five iconic music channels—MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live—by December 31, 2025. This marks the end

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 7d

Microsoft Launches MAI-Image-1: Its First In-House AI Image Generator

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Microsoft Launches MAI-Image-1: Its First In-House AI Image Generator

Microsoft debuts MAI-Image-1, its first in-house AI image generator, specializing in photorealism, natural lighting, and fast image generation.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 8d

Samsung W26, the Premium China-Only Upgrade to Galaxy Z Fold 7

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Samsung W26, the Premium China-Only Upgrade to Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung launches the Galaxy W26 in China, a luxury Galaxy Z Fold 7 with gold accents, satellite calling, 16GB RAM, and premium accessories.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 8d

Honor Magic 8 Pro Leak Reveals Monster Battery and Cutting-Edge Camera Tech

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Honor Magic 8 Pro Leak Reveals Monster Battery and Cutting-Edge Camera Tech

Leaked details of Honor Magic 8 Pro reveal a huge 7,200mAh battery, triple-camera system with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, 6.71-inch

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 8d

Skrilla’s ‘6 7’ Meme Song Confirmed for GTA 6 Soundtrack

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Skrilla’s ‘6 7’ Meme Song Confirmed for GTA 6 Soundtrack

Rapper Skrilla says his viral ‘6 7’ meme song will be featured in GTA 6, hinting the game’s soundtrack lineup is locked and its release is near.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Apple M5 Chip Launch: New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro & Vision Pro Expected This Week

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Apple M5 Chip Launch: New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro & Vision Pro Expected This Week

Apple could reveal its first M5 chip devices this week, including the new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro with upgraded design and performance.

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 11d

Realme UI 7: Full List of Supported Devices Getting Android 16

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Realme UI 7: Full List of Supported Devices Getting Android 16

Realme UI 7 launches in October 2025 with Android 16 features. Check the full list of Realme phones expected to get the update, including GT,

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 11d

🔥AMD and Sony's Radiance Cores to Power PlayStation 6

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AMD and Sony's Radiance Cores to Power PlayStation 6

Sony and AMD tease Radiance Cores and Neural Arrays for the PlayStation 6, targeting dedicated ray tracing, game-changing AI upscaling,

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TechHounder @techhounder.bsky.social · 11d

🔥 Intel Panther Lake Unveiled: Multiframe Generation, Low-Latency AI, and VR Excellence in 2026 Laptops

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Intel Panther Lake Unveiled: Multiframe Generation, Low-Latency AI, and VR Excellence in 2026 Laptops

Intel has announced its Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series 3) processors built on the 18A process node. With up to 16 CPU cores, Xe3 GPU, and

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