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Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · 11d

Aceii One is the first AI tennis partner with realistic, personalized training.

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · 26d

Could you use live translation built right into your Duolingo lessons + AirPods? Find out why Apple might partner with Duolingo next. Read more: techkelly.net/pvol

#Apple #Duolingo #LiveTranslation

Why Duolingo & Apple Live Translation Are a Perfect Match Waiting to Happen - TechKelly

A potential Apple-Duolingo partnership could supercharge live translation features on AirPods by tapping into Duolingo’s 34 million daily users and millions of premium subscribers — here’s what that m...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · 26d

Just discovered my phone’s secret scanner mode — turned a crumpled receipt into a clean PDF in seconds. You’ve gotta try this. techkelly.net/foo9

#TechHacks #MobileLife #ScanIt

From Paper to PDF in Seconds: Hidden Scanning Tricks in iOS & Android - TechKelly

Learn how to turn your iPhone or Android phone into a high-quality document scanner — auto straighten, enhance text, create PDFs from receipts, handwritten notes, and more, without buying extra gear.

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Tesla’s redesigning its door handles to prevent people-getting-stuck — check the full story here 👉 techkelly.net/xq8s

#Tesla #EVSafety

Tesla Reworking Door Handles After Safety Probe Reveals Entrapment Risks - TechKelly

Tesla is redesigning its 2021 Model Y door handles to combine electronic and manual releases into one control, after NHTSA investigations found door handles failing due to low voltage — sometimes trap...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Have you seen Amazon’s new Seller Assistant in action? It can now do stuff for you—inventory, compliance, growth planning—check out the full story here: techkelly.net/78zo

#Amazon #AI #ecommerce

Amazon Adds Agentic Powers to Seller Assistant - TechKelly

Amazon upgraded its Seller Assistant tool with agentic AI capabilities via Bedrock, enabling the assistant to take action (with permission) for merchants—automating tasks like inventory, account issue...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Meta’s new smart glasses lineup is here—display, fitness & more. Check out our full breakdown 👉 techkelly.net/yg6j

#MetaConnect #SmartGlasses #WearableTech

Meta’s New Smart Glasses Push Wearables Into Real Everyday Use - TechKelly

Meta introduces the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with built-in display and gesture-control wristband, the sport-focused Oakley Meta Vanguard, and upgrades to Ray-Ban Gen 2, alongside Horizon TV for Q...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

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Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

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Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

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Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Just upgraded to iOS 26 and your battery’s dying? Me too. Read why this happens, what you can do, and when the fix might drop ➡️ techkelly.net/qlhf

#iOS26 #Apple #BatteryLife

After the iOS 26 Upgrade: Why Your iPhone Is Lagging and Losing Battery Life - TechKelly

iOS 26 users are complaining of faster battery drain, screen lag, and app freezes. Apple says it’s due to post-update indexing and heavier resource use. Here’s what’s happening and how to manage it un...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Italy has just passed a sweeping new AI law aligned with the EU AI Act. Find out what it changes—and what it really means. techkelly.net/3uuk

#AI #Regulation #TechPolicy

How Italy’s New AI Law Raises the Stakes - TechKelly

Italy has become the first EU nation to pass a full AI law aligned with the EU AI Act—introducing criminal penalties, restrictions for minors, human oversight across sectors, and €1 billion in funding...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

“iPhone 17 Air or Galaxy S25 Ultra—which one wins in real life? Full breakdown here: techkelly.net/4o1g

#TechReview #Smartphones #AppleVsSamsung

iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy S25 Ultra - TechKelly

Compare the iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: design, performance, camera, battery, and ecosystem—find out which flagship best fits you in 2025.

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Tired of your phone dying mid-day? Try this secret setting to stretch battery life techkelly.net/0ff1

#BatteryHack #Android #iPhone

The Hidden Setting That Doubles Your iPhone/Android Battery Life - TechKelly

Discover how disabling Background App Refresh (iPhone) or using Adaptive Battery (Android) can significantly extend your phone’s battery life—fast, easy, and effective tips anyone can use.

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 18

They ordered a Tesla and it delivered itself fully autonomously to the customer

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Gemini just knocked ChatGPT off the top spot — see how Nano Banana did it: techkelly.net/8r6j

#AI #NanoBanana #Gemini

How Gemini’s Nano Banana Shot It to No. 1 in the App Store - TechKelly

Google’s Gemini app has exploded since the August release of its Nano Banana image-editor, seeing millions of downloads, surging revenue, and overtaking ChatGPT in app store rankings—this article brea...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Tesla’s recalling some Powerwalls in Australia over fire risk—check your app if your unit was made between Nov 2020-Jun 2022. techkelly.net/h86i

#PowerwallRecall #TeslaEnergy

Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 Batteries in Australia Over Fire Risk - TechKelly

Tesla is recalling certain Powerwall 2 home battery units sold between November 2020 and June 2022 in Australia due to fire risks from faulty lithium-ion cells; replacements will be free and compensat...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

China bans tech giants from buying Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D chips — read our deep dive → techkelly.net/8a9f

#Nvidia #AI #ChinaTech

China’s Ban on Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D - TechKelly

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expresses disappointment as China bans its RTX Pro 6000D AI chips, excludes the country from forecasts, and accelerates domestic chip ambitions amid growing trade tensions and ...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Australian banks are joining forces with k-ID to verify ages via bank data + facial estimation ahead of the December teen social media ban. Read more techkelly.net/ey71

#DigitalSafety #AgeVerification #Australia

How Australia’s Banking Sector Might Become the Gatekeeper for Teen Social Media Use - TechKelly

Australia is testing banking-based identity verification (ConnectID) paired with facial age estimation (k-ID) to enforce its upcoming under-16 social media ban, offering a layered, privacy-focused sys...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Australia is testing a new system combining bank-based age verification (ConnectID) and facial age estimation (k-ID) to enforce its under-16 social media ban starting December 2025.

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

YouTube just dropped its AI arsenal — from “speech to song” to automated editing — to supercharge creators. Read the full story and see what’s changing 👉 techkelly.net/bnw9

#YouTubeAI #CreatorEconomy

From Raw Footage to Speech-Song: How YouTube Is Betting Everything on AI - TechKelly

At its Made on YouTube event, YouTube unveiled a suite of AI tools — from speech-to-song features to automatic editing and shopping integrations — reinforcing its role as a creator-first platform whil...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

iPadOS 26 is out now — totally new design, windowed multitasking, AI tools, and first-party apps you’ve been waiting for techkelly.net/lq4a

#iPadOS26 #Apple

Why iPadOS 26 Is the Upgrade Everyone Needed - TechKelly

iPadOS 26 brings Liquid Glass design, Mac-style multitasking, new apps like Preview, Phone, and Journal, plus upgraded Apple Intelligence—transforming what an iPad can do daily.

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Xiaomi just teased its 17 Pro with a wild rear display—click the link to see why this could trump the iPhone in selfies. techkelly.net/j684

#Xiaomi17Pro #MagicBackScreen #Snapdragon

Xiaomi 17 Pro’s “Magic Back Screen” Could Be the Ultimate Selfie Game-Changer - TechKelly

With its bold “Magic Back Screen,” Leica-grade cameras, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is aiming to shake up the premium phone market this fall.

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Check out how iOS 26’s new Adaptive Power can save your battery life (yes, even when you’re editing or gaming) → techkelly.net/nsta

#iOS26 #AdaptivePower #Apple

Apple’s iOS 26 Adds Smart Battery Saver - TechKelly

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces Adaptive Power, an AI-powered feature that dynamically adjusts performance and settings to extend battery life during heavy usage—enabled by default on the iPhone 17 series, ...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Grieving parents Tuesday urged Congress to rein in AI chatbots in a Senate hearing—read more on how the industry is being pushed to protect our kids. techkelly.net/6mth

#AISafety #KidsOnlineProtection

Families Tell Congress the AI Safety Rules Must Change - TechKelly

Parents whose children were harmed after using AI chatbots urged Congress to legislate protections—requiring age verification, romance restrictions, crisis protocols—and companies like OpenAI and Char...

Tech Kelly @techkelly.bsky.social · Sep 17

Creator, a San Francisco restaurant, is revolutionizing the food industry with its robotic chef that can cook burgers fully automated, using 20 computers, 350 sensors, and 50 regulators, all for just $6 per burger.