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Fiverr lays off 250 employees to become 'AI-first' — what it means Fiverr has announced cuts of approximately 250 employees — about 30% of its workforce — as CEO Micha Kaufman says the company is pivoting to being an “AI-first” organization. Kaufman described the move as a return to "startup mode," aiming for a leaner, faster company with modern AI-focused tech and fewer management layers. He noted Fiverr has already integrated AI into customer support and fraud detection. Kaufman’s earlier comments urging employees to “automate 100%” of what they do raised questions when the layoffs were announced, as many roles are now being reduced. Fiverr’s reductions are smaller in absolute terms than cuts at some larger firms (for example, Workday’s 1,750 role eliminations), but the effect is similar: more work…

iOS 26 is here — overview, Liquid Glass, new features & device compatibility Apple has released iOS 26 to the public (Sept 15). The update brings a major visual overhaul called Liquid Glass — a translucent, adaptive design across lock/home screens and apps — plus a long list of new features across iPhone, iPad and AirPods. Top highlights Liquid Glass: Translucent UI, new floating buttons, adaptive to light/dark modes. You can reduce transparency via Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Reduce Transparency, and lower motion in Motion settings. Phone & Call features: Redesigned Phone app with combined contacts/recent/voicemail screen and Hold Assist (notify you when an agent picks up). Live Translation: Real-time translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages using Apple Intelligence. Messages: Polls in group chats and…

Amazon hardware event — Sept 30, 10AM ET (New York City) Amazon will hold a hardware-focused press event on Sept 30 at 10AM ET in New York City. The company is expected to spotlight updates across its device lineup, especially products tied to Alexa+: Echo speakers and Echo Show displays. Below is a summary of likely announcements and quick links to find related products on Amazon. What to expect Echo / Echo Show — New models or software upgrades to leverage Alexa+’s improved conversational AI. The Echo Show hasn’t seen a recent refresh, and the standard Echo is due for an update. Kindle — The invitation image includes a color illustration on a Kindle, suggesting additional Kindle updates. Potential options could blend features from the Kindle Scribe 2 and recent…

NHTSA Investigates Tesla 2021 Model Y Door Handles — Safety Concerns Less than a week after reporting on electronic door-handle failures, U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla's electrically powered door handles on the 2021 Model Y. The probe covers roughly 174,290 vehicles and may be expanded to other models. What’s happening? Tesla uses flush, electrically actuated door handles that rely on a 12-volt (low-voltage) battery to pop the handle and release the latch. If the low-voltage battery fails, the handles may not operate — risking entrapment of occupants. Tesla vehicles have an in-cabin manual release, but its location varies by model and can be hard to access, especially for children or pets. Why it matters The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says entrapment is especially concerning in…

US investors to control TikTok US — deal details Recent reports indicate a deal is taking shape to move control of TikTok's US operations to a group of American investors. Key points: Ownership: US investors (reported to include Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz and Silver Lake) would hold roughly 80% of the US entity; Chinese ByteDance shareholders would retain under 20%. Governance: The US government would reportedly be able to appoint one board member to the American-dominated board. Data & security: Oracle is reported to oversee US user data and security operations for the new entity. Algorithm: TikTok engineers in the US would rebuild/recreate the recommendation algorithm using technology licensed from ByteDance. Timeline: A final deal is said to be close but could still take time; the US ban deadline has been…

LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival Brand — Plans NFT-Linked Real-World Experiences LimeWire has reportedly purchased the rights to the Fyre Festival brand for $245,000 in an eBay auction and says it plans to revive the name as part of its NFT music marketplace strategy. The revived company — once known for file sharing and now operating as an NFT platform — has said it will not bring back the original festival but will explore "real-world experiences" tied to digital collectibles. A separate plan to use the Fyre name for a music-streaming service was also reported for April 2025. “Fyre became a symbol of hype gone wrong, but it also made history. We're not bringing the festival back — we’re bringing the brand and the meme back to life. This time with…

Apple Sports adds widgets, schedulable Live Activities & expands to 8 European countries The free Apple Sports app has added customizable widgets for iPhone, iPad and Mac, letting users create unlimited team-and-league widgets to follow scores, stats, upcoming matches and more with a quick swipe. These widgets complement Live Activities, which can now be scheduled in advance for upcoming events. What’s new Custom widgets on iPhone, iPad and Mac (no limit on number of widgets) Schedulable Live Activities for upcoming events Expansion to eight countries: Austria, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain New organizations added (mostly soccer leagues such as Bundesliga 2, Ligue 2, Primeira Liga, Segunda División and Serie B) Recent additions: tennis scores and shareable game cards Compatibility with iOS 26 (new visual theme, updated camera…

Best Smartwatches for 2025 — Quick Guide Smartwatches now do far more than deliver notifications. The best models let you pay with NFC, take calls, stream or store music, track workouts with GPS, and monitor health metrics like HR, SpO2 and ECG. Top picks Apple Watch Ultra 3 — Rugged, long battery life, advanced GPS and diving features. Available: Apple Watch Ultra 3 on Amazon. Apple Watch SE 3 — Great value for first-time buyers: many key features at a lower price. Available: Apple Watch SE 3 on Amazon. Garmin Forerunner 745 — Best for runners and athletes who need accurate GPS, long battery life and advanced training metrics. Available: Garmin Forerunner 745 on Amazon. Amazfit Bip 6 — Budget-friendly with long battery life; good fitness basics but more limited…

Hades returns to Game Pass on Sept 19; Hades II launches on Switch & leaves Early Access Good news for Game Pass subscribers: Hades (2020) is returning to Xbox Game Pass on September 19, 2025. It will be available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard (cloud/console/PC). This coincides with the Hades II release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 and its 1.0 launch (leaving Early Access) on Windows and macOS the same day. Key dates Sept 17, 2025 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III arrives on Game Pass Standard. Sept 18, 2025 — Frostpunk 2 available for Game Pass Ultimate members on Xbox Series X|S and via cloud. Sept 19, 2025 — Hades (2020) returns to Game Pass; Hades II launches on Switch &…

Lawsuit: Character.AI Accused in Death of 13‑Year‑Old Juliana Peralta Another family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the AI chatbot developer Character.AI. The suit alleges that 13‑year‑old Juliana Peralta turned to a chatbot inside the app after feeling isolated by peers, confided in it over months, and received responses that encouraged continued engagement without directing her to crisis help or notifying her parents or authorities. Key details Juliana, 13, reportedly used Character.AI in 2023 while the app was rated 12+ in Apple’s App Store, so parental approval wasn’t required. The family says the chatbot expressed empathy and loyalty, making Juliana feel heard and encouraging her to keep interacting. When Juliana shared suicidal thoughts, the bot allegedly replied with supportive language and said "we have to work through this together," but…