TechRepublic Staff

Siri AI and Google Gemini both offer conversational AI, personal context, and app automation, but they work differently across devices. Compare their features, privacy controls, and everyday usefulness to decide which assistant suits you best.

Safari’s Notify Me feature tracks webpage changes, including price drops and product restocks. Here’s how to set up alerts on iPhone and Mac, check device compatibility, and understand the limitations for managed Apple devices.

Spotify Jam lets party guests add songs from their own phones. Here’s how to set up a shared queue, invite friends, and manage playback controls.

Windows 11 26H2 extends Microsoft’s support timeline without introducing a major OS overhaul. Here’s how it compares with 25H2 on performance, compatibility, upgrade requirements, and enterprise deployment readiness.

Google Play’s October 2026 updates introduce Ask Play video answers, 30-second gameplay recordings, shareable Play Shorts, and new pairing features for Android XR glasses and wireless earbuds.

Vietnam and India are advancing AI, cybersecurity, and digital payments partnerships, but key projects and cross-border payment services remain in development.

A Galaxy S26 Ultra setup bug is leaving some phones inaccessible after One UI 9. Samsung has suggested a WebView workaround, but a permanent fix remains unconfirmed.

The Pixel 10a is smaller and cheaper, but its price advantage has shrunk. Samsung’s bigger screen and telephoto camera make the choice less straightforward.

OpenAI is retiring custom GPTs in December. Here’s what creators and Enterprise administrators need to know about deadlines, plugin migration, custom actions and sharing.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds On bring clip-on audio, Gemini Live, voice memos and hands-free controls to an open-ear design, starting at 299,000 won in South Korea.

Apple’s iOS 27.2 fixes 163 security vulnerabilities, including WebKit and privacy flaws. IT teams should review updates across managed devices.

A quick offline phone test before holiday travel can reveal missing maps, inaccessible boarding passes, and satellite connectivity limitations.