'AirTags for Android' might launch soon?

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Android
It looks like 'AirTags for Android' are closer than ever
Google has already previewed the new service (Google)
The digital stars seem to be aligning when it comes to Android's take on Apple AirTags: Google's updated Find My Device feature has started rolling out, which together with the upcoming iOS 17.5 update leaves the way clear for Google's tracker to launch.
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Apple
Apple reportedly wants to put a smart robot in your home
Amazon's Astro home robot (Amazon)
Companies such as Amazon and LG have already shown off helpful robots that can follow you around the room, but it didn't seem like something Apple might try – until we saw a new report suggesting that an AI-powered Apple personal robot is in the works.
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Internet
Elon Musk changes his mind about blue checkmarks again
A lot has changed at X under Musk (Getty Images)
You may no longer have to pay to get a blue checkmark on X (formerly Twitter): they're now being handed out for free to users with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers, and TechRadar Editor At Large Lance Ulanoff is getting whiplash from these decisions.
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Phones
Samsung's Galaxy S25 could get Google-powered AI
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series (Samsung)
The latest rumor to reach us about the Samsung Galaxy S25 is that certain models will come running a Exynos 2500 processor with a Google AI chip fitted to it – so prepare to hear even more about AI features when the flagship phone launches next year.
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Smart Home
iRobot launches its most affordable robo vacuum and mop
The new iRobot Roomba Combo Essential (iRobot)
iRobot's home-cleaning robots have generally impressed us, and the new Roomba Combo Essential can do both vacuuming and mopping for the not unreasonable price of $275 / £269, which is significantly less than you'll pay for a lot of its competitors.
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