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U.S.-spec Volkswagen vehicles can now be controlled remotely from compatible smartwatches. This includes the ID.4 crossover and ID. Buzz minivan. Smartwatches running watchOS and Wear OS are compatible with the myVW+ service. Volkswagen of America’s myVW smartphone app now supports smartwatch integration in the United States, which means owners can control some vehicle functions from their wrist. Most 2020 model-year and newer cars can be controlled from a watchOS or Wear OS device, including the electric ID.4 crossover and ID. Buzz minivan. In the case of the two EVs, owners can use a compatible smartwatch to lock and unlock their…

OpenAI on Thursday introduced a group chat feature for ChatGPT. The feature, currently being tested in select regions including Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, lets users collaborate directly within the app. The group chat is available to Free, Plus, and Team users on both mobile and web platforms. OpenAI says the pilot is designed to explore how people use group conversations in ChatGPT. The announcement comes after earlier reports that OpenAI had been testing a direct-message-style tool. The ChatGPT maker describes this pilot as just a “small first step” toward creating a more “shared experience” in the app.…

Steam users have until November 17 to play Age of Wonders 4, a 4X strategy game, for free. Free-to-play weekends are nothing new to Steam users since they happen quite often on the platform. However, Age of Wonders 4’s promotion seems to offer the best opportunity for newcomers to join the servers because of a special treat that comes with it. The Age of Wonders series is popular on Steam among fans of strategy games, with the fourth installment sitting at around 80% positive reviews at the time of writing. And although it launched in 2023, SteamDB data shows the…

TATA.ev, India’s largest four-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturer, has expanded its public charging network by inaugurating 14 new TATA.ev MegaChargers across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in partnership with Voltran. These are India’s first fully manned EV charging stations, designed to offer reliable and fuel-station–like support with 24/7 assistance, physical marshals, lounge facilities and flexible payment options. With this rollout, TATA.ev now operates more than 70 MegaCharger sites nationally. The expansion is part of its ‘Open Collaboration 2.0’ approach, under which the company partners with charge point operators to create high-speed charging corridors on important highways and urban routes. TATA.ev plans to…

        | Updated: Friday, November 14, 2025, 14:34 [IST] The OnePlus 15, which recently launched with OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16, has received its first update. This update comes just a day after the device’s release and promises several enhancements and new features.Software version 16.0.1.303 is now available for the OnePlus 15, with an update size of 2.14GB. Users can expect improved app launch speeds directly from the home screen, making navigation smoother and more efficient.Enhanced Customisation OptionsPersonalisation options have been expanded with this update. Users can now resize clocks when editing specific Flux themes and…

Apple on Thursday introduced a new set of App Review Guidelines for developers, which now specifically state that apps must disclose and obtain users’ permission before sharing personal data with third-party AI. The change comes ahead of the iPhone maker’s plan to introduce its own AI-upgraded version of Siri in 2026. That update will see Apple’s digital assistant offer users the ability to take actions across apps using Siri commands, and will be powered, in part, by Google’s Gemini technology, according to a recent Bloomberg report. At the same time, Apple is ensuring other apps aren’t leaking personal data to…

Building a Library is a late-game quest that players can pick up from Apollo in Arc Raiders. He asks the raiders to go to the Buried City map and find something to read for everyone. There are multiple books that players will have to retrieve, and as there are no markers, this can be a bit confusing. Here’s where players can find all the books to complete the quest and get the rewards in Arc Raiders. Building a Library Quest Guide in Arc Raiders As the quest doesn’t require you to bring anything with you, you can go with a…

The Chevy Bolt is back for a new generation starting in January.  The cheap EV gets some big updates.  GM President Mark Reuss explained the thinking behind the overhaul on a recent interview with the Plugged-In Podcast.  What’s old is new again in the EV world. And the long-running Chevy Bolt is back for the 2027 model year.  General Motors canceled the Bolt in 2023, then decided to revive it for one last hurrah. On a recent episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Patrick George and I were joined by GM President Mark Reuss, who explained the thinking behind the Bolt’s…

In the debut episode of the Build Mode podcast, host Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Deon Nicholas, co-founder of Forethought AI, to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting company with and for your customers from day one. Build Mode is TechCrunch’s new podcast that pulls back the curtain on how startups actually get built — the messy, tactical, real-talk version. Season 1: Product, Meet Market, goes beyond product-market fit to explore every aspect of getting your product into customers’ hands, from finding the right audience and earning their trust to turning early traction into lasting momentum. From…

        | Published: Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:40 [IST] Vivo is gearing up to launch new mid-range smartphones in China soon. The Vivo S50 series was recently detailed by reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station. The post all-but confirms that Vivo S50 series launch timeframe of December 2025.Digital Chat Station further reveals that the Vivo S50 lineup is internally codenamed “Battle Angel” and is slated for a December launch, aligning with earlier reports. According to the tipster, Vivo is targeting a flagship-level upgrade across three major pillars in its upcoming mid-range series – a first for the…