Duolingo is breaking users’ language courses — and it’s exactly why I quit

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Duolingo, Features

Duolingo users have taken to the app’s subreddit to complain about a change that has disrupted the progress of many. This time, it’s not the energy system, AI updates, or the owl mascot’s incessant scowling to continue your streak. Rather, course updates have left...

NVIDIA clarifies why you can’t find a Shield TV anywhere

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Android TV, News, Nvidia, NVIDIA Shield

TL;DR In a statement to Android Authority, NVIDIA has clarified that the Shield TV is out of stock due to demand. However, the company didn’t confirm if the base Shield TV will be available again in the future. NVIDIA may not have officially discontinued the $149...

Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing secrets to fast-track its hardware ambitions

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Apple, News, OpenAI

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is suing OpenAI, accusing the AI company of building its hardware ambitions using confidential Apple trade secrets. The lawsuit names OpenAI, io Products, and former Apple employees Tang Tan and Chang Liu,...

Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC listing adds support for a big Tensor G6 shake-up

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel 11, Google Tensor, MediaTek, News

TL;DR Rumors dating back to last fall have suggested that Google could move from Samsung to MediaTek for the Tensor G6’s modem. Earlier today, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s certification paperwork was published by the FCC. A reference to MediaTek algorithms in an RF...

Bixby users are hearing weird voices they never selected

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Bixby, News, Samsung, Virtual assistant

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR A Samsung user says Bixby started switching between different voices after a recent update. The selected voice reportedly appears on occasion, while other responses use a lower, unfamiliar voice. Samsung’s Bixby team...