Google to Expand AirDrop Support to More Android Devices
Google is set to expand AirDrop support to more Android devices "very soon," according to The Verge. This move aims to improve interoperability between Android's Quick Share and Apple's AirDrop, which was previously limited to Pixel 10 phones.
Eric Kay, vice president of Google, announced the expansion, although a specific date was not provided. The update will allow for easier data transfer between iPhones and Android devices.
Waymo Faces Challenges in Washington, DC Despite Expansion Efforts
Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving vehicle technology company, is experiencing difficulties in Washington, DC, despite its overall growth. Wired reported that Waymo has been testing in the District since 2024.
The company operates robotaxis in six cities and plans to launch in a dozen more this year. Waymo recently raised $6 billion in a new funding round and reported serving over 20 million rides since 2020, with 14 million of those rides occurring in 2025 alone. Despite frequent sightings of Waymo's electric Jaguars in DC and spending tens of thousands of dollars on lobbying firms last year, the company is facing challenges in the city, according to filings.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.3-Codex for Broader Coding Applications
OpenAI announced GPT-5.3-Codex, a new version of its coding model, which will be available through various interfaces, including the command line, IDE extension, web interface, and a macOS desktop app, according to Ars Technica. While API access is not yet available, it is expected to be added in the future.
OpenAI's testing indicates that GPT-5.3-Codex outperforms previous versions, GPT-5.2-Codex and GPT-5.2, in benchmarks such as SWE-Bench Pro and Terminal-Bench 2.0. The model is designed for managing deployments, debugging, and other enterprise software development tasks.
Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature Retro Console Games
Hamster Corporation is set to offer downloadable versions of retro console games for individual purchase on the Nintendo Switch 2, Ars Technica reported. This initiative comes after Nintendo replaced its Virtual Console with a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscription that offers time-limited access to a set of games.
The new "Console Archives" line of emulated classics will be available for download starting today on the Switch 2 and next week on the PlayStation 5.
NordProtect Offers ID Theft Protection Services
NordProtect aims to mitigate the challenges of protecting online privacy, according to Wired. The service offers proactive privacy-minded services, like NordVPN and Incogni, and is designed to reduce the problems caused by third-party data leaks.
Wired noted that NordProtect is easy to sign up for and use, and offers great value if all bundled services are utilized. However, it is difficult to know how effective the service is in practice, and it lacks a mobile app.
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