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Spotify is experiencing technical problems, with the streaming service confirming issues and many users reporting playback failures. CNET reports that listeners have been unable to access music and podcasts, prompting widespread discussion as people check whether the outage affects them. The company has not detailed the cause or a timeline for restoring full service.

CNET has published a buying guide comparing Apple's 2026 iPhone range, covering the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, a new 'Duo' model, the iPhone Air, and the older iPhone 17 and 17E. The guide aims to help buyers weigh the differences in features and pricing across the expanded lineup.

A robotics startup says it has built a humanoid robot priced at $3,555 that can learn new household chores in as little as 30 minutes. The claim, reported by CNET, highlights how quickly cheap, task-learning robots are moving from labs toward consumer homes, and it is drawing attention for the unusually low price compared with most humanoid robots, which typically cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Microsoft appears to be stepping back from its Copilot+ PC branding, with reports that its new Surface devices no longer carry the name. The Copilot+ label was introduced in 2024 to market Windows PCs with dedicated AI features and on-device AI capabilities. Dropping it from flagship hardware suggests Microsoft may be rethinking how it positions AI PCs, and observers are watching what this means for the future of Windows AI marketing.