OTR Backup 11/08/2025

• Cartoon: Lead and circuses

• Android Auto gets Gemini today, here’s what you gain and lose | Digital Trends

  Google is rolling out Gemini on Android Auto for some users today. The assistant replaces Google Assistant, keeps the "Hey Google" hotword, adds Live for back and forth, and drops contact nicknames. Message translation is included.

• What is vibe coding? Plus 7 AI coding tools to get started. | Mashable

  Okay, but what is vibe coding, really? Stop nodding and smiling every time you hear this phrase and get started with AI vibe coding tools.

• You should turn off ACR on your TV right now (and why it matters so much to privacy) | ZDNET

• Team Canada will wear these two hockey jerseys at the 2026 Olympics | Sports

  Hockey Canada has unveiled two new jerseys ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, one red and one white.

• No Frills is offering a new way to shop at some Ontario stores that could save you money - Narcity

  This could help if you're on a budget or don't realize how much you're spending until you're at the checkout.

• Louvre heist reveals museum used ‘LOUVRE’ as password for its video surveillance, still has workstations with Windows 2000 - glaring security weaknesses revealed in previous report | Tom's Hardware

• Apple’s cheap MacBook could be a nightmare for Windows 11 | Windows Central

• The best Linux distro for Windows 10 escapees is getting a little bit better

  I can't recommend it enough.

• Google Finally Explains Why It Chose The Name 'Nano Banana' Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2018636/google-nano-banana-ai-name-explained/

• Walking This Easy Amount Could Delay Alzheimer's: New Study | The Healthy

  A U.S. research team found target mileage that might "potentially [offer] a more approachable goal" than the classically touted 10,000 steps.

• Five Reasons I Prefer My Chromebook Over Windows or macOS | Lifehacker

• Three ways Canada's 2025 federal budget could save you money | National

  This year's federal budget for 2025 is filled with proposals from the government that aim to put more money back in Canadians' pockets.

• 20 Relatable Memes That Feel Like Someone Peeked Into Your Life - Funny

  Ever scroll through memes and feel like someone has been secretly watching your life unfold? These memes don’t just make you laugh—they strike a weirdly personal chord, capturing moments you didn’t even realize were universal. From awkward habits to tiny daily disasters, each one hits with uncanny precision.

• Microsoft solves 2 Windows problems that plagued it for years

  Need to make an em dash — you know, those long dashes — or shut down your computer and ensure it doesn't restart? Windows has made it easier.

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