Aqara’s seven-inch touchscreen Panel Hub S1 Plus has gotten a major update that adds built-in Siri support, so you can tap Apple’s virtual assistant, even when your phone or HomePod aren’t nearby. While built-in Siri isn’t new, it hasn’t enjoyed the same level of support as Alexa. For now, unfortunately, the S1 Plus isn’t available in the US, however.

It’s only four questions long, but NPR’s test of your ability to spot AI slop can help you test your skills. Of course, after you pass the test (I have faith in you), there are tips for what to look out for and words of caution about just assuming everything is fake. Your skepticism can be weaponized in what’s called the “liar’s dividend.”

In a sign that consumers may be focused heavily on scoring deals and discounts this holiday season, spending was up significantly from 2024. Depending on the metric you use, spending was up between 9 and 11 percent. It might not be an indicator of what to expect for the rest of the holiday season, however, according to the New York Times:

Just a couple of months after entering beta, Ableton Live 12.3 is officially available as a free update for all Live 12 owners. There are also some updated devices, including a revamped Auto Pan-Tremolo. Push is gaining a new layout, too, that turns the top 32 pads into an X/Y expression controller.

One of the busiest travel weekends of the year doesn’t seem like an ideal time to update more than half of the world’s over 11,000 A320s. Still, a potential issue involving solar flares was serious enough that the company pushed the software update Friday. American Airlines said that 340 of its planes required the update, which it expected to take about two hours each. According to Reuters: