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Roundup of tech, lifestyle, and industry news including MacBook Neo competitors, home network solutions, unlimited phone plans, Turkey's hair transplant innovation, and more.

Google has updated its maps in the United States to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America following an executive order by President Donald Trump, reflecting rising trade tensions between the US and Canada. The change applies only to US users, while Canadian and international users see both names or the original name. Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford, have criticized the move, citing the lake's Indigenous and historical name.

Letters to the Guardian argue that AI risks require international cooperation and safeguards rather than dramatic metaphors like 'AI Hiroshima', citing historical precedents, systemic challenges, and the need for human control over AI in weapons, infrastructure, and biological synthesis.

Google Maps has updated the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States, citing the U.S. Geographic Names Information System's formal name change following an executive order by President Donald Trump. The change has drawn criticism from commentators and Canadian officials, who note that Apple Maps still uses 'Lake Ontario' and that the move occurs amid escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
Meta has agreed to a $12.1 billion settlement with 29 US state attorneys general over allegations that its platforms harm youth mental health. The agreement mandates significant feature changes and independent audits to improve child safety on Instagram and Facebook.

A new wave of screen-free wearables, including the Fitbit Air and Garmin Cirqa, is emerging to combat digital overload. By removing displays and notifications, these devices cater to users seeking to reduce technostress while still tracking health metrics.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend between $1 million and $2 million on SPOT robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics for inspection, situational awareness, and hazard assessment in high-risk environments, according to federal records. The purchase follows increased DHS funding under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE enforcement after two U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents in Minnesota.