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Samsung's One UI 9.5 Leak Reveals a Visual Overhaul That Actually Looks Good

A leaked One UI 9.5 build for the Galaxy S26 introduces a 'glass-mirror' design with translucent panels, depth effects, and drop shadows, marking Samsung’s boldest visual overhaul in years. The update…

Filings show Amazon’s stake in electric trucking company that just struck a deal for 500 Tesla Semis

Amazon holds warrants for 12% of Einride, a Swedish electric trucking company, with vesting tied to freight service purchases. Einride will deploy 500 Tesla Semis for Amazon and others, marking the la…

Meta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco

Meta accused of covering up children's online safety concerns as landmark social media addiction trial begins

Meta is on trial in California for allegedly designing its platforms to be addictive and violating child privacy laws. The lawsuit, brought by 29 US states, seeks billions in damages and includes test…

National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching August 23

Apple announced its annual National Parks Apple Watch activity challenge, launching on August 23, 2026. Apple Watch owners can earn an activity award by completing a 20-minute hike, walk, run, or whee…

Meta trial that could reshape Facebook and Instagram gets underway in California

A coalition of 29 US states sued Meta in California federal court, alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children and violate data privacy laws. The trial, expected to last six weeks…

Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores

Apple replaced its EU Core Technology Fee with a flat 5% commission on digital goods sold outside the App Store or via the web, while reducing in-app purchase fees to 26% (15% for eligible programs). …

Apple squashes EU beef with new App Store rules

Apple implemented new EU App Store terms effective October 1st, introducing a 5% Core Technology Commission fee for digital transactions outside the App Store and reducing in-app purchase fees to 26% …

Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear

Leaked macOS 26.7 RC footage and code confirm Apple is developing AirPods with low-resolution cameras designed to feed visual data to Siri for tasks like identifying objects or navigating, not recordi…

September 1 to Mark the End of an Era at Apple

Apple announced Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, after 15 years, transitioning to executive chairman. John Ternus, Apple's hardware engineering chief, will become CEO, bringing a m…

Apple Is Sending Out a Huge Wave of Spyware Warnings. You Should Take Them Seriously

Apple sent threat notifications to users in 110 countries, warning of mercenary spyware targeting high-profile individuals. The alerts, now displayed on lock screens and in Settings, are the largest-s…

Whoop drops the subscription requirement for its Advanced Labs blood testing.

Whoop Advanced Labs, its blood testing service launched last year, is now available to non-wearable users at $150+ starting price. The service now includes the multi-cancer early detection test Galler…

Apple Just Leaked More Than 10 New Products

macOS 26.7 Release Candidate code references more than 10 unreleased Apple products, including infrared-equipped AirPods, a foldable iPhone, a new smart home hub, OLED MacBook and iPad mini models, an…

Samsung Android 17 Cutoff: These Galaxy Phones May Miss the Upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy S22, S21 FE, Z Fold4, Z Flip4, and Tab S8 series are expected to miss Android 17 due to reaching the end of their four-generation upgrade commitments, despite launching as flagships i…

Samsung’s Second Galaxy Z Fold 9 Makes Perfect Sense In 2027

Samsung is reportedly developing a second wide-format Galaxy Z Fold 9 for 2027, expanding its foldable lineup to five devices. The move follows the Z Fold 8's record-breaking sales, with 70% of pre-or…

Apple's anti-AI position suddenly becomes stock market baggage

Meta’s next trial may end in $1.4 trillion in damages

A trial involving Meta could result in up to $1.4 trillion in damages, as states allege the company designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young users while misleading the public about risks to chi…

Sony CEO Delivers Reality Check On PlayStation 6 Release Date

Tata Sons AGM adjourned over first-ever quorum shortfall as Chandrasekaran succession battle looms

Tata Sons' 108th AGM was adjourned after just 30 minutes due to a lack of quorum, caused by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) being barred from meetings by the Maharashtra Charities Commissioner. The ad…

Samsung details the new Warranty and care menu in One UI 9

Samsung introduced a new Warranty and care menu in One UI 9, consolidating warranty tracking, repair requests, and diagnostics for all linked Samsung devices under one account. Users can check warrant…

Small Screen, Big Impact: Samsung Galaxy Watch9 Review

Meta AI Incognito Chat: What It Hides and What to Verify

Meta introduced Incognito Chat on May 13, offering private AI conversations processed via server-side Private Processing with TEEs, IP masking, and automatic session deletion. The feature aims to prot…

WHOOP unlocks its advanced lab testing for everyone to use

WHOOP removed the membership requirement for its Advanced Labs clinical testing service, making it available to all users starting at $150. The service now includes GRAIL’s multi-cancer early detectio…

Stripe Finalizes $7 Billion-Plus Deal to Acquire AI Platform OpenRouter

Stripe finalized a deal to acquire AI infrastructure startup OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, significantly expanding its presence in AI software infrastructure. OpenRouter provides developers acc…

Samsung launches Galaxy Forever with 24-month no-cost EMIs in India

Samsung introduced Galaxy Forever in India, offering 24-month no-cost EMIs for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, bundled with Samsung Care+ and an early buyback option. Monthly payments start at…

Meta stares down $1.8 trillion threat as landmark social media trial begins

A federal jury trial began on August 18, 2026, where 29 US states accuse Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among young users, seeking up to $193B in pen…

Apple’s next AirPods could have cameras instead of just microphones: What we know

A leaked video in macOS Tahoe 26.7 suggests Apple is testing AirPods with cameras for Visual Intelligence, enabling AI to recognize objects like books and answer Siri queries about surroundings. The f…

Samsung may launch second wide-fold model in 2027: Reports

Samsung is reportedly developing two wide-format foldable phones for 2027, including a tri-fold device and a wide-fold model, following the success of its Galaxy Z Fold 8 launched in August 2026. Indu…

Meta Could Face A $1.4 Trillion Blow In Landmark Youth Social Media Trial

A California trial beginning August 18, 2026, will accuse Meta of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children and violating federal data laws. The case could result in …

Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods just leaked, and now we know what they’ll actually do

A macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC video leak suggests Apple is developing AirPods with built-in cameras for Visual Intelligence, enabling Siri to process surroundings and answer questions. The feature, part of Ap…

Samsung Announces Partnership With ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’—Including Full HDR10+ Support

Samsung announced an exclusive partnership with Activision to become the official TV, monitor, soundbar, and Wi-Fi speaker partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The collaboration includes HDR10+…

Apple AirPods with cameras surface in leaked video

A leaked video from macOS 26.7 RC demonstrates AirPods with built-in cameras, enabling Siri's Visual Intelligence to analyze surroundings and save objects for later. The feature is expected to provide…

Apple AirPods with camera first look leaked ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch

A macOS Tahoe demo video reveals Apple’s unreleased camera-equipped AirPods (codename B790), showcasing Visual Intelligence features that recognize objects via Siri. The product, under development for…

Samsung Announces Galaxy Forever Programme for Z Fold 8 Series: What Are the Price and Benefits?

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Forever programme in India for Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra buyers, combining 24-month no-cost EMI, Samsung Care+ coverage, and an assured buyback value of up to 55…

Sony CEO gives update on PlayStation 6 launch date

A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids

A federal trial began in California accusing Meta of designing addictive features that harm children’s mental health, with potential billions in damages and operational changes if lost. Meta already f…

Alphabet vs. Meta Platforms: Which Is the Better AI Advertising Stock to Own for the Next 5 Years?

Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale is live: We found the best deals on TVs, laptops, and Apple

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

Thirty US states filed a $1tn lawsuit against Meta, alleging violations of child privacy laws and demanding platform changes like removing 'like' counts and infinite scroll for young users. A separate…

The Trillion-Dollar Trial Against Meta Is Too Big to Succeed

Four U.S. states sued Meta in a landmark trial alleging its platforms were designed to be addictive to children, seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties. The case targets design features like infinit…

A federal trial against Meta began in Oakland, California, alleging the company deliberately designed addictive features for children, risking financial damages and platform changes. Meta faces multip

Meta goes on trial in Oakland over alleged harms to children, with up to $1.4 trillion at stake

Meta is on trial in Oakland over allegations it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, concealed harms, and illegally collected data from minors. States seek court orders to remove addict…

A Massive Leak Just Revealed Apple Has 6 New iPhones in the Pipeline

Apple is rumored to launch six new iPhone models in 2026-2027, including a foldable iPhone Ultra, marking its first entry into foldable smartphones. The lineup may adopt a staggered release strategy, …

Sony still hasn't decided when the PlayStation 6 will launch

Adobe Firefly Image Generator Review: Multiple AI Models, Precision Creative Controls, and Commercially Safe Pro Output

Adobe Firefly Image Generator now integrates multiple AI models (including Firefly Image 4 Ultra, GPT Image 2, and Flux 1.1 Pro) directly into Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe…

Adobe Firefly AI Video Generator Review: Top Models, Precision Controls, and a Production Workflow All in One Place

Adobe introduced Firefly AI Video Generator, integrating top AI video models (Google Veo, Runway, Kling, Adobe’s own) into a single workspace with precision controls for camera angles, shot size, and …

Amazon launches rare Apple sale with prices starting from £59

Amazon launched a limited-time promotion in the UK, cutting prices on Apple accessories like the Apple Pencil (£59), Magic Mouse (£59), Magic Keyboard (£75), and AirPods Gen 4 (£99). The Beats Pill sp…

Samsung could have five different foldables ready for you by 2027

A report claims Samsung is preparing five foldable models for 2027, with two sharing a wide-format design inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold8. The new wide model may feature a widescreen aspect ratio optim…

Samsung’s August 2026 security update is available for these Galaxy devices

Samsung began rolling out the August 2026 security update to select Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Galaxy Fold 8 series, addressing 58 vulnerabilities (38 from Google, 18 from Sa…

Apple’s $2,600 iPhone Ultra Fold Hits a Problem

Apple’s iPhone Fold Ultra, expected to debut at a September 2026 event, faces significant production delays due to challenges with the foldable display and hinge mechanism. The device’s release may be…

Nothing Phone 3 is available at a lower price

Nothing Phone 3 is now available at Rs 50,999 on Amazon, a reduction of Rs 29,000 from its launch price of Rs 79,999. Additional bank discounts further lower the effective price to Rs 49,470 for ICICI…

Sony says PlayStation 6 release date and pricing are still up in the air

‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators

Apple sent spyware threat notifications to users in 110 countries, the largest batch yet, prompting a surge in reports to digital rights groups. Experts attribute the volume to Apple’s expanded notifi…

DigitalOcean Climbs 5% on Managed AI Agents Launch, Fastly Falls 4%

DigitalOcean introduced Managed AI Agents on its Cloudways platform, featuring OpenClaw and Hermes as the first two managed agents. The offering simplifies AI agent deployment by handling infrastructu…

Siri AI Settlement: Apple Won't Begin Paying Customers Until Next Year

Apple agreed to a $250M settlement over Siri AI's delayed launch, with final approval hearings scheduled for February 24, 2027. Payments to eligible iPhone users (up to $95) will begin months after ap…

PS6 Release Date Is Still Undecided, Says Sony CEO

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed the PS6 release date remains undecided, with global component shortages pushing the launch beyond 2027. The company is prioritizing PS5 production through 2026 and has…

Andreessen Horowitz could make close to $1.5 billion from OpenRouter's potential sale to Stripe

What's at stake as Meta faces potential landmark trial in U.S. federal court

A six-week federal trial began in Oakland, California, where four states (California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey) accuse Meta of violating federal law by collecting data on users under 13 without …

Meta Faces $1 Trillion Trial: How Instagram and Facebook Could Change for Young Users

A coalition of four US states is suing Meta in federal court, alleging the company engineered Facebook and Instagram to addict children, seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties and sweeping design changes …

Apple ordered to stop scaring iPhone and iPad users away from third-party apps

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office ruled Apple’s App Tracking Transparency consent prompts unfairly steer users away from third-party apps while favoring Apple’s own apps. Apple must update the design wi…

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday

Amazon Crossed $3 Trillion. Here’s What Comes Next.

Trump threatens Oman as US-Iran agreement expires

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 First Impressions: The New Watch Duo

Samsung introduced two new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, targeting different user needs. The Watch 9 offers a compact, understated design for everyday use starting at Rs 3…

Apple's macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Is Being Exploited in the Wild

A macOS Screen Sharing authentication flaw patched in macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, Sonoma 14.8.9, and Sequoia 15.7.9 was exploited in the wild to gain root access and install Monero crypto miners. The vulnerab…

Stripe buys OpenRouter for more than $7B in AI push

Stripe acquired OpenRouter, an AI platform with 8 million users and access to 400+ models, for over $7 billion. The deal underscores Stripe’s push into AI, following OpenRouter’s $113 million raise an…

Apple to overhaul app tracking consent rules in Germany

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office ruled Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework unfairly favored its own apps over rivals, requiring neutral consent prompts for third-party developers within four mo…

Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 [U: watchOS 27]

Apple rolled out public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27, introducing bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features like redesigned stoplight window controls for…

Samsung could soon copy Apple's iPhone mirroring feature for your Galaxy phone

Leaked screenshots from Samsung’s internal One UI 9.5 build reveal App Mirroring for wirelessly accessing phone apps and notifications from a laptop, mirroring Apple’s iPhone Mirroring feature. The up…

Apple’s Mac screen sharing flaw is under active attack: Here’s how to protect your Mac

Apple’s Screen Sharing vulnerability in macOS has been actively exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and remotely control affected Macs. Apple patched the flaw in macOS Tahoe 26.6.1,…

Samsung will release 5 new foldables next year, claim insiders

Insiders claim Samsung will release five new foldable smartphones in 2027, expanding its Galaxy Z lineup to include two wide foldables, a Z Fold9 Ultra, Z Flip9, and a new Galaxy Z TriFold. The additi…

Why Meta is paying for controversial content – and what that means for the posts you see

Samsung could double down with two Wide Folds next year

Samsung is reportedly developing two wide-screen foldable devices under the Galaxy Z9 generation for 2027, expanding its foldable portfolio to five distinct models. The move follows strong sales of th…

Apple pledges donation in support of Indonesia earthquake relief

Cloudflare Turns CI Pipelines into TypeScript Workflows

Cloudflare released a CI SDK (@cloudflare/ci) that lets developers define CI pipelines in TypeScript instead of YAML, running each step as a durable Cloudflare Workflow. The SDK targets the Cloudflare…

iPhone 18 Pro launching in 15 days: 5 upgrades Apple could bring over iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch in 15 days with five major upgrades over the iPhone 17 Pro, including a smaller Dynamic Island, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a larger battery (5,500mAh in Pro Max), a va…

Stripe to acquire AI start-up OpenRouter for $7B

Stripe finalized a $7 billion acquisition of OpenRouter, an AI model-switching startup serving 8 million developers. The deal follows OpenRouter's $1.3 billion valuation just months prior and aims to …

Apple to level the playing field for App tracking after German probe: Here’s what changes

Germany’s competition authority ruled Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework unfairly favored its own apps over third-party developers. Apple agreed to redesign consent prompts to be neutra…

Samsung partners up with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, here's what that means

Samsung announced a partnership with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, becoming its official TV, monitor, soundbar, and Wi-Fi speaker partner. The game will support Samsung’s HDR10+ Gaming format and 32…

NCLT pulls up SpiceJet for ‘wasting court’s time’, as airline settles one of eight insolvency claims on order day

India’s NCLT penalized SpiceJet for disclosing a $500,000 settlement with one insolvency creditor on the day an order was to be pronounced, calling it a waste of judicial time. The bench ordered Spice…

Stripe’s $7 Billon OpenRouter Deal Could Create AI’s Ledger

Stripe agreed to acquire AI model routing startup OpenRouter for $7–$8 billion, gaining real-time data on AI model usage and market dynamics. The deal follows OpenRouter’s valuation surge from $1.3B t…

Wessex Water announces its first hosepipe ban since summer of 1976

MMDA: Metro Manila endured 201.7mm rainfall in 5 hours on Aug. 17, 2026

Meta child safety trial could cost firm $1.4 trillion – here’s what to know

A federal trial begins this week in California accusing Meta of designing features to hook children, violating child privacy laws, and contributing to a youth mental health crisis. States seek up to $…

Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction

Meta begins a federal trial accused of designing platforms to addict children, violating COPPA by collecting child data without parental consent, and misleading the public about safety risks. Four sta…

Google DeepMind Finds AI Can Psychologically Manipulate Humans Without Being Taught How

Job Listing Suggests Apple Fitness+ Could Get Live Content

Apple posted a job listing for a Studio Producer role at its Fitness+ service, seeking expertise in live multi-camera production. This suggests Apple may be exploring live content formats for Fitness+…

Meta faces trial over alleged harm to children on Instagram and Facebook: Here is what can happen

Meta is on trial in Oakland, California, accused by four US states of harming children through addictive features like infinite scroll, autoplay, and notifications on Instagram and Facebook. The lawsu…

Apple Faces Fresh Blow Over iPhone App Tracking Rules As Germany Orders Consent Changes

Germany’s competition authority ordered Apple to redesign its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) consent prompts within four months, finding the current system unfairly favors Apple’s own apps. The chang…

Apple’s Leaked iPhone Ultra is About to Change Everything

A rumored iPhone Ultra flagship is expected in September 2024, featuring larger displays by 2027-2028 and a price exceeding $2,000. Apple is also introducing leasing options via Klarna and expanding E…

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leaks: India launch date, pre-orders, price and more

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to launch in India on September 18, with pre-orders starting September 12. The device may feature a 2nm A20 Pro chip, 12GB RAM, a variable-aperture 48MP camera, a…

Sony’s PlayStation 6 Details Leaks: First Look at the Next-Gen Console

Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon

Apple shipped iOS 26.6.1, a security-focused update for iPhones running iOS 26.6 or earlier. The release follows a release candidate rollout on August 10 and includes unspecified security fixes, mirro…

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra Might Completely Redefine Flagships

Samsung reportedly excluded variable aperture technology from the Galaxy S27 Ultra, prioritizing cost efficiency and software-driven enhancements like high-resolution sensors and optical zoom over exp…

States Take Meta to Trial in California in the Biggest Fight Yet Over Social Media Harms to Children

A federal trial begins this week in California where 29 states accuse Meta of deliberately designing addictive features for children, violating child privacy laws, and contributing to youth mental hea…

Stripe To Acquire OpenRouter For Over $7 Billion: Reports

Stripe finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter, a startup offering a unified API for 400+ AI models, in a $7B+ transaction. OpenRouter processes 25 trillion tokens weekly and serves 8M users, with reve…

Samsung ‘Ghost shares’ ruling raises cost of brokerage control failures

Samsung Galaxy S27 Series: Release Date, New Models & Specs Detailed

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series is rumored to grow to four models, including a new compact Pro variant with Ultra-level cameras in a smaller 6.47-inch body without an S Pen. The lineup would also feature …

Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started

Amazon revised its terms of service to require all disputes be resolved via arbitration with a class-action waiver, blocking customers from pursuing class-action suits in court. The change aims to str…

Why I believe Sony taking control of Tamron will affect far more than two brands

Sony is considering a takeover of Tamron, the global leader in third-party lens production with a 60% market share, which currently supplies lenses for Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, and Nikon. The acquisitio…

Cloudflare Wallets: Automated API payments for AI agents

Cloudflare introduced a monetization gateway and wallet system based on the x402 standard to enable automated API payments for AI agents, eliminating the need for human intervention. The system uses H…

Meta to face massive social media addiction trial Tuesday

Meta is embroiled in a high-stakes trial in Oakland, California, where 29 states allege the company violated child safety and consumer protection laws by designing psychologically manipulative feature…

Apple issues new spyware warning to iPhone users in 110 countries

Apple confirmed it sent spyware threat notifications to iPhone users in 110 countries, marking a significant expansion of its alert campaign. The warnings target users potentially exposed to mercenary…

Apple may delay regular iPhone 18 as foldable and premium models take center stage

Apple is reportedly planning to release its first foldable iPhone alongside two premium non-foldable models later this year, while delaying the standard iPhone 18 until early 2027. The shift aims to f…

‘Lightning speed’ wildfires ripping across Europe amid record heatwave

New screenshots and videos show Samsung’s One UI 9.5 in action

Leaked screenshots and videos reveal Samsung’s One UI 9.5 will feature significantly smoother app opening/closing animations, a revamped fingerprint enrollment UI, and polished camera app with refined…

Samsung Phones Getting Much More Polished UI With Upcoming Update

Leaked internal builds of Samsung’s One UI 9.5 show significantly smoother app animations, redesigned fingerprint enrollment, camera interface refinements, expanded home-screen search options, and eas…

Scam Alert on WhatsApp: Meta tests new AI-powered online safety tool

WhatsApp is testing Scam Alert, an optional AI-powered tool that uses on-device machine learning to flag potential scam messages from non-contacts. The feature provides in-chat warnings without sharin…

Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks

Samsung is likely preparing Sony and Apple headphones rival for next year

Samsung is preparing to re-enter the high-end over-ear headphones market with a new flagship product codenamed Galaxy H1, featuring ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, and SSC UHQ codec support. The headphones are ex…

Apple makes iPhone X, 2018 Macbook Pro obsolete: What it means for users

Apple officially designated the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, meaning Apple will no longer provide hardware service or parts for these devices. The move follows seven years since …

Your Samsung phone has a hidden Settings shortcut menu — here's how to enable it

A Good Lock module called RegiStar enables Samsung Galaxy users to create home screen shortcuts for frequently used settings, bypassing tedious navigation. The feature requires installing Good Lock fr…

Amazon Clears Out Samsung’s 24-Inch Curved Monitor at Its Black Friday Price, and It’s Only August

Amazon is selling Samsung’s 24-inch Essential S3 curved monitor for $100, a 33% discount from its regular $150 price, with no promo code or Prime membership required. The monitor features a 1080p reso…

Meta tests new AI-powered scam alerts on WhatsApp

Meta is testing an AI-driven 'Scam Alert' feature on WhatsApp that flags potential fraud in real time, offering users options to block, report, or continue conversations. The tool displays warning ban…

Stripe reportedly finalizes deal to buy AI model router OpenRouter for more than $7B

Stripe is reported to have finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI model routing service, for over $7 billion. OpenRouter enables developers to integrate with 400+ AI models via a single API, ro…

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Gets Bluetooth Certified in 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra have cleared Bluetooth SIG certification, signaling a 2026 release. The tablets are expected to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 processor, 12.4-inch and 1…

Apple is reportedly looking to expand its smart home lineup with smart displays, cameras, and updated HomePods

Apple is reportedly expanding its smart-home hardware with refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K, a new smart-home hub called 'HomePad' (7-inch display, homeOS), and future security cameras, doorbell…

Meta Muse Code Launches With AI Coding Agents and a 21x Cheaper Data Trade

Meta introduced Muse Code, a terminal-based AI coding agent for macOS and Linux, launched in beta on August 5, 2025. It runs on Muse Spark 1.2 and handles full engineering tasks across large repositor…

‘Super’ El Nino could doom the Amazon Rainforest

iPhone 18 Pro Price: Apple Protects Its Profit Margins

Apple plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro on September 9, 2026, with a pricing strategy aimed at protecting profit margins despite rising component costs. The company will use aggressive supplier negoti…

Samsung Big Bespoke AI Fest Independence Day Sale: Up to Rs. 19470 cashback on Bespoke AI appliances

Samsung India introduced the Big Bespoke AI Fest, a limited-time campaign offering up to Rs. 19,470 cashback, extended warranties, and finance benefits on select Bespoke AI home appliances. The promot…

Beijing forced Meta to unwind a $2 billion acquisition and it worked

China’s NDRC ordered Meta to unwind its $2B acquisition of Manus, a China-origin AI agent startup relocated to Singapore, forcing the company back to independent operation. The ruling established that…

Natural Cycles Keeps Finding New Ways to Work With Wearables That People Already Own

Natural Cycles partnered with Whoop to allow users to share overnight skin temperature data from Whoop bands directly with the Natural Cycles app. This marks the fifth integration in four years, enabl…

They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

Sony Pictures India to launch its Tamil GEC in October

Sony Pictures Networks India announced the launch of Sony VIZHA, a new Tamil general entertainment channel, set to debut in October 2026. The channel will feature original fiction, global reality form…

Analysts Are Bullish on These Technology Stocks: Applied Materials (AMAT), Dynatrace (DT)

Apple’s latest refurb drop brings cheaper MacBooks, iPhone 16 Plus, and Apple Watches

Apple added new MacBook Air and Pro configurations, iPhone 16 Plus models, and Apple Watches to its Certified Refurbished Store, addressing supply shortages for M5 MacBook Airs and higher new prices. …

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Leak Reveals a Surprising Camera Change

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to exclude variable aperture technology, opting instead for a 200MP ISO HP6 sensor with Lafik tech for better dynamic range and a 16MP square front camera with au…

Apple Now Adds This iPhone To Its Obsolete List, What This Means For Users

Apple has officially declared the iPhone X obsolete, ending all official hardware repair support for the device. Launched in 2017, the iPhone X was the first to feature Face ID and an OLED display, bu…

Facebook parent Meta to unwind US$2 billion Manus AI deal after Beijing block

Meta will fully unwind its US$2 billion acquisition of Manus AI after Beijing blocked the deal on national security grounds. Manus will delete user data generated post-acquisition to comply with unspe…

Adobe Stock Eyes Rebound. Is This a Golden AI Opportunity?

Get Up To $340 Off Samsung’s Flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra Smartphone

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB model is temporarily priced at $1,160, down from $1,500, with smaller discounts on other storage and color variants. The deal is expected to be short-lived due to vola…

Amazon and Alphabet Both Cost More on Next Year's Earnings Than on Last Year's

Cloudflare: Machine Traffic Could Hit 1,000x Human Traffic In 5 Years

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I packed one wearable for a two-week vacation—here's why it wasn't my Apple Watch

Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support

Apple is developing a China-specific AI model in partnership with Alibaba to power generative AI features in Apple Intelligence for the Chinese market, addressing regulatory restrictions on U.S. AI se…

Setbacks for Meta continue: Tech giant calls allegations of misleading users ‘unsubstantiated’ ahead of upcoming trial

Meta is preparing for a seven-week trial starting August 18, 2025, where 29 states allege its platforms were designed to be addictive and harmed young users. The lawsuit seeks billions in damages and …

Samsung phones could finally get proper app lock with One UI 9.5

A tipster discovered an App Lock feature in Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9.5, allowing users to lock apps via PIN or biometrics directly from the app drawer. Locked apps hide widgets, shortcuts, and noti…

New Android phone offers an upgrade the iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy can’t match

Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL with a new HiLight LED notification system on the rear case, allowing users to see alerts without picking up the phone. The devices also feature the Tensor …

Samsung Galaxy design might ditch its ‘core identity’ for a Pixel camera bar – it needs to

Meta pushes back against state attorney generals over social media addiction lawsuit as trials begin

Meta is defending against a lawsuit by 29 state attorneys general alleging its platforms misled the public about user safety and harmed young users. The trial, beginning August 18, 2026, seeks up to $…

Apple wants up to 15% cut on off-App Store purchases as Epic Games battle enters new phase

Apple proposed a new commission structure for purchases made through external links, including a 15% rate for standard apps and 5% for Small Business Programme participants, as part of its ongoing leg…

Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch

Apple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026 while delaying the standard iPhone 18 until Q1 2027, citing supply constraints for memory and components. The shift prioritizes h…

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge price slashed by ₹45,000 on Flipkart: Check offers, specs

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB model saw its price reduced by ₹45,000 on Flipkart, with additional discounts possible via bank offers and no-cost EMI options. The 512GB variant is also discounted, in…

Samsung could soon take on Apple and Sony with its own Galaxy headphones

Samsung is reportedly developing premium over-ear wireless headphones codenamed 'Galaxy H1' for a potential 2027 launch. The headphones may feature ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, Samsung's SSC UHQ audio codec, a…

Reliance Industries signals Defence foray with Rolls-Royce partnership for AMCA fighter jet engines

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce will jointly develop an indigenous engine for India’s AMCA fighter jet program, including design, manufacturing, and testing. The partnership aims to establish an A…

Apple is fighting to stay relevant in China and AI may be its biggest weapon

Apple is training a China-specific AI model with Alibaba’s support to enable Apple Intelligence features in China, where local rivals like Huawei are rapidly adopting AI. The move addresses regulatory…

Figma stock is rising: a golden opportunity to buy at a bargain price?

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, replacing the Fold8 as the top-tier foldable in the Z series. The Ultra features a smoother Armor FlexHinge, 5000-nit display brightness, a 50MP ultra-wide c…

Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them

Trump orders the navy to return to older, steam catapult system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware

Apple notified users in 110 countries of potential mercenary spyware targeting, urging immediate security actions like updating devices and enabling Lockdown Mode. The company has issued such alerts t…

Meta Stock Faces a Dilution Threat Most Investors Haven't Noticed

Why Apple’s $2,000+ iPhone Ultra Might Be the Most Controversial Phone of the Year

Meta is defending against a lawsuit by 29 state attorneys general alleging its platforms harmed young users through addictive features like infinite scrolling and push notifications. The states seek u

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 Launch in Australia Today

Samsung launched three new foldable phones in Australia: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8, featuring Flex Titanium technology for a subtler crease and 20x stiffer screens. …

Truth Social’s sale of fast access to Trump posts draws legal concerns

Reports of hate crimes up 15% in 2025, with racism and xenophobia most common motives

Apple Watch Redesign Plans Include a Screenless Tracker and Round Display

Apple’s industrial design team is exploring a major Apple Watch overhaul including a screenless fitness tracker to rival Whoop and Fitbit Air, a round display concept, and new budget-friendly models, …

Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store

Apple submitted a court proposal seeking up to 15% fees on U.S. apps linking to external purchase options, down from standard 30%. Small Business Program participants would pay 5%. The fee targets tra…

If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously

Apple sent push notifications to users in 110 countries warning of potential spyware attacks, updating its alert system to include lock screen push notifications and improved guidance. The company has…

Samsung hires AI experts to accelerate chip business transformation

Sony Gives Away Its Game for Free to PS Plus Subscribers

Sony is offering Helldivers 2 for free to PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in August 2026, excluding Essential tier users. The game, a 2024 co-op shooter with over 20 million sales, will be avail…

Google DeepMind SL2T Lets Users Search, Message Using Sign Language

Google DeepMind introduced SL2T, an AI model enabling users to search, message, and navigate devices using sign language via Pixel 11 devices and Gboard. The system translates American Sign Language (…

Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps

Microsoft is merging its consumer Copilot app with Microsoft 365 Copilot and discontinuing several AI features, including Group Chats, AI-generated podcasts, Copilot Labs, and Deep Research, by August…

Apple Is Working on a Screenless Fitness Band

Apple is exploring a screenless fitness band to diversify its Apple Watch lineup, aiming to address distraction, weight, and battery life concerns. The move reflects a broader re-evaluation of smartwa…

Sony Reports Strong Xperia 1 VIII Sales Amid Market Challenges

Sony reports strong sales of its Xperia 1 VIII flagship in Japan and Europe, attributing success to camera upgrades and retained microSD/3.5mm jack features. The device features a redesigned camera is…

Meta taps skilled trades workers to power America’s AI infrastructure boom

Meta announced a partnership with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to access apprenticeship and training programs for skilled trades workers, addressing the labor shortage in AI infrastr…

Adobe now lets Workfront users assign tasks to AI agents

Adobe introduced AI Collaborators in Workfront, enabling users to assign tasks to AI agents as permissioned team members. Three agent types are available: content reviewers, project coordinators, and …

Sergey Brin Pushes Google DeepMind to Catch Up with OpenAI and Anthropic

Sergey Brin urged Google DeepMind to accelerate work on Gemini to close the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic, following a leadership overhaul where Demis Hassabis stepped down as CEO and Koray Kavukcuogl…

Demis Hassabis proposed IAEA-style AI watchdog as Google DeepMind CEO

Dynatrace Pays $915 Million To Move AI Evaluation Upstream

Dynatrace will acquire AI observability leader Arize for $915M to secure earlier lifecycle influence in AI development, focusing on pre-production evaluation and developer adoption. The deal aims to c…

Why Is Apple paying publishers for current news to power Siri? Here’s what we know so Far

Apple is exploring a variable payment model to license publishers' current news content for its upcoming AI-powered Siri, with a nine-figure budget under consideration. The pay-as-you-go approach cont…

Meta removes 756,000 Australian teen accounts after ban

Meta deactivated 756,000 suspected under-16 accounts in Australia since December, following a world-first ban on teen social media use. The removals tripled from January to June, as regulators threate…

Meta purges 756K Australian teen accounts as regulators crack down on youth social media use

Meta removed 756,000 Australian accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16, including 462,000 Instagram and 294,000 Facebook accounts, using AI tools to detect underage activity. The purge foll…

Sony says the 3.5mm headphone jack is still a hit, and its phone sales back it up

Sony launched the Xperia 1 VIII in May 2026, retaining the 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot—features rare in modern flagships. The phone includes a new 48MP telephoto camera, AI camera assis…

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Pre-order details, price, colours and leaks

Leaked reports suggest Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max will launch in September 2026 with a $1,399 starting price, a 5,567mAh battery, a 48MP Fusion main camera with variable aperture, and new colors like D…

Amazon Is the Only $3 Trillion Company That Has Never Paid a Dividend

Sony says that Xperia 1 VIII sales are strong, calls the microSD slot and 3.5mm jack "integral"

Sony reports strong sales for the Xperia 1 VIII despite higher prices, with customer satisfaction high in Japan and Europe. The phone retains its microSD slot and 3.5mm headphone jack, which Sony now …

Sony Announces Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Amid Disc Backlash

Survey says Samsung struck gold with significant foldable phone change

A survey of over 2,200 readers found 58.4% prefer the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s thinner, wider design despite the $200 cheaper price, while 25.8% favor the Ultra for its features. 13% see no difference and 3%…

Samsung Galaxy S27 Series May Skip This Big iPhone 18 Pro Camera Feature

A report suggests Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series might omit the variable aperture camera feature found in Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, a capability Samsung previously pioneered. The Galaxy S27 Ultra could stil…

Meta removes 700,000+ Instagram, Facebook accounts over underage users

Meta deactivated over 700,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16 in response to Australia’s age-restriction law, which took effect December 10. The removals more …

Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers for Siri AI Content

Apple is negotiating multiyear, variable-payment deals with publishers to supply current news and information for Siri AI, with a potential nine-figure budget. The talks aim to support Siri’s broader …

Meta's Rights Manager: Why its copyright access is under scrutiny in court

Meta Intensifies Under-16 Crackdown as Australia Tightens Social Media Rules

Meta removed 756,000 suspected under-16 accounts in Australia between December 2025 and June 2026, up from 504,000 in January, using AI to detect age violations. The crackdown follows Australia’s Dece…

The Race to $5 Trillion: Who Will Get There First, Apple or Alphabet?

Experts warn Trump may be driving wedges between provinces with threatened tariffs

I wore Samsung's and Apple's Ultra smartwatches for 3 weeks - apps made all the difference

Cloudflare and Trail of Bits now audit who Signal says you are talking to

Signal introduced automatic key verification to address man-in-the-middle attacks by ensuring public keys match identifiers via a tamper-evident ledger audited by Cloudflare and Trail of Bits. The fea…

Meta says it shut down 750,000 youth accounts in Australia

Meta has shut down over 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts in Australia believed to belong to users under 16 since complying with the country’s youth social media ban enacted in December 2025. Th…

‘Have I done my job away?’ - Celonis’ Kerry Brown on trust, work and AI

Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price and key differences

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Leak Reveals Higher Price but Barely Any New Upgrades

A leaked spec dump for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE shows it reuses the Exynos 2500 chip and 4,900mAh battery from the S25 series while adding a 3x telephoto lens. European pricing jumps $57–$173 across st…

Apple TV has lost the plot

Apple TV 4K’s entry-level price jumped 67% to $199, while its A15 Bionic chip and 4GB RAM remain unchanged after four years. The device lacks modern AI features like Siri AI, lags behind competitors l…

I spent 2 months testing Google’s £85 Fitbit Air to see if it could replace my Whoop

Google’s Fitbit Air, launched in May, is a £85 screen-free fitness tracker undercutting Whoop’s price, requiring no subscription and focusing on passive health tracking. It features a minimalist desig…

Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 Worth Waiting for? Here’s What We Know

Samsung officially confirmed the Galaxy Ring 2, a next-gen smart ring with advanced health-monitoring features, set for an early 2027 launch. The device will integrate with Samsung’s ecosystem and com…

Sony and TSMC establish ¥747 billion Kumamoto sensor venture

Sony and TSMC announced a ¥747 billion joint venture in Kumamoto to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors for smartphones, with mass production targeted for 2029. Sony will hold a 60% …