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The MacBook Pro 16-inch on a table.

The long-awaited MacBook Pro design refresh could cost a pretty penny

A major redesign of Apple’s MacBook Pro—featuring touch, OLED and slimmer build—is expected by 2026, though high-end models will bear the premium price while entry models wait.
Malware

Google flags an AI-powered malware which rewrites itself in real time

A new class of adaptive malware called PROMPTFLUX — capable of mutating its own code via LLMs - represents a major escalation in cyber-threats, according to Google’s GTIG.
YouTube TV clock.

Disney warns YouTube TV ‘denied subscribers the content they value most’

A memo from Disney executives signals pessimism over a deal with YouTube TV, as over 10 million users lose access to ESPN/ABC during a high-stakes distribution standoff ahead of major games.
Depiction of OpenAI Sora video generator on a phone.

OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator has unleashed a distrubingly mortifying trend

TikTok and X accounts posted hyper-real AI videos of strangulation, revealing how easy it is to bypass moderation and exploit generative-AI tools for violent content despite platform rules.
Apple TV

Apple finally teaches Apple TV some manners; brings guest mode

With tvOS 26.2, Apple TV gains non-Apple ID profiles and a true child mode, offering flexible access for families, guests, and kids.
Someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 3, showing the app drawer.

Pixel Watch 3 owners in U.S. are now invited to join Fitbit health trials

Fitbit Labs launches two U.S. pilot programs for Pixel Watch 3 users: one to detect early signs of high blood pressure.
Tesla Roadster

Musk picks April 1 2026, April Fool’s day for Tesla Roadster unveiling

The long-awaited second-generation Tesla Roadster is slated for an April 1 2026 reveal. Production is expected to start 12–18 months later.
Woman singing

When your favorite singer is actually a string of algorithms

An AI-generated music persona commanded millions of streams and a major record deal.
Smartphone camera

This new smartphone camera lens sees everything and we are not kidding

A new computational lens design captures full-scene sharpness by dynamically adjusting focus for each region, potentially transforming cameras, microscopes, and AR systems.
Man using phone

T-Mobile launches satellite based text-to-911 service for remote areas

T-Mobile now supports free Text to 911 via Starlink satellites across remote U.S. areas, enabling any carrier’s compatible phone to send emergency messages when there’s no traditional cell signal.
Waze

From Streetlight to Spotlight: Waze Now Features ‘The Magician’ Car Icon

The navigation app Waze partners with the film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, letting users choose magician voices and themed icons to turn commutes into a cinematic ride.
Stream Ring

Your finger gets a secret AI assistant and is called the Stream Ring

The wearable transforms voice thoughts into notes, focusing on self-extension, not health tracking.
iPhone 17 camera

Smartphone camera race is about to get so ridiculous that the iPhone 17 pro looks tame

The Vivo X300 Ultra leak reveals a 6.8-inch 2K flat OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a triple-camera setup including two 200 MP sensors.
Facebook Dating

Facebook Dating is on the rise, and there’s an obvious reason you might like it too

Facebook Dating quietly grows into one of the largest dating platforms.
Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch might soon be able to predict structural heart diseases

AI using single-lead smartwatch ECG flagged structural heart conditions with 86% sensitivity and 99% exclusion.
Generative AI

Generative AI is hallucinating again, this time in federal court filings

AI tools are generating legal filings with fake citations, forcing judges to issue fines and prompting calls for stronger oversight of AI use in professional settings.
The front of the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Your Samsung phone just got its own personal assistant for notifications

A newly leaked One UI 8.5 firmware showcases a working version of Samsung’s upcoming Priority Notifications.
Microsoft Teams

Beware of fake Microsoft Teams ads spreading ransomware

Hackers are placing sponsored search ads for Microsoft Teams that lead to malicious clones of the installer, infecting users’ machines with ransomware like Rhysida’s OysterLoader.
openai-chatgpt

Your friendly neighbourhood AI just got smart and surprisingly selfish

A Carnegie Mellon study reveals that LLMs designed for deeper reasoning exhibit lower levels of cooperation and team-oriented behavior.
Meta Quest 3

Windows 11 and Meta Quest 3 unite with mixed reality link for virtual workspaces

Meta has expanded its Mixed Reality Link feature for Windows 11 to all Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, enabling virtual desktops and multi-monitor setups inside VR.
Lockheed Martin’s X-59

Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first supersonic flight minus the sonic boom

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, in partnership with NASA, has successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, a revolutionary quiet-supersonic aircraft designed to pave the way for faster commercial air travel.
Magic Leap AR glasses

Google & Magic Leap walk into a bar with AR glasses and here’s what they’re brewing

Google’s Android XR platform gains boost through alliance with Magic Leap for AR eyewear.
Basic text query on Opera Mini's Aria chatbot.

Congress moves to regulate AI chatbots and here’s why its important

Senators Hawley and Blumenthal introduce the GUARD Act, calling for strict age verification and criminal penalties for unsafe AI systems.
Kompanio 540 chipset

MediaTek launches Kompanio 540 chipset with 35% longer battery life for chromebooks

MediaTek has unveiled its Kompanio 540 chipset for Chromebooks, delivering 35% longer battery life and silent, fanless performance.
Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure outage disrupts airlines, telecoms, and global services

A global outage in Microsoft’s Azure cloud services disrupted major airlines, telecoms, and businesses worldwide.
iOS 26.1 RC

iOS 26.1 RC introduces tinted Liquid Glass, camera swipe toggle, and new AI features

Apple’s iOS 26.1 RC introduces Liquid Glass customization, a new lock screen camera toggle, expanded Apple Intelligence language support, and usability updates.
Transfer files between two Android devices

Google is adding extra security step for Quick Share transfers on Android

Google is working on a new Quick Share update for Android that will require sender-side confirmation when Advanced Protection Mode is enabled.
Settings within a Good Lock module on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Keep your wallets closed because Apple’s foldable might be delayed till 2027

Apple’s foldable iPhone may face a delay to 2027 as Samsung continues to refine its foldable lineup.
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro's camera.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite is launching on October 29, but don’t get excited just yet

Nothing has confirmed the global launch of its Phone 3a Lite on October 29.
Fitbit Versa 4

Google’s Fitbit revamp promises smarter coaching and longer battery life

After years of quiet, Fitbit is staging a comeback in 2026 with new AI-powered devices and its Personal Health Coach app, marking Google’s renewed focus on fitness-first wearables.
NVIDIA RTX 5090

Northridge fix warns against buying NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition

Northridge Fix warns gamers against buying NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 Founders Edition, revealing its fragile internal connector makes repairs impossible — turning the $2,000 flagship GPU into a one-time-use luxury item.
Apple Maps

You paid top dollar for an iPhone, now Apple wants you to see ads too

Apple is preparing to roll out paid ads within its Maps app by 2026, allowing businesses to promote listings — a move that may boost revenue but frustrate premium iPhone users.
The iPad Pro (2024) during JerryRigEverything's bend test.

The next iPad Pro could be cooler, smarter, and maybe even foldable

Apple is developing a vapor chamber cooling system for the next iPad Pro, working on ad integration in Apple Maps, and facing major delays in its ambitious foldable iPad project.
iPhone 17 in a group

iPhone 18 rumors hint at 12GB RAM for everyone, not just the Pros

Apple is reportedly planning to give every iPhone 18 model 12GB of RAM, unifying performance across its lineup as it gears up for next-gen AI features and on-device processing.
Nothing OS 4.0 Beta

Nothing OS 4.0 Beta brings Android 16 with a hint of ads

Nothing’s Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 beta introduces “Lock Glimpse,” a feature that blends wallpapers with “content” on the lock screen — but users fear it’s really just ads in disguise.
Satellite SOS Feature

The iPhone 18 Pro could get internet connectivity from space

Apple is reportedly developing full 5G satellite internet support for the iPhone 18 series, potentially allowing users to access high-speed internet directly from satellites - no cell towers or Starlink dishes needed.
Xbox Controller

Its game over for risky titles as Xbox chases 30 per cent profits

Microsoft is pushing its Xbox division to hit 30% profit margins, sparking cancellations, layoffs, and rising prices. The shift prioritizes financial performance over creative risks as Xbox redefines its future.
Nissan’s Sakura gets a solar boost: Introducing the ‘Ao-Solar extender’

Nissan’s Sakura EV goes fully self-sufficient, gets new solar roof

Nissan’s new Ao-Solar Extender system powers its best-selling Sakura EV using solar panels, generating up to 3,000 km of annual driving range while reducing reliance on traditional charging stations.