Aston Martin's 2025 models feature Apple CarPlay Ultra, a significantly upgraded system integrating climate control, drive modes, and the gauge cluster. Unlike traditional CarPlay, Ultra requires a digital gauge cluster and shares limited vehicle data with Apple, primarily for multimedia and vehicle status. A test drive revealed a...
Apple launched Emoji Game, a new daily word puzzle game, on its Apple News+ app in the US and Canada. The game uses emoji to complete phrases, drawing inspiration from Wordle's format. Players solve six phrases daily, with hints available. It features an archive, stats, streaks, and...
SpaceX aims to launch its tenth Starship test flight in approximately three weeks, around August 4th. This follows the previous launch on May 27th, resulting in a 69-day gap between flights. The previous launch resulted in the loss of both the Super Heavy Booster and the Upper Stage. ...
The Trump administration plans a $31 billion overhaul of the US air traffic control system, focusing on equipment upgrades. However, air traffic controllers report severe staffing shortages leading to mandatory overtime, low morale, and burnout. Five controllers interviewed (four anonymously) emphasized that quality-of-life issues, including pay raises not...
Rumors suggest Apple's iPhone Fold may be more affordable than initially anticipated, potentially priced around $1800 instead of over $2000. This is based on UBS analysis showing lower-than-expected production costs. Further rumors indicate the unfolded device could be Apple's thinnest product ever, measuring a mere 4.8mm thick, though...
iOS 26 introduces significant updates, most notably the Liquid Glass redesign for all compatible iPhones. However, several AI-powered features, including live translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone; enhanced screenshot analysis; AI-driven Reminders organization and suggestions; improved Apple Wallet order tracking; and upgraded Genmoji and Image Playground, require iPhone...
A head-to-head comparison of the Apple Watch Series 10 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic revealed surprisingly similar fitness tracking accuracy during a 5,000-step walk test. Both devices accurately tracked distance and elevation, though the Apple Watch's step count (5,083) was closer to the actual count than the Samsung's...
Google's Pixel launch event is set for August 20th in New York City. The event will showcase new Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and potentially a Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Upgrades are expected across the Pixel line, with rumors suggesting a triple-camera system for...
Digital Foundry's analysis of Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 reveals a mixed bag. While the destructible environments and camera are praised, issues include frequent pop-in, poor shadow rendering, dated lighting, and dynamic resolution scaling between 1080p and 1200p. Frame rate drops to 30fps during boss battles and...
Chinese authorities are using new malware, Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to extract data from seized phones. This Android software allows access to text messages, images, location data, and more. Researchers at Lookout discovered the tool, noting its widespread use in China. While it leaves detectable...
