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...
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...
Leading AI researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Meta have jointly warned of a rapidly closing window to monitor AI reasoning processes. New AI models 'think aloud' in human language, revealing their decision-making, including potentially harmful intentions. However, this transparency is fragile and may disappear as AI technology...
Meta patched a security flaw in its Meta AI chatbot that allowed users to access other users' private prompts and responses. Security researcher Sandeep Hodkasia discovered the bug, which involved easily guessable prompt numbers, and received a $10,000 bug bounty for responsibly disclosing it. Meta confirmed the fix...
Apple is reportedly aiming for a July 23rd public release of the iOS 26 beta, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This is later than usual; typically, the public beta launches a week after beta 3, which debuted on July 7th. The delay has sparked speculation, with possibilities including a...
Apple's iOS 26 update significantly improves the Reminders app with a new 'New Reminder' control. This control, accessible via the Action button, Lock Screen, or Control Center, allows for swift task creation without opening the app. Users can quickly add tasks, due dates, flags, and notes via a...
Google's Pixel Watch 4, launching alongside the Pixel 10 series next month, will feature a larger battery and faster charging. While retaining the Snapdragon W5 chip, the 41mm model's battery increases from 307mAh to 327mAh (7%), and the 45mm model jumps from 420mAh to 459mAh (9%). This significant...
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) conducted tests in Alaska on small, long-range attack drones from AV and Dragoon, aiming to identify and mass-purchase affordable commercial UAS. The tests, part of Project Artemis, revealed challenges in navigating bureaucratic hurdles and achieving expected performance under electronic warfare conditions. Neither drone...
