Perplexity AI, an AI startup, launched an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google's Chrome browser, exceeding its current valuation. Several investors reportedly back the deal. This follows a court ruling against Google for monopolistic practices in internet search, prompting the Department of Justice to suggest Chrome divestiture....
Microsoft is releasing lightweight taskbar apps for Microsoft 365 business users on Windows 11. These "companion apps"—People, File Search, and Calendar—offer quick access to contacts, files, and schedules directly from the taskbar. Rolling out this month, they automatically install (though IT admins can disable this), providing features like...
Rumors suggest Apple will release the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in September alongside the iPhone 17 and Apple Watch Series 11. Leaked iOS 26 beta imagery hints at a slightly larger screen with higher resolution. Performance improvements are expected with a new S11 chip, potentially including enhanced GPS,...
Benchmark results for Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, have surfaced. The device achieved impressive single-core and multi-core scores of 3393 and 11515 respectively on Geekbench 6, though the performance cores were running at 4.00 GHz instead of their maximum 4.74 GHz. This...
Amazon is offering record-low prices on the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4. The 13-inch model starts at $799 (20% off), while the 15-inch model begins at $999 (17% off). These deals represent the best prices seen since their March release. Engadget highly recommends the MacBook...
Two Russian cybercrime groups, RomCom and Paper Werewolf, exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-8088) in WinRAR, a widely used file compressor. The attacks involved malicious archives attached to personalized phishing emails, allowing the attackers to execute code on victim's computers. ESET detected the attacks on July 18th and notified...
After over three decades, AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service. The service, which utilized phone lines for internet access, was a pioneering force in bringing the internet to US homes. With the prevalence of faster broadband options, fewer than 300,000 US users remain on dial-up, prompting AOL's...
Apple's iOS 26 beta reveals a new live translation feature for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and AirPods (4th generation). A discovered image shows a gesture—pressing both AirPods stems—activating real-time translation in multiple languages. While Apple hasn't officially announced this, it aligns with previous reports and extends existing live...
A massive jellyfish swarm forced the temporary shutdown of four units at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant on Monday. The jellyfish clogged the plant's cooling system, causing an automatic shutdown. EDF, the plant operator, confirmed no safety or environmental impact, stating the jellyfish were in the non-nuclear part...
Apple's iOS 26 beta 6 introduces subtle but noticeable changes to the Lock Screen's clock. The clock now boasts increased transparency and a more prominent 3D, floating effect, aligning better with the overall 'Liquid Glass' design aesthetic. While control button icons are larger, the widgets remain unchanged. ...
