iOS 26.5 adding encryption to RCS messages exchanged between Androids and iPhones
iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.
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Scientists have found a hidden galaxy inside the Milky Way, and they’re calling it Loki
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Samsung’s next Ultra phone could go big and variable with main camera to pip the iPhone 18 Pro
Samsung’s next Ultra phone could arrive with a 200MP variable aperture camera, raising the stakes for Apple as the iPhone 18 Pro prepares its own major camera and AI photo upgrades.
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iOS 27 might finally let you create your own custom digital passes in Apple Wallet
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OpenAI is going Hollywood with ‘Critterz,’ and its Cannes-bound film used AI across its production
Critterz is being positioned as the first mainstream AI-assisted animated family film, arriving at Cannes amid a growing Hollywood debate over artificial intelligence.
Fresh Pixel 11 leak points to new modem, cameras, and a Nothing-inspired trick
A new leak claims Google's Pixel 11 will ditch Samsung's Exynos modem in favor of MediaTek, include new camera sensors, and introduce a Nothing-inspired LED feature on the camera bar.
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WhatsApp is a free, multifunctional, multiplatform messaging app and one of the most popular call and chat apps available. We give you the lowdown.
YouTube’s auto-dubbing is missing one crucial feature: an off switch
I did not ask to hear Marques Brownlee speak Japanese. YouTube decided for me. And there's no global way to turn it off.
Think music is the worst hit by slop? AI has deeply polluted podcasts, as well
A wave of AI-generated podcasts is moving fast through audio platforms, and a Bloomberg report says nearly 39% of new podcast feeds created over roughly nine days may have been machine-made.
Walmart leak shows an expanding Onn lineup with a Gemini-ready smart speaker
A certification listing points to Walmart’s Onn lineup expanding with a Gemini-powered smart speaker featuring Matter support, Google Cast, and a 10W speaker.
How to know if someone blocked you on WhatsApp
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How to drop a pin in Google Maps
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Does the Apple iPhone 16 have a headphone jack?
Apple's latest smartphone wants you to believe a faster chip, AI, and a camera button is all you need. But what about the headphone jack convenience?
How to connect Bluetooth headphones to a PS5
Your PlayStation 5 is ready to go, but you want to connect your Bluetooth headphones, but how? We show you how to set up your favorite headphones with your PS5.
Rivian achieved a 50% lower cost in making the R2 EVs. Let’s hope the benefits pass on to buyers
Rivian says the R2 costs over 50% less to build than its R1 vehicles, a major step toward cheaper EVs if buyers see the benefit.
Microsoft says it’s prepping a fix for Outlook bug that blanked out documents
Microsoft is rolling out a service-side fix for a classic Outlook bug that made shared Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files open blank, with browser-based workarounds available until it reaches everyone.
This PC is big enough to live in and has it’s own AC for cooling the giant internals
A Chinese creator built a room-sized RGB PC with a desk, fake giant components, and a 12kW air conditioner, turning desktop cooling into a walk-in stunt about heat and airflow.
GTA 6 release deadline has a human cost, which isn’t unusual for the gaming industry
New reports from inside Rockstar Games suggest the push to deliver Grand Theft Auto VI is taking a toll on employees, with claims of unpaid overtime, late-night shifts, and tight deadlines.
AI-fueled health policies are depriving the needy in one of the world’s poorest countries
An investigation found Kenya’s AI-driven health insurance system is overestimating poor households’ incomes, forcing many into higher premiums they cannot afford.
GameStop shocks with a hefty multi-billion dollar bid to buy eBay
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen wants to buy eBay for $56 billion, and says he's ready to take the fight to shareholders if eBay's board won't listen.
iPhone 18 might put some serious hurt on your wallet, after all
Apple's carefully maintained price freeze is finally cracking under the weight of rising memory costs, with the iPhone 18 lineup reportedly set to cost $100 more than its predecessor.
AI chatbots continue feeding into our worst delusions, finds worrying report on ChatGPT and Grok
A new report details disturbing cases involving ChatGPT and Grok, adding to the growing concerns that AI chatbots can validate delusions instead of pulling users back.
The legendary Oak Ridge lab just developed a portable device that detects GPS-spoofing live
GPS spoofing lets criminals steal trucks, hijack shipments, and divert dangerous cargo, all while everything looks normal. A new detector from Oak Ridge National Lab is the first to catch it in real time.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 might finally fix a huge display problem
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is shaping up to be a modest but meaningful upgrade, with a long-overdue crease-free display fix headlining a set of subtle hardware refinements.
Microsoft Edge is getting rid of sidebar apps as Windows 11 decluttering continues
Microsoft is retiring Edge’s sidebar app list as part of a browser simplification push, removing pinned web apps while keeping Copilot in place.
Plex is getting a steep price hike for remote streaming
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