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Google just made an iPhone tease the Pixel 10 in its latest ‘Best Phones Forever’ ad

Android Headlines/OnLeaks TL;DR Google has teased the Pixel 10 for the first time in a new “Best Phones Forever” ad, but an iPhone is actually doing the marketing. The ad pokes fun at Apple’s recently announced Pixel-inspired iOS 26 features, including Live Translation for messages, Hold Assist, and Call Screening. The cheeky teaser for Google’s next set of flagships comes right at the end. Google has released another “Best Phones Forever” ad, and this time, it’s not just a playful jab at Ap

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Your Android phone just got a big upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Android 16 is officially here, and Google has some big upgrades on the way. Instead of releasing a new OS and a new phone lineup at the same time, Google is making the same move it did with Android 15 and giving both software and hardware their time to shine. Also: 'End of 10' offers hope and support to Windows 10 users who can't upgrade their PCs This is the earliest Google has launched a major Android release in a while (for comparison, Android 15 was released on Oct. 15, 2

iPhone 17 Rumors: New iPhone Battery Could Be Stronger and Smaller

The next iteration of iPhones is just around the corner, with an official announcement expected sometime this fall. With the Worldwide Developers Conference now behind us, we're most looking forward to the announcement of the iPhone 17. There are plenty of rumors about what the next iPhone will look like and what sort of specs it may have. One of the more popular talking points for any new smartphone release is battery life, and the new iPhone is no exception. A rumored iPhone 17 Air with a thi

I upgraded to Android 16 - here's what I love and what's still missing

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Android 16 looked to be one of the most impressive upgrades to the mobile operating system in recent times. Google teased some seriously cool features that would elevate Android to the next level. However, although some of those expected features made their way to the final release, some did not. Because some of the more hotly anticipated features have yet to materialize, Android 16 seems (on the surface) to be kinda blah. But don't be fooled. Even though the big U

New COVID variant swiftly gains ground in US; concern looms for summer wave

While COVID-19 transmission remains low in the US, health experts are anxious about the potential for a big summer wave as two factors seem set for a collision course: a lull in infection activity that suggests protective responses have likely waned in the population, and a new SARS-CoV-2 variant with an infectious advantage over other variants. The new variant is dubbed NB.1.8.1. Like all the other currently circulating variants, it's a descendant of omicron. Specifically, NB.1.8.1 is derived

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 adds new animation for the power button long-press gesture

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android is getting several new animations as part of its Material 3 Expressive revamp. Google has started testing one of the upcoming animations in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta release. It appears as a black overlay that expands from the screen borders when you long-press the power button. In addition to refreshed UI elements, Android’s new Material 3 Expressive design language is set to introduce some slick new animations. We gave you an early look at

Kali Linux gets a UI refresh, new tools, and an updated car hacking toolset

Kali Linux can be daunting because of all the challenging tools. Jack Wallen\ZDNET Kali Linux is a widely respected Linux distribution geared toward testing and auditing systems and networks, and the latest release has added more hacking tools, updates, and even a UI refresh. First, the CAN Arsenal was renamed CARsenal, so its purpose is obvious. Not only has CARsenal received a UI update, but there are some new tools added into the mix, such as hlcand (a modified version of slcand for ELM327

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Galaxy Watch 8 series never looked better in this new leak

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR New Galaxy Watch 8 series images have leaked. The leak provides an upfront look at Samsung’s next smartwatches. Although the exact date is still up for dispute, it’s believed that Samsung will hold its next launch event in early July. Despite being only weeks away from the event, leaks aren’t showing any sign of slowing down. The Galaxy Watch 8 series is expected to be unveiled at the show, and a new leak has just given us another look at the lineup. Cou

With iOS 26, Apple is solving one of the biggest passkey headaches

Apple’s next round of OS updates will introduce a long-overdue feature for anyone trying to live in a world without passwords: a seamless, secure way to export and import passkeys across platforms and apps. Here’s how it’s going to work. As noted by Ars Technica’s Dan Goodin (via SixColors), the new capability, which Apple demonstrated during WWDC25, addresses one of the biggest pain points with passkeys to date. Until now, passkeys created on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad were largely trapped inside

PC modding repository Nexus Mods has a new owner

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Nexus Mods, a website known for hosting mods for thousands of PC games, has been handed over to new ownership, according to former owner Robin “Dark0ne” Scott. “After months of meetings, face-to-face talks, and a whole lot of soul searching, I am thrilled to say that I truly believe I have found the exact right people for the task,” Scott says in a post published on Monday.

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Android 16 is out on all eligible Pixel phones, with new live update notifications feature

As usual, the new Android release comes to Pixel phones first, but others like Motorola and Samsung are doing testing. Google has released Android 16 to the masses, as it's now available for compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in "the coming months." As usual, it's first coming to Google's own Pixel phones. The update includes several notable features. The biggest one might be live updates in notifications. This means that stuff like ride-shares an

Patreon to Take Bigger Cut From New Creators Starting This Summer: Here's What to Do

Patreon is changing its business model, and new creators will soon feel the difference. Starting later this summer, Patreon will increase the percentage it takes from newly launched creator accounts. While existing creators will keep their current revenue share, those joining the platform after the change will give up a larger portion of their earnings to Patreon. As of now, Patreon takes an 8% cut or a 12% cut from creators, depending on their selected tier, though the 8% plan is the most popu

Threads is testing out a way to hide spoilers

Meta is testing a way to hide spoilers on Threads, according to a new post from Mark Zuckerberg. The feature lets you obscure text or an image so that they're only viewable once they're tapped or clicked. In the current version being tested, you have to highlight your chosen text or tap on the image and then tap "Mark spoiler" to hide it. Inside the Threads app there's even a swirling particle animation that covers text and images before flittering away when you tap on them. Meta Meta suggest

Plague of Phone-Addicted Tourists Shuts Down the Louvre

If you’re traveling to Paris in the near future, there is some bad news and some good news. The bad news: you likely won’t be able to see the Mona Lisa or any of the masterpieces hanging inside the Louvre, because it’s currently shut down. The good news: You’ll get to see a strong labor movement at work. On Monday, staff at the world’s most-visited museum went on strike, forcing the museum to close its doors over concerns about the effects of mass tourism, according to the Associated Press. The

How can you make sure your brand shows up in LLM search? Adobe’s new LLM Optimizer seeks to provide the tools

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more At the Cannes Lions festival on June 16, 2025, Adobe introduced Adobe LLM Optimizer, a new enterprise-grade tool designed to help businesses improve their visibility in generative AI-powered environments. As conversational interfaces like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude reshape how consumers search and engage online, Adobe’s new application a

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iOS 18.6 now available in beta, plus macOS 15.6 and more

Last week Apple debuted its major new software versions coming this fall, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and more. But it isn’t finished with the current software cycle just yet, as the first betas for iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and more have now arrived. Inside Apple, the vast majority of software engineers’ time has been dedicated, likely for a while now, to preparing iOS 26 and the other new OS versions. However, the company isn’t quite done with the current OS lineup. iOS 18 and its companion re

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iOS 26 adds incredible new AutoMix feature to Apple Music

iOS 26 is full of new features for the Music app, including more expansive animated album art, in-app support for Apple Music Replay, and new pinning options. Perhaps the most impressive new Apple Music feature of all, however, is a new AutoMix. Here’s how it works. Apple explains that AutoMix in Apple Music uses artificial intelligence to analyze the audio features of your music to seamlessly create transitions between songs. The result, Apple says, is a DJ-like listening experience for all A

Obsidian Entertainment has big ambitions for Grounded 2's small world

Obsidian Entertainment has been an incredibly versatile game developer over the years, even venturing outside its RPG comfort zone with the original Grounded. As a survival adventure game where you're shrunken down and explore the hidden, vast world of a backyard, it became a well-loved hit, and it evolved even further throughout its early access period. But now, the developers have big plans for Grounded 2, which has new features and a larger scope that was too big for the original to contain.

New AirPods Pro 3 Coming in 2025? Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

It's been almost three years since Apple updated its AirPods Pro, and all signs point to a new version releasing sometime in 2025. Last year was a bit of a mixed bag: Apple introduced the all-new AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Canceling, but only gave its AirPods Max a light refresh with USB-C charging and new colors. This year, as companies navigate the impacts of the Trump tariffs, the Cupertino company could throw another curveball. Here are the latest AirPods Pro 3 rumors and what

Fujifilm’s X-E5, New Bose Speakers, and Qualcomm’s Smart Glasses Chip—Your Gear News of the Week

Fujifilm announced a new camera this week, the X-E5, the latest in its X-E rangefinder-style mirrorless camera series. Think of the X-E as an interchangeable lens version of the X100. The big news in the X-E5 is Fujifilm's latest 40-megapixel APS-C sensor and 7-stop in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This is the first X-E series camera with IBIS, which Fujifilm says will gain you about 7 stops of handholding. The new sensor also means video specs jump to 6.2K at 30 frames per second (with a 1.2

Patreon will increase the cut it takes from new creators

Patreon, a creator monetization platform that offers membership programs and digital goods, announced on Monday that it is changing its pricing structure. Currently, Patreon takes an 8% cut or a 12% cut from creators, depending on their selected tier — though the 8% plan is far more popular. The new pricing plan instead offers one universal tier, which keeps 10% of creator earnings. Existing Patreon creators need not worry — this price increase will only affect creators who publish a new Patr

Kali Linux 2025.2 released with 13 new tools, car hacking updates

Kali Linux 2025.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download with 13 new tools and an expanded car hacking toolkit. Designed for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers, the Kali Linux distribution facilitates security audits, penetration testing, and network research. The Kali Team has added many new features and refined the distro's user interface. Notable changes include: Renamed and updated car hacking toolset Kali Menu and UI refresh Updates to Kali NetHunte

The best iPad stylus of 2025: Expert tested

In May 2024, Apple unveiled a new lineup of M3 and M4 iPad Air and Pro models. Alongside the latest tablets, the tech giant released the brand new Apple Pencil Pro, the first actual upgrade to Apple's stylus lineup since the release of the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) in 2018. The upgraded stylus incorporates advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback to make marking up, taking notes, and creating an artistic masterpiece more intuitive. The Apple Pencil Pro charges wirelessly an

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Your Nintendo Switch 2 Needs an All-New MicroSD Card. Here Are the Best Ones

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and it's living up to the hype. Nintendo's gave us a good idea of what to expect, and we've been playing Mario Kart World just like everyone else. While the console looks similar to the previous one, it's very different in some key ways. That's why you should definitely check out our explainer on everything you need to know about the Switch 2 whether you're a proud owner or waiting for restocks. One of the most notable changes, compared to the OG Switch

The MCU Might Be Planning Even More Returning Faces

James Gunn teases the arrival of Superman‘s “Justice Gang”. Don’t expect a sequel to Transformers One. Plus, what’s coming on the next Rick and Morty. To me, my spoilers! The MCU During a recent interview with THR, Karen Gillan only answered “I can’t say, but watch this space” when asked about Nebula’s potential return to the MCU. Thor 5 According to insider Alex Perez, there is “interest” at Marvel to bring Cate Blanchett’s Hela back, likely for scenes set in Valhalla in an upcoming Thor pr

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app 1 hour ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Getty Images WhatsApp is launching three new ad features in a global roll-out across the messaging app. The Meta-owned platform says the new ads will not be shown in the same place as people's private chats, nor will the contents of their messages - which are encrypted - be used to decide which ads to display. WhatsApp will instead use the country, city and language o

Here’s Kia’s new small, affordable electric car: The 2026 EV4 sedan

Kia provided flights from Washington, DC, to Seoul and accommodation so Ars could drive the EV4. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. SEOUL, South Korea—Drive enough electric vehicles from enough different manufacturers and something becomes clear: the Korean automakers know what they're doing. From small cars like the Niro all the way to three-row SUVs, the EVs coming out of Kia (and its sibling Hyundai) are as efficient as anything out there, usually with a distinctive style. It's fair

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The Download: how AI can improve a city, and inside OpenAI’s empire

I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 The White House is sharing tasteless deportation memes Its digital strategy revolves around boosting policies for cheap laughs. (WP $) + Trump’s immigration raids are a rapid escalation of his deportation tactics. (Vox) + The administration is revelling in the outraged reaction to its actions. (The Atlantic $) + But New Yorkers are fighting back. (New Yorker $) 2 New York is asking

iPhone 17 Color Rumors: Apple Could Introduce These Fresh New Hues

There are plenty of rumors swirling about the next iPhone, like a new camera design and faster charging capabilities. And amid whispers of a skinnier model joining the rumored iPhone 17 line, the question remains: Will the phones be available in new colors? Apple's June 9 WWDC 2025 developer conference, which was focused on software updates, didn't give us any hints. So we're all playing the guessing game, with the help of some leaks and rumors Over the years, we've been surprised by new iPhon