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No iOS 26 Public Beta Yet but It Could Land on Your iPhone Soon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 11:20:26

When Apple announced iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the tech company also announced that the new iOS version would be available to the general public this fall. However, developers can try an early version of iOS 26 now, and public beta testers could see the iPhone software this week. According to rumors, we could see the public beta before the weekend. When is the iOS 26 public beta release date? We don't have an exact date but early rumors suggest the beta could be re

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: First full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-02 06:00:00

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, we’re excited to announce additions to the agenda that bring even more insight and firepower to the stage. Joining the speaker lineup are Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Communications Inc., and Santi Subotovsky, General Partner at Emergence. These trailblazing leaders will share candid perspecti

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Traveling soon? Think twice about using airport Wi-Fi and charging ports - here's why

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-04 06:40:00

Carles Navarro Parcerisas/Getty Images The next time you travel through an airport, you should probably be a little leery of using the public Wi-Fi or USB charging ports, according to the TSA. In a reminder posted on Facebook, the TSA warns that while these freebies are designed to be useful, they can actually be dangerous if a fellow traveler has bad intentions. Also: How to use public Wi-Fi safely: 5 things to know before you connect Using a process called juice jacking, someone can instal

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iPadOS 26 beta 4 now available with latest iPad changes

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-04 11:02:22

Apple has just released iPadOS 26 beta 4 to developers. Today’s release will likely also be the build that gets shipped as the public beta soon. Here’s what to expect. Beta 4 arrives ahead of expected iPadOS 26 public beta Just over two weeks ago, Apple shipped iPadOS 26 beta 3 with a variety of changes and improvements. Following its current biweekly release pattern, iPadOS 26 beta 4 is now here at about the time we expected. This release should provide the most stable version of the iPad’s

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watchOS 26 beta 4 now available for Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-04 11:05:53

Apple has released watchOS 26 beta 4 for developers, debuting new software a little more than two weeks after the last beta and ahead of the public beta’s arrival. watchOS 26 beta 4 expected to be shipped as first public beta soon watchOS 26 beta 4 is here, bringing the latest changes to the software ahead of the public beta launch. Normally at this point in the summer, Apple still has plenty of feature revisions and design changes it’s iterating upon with each new beta. For example, we might

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Trump wants to “eliminate or expedite” environmental rules for rocket launches

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-04 10:48:59

The Trump administration is considering slashing rules meant to protect the environment and the public during commercial rocket launches, changes that companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX have long sought. A draft executive order being circulated among federal agencies, and viewed by ProPublica, directs Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to “use all available authorities to eliminate or expedite” environmental reviews for launch licenses. It could also, in time, require states to allow more la

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Environmental protection rules for rocket launches targeted by Trump administration

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-04 16:48:59

The Trump administration is considering slashing rules meant to protect the environment and the public during commercial rocket launches, changes that companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX have long sought. A draft executive order being circulated among federal agencies, and viewed by ProPublica, directs Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to “use all available authorities to eliminate or expedite” environmental reviews for launch licenses. It could also, in time, require states to allow more la

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French petition against return of bee-killing pesticide passes 1M

news.ycombinator.com Anne Renaut 2026-01-05 05:31:11

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Beekeepers have branded the pesticide 'a bee killer' More than a million people Sunday had signed a petition urging the French government to ditch a law allowing the reintroduction of a banned pesticide experts say is deadly to bees. The so-called "Duplomb law" has stirred public anger for permitting a return of ac

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OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-05 18:35:01

OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services 3 hours ago Share Save Mitchell Labiak & Imran Rahman-Jones Business & technology reporters Share Save Getty Images OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to increase productivity in the UK's public services, the government has announced. The agreement signed by the firm and the science department could give OpenAI access to government data and see its software used in education, defence, secu

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iOS 26 public beta could drop as soon as tomorrow, based on leaked build numbers

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-05 22:05:38

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously indicated that the iOS 26 public beta was likely to drop on around July 23 – and there may now be additional support for that date. A leaker with a solid track record has shared information suggesting that developer beta 4 will be available sometime today, which would potentially allow the public beta to land tomorrow … Apple has said only that the public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 will be available sometime in July. We

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Citizen will share crime videos with the NYPD

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-06 11:55:12

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Mayor Eric Adams announced over the weekend that New York City will send users real-time public safety alerts based on their specific location through the crime-tracking app Citizen. The city also announced that public safety agencies, like the New York City Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Management, will have access to a portal t

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Can't Wait for iOS 26? The Public Beta Could Land on Your iPhone This Week

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 14:48:00

When Apple announced iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the tech company also announced that the new iOS version would be available to the general public this fall. However, developers can try an early version of iOS 26 now, and public beta testers could see the iPhone software this week. According to the latest rumors, we could see the public beta as soon as Wednesday. When is the iOS 26 public beta release date? We don't have an exact date, but rumors suggest Apple could

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The Laws That Changed the Jedi and Republic Forever

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-09 16:00:27

“For a over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic,” Obi-Wan Kenobi tells Luke Skywalker in A New Hope. In the decades of Star Wars storytelling since, countless tales have fleshed out that connection between the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order’s service of it, from its highest highs to the lows that tore them both apart in the fires of the Empire’s rise. But while a thousand generations span much of the unseen ancient history o

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Trump Jr.’s ‘Amazon for Guns’ Business Is Firing Blanks

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-01-11 15:35:42

What is the opposite of the Midas touch? Whatever that is, Donald Trump Jr. seems to have it. On Wednesday, an online firearms seller backed by the President’s favorite failson went public. It didn’t take long for the public to say, “No thanks.” On Wednesday, the company’s stock price took a significant hit by the end of the trading day. GrabAGun is a pretty simple concept. It’s an online marketplace that specifically handles guns, ammunition, and firearm accessories. Trump Jr.’s business partn

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Senate votes to kill entire public broadcasting budget in blow to NPR and PBS

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-12 11:35:59

The US Senate voted to rescind two years' worth of funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), delivering a blow to public radio and television stations around the country. The CPB is a publicly funded nonprofit corporation that supports NPR and PBS stations. The 51-48 vote today on President Trump's rescissions package would eliminate $1.1 billion that was allocated to public broadcasting for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. All 51 yes votes came from Republicans, while Sens. Susan

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iOS 26 public beta rumored to launch next week

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-18 02:49:41

iOS 26 has been in beta testing with developers for over a month, and there’s still been no public beta release yet. Apple has only confirmed a July launch, but according to Mark Gurman, there’s a specific day next week being targeted. Apple reportedly targeting July 23 for iOS 26 public beta Historically, Apple tends to launch its summer public betas about a week after beta 3 debuts. But iOS 26 beta 3 arrived last Monday, July 7 and we’re now over a week later with no public beta. According

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A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Hackers

news.ycombinator.com Renee Dudley 2026-01-18 20:18:16

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Chinese Tech Support: Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel. Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel. Skills Gap: Digital escorts of

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Governor of Texas Says He Can't Release His Emails With Elon Musk Because They Are "Intimate and Embarrassing"

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-20 20:40:11

Texas governor Greg Abbott is seemingly terrified of having his communications with billionaire Elon Musk come to light. As the Texas Tribune and public radio station the Texas Newsroom, report in an eye-opening, co-published investigation, the elected official's public information coordinator, Matthew Taylor, said that the communications are confidential — and should stay that way — because they include "information that is intimate and embarrassing and not of legitimate concern to the public,

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Texas Governor Says ‘Intimate and Embarrassing’ Emails With Elon Musk Must Remain Secret

gizmodo.com Lauren Mcgaughy 2026-01-21 02:10:30

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t want to reveal months of communications with Elon Musk or representatives from the tech mogul’s companies, arguing in part that they are of a private nature, not of public interest and potentially embarrassing. Musk had an eventful legislative session in Texas this y

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Texas governor says his emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate or embarrassing’ to release

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-21 11:31:30

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is refusing to release months’ worth of emails sent to Elon Musk and his companies under public records laws, according to a joint report from ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom, and The Texas Tribune. After initially agreeing to an information request, the governor’s office argued that the emails are covered by a law that pre

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The UK needs to deal with its e-scooter problem

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-21 16:30:56

E-scooters could be a vital tool to eliminate unnecessary car journeys, cutting emissions and journey times. Unfortunately, the UK is the last major European nation to not allow them to be ridden on most public roads. They've proliferated illegally anyway, and are now an issue the country can no longer afford to drag its heels on. The benefits of e-scooters are obvious: They’re cheap to buy and maintain, cost very little to run and have a small physical and environmental footprint. In 2022, the

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Julie Wainwright is building what comes next — join her fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-23 10:30:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, uniting over 10,000+ startup founders, VCs, and tech leaders for the ultimate look at what’s next. One of this year’s must-see conversations on the premier Going Public Stage features iconic entrepreneur and e-commerce trailblazer Julie Wainwright, in a candid fireside chat on reinvention, resilience, and how to spot — and build — the next big thing. What to expect on the Going Public Stage In this intimate fi

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Julie Wainwright is building what comes next— Join her fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-23 16:30:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, uniting over 10,000+ startup founders, VCs, and tech leaders for the ultimate look at what’s next. One of this year’s must-see conversations on the premier Going Public Stage features iconic entrepreneur and e-commerce trailblazer Julie Wainwright, in a candid fireside chat on reinvention, resilience, and how to spot — and build — the next big thing. What to expect on the Going Public Stage In this intimate fi

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Helios wants to be the AI operating system for public policy professionals

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-01-23 21:07:11

When OpenAI was having its ChatGPT moment in 2022, Joe Scheidler, co-founder and CEO of Helios, was tackling a different kind of challenge: Helping build the White House’s newly authorized cybersecurity office and navigating the complexities of public-private coordination on cyber policies. His current co-founder, Joseph Farsakh, was also at the State Department, working on Yemen Houthi peace negotiations. The two overlapped in national security discussions and started trading notes on how larg

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A Virginia public library is fighting off a takeover by private equity

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-27 15:05:46

Photo from The Samuels Public Library After being targeted by anti-LGBTQ book banners and having their funding pulled, a local library in Virginia successfully stopped a threatened takeover by a private equity group. The local community rallied around The Samuels Public Library in Front Royal, Virginia, to push back against attacks and the private equity owned Library Systems & Services withdrew their bid to run operations. But with their funding cut for the fiscal year that began this July, th

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From Point Clouds to Photorealism: How PRoGS Advances the State of Neural Rendering

computer.org Enrique Quezada 2026-01-31 00:34:42

What if a real-time automated decision-making process needs a computer vision system to produce photorealistic visuals in a mere fraction of a second? In many cases, this requires too much computational power — if it’s even possible at all. When computer vision uses 3D Gaussian splatting (3DGS), it provides a photorealistic image, but the process takes far too long. For more on this topic, see our article on computer vision for disaster responses. This article discusses a new approach, Progress

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Figma is going public

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-13 06:03:06

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Figma, the platform that specializes in collaborative interface design, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO). The company will trade under the ticker symbol “FIG” as it prepares to “double down” on its investments in AI. Figma was nearly acquired by Adobe for $20 billion in 2022, but the two companies scrapped the deal in 2023 after facin

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David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-14 15:30:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart what’s next in tech. And on October 27, on the premier industry stage Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of the most important, and often misunderstood, decisions in a company’s lifecycle: when to go public. What to expect from this fireside chat In this conversation, George will unpa

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Public companies bought more bitcoin than ETFs did for the third quarter in a row

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-02-15 02:49:15

In this article MARA KDLY PCAPU GME BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ozan Kose | Afp | Getty Images Corporate treasuries have surpassed ETFs in bitcoin buying for a third consecutive quarter as more companies try to benefit from the MicroStrategy playbook in a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Public companies acquired about 131,000 coins in the second quarter, growing their bitcoin balance 18%, according to data provider Bitcoin Treasuries. ETFs showed an

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Even MAGA Is Pissed Off About Tech Bros’ Dream of Bulldozing Federal Lands to Create New Cities

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-14 06:00:17

In recent years, a cadre of tech billionaires have become obsessed with a deeply unconventional idea: the creation of new, privately owned cities. Dubbed the “Freedom Cities” movement, backers say they’d like to create new special development zones in the U.S. that would allow such cities to be built. In these zones, private investors could write their own laws and set up their own governance structures. According to this project’s backers, such communities would be corporately controlled and wo

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Latest Tech News

No iOS 26 Public Beta Yet but It Could Land on Your iPhone Soon

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: First full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage

Traveling soon? Think twice about using airport Wi-Fi and charging ports - here's why

iPadOS 26 beta 4 now available with latest iPad changes

watchOS 26 beta 4 now available for Apple Watch

Trump wants to “eliminate or expedite” environmental rules for rocket launches

Environmental protection rules for rocket launches targeted by Trump administration

French petition against return of bee-killing pesticide passes 1M

OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

iOS 26 public beta could drop as soon as tomorrow, based on leaked build numbers

Citizen will share crime videos with the NYPD

Can't Wait for iOS 26? The Public Beta Could Land on Your iPhone This Week

The Laws That Changed the Jedi and Republic Forever

Trump Jr.’s ‘Amazon for Guns’ Business Is Firing Blanks

Senate votes to kill entire public broadcasting budget in blow to NPR and PBS

iOS 26 public beta rumored to launch next week

A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Hackers

Governor of Texas Says He Can't Release His Emails With Elon Musk Because They Are "Intimate and Embarrassing"

Texas Governor Says ‘Intimate and Embarrassing’ Emails With Elon Musk Must Remain Secret

Texas governor says his emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate or embarrassing’ to release

The UK needs to deal with its e-scooter problem

Julie Wainwright is building what comes next — join her fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Julie Wainwright is building what comes next— Join her fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Helios wants to be the AI operating system for public policy professionals

A Virginia public library is fighting off a takeover by private equity

From Point Clouds to Photorealism: How PRoGS Advances the State of Neural Rendering

Figma is going public

David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Public companies bought more bitcoin than ETFs did for the third quarter in a row

Even MAGA Is Pissed Off About Tech Bros’ Dream of Bulldozing Federal Lands to Create New Cities

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