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Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 17 and AirPods Pro 3 announcements

Keeping with tradition, the Apple Online Store has been taken down ahead of Apple’s September product event. We are expecting the company to officially unveil the new iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a new generation of AirPods Pro. The ‘awe dropping’ event kicks off at 10 AM Pacific Time. Apple typically takes the store down to signal that new hardware is about to be announced, although it won’t necessarily go on sale immediately. Assuming Apple sticks with it

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‘Shake to summarize’ a webpage in Firefox when running iOS 26

Mozilla is taking advantage of the on-device Apple Intelligence capabilities in iOS 26 to offer a shake-to-summarize feature in the latest iPhone version of Firefox. Provided you have an iPhone 15 Pro or later and are running iOS 26, the summary is created directly on your device – but it’s also available for older phones … The company offers a video demonstration of taking a busy recipe webpage, shaking the iPhone, and turning it into a clear bullet point list of ingredients and steps. Shake

The Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 17 event today

Apple’s annual iPhone event kicks off later today, and we may finally see the iPhone Air. That would appear alongside the usual iPhone refresh, with an array of iPhone 17 devices. We’re expecting four models again: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Some reports suggest bigger batteries will appear across the series. Still, the rumored iPhone Air will be the technical star, expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever, even slimmer than the iPhone 6. However, there may be so

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Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can currently only be used to remove the background, erase objects, and blur the background in JPG, JPEG, and PNG image files. The complete list of File Explorer AI actions also includes a tool designed to help users easily reverse search any of their images using Microsoft's Bing web search engine. "With

I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for weeks - and don't regret it

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL ZDNET's key takeaways The latest Pixel flagships are priced the same as last year, but get meaningful upgrades across the board. The Pro XL model, with its base storage of 256GB and faster wired and wireless charging, is the best Pixel phone right now. You'll just have to settle for the same design and camera hardware as last year. View now at Google View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.

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You can still download iOS 26 beta onto your iPhone - here are the supported models

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

The iPhone 17 series could be Apple's boldest move in years - here's why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series during this week's 'Awe-dropping' event. The lineup includes a new iPhone 17 Air model, which features an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Notable upgrades across the board may make this one of the more difficult buying cycles. It's happening, Apple is about to give the crown jewel of its hardware portfolio its biggest remodelling since 2020. The iP

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I did not expect this $15 cordless screwdriver to be as good as it is

XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver ZDNET's key takeaways The XLX 4.2V screwdriver is available on Amazon for $15. It features a classic design that is surprisingly ergonomic, and more than powerful enough for regular DIY tasks. The LED light only comes on when the screwdriver is on. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sometimes I'm wrong. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I try to learn from it. Take the other day, for example. I received a new screwd

15 Foods Hiding in Your Fridge That Could Cause Food Poisoning

The US government estimates that there are 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year. That's about one in six Americans dealing with symptoms such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. According to data collected from personal injury law firm Wagner Reese, certain foods in the fridge are more likely to cause foodborne illness than others. As of April 2025, Wagner Reese analyzed Google search volume and TikTok trend growth for phrases like "can [food] make you sick" and "how lon

Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Today: We're Expecting These 6 Big Reveals

Nothing in this world is certain, except for death, taxes and the reveal of a new iPhone every year. Since receiving our invites to attend Apple's "awe dropping" iPhone 17 event, we've been hard at work deciphering what the enigmatic Apple logo heatmap could mean. While that'll remain a mystery until today's Apple event keynote unfolds, we have seen a lot of the expected product lineup through leaked photos and rumors from industry analysts. In addition to the base model, you can expect an iPho

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iOS 26 Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the Upcoming iPhone Update

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that it will release iOS 26 (not iOS 19) this fall -- I'm predicting in less than 10 days. The update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone. Developers and beta testers can try all those new features now. *Note that iOS 26 is still in beta, so features might not work properly. We recommend downloading a beta on a secondary device or something other than your primary device, since it might be bu

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Apple Event Live Blog: Updates on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3

Good morning everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of today's Apple media showcase. We will have two reporters on the scene at Apple Park in Cupertino, California to bring you live coverage. You'll be hearing from Adrienne So, Julian Chokkattu, Reece Rogers, and Michael Calore throughout the event. We’ll be posting frequent news updates here, with the highlights also going on our social platforms. Apple's presentation begins at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, and 6 pm in the UK. We have a comple

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Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft and LG are partnering up to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to internet-connected vehicles. A new Xbox app will soon be available on cars that use LG’s Automotive Content Platform (ACP), allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to access cloud versions of Xbox titles directly on in-ca

Firefox launches ‘shake to summarize’ on iPhones

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Firefox will soon let you shake your iPhone to get an AI-generated summary of the webpage you’re on. The feature rolls out this week, and will operate using Apple’s on-device AI model on the iPhone 15 Pro or newer once iOS 26 launches. On older iOS versions, Mo

Chinese EV maker Xpeng eyes global launch of mass-market Mona series in 2026

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng speaks to reporters at the electric carmaker's stand at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany on September 8, 2025. Xpeng plans to launch its mass-market Mona series in overseas markets next year in a move that will boost competition with its Chinese rivals and established automakers in the electric vehicle arena. In a wide-ranging interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng said the company's international expansion is moving faster than he expected and signaled

No, the Galaxy S25 FE doesn’t have this key security upgrade

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that the Galaxy S25 FE has an optical-based fingerprint scanner. This comes after unofficial claims that the phone has an ultrasonic scanner. An ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is faster, more accurate, and works with wet fingers. Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE last week, and it brings a couple of notable upgrades. We also heard rumors that the phone would have an upgraded in-display fingerprint sensor, bu

Google could be cooking up a new look for voice search in the Play Store (Updated: Rolling out)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new UI for voice search. The new UI only shows up when you tap the mic icon while in the Search tab. The bottom sheet shows your recent searches, up to your last four. Update, September 9, 2025 (03:10 AM ET): Play Store’s new voice search UI is now widely rolling out. AssembleDebug / Android Authority Original article, January 30, 2025 (03:47 PM ET): Using voice search in the Google Play Store is fairly simple. Just tap the m

The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2025

Apple Music is one of the few streaming services that offers high-resolution audio (aka “lossless”) at no extra charge. But enjoying that extra quality on your phone usually requires some extra hardware. That is the purpose of this guide, — to help you find exactly what you need depending on how you prefer to listen. Every product listed below will help you squeeze more audio quality out of your Apple Music subscription. In fact, whatever music service you use, your listening experience will be

Traveling soon? 5 simple ways I thwart phone thieves - and you can too

Lance Whitney/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Phone theft is on the rise. There are ways you can protect yourself. We also cover what to do if you're a victim. My wife and I like to travel throughout the year. We sometimes venture to unfamiliar or offbeat places, both in the US and abroad. Naturally, we bring along our smartphones to snap photos and videos, get travel directions, and search for information on local attractions. But our pho

This Fedora spin is perfect for one particular kind of new Linux user

A slightly modified Nobara desktop (switched from the default Dark theme to a Light theme). Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNet's key takeaways Nobara Linux, based on Fedora 42, is available now. This Linux distribution is perfectly suited for gamers - and Linux newbies. Nobara is free to download, install, and use. I really like Fedora. I find Fedora to be a very fast and reliable OS, which is quite the opposite of what it once wa

12+ laptop accessories that I recommend to both students and professionals

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The right add-ons can drastically improve your laptop's user experience. The best accessories boost productivity and enhance comfort or usability. There is no shortage of gadgets out there, but ultimately, the best are up to personal preference. Laptops are a complete package, but that doesn't mean the user experience can't be improved. Not everyone can use a trackpad effectively, and being trappe

I was wrong about this $15 cordless screwdriver - here's how it fared in my workshop

XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver ZDNET's key takeaways The XLX 4.2V screwdriver is available on Amazon for $15. It features a classic design that is surprisingly ergonomic, and more than powerful enough for regular DIY tasks. The LED light only comes on when the screwdriver is on. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sometimes I'm wrong. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I try to learn from it. Take the other day, for example. I received a new screwd

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Today, leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding NV (ASML) and France-based AI leader Mistral AI announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research, development and operations, to benefit ASML customers with faster time to market and higher performance holistic lithography systems. In addition, ASML is investing 1.3 billion EUR in Mistral AI’s Series C funding round as

You can buy Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE for only $6 a month - how the deal works

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

Apple is playing a dangerous game with the iPhone 17 - and it might just pay off

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series during this week's 'Awe-dropping' event. The lineup includes a new iPhone 17 Air model, which features an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Notable upgrades across the board may make this one of the more difficult buying cycles. It's happening, Apple is about to give the crown jewel of its hardware portfolio its biggest remodelling since 2020. The iP

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How to undo OneDrive Backup and restore your personal files to your Windows 11 PC

Suchitra Sangsuwan/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's Key Takeaways Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article includes step-by-step instructions to turn off OneDrive Backup and reset your local folders. Microsoft is getting more aggressive about tying its flagship productivity products to t

Seedship – Text-Based Game

<<widget damageSystem>> \t/* Silently apply damage to a system */ \t/* args[0] should be the name of the system */ \t/* args[1] should be the amount of damage */ \t<<switch $args[0]>> \t\t<<case "atmosphere scanner">> \t\t\t<<set $scanner_atmosphere -= Math.min($args[1],$scanner_atmosphere)>> \t\t\t<<set $new_integrity = $scanner_atmosphere>> \t\t<<case "gravity scanner">> \t\t\t<<set $scanner_gravity -= Math.min($args[1],$scanner_gravity)>> \t\t\t<<set $new_integrity = $scanner_gravit

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Contracts for C

C++ seems to finally converge with their contracts proposal, https://wg21.link/p2900. I decided to give it a try and come up with ideas how such a thing would look for C. This is in early stages, not a full proposal yet, and still would need implementation by some of the major compilers. In particular, the C++ feature is full of sidetracks that I don’t like at all, such as user-defined global handlers and ignorability. But there is a core of ideas, syntax and semantics that I found interesting

Nepal reverses social media ban as protests turn deadly

Nepal has made a dramatic U-turn, reversing a social media ban imposed last week after the decision sparked nationwide “Gen Z” protests that reportedly left at least 19 people dead. The ban, which blocked access to 26 platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, was imposed following an August 25 directive requiring foreign social media companies to register their operations in Nepal and appoint a local contact within seven days. When most platforms failed to comply by the deadline,

iPhone 17 looks like the strong all-around upgrade that iPhone 16 wasn’t

Apple announced its iPhone 16 lineup one year ago, and arguably its tentpole features have been a rare miss for the company. But rumors for the iPhone 17 indicate it should be a strong return to form deserving of an upgrade. iPhone 16: Three disappointing tentpole features Every year, Apple’s new iPhone lineup packs a variety of big and small upgrades. With the iPhone 16 line, Apple put a lot of emphasis on three features in particular: Camera Control Apple Intelligence and larger Pro displa