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It’s been 84 years, but my dream of ‘MagSafe’ on a Pixel is almost here

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-05 16:00:32

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I am an Android and a Pixel fan who has been heralding MagSafe as the coolest and most useful smartphone accessory improvement since sliced bread — or USB-C to stay within the metaphor. So when Qi2 was announced with a hint of MagSafe backwards compatibility, I was in nerd heaven. Finally — finally! — I’d be able to dip into a large ecosystem of accessories and use them on my Pixel phones. But Qi2’s announcement came and went, and the weeks, months, and years

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A ton of Google Home upgrades flew under the radar amidst the Android 16, iOS 26 chaos

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-05 16:01:42

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a slew of features and improvements coming to Google Home. These additions include new types of Favorite tiles, easier automations, and a more powerful web version. Google TV Streamer owners can also use picture-in-picture support to keep an eye on the camera feed while watching TV. Google announced a handy addition to Google Home earlier this week, allowing users to set different Favorites on each device. However, it turns out t

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Missing Android 16’s Pixel VIPs widget? You’re not alone (Updated: Rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-05 16:05:38

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s new Pixel VIPs widget launched with the release of Android 16. However, some Pixel owners report that the widget is missing. An update to the Contacts app is likely needed before the widget becomes available. Update, June 12, 2025 (07:05 AM ET): Users report that the Pixel VIPs widget now shows up correctly on their device. If you still don’t see it with the June Pixel Feature Drop installed, ensure your Google Contacts app is up to date thro

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6 big features missing on Android 16

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-05 16:30:26

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google’s big Android 16 update has arrived a tad early in the year — and that’s good news as we get to play with new software a little ahead of schedule. It also means that the upcoming Pixel flagships will likely ship with the latest Android update out of the box, unlike last year. While the Pixel 10 series may get Android 16 at launch, the latest version still misses several noteworthy features in the stable release. Android 16 brings a lot of under-the-hoo

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One UI 8 beta 2 fixes Samsung’s supersized widgets

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-05 16:56:25

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s first One UI 8 beta allowed larger widgets (4×4) on the home screen, but the feature had inconsistent functionality. The second beta version resolves these issues, making resizing to the full widget size reliable and smooth. One UI 8 may not feel like a big update over One UI 7, but it is a big update for your home screen widgets, quite literally. Samsung lets users adjust the size of their home screen widgets to a maximum of three rows high, but

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What were your favorite announcements in the WWDC 2025 keynote?

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-03 06:59:07

While Apple quickly dismissed major Siri improvements as coming next year, the company still announced a lot at WWDC 2025. From a whole new look across all Apple devices to full-on windowing on iPads, it was a fast-paced event with a lot to cover. Here’s a roundup of all the major announcements – please take our poll on your favorites of these, and share your reactions in the comments … Liquid Glass All Apple devices get a new look and feel, through a design language Apple calls Liquid Glass.

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In iOS 26, the Safari browser on iPhone has three different toolbar layouts to choose from

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-12-05 16:00:06

The iOS 26 Safari browser on iPhone evokes the new design system featuring Liquid Glass, with floating toolbars and buttons that shine through the web page content behind them as you scroll. Ever since the controversial iOS 15 Safari redesign, iPhone Safari has offered two layout modes ‘Tab Bar’ and ‘Single Tab’. In iOS 26, these are renamed to ‘Bottom’ and ‘Top’ respectively, and there’s a brand new default called ‘Compact’. While it should still feel familiar, all modes have received design c

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Craig Federighi explains why it took so long to make the iPad more Mac-like

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-05 16:04:13

iPadOS 26 arguably brings the biggest update to the iPad ever seen, turning it into something much more Mac-like in both UI and capabilities. But since iPads have been using the same chips as Macs since 2021, why did it take so long? That’s the question Apple’s software head Craig Federighi sets out to answer in a new interview … iPadOS 26 is so ground-breaking that I argued Apple has finally turned the device into something worthy of the term ‘computer.’ The biggest change by far is proper w

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Apple enables smart home apps to cut your electricity bills

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-05 16:48:47

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step toward optimizing energy usage throughout your entire home. Some smart home devices can already help you reduce power usage and costs, like the Ecobee and Nest thermostats, but EnergyKit takes this much further … There are currently three main ways you can use smart home devices to save money. First,

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Apple's Liquid Glass is Windows Vista done well

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-03 15:19:54

It's hard to look at Apple's new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic and not think about Windows Vista, Microsoft's much-maligned OS which also touted transparencies and glass-like effects as a bold new vision for computing. You can see the similarities between Apple's UI and Vista's "Windows Aero" design language everywhere, from the glassified app icons in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 which look a lot like VIsta's glossy icons, to the transparent backgrounds used in drop down menus, which hearken back to VI

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iOS 26 screenshots could be an intriguing preview of Apple's delayed Siri rework

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-04 20:30:05

When it launched, Apple 's Visual Intelligence feature allowed you to point your compatible phone's camera at things around you and either perform a Google Image Search or ask questions via ChatGPT. At WWDC 2025, the company showed off updates to broaden the usefulness of Visual Intelligence, largely by embedding it into the screenshots system. To quote the company's press release, "Visual intelligence already helps users learn about objects and places around them using their iPhone camera, and

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The best Chromebook you can buy in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-05 14:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Whether you’re shopping for a budget-friendly laptop for school or a sleek machine for everyday productivity, the best Chromebooks can offer surprising functionality for the price. Chromebooks have come a long way from their early days as web-only devices. Now, many Chromebook models f

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Watch Konami's Press Start Metal Gear and Silent Hill stream at 9AM ET

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-05 15:00:11

In case all the content from Summer Game Fest wasn't enough, Konami has you covered. Today at 9AM ET the developer will stream Konami Press Start, a new showcase featuring updates (and hopefully new gameplay) for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f, among other titles. It will stream on Konami’s YouTube channel and is expected to run 37 minutes. On top of news about the aforementioned two games, Konami has promised more — perhaps news around the Gradius Origins collection comi

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Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-05 15:00:34

Meta is finally cracking down on "nudify" apps that use AI to generate nonconsensual nude and explicit images of celebrities, influencers and others. The company is suing one app maker that's frequently advertised such apps on Facebook and Instagram, and taking new steps to prevent ads for similar services. The crackdown comes months after several researchers and journalists have raised the alarm about such apps. A recent report from CBS News identified at least "hundreds" of ads on Meta's plat

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Fog ransomware attack uses unusual mix of legitimate and open-source tools

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-05 14:45:14

Fog ransomware hackers are using an uncommon toolset, which includes open-source pentesting utilities and a legitimate employee monitoring software called Syteca. The Fog ransomware operation was first observed last year in May leveraging compromised VPN credentials to access victims’ networks. Post-compromise, they used “pass-the-hash” attacks to gain admin privileges, disabled Windows Defender, and encrypted all files, including virtual machine storage. Later, the threat group was observed

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Windows 11 24H2 emergency update fixes Easy Anti-Cheat BSOD issue

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-05 15:43:04

Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 24H2 update to address an incompatibility issue triggering restarts with blue screen of death (BSOD) errors on systems with Easy Anti-Cheat. The out-of-band update (KB5063060) is a revised version of the Windows 11 KB5060842 cumulative update released during this month's Patch Tuesday after many customers reported experiencing system reboots and IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSODs tied to ntoskrnl.exe or EasyAntiCheat_EOS.exe crashing on computers running

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Best Buy will give you a free Sony 4K TV for a limited time - how to qualify for the deal

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-12-05 12:30:16

The Sony Bravia 5 TV. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Sony is most known for its high-end OLED TVs and home audio equipment, but its Mini LED and midrange LED models still offer impressive picture and audio quality, even if you opt for an older model. And right now at Best Buy (or Sony), when you buy a 98-inch Sony Bravia 5 at the regular price, you'll get a 65-inch Bravia X90L for free. That's a $1,200 TV you can use as a second screen in your home. Also: The best 98-inch TVs you can buy Here's the deal wit

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5 vinyl products every collector should have (and why they make such a big difference)

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-12-05 14:00:17

'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

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Why I still recommend these Sonos headphones over competing models - including AirPods

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-12-05 14:00:23

Jada Jones/ZDNET Editor's note: This article was first published on June 6, 2025, and updated on June 10, 2025, when Sonos announced the Ace's latest software updates. It's been one year since Sonos released its first pair of consumer headphones, and although they made waves when they first dropped, how have they fared after the hype has died down? You can often find the Ace discounted for up to $120 off their original price, and if you're interested in them, that's the best time to buy them.

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Can't upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux distro is the best alternative for your Windows 10 PC

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-05 14:00:23

ZDNET's key takeaways SDesk is available now, free of charge, and you can install it on as many computers as you need. It's a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with. I experienced some minor issues during my setup, which were simple to resolve. View now at Steve Studios I wouldn't normally suggest an Arch-based Linux distribution for new users, but every so often, I come across one that challenges my perceptions. Recently, I di

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How iPadOS 26 convinced me to switch from Mac to iPad full-time - and why I don't regret it

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-05 14:30:15

M3 iPad Air running iPadOS 26 Developer Beta. Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET My biggest takeaway from WWDC 2025 is that I can finally use my iPad Air to its full potential. For the longest time, the iPad has been a product that I've wanted to add to my workflow but couldn't due to its rigid operating system -- one that doesn't necessarily complement the iPad's flexible hardware. But iPadOS 26 is finally bridging the gap between the Apple tablet and a computer. Also: Your iPad is getting 4 big upgrades

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I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to significantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-05 15:00:15

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily. If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Also: The

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4 exciting features Google just announced for Android phones (and why they're a big deal)

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-05 15:15:12

Elyse Betters Picaro / 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: T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for free - here's how it works This is the earliest Google has launched a major Android release in a while (for comparison, Android 15 was released o

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Apple finally added my most-requested iPhone feature with iOS 26 (and you'll love it, too)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-05 15:45:13

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Last year, Apple announced a redesigned Photos app, touting it as "the biggest-ever redesign." Over the past year, we've seen users complaining about the redesign and wanting to go back to iOS 17's Photos app. Apple seems to have listened to all the feedback and fixed its Photos app with the new iOS 26 update. Also: Everything announced at Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote: Liquid Glass, MacOS Tahoe, and more "Many of you missed using tabs in the Photos app," said Craig Federighi, Ap

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Why I recommend this Lenovo over the dozens of work laptops I've tested - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-12-05 16:00:16

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is on sale for $1,200 at Best Buy. Its solid performance, comfortable keyboard, and long-lasting battery make it an excellent machine for the office. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the display. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices Over at Lenovo's website, the 2025 Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is on sale for $900, a $160 discount. Do note that this laptop is the mid-range option. Lenovo's new Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16 doesn't aim to dazzle you

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Snapchat's upcoming AR glasses beat the Meta Ray-Bans in a meaningful way

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-05 16:30:15

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The success of Meta Ray-Bans has helped demonstrate there's a demand for lightweight, everyday glasses packing additional tech. Snap is getting in on the action with all-new Specs AR glasses that address the biggest pain points of their predecessors. Next-gen Snap Specs At the Augmented World Exhibition (AWE) 2025 this week, Snap announced its next-generation, AI-centered Specs. Packed into a lighter form factor and powered by Snapdragon, these Specs use advanced machine l

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Your old MacBook's days are numbered, as Apple confirms end of support

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-12-05 16:30:20

'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

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Reflections on Sudoku, or the Impossibility of Systematizing Thought

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-01 11:54:00

I reflect on the Entscheidungsproblem how it relates to Sudoku solvers. It's a little weird.. The other day, to no one's surprise, I was fumbling over a programming problem. This wasn't anything satisfyingly algorithmic, but more the thing where you're evaluating a million questions on "how should I structure this system?". While I'm no design purist, I like to at least make an attempt at sketching out the problem space and think through options before I just start coding something. My rule of

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Drawing on Tradition: Elena Izcue's Peruvian Art in the School

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-04 16:25:25

Though Izcue largely frames El arte peruano as classroom material for primary school students, contemporary commentators emphasized another equally important use for the books: revitalizing domestic craft production by grafting it to a non-European fount of influence. The second volume provides suggestions for what kinds of objects — from book covers to curtains — might be most suited to each motif and even includes visual aids for how the figures might be flipped and tessellated. The adaptation

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Pentagon Has Been Pushing Americans to Believe in UFOs for Decades, New Report

news.ycombinator.com Lucas Ropek 2025-12-05 14:43:10

UFOs have been back in the news a lot lately, and it may be the case that the government wants it that way. Last week, the Wall Street Journal published the first of a two-part series that probes the ways in which the Defense Department has been responsible for creating and fostering the UFO mythology in America. The article shows that the government has, at various points over the years, purposefully sown disinformation about UFOs, in an effort to make Americans believe in little green men. Th

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