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A Haunted House Comes With a Body Count in This Free Found Footage Flick

Summerween is here, and horror fans are already queuing up their favorite horror films ahead of Halloween season. While blockbuster movies are always fun to rewatch, checking out lesser known cult classics can deliver solid scares, even without a massive budget. Found footage movies are especially adept at this, and there are some amazing options that won't cost a penny to watch. Hell House LLC is a found footage horror movie shot in a documentary format, and it's currently streaming for free o

The sequel to ‘The Social Network’ may have just found its lead actors

In Brief Over a decade after “The Social Network,” director Aaron Sorkin is reportedly working on a sequel, possibly with two leads in mind. While the 2010 original film focused on Mark Zuckerberg’s rise, “Social Network Part II” is said to draw from Jeff Horwitz’s “The Facebook Files,” which exposed Facebook’s harmful effects on teens and its role in spreading misinformation. According to Deadline, Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear” is being considered for the role of Horwitz, while Mikey Ma

iOS 26 icons, public beta feedback and iPhone 17 rumors

Benjamin and Chance analyze the new iOS 26 icon set, as well as respond to some public beta feedback Chance has received from his family. Also, a test iPhone 17 prototype was seemingly caught on camera on the streets of San Francisco. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance has finally updated to watchOS 26 beta, and the pair discuss the surprising utility of the new wrist flick gesture. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Hosts Chance Miller Benjamin Mayo Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour

Why I run with these bone-conduction headphones instead of Shokz (especially at its new price)

Mojawa Run Plus ZDNET's key takeaways Mojawa's Run Plus are bone-conduction headphones that sell for $159 a pair on Amazon. They're much more comfortable to wear during runs, and controlling audio playback is much easier. However, you will have to get used to the unique form factor and come to terms with the fact that they won't completely block out surrounding noise. $119.99 at Amazon At Amazon, the Mojawa Run Plus is on sale, going from $160 to $130. I've been using Shokz bone conduction h

This Week’s ‘Strange New Worlds’ Is a Little Too Cute for Its Own Good

Strange New Worlds loves being Star Trek. That’s different from, say, Lower Decks, a series that loved being about Star Trek and the metatextual acknowledgement of that to the nerdiest of degrees. Strange New Worlds knows that it is Star Trek and enjoys that: its connection to the original, the warts-and-all embrace of episodic storytelling, its desire to poke and prod at itself endlessly, and its willingness to vacillate its tone from high drama to high camp on a dime. Sometimes, that can make

Google Home is still a mess, but at least it’s fixed one of its most annoying camera issues

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released a number of bug fixes for the Home app. Nest Cam users should see fewer “no video available” errors. The company also fixed an issue where turning a camera on and off during a livestream would cause a “Camera Unavailable” error. Google Home has become a point of frustration for many users, especially recently, with numerous reports of declining reliability. Despite those issues, things should be getting at least a little better for

iOS 26 code leaks new Home app feature integrated with Maps

Apple’s Home app hasn’t had any new publicized features in iOS 26 yet, but a code leak just revealed a new feature in the works that relies on Apple Maps’ new upgrades. ‘Adaptive Temperature’ could come to Home app, powered by new Maps features in iOS 26 Steve Moser, in a post on X, has shared code he discovered in the iOS 26 beta that references an in-the-works Home app feature. That feature: Adaptive Temperature. "Adaptive Temperature" hidden in iOS 26 beta Home app Just as Maps learns

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This handy NordVPN tool flags scam calls on Android - even before you answer

NordVPN / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways NordVPN can detect a scam call before you answer it. The Scam Call Protection is only for NordVPN Premium Android users. Future features include caller ID for legitimate calls and an option to report. Your phone rings, but the call is from an unknown number. Should you pick it up? It could be important. Or it could be a scam call. You're not sure what to do. Well, a new tool from the folks at NordVPN could help you decide. Scam C

The iPhone 17 Will Get a $50 Price Hike, Says Jefferies Analyst. Here's Why He's Right

The iPhone 16 series dropped last year with the same US prices as the iPhone 15 series. But the iPhone 17 might come with the first price increase in years. James Martin/CNET The iPhone 17 series will get a $50 price increase, according to a Jefferies analyst Edison Lee. Since what President Donald Trump touted as "Liberation Day," the possible effect of tariffs on the iPhone's price has been widely discussed. And yet, despite tariffs and politics, iPhone prices have remained the same so far th

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Google Phone’s new look may already be available on your device

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google Android apps are going Material 3 Expressive, and Phone got started with a beta last month. In addition to the new look, Phone also added a new gesture select option for answering calls. This week, availability of both changes appear to be heading out much more widely. App by app, Material 3 Expressive is making its presence felt across Google’s Android software library, and we are here for it. This summer, we’ve been digging through Google’s Andr

CISA open-sources Thorium platform for malware, forensic analysis

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today announced the public availability of Thorium, an open-source platform for malware and forensic analysts across the government, public, and private sectors. Thorium was developed in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories as a scalable cybersecurity suite that automates many tasks involved in cyberattack investigations, and can schedule over 1,700 jobs per second and ingest over 10 million files per hour per permission

U.S. senators introduce new pirate site blocking bill, "Block BEARD"

Efforts to introduce pirate site blocking to the United States continue with the introduction of the "Block BEARD" bill in the Senate. The bipartisan proposal, backed by Senators Tillis, Coons, Blackburn, and Schiff, aims to create a new legal mechanism to combat foreign piracy websites. Block BEARD is similar to the previously introduced House bill "FADPA", but doesn't directly mention DNS resolvers. After a decade of focusing efforts overseas, the push for website blocking has landed back on

‘Gremlins 3’ Is Waiting for Steven Spielberg’s Approval

Bloober Team’s The Medium is heading to the big screen. Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake adds another deep-cut connection to its cast. Plus, what’s coming on Revival. Spoilers away! Gremlins 3 During a recent appearance at Manchester’s Comic-Con (via Games Radar), Zach Galligan revealed a script has been written for a third Gremlins movie Warner Bros. is “waiting on” Steven Spielberg to “read and approve.” After 35 years, they’ve come up with a script […] Warner Bros. is incredibly intere

The 15 best back-to-school deals for college students

Believe it or not, summer break is winding down and it’s almost time to head back to school. It’s sad, I know, but look at the bright side: retailers like Amazon are using the occasion as an excuse to launch yet another sale. We’re not complaining, mainly because the deals encompass a wide range of solid dorm essentials, some of which include a few of our top picks from our back-to-school shopping guide. For example, our favorite laptop — the latest MacBook Air — recently dropped to $799.99 ($20

Should you buy an iPhone 16 or wait for the iPhone 17? Know this before you decide

Jason Hiner/ZDNET It's that time of year again: a new iPhone makes its way through the rumor mill, and users wonder if they should buy what's currently available or wait until fall to see how things play out. Based on past trends, there's a good chance Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series in September. So, should you pick up an iPhone 16 from your local Apple store today or play the long game? Also: Best iPhone 2025: I tested the top models and found the best options for you Having tested

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Android Auto not connecting? This one setting tweak fixed things for me

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET A few months ago, I bought into the Jeep cult. One bit of fanciness with this vehicle is its ability to connect to Android Auto. I was excited because I'd never owned a car that could connect to my Android phone and actually make use of it. Of course, the biggest reason I wanted to use Android Auto was for the Spotify connection. My previous auto would allow me to connect my phone, but I had to control the music from the phone itself, which I wouldn't do w

This hidden Pixel camera setting gave my photos the pop they've been missing

Kerry Wan/ZDNET One reason why the Pixel phones are so popular is the camera. There's a depth, a level of clarity, and brilliant/accurate colors that most phone cameras cannot match. Also: How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it greatly improves performance) Google is always trying to one-up itself by improving the Pixel camera with every iteration. Back with the Pixel 8, Google introduced the P3 wide gamut capture feature that came along with the Ultra HDR format of Android 14. The

This thermostat mistake was costing me hundreds: 3 tips to get the best temperature control

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Have you ever found yourself in a thermostat tug-of-war? One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not imagining things, and the culprit could be hanging right there on your wall. As it turns out, where your thermostat is located can make a world of difference to both your comfort and your energy bills. Also: How to disable ACR on yo

I May Never Ride an Amusement Park Ride Again After Watching Netflix's Latest Docuseries

Each week, Netflix releases a list of the Top 10 films and TV shows dominating the platform, and for the week of July 21, the new original docuseries Critical: Between Life and Death made a big impression on viewers and it ranked No. 7 in the platform's most-watched shows. While medical shows -- including series like The Pitt, Pulse and ER -- have always been popular, Critical is an unscripted documentary that depicts real-life emergencies as they're happening. What makes it so captivating is th

Two critical Android 16 security features you're not using (but absolutely should)

JEFF PACHOUD/Getty Images Although Google's earlier-than-expected release of Android 16 was missing a few important features, the updated OS does deliver improved security that every Android user would be well-advised to enable. I'll explain these two key security features and how to find and enable them. Also: How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it greatly improves performance) 1. Identity Check This feature was added in 2024, but it didn't receive much attention until the relea

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Price Leak Reveals the Brutal Truth of Book-Style Foldable Phones

When Google announces its new family of Pixel 10 phones next month on August 20, there will likely be one bit of news that will surprise—or perhaps not surprise—everyone. And that’s the fact that its third-gen book-style foldable, currently dubbed the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will almost certainly still start at a whopping $1,800. Android Headlines is exclusively reporting that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will come in three storage capacities, including a new 1TB version. A 256GB model will reportedly cost

Best Electric Bike for 2025

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Bikes have always been a great mode of transportation. Now, with the integration of the electric bike, you get added speed and convenience. The number of e-bikes in bike shops is rising as their popularity increases. They're a great option for commuting and come in a wide variety of styles. To help you find the best option, CNET tested commuter e-bikes fro

The iPhone 17 Will Be $50 More, Says Jefferies Analyst. Here's Why He's Right

The iPhone 16 series dropped last year with the same US prices as the iPhone 15 series. But the iPhone 17 might come with the first price increase in years. James Martin/CNET The iPhone 17 series will get a $50 price increase, according to a Jefferies analyst Edison Lee. Since what President Donald Trump touted as "Liberation Day," the possible effect of tariffs on the iPhone's price has been widely discussed. And yet, despite tariffs and politics, iPhone prices have remained the same so far th

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Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free - 8 WatchOS 26 features I'm using now

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them -- just update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the public beta software is now available for interested users to try now, if you don't want to wait until the official launch later this fall. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already digging into the latest update and commenting on their most a

This rumored Pixel 10 feature puts Google above Samsung and OnePlus for me - here's why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET There's been no shortage of Pixel 10 leaks leading up to its expected August launch event -- even Google has taken part in it. While early renders and marketing imagery point to a family of phones that look nearly identical (if not the same) as the last generation, the biggest feature upgrade with the Pixel 10 series may actually be hidden in plain sight. Qi2 certification I'm talking about Qi2 certification, the wireless charging standard introduced at CES more than two year

Anaconda Raises $150M Series C

With Insight Partners-led Round, Anaconda Establishes Role as the Standardized Python Distribution for Mission-Critical AI Systems AUSTIN, TX – [July 31, 2025] – Anaconda, Inc., the company committed to advancing AI with open source at scale, today announced that it raised over $150M in a Series C funding round led by Insight Partners, with participation from Mubadala Capital. The company operates profitably with over $150M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) as of July 2025. This news comes on

What is gVisor?

It has been a really long time since I last wrote something here as life happens, things get busier, etc etc. I am now trying to get back into writing things down and here we go! So, imagine a tool or a service that allows you to run some arbitrary code via a shell. Either through a ssh or more commonly, via a web terminal. How does these tools isolate your code from other people’s code and vice versa ? How come you cannot see other people code or processes ? The first thing you probably be th

‘Gremlins 3’ Is Waiting for Steve Spielberg’s Approval

Bloober Team’s The Medium is heading to the big screen. Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake adds another deep-cut connection to its cast. Plus, what’s coming on Revival. Spoilers away! Gremlins 3 During a recent appearance at Manchester’s Comic-Con (via Games Radar), Zach Galligan revealed a script has been written for a third Gremlins movie Warner Bros. is “waiting on” Steven Spielberg to “read and approve.” After 35 years, they’ve come up with a script […] Warner Bros. is incredibly intere

Weirdly Hot Rocks in New England Traced to 80-Million-Year-Old Greenland Rift

Roughly 124 miles (200 kilometers) beneath the Appalachian Mountains in New England lies the aptly named Northern Appalachian Anomaly (NAA), a mysterious 218-mile-wide (350-km) region of unusually hot rock. Researchers have long believed that the NAA resulted from the plate tectonic movement that broke North America off northwest Africa 180 million years ago. In a new study published Tuesday in the journal Geology, however, a team of international researchers argue that the hot, subsurface rock

Following Up on the Python JIT

Following up on the Python JIT Please consider subscribing to LWN Subscriptions are the lifeblood of LWN.net. If you appreciate this content and would like to see more of it, your subscription will help to ensure that LWN continues to thrive. Please visit this page to join up and keep LWN on the net. Performance of Python programs has been a major focus of development for the language over the last five years or so; the Faster CPython project has been a big part of that effort. One of its subp