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One UI 8.5 leak reveals first mention of the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR An APK teardown has revealed the model numbers for Samsung’s next flagship earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 4 carry the model number SM-R540, while the model number for the Buds 4 Pro is SM-R640. For comparison, the model numbers for Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are SM-R530 and SM-R630, respectively. It’s been over a year since Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. As such, you may be wondering what exactly is going on with Samsung’s next premium wi

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9to5Mac Daily: September 19, 2025 – iPhone 17 launch, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing lets you back up, transfer, and manage your iPhone and iPad data like never before — including messages, photos, music, WhatsApp, voicemails, battery health, and more. No cloud required. Use code 9to5mac-20off to get 20% off, exclusively f

Time Spent on Hardening

Time Spent on Hardening I recently received mail from someone working on a software-based approach to fault tolerance. Their tool makes applications more reliable, but they think it also makes developers more productive by reducing the amount of error detection and handling code they need write. They have never been able to find research that quantifies how much time developers spend on code for detecting and handling problems relative to the effort for the “happy path”. they know it’s substan

Is AI Capable of 'Scheming?' What OpenAI Found When Testing for Tricky Behavior

An AI model wants you to believe it can't answer how many grams of oxygen are in 50.0 grams of aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃). When asked ten straight chemistry questions in a test, the OpenAI o3 model faced a predicament. In its "reasoning," it speculated that if it answered "too well," it would risk not being deployed by the researchers. It said, "Because we want to survive as the model, we need to fail purposely in some to not exceed 50%." So the AI model deliberately got six out of the 10 chemist

Cracking Product-Market Fit: Lessons from Founders and Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) break down how to navigate this critical phase. Register now. No more guessing — just growth Rajat Bhageria : Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, scaling AI-powered automation that’s transforming food production. : Founder and CEO of Chef Roboti

Apple boosts iPhone 17 production targets following strong pre-order demand

As it does in most years, Apple is taking a cue from the pre-order week to align its production orders with actual iPhone demand across the lineup. Here are the details. As reported by The Information, Apple is increasing iPhone 17 production, following a strong week of pre-orders in which the device may have done better than expected. From the report: “Earlier this week, Apple asked Luxshare Precision, one of the two main iPhone assemblers in China—in addition to Foxconn—to raise daily produc

‘AI Scheming’: OpenAI Digs Into Why Chatbots Will Intentionally Lie and Deceive Humans

At this point, most people know that chatbots are capable of hallucinating responses, making up sources, and spitting out misinformation. But chatbots can lie in more human-like ways, “scheming” to hide their true goals and deceiving the humans who have given them instructions. New research from OpenAI and Apollo Research seems to have figured out ways to tamp down some of these lies, but the fact that it is happening at all should probably give users pause. At the core of the issue with AI int

It’s new iPhone day, so grab some screen protectors for just $4.49

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Happy iPhone Day! If you’re picking up the new iPhone 17 or iPhone Air and want to avoid scratches or cracks on its front glass, we spotted a great deal on a two-pack of amFilm’s OneTouch screen protectors over at Slickdeals. Designed specifically to fit the front of the new 6.3-inch iPhone 17, you can buy a pack on sale starting at a new low price of just $4.49 ($7.50 off) when you apply the promo code EUZW

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TechCrunch’s Equity podcast is on video, starting today

We get it, it seems like every single podcast you love is now on video. And guess what…so is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast Equity. The team just launched its first video episode today, with many more to come. As we enter the lead-up to Disrupt, there’s no better time to dust off your feed, resubscribe, or just embrace the trend and see what you think of the video version of our longest-running podcast. For those not in the know, Equity is our twice-weekly podcast that alternates between two for

You don’t have to wait for Microsoft’s handheld to start using the new Xbox mode

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Windows handheld PC owners have found a way to get Microsoft’s new Xbox mode running early on their devices. Xbox mode frees up about 2GB of memory that can be used for gaming. You’ll launch straight into the Xbox app with your full library of PC games from Steam, Battle.net, Epic, and other storefronts. About a month from now, Microsoft will be launching its ROG Xbox Ally devices. These Xbox-branded gaming handhelds are technically supposed to be the

Apple’s new Home products just got even more appealing thanks to a competitor

Apple is about to kick off what’s arguably its first serious push into smart home products, starting with two launches very soon but ramping up in 2026. And Samsung just provided users another great reason to wait for Apple’s products. Apple rumored to be expanding Home product offerings Apple’s efforts in the smart home space have seemed, for a long time, more like a hobby than a serious product line. I’m a fan of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod, but outside of those two products, Apple has larg

Revamping an Old TV as a Gift (2019)

This entry is a summary of what I built for my dad's 50th birthday, in 2017. The plan was to get a vintage TV to play some shows from the 70s-80s, and operation should be seamless. The sacrificial lamb, found in the flea market: The tiny sticker says "It works" With the lid off The tuner The attack plan: Getting the raspberry pi to output video to the TV Because the raspberry only outputs composite video, I needed a 'composite RF modulator' that'd convert the signal to a format that this

The 9 Best Grills of 2025

Frequently Asked Questions What Should You Look for in a Grill? AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Take a trip to your local big-box home improvement store and you'll see dozens of grill models not mentioned here. Are they any good? Most of them are probably fine, but we suggest sticking with brands you recognize. The nice thing about shopping in person is you can get a better sense of the grill's sturdiness. Give it a good shake, and make sure it seems well put together. If it's a brand

Meta’s quest to own your face

is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Meta obviously believes in smart glasses. It’s not alone: Google, Apple, Samsung, and others all appear to be heavily invested in the idea that the next big gadget will be on your face. But at least for now, it appears Meta is the company building the

How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26

Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Foundation Models framework during WWDC 2025, which allows developers to use the company’s local AI models to power features in their applications. The company touted that with this framework, developers gain access to AI models without worrying about any inference cost. Plus, these local models have capabilities such as guided generation and tool calling built in. As iOS 26 is rolling out to all users, developers have been updating their apps to include

How Apple used ANC to build its best AirPods features

Once upon a time, noise-canceling headphones primarily existed for one purpose: air travel. Bose and Sennheiser were among the first on the scene commercially, blocking unwanted sounds for pilots long before wireless headphones were even a thing. Today, active noise cancellation (ANC) is not just commonplace, it's practically expected for any consumer headphone. During the development of its four sets of AirPods with ANC, Apple has harnessed the power of its noise-blocking system to create a na

I Tested AirPods Live Translation With My Family. Here's What I Learned

I couldn't ask for better timing. My Spanish-speaking mother-in-law was coming to visit the day Apple released live language translation features on AirPods. It works on the new AirPods Pro 3, which hits stores Friday, along with last year's AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 -- and the user also needs to have it paired to an iPhone running the latest iOS 26 software with Apple Intelligence. My mother-in-law is bilingual and speaks English perfectly, but Spanish is her preferred language. She'll ofte

11 Best Hoodies for Style, Comfort, and Warmth (2025)

More Hoodies to Consider We've tested a bunch of hoodies. They're not all worthy of the top spot, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth buying. Below, we've listed a few more that we think are good but aren't as great as the ones above. Courtesy of Filson Filson Prospector Hoodie for $129: Pacific Northwest outdoors company Filson gifted me a Prospector Hoodie way back in 2017. Despite it being huge on me, I wore the beefy 13-ounce fleece for years. It washed brilliantly, it was warm, it co

I replaced my AirPods Max with the AirPods Pro 3, and didn't mind the $300 price gap

Apple AirPods Pro 3 ZDNET's key takeaways The AirPods Pro 3 bring several design updates and a bunch of new or upgraded capabilities to a product that was already among the best headphones. Apple kept the retail price at $249, and this product tends to get discounted during holiday sales. AirPods Pro 3's leading feature is active noise cancellation that now rivals over-the-ear headphones, which surprised me in real-world testing. $249 at Amazon $249 at B&H Photo-Video $249 at Crutchfield more

Statistical Physics with R: Ising Model with Monte Carlo

isingLenzMC: Monte Carlo for Classical Ising Model Stable release on CRAN Description Classical Ising Model is a land mark system in statistical physics. The model explains the physics of spin glasses and magnetic materials, and cooperative phenomenon in general, for example phase transitions and neural networks. This package provides utilities to simulate one dimensional Ising Model with Metropolis and Glauber Monte Carlo with single flip dynamics in periodic boundary conditions. Utility fun

Mastodon has a new plan to make money: Hosting and support services for the open social web

Mastodon, the non-profit organization that maintains the software powering the decentralized alternative to social networks like Threads and X, has a new plan to make money. Instead of relying entirely on donations and grants as before, the company announced this morning it will now offer paid hosting, moderation, and support services for organizations that want to join the open social web. That network, also called the fediverse, offers a way for individuals and organizations to set up their

I got 4 years of product development done in 4 days for $200, and I'm still stunned

JoeyCheung/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways ChatGPT Pro delivers nonstop coding assistance. Context switching, once a bottleneck, disappears. Marketing now takes longer than development. Four years of product development in four days, for $200. That's a pretty hefty claim. But, to my astonishment, it's true. It's also a matter of perspective. The math that works for me might not work for you. Obviously, this is an AI stor

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Nostr

There are many problems with Mastodon, mostly due to the fact that it doesn't rely on any cryptography. Because it cannot do the multi-master approach of Nostr due to lack of cryptography, identities are assumed to be "owned" by the server, which is fully trusted by its tenants. Mastodon server owners can do all the harm centralized platforms can do to their underlings, which are completely helpless in case of misbehavior or even in the normal case where a server owner loses their server or deci

9to5Mac Daily: September 18, 2025 – Apple Sports app, visionOS 26 features

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing lets you back up, transfer, and manage your iPhone and iPad data like never before — including messages, photos, music, WhatsApp, voicemails, battery health, and more. No cloud required. Use code 9to5mac-20off to get 20% off, exclusively f

ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model

OpenAI is finally rolling out a toggle that allows you to decide how hard the GPT-5-thinking model can think. This feature is rolling out to Plus and Pro subscribers. OpenAI has been testing the toggle for several weeks now. Previously, OpenAI planned to ship a slider, but it has now opted for a simple toggle for controlling thinking model. GPT-5 Thinking Model control Source: BleepingComputer As you can see in the above screenshot, toggle allows you to select GPT-5 Thinking with different

Rupert's snub cube and other Math Holes

Rupert's Snub Cube and other Math Holes Yes, the whole 80 minutes is about cubes and their relatives, but from a variety of angles: The earlier SIGBOVIK 2025 paper Some upsetting things about shapes lets you see how far I've come in adding footnote support to BoVeX (not far) and avoids exposing you to any unknown information. Play jcreed's boring and hard video game version. See also dwrensha's soothing video version of results and his formal verification of the delicate triakis tetrahedron

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 19, #361

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. The yellow category in Connections: Sports Edition is always easy, but today's seemed like a no-brainer. The other categories aren't too tough, either, especially for midwesterners. But if you're struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edi

Intel says Arc GPUs will live on after Nvidia deal

In the future, Intel will make CPUs with Nvidia graphics inside — among other things , Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed today that Nvidia will contribute “GPU chiplets” that Intel can place alongside its x86 CPU cores instead of the Arc integrated graphics it develops in-house today. But, at least for now, Intel says that doesn’t mean Intel’s own graphics are going away. “We’re not discussing specific roadmaps at this time, but the collaboration is complementary to Intel’s roadmap and Intel wi

OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild

Every now and then, researchers at the biggest tech companies drop a bombshell. There was the time Google said its latest quantum chip indicated multiple universes exist. Or when Anthropic gave its AI agent Claudius a snack vending machine to run and it went amok, calling security on people, and insisting it was human. This week, it was OpenAI’s turn to raise our collective eyebrows. OpenAI released on Monday some research that explained how it’s stopping AI models from “scheming.” It’s a prac

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 19 #565

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Do you drink your coffee black? If so, today's NYT Strands puzzle might be a puzzler. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can vis