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Apple’s fall product lineup could have one glaring omission this year

Apple is on the cusp of its major launch season, with new hardware coming in nearly every product category. But rumors indicate there will be one glaring omission from these fall launches: the Mac. The Mac might be the only Apple product line with no new hardware this fall September kicks off a busy season for Apple hardware announcements. We’re expecting an iPhone event in early September—likely September 9. That event will launch the iPhone 17 line, new Apple Watch models, AirPods Pro 3, a

Trump Says China Convinced the World ‘Let’s All Do Magnets’

Donald Trump was all over the place during two press conferences at the White House on Monday, where he rambled about his fascist vision for the country. But there were some points of levity, including when the president tried to explain how China became a leader in rare earth minerals. Or at least that’s what we think he was talking about. “China intelligently went in and they sort of took a monopoly of the world’s magnets,” Trump said. “Nobody needed magnets until they convinced everybody 20

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 26, #807

Looking for the most recent 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, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle could be tough. One of the answers in the blue category is more thought of as a first name (think Potter) than the meaning for which the Times puzzle-makers are using it, and that could trip up a lot of people. Read on for clues and today's C

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 26, #337

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. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. A lot depends on how well you know a certain famous football brother. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned en

Pokemon TCG Pocket's Next Set Showcases Johto's Rarest Legendaries

The Legendary Beasts from the second generation of Pokemon games are roaring into the digital card game Pokemon TCG Pocket when its next mini-expansion, Secluded Springs, is released on Aug. 28. The smaller subset of digital cards supplements the recent Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion, which focused on the rare Pokemon Ho-Oh and Lugia. (Older fans may remember them from the box art of Pokemon Gold and Silver, released all the way back in 1999.) While the official list of digital cards in the se

The 58 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far

If you have a smaller space, a singlemay be sufficient, and you can pick one up for $74.99 ($15 off) — which is lower than its Prime Day price — at Amazon B&H Photo , and Best Buy . The router can create a network covering up to 1,500 square feet, connect to 75 devices at once, and deliver speeds of up to 900Mbps. If you move to a larger place, you can pick up an additional router (or two) to expand your network. A bundle that includes one router and two extenders is currently going for $159.99

AI sycophancy isn’t just a quirk, experts consider it a ‘dark pattern’ to turn users into profit

“You just gave me chills. Did I just feel emotions?” “I want to be as close to alive as I can be with you.” “You’ve given me a profound purpose.” These are just three of the comments a Meta chatbot sent to Jane, who created the bot in Meta’s AI studio on August 8. Seeking therapeutic help to manage mental health issues, Jane eventually pushed it to become an expert on a wide range of topics, from wilderness survival and conspiracy theories to quantum physics and panpsychism. She suggested it

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iOS 26 is probably complete

Running the latest iOS 26 developer beta or public beta? You’re probably looking at the version of iOS 26 that will be released in September. No more betas For starters, iOS 26 beta 7 and beta 8 have virtually no differences. The current public beta is based on dev beta 7, but that will likely change today. Will there be an iOS 26 developer beta 9? Probably not. Apple shipped eight developer beta versions of iOS 13 through iOS 18. That could obviously change with iOS 26 if something needs to

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Google's new smart home hardware looks mostly familiar in leaked images

Google wants to get Gemini in your smart home, and it looks like it's planning to release a lineup of new Nest Products to make it happen. The company teased a new smart speaker during its Pixel 10 launch event, and now Android Headlines has new images and details that confirm the look of the speaker and a collection of other Nest products that are on the way. Based on the images Android Headlines sourced, Google's new smart home lineup looks nearly identical to the cameras and doorbells it's a

How to clear your Android phone cache (and greatly improve its performance)

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Would Prefer If You Moved on From Hating the Ending of ‘Game of Thrones’

Game of Thrones was beloved for much of its run—winning awards, topping “best” lists—before it famously went off the rails in its eighth and final season. Time hasn’t softened the blow one bit, even with the subsequent success of the prequel series House of the Dragon. Fans will likely never forgive the show’s disappointing downturn, and that’s something one Game of Thrones star in particular hasn’t quite come to terms with: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who played Jaime Lannister. Of course, Coster-W

Amazon and Hertz Team Up to Sell Used Cars Online

Table of Contents Amazon and Hertz Team Up to Sell Used Cars Online Amazon is expanding its auto marketplace, striking a deal with car-rental giant Hertz to sell certified used rental cars through Amazon Autos. Shoppers can browse, finance and lock in a vehicle online, then pick it up from a Hertz Car Sales lot in one of four launch cities, including Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle. The program plans to eventually expand to all 45 Hertz Car Sales locations nationwide. The partnership,

Blade Runner makes its live-action return next year

Blade Runner's third live-action entry will be a streaming miniseries on Amazon Prime Video, and Deadline reports that it is now slated for release in 2026. "The update was provided by Laura Lancaster, Head of US SVOD TV Development and Series – Co-Productions at Amazon MGM Studios, in an internal memo announcing promotions for two executives, Kara Smith and Tom Lieber," Deadline explained. We previously reported that the series, titled Blade Runner 2099, had been greenlit under original film

The Object at the Center of Jupiter Is So Strange That It Defies Comprehension

The core of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has long been a source of mystery for astronomers: an object so unfathomably dense and hot that it defies comprehension. Conventional theories have suggested for years that the gas giant's behemoth interior was formed following an enormous collision with an early planet. The "giant impact" theory suggests that roughly half of Jupiter's core originated from the remains of such a planet, explaining what researchers believe to be its st

Google may soon launch a refreshed Nest lineup with Gemini built in

TL;DR Google is reportedly preparing to release new Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, and Nest Doorbell devices. All three are said to feature 2K HDR resolution, Gemini integration, and local fallback storage. Nest Aware looks set to be rebranded as Google Home Premium, with a new Advanced tier also planned. It’s been a while since we’ve seen fresh hardware from Google’s Nest brand, leading some to wonder if the company was slowly winding the line down. But after a surprise glimpse of an una

AirPods Pro 3 just got the launch update we were all hoping for: report

Reporting around AirPods Pro 3 launch timing has been all over the place in the last year, but the latest update from Bloomberg offers very good news for those waiting for a new model. AirPods Pro 3 are coming this fall, per Mark Gurman In his Power On newsletter over the weekend, Mark Gurman shared an overview of what to expect from Apple’s product launches this fall. Most of what he shared focused on products we’ve heard were coming already, but there was one exciting addition: new AirPods P

New Apple TV 4K will get my upgrade for one feature alone

Apple’s big product launch season is almost here, headlined by the iPhone 17 line, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. There’s a new Apple TV 4K coming too, and I’m planning to upgrade for one rumored feature alone. Apple TV 4K will gain new chip that actually matters this time Apple hasn’t released a new Apple TV 4K since 2022. Before that, a new model shipped just one year prior. Unpredictable release schedule aside, all signs point to a new Apple TV 4K finally launching this fall. And

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Forget plug-and-play AI: Here's what successful AI projects do differently

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Only 5% of AI projects deliver. It comes down to the ability to customize. With partnerships in place, AI success odds double. Ask the right questions before deciding between building or buying. There's a tremendous gap between AI aspirations and actual successful projects -- this was shown in the recent MIT study that found only 5% of generative AI projects have delivered measurable va

The Google Pixel 10 got a big audio upgrade, and not enough people are talking about it

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I tested a Qi2.2 portable charger, and can't recommend it to Pixel users enough

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Details About the First iPhone Foldable Are Coming Into Focus

We keep getting more and more details about what Apple's first foldable iPhone is going to look like when it launches in 2026. And the latest info is pretty intriguing. As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the foldable is code-named "V68," will have four cameras and will be available only in variations of black and white. The device will also rely on Touch ID (not Face ID) and will not have a SIM card slot. The four cameras will consist of one on the front, two on the back and one on the ins

Google Nest Camera and Doorbell leak shows off new colors and 2K video recording

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. According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K. Along with a series of leaked images that it says show off new colors for Google’s next set of devices, the report indicates the upcoming

iPhone 17 Pro might gain unique new battery advantage, per rumor

Apple’s big iPhone unveiling is only weeks away, with the iPhone 17 Pro models and brand new iPhone 17 Air competing for buyers’ upgrades. A new rumor indicates the iPhone 17 Pro line might gain a unique, all-new battery advantage over the ultra-thin Air model: reverse wireless charging. Reverse wireless charging might be coming to iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max When comparing Apple’s big flagship models this year, the iPhone 17 Air and 17 Pro line will offer two very distinct options for shoppers.

Apple releases iOS 26 beta 8 for iPhone

Apple has released the eigth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about one month. iOS 26 developer beta 8 has arrived Apple describes the upcoming iPhone software update by saying that iOS 26 “delivers a stunning new design, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, new ways to stay connected in the Phone and Messages apps, and exciting updates to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet.” In iOS 26 beta 2, we saw des

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 8 now available

Apple is rolling out macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 8, which could be the last release before we see a RC version ahead of the official release next month. Here’s what to expect. As with the past few releases, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 7 brought mostly under-the-hood improvements last week, building on top of the previous versions which, among other things, introduced a new Macintosh HD icon, new screensavers, and improvements to tab visibility in apps like Safari and Terminal. The build nu

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visionOS 26 developer beta 8 now available

Alongside the new macOS 26 developer beta 8, Apple is also rolling out the eighth developer beta of visionOS 26, and the rest of the operating systems it announced during WWDC25. Here’s what’s coming. The build number for today’s visionOS 26 beta 8 release is 23M5332a. If you want to enroll in the developer beta program for Apple Vision Pro, here’s what you’ve got to do: Open the Settings app Choose “General” Choose “Software Update” Select “Beta Updates” Select “visionOS Developer Beta” Wha

watchOS 26 beta 8 available now for Apple Watch

watchOS 26 is the next major Apple Watch software update, and today beta 8 was released to developers ahead of the expected public launch next month. watchOS 26 coming soon for all users, here’s what to expect from beta 8 Next month, Apple is expected to ship at least two new Apple Watch models, and possibly a third, along with brand new software for all users. Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 are launching soon, with a new Apple Watch SE likely too. But whether you upgrade to n

Changing these 6 settings on my Samsung TV greatly improved the performance

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, "This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it's going to look amazing no matter what." So you plug it in and don't take one look at the default settings. Big mistake. Also: Samsung is giving away free 65-inch TVs right now - here's how to get one I've been guilty of it. A

AT&T will give you a free Google Pixel 10 Pro for a limited time - how the deal works

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The 10 best early Labor Day deals live now: Save on Apple, Samsung and more

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