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As hackers exploit one high-severity SAP flaw, company warns of 3 more

As hackers exploit a high-severity vulnerability in SAP’s flagship Enterprise Resource Planning software product, the software maker is warning users of more than two dozen newly detected vulnerabilities in its other widely used products, including a security flaw with a maximum-severity rating of 10. SAP on Tuesday said the highest-severity vulnerability—with a rating of 10 out of a possible 10—was found in NetWeaver, a platform that serves as the technical foundation for many of the company’s

Apple’s new MagSafe battery is only designed for the new iPhone Air

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple just announced a new, official MagSafe battery for the super-slim iPhone Air, but if you were hoping the battery would work with other iPhones, it apparently won’t. According to the product page for the $99 battery, “the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery was created exclusively for iPho

iPhone 17 Air will be eSIM only worldwide

Apple announced its new thin iPhone 17 Air on Tuesday at its annual hardware event. The company said that this device will have only eSIM support all across the world. Apple managed to cram a lot of tech into a 5.5 mm-thick design, but at the expense of a physical SIM tray. The company opted to ditch physical SIMs for eSIMs for iPhones sold in the U.S. in 2022. “We pioneered eSIM years ago, and now it’s an industry standard, and compared to that, decades-old piece of plastic, eSIM is so much

Apple introduces new slim MagSafe battery bank for iPhone Air

At today’s ‘Awe dropping’ iPhone 17 launch event, Apple unveiled a new MagSafe battery for iPhone. It’s optimized for iPhone Air, bringing more battery life to Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone model without compromising too much on bulk. Apple says this new MagSafe Battery will add a total of 65% of additional charge to your iPhone Air, “extending battery life further than that of any other iPhone.” It only supports 12W of fast charging to your iPhone Air, though it has an intelligent battery system

This is Apple’s new Crossbody Strap accessory for iPhone

Today Apple unveiled its new iPhone 17 lineup during the ‘Awe dropping’ event. Among a variety of other iPhone accessories, Apple announced the release of a brand new Crossbody Strap accessory. Crossbody Strap lets you wear your iPhone around your body Alongside its four brand new iPhone models, Apple has a larger than usual batch of new accessories coming this year. Joining the return of the MagSafe Battery pack, and new bumper case for iPhone Air, and TechWoven cases, Apple has introduced a

This is the new iPhone lineup following today’s iPhone 17 launch event: pricing, colors, accessories, more

Today, Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup, including iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year’s star of the show is the iPhone Air, replacing last year’s Plus model. With these four new iPhones, Apple has also discontinued a number of older models. This is the new iPhone lineup. iPhone lineup With the launch of the iPhone 17, Apple discontinued the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This leaves the following iPhones at the foll

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Apple now sells Dynamic Power Adapter for fast charging iPhones

Following the conclusion of today’s iPhone 17 event, Apple has made a variety of new accessories available on the online Apple Store. One surprise not mentioned during the keynote: a new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter that specializes in fast charging iPhones. 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max now available from Apple Store If you’re ready for new iPhone accessories, the online Apple Store has you covered. Joining the new Crossbody Strap, TechWoven cases, and MagSafe Battery pack, there’s a b

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I compared both, and here's the winner

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup at the Awe-Dropping Event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. After years of playing it safe, the company is experimenting with the design of its phones. The iPhone 17 Pro Max sports its most noticeable (and maybe controversial) design changes in years. By contrast, its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, retains its signature look. The two flagship phones feature versatile camera setups, plenty of power, and are filled to

What happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood

Here's what happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood Joe Raedle/Getty Images This comes from the Planet Money newsletter. Subscribe now to get more insights into how our economy works delivered to your inbox each week. Daniel Erb became a corporate landlord kind of by accident. It started in 2020, when he received his first bonus as an investment banker. It was more money than he was used to. He wanted to invest in real estate, so he called his cousin, a research analyst at

Memory Integrity Enforcement

Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) is the culmination of an unprecedented design and engineering effort, spanning half a decade, that combines the unique strengths of Apple silicon hardware with our advanced operating system security to provide industry-first, always-on memory safety protection across our devices — without compromising our best-in-class device performance. We believe Memory Integrity Enforcement represents the most significant upgrade to memory safety in the history of consumer

Apple adds hypertension and sleep-quality monitoring to Watch Ultra 3, Series 11

At its fall product event today, Apple updated its line of smartwatches, including the introduction of features for monitoring blood pressure and analyzing the quality of your sleep. Apple Watch Series 11 Credit: Apple The Apple Watch Series 11. The Apple Watch Series 11. Credit: Apple The Apple Watch 11 is supposed to be able to alert users about "possible hypertension" by using data from an optical heart rate sensor "to analyze how a user’s blood vessels respond to the beats of the heart,"

Apple’s using more recycled materials in its iPhones and watches

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple’s new iPhone Air contains more recycled titanium than any of its predecessors, the company announced at the Tuesday Keynote. It’s using 80 percent recycled titanium. The phone as a w

Apple debuts the $999 ultra-thin iPhone Air

Move over, iPhone Plus, here comes your super-slim replacement: the iPhone Air. During Apple’s iPhone event on Tuesday, the company unveiled the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest model to date. This replaces the Plus model in the company’s 2025 lineup, following the underperformance of the iPhone 16 Plus last year, based on data from research firm DSCC. The star of today’s event draws inspiration from Apple’s MacBook Air strategy, which debuted in 2008 as the thinnest laptop available, pos

Apple’s new iPhone 17 devices don’t have an AI-powered Siri yet. It doesn’t matter.

At yet another splashy event, Apple on Tuesday introduced its latest lineup of iPhones: the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a new slimmer version dubbed the iPhone Air. The “Air” branding is meant to bring to mind other lightweight — and sometimes less expensive — Apple products like the MacBook Air and iPad Air. But it also recalls a time when smartphone makers were chasing an ever-thinner phone. In the AI era, however, it’s not necessarily the device’s size that matters; it’s what the softw

Wildcard suggestion of ‘iPhone Air’ name [Update: Confirmed]

Just hours ahead of the official announcement, a leaker has suggested that the iPhone 17 Air may instead simply be named the iPhone Air. [Update: Confirmed] They show a photo of what is claimed to be a Chinese warranty leaflet for the phone showing this name. Although it may well be fake, there is one reason to give it perhaps a little credence … We’re expecting Apple to announce four iPhones today: iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max However, leaker DuanRui shows what

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Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3: new design, better battery life, heart rate monitor

Today during its ‘Awe dropping’ event, Apple unveiled the next generation of its highly successful AirPods Pro line. Here’s everything you should know about AirPods Pro 3. Apple announces AirPods Pro 3 with pre-orders starting today, shipping September 19 Today as the first announcement during its big iPhone 17 event, Apple introduced the next generation of AirPods Pro: AirPods Pro 3. AirPods Pro 3 include new features like: New design with smaller earbuds with smaller earbuds Improved spat

Apple unveils iPhone 17: 120 FPS display, A19 chip, upgraded camera

Apple today announced its next generation lineup of iPhone, starting with the entry-level iPhone 17. iPhone 17 features an upgraded display, better front and rear cameras, and more enhancements. The new iPhone 17 has a larger 6.3-inch display, with ProMotion high-refresh rate support for the first time. It also supports always-on mode to show your lock screen in a dimmed state. The iPhone 17 is also powered by the brand new A19 chip for faster CPU and GPU performance. Here’s more new features …

Apple announces iPhone Air: the thinnest iPhone ever

Apple has officially announced the thinnest iPhone ever: the iPhone Air. The iPhone Air is made from titanium and measures in at a stunning 5.6mm design. iPhone Air specs and features New accessories: low-profile MagSafe battery pack for iPhone Air; up to 40 hours of video playback when combined with iPhone Air. New translucent case available in frost and shadow. Lightweight bumper available in matching colors. New Crossbody Strap Battery life: “All-day battery life” iPhone Air is eSIM-only

AirPods Pro 3 offer live translation and heart rate monitoring

Today's Apple event isn't just about iPhones and smartwatches. The company also announced the long-anticipated refresh of the AirPods Pro earbuds. The AirPods Pro 3 arrive a full three years after the company released the second-gen earbuds. This is a serious upgrade with updated audio drivers and plenty of high-tech bells whistles, like active ANC and the ability to play spatial audio. Apple says these earbuds offer the best ANC of any in-ear headphones on the market. Apple There's a heart-r

Apple Watch Ultra 3 has satellite connectivity and larger display

It's been two years since Apple updated its rugged, ultra-premium Watch Ultra line, so it was long overdue for a replacement. Today, at its Awe Dropping event to launch the iPhone 17, the company has unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple was naturally delighted to show off a broad number of tweaks that, in aggregate, more than make up for that additional year delay. The most notable new feature is satellite communication, letting you stay in touch no matter where you are in the world. Watch U

Apple Watch Series 11 includes 5G and a hypertension tracking feature

Apple announced three new smartwatches at its “Awe Dropping” event today. Along with new iPhone 17 models, we now have the Apple Watch Series 11 as the rumors predicted. Engadget’s Cherlynn Low, Sam Rutherford and Billy Steele are on the ground at the event, so we’ll have hands-on coverage soon, followed by full reviews in a week or so. In the meantime, here’s everything we know about the newest Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 11: Hypertension alerts and 5G connectivity The keynote speech star

Kosovo hacker pleads guilty to running BlackDB cybercrime marketplace

Kosovo national Liridon Masurica has pleaded guilty to running BlackDB.cc, a cybercrime marketplace that has been active since 2018. Kosovar authorities arrested the 33-year-old defendant (also known online as @blackdb) on December 14, 2024. He was extradited to the United States on May 9, 2025, and detained following his court appearance in Tampa on May 12. Masurica was the lead administrator of the online criminal marketplace BlackDB.cc, which has been operating for almost seven years, betwe

We Finally Know What ‘Star Wars’ Is Doing in ‘Destiny 2’

Back in May, Bungie teased some kind of pseudo-crossover between its shared-world shooter Destiny 2 and Star Wars. Not another skin pack like before, but a full-on expansion subtitled Renegades that would see Guardians explore a sandy planet and wield a laser sword. In a new livestream, the developer pulled back the curtain on Renegades, which was made in collaboration with Lucasfilm. Guardians will explore the Lawless Frontier of Mars, Europa, and Venus and meet the Jedi-like Praxis Order to f

Microsoft and LG Team Up to Help You Play Xbox in Your Car (Not While Driving, Please)

If you just can't get enough Xbox, take heart. Soon, you may be able to play even in your car. (Not while driving, duh, this is a passenger-aimed perk.) Thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and LG, you can access Xbox Cloud Gaming on internet-connected vehicles. The vehicles must have LG's Automotive Content Platform, and a new app will soon appear there to play cloud versions of Xbox games on in-car screens. Access will be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and some of the

Apple introduces AirPods Pro 3 with live translation feature

CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple's popular AirPods Pro in-ear headphones are getting a substantial upgrade. The new model, dubbed AirPods Pro 3, greatly improves active noise cancellation (ANC), performs live translations, and tracks your heart rate like a fitness wearable. This will have to be subjected to third-party testing, but Apple made some intriguing claims about AirPods Pro 3's performance during its iPhone and Apple Watch announcement today. Namely, that they'll have twice the ANC performance

Apple reveals the all-aluminum iPhone 17 Pro

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple has announced the iPhone 17 Pro, the top model in its new iPhone 17 lineup, alongside the regular iPhone 17 and all-new iPhone Air. It’s returned to an aluminum build, runs on the A19 Pro chip, and boasts what Apple is calling a “full-width camera plateau” on the back. Earlier this

BlackRock-backed Minute Media acquires Indian AI startup that extracts sports highlights

BlackRock- and Goldman Sachs-backed media startup Minute Media, which owns properties like Sports Illustrated, The Players’ Tribune, and 90 Minutes, announced Monday that it is acquiring VideoVerse, an Indian AI startup that lets broadcasters extract highlights and create content from sports footage. VideoVerse’s clients include the Indian Premier League and Women’s Premier League (cricket) tournaments, FIFA+, and broadcasters Nippon TV and Clubber TV. Mumbai-based VideoVerse was founded in 201

Ramp says it has hit $1B in annualized revenue

In Brief On Tuesday, Ramp answered any lingering questions as to why investors recently valued the expense management startup at $22.5 billion, just 45 days after a previous funding round valued it at $16 billion: the company says it has achieved $1 billion in annualized revenue. Annualized revenue refers to a company’s current revenue rate projected over a full year. In March, co-founder and CEO Eric Glyman told TechCrunch that Ramp had hit annualized revenue of $700 million. That’s $300 mill

Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and Watch SE 3

Apple on Tuesday unveiled three new Apple Watch configurations and its annual hardware event: the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3. Apple Watch Series 11 The Apple Watch Series 11 can alert you to possible hypertension. It uses data from the optical heart sensor and looks for chronic high blood pressure by analyzing how your blood vessels respond to beats of the heart. The algorithm works in the background, reviewing data over 30-day periods and will notify you

Microsoft says employees will be expected in office three days a week

Microsoft said on Tuesday that employees will be expected to work in an office three days a week starting next year. Employees that work near Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, or the Puget Sound area, will be required to be in the office three days a week, starting in February. After that, the policy will extend to other U.S. locations and then to international offices. The company is sending emails to employees who live within 50 miles of a Microsoft office around Puget Sound a