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Report: iOS 27 to focus on new features for upcoming iPhone Fold

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-07-23 19:32:48

Act surprised: Apple is soon expected to formally kick off development of iOS 27. This year, Apple will have a big task: updating the iOS experience in preparation for its most radical new iPhone yet. Details are unclear, but iOS 27 will unsurprisingly focus heavily on optimizing software for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. This will include new features specifically for the iPhone Fold as well as ensuring that iOS as we know it today is optimized for the new form factor. In the latest edition

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Show HN: A handpicked directory to help founders find great design studios

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-20 23:01:05

Product Video Studios that help you show, not just tell — with videos that turn features into stories your users actually remember.

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Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Matt Kamen 2025-07-23 22:03:00

One of the best things about the Nintendo Switch 2 is its versatility. The new console continues to balance on-the-go handheld gaming with big-screen TV play, remains backward compatible with most Switch games, and adds more retro games to its digital library with the arrival of classic GameCube games. That variety makes for several ways to play. From the upgraded Joy-Con 2 grips that introduce point-and-click mouse controls alongside the familiar motion tracking features, to the dedicated Swit

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Hush: Holistic Panoramic 3D Scene Understanding Using Spherical Harmonics

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-24 06:32:47

13D Vision & Robotics Lab, UNIST 2KRAFTON ✝Corresponding Author TL;DR: HUSH conducts various panorama image-based 3D perception tasks by utilizing task-relevant and geometrically aligned spherical harmonics basis functions for each task. 🌟 Key insight: SH basis functions seem geometrically aligned with the signals (e.g., depth/normal) on the unit sphere! Abstract Motivated by the efficiency of spherical harmonics (SH) in representing various physical phenomena, we propose a Holistic panor

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watchOS 26: Four new features your Apple Watch might not support

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-07-25 03:53:53

watchOS 26 is coming this fall, with new features like the Notes app, watch face ‘hints,’ Control Center upgrades, and more. But unlike most watchOS releases, there are several tentpole features that will only be available on very recent Apple Watch models. Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9, or Ultra 2 required for several watchOS 26 features If you’re looking forward to getting Liquid Glass on your Apple Watch, and a variety of other new watchOS 26 features, all you need is an Apple Watch Serie

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NordPass vs. Bitwarden: Which password manager is best?

zdnet.com Emily Long 2025-07-25 11:52:25

Password managers are essential tools for creating and securely storing login credentials and other sensitive data you want to have at your fingertips. There are plenty of solid password management solutions on the market, so it can be difficult to know which combination of features, cost, and user experience is best for your situation. In our head-to-head comparison of NordPass and Bitwarden, the former gets our vote for its top-notch interface and privacy-focused features, while Bitwarden is

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Engadget review recap: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Panasonic S1 II, Samsung QS700F and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-25 15:16:41

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 . We've been busy in the Engadget reviews department over the last few weeks, keeping up with Prime Day, product launches and the accumulating stack of devices on our desks. If you missed any of our in-depth testing recently, you can quickly catch up on the latest camera, laptop, phone a

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5 security cameras you should buy instead of Google Nest ones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-26 03:00:09

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority It’s hard to blame anyone for feeling fed up with Google Nest cameras right now. The latest Nest Aware price hike means users will soon be paying up to $200 a year, with zero new features to show for it. That’s on top of already pricey hardware, limited local storage options, and a system that some feel might actually be getting worse rather than better. Maybe you’re already planning to cancel like some of these angry Redditors. Maybe you’re just Nest-curious

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The best Apple Watch of 2025: Here's the best smartwatch for you

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-07-26 03:00:16

An Apple Watch isn't just an accessory or an excuse for a second screen around your wrist. After a year of testing out the Apple Watch, I've found it to be a helpful sleep tracker, the world's most convenient timer for when my hands are dirty in the kitchen, a phone-free text or call receiver/sender, a dumbphone, and an exercise motivator and mid-workout monitor. Also: I turned my Apple Watch into a dumbphone with this quick fix The Apple Watch started out as a sleek fitness tracker and has ev

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Slack will generate thread summaries and AI notes from your huddles now

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2025-07-26 15:11:41

Begin Again/Getty Images Slack is harnessing AI to make workplace collaboration and communication even smoother. On Thursday, the workplace productivity software company announced four new AI-powered features built directly into its platform. The bundle is meant to function as a smart digital assistant operating in the background of a team's normal operations, automating routine and time-consuming tasks. Also: Claude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to tr

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TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-07-28 08:00:00

TikTok is adding new features to its app to let songwriters highlight their works. These features, rolling out in beta, include a “Songwriter” label and a new tab on their profile to show off their musical works. This can help songwriters market themselves better to potential clients. The company said a limited number of publishing partners and songwriters have access to the new label and the music highlight section. Songwriters and publishers who want to be part of the program will have to joi

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TikTok is adding features for songwriters to its app

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-07-28 13:00:00

TikTok is adding new features to its app to let songwriters highlight their works. These features, rolling out in beta, include a “Songwriter” label and a new tab on their profile to show off their musical works. This can help songwriters market themselves better to potential clients. The company said a limited number of publishing partners and songwriters have access to the new label and the music highlight section. Songwriters and publishers who want to be part of the program will have to joi

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What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 05:01:00

It looks like curiosity about AI may be boosting smartphone sales. According to new data released from the International Data Corporation, smartphone shipment increased 1% year over year in the second quarter of 2025 despite tariff volatility and worldwide economic instability. Much of the increase in sales is attributed to midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 and other smartphones that have started incorporating AI. The report blamed a drop in demand for lower-end devices, including tho

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Forget passwords often? Android may soon let you disable Failed Authentication Lock (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-31 23:09:36

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15 and newer devices include a Failed Authentication Lock feature that locks the device screen after detecting multiple failed login attempts in apps or settings. Unlike other theft protection features, this feature is enabled by default on all devices, and there’s currently no way for users to turn it off. Google may soon add a new option to the theft protection settings that will allow users to turn off Failed Authentication Lock. In additio

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Lucid will add hands-free driving options later this month

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-01 03:28:17

Lucid is about to roll out its first hands-free features. On July 30, Lucid Air sedan owners with the DreamDrive Pro add-on will get automated drive assist and lane-change features. If you have a Gravity SUV you'll have to wait until later this year. The features will arrive via an OTA update for vehicles with DreamDrive Pro hardware. The optional add-on has 32 sensors, including LiDAR, radar, ultrasonic sensors and cameras. DreamDrive Pro already supports semi-autonomous features like lane cha

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What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Devices Incorporate AI

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 15:14:14

Looks like curiosity about AI may be boosting smartphone sales. Shipments of smartphones increased 1% year over year in the second quarter of 2025, despite tariff volatility and worldwide economic instability, according to new data released from the International Data Corporation. Much of the increase in sales is attributed to midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 and other smartphones that have started incorporating AI. The report blamed a drop in demand for lower-end devices, including

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Here's why these simple midrange Bose headphones remain my daily drivers

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-08-03 03:45:34

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are available in seven colors for $349, and are often up to $100 off. They are true to the QuietComfort namesake, providing excellent noise cancellation and all-day comfort. However, like all of Bose's over-ear headphones, the QuietComfort have a short, 24-hour battery life. View now at Bose I have an arsenal of premium consumer headphones. The Sony XM6, Apple AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Beats Studio Pro, Sonos Ace, and more all

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I found an E Ink tablet worthy of replacing my Remarkable

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-03 11:21:10

ZDNET's key takeaways The Boox Note Max comes bundled with the pen and case for $649. It's thin and light, has a high-contrast display, and has a long list of features that make it a very versatile device. Theres no backlight, it's monochromatic, and there's a bit of a learning curve to use it to its fullest. View now at Amazon View now at B&H Photo and Video more buying choices I went hands-on with the Remarkable Paper Pro last year and thought that was a big tablet. The latest Boox Note Max

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First look at Gemini Space: Google’s Now Bar-like upgrade to Pixel’s At a Glance (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 23:03:06

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Space is an upcoming upgrade to the Pixel’s At a Glance experience. It’s seemingly inspired by Samsung’s Now bar and Now Brief, which show contextual cards on the lock screen and other places. In its current state, Gemini Space displays sports and birthday cards, but finance and Daily Hub features are expected in the future. We’ve previously spotted Google working on a feature called Gemini Space for Pixel devices. Based on the handful of clues

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5 features I don’t care about when buying a new phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 06:44:09

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority When it comes to buying a new smartphone, it’s easy to get caught up in all the hype. Manufacturers constantly push the latest and greatest features, leading many of us to buy more phone than we actually need. When I’m in the market for a new phone, I always try to narrow down my options as much as possible. I do that by making a list of not only the features I want in my next smartphone but also those I don’t care about. This approach helps me cut through th

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Apple Watch Ultra 3: Three new features are coming this fall

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-04 19:10:13

Apple Watch Ultra, outside of a very nice new titanium black, hasn’t been meaningfully upgraded since 2023. But this fall that’s going to change when the Apple Watch Ultra 3 arrives. Here are three new features coming to the next-generation Apple Watch Ultra 3. High blood pressure detection New health features are one thing you can consistently expect from Apple Watch upgrades. According to Mark Gurman, this year Apple is planning to introduce high blood pressure detection: The blood-pressure

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TikTok loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging its 'addictive design' exploits kids

cnbc.com Zach Vallese 2025-08-05 03:49:32

FILE PHOTO: TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022. A judge this week rejected TikTok's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by the state of New Hampshire accusing it of using manipulative design features aimed at children and teens. "The Court's decision is an important step toward holding TikTok accountable for unlawful practices that put children at risk," state Attorney General John Formella said in a statement Friday. In his ruling Tuesday, New Hampshire Superior Cou

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The Amazfit Active 2, one of our favorite fitness trackers, is just $79.99 right now

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-08-05 19:00:00

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly smartwatch that doesn’t skimp on features, the Amazfit Active 2 is one of the best Prime Day deals you’ll find. Normally $99.99, it was already a great deal in and of itself, but right now it’s practically a steal starting at $79.99 ($20 off) directly from Amazfit and Amazon, which is a new low price. Unlike most budget smartwatches, the Active 2 actually looks and feels premium with its stainless steel case and tempered glass. For an additional $50, you

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Roborock Prime Day deals: Even lower prices for Roborock’s best vacuum cleaners

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-06 12:20:12

Summer is here! But as much as we’d like to spend every weekend outdoors and enjoy the warm weather, the one thing that often gets in the way of exciting plans is tedious chores. Roborock has at least some of this busy work taken care of with its new Q Series and Qrevo robot vacuums. Roborock’s current releases, which include the Roborock Q7 M5+, the Q10 S5+, the QV 35A, and the Qrevo S5V, will continue to be available at special introductory prices during Prime Day. Here’s everything you need

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I love this Hoto mini electric screwdriver, and it’s cheaper than ever for Prime Day

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-06 15:33:24

I was told to be ready for anything before my daughter was born. I didn’t realize that included being at the ready to constantly fix her electronic toys. Do you know the horrors of the eKids Disney Frozen toy microphone? Well, now I’m an expert at tinkering with it. It wouldn’t have been as easy without Hoto’s 3.7V 25-in-1 Mini Electric Screwdriver, which is down to an all-time low of $28.49 (about $22 off) at Amazon. Hoto’s mini electric screwdriver has become indispensable in my household for

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Google Personal Safety’s Expressive makeover is looking even more expansive (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 07:32:53

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed additional Material 3 Expressive changes coming to Google’s Personal Safety app. The app’s latest release includes revamped Medical information and Emergency SOS menus. The design changes align with the Material 3 Expressive makeover of Android’s Settings app. Google’s Personal Safety App may be next in line to receive its Material 3 Expressive makeover. We recently gave you an early look at some of the design

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This iOS 26 change could make it Apple’s most surprising update yet

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-08-08 13:15:00

With iOS 26, Apple has made a key strategy shift: it’s no longer pre-announcing major new features that won’t be available for months to come. Here’s why I think that’s a great decision by Apple, and why it could make for an exciting 12 months. The iOS 26 strategy shift Apple’s change in strategy was clearly driven by what happened at WWDC 2024 and during the subsequent iOS 18 cycle. The company pre-announced major new features for Siri, but failed to actually deliver those features. But iOS

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Tesla on "Lane Assistance" Mode Gets Horrifically Impaled on Guardrail

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-09 11:37:13

While Tesla's so-called "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" features have generated more than their share of controversy, one of the company's other assisted driving modes is now in the spotlight after a nail-biting crash in California. As SFGate reports, a young Tesla driver walked away with minor injuries after his Model Y careened off the I-5 interstate and crashed directly into a guardrail in the wee hours of morning, becoming impaled all the way through. According to California Highway Pa

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This iOS 26 strategy shift could make the next year Apple’s most surprising yet

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-08-09 08:43:00

With iOS 26, Apple has made a key strategy shift: it’s no longer pre-announcing major new features that won’t be available for months to come. Here’s why I think that’s a great decision by Apple, and why it could make for an exciting 12 months. The iOS 26 strategy shift Apple’s change in strategy was clearly driven by what happened at WWDC 2024 and during the subsequent iOS 18 cycle. The company pre-announced major new features for Siri, but failed to actually deliver those features. But iOS

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I'm a Samsung User and Almost Never See Galaxy AI on My Phone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-09 10:14:00

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked this year, company president TM Roh took the stage in Brooklyn, NY, to tout the transformative nature Galaxy AI. The presentation talked about how Samsung's AI tech customizes information and systems to become your personal companion. It gives you morning briefs, synthesizes your health information and can integrate across different form factors, like foldables, VR and wearables. I am an active user of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 phone, but I've never once seen any of

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