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The big Google Play Store update is out now, making space for ‘You’ and your gaming skill

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store is getting updated with a new “You” tab. The tab brings an organized feed of your progress and achievements from different games and apps. With this update, Google is also expanding semantic search using AI. The Google Play Store is, for most people, the default destination to download apps on Android devices. Over the years, it has been refined and undergone several changes to make it easier to discover more apps with fewer steps.

If you like the OnePlus 13, you should be concerned about the OnePlus 15

The OnePlus 13 is one of my favorite Android phones released this year. OnePlus handsets have been among the better Android options for some time now, but the OnePlus 13 strikes a particularly special balance in its design, performance, cameras, and software. Because of that, you might think that I’m eagerly looking forward to OnePlus’s next flagship Android phone, the OnePlus 15. We’ve had tons of news about the OnePlus 15 over the last few days, and a lot of what we’ve heard sounds quite prom

Apple @ Work Podcast: Going back to the practitioner role

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Stop Putting Takeout Containers in the Microwave, Experts Warn

When you need to satisfy your hunger fast, reheating last night's leftovers in the microwave seems like a great idea. But if you warm them up in the plastic container they came in, you put yourself at risk for ingesting microplastics and harmful chemicals. You may be wondering, "Is plastic contamination as dangerous as experts say?" Unfortunately, all signs point to yes. Study after study has shown that the resulting chemical exposure of microplastics could pose significant health risks and the

iOS 26 Quickly Draining Your iPhone's Battery? Apple Says It's Normal

Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, and the update brings a lot of new features to your iPhone, like call screening and a new Liquid Glass redesign. If you downloaded the update and noticed your device's battery is draining faster than usual, Apple wrote online that it's normal and -- most important -- temporary. Some people notice their iPhone battery drains quickly after downloading an update and Apple released a statement saying it's nothing to worry about. Don't miss any of our unbiased tec

Scientists unlock secret to Venus flytrap’s hair-trigger response

To trap its prey, the Venus flytrap sends rapid electrical impulses, which are generated in response to touch or stress. But the molecular identity of the touch sensor has remained unclear. Japanese scientists have identified the molecular mechanism that triggers that response and have published their work in a new paper in the journal Nature Communications. As previously reported, the Venus flytrap attracts its prey with a pleasing fruity scent. When an insect lands on a leaf, it stimulates th

First OnePlus 15 camera samples reveal some much-needed good news

TL;DR OnePlus has posted some camera samples taken with the OnePlus 15 phone. The images show that the new phone will have a 3.7x telephoto camera compared to the OnePlus 13’s 3x shooter. It also seems like the OnePlus 15’s zoom camera will have a narrower aperture. OnePlus has been teasing the OnePlus 15 for a couple of weeks now, confirming the design and various features ahead of the launch next month. Now, the company has revealed the first camera samples, and these images also reveal a z

European Union Public Licence (EUPL)

License 1.2: [BG] [CS] [DA] [DE] [EL] [EN] [ES] [ET] [FI] [FR] [HR] [HU] [IT] [LT] [LV] [MT] [NL] [PL] [PT] [RO] [SK] [SL] [SV]. What is the EUPL? EUPL is an acronym for "European Union Public Licence". The first EUPL draft (v.0.1) went public in June 2005. A public debate was then organised by the European Commission (IDABC). The consultation of the developers and users community was very productive and has lead to many improvements of the draft licence; 10 out of 15 articles were modified.

Peloton Bike or Bike Plus: We Tested Both Models to Help You Decide

Peloton's popularity may have peaked, but the high-end spin bike is still in high demand. Considered to be one of the best exercise bikes on the market, the Peloton has two models: the classic Peloton Bike and the upgraded Peloton Bike Plus. If you're struggling to decide which version best suits your needs, CNET's fitness experts are here to guide you. Watch this: I spent a month riding the Peloton Bike Plus -- and liked it 03:01 The newer, enhanced model is ideal for dedicated Peloton enthus

I tried the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for a week to figure out who should upgrade - here's my expert advice

Apple Watch Ultra 3 ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's rugged smartwatch is now available for purchase, starting at $799. The watch gets an additional six hours of battery life for a total of 42 hours of wear. Sleeping with the smartwatch is difficult. View now at Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If the new Apple Watch Series 11, Apple's baseline smartwatch, is the girl next door, then Apple's Ultra 3 is the Mt. Kilimanjaro-scaling, rugged neighbor. People might be usin

iRobot Founder: Don't Believe the AI and Robotics Hype

Every so often, we find ourselves in the middle of a massive technological wave that starts to upend our presumptions and our ideas about the past, present, and future. These waves come with excess—optimism, excitement, hype, and speculation. Since non-believers don’t invent the future and speculators are always on a hustle, I often turn to practitioners to get a fix on the coordinates of reality. It has always helped me maintain a sense of pragmatic optimism when the rest of the world around me

Genshin Impact celebrates soundtrack release with free Apple Music trial

To celebrate the recent release of Genshin Impact’s 3-disc set with 59 tracks from the game (including Apple Music-exclusive tracks), miHoYo and Apple are offering up to 3 months of free Apple Music and Apple Music Classical for free. Here’s how to redeem it. Genshin Impact has been one of the most successful RPG games since 2020, and it is available for iOS, Android, Windows Xbox, PlayStation and beyond. The anime-style open-world game features an original soundtrack that has been performed b

OnePlus 15's New Sand Storm Edition Is Claimed to Be Tougher Than Titanium

The OnePlus 15 got its first look at last week's Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, but the first official look of the new phone provided by OnePlus on Monday is showing off a model that could be one of the most durable in the phone industry. The upcoming OnePlus 15 will come in a Sand Storm model, which features a sand dune color and a material described as "aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation" on the phone's middle frame and camera deco. OnePlus says this toughness is created from a "high-voltage p

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Bad Bunny confirmed as Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer

Today, Apple confirmed that Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will return to the Super Bowl halftime show stage, but this time, as a headliner. Here are the details. Event is scheduled for February 2, 2026 For the past few years, Apple Music has been the official sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show. After Usher in 2024, and Kendrick Lamar in 2025, Apple confirmed today that Grammy-winning artist Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 event. The show will mark Bad Bunny’s return to the main stage,

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As CNET's Resident Fitness Expert, These Are the 9 Fitness Tech Items I Can't Live Without

For the past four years, I've been testing wellness and fitness technology for CNET. Think the best treadmills, best smart rings for tracking health, best smart home gyms and much more. Additionally, I was a personal trainer prior to that. Thanks to my fitness experience and all the testing I've done, I know which products are the best and deserve a spot on your fitness wishlists. Let's review my favorites, which also make great holiday gifts. 1. Hyperice Normatec Go Boots The Normatec Go comp

The Best Gifts on Amazon That Your Loved Ones Will Actually Use: From $25 to $250

The first time I saw the Meater 2 Plus, I knew I had to use it. I live in southern California, and the weather is pretty much always good enough to throw a rack of ribs or a spatchcock chicken on the grill. I do a lot of cooking out in the backyard, but it takes a long time to cook. You really want to cook slowly and evenly on a grill to keep the juices in. The Meater 2 Plus lets me put the temperature probe into the meat, close the grill lid and maintain a connection to my phone. Not only is t

PlayStation is getting a big, fancy art book full of unused designs

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s been 30 years since the original PlayStation was released in North America and Europe after first debuting in Japan nine months earlier. To mark the occasion, Sony has announced a “large-format photography book” featuring 400 pages filled with photos of

New Siri features could arrive in iOS 26.1 ahead of bigger overhaul

Apple is expected to have a major Siri revamp coming early next year, but a new report says that some other Siri improvements are in the works for release as early as iOS 26.1. Here are the details. Over the weekend, the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman contained an interesting tidbit regarding new Siri improvements in the works. In a section highlighting features coming in iOS 26.1, Gurman says we should expect some specific Siri upgrades in either iOS 26.1 or iOS 26.2. Mark Gurma

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Huge Proportion of Young Americans Report Serious Cognitive Issues

If you don’t feel as mentally sharp as before, you’re not alone. People from the ages of 18 to 39 have experienced a significant increase in cognitive issues such as “serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions” in the span of about a decade, according to a startling new study published in the journal Neurology. A team of American scientists analyzed data from 4.5 million Americans who took part in phone surveys between 2013 and 2023; the overall proportion of respondent

iOS 26.0.1 coming soon for iPhone users [Updated]

Update September 27, 2025: We’re still waiting on Apple to release iOS 26.0.1 to everyone, but it seems very close. An anonymous account on X indicates the update will feature the build number 23A355. I’d expect the update to be released in the next several days. There have also been recent reports of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and CarPlay problems for iPhone 17 users. Hopefully, iOS 26.0.1 will fix those problems. Original story below. Apple released iOS 26 to the general public this week with its ne

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The OnePlus 15 Is One of the First Phones That Could Kick the iPhone 17 Pro’s Ass

OnePlus is changing things up with the launch of its next flagship Android phone, the OnePlus 15. The company is skipping the 14 because four, which sounds like the word for death, is bad luck in Chinese culture. Notably, the OnePlus 15 will be one of the first phones to launch with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a chipset that seems to kick the iPhone 17 Pro 17’s ass, especially for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. Releasing sometime in China in October, and then with a global la

Here’s how Apple Stores are combating iPhone 17 scratches

Apple Stores are taking two important steps to try and prevent scratches and marks on their display units. Since the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup, there have been concerns about scratches on the back glass and camera plateau. Shoppers almost immediately noticed scratches and marks on Apple Store display units. I noticed some too: Problematic MagSafe stands In response, Apple said that they had investigated and determined the cause of the marks to be caused by worn-down MagSafe stands. From

Apple’s latest software updates fix this lone security vulnerability

Today Apple released new software updates across its variety of platforms, including iOS 26.0.1, macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, iOS 18.7.1, and more. Most of the new updates offer security fixes, but it turns out there’s one specific vulnerability Apple has addressed, and it has to do with FontParser. iOS 26.0.1, iOS 18.7.1, and more fix FontParser security issue Apple’s latest software updates include a variety of smaller changes for users. The biggest release, in terms of listed notes at least, is iOS

Spotify is finally fixing one of its most frustrating shuffle problems

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify has been building new options for controlling randomness during shuffle playback. Listeners will have the option for random playback, irrespective of what was played before. They’ll also be able to reduce repeats, by taking recently played tracks out of the running. People have a problem with randomness. We don’t understand it, we have trouble recognizing it, and we often don’t even use the right words to describe it (no, your roommate’s frie

Apple releases iOS 26.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new

Apple has released a new software update for iPhone: iOS 26.0.1 is now available for download. Here’s what’s new. Two weeks ago, Apple launched iOS 26 to the public. Many users may have opted to install iOS 18.7 instead, in an effort to avoid bugs that typically come with major launches. Today, Apple has released the first bug fix update for iOS 26. iOS 26.0.1 is now available and recommended for all users. Here are Apple’s official release notes: This update provides important bug fixes an

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9to5Mac Daily: September 29, 2025 – Apple Intelligence latest, 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 FastMinder: Simple, easy to use fasting tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Get started today for free. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee

iOS 18.7.1 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new

Apple has released iOS 18.7.1 for iPhone, the latest update for users who have not yet upgraded to iOS 26. Here’s what’s new. Security fixes are Apple’s main focus in iOS 18.7.1 Today Apple released two noteworthy software updates for iPhone. iOS 26.0.1 debuted for users running Apple’s most recent major software version. It includes a variety of bug fixes and security updates. But Apple has also released iOS 18.7.1 for users who haven’t yet upgraded to the latest OS version. Here are Apple

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FCC Accidentally Leaked iPhone Schematics

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published a 163-page PDF showing the electrical schematics for the iPhone 16e, despite Apple specifically requesting them to be confidential. This was most likely a mistake on the part of the FCC, according to a report by AppleInsider . The agency also distributed a cover letter from Apple alongside the schematics, which is dated September 16, 2024. This letter verifies the company's request for privacy, indicating that the documents contain

Premier League Soccer: Livestream Everton vs. West Ham From Anywhere

David Moyes welcomes his former side to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, as Everton take on a struggling West Ham team hoping to get a new manager bounce following the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching EPL games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Currently languishing in a concerning 19th position in the Premier League, the Hammers parted ways with form

Apple News+ just added The Washington Post at no extra cost

Apple News+ is regularly updated to support new features and add new publications, and the latest is a big one: The Washington Post is now included at no additional cost. The Washington Post is the latest addition to Apple News+ subscription When Apple News+ first launched in 2019, Apple’s marketing emphasized its digital magazine library. Since then, a lot has changed. Recently Apple has not only grown the list of publications included in News+, but also expanded the service in two key area