Since the release of iOS 27.2 beta 2, Apple has been experimenting with code that detects when Google displays promotional banners for Chrome or the Google app within Safari. The system also tracks user interactions with these ads, although it is unclear if this will be included in the final release. The move appears to be related to ongoing regulatory scrutiny of browser competition and user choice on iOS devices.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro mini PC utilizes a mobile-grade Intel Core Ultra 7 265H processor and supports memory and storage upgrades through its SO-DIMM and M.2 slots. Its compact design makes it suitable for space-constrained setups, but performance and upgradeability vary depending on configuration and additional components. Integrated graphics suffice for basic tasks, but demanding workloads may require more powerful hardware.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-05
The third beta version of macOS 27.2 released to developers includes new gesture recognition features for apps like Photos, Notes, Safari, and Quick Look, indicating preparations for touchscreen support. Additionally, a new long-press animation for Dock icons suggests an upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro, which is also expected to feature an OLED display and reduced weight, potentially launching as early as this month or in November. Apple has previously introduced touch-compatible features such as Sidecar and pull-to-refresh in macOS 27, supporting the transition to a touchscreen laptop.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
The second season of the Stephen King adaptation 'The Institute' will debut on MGM+ on November 8. The series features actors Joe Freeman, Ben Barnes, Mary Louise Parker, and newcomer Alfie Allen. It continues to explore the tense and mysterious events surrounding the institute's secrets.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-05
Apple has made available the third developer beta of macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, introducing new features such as support for five additional languages in Siri AI, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. The beta rollout comes ahead of the official release, with no prior beta for macOS 27.1 released, possibly due to related work on the iPhone Duo. Developers can install the update by following standard beta installation procedures, including backing up their devices.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
Apple has launched the third beta version of iOS 27.2 for developers, following the public release of iOS 27. The update introduces a redesigned Health app, dual capture mode for Group FaceTime, and expanded Siri language support, among other enhancements. This beta comes after the initial public beta and is part of Apple's ongoing iOS 27.2 development cycle.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
Researchers have identified Elias 2-24b as the youngest confirmed exoplanet, located within a protoplanetary disk around star Elias 2-24. The discovery was made by analyzing data from the W.M. Keck Observatory, focusing on a gap in the disk where the planet likely formed. This marks a significant step in observing planetary formation in its early stages.
wired.com
· 2026-10-05
Amazon UK has reduced the Nintendo Switch 2's price by 15%, lowering it to a record £354.99. Other retailers like Argos, John Lewis, and Smyths Toys have matched this discount, making it the lowest price since the console's launch. The price cut comes amid ongoing component shortages and recent MSRP increases to £419.99.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-05
Amazon has launched early fall Prime Day discounts on Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3 at $179 (down from $249) and AirPods Max 2 at $429, $120 off list price across all five colors. The sale also includes up to $150 off M6 Mac mini models, $200 off M5 MacBook Air units, discounts on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and new low prices on iPhone 18 Pro/Max cases, Magic Mouse, and Apple's new Magic Keyboard.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
Reddit user Yzenxam demonstrated a PS5 running a port of the original Xbox emulator Xemu, dubbed XPSemu, with Forza Motorsport, Halo 2 and Crash Bandicoot installed. The project's developer, ZiZc3, says it is essentially stock Xemu made to run as a native PS5 app, using the PS5_Vulkan work that lets Xemu talk to the console's AMD GPU via the open-source RADV driver. ZiZc3 has published the code on GitHub along with a custom dashboard, per-game settings, patches and a performance overlay.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-05
WIRED tested the Withings BodyScan 2, a $600 body-composition scale with handlebars and a built-in color LCD screen, over several months. The device offers two scan modes, with a 30-second daily scan measuring weight, segmented muscle and fat percentages, basal metabolic rate, vascular age, and pulse wave velocity.
wired.com
· 2026-10-05
When only one AirPod produces sound, the likely cause is a charging problem. Owners are advised to clean the case's charging port and contacts, fully charge the case, then check both AirPods' battery status via the iPhone popup or Batteries widget before testing the faulty earbud alone. If cleaning and recharging don't fix it, a factory reset through iPhone Bluetooth settings is the next step, with slightly different reset button sequences for older versus newer AirPods models.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
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