A new peer-reviewed analysis in The BMJ examines digital cycle-tracking apps used by an estimated 50 million people worldwide to monitor menstruation, fertility and 'cycle syncing' habits. The authors, including Tulane's Katharine Lee, say these apps' predictions rely on self-reported bleeding dates rather than actual hormone measurements, making them unreliable for forecasting ovulation or fertile windows, and that they cannot diagnose menstrual disorders or the causes of painful periods.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-29
Apple sent Rep. Jamie Raskin a letter last July explaining its decision to pull ICEBlock and similar ICE-tracking apps from the App Store, citing agent-safety concerns raised partly by the Trump administration after a fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. Raskin has now sent a follow-up letter questioning Apple's justification, according to CNN.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-29
Google has integrated Gemini with Find Hub so users can verbally log where they've stored important belongings, such as saying a passport is kept in a vault. The assistant confirms the entry and links back to Find Hub, where users can attach photos, addresses, and notes, or add items manually through the app's Remembered tab.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-29
Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter to Apple this week arguing the company has no evidence to support claims that apps like ICEBlock endangered ICE officers, following Apple's removal of such apps from the App Store. Apple had earlier told Raskin the apps were pulled after a fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, but Raskin disputes DHS and FBI claims linking that shooter to app usage, calling the justification unsupported.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-29
A review of the fourth-generation Apple Watch Ultra reports incremental upgrades over its predecessor, including more accurate health sensors and extended battery life. The reviewer notes the device doesn't introduce a radically new design or feature set but refines existing capabilities.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-29
A week of hands-on use with the Apple Watch Series 12 highlights improvements in battery life and charging speed, attributed to the new S11 chip. The reviewer notes the watch now lasts through a full day and night of sleep tracking without needing a mid-day charge, and gains 12 hours of use from just 15 minutes of charging, per Apple. A new step-counter complication was also found exclusive to Series 12 despite step data being available on older models.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-26
Android Authority's three-week test of the Galaxy Watch 9 found a comfortable design, bright display, and expanded health and fitness tracking features. The reviewer notes pricing has risen about $30 over the Watch 8 at each tier, and there is no Watch 8 Classic successor this year, leaving the rotating bezel model available only in last year's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. Battery life remains the standout weakness, requiring nightly charging to use the watch's features fully.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-25
Meta let Engadget test a prototype pair of VR Reality Glasses that weigh under 100 grams and connect via a wired tether to a separate 300-gram compute puck. The device uses four cameras for hand tracking and passthrough video, plus pancake lenses with built-in eye tracking, and offers optional prescription lens inserts.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-24
Several users report that Google Maps' speedometer on Android Auto is randomly toggling between miles per hour and kilometers per hour, ignoring their chosen unit settings. One user also reported the same mismatch on the mobile app itself, according to a Reddit thread. The cause remains unclear, and it's unknown how many drivers are affected.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
A new analysis of postings pulled directly from applicant tracking system APIs found that 28% of jobs listed on employer career sites remain open for more than 90 days after publication. The data covers postings verified as live on employer sites, tracked at the board level every few hours rather than scraped or estimated. The report also tracks 'reposts' — listings that close and reappear within 30 days for the same role — but does not label any individual posting a 'ghost job'.
unlisted.careers
· 2026-09-23
A benchmark description surfaced detailing how an AI system referred to as GPT-6 Astra was evaluated on a driving course, measuring progress along a centerline, GPS-based distance, finish time, and accepted motion commands. The metrics track whether the run stayed within 4 meters of the course, whether it finished or collided, and how commands like set_motion and stop_now were executed during the attempt.
drivingbench.com
· 2026-09-23
Eight Sleep unveiled the Pod 6, an updated version of its temperature-regulating smart mattress system, featuring a redesigned cooling hub small enough to fit under most beds. The system starts at $2,699 for a full-size Standard cover, with a new $1,999 Solo option for single sleepers, and requires an annual subscription of $199 to $399. Eight Sleep says the rebuilt hub is 20 percent faster at adjusting temperature and includes additional biometric sensors compared to last year's Pod 5.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-23
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