If you don't like using Siri, this iOS 27 feature may change your mind

Siri has long been known for its stagnation, but that changes with iOS 27 and accompanying releases. Siri has undergone major improvements.

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Second developer betas of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 are out now

Apple is now on the second round of its developer betas for iOS 27.2 , iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2. iOS 27 on an iPhone The second post-milestone release developer beta is here. After the first developer builds of iOS…

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Experts used AI to break into OpenAI. They say it was cheap and a red alarm for the industry

Researchers used Anthropic’s Claude to access OpenAI’s private systems, highlighting how affordable AI-assisted hacking could expose security weaknesses across the industry.

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Beta 2 now available for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, more

Last week Apple kicked off a new beta wave for its 27.2 software releases, and today beta 2 is rolling out just five days later for iPadOS 27.2 and more.…

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Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect

Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year.…

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Xiaomi 18 Pro has a Privacy Display that does more than Galaxy S26 Ultra, launches this week [Video]

Xiaomi has confirmed support for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display on the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro, and it apparently does a lot more than Samsung’s implementation of the feature.…

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Getting noticed on Steam is already brutal, but some devs claim paying for exposure is even worse

Best Indie Games on YouTube, run by creator Clemmy, offers developers exposure for a fee. It now faces accusations from multiple indie developers that its paid marketing packages promise far more reach than they deliver.

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Neural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices

Apple's newest hardware is off to a rocky start, with Neural Engine timeouts crashing Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models as a smaller group of iPhone 18 Pro owners reports Face ID-related kernel panics. iPhone 18 Pro The new watches reached…

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Nebula Matrix Network Driver Queued Ahead Of Linux 7.4

NBL is a new Ethernet networking driver destined to premiere in the upcoming Linux 7.4 kernel for supporting Nebula Matrix NICs...

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Apple Seeds Second macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers

Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the second ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 beta. The second beta comes a week after Apple released the first beta. Registered developers can download ‌macOS Golden…

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macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2 now available, here’s what to expect

Developers can now install macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2, ahead of the upcoming official release in a few weeks. Here’s what’s coming.…

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Dyson Won’t Say What’s Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush

Despite admitting to a “component issue,” the company refuses to say what went wrong, how many units are affected in how many countries, and why it won’t recall its $500 AI toothbrush.

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Apple Releases Second iOS 27.2 Beta

Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the first iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded an iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers can download the…

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Google Nest Doorbells suffer mild identity crisis, start speaking with new accents

Nest Doorbell glitch is causing automated voices to switch accents.

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Apple releases second iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone

Apple has released the second iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release.…

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Apple Releases Second watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Betas

Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has released the second betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. The betas come week after Apple released the first betas. Registered developers can download the betas…

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Get the world’s fastest gaming CPU and a DLSS 5-capable GPU in a gaming PC for $2,299 — fully loaded powerhouse sports Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5080 Founders Edition, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD [Updated]

Walmart is selling a CyberPowerPC gaming PC with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD for $2,299.

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Contagious Interview Campaign Compromises 30,000 Devices, Steals $10.71M in Crypto

The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have compromised at least 30,000 devices located in more than 100 countries and siphoned funds or account credentials from over 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets, according to a new joint…

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Tesla goes to trial over racism claims against Black workers at ‘plantation’

Tesla goes on trial today over allegations that its flagship Fremont factory subjected thousands of Black workers to racial slurs, segregation, and lower pay. The case is brought by the state of California, covers more than 6,000 workers, and carries no cap…

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Tesla will soon roll out FSD Supervised in the Czech Republic

Its foothold in the EU may be growing, but larger countries are still wary of the self-driving tech.

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Google’s new laptop OS is Android, ChromeOS and Linux mashed into one

Google has revealed more information about Googlebook OS, the software powering its new Googlebook laptops. It details integrations with Android, Linux support, security architecture and software support window.

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London neocloud Nscale takes its $1B loss to Wall Street

Rent-a-GPU firm reportedly seeks a valuation of up to $35B in New York IPO

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iPhone 18 Pro owners report two serious bugs causing freezes and restarts

Macworld Apple upped the price of its phones this year, and while the new iPhone 18 Pro doesn’t cost quite as much as its Max sibling (let alone the $1,999+ iPhone Duo) it’s in the premium bracket where everything needs to be perfect. And sadly, that doesn’t…

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CD Projekt CEO reveals why the company decided to use Unreal Engine for The Witcher 4

The next chapter in The Witcher's fantasy saga won't run on CD Projekt's proprietary graphics engine. According to the company's co-CEO, that decision was actually made years ago, and it's expected to pave the way for more frequent releases in the saga going…

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The Glacier iPhone 18 Pro Max is the anti-Cosmic Orange

Macworld I have an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Its color finish is Glacier. And I am of a generation that uses the term “cool” as a way to show approval, even if over the years, “cool” has gone from an enthusiastic expression to a subdued feeling. When it comes to my…

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Former Seattle City Council president launches AI-powered site to track and report on City Hall

Former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson has launched CivicTide, a website that tracks City Council legislation, publishes policy briefs and opinion pieces, and gives readers tools to contact councilmembers. The site runs on a custom AI-powered…

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Take nearly 50% off this slim Baseus MagSafe battery and never carry a charger again

Macworld Baseus Picogo MagSafe Power Bank View Deal Since you’re always carrying your phone, always using it for social media, work, and emails, there’s enough to worry aout with adding bettery life to the list. This Baseus Picogo MagSafe power bank, on sale…

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When an Electric Motor Makes Sense for a Small Boat

Adding an electric motor to a kayak, inflatable, canoe, or compact fishing boat can provide powered propulsion without requiring the owner to buy a purpose-built electric vessel. For some boaters, that may mean an easier journey across a lake or less paddling…

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New Mac Mini Reviews: A Good But No Longer 'Insanely Great' Deal

The first reviews of the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options have been published ahead of the computer launching this Tuesday. While the Mac mini now starts at $899 in the U.S., up from just $599 for the previous model when it first launched, WIRED…

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Ex-Zillow VP’s startup Truelist acquired by Mainstay in $18M expansion of real estate AI

Founded in 2024, Truelist built an AI-powered listing platform to help real estate brokers and agents manage, create, and distribute property listings across fragmented MLS systems.

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