Topic: software update
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One UI 8.5: Top New Features and Upgrades Revealed
Samsung is developing One UI 8.5, a significant update based on Android 16, featuring refined aesthetics, AI upgrades, and smarter utilities, set to launch with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. The update introduces new Galaxy AI tools, including real-time translation, smart clipboard, and AI...
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Galaxy S23 Series Now Receiving Stable One UI 8 Update
Samsung has officially launched the stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S23 series, starting in South Korea with a global rollout expected soon. The update, based on Android 16, introduces enhanced features including a more secure Secure Folder, a redesigned Samsung Internet browser, and improv...
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Rivian Unleashes Sport Mode For All R1 EVs Via OTA Update
Rivian's 2026.03 software update introduces a new Apple Watch app, allowing it to function as a digital key for locking, unlocking, and starting vehicles via Bluetooth. The update democratizes performance features, expanding Sport Mode to all Dual-Motor and Quad-Motor configurations and making La...
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Passwork 7.4: Centralized User Vaults Boost Enterprise Security
Passwork 7.4 introduces centralized restrictive settings for User vaults, enabling IT to enforce uniform security policies across the organization to reduce data breach risks and streamline compliance. Administrators can centrally restrict actions like adding users, sending passwords, and creatin...
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Nvidia App Update Adds DLSS 4.5 and Enhanced Control Panel
Nvidia has released a major update to its unified application, introducing the stable version of **DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution** for all RTX users, which uses an advanced AI model for sharper images and reduced artifacting. The update completes the migration of legacy Control Panel features, includ...
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Waymo Robotaxis Stalled in San Francisco Blackout: Here's Why
Waymo is updating its autonomous vehicle software to improve handling of widespread power outages after a San Francisco blackout caused significant delays due to an overwhelmed remote confirmation system. The update aims to make vehicles navigate more decisively at intersections with dark signals...
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Google's Second December 2025 Pixel Update: Factory & OTA Images Now Available
Google has released an out-of-cycle December 2025 software update for Pixel 8 through 10 series phones, addressing key performance and stability issues. The update specifically fixes a battery drain problem, intermittent touch failures on the Pixel 10, and an issue preventing access to locally ca...
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Pixel Watch Gets Wear OS 6.1 in Major December Update
Google is rolling out Wear OS 6.1, based on Android 16, to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, but not the original Pixel Watch, as part of its quarterly update cycle. The update enables new features like always-on media controls and default gesture controls (Double Pinch and Wrist Turn), while also int...
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Jeep 4xe Hybrids Bricked by Software Update
A software update for Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles caused unexpected power loss and operational failures, stranding drivers in various locations after installation. Stellantis has withdrawn the faulty update and released a corrective patch, advising affected owners to avoid hybrid or electric modes...
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Pixel Buds Pro 2 Copy Apple's Best Feature
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 received a firmware update introducing individual battery monitoring for the case and each earbud, enhancing user convenience. This feature allows users to check battery levels on any previously paired Pixel device, even when not actively connected, simplifying power manageme...
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Google Fixes Pixel Back Button Problems in New Update
Google released a software update to fix navigation issues on Pixel smartphones, including unresponsive back buttons and delayed swipe gestures, which emerged after the Android 16 update. Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 users experienced severe symptoms like button unresponsiveness and lag, with some rep...
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Google Home automations now support smart buttons
Google Home's latest update now allows smart buttons to be integrated into automations, enabling physical button presses to trigger actions like controlling lights or scenes without voice commands. The update introduces new automation triggers and conditions, including responses to humidity level...
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Microsoft Resolves Outlook Bug That Blocked Encrypted Emails
Microsoft has resolved a bug that prevented classic Outlook users from accessing emails encrypted with "Encrypt Only" permissions, which had been causing unreadable attachments since a December update. The fix is being distributed, with a full rollout scheduled for February, and Microsoft provide...
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8 New Features Coming to Your iPhone in iOS 27
iOS 27 is expected to launch in 2026, focusing on foundational stability and performance improvements over flashy new features. A key focus will be expanding **Apple Intelligence**, driving many of the update's new capabilities and smarter integrations. Rumored features include greater Home Scree...
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Microsoft Word Now Simplifies Adding Hyperlinks
Microsoft Word has introduced a new feature that allows users to create hyperlinks by simply pasting a URL directly onto selected text, bypassing traditional menus and shortcuts. This update is designed to enhance workflow efficiency and is available across Word for the web, Windows, and Mac, req...
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Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Expands to More Regions
Samsung has expanded the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series to India and Poland, following its initial launch in four other countries, to gather user feedback before a stable release. The large beta update includes the December 2025 security patch and focuses on improving stability...
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Kirby Air Ride Update 1.0.1: Full Patch Notes Revealed
Nintendo released Version 1.0.1 for the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride demo, addressing technical issues to improve stability and the racing experience before the next test window. The update includes fixes for online communication stability, resolves matchmaking failures in City Trial mode, a...
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Samsung's $3,499 Smart Fridges Will Soon Show Ads
Samsung will introduce advertisements on its Family Hub smart refrigerator screens through a software update this month, affecting the 2024 lineup and turning idle displays into marketing platforms. The ads will appear during "Cover Screen" idle periods as a rotating widget, showing contextual ad...
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OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Update Integrates Google Gemini AI
The OxygenOS 16 update will deeply integrate Google's Gemini AI platform, accelerating OnePlus's AI strategy and rolling out to both the new OnePlus 15 and other supported devices. It introduces AI-powered features, a redesigned lock screen with enhanced customization, smoother visual animations,...
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Wear OS 6 Arrives on Pixel Watch 2 and 3
Google has released Wear OS 6 for the Pixel Watch 2 and 3, based on Android 16, but the original Pixel Watch is not included in this update despite support commitments until 2025. The update introduces the Material 3 Expressive visual overhaul, featuring Dynamic Color theming and redesigned core ...
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Samsung Introduces Ads to US Refrigerators
Samsung is introducing a pilot program to display promotional content and curated advertisements on select Family Hub refrigerators in the U.S., aiming to enhance user experience with relevant offers. The ads will appear only on the idle Cover Screen via a software update and will not disrupt Art...
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NHS England Warns of Active 7-Zip Exploit (CVE-2025-11001)
NHS England Digital has issued a critical security alert for an actively exploited vulnerability (CVE-2025-11001) in 7-Zip, urging immediate updates to prevent system compromise. The vulnerability, a path traversal flaw in ZIP archive processing, allows attackers to execute malicious code and was...
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Roku's Massive Upgrade: All the New Features Revealed
Roku's platform upgrade introduces AI-powered voice search for more natural, conversational queries and enhanced content discovery tools to streamline entertainment access. New features include a "Ways to Watch" button for instant viewing from trailers and real-time sports alerts with customizabl...
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Google Home's Major Upgrade Is Finally Here
Google Home's latest update introduces support for hardware smart buttons, allowing users to trigger routines and device functions with a physical press. The update also addresses a persistent "Video not available" error for connected cameras, aiming to provide more reliable playback of security ...
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Urgent Patch: Critical Passwordstate Vulnerability Exposed
A critical security update is required for Passwordstate to address a high-severity vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative control. The flaw involves a manipulated URL targeting the emergency access page, enabling unauthorized access to the administra...
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Nvidia DGX Spark Update Slashes Idle Power by 32%
Nvidia's DGX Spark, a compact AI development platform, received a software update that significantly reduces its idle power consumption, enhancing its value for energy-sensitive deployments. The update enables hot-plug detection for the ConnectX 7 NIC, allowing it to enter a low-power state, whic...
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SolarWinds Help Desk Flaw Under Active Attack
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-40551) in SolarWinds Web Help Desk is under active attack, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code and gain administrative control, prompting urgent patching orders from US authorities. The flaw is one of four critical vulnerabilities, all with...
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Windows 11 Start Menu: Why It Changed & How to Use It
A new Windows 11 Start menu update (KB5067036) began rolling out in October 2025, changing its size, layout, and app locations, which users can expedite via settings or tools like ViVeTool. The redesigned menu features three areas (Pinned, Recommended, All) with the All apps list now immediately ...
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iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released: See the New Features
Apple has released the second public beta of iOS 26.3, ending a holiday update pause and introducing groundwork for future features. The update includes code indicating Apple is preparing infrastructure for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) support within the RCS messaging standard. This beta also ret...
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Ireland Recalls 13,000 Passports Due to Missing Code
The Irish government is recalling nearly 13,000 passports issued in late 2025/early 2026 due to a software glitch that omitted or misformatted the "IRL" country code in the machine-readable zone, potentially causing rejection at automated border gates. A free, expedited replacement program has be...
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Trust Wallet Hack: $7 Million Stolen in Extension Attack
A malicious update to the Trust Wallet Chrome extension on December 24th led to a $7 million cryptocurrency theft by stealing users' private wallet data. The attackers also launched a coordinated phishing campaign using a fake website to trick users into surrendering their wallet recovery seed ph...
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Twitter's AI Can Edit Anyone's Images Without Consent
Twitter has integrated a one-click AI image editing feature directly into its platform, making sophisticated image manipulation instantly accessible from any public post containing a standard static image. The tool is broadly available across all account types and feeds, but is currently limited ...
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Rivian Launches Universal Hands-Free Driving Feature
Rivian has launched a new "Universal Hands-Free" driver-assistance feature for its latest R1 vehicles, expanding its operational domain to over 3.5 million miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada. The system has significant limitations, requiring constant driver supervision and lacking the ability ...
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Galaxy S23 Security Update: Enhanced Protection Now Available
Samsung has released the December 2025 security patch for the Galaxy S23 series, following updates for newer models, with the rollout beginning in South Korea. The update, version S918NKSS6EYL1, fixes 57 security vulnerabilities to protect user data and device integrity. Owners can manually check...
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iOS 26.3.1 Update: Bug Fixes and Studio Display Support
Apple has released iOS 26.3.1, a minor update focused on system stability, bug fixes, and adding support for new Studio Display monitors. The previous iOS 26.3 update introduced tools for switching from iPhone to Android and included privacy adjustments and security updates. Development is underw...
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Meta's AI Glasses Enhance Your Hearing for Clearer Conversations
Meta's AI smart glasses update introduces a "conversation-focus" feature in the U.S. and Canada that amplifies a speaker's voice to cut through background noise, adjustable via the glasses' temple or settings. A new playful integration with Spotify allows the glasses to play music based on what t...
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Steam Deck Update Adds Screen-Off Downloads
A new Steam Deck update allows users to download games and updates with the screen off, addressing a long-standing community request and improving quality of life. Valve has reversed its previous stance by implementing a low-power download mode to mitigate earlier concerns about power consumption...
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Samsung Puts Ads on Its $1,900+ Refrigerators
Samsung is introducing advertisements to the display screens of its high-end Family Hub refrigerators via a new software update, which will show promotional content when the appliance is not in active use. Users can opt out of the ads through the Settings menu, but doing so disables all other wid...
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SmarterMail Flaw Lets Attackers Hijack Admin Accounts
A critical authentication bypass flaw in SmarterMail's 'force-reset-password' API endpoint allows attackers to hijack administrator accounts and gain full server control. Threat actors began exploiting the vulnerability just two days after the patch was released, suggesting they reverse-engineere...
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Google Gemini Smart Glasses: A Meta Ray-Ban Rival
Rokid's new "Style" smart glasses integrate multiple leading AI assistants, including Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, into a single platform, offering users unprecedented flexibility in choosing an AI for different tasks directly from the eyewear. The glasses feature a lightweight design, o...
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Peloton's New AI Upgrade Transforms Your Workouts
Peloton IQ is a new AI-driven personal coaching feature that monitors user statistics and delivers customized feedback and exercise plans across various workout types. The system is accessible on all Peloton hardware, with newer models offering enhanced features like movement tracking cameras and...
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macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 Unlocks "Super" Cores in M5 CPU
The macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update rebrands M5 processor cores, changing "performance" cores to "super" cores in system tools to align with new hardware announcements. This change introduces a three-tier core naming system: "super" cores for maximum throughput, new "performance" cores for demanding ta...
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Google's Quick Share Now Works Like AirDrop on Pixel 9
Google's Quick Share now enables direct file transfers from the Pixel 9 series to Apple devices like iPhones and Macs, offering an AirDrop-like experience. The feature uses a secure, direct peer-to-peer connection that avoids intermediary servers, ensuring data is not logged or routed externally....
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Gemini on Android Auto: A Polarizing Update for Drivers
Gemini's integration into Android Auto aims to replace Google Assistant, offering more detailed conversational responses and interactive features like Gemini Live, but user reception is sharply divided. While praised for improved comprehension and innovative brainstorming, Gemini is criticized fo...
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How to Try the New App in iOS 26
iOS 26 introduces a new built-in Preview app, bringing Mac-like functionality to the iPhone for viewing, editing, and managing images and PDFs without additional software. The app offers versatile tools for tasks like basic photo adjustments, filling out forms, scanning documents, and advanced ed...
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Samsung One UI 8.5 Redesigns Your Lock Screen with New Clocks & Privacy
Samsung is developing One UI 8.5, expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 early next year, with recent leaks revealing lock screen improvements focused on usability and customization. A key enhancement is a new blur effect for notifications to improve text legibility against complex wallpapers, th...
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Android 17 Beta 1's 2 Best Features Make Android 16 Feel Outdated
Android 17 Beta 1 introduces the ability to remove the persistent At a Glance widget from the home screen, freeing up space while retaining its functionality on the lock screen. It also allows deep customization of the Google Search bar, including theme, transparency, and shortcut options, aligni...
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Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini: Same Power, Smaller Size
Neural DSP has launched the compact Quad Cortex Mini, offering the same professional-grade amp modeling and processing power as the flagship model in a pedalboard-friendly, portable design. The device features a 7-inch touchscreen, durable footswitches, and retains full capabilities including Neu...
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Kia, Hyundai Invest Millions to Stop 'Kia Boyz' Thefts
Kia and Hyundai are committing hundreds of millions to provide free anti-theft repairs for millions of vehicles (2011-2022 models) that lack a standard engine immobilizer, addressing a major security flaw. The repair involves installing a physical zinc sleeve on the ignition to thwart a viral the...
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Mario Kart World 1.4.1 Update: Full Patch Notes
A new patch (version 1.4.1) for *Mario Kart World* on Nintendo Switch 2 fixes a bug where disconnecting and reconnecting a controller could disrupt normal gameplay progression. This bug specifically caused the unintended deletion of ghost data in the Time Trials mode, erasing players' saved perfo...
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