Topic: software updates
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Apple Releases watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1 Release Candidates
Apple has released developer and beta versions of watchOS 26.1 and tvOS 26.1, indicating that the final public updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and HomePod are coming soon after about a month of testing. Major new features in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS include Liquid Glass customization, exp...
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Apple Unveils iOS 26.1 With Liquid Glass Controls & More
Apple has released the iOS 26.1 update and corresponding updates for its other operating systems, marking the first major feature enhancements since their initial launch in September. A key new feature is the enhanced Liquid Glass translucency control, offering users Clear and Tinted options to b...
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Pixel Watch Update Revitalizes Older Models
A major Wear OS 6 update is now available for Pixel Watch 2 and 3, featuring visual and functional improvements accessible via System updates. The update introduces Material 3 Expressive for a visual overhaul, including a redesigned lockscreen, Quick Settings menu, and Dynamic Color theming. The ...
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Quilt's Heat Pumps Get a Power Boost via Over-the-Air Update
Quilt has introduced over-the-air updates to its heat pumps, boosting heating and cooling capacity by over 20% without hardware changes. The performance gains were achieved through advanced sensors and data analysis, enabling safe optimization of the system's potential. This software-defined HVAC...
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Google Pixel Update: AI Photo Tools, Battery-Saving Maps & Smarter Alerts
Google's Pixel Drop update introduces a low-power mode for Maps to extend battery life by up to four hours and includes smarter notification management for newer models. Enhanced security features expand on-device scam detection to more countries and add visual warnings for potential spam message...
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Google Discontinues Support for Older Nest Thermostats
Google is ending software support for its first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, which will lose smart features like app connectivity and voice assistant integration after October 25, 2025, functioning only as manual thermostats. The company is offering affected users a discount o...
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Google's Android Canary Now Available for All Pixel Phones
The latest Android Canary 2510 build is available for Pixel 6 and newer devices, offering user-facing enhancements and interface refinements as part of Google's monthly updates for enthusiasts. Key improvements include a redesigned flashlight brightness control with a more intuitive layout and th...
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iOS 26.1 Update: Add Fog Effects to Liquid Glass
iOS 26.1 introduces a new toggle for the Liquid Glass interface, offering Clear and Tinted appearance options to address user readability concerns. The Tinted setting increases opacity and contrast for better legibility while preserving the glass aesthetic, serving as a middle ground without usin...
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Apple Watch Sheds Its Training Wheels with Stellar Battery Life
The latest Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 models now support multi-day battery life, with the Series 10 and 11 lasting up to 28 hours on a single charge, a significant improvement over earlier versions. Despite incorporating advanced features like 5G and always-on displays, Apple has enhanced ...
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Samsung's One UI 8.5 Leak Reveals 3D Icons and Liquid Glass Design
Samsung's One UI 8.5 introduces a significant visual refresh with 3D icons that appear to float above the screen, achieved through advanced shadow techniques for a liquid glass-like effect. The update includes redesigned apps with bolder elements, partial screen recording, and gradient background...
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iOS 26 Drops TODAY: 5 Essential Prep Steps
iOS 26 will be available for download on September 15, extending to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Device compatibility starts with iPhone 11 and later, but some advanced features require newer hardware like the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 12. Key steps to prepare inc...
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Google Pixel 10 to Receive GPU Updates Soon
Google will enhance Pixel 10's graphical performance by incorporating GPU firmware updates in future software releases, addressing the outdated PowerVR GPU firmware currently in use. The company is rolling out these improvements through regular monthly and quarterly updates, with recent security ...
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Google's Final Android 16 Beta Is Here: Pixel Drop QPR2 Beta 3
The third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 is now available for Pixel 6 series and newer models, including the Pixel 10, through the Android Beta program. Installing this beta locks users into the beta pathway, preventing a return to stable software without a full data wipe until the official QP...
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Feds Probe Waymo Robotaxi School Bus Safety in Austin
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Waymo after reports of its autonomous vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, with 19 incidents documented this academic year. Despite Waymo deploying a software update to address the issue, the ...
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Critical Flaws Found in Fluent Bit Logging Agent
Severe security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Fluent Bit, a widely used telemetry logging tool installed over 15 billion times, impacting core functions in banking, cloud, and SaaS environments. The flaws include input validation issues, tag manipulation, path traversal, buffer overflow...
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Save $250 on the Garmin Fenix 8 & Top Garmin Deals
Garmin's 2025 holiday promotions offer significant discounts on advanced wearables, including $250 off the Fenix 8 and $200 off the Venu X1, with these initial markdowns being the most aggressive and final for the sales period. The discounted models, such as the Fenix 8 and Venu X1, benefit from ...
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QNAP Patches Critical Zero-Day Flaws Exploited at Pwn2Own
QNAP has urgently patched seven critical zero-day vulnerabilities exploited during the Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 contest, affecting core components like QTS/QuTS hero operating systems and applications such as Hyper Data Protector and HBS 3. The company advises users to install the latest software upd...
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Affinity's Image Editors Go Freemium in Major Post-Canva Update
Canva has merged the Affinity suite into a single freemium application called "Affinity by Canva," offering core features for free while reserving generative AI tools for paid subscribers. The shift from a one-time purchase model to a freemium approach may disappoint users who preferred perpetual...
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Google Pixel Drop Leaks Early: November Features Revealed
Google's next Pixel Drop software update is expected to launch on November 4, earlier than anticipated, introducing new features for Pixel smartphones. The update will include the first official Pixel theme pack, starting with "Wicked," and enhanced animation tools in Pixel Studio for creating vi...
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Fix a Slow Fire TV: 10 Instant Performance Boosts
A slow Fire TV is commonly caused by outdated software, too many background applications, or accumulated temporary files, but simple adjustments can restore performance without technical expertise. Disabling unnecessary background features like Prime Photos, automatic app updates, and gaming serv...
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Waymo robotaxi investigated for driving around school bus
The NHTSA is investigating a Waymo autonomous vehicle for allegedly failing to stop for a school bus with activated red lights in Atlanta, raising concerns about its compliance with traffic safety laws. Waymo attributed the incident to a sensor failure that missed the bus's signals and has since ...
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Apple Readies iOS 26.0.1 Update Packed With Bug Fixes
Apple is releasing iOS 26.0.1 to fix various bugs and performance issues, enhancing system stability and security. The update was detected in server logs and tested internally, with a revised build number suggesting a broader scope of fixes than initially expected. iOS 26.1, currently in beta, wi...
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The Best Phone to Buy in 2025: Top Picks Reviewed
Choosing the best smartphone in 2025 depends on personal priorities like camera quality, battery life, software support, and overall value, with many strong options available. Key evaluation criteria include long-term software updates, camera versatility, build quality, and real-world performance...
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Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe Launch September 15
New Apple hardware will come with the latest operating systems pre-installed, while existing compatible devices will receive major software updates starting September 15. Apple is unifying its software versions under a year-based numbering system, with all platforms like iOS 26 and macOS 26 launc...
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Live: Apple Unveils the iPhone 17 at Today's Event
Apple is unveiling the iPhone 17, including standard, Pro, and a new thin iPhone Air model, at its media event today. The event will also showcase updated Apple Watch models, AirPods Pro, and major software updates across its ecosystem. The presentation starts at 10 am Pacific Time and can be str...
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Nothing Phone (3) Debuts as Brand's Priciest Flagship Yet
The Nothing Phone (3) is a premium flagship smartphone priced at $799, featuring a distinctive transparent design and innovative features like the Glyph Matrix mini-LED screen for dynamic notifications. It includes AI-powered tools like Essential Space for meeting transcriptions and Essential Sea...
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Plaud Note Pro: World's Most Advanced AI Note-Taker Launches in UAE
The Plaud Note Pro, an AI-powered note-taking device, has launched in the UAE, converting spoken conversations into organized insights and aligning with the UAE's National AI Strategy 2031. It features a 'Press-to-highlight' function for human-AI collaboration, professional voice capture, long ba...
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Amazon Echo Show Review: 5 Pros and 3 Cons
Amazon has launched new Echo Show smart displays with the AZ3 Pro processor, offering sleeker designs, more responsive screens, and faster performance as central hubs for smart homes, though full-screen ads may deter some users. The Echo Show 8 and 11 models differ mainly in screen size and price...
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Your $2,000 Samsung Smart Fridge Will Soon Show Ads
Samsung will introduce advertisements on the screens of its premium Family Hub smart refrigerators in the U.S., starting with a widget on select themes from November 3rd, following a software update. The ads will appear in a rotating widget alongside news, weather, and calendar panels, but users ...
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Google Photos Adds New Video Editing Features
Google Photos is introducing new video editing tools, including specialized templates and a redesigned editor, to help users easily create professional-looking videos on mobile devices. The update features templates that automatically sync photos and videos to music for quick highlight reels, and...
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Waymo Recalls Software for Robotaxi School Bus Safety
Waymo is filing a voluntary software recall with NHTSA to address how its autonomous vehicles interact with stopped school buses, following a software update it claims has already improved performance. The recall follows NHTSA scrutiny and reports from cities like Atlanta and Austin, where Waymo ...
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Synology Patches Critical BeeStation Flaws Exposed at Pwn2Own
Synology released a critical security update for BeeStation devices to fix a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-12686) caused by an unchecked buffer copy operation. The flaw was exploited live at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, earning researchers a $40,000 prize, and users must upgrade to BeeSt...
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iOS 26.1 Beta 3 Hints at Third-Party AI Integration
A code change in iOS 26.1 beta 3 indicates Apple is preparing to expand third-party AI offerings, moving beyond the current exclusive integration of ChatGPT. The update replaced specific text about reporting concerns related to ChatGPT with a broader "Third Party" reference, suggesting groundwork...
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Google Pixel Watch 4 Brings Back Gesture Controls
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is receiving a software update that reintroduces hands-free gesture controls, including a double-pinch gesture for actions like answering calls and dismissing alerts. The update also revives a wrist-flick gesture, now repurposed to dismiss on-screen content like notificat...
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Waymo Robotaxis Probed for Passing Stopped School Buses
The NHTSA has opened a formal investigation into Waymo's autonomous vehicles following multiple reports, including 19 documented incidents in Austin, of its robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses. Despite Waymo deploying a software update to address a similar prior incident, violations ...
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Microsoft Scales Back Diversity Initiatives
Microsoft has discontinued its annual diversity report and removed diversity and inclusion as a mandatory companywide performance goal, a policy shift following broader political pressures. Internally, the company simplified its performance review system, removing specific prompts on diversity co...
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iOS 26.2 Beta Released: New Updates for Games, Messages & Measure
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26.2, focusing on enhancements to the Games, Messages, and Measure apps for beta testers. The Games app now includes a splash screen and improved features like real-time challenge scores and better library filtering, while the Measure app gains a Liquid G...
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Vivo X300 Global Launch: OriginOS Goes Worldwide
Vivo is globally launching its X300 and X300 Pro smartphones, introducing the previously China-exclusive OriginOS to international markets for the first time. OriginOS replaces the criticized Funtouch OS, offering a vibrant interface with enhanced personalization and fluid animations, marking a s...
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Zero-Day Attack Exploits Lanscope Endpoint Manager Flaw
A critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-61932) in Lanscope Endpoint Manager is being actively exploited, primarily targeting Japanese customers since April 2025. The flaw affects on-premises versions up to 9.4.7.1, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via TCP port 443, while the cloud...
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Cisco Patches Critical Zero-Day Flaw Actively Under Attack
Cisco has released critical security patches for 14 vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE software, including a high-severity flaw (CVE-2025-20352) that has been actively exploited as a zero-day. The vulnerability is a stack overflow in the SNMP subsystem, affecting a wide range of devices, and c...
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Genetec Adds Audio to Security Centre SaaS
Genetec Inc. has integrated cloud-native audio communications into its Security Centre SaaS platform, enhancing real-time voice capabilities alongside existing video surveillance, access control, and intrusion monitoring in a unified system. This integration allows security teams to verify identi...
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Adobe's Project Indigo Camera Now Supports iPhone 17
Adobe's Project Indigo app now supports the iPhone 17 series but has temporarily disabled the front-facing camera due to compatibility issues with its new sensor. The app has gained popularity for its refined image processing, yet the iPhone 17's unique front camera hardware posed unexpected tech...
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Australia's 2024-2025 Cyber Threat Report Reveals Key Security Trends
Australia is experiencing a sharp increase in cybersecurity threats, driven by its growing reliance on internet-connected technology and targeting by both criminal and state-sponsored actors, leading to significant financial losses and a rise in incidents. State-backed cyber actors and cybercrimi...
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Microsoft Edge's New Feature Uses 12GB RAM: Is It Worth It?
Microsoft Edge's new beta feature offers real-time AI audio translation for videos and spoken media directly in the browser, aiming to remove language barriers without relying on platform-specific tools. The tool requires significant hardware, including at least 12GB of RAM and a 4-core CPU, whic...
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iOS 26.2 for iPhone Launching Soon, Leaker Suggests
The public release of iOS 26.2 for iPhone is imminent, with leaked final build numbers indicating the official rollout could happen at any moment. The update follows a Release Candidate version, and leaked identifiers suggest different builds may be intended for specific device models. All signs ...
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Quilt Secures $20M to Scale Heat Pump Sales Nationwide
Quilt, a California-based heat pump startup, has raised $20 million in Series B funding to expand nationally, following a $33 million Series A round earlier in 2024. The funding round was led by Energy Impact Partners and Galvanize, with the latter's Veery Maxwell and former Nest CFO Tom vonReich...
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Customize Your Google Pixel 10 Lock Screen Widgets
Lock screen widgets, a feature previously removed from Android, are returning to Google Pixel devices starting with the Pixel 10 series via the Android 16 QPR2 update. To use the feature, users must update their Pixel 10 to the stable Android 16 QPR2 release and enable it in the phone's Display &...
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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Hit New All-Time Low Price
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now available at a record-low price of $224.25, offering a nearly identical core experience to the newer model for significantly less money. Key features include hands-free music, photo capture, 1080p video recording, livestreaming, and a versatile AI assistant ...
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The Perfect $349 Android Phone for Your Dad
The Google Pixel 9A is an ideal smartphone for parents, offering reliability, simplicity, and value at a sale price of $349, which matches its lowest ever. It features a durable design and dependable performance with a capable processor and trustworthy main camera, avoiding the complexity of high...
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Black Friday Deal: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Hit Record Low Price
The original Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now available at a historic low price of $238.99, making them an affordable entry into smart eyewear with features comparable to the newer model. These glasses offer hands-free music, photo and video capture, phone calls, AI voice commands, and real-tim...
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