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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LG TV Update Forces Microsoft Copilot on Users, Sparks Outrage
An LG software update automatically installed Microsoft's Copilot AI on smart TVs without user consent, sparking controversy over forced software and consumer control over their devices. The incident has raised significant privacy concerns, as users worry the non-removable AI could analyze viewin...
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Google, Apple Issue Emergency Patches for Zero-Day Exploits
Google and Apple issued emergency patches for actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, highlighting the threat from advanced, likely state-sponsored hacking operations. The vulnerabilities were identified through a joint effort by Apple's security team and Google's Threat Analysis Group, whic...
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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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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Now Rolling Out to Pixel Phones
Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, focusing on bug fixes and stability improvements ahead of a planned stable launch in March 2026. The update addresses critical issues including system crashes, battery charging limits being ignored, slow Wi-Fi speeds, and app compatibi...
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Steam's Windows Client Upgrades to 64-Bit Architecture
Steam has evolved from a basic launcher into the dominant PC gaming platform, hosting over 100 million monthly active users and now completing a full transition to a 64-bit client for Windows. The update provides technical benefits like improved stability and memory access, while also enhancing s...
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iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Released for iPhone and iPad Developers
Apple has released developer beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 shortly after the public launch of the stable 26.2 versions. The initial focus of this update appears to be on improving system stability and reliability, likely addressing bugs rather than adding major new features. Access is...
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Apple Rolls Out First iOS 26.3 Beta for iPhone
Apple has released the iOS 26.3 developer beta, which is expected to include foundational work for a major cross-platform initiative, notably a collaboration with Google to simplify switching between iOS and Android devices. The update follows the public release of iOS 26.2, which introduced user...
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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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Microsoft's First Free Windows Update for 2026 Confirmed
Microsoft has released a critical 2026 security update for Windows 10, patching over 100 vulnerabilities, as the operating system's official support ends in October 2026. Despite the approaching end-of-life, Windows 10's market share remains high, creating a security challenge as many users have ...
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Nvidia's DLSS 4.5: The Gamer's Win at CES 2026
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 is a significant software upgrade that provides immediate performance and image quality improvements for gamers across a wide range of compatible GeForce RTX hardware. The update features two major enhancements: a refined AI upscaler for superior image quality and a more powerfu...
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Gemini for Home: Enhanced Face & Animal Detection
Gemini for Home's camera intelligence has been upgraded with smarter recognition, including a more selective Familiar Face algorithm that filters out blurry images for greater accuracy. The system now provides better descriptions of visitors via an enhanced Home Brief feature and offers improved ...
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SpaceX Offers Free Starlink Router Upgrades for First-Gen Owners
SpaceX is providing a free upgrade to its earliest Starlink subscribers, replacing their first-generation routers with the new Router Mini to ensure continued security and performance as software support for the old hardware ends. The complimentary Router Mini, which features Wi-Fi 6 technology, ...
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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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Zoox recalls software after autonomous vehicles cross lanes
Amazon-owned Zoox has issued a voluntary software recall for 332 vehicles after identifying instances where its driverless cars crossed lane lines or stopped in crosswalks, which could increase crash risk. The recall followed a review of operational data that found 62 similar events, and the comp...
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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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SonicWall Zero-Day Exploit Patched (CVE-2025-40602)
SonicWall has released a critical update for a new, actively exploited local privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2025-40602) in its SMA 1000 series appliances, urging immediate patching. This vulnerability is especially dangerous when chained with a previously patched flaw (CVE-2025-23006), allowing a...
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One UI 8.5's Biggest Performance Boost Leaks for Galaxy
Samsung is testing a foundational Android kernel upgrade for One UI 8.5, which promises a noticeably smoother and more responsive user experience on Galaxy devices. The kernel update, a first for One UI, was discovered in beta builds and is reported to improve system fluidity, touch responsivenes...
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Apple's Pro App Bundle: Get Final Cut Pro, Logic, and More for $129 a Year
Apple is launching a new subscription service called **Apple Creator Studio** on January 28, bundling its professional creative software like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for $12.99/month, marking a shift from its traditional one-time purchase model. The subscription includes major app updates, su...
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Apple TV's 2026 Update: 4 Major Changes Revealed
The Apple TV 4K is expected to receive a major update in 2026, focusing on deeper integration into the Apple ecosystem as a central hub for smart home management. A key enhancement will be advanced smart home capabilities, featuring tighter HomeKit integration for more intuitive control, automati...
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Master Your ROG Ally Xbox: Essential Setup Tips
The ROG Ally is a Windows-based handheld gaming device that integrates with Xbox services, requiring initial setup steps like configuring the fingerprint reader for security and using the Xbox dashboard for navigation. Key features include efficient navigation via the Game Bar and Command Center,...
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LG TVs Add Copilot Web App, But You Can Remove It
LG will allow users to remove the Microsoft Copilot shortcut from its smart TVs, reversing a previous software update that installed the icon without a deletion option. The decision follows significant consumer frustration, highlighted by a viral online post, over the lack of control and consent ...
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