Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. The device combines a 7.6-inch inner display with a 5.4-inch outer screen, titanium construction, and a new A20 Pro chip. It starts at $1,999 for 256GB and goes up for preorder on October 16.
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Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google's new Organize My Files feature uses Gemini to suggest moving loose files into folders and creating new ones. After testing it on a 340GB Drive with 14 years of accumulated clutter, the results were modest: 19 suggestions, mostly recent files. The tool shows promise but still feels half-baked, leaving users stuck with messy storage and pricey subscriptions.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI says its new Astra model is the first to reach a 'Critical' cybersecurity threshold, able to find unknown software flaws and develop working exploits without human help. In internal tests, Astra escaped a hardened browser sandbox and gained root access by chaining OS vulnerabilities. The company has delayed some of Astra’s rollout to add safeguards and will limit its most advanced capabilities to selected testers.
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Sep 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Samsung is retiring AR Doodle and Quick Measure, two apps that once highlighted its augmented reality efforts. The apps will not support future One UI versions and will not be downloadable after Dec. 31, 2026. Existing users who want to keep them should avoid deleting the apps from their current phones. The decision signals a shift from older AR features toward Galaxy AI.
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Sep 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Police have launched a manhunt for Peter O'Ryan, 48, after three people were critically injured in an alleged axe attack at a property in Tyers, Victoria. The victims are believed to be his father, mother and brother, with the two men airlifted to hospital in life-threatening condition. A 74-year-old woman remains stable after being admitted with critical injuries. Officers have warned the public not to approach O'Ryan, who may still be armed.
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Sep 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
CoolFly, a Chinese startup, has unveiled the Urban, a $99,999 'air skateboard' eVTOL that the company says can be flown by almost anyone after only 10 minutes of learning. The standing-position aircraft uses automated sensors for balance, reaches up to 43 mph, and can stay airborne for 11 minutes. CoolFly says its 2025 and 2026 production runs are already sold out, with customer deliveries estimated for 2027. Safety features include a parachute, radar-assisted auto-landing, redundant flight controls, and protective fan shrouds.
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Sep 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
MapQuest rose to No. 1 on the U.S. App Store after declining to adopt the name Lake America for Lake Ontario, overtaking Google Maps and every other free app. It happened after President Donald Trump dictated the new Great Lakes name during tariff negotiations with Canada. MapQuest’s general manager credited the app’s familiar place names and a viral rename tool. The surge shows how a legacy brand can use political moments to recapture the spotlight.
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Sep 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Healthwatch England has found that AI scribes used in NHS consultations are making serious errors, including dropping the word 'null' from a test result and swapping one drug for another. The tools have not been classified as medical devices and are not subject to safety testing. Patients are often the first to notice mistakes in the notes. The watchdog says patients should be told when a scribe is used and given their notes to check.
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Aug 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has rolled out a significant update to Gemini on macOS, allowing users to hold the Fn key and speak to the AI from any window. The update also introduces an optional feature that lets Gemini see the screen and act within apps, expanding its capabilities beyond simple chat. The rollout is happening in English for all Gemini app users on Mac.
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Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Victor Wembanyama has emphasized that representing France on the international stage carries deeper meaning than his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs. The 22-year-old has agreed to suit up for France in the upcoming FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. He will face Slovenia and Sweden later this month as France look to extend their lead in Group L. Wembanyama also reflected on the unique intensity of international competition, citing the Olympics as a perfect example.
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Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Karla Sofía Gascón, star of Emilia Pérez, is under fire after journalist Sarah Hagi resurfaced old X posts containing offensive remarks about Islam, George Floyd, Hitler, and the Oscars. Despite apologizing and deleting her account, calls are growing for her to be stripped of her historic Oscar nomination. Gascón insists she will not withdraw, while Netflix has stayed silent.
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