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[?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
@techwire@social.gamefan.net

The best productivity gadgets for professionals

AI note takers, all-in-one-conference setups, and more.

androidauthority.com/best-prod

[Android Authority]

    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

    Gemini’s new app design makes me worried for the future of Android UI

    The new Gemini app looks nicer, but is much more annoying to use.

    androidauthority.com/gemini-ne

    [Android Authority]

      [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
      @heiseonlineenglish@social.heise.de

      Retrofit for Apple's Time Capsule: Open-source project keeps SMB alive

      With macOS 27, Apple is finally dropping Time Capsule support for Macs. Developer James Chang has published a small hack for it on GitHub.

      heise.de/en/news/Retrofit-for-

        [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
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        Nachrüstung für Apples Time Capsule: Open-Source-Projekt hält SMB am Leben

        Mit macOS 27 dreht Apple endgültig den Time-Capsule-Support für den Mac ab. Entwickler James Chang hat auf GitHub einen kleinen Hack dagegen publiziert.

        heise.de/news/Nachruestung-fue

          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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          Survey says Google could be making a huge mistake with its smart home product line

          Only 2% of respondents are committed to upgrading to the new Home Speaker.

          androidauthority.com/google-ki

          [Android Authority]

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            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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            What’s new in Android’s June 2026 Google System Updates: WhatsApp backups

            The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to …

            9to5google.com/2026/06/15/june

            [9to5Google]

              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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              More Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Ultra’ leaks confirm it looks just like a normal Samsung foldable

              Previous reports indicated that Samsung has reassigned the standard naming scheme to a shorter, wider foldable. The latest leaks from internal FCC documentation depicting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra only cement those rumo…

              9to5google.com/2026/06/15/gala

              [9to5Google]

                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Seoul Exorcist, Fairy Knights, Velorion, Runic Curse, more

                Alongside the now live early Prime Day deals, your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Seoul Exorcist 1111, Police Department Tycoon Pro, Fairy Knights -St…

                9to5toys.com/2026/06/15/monday

                [9to5Google]

                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                  Nintendo Switch 2 is $399 at Woot for new customers, $419 for returning customers with code — save up to $100 on gaming handheld while stocks last

                  Get a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 for less.

                  tomshardware.com/video-games/h

                  [Tom's Hardware]

                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                    Google Home gets a new Nest-like $77 floodlight camera from Walmart [Gallery]

                    Google Home is continuing its partnership with Walmart’s Onn brand, now delivering a Nest-like floodlight camera that costs $200 less than Google’s own.

                    9to5google.com/2026/06/15/goog

                    [9to5Google]

                      [?]securityaffairs » 🌐
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                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                      Google announces $1.5 billion Alabama data center expansion, says it’s covering energy costs

                      Plans to expand Google’s data center in Jackson County, Alabama, are underway with a $1.5 billion investment from the company. Google says energy costs will be covered by the company and operations powered by nuclear en…

                      9to5google.com/2026/06/15/goog

                      [9to5Google]

                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                        Android’s strongest security mode may soon lock down something power users love

                        To be fair, it's a security loophole that needs to be closed.

                        androidauthority.com/android-a

                        [Android Authority]

                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                          Deals: Early Prime Day Nothing – Headphone (a) and Phone (4a) all-time lows, S26 Ultra $475 off, more

                          Alongside a collection of deals for Grads and Dads gifting, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by loads of early Prime Day deals now live on Nothing gear, including a new all-time low on Nothing Phone (4a) from $…

                          9to5google.com/2026/06/15/deal

                          [9to5Google]

                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                            Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch Ultra update rolls out in the US, no Wear OS feature changes

                            Samsung is rolling through its security update list and pushing a firmware update to the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 8, and Watch Ultra.

                            9to5google.com/2026/06/15/gala

                            [9to5Google]

                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                              Google Chrome’s next update will mark the end of popular ad blockers

                              Google Chrome’s move to Manifest V3 for extensions is closing its final loophole and, with it, bringing the end of many ad blocker tools.

                              9to5google.com/2026/06/15/goog

                              [9to5Google]

                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Wide’ reportedly has a stronger inner display than the ‘Ultra’

                                According to a new report, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, the one otherwise known as “Wide,” will have better inner display ultra-thin glass than the device known as “Ultra.”

                                9to5google.com/2026/06/15/gala

                                [9to5Google]

                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                  Google ads tease next Pixel Drop with Screen Reactions and Gemini Omni [Video]

                                  We’re due for Google’s next Pixel Drop and, thanks to some early ads, we now know that Screen Reactions and some Gemini Omni-powered features will be a part of this next update.

                                  9to5google.com/2026/06/14/goog

                                  [9to5Google]

                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                    The ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ has the potential to be a cruel joke

                                    There are actual reasons to get excited about Samsung’s upcoming foldables but, the more I think about it, the more I’m realizing that there’s pretty strong potential for the “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra” to not just be disap…

                                    9to5google.com/2026/06/14/gala

                                    [9to5Google]

                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                      What new Google Messages features are rolling out [June 2026]

                                      Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and dev…

                                      9to5google.com/2026/06/13/new-

                                      [9to5Google]

                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                        Google AI Mode starts rolling out Search agents that keep track of information for you

                                        At I/O 2026, Google announced the concept of “Search agents,” with information agents now rolling out in AI Mode for AI Ultra subscribers.

                                        9to5google.com/2026/06/12/goog

                                        [9to5Google]

                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                          Pixelated 104: Siri goes Gemini

                                          Welcome to episode 104 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will hop over the walled garden to discuss Siri AI, changes to Liquid Glass and its ripple effects on Android, and plenty of ot…

                                          9to5google.com/2026/06/12/pixe

                                          [9to5Google]

                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                            Apple Wallet’s Digital ID feature could potentially have a major new use case soon

                                            Last year, Apple debuted Digital ID on iPhone, allowing users to use their US passport as identification in Apple Wallet. Apple’s been rolling out drivers licenses in Wallet slowly over the past few years, but that’s on…

                                            9to5mac.com/2026/06/21/apple-w

                                            [9to5Mac]

                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                              Google’s official Pixel Watch bands are as low as $5 right now

                                              Google’s Fitbit Air might be sweeping the fitness landscape right now — I, for one, think it’s an excellent tracker at its core — but for plenty of Android users, you just can’t swap sway from a real smartwatch. If you’…

                                              9to5google.com/2026/06/12/goog

                                              [9to5Google]

                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                The Pixel punches way above its weight in the smartphone space [Video]

                                                Despite a single-digit market share in practically every global region, Google still has a fairly strong foothold in the smartphone space with the Pixel, but why?

                                                9to5google.com/2026/06/12/the-

                                                [9to5Google]

                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                  Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro up to $420 off, 512GB Galaxy S26+ $400 off, up to $875 off Windows laptops/desktops,…

                                                  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the mid-range 256GB Google Pixel 10 Pro at up to $420 off alongside a sizable collection of Father’s Day Google deals you can browse through. We also have a huge $400 price d…

                                                  9to5google.com/2026/06/12/deal

                                                  [9to5Google]

                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                    Gemini 3.5 Flash lands on Google’s Android coding rankings, but it’s 3x the cost for slower performance

                                                    Google has released another set of benchmark results to determine the best AI models for Android coding, along with how much each model costs per token. Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash is easily the most resource-intensive in…

                                                    9to5google.com/2026/06/12/gemi

                                                    [9to5Google]

                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                      Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for financial scams

                                                      Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.

                                                      9to5google.com/2026/06/12/goog

                                                      [9to5Google]

                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                        [Update: US too]Google kicks off World Cup hype with new ‘Chrome Dino FC’ Android figure [Gallery]

                                                        To celebrate the World Cup 2026, Google has quietly dropped a clever new limited-edition “Chrome Dino FC” Android figurine on its merchandise store.

                                                        9to5google.com/2026/06/12/goog

                                                        [9to5Google]

                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                          Nothing Phone and audio products are now in Best Buy stores

                                                          Nothing has officially announced a partnership with Best Buy that will bring Nothing Phone devices as well as the company’s audio products into Best Buy stores in the US, as well as online.

                                                          9to5google.com/2026/06/12/noth

                                                          [9to5Google]

                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                            What is the oldest phone you’d consider using daily? [Poll]

                                                            After a couple of years of trying to get my dad to switch from a battered and bruised iPhone 8, I wondered to myself why. If it ain’t (too) broke, don’t fix it, but I thought about what would be the oldest phone I could…

                                                            9to5google.com/2026/06/12/what

                                                            [9to5Google]

                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                              T-Mobile’s new ‘Magenta Nights’ promo could be worth up to $1,000 for switchers

                                                              This T-Mobile deal starts late, but the rewards are big.

                                                              androidauthority.com/t-mobile-

                                                              [Android Authority]

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                                                                [?]Mysk🇨🇦🇩🇪 » 🌐
                                                                @mysk@mastodon.social

                                                                🤯 Instagram is testing new iOS push notifications that include a profile photo. Each time the notification is shown on your screen, it triggers a GET request to fetch that image, letting Meta track every on-screen impression.

                                                                The app still misuses push notifications to send detailed device analytics about the device (uptime, battery, volume, locale, timezone, memory, CPU, etc.)


                                                                More 👇🧵

                                                                Screenshot of the new push notification with a profile photo shown in Notification Center

                                                                Alt...Screenshot of the new push notification with a profile photo shown in Notification Center

                                                                A GET request sent by Instagram when the notification was shown on screen.

                                                                Alt...A GET request sent by Instagram when the notification was shown on screen.

                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                  Telegram brings back its Wear OS app after five years with chats, voice messages, more

                                                                  Five years after killing its Wear OS app, Telegram is reviving support for Android smartwatches with its latest update.

                                                                  9to5google.com/2026/06/11/tele

                                                                  [9to5Google]

                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                    Mint Mobile gives all of its plans more data at no added cost, Pixel 10 is still $299

                                                                    Mint Mobile is already well known as a budget-oriented carrier, but it’s now an even better deal as Mint is boosting all of its plans with even more data per month at no added cost.

                                                                    9to5google.com/2026/06/11/mint

                                                                    [9to5Google]

                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                      Google: 3.5M users have tested the Gemini for Home assistant, Speaker teased for next week

                                                                      Google sent an email to customers today thanking Gemini for Home early access testers for their feedback, and laying the groundwork for the upcoming Google Home Speaker.

                                                                      9to5google.com/2026/06/11/goog

                                                                      [9to5Google]

                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                        Galaxy Z Fold 7 gets two more Galaxy S26 features in its latest update

                                                                        The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be last year’s foldable flagship, but it’s still getting features from the Galaxy S26 series. With the latest update for Galaxy Z Fold 7, two new features are available, both part of the Galaxy A…

                                                                        9to5google.com/2026/06/11/sams

                                                                        [9to5Google]

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                                                                          Apple @ Work: The era of legacy MDM is over, and declarative management is the new standard

                                                                          Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and au…

                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/20/apple-w

                                                                          [9to5Mac]

                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                            WhatsApp tests new animated message bubbles on iPhone

                                                                            The latest WhatsApp beta available on TestFlight brings back message animations on iOS, this time with a setting that lets users turn them off. Here are the details.

                                                                            9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/whatsap

                                                                            [9to5Mac]

                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                              Bear app developers announce Lettera, a beautiful Markdown editor for Mac

                                                                              Available now in beta, Lettera is a standalone Markdown editor app built around the same editor that powers Bear 2. Here are the details.

                                                                              9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/bear-ap

                                                                              [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                Die nutzten überall diesen Müll und stattdessen ist es doch so einfach das Image zu nehmen und es mit der notwendigen Software zu erweitern

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                                                                                  Apple internals: Swift in the kernel

                                                                                  Apple's Swift has become the de-facto language for Apple's own developers for a while now, and it seems that with the new operating system releases from the company unveiled during WWDC, Switch is now also being used in the kernel.

                                                                                  Naturally I dropped what I was doing and went grepping through the iOS 27 kernelcache. Alas, nothing came of it. All is not lost tho

                                                                                  osnews.com/story/145352/apple-

                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                    HomeKit Weekly: The Qingping Air Monitor Lite brings a retro vibe to Apple Home climate tracking

                                                                                    One constant on my desk for a few years now has been the Qingping Air Monitor Lite. When a device can look awesome, but also provide some really cool data for your Apple Home environment, it’s going to be a must-have.

                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/qingpin

                                                                                    [9to5Mac]

                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                      Apple Music in iOS 27 introduces new design changes in two key areas

                                                                                      Apple Music is getting a handful of improvements in iOS 27, including new designs in two key parts of the app: artist pages and album pages. Here’s what’s coming.

                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/apple-m

                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                        The Oura Ring 5 is the ultra-smart wearable you won’t know you’re wearing

                                                                                        I’m a well-known grump when it comes to subscription apps, so when you find me endorsing a relatively expensive piece of hardware that requires an annual subscription for full functionality, then you know it has to be g…

                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/the-our

                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                          @afterdawn@mementomori.social

                                                                                          Applen vanhemmista tuotteista on löytynyt haavoittuvuus, jota ei voi paikata mitenkään

                                                                                          Applen A12 ja A13 -piirejä käyttävät iPhonet, iPadit ja kellot ovat haavoittuvuuden piirissä ja ongelma kytkeytyy rautatason toteutukseen, jolloin ohjelmallinen paikkaus on mahdoton toteuttaa.

                                                                                          puhelinvertailu.com/uutiset/20

                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                            Cold Court’s debut EP is an infectious, glitchy genre mashup

                                                                                            Cold Court is a brother-sister duo from Philly that seems to love nothing more than shoving all of their influences together in a messy soup that at least superficially resembles the hyperpop you've come to expect from …

                                                                                            theverge.com/entertainment/953

                                                                                            [The Verge]

                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                              Deals: iPhone 17 Pro/Max up to $290 off, AirPods $99, Apple Watch price drops, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $200 off, more

                                                                                              Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to $250 off and 17 Pro up to $290 off. But we also have Apple’s most affordable current-gen iPad back in stock down at $299 with Father’s Day delivery…

                                                                                              9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/deals-i

                                                                                              [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                These are my favorite MagSafe accessories for iPhone

                                                                                                There’s a robust ecosystem of MagSafe accessories for iPhone on the market, and these are some of my favorites.

                                                                                                9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/just-ge

                                                                                                [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                  AirPods Pro 3 Return to Record Low $169 Price Ahead of Prime Day

                                                                                                  Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $169.00 in an early Prime Day sale, down from $249.00. This is an all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, beating the previous low by $10. Note: MacRumors is an affiliat…

                                                                                                  macrumors.com/2026/06/21/airpo

                                                                                                  [MacRumors]

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                                                                                                    Apple to Release These 20 New Products Across Rest of 2026 and 2027

                                                                                                    Apple's annual WWDC developers conference is in the rearview mirror, but there is still a lot to look forward to over the next year and beyond. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman listed around 20 …

                                                                                                    macrumors.com/2026/06/21/20-ru

                                                                                                    [MacRumors]

                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                      Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash — French publisher established in 1986 became one of the biggest …

                                                                                                      Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot was killed when his twin-engine private plane crashed enroute to an airshow. Aside from building the French gaming empire, Guillemot was also a licensed and avid pilot.

                                                                                                      tomshardware.com/video-games/u

                                                                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                        One of our favorite budget gaming keyboards drops back down to its lowest-ever price of $45 at Amazon — R…

                                                                                                        Our favorite 60% budget gaming keyboard, the Royal Kludge R65, is back down to just $44 with coupon at Amazon, its lowest-ever price. This wired clacker delivers excellent sound and feel for the price, thanks to lubed s…

                                                                                                        tomshardware.com/peripherals/m

                                                                                                        [Tom's Hardware]

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                                                                                                          Looking to Upgrade? Numerous Older Apple Devices Hit With ‘Unpatchable’ Bug | PCMag pcmag.com/news/looking-to-upgr

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                                                                                                            Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom

                                                                                                            Joby flight at JFK airport. | Image: The Verge This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at 30,000 feet, follow An…

                                                                                                            theverge.com/column/950975/ele

                                                                                                            [The Verge]

                                                                                                              [?]Haroon Javed [he/him] » 🌐
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                                                                                                              Freedom is great… until you accidentally type rm -rf /. 💀

                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                I tested the new modular ThinkPad, and it's the repairable future I'm hoping for

                                                                                                                Unveiled at CES, the 14th-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition features a redesigned double-sided motherboard and modular components.

                                                                                                                zdnet.com/article/thinkpad-x1-

                                                                                                                [ZDNet]

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                                                                                                                  The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus is the budget Android tablet Samsung should be worried about

                                                                                                                  It’s not the safer pick, but it might be the more useful one if you can look past one significant flaw.

                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/lenovo-id

                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                    I love Duolingo, but its XP Boosts are driving me mad

                                                                                                                    The app’s instant-activation multipliers turn a quiet moment of self-improvement into a stressful, ticking-clock countdown.

                                                                                                                    androidauthority.com/duolingo-

                                                                                                                    [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                      Joanna Stern spent one week with new Siri AI, and it’s very good

                                                                                                                      Joanna Stern, formerly of The Wall Street Journal, spent a week testing iOS 27’s new Siri in a variety of ways. Her new video offers a great overview of the strengths and shortcomings of Siri AI in the current beta.

                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/joanna-

                                                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                        watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, here’s why

                                                                                                                        When Apple announced watchOS 27 last week, one thing people noticed right away was device compatibility. Apple is dropping support for multiple older Apple Watch models this year. In an interview with TechRadar Cait Doo…

                                                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/06/19/watchos

                                                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                          ‘Sugar’ season 2 premiere is now available to stream on Apple TV

                                                                                                                          The first episode of Sugar season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect from the show’s return.

                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/sugar-s

                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                            Drake, Taylor Swift, and Future are the 3 most streamed artists in Apple Music history

                                                                                                                            ChartData published an interesting chart today, featuring Apple Music’s Top 20 most streamed artists of all time. Here is the list.

                                                                                                                            9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/drake-t

                                                                                                                            [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                              Vince Gilligan reveals the current status of ‘Pluribus’ season 2

                                                                                                                              Speaking to Deadline alongside Rhea Seehorn, ‘Pluribus’ creator Vince Gilligan offered an update on the progress of season 2. Here’s what he said.

                                                                                                                              9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/vince-g

                                                                                                                              [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                New unpatchable exploit targets Apple devices with A12 and A13 chips

                                                                                                                                Researchers at Paradigm Shift have published the technical details of usbliter8, a new unpatchable iPhone BootROM vulnerability that enables arbitrary code execution on devices powered by Apple’s A12 and A13 chips. Here…

                                                                                                                                9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/new-unp

                                                                                                                                [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                  Spotify’s new ticket reservation system for artist superfans goes live in the U.S.

                                                                                                                                  Spotify today launched Reserved, a new Premium feature that gives eligible fans access to concert tickets before they go on general sale. Here are the details.

                                                                                                                                  9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/spotify

                                                                                                                                  [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                    watchOS 27 adds new Apple Watch trick that I’ve been loving

                                                                                                                                    Apple Watch is becoming a better single-handed device in watchOS 27 thanks to a convenient new tap gesture. Here’s what it does.

                                                                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/watchos

                                                                                                                                    [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                      Apple warns price increases are coming, new Siri continues to impress, more iOS 27 features

                                                                                                                                      This week, Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications of Tim Cook’s reveal to the Wall Street Journal that Apple cannot mitigate the skyrocketing price of memory no longer, and consumers will soon see Apple’s device p…

                                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/happy-h

                                                                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                        Beats Pill drops to $72, plus more Beats recommendations

                                                                                                                                        Whether you’re shopping for yourself, Father’s Day, or graduation season, Apple’s Beats brand makes a wide lineup of excellent options. Here are my top recommendations (with some big discounts).

                                                                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/beats-p

                                                                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                          Apple Wallet in iOS 27 adds feature that’s been on my wishlist for years

                                                                                                                                          iOS 27 adds a variety of new features and changes for Apple Wallet, including one that’s been on my wishlist for years: the ability to import physical passes.

                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/apple-w

                                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                            Deals: Rare Apple Watch Ultra 3 price drops nearly $100 off, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, Beats headphones up to $220…

                                                                                                                                            Alongside all of the early Prime Day deals now live, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by rare early Prime Day deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $100 off (additional colors and band options are now live), a…

                                                                                                                                            9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/deals-a

                                                                                                                                            [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                              Apple TV reveals new comedy series with Matthew McConaughey coming soon

                                                                                                                                              Apple TV just announced the release date for Brothers, a new comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Here are the details.

                                                                                                                                              9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/apple-t

                                                                                                                                              [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                Here’s why I think the AI photo features in iOS 27 are so well considered

                                                                                                                                                In my roundup of what I saw as the 11 key AI features announced by Apple at this year’s WWDC, I said that the camera features seemed extremely well thought through. In the two weeks since, my view has been very much rei…

                                                                                                                                                9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/heres-w

                                                                                                                                                [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                  iPhone 18 Pro could start at $1,399 or more, per report

                                                                                                                                                  Due to unprecedented cost increases for RAM and storage, Apple has confirmed that price increases are coming for its products. Here’s how much the iPhone 18 Pro is now expected to cost, per WSJ estimates.

                                                                                                                                                  9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/iphone-

                                                                                                                                                  [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                    Adobe expands Firefly capabilities, extends agentic tools to Creative Cloud apps

                                                                                                                                                    Adobe is out with a massive update to its suite of creative agents today, including new Firefly capabilities and agentic features across several Creative Cloud apps. Here are the details.

                                                                                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/adobe-e

                                                                                                                                                    [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                      Time Capsule survives macOS 27, but Apple really should make a new one

                                                                                                                                                      While macOS 27 introduces lots of new features, it does have a few drawbacks. One of these appeared to be that it bricked Time Capsules. A Microsoft engineer has found a way to maintain compatibility, but it really just…

                                                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/time-ca

                                                                                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                        iOS 27 speed improvements won’t matter individually, but will collectively

                                                                                                                                                        It’s not unusual for both hardware and software companies to make claims about faster performance for new models and new software releases. I generally roll my eyes a little at these since they often refer to tiny impro…

                                                                                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/06/18/ios-27-

                                                                                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                          Apple TV adds Grace Gummer to untitled thriller series also starring Dakota Fanning

                                                                                                                                                          Grace Gummer (The Newsroom) has joined Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault) in an untitled thriller series created by Alex Cary. Here are the details.

                                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/17/apple-t

                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                            Apple Watch Ultra 4: Four rumored new features coming this fall

                                                                                                                                                            Apple has a packed lineup of 15+ new products launching this fall, including the Apple Watch Ultra 4—here are four rumored new features.

                                                                                                                                                            9to5mac.com/2026/06/17/apple-w

                                                                                                                                                            [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                              Here’s everything new for AirPods in iOS 27

                                                                                                                                                              When Apple unveiled iOS 27, it highlighted only a pair of new AirPods features initially. But there are several more AirPods additions in iOS 27, here’s everything new.

                                                                                                                                                              9to5mac.com/2026/06/17/heres-e

                                                                                                                                                              [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 40+ ways, here’s the full list

                                                                                                                                                                While Apple Intelligence and Siri AI are the biggest additions to iOS 27, the update will also make your iPhone noticeably faster. In fact, Apple has outlined more than 40 ways in which your iPhone will be faster after …

                                                                                                                                                                9to5mac.com/2026/06/17/ios-27-

                                                                                                                                                                [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                  Deals: AirPods Pro 3 best price ever at $80 off in early Prime Day sale, Apple Watch Ultra/Series 11 up to $160 off, …

                                                                                                                                                                  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping to the best price ever at the $169 Amazon all-time low ($80 off). This deal has been less than reliable, coming in and out of stock, but it appears to …

                                                                                                                                                                  9to5mac.com/2026/06/17/airpods

                                                                                                                                                                  [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                    WhatsApp working on yet another ephemeral feature on iOS

                                                                                                                                                                    A few weeks ago, a WhatsApp beta build revealed work on disappearing messages that vanish after they’re read. Now, WhatsApp is developing another ephemeral messaging feature. Here are the details.

                                                                                                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/whatsap

                                                                                                                                                                    [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                      MyFitnessPal adds AI-powered Coach for personalized nutrition guidance

                                                                                                                                                                      MyFitnessPal is adding a new AI-powered coaching experience that turns users’ food logs, goals, meals, and habits into personalized nutrition guidance. Here are the details.

                                                                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/myfitne

                                                                                                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

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                                                                                                                                                                        @cloud@infosec.exchange

                                                                                                                                                                        🤖 usbliter8 exploit targets Apple A12/A13 SecureROM — working PoC published by Paradigm Shift. Achieves arbitrary code execution in the boot ROM via USB. Unpatchable: vulnerability is in silicon, no software fix can reach it. Requires physical USB access (no remote).

                                                                                                                                                                        🔗 thehackernews.com/2026/06/unpa

                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                          This Sunday’s Apple Watch Activity Challenge celebrates International Day of Yoga

                                                                                                                                                                          On June 21, Apple Watch users will be able to earn a special badge and animated iMessage stickers by completing Apple’s International Day of Yoga Challenge. Here’s how to get them.

                                                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/this-su

                                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                            WD's 2TB Black SSD price drops by nearly 20% ahead of Prime Day sale — grab the 2TB SN7100 for $242.96

                                                                                                                                                                            The WD Black SN7100 stands out for its high-end performance, low operating temperatures, and impressive efficiency. It is one of the few PCIe 4.0 SSDs that can compete with flagship drives while consuming noticeably les…

                                                                                                                                                                            tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                            [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                              Award-winning resin 3D printer for beginners is 36% off — grab the Anycubic Photon P1 with dual-color material kit for $61…

                                                                                                                                                                              Featuring a precision steel build plate, wireless printing support, and excellent print quality, the Anycubic Photon P1 is now available with a dual-color material kit at its lowest advertised price yet.

                                                                                                                                                                              tomshardware.com/3d-printing/a

                                                                                                                                                                              [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                China unifies tech sector to build grid-free orbiting satellite AI data centers, challenging Elon Musk's SpaceX — Beijing's forced ch…

                                                                                                                                                                                Beijing says the Space Computing Industry Innovation Center will bring together rocket and satellite manufacturers, chip manufacturers, and AI labs to develop a space-based data center system.

                                                                                                                                                                                tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                                [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                  The best UK Amazon Prime Day tech deals 2026 — epic savings on premium gaming PCs and laptops, peripherals, 3D printers at Currys, Argos, Scan and CCL, too

                                                                                                                                                                                  The best UK deals on gaming PCs, laptops, tools, and accessories for Amazon Prime Day

                                                                                                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                    Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPG

                                                                                                                                                                                    From its opening minutes, Moves of the Diamond Hand is upfront about what it offers: You're going to have a lot of strange conversations, and you're going to roll a lot of dice. Get on board with this proposition, and t…

                                                                                                                                                                                    theverge.com/games/949875/move

                                                                                                                                                                                    [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                      The best 3D scanners 2026 — the top performing models we've benchmarked

                                                                                                                                                                                      We help you find the best 3D scanners for high accuracy, portability, and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                      tomshardware.com/3d-printing/t

                                                                                                                                                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                        Microsoft just gave Outlook for Mac an ‘app-wide’ Liquid Glass update

                                                                                                                                                                                        Microsoft Outlook should now look more at home on the Mac with today’s “app-wide” Liquid Glass update.

                                                                                                                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/microso

                                                                                                                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                          Siri AI hints at new iPhone 18 Pro design change

                                                                                                                                                                                          Siri AI is available now in the iOS 27 beta after you get off the waitlist, and it includes a not-so-subtle hint about a design change that’s rumored for this fall’s iPhone 18 Pro.

                                                                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/siri-ai

                                                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                            As an Android expert, here are 5 popular apps I don’t recommend downloading

                                                                                                                                                                                            Popularity isn't everything.

                                                                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/popular-a

                                                                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                              I tried Samsung Health’s huge redesign for 2026. Here are the 5 biggest hits and misses

                                                                                                                                                                                              Get ready for big colors, a smarter dashboard, and loads of unmet potential.

                                                                                                                                                                                              androidauthority.com/samsung-h

                                                                                                                                                                                              [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                I spent a month with the Onn 4K Pro (2026), and now the Google TV Streamer seems pointless

                                                                                                                                                                                                There's a new Google TV champ in town.

                                                                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/onn-4k-pr

                                                                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Google Assistant ruined my smart home setup — but Gemini just saved it

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Gemini made my old displays and cameras so much better.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/google-as

                                                                                                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                    macOS 26.6 beta 2 rolling out now, plus iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, more [U: Public]

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Update, June 16, 1:18 p.m. ET: Apple has now released the public betas 2 for these same system versions. The original post follows below. After last week’s release of the first developer betas for the operating systems …

                                                                                                                                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/macos-2

                                                                                                                                                                                                    [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]gadgetChecks.de » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                      @gadgetchecks@burningboard.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 2 for iPhone, here’s what to expect [U]

                                                                                                                                                                                                      June 16, 2026: A day later, iOS 26.6 public beta 2 is now available as well. While iOS 27 is the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the se…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/apple-r

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Samsung still hasn’t fixed Exynos overheating issues, and it’s ruining my Galaxy S26

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Exynos vs. Snapdragon: Galaxy S26 gaming results are concerning.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/samsung-e

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Apple releasing 20th anniversary iPhone, AirPods with cameras next year: report

                                                                                                                                                                                                          A new Bloomberg report today details three major new products from Apple coming in late 2027: the 20th anniversary iPhone, a second-generation foldable iPhone, and AirPods with built-in cameras.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/apple-r

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                            iPhone 17 won’t get iOS 27’s top-tier features, here’s why

                                                                                                                                                                                                            iOS 27 has some exciting new Apple Intelligence upgrades coming, but you’ll need the most powerful iPhones to access some of them—and in a repeat of recent history, iPhone 17 won’t even make the cut. Here’s why.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/iphone-

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                              PSA: It’s not just you, Spotify is currently down [Update: Fixed]

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Update 11:20 a.m. ET/8:20am PT: Spotify says the problems have been fixed. If you’re having trouble accessing Spotify today, you’re not alone. The company has confirmed an ongoing outage affecting some users.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/psa-its

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Here’s everything new for Apple Photos in iOS 27

                                                                                                                                                                                                                iOS 27’s biggest highlight is Siri AI, but the update also packs new features for apps like Messages, Notes, Wallet, and more. Here’s everything new for Apple’s Photos app in iOS 27.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/heres-e

                                                                                                                                                                                                                [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Base model iPhone 18 very likely to support all Siri AI features

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Only three existing iPhone models get access to all of the new on-device Siri AI features: the iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air. While the base model iPhone 17 is excluded, it’s very likely that the non-Pro versio…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/base-mo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Apple TV is $5.99/month (50% off) for Prime members, details here

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Apple TV just launched a new $5.99/month (50% off) promo deal that lets Amazon Prime members subscribe at a steep discount for up to two months. Here are the details.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/apple-t

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Father’s Day gift guide: The best Beats headphones, Apple Watch, more

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a whole bunch of tech-focused recommendations for gift ideas for the dad in your life. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of some killer deals on Apple’s versa…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/fathers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tailscale Aperture targets shadow AI with new controls for IT teams

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Today, Tailscale has announced new capabilities for Aperture, its AI access and control platform, designed to provide IT teams with a common and stable layer for managing AI across evolving models, tools, and data sourc…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/tailsca

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SpaceX purchases Cursor, a Claude Code and OpenAI Codex competitor [U]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          When SpaceX isn’t landing rockets, it’s apparently landing AI company deals. In February, the firm behind Starlink absorbed xAI, which includes Twitter-turned-X. In April, SpaceX inked a deal with Cursor, a competitor t…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/spacex-

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Mac]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Alogic Debuts New Touchscreen Monitors and Portable Displays With Mac Support

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Alogic this week unveiled a new lineup of touchscreen displays that bring touch and stylus functionality to Macs, including the FOKUS interactive touchscreen series, the Aspekt Touch 27" monitor, and new Folio portable …

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over 20 months ago. Read on to find out. Proc…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Prime Day 2026: Best Early Apple Device and Accessory Deals Now Live

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Amazon is soon to be back with its annual summertime Prime Day event, lasting for four days from June 23-26, one of the longest Prime Day events yet. As it does every year, Prime Day offers shoppers a huge selection of …

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Apple Explains Why watchOS 27 Drops Support for So Many Models

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Apple today detailed why five Apple Watch models will miss out on watchOS 27 and the new Siri AI features that come with it. The Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Apple Watch Ultra will not receive watc…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Everything New in Calendar and Reminders in iOS 27

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Calendar and Reminders apps look about the same as they did in iOS 26, but there are a couple of useful new Apple Intelligence features that make both apps more intuitive. Natural Language for Calendar ‌Apple Intell…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple Music Reveals Top 20 Most-Streamed Artists of All Time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple today teamed up with Chart Data to share the top 20 most-streamed artists of all time. Chart Data says this is the first time that Apple has shared the all-time streaming list. Drake is the number one most-streame…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hands-On With watchOS 27: Every New Apple Watch Feature

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        watchOS 27 is the new version of watchOS that's coming to the Apple Watch this fall. It's a little light on features, but there are some useful new additions, including access to Siri AI. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouT…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Philips Hue Adds Play Table Lamp, Floor Lamp, and New Candle Bulbs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Signify today announced two new Philips Hue devices to expand its Hue Entertainment lineup, debuting the Philips Hue Play Table Lamp and the Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp Large. There are also new candle bulbs. The two la…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            You Can Watch All of F1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix For Free on Apple TV

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Apple today announced that every part of Formula 1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix (June 26-28) will be streamed live on the Apple TV streaming service for free. This article, "You Can Watch All of F1's 2026 Austrian Grand P…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Three Ways macOS 27 Improves iPhone Mirroring

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple has brought some meaningful updates to iPhone Mirroring besides a new app icon. Here's what's new. macOS 27 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta coming next month and a gener…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Apple to Make Chips in US With Intel, Trump Says

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Apple has agreed to work with Intel to manufacture some of its chips in the United States, U.S. president Trump said on Thursday. Intel's stock rose 9 percent in premarket trading following Trump's comments, which appea…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Samsung Takes $50 Off 2026 Monitors, Plus Credit Towards Future Purchases

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Samsung's newest monitors are now available to purchase, including the Odyssey G8, ViewFinity S8, and Movingstyle Essential. All of these are available with a $50 launch discount, plus your choice of extras including up…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    iPadOS 27 Hands-On: Everything New for iPad

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Like iOS 27, iPadOS 27 gains a smarter, more capable version of Siri, the ‌Siri‌ app, and new Apple Intelligence features in apps, but there are a few iPad-only standouts. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for …

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AMD will reinstate memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs through a BIOS update in July — TSME is coming back after 'valuable communi…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AMD says it will reinstate firmware memory encryption (TSME) on non-PRO Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs through a BIOS update in July, following the feature's removal through an earlier firmware update.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Your 15-inch daily driver is now $250 off — Dell 15 laptop with hexa-core CPU, 8GB RAM dips to $349

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Dell 15 laptop has just come down from its regular price of $599.99 to $349.99.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nothing cancels this year’s CMF phone due to RAM prices

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nothing's next budget phone is the latest victim of RAMageddon. As 9to5Google reports, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis announced in a post on X that a follow-up to the CMF Phone 2 Pro won't be coming this year: We w…

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