The next era of Google Home is here. From a redesigned app to new home hardware, Google hopes you’ll quickly forget about the problems in its smart home ecosystem and embrace Google Home powered by Gemini. Certainly, I’m looking forward to it. The strangely delicious Google Home Speaker would be the perfect centerpiece for my…
Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.2 update for the iPhone, which will feature some necessary additions. We expect the update to be minor compared to previous updates, as it will only focus on under-the-hood issues and bug fixes. Additionally, the update might also contain fixes for platform security vulnerabilities. Apple prepares iOS 26.0.2 for…
A new simulation by the European Central Bank has revealed that a future digital euro could strain Europe’s banking system at times of financial stress. The exercise modeled a massive movement of funds from private bank accounts to euro digital wallets backed directly by the ECB. Under the most extreme conditions – if every citizen…
U.S. data centers are increasingly reliant on coal-fired electricity as expanding AI infrastructure increases energy needs and makes natural gas less affordable, reports The register. However, in states with nuclear power plants, coal, slate and oil are used to smooth out power peaks and dips, not to meet the needs of leading technology giants. Let’s…
tsingha25/Shutterstock As TSA rolls out digital ID verification at several airports across the country, now is a great time to set up your State ID on your Android device. A digital ID, if you’re unfamiliar, simply involves uploading your personal identification documents, such as a state-issued ID,…
After releasing iOS 26 to the general public about a month ago, Apple is currently preparing its second bug-fixing update for its new software version. According to a report Since MacRumorsApple engineers have internally tested iOS 26.0.2. They spotted it in their analytics, which usually indicates that the release is imminent. We don’t currently have…
Interactive Brokers eyes stablecoin launch Interactive Brokers, one of the world’s largest online brokerage platforms, is exploring the possibility of issuing its own stablecoin, signaling a potential expansion into blockchain-based financial infrastructure as U.S. crypto regulations begin to ease. Interpol fugitive could be linked to new crypto system Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has uncovered evidence…
A young associate professor at a prestigious Chinese university has gone viral on social media after a video of her teaching on generative artificial intelligence (AI) captivated viewers. She also sparked an online discussion about her youthful appearance and academic credentials. He Jing, in his thirties, is a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study…
I’m a big fan of open source, and that’s one of the reasons I’m drawn to Android. However, the new requirements for downloaded apps, which will begin rolling out in October 2025, could be the most anti-consumer move Google has ever taken. Mandatory enforcement of this requirement will begin in September 2026 (starting with certain…
This evening, Square Enix announced the announcement of a “new Dissidia Final Fantasy title” for iOS and Android devices. Described as a “Team Boss Battle Arena” type game, more information will be shared on October 14, 2025. Dissidia Final Fantasy originally released for PlayStation Portable in 2008. A 3D head-to-head arena battle, players could choose…