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No. 0193
iPhone 18 Pro Color Fading Reports Raise Questions About Camera Housing
Some iPhone 18 Pro owners report pale marks around the camera lenses. Cleaning helps in some cases, but the cause remains unclear.
AI & ML ·
No. 0194
Early iPhone Deals: Free iPhone 18 Pro With T-Mobile, Plus Unlocked Discounts
T-Mobile’s free iPhone offers come with 36-month bill credits; Best Buy has smaller, contract-free discounts on unlocked iPhones.
Analytics ·
No. 0101
Why “I Am Jane Doe” Posts Are Spreading Across Social Media
People are flooding social platforms with false and shared identities to make it harder to expose a Cornell student who sued under a pseudon...
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No. 0195
iPhone 18 Pro Speaker Popping Reports: What Owners Know So Far
Some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max owners report brief speaker pops across everyday tasks. Reports vary, and an update hasn’t fixed it for every...
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No. 0050
Security Teams Need Behavior-Based Defenses—and Room for People to Step Away
A Talos newsletter pairs practical ways to slow attackers with a reminder that sustainable security work depends on giving people time to ca...
Security ·
No. 0102
Pete Davidson’s AI Film Defense and Influencer Critique Draw Online Pushback
Davidson discussed his famous relationships, criticized creator culture and defended AI settings in his upcoming film, prompting sharply div...
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No. 0196
Samsung Galaxy S26 Prices Rise by $100, Putting More Pressure on Flagship Value
Samsung raised most Galaxy S26 prices by $100, with a $200 increase for the 1TB Ultra. The FE stays at $699, and some retailer deals remain.
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No. 0197
Early Prime Day iPhone Deals: Carrier Credits and Unlocked Discounts Compared
T-Mobile’s $0 Pro offers require 36 months of bill credits; Best Buy’s iPhone 16e and refurbished iPhone 14 are simpler unlocked buys.
Analytics ·
No. 0072
Gemini Skills Replace Gems with Reusable Tasks and a Gradual Migration
Gemini skills let users save repeatable tasks, combine them, and reference files. Gems remain available through 2026 for personal accounts a...
AI & ML ·
No. 0073
Google Home Update Improves Gemini Commands, Device Setup and Camera Playback
Google Home’s September changes target everyday friction, from Gemini response times and device setup to lighting controls and camera playba...
Analytics ·
No. 0103
King Princess’s Sexuality Debate Shows the Pressure Around Queer Labels
King Princess says she’s a lesbian despite past experiences with men. The backlash reveals how stigma and rigid expectations shape debates o...
Analytics ·
No. 0104
Alberta Tech Turns Software Engineering Experience Into Creator Career
After six and a half years at Google, Alberta Tech went full-time on tech comedy, using engineering experience to explain AI and software wo...
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No. 0081
macOS XProtect Version 5363 Adds Detection Rules and Updates Existing Checks
XProtect 5363 adds eight YARA rules, revises several existing detections and updates Osascript checks, with installation steps varying by ma...
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No. 0198
Brick Cases Add Color and Texture to the Phone-Blocking Device
Brick’s $39 snap-on cases personalize its latest phone-blocking device, but add no features and don’t fit the original model.
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No. 0199
Best iPhone 18 Pro Cases and Accessories: Slim, Protective, and MagSafe Picks
Compare iPhone 18 Pro cases by fit, grip, style, and price, plus screen protectors, wallets, grips, and portable chargers.
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No. 0200
Casetify Hello Kitty Y2K Collection: Cases, Sleeves and Prices
Casetify’s Hello Kitty collection pairs Y2K prints with cases and desk gear, with prices from $24 to $92.
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No. 0105
TikTok’s “Screentime to Cash” Ads Aren’t a TikTok Pay Program
The pop-ups point to third-party reward apps, not TikTok payments. Here’s how the offers work and what to check before signing up.
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No. 0082
Apple XProtect 5362 Adds 21 Detection Rules Across macOS
XProtect 5362 adds rules for several malware families and AppleScript activity. Apple hasn’t detailed the threats addressed or explained a c...
Security ·
No. 0074
Google Assistant Switch Disappears as Gemini Takes Over on Android
Google has removed the setting for switching back to Assistant, affecting Android phones and paired watches, earbuds and cars.
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No. 0075
Google Messages Update Points to Native RCS Video Calling
Strings in a Google Messages beta suggest RCS video calls are in development, though platform support, call setup and availability remain un...
Analytics ·