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No. 0224
Pokémon Unite Ends in March 2027 as Players Get a Final Chance to Unlock Items
Pokémon Unite will close on March 23, 2027. Gem sales are ending, while a new coin exchange will help remaining players claim past items.
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No. 0227
France–Japan Feud on X Exposes the Gap Between Pop Culture and Reality
A dispute sparked by France’s school protests and anime imagery turned racist on X, exposing the limits of idealized views of both countries...
AI & ML ·
No. 0225
macOS Golden Gate 27.2: Siri Changes, 21.8 GB Download and Fixes
Golden Gate 27.2 adds Siri and app changes, fixes about 230 security flaws, and appears to resolve prominent Finder selection and focus prob...
AI & ML ·
No. 0222
Meta Details Open AI Networking Stack at 2026 OCP Summit, From 102.4T Switches to MetaRoCE
Meta outlined open networking for AI clusters, including liquid-cooled 102.4T switches, a flatter scale-out fabric and open-source MetaRoCE.
AI & ML ·
No. 0226
DeltaFree 1.2 Adds CSV Export as Mac Storage Trends Reveal Backup Growth
Two months of DeltaFree measurements show steady backup growth, temporary spikes and storage changes after macOS updates. Version 1.2 adds C...
AI & ML ·
No. 0221
Co-Packaged Optics Testing: Failure Diagnosis, Cost and Scale
CPO raises the cost of a missed defect. Better fault isolation, earlier screening and coordination across engineering teams will shape its p...
Analytics ·
No. 0214
Google Health 5.11 Expands Workout Detection, Glucose Goals and Sleep Editing
Google Health 5.11 adds broader activity tracking, glucose goals and sleep controls, while bringing Health Guardian trends to Fitbit Air Pre...
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No. 0215
YouTube Adds Custom Feeds and Redesigns Mobile Navigation
YouTube’s new custom feeds let users group videos by topic, while a refreshed top bar and shorter bottom bar change how they move around the...
Analytics ·
No. 0230
iPhone Duo Issues: Camera Quality, App Support and Hinge Wear
The Duo’s inner selfie camera and uneven app support are real drawbacks; early software bugs appear fixable, while long-term hinge wear rema...
AI & ML ·
No. 0228
Apple’s Creator Events Show How Tech Brands Are Competing for Trust
Apple’s paid Los Angeles event fits a wider creator strategy, where access and hospitality bring reach but can also test audience trust.
AI & ML ·
No. 0216
Foldy Brings iPhone Duo’s Tent Display Idea to Android Foldables
Foldy turns a partly opened Android foldable into an at-a-glance display for a clock, calendar, weather and more, with paid multi-widget opt...
AI & ML ·
No. 0217
Google Opinion Rewards Still Pays for Short Surveys, With Play Balance as the Trade-Off
Google’s survey app remains a small way to earn Play balance. Survey frequency, payouts and location access shape its value.
Analytics ·
No. 0213
PHP RCE Flaws Put Legacy Applications at Risk as Timekeeping Plans Change
Two unauthenticated PHP flaws threaten widely used applications, while a planned shift from leap seconds highlights the value of testing unu...
Security ·
No. 0211
Semiconductor Scaling Shifts to Packaging, Photonics and AI
Chip growth now depends on integrating and manufacturing whole systems, as packaging, optical links, testing and AI reshape the industry’s b...
AI & ML ·
No. 0220
Apple XProtect 5368 Adds Nine Yara Rules as Remediator Moves to Version 170
Apple’s latest Mac security data updates add and revise detection rules, while removing the DubRobber scanner. Manual app checks remain unav...
Security ·
No. 0229
Why Lineman Wives and “Bucket Bunnies” Keep Returning to TikTok
The recurring online feud reflects how travel, storm work and a spouse’s demanding job can shape a niche community—and its public image.
AI & ML ·
No. 0212
Scaling Co-Packaged Optics Testing: Fiber Alignment, Connectors and Test Time
Fiber alignment and connector durability limit multi-site optical testing, while concurrent loopback and better test design could cut produc...
Analytics ·
No. 0219
Google Play’s My Apps Shortcut Speeds Up Android App Updates
Long-press the Google Play icon to reach app updates faster, review pending downloads, and check again when the list looks complete.
AI & ML ·
No. 0203
iPhone Duo Delivery Dates Move Up for Some Apple Store Preorders
Some iPhone Duo buyers now see earlier delivery dates, including launch day, but the changes are limited and Apple hasn’t explained them.
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No. 0178
iPhone Duo Specs: 4,883 mAh Battery and 5 Mohs Screen Rating
Apple’s disclosures confirm the foldable’s battery capacity and screen scratch rating, while leaving real-world battery life and durability...
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