WhatsApp will now sniff and warn if a scammy link could steal your account
WhatsApp’s new warning system can stop scammers from hijacking your account by tricking you into scanning a QR code or entering your phone number.
Facebook Messenger will use AI to read your chats and save you from scams
Meta is rolling out AI-powered scam detection on Messenger and new warnings for suspicious friend requests on Facebook.
Everything new that’s coming to your iPad with iPadOS 26.4
iPadOS 26.4 is packed with surprises, from an immersive Apple Music makeover to AI playlist creation, video podcasts, new emojis, and handy tweaks that make multitasking and customization on the iPad even better.
iOS 26.4 adds a new setting to further tone down the Liquid Glass shimmer
The shiny Liquid Glass look in iOS 26 hasn’t been everyone’s favorite. With iOS 26.4, Apple is adding another option that reduces bright flashes and highlights when you interact with buttons or keyboard.
Scientists have found a way to hide data in plain sight, and hackers can’t touch it
Researchers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed a data transmission system that hides signals in background heat radiation, making them invisible to anyone trying to intercept them.
Kino, one of the best iPhone camera apps, just got a big video upgrade
Kino 1.4 update brings Apple Log 2 support to the popular iPhone camera app, capturing a wider and more accurate range of colors.
Amazon’s new Fire TV interface helps you find something to watch faster
Amazon’s Fire TV update brings less scrolling, smarter recommendations, and an Alexa that actually works. Oh, and there’s a fancy new TV for your living room too.
Google Play Store will show a warning label if an app excessively drains your Android phone’s battery
Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.
BYD reveals Tesla Model Y killer with 644-mile range and 10–70% charge in just 5 minutes
BYD’s Denza Z9GT brings a 644-mile range, a five-minute 10–70% charge, and a big price cut. If the numbers hold up, Tesla’s Model Y may finally have a serious challenger.
Nothing Phone 4a goes big on cameras and gets a breathing glyph bar
Nothing’s Phone 4a brings a 3.5x periscope zoom camera, along with a brighter display, refreshed Glyph lighting, and faster internals.
I was planning to get the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but these downgrades made me rethink
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra brings new features, but also some surprising compromises. After digging through the specs and tests, I decided to skip the upgrade, and here’s why.
Motorola plans to put GrapheneOS on phones. So, why is it a big deal?
GrapheneOS is stepping outside Google’s Pixel bubble, with Motorola becoming the first non-Pixel partner to officially support the privacy-focused OS.
Scientists crack the code to using DNA like a computer hard drive
Researchers have made DNA storage rewritable, overcoming one of its biggest limitations. The breakthrough could turn DNA into a practical alternative to today’s energy-hungry data centers.
TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro serves eye-friendly display with stylus support and it’s headed to the US
TCL’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro features a matte display, three display modes, stylus support, and week-long reading endurance, and it’s finally launching in the US.
Corning reveals Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 to save your phone’s screen from a hellish drop
Corning’s toughest Gorilla Glass yet debuts on the new Motorola Razr Fold, promising better drop protection and improved long-term durability for everyday use.
Motorola says its Razr Fold offers the best camera on a foldable — with a ranking to prove
The Motorola Razr Fold has just been awarded a DXOMARK score of 164 and a Gold Label, making it the highest-rated camera on any foldable smartphone.
HBO Max is cracking down on password sharing, and price hikes might be part of the plan
HBO Max is cracking down on password sharing, and price hikes might follow soon. The latest earnings call points to a familiar streaming playbook.
Samsung unsure about making another Galaxy Edge to rival the iPhone Air
Samsung may skip the Galaxy S26 Edge after weak S25 Edge sales, mirroring the iPhone Air's fate in the ultra-thin smartphone market.
