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Apple's AI Pin: The Wearable That Could Replace Your Smartphone
Discover Apple's AI Pin, a revolutionary screenless wearable with advanced AI features, sleek design, and intuitive functionality.
www.geeky-gadgets.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
Windows 11 update removes modem support for certain PCs?
Your modem might stop working after KB5074109, but Microsoft says that’s intentional.
www.windowscentral.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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thehackernews.com/2026/01/micr...
Microsoft Office Zero-Day (CVE-2026-21509) - Emergency Patch Issued for Active Exploitation
Microsoft released out-of-band patches for an actively exploited Microsoft Office zero-day, CVE-2026-21509, a security feature bypass flaw.
thehackernews.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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www.macrumors.com/2026/01/26/i...
iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking
With iOS 26.3, Apple is adding a new "limit precise location" setting that reduces the location data available to mobile networks to increase user privacy. Mobile networks determine location based on ...
www.macrumors.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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www.forbes.com/sites/davidp...
iOS 26.2.1: Apple Suddenly Releases Surprise iPhone Update With Key Features And Fixes
Recently, it looked like a minor iPhone update was coming, but then it vanished without trace. Now, it’s just gone live.
www.forbes.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026...
Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working
Apple renews certificates for old iOS versions to keep the lights on longer.
arstechnica.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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www.theverge.com/news/868190/...
The Samsung Trifold will cost nearly three grand
Thrice the phone for thrice the price.
www.theverge.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Apple’s Upgrade Decision—Just 6 Weeks To Change Your iPhone
This decision changes iPhone for hundreds of millions of Apple users.
www.forbes.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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www.forbes.com/sites/davidp...
Apple iPhone 18 Pro’s Biggest Visual Redesign In Years Revealed In New Leak
This fall’s flagship iPhone could have a strikingly different design, according to a new report.
www.forbes.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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www.macrumors.com/2026/01/25/m...
Apple Reportedly Aiming to Upgrade the MacBook Pro Twice This Year
Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display models in the first half of this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurma...
www.macrumors.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Roku Starts Rolling Out Roku OS 15.1 Update to Roku TVs & Roku Players - Here is What's New | Cord Cutters News
Roku has rolled out an update to its operating system that brings several improvements aimed at helping developers create better streaming apps for Roku devices. Known as Roku OS 15.1, this version fo...
cordcuttersnews.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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www.theverge.com/news/867647/...
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 has been a mess
Microsoft is struggling with Windows 11 update quality
www.theverge.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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www.wired.com/story/apple-...
After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag
The second-generation AirTag features Apple’s newer Ultra Wideband chip and has a louder speaker and better range.
www.wired.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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mashable.com/article/jan-...
If you don’t want to pay a subscription, you can now get Microsoft Office for life for under $100
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more
mashable.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Ring Launches Video Verification Tool to Combat Fakes
It's not perfect, but it's one tool to help users spot AI manipulation.
gizmodo.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
This item in your drawers from 2007 could be worth at least $50K
Check your drawers: You might be holding onto some valuable items that are worth more than a pretty penny
www.nj.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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www.androidcentral.com/apps-softwar...
The Phone app rotates no more, as Google rolls out a fix
Google made good on a series of user reports, as it rolled out a fix for the Phone app's annoying rotation.
www.androidcentral.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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techcrunch.com/2026/01/25/g...
Google says it's fixed Gmail issues with spam and misclassification | TechCrunch
If your Gmail account doesn’t seem to be working properly today, you’re not alone.
techcrunch.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online Again
Are your Gmail login credentials amongst the 48 million estimated as exposed in this leak of existing infostealer logs — here's what you need to know.
www.forbes.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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If You Use Gmail, You May Want To Disable This Automatic Setting Right Now Before It's Too Late
"IMPORTANT message for everyone using Gmail..."
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January 25, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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www.jalopnik.com/2083556/new-...
New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline - Jalopnik
While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.
www.jalopnik.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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www.windowslatest.com/2026/01/24/m...
Microsoft admits it accidentally crashed apps like Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool on Windows 11, rolls out a fix
Microsoft confirms a server-side bug broke Store-based app activation, affecting apps like Notepad with 0x803F8001 error.
www.windowslatest.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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9to5mac.com/2026/01/22/a...
New study shows just how effective Apple Watch is at detecting AFib - 9to5Mac
New peer-reviewed research shows Apple Watch detected 4x more AFib cases than standard care, including 57% of people with no symptoms.
9to5mac.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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www.macrumors.com/2026/01/23/i...
iPhone 18 Pro: Leaker Reveals Alleged Size of Smaller Dynamic Island
For now, rumors have settled on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring a smaller Dynamic Island, and now a leaker has revealed its alleged size. iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller Dynamic Island ...
www.macrumors.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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www.androidpolice.com/google-photo...
Google Photos now makes your camera roll a meme factory
A new tool you might use
www.androidpolice.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM