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There's just about a month to go until Apple unveils new iPhones at its September event, and that means time is running out for Apple to perfect iOS 26. We've reached a weekly beta update cadence, and Apple seeded iOS 26 beta 6 to developers today.
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There are now several variants of the Reflection ringtone, including Buoyant, Dreamer, Tech, Pop, Reflected, and Surge. Reflected is the "Alt 1" Reflection ring
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Compulsion Games has revealed that its current Xbox console exclusive, South of Midnight, will be coming to other consoles in Spring 2026. The game, which is set in a fictionalised American Deep South and makes use of a stop-motion inspired art style, is now confirmed to be releasing on PS5 and Switch 2. Read more Read more ›
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Cambricon Technologies is preparing one of the most aggressive production ramp-ups attempted by a Chinese AI chipmaker. Read more ›
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Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and more co-star in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Review. Read more ›
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The WGA and SAG-AFTRA have released statements following Disney's alliance with OpenAI. Read more ›
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Work questions in the day, personal questions at night, desktop for productivity, mobile for personal: Copilot reveals all. Read more ›
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Terminator 2D: No Fate's story mode opens with a shot of a rolling stretch of tarmac, its yellow centre lines infinitely scrolling past at regular intervals as moody, industrial music plays out behind it. It's a sight that should feel familiar to any fan of Terminator 2: Judgement Day, as it's similar, but not identical, to the final scene of the movie's theatrical release. The monologue that accompanies it is... Read more ›
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Michael Novati , a former Meta principal software engineer, said the names of the best of the best engineers are "nowhere" online. Read more ›
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Bryan Fuller's "Dust Bunny" offers a monster-under-the-bed story that's more "Hannibal" then kid-friendly. Review. Read more ›
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If you’re shopping for your next Android flagship, you’ll quickly narrow it down to two heavyweights: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Pixel offers a clean, stock Android experience and benefits from Google’s camera-first tuning. The Galaxy, meanwhile, brings veteran polish: a feature-rich One UI, full S Pen support, and an all-around balanced package. Pixel remains a top choice for photographers and fans... Read more ›
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Barak Turovsky said that if a company wants to integrate AI on a software level, it needs someone with a different kind of expertise. Read more ›
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The order creates an Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws, and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation. Read more ›
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Finding an affordable and reliable NBN service is one thing, but can you be sure you'll get satisfactory support further down the line? This Aussie-owned telco stakes its reputation on it. Read more ›
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A landmark California lawsuit has put AI safety under the lens after alleging that ChatGPT deepened the paranoia of a mentally unstable man who killed his mother before dying by suicide. The woman’s estate is now suing OpenAI. The case, centred on months of AI-driven conversations, claims the chatbot reinforced the sons delusional beliefs Read more ›
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Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao delivers a haunting tale of love and loss with "Hamnet," starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Review. Read more ›
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Health insurance premiums on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces are set to soar after Congress failed Thursday to pass a last-minute plan to avert the rate hikes. As many as four million people could be forced to go uninsured, because they can no longer afford their health plan. I spoke with some of them earlier […] Read more ›
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At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men's access to hormones. Read more ›
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Netflix today announced that it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's vast studios and streaming operations for $82.7 billion. The transaction will see Netflix acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion, including debt (via Reuters). The acquisition gives it control of major franchises, including DC, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, and the Warner Bros. film library,... Read more ›
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iPhone users in Japan are now able to use Apple's Messages via satellite feature, Apple said today. Messages via satellite works on the iPhone 14 or later and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, allowing users who have no cellular or Wi-Fi connection to use satellite connectivity for messaging. When attempting to send a message with no cellular or Wi-Fi connection, iPhone users in Japan will see a message that prompts... Read more ›
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Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies Johny Srouji could be the next leading executive to leave the company amid an alarming exodus of leading employees, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Srouji apparently recently told CEO Tim Cook that he is "seriously considering leaving" in the nature future. He intends to join another company if he departs. Srouji leads Apple's chip design and pioneered the transition to Apple silicon. Earlier this... Read more ›
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Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, according to 9to5Google. There is a new Android Canary build available today that simplifies data transfer between two smartphones, and Apple is going to implement the functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 beta. Apple already has a Move to iOS app for transferring data from an Android device to an iPhone,... Read more ›
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There is uncertainty about Apple's head of hardware engineering John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, The Information reports. Some former Apple executives apparently hope that a new "dark-horse" candidate will emerge. Ternus is considered to be the most likely candidate to succeed Cook as CEO. The report notes that he is more likely to become CEO than software head chief Craig Federighi, Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan, or marketing... Read more ›
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Apple CEO Tim Cook was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with US lawmakers about the upcoming App Store Accountability Act, reports Bloomberg. The App Store Accountability Act would require Apple to verify a person's age when an Apple Account is created using a "commercially available method or process," and get parental consent for each app that a child under 16 downloads. Apple is against the App Store Accountability Act... Read more ›
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Apple today seeded the second release candidate version of iOS 26.2 to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming one week after Apple seeded the first RC. The release candidate represents the final version iOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found. Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone by going... Read more ›
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Apple's chipmaking chief Johny Srouji has reportedly indicated that he plans to continue working for the company for the foreseeable future. "I love my team, and I love my job at Apple, and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon," said Srouji, in a memo obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Here is Srouji's full memo, as shared by Bloomberg:I know you've been reading all kind of rumors and speculations about... Read more ›
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Google is developing two pairs of smart glasses with artificial intelligence that will launch in 2026, the company said today. The first set of glasses have AI integration and are designed for screen-free assistance with built-in speakers, microphones, and cameras for speaking to Google Gemini. Users will be able to take photos using the camera, and then ask Gemini questions about their surroundings for real-time help. The second set of... Read more ›
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Twelve South today is kicking off a 20 percent sitewide discount that's exclusive to MacRumors readers, allowing you a chance to save on the company's most popular accessories just in time for the holidays. To get this deal, enter the code MacRumors2025 at checkout to take 20 percent off your cart. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Twelve South. When you click a link and make a purchase, we... Read more ›
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