16 place 4
Spam and cold calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don't answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who's calling before you respond, thanks to a clever feature that intercepts unknown calls and asks the caller to identify themselves before your iPhone even rings.
The "Ask Reason for Calling" feature is kind of like having your own receptionist. When someone who isn't in your Contacts calls, your iPhone automatically answers the call
A newsletter a day!
You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
MacRumors
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said that he would impose a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest. Read more âș
5,609 fresh
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the company is "going big time" into its 14A (1.4nm-class) process, signaling confidence in yields and hinting at at least one external foundry customer. Tom's Hardware reports: Intel's 14A is expected to be production-ready in 2027, with early versions of process design kit (PDK) coming to external customers early this year. To that end, it is good to hear Intel's upbeat comments about 14A. Also,... Read more âș
850 fresh
In October, Apple caved to pressure from the Trump administration and removed ICEBlock â and similar apps which crowdsourced the location of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement activity â from its App Store. Apple's stated rationale? The apps could "be used to harm law enforcement officers." But armed-to-the-teeth ICE officers donât need protection from civilians. Apple had that exactly backward.That became impossible to ignore on Wednesday, when ICE agent Jonathon Ross... Read more âș
762 fresh
"What happened to the police body cameras?" one Uber driver in Minnesota asked a Border Patrol agent. Read more âș
466
Since X's users started using Grok to undress women and children using deepfake images, I have been waiting for what I assumed would be inevitable: X getting booted from Apple's and Google's app stores. The fact that it hasn't happened yet tells me something serious about Silicon Valley's leadership: Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai are [âŠ] Read more âș
463 fresh
A substantial number of AI images generated or edited with Grok are targeting women in religious and cultural clothing. Read more âș
429 fresh
Betterment, a financial app, sent a sketchy-looking notification on Friday asking users to send $10,000 to Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto wallets and promising to "triple your crypto," according to a thread on Reddit. The Betterment account says in an X thread that this was an "unauthorized message" that was sent via a "third-party system." Here's [âŠ] Read more âș
413 fresh
Microsoft is testing a new Windows policy that lets IT administrators uninstall Microsoft Copilot from managed devices. The change rolls out via Windows Insider builds and works through standard management tools like Intune and SCCM. BleepingComputer reports: The new policy will apply to devices where the Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot are both installed, the Microsoft Copilot app was not installed by the user, and the Microsoft Copilot app... Read more âș
315 fresh
The president uses digital media to get his message across â but he really loves old media like newspapers and cable TV. Read more âș
290 fresh
X is suing music publishers and their trade group, the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), accusing them of attempted coercion in their ongoing battle over licensing, as reported earlier by The Hollywood Reporter. The Elon Musk-owned platform accuses music publishers of colluding with the NMPA to "coerce X into taking licenses to musical works from [âŠ] Read more âș
290 fresh
The first video I saw of the Minneapolis shooting was bad enough. Shortly after I saw it, I had the terrible realization that there were multiple people in the clip holding their phones up - another angle was bound to surface. Within minutes, a second video was all over social media, and it was even [âŠ] Read more âș
224
Including previous approvals, Starlink can now deploy 15,000 Gen2 satellites. Read more âș
166 fresh
Longtime Slashdot reader chicksdaddy writes: CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, isn't just about shiny new gadgets. As AP reports, this year brought back the fifth annual Worst in Show anti-awards, calling out the most harmful, wasteful, invasive, and unfixable tech at the Las Vegas show. The coalition behind the awards -- including Repair.org, iFixit, EFF, PIRG, Secure Repairs, and others -- put the spotlight on products that miss the point... Read more âș
166 fresh
"We're in the singularity. We're at the top of the roller coaster, and it's about to go down." Read more âș
159 fresh
One of the issues holding Auracast back from wider mainstream use is some companies' lack of support for the Bluetooth technology - Apple being a prime example. With iOS having 58 percent of the market share in North America and nearly 28 percent worldwide, a decision by Apple to enable native Auracast support would potentially [âŠ] Read more âș
156 fresh
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 10, No. 474. Read more âș
154 fresh
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot has taken a big step forward, giving us a glimpse of how humanoid robotics is moving beyond traditional design limits. Read more âș
127
Billionaireâs xAI start-up lacks adequate safeguards, say experts, but many AI models are trained on troubling material Read more âș
126 fresh
Ace Hardware is a cornerstone of the tool retail landscape. It offers a tremendous variety of attractive equipment, including some pretty obscure offerings. Read more âș
124 fresh
MacRumors
Kwikset today announced the Aura Reach, a smart lock that offers Matter over Thread and Bluetooth connectivity. With Matter, the lock is able to connect to HomeKit, allowing it to be controlled through Apple Home or with Siri voice commands. The Aura Reach supports hands-free auto unlock, proximity keypad wakeup, and a guided installation process for easy setup. It is able to be activated alongside other âHomeKitâ and Matter devices... Read more âș
80
2026 could finally be the year that the Apple Card receives a new financial partner, and this could lead to some changes for cardholders. As a refresher, the Apple Card launched in 2019, and it remains available in the U.S. only. The credit card can be managed in the iPhone's Wallet app, with key benefits including color-coded spending summaries, no fees, and Daily Cash cash back paid out daily. Apple... Read more âș
48
The annual CES tech event kicks off this week, with all kinds of companies showing off new products that are going to launch throughout 2026. Unsurprisingly, AI is the theme of this year's show, and almost everything you can think of is getting an artificial intelligence upgrade. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. We sent MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera to CES to check out what's new, and... Read more âș
48
Apple has designed a limited edition version of the AirPods Pro 3 to celebrate Lunar New Year, and customers in select countries can purchase them starting today. The Year of the Horse Special Edition âAirPods Pro 3â feature a unique horse emoji character that's otherwise unavailable. Customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore are able to buy the AirPods, and they'll be available as long as supplies last.... Read more âș
46
Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations yesterday after the company let a security certificate expire, breaking both its Logi Options+ and G HUB configuration apps. Logitech devices like its MX Master series mice and MX Keys keyboards stopped working properly as a result of the oversight, with users unable to access their custom scrolling setup, button mappings, and gestures. It wasn't long before the... Read more âș
39
Apple's annual "Back to School" or "Back to Uni" promotion has returned this week in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea. From January 6 through March 11, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive a free or discounted accessory with the purchase of select Mac and iPad models, similar to previous promotions that launched in the United States and a number of other countries last June... Read more âș
37
Twelve South today announced a new Valet tray with Qi2-certified wireless charging that combines 15W magnetic charging with a leather-lined catch-all for everyday items. The Valet features Qi2 wireless charging, delivering up to 15W of power to compatible iPhone models and other Qi2 devices. It also includes a USB-C port capable of supplying up to 15W of power to a second device. It is concealed beneath the base of the... Read more âș
36
Apple is moving its store in Downtown MontrĂ©al, with the new location set to open on Friday, January 16, at 10 a.m. local time, according to iPhone in Canada. The new store will be in a historic building at the northeast corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue de la Montagne in MontrĂ©al, the most populous city in the Canadian province of QuĂ©bec. Apple renovated the building over the past few... Read more âș
36
Apple's 2026 shareholders meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, according to an SEC filing that was released today. Apple shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026, can attend, vote, and submit questions during the meeting by logging in to Apple's virtual meeting website 15 minutes before it kicks off. A control number included in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials... Read more âș
35
Apple's adoption of a 200-megapixel camera for a future iPhone is still some ways off, according to a prominent supply chain leaker who says such a sensor is not currently part of Apple's active prototype testing. In a post on Weibo, Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station said that 200-megapixel camera sensors are being discussed in the supply chain, but they have not appeared in iPhone engineering prototypes undergoing real-world imaging... Read more âș
32
Most popular sources
Business Insider
|
19% 0 |
Gizmodo
|
19% 13 |
The Verge
|
10% 1 |
Mashable
|
7% 4 |
Vox
|
5% 2 |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
09.01.2026 22:47
Last update: 22:35 EDT.
News rating updated: 05:40.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.
popular
