A Chinese company, Zinwa Technologies, is reviving the decade-old BlackBerry Classic Q20 by upgrading its hardware and replacing the original operating system with Android. The updated model, named Zinwa Q25 Pro, is designed to combine the nostalgic appeal of the BlackBerry brand with modern smartphone capabilities.The revival involves significant hardware changes to ensure compatibility with Android. The device now features a new main board powered by the MediaTek Helio G99... Read more ›
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Google has reportedly selected a dessert-themed codename for its upcoming Android 17 operating system, continuing a long-standing tradition of assigning confectionery names to its Android versions, according to informant Mishaal Rahman. The chosen name for Android 17 is “Cinnamon Bun”.While Google officially stopped using dessert names publicly after Android 9 (“Pie”), the company has maintained this naming convention internally for subsequent versions. For instance, Android 16 is internally referred to... Read more ›
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In September 2025, Apple Arcade will enhance its gaming catalog by introducing three new titles and delivering significant updates to several existing games, offering subscribers a diverse range of experiences. The new releases include NFL Retro Bowl ’26, Jeopardy! Daily, and My Talking Tom Friends+, while popular titles like Hello Kitty Island Adventure and others receive substantial content expansions.NFL Retro Bowl ’26 is an exclusive Apple Arcade title featuring licensed... Read more ›
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HTC has introduced the Vive Eagle AI Glasses, a lightweight smart wearable positioned as a rival to Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses. Weighing just 49 grams, the device combines a sleek design with Zeiss sun lenses for clear vision, without augmented reality overlays. Its standout feature is the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, enabling natural vision- and voice-based interaction.A key hardware highlight is the 12 MP ultra-wide camera, which... Read more ›
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AOL, a long-standing figure in internet connectivity, will officially end its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, marking the conclusion of a 34-year run. The service, based on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), introduced millions to the early World Wide Web, often accompanied by the distinctive screeching of 56K modems. Now under Yahoo! ownership, AOL is also discontinuing its AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser. The latter,... Read more ›
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Google Chrome Canary version 139 for Android has begun testing Material 3 Expressive design updates, part of Google’s ongoing effort to modernize its apps and align them with Android’s latest visual language. This design approach aims for a cleaner, more personalized, and visually distinctive interface, while also encouraging adoption by external developers.The most visible changes appear in the tab management area and the main menu overlay. In the tab view,... Read more ›
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Google Wallet, one of the leading mobile payment apps, has introduced a new change aimed at enhancing transaction details for its users. In its latest update, the app now requests access to a device’s precise location in order to provide more comprehensive receipt information. This update is part of Google’s ongoing effort to keep the platform competitive with rivals like Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet.With precise location enabled, Google Wallet... Read more ›
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The widely used file compression tool for Windows, WinRAR, has just released version 7.13 to address a severe security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-8088. This flaw, discovered by ESET security researchers, specifically affects the Windows version of WinRAR, targeting the UNRAR.dll library. The vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious archive files that, when extracted by a user, trick WinRAR into writing files to a location of the attacker’s choosing instead of... Read more ›
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WhatsApp has introduced support for motion photos on Android, similar to Apple’s Live Photos feature. Many Android smartphones already allow users to capture images with movement, and now, WhatsApp is integrating compatibility for these files in its latest beta release.According to information from WABetaInfo, the update is part of version 2.25.22.29, which was made available on the Google Play Store over the past weekend. With this feature, users can share... Read more ›
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Apple has begun testing a new AI-based automated support feature in its Support app, currently available to a select group of iPhone users. This initiative marks Apple’s entry into chatbot solutions with behavior similar to ChatGPT, but it is designed specifically for technical support rather than general conversation. The feature appears as a “Chat” button within the navigation bar of the Support app. When users tap it, they are connected... Read more ›
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Xiaomi has expanded its Redmi Book 14 2025 lineup by introducing two new “Renewed Edition” models, now available through Xiaomi’s official store, its Youpin platform, and retailers like JD.com. Despite carrying a 2025 label, these laptops are equipped with outdated Intel processors from the 12th and 13th Gen Core series, which were already considered behind the curve when earlier Redmi Book 14 variants launched in 2023.The Redmi Book 14 2025... Read more ›
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When I walked into the meeting room with CIT Co., Ltd, I was expecting to be shown an advanced electronics product, like when I met them in 2024. Instead, I was handed a shining silver cup and told it was one of the most high-tech objects we’d see all year.At first glance, the Aethel cup (known in Korean as Eungyeol) looks like an exquisitely crafted luxury item. But the real... Read more ›
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OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has introduced new features aimed at promoting healthier usage habits, preventing emotional overreliance, and supporting mental well-being among its users. The changes focus on encouraging breaks, improving responses to sensitive topics, and reducing potential negative impacts of prolonged interaction with the AI.One of the key updates is the addition of reminder prompts that suggest users take a pause after extended use of the application. According... Read more ›
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OpenAI has officially released GPT-5, marking a significant step toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This is the company’s first unified AI model, designed to handle a wide range of tasks and now available for free to all users from day one. Unlike previous iterations, GPT-5 moves beyond a simple chatbot and functions more like an intelligent agent, capable of performing complex, multi-step tasks such as building apps from scratch or... Read more ›
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A recent discovery revealed that more than 100,000 ChatGPT conversations were accessible through a simple Google search, sparking serious privacy concerns. The issue was first reported by Digital Digging, which found that users could access shared chat links just by entering specific search queries. These chats included exchanges between users and the AI that, in some cases, may have contained sensitive personal information.The incident drew swift attention from the public... Read more ›
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Verizon is hosting Verizon Family Weekend on August 9–10, transforming over 10,000 retail stores nationwide into family-focused tech hubs. The event launches a broader month-long initiative promoting digital wellness and connected living, aimed at helping families prepare for the school year with smarter, safer technology.Visitors will experience hands-on tech demonstrations and receive expert guidance from in-store specialists. Highlights include personalized setups of the Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure, designed Read more ›
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Bugatti has unveiled the Programme Solitaire, an ultra-exclusive offering designed to craft truly bespoke, one-of-one vehicles that combine the brand’s rich coachbuilding heritage with modern personalization and craftsmanship. The Programme Solitaire builds upon Bugatti’s existing Sur Mesure personalization, granting unparalleled creative freedom to both client and marque while maintaining the marque’s uncompromising standards in performance, design, and quality.The first creation from this program is the B Read more ›
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We know that Motorola has partnered with luxury brand Swarovski for a special edition release of the Motorola Razr (2025) and Moto Buds Loop, targeting users who value both technology and style. Originally teased for release on August 5, the launch date has now shifted to August 15, as indicated by Motorola’s latest teaser shared on X (formerly Twitter).This upcoming special edition marks a renewed collaboration between Motorola and Swarovski,... Read more ›
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Today, we start the news with something quite curious: Did you know that you can use your MacBook trackpad as a scale? Well, that’s quite impressive, don’t you think so? It’s all possible thanks to Krish Shah, a Canadian developer and blogger, who released an experimental macOS application called TrackWeight. The app utilizes the pressure sensitivity built into the MacBook’s trackpad to estimate weight and is now available as open-source... Read more ›
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Summer temperatures are here, and sometimes, even making a simple house chore into something harder to accomplish. As if it had a perfect timing, Xiaomi has just launched a new addition to its smart home lineup — the Smart Desktop Air Circulation Fan. Compact and modern, this fan is designed to deliver powerful airflow in small spaces while integrating with smart home ecosystems. Initially released in select European countries, it... Read more ›
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