Google has introduced an “Auto-Themed App Icons” feature in the latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1. This update addresses a long-standing issue where app icons were not properly themed on the home screen. In this beta, users can choose from three options to change icon themes: “Default”, “Minimal”, and “Create”. The “Minimal” option will flip … Read more
College football’s longest-standing debate is over as the SEC has announced its shift to a nine-game conference schedule starting in 2026. The change will see every SEC team play three annual opponents and six new rotating opponents each season. The decision aligns the SEC with two other Power Four conferences, Big Ten and Big 12, … Read more
SoftBank Group shares plummeted as much as 9.2% on Wednesday, leading a broader decline in technology stocks across Asia. The move was driven by losses in US tech giants, including AI darling Nvidia. The Japanese firm’s shares dropped for the second consecutive session after announcing a $2 billion investment in Intel, with Intel shares rising … Read more
A nationwide meat recall has been issued by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), covering approximately 32,000 pounds of products. The recall was triggered due to false USDA marks of inspection on certain products. The affected products include chorizo, pork chops, and ribs from Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, a company based … Read more
Google’s use of AI in the Pixel 10 phones’ photography has sparked mixed reactions from users. Some praise the innovations in computational photography, while others express concerns about AI influencing moral decisions. Apple follows Google’s lead, and this change is part of iOS 26 public beta. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/08/20/google-pixel-10-camera-features-ai-editing
Japan has launched a global conference on African development in Yokohama, near Tokyo, to boost ties with the continent’s nations. Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is using the event to promote collaborative solutions with Africa and other countries. Ishiba proposed training programs in AI and other fields for personnel in African countries, as well as discussions … Read more
A US Federal Reserve investigation has found widespread “owner-occupancy” mortgage fraud, with 22,000 cases reported. The alleged scam involves individuals claiming ownership of two or more homes within a short period. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is accused of being involved in the practice. An investigation by the Philadelphia Fed in 2023 identified … Read more
French authorities are investigating the death of Raphaël Graven, an internet personality who died on Monday during a broadcast on the livestreaming platform Kick. Mr. Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was subjected to humiliation and abuse on Kick, where he had over 500,000 followers. The investigation is ongoing, with French authorities reviewing footage of … Read more
Gemini for Home is the latest innovation from Google, designed to revolutionize the role of a voice assistant in your home. Built on the same powerful AI models as Google Assistant, Gemini offers unique capabilities tailored for household management and daily tasks. The new AI assistant boasts advanced reasoning, inference, and search capabilities, making it … Read more
The introduction of mixed doubles at this year’s US Open has generated a mix of reactions from tennis fans worldwide. The decision to feature singles superstars in lucrative cash incentives and a shortened format aimed to breathe new life into the often-overlooked discipline. However, opinions on the move are sharply divided among those who love … Read more