Israel launched air strikes on southern Lebanon, targeting multiple locations, including the municipality of Kfar Tebnit and the vicinity of Braiqaa town. At least one person has been killed in these strikes. The attacks come as a response to ongoing rocket fire from Hezbollah militants operating near the Israeli border. Iran has issued a warning … Read more
GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android fork, refuses to implement age verification laws for its operating system. The company, developed by the GrapheneOS Foundation, a registered Canadian nonprofit, stated that it will not collect user age data at setup and will remain available internationally. This decision comes as emerging laws in Brazil and California require operating systems … Read more
Apple is finally shifting its stance on laptop touchscreens, introducing a new product tier called the MacBook Ultra. This premium machine will feature an OLED display and touchscreen input, designed to sit above the MacBook Pro in the lineup. The hardware carries codenames K114 and K116 for 14-inch and 16-inch models, with a target launch … Read more
The fantasy TV series Grimm ended its six-season run nine years ago, leaving fans with a cliffhanger. The show’s creator had announced a spinoff series focused on Theresa Rubel, an orphaned Grimm who joined the series in Season 3. However, NBC cancelled the project after three years of development. Grimm was a police procedural series … Read more
Apple has been full of surprises lately. The company recently released its cheapest laptop yet, the MacBook Neo, priced at $499 for students with an education discount. However, just five days after its launch, Apple announced a new chip upgrade for its most expensive headphones, the AirPods Max 2, set to go on sale March … Read more
Apple has announced the latest upgrade to its popular AirPods Max over-ear headphones, dubbed AirPods Max 2. Powered by H2 technology, these new ‘buds boast enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that’s up to 1.5 times more effective than the previous model. The sound quality is impressive, with a high dynamic range amplifier providing cleaner audio … Read more
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Microsoft’s stock has dropped sharply in recent months after its Q2 2026 earnings report. Some investors are buying the stock at a lower price, but they should consider the risks first. The company’s cloud division, Azure, continues to grow well. However, there are concerns about margin pressures and how macroeconomic factors will affect the company’s … Read more
China is now using an AI agent called OpenClaw in robots, while concerns about the technology’s safety and security are growing globally. Ecovacs unveiled its new robot Bajie, powered by OpenClaw, at a consumer electronics expo in Shanghai. The robot can perform household tasks such as tidying shoes or putting away toys. Meanwhile, US tech … Read more
The MacBook Neo’s A18 Pro chip and 8GB RAM may seem underpowered compared to other M5 models, but in real-world testing, the device proved capable of handling everyday tasks and even light professional work. While benchmarking showed performance degradation with limited RAM and a mobile chip, daily use revealed no issues. In fact, the Neo … Read more