[ad_1] This year, Keeping said, wildfires on several continents have already scorched an Alaska-sized area of land—more than half a million square miles—50 percent more than average over the past 25 years. Almost all countries in West Africa and the Sahel region of North-Central Africa experienced record-breaking wildfires, he added. But wildfire season is only … Read More “Forecasters predict wildfires, floods, severe heatwaves from incoming El Niño” »
[ad_1] Cerebras raised $5.5 billion in its IPO on Thursday, pricing shares at $185 Wednesday evening, way higher than its range ($115 to $125, later raised to $150-$160), even as it increased the size of the offering to 30 million shares. And pre-market trading indicates that shares are going to open with a giant pop, … Read More “Cerebras raises $5.5B, kicking off 2026’s IPO season with a bang” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be preparing a new “People Finding” mode for the Find Hub when you’re near the person you’re looking for. It’s possible this could be a short-range directional tool similar to Apple’s Precision Finding. It’s not yet clear if UWB support on both phones will … Read More “Find Hub ‘People Finding’ upgrade could offer Apple-style precision” »
[ad_1] I recently took the plunge and upgraded my seemingly ailing Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with the shiny new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. I’m a big fan of its new features, such as a new camera array, the slight redesign of the chassis and that clever Privacy Display, which was the main draw for me … Read More “I’ve tested Galaxy S26 Ultra cases for months – these are my favourites” »
[ad_1] The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was announced bright and early in the morning and – in typical Sony fashion – the new model won’t actually ship until mid-June. That’s later than the Mark 7 and the Mark 6, which were announced in mid-May and released in early June. But if you have your heart … Read More “The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is now on pre-order in Europe with a free pair of WH-1000XM6” »
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon plan to form a joint venture focused on direct-to-device satellite connectivity. The goal is to reduce US dead zones and improve backup connectivity during emergencies or natural disasters. The plan is still only an agreement in principle, with no confirmed launch timeline yet. We’re … Read More “AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are teaming up to tackle dead zones” »
[ad_1] Apple’s clever square selfie camera sensor might not stay exclusive to the iPhone for much longer. A new leak suggests Android phone makers, possibly Oppo, are testing a similar front-facing camera setup. In addition, it could come with a massive resolution boost too. According to well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, at least one Android … Read More “Android phones could soon copy one of the iPhone’s smartest camera tricks” »
[ad_1] The Pulse is a series covering events, insights, and trends within Big Tech and startups. Notice an interesting event or trend? Hit reply and share it with me. Today, we cover: Forward deployed engineering heats up again. Massive demand for the role at Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic. The latest version of the FDE role … Read More “Forward deployed engineering heats up again” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII comes with a new AI-powered camera feature that offers suggestions for more expressive photos. The company has shared comparison shots taken before and after the feature was used. People are mocking Sony’s marketing as the AI-assisted examples all look more washed out and overexposed than the original shots. After … Read More “Sony sure seems to be sabotaging the Xperia 1 VIII with its new camera assistant” »
[ad_1] Motorola Razr Fold (2026) Pros Long battery life Impressive cameras Sleek build Moto Pen stylus support Cons Hefty $1,900 price tag Limited split-screen options Proprietary gear needed for fastest charging When I’m reviewing a phone, I tend to be most critical of its camera and battery life. Those are the features most shoppers care … Read More “Motorola Razr Fold Review: One Hell of a First Impression” »
