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Smartphones like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra prove that a slightly thicker phone isn’t a flaw – it’s the reason it’s actually good. For the better part of a decade, the smartphone industry has been chasing thinness like it’s the ultimate sign of progress. Every launch cycle brings another round of applause for shaving off … Read More “Your next smartphone should be thicker, not thinner” »
I knew things were not quite right when I had to throw a towel over a broken Ikea lamp to block out its light. How did I get here? I cover fancy and capable tech for a living, and yet, it took me two years to get rid of a pair of old, broken Ikea … Read More “The Govee smart lamp brightened up my room, and then my life” »
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever. Build your apps and games using the Xcode 26 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, test with TestFlight, and submit for review to the … Read More “App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases – Latest News” »
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and … Read More “Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for April 26 #580” »
My Homemade PBX Background I’ve been fascinated with telecommunications from an early age. When I was twelve or so I had an intercom system from which I could talk to most of the house from my corner of the kids’ room. It was made out of the amplifier from a record player, and miscellaneous parts … Read More “My Homemade PBX” »
The beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and watchOS 26.1 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.0.1. View downloads and release notes Learn about testing a … Read More “Get ready with the latest beta releases – Latest News” »
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance … Read More “Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 26” »
According to Counterpoint’s “Make in India” tracker, smartphone manufacturing in India recorded an 8% growth year-over-year in 2025. The growth was fueled by a 28% year-over-year surge in exports and a modest 1% increase in domestic shipments. Exports accounted for one-third of all smartphones manufactured in India. Foxconn Hon Hai, Apple’s main contractor, had a … Read More “India's smartphone production was on the rise in 2025, but strong headwinds await” »
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros. If you’ve selected the … Read More “Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria – Latest News” »
On top of that, when analyzing the beaks, the team noticed a distinct pattern. The wear wasn’t uniform. The right edge of the jaw was consistently more worn down, chipped, and scratched than the left. The team concluded this asymmetry wasn’t an accident but a proof of lateralized behavior. It’s a tendency we observe in … Read More “Meet the 19-meter Cretaceous kraken that swam with mosasaurs” »
