Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Starting in 2027, Samsung’s international models, such as the Galaxy S27 series, are expected to support Japan’s specific NFC-F (FeliCa) standard. Samsung is working with East Japan Railway Company to enable Mobile Suica compatibility and Samsung Pay integration for easy balance top-ups. This move would address a long-standing disadvantage … Read More “Galaxy S27 could finally catch up to the iPhone for NFC payments” »
Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra has been made in partnership with iconic camera-maker Hasselblad, so it’s no surprise that the Ultra is geared almost exclusively toward passionate photographers. With a suite of rear lenses, large image sensors, wide apertures and dedicated camera buttons, the X9 Ultra is essentially a full camera bag of gear, all squashed … Read More “As a Pro Photographer, I’ve Loved Using Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra” »
By identifying bugs so efficiently, Holley writes that AI tools like Mythos tilt the cybersecurity balance toward defenders, who benefit when discovering vulnerabilities becomes cheaper for both sides. “Computers were completely incapable of doing this a few months ago, and now they excel at it,” Holley writes. “We have many years of experience picking apart … Read More “Mozilla: Anthropic’s Mythos found 271 security vulnerabilities in Firefox 150” »
Executive Summary: Anthropic appears to have removed access to Claude Code for its $20-a-month “Pro” Plans. Current Pro users appear to still have access via the Claude web app. Claude Code support documents exclusively refer to accessing Claude Code via “your Max Plan,” after previously saying you could access “with your Pro or Max Plan.” … Read More “Anthropic Removes Claude Code From $20-A-Month “Pro” Subscription Plan For New Users (Developing)” »
Don’t want to read all those restaurant reviews or book a reservation yourself? Yelp is launching a new AI-powered assistant that you can use to ask questions and schedule services in one conversation. The new AI assistant works across every category on Yelp and is available on both iOS and Android. Yelp is the latest … Read More “Yelp’s New AI-Powered Assistant Will Book a Reservation for You” »
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is apparently testing a 200MP periscope telephoto camera. This comes a couple of years after Chinese brands like vivo, HONOR, OPPO, and Xiaomi first adopted 200MP tele cameras. It sounds like Apple won’t adopt this tech for at least a couple of years. Android phone makers were the … Read More “Apple could copy Chinese OEMs with this big camera upgrade” »
Apple has announced that Tim Cook will step down as the company’s CEO, and John Ternus, Apple’s current Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, will take over as the next Apple CEO effective on September 1, 2026, while also joining the board of directors. Cook will continue as CEO through the summer as he works closely … Read More “Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take over later this year” »
Privacy tools are usually locked behind a monthly subscription, but Mozilla is changing that by baking protection directly into the browsing experience. With the latest update, Firefox has added an integrated VPN that allows you to hide your digital tracks without needing a separate app or a credit card. It’s a major shift for the browser, moving … Read More “Stop Paying for a VPN: Firefox Just Built One Right Into Your Browser” »
The HUAWEI Wi-Fi Mesh X3 Pro is a great Wi-Fi 7 router with speedy performance, mesh features, and a truly unique look. Its limited availability makes it hard to buy one, but if you can, it’s a fantastic centerpiece for any smart home. Recently, I woke up to a message from our editorial team asking … Read More “The coolest Wi-Fi 7 router I’ve ever seen” »
Hades 2 was selected as one of CNET’s best games of 2025, but don’t take our word for it. The game won Best Action Game at the 2025 Game of the Year awards, Best Game on Steam Deck at the Steam Awards and a bevy of other accolades. If you haven’t had the chance to … Read More “Play One of the Best Games of 2025 Right Now on Xbox Game Pass” »
