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Wired vs. wireless keyboards: Is there really a difference in performance?
In our wireless world, with Bluetooth available on nearly every device, it's easy to wonder why USB wired keyboards still exist. Not only can you find plenty of wired keyboards today, but you'll even find high-end options with no wireless protocol available. Performance-focused gaming keyboards are the least likely to have a wireless option, a fact that underscores the main issue wired devices avoid: performance problems. Bluetooth is well-known for its latency. If you've…
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Smartphones
Apple's iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new anti-snatching protections
Apple is testing an iPhone security feature designed to recognize snatch-and-grab theft and lock the device before the thief can exploit it. There's a name for snatching someone's smartphone from their hands in a brazen theft attempt: Apple picking. And Apple's been working on a way of protecting its customers from the act. In May, it was learned that Apple had been working on a new set of security features that will automatically lock…
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Smartphones
You Can No Longer Downgrade From iOS 27 to iOS 26
Apple is no longer signing iOS 26.6.2, so if you've upgraded to iOS 27, there is no option to downgrade to a version of iOS 26. iOS 27 came out a week ago. Software that is "signed" can pass a server-side verification check that Apple performs when a new version of iOS is downloaded. If an update fails the verification check, it can't be installed. By unsigning software, Apple prevents customers from installing outdated,…
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IA
Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has gone to great lengths to hype the security of its new AI assistant Muse, claiming it is “built from the ground up for privacy and security.” A zero-day vulnerability that gives locally run apps and terminal commands complete control of the agent raises serious doubts. Further raising questions, Amazon on Sunday began blocking Muse from its site. Meta introduced Muse a few weeks ago. The assistant “books…
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Wearable
WhatsApp now lets Apple Watch users react with any emoji
Following WhatsApp’s initial limited rollout of emoji reactions on the Apple Watch, the app is now rolling out support for the full set of emojis available on watchOS. Here are the details. Late last year, WhatsApp launched a full-featured Apple Watch app, with support for call notifications, voice messages, chat history, and emoji reactions. The launch was largely good news for Apple Watch users, especially since WhatsApp’s presence on watchOS had previously been very…
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Apps & Logiciels
macOS 27.2 Beta Brings New Volume and Brightness Sliders
With the second beta of macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple updated the look of the volume and brightness sliders when you adjust them with the keyboard. The new sliders have a segmented bar instead of a plain line, making it clearer how much each key press adjusts volume or brightness. Apple used a similar design in macOS Sequoia before Liquid Glass, and the new look is a cross between the old slider and the…
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Smartphones
What’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the very top for “Google services” (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy…
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How to turn off your Google location history
Google Maps can keep a log of everywhere you go. If you find that more creepy than useful, it's easy to disable. Google Maps has introduced tons of innovative features over the years, from 3D driving directions to telling you how crowded a business is. One particular feature is more divisive: your location timeline, which logs everywhere you've traveled for later reference. As useful as this option can be, perhaps helping you recall the…
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Bungie leaders now say the studio's 'not done with Destiny'
It also promised players that Marathon will keep growing and improving. After a difficult few months, leaders at game studio Bungie have shared some insights about the next stages for the company. Poria Torkan, studio head for Bungie, and Josh Deane, head of product and general manager of Marathon, discussed the next steps for both the company and its projects in a video and accompanying blog post. The pair addressed how its recent work…
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Au CERN, des physiciens recréent une gerbe de particules cosmiques en laboratoire pour la première fois
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Depuis la Terre, il peut arriver que de grandes traînées lumineuses vertes ou rouges traversent le ciel, notamment dans les latitudes les plus élevées, mais aussi parfois jusqu’à la France. Le phénomène des aurores boréales, s’il n’est pas familier à tout un chacun, reste un processus vu très régulièrement depuis le sol et qui fascine à travers le monde. Mais dans l’espace,…
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Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat
In the world’s first clash of the drone boats, a Ukrainian naval drone destroyed a Russian explosive drone boat using a remote-controlled machine gun turret. This comes as the war in Ukraine has already seen widespread deployment of such uncrewed surface vessels in combat, along with swarms of flying attack drones and ground robots. The lopsided battle took place on September 12 when members of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence detected the Russian uncrewed surface vessel…
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Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs
Ceer provided flights from Detroit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and accommodation so Ars could visit the factory. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia—It may come as a surprise to some, but Saudi Arabia has never had a domestic automaker. That changes with Ceer. A joint venture between the country’s Public Investment Fund and Foxconn, it’s the Kingdom’s first home-grown automaker and a significant part of Saudi Arabia’s…
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Smartphones
Apple didn’t give up on stylus support for iPhone Duo; Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold should take notes
Apple’s iPhone Duo may not have reinvented the Android foldable, but it certainly did put a polish on a number of things. Inlcuded in that list is stylus support on the iPhone Duo, something that was more complicated behind-the-scenes than it initially sounded like, and an effort that Samsung should probably take note of. Rewinding, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series first added stylus support back in 2022 on the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung…
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IA
California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills requiring AI data centers to pay for upgrades to the local energy grid. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills requiring AI data centers to pay for upgrades to the local energy grid. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, as reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times. The package of laws requires the…
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GM isn't changing course on CarPlay for its electric vehicles
GM has cleared up confusion over its CarPlay plans, confirming that its EV lineup will remain off-limits to Apple's in-car interface. GM hasn't offered CarPlay in electric vehicles for three years, and apparently it's not planning on starting anytime soon. There was a bit of confusion earlier after it was learned that the company would keep CarPlay for its gas-powered 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. Correction: GM has confirmed it is NOT…
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OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems
On Monday, OpenAI announced a new independent advisory group hosted at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Called the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, the group is meant to give mathematicians more input into the company’s math-oriented research. “This group will serve as a bridge to the mathematical community and broader public, giving mathematicians a voice in how we move forward,” the post reads. The announcement comes after the…
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Smartphones
Xiaomi 18 Pro's new privacy screen could beat Samsung at its own game
What you need to know Xiaomi has confirmed the Xiaomi 18 Pro will feature a hardware-based smart privacy display similar to Samsung's. The screen will remain clearly visible from the front, while side brightness reportedly drops to around 1% beyond 60 degrees. Privacy protection will also be able to work with specific lock screen notifications as well as floating windows. Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 series is arriving very soon with…
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IA
Apple shares hit record high after iPhone Duo and Siri AI success
Apple shares closed at a new record high of $338.98 after investors responded both to how improved Siri AI is, and how much attention the firm has had for its iPhone Duo. Back in May 2026, Apple's shares twice hit record highs, taking it over the psychologically significant $300 mark. Since then, John Ternus has taken over as CEO in a particularly smooth transition from Tim Cook, and Apple has launched new hardware and…
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Apps & Logiciels
What do you actually use a laptop for, and would Googlebook be able to do it? [Poll]
Following a mediocre teaser back in May, Googlebook is officially here and, well, I’m still pretty skeptical. I’m not sure I see Google’s vision of this new lineup or laptops because, frankly, I’m not solving any of the problems Chromebooks already faced. Our initial coverage of Googlebook is live, with Abner, Jordan, and Damien all walking away with a good first impression of Google’s efforts. Yet, I’m unconvinced thus far. I’ve yet to get…
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GM Wants You to Know It Still Plans to Ditch Apple CarPlay in Future EVs
Recent reports claiming that General Motors is reversing course on its controversial plans to ditch CarPlay in its future EVs appear to be incorrect. As noted by Joanna Stern, host of the YouTube channel New Things, a GM spokesperson has confirmed that its new software interface that shows CarPlay or Android Auto alongside its own native system in 2027 models of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra is specific to the gas-powered versions of…
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Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
With five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, each day we will list a reason why you should join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Plus, get a second of the same ticket type at 50% off. Register now. Part of the value of Disrupt…
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Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch
Meta’s latest AI app, Muse, could be the social giant’s next major hit, new data suggests. According to just- released estimates from market intelligence provider Apptopia, Muse’s app on mobile devices has been downloaded more times during its first 12 days on the market than ChatGPT was in the 12 days after its debut. (This data compares the U.S. and Canada markets only.) Muse also has more daily active users than ChatGPT had at…
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Smartphones
iOS 27.2 reveals new features coming to Apple Music, CarPlay, more
iOS 27.2 beta 2 arrived today, and so far seems to have minimal user-facing changes. But code for iOS 27.2’s beta releases points to new features in the works for Apple Music, CarPlay Ultra, and more. Whenever Apple releases new beta software, we tend to discover changes in two ways: through user-facing features active in the software, as well as underlying code changes that point to forthcoming changes. With iOS 27.2, there were a…
Lire l’article completGemini’s big UI cleanup gets ready for a settings overhaul
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Gemini is constantly evolving, and when that doesn’t mean the introduction of a new model, it’s often because we’re checking out Google’s latest tweaks to the layout of the app itself. Last week, we uncovered early progress towards changing up how Gemini Settings operate, moving information over from your account switcher. That effort appears to only be expanding, as we spot some…
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