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This Atlantic hurricane season is looking like a dud, but there will be a price to pay
The city of Houston, where I live, has been ground zero for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. So far this year there have been two named storms, Arthur and Bertha, that have formed. And the centers of both have passed near or directly over Houston. Two “strikes” in a year might seem notable, but like the middling hurricane season to date, Arthur and Bertha were both middle-of-the road tropical storms in terms of intensity.…
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I put this NAS through 2,500 hours of testing and 50TB of writes — it's the only one I trust with my data
As I write this, I have 78 devices connected to my home network, including phones, tablets, Windows machines, Android TVs, way too many Govee lights, and other smart home tech. The most important device, however, is my network-attached storage (NAS) system; it houses all my data, acts as my media and music server, and essentially runs my smart home. So when it comes to selecting a new NAS, I'm exacting in my needs. I'm…
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Smartphones
iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years
When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn’t sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives us a remarkably consistent window. Apple has announced its annual iPhone event two weeks in advance for four consecutive years. Here’s when Apple announced each of its last six iPhone events, plus what those dates suggest for September 2026. The pandemic disrupted Apple’s regular iPhone event schedule…
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Smartphones
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter how much you wish it to be
Apple's employee lottery for the September iPhone launch doesn't mean it will be a return to a live-presented event. It'll probably be the same pre-recorded presentation with press in the room as usual. It's barely a month away from Apple's regular fall event, which will see the launch of products like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Fold, and other long-rumored items. It is always a major event, with most of the tech world…
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Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 on October 27
There's no confirmation of Joy-Con 2 mouse control support just yet. The best-selling video game of all time is making its way to yet another platform, as Minecraft will land on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27. Developer Mojang says there will be an upgrade path for those who own the Switch version. More details about that will be revealed later. Minecraft on Switch 2 should have stronger visuals than the the previous-gen version.…
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Smartphones
Samsung insists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is ‘perfect’ for ‘full-screen’ video – it’s not
As Samsung’s pre-order perks for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 come to an end, the company continues to advertise its new form factor as a perfect fit for “full-screen” video, which is a pretty big departure from the reality of using this new foldable. In a pair of new posts on its newsroom, as well as a boatload of marketing over the past two weeks, Samsung has been positioning the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s…
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Smartphones
Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support
Ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, Google Contacts for Android has gained strings detailing upcoming support for HiLight. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google…
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down, but will remain with the company
He's becoming chairman of the unit and will continue to lead the pharmaceutical spinoff Isomorphic Labs. Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down. He's one of the co-founders of the artificial intelligence research laboratory and has been CEO since 2010. Hassabis is, however, staying with the company. He's transitioning to chairman of the organization. DeepMind has not historically operated with a traditional corporate chairman that is separate from its executive leadership, but now…
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Apple's iCloud Private Relay is Leaking Users' Real IP Addresses
Apple's paid Safari protection feature that promises to keep your IP masked doesn't always work, according to security researchers Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry. It turns out iCloud Private Relay can expose your real IP to websites that use or pretend to use passkeys. iCloud Private Relay is a service included with paid iCloud+ plans. It is supposed to hide your IP and DNS information when you browse the web using Safari, but…
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Apps & Logiciels
Mid-week Android game and app deals: Exile, Last Survivor, Summer Catchers, Thronefall, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Last Survivor: Survival Pro, Exile: Wasteland Survival PRO, RPG Knight Bewitched 2, Summer Catchers, Thronefall, Lichtspeer, and more. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are live for today and tomorrow from Samsung, but Best Buy and Amazon are shipping most configs much quicker, these 2026 Galaxy phones start from just…
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Peugeot Cycles, Solex, Gitane : « 2026 est une année charnière » selon le patron de Rebirth
Nous avons rencontré Grégory Trebaol à la mi-juin, dans les locaux du groupe, pour nous entretenir deux heures durant autour de plusieurs sujets : Angell, Cowboy, l’usine de Saint-Lô, mais aussi la feuille de route de toutes les marques vélo du groupe. Rebirth exploite aujourd’hui Peugeot Cycles sous licence et détient Solex, Matra, Gitane, Lejeune et Easybike. Notre dossier en 3 volets sur la feuille de route commerciale et industrielle de Rebirth : Le…
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IA
IEEE Course Teaches How to Use AI to Modernize Power Grids
Today’s U.S. electrical grid, among the largest, most complex systems ever built, is operating at its limit. The combination of rapid industrial growth, more frequent extreme weather, and a record surge in electricity use has pushed the grid to its breaking point, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Built decades ago for a more predictable world in which power came mostly from centralized coal or gas plants and electricity use grew at a…
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Ninja DualZone à -50% : le Air Fryer de 7.,6L passe à prix cassé avec ce code, vite !
Vous cherchez une friteuse sans huile avec 2 compartiments séparés pour cuisiner différents plats en même temps ? La Ninja DualZone de 7,6L est actuellement à prix cassé puisqu’elle passe de 179,99 € à 89,99 € seulement avec le code PASN10 ! Les airfryers ont révolutionné notre manière de cuisiner en offrant une alternative plus saine que les friteuses à huile et plus économes que les fours électriques. Vous souhaitez cuisiner pour toute votre…
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IA
I let two AI apps track every bite I ate for three days straight to help me count calories and get back into shape. Here's the most accurate one
I went snorkeling a few weeks ago, and it was an eye-opener to just how sedentary my lifestyle has gotten. I have been meaning to get back into shape after completely letting myself go in recent years, and what better way to do that than to start maintaining a food diary on my phone? There are hundreds, if not thousands, of fitness and wellness apps on the Play Store, but I wanted to kick…
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Two of Ring’s latest video doorbells are a lot cheaper than usual
Ring’s Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus are two of the brand’s most well-rounded video doorbells, whether you’re looking for a hardwired model or one that runs on a battery. Right now, its Wired Doorbell Pro is down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while the Battery Doorbell Plus is on sale for $119.99 ($60 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Both deals are the second-best prices we’ve seen, just…
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Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the relationship with Waymo remains “strong,” despite signs that the two companies may be drifting apart. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the relationship with Waymo remains “strong,” despite signs that the two companies may be drifting apart. After Uber and Waymo ended their partnership in Phoenix earlier this year, experts and robotaxi watchers wondered whether the companies’ improbable bromance was fraying. Not so, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said today.…
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Apps & Logiciels
WhatsApp améliore les discussions de groupe, voici les nouveautés
Nouvelles fonctions pour les sondages, ajout de la mention @tous, création d’une nouvelle discussion à partir de groupes existants, WhatsApp améliore les options de chat à plus de deux utilisateurs. Les discussions de groupe bénéficient d’une refonte majeure sur WhatsApp. L’application de messagerie annonce trois nouveautés importantes, qui vont améliorer l’expérience des chats comprenant plus de deux utilisateurs. Pour commencer, les sondages disposent de trois fonctionnalités supplémentaires. Il est désormais possible de définir une…
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Tech News
Au fait, c’est quoi la différence entre Gemini et Gemini Intelligence ?
Pendant l’Android Show 2026, Google a introduit une nouvelle notion à connaître pour nos smartphones : « Gemini Intelligence ». Jusque-là, pour parler de son intelligence artificielle et de ses différents modèles, la firme de Mountain View parlait de Gemini et c’est tout. Comme on ne trouve pas cela forcément très clair de prime abord, on s’est dit que ça méritait quelques explications. Gemini, c’est le socle. Ce mot peut désigner la famille de…
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Smartphones
I put my Pixel phones through a strenuous 24-hour battery life test to see if they hold up as well as they should, and the winner might surprise you
The Google Pixel 11 series is almost here, and while this year's lineup isn't expected to bring any groundbreaking upgrades over the Pixel 10 series, there are still a few notable improvements on the way, including a new MediaTek modem and Google's first 2nm Tensor G6 chipset. But new smartphone launches aren't just about what's coming next. They're also a good opportunity to look back at the phones we already own and ask an…
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Apps & Logiciels
Actualité : WhatsApp en mode privé : nos astuces simples pour ne plus laisser aucune trace
© Shutterstock / Samuel Boivin - Bien configurer WhatsApp pour laisser filtrer le moins d'informations possibles Tout d'abord, direction les Paramètres de WhatsApp. Sur Android notamment, le menu se cache derrière les "..." en haut à droite de l'interface. Là, rendez-vous dans le menu Confidentialité. Peut-être alors qu'un message tout en haut vous invite à vérifier la confidentialité et à sélectionner les paramètres qui vous conviennent. Si tel est le cas (sinon, il est…
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Apps & Logiciels
Ring’s renter-friendly ‘Peephole’ camera gets a 2K upgrade starting at $99
Amazon’s Ring is upgrading its clever Peephole Cam with 2K resolution, and it’s available for pre-order now. The Ring Peephole Cam originally launched in 2019 and was quietly discontinued a few months ago, much to the chagrin of fans of the unique form factor. While there are plenty of battery-powered smart doorbells and cameras out there, the Peephole Cam’s design quite literally replaces your physical peephole with a camera in a very renter-friendly design…
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Domotique
Small, Siri, and smart: What to expect from HomePod mini 2
Apple is preparing some smart home updates, with a new HomePod mini expected soon. Here's what to expect from Apple's small wireless speaker. Apple's HomePod mini is a key part of the smart home. While it is obviously a great and compact speaker and a way to communicate with Siri without using your iPhone, it's also a hub to manage all of your smart home devices using Apple Home. However, since its release in…
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Wearable
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Deals Return: Grab $99 Off Before They're Gone
Amazon today has a few deals on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, providing $99 discounts on select models. We did track these models at $149 off during Prime Day this year, but those discounts are long gone and Amazon's prices today are still solid second-best options for anyone who missed those sales in June. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase,…
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Smartphones
Motorola propose de tester la version bêta d’Android 17… sur un smartphone pas encore annoncé
Petite bourde du côté de chez Motorola, qui vient de révéler l’existence d’un nouveau smartphone en annonçant un accès à la version bêta d’Android 17. La famille des Edge 70 de Motorola continue de s’agrandir. Après avoir lancé des modèles tels que les Edge 70 ou Edge 70 Pro il y a quelques mois, le constructeur continue d’enrichir son catalogue de nouveaux smartphones. Le Motorola Edge 70 Max est arrivé en France il y…
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