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Apple's IPhone 18 Pro And Foldable Ultra Could Headline September Event
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Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
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WhatsApp is working on chat themes with animated wallpapers
The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS includes references to a revamped set of chat customization options, including animated wallpapers. Here are the details.
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Why Apple customers will have to wait over a year for $250M settlement
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Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals
CEO announces steps after reports that system is used to target immigrants or people seeking out-of-state abortions For nearly a decade, the company Flock Safety has gradually built out a network of cameras across the US that allows law enforcement officials to conduct about 20bn license plate scans every month. In that time, the company had largely left the decision to turn on safety measures up to its customers. Many of those organizations did not turn them on. Continue reading...
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Apple Says iPhone X is Now Obsolete
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Samsung reportedly abandons plans to give the Galaxy S27 a variable-aperture camera
Another one bites the dust: Early rumors of the Galaxy S27 reviving Samsung’s variable-aperture camera seem to falling short, as the company is already seemingly repeating last year’s cycle.
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ChatGPT for Mac adds opt-in Computer History feature, replacing Chronicle
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT and Codex a new way to learn from and remember how you use your Mac, even when that work happens outside the app.
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ChatGPT for Mac adds opt-in Computer History feature, replacing Chronicle
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This school-friendly laptop from HP is $300 off
The HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 converts for tablet or tented use. | Image: The Verge With memory prices still high and showing no signs of dropping, we’re always happy to find a good deal on a budget-friendly system with an adequate amount of RAM. Best Buy has the HP OmniBook X Flip discounted by $300, bringing the cost down to $699.99. This model is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 and 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, which should be great for both web browsing and homework, and a 512GB SSD for storage. The screen is a 1920 x 1200 LED touchscreen, with a fully rotating hinge for tented or tablet mode. HP OmniBook X Flip 2 in 1 Where to Buy: $999.99 $699.99 at Best Buy (Core 5 Ultra) While the Intel Core 5 Ultra may not be the most powerful chip for heavy workloads or gaming, the OmniBook makes up for it with strong battery life and connectivity. HP claims the system can run for over 22 hours of video playback on a single charge, and fast charging can take the battery to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. The laptops include two USB-C ports, one of which supports Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/05_iphone_16x9.png", productImageAlt: "iPhone 14 Unlocked", productTitle: "iPhone 14 Unlocked", shortDescription: "A great iPhone at a price that actually makes sense.", longDescription: "The iPhone 14 still holds up. The A15 Bionic chip keeps things fast, the dual 12MP camera system handles everyday shots and 4K video without breaking a sweat, and the 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display protected by Ceramic Shield glass looks and feels premium. It is fully unlocked for any carrier, professionally refurbished by Back Market, and covered by a one-year warranty and 30-day return policy so you are not taking any risk.", purchaseUrl: "https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=18275&awinaffid=173843&campaign=VergeHypeDesk&clickref=AugustArticle2&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backmarket.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fiphone-14-128-gb-midnight-fully-unlocked-gsm-cdma%2F76c5d05a-79cc-42ed-91e4-7d35c710a85b%3Fl%3D12", purchaseLinkText: "Buy at Back Market" }; Other deals to consider The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are discounted to $189 (usually $229) at various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from the Google store, with the latter two also marking down the new olive color that was just introduced yesterday. These earbuds feature a smaller and lighter design than their predecessor, with excellent ANC and an improved transparency mode. Read our review. Woot has an Anker 20,000mAh power bank on sale for $26.99 (usually $49.99). With up to 15W of charging power over USB-C and USB-A, you can keep your phone or other devices topped up for hours, and the display on the side lets you check the current charge level at a glance. You can grab a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 at Best Buy for $399, a $40 break from the usual price. This compact video…
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That annoying Samsung nav bar bug won’t be fixed until you get One UI 9.0
Can't get your Galaxy's nav bar to disappear? Samsung's fix is waiting in One UI 9.0.
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Hosting provider Namecheap is down after data center cooling failure
Hosting provider Namecheap is down after data center cooling failure.
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