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Apple Releases New AirPods Firmware With iOS 27 Features
Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is available for all of the above devices, and it will enable support for new iOS 27 features. The firmware has a build number of 9A348. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode, and support for custom EQ. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.
Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has today corroborated references discovered in macOS beta code that indicated Apple is designing its own game...
The World of Warcraft "Classic+" rumours were true and it's called World of Warcraft: Forever
Blizzard has confirmed World of Warcraft: Forever, the long-rumoured Classic+ experience, launching 4th November with a beta this week.
Two iOS 27 Features Won't Be Ready for Monday's Launch
Two iOS 27 features need a little more time in testing and won't be shipping until a future update, even though they were present during the beta period. Suggestions in Messages conversations and the option to automatically fix compromised passwords with a tap will not be in the initial version of iOS 27, and will instead launch in a later version of iOS 27. Apple noted the delays on its iOS 27 page, as well as its iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate pages as these are cross-platform features.
Wilmington health tech founder launches new venture
Several years after launching his health tech startup Artemis Immersive, founder Adam Isley is setting his sights on new horizons. Co-founded in 2023 by husband-and-wife Adam Isley and Kaylan Barbrey, along with Matthew Raffa and Bill Blakesley, Artemis Immersive began as a spatial medtech company that created digital renderings of medical scans for viewing in augmented reality (AR). Isley said the firm, which won an NC Tech award in the Biotech + HealthTech Innovation category last year, has raised $1.2 million in total in seed funding since launching. Isley has since created a new venture, Research and Me, building on the Artemis platform. Like Artemis Immersive’s core software, VoxScan, Research and Me combines health data with artificial intelligence in a 3D interactive environment to help patients better understand health outcomes and provide integrative wellness support. While the Artemis product is no longer Isley’s primary focus, he said the company’s technology and ambitions have evolved into different ventures, like Research and Me. "It's a different venture building on the Artemis platform, and there'll probably be more,” Isley said. He added, "I was very disappointed in the quality of the information available to general patients about their healthcare... I wanted to give patients more and a better plate of choices." Research and Me is still in its beta phase, Isley said, with usability testing ongoing in partnership with the firm’s partner, Medicap Pharmacy and Wellness Center, owned by Barbrey. "As someone who's kind of dedicated their life to working in healthcare, I've tried to bring this spirit and passion to it,” he said, “and a lot of the resources that we'll be providing are free — like a base level of free care for any patients, or medical education if they've got specific conditions." Isley describes Research and Me as a “patient-first” platform designed to securely store and pseudonymize health data and use AI and medical literature to generate insights. The insights are presented in an interactive 3D environment for patients and providers to explore conditions, treatments and wellness plans together. "It's almost like a democratization of understanding medical information," Isley said. "We take a whole bunch of clinical data, we take a whole bunch of peer‑reviewed, published studies on PubMed, and we try to turn them into chunks of information that normal humans can understand." Like VoxScan, the Research and Me platform lets users interact with 3D anatomical models for visualization. The platform provides a space for tracking, notes and insights. The platform also supports video conferencing, Isley said, allowing providers or coaches to examine models and data together. "We wanted to create a safe environment where you can start to learn and experiment with new features about your health, using agents to do that,” Isley said. While Research and Me is in beta-phase testing with Medicap Pharmacy, Isley said he envisions the platform serving a wellness-oriented community, working with sports performance clinics and hormone optimization. Isley, who is working towards a wellness-coach board certification, also plans to offer functional wellness consults through the platform. Long‑term, Isley says he wants the platform to embody an “integrative health practitioner” approach, “connecting experts of different fields and specializations in a way that they can make a greater impact in people's lives.” “For people in the state of North Carolina, it's already a win,” Isley said of the Medicap rollout, noting that partner clinics get “immediate resources for learning about their health and wellness conditions… out of the box.” Isley plans to launch Research and Me’s provider portal in 2028 and begin pursuing integrations with larger systems, he said.
Swiftkey Copies Pixel 11's Awesome Rambler Feature
With the arrival of the Pixel 11 series, it’s clear now that the star of the launch is the new Rambler voice-to-text feature. We’ve talked about it a number of times now, but other new Pixel 11 owners are talking about it just as much. Unfortunately, this is currently a Pixel 11 series feature and...
Apple Announces macOS Golden Gate Release Date
Apple this week announced that macOS 27, also known as macOS Golden Gate, will be released to all users with a compatible Mac on Monday, September 14. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 will be released on the same day. macOS Golden Gate features Siri AI, design improvements, performance enhancements, and more. A developer beta has been available since June, while a public beta followed in July, and now the update will be widely released on September 14.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math … STEM in action at next Placer County Navy League meeting
The Placer County Council of the Navy League is meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Release Candidates
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 for final testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the eighth betas. These will be the last beta updates of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 before the software's public release, as long as no bugs are found. Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.
macOS Golden Gate Release Candidate Now Available
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the eighth beta. The release candidate is the final version of macOS Golden Gate that developers and beta testers will get before the software sees a public launch. Tessters can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.
Skip iPhone Duo and Slap $300 Off Galaxy Z Fold 8
It might be iPhone Duo day, but Samsung still has two excellent new foldables it doesn’t want you to forget about. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 are discounted heavily with no trade-in required. Instead of being an iPhone Duo beta tester, you can go with the best foldables...
Apple Announces iOS 27 Release Date
At its event today unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and more, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released later this month. iOS 27 has already been available as a developer beta since June and as a public beta since July, and Apple today said that the update will be released for all users with a compatible iPhone model on Monday, September 14.
Sony is reportedly preparing a big update for the PS5 and PS5 Pro with improvements to PSSR 2.0 upscaling
Sony is reportedly getting ready to release a major new system update for the PS5, with firmware version 14.0 currently is beta.
Galaxy S25 gets four new features with the new One UI 9 beta update
Today, Samsung released the second One UI 9.0 beta update for the Galaxy S25 series. Besides bug fixes and stability improvements, the update has brought four n
Five iPhone 18 Pro Camera Features Seemingly Leak in Code
Apple is working on a broader set of Camera app improvements in iOS 27 it has announced, according to a new deep dive from MacRumors forum member "pdfu". iOS 27 beta code apparently points to five features that could arrive alongside new iPhone models this week or in a future software update: Exposure scopes: The Camera app can display a waveform or histogram to help judge exposure while shooting.
Leak Hints at Four New Features for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
Ahead of the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 later this week, code in the watchOS 27 and iOS 27 betas points to a series of new features for the product line. The information comes from a new post from MacRumors forums member "pdfu". The findings include: New "Readiness" app: An all-new separate Watch app referred to in code as "Readiness," distinct from the existing Vitals app.
One UI 9 brings a minor feature that can help improve battery life of Galaxy devices
Samsung has released One UI 9 beta updates to several eligible Galaxy devices over the past few weeks. Besides a slightly refreshed UI design language and new c
Meta's Slack migration
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Notice for 11th Modern Science Workshop for Monks and Nuns
The Department of Religion of the Central Tibetan Administration is scheduled to conduct its 10th “Modern Science Workshop” from 2 to 14 November 2026. The workshop is intended for monks and nuns from monastic institutions that do not provide opportunities to study Science subjects. A total of 30 applicants will be selected on a first-come,…
Trump administration quietly closes criminal probe into Venezuela businessman amid oil deal
For a decade, Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt has been ensnared in the tentacles of a sprawling Justice Department probe into a sophisticated billion-dollar money laundering scheme that US prosecutors allege embezzled funds from Venezuela’s state-owned oil company known as PDVSA.
Apple Is Testing a Four-HomePod Surround System, Code Suggests
Apple appears to be working on some major new HomePod home theater features, including a four-speaker surround sound system and a new "Party Mode," according to code found in audioOS 27 beta 8, and shared on the MacRumors forums by member pdfu. References in the software for the second-generation HomePod suggest the ability to tune for a setup with front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right HomePods.
Tesla Introduces 'Automatic Collision Evasion' for Manual Drives
Tesla has quietly added a major new active safety capability to its vehicles, turning its autonomous driving software into an emergency crash-prevention tool
Alzheimer’s may leave a mark on the brain long before plaques appear
Brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s may begin at least seven years before amyloid plaques become detectable with current PET scans. Researchers uncovered the signal by tracking healthy older adults with repeated brain imaging over nearly 20 years. The discovery could help scientists identify Alzheimer’s earlier and suggests that important disease processes may start before visible plaque buildup.
Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month
Samsung is expanding its Android 17 / One UI 9 beta program to several new Galaxy smartphones this month, signaling...
Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta Program to More Galaxy Devices
The One UI 9 beta program is expanding to Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 FE in select markets. Users can sign up via the Samsung Members app.
Rockstar Games unveils its official GTA Online RP server, mere months before GTA 6
GTA 6's online is still an unknown, but Rockstar Games is putting a closed beta out for its GTA Online RP server called nopixel 5, and it's coming soon.
gamescom 2026’s Steam wishlist winners
gamescom wrapped up last weekend, and it was bloody fantastic. It really felt like the industry had a spring in its step again. The show itself was BUZZING, with 368K attendees (+3% over last year), maxed-out exhibit space, and Opening Night Live pulling over 78M online views (+7.5%). Let’s have a look at the games at the event that brought in the most new Steam wishlists between August 23 and 30. One quick thing before we start, and stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but wishlists are NOT a barometer for launch sales (they’re bookmarks, not baskets is what we always say over here at Alinea). With that aside, wishlists are a nice gauge of hype, so let’s dive in. Witche(r)s and Warlocks take the top two spots The biggest game of the event (by new wishlists, anyways) wasn’t a game at all. It was an expansion. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, nabbed 451K Steam wishlists by the end of the weekend. It’s a big example of something we bang on about constantly: proven IP with built-in fandom is the most powerful force in this market. But said IP can also ripple into other external success stories (more on that later!). Anyway, Songs of the Past debuted at Opening Night Live, and it’s the first Witcher 3 expansion in over a decade, landing next year after a full Witcher 3 remaster (free for existing owners!) arrives next month. The Witcher 3 has sold around 66M copies, and I’ll be one of those owners jumping back in to refresh myself on the core game (like there isn’t enough to play!), then play the expansion next year. This is all part of CDPR’s plan. The studio is clearly whetting everyone’s appetite for The Witcher 4 in 2028 via a classic bridge strategy. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Releasing a free 4K remaster next month – followed by a proper expansion in 2027 – keeps IP top-of-mind across a huge gap between content (games-wise, anyway). It kind of echoes Capcom’s evergreen catalogue strategy. And outsourcing co-development to Fool’s Theory (a studio led by trusted Witcher 3 veterans) keeps CDPR’s internal headcount focused on The Witcher 4. #2 by wishlists between Aug 23 and 30 went to another giant IP: Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, published by Wizards of the Coast and developed by Invoke Studios (a team of ex-Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and Splinter Cell devs). It’s due to launch in 2027, and it looks brilliant so far. It’s a dark-fantasy open world with third-person spell-slinging. It’s a very Witcher-ish aesthetic. As you might expect, 48% of Warlock’s Steam wishlisters have played Baldur’s Gate 3, and 46% have played The Witcher 3. One to watch. For sure! Mash-ups: Anime GTA (!?) and a city-builder for kids (and adults) Ananta took #3 with 302K new wishlists. It’s an open-world game that looks like GTA and Persona had a baby. It was published by NetEase, developed by Naked Rain, and got a trailer at Opening Night Live. I got hands-on at the show, and it wears its influences openly; there’s literal web-slinging (very Spider-Man) and a LOAD of mini-games (Like a Dragon). It’s free-to-play and out in January. For Ananta, Naked Rain is taking the free-to-play, cosmetics-only route. That’s certainly a choice for a single-player open-world game. Without gacha mechanics driving high ARPU, Ananta is betting purely on top-of-funnel reach and long-term retention. This puts pressure on skin appeal when there’s no multiplayer lobby to flex in (although, co-op is reportedly coming later). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Then there’s Lego Skylines (273K wishlists between Aug 23 and 30), which does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a cosy Lego twist on the city-builder genre, as shallow or as deep as you fancy (five min quick sesh or ten-hour no-lifer session; latter for me). There’s some family-friendly stuff in there like couch co-op, which is only really viable on console. Iceflake Studios, which Paradox acquired back in 2020 is developing this one. So Paradox is probably looking for a family-friendly onramp to its rad Cities: Skylines games. The overlap there is plain, with 33% of Lego Skylines wishlisters having played Cities: Skylines and 16% Skylines II. There’s no doubt plenty of parents here (and uncles, ahem) planning to indoctrinate the next gen of city-builders. I’ll definitely be playing with my youngest nephew. This one could be big and educational. I’m very curious to see more. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Mature IP, new and old, rounds out the list As for the rest of the list of gamescom games by new wishlists between Aug 23 and 30: Heroes of Might & Magic III Remake got 189K new wishlists. It remakes the iconic 1999 turn-based-strategy classic in full 3D and 4K. It follows this year’s Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (~1.8M copies sold, as per our estimates), and around a quarter of the III Remake wishlisters have played Olden Era, including 7% of them this month. Wardogs – a $40 PvP shooter – added another 146K to an already massive pile (nearly 1.6M total). It’s published by Team17 and made by Bulkhead. It plays somewhere between the tactical squad stuff of … Squad and the all-out-chaos battlefield of … Battlefield. It’s up to 100 players, and it’s out in about 10 days. It’s already pre-sold over 500K copies on Steam ($16.6M), boosted by a pre-order-only beta. It sold another 70K copies during gamescom, too. Afterworld managed 121K new wishlists. It’s a Paradox-made post-apocalyptic grand-strategy game, and it was announced at the show. It’s a departure from Paradox’s usual historical stuff, and the studio’s first new setting in over a decade. The Paradox purists are into it, with over half its wishlisters having played Hearts of Iron IV (19% this month) and 41% Crusader Kings III (17% this month). Metro 2039 got 110K during the show, tunnelling its total past 1.3M. Nearly 40% of wishlisters have played 2020’s Metro Exodus, the previous mainline title in the series. The Metro novels are Russian, dev 4A Games is Ukrainian, and it’s set in Moscow, so it’s unsurprising that – after the US (17.3% of wishlisters) – the next two countries are Russia (12.7%) and Ukraine (10.0%). The Blood of the Dawnwalker drew in (the blood of) 108K new wishlisters, now totalling an impressive 1.7M (at a $70 price point, though). It’s an open-world dark-fantasy action-RPG set in 14th-century Europe (with vampires!), made by some former Witcher devs at Rebel Wolves. Again, it shows. Over half of Blood of the Dawnwalker’s wishlisters have played The Witcher 3, and its #2 market is Poland, home of Rebel Wolves. That’s that hometown-hero effect we keep banging on about again! And Blood of the Dawnwalker plays very well, by the way. While it looks like a Witcher clone on the surface, it actually brings a lot to the table mechanics-wise. I love the whole time-as-a-currency spin on RPG gameplay. It gives the game a different, refreshing pace. Essentially, you start Blood of the Dawnwalker with a pool of 480 action points spread across 30 days and 30 nights. As for how the game performs, we’ll be posting some numbers next week, so hit subscribe below to get that in your inbox when it’s ready. Subscribe The Witcher’s legacy ripples Make no mistake: on a high level, this was The Witcher‘s gamescom. The #1 game by wishlisters was a Witcher 3 DLC. Warlock is clearly Witcher-inspired – as is Blood of the Dawnwalker, which was made by ex-Witcher devs. There was a lot of other cool stuff on the floor that we’ll no doubt be covering in subsequent newsletters, though! As always, wishlists went through the roof for sequels, remakes, DLC, and licensed IP. As always, though, these wishlists will likely convert to about 5% to 10% of launch-day buyers, with the probable exception of The Witcher DLC – the exception that proves the rule. Either way, we’ve got a nice, diverse list here – one that is very Witcher-y, Paradox-y, and – if you’re a fan of great games on Steam – a bloody good list. We even got a bunch of new IP to get excited for. Great gamescom! Even if we are still processing that unfathomable number of mini Kölsch beers! One more thing: GTA 6 broke the internet (again) Move aside, Spider-Man and The Odyssey (I love you both, really). But the decade’s defining entertainment zeitgeist is round the corner. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Rockstar dropped an extended look at GTA 6 last week. It was INSANE, the most impressed I’ve ever been by a showcase like this. You can see the budget seeping through every second of the extended look, and this level of game is unobtainable for any other publisher. Everyone’s going nuts, and rightly so. GTA 6 is out in holiday 2026, and it’ll be the biggest entertainment release ever, full stop. For those without a PS5 or Xbox Series console, a $500-$900 console is a big ask in this economy, but GTA will pull a lot of last-generation-console fence sitters over the current-gen fence either way: The autumn timing puts GTA 6 on (digital) shelves for the holidays, meaning a PS5 or Xbox (let’s be honest, mostly the former) will be on many a Christmas and Hanukkah list. Demand will outweigh the struggling supply, though, and PS5 Pros are already sold out and being sold at a markup via scalpers. Every console that isn’t on a shelf is a sale deferred or lost, and worse, it hands scalpers the margin. GTA has cultural clout that reaches everyone. It’s been a mainstream fixture since 2001’s GTA III and its clout has only grown exponentially since then. There’s a touchpoint for every generation alive. The FOMO-word-of-mouth double punch does the rest. Loading... It’ll reactivate the lockdown cohort, the millions who picked up gaming in 2020-21 and churned. GTA 6 will bring them back. Remember when College Football 25 brought a bunch of US gamers to current-gen consoles? GTA will do that globally. Once they’re back (or upgraded), and all GTA’d out, the fresh current-gen-console folks will check out the rest of the current-gen catalogue they missed. GTA Online, if not free to play, will also lead to a boost for PS+ and Xbox Game Pass, another boost for the ecosystem players. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even some of the smug PCMR 60FPS crew won’t be able to resist their FOMO and will bite the bullet on a console to play this one early (then double dip). The consoles cost the same as a decent stick of RAM these days anyway lmao… Don’t get me wrong, though. GTA 6 is no silver bullet for the mature console market, but it does prime the current gen for a couple of strong swan-song years. And it’ll also give the consoles more users from which to maximise ARPU. ‘’We are in the latter half of the lifetime cycle of [the PS5],’’ said Sony President and CEO Hiroki Totoki in a Wall Street Journal interview. ‘’That means we do not need to aggressively sell the console today; rather than that, we are focusing on the current revenue from the current user base.’’ The biggest, best premium games always arrive late in a console cycle, so getting more players aboard now, ahead of that content storm (the new current-gen-only Call of Duty included), is a clear win for the platforms. On the Netflix thing, though: let’s all chill out a bit, like. Half my LinkedIn feed was going bonkers treating the reveal debuting on Netflix like it’s the future of entertainment. It wasn’t. It was a six-hour head start, and Netflix left that detail out of the “first-of-its-kind partnership” press release. The extended look hit Netflix at 3pm ET on 27 August, then went up on YouTube and Rockstar’s site for everyone six hours later. And it was all over social immediately, anyways. This reveal was going to reach an untold number of people whether it debuted on Netflix, YouTube, a Times Square screen, or a group chat. The last trailer did nearly half a billion views in a day with no gatekeeper at all. Netflix just stood next to that audience for six hours, borrowing it. It’s was a tidy deal for Netflix, sure. But every outlet on earth was breaking the thing down frame by frame by the evening anyway. Anyway. I’m hype. And we’ll be covering some GTA numbers on the newsletter soon. So hit subscribe below to get that in your inbox when it’s ready! Subscribe The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. 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Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta Program to More Galaxy Devices
Samsung is expanding the One UI 9 beta program to additional Galaxy devices.
Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
Apple today released the sixth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The sixth betas come a week after Apple seeded the fifth betas and a few hours after the eighth developer betas. You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by opening up the Settings app on your device, selecting General, and choosing Software Update.
Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 8
Apple today provided developers with the eighth beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the seventh beta. Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. macOS Golden Gate includes multiple design improvements.
Apple Seeds Eighth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the eighth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the seventh betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
iOS 27 beta 8 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
Apple has released the eighth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 8 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta Steam numbers haven't budged in the second weekend, despite Warzone's arrival and transformative patch
Although many would argue the second beta weekend of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was better in key ways, the numbers seemingly didn't reflect that.
Your Pixel's built-in PA system is finally easy to find in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 makes Pixel's Voice broadcast feature easier to enable, eliminating the need to jump through hoops.
12 TB Valve Archive Leaks Online, Fans Dig Through Early Portal 2 and Half-Life Clues
A gigantic 12-terabyte archive from Valve's old Steam2 content servers has leaked online, containing internal development builds spanning from 2003 to 2013. The trove includes a July 2009 build of Portal 2 with unused sequences and beta menus, along with assets from F-Stop, the canceled Portal...
Peroxisome structure can help protect insulin and maintain beta cell health
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells called peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining ...
Android 17 QPR2 adds Status bar customization for notification, system icons
Android 17 QPR2 continues to add user-facing changes with new Status bar settings in Beta 4. This update...
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 rolling out with many Pixel bug fixes
Following the big release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 for Pixel devices...
Samsung Galaxy S26 series receives seventh One UI 9 beta with Galaxy Z Fold8 series' features
This was a surprise, as the sixth beta was released just a few days ago. Samsung released the sixth One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series earlier this...
Things to Do in Asheville This September: Classes, Sports, and Special Events
The final days of summer fun mix with the crisp air of fall as Asheville Parks & Recreation brings a September welcome mat to the community full of activities built to help explore, connect, and discover. Whether your goal is to make a change like leaves on trees throughout the city, meet new people, or [...]
Galaxy S26 series gets seventh One UI 9.0 beta update
Samsung has released the seventh beta version of One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to the changelog, it brings three c
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Pushes Unplanned Update to Address Fan Feedback
Infinity Ward has pushed an unplanned update for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta in order to quickly address fan feedback.
Siri AI Will Have a Waitlist When iOS 27 Launches
iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate include Siri AI, Apple's much more capable version of Siri. When the new updates launch, it appears Apple will use a waitlist and limit initial access. On the MacRumors forums, Mactracker found that the seventh betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate include waitlist infrastructure. Apple will use dynamic wait time messages once a user joins the Siri AI waitlist.
Apple Seeds Seventh iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the seventh betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the sixth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
Common medications may change your gut for years
Common medications may reshape the gut microbiome long after the last dose is taken. In a study of more than 2,500 people, researchers found lasting microbial changes linked not only to antibiotics, but also to antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid-reducing drugs, and benzodiazepines. Some effects were still detectable years later, suggesting past medication use may strongly influence the gut bacteria people carry today.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta's first weekend numbers are in, and they're good - just not as high as Modern Warfare 2
The Modern Warfare 4 beta's first weekend numbers may not be record-setting, but they show a positive trend for Call of Duty.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Struggles To Impress
With more competition than ever, the once immovable military shooter is going to have to earn its stripes, though some fans feel Infinity Ward's adjustments might be over-corrections
Can't Wait? How to Get Early Access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta
Are you ready for the next big Call of Duty release? You don't have to. The early access beta is underway, followed by a five-day open beta. Here's how to join in on the action.
Modern Warfare 4 beta's first update is live, adding a new map, mode, and toned-down footsteps
Infinity Ward has deployed the first proper update to the Warfare 4 beta, addressing much of the feedback from the beta's opening day.
This yeast supplement may boost cancer-fighting immunity
A simple yeast-based food supplement may help restore the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, according to new research in mice. Scientists found that yeast beta-glucan reprogrammed early immune cells in the bone marrow, leading to stronger, longer-lasting cancer-fighting responses against colorectal, skin, and breast cancer cells.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer
Call of Duty Season has officially kicked off with Call of Duty: NEXT, along with the first of two beta weekends for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, giving us our first hands-on with the newest maps, combat mechanics, and more.
AirPods with cameras: everything we learned this week
A leaked macOS beta video and code reveal how AirPods with cameras will work, but Bloomberg says they won't launch until 2027
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Starts Today, Plus Early Access Code Giveaway
We're joining Call of Duty: NEXT today before the beta goes live, and we have hundreds of Early Access codes to give away.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Start Times, How to Get Early Access, and What's Included
All you need to know about the Modern Warfare 4 beta
Tibetan medicine remains part of healthcare in the high-altitude region, in photos
LHASA, Tibet (AP) — In the high-altitude region of Tibet, people continue to turn to a centuries-old medical system to treat some ailments, often alongside conventional medicine.
AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new firmware release in beta
Apple has released new AirPods beta firmware today, it’s available for AirPods Pro 3 and select other models. Here are the details.
The Big Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Interview — Infinity Ward on the Beta, Matchmaking, and Much More
IGN interviews Infinity Ward on all things Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ahead of the beta.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta requires GTX 970 or RX 470 at minimum
Activision has published the official PC system requirements for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta. PC players will need at least a GeForce GTX 970, GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 470.
The Duskbloods gameplay leaks ahead of tomorrow's closed beta, showing tense PvPbattles with guns, wolves, and velociraptors
The final battle between players in a match of The Duskbloods has been leaked early.
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Reveals Multiplayer Matchmaking Plans, Will Continue to Use Divisive New Matchmaking System
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will utilize a divisive new matchmaking system in addition to the open matchmaking introduced last year.
Want A Modern Warfare 4 Beta Code? Just Talk Trash
Talk s***, get hit (with a free code)?
‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Closed Beta Start-Times And How To Get Early Access
Here's everything you need to know about the Modern Warfare 4 Early Accessweekend and how to get into the closed beta.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Fix Issues That Have Plagued the Series for the Better Part of a Decade
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will fix some issues that have plagued the series for the better part of a decade.
Mozilla Firefox 155 Enters Public Beta Testing, Here's What to Expect
Firefox 155 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with support for Happy Eyeballs v3 for faster page loading.
Apple leaked several new products besides the AirPods with cameras
The latest macOS beta references dozens of new unreleased Apple gadgets.
Camera-Equipped AirPods Shown In Action in macOS Beta
These cameras won't be for taking photos, though.
Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
Apple today released the fourth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The fourth betas come a week after Apple seeded the third betas and just a few hours after the sixth developer betas. You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by opening up the Settings app on your device, selecting General, and choosing Software Update.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 Update Released for Pixel Phones
The Android 16 QPR1 program is still alive and well and continuing to see updates, even as we close in on its stable release in a few weeks. Today, Google gave us Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9! This...
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 for Pixel
The Android 17 QPR1 preview is surprisingly still active as Google today released Beta 9. This follows a big Android...
iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities
The iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 updates Apple released today fix almost 30 security vulnerabilities, according to Apple's security support document. This is Apple's third security release in three weeks as AI surfaces bugs faster than the company's typical release schedule can absorb. Apple says the software includes security fixes that were previously added to the iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate betas.
macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls
macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 introduces redesigned traffic light window controls. The new look resembles older Mac OS X...
Apple Seeds Sixth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the sixth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the fifth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
Former Fate/Grand Order director's new sword action RPG Tsurugihime gets closed beta test. Applications open
Scheduled for August 25, the CBT focuses on Tsurugihime's combat.
Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3 takes cell network security to the next level
Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3 upgrades mobile network security with a SIM security timeline, cipher details, and expanded cellular attack alerts.
TSURUGIHIME combat-focused closed beta test set for August 25 to September 6
Fahrenheit 213 will host a combat-focused closed beta test for side-scrolling action RPG TSURUGIHIME from August 25 to September 6, the developer announced. The test will be capped at 100 players w…
Google Adds Sweet New Security App Lock Feature in Surprise Pixel...
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 added several new features, one of which is App Lock that allows you to securely lock an app.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Adds Campaign Mission 'Entrenched'
A series first
New One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 may be released soon
There has been a steady stream of One UI 9 beta releases for the Galaxy S26 series over the past couple of months. The stable release shouldn't be that far off
Google is adding tons of new customization options to Android 17
Google is stepping up its game when it comes to UI customization. Google just dropped the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 update to eligible Pixel devices, and in...
Top Stories: iOS 27 Beta 5, iPhone 18 Pro Rumors, and More
Apple is likely winding down work on the initial release of iOS 27 as it prepares to install the operating system on new iPhone models coming next month, but some changes are still being made as we saw with the fifth round of betas this week.
Google Releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 For Pixel
Not that it's a summer Friday or anything, but hey, there's a new Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 that dropped on Pixel phones just as we all called it quits for the week. Cool. If you own a Pixel 6a up...
Android 17 QPR2 adds App lock to Pixel
Besides visual changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 also introduces a native App lock feature to Pixel devices.
Android 17 QPR2 brings system blur to the Pixel lockscreen
The interface changes in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 continue with more blur for the Pixel lockscreen. Notifications...
Android 17 QPR2 greatly expands Dynamic Color theming on Pixel
With Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3's surprise Friday drop, Google is introducing expanded Dynamic Color theming options on Pixel.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel rolling out
Following the last release at the start of last week, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices in a rare Friday drop.
Activision Really Wants You To Know Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Isn't A Horrible Mess Like BLOPS7
For the first time ever a Call of Duty beta will include access to a singleplayer campaign mission
Xbox Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Feature Single-Player Campaign Mission for the First Time
Xbox is trying something new with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, as the company has announced this month's pre-release tests will include a single-player campaign mission for the first time.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Linux Officially Arrives
NVIDIA's efforts to enhance gaming on Linux operating systems are increasing. The company announced today that the official, native port of the GeForce NOW cloud gaming service client app is out of beta and now available for gamers worldwide. With months of community feedback integrated into the...
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
This weekend, XBOX Game Pass members can hop into the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross.
GeForce NOW On Linux Native App Exits Beta
At the beginning of the year NVIDIA released a native build of GeForce NOW for Linux using Flatpaks
NVIDIA GeForce NOW native Linux app leaves beta, Frame Generation gets lower latency
GeForce NOW for Linux is now officially available with an NVIDIA Flatpak repository. Cloud-side updates also target latency and CPU-limited games.
Gears of War: E-Day updates drop ahead of today's Open Beta launch
Gears of War: E-Day's hotly anticipated Open Beta starts today for all Xbox and Steam players, and it'll feature some improvements over last week's test run.
AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new public beta firmware
Apple released iOS 27 public beta 3 today, and now new beta firmware has also arrived for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and more.
Every Galaxy phone and tablet eligible to get One UI 9 (Android 17) update
In May, Samsung unveiled its latest custom Android interface for Galaxy smartphones and tablets, One UI 9.0, by releasing its beta version for the Galaxy S26 se
Third macOS Golden Gate Public Beta Now Available
Apple today released the third public beta of macOS Golden Gate, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its fall release. You can sign up to test the update on Apple's beta website, and then download it by going to System Settings > General > Software Update and toggling on the macOS 27 beta. macOS Golden Gate includes the same Siri AI features as iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, but you get to Siri through Spotlight with a Command + Space keyboard shortcut.
Third iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Public Betas Now Available
Apple today released the third public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The third betas come two weeks after Apple seeded the second betas. You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by going to Settings > General > Software Update and choosing the iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 Public Beta option.
iOS 27 public beta 3 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
The third iOS 27 public beta is now available for iPhone. It gives users an early chance to try Apple’s...
Much-wishlisted 100-player shooter Wardogs gets an early access release date and promises refunds for anyone unhappy with the closed beta
Indie multiplayer shooter Wardogs will soon be available to anyone who doesn't want to wait around of a closed alpha invite.
iOS 27 beta 5 adds option to upgrade iCloud+ subscription for more AI
iOS 27 beta 5 includes confirmation of something Apple has hinted before: paying for higher iCloud+ tiers unlocks more access to AI features.
iOS 27 code reveals six unreleased iPhone 18 models
iOS 27 beta 5 references six unreleased iPhones, from the iPhone 18 lineup to the foldable iPhone Ultra. Here's the full roadmap.