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Samsung Prepares to Launch New AI Smart Glasses Before Apple
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Samsung Prepares to Launch New AI Smart Glasses Before Apple

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Samsung will reveal its new AI-powered smart glasses this July. Learn how the display-free wearable uses Gemini to process real-time video and beat Apple.

Unofficial Notepad++ Mac Port Renames To Nextpad++ After Dispute
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Unofficial Notepad++ Mac Port Renames To Nextpad++ After Dispute

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

An unofficial Mac port of the popular Windows text editor Notepad++ is now called Nextpad following a trademark dispute with the original software creator.

Apple Looks To Add Smart AI Agents Directly Into The App Store
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Apple Looks To Add Smart AI Agents Directly Into The App Store

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Apple is reportedly working on ways to introduce AI agents to the App Store. The company wants to set strict rules for developers making digital helpers.

Meta Releases Instants App For Quick And Casual Photo Sharing
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Meta Releases Instants App For Quick And Casual Photo Sharing

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Meta launched Instants, a new app for quick, disappearing photo sharing. It features unedited snaps and links directly with your close friends network.

Foldable iPhone and AI Features Aren’t Convincing Most Americans to Upgrade, Survey Finds
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Foldable iPhone and AI Features Aren’t Convincing Most Americans to Upgrade, Survey Finds

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

New survey shows battery life and pricing matter more than foldable phones and AI features for smartphone buyers in 2026.

Apple criticizes EU plan forcing Google to open Android to rival AI services
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Apple criticizes EU plan forcing Google to open Android to rival AI services

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

Apple warns EU that proposed Android AI rules weaken privacy, security, device integrity, and protections for millions of European users.

Apple Reportedly Bringing “Search or Ask” AI Shortcut to Dynamic Island in iOS 27
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Apple Reportedly Bringing “Search or Ask” AI Shortcut to Dynamic Island in iOS 27

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

iOS 27 reportedly adds a Dynamic Island “Search or Ask” feature that lets users switch between Siri, ChatGPT, and Gemini.

Foxconn confirms cyberattack after hackers claim theft of confidential Apple project files
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Foxconn confirms cyberattack after hackers claim theft of confidential Apple project files

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack after hackers claimed they stole confidential Apple project files during a massive ransomware breach incident.

Google Confirms AirDrop Support for These Samsung Galaxy Phones
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Google Confirms AirDrop Support for These Samsung Galaxy Phones

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

Google confirms upcoming AirDrop support for several Samsung Galaxy phones through Quick Share, including Galaxy S24 and foldable devices.

MacBook Neo Delivery Dates Improve Following New A18 Pro Chip Orders
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MacBook Neo Delivery Dates Improve Following New A18 Pro Chip Orders

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

MacBook Neo shipping delays are finally improving as Apple increases A18 Pro chip production and delivery estimates move back into May.

Xcode 26.5 Makes AI Coding Agents More Practical With Two Smart Upgrades
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Xcode 26.5 Makes AI Coding Agents More Practical With Two Smart Upgrades

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

Apple’s Xcode 26.5 update adds smarter AI coding tools, queued assistant messages, clarifying questions, and improved developer workflows.

Lady Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM Requiem’ Streams on Apple Music This Thursday: Here’s How to Watch
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Lady Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM Requiem’ Streams on Apple Music This Thursday: Here’s How to Watch

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

Stream Lady Gaga’s new Apple Music performance this Thursday with free live access, Spatial Audio support, and full viewing details.

iOS 27 Leak Shows Apple Is Toning Down Liquid Glass Across Key Apps
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iOS 27 Leak Shows Apple Is Toning Down Liquid Glass Across Key Apps

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

iOS 27 reportedly brings customizable Camera controls, redesigned Siri, cleaner navigation changes, and major updates for Safari and Weather apps.

iOS 27’s Camera App Adds Custom Layouts, Manual Controls, and AI Features
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iOS 27’s Camera App Adds Custom Layouts, Manual Controls, and AI Features

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

Apple plans a fully customizable iPhone Camera app in iOS 27 with AI features, manual controls, and redesigned shooting tools.

Severance season 3 gets promising release update from Adam Scott
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Severance season 3 gets promising release update from Adam Scott

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

Adam Scott says Severance season 3 will arrive much sooner, with filming starting soon and a possible 2027 Apple TV premiere.

Apple Maps in iOS 26.5 Adds Suggested Places and Prepares for Upcoming Ads
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Apple Maps in iOS 26.5 Adds Suggested Places and Prepares for Upcoming Ads

Rajat Saini · May 12, 2026

Apple Maps in iOS 26.5 adds Suggested Places recommendations and prepares users in the US and Canada for upcoming ads.

Spotify Down Worldwide, Users Report App Crashes and Loading Errors
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Spotify Down Worldwide, Users Report App Crashes and Loading Errors

Rajat Saini · May 12, 2026

Spotify confirms ongoing outage as users report playback, playlist, and library issues across mobile, desktop, and web streaming platforms today.

Spotify’s 20th Anniversary Update Lets Users Revisit Years of Streaming History
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Spotify’s 20th Anniversary Update Lets Users Revisit Years of Streaming History

Rajat Saini · May 12, 2026

Spotify’s 20th anniversary feature expands Wrapped by showing your first streamed song, top artists, favorite tracks, and complete listening history.

Apple Buys Color.io, Popular Filmmaking Tool Used by 200,000 Creators
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Apple Buys Color.io, Popular Filmmaking Tool Used by 200,000 Creators

Rajat Saini · May 12, 2026

Apple acquired Color.io creator Jonathan Ochmann, signaling bigger plans for Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and Apple Creator Studio.

Apple Arcade Brings Bluey to Five Popular Games Ahead of Four New Releases in June
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Apple Arcade Brings Bluey to Five Popular Games Ahead of Four New Releases in June

Rajat Saini · May 12, 2026

Apple Arcade adds Bluey crossover events to five popular games and confirms four new titles arriving for subscribers next month.

Rome and Naples Get Better 3D Views in New Apple Maps Update
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Rome and Naples Get Better 3D Views in New Apple Maps Update

Akshay Kumar · May 12, 2026

Apple Maps adds Detailed City Experience to Rome and Naples with 3D landmarks, better road navigation, and improved nighttime views for Italian users.

New OpenAI Daybreak Platform Uses GPT-5.5 to Find System Bugs
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New OpenAI Daybreak Platform Uses GPT-5.5 to Find System Bugs

Akshay Kumar · May 12, 2026

OpenAI launched Daybreak, a new security platform that uses the GPT-5.5 model to automatically scan code, find vulnerabilities, and suggest quick fixes.

Apple Card Users Can Finally Access Savings Documents on the Web
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Apple Card Users Can Finally Access Savings Documents on the Web

Akshay Kumar · May 12, 2026

Apple added a Savings tab to its card website. Users can now easily download their monthly statements and tax forms directly from a computer browser today.

EU iPhone Users Get New Third-Party Wearable Features in iOS 26.5
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EU iPhone Users Get New Third-Party Wearable Features in iOS 26.5

Akshay Kumar · May 12, 2026

Explore how the iOS 26.5 update gives European users fast proximity pairing and rich interactive notifications for third-party smartwatches and headphones.

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