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WIRED

Your iPhone Already Has iPhone Fold Software, but Apple Won’t Let You Use It

Recent exploits show iPadOS windows running on an iPhone, hinting at the future of Apple hardware and software alike—while also possibly revealing its incoming foldable phone experience.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Your iPhone Already Has iPhone Fold Software, but Apple Won’t Let You Use It

WIRED

DOGE Isn’t Dead. Here’s What Its Operatives Are Doing Now

Contrary to popular reports, DOGE has “burrowed into the agencies like ticks,” government sources tell WIRED.

3 hours ago

WIRED

DOGE Isn’t Dead. Here’s What Its Operatives Are Doing Now

WIRED

Netflix Won't Let You Cast Shows From Your Phone to Most TVs Anymore

The streaming giant quietly removed the feature that lets you control content on your TV screen using a mobile device. The company says the feature was not widely used.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Netflix Won't Let You Cast Shows From Your Phone to Most TVs Anymore

WIRED

Flock Uses Overseas Gig Workers to Build Its Surveillance AI

An accidental leak revealed that Flock, which has cameras in thousands of US communities, is using workers in the Philippines to review and classify footage.

24 hours ago

WIRED

Flock Uses Overseas Gig Workers to Build Its Surveillance AI

WIRED

This Is a Truly Great iPad Deal

Bolstered by Apple’s iPadOS 26 update, this discounted tablet is more versatile than ever before.

1 day ago

WIRED

This Is a Truly Great iPad Deal

WIRED

Ruby Is Not a Serious Programming Language

Ruby survives on affection, not utility. Let's move on.

1 day ago

WIRED

Ruby Is Not a Serious Programming Language

TechCrunch

Apple Music's Replay 2025 is here

This year, Apple Music Replay includes even more listening habits, including the "Discovery" section, which highlights new artists users listened to, and "Loyalty," which spotlights artists that users have kept coming back to each year.

53 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Apple Music's Replay 2025 is here

TechCrunch

India plans to verify and record every smartphone in circulation

The Indian government has ordered smartphone makers to preinstall its Sanchar Saathi app on all devices, a move that is raising fresh privacy concerns.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

India plans to verify and record every smartphone in circulation

TechCrunch

Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium nabs $70M seed

Gradium, a startup spawned out of French AI lab Kyutai (backed by French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel), launched out of stealth on Tuesday.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium nabs $70M seed

TechCrunch

What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out

You can imagine how this is all going over in Silicon Valley, where the libertarian ethos runs deep.

10 hours ago

TechCrunch

What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out

TechCrunch

Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise, as John Giannandrea steps down

His replacement is Amar Subramanya, a highly regarded Microsoft executive who spent 16 years at Google, most recently leading engineering for the Gemini Assistant. It's a savvy hire, given that Subramanya knows the competition intimately.

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise, as John Giannandrea steps down

TechCrunch

One of Google's biggest AI advantages is what it already knows about you

The promise is AI that's uniquely helpful because it knows you. But the risk is AI that feels more like surveillance than service.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

One of Google's biggest AI advantages is what it already knows about you

The Verge

Engadget

Apple will reportedly refuse to pre-install India's state-mandated security app

23 minutes ago

Engadget

Apple will reportedly refuse to pre-install India's state-mandated security app

Engadget

Sony's much-anticipated A7 V is here with a faster 33MP sensor and 4K 120p video

49 minutes ago

Engadget

Sony's much-anticipated A7 V is here with a faster 33MP sensor and 4K 120p video

Engadget

YouTube just introduced a yearly recap of your watched videos

53 minutes ago

Engadget

YouTube just introduced a yearly recap of your watched videos

Engadget

Amazon's 'God of War' adaptation gets a two-season order

1 hour ago

Engadget

Amazon's 'God of War' adaptation gets a two-season order

Engadget

The 10 best white elephant gifts worth fighting over for 2025

1 hour ago

Engadget

The 10 best white elephant gifts worth fighting over for 2025

Engadget

Amazon Music's year-end recap arrives today

1 hour ago

Engadget

Amazon Music's year-end recap arrives today

FastCompany

Ars Technica

The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again

One of Vladimir Putin's favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again

Ars Technica

Supreme Court hears case that could trigger big crackdown on Internet piracy

Justices want Cox to crack down on piracy, but question Sony's strict demands.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

Supreme Court hears case that could trigger big crackdown on Internet piracy

Ars Technica

OpenAI desperate to avoid explaining why it deleted pirated book datasets

OpenAI risks increased fines after deleting pirated books datasets.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

OpenAI desperate to avoid explaining why it deleted pirated book datasets

Ars Technica

In Myanmar, illicit rare-earth mining is taking a heavy toll

Uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

In Myanmar, illicit rare-earth mining is taking a heavy toll

Ars Technica

After a Witcher-free decade, CDPR still promises three sequels in six years

CD Projekt Red says shift to Unreal Engine allows for more rapid development.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

After a Witcher-free decade, CDPR still promises three sequels in six years

Ars Technica

Even Microsoft’s retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them

Microsoft has not one, not two, but three new sweaters available for $60 to $80.

19 hours ago

Ars Technica

Even Microsoft’s retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them