This was another busy week for tech news: Apple finally released iOS 26 and its other major software updates for the year, Google announced an AI-filled update for the Chrome browser, new desktop and distro updates in the Linux ecosystem, and a lot more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
The Big News
iOS 26 Is Finally Out With a Ton Of New Features
It’s been a long time coming. iOS 26 has been in the works for a long time, and it’s one of the wildest iOS updates we’ve seen in a long time. Now, it’s finally here—and it’s packing a heck of a lot of changes. Continue reading…
Google Chrome’s Gemini Revamp Has Me Worried
Google Chrome has slowly accumulated more generative AI features over the last two years, and now even more of them are on the way. Google has announced deeper integration with its Gemini AI assistant, including an “agent browsing assistant” that will attempt to automate online tasks. Continue reading…
Intel and NVIDIA Will Make x86 Hardware
NVIDIA and Intel have announced a historic collaboration that will see them jointly develop a new generation of custom processors for both data centers and personal computers. NVIDIA is also investing $5 billion in Intel’s common stock. Continue reading…
Firefox 143 Brings Back Installable Web Apps, Improves Tabs and Cameras, and More
Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 143 is now rolling out with the return of installable websites, improvements to tabs and camera access, and much more. Continue reading…
Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka Is Now in Beta Testing
Canonical, the company behind the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, has officially released the beta version of Ubuntu 25.10, codenamed “Questing Quokka”. This is a big deal because it’s the last interim release before the next long-term support version, which is slated for April 2026. Continue reading…
Notion’s 3.0 Update Wants to Help You With Project Management
Notion just launched Notion 3.0, which the company is calling the biggest update ever for its popular productivity app. This update will let Notion work with you to make better notes and give you an agent to help you create better spaces. Continue reading…
Tor-based Tails Linux 7.0 Has Arrived: Here’s What’s New
Tails 7.0 is here, and it’s a huge update that brings a ton of new features and improvements to the privacy-focused operating system. The new version is the first to be based on Debian 13 (Trixie) and GNOME 48 (Bengaluru), which means there are new versions of almost all the included applications. Continue reading…
Jackery’s New 3600 Plus Is a Power Station for Your House
The smart energy company and popular power station brand Jackery just launched one of its biggest devices, the HomePower 3600 Plus. It hopes you’ll use it to keep the lights on during an emergency power outage and touts it as a capable whole-home backup solution. Continue reading…
KDE Plasma 6.5 Beta Is Here, and I’m Excited
The KDE Plasma version 6.5 just got released in beta, and it’s bringing some exciting upgrades to the popular open source desktop environment for Linux and BSD operating systems. Dark mode switching, KRunner, and the clipboard manager are among the features seeing improvements. Continue reading…
Your Samsung Fridge ls Also Getting Ads Soon
You have ads on your phone, your TV, your computer, and pretty much every electronic in your house. Now, Samsung wants to make your kitchen into free ad real estate, too. Continue reading…
Anker’s Recalled Batteries Caused Fires and ‘Substantial Property Damage’
With how popular portable battery packs are, when a bunch of packs suddenly start catching fire, it’s a pretty big deal. In June, Anker announced a recall on over a million battery packs, then added five more models to the list a few weeks later “out of an abundance of caution.” After further investigation, some of these certainly carry a risk, so this is your reminder to dispose of and replace any affected units. Continue reading…
This Corsair Mouse Weighs Only 36 Grams
Corsair makes a lot of different PC gaming hardware, light and heavy. This mouse that the company has just released is so light, it might actually be too light for many of you. Continue reading…
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 Just Got Its First Beta Release
Linux Mint just announced the beta release for LMDE 7, codenamed “Gigi.” The beta release is available now, and you can download it from a variety of mirrors around the world. One of the more interesting things about this beta is that the root account is locked by default. Continue reading…
Nothing’s New Ear (3) Earbuds Are Truly Bizarre
Nothing is most known for its smartphones these days, but the young company first started out as an audio company with an eventual goal of launching a phone. And just like its phones, its earbuds have gotten better. The latest earbuds by Nothing are here, and they’re good—and weird. Continue reading…
GNOME 49 Is Finally Out: Here’s What’s New
GNOME 49, codenamed “Brescia,” has officially been released, bringing a lot of new features and improvements like a new video player, a new document viewer, and some awesome new wallpapers. You’re going to see it rolling out to popular Linux distributions like Fedora 43 and Ubuntu 25.10 very soon. Continue reading…
Python Package Index Responds to Malware Attack by Invalidating Tokens
The Python Package Index (PyPI), run by the Python Software Foundation, has officially invalidated all the publishing tokens that were stolen in the GhostAction supply chain attack that happened earlier in September. This means that attackers can’t use those stolen tokens to publish malware. Continue reading…
Windows 11’s Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad Apps Are About to Get New Features
It’s always a good day when Windows’ default apps get updates. Brand-new versions of apps like Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad are coming, and they have a healthy amount of new features you need to check out. Continue reading…
Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Issue Repair Recall—Here’s What to Know
Lexus, Toyota, and Subaru drivers are facing not one but two new recalls that could impact whether their cars are safe to drive. Continue reading…
Your Home Screen Is Getting in “Shape” With the Latest Android 16 Beta
Android 16 has been officially available for a few months now, but the beta program is still going strong. The second beta for the upcoming quarterly release (QPR2) has just been released for Pixel phones, and it has some cool goodies. Continue reading…
Google Is Switching Up Its Discover Feed
Your Discover feed always gives you a healthy feed of news and articles—you might’ve even reached this very post through Discover. Now, though, it’s about to get a lot worse. Continue reading…
Vivaldi Web Browser Is Getting More Customizable Tabs
Vivaldi just released version 7.6 of its web browser. While a lot of other browsers are pushing one-size-fits-all interfaces and templates, Vivaldi is letting you decide how your browser looks and where your tabs go. Continue reading…
Logitech’s New Gaming Mouse Has Customizable Haptic Feedback
Logitech G just revealed two new gaming mice in its PRO Series. The Pro X Superlight 2c is a smaller version of the popular Pro X Superlight 2, while the Pro X2 Superstrike comes with a brand new, industry-first click technology that supposedly will be a game changer for players. Continue reading…
Nothing’s Custom Android OS Is Getting an ‘Extra Dark Mode’
Nothing just gave everyone a sneak peek at Nothing OS 4.0, the upcoming Android 16 update for its phones. While an exact release date hasn’t been given, we can expect the upgrade to come with things like an Extra dark mode, and visual and functional improvements. Continue reading…
Microsoft Is Adding More Bloat To Your Windows 11 PC
If you think your PC doesn’t have enough bloat, boy do I have some good news for you. If you like Copilot a lot, why not let Windows download yet another Copilot app automatically? Continue reading…
Google Quickly Copied an Unlikely iPhone 17 Add-on
Everyone knows that tech companies love to steal ideas from each other. The iPhone has taken inspiration from Android countless times, and Samsung and Google have done the same to Apple. The most recent example is a little more unusual, though. Continue reading…
Google’s First Pixel 10 and 10 Pro Update Arrives
If you bought a fancy new Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, or Pixel 10 Pro XL, you’ll be happy to hear that Google’s busy sending out its first big bug-fixing software update to improve your experience. While the phones receive new day-one software out of the box, this new September OTA is the first real update, and it’s full of important changes. Continue reading…
Dolphin Emulator Is Solving Crashes for Wii and GameCube Games
Dolphin is probably one of the biggest game emulation projects out there. It started years ago, and while the task of emulating most Wii and GameCube games is a hard one, developers have made great progress to the point that most computers and smartphones can play these old, but gold, titles. Now, the latest progress report has shown it’s gotten a lot better recently. Continue reading…
Samsung Reveals When Your Galaxy Will Get Android 16
Now that Samsung has finally started officially rolling out the big One UI 8 update (based on Android 16) for the Galaxy S25 series, we’re learning more about when other devices will get it. Yesterday, Samsung confirmed the launch, and now we have a full release schedule for dozens of devices. Continue reading…
Google Search Is Getting a Windows App
Google is launching a new experimental Google app for Windows in its Labs program, which is designed to help you find what you need much faster. The app lets you search for information without having to switch windows or interrupt what you’re doing, but you have to enable it first. Continue reading…
You Can Now Try the Fedora 43 Beta
The Fedora Linux team announced today the release of the beta testing version of Fedora 43. This update to the community fork of Red Hat Enterprise Linux brings several changes, which you can test out by installing the beta image. Continue reading…
Java 25 LTS Is Here, and IntelliJ IDEA Is Ready for It
Java 25 LTS is officially here, and with it comes a massive update to IntelliJ IDEA. The new version is all about making the language more accessible for new users and more powerful for experienced developers, with big changes to how you write and run code. Continue reading…
AV2 Will Upgrade Your Media Streaming Later in 2025
The AV1 video codec is now used by Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and many other media platforms to deliver high-quality video with lower data usage. Now, an upgraded AV2 codec is on the way to make online video even more efficient. Continue reading…
There’s Another Prime Day Coming Soon
Amazon just announced that Prime Big Deal Days is returning on October 7 and 8. This is a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping and find some seriously good deals. Just like the name says, this sale is exclusively for Prime members. Continue reading…
This Is the First Smart Projector With Roku Built-in
Aurzen now offers the D1R Cube—the first Roku TV smart projector in the United States. Aimed at the budget market, it serves as neat alternative to Android TV or Google TV smart projectors, though it doesn’t really offer any unique specs or features. Continue reading…
Google Search Just Broke This Hidden Feature
Google Search has many hidden settings and search parameters that customize results pages. Unfortunately, one of them is no longer working reliably, and might be removed entirely in the future: the “num” option. Continue reading…
Qualcomm’s Next Snapdragon Chipset Is Off To a Poor Start
Qualcomm doesn’t seem to have quite figured out the naming scheme for its last few Snapdragon chips. Now, after the release of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, next year’s chip will most certainly be a mouthful, as things are all up in the air now. Continue reading…
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint’s Copilot Integration Is Getting a Wider Rollout
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Chat and its suite of AI agents to a wider audience, bringing the unified AI chat directly into Microsoft 365 apps. This is a big deal because the full-featured Copilot chat panel was only for those with a paid plan. Continue reading…
watchOS 26 Is Now Coming To An Apple Watch Near You
iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are all here. But watchOS 26 is perhaps one of the most overlooked. Apple has just released its latest watch update, and like its cousins in other hardware, it’s very packed. Continue reading…
Your Pixel’s Scam Detection Is About to Get Even Better
Do you wish your Google Pixel’s scam detection feature worked in more places, like your favorite chat apps or Instagram Messenger? If so, we have some potentially good news. This week, we learned that Google is getting ready to expand this great feature beyond calls and texts, making its phones safer than ever. Continue reading…
New York Wants to Restrict TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
New York is moving forward with a law that could force major social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to roll out some form of age verification before minors can access their highly personalized, algorithm-driven feeds. Continue reading…
Add Desktop Windowing to Your iPad With iPadOS 26, Available Today
The iPadOS 26 update is now available for all eligible devices. This update, which is most notable for its desktop-like functionality and “Liquid Glass” redesign, is arguably one of the biggest iPad updates that we’ve seen since 2020. Continue reading…
macOS Tahoe Is Now Available, but Is Your Mac Compatible?
The macOS 26 “Tahoe” update is now available. Defined by its “Liquid Glass” theming and improved Spotlight search, macOS Tahoe is one of the more notable updates in recent memory, and it’s the last major update for Intel Macs. Continue reading…
This Case Turns Your Mac Mini Into a Power Mac G4 Cube
The Power Mac G4 Cube is one of Apple’s most iconic computer designs, even if it wasn’t actually a good computer. Now, a team in Australia is bringing that look and feel to Apple’s latest M4 Mac Mini. Continue reading…
Spotify Is Upgrading Free Accounts With New Features
Spotify has removed a lot of restrictions that made its free tier a lot less appealing than YouTube Music. Now, ad-supported users don’t have to rely on the old shuffle-only model. This update is rolling out globally and is the first major upgrade to the free tier in seven years. Continue reading…
The New Pebble App Works With Old Watches, and It’s Now in Beta
The Pebble smartwatch resurgence has been one of the more surprising tech developments of 2025. It started back in March when it was announced that new devices would be produced, and we’re now very close to those new Pebble devices arriving. However, if you have an old Pebble, there’s some good news, too. Continue reading…
Windows 11 Preview Build Forces You Into More Copilot
Windows 11 just got a new Insider Preview Build, and it’s pushing Copilot+ features even more. While this update also brings some fixes and improvements for things like the Narrator and gaming, the biggest takeaway is how much Microsoft is trying to get you to use its AI. Continue reading…
Nintendo’s 1995 Virtual Boy Is Now a Switch 2 Accessory
The Virtual Boy, back in 1995, is known by most people as Nintendo’s first big blunder. It was a sort of cursed VR headset released before modern VR headsets became popular, but it was a commercial, bug-ridden failure. Now, it’s back—as an accessory to a modern console. Continue reading…
Fedora 43 Beta Is Almost Here, and the Wallpaper Just Dropped
Fedora Linux developers just announced that the Fedora 43 beta is confirmed to be coming next week. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, is when we can expect to see it available for download. Fedora releases always come with a new default wallpaper, and the one for this week also just got finalized. Continue reading…