Merlin bird ID app is now eyeing a global database of our vanishing feathery friends
The Merlin Bird ID app, already one of the world’s most popular bird identification tools, is set to become an even more valuable resource for conservationists. According to a report by The Guardian, an upcoming update will allow bird identifications made through the app to flow directly into eBird, one of the largest citizen-science biodiversity […]
iPhone Fold will get a September launch with sales later on
Apple may be pulling an iPhone X for the iPhone Fold, by launching it in September but actually selling it months later. Apple is widely expected to launch the iPhone Fold this fall, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. However, the schedule of when it goes on sale could be completely different. According to a Sunday […]
Windows 11 26H2 Will Polish Existing Features, Not Introduce New Ones
Microsoft is preparing to release Windows 11 26H2, which will offer small visual and efficiency updates rather than sweeping feature changes. The update builds on the existing “Germanium” platform that already powers Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. People using these versions are eligible to install 26H2, while those running version 26H1 will need to wait […]
iOS 27 beta 2 hints at AirPods Pro with cameras: Here’s what we know so far
Spotted by developer Sam Henri Gold on Twitter, iOS 27 beta 2 includes references to an upcoming Apple product codenamed B790, likely to be the rumored AirPods with cameras. Apple has long been rumored to be developing a new variant of AirPods Pro 3 with cameras, which should bring Visual Intelligence to AirPods. Now, iOS […]
Modder Uses Desktop Ice Maker to Supercool RTX 3060
Modders and PC enthusiasts have always played around with ridiculous cooling methods, but using a countertop ice maker is certainly novel. A modder took this kitchen appliance and plumbed an RTX 3060 into it to pump chilled water to the GPU and back again, creating an effective cooling solution for this older graphics card. YouTuber […]
New Firefox Roadmap Reveals What’s Next in Privacy, AI, and Performance
Mozilla has published an interactive public roadmap revealing what’s next for Firefox. Though the roadmap is ever-evolving and will include new plans as they’re announced, it’s already got some exciting stuff. Firstly, from a productivity POV, Mozilla plans to incorporate a “Nova” design refresh featuring a more modern user interface. Firefox recently introduced a redesigned […]
MacBook Pro overhaul: entry-level model to gain new design sooner than expected
Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry level MacBook Pro in the pipeline for spring 2027. This isn’t an ordinary MacBook Pro refresh though. It’ll bring the upcoming redesign down to the entry level, something that previously wasn’t expected. Normally, when Apple introduces a new MacBook Pro design, […]
Android 17 Quietly Enables LHDC v5 High-Resolution Audio Support on Pixel Phones
Google has quietly added native LHDC v5 high‑resolution Bluetooth audio support to Pixel phones running Android 17. Thanks to this change, Pixel users can now stream hi‑res music over Bluetooth with compatible earbuds and headphones. The option is currently available in Developer Options and appears when users connect LHDC‑capable gear. Google doesn’t highlight LHDC in […]
I was in love with my iPhone Air, until summer arrived
When Apple unveiled the iPhone Air, I knew immediately it would be my next phone. I have always loved small phones, and I stretched my iPhone 13 mini for as long as possible. But it struggled to keep up with my usage, so I had to upgrade. Since Apple no longer makes a small iPhone, […]
iPhone 18 Pro leaks, AirDrop security, and iPhone Fold orders increase
New leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro seem to be annoying Apple, while the guessing game continues over whether the iPhone Fold is coming in September, plus why we should not believe that the iPhone is the end of civilization, on the AppleInsider Podcast. Among the more than 630GB of data taken from a Tata […]