Apple has just seeded the release candidate for iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to developers. This final test version includes a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen and expands AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. A public release is likely just a week away if no major bugs are found.
The nonprofit Zero Foodprint is flipping the script on funding climate-friendly agriculture. Instead of relying on pricey organic labels, it uses 1% fees from restaurant and grocery bills to give farmers direct grants for sustainable practices. Founder Anthony Myint argues this model is faster and m
FreeBSD 15.0 has been released, marking a major update for the Unix-like OS. It ends support for most 32-bit platforms and introduces a new way to manage the base system using the pkg tool. This could fundamentally change how FreeBSD is maintained and updated.
Titan OS, a smart TV operating system, just secured €50 million in Series A funding led by Highland Europe. The startup helps TV manufacturers like Philips and JVC generate ongoing revenue from advertising and content partnerships long after the initial sale. It’s a sign of where the real money in T
Merck Electronics is investing heavily in Taiwan to support TSMC. Its new €500 million chemical plant in Kaohsiung aims to meet a huge chunk of local demand for critical chipmaking materials.
The Indian government is expanding a program to track all smartphones, new and used. While aimed at curbing theft, it’s a massive privacy escalation with few safeguards.
A new AI voice startup called Gradium has launched with a massive $70 million seed round. The company is a commercial spinout from the non-profit Parisian lab Kyutai and is backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
First Digital, the Hong Kong firm behind the FDUSD stablecoin, is reportedly planning to go public via a SPAC merger. This comes as its token’s circulation has crashed from a $4.4 billion peak last April to about $920 million today.
World of Warcraft’s long-awaited player housing system launches in early access on December 2, 2024, for those who preorder the *Midnight* expansion. The feature aims to be universally accessible, with homes costing a trivial 1,000 gold, but Blizzard is introducing a new premium currency called Hear
For the first time, scientists have recorded the crackle of electrical discharges within dust storms on Mars. This discovery confirms a long-held theory and has major implications for understanding the planet’s chemistry and planning future exploration.
