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iOS end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling today in beta
Look for the new lock icon in your Android chats.
Passengers from hantavirus ship arrive in US; 3 people in biocontainment
A US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
Google announces its first-ever discovery of a zero-day exploit made with AI
The Google Threat Intelligence Group said its proactive measures stopped a "mass exploitation event."
iOS 26.5 has fixes for 50+ security issues on iPhone, details here
Apple released iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more today. In addition to new features, the updates also include security fixes, including...
MagSafe Monday: Clean up your nightstand with the NOCO XGrid XDP3
If you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods, your nightstand and desk are probably a mess of tangled wires. That’s where a good MagSafe dock aims to help...
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For Apple users, managing digital files often feels like a constant battle against storage limits and recurring subscription fees. High-resolution photos, 4K vi...
Blackstone president Jon Gray shares how to make the most out of working at a big firm
Jonathan Gray, president of Blackstone, said hiring, firing, and promotion decisions do the most to change a firm.
Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say
Cruise ship passengers under hantavirus monitoring in Nebraska may leave before the 42-day period ends, a public health official noted during a press conference...
AI millionaires are already blowing up San Francisco real estate prices. Wait until the IPOs show up.
AI money is already pushing San Francisco housing prices way, way higher — up 14% in the last year. When OpenAI and Anthropic go public, watch out.
Double standard: It's only a controversy when Caitlin Clark walks out with Morgan Wallen
Caitlin Clark walked out with Morgan Wallen at his Indianapolis concert, drawing criticism that highlights an alleged double standard among detractors.
Robotaxi drives off from airport with passenger's suitcase
Waymo robotaxi reportedly drove off with a California passenger's suitcase at San José airport after the trunk would not open, leaving him stranded without his...
Apple brings encrypted RCS chats to iPhone
Apple now lets you have encrypted RCS conversations with Android users through the Messages app on iOS. As part of iOS 26.5, which was released on Monday, Apple...