Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser of FPT for Alleged iOS 26 Leaks; Calls it a Trade Secret
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTube content creator Jon Prosser (@FrontPageTech) and NTFTW’s tech product analyst Michael Ramacciotti for allegedly plotting to access an Apple employee’s development phone to leak design and other information about iOS 26 operating system (OS). The company filed the lawsuit in the US District Court of California alleging that Prosser plotted to leak “trade
Einstein Showed That Time Is Relative. But … Why Is It?
Nope, NOT 20 m/s. To them the ball is moving at 30 m/s (i.e., 10 + 20). So much for common sense. The difference arises from the fact that they are measuring from different “reference frames,” one moving, the other stationary. It’s all good, though; everyone agrees on the outcome. If the ball hits the person, the miscreants and the
Google’s Veo 3 Video Generation AI Model Debuts on Gemini API, Pricing and Features Announced
Google is now expanding its latest video generation model, Veo 3, to its Gemini application programming interface (API). On Thursday, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that Veo 3 will now be available to developers with the Gemini API, and they will be able to integrate this capability in apps and build new apps around it. The company also announced
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Said to Offer Slightly Larger Screen and Narrower Bezels
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra debuted in January with multiple upgrades in tow, including a larger screen. A tipster has suggested that its purported successor could go even bigger in terms of screen real estate. The purported phone, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is said to have a 0.03-inch larger display compared to the current model. The body width
Meta’s Adam Mosseri to Hand Over Day-to-Day Responsibilities of Threads to Gen AI Executive: Report
Recently, the news of Threads’ daily active users (DAUs) number inching closer to its rival, X‘s(formerly Twitter) number, made headlines. The app reportedly saw 115.1 million DAUs on Android and iOS combined. Meanwhile, X witnessed a 15.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its DAUs growth, bringing the number to 132 million. As Threads gains popularity, Instagram’s Adam Mosseri has reportedly
One billion Africans being harmed by cooking pollution
PARIS: One billion Africans have to cook on open fires or with fuel that is hazardous to their health and the environment, the international energy agency (IEA) said Friday.The problem, which its report says can be easily solved, causes as much greenhouse gas emissions every year as the aviation industry.Two billion people across the world still cook on open fires
Google Pixel Watch 4 to Reportedly Debut With Continuous SpO2 Tracking Feature
Google recently scheduled its annual Made by Google event for August 20 where it is expected to debut its next-generation hardware innovations. Among the expected launches is the Pixel Watch 4. While previous reports suggested the lack of major hardware changes, the upcoming Google smartwatch could bring additional health tracking capabilities. A new report claims that the Mountain View-based tech giant
New gravitational waves reveal black hole with ‘forbidden’ mass | Explained
The complex pattern of gravitational waves emitted by a pair of black holes circling each other before merging. | Photo Credit: Henze/NASA Scientists working with a network of observatories located around the world recently reported that they had detected a powerful and unusual burst of gravitational waves, which they called GW231123. The signal was traced back to two black holes
OTT Releases This Week (July 14 – July 20): Special Ops Season 2, Bhootnii, Bhiaravam, Untamed, and More
With the weekend ahead, viewers are certainly planning to update their weekend watch list. Henceforth, the OTT platforms are now ready with a new set of releases that will follow a blend of thrill, comedy, reality, action, drama, and more. From Special Ops returning with a new season, other top releases will include some of the most anticipated series and
This AI Warps Live Video in Real Time
Dean Leitersdorf introduces himself over Zoom, then types a prompt that makes me feel like I’ve just taken psychedelic mushrooms: “wild west, cosmic, Roman Empire, golden, underwater.” He feeds the words into an artificial intelligence model developed by his startup, Decart, which manipulates live video in real time. “I have no idea what’s going to happen,” Leitersdorf says with a
Roblox’s New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens’ Video Selfies
In the briefing, Kaufman called Roblox “one of the safest places online for people to come together and spend time with their friends and their family.” Kirra Pendergast, founder and CEO of Safe on Social—an online safety organization operating worldwide—says Roblox’s latest safety measures are largely opt-in, therefore putting “responsibility on minors to identify and manage risks, something that contradicts
This Killer Dell 14 Plus Deal Changed My Opinion of the Laptop
When I first reviewed the Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Review), my main criticism was over the price. At the time, the only configuration available had a terabyte of storage and cost $1,099. That hurt its appeal to me, especially since it would be a more attractive sub-$1,000 laptop if Dell were selling a 512-GB option. But what if that
Samsung’s Launch Timeline for First Tri-Fold Smartphone Leaked; Tipster Hints at New Name
Samsung’s inaugural tri-fold smartphone is now expected to debut by the end of 2025. While earlier reports indicated that it might be called the Samsung Galaxy G Fold, a fresh leak suggests a different name for the handset. It is tipped to sport a large 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded, and it may be equipped with a silicon-carbon battery. A
Mexican fishermen join fight to save extraordinary amphibian
After decades working as a fisherman on a high-altitude Mexican lake, Froylan Correa is now helping to save an endangered amphibian with gills resembling a lion’s mane and a remarkable regenerative ability.The achoque, also known as the Lake Patzcuaro salamander, is a lesser known relative of the axolotl, the small friendly-faced amphibian battling extinction in Mexico City.Overfishing, pollution and reduced
ChatGPT Plus Users Can Now Access Record Mode on ChatGPT for macOS
ChatGPT’s new Record Mode is now available to ChatGPT Plus users macOS, a month after the feature was rolled out to ChatGPT Team subscribers. It was unveiled by OpenAI last month as a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that is capable of taking notes during conference calls and meetings, using the system audio from a user’s computer. Record Mode
Microsoft Upgrades Copilot Vision With Desktop Share Feature, Adds Support for Voice Mode
Microsoft announced two new upgrades for Copilot Vision on Tuesday, which are aimed at increasing its usability. The Redmond-based tech giant is introducing a new Desktop Share feature that will allow the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to analyse the user’s entire desktop and all the active apps, and assist users with various tasks. Additionally, Copilot Vision can now also be
IIST team discovers radio emission with circular polarisation near a massive young protostar
An artist’s impression of the emissions from the protostar. The circular polarisation is shown in the schematic image as a twisted light beam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement An international team led by astronomers from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) here has discovered radio emission with a special property known as circular polarisation near a massive
Hackers Are Finding New Ways to Hide Malware in DNS Records
Hackers are stashing malware in a place that’s largely out of the reach of most defenses—inside domain name system (DNS) records that map domain names to their corresponding numerical IP addresses. The practice allows malicious scripts and early-stage malware to fetch binary files without having to download them from suspicious sites or attach them to emails, where they frequently get
Donkey Kong Bananza, Grounded 2, Tales of the Shire and More: The Biggest Games in July
July is here, and it’s a busy month for video game releases. 2026 has been the year of quality launches, and the Game of the Year field is already stacked. Last month, Death Stranding 2 launched exclusively on PS5 and became one of the highest rated games of the year. This month’s biggest release is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Where Are All the AI Drugs?
A new drug usually starts with a tragedy. Peter Ray knows that. Born in what is now Zimbabwe, the child of a mechanic and a radiology technician, Ray fled with his family to South Africa during the Zimbabwean War of Liberation. He remembers the journey there in 1980 in a convoy of armored cars. As the sun blazed down, a
Asus NUC 15 Pro Mini PC Launched in India With Intel Core Ultra Processor Series 2: Price, Specifications
The Asus NUC 15 Pro Mini PC was launched in India on Wednesday. It is built for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and comes with an Intel Core Ultra Processor Series 2, complemented by Intel Graphics. As per the company, the Asus NUC 15 Pro Mini PC has a thermal design with dual heat pipes for efficient thermal management. It also gets
Realme Buds T200 India Launch Date Announced; to Offer ANC, Up to 50-Hour Total Battery Life
Realme Buds T200 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones are all set to hit the Indian market next week, the Chinese company confirmed on Thursday. The earphones will be launched alongside the Realme 15 Pro 5G and Realme 15 5G smartphones. The Realme Buds T200 is teased to come in four colour options with 12.4mm dynamic drivers. They support active noise
Amazon drone delivers more than a package, surprising customers with an unexpected backyard dust storm
Amazon’s plan for futuristic, sky-based delivery promises a new level of speed and convenience for shoppers across the United States, but how’s that working out? Its Prime Air service, already live in select US areas like Arizona, offers customers the chance to have lightweight packages dropped off in less than an hour by a flying drone. While the service sounds
iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max to Feature Scratch-Resistant, Anti-Reflective Display Coating: Report
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 models could get a new coating on the display, a new report suggests. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in the second week of September. While the possible launch timeline is weeks away, leaks about the lineup are flooding on internet. The report suggests that the new display coating could be exclusive to the iPhone 17
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 Adds Four New Vehicles, AutoDrive Feature and On-Demand Self-Driving Delamain Cabs
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 is rolling out across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X platforms, developer CD Projekt Red announced on Wednesday. It adds four new vehicles with added side quests tied to each one for obtaining them. Further, the new AutoDrive feature enables autonomous driving within the game, taking the player character, V, to their chosen destination. Other changes