Author: Michael Comaous
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityI’m a Pixel guy, have been for years — everyone knows it. So, you can imagine I was pretty pleased when Google unveiled Material 3 Expressive, and it looked like a refinement of the Pixel UI design that I already loved.And then came Apple with its new Liquid Glass interface as part of iOS 26. Simply put, I thought it looked awful. It was hard to read, and the original glass effects looked clunky.Now, though, I’ve given iOS 26 a shot. I’ve loaded it onto my iPhone 16 for a quick trip around the block and…
Cyber-attacks continue to dominate headlines, disrupting operations and putting sensitive data at risk. In the wake of the AI boom, threats are growing more complex. The endless game between attacker and defender is intensifying, and defenders know the stakes are high. Operational, financial, and reputational damage can be severe when an attack succeeds.At the same time, security teams face a widening skills gap, growing threat complexity and tighter budgets. It’s a perfect storm for burnout. In fact, 79% of cybersecurity professionals reported that escalating threats are impacting their mental health, highlighting the need for an empathetic approach to these challenges.Richard…
Before you download, open, or share files from the internet, you need to be sure they’re safe. And how do you do that? I simply use a file scanner to check for known threats like malware, viruses, and more. You can even use them to scan suspicious files already sitting on your computer. But be mindful about uploading files with personal details, because some scanners may share scan results with the security community, of course, with your consent. Here’s how file scanners work: You upload a file, paste a URL, or input a hash. The scanner runs it through one…
When the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched, there were plenty of changes to admire in the company’s vastly upgraded device and one of the best foldable phones. But it’s arrival also changed something else — people’s perception of a rival foldable that had been claiming to be the thinnest of the two.Earlier in July, the Honor Magic V5 launched, proclaiming that it was the world’s thinnest foldable phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 then launched later in the month, officially measuring slightly thicker and thus allowing Honor to keep the title.But then, users like tech leaker Ice Universe got…
In June, Spider-Man fans learned that one of the character’s most enduring cliffhangers was finally going to get resolved. But if you’ve been wondering since 1998 how Peter Parker managed to reunite with MJ, whose whereabouts were unknown when Spider-Man: The Animated Series concluded, it seems the new comic Spider-Man ’94 isn’t going to get into the gritty details just yet. How’s that again? Well, the Marvel Comics press release announcing the comic teased, “After searching to the ends of the Multiverse, Peter Parker swings back into the streets of New York City with his beloved Mary Jane Watson in…
Marvel’s newest movie is here, and we have good and bad news. The good: You don’t have to do any homework before seeing The Fantastic Four: First Steps, according to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. The bad: It’s the last Marvel flick we’re getting until 2026. More good: It has a super Rotten Tomatoes score. More bad: You’ll miss out if you don’t stick around to watch the credits.The Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered in theaters last week and kicks off Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It drops viewers into a retrofuturistic world where — due to an accident that…
EA’s DICE studio has blown the lid off the multiplayer for its upcoming military shooter Battlefield 6, and players will soon get to join the fray themselves. A Battlefield 6 public beta is coming on two consecutive weekends starting Aug. 9 — and if you’re lucky enough to get in Early Access, to play starting Aug. 7 — and here’s how to join.The Battlefield 6 open betas will be the first chances for players to get to experience the game’s multiplayer before its full release Oct. 10. The first open beta weekend will start at 1 a.m. PT Aug. 9…
Christian de Looper for BGR Due to its close relationship with Google, Samsung has been pushing Gemini as its go-to AI assistant on the company’s various mobile devices. However, a recent interview between Bloomberg and Samsung Electronics executive Choi Won-joon suggests that the Galaxy S26 might launch with support for not just Gemini, but a slew of other possible AI assistants, including Perplexity. While it doesn’t sound like any official decisions have been made yet, Choi said that Samsung was “talking to multiple vendors” in regard to the AI chatbots…
ZDNET’s key takeaways The RedMagic Astra gaming tablet is available on Amazon starting at $700.The tablet offers unmatched performance for an Android tablet.When the fan is in use on the Astra, the battery does drain a bit faster, and the price is up there for a tablet. As far as gaming is concerned, I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve done it all: consoles, PCs, handhelds, phones, and now, tablets. For the most part, I’ve found Android devices to offer less than stellar results. Tablets are often too slow or their displays aren’t up to the task, and phones are…
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysOpenAI’s GPT-5 will attempt to solve a common ChatGPT problem. It should automatically pick the best model for your prompt. Delays in rolling out are the result of how challenging it is to build. OpenAI has been at the forefront of the AI race since its initial launch of ChatGPT in 2022, consistently releasing new products, models, and updates. That also means that it’s difficult to keep track of new product launches — but GPT-5 is one you’ll want to keep an eye out for. Here’s why. Also: OpenAI teases imminent GPT-5 launch. Here’s what to expectWhen OpenAI…