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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Set for July 22 in London
Samsung confirmed Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 for July 22 at 2:00pm BST, live from London on Samsung.com. Here's what's expected — foldables,…
Ubuntu Patches DirtyClone Linux Privilege Escalation Flaw
Canonical has released kernel patches for the high-severity CVE-2026-43503 DirtyClone Linux local privilege escalation flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting multiple…
Raspberry Pi 5 4GB: Four Verified Strengths at Six Months
Six months after launch, the Raspberry Pi 5 4GB shows verified strengths: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, M.2 NVMe storage, $50 price. Analysis from…
Google Photos Video Remix and Photo-to-Video
Google Photos added Photo to Video and Remix, AI tools that animate still photos and restyle them as anime, comics, sketches, or…
DLSS 4, Xbox Cloud Gaming Expand Mobile and Handheld Access
Xbox Cloud Gaming is an official Xbox streaming service for mobile devices, while NVIDIA DLSS 4 introduces AI-powered frame generation and upscaling…
Apple Opens Alternative App Stores in Brazil
Apple agreed to let Brazilian developers distribute iOS apps through alternative app marketplaces and process digital-goods payments outside Apple In-App…
Samsung, KDDI Complete AI 5G Network Optimization Trial on Commercial 5G SA Network in Japan
Samsung and KDDI have completed an AI 5G network optimization trial on a commercial 5G standalone (SA) network in Japan, per Samsung's…
WhatsApp Username Reservations Open for 2026 Privacy Feature
Meta opened free, optional WhatsApp username reservations on June 29, 2026, ahead of a late 2026 full launch that hides user phone…
Intel Sets July 23 for Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Intel Corporation will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on July 23, 2026, followed by a live public earnings…
How CalyxOS Delivers de-Googled Android
CalyxOS is a de-Googled Android distribution that strips out Google tracking by default, with its Android 16 test build released for community…