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Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 Could Get Two Major Health Upgrades, New Finishes: Report

With less than two weeks to go for Apples Surprise and shine event, rumours about the tech giants next-generation hardware are now surfacing rapidly. While most of the focus seems to be on the iPhone 18 series, particularly the iPhone Ultra, a new report suggests that Apple could also be preparing a significant health-focused update for its next-generation smartwatch. Apple Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 are said to introduce two new features to provide users with more continuous health data.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 9:03 am

BizCrush Takes On Noisy Multilingual Meetings

A useful meeting record should do more than produce a transcript. It should let people who do not share a language follow the conversation as it happens , then turn that conversation into something the team can use afterward. That is the promise behind BizCrush , a multilingual meeting tool that combines live captions, translation, speaker labeling, summaries, and meeting reports. The startup is not positioning itself solely as a replacement for Zoom notes. It wants to capture the in-person conversation, live , at a trade show, a sales meeting, or a conference booth then send the resulting record into tools such as Slack and Notion. I met BizCrush CEO Taemin Kwak in person for a demonstration, and the basic workflow was easy to understand. I scanned a QR code, joined a live transcript on my phone without installing an app, and followed an English presentation translated into French (which I speak fluently). BizCrush wants attendees to follow and participate in a conversation even when they do not speak the language. By providing a live translation, then a permanent record, BizCrush occupies the full spectrum of translation value. Arguably, the live translation is the most important aspect, but the record keeping comes as a very convenient bonus, especially in the age of AI when agents can actually go back, read and extract insights. BizCrush says its product supports real-time translation in 60 languages, speaker detection and labeling, AI summaries, calendar synchronization, and web, desktop, and mobile access. It also says the service can work with online meeting tools, in sales settings, at conferences, and during global video calls. Its current product page frames the service as a meeting workflow rather than a single-purpose transcription tool. That broader workflow is important as a growing number of AI assistants can all create transcripts and summaries under favorable conditions. BizCrushs potential is that generic systems become less dependable when the meeting gets physically messy: distant speakers, overlapping voices, background music, event-floor noise, and abrupt changes between languages. When I asked about the architecture, Bizcrush said the company performs speech enhancement on the device before sending the processed signal to its server-side transcription and translation pipeline. Local preprocessing can reduce latency and potentially improve the signal before it reaches the speech-recognition model. But it should not be confused with fully private, fully local transcription. The audio still travels through BizCrushs processing system. A recording can sound cleaner to a human listener while losing speech details that matter to an AI model. BizCrush is therefore trying to optimize its enhancement step for machine recognition, not simply for nicer-sounding audio. Most speech-recognition products begin with the assumption that the incoming recording is already usable. BizCrush is betting that the quality of the audio pipeline before recognition will matter more as voice AI moves beyond quiet online meetings and into actual (physical) workplaces. The company also says it uses adaptive vocabulary, allowing customers names, product terms, and other recurring jargon to influence recognition. Its public API documentation describes context-keyword inputs, language hints, live and batch transcription, and speaker diarization the technical term for separating a discussion into speaker segments. BizCrushs API documentation currently labels the API beta, which is a sensible reminder that the system remains a work in progress. For conference use, BizCrush says a speakers words can appear as captions on a main screen while attendees follow translated captions on their phones through a QR link. That has obvious value for international events, where many attendees may understand the topic but not the language being spoken. It will not replace a professional interpreter in a legal proceeding, medical consultation, or high-stakes negotiation. But for routine business exchanges, live translation could make conversations more accessible and reduce the friction of relying on a human intermediary for every interaction. It worked beautifully during the demo. For corporate customers who want to control the data flow, BizCrush mentioned that enterprise deployments can be configured to send material to customer-controlled destinations such as S3, Notion, Slack, or other systems, otherwise, assume that data may transit through BizCrush servers/systems.. BizCrush also claims that its pre-processing approach performs better than competing systems in noisy settings. Its July deck cited a 41.03% character error rate in high-noise tests and a 22.84% overall average CER. The companys value-proposition is plausible. The problem is really to make the conservation useful as it happens when people are moving between languages, speaking over background noise, and trying to turn a conversation into action. BizCrush Takes On Noisy Multilingual Meetings , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .

Ubergizmo 31 Aug 2026 6:06 am

DeepVisions Uses AI to Spot Vineyard Disease Earlier

A sick vine rarely looks sick at the most pivotal moment: by the time a grower notices obvious leaf damage while walking the rows, a disease or pest problem may already have spread through part of the vineyard. DeepVisions thinks AI can drastically narrow that gap by examining drone or smartphone photos and directing growers to the spots that need attention first. We met the Korean startup who pitched their VisionPlus system which is designed to turn field imagery into a map of possible plant-health risks. DeepVisions says growers can upload photos captured by commercial drones or smartphones; its cloud software analyzes the images, flags potential disease or pest indicators, and ties those alerts to GPS locations. The point is not to replace an agronomists judgment, but to make the inspection process faster, more thorough and more targeted. Vineyards are an obvious first use case. Grapes are high-value crops, disease can move quickly, and manually checking every vine is time-consuming. In Seoul, I spoke with Sang-hyun Park, DeepVisions CIO, in person. After the companys presentation, the most revealing detail was the logistics. The technology still depends on someone (or something) getting usable images from the field. For farmers who already own and operate drones, that may be straightforward. For those who do not, DeepVisions may need a service-provider, rental, or reseller model. Park described discussions with a drone company in Africa whose equipment is already rented to farmers for pesticide spraying. Adding crop analysis to that workflow could make deployment easier, but it also illustrates the central business challenge: AI can analyze an image only after a customer has an affordable, reliable way to capture it. DeepVisions calls VisionPlus hardware-agnostic, meaning it does not require its own proprietary drone or camera. Its presentation says the system preprocesses field imagery to handle uneven lighting and shadows, then uses deep-learning models to identify potential issues at the vine, leaf, and grape-cluster level. The company also says it uses synthetic data, or AI-generated training examples, to supplement real-world photos when examples of a particular crop disease are limited. That last point is leading-edge but it should be treated cautiously: synthetic images can help train a system faster, especially when an emerging disease has few labeled examples. But it only works if tests against real vineyards confirm the results. DeepVisions says it has deployed VisionPlus with a commercial winery in Sapporo, Japan, in connection with NAVER, and has used smartphones to assess grapes through a KOICA project in Vietnam. These early deployments are encouraging, but the road to worldwide success remains long. DeepVisions materials cite expected reductions in pesticide use and improvements in yield, and if thats true, theres a strong incentive for farmers to consider this solution. If not, too many false alerts would waste time and erode a growers trust. Missed disease would set back the business thesis. The company is entering a field with capable competitors. Taranis uses drones, aircraft, and satellite data to provide crop intelligence, while Bloomfield Robotics uses vehicle-mounted cameras to collect continuous, plant-level imagery. DeepVisions potential advantage is flexibility: it aims to work with equipment farmers or partners may already have, rather than requiring a dedicated imaging system. But flexibility, but not a moat. DeepVisions is also pursuing a separate air-quality application. The company says it can infer localized PM10 and PM2.5 levels from CCTV footage by analyzing visual effects such as atmospheric scattering and blur (funny enough, I studied these for videogames 3D rendering). That is an intriguing idea because air pollution can vary substantially from one neighborhood or street to another. EPA treats fine-particle pollution as a serious public-health issue and maintains a monitoring system based on measured, quality-assured data. DeepVisions Vision Plus did receive outside recognition: it won a Bronze Edison Award in 2026 in the Energy-Optimized Environments category. DeepVisions says it is exploring Napa Valley as its next vineyard opportunity. For now, that is a planned proof of concept, not a signed U.S. customer. I hope it happens, as it was right next to San Francisco, where I lived for many years. DeepVisions Uses AI to Spot Vineyard Disease Earlier , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .

Ubergizmo 31 Aug 2026 5:25 am

How to improve your audio quality on Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay can sound great, but you have to make sure you're sending it high-quality audio. A few quick checks can boost your audio enjoyment on the road.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 4:30 am

DABIDA GeniTeacher Reads Handwritten Work to Spot Stuck Points

The fastest way to use AI for homework is also the least useful : paste in the question, get the answer and hope some of it sticks. DABIDA is building an AI tutor around a different premise. Its GeniTeacher platform wants students to keep working on paper while the software watches the path they took to get there. The philosophy is that a final answer is a thin signal . A math problem can be wrong because a student misunderstood a concept, made an arithmetic slip, chose an inefficient method or gave up halfway through. Those are very different problems, and a generic chatbot often sees none of them. I met DABIDA CEO Eun-Seung Lee in person as he demonstrated GeniTeacher. The core pitch: AI should help students reason through a problem instead of becoming a faster answer machine (I totally agree). The practical twist is that DABIDA tries to capture not only the written answer, but also the sequence of marks, corrections and intermediate work that led to it. Students can write with DABIDAs GeniPen (a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree) on compatible paper, use a stylus on a tablet or upload a photo. The company says GeniTeacher combines its handwriting-recognition technology with image analysis, allowing it to account for diagrams and text. Lee told me the platform also uses a mix of outside AI models, chosen according to task and cost, rather than betting the company on one large language model, which makes total sense. The goal is to issue a sequence of Socratic hints: a light prompt first, then a more specific one if the student remains stuck. DABIDA also says it can generate reports covering accuracy, weak concepts, recurring errors and hint use, along with automated error notes that preserve the original problem, the students working and an explanation of the likely mistake. This is a more useful process than simply grading an answer. A 2024 EEG study of 36 university students found broader brain connectivity during handwriting than typing. The researchers argued that the pattern may be beneficial for learning, but the study did not directly measure whether handwriting improved classroom performance. The logic seem sound, but this is under intense research. DABIDA did not begin with GeniTeacher. Its earlier GeniClass and GeniPen products focused on remote learning, letting a teacher see a students handwriting during a live class. That pair became a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Smart Communities category. Lee said GeniTeacher grew from that existing handwriting-capture technology after the company began adding AI capabilities in 2024. More recently, WIPO named DABIDA one of 11 2026 Global Awards winners and described it as a handwriting-based AI tutoring system. WIPO says DABIDA has 23 patents, exclusive distribution agreements in seven countries and a Samsung Electronics partnership signed in 2026. Lee described several possible revenue streams: subscriptions, smart-pen sales, publisher relationships and licensing. He cited a potential $20 monthly base subscription in our conversation, though pricing and availability can vary by market. Theres also a potential future marketplace where teachers could sell their own high-quality questions, with DABIDA taking a commission. DABIDAs thesis will be proven when schools and families can see that students learn more, teachers save time without surrendering judgment, and the company refines the curriculum by analyzing common learning stumbling points. Many people currently say that AI makes children less smart. DABIDA is on a quest to leverage AI to take teaching to the next level. DABIDA GeniTeacher Reads Handwritten Work to Spot Stuck Points , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .

Ubergizmo 31 Aug 2026 2:22 am

Crosshub Wants Voice Checks to Secure Payments

When we met at an in-person presentation in Seoul, Crosshub made a simple argument: an approval code can show that somebody entered a code, but it cannot necessarily prove who approved a payment, or whether that person understood what they were authorizing. Its answer is V-Pay , a proposed voice-based step-up check for payments. Voice interfaces are spreading into cars, smart glasses, kiosks, and were expecting a new wave of AI assistants. The interesting part of Crosshubs pitch is not that it wants people to pay by voice. It wants voice to serve as a transaction-specific confirmation layer to increase security. We previously covered Crosshubs B-Pay , the companys effort to combine IDBlock identity verification with cross-border payments. The company now frames V-Pay and Smart ID as extensions of that larger identity-and-payment infrastructure. Crosshubs IDBlock/B-Pay work also won a CES 2026 Best of Innovation award in FinTech. V-Pay is not meant to be another Siri-like assistant that hears a command and executes it. Instead, Crosshub says the service would generate a one-time phrase that includes the payment context. The user reads it aloud; the system checks the phrase and compares voice characteristics with enrolled voice features. A risk engine would also consider context such as an unusual amount, device, or location. We are not thinking about Siri as our competitor what we want to do is expand with Siri, not compete with them. (Crosshub representative) A $5 coffee purchase made every Monday afternoon is a very different event from a sudden $4,000 luxury purchase on another continent. Card issuers already use many signals to flag this kind of anomaly. Crosshubs pitch is to add a spoken confirmation at the moment when the existing system decides that one more check is warranted. When I asked where the innovation sits, the team emphasized identity verification rather than merely detecting an unusual payment. Crosshub says V-Pay can compare speech patterns such as frequency, intonation, and pronunciation. Its material also says the system is designed to avoid storing raw voice recordings. The companys strong idea is the dynamic phrase . A transaction-specific prompt should make a basic replay attack less useful because an old recording will not match the next purchase. However, the deepfake problem is real. NIST guidance for remote biometric checks calls for presentation-attack detection, tested performance, and controls that help establish that the biometric sample came from a genuine sensor; it also notes that such measures do not address every forged-media scenario. NIST SP 800-63A Well see how Crosshubs technology fares against deepfakes as more testing and certifications happen. Until then, readers should view the product as an interesting and promising security design. The company says its MVP is complete and that it plans to pursue proof-of-concept work with financial institutions and payment providers. A second, more unusual business angle: Crosshub is exploring spoken advertising : a brand or promotion could become part of the phrase a user needs to repeat. At the presentation, the team described this as optional rather than mandatory. It is not difficult for me to see the huge potential appeal for advertisers if users are asked to say a brand name immediately before a purchase. Smart ID is the other half of Crosshubs current presentation. This one targets universities single-sign-on (SSO), where access rights, academic records, dormitories, libraries, attendance systems, and campus payments often sit in different databases. Crosshub wants a mobile credential to become a single front door for those services. The company says it has MOUs for digital student ID adoption with the University of Danangs University of Science and Education, Vietnam National University Hanoi, and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Its proposed system would connect campus access and administration with local payment services, while it describes broader Vietnam, ASEAN, smart-building, and smart-city expansion as plans rather than current deployments. Crosshubs solutions page lists the three university MOUs. The value is straightforward: students forget plastic cards, graduate and lose access to records, and repeatedly authenticate themselves across separate systems. A well-run digital ID can reduce that friction. Crosshubs own interview made clear, however, that Smart ID remains under development and that it is meant more for convenience than absolute high-security. Someone could loan their phones to give another person access to the library, just like loaning a passcard. Crosshub Wants Voice Checks to Secure Payments , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .

Ubergizmo 31 Aug 2026 1:33 am

A decade's worth of Steam files totaling more than 12TB has leaked

The leak contains beta builds and finished games from Valve and third-party developers.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 12:46 am

$1 is all it took for Texas to litter the state with Flock surveillance cameras from drivers

Roughly 3,200 Flock cameras in Texas were funded through money raised by a $1 auto insurance fee originally approved to combat vehicle crime.

Digital Trends 31 Aug 2026 12:26 am

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now on its way to study the 'dark universe'

Its first images are expected to arrive in early 2027.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

Not the GameCube, not the Wii U: This was Nintendo's most unsuccessful console

Nintendo's worst-ever console was awkward to use and didn't even sell a million units. But you can try it today if you're curious.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

Official Bowser Jr. Super Mario Galaxy Movie Figure now down at just $6 (Amazon all-time low)

Bowser Jr. Super Mario Galaxy Movie Figure Buy for $6 (Reg. $15) What we love Wahahaha! You made it! This official Bowser Jr. figure from the Super Mario Galaxy Moviecomes complete with his paint brush accessory and 17 points of articulation down at the lowest price we have ever tracked right now.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 11:04 pm

Stop getting bad YouTube recommendations with 4 simple steps

If your algorithm is out of whack recently, there are things you can do to get it back on track with content you like.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Apple prototyped a stylus for the foldable iPhone that we may never see

On the bright side, Apple is more certainly working on an Apple Watch overhaul.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 9:53 pm

The cheapest NFL streaming options to stay locked in all season

Watching NFL games life can get expensive in a hurry, but there are a few corners you can cut to keep the cost down.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Is 4K just marketing? Here's where the name really came from

4K is a catchier marketing term than 2160p, but the resolution also has this name for a reason.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed

Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9 . While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year, Gurman reiterated that he does not expect the Series 12 or Ultra 4 to have any major design changes compared to the current Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. Gurman does expect a ceramic case option to return for the Apple Watch Series 12. Today, he revealed that Apple has tested both white and dark gray ceramic case options, like those offered for the highest-end Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017. Another sketchy rumor claimed that the Series 12 would have a band with an embedded health sensor , but Gurman did not mention that. Instead, he expects more ordinary changes, including faster performance and improvements to health and fitness tracking. The Series 11 and Ultra 3 both have the same S10 chip that was used in the Series 10 and Ultra 2, so the S11 chip or newer should provide the first Apple Watch performance improvements in multiple years. One new feature in testing allows the heart-rate sensor on the Apple Watch to continuously collect data throughout the day, he said. In his newsletter, he added that Apple is also working on revamping its Health and Fitness apps to show more wellness-related metrics in a similar fashion to increasingly popular app offerings from Whoop and Oura. An Apple Watch SE 4 is not expected this year. A ig redesign is in the works for the Apple Watch, but he said they are unlikely to arrive for another year or two. Even further ahead, he previously said that Apple continues to develop a blood sugar detection feature with a goal of releasing it by 2030. Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11 , Apple Watch Ultra 3 Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy) , Apple Watch Ultra (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors 30 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested

Apple has internally prototyped, tested, and considered launching an Apple Pencil for the upcoming foldable iPhone, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . However, he said it is unlikely that the accessory will be released. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the Apple Pencil tested for the foldable iPhone is stubbier than the versions for iPads. He said the Apple Pencil for the foldable iPhone was designed to magnetically attach and charge on the side of the device. Steve Jobs famously mocked smartphone styluses when he unveiled the original iPhone in 2007. Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone during its September 9 event , and it has been rumored that the device will be named iPhone Ultra . Tags: Apple Pencil , iPhone Ultra , Mark Gurman Related Forum: iPad Accessories This article, Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors 30 Aug 2026 7:57 pm

Beyond iPhone 18 Pro: AirPods 5 in September, iPad Mini With OLED Display in October

In his newsletter today, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reiterated that AirPods 5 will be released as early as this September , alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, a foldable iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Apple is holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. He also reiterated that he expects an iPad mini with an OLED display and other new features to launch by the end of October. Related Roundups: AirPods 4 , iPad mini , iPhone 18 Pro Tags: Mark Gurman , OLED Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution) , iPad Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forums: AirPods , iPad This article, Beyond iPhone 18 Pro: AirPods 5 in September, iPad Mini With OLED Display in October first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors 30 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

Most affordable current-gen Apple Watch just hit the Amazon all-time low at $190

As part of its 2026 Labor Day sale, Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the most affordable current-generation Apple Watch you can buy down at $190 shipped.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 7:47 pm

9to5Toys News Weekly recap

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. The massive Amazon Labor Day sale is now live, Theres 48 hours left to score Nintendo Switch 2Apple Polishing Cloth for just $9 Prime shipped . Everything awaits below.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 7:16 pm

Amazon Fresh 10.5oz Condensed Cream Of Celery Soup $0.59

Amazon Fresh 10.5oz Condensed Cream Of Celery Soup $0.59

Tech Bargains 30 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

Healthcare data breach exposes 3.75M patient records

The CareCloud data breach exposed Social Security numbers, banking information and medical records belonging to more than 3.75 million people.

Fox News 30 Aug 2026 6:47 pm

How much storage does a smart TV typically have?

Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Today only: Last chance for Anker

While the Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale just started, we are touching down again this morning to highlight this deal on one of my favorite power banks the 9,600mAh Anker Prime Power Bank deal down at $70 is now scheduled to end today.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 6:11 pm

Made in India, Built for the World: This AI Platform Wants to Take on Hollywood at a Fraction of the Cost

The number that stopped me in VerSe Innovation's announcement this week was not the product name or the venue. It was a price tag. The company says it can turn out a 60-second brand film for somewhere between Rs 50,000 and

Gizbot 30 Aug 2026 5:44 pm

How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not

There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.

Wired 30 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Less than 48 hours left to score Nintendo Switch 2 before the price increase goes live

Okay, this is it folks, the price of Nintendo Switch 2 is going up in less than 48 hours if youre looking to score one you better do it now before that happens.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored

Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.

Wired 30 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Score Anker

Update 8/30: Ankers 45W Nano Smart Display charger is now back down at the $26 Amazon low as part of the Labor Day sale. Ankers official Amazon storefront is now serving up loads of deals as part of the now live Amazon Labor Day sale, with several popular chargers returning to the same prices we saw during Prime Day. That includes the latest 45W Nano Smart Display charger at $25.99 shipped in all four colors, matching its Prime Day all-time low and delivering a solid 35% discount from the usual $40 price. You can also grab the same charger directly from Anker for $30 , but Amazon is clearly the better buy right now at $4 less. The current $25.99 offer is the best single-unit price weve tracked for this model to date, outside of a brief two-pack deal that worked out to $25 apiece.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 3:41 pm

The Best Label Makers (2026): Brother, Niimbot, Dymo

Experience the oddly satisfying joy of labeling bins, drawers, and more with the best Bluetooth and traditional label makers.

Wired 30 Aug 2026 3:33 pm

How to Escape Group Chat Hell

Young adults are in more group chats than ever

Wired 30 Aug 2026 3:30 pm

Tim Cooks Era at Apple Ends as Market Cap Surges Past $4 Trillion

New Delhi, August 30: Tim Cooks tenure as CEO of Apple concludes on August 31, with John Ternus set to take over. Cook will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Board. Cooks leadership has been largely successful since he took the reins in August 2011, following Steve Jobs declining health. Under Cooks ... Read more Tim Cooks Era at Apple Ends as Market Cap Surges Past $4 Trillion

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 2:19 pm

102 Nagpur pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu after floods return home safely

Pilgrims express gratitude for their safe return as officials confirm ongoing rescue efforts in Nepal, where severe flooding has caused widespread devastation and loss of life

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

LGBTQ+ Community Holds Vigil For Nepal Flood Victims

Blue Diamond Society Leads Candlelight Tribute In Kathmandu As Search For Missing Continues

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Hyderabad: Moosarambagh Bridge, Nalgonda flyover near completion

Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner RV Karnan inspected the ongoing works at the Moosarambagh bridge on Sunday, August 30. During the inspection, Karnan directed officials to keep all necessary arrangements ready for the Moosarambagh bridges inauguration. Nalgonda flyover work nearing completion The main structure of the Nalgonda flyover has also been completed. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 30 Aug 2026 12:41 pm

Nepal LGBTQ+ community holds vigil for flash flood victims in Kathmandu

Nepal LGBTQ+ community holds vigil for flash flood victims in Kathmandu

India Today 30 Aug 2026 12:10 pm

How to Secure Your Instagram Account With Two-Factor Authentication

Instagram lets users add another layer of protection to their accounts with two-factor authentication. The feature asks for an additional login code when Instagram needs to verify a sign-in, and users can choose an authentication app, text message or WhatsApp as their security method. Setting up 2FA takes only a few steps through the Accounts Center. Users can also turn the feature off later from the same settings. Here is a step-by-step guide to enabling and disabling two-factor authentication on Instagram.

NDTV 30 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

This 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is now $200 off at Amazon

As part of its now live Labor Day sale, Amazon just dropped the price on this 13-inch M5 MacBook Air it is now $200 off the list.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 11:58 am

How to Use Claude to Automatically Reply to Emails in Gmail: A Step-by-Step Guide

Answering emails can take up a lot of your workday, especially when dealing with routine questions, follow-ups and requests that do not require a long response. Fortunately, AI can come to your rescue. Claude, Anthropics AI assistant, can connect directly to Gmail. The chatbot can analyse email threads, understand their context, and draft replies without requiring you to copy and paste messages into an AI chatbot. It can even send emails on your behalf, but it asks for your approval first by default. This is all made possible by Google Workspace connectors.

NDTV 30 Aug 2026 8:01 am

Nepal flash floods: 37 Mumbai pilgrims return safely after being stranded

Thirty-seven Mumbai pilgrims returned safely after being stranded in Nepal following devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. Meanwhile, the whereabouts of Mumbai-based doctor and mountaineer Dr Milind Chitley, his wife and other pilgrims remain unknown

Mid Day 30 Aug 2026 7:33 am

How to save money on your phone bill with an MVNO

There are wireless providers offering plans at a fraction of the cost you'll find at major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 4:30 am

21 Pilgrims From TN Return To Chennai

he people who returned to Chennai were welcomed by State Minister for rural development N Anand. They had an emotional reunion with their family members.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 2:54 am

How to watch the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships

An ESPN Unlimited subscription seems like the easiest way to get into all the US Open action.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 1:30 am

Slo Pitch Trailer : Evan Mok, Emily Hampshire and Jess Salgueiro Starrer Slo Pitch Official Trailer

Slo Pitch : Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'Slo Pitch' starring Evan Mok, Emily Hampshire and Jess Salgueiro. Slo Pitch is directed by J Stevens. To know more about Slo Pitch, watch the video. Check out the latest english trailer, new series trailer, trending english series trailer, Evan Mok, Emily Hampshire and Jess Salgueiro's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 1:25 am

Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for 'blatant violation' of copyright law

The two music publishing groups claim thousands of instances of copyright infringement.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 12:22 am

What happens if the Waymo computer fails?

Waymo reveals its custom 5-nanometer chip and dual computing systems designed to take over instantly if the robotaxi

Fox News 30 Aug 2026 12:16 am

Identity theft protection is changing: What to look for

Identity theft now includes account takeover, phone hijacking and payment card exposure. Here

Fox News 30 Aug 2026 12:06 am

Eleven Pilgrims Missing in Nepal Floods

The missing group of 10 includes nine US citizens and one Canadian citizen.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2026 11:54 pm

Why 1080p movies can look better than 4K movies on your TV

Resolution isn't the only thing that matters for a quality picture.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

I hate how badly I want the Tamagotchi Ring

It's actually playable and it has a color screen.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 11:15 pm

What's the difference between TPU vs. GPU?

Google's Pixel 11 phone uses a Tensor G6 processor with a powerful TPU. How is it different from a GPU, and what does that mean in real-world use?

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Score Apple Pencil Pro at $74 via Amazon Resale right now if you

The giant Amazon Labor Day sale is flying this weekend, including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off , the best price ever on Apples latest AirTag 2, and much more. However, Amazon Resale is also offering some sizable bonus discounts in the cart at checkout on its best quality Like-New gear too the regularly $129 Apple Pencil Pro is going for just over $74 right now, for example.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

The Algorithmic Architect: Designing Influence Beyond The Feed

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the power of word-of-mouth has been magnified exponentially through the rise of social media. Today, the influencer has emerged as a cornerstone of modern marketing, bridging the gap between global brands and highly targeted, engaged audiences. Whether it is a lifestyle vlogger on YouTube or an industry expert on []

technologyshout 29 Aug 2026 10:35 pm

Inter-School Volleyball League 2026: Gilgal School Triumphs in Girls Category, Isaiah Ability High School Wins Boys Championship

Wokha, August 29: The second edition of the Inter-School Volleyball League 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday at the public ground in Wokha. Gilgal School Wokha claimed the championship title in the girls category, while Isaiah Ability High Secondary School excelled in the boys category. This tournament was organized by Nagalands Youth Resource and Sports Department ... Read more Inter-School Volleyball League 2026: Gilgal School Triumphs in Girls Category, Isaiah Ability High School Wins Boys Championship

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Anbernic's reimagining of the Switch Lite goes on sale August 31

The RG 55G1 is available in three colors and starts at $150.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 10:13 pm

Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: How does wireless CarPlay connect?

If you're wondering if CarPlay works over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the answer is yes. It uses both at different times.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Saree becomes lifeline as TN pilgrims flee Nepal floods

A group of 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu faced a terrifying ordeal during a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash when flash floods and mudslides struck Timure, Nepal. Despite being trapped in a raging torrent, a combination of miraculous coincidences, quick thinking, and the selfless heroism of a couple, Ratnakumar and Poonguzhali, ensured their survival. Indian and Tamil Nadu officials coordinated a swift rescue operation, bringing them safely back home.

Rediff 29 Aug 2026 9:11 pm

Don't fall for this digital TV antenna myth

No, you can't get an antenna with a 6,000 mile range.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report losses

Himachal Pradesh apple growers face a difficult season with reduced production. Erratic weather severely impacted fruit setting, leading to lower yields this year. Premium apples fetch firm prices, but costs remain high for growers. Traders report weak demand and small fruit sizes affecting their margins. Pending government payments add to the financial strain on many farmers.

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Nepal floods: 37 Mumbai pilgrims land at city airport

Most of the 37 pilgrims were part of the same group and had travelled together with their spiritual guru. Several relatives and family members also gathered at the airport to welcome them home after the ordeal

Mid Day 29 Aug 2026 8:33 pm

OpenAI will pull its models from Cursor due to SpaceXAI acquisition

OpenAI is planning to cut off Cursor's access to its models on November 12, 2026.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Microsoft hints that its next Xbox could be more than one console

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has hinted that Project Helix will be a family of devices, suggesting Microsoft could launch multiple next-generation Xbox products.

Digital Trends 29 Aug 2026 8:13 pm

Engadget review recap: Google's Pixel 11 series and more

A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

5-ft from disaster: How faith, courage, and a saree saved Tamil Nadu pilgrims in Nepal

Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims narrowly escaped a devastating flood in Nepal. A sudden storm transformed the mountain pass into a dangerous, waterlogged area. Selfless heroism by a couple, Ratnakumar and Poonguzhali, saved several stranded pilgrims. Indian officials and ministers coordinated a swift, multi-agency rescue operation for their evacuation. The group safely returned home after their terrifying pilgrimage experience.

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 7:09 pm

What You Should Look For In A USB To Bluetooth Adapter For PC

Not all adapters handle Bluetooth devices equally well. The right blend of speed, range, and reliability keeps your wireless gear working the way you expect.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly: Amazon Labor Day deals, save hundreds on monitors, more

Welcome to 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly your go-to spot for the notable deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This weeks lineup is led by loads of discounts now live in the 2026 Amazon Labor Day sale alongside a wide-ranging Anker holiday event live at up to 42% off chargers, power banks, Qi2.2 gear, and more from just $12 as well as plenty of gaming monitors, and accessories for your rig.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

How to use the new Siri app in iOS 27

How to use the new Siri app in iOS 27.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Giant collection of LEGO deals now live from $6 in Amazon

The massive Amazon Labor Day sale is now live and we have already detailed a host of early deals landing across the LEGO Star Wars theme. However, there are loads more LEGO sets on sale right now starting down at just $6 Prime shipped.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

FSSAI Halts Sale of Compounded Hing From Everest and LG After Quality Tests Fail

Indias food regulator has moved against two of the countrys best-known spice names after laboratory tests found their compounded hing well below the legal standard. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) today issued a Prohibition of Sale order covering compounded hing, or compounded asafoetida, made by M/s Everest Food Products Private Limited [] The post FSSAI Halts Sale of Compounded Hing From Everest and LG After Quality Tests Fail appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 29 Aug 2026 6:16 pm

Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2

Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's Labor Day event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Mac Mini Pre-Orders What's the deal? Take up to $29 off Mac mini pre-orders Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $19 OFF M6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $879.99 $29 OFF M6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $1,069.99 $29 OFF M5 Pro Mac mini 24GB/512GB for $1,669.99 Amazon this week introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, with discounts including two of the M6 models as well as the M5 Pro model. All of these deals are pre-order discounts on the 2026 Mac mini, which officially launches on September 22. Amazon Labor Day Sale What's the deal? Save on popular accessories at Amazon Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFF Sonos Ace Headphones for $299.00 $200 OFF Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar for $899.00 $350 OFF Samsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,249.99 There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more. AirTag 2 What's the deal? Take up to $19 off AirTag 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $5 OFF AirTag 2 (1-Pack) for $24.00 $19 OFF AirTag 2 (4-Pack) for $79.99 Apple's AirTag 2 is on sale for $79.99 this week on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a new record low price for the accessory, beating the previous low by about $9. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors 29 Aug 2026 6:01 pm

Electrified Weekly

Welcome to 9to5Toys Electrified Weekly the best place to find all of this weeks best deals and new releases to electrify your life and protect Mother Nature. The Amazon Labor Day Sale event is officially in full swing, and outside of those deals, weve got a notable collection of firsts in this weeks roundup of Green Deals. To start, Heybike launched its latest Titan Moto-Inspired Full Suspension e-bike with two battery configurations starting from $1,399 , as well as gave our readers an exclusive chance to score its upgraded 1,000W Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at a new $749 low . We also got launch deals for Jackerys new 1,024Wh HomePower 1000 Plus V2 Portable Power Station and bundles starting from $619 , which coincides with the brands Member Event Sale . Theres plenty more waiting for you down below!

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 6:00 pm

Xbox Project Helix is a 'family of devices,' CEO reveals

Asha Sharma said Xbox is developing a 'great family of devices' for Helix.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

9to5Toys Fashion Weekly

Welcome to 9to5Toys Fashion Weekly your virtual wardrobe of discounted apparel finds. From top-tier fashion houses and everyday pieces for your work week, right through to super affordable pickups to freshen up your essentials, every week we scour the interwebs for the best deals on footwear and clothing to ensure you never pay full price to update your closet game. Top picks include these Nike bags from $31 , the PUMA worst kept secret sale with up to 70% off , as well as a list of Amazon Essentials menswear as low as $9 .

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

Can All Android Phones Use Android Auto?

Unless you've put some custom software on your phone, Android Auto will work on nearly all modern phones.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

9to5Toys Steals Weekly

Welcome to 9to5Toys Steals Weekly your go-to spot for already-affordable everyday essentials that are now selling for even less. This weekly roundup pulls together all of the Steals from the past week, and puts them in a digestable list for you to consume every Saturday morning. Headliners range from LISENs Apple Watch charger with 20W adapter for $10 to a compact 2-tier standing desk at $90 , the Fanttik Nano scrubber for $36 (Save $20) , plus many more down below.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Complete the vibe: Official 8BitDo Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller Charging Dock hits $31 low

8BitDo Charging Dock for Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller Buy for $31.50 (Reg. $35) What we love If you scooped up that Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox gamepad, this is the officially licensed and very much matching charger stand to complete the vibe (at the lowest price we have tracked yet).

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 5:26 pm

Apple TV has raised prices four times in four years: How much are viewers paying now?

$14.99: New monthly price of Apple TV in the US $119: New annual subscription price Nearly 3x : How much the monthly price has risen since Apple TV launched in 2019 Apple TV has raised its subscription price for the fourth time in four years, taking the monthly cost in the US to $14.99, up from $12.99. The latest $2 increase took effect on Friday (28) for new subscribers, while existing customers will receive about a month's notice before the higher price applies to their next billing cycle. The annual subscription has also increased from $99 to $119. The latest increase means Apple TV now costs roughly three times its original monthly price. When the streaming service launched in 2019, it cost just $4.99 a month. The price rose to $6.99 in 2022, $9.99 in 2023, $12.99 in 2025 and now $14.99 in 2026. That makes the latest increase more than just another $2 added to a monthly bill. It marks a significant shift for a service that entered the streaming market with a deliberately low price designed to attract viewers. Apple's latest move comes as streaming companies across the industry continue to raise prices. Netflix, YouTube Premium and Peacock have all increased prices, while other services have also moved towards higher subscription fees. The trend reflects an industry that is increasingly focused on generating more revenue from existing viewers rather than simply attracting new subscribers. Apple TV has also expanded considerably since its launch. Its catalogue now includes high-profile series and films, while the service has added live sports such as Formula 1, Major League Soccer and Friday Night Baseball in the US. The company has also reported strong viewing figures. Apple said during its fiscal third-quarter earnings call that Apple TV reached an all-time high for viewership in June. That gives Apple a stronger argument for charging more, even as the price continues to climb. What does the new price mean for subscribers? At $14.99 a month, a subscriber paying monthly would spend almost $180 over a year, compared with $119 for the new annual plan. The annual option therefore offers a substantial saving for people who intend to keep the service throughout the year. Apple is also increasing the price of its Apple One Individual bundle from $19.95 to $21.95 a month. The bundle includes Apple TV alongside services such as Apple Music, Apple Arcade and iCloud storage. Apple TV remains cheaper than some rival premium streaming services, and it does not currently offer an ad-supported tier. But repeated price increases are changing how consumers may view the service. At launch, $4.99 made Apple TV an inexpensive addition to a collection of streaming subscriptions. At $14.99, viewers may be more likely to consider whether they watch enough content to justify keeping it year-round. For Apple, that creates a new challenge: raising prices can increase revenue per subscriber, but the company must make sure viewers do not decide that another subscription has become too expensive to keep.

easterneye 29 Aug 2026 5:24 pm

Pretty Metroidvanias, free Bomberman-style chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Start your weekend by diving into our latest roundup of what's new in the indie gaming space.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 5:00 pm

Stranded Indian pilgrims return to Nepal via Zhangmu after Tibet floods

Stranded Indian pilgrims return to Nepal via Zhangmu after Tibet floods

India Today 29 Aug 2026 4:48 pm

Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet return to Nepal through alternate border crossing

Following catastrophic flash floods that devastated the Gyirong border post, Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet are making their way back to Nepal through a different route. The travelers were in the midst of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra when disaster struck. Fortunately, the Chinese government has initiated comprehensive relief operations, with the iconic Kailash Mountain and Mansarovar Lake remaining safe from the flood's impact.

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 4:42 pm

FSSAI orders sale ban on Everest, LG Compounded Hing over quality violations

The regulator said laboratory testing confirmed that all legal samples of Compounded Hing collected during the inspections were found to be substandard

Mid Day 29 Aug 2026 4:41 pm