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Amazon Resale has Apple Pencil USB-C down at $55 toda

Along with the now live Amazon Labor Day sale, it is offering some bonus savings at checkout on select Amazon Resale listings there are some great Apple gear deals here. We already detailed Apple Pencil Pro down as low as $74.30 shipped , but for those looking towards a more casual (and affordable) option, you can also land Apple Pencil USB-C down at just over $55. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 5:36 pm

Amazon Samsung Labor Day monitor sale now live at up to 40% off! Odyssey gaming and workstation displays from just $90

As part of the ongoing Labor Day sale, Amazon is offering a solid selection of Samsungs Odyssey gaming monitors and other displays at some of their best prices yet. Youll find discounts across everything from more affordable high-refresh-rate models to the brands latest 2026 Odyssey releases, with several of the newer displays dropping to fresh all-time lows for the event at up to 40% off . There are plenty of options worth checking out if youre looking to upgrade your battlestation or workstation, and weve rounded up some of the standout Samsung monitor deals from Amazons Labor Day sale below. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Allegedly Listed on Geekbench With MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Chipset

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra could launch soon. Ahead of the formal launch, the tablet has allegedly been spotted in the Geekbench database with the model number SM-X940. The new listing suggests that the tablet will ship with a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, 12GB of RAM and Android 17. The tablet got 2,760 points in single-core testing and 9,291 points in multi-core testing.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 5:27 pm

Bring home Apple Pencil Pro at $74 via Amazon Resale right now (42% off)

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. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 5:14 pm

Best Buy now offering $300 cash discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, or $470 off bundles at Samsung

While Amazon is now offering a FREE $350 gift card with the purchase of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra right, Best Buy has launched its 2026 Labor Day sale and it is offering a straight up $300 cash discount on the new Ultra foldable. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

CMF Buds Neo review: Budget buyers can rejoice

CMF Buds Neo earbuds impress with their blend of stylish design and practical features. These earbuds deliver impressive sound quality and effective active noise cancellation, all while maintaining comfort for both workouts and daily use.

The Economic Times 31 Aug 2026 4:50 pm

PhonePe UPI 123Pay Enables UPI Payments Without Internet on Feature Phones in India

PhonePe has introduced UPI 123Pay for feature phones, allowing users to make digital payments without an internet connection. The SMS-based service supports transfers through mobile numbers and UPI IDs, along with QR payments on compatible camera-equipped phones. It also offers bank balance and transaction history features, while bill payments, recharges and Aadhaar-based registration are planned. The service is currently available on selected HMD, Nokia, Lava and Itel feature phones, with PhonePe set to add support for more models.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 4:31 pm

Amazon makes Alexa+ free on compatible Fire TVs

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Fox News 31 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Most affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Air you can buy is $150 off today

Deals on the latest M5 MacBook Air have been relatively hard to come by outside of the official Apple refurb store since the price hikes took hold. We have seen a couple solid, albeit short-lived, offers on the Sky Blue models at Amazon, but today we spotted the most affordable 24GB model you can buy in Silver at $150 off . more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 4:20 pm

Nothing Labor Day sale now live from $34: First deal on Ear (3a) buds, Phone (4a) Pro, watches, more

With Labor Day sales now live at Amazon and Best Buy , we are catching a collection of fresh discounts across the Nothing lineup, from buds and over-ears to its latest smartphone releases. This morning we spotted the new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling buds hitting the Amazon all-time low at $79 , but there are loads more starting down at$34. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Vivo T5 5G Key Specifications Teased; 7,050mAh Battery, Dual Rear Cameras Confirmed

Vivo T5 5G is all set to launch in India on September 2. Just days ahead of the launch, Vivo has confirmed the battery and rear camera details of the upcoming T-series phone. It will have a dual rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel primary Sony IMX882 sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle secondary sensor. The Vivo T5 will feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 3:53 pm

The 9 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)

Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.

Wired 31 Aug 2026 3:30 pm

Anthropics Claude Closes 85 Percent of AI Safety Gap in Automated Research Test

Anthropic researchers have tested Claude as an automated alignment researcher, allowing it to develop and evaluate methods for addressing 10 types of AI safety failures. Claude closed up to 96 percent of the measured safety gap and achieved an average of 85 percent on deception tests. The researchers also used the weaker Claude Sonnet 5 to improve alignment in an early Opus 4.8 model. The results suggest AI could eventually handle more parts of AI research, although the experiment falls short of true self-improvement.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 3:03 pm

OpenClaw 2.0 Released as Biggest Update Since Launch; Brings Shared Cloud Sessions, Smarter Automations

OpenClaw has released the as the biggest update to the self-hosted open-source AI agent platform since its launch. As per the company, the update was developed by 933 contributors and includes more than 16,000 pull requests. Dubbed OpenClaw 2.0, it brings changes across installation, messaging, memory, skills, models, automations, browser and native apps, plugins and security. OpenClaw has rebuilt its browser app as a first-class experience, while the initial setup process for new users has been simplified, too.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 2:58 pm

All-new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling buds hit Amazon all-time low at $79 in Labor Day sale

As part of the 2026 Amazon Labor Day Sale, we are now tracking the first discount on the new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling earbuds down at $79 . more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 2:52 pm

Anthropic Faces Lawsuit From Sony Music, Warner Chappell Over Alleged Copyrighted Material Use

Sony Music and Warner Chappell have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic. The Claude maker allegedly used copyrighted material without permission. Anthropic co-founders Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann are named as individual defendants. The complaint alleges that Mann used BitTorrent to download many pirated books, and Anthropic employees allegedly downloaded at least two million more books from the Pirate Library Mirror. Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music are demanding that all infringing copies of the works be destroyed and that Anthropic supply an account of Claudes training data.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 2:20 pm

OpenClaw 2.0 Explained: How Its New AI Agents Can Automate Your Work

OpenClaw 2.0 is here, bringing a major overhaul to the open-source AI agent platform. The new version focuses on making AI agents easier to install, manage, share and use for everyday tasks. The update covers everything from setup and browser controls

Gizbot 31 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

This $99.99 lifetime deal puts GPT-5.5 Pro and Claude 4.6 Sonnet in one app

Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (MSRP $540), giving you chat, image, video, audio, and document AI tools in one app . Keeping up with AI tools usually means juggling separate subscriptions for chat, images, video, and audio, each with its own monthly bill. A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan cuts that down to one app for $99.99 (MSRP $540). One app, every AI model 1min.AI puts multiple leading AI models in a single dashboard , so youre not locked into one tools strengths or blind spots. Chat with different assistants for writing, research, or brainstorming, then switch over to generate images, remove backgrounds, or upscale a photo without leaving the app. Video and audio tools handle text-to-video, voice cloning, and transcription. The document tools summarize, translate, and answer questions from PDFs. The plan includes 4,000,000 credits a month, with up to 450,000 more available for free through daily logins and other bonuses. It also supports a 20-member team, so the whole crew can share one account instead of paying per seat. Stop paying for a different AI subscription every month. Get a lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan for $99.99 (MSRP $540). 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Macworld 31 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

BGMI Redeem Codes for August 31, 2026: 50 Codes, Rewards and How to Redeem

KRAFTON India has released another batch of BGMI redeem codes as part of the game's 5th Anniversary Edition 4.5 Update. This latest drop gives players a chance to claim the Dracostride - UZI weapon skin along with other limited-time in-game rewards.

Gizbot 31 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 Leak Hints at Ceramic Design and Major Health Upgrade

Apple's upcoming 'Surprise and Shine' event is less than two weeks away, and rumours surrounding the company's next-generation devices are picking up pace. While the iPhone 18 lineup is expected to take centre stage, Apple could also have some significant upgrades

Gizbot 31 Aug 2026 1:05 pm

CMF Buds Neo Review | Stylish, affordable earbuds punch above their price

The third member of the Neo family, the CMF Buds Neo, looks to bring a well-tested combination of style, useful features and good audio at an even more accessible price than its predecessor

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 12:55 pm

Redmi 17 5G India Launch Date Announced; Will Debut With a Larger Battery Than the Global Model

Redmi 17 5G will be launched in India on September 3, the company has revealed. A dedicated microsite for the Redmi 17 5G is now live, revealing that the handset will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon in three colour options, namely Absolutely Black, Endless Blue, and Eternal Orange. The Indian version of the Redmi 17 5G is identical to its global counterpart in terms of design. It will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm. On top of this, the smartphone will be equipped with a 7,900mAh battery.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 12:47 pm

Motorola Teases New Razr Foldable With Swarovski Crystal Design Ahead of IFA

Motorola has teased a new Razr-style foldable developed with Swarovski, showing a black rear panel with a patterned finish and crystal detailing. The company has not confirmed the handsets name, but reports suggest it could be linked to the Razr 70. Expected specifications include a 6.9-inch OLED display, 4,500mAh battery and dual 50-megapixel rear cameras. The phone could also include a transparent case and 33W charger. Motorola is expected to reveal more at IFA 2026 in September.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 12:44 pm

Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G Now Available for Purchase in India Through Flipkart: Check Price, Specifications, Offers

Lava has officially started selling the Virat V1 Pro 5G in India, adding another option to the company's mid-range 5G smartphone lineup. The new handset focuses on everyday performance, battery life and a large high-refresh-rate display, while also offering a 50MP

Gizbot 31 Aug 2026 12:29 pm

Google Pixel 11 Series Will Not Get GrapheneOS as Google Skips a Major Security Feature

Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold do not support the ARM Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) security feature, the GarpheneOS Foundation said in a social media post. Hence, the company was unable to complete the port for its OS for the Google Pixel 11 series. However, it did manage to build only a partial port of GrapheneOS for the Google Pixel 11 series after a weeks work. The foundation said that Google is not offering MTE support in software, firmware, and near certainly hardware of the Pixel 11 series to save money.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 12:27 pm

Ather Konarc Launched in India With Up to 200km IDC Range, AEBS Braking and MagicKey: Price, Features

Ather Energy expanded its range of electric scooters with the launch of the Ather Konarc on electric scooter at its fourth annual Community Day in India on Saturday. The latest vehicle from the Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer marks the debut of the new EL platform. Ather has positioned Konarc as a practical, everyday electric scooter with a claimed Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) range of up to 161km. It also offers technology-focussed features like MagicKey, AutoHold and Park Assist,

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 12:25 pm

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO Today: Here

After more than 15 years at the top, Tim Cook is reportedly preparing to step down as Apple CEO, marking the end of one of the longest and most closely watched leadership eras in the technology industry. Today, August 31, is

Gizbot 31 Aug 2026 12:05 pm

iPhone Ultra May Launch Without an Apple Pencil, New Report Claims

Apple is unlikely to launch a dedicated Apple Pencil for the iPhone Ultra, Bloombergs Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter Power On. He also highlighted that the company might not abandon Steve Jobs position that Nobody wants a stylus. According to the report, Apple was earlier considering launching the accessory for its first book-style foldable. The tech giant also reportedly prototyped and tested the special Apple Pencil for the iPhone Ultra. The prototype of the stylus is said to be shorter and thicker than the one sold for iPad models to better fit the foldables passport-like form factor.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 11:49 am

Apples Foldable iPhone Could Be Expensive to Repair, With Screen Cost Tipped at Over $1,000

Apples rumoured first foldable iPhone could bring a repair bill of around $1,155 (roughly Rs. 1,10,200) for its inner display, according to an estimate from repair specialist Ricky Panesar. The projected cost is higher than reported screen replacement charges for Samsungs Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The handset is also expected to cost around $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,90,900), and could debut on September 9, although sales may begin in October

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 11:41 am

WhatsApp's Scam Alert Feature Arrives for Android Beta Users: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the Scam Alert feature to a limited number of Android beta testers with version 2.26.34.1. This functionality runs an on-device machine learning model to alert users about potential scam messages. It is an optional feature, and when the model identifies a message as a likely scam attempt, the user sees a warning in the chat, which is not visible to the other person.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 11:40 am

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 31, 2026: Get Access to the Latest In-game Loot

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 31, 2026: Garena Free Fire Max codes can give you an edge over your opponents or to simply enhance your character's aesthetics. These codes can be used to get in-game items for free.

Gizbot 31 Aug 2026 11:09 am

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

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

How to improve your audio quality on Android Auto

If the sound you're getting through Android Auto is disappointing, there are several components and settings you should check.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 1:30 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

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

Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio

Apple's unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models this week was driven by unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware, according to The Information . Apple normally releases new Mac models in the autumn, closer to October or November, making this week's announcement unusually early, falling just before the anticipated arrival of new iPhone models. The Information says that the AI-driven boom in Mac Studio and Mac mini sales is behind the early launch. Apple noticeably promoted the ability to link multiple Mac Studios together into a single, more capable system for running large frontier AI models, a feature aimed at business and developer customers rather than everyday consumers. Apple highlighted the Mac mini and Mac Studio's shift toward business buyers in June, with a Business at the Park event involving executives from major companies Ford, Disney, and Anthropic. The Mac mini was said to be the darling of the event. Even so, enterprise's rush toward powerful desktop Macs more broadly took Apple by surprise. The company reportedly did not possess an engineering team dedicated to business customers or staff focused on developer relations, and lacked an enterprise AI strategy. Businesses that approached Apple asking to buy access to the company's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure were reportedly turned down. Apple is instead leaning on partners such as WebAI and Mount Thor, which provide AI tools and execution environments built on Apple hardware. A surge in demand for Mac hardware to run AI models has coincided with the global memory shortage, leaving many Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations out of stock for months. Some enterprise customers are reportedly turning to other hardware such as Nvidia's DGX Spark, a compact AI desktop launched late last year in a form factor similar to the Mac mini's, as Apple's own high end configurations remain difficult to get hold of. Related Roundups: Mac Studio , Mac mini Tag: The Information Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now) , Mac Mini (Buy Now) Related Forums: Mac Studio , Mac mini This article, Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumors 30 Aug 2026 9:22 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

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

Improve your Android Auto experience by doing these simple things

Android Auto has several essential features enabled by default, but you may be surprised at how much it can really do.

Engadget 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

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

Smartphones Launched in India (August 2026): Google Pixel 11 Series, Realme P4s 5G, Vivo S2, and More

The smartphone makers launched 23 handsets in India in August 2026. The Google Pixel 11 series was launched in India and other global markets in the first half of August. Moreover, other OEMs unveiled new mid-range handsets, including the Vivo S2, iQOO Z11, Redmi Note 17 5G, Realme 16x 5G, and Realme P4s 5G. The Google Pixel 11 series includes four models, namely Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All new Pixel phones feature the latest Tensor G6 chipset.

NDTV 30 Aug 2026 4:00 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

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

Apple Watch To Vision Pro: Tim Cook's Five Greatest Product Hits That Redefined Apple

Here are five of the biggest product hits from the Tim Cook era that helped shape Apple's growth.

NDTV 30 Aug 2026 12:14 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

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

National Sports Day : Sports are lifes most honest teacher: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Aug 29: The playing field never lies. On National Sports Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, describing the hockey wizard as one of India's deepest and most enduring symbols whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and acknowledge the country's immense sporting talent. In his address at the National Sports Day function, the Lieutenant Governor observed that every stroke of Major Dhyan Chand's hockey stick symbolised discipline, dedication, and willpower. He emphasised that sports are not merely about medals but about cultivating resilience, unity, and the spirit of nation-building. Sport is life's most honest teacher. The playing field never lies; rather, it tells you precisely where you stand today and what you must do to become better tomorrow. There are no shortcuts in sports. Even on the hockey turf, there is no place for excuses. There is only hard work, opportunity, and a test of your character, he said. Sports cultivate the fundamental strength of nation-building that society needs. Sports produce young people who know how to fall and then rise again to hoist the flag of victory. Sports nurture the spirit and sentiment that teach us to believe in shared triumph, he added. Highlighting the role of youth, Sinha said that sports give wings to dreams. He expressed confidence in the young athletes of Jammu and Kashmir, noting that they represent the bright future of India. He envisioned a future where every Gram Panchayat harnesses the power of sports, where academies in small towns nurture talent, and where farmers' daughters receive the same scientific training as athletes in Centres of Excellence in big cities. The Lieutenant Governor also underlined the importance of sports science, management, and technical expertise in universities and institutions, which would produce trainers, physiotherapists, and managers for the future. He expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir would not only participate in international sporting events but also host them, showcasing its talent to the world. It is a resolve filled with infinite possibilities. Our achievements in sports over the past six years prove that if young people are prepared for sports with dedication, the region will create an entire era of champions, he said. Calling upon youth to contribute to building Viksit Bharat 2047, the Lieutenant Governor stressed that champions are forged through discipline and effort, not shortcuts. He urged corporate houses to support athletes at the stage of talent recognition, rather than only after they win medals. He emphasised the collective responsibility of society, coaches, support staff, and parents in shaping champions. The Lieutenant Governor outlined three duties for youth, calling them to lead by example, compete with dignity, accept defeat gracefully, and inspire future generations. He asked the youth to use the unity of sports to transcend differences of language and faith. He called upon youth to give back to society by guiding and mentoring the next generation, repaying the community that supports every athlete. He commended the youth for their participation in the Drug-Free Campaign, setting an example for the nation. He reiterated that development is not measured by GDP alone but by the health, energy, and confidence of citizens. A healthy India is a fearless India. A sporting India is a confident India. And a confident India is an invincible India. Major Dhyan Chand gave the entire world one message: to find your goal. That must be our message today as well. Whatever field we stand in whether it is the field of sports, science, or public service we must identify our goal, move towards it, and achieve it together, the Lieutenant Governor said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor administered the National Sports Day pledge and felicitated the top-performing sportspersons of the 69th National School Games. MoUs were also exchanged between the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, and Abhinav Bindra Foundation, Dani Sports Foundation and Common Services Centres, for promotion of sports in the Union Territory. The event was attended by senior officials, representatives of sports foundations, sportspersons and youth in large numbers at Shalimar Campus, SKUAST Kashmir.

RisingKashmir 30 Aug 2026 1:36 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

US appeals court sides with Nevada in legal fight with Kalshi

The ruling shoots down Kalshi's attempt to block the state from regulating its platform.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 11:25 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