Wild leak straight from Apple shows camera-equipped AirPods in action
Macworld Apples iPhone event is in just a few weeks, and one of the surprises weve been hoping to see are a new pair of AirPods Pro with built-in cameras. And now Apple might have confirmed that they are ready to launch. Hidden in the macOS 26.7 release candidate, which landed Monday night and includes important security fixes, are two references to the rumored AirPods project. The first is a mention of the code name B790, which doesnt amount to much more than a confirmation that the earbuds are indeed in development. But the other leak is far more interesting. As spotted by Macrumors contributor Aaron Perris , a video hidden in the macOS 27 release candidate code contains a full video of the AirPods cameras in action. The video, which shows a user wearing a pair of AirPods and holding a book, includes a voiceover with the following explanation: WithVisual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later. Here is your first look at AirPods with Cameras in action using Visual Intelligence. This video file came from macOS 26.7 RC pic.twitter.com/yo7RI4MCeu Aaron (@aaronp613) August 18, 2026 You can see the right earbud in the users ear, but its indistinguishable from the current AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4. Presumably, the cameras face outward and will snap a photo of whats in a users line of sight and send it to a paired iPhone. Visual Intelligence is getting a major upgrade in iOS 27, including a new Siri mode in the Camera app, nutritional information when looking at a package or photo, bill splitting, and Siri AI app integration. Perris also reports that the new AirPods will alert users about anything blocking the field of view, with a message, To get the most accurate information about things in your environment, make sure AirPods are not covered. Its unclear whether these new AirPods will replace either of the current models or occupy an Ultra space above the AirPods Pro.Apple is expected to hold its iPhone event in early September, so we might find out very soon.
The SEC staff agreed data centre securitisation sits outside Dodd-Frank risk retention
Nvidia announced $500bn of AI infrastructure financing last week, alongside Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR. A fortnight earlier, the Securities and Exchange Commission staff answered a question. It concerned how deals of that general type are regulated. The exchange took six days. What was asked, and what came back Latham & Watkins [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google picked and paid for the firm anonymising the Spirit Airlines data
Google has agreed to pay $10mn for what a dead airline knew. A judge considers the sale on Wednesday morning. Reuters reported the price on Monday. Every account of the deal rests on one word. The data is deidentified, so nobody need worry. The Spirit Airlines data sale agreement, filed with the bankruptcy court on [] This story continues at The Next Web
Wispr raised $280mn at $2bn to argue the text box is finished
Wispr has raised $280mn at a $2bn valuation. Menlo Ventures led the round, having led the last one too. Total funding now stands at $361mn. The company makes Wispr Flow, a dictation app that turns speech into cleaned-up text in whatever application your cursor happens to be in. Reuters reports the previous round valued it [] This story continues at The Next Web
An AI agent built a working exploit for this macOS flaw in four hours
A security company built working exploits for two pre-authentication root bugs in macOS. It took four hours. The firm, Calif, used an AI agent. It now withholds technical details of one of those bugs, CVE-2026-65400, until most Macs carry the patch. The reason is the speed. Producing the exploit was too easy. Attackers are using [] This story continues at The Next Web
The DOJ is investigating Andreessen Horowitz over competing board seats
The US Justice Department is investigating Andreessen Horowitz. At issue is whether partners at the venture capital firm improperly sit on the boards of competing artificial intelligence companies. Bloomberg reported the investigation on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Those sources put the investigation at nearly a year old. Mondays story is the first [] This story continues at The Next Web
Higgsfield raised $400mn at $5.4bn, four times its January valuation
Higgsfield has raised $400mn at a $5.4bn valuation. DST Global led the round. Goldman Sachs, Intel Capital, and Liberty Global Tech Ventures all took part, alongside Tribe Capital, Smash Capital, Fifth Wall, Valor Capital, Mirae Asset Capital, and NTT DOCOMO Ventures. The company was valued at $1.3bn in January. That is roughly four times higher [] This story continues at The Next Web
Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today)
While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reason why you don't often find them on retailers' shelves.
OpenAI disbanded the team that assessed catastrophic model risks
OpenAI shut down its preparedness team at the end of July, the Financial Times reports. The team existed to work out whether OpenAIs models posed catastrophic risks. It also designed the ways to contain them. The work has not disappeared. Responsibility now sits with senior staff inside existing teams, split by subject. There are separate [] This story continues at The Next Web
Terra Industries closes a $52mn seed and opens its first office outside Africa
Terra Industries has added $18mn to close a $52mn seed round and will open its first office outside Africa in London, while keeping manufacturing in Ghana and Nigeria. The Nigerian company was founded in 2024 and says it is on track for more than $100mn in contract bookings this year. Terra Industries has added $18mn [] This story continues at The Next Web
Bring this F1 garage + Mercedes-AMG
LEGO City F1 Garage & Mercedes-AMG & Alpine Cars set Buy for $60 (Reg. $80) What we love Is your LEGO City collection in need of some high-octane expansion? Well, this set is a great way to add some F1 garage vibes to your display or fun, as it gives you a unfolding garage complete with workbenches, tool and welding carts, a tower of tires, a winners trophy accessory, 2x F1 racecars, and 6 minifigures 2 drivers and 4 mechanics.
As part of Aventons latest Labor Day e-bike Sale , we wanted to shine a spotlight on the new generations of the brands smart e-bikes getting first-ever savings, one of which is the Level 4 REC Smart Commuter e-bike at $1,799 shipped with either a step-over or step-through design. This new generation will fetch $1,999 at full price after this initial discount ends with the sale, which pops up $100 higher in total price from the predecessor. This is a $200 markdown and the first-ever savings hitting this upgraded generation, setting the bar for future discounts down the road. Like this model, this sale is also giving us the first discount on the counterpart Pace 5 REC Step-Through Smart Cruiser e-bike at $1,599 shipped , down from a $1,799 MSRP. You can also shop the rest of the Labor Day Sale lineup in our original coverage here .
Anker flat plug 8-outlet Power Strip with USB now down at $24
Anker 8-Outlet Power Strip with USB Buy for $24 (Reg. $30) What we love Anker has been a go-to brand for me when it comes to picking some affordable power strips. And I especially like these models that feature USB ports alongside the ultra flat plug you can sneak behind furniture and the like. This one has 8 outlets and 4 USB ports (2x USB-A, 2x USB-C) for $24 Prime shipped.
Nike sale: Up to 40% off hundreds of styles, deals from $17
Right now Nike is offering up to 40% off hundreds of styles , and theres a lot of good stuff in the mix. Were seeing tons of fresh markdowns, including sweet tracksuits, highly rated picks, best sellers, and a seriously solid lineup of sneakers and runners that would be perfect for Fall.
Reddit is experimenting with video and audio versions of posts
The company wants users to be able to watch and listen to conversations.
Score up to 50% off Polo Ralph Lauren basics, shoes, more
Amazon is offering up to 50% off Polo Ralph Lauren right now, with a ton of deals on timeless wardrobe staples.
Today marks the kick off for AirPods Max 2 at $120 off , we also have the lowest prices in several months on AirPods 4 with ANC. Those discounts also join the return of all-time lows on the latest AirTag 2, MacBook Neo deals , and some increasingly rare iPad Air offers. Scope them all out down below.
This PDF editor rivals Adobe Acrobat, but it
SwifDoo PDF Pro has everything you need to edit PDFs for a lifetime for a one-time purchase of $34.99 (Reg. $129).
Stop guessing which AI tool is best
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to AskAnyModel AI Pro, which compares responses from 50+ AI models side by side , for $39.99 (MSRP $499).
Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again)
Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.
Through its official eufyHome Amazon storefront, Anker is offering its C31 Wired Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera in three colorways at $39.98 shipped, matching the price bundle for two cameras and a Homebase storage hub at its $150 low.
Next PlayStation State of Play goes live today: 20-min deep dive on Phantom Blade Zero
The next PlayStation State of Play is live today. This time around we are getting a dedicated showcase featuring the upcoming Phantom Blade Zero and you can follow along with us down below.
Get the latest Greenworks 3,000 PSI electric pressure washer with $150 savings at $350
Over at Amazon, you can currently find the newest version of Greenworks 3,000 PSI TruBrushless Electric Pressure Washer down at $349.99 shipped, beating out Greenworks deals on a wide variety of tools in the official Amazon storefront here.
Land the most affordable M5 MacBook Pro in brand new condition at $320 off today
While we already featured the gigantic $650 price drop B&H is offering on this high-end M5 Pro MacBook Pro for today only, we also wanted to touch down today to highlight its deal on the entry-level M5 MacBook Pro you can land the 16GB 14-inch model at $320 off right now.
Engineers make edge AI more efficient by redesigning both algorithm and hardware
Researchers in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have demonstrated that redesigning both hardware and algorithms can make AI applications on edge devices more efficient. As proof of concept, their system achieved 95.24% accuracy in language identification while reducing computing resources by 90%
Azerbaijan wants to become a tech hub as its startups raised $2.6m last year
Every petrostate eventually discovers that the oil will not last forever, and Azerbaijan has reached the stage of the story where the government starts talking about technology. Hydrocarbons once made up roughly 75% of the countrys economic output and 90% of its exports, according to the IMF, which is a comfortable arrangement right up until [] This story continues at The Next Web
Instagram blocked the search terms. Its algorithm serves the videos anyway
The genre is simple enough to describe. A man wearing camera glasses walks up to a woman in the street. He delivers a line and films her reaction without asking. The clip goes to Instagram, tagged as shot on Meta glasses. The woman is now content. Some of these videos have millions of views. Adam [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Supreme Court will not help Verizon recover $47mn over location data
The US Supreme Court has refused Verizons request to amend a June ruling so it could pursue a refund of the $47mn it paid over selling access to customer location data. AT&T, whose case is procedurally different, can still seek reimbursement of its $57mn. Verizon will not get back the $47mn it paid over customer [] This story continues at The Next Web
Alphabet takes its AI debt spree Down Under with a first Australian dollar bond
Alphabet is preparing to sell its first bond denominated in Australian dollars, a modest-sounding piece of financial housekeeping that says a good deal about how the AI build-out is now being paid for. According to bookrunner messages reported by Reuters, the Google parent has hired ANZ, Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and TD Securities to [] This story continues at The Next Web
Uber aims for 1 million daily drone deliveries with Zipline partnership
The first Zipline drone deliveries for Uber Eats orders will start later this year.
That Apple Screen Sharing bug has now been seen in the wild, so please update macOS
A bug in macOS screen sharing lets attackers view your screen, open files and do just about anything else they want.
GitHub has been down for most of the morning
If you hear lots of grumbling in coffee shops this morning, GitHub's outage may be why.
Unitree Robotics, the Hangzhou company that has done more than anyone else to turn Chinese humanoid robots into a spectator sport, is due to begin trading on Shanghais STAR Market on 19 August, according to Reuters. The listing makes it the first general-purpose humanoid maker to go public on the mainland, and it arrives having [] This story continues at The Next Web
German Bund yield hits 15-year peak, France's at highest since 2009
Bond yields in the Euro zone are on the rise amid growing inflation and concerns over fiscal spending, with French yields hitting their highest since June 2009. Investors are anxious as markets expect the US to apply economic pressure on Iran rather than pursue military action. Meanwhile, rising oil prices continue to fuel inflation, and the European Central Bank's deposit rate is projected to increase by March 2027.
Baseus 100W retractable USB-C Cable with Apple Watch charger Buy for $15 (Reg. $24) Apply JGXSC5FP during checkout. Prime-exclusive discount. What we love This Baseus retractable USB-C cable stands out with a built-in Apple Watch charger integrated into its housing. Its a 3-foot cable with support for up to 100W charging for phones, tablets, and even laptops, while the shell doubles as a 2.5W wireless charging pad for Apple Watch. Its a clever travel-friendly design that lets you charge two devices at once without carrying an extra puck.
The AI maths breakthroughs everyone quotes are counterexamples, not proofs
A counterexample and a proof are not the same kind of achievement. A proof shows that something is always true. A counterexample shows that something claimed to be always true is not, by producing one object where it fails. Both settle a question. They ask different things of whoever finds them. One demands an argument [] This story continues at The Next Web
Uber is partnering with drone-delivery firm Zipline and targets a million drone deliveries a day
Uber, the ride-hailing giant said on Monday that it is teaming up with Zipline, the autonomous drone-delivery firm, to fly Uber Eats orders to customers across the United States, sweetened by an undisclosed strategic investment. It is a striking vote of confidence in a company that has spent the past year busilypivoting from hospital drops [] This story continues at The Next Web
The giant Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale is now flying its almost like a whole new summer Black Friday event. The weeklong sale, as we detailed this morning is loaded with tech, smart home gear, and much more, alongside 10x rewards bonuses for Plus and Total members. Best Buy is featuring a series of OLED TVs as low as $699.99 and we just spotted a whole 58-inch Class QD50 Hi-QLED Series 4K UHD Smart TV for just $189.99 shipped . Details below.
Hurry and save $650 on this 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro today only
Macworld Save $650 on the M5 Pro MacBook Pro View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); MacBook Pro deals are hard to come by these days, but weve found a great one today: B&H Photo has slashed $650 off this 16-inch MacBook Pro with tons of RAM and storage and an upgraded display. Heres what youre getting: 16-inch display with nano-texture glass M5 Pro processor with 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU 48GB Unified RAM 1TB SSD Thats a fantastic setup that normally sells for $3,749 through Apple. Youre getting a monster machine that will perform at a high level for years to come. The memory alone is worth the price of admission, but youre also getting a tremendous processor and a gorgeous display that wont show any glare thanks to its nano-texture coating. Youre also getting an array of expansion ports, including Thunderbolt 5, an SDXC slot, HDMI, and MagSafe for fast charging, as well as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 and a 12MP Center Stage camera. And of course, its ready for macOS 27 in the fall with the new Siri AI. An underrated feature of this laptop is the storage. Not only are you getting a spacious 1TB, its also significantly faster than the previous model. So youll be able to access your files even quicker, which will make an extremely fast machine feel even faster. With Apples MacBook prices jumping by $300 or more earlier this year, getting a deal like this is like finding gold. But act fast, because itll be gone once the clock strikes midnight.
A residual value guarantee is a promise about an object, not about a tenant. Someone builds a thing. Someone else rents it. A third party promises the thing itself will still be worth a set amount. If the renter walks, the owner relets or sells. The guarantor covers only the shortfall. It is the structure [] This story continues at The Next Web
Gravis Robotics has raised a $200M Series A led by SoftBank
Gravis Robotics, an ETH Zurich spinout building software that lets excavators and diggers run themselves, has raised a $200m Series A led by SoftBank, a round it bills as the largest ever in construction robotics. The deal confirms reports that surfaced earlierthat Masayoshi Sons conglomerate was circling the young company. Gravis, founded in 2022 and [] This story continues at The Next Web
Most affordable M4 iPad Air now $100 off, M3 models now $400 off at Best Buy
Alongside the giant $100 off . Best Buy also has M3 iPad Air models at $400 off right now as well.
Bring more power to your EGO tool arsenal with this 56V 2.5Ah battery down at $114.50 (Reg. $199)
Amazon is giving EGO users a chance to bolster their arsenal power with the brands 56V 2.5Ah Battery down at $114.50 shipped. Its dropping down from $199 here, which has been mostly keeping above $128 this year, though there was a drop to $109 in April and a further fall to the $99 low in May. The deal here gives you the third-best pricing we have tracked with $84.50 savings, landing it just $15.50 above the all-time low.
Woot has kicked off an updated Summer Gaming sale with fresh discounts across games, controllers, keyboards, headsets, and other battlestation gear . Prices start at just $2.99 Prime shipped , and you can save an additional 20% with promo code GAMER20 today. Some of the more notable offers are landing on 8BitDo and Razer gamepads, ASUS ROG keyboards, and more , while theres also a huge selection of Switch 2 and PS5 games in the mix. You can save up to a whopping 85% by cashing in on these deals, making this a particularly solid chance to pick up some new gaming gear or add a few titles to your library for less. Head below for a closer look at the best offers before the extra 20% disappears.
What are the two types of Bluetooth and what are they used for?
You probably use Bluetooth regularly, but different accessories call for different types of Bluetooth.
Dutch contractor rules just changed, and the bill is backdated
Somewhere in Amsterdam there is a developer who has invoiced the same foreign company every month for three years. Same rate, same hours, same Slack channel, same standup at 09:30. Everyone involved has always called it a contractor relationship. As of January 2026, the Dutch Tax Administration is entitled to disagree, send the bill to [] This story continues at The Next Web
Loads of Switch 1 and 2 games extra 20% off already reduced prices for today only, deals from $20
Woot is out this morning with one of its particularly notable one-day Switch 1 and 2 game sales . You can now use code GAMER20 at checkout to knock an additional 20% off all of the already discounted Switch games in the sale. From the new Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at $42 and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond from $32 to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition down at $48 from the regular $70, there are some serious discounts to be had here and titles could begin to sell out at anytime. ***Note: All of the prices below will drop an additional 20% at checkout with code GAMER20 : Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream $53 (Reg. $60) Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 $60 (Reg. $70) Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 $60 (Reg. $70) Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 $53 (Reg. $70) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond from $40 (Reg. $70) Mario & Luigi: Brothership $25 (Reg. $60) And much more FREE money: Amazon now selling Nintendo gift cards at 15% off Kingdom Hearts 4: Release window revealed, new trailer, and a Disney+ anime on the way Zelda Ocarina of Time remake leak roundup: Everything we know so far, release date, price, more [Updated] Land Switch 2 consoles at a discount now before the price jumps up in just over two weeks Super Mario Sunshine now officially available on Switch 2 GameCube library First images of new special edition Zelda Switch 2 console and Pro controller reportedly leak online
The AirTag 2 landing this week, Best Buy is giving away a FREE $25 Starbucks gift card with MacBook Neo purchases (or you can skip that and grab one at $120 off via the Apple refurb store).
Best Buy has kicked off a new 60th Anniversary sale , offering huge discounts on Apple gear, LG TVs, and more . Were also tracking a new batch of notable Windows laptop deals , covering everything from newer Copilot+ PCs and gaming laptops to more affordable everyday machines. This is in addition to the daily flash sale events that are going live with more offers. The latest discounted lineup includes models powered by AMDs Ryzen AI 400-series chips and Intels Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors , along with plenty of lower-cost options for work, school, and general use. A handful of these machines have seen discounts before, but Best Buy has rolled out several fresh offers as part of its 60th Anniversary celebration, with prices starting at $199.99 shipped . Weve rounded up some of our favorite picks from the sale below, so be sure to check them out.
Summer AirPods deals just dropped even lower, now up to $120 off
After summer full of solid deals on Apples latest AirPods lineup, just about all of them have just dropped even lower. The sought-after AirPods Pro 3 are now sitting at one of the best prices ever at 25% off, but we also saw AirPods 4 with ANC dip to the lowest price in several months and AirPods Max 2 have dropped even lower as of this morning to $120 off .
Best Buy now offering 20% off all official new Pixel 11 Pixelsnap cases
Best Buy is now offering deals on all of the 11 Pro,11 Pro XL, and11 Pro Fold pre-order deals are still flying with Amazon and Best Buy , for the most part, offering the same trade-in value and FREE gift cards just watch out for the special discount code you can use at Amazon for an extra $150 off . That said, if you have already secured your device, or are looking to bundle in one of Googles new Pixelsnap cases, Best Buy is also offering 20% off all of them .
Europe Battles Devastating Wildfires: Elderly Couple Dies in Greece, Belgium Faces Historic Blaze
Brussels, August 17: Europe has been engulfed in wildfires for the past few months, affecting several countries. In Greece, an elderly couple tragically lost their lives due to a wildfire on Sunday. Meanwhile, Belgium is grappling with its largest wildfire in modern history, which has overtaken a remote natural area. According to the Greek Coast ... Read more Europe Battles Devastating Wildfires: Elderly Couple Dies in Greece, Belgium Faces Historic Blaze
How weaving helped invent modern computing
Weaving is an ancient craft that is still practiced as a hobby by many people around the world. In recent years, it has found new life as more people have returned to hands-on making as a way to slow down, reconnect with materials and step away from screens.
A new iPhone is coming soon. It
Macworld This iPhone 18 Pro is just a couple of weeks away, and from what weve heard, itll be the best iPhone Apple has ever made. I mean, obviously, it doesnt take an expert to predict that. The question, however, is whether it will be enough of an improvement on the 2025 handsets to be worth the money and the wait. Apples annual hardware upgrades are often iterative, which means the differences between one generation and the next are relatively minor. If youre wondering whether to grab an iPhone 17 Pro now or hang on for the iPhone 18 Pro, for example, the truth is that the latter probably wont be worth the wait. The changes anticipated in the 18 Pro are unlikely to significantly impact the main feature set you get or the way you use your device each day. Thats not the case every year, however, as we saw with the iPhone X . The overhauled phone instantly stood out, making the same-generation iPhone 8 and previous models look ancient in comparison. And we think something similar is going to happen in 2027. Despite a quickly debunked rumor that Apple will be canceling the project , Apple is reportedly set to introduce dramatic changes for the 20th anniversary that will kick-start the iPhones next era. If youve been planning to buy an iPhone 18 Pro this fall, these seven reasons will make you want to wait for 2027s special model. Bye-bye, bezels Former Apple designer Jony Ive famously envisioned the iPhones ultimate form as a single glass slab. The 20th-anniversary iPhone could mark a major milestone by taking that concept to the next level and adopting a curved display for the first time. According to rumors, the displays four edges will all curve, virtually eliminating any visible bezels. The Liquid Glass design on iOS will likely be optimized to blend software elements with the hardware, resulting in realism and visual harmony. The phone wont actually be a mere glass slab, of course, but it will look like one to those interacting with the screen. Invisible buttons Reports about the iPhone dropping its mechanical side buttons in favor of haptic ones have been circulating for years. These rumors could finally materialize with the 20th-anniversary iPhone thanks to the curved display. Apple could incorporate solid-state buttons into the glass edges and upgrade its Taptic Engine to provide sensory feedback when clickedsimilar to the iPhone 7s Home button. This will further contribute to the iPhones futuristic feel and eliminate lint-collecting gaps. Physical buttons that actually stick out from your phone are so 2025. Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Apples most immersive display yet The 2027 iPhones design innovations likely wont be limited to the curved edges and haptic side buttons. The device will also reportedly feature a thinner OLED panel, increasing the brightness while reducing power consumption. Better still, the top cutout could finally be eliminated by moving the Face ID sensors and front camera under the display. This would completely get rid of distracting elements and get us yet closer to Jony Ives glass slab vision. If Apple fails to overcome the associated technological challenges before then, it may settle for a smaller Dynamic Island (Dynamic Islet?) instead. Power-full battery Battery life is one of the most common concerns among smartphone buyers. The eSIM-only iPhone 17 Pro Max currently boasts the largest iPhone battery capacity, at 5,088 mAh. The 20th-anniversary model could push that number as high as 6,000 mAh. Apple has also been experimenting with silicon anode technology , which would extend the batterys life while maintaining its size. Speaking of batteries, the 20th-anniversary iPhone may finally implement reverse wireless charging support, letting you recharge compatible accessoriessuch as AirPodsby placing them on the phones rear surface. Shooting star Apple has long invested in the iPhones photographic capabilities, and its camera is often considered the best on certain social media platforms. For the 20th-anniversary iPhone, the company could debut its custom Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) sensor, significantly boosting HDR output. The technology minimizes overexposure in bright areas and dark shadows in dim spots by letting each pixel store different amounts of light in a single photo as required. This would noticeably enhance iPhone photography by preserving more details and outputting more balanced shots. If you dont think the iPhones camera could get any better, wait until next year. Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Speed and intelligence It goes without saying that the 20th-anniversary iPhone will enjoy the usual annual chip upgrade and performance gains. Logically that means the unreleased A21 Pro, Apples second 2-nm iPhone chip. It could feature Mobile High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), which would accelerate data transfer between the RAM and CPU/GPU. HBM is also more optimized for on-device AI tasks, speeding up processing and reducing battery drain. To further extend battery life, 2027s flagship iPhone could feature an in-house Apple modem. The company has already included the C-series cellular chips in select devices, such as the iPhone Air. Its believed that the company will roll these chips out to all of its iPhones once they surpass the performance of their Qualcomm counterparts next year. Price? Not as painful as you might think Because the 20th-anniversary iPhone is expected to be significantly more advanced than its predecessors, some customers may understandably be worried about a price hike. However, a fresh rumor suggests this special model will actually occupy the Pro tier in fall 2027s iPhone generation, rather than a new, higher tier. While Apple may yet raise prices, the potential increase presumably wont be drastic. With this years folding iPhone Ultra expected to cost around $2,000, the company will likely want to maintain clear price spacing between its different iPhone models.
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Mondo Duplantis Breaks European Championship Record With 6.15m Vault
Swedish pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis delivered another recordbreaking performance at the European Athletics Championships, clearing 6.15 metres to set a new championship record and secure his fourth consecutive European title. The 27yearold world record holder first equalled the previous mark of 6.10m before soaring past it with ease. His victory continued a remarkable streak, [] The post Mondo Duplantis Breaks European Championship Record With 6.15m Vault appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Over the weekend we spotted Amazon bringing back some of the best prices ever on Apples new 2026 AirTag 2 tracker. It is now offering the 4-pack back at all-time low pricing ($22 per Tag) and, with Best Buys 60th Anniversary Sale now in full swing, a single AirTag 2 has now dropped to $24 , or just $19.99 in open-box condition . Details below.
Tim Cook did his best, for better or worse
Macworld The days are counting down, and a 15-year era is drawing to a close. On September 1, Tim Cook will step back from his current role as Apple CEO, settling for a somewhat quieter job as executive chairman, and it will be time to evaluate his place in corporate history. Theres every reason to think historians will be relatively kind. I say relatively, because the bar for decency in Cooks field is low. If we look at his peers and rivals, we find a mixed bag, to put it politely: few sane commentators would have Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg or Sam Altman on their list of 10 Nicest Dudes Who Should Definitely Have Access To Political Power. Much as tech in the 60s and 70s attracted hippies and idealists, tech in the 2010s and 2020s seems to have become the province of, well, the sort of people who think its a gotcha to point out that humans consume food . To a degree, such a mindsetthe disposition, we might say, to build and stock an underground shelter rather than work to prevent the catastrophe its designed foris an inevitable result of being extremely rich and running an extremely large business in an extremely competitive market. Tim Cook is a billionaire, and it would be absurd to expect billionaires to be soft-hearted or prone to wild attacks of no-strings generosity. You dont become a billionaire unless youre at least above average in the ruthlessness department. But is Cook a good and decent man? If that sounds like an odd question to ask, please note that Im not the one asking. In a micro-interview last week, Cook fielded two questions from CBS News Jo Ling Kent, and while he technically didnt answer either of them, he did put forward an interesting metric by which his legacy could be evaluated. Kent: As you look back on your time as CEO, in a word, what have you stood for? Cook: In my view, your legacy is described by others, not by yourself. I hope that people say I was a good and decent man. And if they say that at the end of the day, I [will] feel like I have achieved something. Thats not one word, Tim. But I get where youre coming from. Will we say he was a good and decent man? Im not sure. Cooks inner decency is almost as elusive as his interview responses. He has the vibe of decency. He comes across as a nice guy, the sort of boss who remembers peoples names and contributes handsomely to going-away gifts. But thats enormously subjective. Those whove actually worked with him (I will note here for clarity that he and I have never even been in the same room) will be able to judge better than the rest of us. But what can we learn from his actions? The truth is that Cooks actions have not always been those of an unfailingly good and decent man. On his watch, for example, Apples treatment of retail and support employees has come in for severe criticism . At one meeting, Cook himself declined to answer questions submitted by the AppleToo activist group, whose leaders understandably said they did not feel heard. The company has reportedly blocked pay surveys , likely breaking the law; it has discouraged unionization and, coincidentally or not, closed the first U.S. Apple Store to achieve this. Conditions in Apples Asian supply chain, of course, are a serious issue. On the other hand, all the things above were true when Cook took the top job, and while he hasnt solved them, he has tried. Apple published a list of suppliers for the first time in 2012, months after he became CEO; in 2020, he put a major supplier on probation for breaking the companys code of conduct. Apples environmental record, while still far from perfect, vastly improved under the tenure of Lisa P. Jackson, whom Cook hired in 2013 until she retired earlier this year. We even got to enjoy/endure the CEO bantering with Mother Nature at the iPhone 15 launch event. To be clear, many of the reforms weve seen in the Cook era have been forced on him by regulators or bad PR, but there remains a sense that while Steve Jobs, for one, would have refused to give in, Cook is more conciliatory. It also appears that Cook has far more of an urge to do the right thing than his famous predecessor. In 2014, the Mac Observer reported that he responded angrily to a shareholder question about whether focusing on sustainability was good for the companys bottom line. When we work on making our devices accessible by the blind, I dont consider the bloody ROI, he said. If you want me to do things only for ROI reasons, you should get out of this stock. It takes a lot of courage for a CEO to go after the shareholders. Cook, or Cooks Apple, has also taken stances on immigration , abortion , and transgender rights , which will have alienated a proportion of its potential customers and allies and seem motivated by principle rather than pragmatism. Some of these stances, perhaps, have been undermined by recent political complications , but my sense is that hes doing what he always has: the best he can under the circumstances. What I mean is that for Tim Cook, morality is one factor within a complex algorithm affecting each decision he makes. It would be an exaggeration, clearly, to claim he always does the right thing in a moral or ethical sense, regardless of its effects on his career. Apple comes first, and some of the time that means actions and policies which are difficult to defend . But if he can do the right thing, he will. And by the standard of his cohort, or of his predecessors in the hot seat at Cupertino, the fact that morality enters into the calculation at all is almost miraculous. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but its cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Apples iPhone event will be packed with intrigue . Apple TV has lost the plot , reckons Mahmoud Itani. iOS 27 may be free, admits the Macalope, but the AI bill wont be . Apples revolving door continues to spin, with more big-name exec changes . Podcast of the week In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast, Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and guest producer Adam Patrick Murray break down the folding phone landscape and how Apples upcoming iPhone Ultra will change it. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube , Spotify , Soundcloud , the Podcasts app , or our own site . The rumor mill iOS 27 beta confirms Apples full iPhone 18 roadmap with 6 new models . iPhone Ultra leak confirms our report of a dark blue model . And that name is looking pretty good , too. A sweeping Apple Watch rethink could bring new designs and premium models. Reports of the 20th anniversary iPhones death seem to be greatly exaggerated . Software updates, bugs, and problems Apple releases rare point betas for iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 . And with that, were done for this weeks Apple Breakfast. If youd like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters , including our new email from The Macalopean irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook , Threads , Bluesky , or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.
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