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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series gets One UI 9 Watch beta

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:38:33 +0000

Samsung has opened the One UI 9 Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic in South Korea and the US. The One UI 9 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch8 series has firmware version L320XXU2ZZH3/L320OXM2ZZH3 in South Korea, while the beta update in the US has firmware version L330XXU2ZZH3/L330OXM2ZZH3. Samsung Galaxy Watch8 The One UI 9 Watch beta update weighs around 2GB and brings the August 2026 security patch to the Galaxy Watch8 series, along with new UI and features. If you live in South Korea or the US and want early access to One UI 9 Watch, enroll in...

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Why Bitcoin’s Price Is Spiking This Week

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:35:32 +0000

Bitcoin’s latest rally comes as Treasury debt buybacks and expanding U.S. sanctions highlight the risks of a dollar-dominated financial system.

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Screenless Luffu Link Is the Next Wearable From the Founders of Fitbit

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:35:29 +0000

The LTE-enabled health and safety band is just one part of a larger AI-powered ecosystem for monitoring your family's well-being.

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Spider-Man Defeats the Avengers, Only ‘Star Wars’ Is Left to Beat

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:35:14 +0000

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is now the second-highest-grossing film in U.S. history.

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Garmin’s Fenix 9 and 9 Pro Tell a Broader Story About Your Physical Activity

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:35:29 +0000

The new smartwatches come with updated hardware and Garmin Epic, a new feature that can string multiple activities together into a holistic picture of your outdoor adventures.

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Sunken WWI and WWII Ships and Subs Are Leaking TNT Pollution Into the Ocean

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:35:26 +0000

Researchers used test mussels to confirm that shipwrecked TNT has leaked toxic and carcinogenic chemicals into the North Sea.

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Poco F9 series global launch confirmed, design and colors revealed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:38:22 +0000

Poco has officially confirmed the global launch of its new F9 series, which will consist of the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. The company has also revealed the phones’ design and colour options, confirming earlier leaks that the phones are rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max. The Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra will be unveiled globally on September 1 via an online event. Apart from confirming the launch date, Poco has also showcased the F9 Ultra in a Dark Cherry colourway, and the F9 Pro in an Aurora Green shade. While the company has yet to reveal the specs of the...

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Trump Killed Effort to Break Up Live Nation and Ticketmaster: Report

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:35:14 +0000

Why fight for the public good when you can fight for your own personal gain?

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Caught In a Tangled AI Web

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:35:44 +0000

Concerns of generative AI use hover over 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' while others think it's a case of Photoshop at work.

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‘Vampire Hunter D’ Is Making a Comeback

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:35:34 +0000

Fans of 'Vampire Hunter D' can look forward to re-releases of some of favorite stories and a brand new comic to go with them.

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Excited to Take Deep Zoom Photos With Your Foldable iPhone? Get Ready for Disappointment

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:35:31 +0000

Apple's rumored new flagship smartphone reportedly won't have this photography staple.

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Anthropic Is Reportedly Being Upfront With Would-Be Investors About AI Backlash

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:35:41 +0000

Its IPO prospectus will dwell on the topic, CNBC claims.

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‘Lanterns’ Head Damon Lindelof Wants Adaptation Fans to Chill

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:35:40 +0000

As 'Lanterns' begins its eight-week run, Lindelof makes a case for why adaptations need to be risky and piss some fans off.

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vivo T5 5G teased with a 3D curved display ahead of launch

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:38:30 +0000

vivo's T5 series has five smartphones, including the T5 4G, which was unveiled in May. The brand will soon unveil the T5 5G as the next member of the lineup, as it has started teasing the smartphone in India. vivo says the T5 5G will have "Faster AI with GenAI Ready NPU" and a 3D curved display. The vivo T5 5G is also advertised to have an "Ultra Slim Body," but its exact slimness isn't known. A video posted by vivo India on its official X account suggests the T5 5G will feature a horizontally aligned camera island on its rear, like the vivo S2, but there's no confirmation on how...

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Thousands of Goal Zero Power Stations Recalled for Catching Fire (But There’s a Fix)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:35 +0000

There have been four reports so far of the power stations overheating and catching fire.

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Destin Daniel Cretton Has Found His Kakashi for the ‘Naruto’ Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:35:14 +0000

The Emmy nominated actor best known for Beef and Riverdale will play the popular mentor figure.

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The big three US carriers are offering some Pixel 11 models for free, here is what you need to know

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:38:23 +0000

The Google Pixel 11 series is now available in stores and from carriers in select regions, following a week of pre-orders. Here’s a look at what the big three US carriers have to offer. T-Mobile is offering the three non-folding models for free – or as the carrier puts it “get the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Us”. This means that it’s $1,300 off, making the base model free. You need to add a new line or trade in an old device (in any condition) and sign up for Experience Beyond 2.0 and Go5G Next. The actual discount will come in the form of credits to your monthly bill (up to 36...

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Apple HomePad details revealed by macOS code

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:38:13 +0000

Apple's smart speaker with a display, which a lot of people have been calling HomePad, but which has also been referred to as Home Hub, is coming soon, apparently - later this year, in fact. The latest macOS 26.7 beta has basically confirmed the HomePad (not the name, though), and now a deeper dive into the code tells us that while the HomePad will run a variant of tvOS, it will behave more like a giant Apple Watch. Its home screen will feature "Faces" and a "Face Gallery". So, like "watch faces" then, but not on a watch. In fact you can think of these just like Apple Watch faces,...

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‘Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo’ Adds a Fascinating Twist to Order 66

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:37 +0000

VIZ Media’s prequel‑era manga follows an Order 66 survivor locked in a fatal clash with an Imperial droid acting as the fandom’s mouthpiece, airing out everything wrong with the Jedi—and whether they deserved to be destroyed.

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Extreme Heat May Be Even More Dangerous to Older Adults Than We Thought

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:35:44 +0000

New research found adults aged 60 and over will bear the brunt of public health risks driven by climate change.

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iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11S debut in China

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:38:19 +0000

As expected, iQOO announced its Neo11 Ultra and Z11S in China today. Both phones come with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and massive batteries while also boasting IP68/IP69 ingress protection. iQOO Neo11 Ultra Neo11 Ultra is equipped with the Dimensity 9500 Monster chipset, which is paired with iQOO’s Q2 gaming chip and up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Z11S gets the Dimensity 7500 paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones feature sizeable Si-C batteries with a 9,100mAh cell on the Neo 11 Ultra and an even larger 10,000mAh power pack on the...

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The US Is Building a New Truck for Nukes, So Naturally It Smashed One Into a Wall

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:35:24 +0000

… For science, obviously.

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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with 10,000mAh battery to launch next week

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:38:22 +0000

Xiaomi has officially announced the launch of the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in global markets and also revealed some of its key specs. One of the phone's biggest highlights is its 10,000mAh battery. The company has set up a teaser page on its global website, confirming that the Redmi Note 17 series, including the new Note 17 Pro Max, will be unveiled on August 27. According to the official page, the handset will pack a 10,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is also confirmed to come with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K...

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I Love This Red Analogue Pocket, but Hate the Supreme Logo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:35:31 +0000

The next special edition Analogue Pocket comes with some insufferable branding.

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‘New Warriors’ Star Remembers the Marvel Show That Almost Was

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:35:18 +0000

Once upon a time, Marvel almost gave Squirrel Girl and the New Warriors a show. Now, all that team's got are memories.

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