Apple Has a New Search Interface. Here's What This Means for Your iPhone
At WWDC 2026 Apple unveiled a revamped search index that powers Spotlight, Photos, Mail and other apps across iPhone, iPadOS and macOS. The new system reorganizes content instantly and introduces a Top Hits ranking that surfaces the most relevant emails. Integrated with the new Siri AI app, users can launch searches or typed conversations from the Dynamic Island. The overhaul promises faster, more reliable and context‑aware results for all on‑device data.
MacOS 27 Rumors: End of Intel Support, Smarter Siri, Tweaks to Liquid Glass and More
Apple’s WWDC 2026 will unveil macOS 27, slated for a September launch alongside iOS 27. The new OS ends support for Intel‑based Macs, limiting upgrades to devices with Apple‑silicon chips from the M1 onward, while still receiving security patches for Intel models through...
Apple's AI Era: Every AI Drop Since Last Year's WWDC
Apple has woven Apple Intelligence into iOS, iPadOS and macOS since WWDC 2025, delivering generative writing, smart summaries and a more capable Siri. Core apps such as Messages, Mail and Photos now include AI‑generated content tools, while creative suites gain AI‑assisted...
Filmmakers Hate This TV Setting. Here's How to Turn It Off
Modern TVs often enable motion‑interpolation, known as the soap‑opera effect, which smooths fast motion but distorts the 24 fps cadence of movies. Filmmakers such as Tom Cruise have publicly urged viewers to disable it, prompting manufacturers to add a Filmmaker Mode...
IOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Fixes Low-Battery Charging Problem
Apple rolled out iOS 26.5.1 for the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, targeting a rare bug where cable charging failed when the battery was almost empty. The glitch forced affected users to rely on MagSafe wireless chargers as a workaround. The update...
Is Instagram Down? What to Know
Instagram experienced a brief service disruption on Monday morning, with users reporting frozen feeds and Reels that wouldn’t play. Downdetector logged more than 1,000 incident reports, a sharp rise from the usual baseline of around ten. The glitches surfaced around...
The Top 6 Rowing Machine Mistakes You’re Making During Your Cardio Workout
Rowing machines deliver low‑impact cardio but many users misuse them, compromising efficiency. Personal trainer Gerard Washack notes that about 60% of power should come from the legs, 30% from hips and back, and only 10% from the arms. Common errors...
Ultrahuman Adds Red Light Therapy to Its Personalized Wellness Lineup
Ultrahuman launched the Photon red‑light therapy device, priced at $249 and available for preorder. Photon syncs with the company’s Ring Pro and Ring Air wearables, using sleep and recovery data to tailor therapy sessions. The device delivers dual wavelengths—660 nm red...
The 6 Best Clip-On Earbuds I've Tested for 2026
CNET’s 2026 roundup identifies the top clip‑on true‑wireless earbuds, spotlighting Bose Ultra Open, Shokz OpenDots One, Sony LinkBuds Clip, Baseus Inspire XC1 and Anker Soundcore AeroClip. The list ranks each model on sound, battery life, durability and price, noting Bose’s premium...
YouTube's AI Is Ready to Customize Your Scrolling
YouTube introduced a prompt‑based AI feed that lets users shape their Home page by describing the videos they want to see. The feature is live for signed‑in U.S. viewers on mobile and desktop apps and works alongside other AI tools...
Registered Dietitians Swear by These 5 Air Fryer Recipes for Healthy Weeknight Meals
Registered dietitians highlight five air‑fryer recipes that combine speed, flavor, and nutrition. The lineup—salmon, veggie chips, air‑fried chicken, whole roasted vegetables, and sweet‑potato fries—uses little oil, preserving protein, omega‑3s, fiber, and antioxidants. Detailed temperature and time guidelines ensure crisp results...
Best Smart Home Safes for 2026: Tamper Sensing and More
The article reviews the five best smart home safes for 2026, evaluating Yale, Lockly, SentrySafe, Honeywell and Verifi models. It details each safe’s price, capacity, smart‑home compatibility, fire‑proof rating and tamper‑alert features. Yale leads with full voice‑assistant integration, while Lockly...
Scientists Warn AI Slop Is Wreaking Havoc in the Research World
Researchers from Cornell and UCLA uncovered nearly 147,000 AI‑generated fake citations in papers across arXiv, bioRxiv, SSRN and PubMed Central. The analysis of 111 million references from 2.5 million articles revealed a sharp rise in non‑existent references after large language model adoption....
Phone Carriers Offer eSIM Plans in the US for World Cup Travelers From Abroad
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws international visitors to the United States, AT&T, T‑Mobile and Visible have launched short‑term eSIM travel passes that can be activated on unlocked 5G phones. The plans range from a data‑only 30‑day AT&T option...
Google's In-Car Gemini Dimmed the Sunroof, Ordered Dinner and Became My Tour Guide
Google demonstrated new Gemini AI capabilities for vehicles at its I/O conference, showing how the assistant can control electrochromic sunroofs, identify landmarks, answer questions, and place food‑delivery orders directly from the car’s infotainment system. The features, slated to roll out...