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iOS 27.2 May Let You Hide Specific Suggested Actions in Messages
iOS 27.2 is coming soon with several new features for iPhone users, including Suggested Actions in Messages, a feature that lets the Messages app offer actions based on the context of conversations. If someone asks for a photo, Messages might suggest inserting it with a tap. If someone invites you to an event, Messages can suggest adding it to the Calendar app. Suggested Actions in Messages originally appeared in the iOS 27 beta but was pulled in the final release.
I turned an old Android phone into a DIY smart home hub — here’s how it works
Here's how I built a budget smart home setup using an IR blaster and Android phones. I also found a way to use Gemini totally hands-free.
Google Pauses OSS Product Bug Bounty Rewards After Surge in Invalid Automated Reports
Google temporarily stops OSS VRP product vulnerability reports after a surge in automated submissions, most of which it says are invalid.
Google just replaced Gemini Gems with Skills. Here’s how to use and master them
Gemini Skills let you run reusable instructions from any chat and stack them together. Here's how to create, run, and chain your own.
Apple opens App Store submissions for iPhone Duo-optimized apps
Apple is now accepting App Store submissions for apps and games optimized for iPhone Duo, giving developers time to prepare ahead of the foldable iPhone reaching customers later this month. Apple announced that developers can submit
Survey says few readers change this hidden Bluetooth audio setting on Android
According to our readers, few bother tinkering with a key Bluetooth audio quality setting that may enhance their listening experience.
Apple's M6 Mac mini with 512GB SSD plunges to $949 for Prime Day
Apple's new M6 Mac mini with 512GB of storage is on sale for $949.99 ($150 off) during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL falls to $999 for Prime Day with 23% off
Save $300 on the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL at Amazon with this best deal of the year on the 6.8-inch flagship.
Best Prime Big Deal Days offers on Apple Watch, AirPods, Mac, iPad & more
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is here, and you can score some of the lowest prices of the season on MacBooks, new Apple Watch styles, Mac desktops, and more. Save up to $500 during the 2-day sale.
iPad could get significantly thinner bezels in future redesign
Apple could be preparing to give the iPad noticeably thinner bezels around its display, potentially bringing a more modern look to a future generation of the tablet. The claim comes from leaker Instant Digital on Weibo,
10 days to go until iPhone Duo pre-orders begin
The countdown to Apple's first foldable iPhone is entering its final stretch, with just 10 days remaining until iPhone Duo pre-orders officially begin. Apple will open pre-orders on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time
The 18 Best Prime Big Deal Days Gaming Deals — Hand-Picked by Our Deals Experts
Amazon's latest Prime Day sale features massive discounts on PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox titles, including deals on 2026's biggest games like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Star Wars: Zero Company, Pragmata, LEGO Batman, and more.
Critical Atlassian Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Read Known Files Across 8 Products
Atlassian fixes a critical path traversal in 8 Data Center products that lets unauthenticated attackers read files if exact paths are known.
FBI Removes Accenture Contractor After Patch Failure Led to ShinyHunters Breach
FBI says a contractor failed to apply a security patch before a ShinyHunters breach stole personal details of thousands of employees.
Google adds support for Markdown files in Google Docs and Drive
Google has added support for viewing, editing, and collaborating on Markdown files in Google Docs without converting them to Doc format.
Samsung’s updated SmartThings takes a few notes from One UI’s Now Brief
Samsung's SmartThings app gets a refreshed UI with Now Brief-like cards to give you an at-a-glance read on your smart home.
Google’s latest Play Services update has a neat trick for your lost belongings
Google's October System Services update makes Find Hub trackers easier to identify, set up and manage, thanks to new NFC support.
ClickFix Smuggles Payloads Through Browser Cache to Bypass Windows Run Limits
Microsoft observed ClickFix attacks using browser cache smuggling to execute cached VBScript and launch a credential-targeting malware chain.
ChatGPT users, your AI-written text will soon carry a hidden watermark
If you use ChatGPT to write, your AI-generated text could soon carry an invisible watermark that makes it easier to identify.
Apple reportedly planning second wave of product announcements later this month
In addition to a rumored event on October 13, Apple is reportedly planning a second batch of announcements in the final week of the month.
A Decade of Industrial Grade Linux: How the Civil Infrastructure Platform Is Securing Mission-Critical Systems
Hilary Carter, SVP of Research at the LF, describes the key insights from the report celebrating the Civil Infrastructure Platform at its 10 year milestone.
How to Play Counter-Strike 2 on Mac
Valve dropped official Mac support when Counter-Strike 2 replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but Mac users aren't completely locked out of the hugely popular competitive shooter. The Windows version of Counter-Strike 2 can be run on compatible
Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus
Apple already has an unannounced product reveal expected on October 13 and rumors suggest a second round of releases could occur by the end of the month.