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Wyndham, a major hotel and resort operator, disclosed a cybersecurity breach after security researcher Robert Wiggins uncovered a hard‑coded password in the company’s Android app. The credential granted access to a Salesforce‑hosted database containing millions of customer records, including names, emails, member numbers, and login tokens. Wyndham revoked the exposed credential immediately and reported no evidence of unauthorized access. The company declined to disclose whether it would notify affected customers or file a regulatory notice. [...]

Walmart increased the price of every model in its Onn Google TV streamer lineup by $10, raising the starting price from $15 to about $40. The hike, announced quietly over several days, applies to all devices, from the 1080p stick to the Onn 4K Pro. The price jump follows a March adjustment and reflects rising component costs. Despite the increase, the streamers remain inexpensive compared to competitors, and the Onn-branded Google TV sets still launch at roughly

Leaks from SammyGuru show Samsung is still weighing camera configurations for the Galaxy S27 lineup, which includes the S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. The base S27 and S27+ appear to retain the same 50‑megapixel main sensor and 12‑megapixel ultrawide unit used on the S23 series, while only the telephoto and selfie modules receive changes. The S27 Pro and Ultra are slated to debut a 200‑megapixel sensor, a 50‑megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 12‑megapixel telephoto shooter; [...]

Samsung is preparing to upgrade its Bixby assistant with AI‑agent capabilities in the upcoming One UI 9.5 release. Reports from SamMobile indicate Bixby can now create “actions,” allowing users to schedule automated tasks such as daily currency conversions. Users retain control with options to delete, pause, or pin actions, and a log may track activity. Early testing suggests future functions could include booking hotels and other services, potentially rolling out by 2027.

Honor began teasing its upcoming 700 series, slated for a November 13 launch in China. Leaked images show a 6.5‑inch front panel with ultra‑thin bezels and a smaller rear‑display panel that can run mini‑games, dynamic notifications and an unnamed “industry‑exclusive” feature. The rear screen also appears to present real‑time heart‑rate and blood‑oxygen readings, suggesting an in‑display health sensor similar to a smartwatch. The lineup will include three models – the Honor 700, 700 Pro and 700S – [...]

Samsung is set to launch four Galaxy S27 variants in early 2027, adding a new S27 Pro between the Plus and Ultra models. Production plans allocate more than 70% of the 35 million total units to the premium Pro and Ultra, with 18 million Ultra and 7‑8 million Pro units slated for manufacture. The remaining 9‑10 million units will cover the standard S27 and S27 Plus. The Pro is expected to borrow several Ultra‑level features such as the Privacy Display while [...]

Google released its November 2026 System Update, rolling out Play services v26.44, Play Store v54.0, and related components across Android phones, tablets, Wear OS, Android TV, Auto, PC, and other platforms. The new Play services version adds an API for querying user age range, eases cross‑device experiences, and introduces utility‑focused developer features for all form factors. System management services receive stability and performance tweaks, while Auto gains specific device‑performance enhancements. Google Wallet on phones now supports Traveler QR codes [...]

Google has officially dropped support for older Android versions in Android Auto, now requiring Android 11 or newer to function. The company’s support page states that Android 11.0 (Red Velvet Cake) or higher, along with an active data plan, is mandatory. Previously, Android 9 and 10 were supported, a minimum requirement that was raised in 2024 but not enforced until 2025. Drivers began receiving a “Phone will no longer be supported” message in October 2026, but Google [...]