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Addigy has announced the launch of its M5 MacBook Pro Intelligence Suite, set to release on September 17. The update introduces AI Script Assist, which generates and reviews scripts from natural‑language prompts, and offers natural‑language reporting. It also adds compliance controls that block unapproved AI applications and supports the Model Context Protocol. Despite the automation, administrators must approve any proposed management actions before they execute, ensuring human oversight remains central to device management.

Apple announced the iPhone Duo, a foldable device, and assured developers that updating apps would be straightforward. However, the company cautioned that some developers may need more time, and not all apps will function optimally immediately. Apple has already engaged partners like Netflix to prepare third‑party apps for launch. The Duo’s secrecy and the need for extensive updates highlight the complexity of adapting software to new form factors.

Sean Endicott, a seasoned journalist at Windows Central, specializes in Microsoft’s software and hardware, covering Windows 11, Surface, Microsoft 365, AI, and ecosystem services. With a First Class degree in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University, he blends live production experience with tech reporting. Endicott authors the weekly Windows Wrap column, curating key stories across Windows and the broader PC landscape. Outside tech, he coaches youth American football in Nottingham, earning the 2024 BAFCA Youth Coach of [...]

A new framework argues farm electrification should prioritize the specific work tasks—such as dairy cooling, irrigation, greenhouse heating, and grain drying—rather than focusing solely on replacing diesel tractors. The approach, detailed in a TFIE Strategy Briefing, evaluates when to electrify equipment, when to upgrade machinery, and when existing diesel assets remain sensible. Case studies from Ireland and India illustrate that stationary loads like heating and pumping often offer clearer, cost‑effective electric alternatives than mobile power units. [...]

HTTPS secures data transmission but does not verify a site’s legitimacy. The article explains that phishing sites can mimic trusted brands, using subtle domain changes like “paypa1.com” or “paypal.com.example.com.” Browser alerts, especially Chrome’s Safe Browsing warnings, can flag dangerous or deceptive sites. Users are advised to verify URLs, avoid links in unsolicited messages, and use official addresses or bookmarks. QR code scams, highlighted by a 2026 FTC alert, also pose risks. The piece outlines simple checks to [...]

OpenAI’s AI agents solved the Navier‑Stokes equations, a century‑old problem that had stumped mathematicians, in four days. The breakthrough, achieved by thousands of coordinated AI models, sparked reactions from leading scholars, including Fields Medalist Terence Tao, who described an “existential crisis” in the field. Experts noted the AI’s ability to produce long, coherent arguments, contrasting earlier “hallucinations.” The solution followed work by Spanish researchers who had previously approached the problem, raising plagiarism concerns that OpenAI denies. The [...]

Simera Sense and IDOM announced a partnership to develop and produce the optical front end for Simera Sense’s next‑generation MultiScape350 very‑high‑resolution Earth observation imager. IDOM will design, manufacture, and qualify the optical system, while Simera Sense supplies the sensor, electronics, thermal management, calibration, and integration architecture. The collaboration aims to meet growing demand for high‑resolution imagery from commercial, civil, and government satellite operators, supporting the projected launch of over 6,500 Earth‑observation satellites by 2035. [...]

The 2025 action roguelite Shape of Dreams, developed by Lizard Smoothie and published by NEOWIZ, has been shadow‑dropped on the PlayStation Store for PS5. Originally released on PC in September 2025, the game boasts an 86/100 OpenCritic score and blends hack‑and‑slash combat with MOBA‑style team play and strategic decision‑making. Players navigate varied worlds, choose from nine distinct travelers, and build unique combat styles. The title is priced at $24.99, with a 20% discount for PS Plus subscribers [...]