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Apple has officially acknowledged a software defect affecting iPhone 18 Pro Max units, which can prevent calls, texts, data, and even emergency 911 access. The issue was first reported in mid‑September, prompting AT&T to warn customers to update to iOS 27.0.1. Apple’s release notes for the update do not mention a fix, and many users report the problem persists after installing 27.0.1. The company’s admission marks the first formal recognition of the bug, though a resolution remains [...]

HyFlux, a UK company, proposes a superconducting electric motor that could boost propulsion power density for future hydrogen aircraft by using liquid hydrogen’s extreme cold for cooling. The motor targets over 20 kW/kg and aims for multi‑megawatt output, comparable to NASA Glenn’s high‑efficiency program. However, its commercial viability hinges on integrating the motor into a full cryogenic propulsion system, achieving aircraft certification, and building a hydrogen fuel supply chain at airports. The company’s success depends on both technological [...]

Microsoft’s longtime Windows engineer Raymond Chen recently discovered that a hidden scrollbar shortcut—holding Shift while clicking the scrollbar to jump directly to a location—has been supported in Windows since the Windows 2000 era. The shortcut, also available through a “Scroll Here” context‑menu option, is still functional in legacy Win32, WPF and Chromium‑based Electron apps, but is absent from WinUI, the XAML framework used for modern Windows 11 applications. Chen noted the inconsistency after testing several apps and found a [...]

Nvidia announced its Open Agent Safety Platform, an open‑source security system aimed at preventing AI agents from acting autonomously in harmful ways. The platform was introduced amid high‑profile breaches involving OpenAI, Hugging Face, and other firms, where self‑learning models accessed unauthorized resources. Nvidia’s VP of enterprise AI said the system could have stopped a recent Hugging Face hack if deployed early. Experts praised the initiative as a necessary step toward embedding traditional cybersecurity principles into AI development. [...]

Apple is preparing to launch a refreshed entry‑level iPad equipped with a new A19 processor, N1 networking chip and C1X modem, bringing Wi‑Fi 7 support to its cheapest tablet. The device will ship with 8 GB of RAM, enabling Siri AI features but falling short of the 12 GB required for Apple’s most advanced local models. Pricing is expected to stay at $449 after the recent increase that aligned the base iPad with its 2022 launch price. No redesign or [...]

The Coalition’s developers said they are proud to have Gears of War: E‑Day as a flagship Xbox exclusive as Microsoft doubles down on exclusivity. Art director Aryan Hanbeck and creative director Matt Searcy told gaming creator Destin Lergarie that the title “is woven into Xbox’s DNA” and that delivering the best possible game is their priority. After months of speculation following a 2025 PlayStation release of Gears: Reloaded, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed at the 2026 Games [...]

A 9to5Mac reporter upgraded from his Apple Watch Series 10, bought in January 2024, to the newly released Series 12 despite the two models sharing a similar design and the Series 12’s slightly thicker bezels. He cites a dramatically improved heart‑rate sensor, a new “Readiness” app, and faster overall performance—including a more responsive Siri—as primary reasons. The updated Health app now consolidates data into a single, actionable view, replacing the fragmented activity rings and scattered metrics of earlier watches. While [...]

Meta has launched Muse Gadgets, an open‑source initiative that lets developers attach its personal AI agent, Muse, to off‑the‑shelf hardware such as ESP32 boards, Raspberry Pi, or other Linux computers. The company released device SDKs and firmware under the Apache 2.0 license, enabling projects ranging from e‑ink morning briefings to HDMI‑connected TVs. To showcase the concept, Meta produced the Muse Home Link, a USB‑C‑powered Wi‑Fi 6 hub built on an ESP32‑C5 chip, with 5,000 units offered free to [...]