Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and shine” event, and early hands-on impressions show a familiar design with meaningful camera upgrades. The new models retain an aluminum body and screen sizes similar to the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, but add color-matched glass backs and four finishes: black, silver, glacier blue, and burgundy. The main camera now features a variable-aperture lens with selectable f-stops and manual controls, while the Dynamic Island is smaller and can display three Live Activities at once. Preorders begin September 12 ahead of a September 18 release, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Blackpink's Lisa has released 'SaWaDiKa,' a rap-forward single and first preview of her upcoming EP 'Press Play,' due Oct. 23. In the accompanying video, filmed in Bangkok and directed by Bang Jae Yeob, she showcases a series of bold looks and embraces her Thai roots. Lisa also has an upcoming documentary, 'Always Lalisa,' and a Las Vegas residency lined up for this fall.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A recent poll of over 2,500 readers found deep division over Google Messages' new chat themes. While 36% said they had long awaited the feature, 31% insisted they would never use it. Another 33% were unsure but planned to give it a try. The comments also revealed setup problems and freezing, which Google says it is looking into.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is expanding Gemini Daily Brief to US users without a paid subscription. The gradually rolling feature can be accessed via Gemini apps and the web. Users need to connect Workspace apps and enable memory. New upgrades like audio and lock screen widgets are in the works.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google confirmed and fixed the blank-screen glitch affecting YouTube and YouTube TV, particularly for users in Texas. The problem prevented thumbnails from loading and left YouTube TV with a fully black screen. A temporary workaround involved switching internet connections, but Google has now rolled out a permanent fix. Both services are fully operational again.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google Chat is introducing persistent drafts, saving unfinished messages in the compose box even if you close the app or restart your device. Drafts sync across the web, Android, and iOS, and each conversation keeps its own draft. A dedicated Drafts shortcut helps you track pending messages for up to 30 days. The web rollout has begun, with mobile support expected by September 28.
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Sep 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has officially introduced Muse, its new agentic AI system designed to perform tasks on behalf of users, from drafting emails to finding online deals. Powered by the company's Muse Spark model, Muse operates within a personalized virtual machine to prioritize data security, with an even stronger Confidential VM update planned for later this year. Initially available to iOS and Android users in the US, Muse also features an approval system called Sentinel to keep actions in check. The launch marks Meta's bold move into the increasingly competitive agentic AI space.
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