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While iOS 27 might be focused on Siri AI, there are plenty of other upgrades under the surface. Case in point: The new update brings a number of new features to Messages. The app is getting an AI feature that’s actually useful, better notifications, and performance updates that bring faster loading and syncing across devices.

Another massive data breach is putting consumers’ identities at risk of being used for fraud and theft—this time, an incident at AssuranceAmerica exposed nearly 7 million individuals’ insurance information, including driver’s license numbers. AssuranceAmerica is an insurance company that offers auto and renters policies to residents across a dozen states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana,

It’s rough out there for job seekers, and scammers are preying on candidates hoping to get hired by well-known companies. A new phishing campaign uses fake interview invites—impersonating brands like Adidas, Netflix, Adobe, and FIFA—to steal users’ Google account credentials. Employment scams are nothing new, and they come in a variety of flavors, from fake

Apple is actively beta testing iOS 27, trialing new features like Siri AI, new AI image editing features, and upgraded parental controls. Developers and testers can get an early look at these features and more by installing the beta on their devices. And while this beta looks a lot like the iOS 27 Apple advertised

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you missed the deals on the long weekend but you still have some summer DIY projects you’ve been meaning to tackle, good news: You have a little while longer to shop. There are

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get thousands of free e-books over the course of 2026 if you know where—and when—to look. All year long, Amazon is offering free Kindle e-books to readers, with new opportunities popping up

After a two-year tease, Siri AI is officially available to beta testers—once they get off the waitlist. For the last couple of days, I’ve had access to Siri AI on my iPhone 16 Pro, and naturally, the first question I had was, “Why should I use this instead of just the Gemini app?” That’s because,

We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I raced Hyrox last month, I opted for my Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro—and I was quite pleased with the results. Over the past year now, I’ve been keeping an eye on how Amazfit (and its parent ecosystem, Zepp) is steadily gaining a loyal following among

It might seem improbable to anyone who has spent years waiting for it, but Grand Theft Auto VI is nearly here. In fact, the game is currently available to preorder for PS5 and Xbox through Rockstar. While the game sadly doesn’t have a true physical edition, you can choose from either the Standard Edition for

We may earn a commission from links on this page. June’s streaming charts were dominated by heavy hitting shows, from dark thrillers, to anarchic animated series, to razor-sharp comedies. From the haunted shores of Widow’s Bay to the top-tier comedic actors in The Four Seasons, there is something for every taste. Here are June’s most

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Fourth of July weekend brings many traditions in the U.S., but my favorite is using the extra time to tackle DIY home improvement projects I’ve been putting off. There are often great sales on

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you have DIY projects to tackle, choosing quality tools that will last a long time is a good way to save money over time. DeWalt is one of my favorite brands for cordless

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The screenless strap known as the Fitbit Air is probably the best fitness tracker out there for most people, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to improve. There are ways to wear it more comfortably (on nearly any body part!) and ways to work around

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple has a MacBook for everyone. The Neo is a great value for anyone who wants a laptop for light tasks, while the Air is the next step up for tackling a wider range of computing needs. The Pro, on the other hand, is Apple’s

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The two most streamed movies in June were about the end of the world, but they offer wildly different takes on how it will go down. This month’s top streamers indicate a collective subconscious that’s split down the middle. For every violent, cynical, dog-eat-dog survival

Smart home platforms have plenty of powerful features for automating every device in your home, but you have to do some upfront work to make it happen. You also have to know what you’re looking for. Here are the hidden tips and tricks to maximize everything connected via Apple Home. Enable Critical Alerts to break

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The second generation Google Nest Cam (indoor, wired) is down to $64.99 at Woot, down from its usual $99.99—making this its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. For context, Amazon is still selling

Discord is one of those apps that has helped kill off good ol’ internet forums. If you look hard enough, you can find a Discord server for most any niche hobby, online course, or fandom of choice. I’d been aware of the app for a while, but I didn’t join Discord myself until I found

This week’s trip into the hall-of-mirrors of modern youth culture features a new piece of post-meaning slang, another poisonous dispatch from the incel parts of the internet, a German earworm going viral, and the return of tanning without worry or necessary fear. What does “TLPUR” mean? This mysterious acronym #tlpur started showing up recently in

We may earn a commission from links on this page. While the tech world’s collective attention is currently fixed on iOS 27, Apple is still churning out updates to iOS 26. While we’re not likely to get another feature-filled release in the “26” era, there will always be bugs and security flaws to squash whenever