1+ hour, 42+ min ago (409+ words) [Altman and Ive target 2027 for screenless AI device launch]OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive discussed their upcoming AI hardware device, describing it as "simple" and designed for "peace" and "calm." This collaboration, stemming from OpenAI's acquisition of Ive's design startup, io, was elaborated upon during an interview led by Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective's 9th annual Demo Day [] [Altman and Ive target 2027 for screenless AI device launch]OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive discussed their upcoming AI hardware device, describing it as "simple" and designed for "peace" and "calm." This collaboration, stemming from OpenAI's acquisition of Ive's design startup, io, was elaborated upon during an interview led by Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective's 9th annual Demo Day in San Francisco. The device, currently a prototype, remains largely undisclosed regarding specific features,…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (206+ words) [Xbox Crocs arrive November 25 for ]Xbox-themed Crocs will be available for purchase at $80 on November 25th, marking a collaboration between Crocs and Microsoft. These limited edition Crocs feature design elements mirroring the Xbox One X controller. They include fixed Y, B, A, X buttons, a D-pad, left and right analog sticks, a white Xbox button, and bumpers on the [] [Xbox Crocs arrive November 25 for ]Xbox-themed Crocs will be available for purchase at $80 on November 25th, marking a collaboration between Crocs and Microsoft. These limited edition Crocs feature design elements mirroring the Xbox One X controller. They include fixed Y, B, A, X buttons, a D-pad, left and right analog sticks, a white Xbox button, and bumpers on the sides. The Xbox logo is also present on the ankle strap hinges. Microsoft previous collaborated with Crocs for Windows XP-themed footwear earlier this year....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (338+ words) [Nothing OS 4.0 brings Android 16 to the Phone 3 starting today]Nothing has officially started the stable rollout of Nothing OS 4.0, marking the arrival of Android 16 on its devices. The update is currently available for the Nothing Phone 3, with a broader release scheduled for other models in the coming weeks. Built on Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0 introduces a significant visual overhaul aimed [] [Nothing OS 4.0 brings Android 16 to the Phone 3 starting today]Nothing has officially started the stable rollout of Nothing OS 4.0, marking the arrival of Android 16 on its devices. The update is currently available for the Nothing Phone 3, with a broader release scheduled for other models in the coming weeks. Built on Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0 introduces a significant visual overhaul aimed at a cleaner, more minimalist experience. Key changes include refreshed native app icons and a simplified status bar design. The update also…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (159+ words) [iPhone 17e will launch in February with a flagship camera]According to Analyst Jeff Pu's latest research note (via 9to5Mac) Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17e will include a camera upgrade with the same 18-megapixel selfie camera found in the iPhone 17 series. This upgrade incorporates a square sensor design to enable users to capture vertical or horizontal selfies without rotating the device. The iPhone 17 series [] [iPhone 17e will launch in February with a flagship camera]According to Analyst Jeff Pu's latest research note (via 9to5Mac) Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17e will include a camera upgrade with the same 18-megapixel selfie camera found in the iPhone 17 series. This upgrade incorporates a square sensor design to enable users to capture vertical or horizontal selfies without rotating the device. Jeff Pu forecasts the iPhone 17e's release in mid-first quarter 2026, which corresponds to February. This timing positions the device as an early entry…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (436+ words) [Apple's latest limited-edition accessory is a sculptural stand]Apple has partnered with artist and designer Bailey Hikawa to launch the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, a limited-edition MagSafe accessory for iPhone focused on accessibility. Priced at $69.95, it is available now from the Apple Store and Hikawa's store, incorporating direct input from individuals with disabilities to aid grip and stability. The Hikawa Phone [] [Apple's latest limited-edition accessory is a sculptural stand]Apple has partnered with artist and designer Bailey Hikawa to launch the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, a limited-edition MagSafe accessory for iPhone focused on accessibility. Priced at $69.95, it is available now from the Apple Store and Hikawa's store, incorporating direct input from individuals with disabilities to aid grip and stability. The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand attaches magnetically to compatible iPhones via MagSafe technology. Constructed from soft-touch silicone, the accessory provides a…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (476+ words) [Why Valve is pricing its new console like a custom PC instead of an Xbox]Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais discussed the pricing strategy for the Steam Machine during an interview on Skill Up's Friends Per Second podcast, clarifying that the device will not receive subsidies and will target competitive costs aligned with equivalent PC builds. The Steam Machine announcement by Valve generated widespread interest in its potential price point within [] [Why Valve is pricing its new console like a custom PC instead of an Xbox]Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais discussed the pricing strategy for the Steam Machine during an interview on Skill Up's Friends Per Second podcast, clarifying that the device will not receive subsidies and will target competitive costs aligned with equivalent PC builds. The Steam Machine announcement by Valve generated widespread interest in its potential price point within…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago (340+ words) Huawei launched the HarmonyOS Galaxy Interconnect app on Apple's App Store, enabling file transfers between HarmonyOS 6 devices and iOS devices. This Huawei launches an iPhone app to let you transfer files to HarmonyOS This tool enables direct file transfers between iOS devices and Huawei products running HarmonyOS 6. Huawei launched the HarmonyOS Galaxy Interconnect app on Apple's App Store, enabling file transfers between HarmonyOS 6 devices and iOS devices. This cross-platform tool, announced at the HarmonyOS 6 launch event, extends Huawei's device interconnection services to iPhone and iPad users through a dedicated application. As HarmonyOS underwent rapid development, Huawei expanded its device interconnection framework significantly. Users within the Huawei ecosystem gained the ability to share files effortlessly across compatible devices. Remote control of devices became another core function, allowing management of multiple gadgets from a central point. This evolution transformed the interconnection services…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago (453+ words) Chinese state-backed group APT24 has been running a multi-year spying operation built around a previously unknown malware strain known as BadAudio, steadily Your antivirus missed this malware for three years straight Only two out of eight malware samples were flagged by major antivirus engines on VirusTotal. Chinese state-backed group APT24 has been running a multi-year spying operation built around a previously unknown malware strain known as BadAudio, steadily refining how it reaches victims and stays hidden. Analysis from Google's Threat Intelligence Group shows the campaign has been active since at least late 2022 and mixes classic spearphishing with watering hole compromises and a large supply chain intrusion that touched thousands of websites, all while focusing its efforts on carefully selected Windows systems. The earliest activity tied to BadAudio involved compromising more than 20 legitimate public sites from different sectors between November 2022 and September 2025. APT24 injected…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (224+ words) Taiwanese authorities have initiated an inquiry into former TSMC executive Wei-Jen Lo concerning potential trade secret transfers to a foreign entity, according to Nikkei Asia. Wei-Jen Lo, who spent 21 years at TSMC, retired from the company this year. He subsequently appeared at Intel in late October. Liberty Times reports that he allegedly took confidential materials related to TSMC's leading-edge process technologies. Both Intel and TSMC have declined to comment on the matter. Therefore, TSMC's specific process experience holds limited direct value for Intel's engineers, though it could be valuable for Intel's competitive analysis team. Future nodes, such as Intel's 14A and TSMC's A14, will also diverge significantly; Intel's 14A plans to use High-NA EUV lithography tools for critical layers, while TSMC's A14 will rely on Low-NA EUV litho tools and multipatterning. As a leader in advanced technology development at TSMC, Lo could offer valuable…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago (216+ words) Xbox will host a Partner Showcase event on November 20 at 1 p.m. ET, streaming live on its official YouTube and Twitch channels. The stream focuses on third-party publishers such as THQ Nordic, Tencent, and IO Interactive, featuring specific game content, new reveals, and Game Pass announcements. Previous Partner Preview events have run for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, though the exact duration of this showcase remains unspecified. The event emphasizes partnerships with external developers and publishers, as highlighted in Xbox's press release announcing the stream. The showcase will debut an electrifying extended gameplay trailer for Tides of Annihilation, a fantasy adventure game from Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games. This trailer will provide deeper insight into the title's mechanics and world, expanding on initial previews. Viewers will receive a fresh look at Reanimal, a horror adventure developed by the team responsible for Little Nightmares. The…...