Steam Deck user brings back floppy disks to launch digital games
- 06-Aug-2026
Digital gaming offers great convenience for purchasing and playing video games, but many players miss the nostalgic feeling of physically inserting discs or cartridges to start a game. Recently, a creative Steam Deck user discovered a method to recreate that physical experience. Reddit user u/BlackIceLA has developed a new open-source plugin called Decky Links. With […]
Google Assistant shuts down on devices as Gemini takes over
- 06-Aug-2026
Google has begun notifying users that, beginning September 4, Google Assistant will no longer be available on phones, tablets, or paired devices such as Wear OS smartwatches, compatible earbuds, and Android Auto dashboards. After September 4, only cars with Google built-in will still have access to Google Assistant. For everyone else, Google is promoting Gemini […]
Physical activity lowers stroke and death risks for atrial fibrillation patients
- 05-Aug-2026
A new study shows that even small amounts of physical activity can lower the risk of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is when the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly or quiver. This condition raises the risk of blood clots, strokes, and heart failure. People with AFib […]
Telegram CEO says extortionist tricked Apple into App Store ban
- 05-Aug-2026
Telegram was targeted by a “takedown extortionist” who inserted AI-modified CSAM to pressure Apple into removing the app from the App Store, according to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Apple removed Telegram from the App Store for about 40 minutes on Monday night after finding CSAM, but reinstated it once Telegram removed the content. The attacker […]
Microsoft denies Windows 11 background service tracks users without consent
- 05-Aug-2026
Microsoft has responded to widespread concerns about a Windows 11 background service, acknowledging that the current description of the feature is unclear and needs to be updated. A recent social media post claimed that Microsoft quietly added a new background service to Windows 11 that tracks user activity and impacts performance. Microsoft has denied these […]
Prostate cancer drug shows promise in halting tumour growth and spread
- 03-Aug-2026
Scientists have developed a new experimental drug that may mark a turning point in the fight against aggressive prostate cancer, showing early promise in slowing tumor growth and stopping the disease from spreading. Prostate cancer is still among the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. Although many cases progress slowly, some forms of the disease […]
iPhone 18e leaks reveal specs hike for 2027 launch
- 03-Aug-2026
With a new version of the lower-priced “iPhone e” series coming out every year, Apple often changes features and specs as component prices decline. Apple plans to release the iPhone 18e next March, and one of its expected upgrades is surprising, given the cost and availability of the component involved. According to two top analysts, […]
Google to launch a new Pixel device at its upcoming August event
- 03-Aug-2026
A surprise device may be revealed at the Made by Google event on August 12. In addition to the Pixel 11 lineup and Pixel Watch 5, Google is expected to introduce a new item tracker called the Google Pixel Tag. Leaked listings and photos show the Pixel Tag will come in a color called Fog […]
Snapchat Spotlight blocks AI-generated videos to reward real creators
- 03-Aug-2026
Snapchat is officially joining the race to clean up AI slop on social media by restricting synthetic content on its platform. Under the new policy, videos created entirely by artificial intelligence will not be recommended in Spotlight, Snapchat’s main feed for trending content. The company says the change is intended to encourage original creativity and […]
Zinwa Q27 brings classic BlackBerry design back to Android
- 02-Aug-2026
The Zinwa Q27 is a new Android smartphone with a classic BlackBerry-style design. It is now available for pre-order after its announcement in 2025. This year, more people are interested in smartphones with physical QWERTY keyboards, and several companies have released devices in the familiar BlackBerry style. One example is the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite […]