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Apple is developing a chip for smart glasses, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, and it's based on the chip used for the Apple Watch. The company's silicon group has reportedly removed some components from the chip used for the Watch to improve its power efficiency. In addition, the group has been working to give it the ability to control multiple cameras that the glasses would need to be able to function. Gurman previously reported that the company has set aside plans for Mac-tethered augmented reality glasses but that it still intends to release standalone AR glasses in the future. These glasses won't be true AR glasses, however, and would be more of a direct competitor to Meta's Ray-Bans

The company is taking a slower, more cautious approach in developing the standalone glasses, so it could take some time before they're released. Gurman says Apple is looking to start mass producing the chips for the product sometime in 2027, so the company is expecting its development to take two more years at the very least. Based on that timeline, Meta will likely be able to release its first true pair of augmented reality glasses first: The company is already working on one and is hoping to launch it in 2027.

If the device is going to be a true competitor to Meta's Ray-Ban spectacles, then it will be able to capture photos and videos, will have speakers or earphones and will be able perform tasks with voice commands. Apple's glasses will reportedly be using cameras to scan its environment and will assist wearers with the help of artificial intelligence. So yes, it will be similar to Meta Ray-Bans, but Bloomberg says Apple is still figuring out its exact approach for the product. Aside from the chip for its smart glasses, Apple is also reportedly working on chips for use in other devices, including a range of more powerful Macs and AI servers.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apples-smart-glasses-project-may-use-the-same-chips-from-the-watch-120054077.html?src=rss

Travel is one of the best ways to learn something new about yourself and as a parent, you probably want to ensure your child has a great time exploring the world. Visiting a new place can be intimidating, but a few gadgets can help make the experience easier and more enjoyable for your new grad. These are some of the best travel accessories that always earn a spot in our bag whenever we head out on an adventure.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-travel-tech-for-graduates-123028465.html?src=rss

All Android users can now verify if their Mullvad VPN app is legitStarting with version 2025.2, Mullvad has made the Android app builds reproducible in a bid to improve user securityReproducible builds are a guarantee that the app you install hasn’t been tampered with by malicious actors

All Android users can now verify if their Mullvad VPN app is legit before downloading and installing it on their device.That's because, starting with version 2025.2, Mullvad has made its Android VPN app builds reproducible.The move comes in a bid to provide users with a trustworthy and secure VPN application. Reproducible builds are a guarantee that the app you install hasn’t been tampered with by malicious actors

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By definition, "a build is reproducible if, given the same source code, build environment, and build instructions, any party can recreate bit-by-bit identical copies of all specified artifacts."Put it simply, the app code you see when downloading the app should match the source code published by the app developers. This provides assurance that no modification has occurred during the build process.This comes as 2024 saw a surge in malicious free VPN apps. Cybercriminals increasingly took advantage of the high demand for virtual private network (VPN) tools to spread malware via fake software that mimicked legitimate services.VPN-based attacks have continued in 2025 as well, with Google warning of attackers using legitimate VPN applications as a backdoor to inject malware and gain remote control of infected devices."We believe transparency is crucial for security software. Investing in reproducible builds is a testament to our commitment to providing you with a trustworthy and secure application," wrote Mullvad, one of the best VPN providers on the market right now, in its official announcement.

Starting with version 2025.2, our Android app builds are reproducible. This means you can verify that the app you download and install is built from the open source code we publish.Read more here: https://t.co/GV1ZH8NO5OMay 9, 2025

As mentioned earlier, only Mullvad's latest Android VPN app comes with reproducible builds at the time of writing.It isn't yet clear if and when the company will extend this feature across its other applications. We approached Mullvad for clarification on this and will update the article when we know more.The company is now urging all technically inclined users to verify Mullvad builds. The verification process does require some IT skills, but the VPN firm has put together a set of instructions to help you do just that."To help ensure we are able to produce reproducible builds over time, we have added initial such checks to our continuous integration (CI) environment," Mullvad added.

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Pearson has confirmed recently suffering a cyberattackThe company claims hackers obtained "legacy data"No threat actors claimed responsibility yet

Education services giant Pearson has confirmed suffering a cyberattack and losing customer data, but has played down the importance of the breach, suggesting the stolen data was outdated anyway.BleepingComputer was tipped off that someone used an exposed GitLab Personal Access token to compromise Pearson’s development environment in January 2025.The token was found in a public .git/config file, with the attackers using this access to find even more login credentials, hardcoded in the source code, which they then used to infiltrate the company’s network and steal corporate and customer information.

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Pearson later confirmed the news in a statement given to BleepingComputer:"We recently discovered that an unauthorized actor gained access to a portion of our systems," the statement said."Once we identified the activity, we took steps to stop it and investigate what happened and what data was affected with forensics experts. We also supported law enforcement's investigation. We have taken steps to deploy additional safeguards onto our systems, including enhancing security monitoring and authentication."Then, the company hinted that the data might not be as valuable: "We are continuing to investigate, but at this time we believe the actor downloaded largely legacy data. We will be sharing additional information directly with customers and partners as appropriate."There was no employee information among the stolen files, it was confirmed. Pearson did not want to say how many people were affected by the incident, or what kind of information was exposed in this “legacy data”.Unfortunately, leaving sensitive information in Git projects configuration files is nothing new, and criminals know it. In a recent analysis published by security pros GreyNoise, it was said that cybercriminals have ramped up their scanning for exposed Git configuration files, as they hunted for vulnerable organizations in Singapore.

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Google is using AI to protect against scams in Chrome, Search and AndroidThe AI can analyze and distill data to detect entirely new scamsGoogle claims it’s already seeing positive results from the change

If there’s one thing you learn while browsing the internet, it’s that scams are everywhere. Even the most eagle-eyed experts can fall victim, with untold sums of money being lost to these nefarious schemes every year.That doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless, though, and Google is now taking the fight to scammers with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a recent blog post from the company, there are three areas where Google is using AI against scams: Chrome, Google Search, and Android.In Chrome, Google is deploying its Gemini Nano on-device large language model (LLM) to provide an Enhanced Protection mode to users. Google says this “keeps users twice as safe from phishing and other scams versus our Standard Protection mode.”The AI does this by distilling its knowledge of scams in order to analyze suspicious websites and alert users to threats, even if the dangers are new and haven’t been seen before.As for Search, Google says AI “helps us detect and block hundreds of millions of scammy results every day,” with 20 times as many fraudulent pages being caught than before Google enlisted the help of AI.Google claims this approach has reduced airline-related scams appearing in Search by up to 80%, for example.

AI on Android

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While many of these improvements are cross-platform changes that will be seen on different devices, there are also some Android-exclusive tweaks that are putting AI to good use against scams.One example is website notifications on Android phones. If you’ve allowed a scam website to send you notifications (without realizing it is a scam), you could be barraged by fraudulent alerts that try to steal your data. In cases like that, Google has just launched AI-powered warnings specifically for Chrome on Android.When a suspicious notification is detected, Chrome on Android will warn you that the alert might be a scam. You can then turn off notifications from the website in question, or view the alert itself, at which point you will again be able to unsubscribe or always allow the alerts if you don’t think they are nefarious.There are also improvements coming to Google Messages and Phone by Google. These detect ongoing scams that start out innocently, but quickly evolve into dangerous situations, which might be hard for traditional scam-protection methods to spot.Whatever device you use, it looks like you could benefit from Google’s recent rollout of AI to fight against scams. With bad actors constantly improving their tactics, AI’s ability to quickly analyze huge reams of data could spare you from the fraudsters.

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Years after the Federal Trade Commission sued Meta in a bid to halt acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, the trial that will shape its future is finally underway. The trial kicked off last month when CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand, and it’s expected to last several weeks.

Facebook’s 2012 acquisition of Instagram is a central part of the FTC’s case against Meta. The government says Zuckerberg bought Instagram to neutralize it as a competitor. When Instagram’s cofounder and former CEO Kevin Systrom took the stand, he didn’t exactly defend the move. While Zuckerberg had testified Meta had helped Instagram grow, Systrom testified Zuckerberg saw Instagram as a “threat” to Facebook’s growth and intentionally withheld company resources.

Further still, Facebook’s decision to pay $1 billion for Instagram — an app with no revenue and just a handful of employees — seemed like an incredible sum. Sheryl Sandberg thought Zuckerberg had overpaid for Instagram. In an exchange between the two from 2012, she said, “Yes, of course it’s way too much.”

There are more nuggets, too. Like how Meta sees TikTok as an earnest threat, how Europeans aren’t buying the ad-free subscriptions (duh), and why Zuckerberg thought about nuking users’ friend lists annually to boost engagement. Read Karissa Bell’s full breakdown of the FTC v. Meta antitrust trial so far.

— Mat Smith

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Google I/O 2025 should be one of the more exciting tech keynotes in recent memory. Plus, for the first time, Google has spun out a dedicated Android showcase a whole week earlier. What can we expect to see in Android 16? We’ve had lots of hints at an upcoming design change to the platform, reportedly called Material 3 Expressive. A leaked blog post discusses the research behind Material 3 Expressive and how the visual overhaul led to action elements standing out more and greater responsiveness on the users’ part. Then there are Gemini AI updates, more Google service updates and everything else. We break down what we’re expecting to see.

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Thrustmaster's SimTask FarmStick comes as a dedicated PlayStation modelIt's goes on sales June 4 but you can pre-order today Just bear in mind you'll need a Thrustmaster steering wheel to get the most out of it

The Wurzels sung “I’ve got a brand new combine harvester and I’ll give you the key” which peripheral maker Thrustmaster must have taken inspiration from… for the second time as it has just revealed the SimTask FarmStick PlayStation - a joystick designed to be used with Farming Simulator 25.We’ve already taken the Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X, that’s the one designed for use with the Xbox Series X and Series S, for a spin and were impressed with its wide range of inputs, precise control, and mappable buttons when you’re using it with a PC. But a few things like limited compatibility and its very niche use cases saw it lose a star and a half in our review.Clearly there must be some budding farmers on PlayStation, as Thrustmaster has now come out with a version of the SimTask FarmStick for the PS5 and PS5 Pro.

Now I’ll freely admit I’m not a huge simulator fan, but I do appreciate peripherals that are fully dedicated to help (somewhat) replicate the controls of real-world vehicles. And the SimTask FarmStick looks festooned with the right buttons for operating heavy farming machinery.As someone who comes from a farming background, I’ve been around a fair few modern tractors, and these days they tend to sport controls that look closer to gaming joysticks than traditional steering wheels and gearsticks.The SimsTask FarmStick PlayStation is very similar to the Xbox version, with 18 buttons on its base, six buttons on the stick, two rocker switches, a thumbwheel and a mini-stick on the main joystick. Naturally, the Xbox button has been replaced by a black PlayStation one.

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There is a catch here: to get the most out of the Simtask Farmstick PlayStation you need to use it with the steering wheel peripheral. But I think if you’re already looking at dedicated peripherals for Farming Simulator 25, you should go full throttle on it and get the SimTask Steering Kit.Pre-orders for the Simtask Farmstick PlayStation are live now for $179.99 / £99.99 ahead of its June 4 launch.

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A Japanese press release confirms Hogwarts Legacy will run up to 1440p on Nintendo Switch 2 using DLSS while docked and 1080p in handheld modeIt will come with improved lighting and anti-aliasing and a higher frame rateThere's still no mention of Nvidia's Frame Generation, despite DLSS support

Despite complications and fears of US tariffs affecting sales, the Nintendo Switch 2 is well on its way to consumers on June 5 - and now, there's an update on what we can expect from one of its launch games.According to 4Gamer, a Japanese press release states that Hogwarts Legacy will run up to a 1440p resolution while docked and 1080p in handheld mode, thanks to Nvidia's DLSS support. This is possible thanks to Nvidia's custom chip, which was recently claimed to be the T239 by PC hardware YouTuber, Geekerwan.Besides the upgraded resolution, the game will receive a major visual boost with improved lighting, anti-aliasing, and notably an improved frame rate. It's worth highlighting that the Switch port of the critically acclaimed title runs at a playable 30fps, but at the sacrifice of visual quality and potential dips in more graphically intensive areas.The same applies to the PC version; while performance and visual quality are unsurprisingly much better than the Switch port, Nvidia's Frame Generation is necessary when exploring areas like Hogwarts, as frame pacing and frame rate drops are an issue.The potential issue for the Switch 2 is that Frame Generation is seemingly missing from the Switch 2's DLSS - and that may not come as a surprise since Nvidia RTX 3000 GPU series owners (and older) don't have access to it at all.Despite the improved hardware (specifically the T239 GPU), it begs the question of whether demanding games like Hogwarts Legacy - which is prone to major performance dips depending on scenery - will be able to run at higher frame rates, without Frame Generation.

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No Frame Generation puts the Switch 2 at a disadvantage against other handhelds

From what it sounds like, Hogwarts Legacy and plenty of other Switch 2 ports will rely on Nvidia DLSS to hit higher frame rates while maintaining good image quality. However, my only concern is that the chip may not be enough to get over the line when playing demanding triple-A titles like Cyberpunk 2077 - at least without access to Frame Generation.Other handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and now even the Steam Deck (via DeckyLoader) have access to AMD's FSR 3 frame gen, providing higher frame rates where necessary. It certainly isn't the best solution in all cases, as most games need a decent base frame rate to allow frame gen to work smoothly without increased input lag and stuttering.Regardless, it's a better tool to have than nothing, and right now, it looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 won't have access to frame generation software whatsoever. I hope I'm wrong and when it launches on June 5, we're able to analyze great performance results in demanding games, but I just can't see it happening...

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A future Apple Watch is expected to feature a cameraPrevious rumors indicate both the Series and Ultra models could use AI to provide context to the world around the userA new report says Apple's chips for the products could be ready in just two years

Following reports that Apple could add a camera to its Apple Watch lineup in future, a new report claims chips for the device could be ready for launch by 2027, suggesting the major upgrade could be much closer than we thought.Previously, it was revealed that Apple is planning a major upgrade to its best Apple Watches turn it into a device with onboard cameras. The report indicated that Apple Watch would use onboard cameras and microphones that would "help the device see the outside world and use AI to deliver relevant information."Now, the same source, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, says the chip that powers that device could be just 18 months away. "The company is developing a chip called Nevis for the camera-equipped Apple Watch and a component named Glennie for the similarly outfitted AirPods," Gurman wrote in his latest Power On newsletter. "Apple is aiming to have those chips ready by around 2027," he continued.

Apple Watch cameras close at hand?

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While we knew the expected 2025 best Apple Watch lineup – the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 – wouldn't feature cameras, as Gurman had previously suggested a camera-equipped Apple wearable was "generations away." Turns out, he might have only meant two generations away, which means that for most users, the next Apple Watch you buy might have a camera.As we've previously noted, a wearable AI smartwatch could provide users with contextual information about landmarks they see on holiday, directions, and more. It's a concept that underpinned some failed wearables like the Humane AI Pin, and would lean heavily on Apple's excellent existing Apple Intelligence Feature, Visual Intelligence.Longer-term, it could be part of a future recently alluded to by Apple's Eddy Cue, who remarked off the cuff that we might not need the best iPhones 10 years from now. Cue made his comments in the context of the rapidly evolving AI industry, so it's important not to extrapolate too much from them. However, an AI-powered smartwatch, or perhaps lightweight smart glasses (which Apple is also working on), could well be one such device that unlocks that iPhone-less future.A more cynical approach would reveal that Apple and Cue's comments are probably just a ruse to stop the US Department of Justice from blowing up its $20 billion deal with Google for the default spot as the iPhone's search engine, presumably in the hope the court is less likely to intervene if it thinks the iPhone is a dying breed.It seems unlikely Apple would jettison its obscenely successful iPhone ecosystem in favor of a niche wearable that remains an iPhone accessory at this stage. More likely, a camera-equipped Apple Watch would just be one more feature on the iPhone's already comprehensible companion – in other words, another reason for users to consider forking out for one of the best iPhones.Still, mark your calendars for 2027, as it sounds like big changes are on the way.

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Samsung’s next Unpacked shindig is fast approaching. This time, the company isn’t even being coy about what it will reveal. The ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge will make its long-awaited debut. Here’s how to tune in.

You can stream the event live here on Monday, May 12, at 8 PM ET. So, be sure to bookmark this page. It will also stream on Samsung's newsroom and YouTube channel. Or, if real-time analysis is your thing, head back to Engadget on Monday for our liveblog.

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FBI report warns on risk targeting outdated routersNumerous models have known vulnerabilities and are no longer supportedFBI claims hackers are assimilating the routers into two botnets

Cybercriminals are targeting old and outdated routers that are no longer supported by their vendors, the FBI has warned.The agency noted how hackers are exploiting known unpatched vulnerabilities to deploy malware on such devices, assimilating them into botnets which are later used for attacks, or rented out as proxy services to other criminals.These devices are being targeted to be pulled into 5Socks and Anyproxy network, two services who didn’t start off as malicious, but ended up being hijacked by criminals.

Chinese threat

5Socks is a proxy service that offers a large pool of rotating SOCKS5 and HTTPS proxies. Its primary use case was web scraping, anonymity, and bypassing geo-restrictions.Anyproxy, on the other hand, is advertised as a lightweight, open-source HTTP/HTTPS proxy tool designed for debugging and modifying web traffic in real time. It was often used by developers and testers for intercepting and analyzing requests.The FBI did not detail which threat actor groups were abusing the two services, but it did mention that the routers were being targeted by “Chinese actors” interested in “establishing botnets to conceal hacking into US critical infrastructures.”As per the report, the devices currently vulnerable to compromise include a number of Linksys and Cisco models:E1200E2500E1000E4200E1500E300E3200WRT320NE1550WRT610NE100M100WRT310NThe agency urged all users to unplug and replace the outdated equipment as soon as possible. If they cannot do that, then they should at least disable remote administration features and reboot affected devices to minimize the chances of getting compromised.Routers, being the gateway of all internet traffic on a network, are the first and most common target in a cyberattack.Via BleepingComputer

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Chinese chatbot DeepSeek is banned for Microsoft employeesSecurity and propaganda concerns cited by MicrosoftGovernment agencies have also banned the model

In a Senate hearing addressing US AI capabilities, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Brad Smith has revealed the company's employees are not permitted to use the DeepSeek app.Citing data security and propaganda concerns, Smith noted Microsoft also does not offer DeepSeek in its app store, arguing there is a risk user data will be stored in China and that DeepSeek’s responses to user enquiries could be influenced by “Chinese propaganda.”Multiple government agencies have also banned the controversial AI model, including the US Department of Commerce and US Navy - and the “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act” could soon see this expanded even further.

Security risks

AI models such as DeepSeek and ChatGPT have been criticized for being a bit of a privacy nightmare, especially given the information users feed into the chatbots - and the personal data that the models collect and store.The US Congress specifically described DeepSeek as a “profound threat” to national security and privacy, collecting vast amounts of data including "chat history, device details, and even the way a person types.""Closer inspection reveals that the app siphons data back to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), creates security vulnerabilities for its users, and relies on a model that covertly censors and manipulates information pursuant to Chinese law," the Congress report outlined.DeepSeek’s privacy policy confirms it does store data on Chinese servers, and the data is subject to Chinese law, which does ensure co-operation with Chinese intelligence agencies.The model also heavily censors topics sensitive to Chinese security.The chatbot also suffered a significant data breach, which exposed over a million records and fed into the concerns about AI models and the management and protection of user information.Via TechCrunch

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Apple TV+ has unveiled the first trailer for new golfing comedy Stick and it looks like just the thing to scratch the sports comedy itch while we await Ted Lasso season 4.A coach pinning success on a lower league star while going through a divorce, accompanied by a grumpy, beared sidekick? Stick sounds an awful lot like the streamer’s soccer sitcom, but Apple TV+ latest feel-good comedy switches things up with an entirely different kind of club.The new show sees Owen Wilson starring as “Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). Stick is a heartfelt, feel-good sports comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has never been shown before.”As you can see from the trailer below, the 10-episode series looks to be another example of the type of hilarious and heartfelt comedy one of the best streaming services have become masters of, with Wilson pitch perfect as the down and out Cahill looking for one last chance at glory, with Peter Dager nailing the role of would-be golfing sensation Santi Wheeler. It’s like Ted Lasso coaching Happy Gilmore.Also stepping out on to the green are Judy Greer as Pryce’s soon-to-be ex-wife Amber-Linn and Timothy Olyphant as his former rival while Marc Maron returns to the world of sports-com after Netflix’s GLOW, playing Cahill’s sardonic pal Mitts.

The new trailer comes amid plenty of exciting updates for fans of Apple TV+ comedic output. While the streamer was once considered the home of big budget sci-fi with the likes of Foundation and For All Mankind, it’s quietly been making a name for itself as the home of hilarious, emotional character driven comedy.While Rob McElhenney’s Mythic Quest was cancelled after four seasons, Stick arrives on the heels of hit movie making satire The Studio, which has just been renewed for a second season, while it’s also been confirmed that parenting sitcom Trying will be back for a fifth season. Meanwhile, the streamer's OG comedy hit Ted Lasso is also set to make a return.

Is Ted Lasso still returning?

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While many assumed we’d said goodbye to Jason Sudekis’ soccer coach at the close of season three, back in March, Apple TV+ confirmed one of the best Apple TV+ shows would be returning for a fourth outing. Sudeikis is confirmed to be back, alongside Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein and Jeremy Swift. The rest of the cast are yet to be announced, but we’d imagine we’ll see more familiar faces re-signed to AFC Richmond.Plot details are thin on the ground at the moment, but it’s heavily rumoured that Ted will return to London to coach the Richmond women’s team announced in the season three finale. In the season four announcement, Sudeikis teased: “As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap,’ in season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.” For more on Ted's comeback, you can check out everything we know so far about the return of the hit Apple TV+ show.In the meantime, Stick looks like a show Ted Lasso fans are going to love, and if you’re missing the antics at the soccer club, well this should go a fair way to filling that hole.

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In 1998, a handful of companies focused on wire replacement for mobile voice and data came together to form the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), an entity that would grow to include tens of thousands of members who would spend the next two and half decades working to create a better world through connection.However, 15 years before Bluetooth® technology began helping to create a healthier, smarter, more productive, and more sustainable world, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of unlicensed spectrum in the 2.4 GHz band, laying the foundation for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other short-range wireless technologies to come into being.“The FCC’s decision to open up the 2.4 GHz band for unlicensed use sparked four decades of wireless innovation, powering technologies like Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi that have transformed how we connect, work, and live,” said Andrew Zignani, senior research director for ABI Research. “As we look to the future, the continued evolution of these technologies will be essential in driving digital transformation, enriching user experiences, and delivering impactful services across consumer, enterprise, and industrial sectors — all while helping create a better, more connected world.”

Deregulating the 2.4 GHz band

On 9 May 1985, the FCC opened up the 2.4 GHz spectrum for public innovation without needing a license. The deregulation of the 2.4 GHz band meant that anyone could develop wireless technologies in that band. This created an environment that allowed for a 1W power limit that was greater than previous unlicensed limits.“The proposed policy was new — radio systems operating at the relatively high-power level of 1 watt could be brought to the market without an FCC rulemaking or the grant of an FCC license,” said Mark Fowler, FCC chair in 1985. “Looking back, it is clear that adoption of these rules was one of the significant achievements of the…FCC.”

The impact on Bluetooth connectivity

This decision made in 1985 to deregulate the 2.4 GHz band directly enabled the creation and global adoption of Bluetooth technology in 1998, and it is considered to be a turning point in wireless communication history.“40 years ago, the FCC made a great decision to open up the 2.4 GHz band,” said Eric A. McLaughlin, VP/GM connectivity solutions group at Intel Corporation. “As one of the pioneering companies of the Bluetooth® SIG, Intel is happy to have been able to contribute to the standard’s evolution, which helped propel this technology to near ubiquity across numerous new device categories and industries, and we look forward to the continued Bluetooth® innovations that will further enhance user experiences in the years to come.”"The FCC's 1985 decision to allow public access to the 2.4 GHz spectrum without a license marked a significant milestone in wireless communication,” said Daniel Cooley, CTO and SVP of technology and product development for Silicon Labs. “This pivotal move led to the development of Bluetooth and has fueled decades of innovation at Silicon Labs. As we look to the future, this historic ruling continues to drive advancements in wireless technology, heralding even more connectivity and innovation."This FCC decision:

Enabled affordable innovation: Without licensing costs or complex regulatory hurdles, companies could experiment freely with wireless communication, making Bluetooth connectivity economically feasible to develop as a low-cost, short-range wireless technologyDefined technical direction: Because devices sharing the 2.4 GHz band had to minimize interference (due to multiple users), early Bluetooth specifications adopted a unique frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technique allowing a Bluetooth connection to rapidly switch frequencies hundreds of times per second and making connections robust even in the crowded 2.4 GHz environmentCreated global potential: The 2.4 GHz band was deregulated (or lightly regulated) in many other countries, not just the US — which meant that Bluetooth technology could be designed as a single global standard rather than having different versions for different regionsStimulated a broader ecosystem: Other important wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi and cordless phones, also emerged in the 2.4 GHz band, pushing companies to standardize and optimize co-existence mechanisms — boosting the development of Bluetooth technology through industry collaboration

“The FCC’s decision to open the 2.4 GHz band was the spark that set wireless innovation in motion,” said Oyvind Strom, EVP short-range at Nordic Semiconductor. “Bluetooth rose from that moment, and, ever since, Nordic Semiconductor has helped drive ultra-low-power wireless technology, making it easier than ever for developers to innovate. We continue to push boundaries with Bluetooth® LE, delivering higher performance and greater power efficiency for a sustainable world. Happy Anniversary!”

Shaping a wireless future

That day, 40 years ago, when FCC Chairman Fowler and the FCC/OET team deregulated the 2.4 GHz band, changed the world. Wireless audio made us more productive, made our roads safer, and forever changed the way we experience music and media. Wearables help us take better care of ourselves and each other. Tags and trackers make sure what’s lost can always be found. And billions of other incredible Bluetooth innovations simplify our lives, freeing us to focus on what matters.And Bluetooth® expanded beyond the personal, powering commercial and industrial solutions that cut energy costs, reduce factory downtime, and minimize waste — helping businesses and industries work smarter and more efficiently. From smartphones to headphones, fitness trackers to asset trackers, the industrial IoT to the Ambient IoT, Bluetooth technology is the most widely used wireless standard in the world — connecting people to who and what they love, businesses to new opportunities, and industries to greater possibilities."Collaborating with Bluetooth SIG has been an incredible journey, and, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the FCC's ground-breaking decision, we reflect on its significant impact on wireless communication,” said Dino Bekis, VP/GM of wearables and mixed-signal solutions at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This not only paved the way for the development of Bluetooth® technology but also played a crucial role in shaping a future where wireless connectivity is seamless, reliable, and ubiquitous."The FCC’s decision created an environment where Bluetooth technology could be invented, thrive globally, and evolve competitively — giving our community the tools it needed to create a better world through connection.

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.3 launches on May 21The update expands the game's story, and introduces new characters Hyacine and CipherNew events and relics revealed, too, as well as a major expansion to the Divergent Universe game mode

The time has rolled around again for Hoyoverse to reveal exactly what's coming up in the Version 3.3 update for Honkai: Star Rail.'The Fall at Dawn's Rise', which launches later this month on May 21, will introduce two new five-star characters to the game, a new story chapter, several new events, new relics, an expansion to the Divergent Universe game mode, and more optimizations to the ever-growing RPG.The first of the two new characters is Hyacine: a five-star Wind character on the Rememberance path. Based on the footage from the recent livestream, she looks like a strong support unit who can restore HP and increase the maximum HP of your party members with help from her summon, Little Ica.With all the HP scaling characters we've got in the game in the last couple of patches, it seems she will be a natural fit alongside Castorice and Tribbie – and a worthwhile upgrade to those teams currently running Luocha or Gallagher in the sustain role.The second playable five-star in Cipher. She is on the Quantum element and follows the Path of Nihility. Her gimmick is all based around marking a single high HP opponent on the battlefield, performing follow-up attacks when allies damage that target, and using her ultimate to unleash a devastating amount of damage based on the total recorded damage the target has received.

Image 1 of 3Hyacine pairs up with her memosprite Little Ica to heal allies (Image credit: Hoyoverse)Image 2 of 3Cipher applies a mark to targets and unleashes a huge amount of damage based on ally attacks (Image credit: Hoyoverse)Image 3 of 3A Mario Kart-style racing game is one of the events coming in Version 3.3 (Image credit: Hoyoverse)

It's a kit that makes a lot more sense in practice, with Hoyo showing off her effectiveness in combat with Acheron and Jiaoqiu in one party, and Castorice in another.I had no plans to pull her for my account, but now I could be tempted. However, anyone thinking of going for new characters will also have to consider that The Herta and Aglaea will also re-run during Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the patch, respectively.

While the new characters are the main draw, Version 3.3 will also introduce the next chapter in the game's story that builds towards the final battle of the Flame-Chase Journey. That will be a confrontation with the Sky Titan, a hundred-eyed giant bird named Aquila, who will also serve as a new end-game boss.Other new additions include a bizarre-looking racing event, the return of a combat event that looks to take inspiration from the item evolutions of Vampire Survivors, new relics to farm, and an expansion to the roguelite Divergent Universe mode that adds more buffs, rewards and mechanics.Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.3 launches on May 21. The free-to-play RPG is available now on PC, mobile and PlayStation 5.

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With the vast amount of data that enterprises are generating and storing, leaders are continually reminded to get their data in order so they can generate business insight and prepare for AI initiatives. However, there is a reason why a majority of the enterprise’s human intelligence cannot be utilized to inform the business decisions being made today.The main issue is that computers are unable to determine the meaning and context of unstructured text—and there is simply too much of it for humans to process. With the global market for AI technologies expected to grow to over 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars by 2030, there is a clear business need for computers to understand the human language, or business leaders will fail to make the most of their AI investments.However, there is a solution. In using semantic analysis, which has automated and assisted text classification and fact extraction processes, a business can use AI to understand the meaning of its enterprise data with accurate, consistent and transparent outcomes. With this meaning, they are able to unlock valuable insights, enhance user experience and drive smarter decisions.

The meaning of semantic analysis

Semantic analysis builds upon natural language processing (NLP) and focuses on understanding and processing the meaning of words and phrases that have multiple meanings. It works by using methods and tools that can efficiently categorize and process data, whilst seeing relationships within data sets. In so doing, computers can finally comprehend the human intent behind words, phrases and sentences.Semantic analysis can answer questions like: “What does this text mean?”, and “How do these concepts relate to each another?” It also can extract specific information in the data like the age of a patient or the directors of a company. By revealing and encoding what the text really means, semantic analysis enables the most accurate information retrieval and improves communication between machines and humans. Put simply, it can understand business data to generate meaningful insights.By interpreting communications with customers and gaining insights into habits and preferences, semantic analysis can enable businesses to power chatbots and deliver a new level of agility to the organization. By deriving new insight from communications with customers—helping train chatbots, for example—Semantic analysis can add a new level of agility to the organization.

Getting deeper meaning with text classification and fact extraction

Depending on what an organization is looking to achieve, semantic analysis can use two methods to extract information from text. These methods are text classification and fact extraction.Text ClassificationWith this method, text is labelled based on insights you want to gain from the textual data. For example, Topic Classification can organize text within a particular category, for instance putting a school assignment into math, chemistry or physics. Intent Classification assesses the sender’s intent for a message, which can help the organization respond in the best way.Fact ExtractionWith Fact Extraction, organizations can identify and extract facts and relationships in their content to aid in the discovery of latent patterns and knowledge not previously known to their business. If organizations can make information easier to find within their content, it brings efficiency to the organization as it can reuse text for various use cases and audit it.The Text Re-use feature can help leverage content in different contexts quickly and for different use cases. Text Auditing helps you stay ahead of your competition and fully access the volume of knowledge in your content. Text Creation allows teams to focus resources on creating missing content that fills gaps rather than recreating content that already exists.

Examples of semantic analysis

Here are six ways semantic analysis can add value and agility to an organization:Intelligent search experience - It can help search engines understand the meaning of text to position it appropriately in results. It goes beyond repetition, improving the results through the richness of the semantic field. This results in an intelligent search experience that can understand user intent and context for better outcomes.Customer feedback – Since it can understand the positive, negative or neutral context, semantic analysis can help machines better understand customer feedback from social networks, reviews and forums by detecting elements that denote dissatisfaction, discontent or impatience. Trends insight – Semantic analysis can help marketers get closer to their customers and keep on top of market trends by processing large volumes of textual data.Customer experience – The overall elevated digital experience helps customers to find more relevant information faster and offsets problems before they can escalate.Regulatory compliance - Semantic analysis can help an organization meet regulatory needs, mitigate risk and streamline processes. It helps apply metadata that organizations can use to implement information governance best practices.Making your data AI ready – data agility is vital for successful AI applications. Semantic data analysis allows for efficient data integration, classification and contextualization, which will enable organizations to build more adaptable and responsive AI systems.

Benefits of semantic analysis

A well-executed semantic analysis methodology will bolster competitive advantage by elevating the customer experience and company performance, improving search relevance and providing valuable insights for new business initiatives. Some key advantages of semantic analysis include:Build a customer-centric strategy: Semantic analysis contributes to the deployment of a customer-centric strategy, where each business decision is centered on the customer’s needs, boosting customer loyalty and retention.Improve company performance: By automating data analysis, semantic analysis offers considerable time savings for teams across the organization, channeling resources to prioritize business-critical functions and improve the bottom line.Enhance your SEO strategy: Semantic analysis can help uncover a user’s intent during the search process, enabling the organization to serve up more relevant content.Bolster customer self-service solutions: Semantic analysis allows machines to detect human emotions to extract valuable information from unstructured data so more effective self-service options can be created. Support AI Strategy: When it comes to machine learning and AI, semantic analysis supports feature extraction and understanding relationships in data.Smarter business decisions: Ultimately, semantic analysis extracts the meaningful information companies need to drive informed business decisions. Enable 360s: By providing a comprehensive view of all data, semantic analysis allows organizations to aggregate information effectively, enabling them to conduct more informed 360 reviews of products.

The value of data Is achieved through its analysis

With the advancement of AI and the rise of unstructured data, semantic analysis is essential for organizations in all sectors who are looking to embrace AI agents and data driven decisioning.The introduction of semantic analysis marks a significant leap forward for machines to become not only viable but trusted in the business landscape. By harnessing the power of meaning, businesses can unlock valuable insights, enhance user experience and drive smarter decisions.

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Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 9 (game #432).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #433) - hint #1 - today's theme

What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Find the missing links

NYT Strands today (game #433) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

VILELUDESIZESDELISALERAGE

NYT Strands today (game #433) - hint #3 - spangram letters

How many letters are in today's spangram?• Spangram has 8 letters

NYT Strands today (game #433) - hint #4 - spangram position

What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?First side: left, 4th rowLast side: right, 4th row

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NYT Strands today (game #433) - the answers

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The answers to today's Strands, game #433, are…

CHORIZOSALAMILIVERWURSTKIELBASAANDOUILLESPANGRAM: SAUSAGES

My rating: EasyMy score: Perfect

I saw the Spangram first today and then grabbed the three most obvious SAUSAGES: CHORIZO, SALAMI, and LIVERWURST. The other two I had never heard of, but being a major consumer of processed pork, I’m pretty sure I’ve eaten them.The most difficult thing today was tapping out KIELBASA and ANDOUILLE in the correct letter order, but I guess they had to give us something to chew on. Top marks, by the way, to Strands HQ for today’s top punning theme.All of these meat treats are what we’d call slicing sausages in the UK as we wouldn’t want to confuse them with actual sausages – or hot dogs – which we like frying whole and consuming with chips or mashed potato or with even more meat products for our award-winning artery-clogging breakfasts.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Friday, May 9, game #432)

BACKPACKTENTGRILLCOOLERLANTERNTHERMOSSPANGRAM: CAMPING GEAR

What is NYT Strands?Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 9 (game #698).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #699) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…

BEANSMINUSLOVEENERGYZIPBESTCOMICSANSSINCERELYWANTINGBACONSUNSETABSENTLANDINGCHEERSPEP

NYT Connections today (game #699) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

YELLOW: Dear endingsGREEN: Missing somethingBLUE: Full of it PURPLE: Add a word that rhymes with “grip”

Need more clues?We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #699) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

YELLOW: LETTER SIGN-OFFSGREEN: WITHOUT BLUE: VIGOR PURPLE: __ STRIP

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NYT Connections today (game #699) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #699, are…

YELLOW: LETTER SIGN-OFFS BEST, CHEERS, LOVE, SINCERELYGREEN: WITHOUT ABSENT, MINUS, SANS, WANTINGBLUE: VIGOR BEANS, ENERGY, PEP, ZIPPURPLE: __ STRIP BACON, COMIC, LANDING, SUNSET

My rating: EasyMy score: Perfect

I had cooked breakfast on my mind today, so I’m annoyed that i didn’t get the purple group and particularly BACON STRIP.That said, this was quite a straightforward game, missing any of the normal traps. Indeed you could say it was ABSENT, MINUS, SANS and WANTING of its usual trickery, with Comic Sans the only gag pairing (unless I missed one).Out of the four groups, the one that was ranked easiest – LETTER SIGN-OFFS – had the potential to be the trickiest considering how old-fashioned ending a letter SINCERELY is.It doesn’t seem that long ago that I’d wrestle over writing that or faithfully at the end of job applications. Now, BEST is the only way to go – or whatever our AI pals think.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Friday, May 9, game #698)

YELLOW: TV DISPLAY SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, CONTRAST, TINTGREEN: FUZZY, AS A MEMORY DIM, FAINT, REMOTE, VAGUEBLUE: RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC DIFFERENCE, PRODUCT, QUOTIENT, SUMPURPLE: WINDOW TREATMENTS IN THE SINGULAR BLIND, DRAPE, SHADE, SHUTTER

What is NYT Connections?NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 9 (game #1201).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1202) - hint #1 - Vowels

How many different vowels are in Quordle today?• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1202) - hint #2 - repeated letters

Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 0.

Quordle today (game #1202) - hint #3 - uncommon letters

Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1202) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)

Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1202) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)

What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?• R• B• C• S

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Quordle today (game #1202) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #1202, are…

RELICBADGECHAMPSATIN

Back when I started playing Quordle it would take me at least 10 minutes to crack. These days, when all the stars align and there’s no rogue words or rare letters, it often takes me less than 90 seconds.I say this not to brag, but out of embarrassment that it took me so long to realise how much easier this game is once you use three start words with 15 different letters.Meanwhile, as Quordle gets easier the Daily Sequence seems to get harder to crack. Why is that?How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Daily Sequence today (game #1202) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1202, are…

DIRGEWATERVAULTREBEL

Quordle answers: The past 20

Quordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAINQuordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITEQuordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVEQuordle #1198, Tuesday, 6 May: UNITE, SOGGY, FILET, PORCHQuordle #1197, Monday, 5 May: WREAK, COWER, STEAD, QUEUEQuordle #1196, Sunday, 4 May: PINCH, SMOKE, SCARY, CANNYQuordle #1195, Saturday, 3 May: PLUSH, VERGE, WROTE, CONDOQuordle #1194, Friday, 2 May: CAUSE, RISEN, MACAW, SMELTQuordle #1193, Thursday, 1 May: IDIOM, EXILE, SPOOF, DRAPEQuordle #1192, Wednesday, 30 April: BATON, TORSO, ANNEX, DROWNQuordle #1191, Tuesday, 29 April: HOVER, HENCE, OCTAL, COPSEQuordle #1190, Monday, 28 April: JAUNT, ALLOW, FRUIT, BURNTQuordle #1189, Sunday, 27 April: PRIOR, YOUTH, CREDO, CHIDEQuordle #1188, Saturday, 26 April: LINGO, LOCUS, THROW, CLICKQuordle #1187, Friday, 25 April: SHALT, WRATH, MAMBO, HUMPHQuordle #1186, Thursday, 24 April: CHOKE, COLOR, FRAME, CAIRNQuordle #1185, Wednesday, 23 April: VALET, PUPAL, CREEP, DRIFTQuordle #1184, Tuesday, 22 April: POUTY, CHEST, BROOM, TEPEEQuordle #1183, Monday, 21 April: SHARD, PRINT, SUMAC, LEACHQuordle #1182, Sunday, 20 April: DINER, HORDE, SHONE, FUGUE

There's a real mix of new movies and shows to explore on the best streaming services this Mother's Day weekend for those in the US and Australia, and Netflix is leading the charge with its slate of new releases.We've picked out a romantic slasher, feel-good comedy and dark fantasy animation out of everything new on Netflix, but there's also the new teen drama series inspired by Judy Blume's Forever novel from 1975 that's worth a watch from what we hear.Remote at the ready? Great, because here's our top streaming picks out of all the latest new releases. – Amelia Schwanke, senior entertainment editor.

Heart Eyes (Netflix)

Recently, I described Heart Eyes as the best horror-romance movie of the year and I’m so excited that it’s available to stream on Netflix this weekend. If you’re looking for the right amount of romance, comedy and horror, this movie blends it all perfectly and has an impressive 81% Rotten Tomatoes critical rating, making it just as worthy of some of the best horror movies.While it was originally released in time for Valentine’s Day, I think it’s perfect horror viewing any time of year! With some great gory moments and a mystery at the heart of the plot, it’s a gripping watch and thoroughly entertaining. Netflix horror movies can be quite hit and miss but this is one of the best ones on there.Need more horror recommendations this month? Check out eight new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, Max and more in May 2025. – Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

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Poker Face season 2 (Peacock)

This tale of a casino worker turned human lie detector performed incredibly well after season one Poker Face, which has a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes critical rating. After loving her work in Netflix’s Russian Doll and Orange is the New Black, Natasha Lyonne impressed me here too and I’m so excited to see what the second season of this mystery-a-week show brings.Season 2 picks up with Charlie hitting the road once again after receiving a call from crime boss Beatrix Halp. She’s back on the road and there’s some amazing guest stars such as Wicked’s Cynthia Eviro and The Office star BJ Novak, so the cast just keeps getting bigger and better.In Rian Johnson we trust. We'll have to wait and see if it returns for season three but for now, you've got the second installment to dive into. – LB

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Octopus (Prime Video)

This week's first documentary pick is a nature series that delves into the lives of octopuses. That might not sound instantly thrilling but with Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag; Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) narrating the series, we're expecting her signature humor to keep the pacing lively.Octopus! is a two-part series that sees an eclectic mix of characters, including scientists, explorers and enthusiasts, share their connections with the eight-limbed sea creatures that could easily become one of the best Prime Video shows.I loved Netflix's My Octopus Teacher and National Geographic's Secrets of the Octopus on Disney+, both of which scored highly with critics, so I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes an instant hit. – AS

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Nonnas (Netflix)

Looking for a good comedy movie? Nonnas should whet your appetite, perhaps literally, as it follows a man who opens an Italian restaurant with actual nonnas aka grandmothers as the chefs.Feast your eyes on this great cast too: Vince Vaughn leads a great line-up, including stars like Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Joe Manganiello and Linda Cardellini. This has all the key ingredients to become one of the best Netflix movies, indeed.It's based on a true story, inspired by the life of Joe Scaravella, the owner of the Staten Island restaurant Enoteca Maria, where grandmothers are invited to work as chefs. This one should be a great watch. – LB

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Blood of Zeus season 3 (Netflix)

The third and final season of Blood of Zeus, aka one of the best Netflix shows, is here, so you're sorted if you need your adult animation fix this weekend. It's an action-packed one, focusing mainly on two storylines.This time around, expect to see Cronos and Typhon’s rampage across Greece, as well as Heron helping Seraphim to get his lover, Priestess Gorgo, into the Elysian Fields. So there's a lot going on and plenty to wrap up before the season finale.This mythical ancient Greece inspired series has had a good run, but it doesn't look like it'll be returning any time soon. If you need more animation in your life, check out these Adult Swim shows including one with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. – LB

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Long Way Home (Apple TV+)

Broom broom, motorheads! It's finally time to watch Ewan McGregor's and Charley Boorman's latest biking adventure on Apple TV+, Long Way Home. This new Apple TV+ adventure series is an awe-inspiring ride that will see the best friends reunite for a fourth season to travel across 17 European countries on customized classic motorcycles.As one of the best Apple TV+ shows, I'm excited to saddle up for the first four episodes of this 10-part travel documentary series. Trust me, it's a lighthearted watch that's sure to delight. – AS

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Summer of 69 (Hulu)

The latest new Hulu movie to grace our screens is Summer of 69. The film's premise might make it sound like another raunchy teen comedy akin to the likes of Superbad and Bottoms, but this coming-of-age story is said to be much more heartfelt.What starts of as a story about an awkward teenager called Abby (Sam Morelos) enlisting the help of a stripper (Chloe Fineman) to teach her how to have sex soon becomes a lesson in confidence.Early reviews look promising for Jillian Bell's directorial debut, but we'll have to wait and see if it becomes one of the best Hulu movies. – AS

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During the 25th anniversary celebration of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has announced that he was planning to give away "virtually all" of his wealth within the next 20 years. In all, he expects to distribute approximately $200 billion until the foundation shuts down on December 31, 2045, which as The New York Times notes is decades before originally intended. The Gates Foundation has funded several causes since it was founded in the year 2005 by Bill and his then-wife Melinda French Gates, including those dedicated to the eradication of and to supporting the sufferers of malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.

It has also funded causes focused on gender equality, maternal and child health, as well as family planning worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it committed $2 billion to various response efforts. The foundation's other initiatives include agricultural development, as well as water, sanitation and hygiene projects. It is not without its controversies, however, and was previously accused of marginalizing researchers who did not support Gates-backed educational policies, such as small schools and charter schools. It was also criticized for deferring too much to Gates' views and for lacking enough internal debate between its members.

In an interview with The Times, Gates said that he and his team believe they can achieve their humanitarian goals within a much shorter period than they originally thought. It seems as if the foundation intends to bridge gaps left after the pandemic and to fill the hole the current US administration will be leaving after its massiv e cuts to foreign aid. One of things he spoke about specifically is the U.S.A.I.D. budget cuts, which killed the money meant for polio and HIV research and medicine aid. Gates called out Elon Musk, specifically, who cut the agency's budget "because he didn’t go to a party that weekend." While he admitted that Musk could still end up being a great philanthropist if he gives away his wealth later on or after his death, Gates said that for now, "the world’s richest man has been involved in the deaths of the world’s poorest children."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/bill-gates-says-he-will-give-away-almost-all-of-his-money-over-next-20-years-140036671.html?src=rss

Doom: The Dark Ages is a very different game than Doom Eternal, the most recent mainline entry in id Software’s demon-splattering series. While the Slayer in Eternal was a high-jumping, rail-swinging parkour machine, the Slayer in Doom: The Dark Ages moves like a bull on ice skates, heavy and meaty but incredibly agile. It feels good, and maybe more importantly, it feels right.

The developers have made it clear that their goal with The Dark Ages is to emulate the original Doom more than its recent iterations, with the focus on building a concise combat loop and making the Slayer feel like a living monster truck, rather than a Ferrari. After 12 hours with the game, I can say they’ve done precisely that, plus they’ve made everything around the Slayer about 666 percent more metal than ever before. Doom: The Dark Ages is an exciting return to form and a phenomenal evolution of a genre-defining series.

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Doom: The Dark Ages feels like an old-school Doom game in terms of combat, soundtrack and the Slayer’s overall vibe, but it introduces fresh elements, including a razor-lined Shield Saw, a playable mech and dragon, detailed difficulty sliders, and expansive sandbox maps. I’m currently on chapter 12 of 22 and I’ve completely filled up my weapon wheel, maxed out multiple stats, solved a handful of puzzles, unlocked shield runes, played as a titan twice and ridden a dragon once. At this point I can feel the game’s rhythm in my bones and, even with the modern touches, it’s a familiar, catchy beat.

The shield is the most obvious addition to the combat loop and it’s a core element of every encounter, allowing the Slayer to block, parry, rush forward and throw it out as a giant spinning sawblade. There are dozens of demon types, each with its own moveset and vulnerabilities, and the Shield Saw reacts to them in unique ways. Some enemies shoot out glowing red or green projectiles, and parrying a green one with the shield sends it back at the attacker, dealing heaps of damage. Throwing the Shield Saw like a boomerang sends it slicing through hordes of basic ghouls, catching them on the way there and back. Or, it just embeds and spins in the flesh of mid-size monsters, interrupting their attacks until you recall it. It can also shatter bullet-heated armor and vaporize whole groups of infantry imps hiding behind their own red-hot shields. You can lock on to most enemies with the shield and then press the attack button to rush forward, stunning or exploding the targeted demon and its nearby buddies. On top of functioning as a cross-map dash move, the Shield Slam is critical in taking down midbosses that favor ranged weapons, forcing them to put away their guns and make parryable melee attacks.

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The Shield Saw, heavy and dangerous, quickly becomes the Slayer’s natural companion, and in combination with the gauntlet or flail, your melee weapons, it’s a twitchy, deadly force. There are 10 main guns to unlock, each more hellish than the last, and they support a range of playstyles, from spray-and-pray to precision headshots and elemental damage. Based on early footage of The Dark Ages, I thought the Pulverizer was going to be my favorite gun because it looked like a powerful crowd-control tool and it had an actual human skull in the middle of it — but as it turns out, the Chainshot is my weapon of choice. It shoots out a heavy metal ball on a chain and deals significant damage with each hit, and I love that it can also kill demons as it’s retracting. There are upgrade trees for each weapon, plus a range of Shield Runes to unlock. Let me put it this way: None of the guns in The Dark Ages are underpowered. Feel free to pick your favorite and go all in.

The Slayer’s weapons and attacks work symbiotically, building a complex rhythm of parrying, repositioning, shield throws and gunfire. The battlefields are littered with glowing piles of ammo, health and overshields, and the sounds that accompany their pick-up are charmingly familiar. These items pop out of demons as they take damage, keeping you alive, just barely, even when surrounded by enemies. There are entire levels built out of relentless combat, with large-scale fights around every corner and the sound of guttural, demonic groans constantly echoing across the wastelands. The Slayer feels like a tank made out of pure muscle, but he runs, dodges and attacks like an athlete a quarter of his size, and the combination of heft and responsiveness is just right. The Slayer is a bleeding, breathing weapon and in The Dark Ages, he really feels like it.

But, if he ever feels less than godlike, you can fix that. The Dark Ages introduces a detailed difficulty slider that allows you to fine-tune the action straight from the pause menu. There are four difficulty settings — Aspiring Slayer, Hurt Me Plenty, Ultra-Violence and Nightmare — and from there, 10 elements to adjust, like enemy aggression, parry window size, enemy projectile speed and daze duration.

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I started on the Hurt Me Plenty setting and quickly found it to be too easy, so I bumped my experience up to Ultra-Violence. I eventually hit a wall with one battle that I couldn’t seem to beat, and I was deflated, on the verge of acute frustration. I didn’t want to lose the tension that I was enjoying so much until that moment, so I left the main difficulty setting alone, and slightly increased my damage and the effectiveness of resources. This was just enough to push me over the edge, and I slid right back into a demon-slaughtering flow, feeling like a badass again. With The Dark Ages, id Software has built a thoughtful and rich customization system, and it’s a quality-of-life feature that I can see being replicated in other similar games. And, remember, it works both ways — on top of making fights easier, it can also turn any battle into an overwhelming hellscape. You know, for fun.

The Dark Ages is the largest Doom game id has ever made, and it’s also the most gorgeous. In the first 12 hours alone, I’ve encountered battle-worn medieval castles overlooking ravaged kingdoms, mazelike underwater regions, floating ships made out of giant bones, and, of course, the wastelands of Hell, covered in juicy, intestinal growths, gothic fortresses and rivers of fire. There are a handful of secrets hidden in every level, and exploring the terrain is just as much a part of the gameplay as demon-slaying, a feature that I enjoy immensely. The character designs are also luscious: There’s a marshmallow-like corpo alien and its floating, tentacled workforce; King Novik wearing heavy armor everywhere except over his rippling pecs and abs; and Prince Ahzrak, an ambitious demon with a pale face, slender horns and high-collared blood-red robes (a look that I would love to see replicated on Dragula, in fact). The classic enemies, updated but grotesque as ever, are a delight to both see and kill.

As far as I’ve seen it, the story is appropriately epic and surprisingly coherent, with plenty of high-stakes missions and a clear Ultimate Villain. I’m already anxious for our final encounter, which I’ll take as a good sign.

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There are two new elements in The Dark Ages that I haven’t discussed yet, even though they’re both literally huge: the titan and the dragon. In certain levels only, you’re able to control a mech-sized Slayer to fight giant demons, and you’re separately able to hop on top of a vicious, armor-plated dragon and fly it through the sky. These moments are fun and they offer a brief break from the standard horde-hunting action, but largely, I don’t think they’re necessary. When I think about my time with The Dark Ages so far, I tend to forget about the titan and the dragon. They’re simply overshadowed by the satisfaction and strategy built into the moment-to-moment gameplay, plus the layers of customization and all of the Satanic beauty on display. I’m not mad that I can pilot a mech and ride a dragon in the newest Doom game, but I am kind of meh about it.

The Dark Ages is blood-soaked and beautiful. Even though some of its largest new elements are actually its least relevant, the game’s focus on crisp combat, customization and twitchy shield play makes it a well-rounded romp through the bowels hell. The Dark Ages is a bright spot in Doom history.

Doom: The Dark Ages will hit PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 15.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/doom-the-dark-ages-review-goodbye-parkour-hello-shield-saw-140014377.html?src=rss

Adobe will discount certain software subscriptions by 70% for the US GovernmentEliminating paper-based processes could significantly boost productivitySavings available for several months

Adobe is preparing to offer its software to the US Government at a whopping 70% discount, with the considerable savings available on contract signups until November 2025.The partnership was confirmed in a statement by the US General Services Administration, which noted, "Adobe will offer a comprehensive Paperless Government Solution at a 70% discount off the current GSA list price through November 30, 2025."Not only does the discount address the US Government's ongoing cost-cutting efforts, driven by Elon Musk's DOGE, but it's also designed to streamline operations between departments by cutting out legacy systems and physical copies in favor of online versions.

US government Adobe discount

"This agreement with Adobe is another example of GSA leading a transformative change in how the federal government buys goods and services, with a focus on commercial products. We’re moving away from outdated and fragmented agency-by-agency purchasing, towards strategic procurement decisions," GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian explained.Adobe's Chief Revenue Officer, Stephen Frieder, added: “This agreement reflects our shared commitment with GSA to streamline procurement and support digitization efforts to help the government best serve the American people."Among the bundles on offer at a 70% discount are Acrobat Premium for Enterprise, Acrobat Sign for Enterprise and Adobe Express for Enterprise.In a separate announcement, Adobe added: "Today's announcement marks an opportunity for federal agencies to take meaningful strides in sustainable digital modernization."The company stressed how its plans to support the US Government eliminate paper-based processes will boost productivity by eliminating the inefficiencies created by manual processes, increase responsiveness with user-friendly applications and speed up content creation.

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India has ordered X to block over 8,000 accounts, the social media company said on May 8, 2025X deemed India's orders as censorship and urged account holders to legally challenge the blocksBoth India and Pakistan have intensified internet censorship as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate

India has issued executive orders to X, asking the social media company to block over 8,000 accounts across the country. The targets, X explains, include accounts belonging to international news organizations and prominent X users.X's Global Government Affairs team disclosed the details in a lengthy tweet on Thursday, May 8, 2025, deeming these requests as "censorship" and urging account holders based in India to legally challenge the blocks."Blocking entire accounts is not only unnecessary, it amounts to censorship of existing and future content, and is contrary to the fundamental right of free speech," wrote X.

X disagrees but it's "restricted by Indian law"

"To comply with the orders, we will withhold the specified accounts in India alone. We have begun that process," wrote X, adding that the company disagrees with the Indian government’s demands.This means, however, that blocked account holders may be able to keep accessing the platform by using one of the best VPN services to spoof their IP address location."X is exploring all possible legal avenues available to the company. Unlike users located in India, X is restricted by Indian law in its ability to bring legal challenges against these executive orders," the company added, while encouraging all users impacted to seek appropriate relief from the courts.The social media company even shared a list of legal aid organizations that could help people challenging these blocking orders, and asserted that it had notified those impacted by these actions.X's Global Government Affairs account was temporarily withheld in India, as reported by Indian technology journalist Adit Agrawal on her LinkedIn account.

The account was restored on Friday morning. According to a person aware of the matter, Agrawal reported, X blocked the account without an official order after authorities asked the company about the tweet."Now MeitY has issued an order to X to NOT block it, as per this person," wrote Agrawal.

India/Pakistan information crackdown

X's blocking orders coincide with a spike in internet censorship across the country as the conflict with the neighboring Pakistan intensifies.On Wednesday, May 7, Meta also blocked a major Muslim news page on Instagram at the authorities' request, as reported by The Guardian.On Thursday, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also issued an advisory urging all media companies, streaming services, and online platforms to block all content originating from Pakistan.On his side, Pakistan has resumed access to X on Wednesday after a 15-month-long ban.The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) also blocked access to at least 16 YouTube news channels and 32 websites from India on the same day, for allegedly spreading misinformation and anti-Pakistan propaganda.As reported by the BBC, India and Pakistan blame each other for escalating military tensions and have both been launching a series of missiles and drone strikes since Wednesday. This represents a major escalation of existing tensions over the disputed area of Kashmir between the two nuclear-armed countries.

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Like untold millions of smartphone users, I have a bit of a problem. I’ve been trying, with middling success, to be more mindful about how I use my phone. I’ll often uninstall various social media apps (but reinstall them later), and I’ve disconnected all my work tools unless I’m traveling specifically for the job. I don’t play games without intention or doomscroll very much. But I still find myself mindlessly reaching for it when there’s a moment to fill, and I don’t love that habit. I don’t think I’m completely addicted to my iPhone; my Screen Time stats put daily usage around two to three hours. That’s less than I’ve seen a lot of people post on social media, but it’s still significant.

I’ve been intrigued by the Light Phone III since I first saw some previews for it last year. As the name suggests, it’s the third phone by Brooklyn-based startup Light, and the ethos remains the same. It has no "infinite scroll” apps like email, social media, a web browser or most everything else that defines a modern smartphone. It’s designed for quick interactions so you can pick it up, respond to a call or message, maybe get directions or put on a song and then get back to life. However, there are a lot of improvements compared to prior Light Phones that made it feel a lot more viable to me. Specifically, there’s a camera, the screen is OLED instead of E Ink and the wider, more responsive display is better suited to text input. It also looks cool in a minimalist way, and has some nicely responsive physical buttons in a world when those are becoming increasingly rare.

I’ve been using the $599 Light Phone III since late March, and my plan was to fully commit to it — but the practicality of doing so was surprisingly difficult. Based on my experience, it’s going to be a tough sell for a lot of people who use a smartphone for basics or things only specific apps can deliver. The Light Phone III isn’t quite ready to be most people’s only device, but I wish it could be.

The Light philosophy

In general, the Light Phone III reminds me a little bit of the very first iPhone — a device with maybe 16 built-in apps and nothing else. Of course, the iPhone had time-wasters like YouTube, an email client and a web browser, but that device was not nearly the attention-hog that modern smartphones are. In the same way, Light picked specific tools that it feels most people will need while keeping everything as simple and bare-bones as possible. The idea is that instead of a device filled with apps constantly notifying you and trying to grab your attention, the Light Phone is focused on intentional use so you aren’t constantly picking up your phone.

That shows up in a variety of ways, from the basic block form factor to the fact that LightOS (based on Android, but you’d never know it) is literally white text on a black background. The only time you see color is if you open the camera or look at photos. But the most important thing is the extremely basic set of tools you can install on the device. Here’s a full list in addition to the settings and phone / text messages apps:

Alarm

Album

Calculator

Calendar

Camera

Directions

Directory

Hotspot

Music

Notes

Podcasts

Timer

If you want, you can literally just have the phone app, which also includes your contacts list and text messages. In 2025, that’s wildly sparse. And you can see by the above list that none of these are things you’re going to lose lots of time using. The austere approach doesn’t just apply to the limited set of tools, either — it shows up in how each one is designed. For example, the Alarm tool doesn’t have a snooze button. If you’re using it as a wake up call, you had better get up when it goes off.

Hardware

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Before digging into what using this odd little device is like, let’s run through its minimalist hardware. The Light Phone III is a chunky rectangle of a phone that’s significantly shorter and thicker than what I’m used to. It’s 12mm thick, compared to 7.8mm for the iPhone 16e or about 10mm for the Pixel 9a. But while the Light Phone III is about the same width as a modern iPhone, it’s only 106mm tall, which is shorter than, say, the iPhone 16e (147mm). That makes the phone look a lot larger in images than it is in reality, because we’re used to assuming a phone includes a 6-ish inch display. That’s not the case here.

The front is dominated by the screen, but I haven’t used a phone with a display this small in years. It’s a 3.92-inch AMOLED panel with matte glass and 1,080 x 1,240 resolution, and the rest of the front is filled out by two large bezels. The top one houses an earpiece and selfie camera, while the bottom has a surprisingly solid-sounding speaker. On the back, you’ll find the modest 5-megapixel camera with a flash; the bottom 60 percent is where the user-replaceable battery lives.

Another thing that makes the Light Phone stand out is its plethora of buttons, which is a rarity in the modern era. There’s a power button with a fingerprint sensor on the top right corner, but unfortunately that sensor hasn’t yet been activated in LightOS. The right side has a home button, with circular volume up and down keys surrounding it. Near the bottom right edge is a two-stage camera button, which is a rather surprising inclusion. Pressing it opens the camera app no matter what you’re doing, and you can push it halfway down to activate the center focus point before depressing it all the way to take your picture. Finally, on the upper left corner is a button that turns on the flashlight; it’s surrounded by a dial you can turn to adjust screen brightness. I have never felt like I needed my phone’s flashlight enough for it to have a dedicated button, and of all the buttons this is the one I accidentally activated the most. But, the dial for screen brightness is pretty handy.

The Light Phone is powered by Qualcomm’s SM 4450 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also supports 5G networks in addition to LTE, and the phone is rounded out with the usual array of sensors: GPS, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. And, of course, there’s a USB-C port at the bottom for charging and limited connectivity with a computer.

Since the Light Phone’s battery is removable, it’s not nearly as large as the ones you’ll find in most modern smartphones. You’ll naturally be doing a lot less with this phone, though, so it’s not a huge problem. I easily got multiple days of use from the Light Phone unless I was using navigation a lot. That drained the battery pretty quickly, so if you intend on using it for your GPS on a longer car trip, make sure you have a charging port for it while you drive.

Going Light

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Setting up a Light Phone III involves going to an online dashboard where you’ll activate your phone. Once that’s done, this is also where you can configure various tools and do things like add music and podcasts. There are minimal settings to fiddle with on the phone itself — you can adjust volume for various notifications like the phone ringer, alarms or media, or turn the hotspot on or off. There are the usual options for managing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections or updating the software, but it’s a far slimmer menu than you’ll find on an iPhone or Android device.

From the dashboard, I added all of the Light Phone’s available tools and dug into the process of moving contacts and music over. I was hoping that the phone would just show up as a USB device when I plugged it into my computer so I could drag some MP3s over, but, alas, that’s not the case. Managing content on the Light Phone requires using the dashboard; it shows every tool you have installed and clicking on them lets you upload songs or import contacts.

This was where I hit my first major friction point. I love music and am a bit obsessive over it, so being able to play songs on the go is absolutely crucial to me. I still buy music on Bandcamp sometimes and also have a big library of MP3s from the pre-streaming days, so I had plenty of tunes to add to my Light Phone. Sure, it wouldn’t be the same as having access to the millions of songs on Apple Music or Spotify, but I was okay with a bit of a philosophical switch. After all, how many songs do you really need at a time?

Turns out the big issue isn’t having fewer songs — it’s how minimal both the music player and song uploader are. On the dashboard, you can add songs from your computer, but they all get dumped in one giant playlist. You can re-order things there, but that’s the only semblance of organization. I had hoped that the Light Phone’s music player would have an iPod sort of interface so you could use tags to dig into artists and albums, but no such luck. You can search for a song, and if you tap it to play it’ll play everything following — that was the only way I could approximate the experience of listening to an album.

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Making things even more challenging is the fact that songs aren’t necessarily uploaded to the phone in any semblance of order. So even if your files are properly named, that ordering isn’t always reflected in the final upload. I resorted to adding an album and then using the web dashboard interface to make sure the songs were in the proper order. That’s worse than the experience I had using an iPod in 2003. To have to do this in 2025 is wild.

To be fair, the Light Phone creators told me that this software is a holdover from the Light Phone II, which could only hold 1GB of music, like an old iPod Shuffle. It wasn’t really meant for browsing a large library, but instead was just meant to give you a quick selection of tunes in a pinch. And the company is actively working on a new player with artist/album sorting, custom playlists and letting you load files via USB-C. That would go a long way towards making it more useful. The good news is that sound quality was great and I could pair my AirPods Pro with zero issues.

Another worry I had was how the Light Phone’s mapping and navigation tools would hold up. I am perpetually lost and also recently moved, so I often rely on turn-by-turn to figure out where I’m going. While the Directions tool is quite basic, it’s enough to get the job done. Opening it up simply shows two fields to enter where you are and where you’re going (it can also pull your current location via GPS). There’s also a selector for whether you’re driving, walking or using public transportation. While the latter two options basically just return a list of directions, driving gives you a proper map view and navigation alerts. When I used it while driving around, the map view was mostly clear and the directions were accurate enough to get me to my destination. It’s all powered by Here location services, which have been around for ages and seem pretty good in my corner of the US.

Light pairs the Directions tool with a Directory that is its one concession to the search-powered world we live in. You can search for general terms (coffee) or specifics (Starbucks) and get a spread of results. Tapping on them shows some basic info like the address, hours, phone number and a basic description, and you can tap the map icon to send that place into the Directions app. It all works better than I expected for getting around, though both Google and Apple Maps are better at giving you real-time updates on public transit. I rely on real-time data for city buses, which makes the simple transit options on the Light Phone a bit hard to adjust to.

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This ethos unsurprisingly permeates every tool on the phone. As I mentioned earlier, the Alarm has no snooze button, but you can set multiple alarms. You can sync your Google calendar to the phone. But if you have a few calendars in your account (work, family, etc.), you can only see the default one. There’s a basic Notes app, but you can’t do things like attach photos to entries. I can’t say I have a problem with any of this, because that’s the whole point of the Light Phone — you know limitations are part of the equation going in.

There are two crucial features I haven’t gotten to yet: the camera and the phone. This is the first Light Phone with a camera; there’s a 50-megapixel one on the back (images are binned and output at 12 megapixels) and an 8-megapixel one on the front for selfies. The company’s blog shows off a bunch of samples and talks about the process they’ve used to tune the camera’s output. Suffice it to say that these images are wildly different from the heavily processed results you’ll get from most modern smartphones. In good light, the Light Phone’s photos look decent enough but clearly lack the fine detail we’re used to these days. It’s the kind of camera that you can use in a pinch, but you’ll find it lacking if you’re at all serious about photography.

For me the issue is less about the image quality, which has its own lo-fi charm, and more about the camera’s responsiveness. Light included a dedicated camera button, making it exceedingly simple to quickly shoot an image. But, once you have your scene framed up and press the shutter button, it takes between one and three seconds for the camera to actually take the photo. That’s an eternity and it makes the camera impossible to use for anything where movement is involved. I’m glad the Light Phone III has a camera. But it brings me back to a time when phone cameras were useful but filled with compromises. I could live with the aesthetics of the images if the camera was more responsive, but the lag just kills it. If I used the Light Phone full time, I’d probably use my proper camera way more often — which might be a good thing! But I’d definitely miss the convenience of taking quality photos in a pinch from my phone.

Using the Light Phone as a phone

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Some 15 or 20 years ago, cell phones were mostly meant for talking and texting, remember? The Light Phone III is a great device for phone calls, and a mediocre one for texting. In my testing, calls were clear and easy to hear on both ends, and the built-in speaker is surprisingly usable when you don’t feel like holding something up (please, stop using speaker phone so much in public, people!). The contacts section of the app is, of course, minimal: just names and phone numbers. As such, this cannot replace an address book or modern contact list. For most people I care about, I need to store at least a phone number, address and email. There’s of course no need for an email address on the Light Phone, but an address field would be great so you can quickly pull up directions to a friend’s house.

If the Light Phone’s music player was a letdown, trying to text was the fatal flaw that killed my dream of using this device full time. Compared to the Light Phone II, this new model is significantly easier to text with. The more responsive and wider OLED screen means the keyboard is similar in size to the ones you’ll find on an iPhone or Android device. The messaging app also does some smart things, like automatically sending links and photos people share to your email address so you can engage with them on your computer.

But there’s no autocorrect. And if you haven’t tried to text on a phone without autocorrect lately, let me tell you — it sucks.

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The internet is full of people complaining about bizarre autocorrect mistakes, but what goes unnoticed is how it hangs out in the background actually makes the majority of our messages far clearer. If I try to text at a speed similar to that on my iPhone, my messages are riddled with typos. Even when I slow down it’s still very easy to misfire, necessitating frustrating edits to fix things. There’s a spell-check feature built in, so words that I biffed were at least underlined. A long press on them gave me a few options to correct things, but the time it took me to compose and send messages was significantly longer than on a modern device. The keyboard layout itself is fine and took little time to adjust to, but I never felt comfortable because I was always making and fixing mistakes.

The other half of this issue is more philosophical. Back in the day, we used texts to send quick updates to people; having lengthy conversations was not the norm. That changed even before the advent of smartphones and I have friends whose speed at texting using T9 was impressive. But still, phones just weren’t meant for that. At this point, though, whether it's in WhatsApp or Telegram or Signal or your phone’s built-in messaging system, we have ongoing conversations that go with us everywhere.

The Light Phone is a return towards using messaging for quick check-ins and updates, perhaps as precursors to an actual phone (or in-person!) conversation. But trust me when I say that keeping up with a group conversation will be an exercise in frustration with the Light Phone. I can live with the minimalist interface, limited emoji selection and inability to send anything besides plain text and photos if I could type faster — but I can’t. You’ll need to fundamentally re-think your relationship with how you use messaging on a phone.

Which is kind of the point of this whole exercise.

Breaking an addiction

I can blame the music player or lack of autocorrect, but ultimately I was not ready for how radically different the Light Phone III experience is. There were a host of practical considerations that kept me from fully buying in. I need two-factor authentication apps for a lot of services I use. If I wanted to go to a concert, I’d need a smartphone for tickets. I don’t deal with checks often, but I can’t remember the last time I deposited one at a bank instead of on my phone. I’m going on vacation soon and want to be able to take good photos without dragging my camera around.

I could figure out the necessary work-arounds for almost all of these things. Maybe the updated music player Light is working on would be enough for me when it comes out. I’d probably get used to the keyboard eventually, to some degree. I could use my “real” camera more, probably leading to better and more thoughtful photos. I could get a work phone through our parent company to use for authentication.

The point is that while there are ways around these things, implementing them involves a ton of work. And unfortunately, now that eSIM has taken over, it’s not as simple as just popping a SIM card into my iPhone if I needed it for some of these things and then dropping it back in the Light Phone for day-to-day life. And because I wasn’t able to fully give myself over to the Light lifestyle, I didn’t really get to experience its benefits in a major way.

But, for a few weeks, I left my iPhone at home when I left the house as much as possible and there was something freeing about the complete lack of notifications and general siren-call for attention that I usually deal with. It’s something that has stuck with me even as I shifted back to my iPhone for daily use. I might not be ready to fully break my addiction to my smartphone, but as they say, the first step is admitting you have a problem.

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Despite this enthusiasm, hurdles such as unstructured data, uncertain model accuracy, and gaps in governance are preventing many organizations from getting the full benefit of AI tools.Firms that rely on large-scale, around-the-clock operations know the stakes are high. A system outage or an unforeseen failure can cost millions, disrupt the supply chain, and harm overall competitiveness. A study by Aberdeen Research found unplanned downtime in manufacturing can cost up to US$260,000 per hour.Against this backdrop, AI can predict issues before they occur, helping companies repair equipment proactively and keep downtime to a minimum. Yet concerns linger around data reliability, potential algorithmic bias, and whether AI’s recommendations are truly explainable and safe. A carefully planned approach is key to overcoming these challenges, so that AI becomes a true value driver.

Identifying key risks and overcoming them

When setting up a new asset to work in the field, organizations will necessarily have no data to draw on. That’s where they can access learning from first principles models, coupled with simulation models to ensure a balanced set of data, availability of unlikely scenarios, and therefore enable extrapolation to new regimes of operation.Data from the field can then be used to refine the model (close the simulation reality gap), or to predict future outcomes based on historical observations. With predictive maintenance technology, it is also possible to identify abnormalities by building models from normal modes of operation.To enable this, companies need strong governance policies, as well as processes for labelling, storing, and updating data. While a sizable upfront investment may be needed, the payoff is significant: well-organized data fuels accurate models that deliver meaningful results.Another challenge involves explainability. Some AI-generated recommendations can seem like a “black box” e.g., when models rely on complex neural networks. For day-to-day industrial operations, trust is crucial, as operators must be able to understand how and why decisions are made.Including interpretable features and highlighting key decision drivers helps build that trust. When people know the rationale behind AI findings, they become more willing to follow them, improving adoption rates.Well-designed dashboards that map input factors to recommend outputs have their part to play here. However, they will be not sufficient in themselves in achieving trust. Organizations should ensure that they select the right tool for the job in hand.A complex model can be necessary for complex nonlinear behavior. However, while a complex model can address simple use cases, this comes at a cost, for example explainability, challenges with extrapolation, risk of overfitting, large data requirements etc. It is therefore important to select the right tool for the job. Generally, the simplest approach that solves the problem is preferable.Trust can be further assured by the use of first principles guardrails that provide peace of mind and highlight that a provider has a thoughtful approach to AI.In addition, there is the question of bias. Historical data sometimes reflects outdated practices or inconsistent recording methods, and if this data is used without scrutiny, algorithms may carry forward biases into their predictions.Regular auditing of model performance, along with diverse data sets and ongoing feedback from subject matter experts, can mitigate these risks. Proactively revisiting the data strategy and staying aware of evolving regulations also helps organizations stay one step ahead.Finally, AI’s integration with existing workflows demands attention. Even the most advanced algorithms will struggle if they fail to mesh with established processes. For instance, if plant operators need to switch between multiple tools or can’t easily act on an AI-driven alert, the system’s value quickly diminishes. Seamless product integration, visualizing AI insights, training operators on new procedures, and ensuring IT infrastructure can handle added data loads are often a make-or-break factor for success.

Practical steps to harness industrial AI

A strategic roadmap for AI adoption starts with identifying use cases that promise strong returns. Many companies find early success in areas like predictive maintenance, where AI models spot signals of potential future breakdowns and enable timely fixes. Another example are hybrid models that allow the creation and sustainment of models from data in the field.This accelerates the model building for complex processes and improves the representation for design optimization or control, thus supporting efficiency and sustainability improvements. Another best practice is merging automation with human expertise. While AI excels at e.g., sorting through large data sets to pinpoint trends or anomalies, seasoned operators understand the practical nuances of running a plant.Collaboration between people and technology ensures that strategic decisions blend intuitive knowledge with data-driven recommendations. By keeping humans in the loop, organizations lessen the odds of unexpected failures and maintain trust among the workforce.To secure buy-in across management levels, pilot programs need to show quick, tangible benefits. If a narrow project using AI for quality checks significantly reduces scrap in a factory, the cost savings and improved customer satisfaction help support broader initiatives. Documenting these early gains and calculating the return on investment helps justify scaling AI across multiple sites, which often involves more complex budgeting and approvals.As expansion proceeds, robust model governance becomes essential. Models must be monitored for “drift,” when real-world conditions change. Deploying self-adapting AI technology or regular checkpoints with engineering and data science teams helps ensure the technology performs as expected.Enterprises can also set up review boards or specialized groups to vet new AI solutions, confirm compliance with regulations, and measure alignment with corporate targets such as safety or sustainability.Lastly, organizations should build long-term expertise within their teams. Successful AI adoption isn’t a one-time event; it’s a continuous journey of refinement, learning, and adaptation. Training employees to understand AI fundamentals, interpret analytics, and collaborate with data scientists goes a long way toward embedding AI into the corporate culture. This level of internal capability also positions companies to pivot faster as new technologies emerge.

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Cisco has patched a 10/10 flaw in IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN ControllersThe flaw was due to hardcoded tokensThere is no evidence of abuse in the wild (yet)

Cisco has released a patch for a maximum-severity flaw found in its IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers which could have allowed threat actors to take over vulnerable endpoints.The flaw is yet another case of hardcoded credentials, this time in the form of a JSON Web Token (JWT). “An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTPS requests to the AP image download interface,” it is explained in the NVD website. “A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload files, perform path traversal, and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.”The vulnerability is now tracked as CVE-2025-20188, and has the maximum security score - 10/10 (critical).

No mitigations

It was also noted that the vulnerability can only be exploited on devices that have the Out-of-Band Image Download feature enabled which, on default settings, is not the case.According to BleepingComputer, this is a feature that allows access points to download OS images via HTTPS instead of CAPWAP, which is a somewhat more flexible and direct way of getting firmware onto access points.The publication says that while it’s off by default, some large-scale or automated enterprise deployments have turned it on.Unfortunately, there are no mitigations for the flaw. The best way to minimize the risk of exposure is to deploy the patch. A possible workaround is to disable the Out-of-Band Image Download feature, which could work well if the enterprise isn’t actually using it.Cisco said it hasn’t seen evidence of in-the-wild abuse just yet, but users should still be on their guard.Here is a list of vulnerable devices:Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controllers for CloudCatalyst 9800 Embedded Wireless Controller for Catalyst 9300, 9400, and 9500 Series SwitchesCatalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersEmbedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst APsAnd here is a list of devices that are safe to use:Cisco IOS (non-XE) Cisco IOS XRCisco Meraki productsCisco NX-OSCisco AireOS-based WLCs

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Take-Two Interactive and 2K Games have announced a $49.99 price tag and August release date for Mafia: The Old Country It comes amid Nintendo and Microsoft's moves towards $80 gamesThis raises questions over Grand Theft Auto 6's price when it launches in 2026

While Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto 6, is on the radar of most gamers with its recent delay announcement and trailer release, another title that is also under Take-Two Interactive's umbrella finally has a release date - and its more affordable price tag may come as a surprise.It has been revealed that Mafia: The Old Country will launch on August 8, 2025, and is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC. It will launch with a Standard Edition that comes in at $49.99 and a Deluxe Edition for $59.99, both of which are available for pre-order now.This comes after Nintendo and Microsoft began raising the prices of some games to the $80 mark. It's worth noting that the new game prices for Microsoft won't come into effect until the start of this Holiday season, and we're still waiting to see whether Sony follows suit.However, the $49.99 price tag for Mafia: The Old Country appears to be much less about Take-Two Interactive and 2K Games not following the $80 trend, and more about the game's shorter length and linear presentation. 2K president David Ismailer, said: "We think there's a large audience for compelling stories that don't require massive time commitments," which hints at The Old Country having a short runtime.Borderlands 4 also launches a month after, on September 12, but there isn't any pre-order or price information on that title yet. There's no doubt that the upcoming Mafia game's price will have gamers wondering what this means for the looter-shooter and GTA 6.

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Take-Two Interactive has the opportunity to embarass Nintendo, Microsoft, and any other company charging $80, but I don't think it will...

To say I detest $80, even $70 game prices, is an understatement and it's been sad to see Nintendo and Microsoft kickstart the trend. It's only a matter of time until Sony joins the party and for the large majority of game publishers to follow.I'm desperately hoping Take-Two Interactive don't budge but it seems unlikely. Gamers have been waiting for GTA 6 for twelve years, going on thirteen now due to its 2026 delay - and it's safe to say that a large majority of gamers are willing to pay over $80 for it.Considering the rumors of the game's $2 billion budget, a higher price tag might be justified but if Take-Two Interactive were to Charge $70 (or even lower) for the highly anticipated title, it would reflect poorly on Microsoft and Nintendo and help it fly off the shelves and smash even more records than it already likely will.The reasoning is simple - it's GTA 6, arguably the most anticipated game of all-time. Rockstar Games is in a league of its own when it comes to size, scope, and attention to detail and if I were going to choose between Mario Kart World at $80 and GTA 6 with the latter being cheaper, it's an easy decision.

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A hack on school software provider PowerSchool has put staff and students at riskIndividual schools are now being targeted using the same dataPowerSchool did pay the ransom, but the data was not wiped

The hackers which struck PowerSchool in 2024 are now reportedly targeting individual schools and extorting them for ransom, threatening to release previously stolen student and staff information.“PowerSchool is aware that a threat actor has reached out to multiple school district customers in an attempt to extort them using data from the previously reported December 2024 incident,” the organization confirmed.PowerSchool is a top education software platform with over 17,000 customers spanning 90 countries, and supporting over 50 million students. A cyberattack in December of 2024 led to the personal data of 62 million students and 9 million teachers exfiltrated by attackers, with over 6,500 school districts in the US and Canada affected.

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Students at risk

PowerSchool paid the ransom to the cybercriminals in hopes they would wipe the data stolen, but since these recent incidents are using information matching that which was stolen in the December hack, it seems quite clear that this was not the case.“It was a difficult decision, and one which our leadership team did not make lightly," the company said."But we thought it was the best option for preventing the data from being made public, and we felt it was our duty to take that action. As is always the case with these situations, there was a risk that the bad actors would not delete the data they stole, despite assurances and evidence that were provided to us.”The exfiltrated data includes personally identifiable information like Social Security Numbers, names, addresses, and even medical information.As such, the firm recommends anyone affected take advantage of the two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection software to mitigate the risks posed by the stolen information.PowerSchool apologized for the threats posed by the breach, and has confirmed it will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to mitigate the damages and respond to the extortion attempts.Via BleepingComputer

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Panasonic is cutting 10,000 jobs globally in an effort to boost efficiency. Citing slowdown in EV growth and deteriorating profits in the air-conditioning sector as two of the challenges it is currently facing, the Japanese company will make the staff cuts in the current financial year, which ends in March 2026.

In a statement released today, it was revealed that the structural reform will target 5,000 employees in Panasonic’s native country and 5,000 overseas. The company says it expects to incur costs of 130 billion yen (around $900 million) as a consequence of the cuts. Panasonic said it will “thoroughly review operational efficiency at each Group company, mainly in sales and indirect departments, and reevaluate the numbers of organizations and personnel actually needed.”

As a result of the shrinking its workforce and revamping its consumer electronics business, Panasonic aims to achieve an adjusted operating profit of at least 600 billion yen ($4 billion) in the financial year ending March 31 2027, but that doesn’t take into consideration any potential impact from the Trump tariffs.

Panasonic makes a variety of products, from EV batteries it supplies to Tesla, to its consumer-focused cameras and TVs. Panasonic TVs made a return to the US last year after a 10-year absence, but the company has reportedly indicated that it would be willing to leave the sector altogether if it continues to underperform.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/panasonic-will-slash-its-global-workforce-by-10000-151746678.html?src=rss