Google tests a major firmware update for legacy Home devices, adds local Matter control for Philips Hue, and trims Gemini AI Plus access to Pro models.

iOS 27 revamps Shared Albums, Samsung supplies iPhone Duo’s foldable screen, and Apple lines up a touchscreen MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini for October.

Amazon’s 80‑million‑record review dataset is now searchable on a laptop thanks to Spark, AI summarizers, and the network effect of user ratings.

At Disrupt 2026, Flock’s CEO argues surveillance benefits outweigh privacy risks while the event offers up to $200 off passes for founders and investors.

NATO considers moving anti‑drone assets after Russian attacks on Black Sea vessels, while the FCC threatens to cut E‑Rate school internet funds and a Georgia lawsuit challenges ALPR surveillance.

YouTube Music rolls out AI-generated genre labels, HBO Max debuts Junji Ito horror shorts, and Riot announces the 2027 sunset of LoL Classic mode.

NASA’s Artemis III rehearsal, Rocket Lab’s Neutron delay, and the tangled async/await landscape reveal how progress in space and software is often slower than hype.

Researchers reveal zero‑click spyware spread through targeted ads, while Twitter whistleblower exposes systemic security failures, underscoring a war‑era cyber threat.

Lenovo rolls out 15% October coupons, Volvo deepens Nvidia tie‑up for hands‑free driving, and Epic claims its new launcher outpaces Steam.

Friend AI's louder necklace, Dexter's AI‑enhanced Mac planner, and Lolo's GPT‑4 food tracker illustrate how personal AI tools are gaining depth and hitting limits.

Refinitiv, Rocket Money, and TalkieMoney roll out AI assistants for finance while researchers expose a prompt‑injection flaw in banking bots.

HomeView can now show iPhone widgets and may run YouTube or Netflix, but Siri AI’s EU ban delays its rollout in Europe.