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Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out to supported Google Pixel devices. Here’s the official device list, how to install the beta, and what Google says is new in Beta 1.

An early leak has surfaced regarding Android 17-based custom skins for Oppo and OnePlus smartphones. ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 are tipped to include improvements to performance, animations, and camera features.

An alternative operating system is intended to breathe life into older smartwatches. A new version is now available and adds new features and comes with a mix of major and minor changes.

Google has announced the expansion of AirDrop support via Quick Share to more Pixel smartphones. Previously exclusive to Pixel 10 smartphones, the feature will soon be making its way to older models too. Unfortunately, Google has decided to restrict the functionality to flagships only.

Garmin has launched a new update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the update is the second v26.xx firmware and replaces the company's recent Beta Version 26.02 release for the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and other smartwatches.

Nvidia has released Linux driver 580.126.18, a recommended update that fixes a kernel module build issue affecting Linux kernel v6.19. Here’s what changed and who should update.

Intel Arc B580 and Arc A770 have been tested with XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation. Using 4x MFG, the Intel Arc B580 and Arc A770 show strong performance gains, achieving over 200% better FPS in some games. Intel has also reportedly done a good job with managing latency through XeLL.

Valve’s Steam client beta adds optional PC specs labels to game reviews and an opt-in setting to share anonymized framerate data focused on SteamOS devices, helping add context to performance complaints.

Activision has confirmed Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17, 2026. The game is already delisted, real-money purchases ended in May 2025, and unused COD Points won’t be refunded.

Garmin has now released a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. The first truly new stable update in months, System Software 21.25 contains almost two-dozen new features, improvements and bug fixes. All are available across Fenix E, Fenix 8, Enduro 3 and Quatix 8 series smartwatches.

TeamSpeak confirmed that the spike in activity has been so strong that hosting capacity in several regions, especially in the United States, reached its limit.

Garmin has been spotted rolling out a new stable update to high-end smartwatches like the Fenix 8 Pro. Still unofficial for the time being, System Software 21.25 should introduce dozens of new features and bug fixes over System Software 20.29.

Apple has finally added a long-awaited feature to macOS 26.4 Tahoe, which should allow MacBook users to prolong the lifespan of their MacBook's battery. However, the developers behind apps such as AlDente will now have some re-thinking to do.

With iPadOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4, Apple has seemingly brought back a nifty Safari feature that went missing after the introduction of macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26.4 last WWDC. Clearly, Apple does appear to hear user voices, provided that they are loud enough.

Windows 11’s February 2026 cumulative update, KB5077181 (Builds 26100.7840/26200.7840), is drawing fresh gamer complaints about in-game stuttering, with some users reporting a workaround: disabling Fullscreen Optimizations.

Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome Desktop to address CVE-2026-2441, a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the browser's CSS component.

The developers behind the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 have shared a new compatibility update. This emulation software is now closer than ever to getting all PS3 games not only to boot but also to get past the menus.

Xiaomi is almost done rolling out the HyperOS 3 update to all the eligible global devices, and after this, the company will soon announce its Android 17 beta program. Ahead of the announcement, a full list of eligible phones and tablets has emerged.

GameHub, the popular PC emulation app on Android will be available soon for macOS. GameSir says the software will allow users to natively run Windows and Steam games on their Macs.

Garmin has begun offering what appears to be the final update in its latest beta cycle for multiple high-end smartwatches. Rolling out with Aviation, Dive and ECG features enabled, the new beta should transition to stable System Software 21.25 soon with dozens of new features and improvements over Garmin's current stable software.

Provider routers are convenient—but that’s exactly their biggest problem. Poor Wi-Fi coverage, limited control, questionable privacy, and technical limitations are everyday issues for many users. In this new series, I’ll gradually replace my provider’s all-in-one device (the Vodafone Station) with a modular setup using an OpenWRT router, access point, and switch. In part 1, I’ll explain why I’m taking this approach and how the project is structured.

The Chinese Lunar New Year is around the corner, and Xiaomi is apparently planning to take a break from rolling out HyperOS updates during this holiday period. This hiatus will reportedly start on February 15 and expire on March 03, 2026.

OnePlus is rolling out a massive February 2026 OxygenOS update, bringing powerful new video editing tools and an enhanced AI Eraser to its smartphone lineup. The update rollout has already begun for eligible devices ranging from the new OnePlus 15 series down to the OnePlus 8.

Microsoft warns that 2011 Secure Boot certificates expire in June 2026. Is your PC ready? We look at the OEM roadmap and how to verify your firmware status.

GitLab has released urgent patch updates for its Community and Enterprise editions, addressing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities including an 8.0-rated Web IDE flaw that could allow token theft and unauthorized access to private repositories.

Garmin is offering a new beta update to many of its high-end smartwatches, including the Fenix 8 Pro. Rolling out now, Beta Version 21.24 should be one of the final v21.xx updates that Garmin offers on its Beta Program before moving to a long-awaited stable build.

Garmin has delivered a new update for many of its older high-end smartwatches. The first of its kind, Beta Version 26.02 introduces a new feature while also addressing numerous outstanding bugs.

According to official information, Android 17 – codenamed “Cinnamon Bun” – is set to launch shortly. This comes as a surprise, as a developer preview is usually released before the beta phase begins. However, Google appears to be skipping that step and is expected to roll out the beta to the first Pixel devices in the coming days.

Garmin has started issuing a new update for one of its recent LTE smartwatch releases. Rolling out globally, Software Version 16.23 contains several new features and addresses multiple outstanding bugs.

Nintendo Switch emulator Kenji-NX has been updated, and it's a major one. The latest version brings a range of changes, and improvements for the Snapdragon 8 Elite phones are among the highlights.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is rolling out to Pixel devices with CP11.251209.009 builds, the 2026-01-05 patch level, and Google Play services 25.47.33, according to Google’s official release notes.

Microsoft has issued new guidance warning that 2011 Secure Boot certificates begin expiring in June 2026. Windows updates are rolling out 2023 replacement certificates, with some PCs requiring OEM firmware updates.

The Home Assistant app for iOS has been updated to version 2026.2. The change log for this release lists 14 new features, improvements and bug fixes. These are linked to entities and the entity picker, the quick search functionality and Assist, the brand’s voice assistant technology.

While researching alternatives to Acer’s NitroSense and PredatorSense software, we came across two tools: NotebookFanControl and Fan Control. Both are open-source applications, primarily distributed via GitHub. Unfortunately, neither of them meets our requirements.

Discord will soon force all users to complete ID verification or be shut out from age-restricted servers and features. In March, chatters must upload a video showing their faces or other qualified IDs. The company outlined privacy protections following an attempted October 2025 data breach.

Google is rolling out updates to the Google Home app (including version 4.8) that aim to improve Nest camera “close-to-live” playback reliability and reduce “Video not available” errors when opening recent clips from notifications.

The latest round of Mini Apps for Amazfit smartwatches has been announced. The line-up includes a mini golf game, a speedometer and a tactical radar app. Plus, the most popular new release according to Zepp Health’s weekly downloads chart is the HZ-Engine Launcher.

The Home Assistant 2026.2 release is now available. It comes with a new default Home Dashboard, a power distribution card and a Quick search function. Plus, there are a series of new integrations, including Cloudflare R2, and a tweak to make the separation between add-ons and integrations clearer.

Garmin has started offering a new update to some of its recent Pro smartwatches. Available as an OTA download, the update is said to resolve a major GPS issue that has affected recent builds.

Google’s February 2026 Pixel update is a security-only release with one high-severity Pixel-specific fix. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series appear to be excluded again, prompting fresh questions about update cadence.

Nvidia’s beta GeForce NOW app is now available for Linux (Ubuntu 24.04+). Here’s what you can expect from the first release.

Four Amazfit wearables are set to get more software updates than expected. Zepp Health, the company behind the brand, has quietly confirmed that some smartwatch models from the T-Rex, Balance and Active series now have a later security update end-of-life date.

Microsoft is pivoting engineering teams to a new "swarming" model to fix Windows 11 performance and reliability issues after a wave of buggy 2026 updates.

Microsoft has expanded a confirmed Windows restart-on-shutdown bug to include some Windows 10 systems with Virtual Secure Mode enabled. Here’s what’s affected and what’s fixed so far.

A smart ring with blood glucose monitoring? One manufacturer at least indirectly promises this feature, even though there are several limitations. The blood sugar won’t be displayed as an exact value, but rather as a range. This also means that certain groups of users shouldn’t rely on this wearable.

Xiaomi is wrapping up its HyperOS 3 rollout in China, pushing the stable update to 20 additional phones, tablets, and smart TVs, including several older flagships. The global rollout, however, is expected to run through March, with several popular devices still waiting for the latest update.

Moltbook, a Reddit-style forum for AI agents, is going viral as researchers report exposed emails, DMs, and agent tokens... raising authenticity concerns.

Garmin has released a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. While a new stable update is ready just yet, the new beta is said to improve the workout experience for multiple smartwatches while also resolving a bug that prevented alarms from functioning correctly.

Microsoft has officially confirmed a critical regression in the January 13, 2026, security update (KB5073455) that prevents affected Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems from shutting down or entering hibernation.