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Microsoft's KB5101684 preview update brings File Explorer unit fixes, more secure Windows Hello external fingerprint support, and Voice Isolation.

Cheap AI from China could be pushed out of reach by politics. Washington accuses Moonshot of siphoning off Anthropic's Fable and is floating restrictions on Kimi K3 and DeepSeek. Nothing has been decided, and the evidence is missing. What the agencies actually measured, and what it means for your access.

Two Anthropic researchers used Claude to find a flaw in Safari. Apple closed it with iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 and names the AI model in its acknowledgments. In total the update fixes 87 vulnerabilities. Apple also explains why your iPhone runs warmer right after the update.

Garmin has released a new update to one of its latest high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update brings over a dozen improvements to the Fenix 8 Pro and associated smartwatches.

Keychron previously revealed the G6 HE, a new wireless gaming mouse that uses hybrid optical-magnetic mouse switches, but the peripheral maker has also announced a new custom gaming mouse firmware that is entirely open-source.

Garmin is rolling out a new software update aimed at improving several of its smartwatches in multiple areas. Shipping with fresh bug fixes, the update is available across the entire Instinct 3 series, including the Instinct E and Instinct Crossover AMOLED.

A fan-made recompilation brings the 1999 PlayStation cult classic Pepsiman to modern browsers, running natively at 60 FPS through WebAssembly for users with legally obtained game files. The release adds widescreen support, visual fixes, browser saves, offline play, and leaderboards, though compatibility issues remain on some browsers and mobile devices.

Zepp Health is rolling out a software update for Amazfit smartwatches paired with iOS devices. The update introduces expanded notification capabilities, enabling users to interact directly with incoming alerts rather than just viewing them—though the feature is currently limited to the European Union.

Microsoft is linking Windows volume activation to the TPM chip. This led to reports over the weekend that pirated versions of Windows 11 would soon stop working. The blog post from July 22 does not say that. KMS servers in companies are affected, not individual computers. What was actually announced and when it takes effect.

Garmin is rolling out a new software update for a wide range of smartwatches. Designed to resolve numerous bugs, the patch aims to significantly improve overall system stability and user experience. The beta firmware, version 23.185, is currently available for the Fenix 8 model series.

Anthropic's Claude AI assistant has come under renewed scrutiny after users discovered that some publicly shared conversations were appearing in Google search results. The incident has reignited concerns over how AI platforms communicate the extent of privacy and security of AI generated content.

Moonshot AI has released its Kimi K3 AI model weights for free. The 2.8T parameter model gives businesses, researchers, and AI enthusiasts access to a leading-edge AI model that eliminates the need to pay costly API fees that other top-ranked AI models require.

Rockstar Games has confirmed that retail download codes for Grand Theft Auto VI will be strictly region-locked on PlayStation 5, a restriction that Xbox Series X|S players will entirely avoid. This limitation requires PS5 owners to perfectly match their PlayStation Network account region to the country where the code was purchased.

(Update: description of the event log flaw corrected) Passkeys are replacing the password, and Microsoft is making them the default from September. Security researcher Michael Grafnetter is presenting a family of attacks called Pass-the-Passkey at Black Hat. This follow-up explains cloud passkey versus hardware key, what the research found and how to close the most common password back door.

Anyone who searched for the Claude desktop app on Bing was sent by a paid ad to claude.ai, Anthropic's real address. The page waiting there was built by attackers and looked like the official download. 7,100 views, at least 29 organizations hit, and a trojan at the end that steals passwords and credit card data.

The AI Act's transparency rules take effect on August 2. Chatbots have to identify themselves and deepfakes have to be disclosed. You will barely see a visible label, though, because systems already on the market have until December. In Germany, complaints go to the Federal Network Agency.

Amazfit offers more than just a broad lineup of smartwatches. Through Zepp Health, the company has built a comprehensive ecosystem for tracking and analyzing health and fitness metrics. We take a closer look at how the platform holds up in practice.

Anthropic released Claude Opus 5 on July 24. The model is meant to come close to the flagship Fable 5 at half the price. What changes for you is who gets the model at all and how much of your quota it burns through. Here is what is actually new and what only sounds like a discount.

Ultrahuman’s Emerald update overhauls its app with AI-powered health recommendations, offline processing, redesigned navigation and improved fitness and sleep tracking. The free release also expands third-party device support and adds real-time monitoring, longevity tools and enhanced heart-rate and VO₂ Max analysis.

A new test compares the SharpEmu and KyTyPS5 PlayStation 5 emulators across six games using a Radeon RX 6650 XT and Ryzen 5 5600X. The results show high CPU usage, limited compatibility, and that PS5 emulation is still in its early stages.

Garmin has brought almost two dozen changes to some of its latest smartwatches. Available globally as a free update, Software Version 9.17 promises to address numerous launch bugs, with a few new features added too.

Garmin has issued a new update to its current high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update aims to address multiple issues for the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and the Tactix 8, including a bug that caused system resets when playing golf.

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health on July 23 for all users in the U.S. The feature links medical records and Apple Health data to the chatbot and answers questions based on the user’s own metrics. In Germany, the EU, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, the feature remains blocked. One day before the launch, a user sued OpenAI over dangerous health advice.

Garmin has rolled out Garmin Connect version 5.27. The latest update introduces a new feature designed to streamline key metrics, helping users manage the app's extensive data volume with a clearer overview.

Geekbench 7 is here with overhauled CPU and GPU tests, a new scoring baseline and several workloads designed around modern applications. These changes mean Geekbench 7 results aren't directly comparable with scores from older versions of the benchmark.

China’s new flagship model is breaking size records, and the headlines are coming thick and fast. Moonshot itself ranks Kimi K3 behind Claude and GPT. We’ll break down what the numbers really mean, whether you’ll ever be able to run the model yourself, what it actually costs, and what happens to your input.

The OnePlus Pad 3 is the latest device to gain dual Bluetooth audio support. With the new OxygenOS update, users can stream audio to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.

(Update: Incorrect version number) Several Garmin smartwatches are set to receive functional upgrades and bug fixes with software version 15.14. However, the rollout for the Instinct 3 series is currently limited for two main reasons.

Microsoft has launched Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC in early release, bringing four original Xbox games, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy, to Windows 11 PCs and handhelds. The games support up to 4x resolution upscaling and other PC-specific enhancements, with more titles and Achievement support planned.

Zepp Health is rolling out a new software update for select Amazfit smartwatches across the Balance and Cheetah series. The release introduces new functionality for both training and daily use, including the option to use the devices as Bluetooth speakers.

Leaks from early Xiaomi 18-series prototypes suggest that HyperOS 4 is set for a major visual redesign, including wallpapers and the user interface. This could feature translucent “Liquid Glass” elements, refreshed icons, revised navigation details and more.

The popular ARMSX2 PS2 emulator for Android has received a major update (v2.6.4) introducing Material You theming, syncing the application's interface colors with the user's device wallpaper. Alongside the visual overhaul, the update brings background music, playtime metrics, and in-app virtual gamepad skin downloads, building on recent performance upgrades to CPU/GPU emulation and new auto-save functionality.

Two days after Kimi K3, Alibaba has hit back with Qwen3.8 Max. The company says its 2.4 trillion parameters put it second only to Claude Fable 5. There is no evidence for that so far: no benchmarks, no model card, no license. The preview can still be tested, at one-tenth of the usual price.

Garmin has begun rolling out a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update promises to improve these devices in several areas, including one that caused some Fenix smartwatches to reset when playing music.

Winhanced's latest update introduces a rebuilt Performance Engine and a redesigned HUD 2.0. The update also adds battery-saving and frame-generation tools, broader game library support, new interface options for testers and stability fixes.

Gamers are eyeing an alternative way to play titles locked to PlayStation consoles. The SharpEmu PS5 emulator can now reach the starting screen for Ghost of Yotei. Sony’s move away from PC ports and producing PlayStation discs has boosted the emulation scene.

Xpeng plans to begin the international rollout of its new AI-powered Next Generation Pilot (NGP) driver assistance system as early as 2027. The Chinese EV maker has now demonstrated the technology under real-world conditions in Munich's city traffic, showcasing its vision for the future of autonomous driving. Despite the advanced capabilities, it remains a Level 2 driver assistance system, meaning the driver must stay attentive at all times and retain full control of the vehicle.

A strong password alone won't be enough in 2026. Data breaches and phishing get past it. Two-factor authentication and, above all, passkeys make your accounts truly secure. We show you which methods protect best, how to set them up in a few minutes, and who should consider a hardware key.

The European Commission wants to open Android to third-party AI assistants and share Google's search data. Google warns of security risks, while Apple is holding back its new Siri AI in Europe for now. The Commission points to built-in safeguards, but experts believe the companies have their own interests at stake. What the dispute means for your phone.

Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3, an AI model with 2.8 trillion parameters. It’s now available to try in the Kimi app and on kimi.com, even without a paid subscription. The open model weights are expected to be released by July 27. In terms of performance, Moonshot ranks the model just behind the top models from Anthropic and OpenAI.

Castor, a new open-source Go CLI tool, casts web video straight to smart TVs at full quality, completely bypassing screen-mirroring lag. It extracts and transcodes streams for DLNA-compatible TVs, now available on GitHub at version 1.4.1.

RPCS3 now runs 75% of tracked PlayStation 3 games with playable performance, marking a major advance in preserving the console’s library on PC. The milestone comes as Sony plans to close the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores in 2027, raising concerns about long-term access to older games.

The European Commission has issued two binding decisions against Google. Third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT are to be granted the same system privileges on Android phones as Gemini, ranging from voice commands to controlling other apps. What this means for you, when it will take effect, and why Google is warning of privacy risks.

Garmin has issued a new update to many of its recent smartwatches. Rolling out as a new stable update, the software is said to make a few changes to the Forerunner 570, Venu X1 and other smartwatches, including improving battery life across the board.

The U.S. startup PrismML has released Bonsai 27B, an extremely compressed AI model based on Alibaba’s Qwen3.6. The smallest version takes up just 3.9 GB, making it the first to fit on an iPhone 17 Pro. Apple is already testing the technology. Here’s how the model performs on the phone, how it affects battery life, and what its limitations are.

Samsung has released One UI 9 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S26 series, delivering stability fixes and the July 2026 security patch as development moves closer to a public rollout, though a stable release date remains unconfirmed.

Garmin is rolling out firmware version 14.17 for the Instinct 3 smartwatch. This stable release addresses an issue with treadmill calibration and does not contain any functional upgrades or new features.

ChatGPT finally has a proper search. Instead of scrolling through old conversations, you can search chats, projects, uploaded documents and images in one place and filter by content type. The feature is available worldwide on all plans, including free accounts. Here is how to use it.

The PS5 emulation scene has been making some steady progress recently. There are frequent updates from multiple projects, and a recent advancement was made by one called SharpEMU. The PC emulator has reportedly booted a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Astrobot.

Xiaomi is currently rolling out a new update to several smartphones, bringing the Xiaomi 17 series and the Xiaomi 15T Pro to HyperOS 3. The new operating system is based on Android 17.