One UI 9 eligible devices: which Galaxys get their last upgrade
Every Galaxy from the S23 series onward qualifies for Android 17, but for a group of 2023 phones and tablets it is the final big update.
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Rene Haas as Nvidia CEO? What it would mean for Arm and SoftBank
Arm's boss spent seven years at Nvidia before running the company it once tried to buy. Now he's reportedly on the shortlist, and Arm's stock felt it.
Gaming
QSSR vs PSSR: what base PS5 owners get, and which games have it
Sony's lighter AI upscaler is now in Spider-Man 2 on the regular PS5, with five more games lined up. Here's how it stacks up against the Pro's PSSR.
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Microsoft outage compensation: who gets credit and how to claim it
Business customers can claim up to half a month's fee back for the November 12 email outage. Home users have no such right, and fake refund emails are circulating.
Science & Space
Starship flight 15 catch set for 4:17 p.m. ET: what to watch
The booster missed its tower landing and crashed into the Gulf. Now the upper stage gets the first attempt ever to catch a spacecraft coming back from orbit.
Tech Policy
FAA ground stop cause: old routers choked during an upgrade
Officials blame overloaded legacy telecom gear, possibly tipped over by new equipment, for halting US departures for hours. Here's what failed and what you're owed.
Apps & Software
Workday outage cause: a testing glitch, and what to do now
Workday put parts of its HR system into maintenance mode on Friday evening. Here's what the company has said, who was hit, and how to protect your pay and benefits.
Phones & Gadgets
Surface Laptop Ultra vs MacBook Pro: AI memory or a better screen
Microsoft's $2,599.99 Nvidia laptop wins on local AI and Windows gaming. Apple's MacBook Pro wins on screen, weight and entry price. Here's who should buy which.
Security & Privacy
Uber data breach 2026: got a letter? Do these 4 things first
Hackers reached Uber driver records through an AI vendor called Fireworks. Here is who is getting letters, what was taken and the free help on offer.
Phones & Gadgets
Apple video doorbell release date: Dec. 11-17 and the iCloud catch
LG's Apple Home Collection doorbell and two cameras are on order now at $249.95 and up, but storage, hubs and the rest of the lineup come with fine print.
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Printer not working after Windows update? Blame invisible images
Microsoft's November security update can stop some documents from printing. The trigger hides inside the file, and there's no fix date yet.
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AST SpaceMobile vs Starlink: when AT&T and Verizon users get it
AST's satellites can keep a call alive as you leave tower range, which Starlink's phone service can't yet. The hard part is how few are in orbit.
Apple HomeView or Echo Show 8? Your phone picks the winner
Apple's $299 smart display is in stores today. Here's how it stacks up against Amazon's $179.99 Echo Show 8 on screen, sound, privacy and real cost.
MacBook Neo or Air? The 8GB catch, and who should pay $600 more
Apple's cheapest laptop now costs $699 and stars in its holiday film. Here is what the $1,299 Air adds, and which buyers can skip it.
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What is ChatGPT Wallet? AI checkout for $100 Pro users, US only
OpenAI's new Wallet lets its dot agents pay at checkout using a stand-in card number, but every order still needs your face or fingerprint first.
Muse calling feature: $20 a month, US only, and what stores hear
Meta's AI agent now dials businesses and waits on hold for paying US subscribers. Here's what it costs, how it talks, and how it stacks up against Google's Pixel version.
Gemini 4 Hydrogen vs 3.8 Flash: faster, sharper, double the price
Google's new everyday model replaces 3.8 Flash in the Gemini app and Search for free, but developers now pay twice as much per token.
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Binance iPhone vulnerability: is your crypto wallet exposed?
Binance says an iOS bug called worse_query lets rogue apps peek into other apps' files. Here's which iPhones are at risk and the four steps to take tonight.
Dark web arrests 2026: how 354 suspects lost their anonymity
Operation TorNado ran for a year and a half across 14 countries. Seized market data, crypto trails and mailed parcels did most of the work.
How to tell if Google glasses are recording, and when you can’t
A light on the left side of the frame marks every saved photo or clip, but Gemini can still look through the camera with that light off.
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Who is Colette Kress? 13 years at Nvidia, now its stand-in boss
Nvidia's longtime CFO is now its interim boss after Jensen Huang's exit. Here's her background, what interim really means, and the test she faces Tuesday.
Does IBM sponsor H1B? Not for most consulting jobs after year-end
IBM is dropping visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its biggest division. Here's who is hit, the year-end choice, and where sponsorship still exists.
Is OpenAI profitable? Not close: Q3 brought $10B and a bigger loss
OpenAI's sales jumped about 50% in the third quarter, yet its operating loss still grew. Here's where the money goes and what it means for ChatGPT users.