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Windows Search has been a mess for years, and I do not use that word lightly. Open it to find a file, and you get trending Bing topics, Microsoft Store promotions, and an AI tools tile that just opens a browser. That is changing, but not immediately for all users. Microsoft is rolling out a batch of Windows Search improvements to Insiders in the Experimental channel, and for once, this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint. What do the Windows Search improvements include? The search home screen has been decluttered. It ditches the trending topics and “games for you”…
After iOS 27’s third developer beta shipped on July 6, Apple released the first public betas for iOS 27 on July 13, 2026. While the main additions remain the same across the builds, the latter is the more refined and polished version, free of rudimentary bugs and glitches. If you have a compatible iPhone, you can install the first public beta of iOS 27 today and experience the new Siri AI and other features yourself, provided that you know exactly what to do. So how do you actually install it? First, head to beta.apple.com and sign up for the free…
Google Home Speaker MSRP $99.99 “A delightful smart speaker that’s easy to love.” Pros Gemini makes voice control feel genuinely conversational Strong smart home integration Better sound than previous compact Google speakers Modern, compact design Excellent value at $99 Cons Advanced features require a subscription Best experience requires buying into Google’s ecosystem. No display for visual controls or information Quick Recap Google just introduced a new Home Speaker powered by Gemini, and it may represent the biggest shift that the company’s smart home lineup has seen in years. This isn’t simply a hardware refresh with improved sound or a new…
Along with iOS 27’s public beta, Apple has also released macOS 27 Golden Gate’s public beta build, so that early adopters can get their hands on the new features, including Siri AI, and provide timely feedback to help ensure a stable iOS launch in September. If you’re sold on all the new features but don’t want to put your faithful MacBook through developer beta duty, a public beta offers a much more refined experience. To install macOS 27’s public beta, follow the steps given below. So how do you actually install it? Head to beta.apple.com and enroll your Mac in…
A nastier version of the RedHook Android malware is making the rounds, and it does not need a USB cable or a rooted phone to take over your device. Researchers at Group-IB discovered the upgraded variant, which is a significant step up from the version spotted in 2025. The scariest part? It uses one of Android’s own built-in tools to do it. How RedHook malware tricks your Android phone into handing over control It starts with a fake text or phone call pretending to be your bank or a government agency, nudging you toward a counterfeit Google Play site to…
Greg Joswiak just made it official. A few minutes ago, Apple’s marketing chief confirmed the availability of public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and other Apple devices. If you’ve spent the last month watching developers gush over Siri AI, patiently waiting for the public beta, that wait is over. So what actually changes with a public beta? Apple has been releasing developer betas of iOS 27 since WWDC on June 8, with builds landing roughly every two weeks. The third beta shipped on July 6, and the public beta comes right in time. For those catching up,…
Kingdom Hearts will celebrate 25 years next year, as the first game in the RPG series, which began life as a crossover between Disney and Final Fantasy, launched in 2002. Disney will mark the occasion a bit early with a “Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts” panel during D23 this year. D23 is the official Disney fan club, and it celebrates with a convention called D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event every other year. This year is likely to feature our first official look at Avengers: Doomsday and other upcoming Disney movies, as well as confirmed retrospective panels on classics like Beauty…
With the Pixel 11 just a month away from its official debut, a fresh leak has given us a lot to talk about. A set of placeholder listings that briefly surfaced on Amazon appears to show the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold in multiple color options, along with key specs and a new accessory that could debut alongside the phones. First spotted by 9to5Google, the listings are believed to be drafts that went live ahead of schedule. A first look at the Pixel 11’s color lineup The base Pixel 11 appears in three finishes described…
If you’ve ever watched your Pixel’s signal bars drop for no reason in a room where every other phone was fine, you already know Google has a modem problem. A new FCC filing suggests the company might finally be doing something about it (via Android Central). Is Google finally giving up on Samsung’s modems? The filing for the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggests Google is swapping out Samsung’s Exynos modem for MediaTek’s M90. This aligns with earlier reports that the Tensor G6 chip will pair with MediaTek’s modem rather than Samsung’s. For those catching up, Google has leaned on…
The Legend of Zelda franchise has been soaring high for the vast majority of its lifespan, while the Star Fox franchise has struggled to gain traction over the course of multiple entries. These franchises exist in completely different spaces in terms of prestige and consistency. However, they do share a few similarities. Both are beloved franchises, and for many, both produced their greatest (or at the very least, defining) entry on the Nintendo 64. In 2011, both games received 3DS remasters, and this year, Nintendo surprised many by announcing remakes of both The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and…