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Samsung has added a new security feature to Galaxy phones that can restart your device if it sits unused for too long. The feature called Inactivity Restart automatically reboots a Galaxy phone if it stays locked for 72 hours without any successful unlock attempts. This makes it harder for anyone to access your data if the phone is lost or stolen. How Samsung’s inactivity restart feature works According to Sammy Fans, the feature is hidden inside the phone’s security settings and must be enabled manually. To find it, you need to open Settings, go to Security and Privacy, then tap…
As announced last Friday, Nintendo has released the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie today ahead of its premiere next month (and, strangely, before Mar10 Day tomorrow). Nintendo also revealed some surprising casting choices for the remaining big characters.The last trailer gives us a look at Yoshi in action as Mario’s faithful steed, Bowser Jr. joining up with his angry papa, and a surprising amount of Super Mario Bros. 2 representation. Check it out below. The Direct also revealed the following actors will voice Yoshi, Wart, and Honey Queen: Yoshi will be voiced by Donald Glover, AKA Childish Gambino,…
Apple’s smart home device ambitions keep running into delays, and it seems the next-gen AI rebirth of Siri is to blame. According to Bloomberg, plans for a smart home display have now been pushed to September, putting it into the same launch slate as the Fall season debut for new iPhones. Some reports are calling it HomePad, while others refer to it as the HomePod with screen or home hub. What’s the big shift? “The product, code-named J490, was first scheduled for spring 2025 but was postponed to let the company finish work on a new Siri digital assistant —…
X has added a new option that appears to let users block Grok from editing photos they share on the platform. The control, introduced in the X app, is labeled “block modifications by Grok” and is meant to give people more control over unwanted edits of their images. The feature was first reported by Social Media Today and has been verified by Digital Trends. On the surface, it looks like a privacy-friendly move to prevent unwanted AI edits. However, testing by the The Verge reveals that the protection is more limited than the name suggests. Why the Grok modification block…
Razer is taking its AI ambitions a step further. According to a new report from Variety, the company has unveiled a “fully agentic” version of its AI companion AVA, capable of running both locally on a PC and in the cloud. The reveal came from Quyen Quach, Razer’s VP of Software, who outlined how the assistant is evolving from a gaming-focused helper into a more autonomous digital companion. Unlike traditional chatbots that simply respond to prompts, the new version of AVA is designed to act more independently, completing tasks and assisting users proactively. Quach described the technology as “fully agentic,”…
Researchers have developed a unique smart pillow designed to stream music and podcasts, offering a new way for users to relax without relying on smartphones. The experimental device, created by a team at the University of Glasgow, is intended to encourage healthier nighttime habits by reducing the temptation to endlessly scroll through social media before bed. The project addresses a growing concern around “doomscrolling” – the habit of continuously browsing negative or overwhelming content on smartphones, especially late at night. By offering a softer and more calming way to consume audio content, the researchers hope to help people wind down…
EA has laid off an unknown number of employees across the various teams that make up Battlefield Studios, which recently launched Battlefield 6 last year, IGN reports.According to IGN’s Rebekah Valentine, staff members from Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios were let go as part of what EA calls a “realignment.” These teams will remain operational as they continue supporting Battlefield 6, which was the best-selling game of 2025 in the US and the best launch in franchise history.When asked to specify the number of employees and roles affected by these cuts, an EA spokesperson told IGN, “We’ve made…
The first leak surrounding the Pixel 11 Pro Fold has surfaced, offering an early look at Google’s next foldable phone. According to CAD renders shared by Android Headlines in partnership with OnLeaks, the device will look very similar to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though with a slightly slimmer profile and a redesigned camera bump. Visually, the phone sticks to Google’s now-familiar book-style foldable design with an inner folding display and a cover screen on the outside. The materials also appear unchanged, with an aluminum frame paired with a glass back, while the physical button placement remains the same as…
Hisense is continuing its push to bring next-gen TV tech to the mainstream without nuking the wallet, unveiling its 2026 ULED MiniLED lineup with the new U7 and U6 series. The company says the TVs are designed around how people actually watch today: from hosting friends for big sporting events to family movie nights, with larger screens, brighter MiniLED panels, and improved gaming performance. The launch also arrives as anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the U.S., with Hisense positioning the lineup as a way to recreate stadium-level energy at home. In Hisense’s broader TV strategy, the…
Asus’s gaming brand Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the US availability of its new ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds. Announced earlier this year in January, the open-ear wireless earbuds are designed for users who want immersive audio while still being aware of their surroundings, making them suitable for gaming, music, and outdoor activities. The Cetra Open Wireless features an open-ear design that allows environmental sounds to pass through, helping users remain aware of nearby traffic, people, or other sounds while listening to music or playing games. Audio is powered by large 14.2mm drivers with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating,…