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After Face unlocks and fingerprint, skull vibrations could be your next password

If you thought unlocking your devices couldn’t get any more personal, well…your skull would like a word. It all started with passwords, then PINs, then fingerprints, and finally face ID. Now, researchers are peering inside your head and wondering what if your identity could be confirmed by the way your body hums? A team led by Yingying Chen at Rutgers University has built a system called VitalID. This system listens to the tiny vibrations caused by your breathing and heartbeat — vibrations that travel through your skull in patterns as unique as your fingerprint. Yes, your skull now has a signature.…

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Opera’s latest update turns it into an autonomous browsing agent for ChatGPT and Claude

Opera is taking a big step toward AI-driven browsing, and this time it is opening the door to other AI assistants. The company has introduced an MCP Connector for Opera Neon, which allows third-party AI agents like ChatGPT, Claude, n8n, Lovable, and OpenClaw to directly connect to the browser. This means your AI can now see what is on your screen and act on it, turning Neon into an autonomous browsing agent. The feature is available now for paid Neon users, with plans to bring a simpler version to other Opera browsers later. How does MCP actually let AI control…

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iOS 27 and AI could cure the iPhone’s worst headache, the terrible shortcuts app 

The Shortcuts app on iPhones has never really felt easy to use, and that might be putting it mildly. For something so powerful, it often feels clunky and outdated, almost like it hasn’t kept up with the rest of iOS. While everything else on the iPhone has evolved over the years, Shortcuts has mostly stayed the same, and not in a good way. Using it can be frustrating, especially if you’re not already familiar with how it works. It’s one of those apps that sounds great in theory but feels like a chore in practice. That might finally be about…

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Samsung clears hurdle to finally enable blood pressure monitoring on Galaxy Watch 8

Keeping an eye on your blood pressure usually means relying on dedicated medical devices, something many people already have at home. It’s not exactly the most convenient process. Samsung, however, is trying to change that by simplifying how this is tracked and making it more accessible in everyday use. The Galaxy Watch 8 adds long-awaited blood pressure monitoring Starting today, Galaxy Watch users in the US can track their blood pressure right from their wrist. The ability to check systolic and diastolic blood pressure on a smartwatch is pretty convenient, and even though it comes late to the US market,…

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You’re wasting money on audiophile cables, new tests suggest

You’re wasting money on audiophile cables, new tests suggest. A controlled comparison between a budget RCA cable and a boutique model priced in the thousands found no real change in sound quality. That conclusion comes from lab-grade measurements paired with listening checks. The findings push back on a long-held belief that pricier cables unlock better audio. In this test, a roughly $7 Amazon Basics RCA cable went up against a high-end option costing over $4,000. Despite the huge gap in price, both delivered the same results in measurements and listening scenarios. Lab tests show identical performance The clearest evidence comes…

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iOS 26.5 beta 1 sets the stage for ads in Apple Maps

Apple is already moving on to its next incremental update. Just a week after rolling out iOS 26.4 on the stable channel, the company has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.5, giving us an early look at what’s coming next. What’s new in iOS 26.5 beta 1? The latest beta doesn’t introduce any major, user-facing features. Instead, it focuses on bug fixes while setting the stage for a couple of notable changes. Earlier this month, Apple confirmed plans to bring ads to Apple Maps alongside a new “Suggested Places” feature. Although ads aren’t live yet, 9to5Mac reports that…

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Samsung’s new Tab S11 Ultra Pro Keyboard is flirting with MacBook Neo-like money

Samsung has now made its Pro Keyboard for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra available in the US and Europe, expanding availability after the accessory first launched in Korea earlier this month. The new accessory is designed to turn the brand’s flagship tablet into something much closer to a laptop, complete with a large trackpad and a more rigid hinge setup. All of this sounds great till you hear the price tag. Samsung is charging $399.99 in the US and €389.90 in Europe for the Pro Keyboard, which is a lot of money for what is still just a keyboard case.…

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Apple Intelligence shows up in China early, then gets shut down fast

The feature appeared on iPhones running the iOS 26.5 developer beta, with screenshots showing the familiar Apple Intelligence and Siri settings menu already localized. Apple didn’t announce anything publicly, which made the sudden appearance feel more like a leak than a launch. It didn’t last long, and its removal suggests it wasn’t cleared for release in the region. The moment points to a bigger issue. Apple Intelligence has been stuck in limbo in China for months, and this slip shows how complicated that rollout still is. Beta leak reveals hidden rollout This wasn’t a random glitch. Reports tie the feature…

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Smartphones with a 185Hz screen are next, but the US will miss out, again

We’ve seen 120Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz, and now a whopping 185Hz refresh rate on smartphones. The iQOO 16 is rumored to jump from 144Hz on the iQOO 15 straight to 185Hz. With a crisp 2K OLED panel, this phone is going to feel incredibly smooth. I have to admit, it’s a little sad that the US won’t get to see it again. What makes this phone stand out? A refresh rate of 185Hz is already impressive, but the iQOO 16 seems to be packing even more firepower. Rumors (according to Smart Pikachu) suggest it will sport a 200MP primary camera, a…

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Does Intuit Enterprise Suite support entities outside the US?

Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES) supports subsidiaries and business units situated outside the US. The platform centralizes financial data, automates intercompany transactions and reconciliations, and offers consolidated reporting along with real-time dashboards for operations in multiple countries. IES also supports multi-currency accounting and compliance workflows, allowing finance leaders to maintain visibility, consistency, and governance across global operations. Key takeaways Centralizes multi-entity accounting for global subsidiaries Automates intercompany transactions and reconciliations Provides consolidated reporting and real-time dashboards Supports multi-currency accounting and meets international compliance What is international multi-entity accounting? International multi-entity accounting refers to the management and consolidation of financial data from…

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