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If you’ve ever switched from an iPhone to a Samsung, wondering why your WhatsApp or Google Meet calls aren’t showing up in the phone’s call log, One UI 9 is about to fix that. Samsung’s Phone app on One UI 9 will display calls made through other apps alongside regular calls in a single, unified call log. Why does this matter? Based on screenshots of the beta version of One UI 9 shared by SamMobile, the feature currently supports Google Meet and WhatsApp. Samsung is also expected to expand support to other apps over time. In addition to the unified…
I like noise-canceling earbuds because the outside world has a way of barging in without permission. A few blocks to the gym shouldn’t require hearing every motorcycle, car horn, or construction drill the city can throw at me. The problem shows up on the walk back, usually when I stop to buy something. Suddenly, I’m at the checkout counter holding my earbuds like tiny expensive pebbles, trying not to be rude, trying not to drop them, and somehow making the whole thing look more dramatic than it needs to be. Then one slips, and I’m bent over looking for inconspicuous…
Anthropic just released Claude Opus 4.8, and while the benchmark improvements are quite real, the most meaningful change for everyday users is something far simpler. You can now tell Claude how hard to think before it responds to your query. Along with that, dynamic workflows are now available in research preview for Enterprise, Team, and Max plan users. Fast mode is available for Opus 4.8. It’s the same model at roughly 2.5x the speed, and we’ve made it three times cheaper than before.Turn it on with /fast in Claude Code. On the API, contact your account manager to request access…
A commercial sodium-ion battery already used in China is moving into Tesla-like territory, putting fresh pressure on lithium-ion’s cost advantage. Researchers testing Hina’s cells found consistent output across a large sample, high power capability, and a design that echoes key choices in Tesla batteries. The low-cost sodium battery still has work ahead, especially around charging in freezing conditions, but it points to a cheaper path for EVs, grid storage, and commercial vehicles that don’t need maximum driving range. For automakers, the supply-chain angle could be as valuable as the performance result. Sodium is widely available and cheaper to source than…
In a neuro-robotics lab at the University of Southern California, a small mechanical hand heard a melody for the first time and played it back in a single attempt, without any sheet music, pre-loaded scores, or weeks of supervised training and practice (via USC Viterbi). The system is called the Musician Hand. It has four fingers, each moved by a tendon connected to a small electric motor, mirroring how muscles actually pull tendons in a human hand. It was built by doctoral candidate Hesam Azadjou under the direction of Professor Francisco Valero-Cuevas. How did the robot actually learn? Through a…
I hate the overly processed photos iPhones capture these days, and that’s why Halide has become my primary camera app. Its Process Zero capture mode breathes life into photos by removing all the extra processing Apple does, delivering pictures that feel straight out of a classic camera. I mean, the camera app is so goated that even Apple tried to acquire it. The Halide Mark II was already one of the best iPhone camera apps, and now, Lux Optics, the company behind Halide, has released Halide Mark III, a massive update that aims to make it the only camera app…
Apple’s biggest Siri overhaul in nearly 15 years is taking shape ahead of WWDC 2026 on June 8, 2026, and the first detailed look at what the revamped assistant might look like comes from Bloomberg. These aren’t official images or promotional materials, but renders based on the information that the outlet has collected from its sources. Furthermore, Apple often tests multiple designs and versions before releasing the final version of a product, so it could still differ. What is the new Siri overhaul all about? The new Siri gets a complete visual redesign with iOS 27, which includes a cleaner…
Apple is gearing up for a major iPhone software overhaul in years, and your camera app is right at the center of it. Bloomberg has gotten an early look at what iOS 27 will bring to the Camera app, and the changes are more significant than a visual refresh. This will be a full redesign of how you shoot, edit, and interact with your photos. Upcoming changes in your iPhone camera app The biggest change is that Siri is coming to the Camera app as a dedicated mode, sitting right alongside Photo and Video. That’s new, and it’s a meaningful…
Oura has announced a new version of its popular smart ring, called the Oura Ring 5. Compared to the Ring 4, the new model has a 40% smaller body (2.28mm thick), made of lightweight, non-allergenic titanium. To achieve a thinner and lighter design, the brand has reworked the mechanical, electrical, optical, battery, and sensing architecture. Oura Ring 5 has a smaller design and upgraded sensors The Ring 5 uses low-profile sensor domes, stronger LEDs, and 12 signal pathways to get cleaner and more consistent readings from the finger across different skin tones. Its battery life has been increased to last…
The popular horror parody Scary Movie is back with an interesting movie marketing campaign. With the movie hitting theaters on June 5, Wayans Bros. Entertainment has launched a website called Subservient Ghostface, where you type a command and watch the masked killer carry it out on screen. Turns out Ghostface takes orders really well and fans cannot get enough Just visit the site, type whatever you want, and Ghostface responds with a pre-filmed reaction. You can make him sing, dance, cry, fart, poke his nose, or just stand there looking confused. The real fun starts when you dig into the…