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Senators urge ICE to end use of Mobile Fortify facial-recognition app Senators Edward J. Markey, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley — joined by Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Chris Van Hollen, Tina Smith, Bernie Sanders and Adam Schiff — sent a letter to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons urging the agency to stop using Mobile Fortify, a smartphone app that uses biometric identification including facial recognition. The senators argued that facial recognition remains unreliable and warned that real‑time surveillance can chill constitutionally protected activities. "As studies have shown, when individuals believe they are being surveilled, they are less likely to engage in First Amendment‑protected activities, such as protests or rallies — undermining the very core of our democracy," the letter says. What the senators asked ICE Who built the Mobile Fortify…

Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max) — Details & Availability Apple introduced a new compact USB‑C charger alongside the iPhone 17 Pro: the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter, which can deliver up to 60W in certain situations. It’s designed to enable faster charging for the iPhone 17 Pro line while remaining small and portable. Key points Nominal output: 40W (can dynamically peak to 60W) Connector: USB‑C Target devices: iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max and other USB‑C devices Claimed performance: Apple states roughly 50% charge in ~20 minutes on compatible iPhone 17 models US price at launch: $39 Availability Apple lists the adapter on its online store and it ships with the iPhone 17 launch rollout. For European availability, check your regional Apple Store page or authorized resellers. Where to…

Gmail adds a Purchases tab and updates the Promotions tab Google is rolling out two updates to Gmail on mobile and the web designed to make it easier to manage purchase-related emails: New Purchases tab — Gmail will now gather delivery notifications, order confirmations and purchase emails into a dedicated Purchases tab so you can view deliveries in one place. In the app, access it from the side menu (tap the hamburger icon at the top of the inbox). Primary inbox cards — Packages arriving the same day will still appear as cards at the top of your primary inbox with quick actions like “See item” or “Track package,” so you don’t need to hunt for the original email. Promotions tab improvements — The Promotions tab will get a “Most…

iPhone 17 pre-orders start Sept 12 — AirPods Pro 3 status Apple has announced that pre-orders for the newly presented iPhone 17 family (including the iPhone Air) open on Friday, September 12 at 14:00 CEST. Delivery for the new devices is expected to begin the following week. For full product details, see Apple's newsroom: Apple: iPhone 17 announcement The original report also mentions the new AirPods Pro 3 appear to be already sold out at Apple. Stock availability can vary by region and retailer; check Apple's store for live inventory. Amazon search links (affiliate): Search iPhone 17 on Amazon Search AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon Summary: Pre-orders start Sep 12 at 14:00 CEST. If you plan to preorder, decide which model you want early to improve your chances at launch…

MotoE World Championship to go on hiatus after 2025 The FIM and MotoGP (Dorna Sports) have announced that the MotoE World Championship will be put on an indefinite hiatus following the 2025 season. Officials cited low viewership and an electric performance motorcycle market that "has not developed as expected" as the primary reasons. FIM President Jorge Viegas said: "Despite all the best efforts to promote this innovative category together with Dorna, the truth is that we haven't reached our objectives, nor has the industry associated with performance electric bikes." Key points The hiatus begins after the final two races of the 2025 MotoE season. MotoE debuted in 2019 and expanded to a larger calendar before being scaled back; 2025 featured seven rounds. Ducati has supplied the MotoE race bikes since…

ALDI TALK HOME: 5G home internet arrives Sept 25 ALDI TALK will expand its offering with "ALDI TALK HOME" on 25 September, offering two options designed for users who want a flexible internet connection over the mobile network. The plans are called Home S and Home M. What we know Launch date: 25 September. Two tariffs: Home S (smaller package) and Home M (larger). 5G-capable home internet via the mobile network. Plans include data caps; after the cap, speeds are expected to be throttled (drosselung). Aim: flexible home broadband without fixed-line infrastructure. What we don’t (yet) know Exact prices and data volumes for Home S and Home M were not available in the sources checked. Whether a router/modem will be supplied or must be purchased separately. Detailed throttling speeds and…

iOS 26, iPhone 17 event and AirPods Pro 3 — What to know Apple’s iPhone 17 event revealed the new iPhone 17 lineup (including the ultra‑thin iPhone Air), three new Apple Watch models and the all‑new AirPods Pro 3. iOS 26 will be released to the public on September 15, and the iOS 26 RC is already available to public and developer beta testers. Quick highlights New Liquid Glass design: a translucent, cohesive UI across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Phone app redesign & Hold Assist: scroll contacts and hold your place on long support calls. Live Translation: real‑time translation for Phone, FaceTime, Messages (also coming to AirPods). Visual Intelligence: search anything shown on your screen (like reverse image search). Photos tabs return, Camera app cleanup, new lock screen options and…

Anker Soundcore Space A40 — Budget ANC Earbuds on Sale for $45 Right now the Anker Soundcore Space A40 true wireless earbuds are on sale for a record-low price of $45 (about 44% off). They’re one of the best value picks if you want active noise cancellation (ANC) without spending flagship money. Quick summary Sale price: $45 (limited-time) Main features: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency mode, Soundcore app with EQ Battery: ~10 hours per charge + ~50 extra hours from the case Sound: Warm profile with strong upper-bass; some detail loss in higher frequencies Microphone: Adequate for calls in quiet environments, weaker in noisy places Who should consider these? If you’re on a budget and want ANC for travel, commuting, or noisy offices without paying $200+, the A40s are an…

Firefox for iOS: 'Shake to Summarize' brings Apple Intelligence to web browsing Mozilla has added a new "Shake to Summarize" feature to Firefox for iOS that generates AI-powered summaries of webpages. Users can trigger a summary by shaking their iPhone, tapping the thunderbolt (⚡) icon in the address bar, or selecting Summarize Page from the menu. How it works On supported devices (iPhone 15 Pro and newer with iOS 26+), summaries are generated on-device using Apple Intelligence. Older iPhones or iOS versions will use Mozilla's cloud-based AI fallback. The feature summarizes pages under ~5,000 words and adapts to content type (e.g., recipes become steps; news becomes key takeaways). Privacy & Control Mozilla emphasizes privacy: when possible, processing happens on-device. Users can disable the feature in Firefox settings to avoid accidental…

macOS Tahoe 26: Release Date Confirmed — Early Stability Concerns Persist Apple released the Release Candidate for macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) last week and has confirmed the final launch for September 15, 2025, alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26. What’s happening The RC signals Apple’s last major pre-release step before the public rollout. Early beta/RC reports from testers and community sites indicate several stability and reliability complaints, including: Performance slowdowns on some Mac models UI lag related to the new Liquid Glass visual effects Occasional crashes or freezes in Finder and Spotlight Inconsistent behavior with new features (e.g., clipboard history in Spotlight, Phone app integration) What you should do If you rely on your Mac for critical work, wait for the first post-release updates…