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iOS 26.2 beta arrives with Live Translation for EU and several app tweaks Less than 24 hours after iOS 26.1 rolled out, Apple has begun beta testing iOS 26.2. The update is slated to arrive publicly next month and includes a number of feature additions and refinements — most notably the rollout of Live Translation for AirPods users across the European Union. Live Translation on AirPods will let supported devices translate conversations in real time between multiple languages. Apple previously said additional engineering was needed to meet regional privacy and regulatory requirements, and the iOS 26.2 beta appears to implement those changes ahead of the EU launch. Other changes in the beta Reminders app updates: Apple is making refinements to the Reminders app to improve scheduling and organization (settings and…

Best MagSafe power banks 2025 — why Qi2 25W changes the game Qi2 25W wireless charging is arriving in magnetic power banks and it makes a practical difference. In tests, older MagSafe‑style banks (7.5–15W) often took nearly two hours to reach 50% on modern iPhones, while Qi2 25W‑certified banks reached roughly 50% in about 30 minutes when both phone and charger supported the standard. That speed jump matters if you want quick top‑ups on the go. But to get the full benefit you need both a Qi2 25W‑certified charger and a compatible phone — otherwise you’ll be limited to lower rates. Quick buying checklist Capacity: Most MagSafe banks are 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh. Expect energy loss (wireless delivery tends to be ~60%), so a 5K bank will typically give ~80–90% of…

Best MagSafe power banks 2025: why Qi2 25W changes the game Qi2 25W wireless charging is arriving in power banks and it makes a real difference. In our tests, older MagSafe-style banks (7.5–15W) typically took nearly two hours to reach 50% on modern iPhones. Qi2 25W-certified banks hit ~50% in about 30 minutes when both phone and charger are certified — a major speed boost for on-the-go topping up. That jump in wireless performance means smaller wait times and more usable battery life between charges. But not every magnetic battery supports the new standard, and both charger and handset must be Qi2 25W certified to hit the top speeds. What to consider before buying Capacity: Most MagSafe banks come in 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh. Expect energy loss (roughly ~60% delivery for…

Motorola Edge 70: ultra-thin handset with big battery and moto AI2 Motorola has announced the Edge 70, an ultra‑thin smartphone that aims to challenge devices like the iPhone Air with a slender 5.9mm profile. Despite its thin frame the phone packs a lot: a triple 50MP camera array (with a 4K‑capable main sensor, ultrawide/macro combo and a front camera), Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and a surprisingly large 4800mAh battery Motorola rates for up to about 50 hours of continuous use. The chassis uses "aircraft‑grade aluminum," Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and an IP69 rating for dust and water protection. Motorola also includes a magnetic case that supports wireless charging. The handset ships with moto AI2, the company’s on‑device chatbot and assistant suite, which can generate images, answer queries and —…

Trackless Links for Safari: local link privacy controls for iPhone, iPad and Mac Trackless Links is a new Safari extension for iPhone, iPad and Mac designed for users who want tighter control over tracking and link behaviour. The extension automatically removes tracking parameters from URLs, blocks certain unwanted redirects and offers customizable rules to tailor how links are handled during browsing. All processing happens locally on your device — nothing is sent to external servers — so privacy‑minded users can strip tracking data without exposing their browsing to third parties. The extension supports granular configuration, letting you whitelist sites, adjust which parameters to remove, and choose how aggressive redirects are handled. Key features Strip tracking parameters: Removes UTM and other common tracking query strings from URLs automatically. Redirect prevention: Stops…

Steam Deck gains display‑off low‑power mode to download with the screen off Valve is introducing a display‑off low‑power mode for the Steam Deck that allows the handheld to continue downloading content while the screen is turned off. The feature is enabled by default when the device is plugged in, and can be allowed on battery in the power settings. To protect battery life, the Steam Deck will automatically revert to full sleep when the battery drops below 20 percent. If you press the power button while a download is active, a prompt will ask whether the download should continue with the display off. An idle timeout also triggers the display‑off mode automatically. Why this matters Similar to console rest modes, it lets you queue updates and background downloads without keeping…

Daily AI Brief — Nov 4, 2025 Here are concise highlights from the past 24–48 hours covering major labs, product launches and regulatory/security developments. Top headlines OpenAI expands cloud partnerships: Reports indicate OpenAI is diversifying its cloud infrastructure beyond Microsoft with new strategic relationships involving AWS and Oracle to support large‑scale model deployment and redundancy. Google DeepMind releases Veo 3: DeepMind has rolled out Veo 3, an AI‑powered video generation tool aimed at creators and enterprises for automated video production and editing. Regulatory & security concerns: Experts and policymakers are flagging growing threats from AI‑driven disinformation and the privacy/security risks posed by agentic browsers and web agents that act on users’ behalf. Why this matters OpenAI’s cloud diversification points to scaling and vendor‑risk management as AI workloads grow. DeepMind’s Veo…

Daily AI Brief — Nov 4, 2025 Here are the top AI developments from the last 24–48 hours, focused on major labs, product launches and regulatory/security items. Top headlines OpenAI expands cloud partnerships: Reports indicate OpenAI is diversifying its cloud infrastructure beyond Microsoft with new strategic relationships involving AWS and Oracle to support large‑scale model deployment and redundancy. Google DeepMind releases Veo 3: DeepMind has rolled out Veo 3, an AI‑powered video generation tool aimed at creators and enterprises for automated video production and editing. Regulatory & security concerns: Experts and policymakers flagged growing risks from AI‑driven disinformation and the security/privacy implications of agentic browsers and web agents that act on users’ behalf. Why this matters OpenAI’s cloud diversification signals scaling and vendor‑risk management as AI workloads grow larger. DeepMind’s…

Daily AI highlights — Nov 4, 2025 Here are concise bullet points summarizing the most notable AI developments from the last 24–48 hours, focused on major labs, product launches and regulatory/security items. Top headlines OpenAI expands cloud partnerships: OpenAI reportedly broadened its cloud infrastructure footprint beyond Microsoft to include additional deals with AWS and Oracle to support large‑scale AI deployment and redundancy. Google DeepMind releases Veo 3: DeepMind launched Veo 3, an AI‑powered video creation tool now rolling out more broadly to creators and enterprises for automated video generation. Anthropic / Claude: No major product news reported in the last 48 hours. Microsoft & Meta: No standalone announcements today; Microsoft remains an active OpenAI cloud partner. Regulatory & legal: Rising concerns about AI‑driven disinformation and propaganda have been highlighted by…

Warhammer Survivors announced — a Vampire Survivors-style roguelite set in the Warhammer universe Auroch Digital and Games Workshop have greenlit Warhammer Survivors, an officially licensed roguelite that adapts the Vampire Survivors formula to the grim worlds of Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar. Built on Poncle’s engine, the game tasks players with surviving waves of enemies while unlocking characters, weapons and powerups. The core loop will be familiar to fans of Vampire Survivors: pick a character, collect experience gems to level up and combine upgrades into more powerful abilities. Warhammer Survivors leans into its license with franchise-faithful gear — Boltgun, Astartes Chainsword, Whirlwind Axes — and thematic touches (experience gems are skull‑shaped in the trailer). Key features Official Warhammer license featuring characters, weapons and settings from Warhammer 40K and Age…