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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…

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…

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident took place on the night of May 28, 2026.  The explosion was captured on a live stream by NASASpaceflight.com and footage of the explosion spread rapidly across X. The Space Launch Complex 45 has confirmed in an official statement (shared by Spaceflight Now on X) that all personnel have been accounted for and there have been no injuries or fatalities. What happened and what do we know? Blue Origin was conducting a hot-fire test ahead of what was expected…

Microsoft is giving Copilot a quiet but meaningful redesign, and this time the focus is not just on making it more powerful. It is about making it feel like something that naturally belongs in your workflow. Across Microsoft 365, Copilot is being reshaped to reduce visual noise and increase usefulness. Instead of constantly demanding attention, it is being designed to sit in the background when needed and step forward only when it actually helps. That shift might sound subtle, but in day-to-day work, it changes how often you feel interrupted versus supported. A cleaner Copilot that adapts to your intent…

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…

The Hulu app might not be dead right now. But Disney might be working behind the scenes to make you want to use it less. Disney’s streaming tech teams are working on a multi-phase plan called Project Gemini, which aims on bringing more of Hulu’s content and features into Disney+. The reports claims that the unified experience is expected to be finished by the end of the year, based on a leaked internal document and two streaming employees. However, Disney told Business Insider that there are “no current plans to sunset” the standalone Hulu app. This isn’t the first time…

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…

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17T Pro in Europe and the U.K., alongside the standard Xiaomi 17T. The Pro model is the more powerful of the two, with a larger display, Leica-branded cameras, a bigger battery, and MediaTek’s new flagship chip. A larger Leica-backed sensor leads the camera setup The camera system is the main focus on the 17T Pro. Its triple rear camera setup is led by a 50MP Light Fusion 950 main sensor. This is a large 1/1.31-inch sensor with optical image stabilization and an f/1.67 Leica Summilux lens, which should help with low-light shots and capturing more…