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Apple’s Beats Studio Buds security update fixes a Bluetooth microphone flaw with an unsettling setup-stage risk. Firmware 1B211 patches a vulnerability affecting Beats Studio Buds that haven’t been paired yet and are still looking for connection requests. Apple says an attacker within Bluetooth range could potentially listen through the microphone under those pre-pairing conditions. That detail makes the update harder to ignore, even though it doesn’t add any visible features. How did the flaw work The exposure sat in the setup window, before the Beats Studio Buds had completed pairing. Apple’s security note ties the risk to earbuds that were…

DJI just announced the Osmo Pocket 4P, its most capable pocket gimbal camera yet, with a dual-camera system, a 1,000-nit OLED screen, and 17 levels of dynamic range, all in a body that slips into your jacket pocket.  The Pocket 4P costs CNY 3,799 (around $562) in China, where it’s available in Classic Black and Pearl White colors. A Vlog Set bundling additional accessories is available at CNY 4,299 (around $636). However, there is one catch for American shoppers, a big one no less. What’s new? The Osmo Pocket 4P carries over the 1-inch, 20mm, f/2.0 primary sensor from the…

Samsung has put AI to work on everything from your sleep quality to your TV screen and what’s inside your refrigerator.  At VivaTech 2026 in Paris, the company announced something considerably more personal and useful: a pet health feature that uses AI to flag potential health problems before they become expensive vet bills. How does the pet health feature work on Galaxy phones? The feature is built in partnership with Lifet, a pet health startup that is part of Samsung’s external incubation program It lets you point your Galaxy phone’s camera at your dog or cat, capture a picture, and…

Strategic collaboration expands access to paperless recurring collections through UAE Direct Debit System June 17,2026 : Dubai, UAE: Direct Debit System FZ LLC (DDS), the UAE’s only non-bank paperless direct debit platform, has announced a strategic partnership with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (UAE Branch) (HSBC) to expand access to the UAE Direct Debit System (UAEDDS) for HSBC’s new and existing client base across the UAE. The collaboration aims to modernise the management of collections and receivables through secure, automated, and fully digital recurring payment solutions.  Ummair Butt, Founder and CEO, DDS and Kyle Boag, Regional Head of Global Payments Solutions MENAT, HSBC…

Threads is rolling out a batch of upgrades to its Communities feature and introducing a new feed personalization tool, as Meta marks the platform reaching 500 million monthly active users. Communities get their own identity The Communities feature, which launched last year and lets users form groups around shared topics, is now out of beta and picking up several additions. Communities can now have custom icons to make them easier to identify across the app, and a new Communities Hub puts them in the main menu alongside the feed, so switching between them takes fewer taps. Meta says it is…

Dubai’s First 125 PPM Deuterium-Depleted Drink Addresses the Root Cause of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Slow Recovery at the Cellular Level DUBAI, UAE — Cancro, pioneers of Advanced Hydration in the UAE and India, announced its deuterium-depleted drink (DDW) as a transformative daily ritual for women seeking sustainable improvements in energy, cognitive performance, skin health, hormonal balance, and cellular longevity. Cancro removes the hidden metabolic burden that accumulates in the body with every ordinary sip. Women face unique physiological challenges, from hormonal fluctuations and post-partum recovery to the demands of high-performance careers and active lifestyles. Cancro was formulated to address these…

Google is building an AI image detection feature into Messages that would let users check whether photos shared in a conversation were created or edited using AI, according to Android Authority. The feature is not live yet, but code strings found in a recent beta release of the app point to a C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) Content Credentials integration. More than a simple AI label C2PA is an industry-standard system for logging how media is created and modified, and baking it into Google Messages would give users a straightforward way to assess the origin of images they…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 16, 2026 – HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced it is unifying the HPE and Juniper Networks partner programs under HPE Partner Ready Vantage, creating a single, global program for partners to build, sell, and offer services across networking, cloud, and AI. Beginning Nov. 1, 2026, partners will operate under one program with a simplified structure, aligned incentives, and a consistent engagement model, while existing investments are protected. The unified program anchors a broader effort to bring together one portfolio, one program, and one experience across HPE. Building on this foundation, HPE is rolling out new partner-led offers, expanding channel-only…

Sharp is making its first foray into wearables, and its new Karada Mate Watch comes with a trick no mainstream competitor has pulled off. It uses a bioelectrical impedance sensor to monitor changes in body water and sugar levels and estimate calorie intake from food and drink in real time. How the calorie tracking works Sharp developed the feature in partnership with HEALBE Corporation, a California-based biometric data firm, using its patented FLOW Technology to power the calorie estimation. By reading fluid shifts and sugar changes in the body, the smartwatch approximates how many calories you have consumed and plots…

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone has been the subject of leaks and renders for months, with rumors pointing to a radical redesign featuring an all-glass body and a curved display. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has now revealed that the device will come in two sizes. Two sizes, one milestone The anniversary edition iPhones, internally codenamed V73 and V74, will reportedly succeed this year’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max and launch in similar sizes. Both models are said to feature nearly edge-to-edge displays with curved glass that wraps around the sides. NEW: Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are launching…