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Snapchat has started rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered video creation tool that turns multiple Memories or Camera Roll clips into a beat-synced, ready-to-share video without leaving the app. The appeal is speed. After you select your photos or clips, Snapchat generates an instant preview of the rendered edit, so you can get to something shareable fast instead of bouncing through a longer manual workflow. The limitation is availability. Quick Cut is iOS-only at launch, and Snap says Android support is coming “soon,” plus expansion to more “surfaces,” but it hasn’t shared dates or a rollout schedule. Quick…

Google is finally addressing a long-standing issue that has frustrated Pixel users for several years. The company recently marked the accidental touch prevention problem that has been around since the Pixel 6 days as “fixed” in its public bug tracker, indicating that a solution is on the way. Pixel phone users have long dealt with accidental actions, like unintended calls, apps opening on their own, and the flashlight turning on while the device sits in their pocket. While brands like Samsung and OnePlus offer a built-in accidental touch protection feature that uses the proximity sensor to disable touch input when…

AI agents are getting better at sounding human, but new research suggests they are doing more than just copying our words. According to a recent study, popular AI models like ChatGPT can consistently mimic human personality traits. Researchers say this ability comes with serious risks, especially as questions around AI reliability and accuracy grow. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Google DeepMind have developed what they call the first scientifically validated personality test framework for AI chatbots, using the same psychological tools designed to measure human personality (via TechXplore). The team applied this framework to 18 popular large language…

Astronauts visiting the International Space Station (ISS) typically spend about six months there before returning to Earth, though it’s true that a number of them have ended up staying for considerably longer periods of time. Living in cooped up conditions in microgravity, well away from family and friends, is a challenge for even the hardiest of folks, so how do astronauts aboard the ISS cope with their unusual surroundings 250 miles above Earth? Well, a short video released by NASA on Thursday reveals how astronauts spend their downtime after workdays that can last as long as 14 hours. How do…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says his office has filed a smart TV privacy lawsuit against five television companies, arguing that some smart TV features crossed the line from convenience into covert tracking. In a public statement, the office names Sony, Samsung, LG, plus Hisense and TCL Technology Group Corporation (TCL). Texas notes Hisense and TCL are based in China, and it frames the cases around what it describes as unlawful data collection happening inside people’s homes. The key allegation is that the companies used Automated Content Recognition (ACR) to collect personal data about what consumers watch, without the viewer’s…

Microsoft has rolled out a significant upgrade to its Phone Link system and the “Link To Windows” app for Android, improving cross-platform connectivity with Windows 11. First and foremost, there’s a new “Lock PC” toggle that lets you lock your Windows device remotely from your smartphone (provided the devices are connected). According to a new report by Windows Latest, locking a Windows 11 PC from an Android phone takes a couple of seconds. Once unlocked, the PC reconnects to your phone. Besides that, the app also gets a “Recent Activity” feed that shows file transfers and clipboard history shared between…

After months of secrecy and high anticipation, Universal Pictures revealed the teaser trailer to Steven Spielberg’s new UFO movie, along with its title, Disclosure Day. Scheduled to premiere on June 12, 2026, the film stars Emily Blunt (The Smashing Machine), Josh O’Connor (Wake Up Dead Man), Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Eve Hewson (Jay Kelly), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), and Wyatt Russell (Thunderbolts*). While the story is still shrouded in mystery, the film begs the question: “If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?” Any Spielberg movie is…

Facebook has begun experimenting with charging for one of its most basic features, link sharing. In a new test spotted by users, Meta is limiting how many links certain Facebook accounts can post unless they pay for a subscription. Users who are part of Facebook’s professional mode or who run Pages can only post two links in regular posts unless they subscribe to Meta Verified. The paid plan starts at $14.99 per month in the US. This change lands as new research highlights how deeply Facebook is still woven into everyday online habits. It could have a direct impact on…

A competitively priced, design-driven development offering strong long-term appreciation, flexible payment plans, and exceptional investment potential in Dubai South’s high-growth real estate market Date: Dubai, UAE; December 18, 2025 Amirah Developments unveils Crown Palace as one of the most architecturally distinguished and strategically positioned residential developments in Dubai South, the new geographic centre of Dubai’s long-term growth. As the district accelerates toward becoming a global hub for aviation, business, logistics, and next-generation urban living, Crown Palace stands at the forefront of its evolution, offering residents a rare blend of classical European artistry and unmatched locational advantage. With Dubai South witnessing…

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