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Here’s everything new for Apple Calendar in iOS 27

iOS 27 is packed with new features for Apple Wallet, Messages, Notes, and other system apps—including Calendar. Here’s everything new for Apple’s Calendar app in iOS 27.

9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/heres-e

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    Samsung makes warranty repairs easier with Android 17, advertises it with AI guinea pigs [Gallery]

    Live on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and presumably coming to more devices when Android 17 / One UI 9 rolls out more broadly, Samsung is showing off a new “Warranty and Care” menu that makes it a whole lot easier to deal …

    9to5google.com/2026/08/18/sams

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      Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs

      Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs.

      engadget.com/2239483/apple-has

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        Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android

        Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android.

        engadget.com/2239484/spotifys-

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          Everything announced at Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, & more

          While the actual Made by Google 2026 event isn’t happening for another eight hours, Google has fully detailed the Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag.

          9to5google.com/2026/08/12/made

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            Gemini in Chrome and auto browse roll out on Android in the US

            After previewing in May, Google has now finished rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Android users in the US.

            9to5google.com/2026/08/18/gemi

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              Show HN: PantheonGPU – GPU health testing and AI workload benchmarking

              Hi HN, I built PantheonGPU because I wanted a better way to answer a simple question: is this GPU actually healthy and performing the way it should? A GPU can show normal temperatures and utilization and still be underp…

              pantheongpu.com/

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                Apple's Camera AirPods May Launch as 'AirPods Pro,' Not 'AirPods Ultra'

                The camera-equipped AirPods that we've confirmed Apple is working on are likely going to be part of the AirPods Pro lineup rather than separate "AirPods Ultra." A macOS Tahoe 26.7 file that references the new AirPods is…

                macrumors.com/2026/08/18/camer

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                  How to watch the Made by Google event stream and Pixel 11 announcement

                  You might think you know everything about Google’s next-gen Pixel 11 lineup, but the company is still hoping to surprise you at tonight’s live primetime-adjacent Made by Google event and it’s sounding like one you won’t…

                  9to5google.com/2026/08/12/how-

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                    Tom Holland Is Raking in a Huge Payday for His ‘Spider-Man’ Success

                    A new report says the actor could make $100 million based off the billion-dollar box office of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'

                    gizmodo.com/tom-holland-is-rak

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                      Here's why you should think twice before storing your electronics in the garage

                      Moisture and extreme temperatures are the last thing electronics in storage need.

                      engadget.com/2238788/heres-why

                      [Engadget]

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                        PlayStation’s wireless gaming speakers launch in November

                        Sony's Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching on November 12th and will cost $219.99, the company announced on Tuesday. Announced nearly a year ago, the speakers are compatible with a PS5, PlayStation Port…

                        theverge.com/tech/981562/sony-

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                          Apple pledges donation in support of Indonesia earthquake relief

                          Apple CEO Tim Cook announced today that Apple will donate to support the relief efforts on the ground following Indonesia’s devastating earthquake. Here are the details.

                          9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/apple-p

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                            “the were AI agents — software that can perform multi-step cognitive tasks without human involvement. had built them using a combination of models, including a powerful new one that is as yet unreleased. Their success in their designated task made waves across the world.

                            Last month the agents were able to break free of a test environment without internet access, crawl the and eventually the systems of the popular platform — without the knowledge or permission of any human operators.

                            They also displayed an entirely new ability — to and to complete a . The swarm left messages for one another on an internal message board they assembled, sharing code vulnerabilities to help orchestrate their escape”

                            Can anyone confirm this?
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                              PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12

                              PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12.

                              engadget.com/2239300/playstati

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                                Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B in a month

                                Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.

                                techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/etch

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                                  Apple overhauls App Store fees in the EU with new unified terms

                                  After announcing changes to App Tracking Transparency in Europe, Apple has now unveiled a simplified App Store commission structure for developers in the region. Here are the details.

                                  9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/apple-o

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                                    Show HN: Openleetcode – local LeetCode runner where tests live in the repo

                                    You write a standard solution, just like on LeetCode, and run it through the CLI. It identifies the problem by ID or title, executes your code against local test cases, and shows the result. It currently supports around…

                                    github.com/therepanic/openleet

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                                      Launch HN: machine0 (YC S26) – Persistent CPU and GPU VMs from the CLI

                                      Hi HN! I’m Barnaby, founder of machine0 (machine0.io). I’m building a CLI for long horizon agent compute: `machine0 new mybox` gives your agent a persistent cloud VM, billed by the minute, from $0.013/hr up to 6…

                                      machine0.io/

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                                        Passkey vs. password: What's the difference and which is better?

                                        Passwords are less secure than passkeys, even if you use a password manager. Here's why and how to get started with passkeys.

                                        engadget.com/2238783/passkey-v

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                                          Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch

                                          A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.

                                          techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/comc

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                                            One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal

                                            KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's an extra 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.

                                            zdnet.com/article/keysmart-sma

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                                              Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu

                                              The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.

                                              zdnet.com/article/skip-the-ann

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                                                Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years

                                                Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years.

                                                engadget.com/2239222/peacock-i

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                                                  Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear

                                                  Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.

                                                  techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/why-

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                                                    Can you guess Apple's next move? Last chance to win big in ZDNET's Big Guessing Game

                                                    It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.

                                                    zdnet.com/article/big-guessing

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                                                      Garmin Venu 3S gets a 35% price cut, dropping to its best price ever

                                                      Amazon just slashed the Garmin Venu 3S to a record-low $294. It has built-in GPS, sleep coaching, and a solid rating.

                                                      androidauthority.com/garmin-ve

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                                                        I tested Omarchy Quattro, one of the first Linux distros to go all in on AI - and I didn't hate it

                                                        Omarchy made me fall in love with Hyprland - can it do the same for AI?

                                                        zdnet.com/article/omarchy-quat

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                                                          Security Bite: Apple’s camera AirPods are going to make Meta glasses look reckless

                                                          9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security…

                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/securit

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                                                            Show HN: Shoehorn – Quantize any model down to run on your machine

                                                            Working on Mac, Linux, and Windows now. I include a simple GUI to find new models and get things built and set up. It is working quite well across a few models for me. The GitHub README and DESIGN.md files go into detai…

                                                            notactuallytreyanastasio.githu

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                                                              Apple Is Sending Out a Huge Wave of Spyware Warnings. You Should Take Them Seriously

                                                              The tech giant is alerting users it believes were targeted by highly sophisticated mercenary spyware.

                                                              gizmodo.com/apple-is-sending-o

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                                                                Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan

                                                                Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.

                                                                wired.com/story/viral-disneyla

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                                                                  Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack

                                                                  This is the latest large-scale DDoS attack to hit the social networking site this year.

                                                                  techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/blue

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                                                                    X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk

                                                                    New study finds that the tusks have not one but two spirals, twisting in opposite directions.

                                                                    arstechnica.com/science/2026/0

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                                                                      Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream

                                                                      Matte paintings—not CGI—warp a world designed to hit a nerve for slasher fans.

                                                                      arstechnica.com/culture/2026/0

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                                                                        Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra leak reveals a stubbornly familiar design

                                                                        Samsung appears to be playing it safe.

                                                                        androidauthority.com/samsung-g

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                                                                          Deals: iPad Air $400 off, AirTag 2, MacBook Air $300 off, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, iPhone 17 Pro, more

                                                                          The giant AirPods Max 2 at $120 off. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features Amazon bringing back all-time low pricing on AirTag 2, up to $220 off Amazon’s best quality Premium Renewed iPhone 17 Pro units, return…

                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/deals-i

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                                                                            CISA gives feds 3 days to fix actively exploited Ray RCE bug

                                                                            Phishing, malvertising attacks could target devs to gain access to private corporate networks

                                                                            theregister.com/security/2026/

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