
In the Age of Illusions, Even a Cucumber Gets a Heart Rate
Fake smartwatches have been shown to display heartbeats on objects like cucumbers, revealing how imitation devices simulate health data instead of measuring it.

Fake smartwatches have been shown to display heartbeats on objects like cucumbers, revealing how imitation devices simulate health data instead of measuring it.

Scientists say they’ve removed a major AI bottleneck using optical processors that perform calculations at the speed of light, potentially reshaping future AI efficiency

IPv5 existed as the Internet Stream Protocol, a real-time data experiment that became unnecessary with broadband, leading the industry to jump directly from IPv4 to IPv6.

AI can analyze language, but puns reveal a deeper gap: machines lack the lived intuition, cultural grounding, and emotional nuance needed to understand true wordplay.

Deep Black Friday discounts: AirPods 4 with ANC for $99.99, and AirPods Max over-ear headphones $120 off.

Leaker Instant Digital claims Apple won’t deliver a major Apple Watch redesign until 2028. The 2026 and possibly 2027 models are expected to retain current styling, with dramatic changes tied to the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.

IBM and Cisco announce quantum networking plans, signaling a shift toward practical, hybrid quantum-classical networks and marking a major step in building future secure communication systems.

Google has launched a feature that lets Android phones share files directly with iPhones, improving cross-platform convenience and reducing long-standing ecosystem barriers.

China’s AgiBot A2 humanoid robot walked over 106 km nonstop, setting a world record and showcasing real-world endurance and stability.

Apple TV+ is offering six months at $5.99/month — a 54% Black Friday discount, before it returns to $12.99/month. A rare deal for new and returning users.

Google’s Nano Banana Pro offers a compact, efficient image model focused on stability and on-device performance, reflecting the trend toward lighter AI tools.

Chrome is testing vertical tabs in its Canary desktop version — a feature rivals long had — while also integrating Google’s Gemini AI assistant for smarter browsing.

Google launches Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), a powerful image-generation & editing model with 4K support, better text rendering, and watermarking.

Google’s Pixel 10 series can now share files with iPhones, iPads, and Macs: Quick Share works with AirDrop via peer-to-peer, no server involved.

From Nov 28–Dec 1, Apple is offering up to $250 in Apple Gift Cards with eligible purchases of Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more.

Elon Musk says AI and humanoid robots could one day eliminate poverty, reflecting tech’s growing belief that advanced automation may reshape global economic foundations.

Elon Musk says humanoid robots will become the biggest product ever, reflecting tech’s rising confidence in embodied AI and a rapidly forming market.

Google Messages has fixed a long-standing gallery bug, improving image loading and previews and restoring smooth media browsing for Android users.

Snapchat now allows users to chat with strangers without exposing their real profiles, adding a privacy-protected layer to support safer, more controlled interactions.

SpaceX’s Starship delays are pushing NASA’s Artemis III moon-landing mission further into the future, prompting NASA to consider opening the contract to other competitors.

iOS 26.2 beta 3 brings subtle refinements rather than major leaps: one-time AirDrop codes, enhanced multitasking for iPad, improved clarity under the Liquid Glass theme, smarter reminders and sleep scoring, and hints at greater assistant choice in Japan.

A major Cloudflare misconfiguration caused a global internet outage, disrupting access for websites and services for about an hour. The issue was traced to a CPU spike and network routing error, not a cyberattack.

Garmin’s fixes many of its predecessor’s missteps — better GPS, new coaching tools, and a built-in flashlight — but the $549 price is steep.

Amazon has rebranded its Project Kuiper satellite initiative as Amazon Leo, signaling a shift from an “affordable broadband” mission to a more commercial, enterprise-ready focus.