With the release of the iOS 26.1 beta 4 update, critics and accessibility advocates can rejoice: Apple has made it easier for users to customize the Liquid Glass UI. The Liquid Glass design, which drew mild criticism from iPhone users upgrading to iOS 26, now offers a choice between Clear and Tinted modes. The update…
Digital currencies have long held promise and controversy, hailed as a step toward financial independence but criticized for their heavy toll on the planet. Now, a project seeks to change how cryptocurrencies work in a world increasingly defined by climate consciousness. As detailed by the International Business Timesentrepreneur John Ortmann and his team introduced Bitcoin.ℏ…
The writing has been on the wall for a while now, but customizing your Android experience using a third-party launcher isn’t really a thing like it used to be. There are many reasons for this, but for the most part, Google and Samsung’s first-party offerings have gotten even better, and most consumers are looking for…
Apple Music in iOS 26 is packed with new features, and my favorite is pinned music. But to my surprise, I just discovered that music pins have a hidden feature that makes them even better. Pinned music can use a custom “Tap action” in iOS 26 Pinned music is a feature I’ve wanted in the…
Venezuela is set to integrate Bitcoin and stablecoins into its national banking network. More specifically, this major decision is a direct response to hyperinflation. Conexus, a major Venezuelan payments company, is developing a crucial system. The company accounts for about 40% of the country’s electronic transactions, as USDT. As a result, Conexus is developing a…
The Miami-Dade County, Florida, public defender’s office isn’t shy about adopting new technology to augment the work of its 400-person staff, including about 230 attorneys. Most recently, that technology has been AI, which the county now uses to help establish deadlines, write briefs and assemble reports, among other functions. The rapid acceleration of technology in…
Editor’s note: Today’s post is written by Captain Bruno Pettinato of the São Paulo State Military Police (PMESP) in Brazil. PMESP chose Android Enterprise for its 80,000 agents in São Paulo and recently integrated Remote Lock functionality into its toolbox to help identify citizens’ stolen mobile devices and protect their personal data. Cell phone theft…
Apple released iOS 26 in September and is now preparing to unveil iOS 26.1, the next incremental iPhone software update. The update, which is now in Release Candidate (RC) stage, brings a mix of visual improvements including Liquid Glass, changes to camera controls and much more. On Friday, an iOS developer and beta tester even…
Diane Reynolds said she was caught off guard when someone contacted the Maryland retiree online and told her access to her computer had been blocked for security reasons. “There was a voicemail that said, ‘Don’t turn on your computer, don’t turn off your computer,’” she told CBS News. Reynolds was also asked to call a…
Welcome back to AI 411, a monthly roundup of AI announcements in healthcare. October was a big month for health technology and it was the headliner of the HLTH 2025 conference in Las Vegas, which not only featured a dedicated AI space, but also many conversations about emerging technologies. Here’s your breakdown of October’s health-related…