Amazon’s New Fire TV Stick Warning Is Bad News for Sideloading Fans
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD warns buyers it blocks sideloading, restricting app installs to the
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Sold Out: Why Samsung’s $2,899 Foldable’s Short Life Still Matters
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is now listed as “completely sold out” on the company’s U.S. site, ending its limited commercial run. The $2,899 tri-fold phone launched January 30 and saw its final
PS5 Owners Just Got a Black Flag Date Leak — and Four Settings to Change Now
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is reportedly set for release on July 9, 2026, according to Insider Gaming. The remake was
Samsung One UI 8.5 Leak: Galaxy S24 And S25 Could Get Galaxy S26 AI Within Weeks
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 and S25 phones are testing several Galaxy S26 AI features, including call screening and new image-editing tools, in late
Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”
Android 17 Beta 4 code includes references to a “Pixel Glow” lighting system and assets labeled “ic_laptop_light,” suggesting Google is testing visual
AI Was Supposed To Kill Apps. Now Apple’s App Store Is Suddenly Surging Again
New app releases on Apple’s App Store and Google Play rose 60% year over year in the first quarter, with iOS releases
Leaked Huawei Pura X Max Images Show the Foldable Apple and Samsung Haven’t Shipped
New images of Huawei’s Pura X Max foldable phone appeared ahead of its April 20 China launch, revealing a wide, glossy design and large rear camera module. Huawei opened pre-orders for multiple configurations, but has not confirmed pricing. The company now leads China’s smartphone market with a 20% share, its highest in five years. Stylus support and AI features are confirmed, but full specifications remain undisclosed.
Apple’s iPhone Keyboard Bug: How One Missing Accent Can Lock Users Out
Apple is developing a fix for an iPhone bug that blocks users from entering passcodes containing the Czech háček character after a
Grab doubles Indonesia Eid bonus budget to Rp110 billion as new payout rule takes hold
Grab Indonesia will double its 2026 Eid bonus budget for drivers to up to 110 billion rupiah ($6.3 million), covering over 400,000
Google starts January 2026 Android system updates with WebView v144 security fixesSan Francisco, January 8, 2026, 02:34 (PST)
Google began January 2026 system-services updates with Android WebView v144, citing security, privacy, and developer improvements. The company said rollout timing may
Huawei Pura 90 Ultra Leak: April 2026 Launch with Monster 1/1.28″ Camera and 7,300mAh Battery
Huawei’s Pura 90 Ultra is rumored to launch in April 2026, returning to a spring release after skipping 2025. Leaks point to
Green Energy Tech News Today: Wind Breaks a Record While Batteries Race to Fix the Grid
LONDON, April 20, 2026, 09:45 BST Global wind power additions jumped to a record 165 gigawatts last year, a 40% rise from 2024, led by China, the Global Wind Energy Council said in a report released Monday. China alone accounted for 120.5 GW of new wind capacity, while total installed wind power worldwide rose to nearly 1.3 terawatts. (Reuters) The number matters now because power demand is rising and governments are again looking for alternatives to volatile fossil fuel markets. Renewable power made up almost half of global electricity capacity last year, Reuters reported, while higher oil and gas prices
EV Technology News Today: Mercedes-Benz’s Samsung SDI Deal Leads a Battery and Charging Roundup
Samsung SDI signed its first electric vehicle battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz, providing high-nickel NCM cells for future models. No financial terms were disclosed. CATL will hold a battery technology event in China on April 21. European fully electric car registrations rose 29.4% in the first quarter.
Space Tech Today: Blue Origin Lands Reused New Glenn, But AST SpaceMobile Satellite Is Lost
Blue Origin recovered its reused New Glenn booster after launch from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, but AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite was left in an orbit too low for operations and will be de-orbited. AST said insurance should cover the loss and that more BlueBird satellites are in production. AST shares fell $5.41 in premarket trading. The launch comes as competition intensifies in direct-to-device satellite networks.
AI News Today: Anthropic Faces Bank Scrutiny As Google Targets Nvidia’s Chip Turf
Australian and South Korean regulators increased scrutiny of Anthropic’s Mythos AI model on Monday, citing potential risks for banks and critical software. Anthropic said it is partnering with major tech firms to find vulnerabilities and has pledged $100 million in credits and $4 million in donations. Google is reportedly in talks with Marvell to develop new AI chips. Australia’s NEXTDC plans to raise A$1.5 billion for data center expansion.
Mobile Technology News Today: Memory Crunch Hits Phones as Apple Gains and Foldables Race Ahead
Omdia forecasts AMOLED smartphone display shipments will drop 7% to 778 million units in 2026 as memory prices rise. Samsung’s limited-run Galaxy Z TriFold has sold out, while Chinese brands prepare new foldable and gaming phone launches this week. Global smartphone shipments fell 6% in Q1, with Apple leading for the first time in a first quarter.
Technology News 20.04.2026
LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: April 20, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 20, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT Single hot electron triggers hydrogen-silicon bond breakage, redefining hot-carrier degradation April 20, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara's Materials Department have identified a quantum mechanism by which a **single high-energy electron** can break **silicon-hydrogen bonds** near the silicon-oxide interface, shedding light on long-standing **hot-carrier degradation** in semiconductors. The team shows the damage is triggered by a brief occupation of a previously hidden electronic state, rather than cumulative impacts, causing **hydrogen detachment** and re-exposure of reactive silicon bonds. The finding explains prior
Amazon’s New Fire TV Stick Warning Is Bad News for Sideloading Fans
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD warns buyers it blocks sideloading, restricting app installs to the Amazon Appstore. The device runs Vega OS, not Android-based Fire OS, and ships April 29 for $34.99. Amazon says all future Fire TV Sticks will use Vega. Some shoppers report seeing the warning, but it is not shown to all.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Sold Out: Why Samsung’s $2,899 Foldable’s Short Life Still Matters
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is now listed as “completely sold out” on the company’s U.S. site, ending its limited commercial run. The $2,899 tri-fold phone launched January 30 and saw its final U.S. restock April 10. Samsung has not announced a successor. The device is no longer available through official U.S. channels.
Gemini vs ChatGPT vs Claude: The New Android Test Making AI Users Rethink What’s Worth Paying For
Android Police published a month-long test of Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude, naming a “clear winner” for daily Android use. OpenAI is expanding ads in free ChatGPT plans, while Google and Anthropic push privacy and integration. Recent reviews show no consensus, with user trust and business models shifting rapidly.
Google Gemini Can Now Use Your Photos — The Privacy Trade-Off Behind Its New AI Images
Google is rolling out a Gemini update allowing its chatbot to generate AI images using a subscriber’s Google Photos library, The Verge reported. The feature, available to eligible U.S. Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers, links Gemini to Photos labels to identify people and create personalized images. Google says private photos aren’t used to train models, but Photos data may be processed for edits and inferences.
Apple’s iOS 27 Siri Reboot Becomes WWDC’s Big Test as Mac Delays Loom
Apple’s WWDC26 teaser suggests a redesigned Siri interface for iOS 27, with Bloomberg reporting Siri may move to the Dynamic Island area on iPhones. Memory shortages could delay new Mac Studio and touchscreen MacBook Pro launches. Apple previously postponed some AI features for Siri to 2026. WWDC runs June 8-12 at Apple Park, with a keynote on June 8.
Playnix Launches €1,139 Steam Machine Rival With RX 9060 XT — And Stock Is Already Tight
Playnix has released a second batch of its Linux-based Playnix Console for €1,139, listing 59 units as available and warning of possible two-week lead times due to demand. The compact PC features a Ryzen 5 CPU, Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, and ships with PlaynixOS but supports other operating systems. Valve has not announced pricing or a release date for its competing Steam Machine.
PS5 Owners Just Got a Black Flag Date Leak — and Four Settings to Change Now
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is reportedly set for release on July 9, 2026, according to Insider Gaming. The remake was shown to media in mid-April but Ubisoft has not officially confirmed the date. PlayStation 5 owners are being advised to adjust settings like VRR and Performance Mode for smoother gameplay. Sony raised PS5 hardware prices earlier this month citing global cost pressures.
iPhone 18 Pro Leak Points to ‘Dark Cherry’ Finish as Apple Moves Past Cosmic Orange
Apple is testing iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models in Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver, according to supply-chain leaks reported by Macworld and MacRumors. The Dark Cherry color would replace last year’s Cosmic Orange. Apple could still drop one or more colors before launch. The new models are not yet in mass production.
Samsung One UI 8.5 Leak: Galaxy S24 And S25 Could Get Galaxy S26 AI Within Weeks
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 and S25 phones are testing several Galaxy S26 AI features, including call screening and new image-editing tools, in late One UI 8.5 beta builds. Reports suggest a stable update could roll out in South Korea by April 30 and globally by May 4, though Samsung has not confirmed these dates. The beta program has expanded to more models, including the Galaxy S23 and Z Fold5.
Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”
Android 17 Beta 4 code includes references to a “Pixel Glow” lighting system and assets labeled “ic_laptop_light,” suggesting Google is testing visual feedback features on both phones and a possible Pixel-branded laptop. The code appeared just ahead of Google I/O 2026. Google has not released a laptop since the Pixelbook Go in 2019. All findings are based on decompiled beta software.
AI Was Supposed To Kill Apps. Now Apple’s App Store Is Suddenly Surging Again
New app releases on Apple’s App Store and Google Play rose 60% year over year in the first quarter, with iOS releases up 80%, according to Appfigures data cited by TechCrunch. April releases so far climbed 104% across both stores. Games led new launches, but productivity, utilities, lifestyle, and health apps also saw gains. Apple has blocked or removed some AI-assisted apps, including Anything and Replit, citing concerns.
Leaked Huawei Pura X Max Images Show the Foldable Apple and Samsung Haven’t Shipped
New images of Huawei’s Pura X Max foldable phone appeared ahead of its April 20 China launch, revealing a wide, glossy design and large rear camera module. Huawei opened pre-orders for multiple configurations, but has not confirmed pricing. The company now leads China’s smartphone market with a 20% share, its highest in five years. Stylus support and AI features are confirmed, but full specifications remain undisclosed.
Technology News 19.04.2026
ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: April 20, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Pragmata redefines lunar action with puzzle-driven combat April 19, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT. **Pragmata**, once teased as **Capcom**'s **Mega Man** joke, proves to be a standout title. Set in a near-future lunar outpost, it follows astronaut Hugh Williams and a mysterious android girl, Diana, as they uncover why technology threatens Earth. The game shines in world building and level design: a compact, precise sequence of environments-from high-tech corridors to lunar landscapes that imitate Earth-where the space setting works like clockwork. Visually it nods to **Hideo Kojima**'s recent projects, blending **Metal
Apple’s MacBook Air M5 Is Already $150 Off — Why the New Laptop Deal Matters
Amazon has cut prices on Apple’s new MacBook Air M5 by up to $150 just weeks after launch, with a 15-inch model at $1,149, down from $1,299. The discounts bring the M5 Air close to last year’s M4 clearance pricing, with a 15-inch M4 at $1,099. Some M5 configurations are seeing reductions of up to 12%. MacRumors noted fewer deals on the M5 Air compared to the previous weekend.
Intel Just Put Its 18A Bet Into Cheaper Laptops. Here’s Why It Matters
Intel launched its Core Series 3 mobile processors, built on its 18A process in the U.S., for lower-cost laptops and edge devices, with systems available from April 16. The top Core 7 360 chip features six CPU cores, two Xe graphics cores, and a 17 TOPS NPU. Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs require at least 40 TOPS, above the Core Series 3’s maximum. Over 70 device designs are expected this year.
Blackmagic Camera 3.3 Turns Apple Watch Into an iPhone Filming Remote
Blackmagic Design released Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3, adding Apple Watch monitoring and camera control for iPhones. The update also brings tighter integration with ATEM Mini switchers and ProDock, plus new camera control features. A separate Android 3.3 update adds live streaming to Facebook, Instagram, Castr, BoxCast, and Bilibili.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Leak: The Big Speed Upgrade You May Not Get
Samsung may equip only the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra with new UFS 5.0 storage, leaving cheaper S27 models on older technology, according to SamMobile and Gadgets360. Kioxia began shipping UFS 5.0 samples in February, offering up to 10.8 GB/s speeds. Reports also point to a new Exynos 2700 chip, with Geekbench scores close to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Samsung cited rising costs and production hurdles for the limited rollout.
AirPods Max 2 Just Sparked A $549 Headphone Fight With Sony
Apple’s first-generation AirPods Max dropped to £399.99 at Amazon UK after the AirPods Max 2 launch. The new model lists at $549 in the U.S., while Sony’s WH-1000XM6 is $429.99. Sony and Bose remain key competitors in premium noise-canceling headphones. Reviewers note Apple’s improvements focus on features and integration rather than design changes.
Apple’s iPhone Keyboard Bug: How One Missing Accent Can Lock Users Out
Apple is developing a fix for an iPhone bug that blocks users from entering passcodes containing the Czech háček character after a recent iOS update, The Register reported. The glitch can lock users out of their devices, forcing a reset and data loss. Apple has not confirmed when a fix will be released.