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Fake Windows 11 24H2 Update Warning: Avoid This Lookalike Download as Microsoft Rolls Out April Patch
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Fake Windows 11 24H2 Update Warning: Avoid This Lookalike Download as Microsoft Rolls Out April Patch

Malwarebytes warned Windows users about a fake Windows 11 24H2 update distributed through a lookalike Microsoft support page, designed to steal passwords and payment data. The alert came as Microsoft released its real April security update, which fixes 167 bugs, including two zero-days. The fake installer used a typosquatted domain and evaded antivirus detection. Microsoft advised users to update only through official channels.
April 15, 2026
Apple Foldable iPhone Still Eyed for September Launch, but Getting One May Be Hard
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Apple Foldable iPhone Still Eyed for September Launch, but Getting One May Be Hard

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is still expected to debut in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, but mass production has slipped from July to August, raising concerns over initial stock. Supply-chain reports say the device will use variable-thickness ultra-thin glass and a new adhesive to minimize the screen crease. Analysts do not expect a launch delay. Apple has not confirmed the device or commented.
April 15, 2026
Leica’s New Chicago Flagship Store Brings a Rare Chicago Edition 17 M11-P to Michigan Avenue
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Leica’s New Chicago Flagship Store Brings a Rare Chicago Edition 17 M11-P to Michigan Avenue

Leica Camera will open a flagship store and gallery at 800 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago on April 30, debuting a limited Chicago Edition 17 Leica M11-P available only at the site. The two-floor space will feature cameras, gallery shows, workshops, and community events. Leica expects the special edition camera to sell out quickly. The opening includes exhibits by Craig Semetko and events with artists Alana Tsui and Dr. Romanelli.
April 15, 2026
Sony PS6 Lite Rumor Hits a Wall as New Leak Questions 2027 Three-Device Launch
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Sony PS6 Lite Rumor Hits a Wall as New Leak Questions 2027 Three-Device Launch

Hardware leaker KeplerL2 cast doubt on reports that Sony will release a cheaper living-room PlayStation 6 model in 2027, calling the idea unworkable for developers. The leaker said games built for a 1080p handheld wouldn’t scale well to 4K TVs, citing technical and development issues. Recent reports had suggested Sony might launch three PS6 devices, but pricing and hardware details remain unconfirmed.
April 15, 2026
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Revealed: First GT3 Convertible Arrives as 911 Sales Defy Slump
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Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Revealed: First GT3 Convertible Arrives as 911 Sales Defy Slump

Porsche introduced the 911 GT3 S/C, its first open-top GT3, with a fully automatic convertible roof and a starting U.S. price of $273,000. The manual-only, 502-hp model arrives at U.S. dealers in fall 2026. Despite a 15% drop in global deliveries last quarter, 911 sales rose 22%. The GT3 S/C uses lightweight materials to offset the convertible’s added weight.
April 15, 2026
Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti 9GB VRAM Rumor Faces Doubt as New Report Pushes Back
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Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti 9GB VRAM Rumor Faces Doubt as New Report Pushes Back

BenchLife reported Wednesday that Nvidia board partners have no 9GB RTX 5060 or 5060 Ti models in their plans, challenging earlier claims from PC Guide and others of an imminent refresh. Nvidia’s official listings still show only 8GB and 16GB versions. The rumored 9GB cards would have traded higher capacity for reduced memory bandwidth. No 9GB RTX 5060-class card is currently listed by Nvidia.
April 15, 2026
Trump Mobile T1 Phone Gets a New Look, but Buyers Still Have No Launch Date
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Trump Mobile T1 Phone Gets a New Look, but Buyers Still Have No Launch Date

Trump Mobile unveiled a redesigned gold T1 smartphone and updated its website but gave no shipping date. The new images show vertically stacked rear cameras, and the $499 promotional price remains, with deposits accepted. The phone received FCC approval in January, but the company now describes it as “shaped by American innovation” rather than U.S.-built. A trademark filing for “The 47 Plan” appeared on April 6.
April 15, 2026
Microsoft Surface Price Hike Puts Surface Laptop Above MacBook Air as Memory Shortage Bites
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Microsoft Surface Price Hike Puts Surface Laptop Above MacBook Air as Memory Shortage Bites

Microsoft raised U.S. prices on all Surface PCs, with entry models now starting at $1,049 and the 13-inch Surface Pro and Laptop at $1,499. The company cited rising memory and component costs amid an ongoing chip shortage. Apple’s comparable MacBook Air now undercuts Microsoft’s lowest-priced Surface Laptop. Analysts warn the supply squeeze could keep PC prices high through at least mid-year.
April 15, 2026
Amazon Rolls Out Apple TV and Peacock Bundle on Prime Video for $19.99 in U.S.
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Amazon Rolls Out Apple TV and Peacock Bundle on Prime Video for $19.99 in U.S.

Amazon’s Prime Video launched a U.S.-only bundle offering Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 a month, undercutting the separate price by over 30%. The deal, available through the Prime Video app, includes access to both services’ originals, network shows, films, and live sports. Amazon called the offer limited-time. Existing Apple or Peacock subscribers may need to adjust subscriptions to avoid double billing.
April 15, 2026
Google Warns Websites to Fix Browser Back-Button Hijacking by June 15 or Risk Search Penalties
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Google Warns Websites to Fix Browser Back-Button Hijacking by June 15 or Risk Search Penalties

Google will penalize websites that interfere with the browser back button starting June 15, treating it as a spam violation that can lower search rankings. Offending sites may face manual or automated penalties. Google warned that the issue can stem from third-party scripts, including ads and libraries, and urged site owners to remove such code before the deadline.
April 15, 2026
Google Pixel Battery Drain Complaints Grow as April Update Leaves Bootloop Fix Pending
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Google Pixel Battery Drain Complaints Grow as April Update Leaves Bootloop Fix Pending

Google Pixel users are reporting new battery drain issues across multiple models, days after Google acknowledged a separate bootloop bug linked to its March update. The April patch, now rolling out, does not mention a battery fix. User complaints continue on Google’s forums, with some blaming CPU activity after recent updates. Google says it is investigating the bootloop problem but has not confirmed a cause for the battery drain.
April 15, 2026
Microsoft Patches BlueHammer Windows Zero-Day Flaw in Defender After Public Leak
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Microsoft Patches BlueHammer Windows Zero-Day Flaw in Defender After Public Leak

Microsoft patched CVE-2026-33825, a Microsoft Defender privilege-escalation flaw linked to the BlueHammer exploit, in its April Patch Tuesday update. The bug allowed attackers with local access to gain SYSTEM privileges. Proof-of-concept code appeared online April 3 after a disclosure dispute. Microsoft credited Zen Dodd and Yuanpei Xu for discovery and said automatic updates protect most users.
April 15, 2026
Apple iOS 26.4.1 fixes iCloud sync bug as macOS 26.4.1 patches M5 Wi‑Fi problem
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Apple iOS 26.4.1 fixes iCloud sync bug as macOS 26.4.1 patches M5 Wi‑Fi problem

Apple’s latest public updates, iOS/iPadOS 26.4.1 and macOS 26.4.1, fixed iCloud sync failures on iPhones and iPads and restored Wi-Fi connectivity for new M5 MacBooks on 802.1X networks. The updates, released April 8 and 9, contain no listed security patches. Apple’s notes mention only “bug fixes,” with details confirmed by developer and enterprise reports. Both updates remain the current public versions.
April 15, 2026
Google Gemma 4 and AI Edge Gallery Bring Free Offline AI to Phones as Cloud Platforms Join In
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Google Gemma 4 and AI Edge Gallery Bring Free Offline AI to Phones as Cloud Platforms Join In

Google’s AI Edge Gallery now supports Gemma 4 on Android and iOS, with over 500,000 downloads reported. Together AI and Microsoft Foundry have added hosted Gemma 4 options, expanding access beyond Google’s platforms. Google released Gemma 4 in four sizes under an Apache 2.0 license on April 2. The models process up to 256,000 tokens and are available for both on-device and cloud use.
April 14, 2026
Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour
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Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour

A New York Times analysis found Google’s AI Overviews answered factual questions correctly 91% of the time after switching to Gemini 3, but still produced millions of errors at scale. Google disputed the study’s methods and warned users to verify information. Some errors included basic facts, such as museum dates and hall of fame listings. The feature remains widely used, with over 2 billion monthly users.
April 14, 2026
Google Messages Could Get Samsung-Style Chat Themes as Samsung Messages Shutdown Nears
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Google Messages Could Get Samsung-Style Chat Themes as Samsung Messages Shutdown Nears

Samsung will discontinue Samsung Messages in the U.S. in July 2026 and is directing users to Google Messages. Beta code in Google Messages suggests upcoming support for photo chat backgrounds and separate bubble-color controls, features long available in Samsung’s app. Galaxy S26 and newer phones already cannot download Samsung Messages. Google’s current theming options remain limited to preset themes.
April 14, 2026
Forza Horizon 6 Achievement List Drops as Japan Map, Tokyo Details Come Into Focus
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Forza Horizon 6 Achievement List Drops as Japan Map, Tokyo Details Come Into Focus

Playground Games released the full achievement list for Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 launch, detailing 57 achievements tied to campaign progress, map exploration, and new race types. The Japan-set game features a map stretching from Tokyo to the Japanese Alps, with Xbox calling Tokyo its “largest ever city.” Forza Horizon 6 launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version coming later in 2026.
April 14, 2026
Oppo Find X9 Ultra First Look Reveals Dual 200MP Cameras Ahead of April 21 Global Debut
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra First Look Reveals Dual 200MP Cameras Ahead of April 21 Global Debut

Oppo has unveiled the Find X9 Ultra ahead of its April 21 global launch, featuring dual 200MP sensors, a 50MP 10x optical telephoto lens, and a leather-backed body. The device marks Oppo’s first Ultra-branded model to launch outside China. Pricing and full market availability remain undisclosed, and reports suggest the U.S. may be excluded from the rollout.
April 14, 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Still Leads Gaming CPU Charts, but New Benchmarks Show Slim Upgrade Gains
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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Still Leads Gaming CPU Charts, but New Benchmarks Show Slim Upgrade Gains

AMD’s Zen 5 X3D chips led desktop gaming benchmarks in new reviews, but gains over previous X3D models narrowed to just 2–3% in some cases. TechSpot and NotebookCheck found the Ryzen 7 9850X3D only slightly ahead of the 9800X3D, while Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K Plus outperformed both in cumulative CPU tests. AMD lists the 9850X3D at $499, with the 9800X3D at $479. Benchmarks used high-end GPUs at 1080p to minimize graphics bottlenecks.
April 14, 2026
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