Updates 27 December 2025 - 21 April 2026

Android 17 Reveal Today: Google’s Big Update Faces Its First Real Test
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Android 17 Reveal Today: Google’s Big Update Faces Its First Real Test

Google will unveil Android 17 in a dedicated Android-only broadcast Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, ahead of Google I/O. The release spotlights new Gemini AI features, ecosystem expansion, and device integration, with the final beta already issued to developers. Google’s notes detail recent bug fixes and stability improvements. Pixel phones will receive the update first, with other brands to follow.
May 12, 2026
PlayStation Users Face June Cutoff for Voice Chat as Sony Rolls Out Age Checks
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PlayStation Users Face June Cutoff for Voice Chat as Sony Rolls Out Age Checks

Sony will require adult PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland to verify their age from June 2026 or lose access to chat, messaging, parties, Discord voice, and some sharing features. Players who do not verify can still play games and use the PlayStation Store. The company will use Yoti for age checks, offering phone, facial scan, or ID verification. The change follows new UK online safety rules.
April 21, 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
Technology News 22.03.2026
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Technology News 22.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 23, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT AI cognitive offloading: adults atrophy, youths foreclose core skills March 22, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT. Over a year of reporting on cognitive offloading, the author argues AI reshapes thinking in age-specific ways. For a 45-year-old, using AI to summarize a paper is an efficiency gain on a task already learned; without AI, the ability remains, just slower. That's atrophy: weakened but recoverable. Citing Michael Gerlich, older participants show higher critical thinking with lower AI reliance, while 17-25 year-olds show the opposite. The likely explanation is biology: older adults offload tasks
March 22, 2026
Technology News 19.03.2026
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Technology News 19.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 20, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Figma stock slides as Google unveils Stitch AI design tool March 19, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. Google rolled out Stitch, a beta AI-powered design product described as a 'design agent' that can critique work and respond to voice prompts. It sent ripples through the software market, with Figma shares dropping early this week and down about 35% this year. Figma went public last July and had agreed to use more of Google Cloud's AI services following a 2023 deal. The stock decline followed a broader pullback in cloud software names
March 19, 2026
Technology News 15.02.2026
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Technology News 15.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Solid Power among EV battery stocks to watch in 2026 as DOE funds expansion February 15, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. Solid Power is pursuing licensing-based, solid-state battery designs compatible with existing tech, potentially shortening time to market. Founded in 2011, it went public in 2021 via a SPAC merger. Unlike some peers, it licenses designs or sells electrolyte materials rather than building full packs. In 2024, it won a $50 million U.S. Department of Energy award to produce electrolyte materials, boosting cash runway after partner revenue stalled. The company aims
February 15, 2026
Technology News 10.02.2026
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Technology News 10.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 11, 2026, 12:06 AM EST Gotion High-tech, BASF join forces on solid-state battery R&D February 10, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. Gotion High-tech and BASF signed a strategic cooperation memorandum to jointly develop next-generation solid-state battery technology, focusing on high-performance materials across core components and clearing commercialization bottlenecks. The deal extends a 13-year partnership between the firms. Gotion operates a 0.2 GWh pilot line for its Gemstone all-solid-state battery, reporting a yield above 90% and an energy density of 300 Wh/kg. Gemstone was unveiled May 17, 2024, and small-scale production and vehicle testing are planned for
February 10, 2026
Technology News 07.02.2026
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Technology News 07.02.2026

Apple Music offers visuals and Dolby Atmos at $10.99/month, while Spotify focuses on podcasts and audiobooks at $12.99/month; Atmos is not on Spotify. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims AI no longer hallucinates, but experts dispute this. Apple will promote F1 on Apple TV via a Cadillac ad during the Super Bowl, not a standalone spot. DJI drones remain on sale in the U.S. despite new FCC bans on foreign-made models.
February 7, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly revamps Pixel Adaptive Connectivity — what the new toggles do
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly revamps Pixel Adaptive Connectivity — what the new toggles do

Google has split Pixel’s Adaptive Connectivity feature into two separate toggles in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2: “Auto-switch to mobile network” and “Optimize network for battery life,” both enabled by default. The change follows an update to Adaptive Connectivity Services. The new options replace the previous single switch and warn users about possible data charges. A stable rollout is expected in March.
February 3, 2026
Garmin Connect iOS bug fix rolls out after watches stop syncing — but not everyone is back online
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Garmin Connect iOS bug fix rolls out after watches stop syncing — but not everyone is back online

Garmin released iOS app version 5.21.1 to fix watch-to-phone syncing issues affecting Fenix 8, Venu 4, and Forerunner 970 users. Some devices still fail to connect after the update, with users reporting missing watches in the app and lost features like Garmin Pay. Garmin advises re-pairing devices, which deletes wallet data. Android users are unaffected.
February 1, 2026
Technology News 30.01.2026
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Technology News 30.01.2026

West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill to test tablet-based CPS investigations in two counties, aiming to reduce paperwork and improve fieldwork. The pilot follows criticism of the $272 million PATH system. Meanwhile, open-source firms like Hugging Face and Flower AI are building shared AI infrastructure as critics warn of industry concentration. Darren Aronofsky’s AI-driven series On This Day… 1776 drew criticism for lifeless visuals and generic storytelling.
January 30, 2026
Technology News 25.01.2026
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Technology News 25.01.2026

China is moving to restrict imports of Nvidia and other US-made AI chips, signaling a near-total cap amid US export controls. Apple’s iPhone Air faces sharp price cuts in the UK, China, and Australia, while the iPhone 17 holds steady. Apple Vision Pro tested immersive NBA viewing at a Lakers game. Rigetti Computing secured an $8.4 million contract to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India.
January 25, 2026
Honor Magic 8 gets MagicOS 10.0.0.127 update with film-style selfies, AI photo removal and facial pay
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Honor Magic 8 gets MagicOS 10.0.0.127 update with film-style selfies, AI photo removal and facial pay

Honor has begun rolling out MagicOS 10.0.0.127 to Magic8 series phones, adding a film-style selfie mode, multi-frame object removal in the Gallery, and an Alipay facial payment shortcut. The update also expands YOYO assistant scenarios and AI colour-tracking support. Release timing varies by region and carrier, with some features exclusive to Magic8 for now.
January 22, 2026
Technology News 19.01.2026
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Technology News 19.01.2026

Rockstar North’s Edinburgh headquarters remains open after a boiler-room malfunction triggered a fire response early January 19. Scottish Fire and Rescue dispatched seven vehicles and secured the building by 9:21 a.m. No injuries were reported. Rockstar said damage was minimal and development on Grand Theft Auto VI continues.
January 19, 2026
Google Wallet adds full transaction history and search on Android: what the January 2026 update changes
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Google Wallet adds full transaction history and search on Android: what the January 2026 update changes

Google Wallet will soon let users view and search their complete payment history across Android phones and Wear OS watches, according to Google’s January 2026 update notes. The upgrade includes transactions from other devices and online purchases made with virtual card numbers. A search function is also in development for the mobile app. Google has not specified when these features will roll out.
January 15, 2026
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Version 3.0 update went live January 14, a day ahead of schedule. The paid Switch 2 Upgrade Pack, offering performance boosts and new features, remains set for January 15 at $4.99 in the U.S. The update adds LEGO items to Nook Shopping and expands storage to 9,000 items. Some new multiplayer features and characters require Nintendo Switch Online or amiibo.
January 14, 2026
Technology News 09.01.2026
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Technology News 09.01.2026

Nvidia’s market cap soared from $345 billion to $4.6 trillion in three years, with data-center revenue reaching $51.2 billion in Q3 fiscal 2026. OpenAI asked contractors to upload real work assignments to benchmark AI models, according to WIRED. Apple’s blue Trail Loop band dropped 25% to $74.70 on Amazon. OpenAI and Common Sense Media endorsed a California ballot measure on AI safety for children.
January 9, 2026
Technology News 27.12.2025
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Technology News 27.12.2025

Las Vegas police unveiled 10 donated Tesla Cybertrucks for patrol, with the donors later identified as Ben and Felicia Horowitz of Andreessen Horowitz. The move drew praise from Elon Musk and criticism from civil-liberties groups. At CES 2026, LG, Samsung, and Hisense will showcase Micro RGB TVs, promising better color at lower prices than Micro LED.
December 27, 2025
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Stock Market Today

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