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Satya Nadella says companies that trust one AI for everything may not survive open_in_new
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TechCrunch
• 1d ago
Companies without their own models — or without a layer of AI infrastructure known as AI gateways to separate their prompts from the model itself — will be in trouble, Nadella says.
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Don't wait to update: iOS 26.6 includes more than 75 security fixes open_in_new
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Apple Insider
• 1d ago
Apple's iOS 26.6 update stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring, Siri, and more to gain user data. Here's what you need to know.
iOS 26.6 stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring to access user data.
On Monday, just under a month following the arrival of the security-focused iOS 26.5.2, Apple made iOS 26.6 available to the general public. The latter includes over 75 security enhancements, 14 of which address kernel-related vulnerabilities.
10 of the now-patched kernel issues allowed apps to trigger unexpected system terminations, while others let apps access sensitive user data and write kernel memory. Apple resolved these issues through improved memory handling, memory management, state management, bounds checks, and more.
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iOS 26.6 stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring to access user data.
On Monday, just under a month following the arrival of the security-focused iOS 26.5.2, Apple made iOS 26.6 available to the general public. The latter includes over 75 security enhancements, 14 of which address kernel-related vulnerabilities.
10 of the now-patched kernel issues allowed apps to trigger unexpected system terminations, while others let apps access sensitive user data and write kernel memory. Apple resolved these issues through improved memory handling, memory management, state management, bounds checks, and more.
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Older Macs get fresh security fixes with new macOS Sequoia & Sonoma update open_in_new
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Apple Insider
• 2d ago
Apple released new updates for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma, extending security and maintenance support to Macs that haven't moved to macOS Tahoe.
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The updates are available through Software Update on supported Macs. Apple hasn't identified any major new consumer features, which points to releases focused on security, stability, performance, and compatibility.
Users can install the updates by opening System Settings, selecting General, and choosing Software Update. A Mac will only offer the update that applies to its currently installed operating system.
The new releases give Mac owners another reason to stay current even when they aren't ready or able to install macOS Tahoe. Some Macs can't run Tahoe, while businesses and other users may remain on an older version because of software, hardware, or management requirements.
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MacBook AirThe updates are available through Software Update on supported Macs. Apple hasn't identified any major new consumer features, which points to releases focused on security, stability, performance, and compatibility.
Users can install the updates by opening System Settings, selecting General, and choosing Software Update. A Mac will only offer the update that applies to its currently installed operating system.
The new releases give Mac owners another reason to stay current even when they aren't ready or able to install macOS Tahoe. Some Macs can't run Tahoe, while businesses and other users may remain on an older version because of software, hardware, or management requirements.
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Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M open_in_new
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TechCrunch
• 2d ago
Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the company’s longstanding claims that its app review process keeps users safe from scams.
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macOS 26.6 is out, but expect minimal feature changes with macOS 27 looming open_in_new
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Apple Insider
• 2d ago
Apple has released macOS 26.6 to the public, but don't expect much in the way of big changes to features this time around.
A selection of MacBooks that can run macOS 26.6
Apple has concluded its beta testing program for updates to its current-gen operating systems. After five developer betas and a release candidate, it has now shipped macOS Tahoe 26.6.
At the same time, Apple has also brought out updates for earlier macOS versions. There are updates available for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.7.
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A selection of MacBooks that can run macOS 26.6
Apple has concluded its beta testing program for updates to its current-gen operating systems. After five developer betas and a release candidate, it has now shipped macOS Tahoe 26.6.
At the same time, Apple has also brought out updates for earlier macOS versions. There are updates available for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.7.
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Apple rolls out watchOS 26.6 update for Apple Watch open_in_new
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Apple Insider
• 2d ago
It's time to update your Apple Watch, but don't get too excited; watchOS 26.6 doesn't appear to have any significant new features.
watchOS 26.6 now available
Apple has just released watchos 26.6, a relatively minor update. This time, watchOS 26.6 is build number 23U67.
Because there's nothing mentioned within the software notes, it's a safe bet that any updates are focused on stability improvements and bug fixes. This isn't surprising, as Apple Watch receives relatively few updates between major cycle upgrades.
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watchOS 26.6 now available
Apple has just released watchos 26.6, a relatively minor update. This time, watchOS 26.6 is build number 23U67.
Because there's nothing mentioned within the software notes, it's a safe bet that any updates are focused on stability improvements and bug fixes. This isn't surprising, as Apple Watch receives relatively few updates between major cycle upgrades.
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GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Getting started open_in_new
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GitHub Blog
• 2d ago
New to the GitHub Copilot app? Learn how to start projects, work with AI agents, explore canvases, and streamline your development workflow.
The post GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Getting started appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
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Microsoft Releases .NET 11 Preview 6 With Language and Framework Updates open_in_new
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InfoQ .NET
• 2d ago
Microsoft has released .NET 11 Preview 6, with updates across C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET MAUI, and Entity Framework Core. C# adds extension indexers and built-in union support types. ASP.NET Core brings async validation, automatic CSRF protection, and OpenAPI 3.2 by default. MAUI extends CollectionView to Windows, and EF Core adds FULL OUTER JOIN translation.
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Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet open_in_new
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The Verge AI
• 6d ago
Until now, voice mode has only been available on Claude Haiku, Anthropic's faster but less powerful model. Now the company is making its Opus and Sonnet models available in voice mode, and extending its reach into apps like Gmail, Slack, and Canva. When Anthropic launched voice mode last year, it was primarily focused on delivering […]
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The cost of saying yes has changed open_in_new
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GitHub Blog
• 1w ago
The cost of writing code dropped; the cost of owning it didn't. A framework for deciding which changes are actually cheap in the AI era.
The post The cost of saying yes has changed appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
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States make last-ditch effort to stop the Paramount ‘media behemoth’ open_in_new
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The Verge
• 2w ago
A dozen state attorneys general are trying to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery they warn would raise movie prices and crush cable TV distributors. The states - California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington - filed suit on Monday, arguing […]
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Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More open_in_new
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Wired
• 2w ago
Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?
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The EV market is on the road to recovery thanks to high gas prices open_in_new
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The Verge
• 2w ago
As the US war on Iran sent gas prices soaring, American car buyers flocked to electric vehicles - and in particular hybrids. After a sluggish winter and fall, EV sales rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, with automakers posting some of their best numbers since the elimination of the federal EV tax credit last […]
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Fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 are out now open_in_new
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Apple Insider
• 2w ago
The 26-gen operating system updates continue to get tested, with the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others possibly the last of the cycle.
Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is trying out the 27-generation before the fall launches, but it's still working on updates for its current-gen operating system roster.
The fifth developer betas landed after the fourth, which arrived on July 6. The third landed on June 29, the second were distributed on June 15, and the first round came out on May 26.
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Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is trying out the 27-generation before the fall launches, but it's still working on updates for its current-gen operating system roster.
The fifth developer betas landed after the fourth, which arrived on July 6. The third landed on June 29, the second were distributed on June 15, and the first round came out on May 26.
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12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. deal open_in_new
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TechCrunch
• 2w ago
The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
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The MacBook Neo uses an A18 Chip that is in my iPhone Pro Max, and it runs full macOS competently in eight gigs of RAM
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Perplexity on AI’s friction vs time savings (answered macOS app question using other platforms): AI can be both high-friction and net-valuable, but only in certain task types and with the right expectations, and current systems absolutely can mislead people about how reliably time-saving they are.
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A resurfacing iPhone bug is leaving alarms technically "on" but functionally silent, catching users off guard at the worst possible time. Here's how you can (usually) avoid the same fate.
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AI is more like Augmented Interaction. Or Aggregation Instrument. No intelligence. Definitely artificial at times. Strong with historical review. Strong context required. Can turn into productivity loss. Strong data lookup capabilities. Complex, but no learning, despite appearances.
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7 months ago
Unbelievable that iOS 26 still limits the sleep alarm when Apple Watch is used. The message: When you wear Apple Watch to bed, the alarm will go off on your watch. And only your watch! No option to include phone or just do to phone. Even worse, watch doesn’t always go off! Apple fail. 👎
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7 months ago
Example of AI frustration at times. Claude was asked to update a table with research information. It provided a response that wasn't a table. I indicated it was to be in a table. Its response: You're absolutely right—let me rebuild this into a single comprehensive table. Painful at times.
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7 months ago
After decades on Visual Studio, including Visual Studio 2026 (and liking it!), the transition to Visual Studio Code (insiders) is almost complete for modern app development (including .NET Core). Multi-platform and Microsoft Ignite Conference 2025 helped push.
Hans Dickel @geekfog.net
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8 months ago
After attending Microsoft Ignite last week, it seems VSCode is cool, and Visual Studio, even the new 2026 version released two weeks ago, isn't at least with AI. 🤭
Hans Dickel @geekfog.net
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8 months ago
Many interesting new AI capabilities were demonstrated at MS Ignite today. Impressive concurrency with coding agents in GitHub. Sadly, not in Azure DevOps. Perhaps even sadder, adding Markdown to OneNote is still absent. 🤣🤔 #msignite #microsoftignite #ignite2026
Hans Dickel @geekfog.net
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8 months ago
Microsoft Ignite 2025 is well underway. This free virtual event shows Microsoft's technical and business trajectory with Artificial Intelligence (😱). Many nice announcements, but the echo of being in a conference hall is less than ideal. #msignite #microsoftignite #ignite2025
Hans Dickel @geekfog.net
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8 months ago
OneDrive for Business can be frustrating. Just today: File uploaded and synchronized to the cloud. The Windows 11 link to the file pasted in OneNote is wrong. Insult to injury, OneDrive Web doesn't show it as a recent file, even 10 minutes after uploading.
Hans Dickel @geekfog.net
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8 months ago
Biggest surprise with .NET Conf Day 2: File-based apps. A potential replacement or supplement for other scripting across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Hans Dickel @geekfog.net
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8 months ago
This morning's IT Leadership Group at grey-search.com was a valuable discussion on AI with other professional networking leaders, talking about today's limitations and alignment with human values.