Garmin has pushed out a new beta software update for its Instinct 3 smartwatch series, aimed at resolving a system crash issue tied to GPS-enabled activities. The release follows Garmin’s announcement earlier this week that it had concluded beta testing for version 9.20 of the system software. Despite labeling version 9.20 as the final beta in the v9.xx series for the Instinct 3 lineup—including the AMOLED, Solar, and more affordable Instinct E models—Garmin has now released Beta Version 9.21. The update is being delivered as an over-the-air (OTA) download and is expected to reach testers globally within days. “Beta Version…
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Tesla’s updated Model 3 sedan has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP under the group’s latest and most stringent testing protocols, with the electric vehicle achieving the highest recorded score for child protection to date. According to results published by the European safety authority, the Model 3 earned scores of 90% for adult occupant protection, 95% for child occupant protection, 89% for vulnerable road users, and 88% for safety assist technologies. The same safety rating has been adopted by ANCAP, Australia’s crash-testing body, and applies retroactively to all Model 3 units manufactured since September 2023—including early builds of…
Apple is expected to address investor concerns this week over delayed artificial intelligence rollouts and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, as the iPhone maker prepares to report quarterly results on Thursday. Analysts forecast a second consecutive quarterly decline in iPhone sales, despite a surge in demand for the company’s new low-cost iPhone 16e earlier this year. The uptick in January-March orders came ahead of possible new tariffs, but it may not be enough to offset broader headwinds. “Tariffs are a sword of Damocles for Apple – dangling, disruptive and politically charged,” said Eric Schiffer, chairman of California-based private equity firm Patriarch…
Amazon launched the first 27 operational satellites for its Project Kuiper broadband network on Monday, marking a significant step in the company’s delayed entry into the satellite internet sector dominated by SpaceX’s Starlink. The satellites were carried into low-Earth orbit atop an Atlas V rocket operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing (BA.N) and Lockheed Martin (LMT.N). The launch took place at 7 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, following a weather-related postponement earlier this month. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s $10 billion initiative to deploy a constellation of 3,236 satellites aimed at providing global…
Google is addressing issues reported by users of its Pixel Watch lineup following the March 2025 Wear OS 5.1 update, which introduced new features but also caused delayed notifications and other performance problems. The update, which marked the first software revision since November 2024, brought enhancements such as improved media controls, enhanced pulse detection, and menstrual cycle tracking. However, some users of the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 have experienced notification delays or missing alerts. Additional issues include watch face crashes, unresponsive touchscreens, and Fitbit sync delays, according to user reports. Some users found that restarting the smartwatch…
Garmin has added its recently launched Instinct 3 smartwatch to the Your Watch Your Way customization platform in the United States, allowing customers to personalize select design elements at the time of purchase. The Instinct 3, introduced earlier this year in both standard and Solar variants, joins other Garmin models available for customization. See also: Garmin Releases Connect IQ SDK 8.1.0, Expanding Developer Tools and Smartwatch Features However, current options for the Instinct 3 are more limited compared to other smartwatches in the program. The only available case option is the standard 50mm AMOLED model with a Black Bezel, while…
Authorities in Russia’s Dagestan and Chechnya regions have blocked access to the Telegram messaging app, citing security concerns, state news agency TASS reported on Saturday. The decision follows fears that the platform could be used by hostile actors, according to Dagestan’s digital development minister, Yuri Gamzatov. “It (Telegram) is often used by enemies, an example of which is the riots at the Makhachkala airport,” Gamzatov said, referencing an anti-Israel riot in October 2023. During the incident, hundreds of protesters stormed the airport after reports on Telegram about an incoming flight from Israel, though no passengers were harmed. Russian authorities have…
Boston Dynamics has released a new video detailing advancements in its humanoid robot, Atlas, nearly a year after unveiling the latest version. The company highlights improvements in mobility and efficiency while explaining the transition away from the previous Atlas HD model, which relied on hydraulics. Developers describe Atlas HD as “messy” due to expensive technology and frequent hydraulic fluid leaks. The new electric Atlas eliminates these issues, enabling smoother movement and greater flexibility. Unlike its predecessor, which was constrained by human-like motion, the latest Atlas can perform continuous 360-degree movements and walk backward without turning. Boston Dynamics envisions Atlas as…
Hazelight Studios, the developer behind It Takes Two and A Way Out, has released its latest cooperative action-adventure game, Split Fiction. The game, published by Electronic Arts, launched on March 6 and is now available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. However, it is not available on Nintendo Switch. Split Fiction follows the story of two writers, Mio and Zoe, who are pulled into their own stories—one rooted in science fiction and the other in fantasy—after connecting to a machine that extracts creative ideas. The game emphasizes teamwork, much like Hazelight’s previous titles, and has been well received by players,…
Home Assistant has rolled out Music Assistant version 2.4, introducing new features and improvements for its open-source media library manager. The update enhances streaming capabilities for smart home devices, including the addition of a Spotify Connect plugin, equalizer controls, and native support for podcasts and audiobooks. The latest version brings optimizations for Assist-powered devices, such as the Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition, allowing users to select songs or artists via voice commands. It also supports external audio sources, including Spotify Connect, though a Spotify Premium account is required. Home Assistant has indicated plans to introduce an Apple AirPlay plugin in…