Smartphone maker Nothing has unveiled its new Android 16-based operating system, Nothing OS 4.0, highlighting a redesigned user interface, improved performance and new privacy-focused AI features. The company showcased the update in an introduction video, presenting a more standardized look across the interface compared to its previous Android 15 skin. “Nothing OS 4.0 is said to offer a more fluid and intuitive experience,” the company said. The Quick Settings menu has been refreshed with cleaner tiles, and a new “Extra Dark Mode” extends the brand’s signature dark aesthetics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpSw0s3Kr3A AI The update also includes optimizations for app startup and runtime,…
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Apple has released iOS 26, describing it as one of the most significant updates for the iPhone in years. The operating system introduces a redesigned interface, expanded personalization options and a new Games app. The update is available for the iPhone 11, second-generation iPhone SE and newer models, while the recently launched iPhone 17 ships with iOS 26 pre-installed. “iOS 26 fundamentally modernizes the user interface based on Apple’s Liquid Glass design, while numerous apps have been revamped and an entirely new Games app introduced,” Apple said in its announcement. The Liquid Glass interface makes more elements partially transparent, with…
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Mars’ Jezero crater could offer potential evidence of past microbial life, though further analysis is needed to confirm the findings. In July 2024, Perseverance drilled into a rock formation called “Bright Angel,” along the edge of an ancient river valley known as Neretva Vallis. The team nicknamed the sample “Sapphire Canyon” and the host rock “Cheyava Falls.” Within the rock, researchers identified unusual dark markings they called “leopard spots.” “In these spots, they detected two iron-rich minerals: vivianite and greigite,” the study noted. “The presence of these spots…
Aito, an electric vehicle brand backed by Chinese tech giant Huawei, announced its global expansion at the IAA Mobility 2025 exhibition in Munich, unveiling three models for international markets including its flagship SUV. The brand, created through a partnership between Huawei and state-owned automaker Seres, showcased the Aito 9, Aito 7 and Aito 5 at the event. These models will initially be offered in select Middle Eastern markets, with a mix of battery-electric and extended-range powertrains. Seres Auto president Leon He said the company is prepared to deliver “an unparalleled ‘new luxury’ smart mobility experience to customers around the world,”…
Apple on Tuesday introduced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, its latest premium smartwatch featuring a larger always-on display, expanded connectivity options and new health functions. The device will begin shipping on Sept. 19 with a starting price of $799. The Ultra 3 debuts with a 49 mm titanium case, a new LTPO3 display capable of 3,000 nits brightness, and extended battery life of up to 72 hours in low power mode, the company said. Fast charging provides 12 hours of use with just 15 minutes of power. One of the headline additions is an AI-powered system that monitors users for…
Shanghai-based start-up Hypershell has launched its X Ultra exoskeleton, designed to assist outdoor activities such as hiking, running and cycling. The device is equipped with a 1000-watt motor, up from 800 watts in earlier versions, and offers a walking range of 30 km per charge, nearly double its predecessor. Built with carbon fibre and titanium alloy, the 1.8 kg X Ultra is weather resistant with IP54 protection and can operate in temperatures from -20°C to 60°C. Hypershell said the device reduces hip flexor load by 63% and oxygen consumption in cycling by 39%. “The X Ultra uses AI to adapt…
France’s data protection authority has fined Google €325 million ($381 million) for breaching European Union privacy rules by displaying ads in Gmail and placing tracking cookies without proper consent. The Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) said its investigations between 2022 and 2023 found that advertisements were inserted into Gmail’s “Promotions” and “Social” tabs without users’ approval. The regulator also said Google encouraged users to accept cookies without making clear that the data would be used for targeted ads. “These advertisements required prior consent from users, which was not obtained,” CNIL said. The regulator added that Google must…
Rockstar Games is adding new roles to its video production team, a move that could indicate fresh promotional material for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is on the way, with a possible trailer release before the end of the year. The highly anticipated title is set to launch in May 2026. So far, Rockstar has released only two official trailers despite the game being announced nearly two years ago. The most recent trailer debuted in May, five months after the first. https://twitter.com/GTAVI_Countdown/status/1962595146018504817 The vacancies were spotted by GTA 6 Countdown and shared on X. Rockstar New York is seeking…
A team of scientists at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center has designed a compact washing machine intended for use on space missions, aiming to reduce the need for disposable clothing and conserve water. Detailed in the Chinese Journal of Space Science, the suitcase-sized device weighs about 12 kilograms and operates without detergent. It uses just 400 milliliters of water per 30-minute cycle, applying an ultra-fine mist to clothing inside a sealed chamber. The machine then generates ozone with ultraviolet light to sterilize the garments before using heated air to both remove residual ozone and dry the clothes. According…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the long-hidden core of the Butterfly Nebula, offering the clearest view yet of one of the Milky Way’s most striking planetary nebulae. The nebula, formally known as NGC 6302, lies 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. Discovered in 1826 by astronomer William Herschel, it is distinguished by two luminous lobes resembling butterfly wings and a dense dust band across its center that has long obscured its central star. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnQE7lPBANI&ab_channel=HubbleWebbESA Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) was used to peer through the dust, employing its integral field unit mode to capture images in multiple wavelengths.…