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Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it captured a US drone near the Strait of Hormuz. This article explains why descriptions of the craft differ, what a sail drone is, and what the incident could mean for maritime surveillance.
This article explains how the iPhone 18 Pro's mechanical variable aperture and A20 Pro chip differ from older iPhone hardware, and what those changes mean for people considering an upgrade.
Learn how the iPhone 18 Pro Max's mechanical variable aperture changes light intake and depth of field, and how its camera compares with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Learn what the iPhone Duo is, how Apple keeps its foldable glass from breaking, and when you can order one.
Readers will learn why the Snowbirds' final Toronto appearance in original CT-114 Tutor jets marks the end of a Canadian-built fleet's six-decade run, why the squadron will be grounded, and what the planned CT-157 Siskin II means for the future.
Sony has announced two limited-edition DualSense controllers for Grand Theft Auto VI. This article covers the Vice City-inspired designs, official pricing, the September 10 preorder window, the November launch timing, and how the two colorways differ in availability.
This explainer covers what Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash does, how the restricted Cyber variant differs, the benchmark claims behind both, and which developers, enterprises, and consumers can access them.
This article explains what typically causes Outlook and Microsoft 365 outages, using a recent Exchange Online authentication failure as the example, and what IT teams should do when one occurs.
This article explains why Google Maps and other apps adopted the Gulf of America label, how far U.S. naming authority extends beyond the coast, and why the same body of water can appear under different names in different apps.
Learn how AI is making phishing more targeted and harder to detect, including new voice and session hijacking techniques, botnet integration, and the practical steps German companies must take to protect themselves.
This guide explains Telekom's phase-out of plain telephone lines, the cost of the offered adapter box, and the cheaper alternatives that can save customers more than 200 euros per year.
This article explains how a series of AI-generated images of the Cat in the Hat created widespread fear among teenagers in the UK and Ireland, prompting police statements and copycat behavior, and provides guidance for parents on identifying hoaxes.
This article separates Bill Gates' concrete risk scenarios—job disruption, bioterrorism, cyberattacks—from vague hype, drawing on his blog posts and annual letters to explain what governments and industries must prepare for.
Learn what the Garmin Fenix 9 brings new, how it compares to the Fenix 8 and rivals like the Apple Watch Ultra, and who should consider upgrading.
This guide explains what separates leaked gameplay footage from a genuine playable build, how large studios protect unfinished games, and what Rockstar could do if substantial GTA VI files were exposed.
This guide explains what is publicly known about the suspected explosive-drone incident near Leipzig/Halle Airport, how airport drone defense is supposed to work, and why detection, authority, and response speed remain difficult problems.
Destructive book scanning removes a book’s binding so its pages can be digitized quickly for optical character recognition and AI training. This article explains the process, why companies buy physical books, and why the practice raises separate legal, archival, and ethical concerns.
This guide explains how invisible watermarks can be embedded in AI-generated text, what they may reveal about Claude output, and why they cannot by themselves prove who wrote, edited, or submitted a document.
Learn what the Progress Rocket and Space Centre does, how it supports Russia’s launch and satellite programs, and why reported damage to the Samara facility matters beyond one factory. The article also separates confirmed information about the strike from claims that remain unverified.
Learn what Ukraine’s FP-5 Flamingo is, how its reported range and payload expand Kyiv’s ability to strike targets far inside Russia, and why one missile system does not automatically create a decisive change in the war.