Here’s something that you’ve never seen on Big Tech social platforms: the decentralized open social network Bluesky has integrated new technology from a startup called Germ Network in order to bring end-to-end encrypted (E2E) messaging to the Bluesky app. The move makes Germ DM the first private messenger that can be launched natively within the

José Adorno/BGR With the first beta of iOS 26.4 now available, X user Aaron found references that the Apple TV app is coming to Apple CarPlay. Besides that, 9to5Mac found references that the already-announced “Video In Car” feature, which Apple unveiled during the WWDC 2025 keynote, is

Google has just announced its latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 10a. While I haven’t had a chance to go hands-on with it as yet, I suspect that it’s going to make a strong case for buying the year-old Pixel 9a. Back in August I wrote a piece about the then-new Pixel 10, suggesting that it

Rivian is hoping to break into the mass market for electric vehicles in 2026. Electric cars have had a difficult run during the past few years. According to Cox Automotive, although 2024 was the best year ever for electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. market, with 1.3 million EVs sold, the pace of sales

My dreams of becoming a pro-level developer have unsuccessfully never gone beyond basic HTML. I can structure a page and close my tags properly. But anything concerning Python and full-stack frameworks has proven impossible for my neurodivergence. Google’s experimental AI tool has revived my hope. Opal removes most of the technical friction involved in coding

YouTube suffered a widespread outage on Tuesday, halting video access for users across multiple countries, including India and the United States. Hundreds of thousands reported failures to load videos and use related services amid the disruption. Early in the disruption, Google acknowledged the issue in a public statement from TeamYouTube, stating, “We’re aware some of

Delayed Japan Exchange 01:30:00 2026-02-18 am EST 5-day change 1st Jan Change 3,385.00 JPY +0.42% +2.36% +13.63% Published on 02/17/2026 at 11:08 pm EST Reuters © Reuters – 2026 DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 months9 months1 year2 years5 years10 yearsMax. PeriodDayWeek ANA Holdings Inc is a Japan-based holding company principally engaged in the aviation business. The Company

YouTube (representative image) Thousands of YouTube users in the US and other countries worldwide faced problems accessing the video platform. The outage impacted YouTube.com, the YouTube app, YouTube Music, Kids, and TV with Downdetector reporting more than 2,40,000 reports at the peak in the US. In India, around 17,000 reports were registered. YouTube was quick

Refresh 2026-02-18T02:59:01.893Z Further clarification from Google (Image credit: Google) As the number of reported issues continues to drop just below 10,000 on Down Detector, I wanted to share this message posted to the official YouTube Google support account. TLDR: The homepage seems to be back up, but folks are still reporting issues logging in to

Strategies for preventing breaches and mitigating damage Third-party applications have always presented some level of security and privacy risk. Attackers recognize that software vulnerabilities provide inroads to sensitive data. But the growing use of and heavy reliance on SaaS offerings and increasing integrations of apps have amplified the problem: Attackers now have more vulnerabilities to

Ramona Unified School District trustees approved revisions to a mobile communication devices policy that will allow high school students to use their cell phones during lunch and passing periods. Trustees voted 3-1 in favor of the new policy at their Feb. 12 meeting, with Maya Phillips opposed and Rodger Dohm absent. Expectations for elementary and

With tvOS 26.4, Apple has removed the dedicated iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps that listed content available for purchase. Buying movies and TV shows can be done through the Apple TV app instead. Apple started phasing out the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps back in 2023, redirecting users to the ‌Apple

Match Group owns many different dating apps which have struggled from this large-scale data leak. – Graphic by Miguel Ortiz It’s the season of love and connection! Students across campus and the world are using apps like Hinge, Tinder and OkCupid to start a connection with those in their area. However, for some, a different

There’s major buzz around smartphone crossbody straps and wristlets, and it has been building up for a few years now. I’ve tested straps and cases from third-party brands like Casetify, MOFT, and Otterbox over the past couple of smartphone release cycles, but the trend really came to a head when Apple released its official Crossbody

Despite a cooling U.S. electric vehicle market, Hyundai Motor Group has solidified its position as the leading alternative to Tesla. While the industry saw its first annual decline in ten years, Hyundai and Kia’s combined performance propelled them to a dominant second-place finish, outperforming domestic giants like Ford and GM in the race for electrification. Hyundai-Kia: The Powerhouse

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Google’s popular ‘Now Playing’ feature, which automatically identifies background music on Pixel phones, is being converted into a dedicated app for broader Android availability. Tech Advisor reports this change was discovered in Android System Intelligence version B.21, suggesting non-Google Android phones will soon access this functionality. The

A new report flags how the shortfall of wheelchair-accessible vehicles from the app-based ride-hailing giants subjects New Yorkers with disabilities to longer wait times. The “Left Behind Across New York” report from New York Lawyers for the Public Interest notes that just 7% of nearly 106,000 for-hire vehicles licensed by the city’s Taxi & Limousine

A young driver who totaled his pickup truck after hitting a cow was rescued by a smartphone app. Personnel with the Clearmont Fire District and the Wyoming Highway Patrol were informed that a vehicle had been in a high-speed impact with airbags deployed near the Sheridan County line on Friday night.  They weren’t alerted by

Gangs are recruiting children to go out to steal smartphones before they head to school, using Snapchat to offer rewards of up to £380 for the latest Apple iPhones, police have revealed. The Metropolitan police said they were deploying new resources including drones and Surron ebikes to chase suspects as they step up their fight

Forget the tech — Silicon Valley whizz kids are going old school. Bay Area singles are unplugging from dating apps and looking for love in real life after being exhausted by “ghosting,” dead-end chats and false advertising online. A growing wave of “app-athy” is sweeping NorCal and paving the way for in-person connections. The Faight