Apple today released the second beta versions of the upcoming iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 updates to developers for testing, with the software available three weeks after Apple launched the first beta versions. Registered developers can download beta versions from the Settings app on iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. With the launch of iOS 27 scheduled for September, Apple is finishing work on iOS 26. We don’t expect any major new features in the iOS 26.6 update, and it will mainly focus on bug fixes and performance improvements. The update adds new…
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It took Apple long enough, but everything it previewed in 2024 during the WWDC keynote is about to come true. As soon as Beta 1 was released, developers were able to explore the new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features introduced by the company in early June. Among the optimized technologies, iOS 27 users get several standard apps with Apple Intelligence support, and old but familiar features like Visual Intelligence, Writing Tools, and Image Playground have all been revamped. While Apple has worked hard to bring these features to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch,…
Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.6 update to developers for testing, with the update available nearly three weeks after Apple released the first beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.6 update by opening the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta updates will need to be enabled and a free developer account is required. With macOS Golden Gate set to launch in just a few months, Apple is likely focusing most of its attention on the new software. We don’t expect any major new features in macOS…
Conny Pokorny/Getty Images Arizona farmworkers recently received funding to continue research into using solar panels above crops. This hybrid use of farmland for agriculture and solar energy is known as agrivoltaics and offers unexpected benefits to Arizona farmworkers. The shade provided by the elevated solar panels not only helps crops stay cool and healthy, but it also allows farmers to protect themselves from the Arizona sun. Heat exposure is estimated to be the leading cause of up to 2,000 worker deaths in the United States each year (via Public Citizen).…
Gece33/Getty Images The Apple TV streaming device is multi-generational, with the Apple TV 4K being the latest iteration. Apple’s fourth-generation streamer has also parted ways with a few ports found on older models, including digital optical, USB-C (Apple TV HD), and Micro-USB. The latter can be found on the Apple TV (3rd generation) and Apple TV (2nd generation), and it is not a way to charge or power a mobile device. The official word from Apple is that this is a service and support connection for technicians, but it can…
Branded content and advertising campaigns are in the game. Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, its new platform dedicated specifically to in-game advertising and brand partnerships. Ads in EA games are nothing new, but this split could lead to more sophisticated campaigns in video games under the EA umbrella. So far, EA Advertising’s website highlights branding opportunities, primarily for its sports game franchises like EA Sports FC or Madden NFL, but also shows skateboarding. and The Sims franchises, examples of how businesses can “inherit the fandom” with ad placements and more. As detailed in the company’s press release, EA Advertising…
Signify has launched Sports Live, a new feature for Philips Hue and WiZ smart lighting products that syncs lighting effects with data from live football matches in real time (via Hue Blog). The feature is being rolled out ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sports Live uses live match data to trigger lighting changes at key moments in the game, including goals, yellow cards and red cards, with the aim of making at-home viewing more immersive. Unlike traditional TV sync systems that rely on HDMI hardware to analyze on-screen content, Sports Live connects directly to live match data and…
Craig Duncan took over as CEO of Xbox Game Studios in October 2024. Billy Freeman/Unsplash Xbox Game Studios is set to find its third leader in the space of two years, amid reports that Microsoft’s games division is preparing another round of major layoffs. Current head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan, who took office in October 2024, is resigning this week, according to a memo obtained by The gaming business. Duncan’s teams – which include Halo Studios, The Coalition, Playground Games, Rare, Obsidian, Ninja Theory and Double Fine – will report directly to Matt Booty,…
Early Prime Day deals continue to roll in as Amazon this week brought back the best price of the year so far on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, taking $99 off the Black Titanium model with the Black Ocean Band. It’s been almost two months since we’ve tracked any notable discounts on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and right now only one model is on sale for $99 off. Note: Woozad is an affiliate partner with some of these providers. When you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us operate…
A known Weibo leaker reiterated that the iPhone 18 Pro will retain its aluminum alloy construction, while issuing a specific warning that the new color options could be susceptible to paint peeling. In a new post on Weibo, leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” said that the iPhone 18 Pro “will still be constructed of aluminum alloy” and noted that heat dissipation is “indeed excellent.” The leaker then added a pointed warning: anyone unfamiliar with the durability issues that have plagued the iPhone 17 Pro should “watch out for potential paint peeling issues with the new color options.” Fixed Focus Digital previously…