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WWDC 2026 roundup: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, iOS 26 and more | Technology News

WWDC 2026 roundup: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, iOS 26 and more | Technology News

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Apple kicked off WWDC 2026 by revealing the next generation of its software platforms, placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of nearly every announcement.  The company introduced a significantly upgraded Siri, expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, new safety features for children and teens, and fresh operating system updates that aim to make Apple’s devices smarter, more personal and more useful. While no major hardware products were announced during the keynote, Apple delivered one of its biggest software refreshes in recent years. The biggest announcement at WWDC 2026 was the introduction of a new Siri powered by advanced Apple Intelligence models. Apple says the new Siri is more natural, conversational and context-aware than previous versions. Instead of responding to isolated commands, Siri can now understand ongoing conversations and maintain context across multiple requests. For example, users can ask Siri about information in an email, then continue the conversation with follow-up questions without needing to repeat details. Siri can also understand what is happening on the screen and take actions based on what users are viewing. The …

UPKL Season 2 Week 1 Round-up: Lucknow Lions, Kashi Kings dominate as thrillers galore

UPKL Season 2 Week 1 Round-up: Lucknow Lions, Kashi Kings dominate as thrillers galore

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The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 exploded into action this week at the Noida Indoor Stadium, treating fans to a spectacle of grit, high-flying raids, and nail-biting finishes. Originally scheduled for December 24, the season kicked off a day later due to pollution control directives, but the delay did little to dampen the spirits of the packed crowd. With 12 teams battling in a round-robin format, the opening week has already set a high bar for the 69-match season. The Lions Remain Kings Defending champions Lucknow Lions sent a clear message to the rest of the league: the crown is theirs to lose. They have been imperious in the opening week, maintaining a 100% record with dominant victories. Statement Wins: The Lions dismantled Purvanchal Panthers 40–21 on Day 2 and followed it up with a crushing 42–21 win over JD Noida Ninjas on Day 6. Star Power: Star raider Arjun Deshwal has been unstoppable, supported by a rock-solid defense led by Mohd Aman and Nishant Raghuvanshi. Their ability to inflict multiple all-outs per …

Our favorite ways to survive Thanksgiving

Our favorite ways to survive Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is an interesting holiday. Some celebrate it as an American tradition. Others look at it as simply an excuse to get together with family to watch some football. And still others just enjoy getting an extra day off from work or try to ignore it altogether. But however you regard it, there are often two areas in which many of us can use help: preparing the traditional Thanksgiving meal and dealing with the stresses that a family get-together can create — especially these days, when conversations around the dinner table may be even more fraught than usual. Here are some of the strategies that the staff of The Verge use to negotiate holiday meals to help you keep your head together around family and friends. Kill them with kindness fat and sugar I started getting into cooking about a decade ago, and since then have felt uncomfortable rolling up to a party empty-handed. Instead, I go on the caloric offensive. Thanksgiving means bringing a double batch of Millie Peartree’s Southern Macaroni and Cheese, courtesy …

The nostalgia and surprise of returning to Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The nostalgia and surprise of returning to Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Last week, Nintendo surprised everybody with an announcement: Over four years after its “last major free content update,” Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a Switch 2 upgrade and a free update for all players. It’s not often that an incredibly popular game goes years between updates, but since when has anyone been able to predict what Nintendo will do? In 2021, the company was very clear that the 2.0 update would be the game’s last. Slowly but surely, most of us stopped playing, accepting that support for New Horizons had ended. Well, sike, I guess! In preparation for the 3.0 update and Switch 2 Edition this January, we at The Verge decided to check in on our islands and see what we’ll be coming back to in a few months. Image: Nintendo I’ll admit, I was expecting a much bigger mess. While I haven’t played New Horizons in ages — the villagers tell me it’s been 11 months, though it feels much longer — my kids have jumped into the island periodically during that …

Twelve South’s slick 3-in-1 charging stand has dropped to a new low price

Twelve South’s slick 3-in-1 charging stand has dropped to a new low price

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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and if you somehow managed to skip your spring cleaning earlier this year, the turning of the season offers a fresh chance to declutter your space. Thankfully, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe offers a stylish way to organize your desk or bedside table, and it’s currently available for a new low of $79.99 ($20 off) from Amazon and Twelve South. Twelve South’s sturdy HiRise 3 Deluxe is a great 3-in-1 charging stand for a number of reasons. Not only can it deliver up to 15W of power to MagSafe-compatible iPhones, but it’s also capable of fast-charging an Apple Watch Series 7 and newer models. It includes a 7.5W wireless charging pad as well, which you can use to top off a pair of AirPods or any other Qi-compatible device you might have on hand, including a second phone, a Samsung Galaxy Watch, or other electronics. What truly sets it apart from a lot of other 3-in-1 chargers, though, is its design; instead of placing the charging …

The 15 best outdoor deals from REI’s latest anniversary sale

The 15 best outdoor deals from REI’s latest anniversary sale

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Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals to help you gear up for your summer adventures. In some instances, other retailers like Amazon are matching REI’s pricing, giving you additional ways to save. Also, keep in mind that REI members can save an additional 20 percent on one REI Outlet item or get 20 percent off on one qualifying full-price item when they use coupon ANNIV2025 at checkout. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 2

Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 2

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While we all wait to find out what effect the upcoming — well, maybe upcoming — tariffs will have on prices, many of us are making mental lists of some of the items we might need that, hopefully, won’t demand a bank loan to be affordable. Last year, we asked the staff members here at The Verge whether they had any favorite items that cost $50 or less. This year, because things are getting more expensive, we thought about upping the limit to $75, but it turns out that our staff has a good instinct for finding great, low-cost tech gadgets, cooking gear, tool kits, and other items that not only don’t suck, but are actually good to own. With any luck, they’ll remain $50 or less — for now, at any rate. I have a tendency to hold on to my phones as long as they work reasonably well, and although I must admit I’ve been tempted by the Pixel 9A, I will probably still be using my Pixel 6 for a bit longer. …

The White Lotus season 3 finale spurs meme fest over polarising ending; a round-up of the funniest Twitter reactions | Web Series

The White Lotus season 3 finale spurs meme fest over polarising ending; a round-up of the funniest Twitter reactions | Web Series

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It has only been a few hours since the finale of season 3 of Mike White’s eat-the-rich satirical comedy The White Lotus aired. Fans who waited with bated breath for the over-the-top finale are having a hard time with the deaths (yes, multiple) of a few favourites and the fates of others they think deserved the worst. Take a look at some of the funniest memes it spawned on X (formerly Twitter). (Also Read: The White Lotus Season 3 review: A brutal finale caps off the show’s weakest season yet) Mike White’s The White Lotus season 3 is set in Thailand and follows a group of people at a luxury resort.(HBO) *Spoilers for The White Lotus S3 ahead* The tragic deaths The explosive finale saw Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins) and his young girlfriend Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) dead, with the former leading a shootout and the latter losing her life as a consequence. It would be an understatement to say that fans were unhappy to see Chelsea pay the price for Rick’s unresolved trauma. Posting …

Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Roundup: Rollout Date, List of Available Cities, 5G Speeds, and More

Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Roundup: Rollout Date, List of Available Cities, 5G Speeds, and More

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) is all set to roll out its long-awaited 5G services in India. The telecom operator has finally announced that it will roll out 5G services in the country in the next few months, starting with major metropolitan cities like Delhi, Bangalore, and more. The latest move is set to bring the telecom operator back to competition with its bigger rivals, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. So, if you are wondering when the operator will introduce its 5G services in the country, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will be talking in depth about the Vi 5G services, its rollout date, list of available cities, expected pricing, and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started.  Vi 5G Rollout in India Details Vodafone Idea (Vi), in its quarterly report for the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25, revealed that it is planning to roll out its 5G services in the country. The company has confirmed that it will begin the rollout of its 5G services in April …

iPhone SE 4 rumor roundup: Everything we think we know

iPhone SE 4 rumor roundup: Everything we think we know

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Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone SE as early as next week, and it could mark a major shakeup to the company’s affordable iPhone, adding in Face ID and killing off the classic home button. We have a pretty good idea of what’s coming after months of leaks and rumors, so here’s everything we expect to see next week. There won’t be a home button… The biggest change is that Apple is upending the iPhone SE’s design, after leaving it broadly unchanged since the series’ inception in 2016. The 2022 SE is the last iPhone still using a home button, with a thick bezel around the top and bottom of the screen. But rumors say Apple will now ditch the button, slim the bezel, and add Face ID. The result will be a phone that looks like the iPhone 14 from the front. Like that phone, it’s expected to place its Face ID sensors in a notch, rather than using the less obtrusive Dynamic Island design that was introduced in the 14 Pro …