TidBITS

DarkSword Exploit Threatens iPhones Still Running iOS 18

Security researchers have discovered DarkSword, a sophisticated exploit chain targeting iOS 18.4 through 18.7.2. Unlike past spyware aimed at high-profile targets, DarkSword is being surreptitiously ...
Popular Mechanics

The iPhone 17e is a Nice Improvement for Apple’s Most Basic Phone

The iPhone 17e is Apple’s second “e”-branded budget phone, but its presence feels especially important this year. Paired with the launch of Apple’s MacBook Neo laptop, which starts with the same $600 ...
Wired

Pico’s Project Swan XR Headset Wants to Go Where the Apple Vision Pro Failed

ByteDance, the Chinese company best known for creating TikTok, got into the virtual reality game when it bought the startup Pico in 2021. Now, Pico is taking its mixed reality (XR) efforts even more ...
Gizmodo

Samsung’s Galaxy XR Headset Comes With an Unreal Freebie Package Worth Over $1000, Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Don’t Offer These Perks

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes The ...
Android

Android XR: Google Reveals Full Controls and UI for 2026 Glasses & Headsets

Google has released documentation that describes gesture interaction with Android XR devices (headsets and glasses). The OS features a new design language called Glimmer. The hardware design includes ...
9to5google

Here’s how you’ll control and navigate Android XR glasses

Android XR glasses are coming in 2026. Here’s what you can expect from the user interface and experience. Since December, Google has offered design documentation and other development tools to let ...
Forbes

If Your iPhone Is On This List, You Need To Update It Now

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Hundreds of millions of iPhones are still on last year’s software, iOS 18, and have refused ...
Forbes

If Your iPhone Is On This List, You Need To Update To iOS 26

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Updated Jan. 19 with more details of the phones affected and further analysis of what users ...
Android Authority

Bad with directions? Here's how Google Maps on Android XR could help you never get lost again

Google might have begun working on navigation support for Android XR using Google Maps. Previously, Google has previewed how Maps and Gemini could work together to help you navigate, especially while ...
ZDNet

I wore Google's upcoming Android XR smart glasses, and it's a future I'd actually want to live in

Google announced three advances in its Android XR platform. They're headlined by display AI glasses that will be available to developers first. Galaxy XR and Project Aura also get updates that improve ...
PC Magazine

I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...