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New Mac Mini Reviews: A Good But No Longer 'Insanely Great' Deal
New Mac Mini Reviews: A Good But No Longer 'Insanely Great' Deal
The first reviews of the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options have been published ahead of the computer launching this Tuesday. While the Mac mini now starts at $899 in the U.S., up from just $599 for the previous model when it first launched, WIRED's Luke Larsen said it is "still a good deal" because of the impressive performance of the M6 and M5 Pro chip options. To borrow a famous Steve Jobs phrase, it just might not be such an "insanely great" deal anymore. This is the gist of most Mac mini reviews published today: the new model is extremely capable, including for AI, but the $300 price increase is unfortunate. Apple said it has raised prices on many products due to the ongoing memory chip shortage, with the company passing on the skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage chips to customers. Here are some other Mac mini reviews: Tom's Guide, CNET, Engadget, 9to5Mac, and Six Colors.Related Roundup: Mac miniBuyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac mini This article, "New Mac Mini Reviews: A Good But No Longer 'Insanely Great' Deal" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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September 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Faltam 13 dias para votar 13! ⭐️
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iPhone 20 Pro Display Sizes Leak Ahead of 2027 Launch
iPhone 20 Pro Display Sizes Leak Ahead of 2027 Launch
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone lineup could feature slightly larger displays than the iPhone 18 Pro models, if a new leak shared on Weibo is accurate. Prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station claims that early iPhone 20 Pro display specifications include a 6.41-inch screen with a resolution of approximately 2,686 × 1,236 pixels, while the iPhone 20 Pro Max is said to have a 6.96-inch display with a resolution of around 2,912 × 1,340 pixels. For comparison, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature 6.27 inches (rounded to 6.3 inches) and 6.86 inches (rounded to 6.9 inches) respectively. Those figures are measured as a standard rectangle, while the actual viewable area is smaller because of the devices' rounded corners. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max resolutions are 2,622 × 1,206 pixels and 2,868 × 1,320 pixels, respectively. The resolution increases track quite closely with the rumored increases in physical display size, suggesting Apple likely plans to keep roughly the same 460 ppi pixel density as the iPhone 18 Pro models. Digital Chat Station previously suggested the 6.96-inch display on the iPhone 20 Pro Max would likely be marketed as a 7-inch panel if it reaches production. Apple last increased the size of its premium iPhone displays with the iPhone 16 Pro lineup in 2024. The iPhone 16 Pro grew from 6.1 to 6.3 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max increased from 6.7 to 6.9 inches, thanks to slimmer bezels and slightly larger chassis dimensions. The leaked dimensions for the iPhone 20 Pro models suggest only a modest increase in overall screen size, but there could be a good reason for this. Echoing previous claims, the leaker says Apple is testing a "borderless quad-curved" display design, with the screen curving away on all four sides. We've already seen multiple reports indicating that Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone could resemble a single, uninterrupted slab of glass where the metal frame bezels are largely hidden during normal use. Bloomberg reported in June that Apple had started ramping up work on two sizes of the 20th anniversary iPhone. Apple is also rumored to be developing thinner and brighter OLED panels for the devices, along with under-display Face ID and potentially an under-display front-facing camera. However, Digital Chat Station says Apple is now testing a smaller Dynamic Island-style hole-punch design for the iPhone 20 Pro models that sounds similar to the new iPhone 18 Pro models, suggesting Apple may still be testing multiple approaches. Photo/video quality and concealment issues with the under-screen FaceTime camera on the iPhone Duo offer a timely example of the kind of challenge that Apple is likely facing in its quest to create an uninterrupted display design. Unless it can improve the implementation, a cutout for the front camera may be the compromise Apple has to make for the iPhone 20 Pro models. * iPhone 20 Pro Rumors Point to These Ten Big Changes Apple is expected to skip an iPhone 19 lineup like it did an iPhone 9 when it jumped from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone X in 2017. The iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2027, following the debut of the regular iPhone 18 earlier in the same year. Tags: 20th-Anniversary iPhone, Digital Chat Station This article, "iPhone 20 Pro Display Sizes Leak Ahead of 2027 Launch" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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September 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease
Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease
Apple hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb spoke with TechRadar and shared some candid thoughts about Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ uses a matte nano-texture display, which is meant to cut down on glare and minimize the visibility of the crease. When asked if the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s crease would be more visible over time, as that's what tends to happen on other foldables, Marieb said the nano-texture display would help. He asked people to hold the company "accountable" on crease visibility. Hold us accountable to that, please. The choice of a matte finish — apart from it being beautiful — is part of that equation. When you look at glossy displays, their specularity makes it very easy to pick up topology differences. That's part of the reason we picked the matte finish — it's not only beautiful in terms of preventing glare, but it's also more forgiving of [hinge] changes over time. Marieb said the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s hinge was something he was "especially proud of" because it took a long time to get the right design. Apple wanted a durable hinge that felt solid to open and close. We really worked on the torque profile very heavily, and that means changing a lot of the mechanical properties of the hinge to have it feel solid, like a high-end automobile's car door, when you shut it. That was design intent, so people would have a feeling like, 'Oh, it's okay. This is well crafted, and it's safe for me to use and not worry about it.' Apple didn't want the hinge to be "floppy," so torque had to be perfected for different use cases. The hinge Apple came up with lets the ‌iPhone Duo‌ be used in partially folded seated and standing modes, as well as open and closed. Marieb said "a lot of blood, sweat, and tears" went into the hinge design. Marieb also spoke about Ceramic Shield 2, his dislike of screen protectors, and more, with the full interview available on TechRadar. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ will be available for pre-order on October 16 and will launch on October 23. Pricing starts at $1,999.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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September 19, 2026 at 4:53 AM
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Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 bring new health sensors, a new chip, and more detailed recovery insights to Apple's smartwatch lineup, so how do they compare? Both models feature the S11 chip, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and the new Health Sensing System, which measures heart rate every five seconds throughout the day. They also share Readiness, Recovery HRV, daytime vitals, improved step tracking, hypertension notifications, sleep apnea notifications, Sleep Score, and more. This means that the Ultra 4's higher price does not buy you more advanced everyday health tracking. The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399, while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799. The gap narrows if you want a premium case material, with the titanium Series 12 starting at $699. This year, the Series 12 also gains a ceramic option starting at $899, making it more expensive than the Ultra despite its smaller size and shorter battery life. The Apple Watch Ultra continues to focus on durability, extended battery life, and additional capabilities for activities like diving and exploration. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two Apple Watches is best for you. The differences between the Apple Watch Series 12 and ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌ are as follows: Apple Watch Series 12 ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌ Rounded design with a thinner case and front glass that curves at the edges Rugged design with a thicker case and slightly raised edges to protect the flat front crystal Aluminum, polished titanium, or polished ceramic case Blasted titanium case Aluminum and titanium: 42mm and 46mm case sizes Ceramic: Marketed as 42mm and 46mm, with actual heights of 43mm and 47mm 49mm case size 42mm aluminum and titanium: 37mm case width 43mm ceramic: 37mm case width 46mm aluminum and titanium: 40mm case width 47mm ceramic: 41mm case width 49mm titanium: 44mm case width Aluminum and titanium: 9.7mm case depth Ceramic: 9.85mm case depth 12mm case depth Weighs 31.5 to 52.9 grams depending on case size, material, finish, and connectivity Natural titanium: 63.0 grams Black titanium: 63.1 grams Aluminum: Ceramic Shield 2 front glass Titanium and ceramic: Sapphire front crystal Sapphire front crystal 42mm: 374 by 446 pixels 46mm: 416 by 496 pixels 422 by 514 pixels 42mm: 970 sq mm display area 46mm: 1,196 sq mm display area 1,245 sq mm display area Up to 2,000 nits peak brightness Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness Exclusive Wayfinder, Modular Ultra, and Orienteering faces Night Mode on Apple Watch Ultra faces Customizable Action button, including Precision Start for workouts 86-decibel Siren to attract attention Single speaker Dual speakers Single microphone with Voice Isolation Three-microphone array with beamforming and wind noise mitigation Aluminum: GPS or GPS + Cellular options Titanium and ceramic: GPS + Cellular GPS + Cellular on all models U.S. TDD cellular bands: 5G n38, n40, and n41; LTE 38, 39, 40, and 41 U.S. TDD cellular bands: 5G n38, n40, n41, and n53; LTE 38, 39, 40, 41, and 53 Satellite communications for Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My Precision L1 GPS Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1 and L5) GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou support GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou support Water resistant to 50m Water resistant to 100m Suitable for swimming and snorkeling Suitable for swimming, snorkeling, high-speed water sports, and recreational scuba diving to 40m Depth gauge and Depth app to 6m Depth gauge and Depth app to 40m Tested to MIL-STD 810H EN13319 certification for recreational scuba diving Recommended ambient operating temperature of 0°C to 35°C On-wrist operating temperature of -20°C to 55°C Always-on altimeter Always-on altimeter with expanded operating range from -500m to 9,000m Operating altitude from 0m to 3,000m Operating altitude from -500m to 9,000m Up to 24 hours of normal use Up to 50 hours of normal use Up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode Up to 84 hours in Low Power Mode Up to 10 hours of standard outdoor workout tracking Up to 18 hours of standard outdoor workout tracking Up to 25 hours in Extended Workout mode with full GPS and heart rate readings Up to 45 hours in Max Extended Workout mode, retaining GPS readings every second Charge from 0 to 80% in about 30 minutes Charge from 0 to 80% in about 45 minutes 15 minutes of charging for up to 12 hours of normal use 15 minutes of charging for up to 18 hours of normal use Aluminum: Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, and Space Gray Titanium: Radiant Gold and Natural Ceramic: Pearl White and Night Blue Natural Titanium or Black Titanium Hermès: Silver or Radiant Gold titanium Hermès: Natural titanium 40% recycled content in aluminum and titanium models 45% recycled content Aluminum: Starts at $399 Titanium: Starts at $699 Ceramic: Starts at $899 Hermès: Starts at $1,399 Standard: Starts at $799 Hermès: Starts at $1,499 For most users, the Apple Watch Series 12 is the better choice. It offers the same performance, health sensors, Readiness insights, and Audio Intelligence features as the Ultra 4 in a thinner, lighter device. The aluminum model delivers these benefits for $400 less, making it the stronger option for everyday use and regular workouts. The Ultra 4's most broadly useful advantage is battery life. Its longer endurance makes overnight wear and extended workouts easier to fit around charging. You do not need to be an endurance athlete to appreciate less frequent charging, but the premium is easier to justify if the Series 12 cannot comfortably cover your usual activities and charging habits. For hiking away from cellular coverage, recreational scuba diving, or very long events, the Ultra has a clearer purpose. Satellite communications, dual-frequency GPS, greater water resistance, and extended workout modes address needs that the Series 12 cannot fully meet. The Action button and brighter display may also appeal to enthusiasts who simply want more capable hardware. Size and appearance remain substantial trade-offs. The Ultra is considerably bulkier and heavier despite offering a display only slightly larger than the 46mm Series 12's. The Series 12 is more discreet and offers polished titanium and ceramic finishes, making it better suited to buyers who prioritize comfort or appearance. Try on the Ultra before buying if you are unsure about its size. The decision becomes closer if you already want the titanium Series 12, since its starting price is just $100 below the Ultra's. At that point, paying more for longer battery life and additional hardware is reasonable if you are comfortable with the larger case. The $899 ceramic Series 12 is primarily a choice of material and finish; choose it because you prefer its appearance, rather than expecting more capabilities than the $799 Ultra.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now), Apple Watch Ultra (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, "Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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September 18, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Claude AI noticed FreshPorts has transposed EXTRACT_DEPENDS and PATCH_DEPENDS.

There are at least 5300 ports which this affects.

FYI, all this was in support of providing support RUN_BUILD_DEPENDS before it gets implemented: reviews.freebsd.org/D59664

#FreeBSD #FreshPorts
⚙ D59664 Add a BUILD_RUN_DEPENDS variable
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September 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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“Fix the Wayback Machine!”

We’ve heard you. The Wayback Machine has been dealing with waves of high-volume automated traffic. Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine, explains what’s happening and what we’re doing about it.

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Call for Proposals – CHERITech’26
This is your chance to submit a talk or poster and share your work with the CHERI community.

The CHERITech’26 Call for Papers closes today!
📅 November 12–13, 2026 | Location: Munich, Germany at SEMICON Europa

Submit your proposal: buff.ly/iRn9TbE
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How Fast is Apple's M5 Ultra Chip? First Benchmark Result is Truly Wild
How Fast is Apple's M5 Ultra Chip? First Benchmark Result is Truly Wild
The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M5 Ultra chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's impressive performance gains. The new Mac Studio will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M5 Ultra. Here is how the highest-end M5 Ultra chip with a 36-core CPU scored: * Single-core CPU score: 3,774 * Multi-core CPU score: 52,516 Apple never released an M4 Ultra chip. Here are the average scores for the highest-end M3 Ultra chip with a 32-core CPU on Geekbench 7: * Single-core CPU score: 2,920 * Multi-core CPU score: 39,059 M5 Ultra is now Apple's fastest chip ever. If this Geekbench result is accurate, the M5 Ultra has up to around 30% faster single-core CPU performance and up to around 35% faster multi-core performance compared to the M3 Ultra. Of course, the performance comes at a steep cost. In the U.S., the Mac Studio with a 36-core M5 Ultra starts at $6,799. Apple said the M5 Ultra has up to 1.25× faster single-threaded CPU performance and up to 1.3× faster multi-threaded CPU performance compared to the M3 Ultra, so the benchmark result roughly aligns with or even beats those advertised claims. However, keep in mind that there wil be some variance in scores as additional results surface. Here is where the M5 Ultra slots in for maximum multi-core CPU performance: * M5 Ultra: 52,516 * M3 Ultra: 39,059 * M5 Max: 35,119 * M5 Pro: 33,593 * M4 Max: 29,047 * M2 Ultra: 28,789 * M4 Pro: 24,894 * M3 Max: 24,649 * M1 Ultra: 23,328 * M6: 22,783 * M5: 17,948 * M2 Max: 17,387 * M3 Pro: 16,880 * M2 Pro: 16,725 * M4: 15,477 * M1 Max: 14,299 * M1 Pro: 13,914 * M3: 11,650 * M2: 9,809 * M1: 8,582 Based on these scores, the M5 Ultra is up to 2.25× faster than Apple's original M1 Ultra chip and up to 6× faster compared to the regular M1 chip. The new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips and the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips launch on Tuesday, September 22. We are still waiting for GPU results for the M5 Ultra to appear in the Geekbench 7 database.Related Roundup: Mac StudioTags: Benchmarks, GeekbenchBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac Studio This article, "How Fast is Apple's M5 Ultra Chip? First Benchmark Result is Truly Wild" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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September 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
RESOLUÇÃO Nº 800, DE 9 DE MARÇO DE 2026

Regulamenta o tratamento a ser dispensado ao passageiro indisciplinado e as providências cabíveis.

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RESOLUÇÃO Nº 800, 09/03/2026 — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil ANAC
Regulamenta o tratamento a ser dispensado ao passageiro indisciplinado e as providências cabíveis
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September 14, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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How to Watch Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event
How to Watch Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event
Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce new iPhone 18 Pro models and a new foldable iPhone alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially AirPods 5 and other products during the event, dubbed "Sunshine and Shine." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world. There are multiple ways to watch the September 9 event, with details listed below. We've also included a useful guide on when the event will take place in your particular time zone. Apple Events Website With the Apple Events website, you can watch the event live on a Mac, iPhone, ‌iPad‌, PC, or any other device with a web browser. The Apple Events website works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and other main browsers. Just navigate to www.apple.com/apple-events/ using a web browser at the appropriate time to watch. You can visit the site now to add an event reminder to your calendar. YouTube Apple also plans to stream the event live on YouTube, which is perhaps the easiest and most efficient way to watch because the YouTube live stream can be viewed on every platform where YouTube is available, which is pretty much all platforms, from smartphones and tablets to consoles and smart TVs. Apple has posted a placeholder for the September 9 event on YouTube, and you can visit it now to set an event reminder. Apple TV App Apple used to have a dedicated Apple Events app on the Apple TV, but ahead of WWDC 2020, it was folded into the Apple TV app. On event day, there will be a prominent ‌Apple TV‌ app section dedicated to the live stream, which can be watched on any device where the ‌Apple TV‌ app is available. This includes the ‌Apple TV‌, iPhones, iPads, and Macs, as well as select smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. If you have an ‌Apple TV‌, the ‌Apple TV‌ app is one of the best ways to watch the event live. Apple hasn't updated the ‌Apple TV‌ app with the new event as of yet, but it should be added soon. * 12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro * What NOT to Expect at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event When to Watch the Apple Event Apple's event will take place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, like most Apple events. Event times in other time zones are listed below. * Honolulu, Hawaii — 7:00 a.m. HST * Anchorage, Alaska — 9:00 a.m. AKDT * Cupertino, California — 10:00 a.m. PDT * Phoenix, Arizona — 10:00 a.m. MST * Vancouver, Canada — 10:00 a.m. PDT * Denver, Colorado — 11:00 a.m. MDT * Dallas, Texas — 12:00 noon CDT * New York, New York — 1:00 p.m. EDT * Toronto, Canada — 1:00 p.m. EDT * Halifax, Canada — 2:00 p.m. ADT * Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 2:00 p.m. BRT * London, United Kingdom — 6:00 p.m. BST * Berlin, Germany — 7:00 p.m. CEST * Paris, France — 7:00 p.m. CEST * Cape Town, South Africa — 7:00 p.m. SAST * Helsinki, Finland — 8:00 p.m. EEST * Istanbul, Turkey — 8:00 p.m. TRT * Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 9:00 p.m. GST * Delhi, India — 10:30 p.m. IST * Jakarta, Indonesia — 12:00 a.m. WIB next day * Shanghai, China — 1:00 a.m. CST next day * Singapore — 1:00 a.m. SGT next day * Perth, Australia — 1:00 a.m. AWST next day * Hong Kong — 1:00 a.m. HKT next day * Seoul, South Korea — 2:00 a.m. KST next day * Tokyo, Japan — 2:00 a.m. JST next day * Adelaide, Australia — 2:30 a.m. ACST next day * Sydney, Australia — 3:00 a.m. AEST next day * Auckland, New Zealand — 5:00 a.m. NZST next day MacRumors Coverage If you're not able to watch or just want to follow along with us as we watch the event unfold, visit MacRumors.com for our liveblog or follow us on Twitter at MacRumorsLive for our live tweet coverage. Both the MacRumors site and our X (Twitter) account are excellent ways to discuss the new announcements with other Apple enthusiasts as Apple unveils its new products. Later in the day and throughout the week, we'll also have much more in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements, so make sure to stay tuned. This article, "How to Watch Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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September 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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The Open Secure AI Alliance is now part of the Linux Foundation.

Originally founded by NVIDIA, the Open Secure AI Alliance will develop open source tools, shared standards, and defensive practices that help organizations inspect, audit, and secure AI systems.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UqS67S
September 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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This Is For Everyone is now available in paperback.

You might recognise the face on the cover...a younger me at MIT in 1998 when 150 million people used the web. Today it's roughly 6 billion.

Read about how the web came to be and where I think it's going ➡️ thisisforeveryone.timbl.com
September 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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FreeBSD Foundation Lunch & Learn Today: Transitioning the FreeBSD Vulnerability Database from VuXML to OSV

📅 Wednesday, September 2 | 11:00 AM CDT / 16:00 UTC
Speaker: Tuukka Pasanen | FreeBSD Foundation Lunch & Learn

YouTube Live Link:
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September 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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AirPods With Cameras Could Bring Improved Spatial Audio Head Tracking
AirPods With Cameras Could Bring Improved Spatial Audio Head Tracking
Apple's AirPods with cameras could improve spatial audio on the iPhone and other Apple devices by detecting the position of the display the wearer is looking at. Details on the capability were found in macOS Tahoe 26.7 code, and shared on the MacRumors forums by member Mactracker. Sensors in the current AirPods power a spatial audio head tracking feature, and cameras could take that further. Code suggests the camera-equipped AirPods will find the physical screen the wearer is watching content on, comparing the screen's direction with the direction estimated by the motion sensors in the AirPods. The AirPods may be able to identify laptops, displays, smartphones, tablets, and TVs, even detecting multiple displays and narrowing audio to the one the wearer is looking at. Screen detection will work behind the scenes and may pause when the wearer is in motion. Devices with Face ID already use the ‌Face ID‌ sensors to assist with head tracking, but if the user also has AirPods with cameras, the AirPods will prefer camera input over ‌Face ID‌. Code also references a server-based visual reasoning feature, further reinforcing rumors of Visual Intelligence support. The AirPods will reportedly send camera data to Apple's servers for ‌Visual Intelligence‌ requests. The ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.7 release candidate that came out in August leaked a long list of references to unreleased Apple products, including the AirPods with cameras. Though multiple references to the AirPods were found, rumors suggest the product isn't going to launch until fall 2027.Related Roundups: AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution), AirPods Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: AirPods This article, "AirPods With Cameras Could Bring Improved Spatial Audio Head Tracking" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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August 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed
New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9. While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year, Gurman reiterated that he does not expect the Series 12 or Ultra 4 to have any major design changes compared to the current Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. Gurman does expect a ceramic case option to return for the Apple Watch Series 12. Today, he revealed that Apple has tested both white and dark gray ceramic case options, like those offered for the highest-end Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017. Another sketchy rumor claimed that the Series 12 would have a band with an embedded health sensor, but Gurman did not mention that. Instead, he expects more ordinary changes, including faster performance and improvements to health and fitness tracking. The Series 11 and Ultra 3 both have the same S10 chip that was used in the Series 10 and Ultra 2, so the S11 chip or newer should provide the first Apple Watch performance improvements in multiple years. One new feature in testing allows the heart-rate sensor on the Apple Watch to continuously collect data throughout the day, he said. In his newsletter, he added that Apple is also working on revamping its Health and Fitness apps to show more wellness-related metrics "in a similar fashion to increasingly popular app offerings from Whoop and Oura." An Apple Watch SE 4 is not expected this year. A "big redesign" is in the works for the Apple Watch, but he said they are unlikely to arrive for another year or two. Even further ahead, he previously said that Apple continues to develop a blood sugar detection feature with a goal of releasing it by 2030.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3Tag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy), Apple Watch Ultra (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, "New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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August 30, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Liux’s Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals
Liux’s Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals
The Liux Big microcar is made in Spain. The startup thinks it can compete in a crowded market with its tiny electric car built around sustainability.
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August 30, 2026 at 6:36 PM