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Teams were subject to Death Valley's extreme heat, with temperatures ranging up to over 110 degrees Fahrenheit.View the full article

Though WordPress's Telex is still an experiment, the vibe coding software has already been used to help build real-world websites.View the full article

While VCs have long used big investments to spur category winners, they are taking this strategy to new extremes.View the full article

Kohler, the makers of a smart toilet camera, can access customers' data stored on its servers, and can use customers’ bowl pictures to train AI.View the full article

Vulcan Elements, a rare earths startup has secured a $620 million contract from the U.S .defense department.View the full article

Apple UI design head Alan Dye is leaving the company and transitioning to Meta, reports Bloomberg. Dye took over Apple's user interface design team in 2015 when former Apple designer Jony Ive transitioned to Chief Design Officer, and he's held that position since then. Dye has been at Apple since 2006, joining the marketing and communication team as a creative director. He transitioned to Jony Ive's user interface team in 2012 to work on iOS 7, and he worked on subsequent iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS design updates. Most recently, he helped develop the Vision Pro interface, and he oversaw the rollout of the iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass design revamp. Apple plans to replace Dye with Stephen Lemay, a longtime Apple designer who joined the company over 25 years ago. In a statement to Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Lemay. Steve Lemay has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999. He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple's culture of collaboration and creativity. Design is fundamental to who we are at Apple, and today, we have an extraordinary design team working on the most innovative product lineup in our history. Dye is joining Meta as chief design officer on December 31, and he will help Meta in its efforts to further break into consumer hardware. Dye will head up Meta's new design studio, overseeing hardware design and software design with a focus on improving Meta devices like headsets and glasses with AI features.Tags: Alan Dye, Meta This article, "Apple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

CNET experts recently overhauled our robot vacuum testing, introducing new evaluations for pickup performance, navigation, obstacle avoidance, noise levels and more. Here are our surprising new winners for 2025.View the full article

The crazy-colorful shake is part of the McDonaldland Meal, which is like a (pricey) Happy Meal for adults. And now I know the flavor.View the full article

Review: McDonald's Chicken Snack Wraps are back and I sampled both varieties on release day. Here's what I think.View the full article

Apple is expanding AirPods and Apple Watch health features to additional countries starting today. Hypertension notifications from the Apple Watch are now available in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionality has expanded to Bahrain, Costa Rica, and Paraguay, while Sleep Apnea notifications are available in Colombia. Apple also expanded Hearing Aid functionality with automatic Conversation Boost to a long list of European countries, including the UK, Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Ireland, and Denmark. Apple introduced Hypertension notifications in watchOS 26, and the feature uses heart data collected by the Apple Watch to alert users if signs of chronic high blood pressure are detected. Hypertension notifications work after collecting 30 days of heart rate data, and the feature can be set up in the Apple Health app on the iPhone. Hypertension alerts are available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. Sleep apnea detection is a feature that Apple first started rolling out with watchOS 11. It uses the accelerometer to monitor subtle wrist movements that are associated with interruptions in normal breathing patterns, alerting users if breathing disturbances are detected. Sleep apnea detection also requires 30 days of data, with information available in the Breathing Disturbances section of the Health app. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionality first rolled out last year, allowing the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 to be used in lieu of hearing aids for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. The hearing test uses tones at different frequencies to detect hearing loss, and if issues are detected, users can turn on hearing assistance. The feature also includes Loud Sound Reduction to protect hearing health. Conversation Boost has long been an AirPods Pro feature, but the auto-on option paired with Hearing Aid functionality automatically enhances sound volume when someone speaks. Hearing Aid functionality with Conversation Boost works on the AirPods Pro 2 and later, with a list of supported countries available on Apple's website. This article, "Apple Expands Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, and Hearing Health Features to More Countries" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

The Chinese video game giant Tencent is now building some of the world’s best 3D AI models. This could have implications far outside game design.View the full article

Marquis said ransomware hackers stole reams of banking customer data, containing personal information and financial records, as well as Social Security numbers, belonging to hundreds of thousands of people. The number of affected people is expected to rise.View the full article

Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The software comes two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The RCs are the final versions of the watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS 26.2 updates that will be provided to the public next week as long as no other bugs are found. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. watchOS 26.2 features updated Sleep Score ranges that better match how people might be feeling after a night's rest. In tvOS 26.2, Apple added support for creating a profile without an Apple Account, plus there is a dedicated Apple TV app kids mode for profiles created for kids. This article, "Apple Releases watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Release Candidates" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today provided the release candidate of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third beta. The RC represents the final version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 that will be provided to the public as long as no bugs are found in the software. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update by opening up 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. macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes Edge Light, a new feature for video calls. Edge Light adds a border of soft light around the edges of the Mac's display to illuminate your face in darkened rooms. Edge Light is meant to mimic the look of a physical ring light. Edge Light uses the Neural Engine for positioning, so it is optimally placed around your face in the video frame. Light color can be adjusted from warm to cool, and intensity varies based on ambient lighting. Edge Light is available in video conferencing apps like FaceTime and Webex alongside other options like backgrounds, Portrait mode, and Voice Isolation. It works on Macs that support Apple silicon. Along with Edge Light, the Reminders app is getting an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due, the News app has some design updates, and Apple is adding new features to the Podcasts app. Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS Tahoe This article, "macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate Now Available to Developers" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The release candidates represent the final versions of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found during this final week of testing. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.2 has a Liquid Glass slider on the Lock Screen to adjust the transparency of the clock, plus it brings AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. The Reminders app now supports alarms for when tasks are due, and there are updates to the Podcasts and Apple News apps. Menu animations have been revamped, and CarPlay supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app. We have a full list of all the features available in iOS 26.2 in our guide. iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 will likely see a launch next week.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

A maximum-severity security flaw has been disclosed in React Server Components (RSC) that, if successfully exploited, could result in remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-55182, carries a CVSS score of 10.0. It allows "unauthenticated remote code execution by exploiting a flaw in how React decodes payloads sent to React Server Function endpoints," the React Team said inView the full article

The penny isn't being minted anymore, but you can still find ways to use it.View the full article

Apple is offering a new Apple Pay promotion for the holidays, teaming up with Etsy to provide a $15 discount off of a purchase of $75 or more. Etsy users can get the $15 discount when making a purchase using ‌Apple Pay‌ as the payment method in the Etsy app and entering the promo code APPLEPAY at checkout. One discount is available per person, and it excludes shipping and handling, gift cards, and taxes. It is also not available for use on the Etsy website. The deal is available through December 10, 2025 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Fandango is also offering another "‌Apple Pay‌ Wednesday" promotion that discounts movie tickets by $5 when making a purchase with ‌Apple Pay‌ in the Fandango app or on the Fandango website. Customers will need to use the promo code APPLEPAYWED when checking out to get the deal. The discount can be used for tickets at any theater that supports Fandango, and at any date and time, so purchases do not have to be for same-day tickets. Tag: Apple Pay Promo This article, "Apple Pay Promo Offers $15 Off $75 Etsy Purchase" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

The Tennessee Valley Authority and Holtec were awarded substantial grants to build one reactor in Tennessee and two more in Michigan.View the full article

The last full moon of the year will be earning its name, with temperatures across the East Coast forecast to be lower than average.View the full article

Microsoft has silently plugged a security flaw that has been exploited by several threat actors since 2017 as part of the company's November 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, according to ACROS Security's 0patch. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-9491 (CVSS score: 7.8/7.0), which has been described as a Windows Shortcut (LNK) file UI misinterpretation vulnerability that could lead to remoteView the full article

Looking to upgrade your TV speakers? My picks for the best soundbars for any budget will help elevate your movies and music.View the full article

Anthropic is reportedly prepping for an IPO that could come as early as 2026.View the full article

What I shot in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas: I pitted the iPhone 17 Pro, Samsung S25 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL when attending the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.View the full article

The best opportunity to view this spectacle will be shortly after sunset on December 4.View the full article