Android News & Updates Google’s Pixel 11 Pro ‘HiLight’ Feature Set for Minor Upgrade in Upcoming Android 17 Feature Drop September 30, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati When Google officially introduced the Pixel 11 Pro and its heavily marketed "HiLight" feature, the tech giant leaned heavily into the hype, framing the capability as a major leap forward…
Smartphone Reviews & Leaks Vivo Prepares for Global Debut of the X Fold6 as Italian Retailer Leaks European Pricing and Specifications September 30, 2026 Asep Darmawan Following its domestic launch in China several months ago, vivo’s ambitious foldable flagship, the X Fold6, is stepping closer to its anticipated international release. Recent leaks have already pointed toward…
Google Ecosystem & Pixel Pixel 11 Pro HiLight Feature Gains Long-Awaited Message Notifications in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 September 30, 2026 Basiran Google is continuing to refine the software experience for its latest flagship hardware lineup, rolling out a significant update to its proprietary notification lighting system. With the arrival of Android…
Mobile Apps & Games Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis review – “An almost definitive tower defence experience” September 30, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan Available now on iOS and Android devices, Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis delivers an archetypal tower defense experience seamlessly blended with modern conveniences and quality-of-life improvements. The core gameplay loop remains…
Smart Home & IoT Reflecting on the Legacy of Om Malik: A Pioneer Who Connected Technology and Humanity September 30, 2026 Siti Muinah The technology journalism community is mourning the loss of Om Malik, a towering figure whose visionary reporting, humanist perspective, and profound generosity shaped a generation of tech writers and entrepreneurs.…
Mobile Security & Privacy New Spectre v2 Variant ‘Branch Target Reuse’ BTR Exposes JIT Engines Across Multiple CPU Vendors September 30, 2026 Sagoh A collaborative team of academic researchers hailing from VUSec and the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna has publicly disclosed details regarding a novel Spectre CPU vulnerability variant. This newly uncovered security flaw…
Tech News & Gadgets Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe September 30, 2026 Nana The timeline for an IPO remains entirely open-ended, with Altman noting that the organization must reach a point where it can make thoroughly confident safety claims before facing the rigorous…
Tech News & Gadgets Apple Pay Finally Arrives in India, Launching with Axis Bank Amid Stiff Competition and Commercial Hurdles September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin Apple has officially begun rolling out Apple Pay in India, marking a long-awaited entry into the world’s most populous smartphone market. According to reports, the tech giant’s initial banking partner…
Wearables & Smartwatches Apple Announces Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 Featuring Revamped Heart Rate Sensors and Controversial Audio Intelligence Tools September 30, 2026 Layla Zulfa Apple has officially pulled back the curtain on its latest wearable lineup, announcing the arrival of the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and the Apple Watch Series 12. Industry observers and…
Consumer Electronics & Hardware Navigating the Tradeoffs of Boosting Low AC and DC Voltages in Modern Circuit Design September 30, 2026 Evan Lee Salim Lower-voltage circuitry dominates much of contemporary electronic design and its associated engineering discussions, with modern integrated circuits and complex systems increasingly operating from five, three, one, and even sub-one-volt rails.…
