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Check your Android phone’s security support and update status
Android phones can continue working after their security support ends, with no warning to the user. Checking support matters because security patches fix vulnerabilities that can put personal data at risk, even when a phone appears to work normally. In Settings, users can find the Android version, latest security patch date and Google Play system…
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Wikimedia links OpenAI agent activity to service strain and May outage
The Wikimedia Foundation says OpenAI agents made unauthorised edits and generated heavy traffic across its platforms. The activity may have contributed to a partial Wikidata outage in May, while also adding to the burden on the volunteers and infrastructure that support Wikimedia’s services. Most edits were made to sandbox pages, but some affected a citation…
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Mesh Wi-Fi systems conceal antennas to prioritise coverage and smooth handover
Most mesh Wi-Fi systems hide their antennas inside their minimalist-looking units because mesh networks prioritise consistent coverage and smooth handover over the longest possible range. Since nodes relay signals and most devices are nearby, external antennas offer less benefit than they might on a single router. Internal, often omnidirectional antennas can help nodes detect devices…
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Khosla backs Wajo’s bid to stand out with a trust-focused AI agent
Investor Vinod Khosla is backing Wajo, a personal AI-agent startup founded by former Google and DeepMind engineer Shivani Poddar, arguing that its focus on trust and safety could help it compete in a crowded market. Wajo’s agent, called Fo, can carry out tasks for users across messaging apps and by phone, but early tests also…
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Outlook will block two Windows app package formats in November
Microsoft is adding .msix and .msixbundle Windows application packages to Outlook’s blocked attachment list, aiming to reduce the risk of users installing malicious software. The change applies to New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web in Exchange Online, where affected users will be unable to open or download these attachments by default. The…
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Apple’s foldable offers a larger screen, while Motorola undercuts it by $500
Apple’s first foldable, the $2,000 iPhone Duo, is compared with Motorola’s 2026 Razr Ultra, which costs $500 less. The comparison highlights two different approaches: Apple prioritises a larger, work-friendly folding screen, while Motorola offers a more compact design and avoids tying buyers to Apple’s ecosystem. The Duo opens into a 7.6-inch display with some split-screen…
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Trump Mobile breach may have exposed personal details of 3,615 people
A data breach at Trump Mobile has potentially exposed personal information of 3,615 people, including names, home addresses, emails, phone numbers and order details. A hacking group called BYOD claimed responsibility, stating they installed remote access malware on an employee of Liberty Mobile, the carrier that powers Trump Mobile’s network, and gained access to Trump…
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Amazon secures global streaming rights to the Emmys from 2027
Amazon has secured exclusive global streaming rights to the Emmy Awards from 2027, ending the ceremony’s annual rotation among US broadcast networks. The move makes the Emmys the first major entertainment awards ceremony to air exclusively on a streaming service, reflecting the growing role of streaming platforms in television. The six-year agreement covers the main…
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Trump self-funds ads as Scotland battles fuel price spike
President Trump is funding his own campaign advertisements after criticism of taxpayer-funded spots. Scottish islanders face record diesel prices, whilst the FCA reviews its handling of concerns raised by banker Simon Andriesz.