An early build of iOS 26 has leaked from an iPhone prototype, exposing Apple’s internal feature plans. The code includes flags for dozens of upcoming features, with some accessibility tools slated for WWDC 2026 and health features labeled for WWDC 2027.
Jolla’s new Sailfish 5 smartphone has blown past its crowdfunding goal, securing over 5,000 pre-orders. The phone, with specs chosen by the community, offers a truly independent mobile OS. But its unique interface and app ecosystem come with significant trade-offs.
NASA has lost contact with the MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars. The probe, which is critical for relaying rover data, appears to be spinning and may have changed its orbit.
The creator of Linux himself, Linus Torvalds, uses Fedora with GNOME. This simple fact highlights a core Linux truth: the “best” distro is the one that works for you, not the one with the most bragging rights.
A new UK startup is launching with a bold claim: its patented dew point cooling technology can reduce cooling energy consumption in data centers by around 90%. The tech, spun out of the University of Hull after 15 years of R&D, is now seeking pre-seed funding.
A new fire-extinguishing hydrogel completely eliminates PFAS, the “forever chemicals” in traditional foams. With the EU implementing restrictions and a total ban proposed, this clay-based alternative could change fire safety.
Mozilla has named Laura Enzor-DeMeo, the former general manager of Firefox, as its new CEO. The move comes as the company pushes to integrate AI features into its flagship browser under her leadership.
Samsung’s Galaxy S phones are losing a key selling point. The upcoming S26 series reportedly won’t be the first flagship to ship with the new One UI 8 and Android 16, marking a major shift in strategy.
Modern Windows is all about clean interfaces, but some of the most powerful tools look like they’re from another era. These seven utilities, from search to disk management, prove that raw functionality often trumps a pretty UI.
A backstage look at five 2025 Uncommon Thinkers honorees reveals groundbreaking work in space logistics, AI drug design, decentralized social media, AI agents, and toxic waste destruction. The common thread? A pragmatic, steward-minded approach to solving huge problems.
