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Peach-coloured tablets in blister packs resting on a red box labelled “STATIN,” with loose tablets in front.

Stopping Statins in Older Adults Raises Safety Questions in New Trial

The STREAM trial met its two-year statistical threshold, but more older adults assigned to stop statins experienced a heart attack, ischemic stroke or death.

November 12, 2026

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Front view of Snap Specs augmented-reality glasses in a promotional product image

Snap’s $2,200 Specs Get Lighter, but Hands-On Leaves Everyday Value Unclear

TechCrunch’s Lucas Ropek found Snap’s 132g Specs more comfortable during an hour-long demo, but questioned their everyday value at a reported $2,200.

November 9, 2026

by Technology Desk

Huawei Qingyun HM650 desktop in an official product image

Huawei Claims All-Chinese Parts for HM650 PC, but Design Origins Remain Unclear

Huawei’s Qingyun HM650 combines a Kirin X90 processor with HarmonyOS Enterprise Edition, but its domestic-parts claim

Honor Magic9 Pro Max in an official ARRI press image

Honor’s ARRI Demo Shows Matching Colors, Not Cinema-Camera Equivalence

GSMArena found close color and tonal matching in graded Honor Magic9 Pro Max studio footage, but

iPhone 17 not turning on after battery drain black screen issue

iPhone 17 and Air ‘Dead Phone’ Crisis Sparks User Outrage Worldwide

The reports began quietly, scattered across online forums and buried in support threads. But within days, a troubling pattern emerged. Apple’s newest iPhones were not waking up. Owners of the latest iPhone

April 29, 2026

News·Technology

Apple M5 MacBook Air 2026 with new design and price drop deal

M5 MacBook Air Hits Record Low Price Again as Apple’s New Laptop War Heats Up

The price of Apple’s latest ultralight laptop has taken an unexpected turn. Less than two months after its launch, the M5 MacBook Air is already flirting with record lows, dropping to $949,

April 29, 2026

News·Technology

Google Gemini AI proactive assistant replacing voice features on Android

Google Gemini to Kill Legacy Voices as Proactive AI Assistant Takes Center Stage in 2026

Google’s next move in artificial intelligence is becoming clearer and more disruptive. Internal code findings and multiple reports suggest the company is preparing to fundamentally reshape how its AI assistant works, not

April 29, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

Apple Unveils Cheaper App Store Subscriptions but Locks Users Into 12-Month Commitment

Apple is once again reshaping the economics of its App Store, this time with a pricing tweak that appears consumer-friendly on the surface but carries deeper implications for how users pay for

April 29, 2026

News·Technology

PS5 console showing digital game access warning due to alleged 30-day PlayStation DRM license check system

PlayStation Sparks Outrage as 30 Day License Check Threatens Digital Game Access

A growing wave of concern is sweeping through the global gaming community after reports suggested that Sony’s PlayStation platform may now require a recurring online license verification every 30 days for certain

April 29, 2026

Entertainment·News·Technology

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 characters standing in surreal fantasy battlefield during anniversary celebration

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Celebrates One-Year Milestone With Massive Sales Surge and Surprise Update

One year after its release, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has moved beyond the status of a surprise hit and firmly into the category of a defining modern roleplaying game. Developed by French

April 29, 2026

Entertainment·News·Technology

Apple iPhone Ultra foldable design leak showing dual screen display

Apple’s ‘Ultra’ Strategy Leaks: Foldable iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra Set to Redefine Premium Tech in 2026

Apple is preparing one of the most consequential shifts in its product strategy in over a decade, with multiple reports pointing to the imminent arrival of an entirely new Ultra tier that

April 29, 2026

News·Technology

Windows 11 update settings showing 35-day pause option and restart controls in Microsoft update overhaul

Microsoft Redesigns Windows Update System to Give Users Full Control Over Pauses, Restarts, and Install Timing

Microsoft is reshaping one of the most complained-about elements of the Windows experience, introducing a sweeping redesign of how updates are delivered, scheduled, and enforced across Windows 11 devices used by nearly

April 28, 2026

News·Technology

Futuristic OpenAI AI smartphone concept showing agentic AI interface with Qualcomm and MediaTek chip integration

OpenAI Enters Smartphone Race with AI Agent Phone Plan: Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Luxshare Reportedly in Chip and Manufacturing Push

The race to redefine the smartphone is entering a new phase, one that moves beyond incremental upgrades into a deeper rethinking of how devices function. OpenAI, long known for its advances in

April 28, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

iPhone 18 Pro Max concept design showing advanced triple camera system and premium titanium frame

iPhone 18 Pro Max India Price Leak Reveals Shock 2026 Launch Date and Major Camera Upgrade Over iPhone 18 Pro

Apple’s next flagship cycle is rapidly taking shape as multiple independent leaks point toward a September 2026 launch window for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The upcoming lineup

April 28, 2026

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Stopping Statins in Older Adults Raises Safety Questions in New Trial

Snap’s $2,200 Specs Get Lighter, but Hands-On Leaves Everyday Value Unclear

Huawei Claims All-Chinese Parts for HM650 PC, but Design Origins Remain Unclear

Honor’s ARRI Demo Shows Matching Colors, Not Cinema-Camera Equivalence

iPhone 17 and Air ‘Dead Phone’ Crisis Sparks User Outrage Worldwide

M5 MacBook Air Hits Record Low Price Again as Apple’s New Laptop War Heats Up

Google Gemini to Kill Legacy Voices as Proactive AI Assistant Takes Center Stage in 2026

Apple Unveils Cheaper App Store Subscriptions but Locks Users Into 12-Month Commitment

PlayStation Sparks Outrage as 30 Day License Check Threatens Digital Game Access

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Celebrates One-Year Milestone With Massive Sales Surge and Surprise Update

Apple’s ‘Ultra’ Strategy Leaks: Foldable iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra Set to Redefine Premium Tech in 2026

Microsoft Redesigns Windows Update System to Give Users Full Control Over Pauses, Restarts, and Install Timing

OpenAI Enters Smartphone Race with AI Agent Phone Plan: Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Luxshare Reportedly in Chip and Manufacturing Push

iPhone 18 Pro Max India Price Leak Reveals Shock 2026 Launch Date and Major Camera Upgrade Over iPhone 18 Pro

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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