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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

by Technology Desk

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

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 foldable phone leaked design with dual display

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Leak Signals Foldable Dominance as Apple Fold Threat Looms

Motorola’s next big bet on foldables is arriving at a moment of both promise and pressure. The company is expected to unveil its Razr 2026 lineup on April 29, headlined by the

April 28, 2026

News·Technology

Google Gemini proactive assistance feature showing AI suggestions on smartphone screen

Google Gemini’s Proactive Assistance Leak Signals the End of Passive AI Assistants

Google appears to be preparing one of its most aggressive transformations yet for Gemini, signaling a decisive shift from reactive chatbots to fully proactive digital assistants. A series of leaks and code

April 28, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

Google NotebookLM interface showing AI source summarization and document processing features

Google NotebookLM Gets Major Upgrade: Smarter Source Handling, Custom Audio Overviews, and Powerful Productivity Boost

Google’s NotebookLM is undergoing one of its most significant evolutions since launch, shifting from a simple AI note-taking assistant into a deeply integrated research and learning system. The latest improvements focus on

April 27, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

iPhone showing iOS 26.4.2 update fixing notification privacy bug used by FBI

Apple Rushes Out iOS 26.4.2 After FBI Exploits iPhone Flaw to Extract Deleted Messages

Apple’s latest iPhone update arrived quietly this week. But behind its modest label, iOS 26.4.2 may be one of the most consequential security patches in recent years. The update was rushed out

April 27, 2026

News·Technology

Samsung Messages shutdown 2026 replaced by Google Messages on Galaxy phones

Samsung Messages Shutdown Confirmed: Millions Forced to Switch as Google Messages Takes Over in 2026

Samsung has confirmed it will discontinue its native Samsung Messages application in July 2026, marking a decisive end to one of the most widely used default apps on Galaxy devices and forcing

April 27, 2026

News·Technology

Windows 11 Insider Program Experimental channel interface update

Microsoft Reboots Windows Insider Program With Experimental Channel to Fix Windows 11 Chaos

Microsoft’s long troubled Windows Insider ecosystem is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in years, as the company attempts to rebuild trust with testers and bring clarity to what had become a confusing

April 27, 2026

News·Technology

Xbox Game Pass price drop with Call of Duty removed from day one access

Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Price But Drops Call of Duty Bombshell

Microsoft’s latest move to recalibrate its gaming business has landed with a striking contradiction: cheaper access, but diminished immediate value. The company announced a sweeping overhaul of its subscription ecosystem this week,

April 27, 2026

Entertainment·News·Technology

Google Pixel smartphone showing critical battery drain and overheating after April 2026 Android update

Google Pixel Battery Crisis Deepens After April 2026 Update as Users Report Severe Drain and Overheating

Across the Android ecosystem, a growing wave of complaints has placed Google’s Pixel lineup under renewed scrutiny, as users report severe battery drain, overheating, and unstable idle performance following the April 2026

April 27, 2026

News·Technology

Microsoft Teams exploited in UNC6692 cyberattack deploying SNOW malware inside enterprise systems

Microsoft Teams Exploited in Global UNC6692 Cyberattacks as SNOW Malware Infiltrates Enterprise Networks Through Helpdesk Impersonation

Microsoft Teams, the corporate communications platform trusted by millions of employees to coordinate meetings, solve technical issues, and exchange internal updates, has become the latest weapon in a remarkably sophisticated cybercrime campaign

April 26, 2026

News·Technology

Xbox rebrand replacing Microsoft Gaming under Asha Sharma leadership with Project Helix console concept

Xbox Shuts Down Microsoft Gaming Brand as Asha Sharma Leads ‘Return of Xbox’ Overhaul and Exclusive Games Reassessment

Microsoft’s gaming division has entered a defining phase of transformation, as the company formally dismantles the Microsoft Gaming identity in favor of a unified Xbox-first structure. The shift, led by Xbox chief

April 26, 2026

News·Technology

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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

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Leak Signals Foldable Dominance as Apple Fold Threat Looms

Google Gemini’s Proactive Assistance Leak Signals the End of Passive AI Assistants

Google NotebookLM Gets Major Upgrade: Smarter Source Handling, Custom Audio Overviews, and Powerful Productivity Boost

Apple Rushes Out iOS 26.4.2 After FBI Exploits iPhone Flaw to Extract Deleted Messages

Samsung Messages Shutdown Confirmed: Millions Forced to Switch as Google Messages Takes Over in 2026

Microsoft Reboots Windows Insider Program With Experimental Channel to Fix Windows 11 Chaos

Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Price But Drops Call of Duty Bombshell

Google Pixel Battery Crisis Deepens After April 2026 Update as Users Report Severe Drain and Overheating

Microsoft Teams Exploited in Global UNC6692 Cyberattacks as SNOW Malware Infiltrates Enterprise Networks Through Helpdesk Impersonation

Xbox Shuts Down Microsoft Gaming Brand as Asha Sharma Leads ‘Return of Xbox’ Overhaul and Exclusive Games Reassessment

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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