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Earlier this week, a report suggested that Apple would introduce parts of its upgraded Siri in the iOS 26.4 update. However, a new report now suggests the release has been delayed. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple reportedly ran into multiple issues with the new Siri during internal testing. Gurman notes that the new and improved Siri will likely be included in the iOS 26.5 update, which is expected to be rolled out in May. Other features are still said to be only available in iOS 27 in September. The report adds that internal testers encountered multiple issues while using…

NSF Announces 1st AI-ENGAGE Awards to Modernize Global Agriculture Feb. 12, 2026 — The U.S. National Science Foundation, in coordination with partner agencies from Australia, India and Japan, today announced the first cohort of awards made under the Advancing Innovations for Empowering NextGen AGriculturE (AI-ENGAGE) initiative. This $2.4 million investment supports six international research projects that will harness artificial intelligence and critical emerging technologies to empower farmers and strengthen agricultural resilience across the United States and Indo-Pacific region. Credit: Shutterstock AI-ENGAGE is a landmark collaboration between NSF, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization of Australia, the Japan Science…

If you’ve ever wanted to organize your Gmail inbox on Android but couldn’t find the option to create new labels, you’re not alone. That feature has been missing from the Android app for years, even though it’s been available on desktop since forever and on iOS since 2019. Now, Google’s finally fixing that gap. The Gmail app for Android is getting the ability to create and manage Gmail labels directly within the app. You’ll find a new “Create label” option in the hamburger menu at the top-left corner. Tap it, name your label, and you’re done. You can also edit…

The SIMs can be used across a variety of devices, including mobile phones, tablets, routers, and other connected devices, extending protection beyond a single handset. Virgin Mobile Kuwait , operated by Connect Arabia WLL, has partnered with Kidzonet  to launch Aman by Virgin Mobile, a family-focused SIM solution designed to provide safer digital access through built-in, network-level protection. The solution requires no apps, downloads, or configuration, making safety seamless for families. Available in two plans—Aman and Aman Plus—the service gives families the option of either complete social media blocking at the network level or a safe browsing environment that limits exposure…

As is often the case with Google’s upcoming releases, we already know many details surrounding the Pixel 10a way before it launches. In fact, Google officially revealed the design weeks ahead of the announcement on February 18. Google Pixel 10a EU energy label Now, the EU’s energy label provides additional details like battery endurance and ingress protection. The label claims the battery can last 53 hours and 14 minutes on a single full charge, and it’s rated at 1,000 charging cycles before dropping below 80% of its original capacity. The phone also carries an IP68 certification against water…

Cryptocurrency’s frictionless, transnational, low-regulation transactions have long promised the ability to pay anyone in the world for anything. More than ever before, that anything includes human beings: victims of human trafficking forced into scam compounds and the sex trade on an industrial scale, bought and sold in crypto deals carried out with impunity, often in full public view.In new research published today, crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis found that crypto-funded transactions for human trafficking—largely forced laborers trapped in compounds across Southeast Asia and coerced into working as online scammers, as well as sex-trafficking prostitution rings—grew explosively in 2025. According to the firm’s…

If you spend most of your day in a browser anyway, Google’s testing something you might find useful. According to Chrome Story, Chrome startup Windows support just showed up in Chrome Canary, which means the browser could soon open automatically as soon as you log into your PC. The feature’s still experimental, but it gives us a look at what’s coming. The toggle lives in Chrome’s Settings under the “On startup” section, where you’d normally pick between opening a new tab or continuing where you left off. It’s called “Open Chrome when my computer starts” and it does exactly that.…

The initiative introduces a smart national portfolio and a meta-application designed to provide integrated, intelligent access to government services, improving the overall user experience beyond traditional administrative processes. The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform (MTNRA)  has announced the launch of the “IDARATI x.0” project, aimed at developing a unified digital platform to bring citizens closer to public administration services. The initiative introduces a smart national portfolio and a meta-application designed to provide integrated, intelligent access to government services, improving the overall user experience beyond traditional administrative processes. The project is being developed with strict adherence to Privacy by…

Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AIAndroid smartphones have come a long way when it comes to hardware, software, and features. There’s, however, one issue with all Android smartphones – bloatware. Yes, pre-installed third-party apps, also known as bloatware, have always been around on Android smartphones. There are a few apps that you can uninstall right away, but what about the other first-party apps or pre-installed ones that cannot be simply uninstalled?Well, there are ways to get rid of those pre-installed first apps, and it’s quite easy. As long as you have the necessary apps and the time, getting rid of bloatware from…

But there are some signs of progress. I just finished up a story about the economic case: A recent study in Nature Energy found that EVs from scooters to minibuses could be cheaper to own than gas-powered vehicles in Africa by 2040. If there’s one thing to know about EVs in Africa, it’s that each of the 54 countries on the continent faces drastically different needs, challenges, and circumstances. There’s also a wide range of reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for EVs in the near future, including developing policies, a growing grid, and an expansion of local manufacturing.  …