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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Touch ID Rumor: Side Button or Crown?

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Touch ID Rumor: Side Button or Crown?

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The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is set to bring a new level of innovation to wearable technology with a focus on functionality, efficiency, and user experience. While the external design is expected to remain consistent with its predecessor, the internal upgrades promise to deliver a more refined and powerful device. With a likely launch in September, Apple appears to be prioritizing meaningful enhancements over superficial changes, making sure the Ultra 4 meets the evolving needs of its users. Enhanced Sensors for Greater Accuracy One of the most significant upgrades in the Apple Watch Ultra 4 lies in its revamped sensor system, which is expected to double the number of sensors compared to the previous model. This improvement will enable more precise and faster health tracking, shifting the focus from algorithm-heavy data interpretation to direct physical measurements. As a result, metrics such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, and sleep tracking are likely to become more reliable and accurate. The new sensor array is also designed to be more energy-efficient, consuming less power while delivering better performance. …

iOS 27 Siri Overhaul: Standalone App, New Design, Dynamic Island Integration and Ask Siri Button

iOS 27 Siri Overhaul: Standalone App, New Design, Dynamic Island Integration and Ask Siri Button

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Apple is testing a standalone Siri chatbot app for iOS 27, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple plans to debut a chatbot version of ‌Siri‌ that will compete with Claude and ChatGPT, and the new ‌Siri‌ could be accessible through a dedicated app. Gurman previously said that Apple was not going to develop a standalone ‌Siri‌ app, but it appears plans have changed. It was not clear how the rumored chatbot version of ‌Siri‌ was going to work without an app, because people often have multiple back-and-forth text-based conversations with chatbots, and not having a dedicated space would have been confusing. Like ChatGPT and Claude, ‌Siri‌ will support both text and voice-based conversations. The app will display either a list or grid of past conversations, with options to favorite chats, search through chats, initiate new chats, and save chats. Conversations with ‌Siri‌ will resemble iMessage conversations, with Apple using chat bubbles. New conversations will start with suggested prompts on what to ask. ‌Siri‌ will be able to do much of what current chatbots can do, such …

Android Auto’s Secret Superpower Is a Customizable Shortcut Button

Android Auto’s Secret Superpower Is a Customizable Shortcut Button

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Even if connecting your Android phone to your car’s dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably just want to get where you’re going, rather than dive through menus and options screens to tweak the Android Auto experience. However, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with a few key Android Auto tweaks that can make your time behind the wheel easier. One of these is the option to add Assistant shortcuts to the Android Auto app screen, so anything you can tell Google Assistant to do, you can put behind a button on your dashboard. We’re currently in the midst of Google moving all of its apps and devices over to Gemini from Google Assistant, but for now the Assistant shortcut option remains in Android Auto—and presumably when the Gemini switch is finally complete, the new voice-controlled AI chatbot will take over the same role on Android Auto. The possibilities for what these shortcuts can do are many and varied. …

Ghosts film The Possession of Button House releases first-look picture

Ghosts film The Possession of Button House releases first-look picture

Published by Daniella Wilson

Less than a month after we learned that a Ghosts sequel film, titled Ghosts: The Possession of Button House, was on the way, we’ve already got our first look at what we can expect. A first-look image (above) has given us a glimpse of the titular ghosts, with Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond back in character. In even more exciting news, we now know exactly when the film will be released in cinemas – and there isn’t long left to wait at all. Liongate UK has confirmed that Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on Friday 23 October 2026. The cast of Ghosts. BBC/Monumental Pictures/Guido Mandozzi Marie-Claire Benson, EVP, Head of the Motion Picture Group at Lionsgate UK said in a statement: “We’re excited to give families something they can enjoy together this Halloween – and what better way to celebrate than seeing everyone’s favourite ghosts on the big screen, to capture the spirit of the …

Pulling Espresso by Hand Is More Fun Than Pushing a Button

Pulling Espresso by Hand Is More Fun Than Pushing a Button

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Coffee is the original biohack and the nation’s most popular productivity tool. As we adjust to the changeover to daylight saving time, the caffeine-addicted WIRED Reviews team is writing about our favorite coffee brewing routines and devices. Today, contributor Brad Bourque pays homage to his manual espresso maker. Look out for other Java.Base stories about other WIRED writers’ favorite brewing methods. For me, coffee is as much a nerdy obsession as it is a practical necessity. I dislike maintenance, and I prefer simplicity, but I also need my coffee to be bold and interesting. For years, I used a kettle and Aeropress, which were easy to keep clean and tucked away in a crowded cabinet. My roommates at the time really appreciated that. But when I got a place of my own, I wanted something more substantial, if also still dead simple. The Flair Signature, a manual espresso maker, seemed like an obvious choice. It still sits proudly on my counter in all its stainless steel glory, occupying a permanent spot by my sink. Where …

This is how we do it: ‘His cancer diagnosis hit the reset button – we’ve built up quite the collection of toys’ | Life and style

This is how we do it: ‘His cancer diagnosis hit the reset button – we’ve built up quite the collection of toys’ | Life and style

Published by Sam Flores

Will, 57 double quotation markI worried that intimacy would no longer be possible in the same way and questioned what that would mean for my sense of identity and our marriage When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few years ago, I was offered a range of treatments – hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy. But the truth was that nothing would be as effective as surgery. After much consideration, I decided to have a prostatectomy, which would eradicate the cancer, but came with considerable risks, including nerve damage that might result in erectile dysfunction. During the lead-up to the procedure and the weeks of recovery that followed, I worried that intimacy would no longer be possible in the same way, and questioned what that would mean for both my sense of identity and our marriage. In fact, and to my complete surprise, it’s transformed our sex life in the best possible way. Lucy and I have been together for 30 years, and while the sex between us was always great, my libido was a lot higher. The …

Nothing Headphone (a) review: The superior option for design and button enthusiasts

Nothing Headphone (a) review: The superior option for design and button enthusiasts

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ZDNET’s key takeaways Nothing’s new Headphone (a) are available now for $199. They offer a unique design, long battery, great sound, and intuitive button controls. Although they’re lighter than their predecessors, they still feel a little clunky after extended wear. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. These days, good sound isn’t that hard to come by. So how do headphones differentiate themselves? If you’re the London-based Nothing, you’ll give your headphones great battery life, add some smart quality-of-life improvements, and a distinct visual style. Also: Forget iPhone 17e: Nothing’s Phone 4a Pro costs less and looks a whole lot better But most importantly, you price them at $200 — significantly less than competitors. I’m talking about Nothing’s Headphone (a), the brand’s latest over-ear pair. I tested them over the course of a week, and found lots to love, but they aren’t perfect.  Best headphone deals of the week Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. Nothing launched its Headphone (a) alongside its Phone 4a series …

Ghosts film The Possession of Button House reveals new competition

Ghosts film The Possession of Button House reveals new competition

Published by Daniella Wilson

Ghosts fans have the chance to visit the set of upcoming film The Possession of Button House, courtesy of West Horsley Place. The Surrey-based estate has played host to the BBC’s hit comedy since it began back in 2019, with its large manor house doubling for the decaying home of Alison (Charlotte Ritchie) and Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). The cast and crew are currently back together for Ghosts feature film The Possession of Button House, which was recently announced to the delight of fans around the world. A limited number of those fans can now enter for the chance to visit the set during a break in filming on either Saturday 21 or Sunday 22 March 2026 (no other dates will be available, so make sure you’re free before entering!). West Horsley Place have allotted time for 100 winners to enjoy the “truly extraordinary” visit across those two days, with each ticket permitting entry for the holder and up to three guests. ‘Button House’ aka West Horsley Place, as seen in Ghosts. BBC / Alex Gill / …

‘I clicked on a button – and everything changed’: how a DNA test turned my life upside-down | Family

‘I clicked on a button – and everything changed’: how a DNA test turned my life upside-down | Family

Published by Sam Flores

Above my grandma’s bed hung a framed black‑and-white photograph of my dad. As a small child I quietly admired it; his luminous eyes, dark hair and gentle smile. He embodied a tender yet spirited early adulthood, staring into the future. Handsome and seeking. As I grew older, I would discover that it was not, in fact, a photograph of my dad but of a man called Elvis Presley. Apparently he was very famous. My grandma had been a lifelong fan. My parents laughed – an adorable mistake – but I felt a hot pulse of humiliation. Ten years later, over a family breakfast, it was mentioned in passing that the same grandmother was not blood-related to us. We shared her surname but not her genes. I was sipping orange juice when a swell of disorientation surged over me. It was another detail that the rest of the family apparently knew but had never told me; they thought “I already knew”. The biology mattered less to me than the secret. Dad had been adopted, it turned out. A …

The GQ Fresh Start Box Is the Reset Button Your Routine’s Been Waiting For

The GQ Fresh Start Box Is the Reset Button Your Routine’s Been Waiting For

Published by Jenni Sidey

Pro tip: a smarter routine beats a drastic overhaul every time. The 2026 GQ Limited Edition Fresh Start Box delivers without the overcomplicating. From upgraded skin care products to styling essentials that actually perform and wellness support that works beneath the surface, this isn’t about reinventing yourself. It’s about upgrading the version already in progress. Here’s the best part: The 2026 GQ Limited Edition Fresh Start Box is worth $440, but subscribers can pick it up for just $59. As you might expect, though, quantities are limited (like, really limited), so we’d suggest acting on the intel sooner than later. Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to the GQ Box yet, here’s the gist: every quarter, your friendly neighborhood GQ editors try dozens of products, cherry-pick our absolute favorites, and curate a grab-bag (or, uh, grab-box) of the gear, gadgets, and menswear upgrades we think you’ll love, too. Then we ship the whole shebang straight to your door. Nifty, right? You can sign up here. Member Choice: Goodr Sunglasses in A Unicorn’s Calamity or Bosley’s …