Jun 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Home Assistant OS 18.0 introduces key improvements to make smart home installations quicker and more reliable. The update moves to Linux 6.18 LTS, reduces image size for faster flashing, and automatically expands storage on first boot. Raspberry Pi users gain bootloader firmware management, and memory management is optimized for a wider range of devices. The release also enhances virtual machine images and initial setup discovery.
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Jun 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Samsung has announced the world's first UFS 5.0 storage chips, promising massive speed improvements for future smartphones. With sequential read speeds of up to 10.8 GB/s and write speeds up to 9.5 GB/s, these chips are more than double the performance of UFS 4.1. The upcoming Galaxy S27 series is expected to be among the first devices to feature UFS 5.0, offering faster app launches, file transfers, and on-device AI capabilities.
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Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Kaleidescape's Strato E movie player combines the convenience of streaming with quality exceeding Blu-ray. It downloads studio-level 4K files at high bitrates for visually lossless video and lossless audio. However, its $2995 price tag and limited internal storage make it a luxury device for dedicated home theater enthusiasts.
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Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new mobile app called Flashback allows the Game Boy Camera to connect to your smartphone via the GB Operator accessory. Capture classic 128x112 pixel photos with dithering and 32 color palettes. The app also features a software simulation mode for modern phone cameras.
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Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The rise of vibe-coding has made it easy for anyone to create apps using AI, but these tools often produce vulnerable code. Real-world examples show exposed databases, SQL injection risks, and lack of authentication. Security experts offer practical advice for safer development.
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Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII marks a step change with a new design and revamped camera system, but the phone still targets diehard fans rather than mainstream buyers. It offers a striking brutalist look, a headphone jack, and improved telephoto camera, but suffers from middling battery life, uneven performance, and a high price. For everyone except Sony enthusiasts, better Android flagships exist.
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Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Scarlett Johansson has been cast in Ari Aster's upcoming film 'Scapegoat', produced by A24. The plot reportedly centers on a surgeon whose career collapses after the death of an influencer inspired by Jake Paul. The victim's family, inspired by Logan Paul and Erika Kirk, wages a media campaign against her. These details are not yet confirmed by the studio or director.
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Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Jennie and Tame Impala's collaboration 'Dracula' continues its chart domination, reaching new highs on multiple Billboard charts including Pop Airplay (#6) and Radio Songs (#8). The track holds at No.10 on Hot 100 and tops Dance/Electronic and Rock charts. Discover the key facts about this summer hit.
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Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Pedro Pascal's trainer David Higgins reveals the simple, no-equipment workouts that got the actor in shape for The Last of Us. Emphasizing mobility and functional strength, the routine is tailored for actors over 40 and is easily replicable at home. This article breaks down the exercises and the philosophy behind them.
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