Security
* Google APK teardown uncovered new evidence that Scam Detection support is being prepared for the Galaxy S26. * The change suggests deeper integration between Google's caller-protection features and Samsung's next flagship. * If enabled, the feature could reduce scam and robocalls for Galaxy S26 users without carrier changes.
Startups
* NASA has issued an order to Axiom Space for the fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. * The mission contract was signed by NASA and Axiom Space; the launch is "targeted to launch no earlier than" a date not specified in the notice. * The agreement continues
Security
* Google has begun dismantling a residential proxy network used by criminals to hide activity. * The takedown aims to reduce anonymity that enables fraud, abuse, and other online crime. * Actions like this can disrupt criminal infrastructure but may also affect legitimate privacy services. * Security teams, ISPs and privacy advocates should watch
Gadgets
* Galaxy Z TriFold sold out within minutes after launch, despite its premium price. * The device is priced at $2,899 (roughly $3,000), positioning it at the high end of the foldable market. * Rapid sell-out highlights demand among early adopters and limited initial availability. * Watch for restock windows, carrier offers,
Gadgets
* Key takeaways: * Samsung is rumored to hold its next Unpacked event in February 2026 to launch the Galaxy S26 lineup. * The S26 family is expected to include multiple models (standard, Plus, Ultra) and iterative upgrades rather than a major redesign. * Leaks point to stronger AI features, camera improvements, and region-specific
Gadgets
* 8K TV adoption stalled: industry leaders are moving away from positioning 8K as the next big standard. * Main barriers: virtually no native 8K content, limited perceptible benefit at typical viewing distances, and higher cost and bandwidth needs. * Expect the shift to focus on HDR, color accuracy, panel tech, gaming features
Security
* Bondu left a web console almost entirely unprotected, allowing broad access. * Researchers who accessed it found nearly all conversations children had with Bondu’s AI stuffed animals. * About 50,000 chat logs were exposed and available to anyone with a Gmail account. * The incident raises immediate privacy and safety concerns
Gadgets
* Compact display: the Rogbid Fusion is a smart ring with a half‑inch OLED screen that shows health data at a glance. * Core sensors: the device targets heart‑rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and basic fitness metrics in a ring form factor. * Hybrid design: it looks and acts like a ring
Games
• Reports indicate nudity and other mature content in Dispatch has been censored on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. • Nintendo’s platform policies and regional ratings rules likely explain why content was altered. • Censorship can affect user experience, patching decisions, and where the uncensored version is available. • Check developer
Games
* Key Takeaways: * Cairn is a mountain‑climbing survival game from The Game Bakers, creators of Haven and Furi. * The game is described as a "windy backpacking odyssey" and is out now on Steam. * The release marks a new, outdoors‑focused direction for the studio known for narrative and
Games
• Nintendo confirmed same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. • The life sim — presented for Switch 2 — has an April release window. • The announcement fulfills a decade-old promise from Nintendo and is a notable move on representation. What Nintendo announced Nintendo used the Living the Dream reveal to confirm that
Gadgets
* Google has promised an additional two years of OS updates for the Pixel Tablet. * The extension lengthens the device’s supported lifespan and reduces immediate upgrade pressure for owners. * The move follows recent controversy around update handling for some older Pixel phones, making this a welcome clarification. * Pixel Tablet owners
