Author: The Tech Guy

According to a new report today, Apple and Meta’s regulatory woes in the EU are almost over. Both companies are allegedly close to settling their antitrust cases with the European Commission (EC), which will definitely be good for them as they’d avoid some additional hefty fines that the EC might impose otherwise. This information isn’t official yet, the report says it comes from “officials briefed on the discussions” between the EC on one side, and Apple and Meta respectively on the other. These unnamed European officials have told the Financial Times that there is now “growing optimism” for finding “a…

Many organizations would be hesitant to overhaul their tech stack and start from scratch. Not Notion. For the 3.0 version of its productivity software (released in September), the company didn’t hesitate to rebuild from the ground up; they recognized that it was necessary, in fact, to support agentic AI at enterprise scale. Whereas traditional AI-powered workflows involve explicit, step-by-step instructions based on few-shot learning, AI agents powered by advanced reasoning models are thoughtful about tool definition, can identify and comprehend what tools they have at their disposal and plan next steps. “Rather than trying to retrofit into what we were…

The annual DataTribe Challenge uncovers the most promising cybersecurity startups, and gives them an opportunity to pitch their firms and products to an audience of venture and private equity firms and security experts. DataTribe itself is a seed stage venture foundry focused on early stage cybersecurity firms – startups. Each year the firm holds the DataTribe Challenge – effectively a pitch competition for startups. From these, five finalists are chosen and allowed to deliver pitches during DataTribe’s Cyber Innovation Day conference (this year, set for November 4, 2025).  The foundry element comes from the nature of DataTribe and the common…

NASA and Blue Origin are reopening media accreditation for the launch of the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will study the solar wind’s interaction with Mars, providing insight into the planet’s real-time response to space weather and how solar activity drives atmospheric escape. This will be the second launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. Media interested in covering ESCAPADE launch activities must apply for media credentials. Media who previously applied for media credentials for the ESCAPADE launch do not need to reapply. U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media must apply…

Introduction The Xiaomi 15T is here to carry the T-series torch for late 2025, and while it’s technically the “vanilla” entry of the duo, it is anything but stripped down. Xiaomi’s T-models have long been about offering a balance of performance and features that approach flagship territory without demanding full flagship pricing, and the 15T follows that formula closely. At first glance, you might struggle to tell the 15T apart from its Pro sibling. Both share the same slim 7.5mm profile, IP68 protection (now rated for 3m submersion), and a 6.83-inch AMOLED display capable of 3,200 nits of peak brightness,…

Software updates are always exciting—they bring new features, improvements, and bug fixes, and iOS 26 is no exception. Aside from all the headline-grabbing upgrades, iOS 26 also addresses some long-standing annoyances that have frustrated iPhone users for years. All of that is great, but I couldn’t help noticing that iOS 26 seemed to drain the battery faster than iOS 18 on my iPhone 16 Pro. Even with normal usage, it just wouldn’t last as long between charges. Fortunately, fixing the battery drain issue wasn’t as difficult as I thought, and that’s mainly due to the new battery features in iOS…

Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityLooking for a sleek new device? Check out the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, available during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days at an incredible $999.99, which is 23% lower than its retail price of $1,299.99. It’s the lowest it’s been, but this offer only applies to one color version: Pantone Scarab. Buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Pantone Scarab for $999.99 (24% off)This stylish phone boasts a brilliant 7.0-inch internal LTPO AMOLED display and a compact 4.0-inch external panel, both with top-tier 165Hz refresh rates. The 2912 x 1,224 is also pretty sharp.Housing a robust Snapdragon 8…

Meta announced on Tuesday a new Facebook algorithm update that will showcase more Reels videos tailored to users’ preferences. The update includes features that offer users greater control over the videos they see, AI-powered search suggestions, and new friend bubbles.  Facebook will make it easier for users to express their disinterest in these types of videos. They can now select “Not Interested” on a Reel or flag a comment, prompting the recommendations engine to adapt based on this feedback. The “Save” feature has also been updated to make it simpler to collect favorite Reels and posts in one place.  The…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. OM System OM-5 II: two-minute review The OM-5 II is an affordable enthusiast camera that can turn its hand to just about any genre of photography. (Image credit: Rod Lawton)What the OM System OM-5 II lacks in sensor and video specifications it makes up for with photographic features. If you want to go full-frame, or get a more powerful APS-C hybrid, then go for it; if you need these…

AI is expanding our protein universe. Thanks to generative AI, it’s now possible to design proteins never before seen in nature at breakneck speed. Some are extremely complex; others can tag onto DNA or RNA to change a cell’s function. These proteins could be a boon for drug discovery and help scientists tackle pressing health challenges, such as cancer.But like any technology, AI-assisted protein design is a double-edged sword.In a new study led by Microsoft, researchers showed that current biosecurity screening software struggles to detect AI-designed proteins based on toxins and viruses. In collaboration with The International Biosecurity and Biosafety…