WhatsApp has introduced a significant security update to its two-step verification system. Previously, users were limited to a six-digit numeric PIN to protect their accounts. The platform now allows users to set a longer password that can include letters, numbers, and special characters. This change gives users greater flexibility and stronger protection against unauthorized account access.
Keenable, a startup backed by Accel, has emerged from stealth mode with a $26 million seed funding round. The company has been quietly developing a large-scale web search index designed specifically for AI agents. Unlike traditional search engines built for human users, Keenable's infrastructure targets the growing demand from autonomous AI systems that need to retrieve and process web data. The funding will support the expansion of its indexing capabilities as AI agent adoption continues to rise.
Uber has introduced a live video streaming feature specifically designed for its teen accounts. The feature allows a designated person, such as a parent or guardian, to watch the ride in real time for added safety. Once the trip concludes, the video feed becomes inaccessible to anyone, ensuring privacy after the journey. The move is part of Uber's broader effort to make its platform safer for younger riders traveling independently.
Wyze has announced the Indoor Cam Pan, a new $39.98 pan-and-tilt security camera designed for indoor use. The camera offers 360-degree rotation and 103 degrees of vertical tilt. A key privacy feature allows the lens to tilt downward and retract fully into the camera body, blocking its view entirely. The Indoor Cam Pan is available now on Wyze's website, priced slightly below the existing Cam Pan v3, which retails at $44.98.
GuliKit has released a travel dock for the Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $29.99 on Amazon, positioning it as a budget-friendly rival to Genki's more expensive option. The plastic dock, finished to resemble aluminum, is lightweight and features a puck-like design that holds the console at a slight angle to prevent it from tipping. It includes a 4K/60Hz HDMI port, a USB-A port, and a USB-C port supporting up to 100W power delivery, though users must supply their own power adapter. A magnetic cover protects the USB-C connector and doubles as a console backrest, but weak magnets make it prone to detaching accidentally. Despite minor design flaws — including a questionable sliding switch for case compatibility — the dock's low price and travel-friendly size make it a practical choice for Switch 2 owners on the go.
Uber is expanding its teen account feature to let parents view a live video feed from their driver's front-facing camera during their child's trip. The update builds on existing safety tools introduced since teen accounts launched in 2023, which already included PIN verification and real-time GPS tracking. After piloting the feature in select markets, Uber plans to roll it out nationwide over the coming weeks. Only drivers who have opted in to carry underage passengers will be part of the program.
Apple has announced its new M6 chip for Mac computers, marking the company's first processor built on a 2nm process node. The M6 features a 12-core CPU, an increase from the 10 cores found in the M5, and includes a dual 16-core Neural Engine to handle on-device AI tasks. Apple also introduced the M5 Ultra alongside the M6, describing it as its most powerful chip to date, aimed at demanding workloads such as 3D rendering and running advanced AI models. The shift to 2nm manufacturing is expected to deliver gains in both performance and energy efficiency compared to previous generations.
Apple has announced a new generation of the Mac Mini, available in two configurations: a base model powered by the new M6 chip and a higher-end version featuring the M5 Pro chip. The updated machines retain the same compact design as the 2024 M4 lineup but come with improved internals, faster performance, and upgraded ethernet ports. Pricing starts at $899 for the M6 model and $1,699 for the M5 Pro variant, each $100 more than their M4-generation predecessors. Preorders are open now, with units set to ship on September 22nd.
Apple has announced updated Mac Studio models powered by the M5 Max and a newly introduced M5 Ultra chip, the latter described as the company's most powerful chip to date. The refresh resolves an awkward lineup split from the previous generation, where the Mac Studio was divided between M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. Externally, the new Mac Studio retains the same compact chassis design that Apple has used since the product's 2022 debut. The base M5 Max configuration starts with 36GB of unified memory, while the M5 Ultra targets users demanding maximum performance.
Apple has launched updated versions of its Mac Mini and Mac Studio computers after months of limited availability. The new Mac Mini features Apple's M6 chip, while the Mac Studio is powered by the M5 Ultra chip, both optimized for artificial intelligence tasks. The refreshed Mac Mini comes with a $200 price increase over its predecessor. The updates address a prolonged period during which both machines were difficult for consumers to purchase.
NASA is working to enable fully autonomous space missions by integrating fault management (FM) with model-based systems engineering (MBSE). The initiative addresses the need for spacecraft to detect and respond to faults without any human intervention. By connecting these two disciplines, engineers can provide model-based support for both system design and in-mission operations. The approach has already been successfully demonstrated through model-based generation of key mission components. This development marks a significant step toward self-sufficient, human-independent space exploration.
A deadly road accident claimed four lives on a highway in Uttar Pradesh. The collision occurred when a speeding truck rammed into a car near Bindoura crossing. The incident took place around 11 am in the Masauli police station area. Local police confirmed the details of the crash and are currently investigating the circumstances.
Convicted rape and murder convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted another temporary release from jail, reigniting political tensions in Punjab. The Dera Sacha Sauda chief's parole comes at a politically sensitive time, given the sect's significant influence across the state. The Dera commands a large following especially in Punjab's Malwa region, where it is believed to sway voters across multiple Assembly constituencies. The release is expected to intensify the longstanding rivalry between Dera supporters and Panthic (Sikh orthodox) political groups in the state.
Harry Hartman, an Ohio factory worker, lost his job in 1932 and channeled his energy into constructing an elaborate folk art garden using over 250,000 stones and repurposed materials. He spent 12 years building the remarkable structure, which stands as a testament to his creative vision. After Harry's passing, his wife Mary dedicated 53 years to maintaining and caring for the garden. The Kohler Foundation eventually stepped in to restore the site and transferred its stewardship to a local non-profit organization. Today, the garden serves as a public destination, welcoming visitors to experience Hartman's extraordinary artistry.
A coalition of conservation groups purchased the 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch along the Texas coast in 2014 for $37.7 million. A significant portion of the funding was sourced from penalties paid by BP and Transocean following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. The acquisition aimed to preserve the ecologically significant coastal land from development. By 2018, over 15,000 acres of the ranch had been handed over to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The land now functions as a designated wildlife management area, marking a major conservation outcome from the oil spill settlements.
A developer has released binquery, a local Python command-line tool that lets users search video clips by typing a descriptive sentence rather than recalling a filename. The tool uses ffmpeg to extract three frames per clip and OpenCLIP ViT-B-32 to build a visual index stored as plain JSON and NumPy files, requiring no database or external service. Results are returned as a ranked shortlist with scoring signals, but the developer cautions these should not be treated as reliable semantic explanations of retrieval quality. The tool is intentionally limited in scope, stopping short of timeline generation or automated editing, and is designed to assist rather than replace human editorial judgment. Version 0.3.0 is available under the MIT license on both GitHub and PyPI.