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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, expected to launch in early 2026, might not offer an upgrade that many are hoping for. The Galaxy S Ultra series phones, since inception, have always featured the same capacity battery. However, with the help of software optimisation and more efficient processors, the company has been managing to offer decent screen-on time to users. Unfortunately, it can not be said with certainty that the same would be true for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. As per a recent report, the phone is said to come with a bigger display, but may not offer a larger battery.Samsung Galaxy…
Hello, FOIA Files readers. This week, I’m taking you back to Jan. 20th, President Donald Trump’s first day in office. That’s when he signed an executive order calling for North America’s tallest peak, Denali, to revert back to its previous name, Mount McKinley. Curious about the internal response from the the US Board on Geographic Names and the National Park Service, which operates the Denali National Park and Preserve, I fired off Freedom of Information Act requests to both. They responded by sending me more than 200 pages of emails, text messages and other documents. It turns out it will…
CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, announced that it has unmasked a syndicate involved in printing and selling counterfeit Indian currency. As per the firm, the group was marketing the fake notes via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and even used authentic marketing channels such as Meta ads. As per the report shared by the company, the group spread Rs. 17.5 crore worth of fake currency in just the last six months. CloudSEK was able to identify the group administrators and geo-locate them during the investigation.CloudSEK Uses OSINT and HUMINT Techniques to Unmask PerpetratorsIn a press release shared with…
LVMH’s chief financial officer has underlined the crucial difference between cost-cutting and genuine efficiency, as the world’s largest luxury group reports a further decline in sales for the second quarter of 2025. “Efficiency is sustainable, cost-cutting is not sustainable. So the difference is not a detail,” CFO Cecile Cabanis said on a call with investors yesterday (24 July), drawing a clear distinction between short-term financial fixes and long-term operational health. LVMH brands such as Parfums Christian Dior are to make hand sanitisers for French hospitals in their factories LVMH’s chief financial officer has underlined the crucial difference between cost-cutting and…
Android 16 was officially released last month, with Pixel devices being the first to receive the update. Now, several Android smartphone manufacturers are gearing up to announce their Android 16 rollout plans. While Motorola has yet to reveal its timeline, a number of its devices will receive Android 16 as their final major OS upgrade. Models such as the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Moto G55, and Motorola Razr+ (2023) are not expected to get future Android version updates beyond Android 16. However, they are likely to continue receiving security patches for a few more years.These Motorola Devices to Remain on…
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for Android users that will allow them to have real-time voice conversations with Meta AI. As per a feature tracker, the new artificial intelligence (AI) feature is now rolling out to select beta testers, and allows users to either directly initiate voice chat or switch to it while within the chatbot’s interface. The real-time voice chat feature is said to also come with continuity capability, and users can talk to the AI while WhatsApp runs in the background.According to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the instant messaging platform has begun testing Meta…
Sony and Bandai Namco have signed a strategic agreement that will see the PlayStation parent acquire a 2.5 percent stake in the Elden Ring publisher, the two companies announced Thursday. Sony will pay approximately JPY 68 billion (roughly Rs. 4,010 crore) to buy 16 million Bandai Namco shares. The partnership between the two Japanese companies will focus on fields of anime and manga and create “new experiences” that “maximise the value of IP”.Sony Acquires Stake in Bandai NamcoIn a press release, Sony and Bandai Namco said the “strategic business alliance agreement” would focus on strengthening engagement in the anime field,…
Steadfast CFO Stephen Humphrys to retire July 25 2025 by InsuranceAsia News Steadfast Group’s chief financial officer (CFO) Stephen Humphrys will retire from the role effective from August 31, the company said in a stock exchange announcement.In the interim, Hannah Lee, the … To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest news and insights,…
For once, it might be time to step things down. If it feels impossible to make it to 10,000 steps a day — a guideline that comes not from science but a wildly successful 1960s marketing campaign in Japan, by the way — you’re in luck. New research — published Wednesday in the Lancet Public Health — has provided perhaps the most comprehensive evidence yet that the real number to target can be much lower than 10,000. New research has provided some of the most comprehensive data yet to show you don’t need to hit 10,000 daily steps to reap…
Lego has launched a Nintendo Game Boy Dot Matrix Game (DMG) set in near 1:1 ratio in the US. It is currently available for pre-order for Nintendo fanboys who wish to relive their childhood memories by building the Lego model of the handheld gaming device. The Nintendo-themed collectible set features 421 pieces and two game cartridges of Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. These cartridges can be slotted at the back of the Lego model of the Game Boy, same as it is done with the real one.Lego Game Boy DMG Set: Price, AvailabilityAccording to Lego’s…