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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

3‑D Driving Maps Get a Smart Upgrade

Google has refreshed its map app so that when you drive, the screen shows a 3‑D view of your surroundings instead of a flat picture. The change is part of the company’s new “Gemini” AI lineup and is billed as the biggest update to navigation in ten years. The 3‑D view adds depth to buildings and

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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Phones Get a Speed Boost by Learning How We Use Them

Google has added a new feature to Android’s core system that lets the software learn from real phone usage. The kernel, which sits at the heart of Android and connects apps to hardware, uses about 40 % of a device’s CPU time. Small changes here can make a noticeable difference in how fast apps

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Ligand’s Stock Rises After Bank of America Adds a Buy Rating

Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Tokenized Securities Get Same Capital Treatment as Traditional Ones

Banks and regulators have announced that digital versions of securities, known as tokenized securities, will be treated exactly like their conventional counterparts when it comes to capital requirements. The Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency explained that

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apps that Hog Your Battery Get a Red Flag

Google has started putting clear warning notices on the Play Store for apps that drain too much battery. These warnings appear in a box that says something like “This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity. ” It points out apps that cross a set limit on how much th

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s New Phone Uses 8‑Bit Screens, Not 10‑Bit

Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, was first announced with a promise of a 10‑bit display that would bring brighter colors and smoother gradients. A later statement from the company clarified that all three S26 models actually use 8‑bit panels. This means they can show about 16. 7 mill

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Screen Privacy Made Real on Samsung’s New Flagship

Samsung has added a new way to keep phone screens private without any stickers or special protectors. The feature is called Privacy Display and it works straight from the phone’s hardware. When you look straight at the screen, everything stays clear. If someone turns their head, the display

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Android 17: A New AI‑Driven Experience

Google’s Sameer Samat stepped onto the stage at Galaxy Unpacked and announced that Android 17 will bring “amazing things. ” He described the platform as shifting from a simple operating system to an intelligent system that learns and adapts to users. The focus is on embedding AI at the core of Andro

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gemini Helps You Do More on Your Phone

Google has added new tricks to its Gemini AI that let users ask the phone to run simple tasks, like ordering a ride or food. The update is still in testing and works only on a handful of apps that deal with food, groceries or rides. It can be used on certain Pixel and Samsung phones and is available

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Galaxy Buds4: Sound, Comfort and Smart Features All in One

Samsung has just released its newest Galaxy Buds4 line, bringing together better audio and a more comfortable fit. The earbuds come in two styles: the Pro version uses a tight canal design for deeper sound, while the regular model offers an open‑fit shape that feels lighter on the ear. Both co

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