Google Looks To Bring JPEG-XL Support Back To Chrome / Chromium
Back in 2022 was the surprising decision by Google that they were going to deprecate JPEG-XL image support in Chrome. By the end of 2022 they went ahead and removed JPEG-XL support from Chrome/Chromium to the frustration of many web developers and end-users interested in this image format. Now though as we get ready to roll into 2026, Google engineers are looking at bringing back JPEG-XL support to the Chrome web browser… ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: Tim Cook’s 2026 Exit?, Mac Pro on Hold, and More
2025 is rapidly drawing to a close, but this week still saw some interesting news in the world of Apple, led by a report claiming that Tim Cook’s retirement as Apple CEO might not be too far away.
This week also saw word that the future of the Mac Pro appears to be in question, while Apple continues to work on the upcoming iOS 26.2 update and related relea … ⌘ Read more
Nautilus File Manager In GNOME 50 Will Load Thumbnails Much Faster
Just last week GNOME’s Nautilus file manager “GNOME Files” made headlines for finally supporting Ctrl+INsert and Shift+Insert while this week there is more activity worth pointing out. Nautilus in GNOME 50 will be loading thumbnail images much faster than in prior versions… ⌘ Read more
Report: Low-Cost iPhone, iPad, MacBook Coming Early 2026
Apple is planning to release new entry-level models across its iPhone, iPad, and Mac categories early next year, with an all-new affordable MacBook the most notable addition to the lineup.
According to a new research report by Jeff Pu of GF Securities seen by MacRumors, Apple will launch the iPhone 17e – its second iteration of the “e” line … ⌘ Read more
Google’s New Nano Banana Pro Uses Gemini 3 Power To Generate More Realistic AI Images
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Google’s meme-friendly Nano Banana image-generation model is getting an upgrade. The new Nano Banana Pro is rolling out with improved reasoning and instruction following, giving users the ability to create more accurate images with legible text and mak … ⌘ Read more
Will Apple Kill Google’s Surprise Android to iPhone AirDrop Interoperability?
Earlier today, Google made a surprise announcement that the Quick Share file transfer feature on Pixel 10 smartphones was able to work with AirDrop, enabling first-party file sharing between Android devices and Apple devices.
Typically, Apple and Google wor … ⌘ Read more
M5 Apple Vision Pro Launches in Korea and Taiwan on Nov 28
Apple has announced pre-orders are now open for the Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band in Korea and Taiwan, preceding a launch in both countries on Friday, November 28.
Affinity is a powerful creative application that offers photo and image editing capabilities, vector design, and page layout features, all in a single app, and feature-wise it’s easily able to compete with the likes of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. But unlike Photoshop or Illustrator, Affinity is now completely free – though advanced features like AI … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/19/affinity … ⌘ Read more
Set Alarm-Style iPhone Reminders in iOS 26.2
In iOS 26.2, currently in beta, Apple has added a new optional feature that provides the Reminders app with a more urgent notification system. When you need to ensure you don’t miss an important task, you can now set an alarm that works just like your morning wake-up call, with a snooze and slide-to-stop slider.
The feature distinguishes Reminder alarms from sta … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.2 Public Beta
Apple today provided public beta testers with the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the beta to developers.
After signing up for beta testing on Apple’s beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app.
ma … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases Second iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Public Betas
Apple today provided public beta testers with the second releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The second public betas come two weeks after Apple seeded the first betas, and a day after Apple provided developers with the third iOS 26.2 beta.
After signing up for beta testing on Apple’s bet … ⌘ Read more
Apple Sees Record October in China With Strong iPhone 17 Demand
Apple had a bumper month for iPhone sales in China in October, with sales jumping 37% compared to a year earlier on strong demand for iPhone 17 models, according to data from research firm Counterpoint.
One in every four sm … ⌘ Read more
How to Enable Quiet Mode on Adobe Photoshop
Did you know Adobe Photoshop offers a “Quiet Mode” feature that aims to hush and silence all of the distracting alerts, pop-ups, and notifications within the app? I didn’t either, but this feature is fantastic if you want to get things done without all the distractions. Adobe Photoshop is a powerful image editor with many … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to display images in Vim while note-taking with vimwiki? ⌘ Read more
iPadOS 26.2 Beta 3 Adds New Drag and Drop Multitasking Functionality
In the initial version of iOS 26, Apple removed Slide Over and Split View multitasking in favor of a new window-based multitasking system. A replacement for Split View was available in an added tiled mode, but Slide Over was entirely gone.
Apple Exploring Touch-Sensitive Layers Built Into Official iPhone Cases
Apple is developing official iPhone cases that act like secondary touch interfaces for future devices, claims a new rumor out of China.
According to known Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital, Apple is looking to make protective cases for its Pro models that directly integrate touch-based … ⌘ Read more
Mac Pro Reportedly on ‘Back Burner’ and ‘Largely Written Off’ at Apple
Apple’s high-end Mac Pro desktop computer is currently “on the back burner,” according to the latest word from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
In his [Power On newsletter today](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-16/apple-s-iphone-road-map-iphone-air-2-iphone-18-mac-pro-future-tes … ⌘ Read more
OAK 4 D and OAK 4 S Standalone Edge Vision Cameras with PoE and 48MP Imaging
Luxonis has opened early access preorders for the OAK 4 D and OAK 4 S, two standalone edge-processing cameras designed for computer vision tasks. Both systems provide a 48MP RGB sensor with optional autofocus or wide-angle variants, USB 3 and PoE connectivity, IP67-rated enclosures, and on-device inference capabilities. Both devices are built around the RVC4 […] ⌘ Read more
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S-400 launchers and radars hit by SBU drones in Russia’s Novorossiysk, source says - Satellite Images Show Huge Losses for Ruzzia | Many S-400 Gone ⌘ Read more
Report: Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO ‘as Soon as Next Year’
Apple is preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO of the company “as soon as next year,” according to the Financial Times.
The company’s board of directors and senior executives “recently intensified preparations for Cook to hand over the reins,” the report said.
Whil … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: Apple Silicon Turns 5, iPhone Pocket, and More
It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through November already, as 2025 rapidly draws to a close with no firm signs of several smaller hardware updates we’ve been hoping to see before the end of the year, although we did get one surprising new iPhone accessory this week.
This week also saw the fifth anniversary of the very successful Apple silicon effort on t … ⌘ Read more
Police hunt more protesters over planned rock-throwing attack on officers
Images have been released of seven more protesters who police have accused of assault during a Melbourne protest last month. ⌘ Read more
Making the Most of Your Docker Hardened Images Trial – Part 1
First steps: Run your first secure, production-ready image Container base images form the foundation of your application security. When those foundations contain vulnerabilities, every service built on top inherits the same risk. Docker Hardened Images addresses this at the source. These are continuously-maintained, minimal base images designed for security: stripped of unnecessary packages, patched proactively,… ⌘ Read more
Apple’s 2026 Mac Plans
Most of Apple’s Macs are slated to get M5 chips across 2026, and there’s a possibility we’ll even see the first M6 chips toward the end of the year. Updates are planned for everything from the MacBook Air to the Mac Studio.
The MacBook Air will be one o … ⌘ Read more
Depraved Adelaide paedophile sentenced to 20 years behind bars
A depraved Adelaide paedophile who drugged an eight-year-old boy and shared images of his vile abuse on the dark web has been sentenced to nearly 20 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
WhatsApp Launching Third-Party Chat Support Across EU Countries
WhatsApp is close to rolling out third-party chat support across the European Union, as part its compliance with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
WhatsApp parent company Meta is required by the DMA to make its messaging platform interoperable with other third-party services, and Meta says the first apps that WhatsApp will support are [BirdyChat](http … ⌘ Read more
Apple Begins Selling Some Third-Party Accessories in ‘Dark Cherry’ Color
Apple has teamed up with a handful of accessory makers to offer charging stands, cables, a power bank, a laptop sleeve, and more in a Dark Cherry color.
The range of Dark Cherry accessories were added to Apple’s online store this week in the U.S. and many other countries, with delivery and in-store pickup available.
Participating brand … ⌘ Read more
Ancient silver goblet preserves oldest known image of cosmic creation
The images hammered into the sides of a goblet found in Palestine give us an idea of what people living more than 4000 years ago imagined the creation of the cosmos looked like ⌘ Read more
Search for protesters who allegedly assaulted police officers
Police have released the images of eight persons of interest as investigations continue into violent protests in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Search for protesters who allegedly assaulted police officers
Police have released the images of eight persons of interest as investigations continue into violent protests in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
iPhone 16e Has Apparently ‘Failed’ Just Like iPhone Air
Apple’s entry-level iPhone 16e model is selling poorly, just like the iPhone Air, according to an Asia-based leaker.
The Weibo user known as “ Fixed Focus Digital” said that the iPhone 16e is not selling well a … ⌘ Read more
New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and AirTag Were Expected This Year — Where Are They?
While it was rumored that Apple planned to release new versions of the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag this year, it is no longer clear if that will still happen.
Back in January, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Apple planned to release new HomePod mini and Apple TV models “ [toward the end of the year](https://www.macru … ⌘ Read more
Apple Intelligence Apparently Too Smart for M1 Macs After Listing Error
Apple’s website is causing some confusion among Mac owners, and for good reason – its device compatibility listing for Apple Intelligence appears to have dropped support for M1 Macs.
The U.S. version of its Apple Intelligence webpage has been updated at the bottom to list “M … ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Findings missed for 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
The bungle came to light after a patient, who was unaware that they had advanced cancer, died. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws; Findings missed in 38 patients in hospital imaging scandal
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Google Announces Even More AI In Photos App, Powered By Nano Banana
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Big G is finally making good on its promise to add its market-leading Nano Banana image-editing model to the app. The model powers a couple of features, and it’s not just for Google’s Android platform. Nano Banana edits are also coming to the iOS version of the app. […] The Photo … ⌘ Read more
iOS 26.2 Available Next Month With These 8 New Features
Apple released the first iOS 26.2 beta last week. The upcoming update includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen’s clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.
In a recent [press release](https://www.apple.com/ie/newsroom/20 … ⌘ Read more
Hospital calls dozens of patients after medical imaging bungle
Dozens of Caboolture Hospital patients have been called back for follow-up treatment following a major medical imaging bungle. ⌘ Read more