Mitra Chem is raising $50M for its cheaper, domestic battery materials
Mitra Chem is developing materials to make lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries store more energy.
The Download: an inspiring toy robot arm, and why AM radio matters
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How a 1980s toy robot arm inspired modern robotics —Jon Keegan As a child of an electronic engineer, I spent a lot of time in our local Radio Shack as a kid. While…
Apple’s new Workout Buddy helps you sweat smarter
Apple has launched at its WWDC 2025 conference Workout Buddy, an AI workout coach. The AI tool gathers data from both your current workout and your fitness history – including paces, miles logged, activity rings closed, and training load – to coach you through workouts in real time.
Paragon says it canceled contracts with Italy over government’s refusal to investigate spyware attack on journalist
The Italian government claims that accepting Paragon’s help would have compromised national security and classified information.
Apple AirPods get new features, including studio-quality audio and a camera remote
Apple’s AirPods are getting a couple of new features and gestures, the Cupertino-based tech company announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday.
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design, wrist-flick gesture, and AI Workout Buddy feature
Apple unveiled watchOS 26 with new design, wrist-flick gesture, and AI Workout Buddy feature during WWDC 2025.
Apple Wallet gains new travel-friendly features in iOS 26
The app will soon be able to hold a digital version of your passport, and boarding passes will gain new features.
Apple brings Apple Intelligence to the iPhone screen
Apple said it’s bringing Visual Intelligence, its AI-powered image analysis tech, to the iPhone screen in iOS 26.
Apple’s iOS 26 will redesign Lock Screen, Home Screen, and native iOS apps
Apple is also updating the Photos app, Safari, FaceTime, Phone, and more.
Apple’s new Maps will learn your commute
Apple Maps is getting an upgrade to understand your commute better, and proactively offer recommendations based on traffic. Apple announced the updates to Maps, coming in iOS 26, during WWDC on Monday.
Apple introduces live translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone at WWDC 25
Apple is introducing Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence, for Messages, FaceTime and Phone calls.