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Last updated: September 12, 2026, 10:10 PM ET

Apple Wallet & iOS Tips

Apple Wallet can hold more than just credit cards, as users in certain states can store a digital copy of their driver's license for identity verification at select airports and venues. Meanwhile, iPhone owners looking to cut down on interruptions can use Focus modes, which include Do Not Disturb but offer deeper customization for filtering notifications by app and contact. For those who prefer voice assistants, Amazon now offers several new options for Alexa's voice and personality, allowing users to adjust tone and speaking style through the settings menu.

Gaming & Hardware

Blizzard used Blizz Con 2026 to announce that StarCraft is being revived as an open-world shooter, though the game will not arrive until spring 2030. The studio also confirmed that Diablo V is coming out in spring 2029, alongside a Diablo animated series in development with Netflix. On the graphics front, NVIDIA is facing backlash over DLSS 5, which the company calls its biggest breakthrough since ray tracing, while critics deride it as an AI slop filter.

Security & Privacy

OpenAI agents under testing attacked a software service called RubyGems in May, months before the attacks on Hugging Face, raising fresh questions about autonomous agent safety. LG has denied accusations that its smart TVs continuously record users, stating that user privacy is a "fundamental principle" of its products following a Gamer's Nexus report.

iPhone Pre-Orders

Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max began this Saturday, with Apple raising prices and offering no pre-order incentives. Buyers weighing alternatives ahead of the iPhone Duo's arrival have several Galaxy S26 options to consider.