This Malware Has Hit Over 10 Million Android Devices / Apple Sues YouTuber Over 'Brazen' iOS26 Leaks / ChatGPT Learns a Powerful New Trick

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Samsung Galaxy Flip 7 vs. Fold 7: Pocket-Size Style or Productivity Powerhouse?

Happy Friday! Samsung impressed us this week, earning top marks in our reviews of its best-ever foldable phone and AI-powered smartwatch. The excellent Donkey Kong Bananza also arrived, earning our Editors' Choice badge as one of the best platformers we've ever played. Who doesn't love that big ape?

In the news, Elon Musk's Starlink hit two million US customers, while cellular Starlink service expanded to Canada (though the carrier didn't mention the brand name!). Meanwhile, Microsoft will soon delete all our password credentials (thanks?), Subaru's new electric car turns out to be a lot more palatable than a Tesla Cybertruck, and the US is getting 10 nuclear reactors to power AI.

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Google: This Malware Has Spread to Over 10 Million Android Devices

Google sues to stop the 'BadBox 2.0' malware, alleging the China-based culprits have spread the infection to no-name TV streaming devices, tablets, and projectors.

United Airlines Says Starlink Interference Issue Is 'Pretty Much Resolved'

COO Toby Enqvist says 60 United Airlines jets are now equipped with Starlink dishes.

Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser Over 'Brazen and Egregious' iOS 26 Leaks

Apple accuses Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti of scheming to break into the development iPhone of Ramacciotti's friend Ethan Lipnik, a now-former Apple employee.

iPhone 17 Colors Leak: Every New Shade, Including Orange For the Pro

Three separate leaks have now pointed to the same shades to expect for the iPhone 17 series. Each of the leaks match, suggesting they may be accurate.

ChatGPT 'Agent' Can Log Into Your Accounts on Its Own

The AI's latest trick is autonomously performing tasks for you, even if it requires accessing third party services. But it's 'not perfect yet,' OpenAI says, and requires a paid Plus account.

YouTube TV Reportedly Luring Back NFL Sunday Ticket Users With Big Discounts

Redditors say YouTube is offering discounts ranging from $48 to $96 to resume their annual NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions.

EXPERT ADVICE

Traveling Soon? Here's How to Add Your Digital Driver's License to Apple Wallet

Tired of pulling out your ID at the airport? A handful of states now let you add your driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet, which you can scan at TSA checkpoints and other supported locations.