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- 1Indie developer introduces Mise, a privacy-focused browser●Hello. This is the account for Mise, a privacy focused browser I have been building, mostly for my own daily use. It has
A developer has publicly introduced Mise, a privacy-focused browser built largely for personal daily use, describing features including workspace isolation, a built-in ad blocker, tab hibernation, split view, a PDF reader, dark mode and a userscript engine. The project is said to be approaching a version 1.0 release, drawing attention from people interested in independent browser alternatives.
- 2Shortcut Menu 0.5 released with safer screen reader mode●Shortcut Menu 0.5 is out, making safe mode safer. Safe mode now always gives your screen reader back. If it ends without
Shortcut Menu 0.5 is out, focusing on making its safe mode safer for blind and low-vision users. In the new version, safe mode always restores the user's screen reader: if it ends without one active, whether by closing the app, the screen turning off, or 30 seconds of inactivity, the screen reader is switched back on and the app reports which one was restored. The update is being shared among accessibility-minded users on Mastodon.
- 3Garmin launches Enduro 4 with 320-hour battery life●Garmin presenterar nya Enduro 4, en GPS-smartklocka för uthållighetsidrottare. Den största nyheten är en batteritid på u
Garmin has introduced the Enduro 4, a GPS smartwatch aimed at endurance athletes. The headline feature is battery life, with up to 320 hours in activity mode and up to 90 days of regular smartwatch use. Solar charging is also part of the package, and early reactions online are focusing mainly on the battery figures.
- 4Three years into the war, Gaza looks beyond survival●3 years after the war began, Gaza is slowly moving beyond survival mode
Three years after the war in Gaza began, reporting describes the territory as slowly moving past a focus on mere survival. Attention is shifting toward longer-term questions of rebuilding, daily life and recovery for residents, though conditions remain extremely difficult. The milestone has prompted reflection on the conflict's human cost and what comes next for the Strip.
- 5Anthropic Ends Local-Only Mode for Claude Cowork●Anthropic Ends Local-Only Mode for Claude Cowork on Pro and Max Plans
Anthropic has removed the local-only mode from Claude Cowork for users on its Pro and Max subscription plans, meaning the feature is no longer available on those tiers. Subscribers who relied on keeping their work sessions and data processed locally are now affected, and the change has prompted criticism and questions from users about Anthropic's privacy commitments and subscription value.
- 6Sony ULT WEAR headphones cut 47% in Amazon deal●Sony ULT WEAR deal knocks $117 off these bass-heavy headphones Save 47% on Sony ULT WEAR headphones at Amazon, with bass
Amazon is offering the Sony ULT WEAR headphones at a 47% discount, knocking $117 off the price. The over-ear headphones feature a bass-heavy sound with a bass boost mode, active noise canceling, and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. Tech outlets are highlighting the deal as a strong bargain for budget-conscious buyers looking for Sony audio quality.
- 7Upcoming iPhone to Add Lock Screen Focus Mode Controls▼iPhone Duo Makes Focus Modes Easier to Toggle From the Lock Screen Code explorer pdfu has shared a new feature tidbit fo
Code explorer pdfu has shared details suggesting Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo will make Focus modes easier to toggle directly from the Lock Screen. When a Focus mode is active, a new button on the Lock Screen would let users switch modes without digging through Settings, streamlining how people manage notifications and availability.
- 8Apple adapts iOS 27 Focus Modes for the iPhone Duo●Focus Modes are another way Apple has adapted iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo The unique form factor of the iPhone Duo led App
Apple is reportedly tailoring iOS 27 to the iPhone Duo's unusual form factor, with Focus Modes reworked to suit the device. Among the changes mentioned is an iPhone dock positioned on the right-hand side of the screen, part of broader software adjustments intended to take full advantage of the upcoming phone's design.
- 9iPhone Fold's small outer screen drives minimalist Focus Mode update▼iPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update
Apple is updating Focus Mode with a more minimalist design for its foldable iPhone, whose compact outer display rewards a simplified interface. The smaller cover screen limits what users can comfortably view, so the company is streamlining notifications and visual clutter in Focus Mode to suit the device. Coverage so far comes mainly from Apple-focused outlets, with reactions centring on how software is being adapted to the new hardware form factor.
- 10New DMZ Intel Guide Breaks Down Hajin Environments and Threats▼DMZ Deep Dive, Part 1: Tour of Duty – Hajin Environments and Threats, Full Intel Guide
Call of Duty's DMZ mode is the focus of a new intel guide titled 'Tour of Duty', part one of a deep dive series covering the environments and threats of the Hajin map. The guide walks players through key areas, hostile forces and survival tips, offering a reference for those dropping into extraction missions. Players of the free-to-play mode regularly share such guides to keep pace with map changes and new enemy AI behaviour.
- 11Apple adapts iOS 27 Focus Modes for the iPhone Duo▼Focus Modes are another way Apple has adapted iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo
Apple has reportedly adjusted Focus Modes in iOS 27 to better fit the iPhone Duo, its upcoming dual-screen device. According to 9to5Mac, the feature is part of a broader set of changes Apple is making to the operating system to suit the new hardware's different form factor, alongside other optimizations already reported for the device.
- 12iPhone Update Makes Focus Modes Easier to Toggle From Lock Screen▼iPhone Duo Makes Focus Modes Easier to Toggle From the Lock Screen
Apple is simplifying how iPhone users switch Focus Modes, allowing faster toggling directly from the Lock Screen. The change means people can mute notifications or shift between work and personal profiles with fewer taps. Coverage highlights this as a quality-of-life improvement for managing distractions on recent iPhone models.
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A pair of apps for the iPhone adds quick Focus mode toggles directly to the Lock Screen, letting users switch between Do Not Disturb, Work, Sleep and other Focus modes without digging through Settings. The tools build on Apple's Lock Screen widget support, and coverage so far highlights the convenience for people who switch Focus modes frequently throughout the day.