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Samsung phones could finally get proper app lock with One UI 9.5

A more convenient app lock feature could be in the works for Samsung phones. Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker reports that Samsung’s One UI 9.5 software includes an app lock feature. One screenshot suggests you can simply hold on the desired app’s icon and then choose the padlock icon to lock it. Another screenshot also hints that this tool has a lot in common with Android Canary’s recent app lock feature. App lock functi…

1 hour ago • Android Authority

Apple trained its own AI model for China, and handed the brain to Alibaba

Apple has trained its own large language model for the Chinese market with Alibaba’s support, a striking break from the company’s usual habit of leani…

2 hours ago • The Next Web

OpenAI’s new Ultrafast mode runs GPT-5.6 Sol 14 times faster, on Cerebras chips

OpenAI wants its cleverest model to also be its quickest. The company has previewed Ultrafast, a new tier of its API that runs the flagship GPT-5.6 So…

2 hours ago • The Next Web

Colourful AeroPress coffee makers are going cheap right now — with up to 20% off every shade from cheery pink to moody blue

There are big discounts on the whole rainbow of lightweight coffee makers — and did you know you can use them to make cold brew? AeroPress coffee make…

2 hours ago • TechRadar

This Bengaluru startup is training dogs and AI to sniff out cancer early

Dognosis pairs trained sniffer dogs with artificial intelligence to flag cancer from a breath sample. It is a charming idea aimed at a real problem, w…

2 hours ago • The Next Web

Investors sue Selena Gomez, claiming her wellness startup’s app was never built

Selena Gomez, one of the most-followed people on the planet, is being sued by investors who say her mental-health startup Wondermind was a hollow prom…

2 hours ago • The Next Web

Writer bets on cheaper AI agents with Palmyra X6 and a leaner harness

Writer, the enterprise AI company, has launched Palmyra X6, its new flagship model, alongside an upgraded “harness” built to do something the industry…

2 hours ago • The Next Web

Apple sends out warnings to targets of mercenary spyware attacks

Apple has recently sent out notifications, warning users that they'd been targeted by mercenary spyware attack.

2 hours ago • Engadget

Say goodbye to Chronicle. ChatGPT’s new Computer History feature does it better

ChatGPT's desktop app now has Computer History, a more private, screenshot-free upgrade to Chronicle that turns your daily activity into a searchable …

3 hours ago • Digital Trends

Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | August 2026

Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to…