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Software Google Rolls Out Wear OS 7 Update for Pixel Watch WireByte Google has released the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, bringing new features such as improved Raise to Talk activation, Remote Media Routing, and enhanced emergency sharing capabilities. The update is based on Android 17 and is rolling out globally.
Software Hackers Exploit Legitimate Software for Stealthy Attacks WireByte HP warns hackers are using legitimate remote access tools to launch stealthy attacks, exploiting trust in familiar software to evade detection. The attacks, documented in HP's Threat Insights Report, involve phishing emails and fake app downloads to install malicious tools. This trend has significant implications for global cybersecurity, as it allows attackers to remain undetected.
Software AI Code Vetting Saves Developer from Phishing Attack WireByte A Python developer was targeted by a phishing scam, but was saved by his intuition and an AI code vetting tool. The scammer posed as a recruiter from a crypto startup, but the developer's AI tool flagged a suspicious code file containing a backdoor.
Software AIURSOFT Launches AnduinOS 2.0 Beta: A Complete Linux System Redesign WireByte AIURSOFT Limited has launched the beta for AnduinOS 2.0, a complete architectural rewrite of its Linux-based operating system. This update emphasizes stability, speed, and privacy through a modular build system featuring 56 standalone packages and a strict quality policy, positioning it as a significant alternative for users seeking to move beyond Windows.
Software Sonos App Overhaul: New Beta Released with Improved Navigation and Volume Control WireByte Sonos has released a new beta version of its app, featuring significant improvements to navigation and volume control. The changes, developed after observing real customers, aim to reduce friction and make the app easier to use. The new beta is available for opt-in, with a focus on addressing user pain points.
Software Threads Hits 500M Monthly Users, Rolls Out Feed Control and Communities WireByte Meta's Threads platform reached 500 million monthly active users, introducing new features like "Your Algo" for private feed customization and expanding its "Communities" function. This growth, nearing the app's third anniversary, is attributed partly to these developments and sees increased traction in Asia, though daily active user figures remain undisclosed.
Software AI-Generated Code Review Costs Rise WireByte AI-generated code reviews become expensive due to over-engineering, while rewriting becomes cheaper with AI assistance, changing development economics