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1. Apple May Give Siri a Big AI Overhaul in iOS 27

   Apple is testing a standalone Siri app, a new interface and deeper AI features for this year's software update, Bloomberg reports.

2. A Historic Heat Dome Is Creeping Across the US. Here's How to Prepare

   After breaking heat records in 14 states, the heat wave pummeling the Southwest is moving eastward.

3. Meta Ordered to Pay $375M in New Mexico Child Exploitation Lawsuit

   The New Mexico ruling comes as a Los Angeles jury is still debating whether Meta's social media platforms are addictive to children.

4. Anthropic's AI Piracy Settlement Is Getting Close to Final Approval

   Nearly 100,000 claims have been filed by authors as the deadline looms.

5. NASA's Ignition Program: Skipping the Lunar Orbiter and Going Straight for a Moon Base

   The new initiative includes a base on the moon, a nuclear-powered flight to Mars and a replacement for the ISS.

6. Turn a Photo Into a 5-Second Video With Snapchat's AI Clips Feature

   Lens Plus subscribers can put themselves into a wide variety of AI situations.

7. 15 Excellent Horror Movies to Watch on HBO Max

   Your choices include Companion, Weapons and Drag Me to Hell.

8. Samsung's 2026 QLED and Mini LED TVs Boast AI Soccer Mode

   The company outlines four new models, ranging from 43 to 100 inches, starting at $350.

9. Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 10: Is the New Smartwatch Worth the Upgrade?

   These two almost identical Apple Watch models seem suspiciously similar, but a few changes in the new one make it worth comparing their features.

10. Best VPN for Mac for 2026: Improve Your Privacy for Web Browsing, Streaming and Gaming

    Keep your web browsing activity hidden, mask your torrenting activity and unblock geo-protected streaming content with the best VPNs for Mac.