Consumer technology stories

Jul 13, 2026

Apple releases public beta of iOS 27 with new Siri AI and other OS updates

Apple has released public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, and tvOS 27, allowing users to test new features including a dramatically improved Siri AI, Liquid Glass aesthetic tweaks, and faster app performance. The full release is expected this fall.

Jul 13, 20266 sources

Jun 16, 2026

Snap Launches $2,195 Consumer AR Glasses as CEO Defends Long-Term Strategy

Snap released its first consumer augmented-reality glasses priced at $2,195, positioning them as the future of AI-age interaction. CEO Evan Spiegel defended the product against activist investor pressure to shut down or spin off the hardware division.

Jun 16, 20262 sources