I used 14 secret codes to unlock menus of settings on my iPhone and Android - how it works

ZDNET's key takeaways Use these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc.Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices.One of the codes also might erase your data, so ...
Slate

Neko Case’s First Album in Seven Years Is Yet Another Extraordinary Transformation

Neko Case has never been one for love songs. Straightforward examples of the form are pretty rare in the repertoire the now 55-year-old artist has built up across nearly three decades as a ...
Wall Street Journal

Government Heads for Shutdown as Rival Votes Fail in Senate

Top Democrats pushed for restoring billions of dollars healthcare spending in a meeting with President Trump and top Republicans. Photo: Evan Vucci/Associated Press WASHINGTON—The federal government ...
Bloomberg L.P.

China’s Grocery Giants Use Aldi Tactics to Lure Frugal Shoppers

Struggling chains in China are betting on store brands to lure back shoppers, filling shelves with cheap products like croissants and no-name detergents. Store brands often sell for less than name ...
MacRumors

iOS 26: Use Visual Intelligence With iPhone Screen Content

In iOS 26, Apple has extended Visual Intelligence to work with content that's on your iPhone, allowing you to ask questions about what you're seeing, look up products, and more. Visual Intelligence ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Musk’s Grok AI Cleared for Use Across US Government Agencies

Elon Musk’s xAI signed a new agreement to expand access to its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok to the federal government, the General Services Administration announced Thursday. Federal agencies ...
Wired

Google’s Conversational Photo Editor Is the Rare AI Feature People Will Actually Use

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. As ...
The Verge

Steam’s redesigned store menu will help you find your next game

The new menu cleans things up and moves recommendations into one tab. The new menu cleans things up and moves recommendations into one tab. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more.
MacRumors

iOS 26: Use Live Translation in Messages

In iOS 26, seamless multilingual conversations in Messages are just a few taps away, thanks to Apple's new Live Translation feature. When chatting with friends or colleagues who speak different ...
The Verge

MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season

The Automated Ball-Strike system won’t totally replace home plate human umpires. The Automated Ball-Strike system won’t totally replace home plate human umpires. is features writer with five years of ...
Slate

When Arkansas Found the Prison System Cruel and Unusual

Gabfest Reads is a monthly series from the hosts of Slate’s Political Gabfest podcast. Recently, Emily Bazelon talked with Judith Resnik about her new book, Impermissible Punishments: How Prison ...