SMS
PulseAugur coverage of SMS — every cluster mentioning SMS across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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iPhone Messages app gains custom conversation backgrounds with iOS 26
Apple's Messages app now allows users to customize conversation backgrounds, a feature previously available in competing apps like Telegram and WhatsApp. This update, introduced with iOS 26, enables users to select from…
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ChatGPT's new Mac plugin raises privacy concerns over message access
A new Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT allows users to search, summarize, and reply to their text conversations directly within the chatbot. While OpenAI states the plugin runs locally and only accesses messages when e…
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Instacart User Frustrated by Conflicting Notification Settings
Instacart sent an email to a user stating they had inadvertently enabled SMS notifications and were now disabling them. The user, however, claims they had turned the notifications on themselves because Instacart had pre…
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Signal drops phone number requirement, but AI can still track users
Signal is removing its phone number requirement for new sign-ups, allowing users to register with a one-time payment instead of SMS verification. This change aims to enhance security by mitigating risks like SIM-swap at…
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Chinese copper foil maker Longdian Huaxin targets up to $1.7B valuation in US IPO
Chinese copper foil manufacturer Longdian Huaxin has announced its US Initial Public Offering (IPO) terms, planning to issue 3.6 million American Depositary Shares (ADS) at a price range of $20 to $22 per share. The off…
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AI agents need human SMS approval to prevent errors
An AI agent designed to send SMS messages requires a human approval step before messages are dispatched to prevent errors and customer-facing incidents. Unlike email, SMS messages are immediate and lack a grace period f…
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AI engineer shares lessons from building a production Honda service advisor agent
An AI engineer details the creation of an SMS-based agent designed to handle customer inquiries for a Honda service advisor. The agent, which has been operational for months, can answer questions using the owner's manua…
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SenWorld simulation generates privacy-safe data for AI assistant evaluation
Researchers have developed SenWorld, a novel digital-twin simulation designed to generate context-rich evaluation data for smartphone personal assistants. This physically grounded, deterministic system creates privacy-s…
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Google enhances Android backups with local Documents and message control
Google is enhancing Android's backup capabilities by introducing local Documents backup and providing users with more control over SMS and RCS message backups. This update follows a recent change in Android's backup pol…
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Zilog Z80 CPU turns 50, with open-source replacement nearing production
The Zilog Z80, an iconic 8-bit CPU that powered numerous retro computers and arcade games, has reached its 50th anniversary. Although Zilog officially discontinued production in June 2024, an open-source replacement is …
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EA layoffs, Kynseed console launch, and new brain implants lead gaming news
Several gaming companies are making significant moves, with Electronic Arts (EA) reportedly laying off staff amidst a potential sale to Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the beloved life simulation game 'Kynseed,' developed by f…
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New benchmark tests LLMs on SMS-to-webpage fraud detection
Researchers have introduced FraudSMSWalker, a new benchmark designed to evaluate the capabilities of agentic large language models in detecting SMS-based fraud that directs users to malicious webpages. The benchmark mas…
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RCS business messaging success hinges on robust SMS foundation
The transition to Rich Communication Services (RCS) for business messaging requires a strong foundation in existing SMS infrastructure, rather than being a direct replacement. Organizations must ensure their SMS systems…
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Summer Game Fest 2026: Cuphead spin-off, Street Fighter 6 DLC, and more announced
Several game developers have announced new titles and content during Summer Game Fest 2026. Studio MDHR is developing an 8-bit spin-off of Cuphead for the Sega Master System and modern platforms. Additionally, Street Fi…
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Cuphead developer reveals pixel art game, Mighty Cuphead Adventure
StudioMDHR announced Mighty Cuphead Adventure, a new game that departs from the hand-drawn animation style of Cuphead for an 8-bit pixel art aesthetic. This new title is described as a fast-action platformer shooter, re…
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Microsoft ditches SMS 2FA for personal accounts, pushing passkeys
Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for personal accounts, citing it as a leading source of fraud. The company is encouraging users to switch to more secure, passwordless methods like pass…
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Mobile phishing overtakes email as top cyber threat
Mobile phishing attacks are now surpassing email as the primary threat vector, according to Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report. Attackers are increasingly exploiting SMS messages and phone calls, driven …
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Block Guard uses local AI to filter spam texts and calls on Android
Block Guard is an Android SMS and phone app that utilizes on-device AI to filter spam messages and robocalls. It offers users customizable features like personal blocklists and area code blocking, ensuring data privacy …