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Leaked case images for the iPhone Ultra suggest a horizontally unfolding, wide-foldable with a two‑camera rear island, side‑mounted Touch ID, MagSafe support, and a punch‑hole camera, hinting at a tablet‑like design and signaling a broader push into foldables amid rival launches.
OPM published a draft non-disclosure agreement for current and new federal workers intended to curb media leaks, saying the document documents obligations to safeguard non-public information and does not create new substantive speech restrictions, while preserving whistleblower rights. Critics, including the largest federal union, warn the measure could chill free speech and be used to pressure agencies to require signing; the public has 30 days to comment before finalization, and past leaks cited in the notice—about a Venezuela raid and ICE agent data—frame the context.
OPM proposes a governmentwide non-disclosure agreement for federal employees, allowing agencies to mandate signing through future job announcements; the NDA would cover internal operations and other sensitive, pre-decisional information with signed forms stored in eOPFs, and it would not expand whistleblower protections, though critics warn it could chill disclosures and lead to discipline for noncompliance; the plan seeks public feedback as part of a broader effort to curb leaks.
The White House is proposing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal workers to sign, aiming to curb leaks by covering internal operations and pre-decisional material. The draft NDA, posted by the Office of Personnel Management to the Federal Register, would let agencies adopt it with a 30-day comment period. The move has been criticized by the AFGE as a bid to silence staff and purge nonpartisan civil servants, though officials say it does not create new substantive restrictions and would preserve whistleblower rights.
The Office of Personnel Management posted a draft NDA that agencies could opt into requiring federal employees—current and former—to obtain written permission before speaking about information the administration designates as confidential; breaches could incur penalties, including royalties. The move, part of a broader effort to crack down on leaks to the press, follows Trump administration actions like lawsuits against news outlets and Pentagon press restrictions.
Leaked MagSafe cases and a hands-on video reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max color lineup for 2026, headlined by a Deep wine-like Dark Cherry alongside Light Blue and Dark Gray, with Silver reportedly missing; the Dark Cherry color is expected to replace the iPhone 17 Pro’s Cosmic Orange. Additional leaks hint at a smaller Dynamic Island cutout and thicker bodies, meaning new cases may not fit older models. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launch is anticipated around September 2026.
Fresh leaks via a tempered-glass screen protector suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will adopt a notably wider aspect ratio, with a narrower cover display and a near-square 4:3 inner panel (rumored 5.4" cover, 7.6" inner). The design, illustrated by a Huawei Pura X Max comparison, hints at a possible camera downgrade to accommodate the broader form factor and reinforces the idea of a more traditional phone-like cover experience when closed.
Leak reveals the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide with a wider, shorter external display, a smaller punch‑hole camera, and sharper corners similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, plus thicker bezels than the screen protector suggests. Positioned as Samsung’s answer to Huawei’s Pura X Max and a competitor to Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra, the device is expected to be announced in July.
Samsung is reportedly preparing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide with an ultra-thin, lightweight design to rival Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra. Leaks suggest the Fold 8 Wide could weigh about 210 g and have a 4.1 mm unfolded thickness, with a folded profile around 9.8 mm— thinner than Huawei Pura X Max's 11.2 mm. The design shift emphasizes extreme portableness and a near-square 4:3 inner display to deliver a “tablet-like” experience while aiming to set a new benchmark in the foldable category.
England's 26-man World Cup squad was largely revealed by leaks ahead of the official announcement. Tuchel defends selecting 26 fully committed players, stressing leadership, unity and handling disappointment over ego. Maguire's public reaction to his omission drew criticism, while Tuchel conducted personal calls to inform those not selected, contrasting with Southgate's approach. The leaks appear to have reinforced Tuchel's emphasis on a selfless, cohesive dressing room and the challenges such leaks pose to authority and team culture.
A credible leaker claims Sony's Days of Play 2026 will run May 27–June 10 with no PS5 console discounts, likely due to recent price increases; expect discounts on accessories, digital sales, and many physical PS4/PS5 titles, with Ghost of Yotei listed for sale, though Sony has not officially confirmed the lineup.
Leaks of Sony’s 1000X ColleXion Edition show a premium over-ear design with thicker padding and larger earcups, color options in black or white, and metal accents; the headset is expected to launch May 19 in the US at $649, offering up to 24 hours of battery (32 hours with ANC off) and wired/USB-C playback, with tuning by three Grammy-winning studios.
Leaked third-party cases for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max reveal a design similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, including a large camera island and MagSafe; rumors point to a 48MP variable-aperture main camera and a larger sensor, plus a new Dark Cherry color, with a September 2026 launch; the cases may not fit the iPhone 17 Pro due to a thicker camera bump.
The next Xbox Elite controller (Elite 3) leaks show two bottom scroll wheels and a cloud-gaming variant, plus a 1,528mAh removable battery (down from 2,050mAh); speculation suggests the wheels could control UI navigation or flight-sim throttle, but the design raises questions about comfort and practicality.
Regulatory images reveal the Xbox Elite Series 3, promising deeper tool-less customization, repositioned paddle mounts with two new roller wheels, and cloud-focused features (Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth) with a 1,528 mAh battery; launch likely alongside the Xbox Helix, and it reportedly retains Elite 2’s swappable sticks, D‑pad, and interchangeable triggers/paddles.