Major European airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, experienced substantial delays due to a cyber-related incident affecting Collins Aerospace, a provider of airline check-in technology.

The incident forced airlines to switch to manual check-in processes, resulting in significant disruptions. Heathrow Airport reported over 130 delayed flights and several cancellations.

Airports are advising passengers to arrive at least three hours before long-haul flights and two hours before short-haul flights to mitigate potential delays.

Phia, a new fashion shopping app founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, has raised an $8 million seed round led by Kleiner Perkins. The app aims to simplify online shopping by allowing users to compare prices across over 300 million fashion items.

Phia utilizes AI to personalize the e-commerce experience, offering a seamless platform where customers can track previous purchases and discover new items of interest. The company emphasizes a Gen Z-focused marketing strategy, leveraging social media and founder-led content to engage users.

The funding will be used to expand the team, which currently consists of 12 people, with hiring primarily conducted through social media. Gates and Kianni envision Phia as the future of personalized shopping, with plans to develop a personalized agent that syncs with calendars to provide tailored shopping recommendations.

Lincoln Center's Collider Fellowship is fostering innovation by inviting multi-disciplinary artists to explore how emerging technologies can revolutionize live performance. The second class of Collider Fellows, comprising six artists specializing in areas like VR, AI, and 4DSound, will receive studio space, a financial stipend, and support from Lincoln Center and Onassis ONX for nine months.

The fellowship encourages artists to experiment without requiring a final project, promoting both prototyping and in-depth research. Projects from the first class are still developing, with potential for future display at Lincoln Center. The program aims to broaden the conversation around technology, particularly among underrepresented groups, and explore new ways to engage global audiences through location-based experiences and extended reality.

The 2025 Collider Fellows include Cinthia Chen, Sam Rolfes, James Allister Sprang, Stephanie Dinkins, Kevin Peter He, and Dr. Rashaad Newsome, each bringing unique expertise in performance, technology, and immersive experiences.

The Apple Watch can be a valuable tool for boosting productivity, especially for those easily distracted by their phones. Several third-party apps offer additional functionality beyond the built-in apps.

• Todoist: Manage tasks, organize projects, set reminders, and track progress directly from your wrist. Free with a $4/month subscription for additional features.
• Drafts: A digital notepad for capturing notes via voice command, Scribble, or keyboard. Free with a $1.99/month subscription for extra features.
• Focus: A productivity timer that breaks down work time into smaller chunks, minimizing distractions. Available for $7.99 per month.
• AutoSleep: Track sleep quality, heart rate, and consistency with detailed insights. One-time fee of $5.99.
• Streaks: Form good habits and track progress by extending streaks for completed tasks. One-time fee of $5.99.
• Fantastical: A calendar app with multiple views for managing events and reminders. Costs $4.99 per month.
• Things 3: A productivity manager for creating to-do lists, managing projects, and tracking progress. One-time payment of $9.99.

These apps can help you stay organized, focused, and productive throughout the day using your Apple Watch.