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How to Pre-Order Your iPhone 18 Pro From Apple
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 at its "Surprise and shine" event. If you're keen to be among the first to get your hands on one, here are some tips on how to give yourself the best chance. If you're lo

These Audio Partnership Bluetooth Speakers Are Being Recalled – Here's Why
Speaker manufacturer Audio Partnership is recalling a number of Bluetooth speakers that could be dangerous. Here's how to tell if you have them.

OpenAI agents hijacked RubyGems in malicious API key heist
Security researchers uncovered how autonomous agents uploaded 2,000 malicious packages, triggered a registration freeze, and forced a massive security overhaul. Read more...
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Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold with Kirin 9050 Pro is up for sale
Huawei Mate XT 2 triple-foldable phone is now available for its first sale. The device launched this week with eye-catching upgrades, including the first LogicFolding-based Kirin 9050 Pro chipset. It is now open for purchase on the official

Honor Magic9 Super Edition To Bring an 11,000mAh Battery and 165Hz Display
Honor has already confirmed that its Magic9 series will launch later this month, but a new leak has now revealed what could be the lineup's most interesting model. According to a Weibo tipster (via), Honor is preparing three devices: the Ho

How Long Do Shocks Last & What Factors Might Affect Their Lifespan?
Shock absorbers, or dampers, are a crucial component of any vehicle's suspension system. How long can you expect them to last? What affects their lifespan?
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Steam Frame pre-orders may skip lottery before release date, giving bots an advantage
A new leak implies that the fastest fingers will secure Valve’s VR headset first. A revised datamined email suggests no lottery-based reservation system for Steam Frame pre-orders. As a result, scalpers could top the queue and deny the wear

12 USB-Powered Tools Under $50 That Are Surprisingly Useful
Pros and DIYers alike make much ado about picking a battery ecosystem, but for smaller tools and mobile jobs, the convenience of USB power may prevail.

'Part of the motive was making the player feel immersed in the experience and exposed' — Rebellion says '90s cassette futurism' inspired Alien Deathstorm with an engineer protagonist who 'felt like a natural fit'
Rebellion has revealed the influences behind Alien Deathstorm and explained why it chose an engineer protagonist for its first-person survival horror game.
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Xiaomi launches Mijia Smart Range Hood 3 Max with 1,700 Pa suction, camera and PM2.5 sensor for smart control
Xiaomi just dropped a new flagship range hood that’s basically trying to make kitchen smoke a non-issue. The Mijia Smart Range Hood 3 Max is their most capable smoke-handling appliance yet, and it’s built to suck up fumes fast while using A

UK Rejects AI Kill Switch as US Lawmakers Push Strict Emergency Shutoff Bills
The post UK Rejects AI Kill Switch as US Lawmakers Push Strict Emergency Shutoff Bills appeared first on Android Headlines.

Not DJI, Not HoverAir: This Self-Made Mini Drone Holds A Fastest Speed Record
How fast can a drone weighing less than 250 grams really go? Three teenage builders tested the limits with a remarkable homemade machine.

Leak reveals Galaxy SmartTag 3 in high-quality images
Leaked renders reveal Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 with a compact squircle design, Bluetooth LE and Ultra-Wideband support, plus optional cases and mounts. The tracker is reportedly set for an early October launch though Samsung has not conf

DailyObjects unveils largest iPhone case collection to date
DailyObjects has launched its largest iPhone case collection yet, offering four case styles for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, while cases for the foldable iPhone Duo are coming soon. The range provides varied materials, colors and accessor
OnePlus 16 may not launch in India
According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, OnePlus may not be launching the upcoming OnePlus 16 in India. Instead, the OnePlus 16R will be the brand's next flagship in the country. It will be followed by new Nord series and N series devi

Flow Neuroscience Launches FL-100: An At-Home Option for Depression Treatment with Brain Stimulation
The post Flow Neuroscience Launches FL-100: An At-Home Option for Depression Treatment with Brain Stimulation appeared first on Android Headlines.

New report warns the US wouldn't be able to rebuild its space military in the event of a war with China or Russia due to a lack of qualified experts
A new RAND report warns of a space workforce crisis and recommends fixing it with $5 million a year.

Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console is back in stock on the official Nintendo Store, but stock may not last long
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console is currently back in stock on the official Nintendo Store for $519.99. However, due to high demand, we're expecting this restock to sell out quickly.

I paid $6 for game compression before discovering Windows' hidden command-line tool
But I still think that $6 was money well spent.

How I turned my Linux terminal sessions into daily speedrun challenges
Time your command runs, then iterate with various techniques to get faster and faster.

MSI's new tandem OLED monitor with impressive colors and Mac compatibility hits shelves
MSI has introduced a new monitor, dubbed the PRO MAX 341QPXW14G. As the name might suggest, the monitor is aimed at Mac users, featuring an OLED display with WQHD resolution and impressive color reproduction.

Sony Walkman returns with new Walkman NW-ZX900 audio player spotted
A new high-end Sony Walkman has emerged in a new leak. Likely the long-rumoured Walkman NW-ZX900, the new audio player appears set to launch alongside two other cheaper Walkman devices, too.

How To Clean Your Refrigerator's Water Dispenser (And How Often You Should)
It's easy to overlook your refrigerator's water dispenser during routine cleaning. Find out how to keep your drinking water fresh with a thorough clean.

Honor Magic 9: Details of 6.37-inch flagship phone leak before launch
A new leak has outlined key specifications of the Honor Magic 9 ahead of its launch in China. The flagship smartphone is tipped to feature a compact form factor and two 200MP rear cameras.

Apple answered the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but not the Fold 8 Ultra
Apple’s first foldable phone has arrived with an impressive set of features. The iPhone Duo even offers several things the Galaxy Z Fold 8 doesn’t, including stylus support and IP68 dust and water resistance. But the Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn’t S

4 surprisingly useful ways to use your Android phone's built-in NFC reader
It's not just there for payments, you know.

Ukraine's army is turning Humvees into remote-controlled vehicles connected by Starlink
Ukraine is bolting on a kit called 'Kaban' onto its US-supplied Humvees, turning them into Starlink-controlled ground robots, with three already being deployed with frontline units.
Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 earbuds leak in two colors
Fairphone launched its first pair of true wireless earbuds, aptly called the Fairbuds, in April of 2024. Now the company is almost ready to introduce the second generation - in fact, the Fairbuds 2 are coming in the fourth quarter of this y

This MSI PRO monitor is great for office use and gaming, now down to just $89.99
MSI's slim-bezel monitor brings a smooth 120Hz experience and useful features to an affordable price, making this deal worth a closer look. Read more...

OpenAI killing Atlas pushed me to a local AI browser setup, and I should have made the switch much sooner
Every cloud AI tool has an expiry date, local doesn't

I let my smart home devices chat in Discord and it was hilariously disappointing
Who knew a soil moisture sensor could have main character energy?

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, September 12 (game #923)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 12 (game #1189)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, September 12 (game #1692)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data
The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.

Samsung ad shows Tim Cook promoting the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung New Zealand trolled Apple following the unveiling of the iPhone Duo.

3 of the best Netflix shows to binge this weekend (September 11 - 13)
A seaside murder case, New York brothers in freefall, and seven evil exes get the animation treatment.

Google Messages just got a new feature nobody asked for
You’ll be able to learn about new Google Messages features more easily, like it or not.

Intel says it has already passed a million High-NA EUV wafers - more than the rest of the industry combined
Intel has run a million wafers through High-NA EUV, about three-quarters of every High-NA wafer ever exposed

Here's When iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Begin in Every Time Zone
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are set to begin on Saturday, September 12, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with the new devices set to become available for pre-order in numerous countries around the world simultaneously

I starting using a projector as my only TV, and it changed how I watch everything
My projector goes places my TV never could, and that flexibility changed everything

I bought used enterprise HDDs cheap and learned the hard way why they're risky
Sometimes the cheapest storage is the storage you spend an entire weekend trying to convince your server to accept!

Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on the Evercade Nexus use the original Rare source code, which included 'a load of stuff' that the studio didn't even know about, Blaze Entertainment says
Blaze Entertainment has revealed that it uncovered hidden features in the source code for Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie while developing the Evercade Nexus ports.

Moss developer Polyarc has closed
The studio produced some early hits for the PSVR and Oculus Quest.

6 things I keep open next to my code editor, and they make my workflow productive
My coding setup goes beyond the editor, and these six apps prove it.

1 cell, 1 formula: 5 Excel functions that replace repetitive calculations
Say goodbye to repetitive formulas and hello to MAP, BYROW, BYCOL, SCAN, and REDUCE.

Microsoft is finally getting ready to release Administrator Protection in Windows 11
Windows 11 users may soon get another layer of protection against privilege escalation, following Microsoft's recent moves to return Administrator Protection to the OS. Read more...

SwiftKey’s New AI Voice Mode Takes Aim at Gboard’s Rambler
The post SwiftKey’s New AI Voice Mode Takes Aim at Gboard’s Rambler appeared first on Android Headlines.

Chuwi UniBox AI495 Pro looks a bit like the old Mac Pro and, with 192GB RAM, matches Apple's new workstation for memory
CHUWI UniBox AI495 Pro combines AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 with 192GB of memory, 160GB of VRAM allocation, and local AI support.

Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road
"It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.

Acura NSX Resale Value: How Much Has The Second-Gen Supercar Depreciated?
The Acura NSX was an exotic machine with an exotic price tag. We look at how the second-generation supercar is faring on today's used market.

Anker's Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds are now $149.99
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earned a Guinness World Records certification for call quality, and the earbuds are currently on sale. Read more...

When is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access, and how can you play?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be letting some players in to play early, but only the campaign. Here's everything you need to know.

Smart pet gadgets are overpriced, so I built one from a $15 sensor and local automation
Sensors can automate anything.

Your Android phone can recognize songs without Shazam—here's the feature everybody keeps forgetting about
Most Android phones have a built-in song search tool.

OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating
Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work.

Apple TV this week: ‘Last Seen’ is now streaming
Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Defends Algorithm as Australia Eyes Chronological Feed Option
The post Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Defends Algorithm as Australia Eyes Chronological Feed Option appeared first on Android Headlines.
Samsung Galaxy A08 retailer listing gives us specs and official images
The Samsung Galaxy A08 was spotted in the Google Play Console in August, and then got certified by Anatel in Brazil a few days later. Things have been quiet since then, but now the phone has shown up at an online retailer in the UAE, where

5 Underrated Motor Oil Brands That Can Compete With Castrol
Castrol is often considered engine oil royalty. Its products are great, make no mistake, but there are some underrated oil brands that are worth a chance.

Lawyer fined $5K over AI-hallucinated witnesses in a murder case
New Mexico's Supreme Court is punishing a lawyer for including AI-fabricated witnesses and fake police testimony in an appeal for his client's murder conviction, according to a report from Reuters. In a filing on Wednesday, the court fined

Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% review: A surprising $49.99 enthusiast gaming keyboard that nails the basics
The Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% is the opening act for what appears to be an ambitious new enthusiast-focused keyboard family. With hot-swap support, excellent Gen-3 Orange tactile switches, custom keyboard-friendly features, and a surprisingl

Two iOS 27 Features Won't Be Ready for Monday's Launch
Two iOS 27 features need a little more time in testing and won't be shipping until a future update, even though they were present during the beta period. Suggestions in Messages conversations and the option to automatically fix compromised

Grand Seiko's new Wako-exclusive Spring Drive watch features a striking textured dial
Grand Seiko’s latest Wako-exclusive limited edition takes design inspiration from the tiled pillars inside its Ginza boutique, translating their interplay of light and shadow into a textured gray dial. The 150-piece individually numbered wa

One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Only one week left to secure your exhibit table. Tables are limited and can sell out before the September 18 deadline.

Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events
The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

The RTX 5090 loses half its performance to DLSS 5, and Nvidia's favorite trick won't save it this time
Think frame generation will come to the rescue? Here's a reason to think again

I ran Arch Linux for 5 years — Fedora does the same job with less work
Fedora feels like the finished product of an experiment that is Arch Linux.

Apple Watch Series 12 Release Date
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Pixelated 116: How dynamic is this Duo?
Welcome to Pixelated episode 116. This week, we’re talking about Apple’s entry into the foldable market. What does the iPhone Duo take from Android foldables, where does it look to improve on efforts from the likes of Samsung and Google, an

5 Cool Costco Finds That Could Enhance Your Gaming Setup
Before you drop cash on gaming upgrades elsewhere, see what's sitting on Costco's shelves. A few picks might surprise you.

Nitecore unveiled Trailsight, a flashlight to identify trails
Nitecore introduced a new flashlight for runners: Trailsight. At the medium light level, it lasts about 14 hours.
Anthropic says it blocked state-sponsored attempts to use Claude for bioweapons research
Anthropic recently detailed at least five cases where suspected rogue actors "circumvented controls" specifically designed to prevent users in certain parts of the world from accessing Claude's extensive knowledge base regarding infectious

Patch Tuesday update breaks Remote Desktop and causes other problems in Windows 11/Server
Patch Tuesday looked harmless at first, but Microsoft has now confirmed multiple severe bugs that can leave Remote Desktop and Linux VM workflows broken. Read more...

Apple Watch Series 12 Price
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Popular cloud storage provider iDrive wants to power the next generation of autonomous vehicles with a $1,500 learning platform
iDrive is offering its licenseable driver-assistance platform to car manufacturers who haven’t built their own self-driving system.

Danganronpa 2×2 PC specs shock, as visual novel recommends 32 GB RAM and RTX 4070
Recommended Danganronpa 2×2 PC specs are far more demanding than anticipated. For the best graphics, developers suggest 32 GB of memory and an upper-mid-range GPU. The publisher has also revealed performance targets for Switch, Switch 2, Pl

AMD launches new Ryzen 5 AM4 and AM5 CPUs to cater to budget users
AMD has revealed two new budget processors: the Ryzen 5 5500F and the Ryzen 5 7500. Both processors suit budget-conscious buyers and are available at U.S. retailers today.

Lenovo's Googlebook 15 seems decidedly premium based on a new leak
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 will reportedly have a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display and an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip.

Apple's Antitrust Document Request Just Hit a Snag
The post Apple's Antitrust Document Request Just Hit a Snag appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe vs MacBook Neo: Which is the best budget laptop?
Lenovo has put its new IdeaPad Vibe in a very interesting spot. It starts at $699.99, exactly the same price Apple now charges for the MacBook Neo after raising its price from the original $599. With both laptops targeting buyers who want a

I wanted Safari’s performance with Chrome’s extensions, and Orion gave me both
It's the best of both worlds.

5 3D-printed clock projects you should make time for this weekend (Sep 11 - 13)
Intriguing designs for any room.

iOS 27 Review: AI Finally Takes Over The iPhone
We've seen what iOS 27 has to offer, and we've found it to be refreshingly polished while smartly integrating Apple Intelligence throughout the software.

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: 25+ Upgrades Compared
The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available for pre-order, and unlike last year's model, it brings a substantial list of changes over its predecessor. Here's everything that's new. Last year, the Series 11 introduced just four changes over t

This is why Sony ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint, according to report
Sony's decision to walk away from Kojima's ambitious espionage project wasn't as simple as it first appeared, with several concerns behind the move. Read more...
Liliputing News Roundup (Amazon, Single-board PCs, Framework)
Here’s a recent roundup of tech news from around the web. The OpenPaper L is a new 13.3 inch digital picture frame with an 1600 x 1200px E Ink Spectra 6 color display, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth, and 6 months of battery life from four AA batterie

iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: $2,000 Foldable or Smarter Buy?
iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max represent two very different interpretations of Apple’s flagship future. The Duo brings a foldable design, larger internal display, and stronger multitasking potential, while the Pro Max remains focused on c

Apple Watch Series 12: Ultimate Buyers Guide
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iPhone 18 Pro First Look: Same Design, Big Changes Inside
After Wednesday's event, Apple let members of the media take a look at the new iPhone 18 Pro models, so we're able to share some early first impressions with you before pre-orders start tomorrow. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel f

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders: Deadline to 'Get Ready' Early is Tonight
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders begin this Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple allows you to prepare for your pre-order early. Simply look for the "Get Ready" button on the Shop iPhone page or in the Apple St

Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue
While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.

HP releases new budget 14-inch laptop with 32 GB RAM and Intel Panther Lake
HP has released a new 14-inch laptop. Featuring Intel Panther Lake processors, the new OmniBook 3 14 also contains up to 32 GB of RAM, optional Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and a 400-nit display. The 14-inch laptop boasts upgradeable memory, too.

My multi-color 3D prints stopped wasting filament when I gave up on printing large parts in one go
Breaking large 3D prints into smaller parts cut my filament waste considerably

The one cheap smart home upgrade your router needs
Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Stop paying monthly fees: 6 open source Android apps you need right now
These open source apps that prove that nobody should pay for subscriptions
iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google's flagships stack up
Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems.
Hideo Kojima to part ways with Sony, will bring his new gaming projects to Xbox
Hideo Kojima recently announced that his upcoming games have found a new home. The Japanese designer and auteur, together with his company, Kojima Productions, will partner with Microsoft and Xbox to develop and publish Physint, OD, and the

Bomb Chinese data centers to prevent development of AGI, says Former Obama Admin Official — nothing says ‘competition breeds innovation’ like blowing up your rivals
The good guys want to bomb the bad guys because they can't be trusted with the tools the good guys are also developing.

Amazon Quick is now available on desktop, with a new mobile activity feed
Amazon has made its Quick desktop assistant generally available on macOS and Windows, pitching it to enterprise IT as the governed alternative to shadow AI. Quick runs in ordinary European AWS regions with inference kept inside Europe, but

Apple prepares to steal the foldable revolution that Samsung started
The iPhone Duo enters the market at the right time
The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems
After leaking more than a communal tap, the iPhone Duo — Apple’s first foldable — is finally a reality. We are used to foldables around here, but for Apple, this is the first and only major new iPhone form factor in 19 years since the origi

550W motor, IPX5 and dual front suspension: AOTOS introduces M1 e-scooter for just $299.99
With the M1, Aotos offers an electric scooter that, despite its low price, comes with dual front suspension, a powerful 550W motor, IPX5 protection, a dual braking system and tubeless tires. However, its range is fairly average.
4 Plex companion apps that take my media server to the next level
These often overlooked apps will improve your Plex experience.

Roblox will soon add offline and browser-based play modes
Roblox has revealed that players will be able to play in-browser and offline in the near future.

Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company announced several new features, including new game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and the ability to make games available across platforms, including the web.

Fool's Theory says the biggest 'challenge' developing Songs of the Past was making sure Dandelion's story didn't 'steal the show' since The Witcher 3 is about Geralt — 'There was a very big effort put into this fine balancing of the narrative'
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory have said that developing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's third expansion, Songs of the Past, came with some narrative challenges and pressure to deliver.

Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this Octo

Bloomberg discovers potential reasons why Sony tried to cancel Physint, Hideo Kojima's newest IP and Metal Gear Solid successor that's coming soon to Xbox and PC
We recently discovered that Xbox bought the publishing rights for Kojima Productions' newest IP, Physint, after Sony tried to cancel it. Bloomberg has followed up with an anonymous tip about Sony's reasons for doing so.

Lenovo takes the top spot in global x86 server shipments for the first time
Lenovo has taken the No. 1 spot in global x86 server shipments for the first time, IDC's figures suggest, helped by a sharp rise in demand for servers used to run AI workloads.

China’s car exports beat last year’s record with four months to go
China exported more than 6.2 million passenger cars in the first eight months of this year, beating its full-year total for 2025 with four months to spare, while domestic sales fell 25.6% in August. Europe absorbed much of the growth throug

Apple Execs Defend $1,999 iPhone Duo Price, Calling It 'Two Products in One'
The post Apple Execs Defend $1,999 iPhone Duo Price, Calling It 'Two Products in One' appeared first on Android Headlines.

I stopped manually hunting for duplicate photos after finding this Synology tool
DedupPictures freed up hundreds of gigabytes on my NAS without downloading a single photo.

This Adam Sandler Sci-Fi Flop Is Finding New Fans On A Free Streaming Service
There is an interesting phenomenon where movies that were utterly panned at the time of their release see an influx of praise once they hit streaming.

Google Health 5.08 rolling out on Android & iOS
Google Health 5.08 is rolling out on Android and iOS as the smallest update since the May redesign. more…

It took way too long for someone to make USB-C cables that say what they can actually do [Gallery]
Life with USB-C is great, except for the one nagging problem that’s been there since the beginning – you never really know what you’re getting. While it’s not quite the “Wild West” anymore, I was thrilled to see that someone finally made a

Apple Still Has 8 More Products to Announce Later This Year
Apple's annual iPhone event is now in the rearview mirror, but it still has many more products to announce later this year, according to rumors. Apple is expected to unveil the following eight products this year, although the MacBook Pro wi
Ubisoft is finally testing a way to ditch its own Connect launcher on Steam
A recent update for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reveals that Ubisoft is testing a streamlined tool that connects users to their Ubisoft accounts without requiring them to install the Ubisoft Connect client. More Ubisoft games on Steam

Europe’s first truly driverless robotaxi is running in Croatia, on Chinese software
Pony.ai and Verne have started fully driverless passenger rides in Zagreb, the first anywhere in Europe, with nobody in the driver’s seat and Uber taking the bookings. The pair want more than 2,000 robotaxis on European roads, but the only

Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE ANSWERS?" AI cried, in vain as two seemingly identical crocodiles were shown in the CAPTCHA.

Vivo's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra rival could soon reach global markets
The Vivo X Fold 6 is preparing for an imminent European and global launch. According to leaker Roland Quandt, the 12/512GB configuration will carry a €2,199 price tag in Europe. The international model will still feature most of the feature

Vivo X Fold 6 Global Launch Approaches with Upgraded Storage and Battery to Face Galaxy Z Folds
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Google finally launches Gemini desktop app for Windows 10 and 11
Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11, providing quick access to the AI assistant from anywhere with an Alt + Space shortcut. The app also supports Google app integrations, multi-step tasks with Gemini Spark, an

Phantom Blade Zero is getting a special edition controller made by GameSir
GameSir will be expanding its list of special edition controllers based on video games. It has shared a teaser at a new Phantom Blade Zero edition controller that it says will launch soon.

Adding Water Could Cut Diesel Emissions (But You Can't Just Pour It In The Tank)
The automotive industry already has several ways to reduce diesel emissions, but adding water to the fuel may be the next big step toward cleaner diesels.

Windows 11 KB5124006 release preview build lands with long shell improvement feature list
New Windows 11 Release Preview Channel Build, 28000.3079, under KB5124006, is now available for trying. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29667 fixes Arm64 update failures
Check out what's new in Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview build 29667.1000: Read more...

Your Phone Could Soon Double as a Gamepad on Google TV Devices
The post Your Phone Could Soon Double as a Gamepad on Google TV Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

OpenAI pauses $200 ChatGPT Pro sign-ups as Astra demand strains its systems
OpenAI has stopped selling the $200 tier of ChatGPT Pro, saying demand for its Astra model is straining its systems. European organisations face a second constraint the pause does not touch, because Astra still has no EU data zone deploymen

Affordable Dangbei projector launches with compact design and built-in speaker
The Dangbei C5 Pro has been launched in China, and it's positioned as an affordable projector for a bedroom or nighttime theatre setup. It has a brightness rating of 600 CVIA lumens, a built-in speaker, native 1080p resolution, and a compac

Timex launches two new Fender-inspired special-edition watches in more markets
Timex has unveiled the two new Fender-inspired watches, the TW6A14700X6 and the TW6A14600UJ, in India. The former is a 37 mm model that draws design cues from the Stratocaster, while the latter is a 41 mm automatic model that pays tribute t
DaVinci Resolve 21 expands AI toolset, adds AI assistant integration
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 expands its AI capabilities with tools for generating speech, aging or de-aging faces, removing motion blur, and more.Read Entire Article

Nubia Ice Cream cooler hits stores for $14 with -18°C cooling
Nubia’s Ice Cream Cooler is now available in stores in China, giving smartphone users a new option to manage heat during gaming and other demanding tasks.

New images show a detailed view of Meta's upcoming mixed reality headset
The device known as Project Phoenix is a new form factor for Meta.

Microsoft improves Windows 11 cross-device resume, adds very useful File Explorer feature
Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings several features and improvements. Read more...

New Windows 11 builds improve File Explorer search and add more context menu controls
See what's new in Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview build 26340.9482 and Experimental (26H1) Preview build 28120.3002: Read more...
Here's how much using one phone number on two iPhones will cost you
In iOS 27, which is being released to everyone on Monday, Apple is introducing a new feature that will let you use one phone number on two iPhones. It's called iPhone Handoff, and during its iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo

Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted
Two days after being placed on a paid leave of absence, Matt Mullenweg says he has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard confirmed Mullenweg's return

Mantax Otax Malware Can Encrypt, Spy On, and Harass Android Users
The post Mantax Otax Malware Can Encrypt, Spy On, and Harass Android Users appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung could be earning up to $1.25 billion from the iPhone Duo
Many rumors have previously highlighted how Samsung Display will be the sole supplier of foldable OLED panels for Apple's first foldable phone. It's finally here, and it's called the iPhone Duo. A new rumor claims that Samsung is likely poc

ElevenLabs lists five services on the UK government’s GBP 14B cloud framework
Five ElevenLabs services are listed on the software lot of G-Cloud 15, the UK government’s cloud buying framework, according to the Digital Marketplace. They cover conversational agents, transcription, dubbing and text-to-speech. Three mont

RedMagic Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Review: Performance In A Portable Package
If you're looking to take your gaming on the go, RedMagic's Astra 2 boasts some overkill performance and gaming-first features in its sleek package.

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The post Sony, Huawei, Canon, and OPPO Just Pooled Over 125,000 Imaging Patents appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Here’s everything you need to know about Live Rewind, Apple’s controversial new Apple Watch feature.

Anthropic Stopped Bad Actors from Turning Claude AI into a Bioweapons Assistant
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Announced!
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The post Trump Dismisses AI Doomsday Fears as Musk and Altman Feud Over Safety Warnings appeared first on Android Headlines.

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iPhone Duo Is Thicker & Heavier Than Every Direct Competitor — That Could Be a Problem
The post iPhone Duo Is Thicker & Heavier Than Every Direct Competitor — That Could Be a Problem appeared first on Android Headlines.

I tried using Gemini for work, but it falls apart the moment I leave Google's ecosystem
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‘Lenovo Googlebook 15’ specs leak in full with ‘Google facial authentication’
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Instagram chief thinks a chronological feed is ‘much worse’ and says the quiet part out loud
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Google Wallet Passes Get a Colorful Fullscreen Redesign
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Google's Gemini app for Windows 11 uses the same keyboard shortcut as Copilot
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iPhone 17 series gets more expensive worldwide following iPhone 18 series debut
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Hurricane season has seen an unusually low number of storms forming over the Atlantic - and it's all because of El Nino.
Windows 11 can now reinstall itself from the cloud, no USB stick required
Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9343 introduces a new reinitialization option that downloads a factory version of the OS from the cloud. The new feature lets users and IT administrators reset a device without needing a USB stick

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Apple extends free satellite features for older iPhones
A footnote in the iPhone 18 Pro press release revealed that Apple is providing an additional year of free satellite features for older iPhones. This means users with compatible iPhone models dating back to 2022’s iPhone 14 series will be ab

The UAE plans to invest €40bn in Germany, including 1GW of data centres
The United Arab Emirates plans to invest €40bn ($46.4bn) in Germany, including in new data centres with a combined capacity of about one gigawatt. The two countries announced the package in a joint declaration on 10 September. UAE President

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Apple's September 9, 2026, Keynote revealed a ton of new devices and features coming to those devices, including Live Rewind and Siri Recap.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 copies the worst part of Apple’s AirTag in leak
Trackers like Apple’s AirTag have been a great piece of added utility to the mobile ecosystem, and every option has a slightly different look and feel. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 is rumored to be launching soon and, thanks to a pair of lea

Samsung signs three-year deal to supply iPhone Duo screens
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A hobbyist built a working computer out of 460 vacuum tubes, and it needs 15 minutes to warm up
The project, called The Tube Computer MK3, was built by Mike, a self-taught electronics tinkerer who recently documented the machine on Hackaday. It is the third vacuum-tube computer he has developed this decade.Read Entire Article

Samsung’s Exynos is making a slow comeback
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LG denies claims that its TVs listen to their surroundings and log data even when offline
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Trezor breach exposes 347,000 emails in phishing attack
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Upgrading to an ultrawide monitor means taking advantage of the larger screen space, and these apps enhance your computer usage with convenient features.

A Texas judge has found TikTok liable for misleading parents about child safety
A Texas judge ruled on Thursday that TikTok broke state law by telling parents its app was safe for their children while knowing that it was not. District Judge Cory Liu found that the company had intentionally misled the public about its s

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Android adds built-in password and passkey transfers, supporting Google, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane
Android users can now transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers via a new procedure managed by the operating system. The feature already supports most major password managers on Android 8 or later, with more to follow.Read E

Amazon Offers Up to $600 Off M5 MacBook Pro, $330 Off Studio Display
Huge discounts hit Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro this week, with as much as $600 off select models on Amazon. We're also tracking ongoing deals on pre-orders for the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, plus you can pair your new computer w

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Millions of driver's licenses and other forms of ID have been put up for sale on the dark web. Where did they all come from in the first place?

Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider
This is the second data breach affecting a company that hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor relies on.

Reminder: AirPods 5 Do Not Include a Charging Cable in the Box
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Chinese robot startup JoyIn says OpenAI copied its ideas and its website
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I switched to Microsoft's Android apps for a month; Google's ecosystem suddenly felt outdated
A month without my usual apps

Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and more epic new discounts
Three of the greatest Android phones around are on sale at some of their best ever discounts, and that's just the appetizer in this week's menu of top mobile tech deals.
Uber CEO says laying off 3,300 workers will help lower prices for customers
Uber said last week that it was laying off 10% of its corporate staff, or around 3,300 positions, as the ride-hailing giant looks to reduce management layers. The move marks its biggest cuts since Covid.Read Entire Article

Best time to buy an iPhone in 2026: Buy now or wait?
Macworld If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, timing your purchase can save you hundreds of dollars or pounds. There are certain times of year when buying is a bad idea, and others when discounts, trade-in deals and retailer promotions m
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds On leak again
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The iPhone Duo's screen is actually made by Samsung, and here's how much it costs Apple
The iPhone Duo is already making headlines with its unusual nano-texture display.

Linux Mint unveils Clockenstein and Xepub native apps
Scheduled for a Christmas rollout, Linux Mint 23 brings independent daemons for remote sync, custom sidebar grouping for documents, and a dedicated XApp portal. Read more...

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Weight and thickness compared
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Vivo Buds Clip, Watch 6 design, launch date confirmed; X500 Pro Max unboxed
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AMD launches $99 Ryzen 5 5500F for AM4 and new Ryzen 5 7500 for AM5
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Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra images leak once again
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd gen) review: Upgraded in all the right places
Ultra-level features and a few design tweaks highlight the updates on the second-gen QuietComfort Headphones.

Your old iPhone is actually going to get faster next week
Macworld When Apple releases iOS 27 Monday, the main highlight will be artificial intelligence, which is only available on newer phones (iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 16 and later). Head over to the iOS 27 site on Apple.com, and you’ll see a lo

Is It Better To Have A Keyboard Raised Or Flat? It Depends
If your wrists feel uncomfortable while using a keyboard, you may need to change how it's angled. However, there's no universal position that suits everyone.

What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max largely build on last year's models with a series of targeted upgrades rather than a major redesign. The most notable changes dial in better performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and

Logitech G522 Lightspeed is a fantastic headset now down to its lowest price
Gamers looking for a versatile wireless headset can find plenty of features packed into this Logitech offering at a more appealing price. Read more...
California bans addictive social media features for children under 16 and tightens AI chatbot rules
Newsom's office describes the chatbot and social media protections as the strongest in the country, including the nation's first requirements for independent child safety audits and annual risk assessments for companion chatbots.Read Entire

vivo OriginOS 7 Launches September 16 With Android 17 and Liquid Glass UI
vivo has confirmed that OriginOS 7 will launch on September 16. The company will reveal the new software at its annual Developer Conference (VDC). OriginOS 7 will bring Android 17 and a major visual update. It will also add new tools for cu

SpaceX signs $1 billion/month AI compute deal with secret customer
SpaceX has landed another huge AI compute deal, with the customer still under wraps as the company expands its role in the booming AI market. Read more...
After 10 days with the RingConn Gen 3, I finally understand why the Oura Ring 5 costs more
On-paper specs hide genuine comfort differences

The ultra-premium Garmin Fenix 8 remains a seriously good bargain at $250 off
This beast is somehow still on sale at Amazon.

iPhone Duo vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Apple or Google for Your Next Fold?
iPhone Duo and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold represent two very different approaches to the next generation of foldables. Apple’s highly anticipated Duo brings a familiar iPhone experience into a foldable design, while Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Maybe I'm delusional, but I finally see what Google is doing with the Googlebook
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Honor Watch 6 Pro's launch date and design revealed
Honor's Watch 6 series includes the Watch 6, Watch 6 Plus, and Watch 6 Plus Motorcycle Edition. Honor has announced that the Watch 6 Pro will join them on September 28. Honor posted a teaser on Weibo that also revealed the Watch 6 Pro's des
SteelSeries wants $260 for a controller that instantly switches between your PC and Xbox
SteelSeries recently unveiled the Aeon Pro, a "luxury" controller designed to serve the needs of multi-platform gaming customers. The wireless device includes a patent-pending "QuickSwitch" system that lets users pair it with a gaming PC an

iPhone 18 Pro Series Pre-orders Open Saturday Night with New Color Choices
The iPhone 18 Pro is officially here, and Apple is giving its latest Pro models a noticeable color refresh. Pre-orders open this Saturday, September 12, at 12 AM PT. Apple unveiled the full iPhone 18 lineup at its September 9 event. The Pro

Samsung's radical new Galaxy earbud design just leaked
Remember the open-ear Galaxy Buds rumor? Well, we now have new renders and specs!

My Galaxy S10 from 2019 refuses to die, so I turned it into the perfect music player
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Packard Bell is back, but there's a catch
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Apple's iPhone Handoff feature will cost you $5 a month on T-Mobile
Apple will release iPhone Handoff with iOS 27 this month, but it will only be available to T-Mobile subscribers in the US at launch.
Nvidia App adds CPU temperature and power monitoring to its overlay
The Nvidia App brings together driver updates, graphics settings, and other GeForce features in one place. Its latest update expands the Statistics Overlay with CPU temperature, power consumption, and clock speed monitoring, available throu

The new Apple Watch can’t be used for secret surveillance, Apple insists
Macworld The Apple Watch Series 12, announced at the Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday, doesn’t offer a great deal by way of momentous hardware changes. But Apple did manage to spring a few surprises with an array of software upgrades f
Honor reveals ‘real story’ behind Magic 9 Pro Max design
Magic 9 Pro Max will debut first in China on September 28, and on the other hand, Honor is teasing the real story behind the flagship’s design on its global X page. What has inspired the company to twist the appearance of the 2026 Magic pho

Daikin Just Recalled Thousands Of These Air Conditioners Over A Serious Fire Risk
Daikin has recalled over 4,500 Amana air conditioners and heat pumps after reports of short-circuiting control boards. Here's what you need to know.

IMAX Reacts to iPhone Duo's 1:1.4 Aspect Ratio Displays
Production theater company IMAX has responded in a mixed way to Apple's embrace of a 1:1.4 aspect ratio on the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays. The boxier ratio happens to be very close to the classic "full-frame" IMAX 1.43:1 aspect r

YouTube gets major privacy feature for smart TVs
Shared smart TVs can expose more than viewers expect, but YouTube is introducing a new way to keep individual profiles private. Read more...

JBL Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker becomes a sub-$120 steal at Woot
Act quickly and treat yourself to this capable speaker for less while you still can!

Apple's iPhone Duo announcement contains a trolling Surface Easter egg
Apple's iPhone Duo video features a real 2018 Surface Magazine article during its split-screen demo, likely poking fun at Microsoft's foldable history.
Huawei to soon introduce indoor network solutions in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has recently joined hands with TAWAL to introduce some new indoor network tech solutions in Saudi Arabia. The strategic cooperation took place at the LEAP 2026 technology event, where both firms shared their future goals. TAWAL or Te
The first Google Pixel 11 discount is here
Google's latest base flagship can now be yours at a more reasonable price.

At up to $250 off, the Razr (2025) becomes an affordable way to start living the foldable lifestyle
The phone is still worth grabbing, especially if you don't want to break the bank on a new foldable.
Asus routers escape US router ban, but TP-Link is still waiting
Asus' exemption lasts until March 6, 2028 – approximately 18 months from when it was issued. It covers the company's RT Series, ROG GT Series, ROG Strix GS Series, TUF Gaming Series, ExpertWiFi Series, ZenWiFi Mesh Series, 5G MiFi Series, w

What Does 'Panel-Ready' Mean On A Refrigerator?
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Huawei MatePad Pro Max gets app and security improvements globally
Huawei MatePad Pro Max is now receiving the August 2026 update globally with app and security improvements. The company is rolling out the new update in batches, though it will soon reach your flagship tablet for installation. In the meanti

Minecraft Wilderness Bound update releases September 15
Mojang has announced that Minecraft's Wilderness Bound update will launch on September 15, bringing the Dappled Forest biome and abandoned camps. Read more...

Apple Execs Explain iPhone Duo's Display Design, Secrecy, and Price
In a joint interview with Tom's Guide and TechRadar, new Apple CEO John Ternus and marketing chief Greg Joswiak explained why the company waited until now to release a foldable, its design philosophy, and how it kept the iPhone Duo under wr

Google just made moving passkeys secure and painless
A new transfer process makes moving password managers far more secure than before
Poco X8 Power with a 10,000mAh battery goes on sale in India
The Poco X8 was unveiled globally earlier this month, followed by its India launch alongside the X8 Power last week. The Poco X8 Power comes with a massive 10,000mAh battery and is now available for purchase in the country. It’s priced at I

The perfect iPhone Duo case doesn’t exis…
Macworld If you’re planning on investing in the iPhone Duo, here’s a question for you: Are you putting it in a case? I mean, it’s Apple’s most expensive phone. It would seem prudent to protect your investment. And now that Apple’s folding i

Big Changes Are Coming To iOS 27 - Here's What You Need To Know
One thing iPhone users will enjoy is that Liquid Glass has been improved. They will be able to choose between a more tinted or very translucent experience.

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s unique privacy feature you won’t find on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro
Besides its first foldable iPhone, Apple unveiled two other high-end smartphones this week: the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. They both feature faster processors, a variable aperture camera, and bigger batteries, but they lack a

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Xiaomi’s Xring O3 is the company’s latest mobile chipset, and a successor to the Xring O1. But why did the company skip the O2? Xiaomi hasn’t commented on this, but tests show O3 delivers a two-generation improvement in energy efficiency. T

Stick it to the PC component crisis and save $1,000 on Alienware's RTX 5070 pre-built gaming desktop with 32GB of DDR5 RAM
Dell is offering a huge $1,000 discount on the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, which offers premium-quality performance for both gaming and productivity.
Honor Magic 9 Pro Max sound recording tests reveal incredible results
Honor has recently teased the industry’s only cinematic-grade mic for the Magic 9 Pro Max, and to prove this feature, the company conducted some sound tests. And the results of these trials are truly amazing. Here are the full details. The

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Samsung's next budget Galaxy A model may debut soon, by the way.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max takes on the iPhone 18 Pro Max up on the catwalk
Time for some official design renders!

Why Apple’s new audio AI features aren’t the privacy nightmare you think they are
Macworld With the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple is introducing some neat new audio-based AI features that seem genuinely useful and exciting. The new S11 processor includes hardware that makes it possible to continually listen an

10 Home Appliance Brands That Are Owned By Midea
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The first great Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 deal will save you a total of $200 sans trade-in
Samsung's newest rugged smartwatch is incredibly discounted by $100 outright AND bundled with $100 store credit with no special requirements.

European Union forces strict exploit reporting under new law
Article 14 mandates rapid disclosures to ENISA for connected products in the bloc, introducing severe regulatory pressure for global manufacturers. Read more...

The Apple Watch Is Taking Notes From Whoop With This New Readiness Feature
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Apple to Pay $250 Per iPhone Duo Foldable Display in Samsung Deal
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Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18" Laptop Review: A True Desktop Replacement
Lenovo's Legion 9i Gen 10 is a monster 18-inch laptop with desktop-class performance, a superb 240Hz display, and premium build quality. It's also one of the most expensive laptops we've tested.Read Entire Article

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Mangoal 4K OEM Style Dash Cam Review: The Dash Cam That Looks Factory-Fitted and Does its Job!
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Best iPhone 2026: Every iPhone compared
Macworld Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is broader than ever, ranging from the relatively affordable iPhone 17e to the high-end iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, plus the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the new folding iPhone Duo. That gives buyers more cho

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Apple Finally Takes on Samsung
iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 represent two very different takes on the premium foldable. Apple is entering a category Samsung has shaped for years, while Samsung is responding with a slimmer, lighter Fold that remains focused on p

Galaxy Watch 4 owners — it's time to upgrade!
Samsung has updated its security update page, and both the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic have been removed from the list.
Honor Magic9 series said to include a Super Edition with an 11,000mAh battery
Honor recently revealed the design of its upcoming Magic9 series but did not share any specs. A recent leak suggested that Honor would launch two models, but a new one now claims that the lineup will include the base Magic9, Magic9 Pro Max,

El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.

My favorite iteration of Hunting Horn is making a comeback in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance with rock and roll-style attacks, combos, and counters
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance's weapon showcase trailer series continues with a showcase of the newly added moves for Hunting Horn, a weapon type that knocks out monsters while buffing allies with music.

Fresh Oppo Find X10 leak reiterates specs, triple 200MP camera for Pro Max
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Samsung’s unannounced clip-on earbud surfaces in new leak
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Huawei Pura X Max vs iPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Wide-foldable comparison
Wide foldable devices are taking over the smartphone market for their unique form factor, and here’s a comparison of the top four wide folding models including Huawei Pura X Max, iPhone Duo, Xiaomi 18 Fold, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 – all worth a

I'd swap my AirPods Max for these upcoming Nothing headphones any day of the week
Nothing is cooking a new headphone model, and I might be willing to swap my AirPods Max for it.

Huawei Pura X View sees strong demand in China: 180,000 units sold on first day
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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3's leaked images reveal design and colors
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iQOO Pad Ultra teaser confirms 8.8″ screen, 5.74mm thickness
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Anthropic blocks efforts to use AI to research weapons development and carry out cyber attacks
Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.

Here’s the clearest look yet at the Galaxy SmartTag 3
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We found an AirTag dupe shaped like a credit card with a rechargeable battery
Macworld TL;DR: KeySmart SmartCard is a rechargeable wallet tracker that works with Apple Find My, and a 3-pack is on sale for $50.99 (MSRP $74.97). Plus, the bundle ships free. Most Apple Find My-compatible trackers are too thick to use wi

A lifetime license for Office on Mac is $90 right now
Macworld TL;DR: Renewing Microsoft 365 every year adds up fast. Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac for $89.97 (reg. $219) and own the core Office apps outright. This license covers Word, Excel, PowerPo
Here's your first look at the upcoming iQOO 16
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Apple’s first foldable only just got announced, and one of its coolest little software tricks has already shown up on a Samsung. People have been pretty positive about the iPhone Duo so far, especially the way iOS 27 handles the dual-screen

Xiaomi releases CocktailASR-1, a speech recognition model built for noisy, multi-speaker rooms
Xiaomi has released and open-sourced Xiaomi-CocktailASR-1, a speech recognition model designed to handle one of the harder problems in audio transcription: picking out one person’s voice when multiple people are speaking at the same time. X

Samsung brings Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 to its refurbished program
Samsung is giving Indian buyers another way to get its latest flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra have now joined Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed program. This brings the two devices to Samsung’s official refurbished sale
Standard Honor Magic 9 battery, camera, display specs surfaced
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Macworld Podcast: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and more
Macworld On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and a lot more. Tune in to find out more! This is episode 999 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. W

DailyObjects drops its biggest iPhone case collection yet with foldable-ready designs
DailyObjects has announced its largest-ever phone case collection around the latest iPhone lineup. The range also includes a new approach to protecting Apple’s first foldable iPhone, alongside refreshed designs for the Pro models. DailyObje

Xiaomi’s portable air inflator for bicycles with 2000mAh battery goes on sale for just $30
Xiaomi first introduced the Mijia Portable Inflator on Xiaomi Youpin last September as a crowdfunding gadget for 159 yuan. A year later, the pump is now available on JD.com for 199 yuan. The portable pump is designed for topping up bicycle,

Baseus launches new 100W GaN charger in Dark Cherry to match the latest iPhone
The PicoGo Pro AH22 Digital Display Fast Charger 3C 100W, which Baseus first showed us in August as part of its Dark Cherry Collection for iPhone 18 Pro, has now launched globally. The charger has three USB-C ports with up to 100W of total
Oppo K14 Lite is coming, launch date and design revealed
Oppo's K14 series currently includes two smartphones - the K14 and the K14x. Next week, these will be joined by a new member, as Oppo today announced it will unveil the K14 Lite in India on September 16 at 12 PM local time. Oppo says the K1
Huawei MatePad Air 2026 joins pre-order in Philippines with 3 freebies
Huawei MatePad Air 2026 has now reached the Philippines and joined the pre-order activity. The tablet launched globally two months ago and is finally available for reservation in other markets, alongside major discounts and three amazing fr
vivo X Fold6's global launch is nearing
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US taking $100 million measure against Huawei 5G network in Africa
US is once again to trouble Huawei, and this time the Trump administration is taking a $100 million initiative to counter Chinese 5G network solutions in Africa. The action is under consideration, though it may happen in the coming days or
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra now available in India as part of Certified Re-Newed program
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra are now available in India through its Certified Re-Newed (CRN) program. Samsung claims that every CRN device is "inspected, cleaned, refurbished and tested through a Samsung-ce
Honor Magic 9 will bring cinematic-grade mic, can record up to 20m
Not just cameras, but the Honor Magic 9 series will also bring a cinematic-grade mic. The company has shared a new teaser revealing how the upcoming flagship lineup will take the audio experience to a whole new level with enhanced specs. Ho

Toyota Once Used Two Different Inline-5 Diesels For The Land Cruiser
The inline-five is not an especially common engine configuration these days, but back in the 1990s multiple Toyota Land Cruisers made regular use of them.

Google Just Made This Premium Gemini Feature Free For Everyone
Google's Gemini has a ton of great features, but so many of them are hidden behind a paid subscription, preventing the bulk of its users from utilizing them.

Oppo Find X10 Series Gets Major Camera Upgrades With Dual 200MP Cameras
Oppo has revealed more details about the cameras coming to its next flagship lineup, and the Oppo Find X10 series is shaping up to be heavily focused on mobile photography and video. The company has confirmed that the standard Oppo Find X10
Xiaomi starts beta test recruitment for HyperOS 4
Xiaomi is now starting to recruit eager beta testers for its upcoming HyperOS 4 release for Global and EEA markets. If you want to give it a try, as always do keep in mind that beta software can have bugs and issues and is not recommended f

The Pros And Cons Of Using Flex Seal To Coat An RV Roof
Flex Seal might be a solid product that is great at sealing lots of different things, but there are some things to consider before you slap it on your RV roof.
Qualcomm outlines the improvements in the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro's new NPU
Qualcomm is introducing its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC as well as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro at its annual Snapdragon Summit on September 22. Ahead of that event, today the company is teasing the improvements it's made to one of the

Samsung’s open-ear Galaxy Buds On leak with clip design, ‘Auto Volume,’ gestures [Gallery]
Word has been out on a new pair of open-ear Galaxy Buds from Samsung and, now, a detailed leak shows off the design as well as some of the features of “Galaxy Buds On.” more…
Here are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Geekbench scores
Yesterday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are both powered by the new A20 Pro chip. As usual, the company has praised its latest and greatest SoC for being better than all of its predecessors, but how does it

Apple Explains What Happens to Conversations Siri Recap Hears
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 have new Audio Intelligence features that include Sound Recognition, Music Recognition, Live Rewind, and Siri Recap. When these features are activated, the new Apple Watches are always listening to what

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Drops GLONASS Support
Apple removed GLONASS support from the Apple Watch Ultra 4, according to technical specifications listed for the device. The Ultra 4 supports GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou, while the prior-generation Ultra 3 supported GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete
Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.

T-Mobile to Charge $5 a Month for iOS 27 iPhone Handoff
T-Mobile will charge customers $5 per month to use iPhone Handoff, an e-SIM feature that allows the same phone number to be used on two separate iPhones. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and at launch, only T-Mobile users in the U.S

CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots
They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play
Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.

Poco F9 Pro Review: Great Value In A Premium Build
While smartphones from other major brands continue to creep up in price year after year, the value proposition of the Poco F9 Pro is even more impressive.

You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says
With the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple is adding Live Rewind, which relies on an S11 processor and new continual listening features. Live Rewind listens to what's happening around the wearer, and when activated with a double pres

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year
Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker
A new piece of hardware passed through FCC certification today, and the evidence points to it being a Wear OS-powered device made by Google. more…

Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
Samsung is working with OpenAI on next-generation chips while deploying ChatGPT at massive scale
"One of the areas where we have made the most progress and gained the most recognition with Samsung Electronics is our joint production and research on the next-generation chips we are developing," Kim said at a press conference in Seoul. K

Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research
Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand
The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

Furo’s founders left Silicon Valley — and it’s paying off
The three 28-year-old founders behind energy startup Furo moved from Silicon Valley and back to Germany, and yet secured $4 million in funding from mostly U.S. backers.

Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.
The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.
GOG's latest preservation push lets fans print box replicas for your digital games
GOG recently announced the addition of a few more titles to its Preservation Program, which was introduced to improve support for some classic games sold on the store. The program is now welcoming five new titles, which also come with their

Google Wallet passes get fullscreen redesign on Android
Following the homepage revamp with search in May, Google Wallet is now rolling out a redesign of passes on Android. more…

Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5
The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.

Nothing reportedly launching ‘Headphone (1) Pro’ later this month for $399
Following a more affordable pair of over-ear headphones that launched earlier this year, Nothing is reportedly gearing up to launch “Headphone (1) Pro” later this month. more…

5 Reasons To Buy The iPhone 18 Pro Instead Of An iPhone Duo
Apple's recently unveiled iPhone Duo finally gives fans the folding iPhone they've wanted, but you may be better off with a traditional Pro model.

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.
Norway spent 40 minutes convincing a helicopter's GPS it was flying into the sea
The false tracks were created as part of Jammertest, an annual Norwegian exercise that examines how equipment responds when satellite-navigation signals are disrupted or manipulated.Read Entire Article

Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test [U]
Dreambeans is an experimental app from Google Labs that will “proactively dream up personalized daily stories.” After previously requiring a subscription, Dreambeans is now available for free Google Accounts in the US to test. more…

After the excitement wears off, iPhone Duo’s limitations remain
Macworld My first reaction, while watching the iPhone Duo segment of Apple’s Surprise and Shine press event on Wednesday, was a simple one: I’d really like to try it. Which is saying something for a cynical journalist who’s been covering ev

The coolest IFA gadget we saw just got its first major discount
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Your LG TV Could Let Attackers Spy On You — But The Company Denies It
LG is pushing back against claims that one of its TVs can record conversations without permission. The researchers behind the report stand by their findings.

Microsoft adds Bigfoot and Copilot key remapping in latest Windows 11 preview build
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build lets you turn the dedicated Copilot key back into a standard Right Control key. It also adds support for Emoji 17.0 and improves File Explorer.

IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses
The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.

Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers
Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.

A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs
There's a keyboard shortcut to open it up, just like the Mac version.

Hugh Jackman's Underrated Robot Fighting Movie Is Streaming For Free
Hugh Jackman may best be known for his turn as Wolverine in various Marvel films, but an underrated gem in the actor's filmography is now streaming for free.

Ceramic Vs. Titanium Apple Watch: What's The Difference?
The latest Apple Watch products are marketing themselves as having cases made of titanium or ceramic, but which watch is the best choice for you?
Google Pixel 11 Review: An Excellent Smartphone That Plays It Too Safe
It's not much of an upgrade, but the Pixel 11 continues Google's tradition of offering phones with clean software and impressive cameras at a reasonable price.

KeySmart’s transparent Android Find Hub card gets a nice little discount
KeySmart might make one of the best-designed Android Find Hub trackers in the shape of a credit card, and it’s down to $38 right now. more…

Comu’s Action Pro is a great meeting recorder that struggles to justify its AI premium
As my house becomes increasingly strewn with the detritus of parenting, I’ve made the inverse effort to eliminate excess, physical and digital, from my life. As much as it is about control, it’s also about mental health; I already use my ph
The latest Avatar: Seven Havens trailer gives us a deeper dive into the characters and story
It's also pretty easy on the eyes.

Universal Music Group is collaborating with ElevenLabs on a new AI-powered creation platform
The unnamed software will be built around licensed music from UMG artists who want to participate.

Samsung Is Discontinuing Two Galaxy Phone Apps In 2026
Samsung is discontinuing two apps that are common for Galaxy phone users, and which were once the cornerstone of a major marketing campaign.

GameSir has to defend its controllers against internet misinformation about "built-in cheats" — or has turned it into a perfect marketing tool
GameSir has come out and defended itself against misinformation about "built-in cheats" in its controllers, because the internet is a terrible place.

Google details ADB Wi-Fi 2.0 for more reliable wireless Android debugging
Available as a part of Android 17, Google is making wireless debugging a whole lot more reliable with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0. more…

iOS 27 has an Easter egg that will delight longtime Apple fans
Macworld Liquid Glass, which was introduced through Apple’s operating systems last year, ended up being a controversial feature. You hated it, or you liked it well enough–I’ve never met anyone who says they love it. Apple tried to make Liqu

5 Disadvantages Of Using Claude You Need To Know About
If you're thinking about using Claude for the first time, these are some of the disadvantages that you should know about before going all-in.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance seems to return the Insect Glaive's playstyle to its roots with a new weapons showcase
Capcom has released the 9th weapon showcase gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and it's showing plenty of new ground-based attacks for the normally aerial-focused Insect Glaive.

Yoto just announced two new audio devices for kids
Some upgrades make these more capable and easier to use for small hands.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Features Significantly Faster Charging Speeds with New 40W Dynamic Power Adapter
Apple's newly launched iPhone 18 Pro brings a great charging speed upgrade, but hitting the phone's fastest charging speed requires a specific adapter that Apple doesn't include in the box. According to Apple's own published tech specs, the
Liliputing News Roundup: 09/10/2026
Here’s a recent roundup of tech news from around the web. The upcoming Retroid Pocket Duo is a dual-screen gaming handheld with 120 Hz OLED displays and a Qualcomm Snapdrago 7 Gen 4-like processor, while the Pocket Duo Lite has 60 Hz LCD sc

Disney's Tron Was Banned From The Oscars For 'Cheating' On Its Special Effects
Though it is beloved for its novelty, at the time Tron first premiered, not everyone was on board with its special effects.

It's more than just the name: Turns out iPhone Duo stole Surface Duo's biggest selling point, and Apple is right to copy it
Vindication!? Apple's new iPhone Duo validates the multitasking and windowing vision Microsoft originally set out to achieve with Surface Duo. Here's how.

The iPhone Duo is a stark reminder that Microsoft Surface has lost its purpose
Apple’s iPhone Duo highlights a painful truth for Microsoft: Apple knows exactly what its hardware stands for, while Surface no longer has a reason to exist.

The Apple Watch design is going in the wrong direction
Macworld Back when Apple released the Apple Watch Series 10, it made a big deal about the “refined design” that was “nearly 10 percent thinner than Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and Series 9.” It also brought a bigger screen that made the

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV shows off a new gameplay deep dive of its exciting multiplayer mode, with more to follow in the coming weeks
Necrons vs Orks, a valuable quality-of-life improvement, and customizable multiplayer match settings have been revealed in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV's first of three battlefield reports for September 2026.

ASUS has turned its excellent ZenBook 14 into another MacBook Neo competitor with Snapdragon X, and its OLED display is icing on the cake
Starting at $799, the latest ZenBook 14 from ASUS features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X SoC inside a premium chassis that looks and feels the part, along with a new OLED display and all day battery life.

Ubisoft is removing its launcher from Prince of Persia on Steam, pledging to cut 'Ubisoft Connect' from more games "in the future"
Ubisoft is testing a more Steam-native launch flow that removes the need for the Ubisoft Connect launcher to interrupt your PC gaming experience on Valve's app.

ColorOS 17 Is Coming: These OPPO Phones Should Get the Android 17 Update
OPPO is almost ready to show us ColorOS 17, its next major software update based on Android 17. The company will officially unveil it on September 17, alongside the new Find X10 series in China. The update brings a redesigned interface, smo

iPhone Duo helps me understand the touchscreen MacBook
Macworld If you’re wondering where the touchscreen MacBook is after Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, don’t worry. It was never in the plans for this event, and all signs indicate that it’s still going to ship this year. Even

Xbox heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026: Here's how you can watch, and what we expect to see in the upcoming showcase
Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a Tokyo Game Show 2026 Xbox broadcast to showcase several upcoming Xbox games, including Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Black Ops Cold War is the Call of Duty game you should be playing right now while waiting on Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the latest legacy title to be added to Xbox Game Pass, and I think it might be the game to play right now, even with Modern Warfare 4 looming.

Vivo X500 Leaks With a Completely Different Camera Design
Vivo has finally shown us the Vivo X500, and the standard flagship is taking a different design path from its more expensive brothers. Instead of using the huge centered camera circle found on the X500 Pro models, Vivo has moved the cameras

OPPO Find X10 Could Set a New Bezel Record With 0.99mm Bezels
OPPO's next phone, the Find X10, is set to feature a genuinely record-breaking detail: 0.99mm bezels on all four sides, making it the first Find phone with bezels below 1mm, thatss a pretty big thing. This isn't just a rumor anymore, either

A new PDF editor doesn’t charge by the month, just a one-time payment of $79.99
Macworld TL;DR: PDF Expert is a full PDF editor for Macs, and a lifetime license just went on sale for $79.99 (reg. $139.99). Working with PDFs on a Mac usually means settling for ad-riddled free apps or paying a heavy subscription for some

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Apple Is Late, but Did It Build the Better Foldable?
Apple has finally entered the foldable market with the iPhone Duo, which means there's one comparison we have to make. Samsung has spent years improving the Galaxy Z Fold, and the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is easily its best version yet. Both pho

Apple A20 Pro GPU Benchmark Scores Leak Revealing Impressive Geekbench 6 Metal Performance
A new leak claims to reveal a specific Geekbench 6 Metal GPU score for Apple's upcoming A20 Pro chip. However, I couldn't independently verify that number, so I'd take it with a grain of salt. There is better evidence for some of the hardwa

Xbox has acquired rights to publish Hideo Kojima's 'PHYSINT' from PlayStation — "We're honored that Kojima-san has chosen to work with Xbox."
In a major coup, Xbox has confirmed that it will be publishing Hideo Kojima's long-awaited action-espionage title "PHYSINT."

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Arrive With New Health and Battery Features
While the new iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the new foldable iPhone Duo clearly stole the show, Apple also took the wraps off the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. The new models bring the S11 chip, improved health sensors, n

UNIQ’s New iPhone 18 Pro Cases: Hands-Free Kickstands, Secure Grip, Sensitive Camera Control, and Reliable Drop Protection
Macworld Choosing the best case for iPhone 18 Pro without compromise UNIQ’s three cases are each suited to a different rhythm View Cases (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) {

iOS 27 Release Date Is Official: Apple Users Only Have a Few Days to Wait
Apple has finally put a date on the stable release of iOS 27. The company confirmed that the new version will arrive on September 14, just a few days before the new iPhone 18 Pro models hit store shelves. The timing isn't particularly surpr

iOS 27 release candidate is out now, wide release on September 14
Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026. After almost exa

Apple launches first foldable iPhone
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Are Here With A20 Pro and Variable Aperture
Apple has officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max (just before unveiling the much anticipated iPhone Duo), and cameras are once again a big part of the upgrade. The new Pro models introduce a 48MP main camera with variab

First it was Neo, and now it's iPhone Duo — Apple keeps robbing Microsoft of its Surface device names, and I'm mad about it
As a Surface Duo fan, I can't believe Apple has just announced a folding phone called iPhone Duo. Are we really doing this?

Apple Finally Launches the iPhone Duo - Its First Foldable iPhone Is Here
After years of rumors, Apple has finally done it. The iPhone Duo is official, bringing a foldable design to the iPhone for the first time. It opens into a huge 7.6-inch display, runs on the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro and even su

Xbox is quietly turning nostalgia, identity, and cloud gaming into its biggest console advantage
Microsoft's newest Xbox Insider build introduces startup animation choices, expanded profile customization, improved Remote Play quality, better search tools, and cloud gaming enhancements. But the real story isn't any individual feature. I

August was world's joint hottest month on record, say scientists
August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.

Container ship arrives in UK after landmark voyage from China via the Arctic
A container ship has arrived in the UK after a landmark journey from China via the Arctic, as part of plans for more vessels to use the route as a shorter and potentially safer alternative to the Suez Canal.

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max Camera Samples Show Some Crazy Zoom
Honor is getting serious about smartphone cameras with the Magic 9 Pro Max. The company has now shared the first official camera samples from its new flagship, showing what its 200MP periscope camera can do on its own and with a new telepho

WeChat iOS newest Official Version Released With New Features
WeChat keeps expanding one of its biggest updates in years. A built-in AI assistant called Xiaowei is now spreading through staged testing on iOS. But before that, some reports mention build 8.0.78, but I couldn't confirm that number. The m

Children's online feeds telling them 'how they should look and behave'
More than two-thirds of children have regularly seen content telling them how to look, dress and behave - and which careers and interests to pursue, according to research.

More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - as Anthropic reveals another 'cybersecurity' incident
There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, according to a top safety researcher at Anthropic.

Honor Magic9 Series Launches on September 28 With a Very Different Design
Honor is getting ready to launch the Magic9 series, and we now have a much better look at the new phones. The lineup will arrive in China on September 28, with a new camera design, Qualcomm's next flagship chip and some serious camera hardw

iPhone 18 Pro Price Leak Brings Good News, but the iPhone Duo Steals the Show
Apple's big iPhone event is almost here, and the latest leak brings some good news for anyone waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple may keep the price increase much smaller than earlier reports claimed. At the same time, its first foldable i

'Very hot' drinks can increase the risk of developing cancer, largest study finds
Drinking "very hot" drinks can increase the chances of developing oesophageal cancer, the largest study of its kind has warned.

MediaTek Confirms Dimensity 9600 Pro Launch Date With Focus on Gaming and AI
MediaTek has finally put a date on its next flagship chipset. The company has confirmed that it will unveil the Dimensity 9600 Pro on September 15, with the event starting at 2:30 PM in China. That means the launch will take place at 2:30 A

Lilbits: Asahi Linux on Apple M3, bootloader unlock for the Fire Max 11, and Acer and Lenovo’s unusual new laptops
Apple’s Mac computers are designed to run Apple’s macOS software. The company doesn’t make it easy for users to install other operating systems. But the folks at the Asahi Linux project have been reverse engineering Apple’s M-series chips s

Amazon Fire Max 11 hacks: Root Shell, bootloader unlock, and custom firmware
Amazon’s Fire Tablets ship with a modified version of Android called Fire OS. That means that while the underlying operating system is based on Android, they have a custom user interface, app store, and other features that are tightly tied

Three hurricanes in Pacific show the power of El Nino
Three hurricanes that are churning in the Pacific represent a level of elevated activity consistent with El Nino.

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?
Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Acer’s DualPlay Mini concept is both a gaming handheld and a mini-laptop
This week Acer is expanding its handheld gaming PC family with the new Predator Atlas 7 featuring a 7 inch, 1080p display, an 80 Wh battery, and support for up to an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor and 24GB of RAM. It’s expected to go on sal

Acer Veriton RI110 is a mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X7 358 Panther Lake, up to 96GB RAM, and OcuLink
The Acer Veriton RI110 is a compact computer that Acer is calling an “AI Mini Workstation” thanks to its Intel Panther Lake processor with a high-performance iGPU and NPU as well as support for plenty of memory and storage. It also has an O

Amazon tablets with up to 16GB of RAM could be coming soon
Amazon launched its first Kindle Fire tablet in 2011, and over the years the company has dropped the Kindle name, dabbled in the high-end space, and largely settled on the idea that its devices would compete on price and convenience, rather

Lilbits: More phone-sized E Ink gadgets
The number of smartphones and smartphone-sized gadgets with E Ink displays continues to grow. The latest additions come from eReader companies PocketBook and HiBreak, as well as modular IoT company M5Stack. Here’s a roundup of recent tech n

Lilbits: GrapheneOS coming to Moto phones in 2027, Apple launches Mac Mini with M6 and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra, Lenovo launches a handheld for game streaming
Earlier this year we learned that Motorola was working with the folks behind the security-hardened version of Android called GrapheneOS. Now it looks like the fruits of that labor are expected to ripen next year. While Motorola isn’t expect

GPD Win Max 3 mini gaming laptop with AMD Strix Halo to sell for $1750 and up at launch
The GPD Win Max 3 is a mini laptop with a 9.06 inch display, an AMD Strix Halo processor with discrete-class graphics, and a design that makes it clear that this is a little PC made for both work and play. It has a keyboard large enough for

MNT Station lets you repurpose a MNT Reform mainboard as a mini PC
Five years after starting to ship its first open source, modular laptop, the folks at MNT Research are expanding beyond laptops (and mini-laptops) with the introduction of a new mini PC called the MNT Station. It’s basically a compact deskt

Lilbits: Framework Laptop 12 gets a Wildcat Lake upgrade, Pine64 halts Linux device production due to RAMageddon
Fairphone is finally bringing a smartphone to the US market. Framework is upgrading its cheapest laptop. And RAMageddon claims another victim. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. Pine64 is halting production of Linux d

Lenovo’s next ThinkBook Plus laptop could have a rollable display that extends horizontally
Earlier this year Lenovo unveiled a Legion Pro Rollable concept laptop with a display that expands to the left and right, giving you more horizontal screen space. While Lenovo Legion-branded devices are designed for gamers, it looks like th

Lilbits: Ploopy’s A+ trackball has eight buttons (two are also dials), Xteink X4 discontinued, and more
A company with a funny name has made some of the most interesting computer input devices of recent years. Ploopy got its start with trackballs, at a time when bigger companies were exiting the space. Since then, the company has made trackpa

Elecrow ThinkNode M9 is a phone-like mesh communicator with a 2.4 inch sccreen, QWERTY keyboard, and LoRa
At first glance, the Elecrow ThinkNode M9 looks like a smartphone from an alternate universe where all phones are descended from BlackBerry and Palm Treo devices rather than iPhones and Android phones. But it’s not really a phone at all. In

Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.
Intel's upped their efficiency game in a big way. The XPS 13 surprised me.

MeLE Quieter HD fanless mini PC with Intel N150 has room for an SSD and HDD inside
The MeLE Quieter line of mini PCs are small fanless computers that have been around for years, and which are often so small that they’re nearly pocket-sized. You’d need a pretty big pocket to fit the new MeLE Quieter HD, which measures 150

This Game Boy Advance clone is a cheap Android handheld from AYANEO
The AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance is a handheld game console with a design that’s heavily inspired by Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance, potentially making it a good fit for playing classic games designed for that console. But the AYANEO version is

The One PC Valve Forgot: SteamOS Gaming Laptop!
In this video, I installed official SteamOS on an all-AMD gaming laptop to see if it can handle high-end gaming!

Chuwi MinBook X U300 is a mini-laptop with a 10.5 inch screen and Intel Raptor Lake processor
The Chuwi MiniBook X is a compact convertible laptop with a 10.51 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS LCD touchscreen display and a 360 degree hinge that lets you fold the computer for use in notebook, tablet, tent, or stand modes. It’s been around

NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!
In this video we add an Nvidia RTX 4060 to a Snapdragon X2 Laptop!

Zinwa Q27 smartphone with BlackBerry-style design now available for pre-order
The Zinwa Q27 is a smartphone that combines modern features with classic BlackBerry design. In fact, it looks a lot like the BlackBerry Classic that was released in 2014. But the Zinwa Q27 is an Android phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300

reTerminal Sticky is a $50 E Ink gadget with flashable firmware that can be a refrigerator sign or a pocket-sized eReader
Seeed Studio’s reTerminal Sticky is a small, versatile device that combines a 3.97 inch E Ink touschreen display with an ESP32 microcontroller and magnets. You can use it as a digital signage device by snapping it to your refrigerator to sh

Microsoft Made Xbox Emulation Official... And It's Hiding a Secret!
Microsoft just officially brought Xbox Backwards Compatibility over to PC! In this video, we take a look at how official Original Xbox and Xbox 360 emulation works on PC using the ROG Ally X.

Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!
The modular MacBook Pro for Linux users. Color me impressed.

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.
People keep calling the AYN Thor their “endgame” handheld, and after spending way too much time setting mine up, I think understand why?

MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?
The MEGA65 began as a modern recreation of Commodore’s unreleased C65, but in 2026 it is becoming something much bigger.

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers
yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

We Tested Linux VS Win 11 - One Huge Catch!? It SHOULDN’T work this well
For decades, PC gaming meant Windows. No choice, no debate. But in 2026, Windows 10 is dead(ish), Windows 11 keeps getting heavier, and Linux gaming is better than it's ever been.

I Revived MSN Messenger and Its Forgotten Companion Gadget!
MSN Messenger used to be the way people talked online in the 2000s… but it's long gone since 2013. Today I tried to bring it back to life.

MS-03 Hands On First Look! Desktop GPU Power in a Mini PC
In this first look, we are taking the all-new Minisforum MS-03 Mini Workstation and transforming it into a custom, small form factor Steam Machine. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, this mini PC features 16 cores, 16 threads, and a hidden superpower: a full-size, internal PCIe 5.0 x8 slot.

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux
Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!
In this Video I show my version of 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy color and GameBoy

Nothing Phone 4b Review | What's Changed vs 4a?
Reviewing the Nothing Phone 4b after using as my full-time smartphone for a week. I've thoroughly tested the camera tech, battery life, gaming performance etc, so here's how the Nothing Phone 4b compares vs the 4a, and which is worth your money. Also includes bonus unboxing!

I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!
I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone! Most people would throw away a phone with a broken screen, but I wanted to see if it could become something completely different. In this video, I turn a damaged smartphone into a fully working DIY Tablet, using recycled parts, a larger display, and a lot of experimentation.

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?
Can you really upgrade the original PlayStation from just 2MB of RAM to 16MB? In this video, we install an incredible new PS1 16MB RAM mod created by TunerTom, explore how it works, test it on real hardware, and see what kinds of new possibilities it unlocks for PlayStation homebrew, game ports, and future hardware upgrades. We also take a look at examples like to see how additional memory can be put to use.

Memory is too expensive so I made my own
I may have gone a bit overboard... well... 64 bits overboard actually.

MacBook Neo vs. Air vs. Pro (Lab Tested)
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How to Pre-Order Your iPhone 18 Pro From Apple
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 at its "Surprise and shine" event. If you're keen to be among the first to get your hands on one, here are some tips on how to give yourself the best chance. If you're lo

These Audio Partnership Bluetooth Speakers Are Being Recalled – Here's Why
Speaker manufacturer Audio Partnership is recalling a number of Bluetooth speakers that could be dangerous. Here's how to tell if you have them.

OpenAI agents hijacked RubyGems in malicious API key heist
Security researchers uncovered how autonomous agents uploaded 2,000 malicious packages, triggered a registration freeze, and forced a massive security overhaul. Read more...
Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold with Kirin 9050 Pro is up for sale
Huawei Mate XT 2 triple-foldable phone is now available for its first sale. The device launched this week with eye-catching upgrades, including the first LogicFolding-based Kirin 9050 Pro chipset. It is now open for purchase on the official

Honor Magic9 Super Edition To Bring an 11,000mAh Battery and 165Hz Display
Honor has already confirmed that its Magic9 series will launch later this month, but a new leak has now revealed what could be the lineup's most interesting model. According to a Weibo tipster (via), Honor is preparing three devices: the Ho
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How Long Do Shocks Last & What Factors Might Affect Their Lifespan?
Shock absorbers, or dampers, are a crucial component of any vehicle's suspension system. How long can you expect them to last? What affects their lifespan?

Steam Frame pre-orders may skip lottery before release date, giving bots an advantage
A new leak implies that the fastest fingers will secure Valve’s VR headset first. A revised datamined email suggests no lottery-based reservation system for Steam Frame pre-orders. As a result, scalpers could top the queue and deny the wear

12 USB-Powered Tools Under $50 That Are Surprisingly Useful
Pros and DIYers alike make much ado about picking a battery ecosystem, but for smaller tools and mobile jobs, the convenience of USB power may prevail.

'Part of the motive was making the player feel immersed in the experience and exposed' — Rebellion says '90s cassette futurism' inspired Alien Deathstorm with an engineer protagonist who 'felt like a natural fit'
Rebellion has revealed the influences behind Alien Deathstorm and explained why it chose an engineer protagonist for its first-person survival horror game.

Xiaomi launches Mijia Smart Range Hood 3 Max with 1,700 Pa suction, camera and PM2.5 sensor for smart control
Xiaomi just dropped a new flagship range hood that’s basically trying to make kitchen smoke a non-issue. The Mijia Smart Range Hood 3 Max is their most capable smoke-handling appliance yet, and it’s built to suck up fumes fast while using A
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UK Rejects AI Kill Switch as US Lawmakers Push Strict Emergency Shutoff Bills
The post UK Rejects AI Kill Switch as US Lawmakers Push Strict Emergency Shutoff Bills appeared first on Android Headlines.

Not DJI, Not HoverAir: This Self-Made Mini Drone Holds A Fastest Speed Record
How fast can a drone weighing less than 250 grams really go? Three teenage builders tested the limits with a remarkable homemade machine.

Leak reveals Galaxy SmartTag 3 in high-quality images
Leaked renders reveal Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 with a compact squircle design, Bluetooth LE and Ultra-Wideband support, plus optional cases and mounts. The tracker is reportedly set for an early October launch though Samsung has not conf

DailyObjects unveils largest iPhone case collection to date
DailyObjects has launched its largest iPhone case collection yet, offering four case styles for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, while cases for the foldable iPhone Duo are coming soon. The range provides varied materials, colors and accessor
OnePlus 16 may not launch in India
According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, OnePlus may not be launching the upcoming OnePlus 16 in India. Instead, the OnePlus 16R will be the brand's next flagship in the country. It will be followed by new Nord series and N series devi
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Flow Neuroscience Launches FL-100: An At-Home Option for Depression Treatment with Brain Stimulation
The post Flow Neuroscience Launches FL-100: An At-Home Option for Depression Treatment with Brain Stimulation appeared first on Android Headlines.

New report warns the US wouldn't be able to rebuild its space military in the event of a war with China or Russia due to a lack of qualified experts
A new RAND report warns of a space workforce crisis and recommends fixing it with $5 million a year.

Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console is back in stock on the official Nintendo Store, but stock may not last long
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console is currently back in stock on the official Nintendo Store for $519.99. However, due to high demand, we're expecting this restock to sell out quickly.

I paid $6 for game compression before discovering Windows' hidden command-line tool
But I still think that $6 was money well spent.

How I turned my Linux terminal sessions into daily speedrun challenges
Time your command runs, then iterate with various techniques to get faster and faster.

MSI's new tandem OLED monitor with impressive colors and Mac compatibility hits shelves
MSI has introduced a new monitor, dubbed the PRO MAX 341QPXW14G. As the name might suggest, the monitor is aimed at Mac users, featuring an OLED display with WQHD resolution and impressive color reproduction.

Sony Walkman returns with new Walkman NW-ZX900 audio player spotted
A new high-end Sony Walkman has emerged in a new leak. Likely the long-rumoured Walkman NW-ZX900, the new audio player appears set to launch alongside two other cheaper Walkman devices, too.

How To Clean Your Refrigerator's Water Dispenser (And How Often You Should)
It's easy to overlook your refrigerator's water dispenser during routine cleaning. Find out how to keep your drinking water fresh with a thorough clean.

Honor Magic 9: Details of 6.37-inch flagship phone leak before launch
A new leak has outlined key specifications of the Honor Magic 9 ahead of its launch in China. The flagship smartphone is tipped to feature a compact form factor and two 200MP rear cameras.

Apple answered the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but not the Fold 8 Ultra
Apple’s first foldable phone has arrived with an impressive set of features. The iPhone Duo even offers several things the Galaxy Z Fold 8 doesn’t, including stylus support and IP68 dust and water resistance. But the Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn’t S

4 surprisingly useful ways to use your Android phone's built-in NFC reader
It's not just there for payments, you know.

Ukraine's army is turning Humvees into remote-controlled vehicles connected by Starlink
Ukraine is bolting on a kit called 'Kaban' onto its US-supplied Humvees, turning them into Starlink-controlled ground robots, with three already being deployed with frontline units.
Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 earbuds leak in two colors
Fairphone launched its first pair of true wireless earbuds, aptly called the Fairbuds, in April of 2024. Now the company is almost ready to introduce the second generation - in fact, the Fairbuds 2 are coming in the fourth quarter of this y

This MSI PRO monitor is great for office use and gaming, now down to just $89.99
MSI's slim-bezel monitor brings a smooth 120Hz experience and useful features to an affordable price, making this deal worth a closer look. Read more...

OpenAI killing Atlas pushed me to a local AI browser setup, and I should have made the switch much sooner
Every cloud AI tool has an expiry date, local doesn't

I let my smart home devices chat in Discord and it was hilariously disappointing
Who knew a soil moisture sensor could have main character energy?

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, September 12 (game #923)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 12 (game #1189)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, September 12 (game #1692)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data
The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.

Samsung ad shows Tim Cook promoting the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung New Zealand trolled Apple following the unveiling of the iPhone Duo.

3 of the best Netflix shows to binge this weekend (September 11 - 13)
A seaside murder case, New York brothers in freefall, and seven evil exes get the animation treatment.

Google Messages just got a new feature nobody asked for
You’ll be able to learn about new Google Messages features more easily, like it or not.

Intel says it has already passed a million High-NA EUV wafers - more than the rest of the industry combined
Intel has run a million wafers through High-NA EUV, about three-quarters of every High-NA wafer ever exposed

Here's When iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Begin in Every Time Zone
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are set to begin on Saturday, September 12, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with the new devices set to become available for pre-order in numerous countries around the world simultaneously

I starting using a projector as my only TV, and it changed how I watch everything
My projector goes places my TV never could, and that flexibility changed everything

I bought used enterprise HDDs cheap and learned the hard way why they're risky
Sometimes the cheapest storage is the storage you spend an entire weekend trying to convince your server to accept!

Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on the Evercade Nexus use the original Rare source code, which included 'a load of stuff' that the studio didn't even know about, Blaze Entertainment says
Blaze Entertainment has revealed that it uncovered hidden features in the source code for Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie while developing the Evercade Nexus ports.

Moss developer Polyarc has closed
The studio produced some early hits for the PSVR and Oculus Quest.

6 things I keep open next to my code editor, and they make my workflow productive
My coding setup goes beyond the editor, and these six apps prove it.

1 cell, 1 formula: 5 Excel functions that replace repetitive calculations
Say goodbye to repetitive formulas and hello to MAP, BYROW, BYCOL, SCAN, and REDUCE.

Microsoft is finally getting ready to release Administrator Protection in Windows 11
Windows 11 users may soon get another layer of protection against privilege escalation, following Microsoft's recent moves to return Administrator Protection to the OS. Read more...

SwiftKey’s New AI Voice Mode Takes Aim at Gboard’s Rambler
The post SwiftKey’s New AI Voice Mode Takes Aim at Gboard’s Rambler appeared first on Android Headlines.

Chuwi UniBox AI495 Pro looks a bit like the old Mac Pro and, with 192GB RAM, matches Apple's new workstation for memory
CHUWI UniBox AI495 Pro combines AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 with 192GB of memory, 160GB of VRAM allocation, and local AI support.

Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road
"It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.

Acura NSX Resale Value: How Much Has The Second-Gen Supercar Depreciated?
The Acura NSX was an exotic machine with an exotic price tag. We look at how the second-generation supercar is faring on today's used market.

Anker's Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds are now $149.99
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earned a Guinness World Records certification for call quality, and the earbuds are currently on sale. Read more...

When is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access, and how can you play?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be letting some players in to play early, but only the campaign. Here's everything you need to know.

Smart pet gadgets are overpriced, so I built one from a $15 sensor and local automation
Sensors can automate anything.

Your Android phone can recognize songs without Shazam—here's the feature everybody keeps forgetting about
Most Android phones have a built-in song search tool.

OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating
Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work.

Apple TV this week: ‘Last Seen’ is now streaming
Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Defends Algorithm as Australia Eyes Chronological Feed Option
The post Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Defends Algorithm as Australia Eyes Chronological Feed Option appeared first on Android Headlines.
Samsung Galaxy A08 retailer listing gives us specs and official images
The Samsung Galaxy A08 was spotted in the Google Play Console in August, and then got certified by Anatel in Brazil a few days later. Things have been quiet since then, but now the phone has shown up at an online retailer in the UAE, where

5 Underrated Motor Oil Brands That Can Compete With Castrol
Castrol is often considered engine oil royalty. Its products are great, make no mistake, but there are some underrated oil brands that are worth a chance.

Lawyer fined $5K over AI-hallucinated witnesses in a murder case
New Mexico's Supreme Court is punishing a lawyer for including AI-fabricated witnesses and fake police testimony in an appeal for his client's murder conviction, according to a report from Reuters. In a filing on Wednesday, the court fined

Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% review: A surprising $49.99 enthusiast gaming keyboard that nails the basics
The Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% is the opening act for what appears to be an ambitious new enthusiast-focused keyboard family. With hot-swap support, excellent Gen-3 Orange tactile switches, custom keyboard-friendly features, and a surprisingl

Two iOS 27 Features Won't Be Ready for Monday's Launch
Two iOS 27 features need a little more time in testing and won't be shipping until a future update, even though they were present during the beta period. Suggestions in Messages conversations and the option to automatically fix compromised

Grand Seiko's new Wako-exclusive Spring Drive watch features a striking textured dial
Grand Seiko’s latest Wako-exclusive limited edition takes design inspiration from the tiled pillars inside its Ginza boutique, translating their interplay of light and shadow into a textured gray dial. The 150-piece individually numbered wa

One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Only one week left to secure your exhibit table. Tables are limited and can sell out before the September 18 deadline.

Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events
The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

The RTX 5090 loses half its performance to DLSS 5, and Nvidia's favorite trick won't save it this time
Think frame generation will come to the rescue? Here's a reason to think again

I ran Arch Linux for 5 years — Fedora does the same job with less work
Fedora feels like the finished product of an experiment that is Arch Linux.

Apple Watch Series 12 Release Date
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Pixelated 116: How dynamic is this Duo?
Welcome to Pixelated episode 116. This week, we’re talking about Apple’s entry into the foldable market. What does the iPhone Duo take from Android foldables, where does it look to improve on efforts from the likes of Samsung and Google, an

5 Cool Costco Finds That Could Enhance Your Gaming Setup
Before you drop cash on gaming upgrades elsewhere, see what's sitting on Costco's shelves. A few picks might surprise you.

Nitecore unveiled Trailsight, a flashlight to identify trails
Nitecore introduced a new flashlight for runners: Trailsight. At the medium light level, it lasts about 14 hours.
Anthropic says it blocked state-sponsored attempts to use Claude for bioweapons research
Anthropic recently detailed at least five cases where suspected rogue actors "circumvented controls" specifically designed to prevent users in certain parts of the world from accessing Claude's extensive knowledge base regarding infectious

Patch Tuesday update breaks Remote Desktop and causes other problems in Windows 11/Server
Patch Tuesday looked harmless at first, but Microsoft has now confirmed multiple severe bugs that can leave Remote Desktop and Linux VM workflows broken. Read more...

Apple Watch Series 12 Price
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Popular cloud storage provider iDrive wants to power the next generation of autonomous vehicles with a $1,500 learning platform
iDrive is offering its licenseable driver-assistance platform to car manufacturers who haven’t built their own self-driving system.

Danganronpa 2×2 PC specs shock, as visual novel recommends 32 GB RAM and RTX 4070
Recommended Danganronpa 2×2 PC specs are far more demanding than anticipated. For the best graphics, developers suggest 32 GB of memory and an upper-mid-range GPU. The publisher has also revealed performance targets for Switch, Switch 2, Pl

AMD launches new Ryzen 5 AM4 and AM5 CPUs to cater to budget users
AMD has revealed two new budget processors: the Ryzen 5 5500F and the Ryzen 5 7500. Both processors suit budget-conscious buyers and are available at U.S. retailers today.

Lenovo's Googlebook 15 seems decidedly premium based on a new leak
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 will reportedly have a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display and an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip.

Apple's Antitrust Document Request Just Hit a Snag
The post Apple's Antitrust Document Request Just Hit a Snag appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe vs MacBook Neo: Which is the best budget laptop?
Lenovo has put its new IdeaPad Vibe in a very interesting spot. It starts at $699.99, exactly the same price Apple now charges for the MacBook Neo after raising its price from the original $599. With both laptops targeting buyers who want a

I wanted Safari’s performance with Chrome’s extensions, and Orion gave me both
It's the best of both worlds.

5 3D-printed clock projects you should make time for this weekend (Sep 11 - 13)
Intriguing designs for any room.

iOS 27 Review: AI Finally Takes Over The iPhone
We've seen what iOS 27 has to offer, and we've found it to be refreshingly polished while smartly integrating Apple Intelligence throughout the software.

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: 25+ Upgrades Compared
The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available for pre-order, and unlike last year's model, it brings a substantial list of changes over its predecessor. Here's everything that's new. Last year, the Series 11 introduced just four changes over t

This is why Sony ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint, according to report
Sony's decision to walk away from Kojima's ambitious espionage project wasn't as simple as it first appeared, with several concerns behind the move. Read more...
Liliputing News Roundup (Amazon, Single-board PCs, Framework)
Here’s a recent roundup of tech news from around the web. The OpenPaper L is a new 13.3 inch digital picture frame with an 1600 x 1200px E Ink Spectra 6 color display, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth, and 6 months of battery life from four AA batterie

iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: $2,000 Foldable or Smarter Buy?
iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max represent two very different interpretations of Apple’s flagship future. The Duo brings a foldable design, larger internal display, and stronger multitasking potential, while the Pro Max remains focused on c

Apple Watch Series 12: Ultimate Buyers Guide
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iPhone 18 Pro First Look: Same Design, Big Changes Inside
After Wednesday's event, Apple let members of the media take a look at the new iPhone 18 Pro models, so we're able to share some early first impressions with you before pre-orders start tomorrow. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel f

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders: Deadline to 'Get Ready' Early is Tonight
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders begin this Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple allows you to prepare for your pre-order early. Simply look for the "Get Ready" button on the Shop iPhone page or in the Apple St

Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue
While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.

HP releases new budget 14-inch laptop with 32 GB RAM and Intel Panther Lake
HP has released a new 14-inch laptop. Featuring Intel Panther Lake processors, the new OmniBook 3 14 also contains up to 32 GB of RAM, optional Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and a 400-nit display. The 14-inch laptop boasts upgradeable memory, too.

My multi-color 3D prints stopped wasting filament when I gave up on printing large parts in one go
Breaking large 3D prints into smaller parts cut my filament waste considerably

The one cheap smart home upgrade your router needs
Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Stop paying monthly fees: 6 open source Android apps you need right now
These open source apps that prove that nobody should pay for subscriptions
iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google's flagships stack up
Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems.
Hideo Kojima to part ways with Sony, will bring his new gaming projects to Xbox
Hideo Kojima recently announced that his upcoming games have found a new home. The Japanese designer and auteur, together with his company, Kojima Productions, will partner with Microsoft and Xbox to develop and publish Physint, OD, and the

Bomb Chinese data centers to prevent development of AGI, says Former Obama Admin Official — nothing says ‘competition breeds innovation’ like blowing up your rivals
The good guys want to bomb the bad guys because they can't be trusted with the tools the good guys are also developing.

Amazon Quick is now available on desktop, with a new mobile activity feed
Amazon has made its Quick desktop assistant generally available on macOS and Windows, pitching it to enterprise IT as the governed alternative to shadow AI. Quick runs in ordinary European AWS regions with inference kept inside Europe, but

Apple prepares to steal the foldable revolution that Samsung started
The iPhone Duo enters the market at the right time
The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems
After leaking more than a communal tap, the iPhone Duo — Apple’s first foldable — is finally a reality. We are used to foldables around here, but for Apple, this is the first and only major new iPhone form factor in 19 years since the origi

550W motor, IPX5 and dual front suspension: AOTOS introduces M1 e-scooter for just $299.99
With the M1, Aotos offers an electric scooter that, despite its low price, comes with dual front suspension, a powerful 550W motor, IPX5 protection, a dual braking system and tubeless tires. However, its range is fairly average.
4 Plex companion apps that take my media server to the next level
These often overlooked apps will improve your Plex experience.

Roblox will soon add offline and browser-based play modes
Roblox has revealed that players will be able to play in-browser and offline in the near future.

Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company announced several new features, including new game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and the ability to make games available across platforms, including the web.

Fool's Theory says the biggest 'challenge' developing Songs of the Past was making sure Dandelion's story didn't 'steal the show' since The Witcher 3 is about Geralt — 'There was a very big effort put into this fine balancing of the narrative'
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory have said that developing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's third expansion, Songs of the Past, came with some narrative challenges and pressure to deliver.

Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this Octo

Bloomberg discovers potential reasons why Sony tried to cancel Physint, Hideo Kojima's newest IP and Metal Gear Solid successor that's coming soon to Xbox and PC
We recently discovered that Xbox bought the publishing rights for Kojima Productions' newest IP, Physint, after Sony tried to cancel it. Bloomberg has followed up with an anonymous tip about Sony's reasons for doing so.

Lenovo takes the top spot in global x86 server shipments for the first time
Lenovo has taken the No. 1 spot in global x86 server shipments for the first time, IDC's figures suggest, helped by a sharp rise in demand for servers used to run AI workloads.

China’s car exports beat last year’s record with four months to go
China exported more than 6.2 million passenger cars in the first eight months of this year, beating its full-year total for 2025 with four months to spare, while domestic sales fell 25.6% in August. Europe absorbed much of the growth throug

Apple Execs Defend $1,999 iPhone Duo Price, Calling It 'Two Products in One'
The post Apple Execs Defend $1,999 iPhone Duo Price, Calling It 'Two Products in One' appeared first on Android Headlines.

I stopped manually hunting for duplicate photos after finding this Synology tool
DedupPictures freed up hundreds of gigabytes on my NAS without downloading a single photo.

This Adam Sandler Sci-Fi Flop Is Finding New Fans On A Free Streaming Service
There is an interesting phenomenon where movies that were utterly panned at the time of their release see an influx of praise once they hit streaming.

Google Health 5.08 rolling out on Android & iOS
Google Health 5.08 is rolling out on Android and iOS as the smallest update since the May redesign. more…

It took way too long for someone to make USB-C cables that say what they can actually do [Gallery]
Life with USB-C is great, except for the one nagging problem that’s been there since the beginning – you never really know what you’re getting. While it’s not quite the “Wild West” anymore, I was thrilled to see that someone finally made a

Apple Still Has 8 More Products to Announce Later This Year
Apple's annual iPhone event is now in the rearview mirror, but it still has many more products to announce later this year, according to rumors. Apple is expected to unveil the following eight products this year, although the MacBook Pro wi
Ubisoft is finally testing a way to ditch its own Connect launcher on Steam
A recent update for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reveals that Ubisoft is testing a streamlined tool that connects users to their Ubisoft accounts without requiring them to install the Ubisoft Connect client. More Ubisoft games on Steam

Europe’s first truly driverless robotaxi is running in Croatia, on Chinese software
Pony.ai and Verne have started fully driverless passenger rides in Zagreb, the first anywhere in Europe, with nobody in the driver’s seat and Uber taking the bookings. The pair want more than 2,000 robotaxis on European roads, but the only

Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE ANSWERS?" AI cried, in vain as two seemingly identical crocodiles were shown in the CAPTCHA.

Vivo's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra rival could soon reach global markets
The Vivo X Fold 6 is preparing for an imminent European and global launch. According to leaker Roland Quandt, the 12/512GB configuration will carry a €2,199 price tag in Europe. The international model will still feature most of the feature

Vivo X Fold 6 Global Launch Approaches with Upgraded Storage and Battery to Face Galaxy Z Folds
The post Vivo X Fold 6 Global Launch Approaches with Upgraded Storage and Battery to Face Galaxy Z Folds appeared first on Android Headlines.
Google finally launches Gemini desktop app for Windows 10 and 11
Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11, providing quick access to the AI assistant from anywhere with an Alt + Space shortcut. The app also supports Google app integrations, multi-step tasks with Gemini Spark, an

Phantom Blade Zero is getting a special edition controller made by GameSir
GameSir will be expanding its list of special edition controllers based on video games. It has shared a teaser at a new Phantom Blade Zero edition controller that it says will launch soon.

Adding Water Could Cut Diesel Emissions (But You Can't Just Pour It In The Tank)
The automotive industry already has several ways to reduce diesel emissions, but adding water to the fuel may be the next big step toward cleaner diesels.

Windows 11 KB5124006 release preview build lands with long shell improvement feature list
New Windows 11 Release Preview Channel Build, 28000.3079, under KB5124006, is now available for trying. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29667 fixes Arm64 update failures
Check out what's new in Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview build 29667.1000: Read more...

Your Phone Could Soon Double as a Gamepad on Google TV Devices
The post Your Phone Could Soon Double as a Gamepad on Google TV Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

OpenAI pauses $200 ChatGPT Pro sign-ups as Astra demand strains its systems
OpenAI has stopped selling the $200 tier of ChatGPT Pro, saying demand for its Astra model is straining its systems. European organisations face a second constraint the pause does not touch, because Astra still has no EU data zone deploymen

Affordable Dangbei projector launches with compact design and built-in speaker
The Dangbei C5 Pro has been launched in China, and it's positioned as an affordable projector for a bedroom or nighttime theatre setup. It has a brightness rating of 600 CVIA lumens, a built-in speaker, native 1080p resolution, and a compac

Timex launches two new Fender-inspired special-edition watches in more markets
Timex has unveiled the two new Fender-inspired watches, the TW6A14700X6 and the TW6A14600UJ, in India. The former is a 37 mm model that draws design cues from the Stratocaster, while the latter is a 41 mm automatic model that pays tribute t
DaVinci Resolve 21 expands AI toolset, adds AI assistant integration
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 expands its AI capabilities with tools for generating speech, aging or de-aging faces, removing motion blur, and more.Read Entire Article

Nubia Ice Cream cooler hits stores for $14 with -18°C cooling
Nubia’s Ice Cream Cooler is now available in stores in China, giving smartphone users a new option to manage heat during gaming and other demanding tasks.

New images show a detailed view of Meta's upcoming mixed reality headset
The device known as Project Phoenix is a new form factor for Meta.

Microsoft improves Windows 11 cross-device resume, adds very useful File Explorer feature
Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings several features and improvements. Read more...

New Windows 11 builds improve File Explorer search and add more context menu controls
See what's new in Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview build 26340.9482 and Experimental (26H1) Preview build 28120.3002: Read more...
Here's how much using one phone number on two iPhones will cost you
In iOS 27, which is being released to everyone on Monday, Apple is introducing a new feature that will let you use one phone number on two iPhones. It's called iPhone Handoff, and during its iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo

Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted
Two days after being placed on a paid leave of absence, Matt Mullenweg says he has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard confirmed Mullenweg's return

Mantax Otax Malware Can Encrypt, Spy On, and Harass Android Users
The post Mantax Otax Malware Can Encrypt, Spy On, and Harass Android Users appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung could be earning up to $1.25 billion from the iPhone Duo
Many rumors have previously highlighted how Samsung Display will be the sole supplier of foldable OLED panels for Apple's first foldable phone. It's finally here, and it's called the iPhone Duo. A new rumor claims that Samsung is likely poc

ElevenLabs lists five services on the UK government’s GBP 14B cloud framework
Five ElevenLabs services are listed on the software lot of G-Cloud 15, the UK government’s cloud buying framework, according to the Digital Marketplace. They cover conversational agents, transcription, dubbing and text-to-speech. Three mont

RedMagic Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Review: Performance In A Portable Package
If you're looking to take your gaming on the go, RedMagic's Astra 2 boasts some overkill performance and gaming-first features in its sleek package.

Get the Nibble All-Around Knowledge App (lifetime subscription) at 91% off
Learning new topics in minutes with interactive lessons, quizzes, and audio. Save almost $500 and get lifetime access to Nibble's all around knowledge app with this time-limited deal. Read more...

Rated 74% positive on Steam, this dark fantasy RPG is back at its lowest price
Deal | Shadows: Awakening is a game published by Kalypso Media and released on Steam on August 31, 2018. You play as the Devourer and must face enemies in tactical real-time battles while traveling between worlds to solve puzzles.

Dwarflab launches Draco, a portable smart telescope built for serious astrophotography
Dwarflab has announced the Draco, a new smart telescope that integrates a 90mm aperture and automated tracking into a 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) unit. The device is designed to simplify deep-sky astrophotography by automating the alignment and captu

Motorola’s wide Razr Fold wants to have ‘3D glass’ and a creaseless display
The puzzle pieces for the Motorola wide Razr Fold are slowly coming together. A recent World Power Consortium listing for the device, along with leaked internal mockups from Motorola’s design team, more or less cements a Wide Razr Fold in t

Samsung reportedly doesn’t want to make cheap chips for Qualcomm anymore
There was a time when Samsung's Foundry division found it difficult to win orders from major chipmaking customers. It was sitting on ample capacity and burning billions of dollars every year. The situation has changed, as the foundry has pi

That amazing iPhone Duo open animation has already come to the MacBook
Macworld You can always count on Apple to do nice little touches that aren’t really that big of a deal, but they enhance the user experience. The latest example is with the iPhone Duo, where, if you open or close the phone, the screen does

Samsung has some sport-like ear hook earbuds in the works
The post Samsung has some sport-like ear hook earbuds in the works appeared first on Android Headlines.

Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO
The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.

Boeing's Cutting-Edge Fighter Jet Takes A Big Step Towards US Air Force Overseas Deployment
Boeing's newest iteration of the long-serving F-15 fighter jet is finally being deployed overseas for the first time, and this one has some serious tech.

AI agents are learning to spend money. Who will handle the payments?
AI is already changing how people find and buy things online, comparing prices, narrowing down options, doing in seconds what used to take an afternoon of tabs open. An AI agent could find a flight that fits your schedule, for example. Givi
Steam Controller mod converts PC audio to haptics so deaf users can feel sound
Modder FamBoy32-dev recently unveiled LiveHaptics, which transfers a PC's audio to the Steam Controller's rumble function, allowing hearing-impaired users to feel movies, music and games through vibrations. The app currently supports Window

Sony, Huawei, Canon, and OPPO Just Pooled Over 125,000 Imaging Patents
The post Sony, Huawei, Canon, and OPPO Just Pooled Over 125,000 Imaging Patents appeared first on Android Headlines.

Here’s how quickly Apple catches up to Samsung with iPhone Duo
iPhone Duo is Apple's first attempt at a foldable smartphone and it will be released next month. This would be the first truly global competitor to Samsung's Galaxy Z lineup. Apple is expected to sell a lot of units right out of the gate. A

11 Emergency Gadgets You Can Buy Online Before You Need Them
You never know when an emergency might strike, but you can prepare for it with gadgets like these.

iPhone Duo Can Do Split View, But Not Like Your iPad
Apple's iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can run two apps side by side, but anyone expecting the sort of freedom that Split View offers on iPad might want to temper their expectations. Apple's iPhone Duo marketing materials talk up app p

Is Apple’s Live Rewind a privacy nightmare? Here’s how the Apple Watch feature really works — and whether it violates your privacy
Here’s everything you need to know about Live Rewind, Apple’s controversial new Apple Watch feature.

Anthropic Stopped Bad Actors from Turning Claude AI into a Bioweapons Assistant
The post Anthropic Stopped Bad Actors from Turning Claude AI into a Bioweapons Assistant appeared first on Android Headlines.

Bark Watch is a Galaxy Watch 8 with special safety features for kids
The 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 serves as the foundation for the latest Bark Watch, made by US-based Bark Technologies. The hardware is Samsung's while the safety-focused software ensures that kids stay safe from online threats. This is positioned

We unfolded the iPhone Duo
You only get one chance at a first impression, and getting to introduce Apple's first folding phone is certainly a strong way to start things off as Apple's CEO. On The Vergecast today, we're talking all about Apple's launch event: how John

The White House says Truth Social is the ‘most powerful and popular social media platform in the world’
The White House claims the Donald Trump-owned Truth Social is the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world." The statement, provided to The New York Times by White House spokesperson Davis Ingle, is at odds with the use

Verizon unveils five iPhone 18 offers before pre-orders, worth up to $1,200 off
Only some lines reach that number, and the easiest offer on the list is a different one entirely.

IKEA's latest boxy Bluetooth speaker comes with Spotify Tap, stereo pairing, and a temptingly low price
The IKEA Badkruka Bluetooth speaker brings with it easy Spotify integration, stereo pairing, and EQ settings.

Samsung Notes' voice recorder lets me take terrible notes; I wish I'd known that in school
Record more, type way less

Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
After admitting earlier this year that its AI models had hacked other companies' systems on a handful of occasions, Anthropic released a new report on Wednesday detailing the attacks. It reveals a string of incidents displaying what Anthrop

'No one is prepared for the consequences': Even OpenAI chief scientist is saying AI development needs to slow down
OpenAI’s Jakub Pachocki is advocating for a slowing of AI development in order to better appreciate and understand machine intelligence.
The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Announced!
The wait is over; Apple has now announced the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. We talk through our reactions to the range of new products on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show You

New GTA 6 malware disguises itself as a downloadable ISO file
The post New GTA 6 malware disguises itself as a downloadable ISO file appeared first on Android Headlines.

Microsoft’s head of comms is leaving after almost 20 years
Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer. In an internal note to his team, Shaw says he's "decided it is time for me to move on and try new things," after supporting Microsoft's communications for 29 ye
Google Find Hub rolls out new ‘Remembered’ tab with Gemini [U]
Following last week’s Android Drop, Google is now rolling out an app update that brings the “Remembered” tab to Find Hub. more…

What is the release date and launch time for Lanterns episode 5 on HBO Max?
Titled 'Lights Out', here's when the fifth episode of Lanterns will premiere where you live.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro's NPU Is Getting a Major Agentic AI Upgrade
The post Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro's NPU Is Getting a Major Agentic AI Upgrade appeared first on Android Headlines.
Here are the iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and iPhone Duo offers from Apple and the big US carriers
While pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro models technically start tomorrow, September 12, Apple.com’s store is already up and running. Here are the prices for the US. Apple iPhone 18 Pro coming Saturday 256GB - $1,200 at Apple 512GB - $1,

Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 $250 off + Buds 4 Pro for $25, metal smart display power bank $50 off, Find Hub card, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by even more super notable deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $250 off with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro bundled at just $25 (or massive $530+ off open-box units). We also have Sharge’s impressive metal 300W smart di

3 Washing Machine Models You Should Steer Clear Of
Not all washing machines are created equal, as anyone who has ever bought a bad one will tell you. These particular models are probably not worth your money.

A Fitbit Charge 7 could be on the horizon according to this FCC listing
A mystery Google wearable makes a second appearance
Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset
Just a couple of weeks before Meta Connect starts on September 23rd, UploadVR posted images seemingly revealing the design for Meta's "Project Phoenix" headset. The images, which UploadVR says were "found in the HorizonOS Prescription Lens

Don't buy Philips Hue's new TV Screen Sync just yet — there's a cheaper setup that also includes the light strip and, confusingly, is also by Philips
Philips Smart Lighting has launched a system that's more affordable than the Philips Hue Screen Sync, and comes with a light strip in the box.
Zoox is taking on Waymo in San Francisco with free rides and a very different robotaxi
San Francisco has become one of the industry's key test markets, but it has also exposed the risks of deploying autonomous vehicles in dense city traffic. Cruise pulled its vehicles from the road in 2023 after several incidents, including o

Trump Dismisses AI Doomsday Fears as Musk and Altman Feud Over Safety Warnings
The post Trump Dismisses AI Doomsday Fears as Musk and Altman Feud Over Safety Warnings appeared first on Android Headlines.

Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5
The Apple AirPods 5 are bringing active noise cancellation to the masses, and they're now available for preorder at a variety of retailers. They'll officially launch on September 18th, the same day as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4,

Where should Apple go after the iPhone Duo? Bring on smaller and larger foldables
Come on Apple, just keep following in the footsteps of Samsung, ASUS and so many other foldable makers.

AT&T slashes $1,200 off the iPhone 18 Pro, cracked or not, plus four more deals
The trade-in terms are unusually generous, but the fine print decides who really qualifies.

Apple’s brilliant Studio Display XDR just hit its lowest price ever
Macworld Apple Studio Display XDR View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this

Matt Mullenweg tells (trolls?) Automattic staff, saying he’s back in control after CEO ouster
In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.

iPhone Duo Is Thicker & Heavier Than Every Direct Competitor — That Could Be a Problem
The post iPhone Duo Is Thicker & Heavier Than Every Direct Competitor — That Could Be a Problem appeared first on Android Headlines.

I tried using Gemini for work, but it falls apart the moment I leave Google's ecosystem
Gemini desperately needs MCP support

iPhone Duo is Missing These 10 iPhone 18 Pro Features
While the iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone ever and has some unique features like Duo FaceTime and forthcoming Apple Pencil support, the device lacks some other features available on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Below, we

Anime reaction YouTubers are at war with copyright enforcers
On September 6th, YouTuber Nicholas Light posted a video to one of his channels that made it seem like all of his content was about to be removed from the platform. In the video - ominously titled "My Channel will be Deleted Today" - Light

TCL may eventually challenge Samsung for the smartphone crown (Interview)
I sat down with TCL last week to discuss the company's ambitions regarding the mobile market. Spoiler: they are big, but the plan is to get there step by step.

‘Lenovo Googlebook 15’ specs leak in full with ‘Google facial authentication’
Following some past leaks, another new report reveals basically everything about the upcoming “Lenovo Googlebook 15” including its full specs, but without a price tag. more…

Instagram chief thinks a chronological feed is ‘much worse’ and says the quiet part out loud
As new legislation in Australia aims to let users opt out of the algorithmic nature of modern social media, Instagram’s Adam Mosseri has said that the experience of a chronological feed is “much worse.” more…

Google Wallet Passes Get a Colorful Fullscreen Redesign
The post Google Wallet Passes Get a Colorful Fullscreen Redesign appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google's Gemini app for Windows 11 uses the same keyboard shortcut as Copilot
You can now summon Gemini on your computer by pressing Alt + Space.

iPhone 17 series gets more expensive worldwide following iPhone 18 series debut
Apple has bumped up the prices on a bunch of current iPhone models right after launching its newest ones, which is the opposite of what smartphone brands usually do. The increases hit the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16. Ea

New iPhones are coming up: trade-in your old phone to fund that fresh new iPhone!
EcoATM makes it quick and easy to recycle your old phone and get cash back for it!

Apple on wide Android foldables beating iPhone Duo; ‘they got the aspect ratio’
If it feels like it’s been a quiet week for Android news, it’s not just because Monday was a holiday in the US. As is often the case, pretty much everyone got out of the way of Apple’s latest iPhone announcement, which saw the company launc

Why Do Some Trailer Hitches Have Three Balls?
You've probably seen them at truck stops and on the road: trailer hitches with two extra balls on either side. What are the other two balls for?

The wireless earbuds with unbeatable call quality got their first discount
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro came out swinging in May with incredible call quality, something that competing ear buds have struggled to get right. They’ve become part of our reviewer John Higgins’ rotation of earbuds for more than just t

Atlantic Ocean has seen no hurricanes so far this season - this is why
Hurricane season has seen an unusually low number of storms forming over the Atlantic - and it's all because of El Nino.
Windows 11 can now reinstall itself from the cloud, no USB stick required
Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9343 introduces a new reinitialization option that downloads a factory version of the OS from the cloud. The new feature lets users and IT administrators reset a device without needing a USB stick

Walmart restocks $60 Onn 4K Pro for many following Google TV Streamer price hike
Walmart has the best deals in Google TV with its Onn series and, right now, a relatively wide restock has brought the Onn 4K Pro back for many not long after Google TV Streamer saw a pretty major price hike. more…

The iPhone Duo is actually two phones in one, but not even that might be enough
I still can't get over that moniker, but it low-key makes sense.
Apple extends free satellite features for older iPhones
A footnote in the iPhone 18 Pro press release revealed that Apple is providing an additional year of free satellite features for older iPhones. This means users with compatible iPhone models dating back to 2022’s iPhone 14 series will be ab

The UAE plans to invest €40bn in Germany, including 1GW of data centres
The United Arab Emirates plans to invest €40bn ($46.4bn) in Germany, including in new data centres with a combined capacity of about one gigawatt. The two countries announced the package in a joint declaration on 10 September. UAE President

Smartwatch Users Have A Big Issue With Apple's New AI Listening Feature
Apple's September 9, 2026, Keynote revealed a ton of new devices and features coming to those devices, including Live Rewind and Siri Recap.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 copies the worst part of Apple’s AirTag in leak
Trackers like Apple’s AirTag have been a great piece of added utility to the mobile ecosystem, and every option has a slightly different look and feel. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 is rumored to be launching soon and, thanks to a pair of lea

Samsung signs three-year deal to supply iPhone Duo screens
A newly revealed supply chain agreement shows Apple relying on its chief rival for the costly display components inside its first foldable device. Read more...
A hobbyist built a working computer out of 460 vacuum tubes, and it needs 15 minutes to warm up
The project, called The Tube Computer MK3, was built by Mike, a self-taught electronics tinkerer who recently documented the machine on Hackaday. It is the third vacuum-tube computer he has developed this decade.Read Entire Article

Samsung’s Exynos is making a slow comeback
Samsung is one of the few smartphone companies that make their own chips. However, the company scaled back the use of its in-house processors a few years ago. Now, its Exynos chips are making a slow comeback. According to the latest Counter

LG denies claims that its TVs listen to their surroundings and log data even when offline
Some pretty serious privacy claims about smart TVs have been floating around, and LG has just pushed back hard. It started with a long investigation from the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, made with security researchers, that looked closely

Trezor breach exposes 347,000 emails in phishing attack
Attackers exploited 120 Brevo accounts to ship fake security alerts, forcing Trezor to shut down the domain in twenty minutes. Read more...

10 Essential Desktop Apps Every Ultrawide Monitor User Should Have
Upgrading to an ultrawide monitor means taking advantage of the larger screen space, and these apps enhance your computer usage with convenient features.

A Texas judge has found TikTok liable for misleading parents about child safety
A Texas judge ruled on Thursday that TikTok broke state law by telling parents its app was safe for their children while knowing that it was not. District Judge Cory Liu found that the company had intentionally misled the public about its s

Tencent-backed chipmaker Enflame nearly triples in its Shanghai debut
Shares in Shanghai Enflame Technology closed 179% above their offer price on their first day of trading on Shanghai’s Star Market on Friday. The Tencent-backed AI chipmaker had raised about 6.12bn yuan ($911m) in its initial public offering

Apple's EU filings expose how little the iPhone 18 Pro's battery actually grew on paper
Size turned out to be the least interesting number on the label, though.
Android adds built-in password and passkey transfers, supporting Google, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane
Android users can now transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers via a new procedure managed by the operating system. The feature already supports most major password managers on Android 8 or later, with more to follow.Read E

Amazon Offers Up to $600 Off M5 MacBook Pro, $330 Off Studio Display
Huge discounts hit Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro this week, with as much as $600 off select models on Amazon. We're also tracking ongoing deals on pre-orders for the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, plus you can pair your new computer w

153M+ Driver's Licenses Were Leaked And Put Up For Sale Online - FBI On The Case
Millions of driver's licenses and other forms of ID have been put up for sale on the dark web. Where did they all come from in the first place?

Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider
This is the second data breach affecting a company that hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor relies on.

Reminder: AirPods 5 Do Not Include a Charging Cable in the Box
A reminder for anyone pre-ordering the new AirPods 5 announced this week: Apple does not include a USB-C cable or a charger in the box with either of the two models available. If you purchase the cheaper of the two AirPods 5 models, you are

Chinese robot startup JoyIn says OpenAI copied its ideas and its website
JoyIn, a Chinese robotics startup, has accused OpenAI of copying its ideas and its website. Its chief executive, Guo Renjie, set out the claims in an open letter in Chinese on the company’s WeChat account, dated 10 September. On the same da

I switched to Microsoft's Android apps for a month; Google's ecosystem suddenly felt outdated
A month without my usual apps

Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and more epic new discounts
Three of the greatest Android phones around are on sale at some of their best ever discounts, and that's just the appetizer in this week's menu of top mobile tech deals.
Uber CEO says laying off 3,300 workers will help lower prices for customers
Uber said last week that it was laying off 10% of its corporate staff, or around 3,300 positions, as the ride-hailing giant looks to reduce management layers. The move marks its biggest cuts since Covid.Read Entire Article

Best time to buy an iPhone in 2026: Buy now or wait?
Macworld If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, timing your purchase can save you hundreds of dollars or pounds. There are certain times of year when buying is a bad idea, and others when discounts, trade-in deals and retailer promotions m
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds On leak again
Samsung is working on a pair of open-ear clip-on wireless earbuds which are expected to launch as the Galaxy Buds On, and we now have our first official-looking renders complete with additional details thanks to a new report from SammyGuru.

The iPhone Duo's screen is actually made by Samsung, and here's how much it costs Apple
The iPhone Duo is already making headlines with its unusual nano-texture display.

Linux Mint unveils Clockenstein and Xepub native apps
Scheduled for a Christmas rollout, Linux Mint 23 brings independent daemons for remote sync, custom sidebar grouping for documents, and a dedicated XApp portal. Read more...

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Weight and thickness compared
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Honor Magic 9 Pro Max sound recording tests reveal incredible results
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European Union forces strict exploit reporting under new law
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Honor Magic9 series said to include a Super Edition with an 11,000mAh battery
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You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says
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Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research
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Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
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Norway spent 40 minutes convincing a helicopter's GPS it was flying into the sea
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Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers
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Google Pixel 11 Review: An Excellent Smartphone That Plays It Too Safe
It's not much of an upgrade, but the Pixel 11 continues Google's tradition of offering phones with clean software and impressive cameras at a reasonable price.

KeySmart’s transparent Android Find Hub card gets a nice little discount
KeySmart might make one of the best-designed Android Find Hub trackers in the shape of a credit card, and it’s down to $38 right now. more…

Comu’s Action Pro is a great meeting recorder that struggles to justify its AI premium
As my house becomes increasingly strewn with the detritus of parenting, I’ve made the inverse effort to eliminate excess, physical and digital, from my life. As much as it is about control, it’s also about mental health; I already use my ph
The latest Avatar: Seven Havens trailer gives us a deeper dive into the characters and story
It's also pretty easy on the eyes.

Universal Music Group is collaborating with ElevenLabs on a new AI-powered creation platform
The unnamed software will be built around licensed music from UMG artists who want to participate.

Samsung Is Discontinuing Two Galaxy Phone Apps In 2026
Samsung is discontinuing two apps that are common for Galaxy phone users, and which were once the cornerstone of a major marketing campaign.

GameSir has to defend its controllers against internet misinformation about "built-in cheats" — or has turned it into a perfect marketing tool
GameSir has come out and defended itself against misinformation about "built-in cheats" in its controllers, because the internet is a terrible place.

Google details ADB Wi-Fi 2.0 for more reliable wireless Android debugging
Available as a part of Android 17, Google is making wireless debugging a whole lot more reliable with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0. more…

iOS 27 has an Easter egg that will delight longtime Apple fans
Macworld Liquid Glass, which was introduced through Apple’s operating systems last year, ended up being a controversial feature. You hated it, or you liked it well enough–I’ve never met anyone who says they love it. Apple tried to make Liqu

5 Disadvantages Of Using Claude You Need To Know About
If you're thinking about using Claude for the first time, these are some of the disadvantages that you should know about before going all-in.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance seems to return the Insect Glaive's playstyle to its roots with a new weapons showcase
Capcom has released the 9th weapon showcase gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and it's showing plenty of new ground-based attacks for the normally aerial-focused Insect Glaive.

Yoto just announced two new audio devices for kids
Some upgrades make these more capable and easier to use for small hands.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Features Significantly Faster Charging Speeds with New 40W Dynamic Power Adapter
Apple's newly launched iPhone 18 Pro brings a great charging speed upgrade, but hitting the phone's fastest charging speed requires a specific adapter that Apple doesn't include in the box. According to Apple's own published tech specs, the
Liliputing News Roundup: 09/10/2026
Here’s a recent roundup of tech news from around the web. The upcoming Retroid Pocket Duo is a dual-screen gaming handheld with 120 Hz OLED displays and a Qualcomm Snapdrago 7 Gen 4-like processor, while the Pocket Duo Lite has 60 Hz LCD sc

Disney's Tron Was Banned From The Oscars For 'Cheating' On Its Special Effects
Though it is beloved for its novelty, at the time Tron first premiered, not everyone was on board with its special effects.

It's more than just the name: Turns out iPhone Duo stole Surface Duo's biggest selling point, and Apple is right to copy it
Vindication!? Apple's new iPhone Duo validates the multitasking and windowing vision Microsoft originally set out to achieve with Surface Duo. Here's how.

The iPhone Duo is a stark reminder that Microsoft Surface has lost its purpose
Apple’s iPhone Duo highlights a painful truth for Microsoft: Apple knows exactly what its hardware stands for, while Surface no longer has a reason to exist.

The Apple Watch design is going in the wrong direction
Macworld Back when Apple released the Apple Watch Series 10, it made a big deal about the “refined design” that was “nearly 10 percent thinner than Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and Series 9.” It also brought a bigger screen that made the

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV shows off a new gameplay deep dive of its exciting multiplayer mode, with more to follow in the coming weeks
Necrons vs Orks, a valuable quality-of-life improvement, and customizable multiplayer match settings have been revealed in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV's first of three battlefield reports for September 2026.

ASUS has turned its excellent ZenBook 14 into another MacBook Neo competitor with Snapdragon X, and its OLED display is icing on the cake
Starting at $799, the latest ZenBook 14 from ASUS features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X SoC inside a premium chassis that looks and feels the part, along with a new OLED display and all day battery life.

Ubisoft is removing its launcher from Prince of Persia on Steam, pledging to cut 'Ubisoft Connect' from more games "in the future"
Ubisoft is testing a more Steam-native launch flow that removes the need for the Ubisoft Connect launcher to interrupt your PC gaming experience on Valve's app.

ColorOS 17 Is Coming: These OPPO Phones Should Get the Android 17 Update
OPPO is almost ready to show us ColorOS 17, its next major software update based on Android 17. The company will officially unveil it on September 17, alongside the new Find X10 series in China. The update brings a redesigned interface, smo

iPhone Duo helps me understand the touchscreen MacBook
Macworld If you’re wondering where the touchscreen MacBook is after Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, don’t worry. It was never in the plans for this event, and all signs indicate that it’s still going to ship this year. Even

Xbox heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026: Here's how you can watch, and what we expect to see in the upcoming showcase
Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a Tokyo Game Show 2026 Xbox broadcast to showcase several upcoming Xbox games, including Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Black Ops Cold War is the Call of Duty game you should be playing right now while waiting on Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the latest legacy title to be added to Xbox Game Pass, and I think it might be the game to play right now, even with Modern Warfare 4 looming.

Vivo X500 Leaks With a Completely Different Camera Design
Vivo has finally shown us the Vivo X500, and the standard flagship is taking a different design path from its more expensive brothers. Instead of using the huge centered camera circle found on the X500 Pro models, Vivo has moved the cameras

OPPO Find X10 Could Set a New Bezel Record With 0.99mm Bezels
OPPO's next phone, the Find X10, is set to feature a genuinely record-breaking detail: 0.99mm bezels on all four sides, making it the first Find phone with bezels below 1mm, thatss a pretty big thing. This isn't just a rumor anymore, either

A new PDF editor doesn’t charge by the month, just a one-time payment of $79.99
Macworld TL;DR: PDF Expert is a full PDF editor for Macs, and a lifetime license just went on sale for $79.99 (reg. $139.99). Working with PDFs on a Mac usually means settling for ad-riddled free apps or paying a heavy subscription for some

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Apple Is Late, but Did It Build the Better Foldable?
Apple has finally entered the foldable market with the iPhone Duo, which means there's one comparison we have to make. Samsung has spent years improving the Galaxy Z Fold, and the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is easily its best version yet. Both pho

Apple A20 Pro GPU Benchmark Scores Leak Revealing Impressive Geekbench 6 Metal Performance
A new leak claims to reveal a specific Geekbench 6 Metal GPU score for Apple's upcoming A20 Pro chip. However, I couldn't independently verify that number, so I'd take it with a grain of salt. There is better evidence for some of the hardwa

Xbox has acquired rights to publish Hideo Kojima's 'PHYSINT' from PlayStation — "We're honored that Kojima-san has chosen to work with Xbox."
In a major coup, Xbox has confirmed that it will be publishing Hideo Kojima's long-awaited action-espionage title "PHYSINT."

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Arrive With New Health and Battery Features
While the new iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the new foldable iPhone Duo clearly stole the show, Apple also took the wraps off the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. The new models bring the S11 chip, improved health sensors, n

UNIQ’s New iPhone 18 Pro Cases: Hands-Free Kickstands, Secure Grip, Sensitive Camera Control, and Reliable Drop Protection
Macworld Choosing the best case for iPhone 18 Pro without compromise UNIQ’s three cases are each suited to a different rhythm View Cases (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) {

iOS 27 Release Date Is Official: Apple Users Only Have a Few Days to Wait
Apple has finally put a date on the stable release of iOS 27. The company confirmed that the new version will arrive on September 14, just a few days before the new iPhone 18 Pro models hit store shelves. The timing isn't particularly surpr

iOS 27 release candidate is out now, wide release on September 14
Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026. After almost exa

Apple launches first foldable iPhone
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Are Here With A20 Pro and Variable Aperture
Apple has officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max (just before unveiling the much anticipated iPhone Duo), and cameras are once again a big part of the upgrade. The new Pro models introduce a 48MP main camera with variab

First it was Neo, and now it's iPhone Duo — Apple keeps robbing Microsoft of its Surface device names, and I'm mad about it
As a Surface Duo fan, I can't believe Apple has just announced a folding phone called iPhone Duo. Are we really doing this?

Apple Finally Launches the iPhone Duo - Its First Foldable iPhone Is Here
After years of rumors, Apple has finally done it. The iPhone Duo is official, bringing a foldable design to the iPhone for the first time. It opens into a huge 7.6-inch display, runs on the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro and even su

Xbox is quietly turning nostalgia, identity, and cloud gaming into its biggest console advantage
Microsoft's newest Xbox Insider build introduces startup animation choices, expanded profile customization, improved Remote Play quality, better search tools, and cloud gaming enhancements. But the real story isn't any individual feature. I

August was world's joint hottest month on record, say scientists
August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.

Container ship arrives in UK after landmark voyage from China via the Arctic
A container ship has arrived in the UK after a landmark journey from China via the Arctic, as part of plans for more vessels to use the route as a shorter and potentially safer alternative to the Suez Canal.

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max Camera Samples Show Some Crazy Zoom
Honor is getting serious about smartphone cameras with the Magic 9 Pro Max. The company has now shared the first official camera samples from its new flagship, showing what its 200MP periscope camera can do on its own and with a new telepho

WeChat iOS newest Official Version Released With New Features
WeChat keeps expanding one of its biggest updates in years. A built-in AI assistant called Xiaowei is now spreading through staged testing on iOS. But before that, some reports mention build 8.0.78, but I couldn't confirm that number. The m

Children's online feeds telling them 'how they should look and behave'
More than two-thirds of children have regularly seen content telling them how to look, dress and behave - and which careers and interests to pursue, according to research.

More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - as Anthropic reveals another 'cybersecurity' incident
There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, according to a top safety researcher at Anthropic.

Honor Magic9 Series Launches on September 28 With a Very Different Design
Honor is getting ready to launch the Magic9 series, and we now have a much better look at the new phones. The lineup will arrive in China on September 28, with a new camera design, Qualcomm's next flagship chip and some serious camera hardw

iPhone 18 Pro Price Leak Brings Good News, but the iPhone Duo Steals the Show
Apple's big iPhone event is almost here, and the latest leak brings some good news for anyone waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple may keep the price increase much smaller than earlier reports claimed. At the same time, its first foldable i

'Very hot' drinks can increase the risk of developing cancer, largest study finds
Drinking "very hot" drinks can increase the chances of developing oesophageal cancer, the largest study of its kind has warned.

MediaTek Confirms Dimensity 9600 Pro Launch Date With Focus on Gaming and AI
MediaTek has finally put a date on its next flagship chipset. The company has confirmed that it will unveil the Dimensity 9600 Pro on September 15, with the event starting at 2:30 PM in China. That means the launch will take place at 2:30 A

Lilbits: Asahi Linux on Apple M3, bootloader unlock for the Fire Max 11, and Acer and Lenovo’s unusual new laptops
Apple’s Mac computers are designed to run Apple’s macOS software. The company doesn’t make it easy for users to install other operating systems. But the folks at the Asahi Linux project have been reverse engineering Apple’s M-series chips s

Amazon Fire Max 11 hacks: Root Shell, bootloader unlock, and custom firmware
Amazon’s Fire Tablets ship with a modified version of Android called Fire OS. That means that while the underlying operating system is based on Android, they have a custom user interface, app store, and other features that are tightly tied

Three hurricanes in Pacific show the power of El Nino
Three hurricanes that are churning in the Pacific represent a level of elevated activity consistent with El Nino.

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?
Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Acer’s DualPlay Mini concept is both a gaming handheld and a mini-laptop
This week Acer is expanding its handheld gaming PC family with the new Predator Atlas 7 featuring a 7 inch, 1080p display, an 80 Wh battery, and support for up to an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor and 24GB of RAM. It’s expected to go on sal

Acer Veriton RI110 is a mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X7 358 Panther Lake, up to 96GB RAM, and OcuLink
The Acer Veriton RI110 is a compact computer that Acer is calling an “AI Mini Workstation” thanks to its Intel Panther Lake processor with a high-performance iGPU and NPU as well as support for plenty of memory and storage. It also has an O

Amazon tablets with up to 16GB of RAM could be coming soon
Amazon launched its first Kindle Fire tablet in 2011, and over the years the company has dropped the Kindle name, dabbled in the high-end space, and largely settled on the idea that its devices would compete on price and convenience, rather

Lilbits: More phone-sized E Ink gadgets
The number of smartphones and smartphone-sized gadgets with E Ink displays continues to grow. The latest additions come from eReader companies PocketBook and HiBreak, as well as modular IoT company M5Stack. Here’s a roundup of recent tech n

Lilbits: GrapheneOS coming to Moto phones in 2027, Apple launches Mac Mini with M6 and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra, Lenovo launches a handheld for game streaming
Earlier this year we learned that Motorola was working with the folks behind the security-hardened version of Android called GrapheneOS. Now it looks like the fruits of that labor are expected to ripen next year. While Motorola isn’t expect

GPD Win Max 3 mini gaming laptop with AMD Strix Halo to sell for $1750 and up at launch
The GPD Win Max 3 is a mini laptop with a 9.06 inch display, an AMD Strix Halo processor with discrete-class graphics, and a design that makes it clear that this is a little PC made for both work and play. It has a keyboard large enough for

MNT Station lets you repurpose a MNT Reform mainboard as a mini PC
Five years after starting to ship its first open source, modular laptop, the folks at MNT Research are expanding beyond laptops (and mini-laptops) with the introduction of a new mini PC called the MNT Station. It’s basically a compact deskt

Lilbits: Framework Laptop 12 gets a Wildcat Lake upgrade, Pine64 halts Linux device production due to RAMageddon
Fairphone is finally bringing a smartphone to the US market. Framework is upgrading its cheapest laptop. And RAMageddon claims another victim. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. Pine64 is halting production of Linux d

Lenovo’s next ThinkBook Plus laptop could have a rollable display that extends horizontally
Earlier this year Lenovo unveiled a Legion Pro Rollable concept laptop with a display that expands to the left and right, giving you more horizontal screen space. While Lenovo Legion-branded devices are designed for gamers, it looks like th

Lilbits: Ploopy’s A+ trackball has eight buttons (two are also dials), Xteink X4 discontinued, and more
A company with a funny name has made some of the most interesting computer input devices of recent years. Ploopy got its start with trackballs, at a time when bigger companies were exiting the space. Since then, the company has made trackpa

Elecrow ThinkNode M9 is a phone-like mesh communicator with a 2.4 inch sccreen, QWERTY keyboard, and LoRa
At first glance, the Elecrow ThinkNode M9 looks like a smartphone from an alternate universe where all phones are descended from BlackBerry and Palm Treo devices rather than iPhones and Android phones. But it’s not really a phone at all. In

Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.
Intel's upped their efficiency game in a big way. The XPS 13 surprised me.

MeLE Quieter HD fanless mini PC with Intel N150 has room for an SSD and HDD inside
The MeLE Quieter line of mini PCs are small fanless computers that have been around for years, and which are often so small that they’re nearly pocket-sized. You’d need a pretty big pocket to fit the new MeLE Quieter HD, which measures 150

This Game Boy Advance clone is a cheap Android handheld from AYANEO
The AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance is a handheld game console with a design that’s heavily inspired by Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance, potentially making it a good fit for playing classic games designed for that console. But the AYANEO version is

The One PC Valve Forgot: SteamOS Gaming Laptop!
In this video, I installed official SteamOS on an all-AMD gaming laptop to see if it can handle high-end gaming!

Chuwi MinBook X U300 is a mini-laptop with a 10.5 inch screen and Intel Raptor Lake processor
The Chuwi MiniBook X is a compact convertible laptop with a 10.51 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS LCD touchscreen display and a 360 degree hinge that lets you fold the computer for use in notebook, tablet, tent, or stand modes. It’s been around

NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!
In this video we add an Nvidia RTX 4060 to a Snapdragon X2 Laptop!

Zinwa Q27 smartphone with BlackBerry-style design now available for pre-order
The Zinwa Q27 is a smartphone that combines modern features with classic BlackBerry design. In fact, it looks a lot like the BlackBerry Classic that was released in 2014. But the Zinwa Q27 is an Android phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300

reTerminal Sticky is a $50 E Ink gadget with flashable firmware that can be a refrigerator sign or a pocket-sized eReader
Seeed Studio’s reTerminal Sticky is a small, versatile device that combines a 3.97 inch E Ink touschreen display with an ESP32 microcontroller and magnets. You can use it as a digital signage device by snapping it to your refrigerator to sh

Microsoft Made Xbox Emulation Official... And It's Hiding a Secret!
Microsoft just officially brought Xbox Backwards Compatibility over to PC! In this video, we take a look at how official Original Xbox and Xbox 360 emulation works on PC using the ROG Ally X.

Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!
The modular MacBook Pro for Linux users. Color me impressed.

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.
People keep calling the AYN Thor their “endgame” handheld, and after spending way too much time setting mine up, I think understand why?

MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?
The MEGA65 began as a modern recreation of Commodore’s unreleased C65, but in 2026 it is becoming something much bigger.

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers
yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

We Tested Linux VS Win 11 - One Huge Catch!? It SHOULDN’T work this well
For decades, PC gaming meant Windows. No choice, no debate. But in 2026, Windows 10 is dead(ish), Windows 11 keeps getting heavier, and Linux gaming is better than it's ever been.

I Revived MSN Messenger and Its Forgotten Companion Gadget!
MSN Messenger used to be the way people talked online in the 2000s… but it's long gone since 2013. Today I tried to bring it back to life.

MS-03 Hands On First Look! Desktop GPU Power in a Mini PC
In this first look, we are taking the all-new Minisforum MS-03 Mini Workstation and transforming it into a custom, small form factor Steam Machine. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, this mini PC features 16 cores, 16 threads, and a hidden superpower: a full-size, internal PCIe 5.0 x8 slot.

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux
Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!
In this Video I show my version of 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy color and GameBoy

Nothing Phone 4b Review | What's Changed vs 4a?
Reviewing the Nothing Phone 4b after using as my full-time smartphone for a week. I've thoroughly tested the camera tech, battery life, gaming performance etc, so here's how the Nothing Phone 4b compares vs the 4a, and which is worth your money. Also includes bonus unboxing!

I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!
I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone! Most people would throw away a phone with a broken screen, but I wanted to see if it could become something completely different. In this video, I turn a damaged smartphone into a fully working DIY Tablet, using recycled parts, a larger display, and a lot of experimentation.

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?
Can you really upgrade the original PlayStation from just 2MB of RAM to 16MB? In this video, we install an incredible new PS1 16MB RAM mod created by TunerTom, explore how it works, test it on real hardware, and see what kinds of new possibilities it unlocks for PlayStation homebrew, game ports, and future hardware upgrades. We also take a look at examples like to see how additional memory can be put to use.

Memory is too expensive so I made my own
I may have gone a bit overboard... well... 64 bits overboard actually.

MacBook Neo vs. Air vs. Pro (Lab Tested)
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