Go Gadget News — Daily Curated Tech News_

Huawei Mate 90 RS could ditch ceramic back for dual-tone titanium look

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design is once again in rumors for its back and it looks like the flagship could ditch the ceramic panel in favor of titanium. A new piece of information suggests that the company is planning a significant upgrade

Someone built a Raspberry Pi camera with four lenses for cool 'wobbly' photos

Shake it like a Polaroid picture.

Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000SB-1A2JF tipped for November launch with unusual sapphire details

New details about Casio's previously rumoured GMW-B5000 have surfaced. The G-Shock is reportedly called the GMW-B5000SB-1A2JF and will feature blue sapphire elements, a black IP finish, a negative display and a urethane band.

// sponsored

Earn points with Microsoft

Redeem points for games, sweepstakes, and gift cards to your favourite stores.

David Sacks blasts OpenAI and Anthropic over slowdown

Sacks argues that the leading AI labs can pace development voluntarily without suspending antitrust laws or establishing third party evaluation boards. Read more...

Someone made an ESP32-powered device that links up GBA consoles over the internet

It doesn't require any modifications to the GBA, either.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max, Find X10, Find X10E: RAM, storage, color variants, official images revealed ahead of next week’s launch

Oppo has just confirmed that the Find X10 series will be unveiled on September 22 in China. Following the announcement, the company has updated the pre-order pages for the Find X10E, Find X10, and Find X10 Pro Max with official images, conf

// sponsored

Join us on Threads

Join in the discussion on our daily tech thread.

Casio's Bluetooth step-tracker F-B100W sells out in the UK; this one retailer still has stock

Casio's UK store has now sold out of both F-B100W colours, the teal following the black. Jeweller F.Hinds still lists 2 F-B100W references at 55 pounds, matching Casio's own price, and it remains orderable with delivery quoted from 15 Septe

Xiaomi Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro announced with 3.2K screens and Snapdragon chips

Xiaomi announced the Pad 9 Pro Max at a big launch event last week, but its smaller siblings are getting a quieter debut. The company has now launched the Xiaomi Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro in China with large batteries, high-refresh-rate displays,

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max, Magic 9, Super Edition configurations, color options, official images revealed

Honor has revealed more details about its upcoming Magic 9 lineup. The company has confirmed the storage configurations and color options for the Magic 9 Pro Max, Magic 9, and Magic 9 Super Edition. All three phones are scheduled to launch

// sponsored

Join us on Telegram

Get the latest tech news daily, delivered direct to your Telegram.

Why Did Your Old CRT TVs Last Longer Than Modern TVs?

It's a common saying that "they don't make them like they used to," but in the case of modern TV sets vs. CRTs, that's actually quite a true statement.

Do Cardo Headsets & Speakers Work On Any Helmet? Here's How Compatible They Are

Cardo headsets are popular for motorcycle riders who want to maintain audio capabilities while on the road. Here's how compatible they are with various helmets.

Standard Honor Magic 9 announced in four new colors

Honor today announced the standard Magic 9 smartphone, showcasing the device in four new colors. While the original shades like White and Black continue to surface, the upcoming model appears in a rich sky tone and a silver matte finish. Th

Here's How To Transfer Your Playlists To Apple Music From Other Platforms

Recently made the switch from Spotify or another music streamer to Apple Music? Here's how to make sure all your personal playlists make the journey with you.

Apple's Two Rumored Game Controllers Will 'Likely' Come From Beats

Earlier this month, references to two unreleased Apple game controllers were allegedly spotted in macOS 26.7 beta code, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has shared more details. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the controllers h

Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Sold in U.S. Differs in One Way

As noted by Nicolas Lellouche, who writes for the French tech website Numerama, Apple has updated its tech specs pages for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to clarify which models are equipped with its new C2 cellular modem and where

iQOO 16 announced as the world’s first to feature a 2K 165Hz display

After revealing the iQOO 16’s design last week, iQOO has now officially detailed its display. At today’s Samsung Display × iQOO screen technology event, iQOO confirmed that the iQOO 16 will be the world’s first smartphone with a 2K 165Hz di

This Ford V8 Engine Helped Make The Crown Vic One Of The Most Reliable Sedans

Everyone knows the Crown Victoria, but how many know what's under the hood? In fact, there's one particular component that helped it become such an iconic car.

Honor Magic 9 will be first Android phone with 55MP square selfie camera

Honor has dropped a new teaser confirming the Magic 9 as the first Android phone with a 55MP square selfie camera. After Apple’s flagship handsets, the upcoming Magic lineup will bring a square front-facing lens with more framing space. Mag

The iPhone controllers Apple is making might use a brand name I did not expect

Apple is making gaming controllers for the iPhone and planning on launching them under a brand name you might not have expected.

Blackview’s Zeno 6 Pro brings iPhone-style camera design to an 11-inch tablet

Look at the back of the Blackview Zeno 6 Pro, and you’ll notice something familiar. The rectangular camera housing sitting in the corner isn’t the round or pill-shaped module you’re used to seeing on budget tablets. It’s the same squared-of

This Cheap Home Network Upgrade Could Fix All Your Mesh Wi-Fi Problems

Having issues with speeds after upgrading to a mesh wi-fi network in your home? This affordable change could fix those problems pretty quickly.

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will have a smaller set of spells with multiple uses rather than a large variety to make 'everything accessible on a controller,' Invoke says

Invoke Studios has confirmed that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons has a smaller spell set, mainly for controller accessibility.

Lanterns episode 5 ending explained: who dies, why does John Stewart [spoiler], and more big questions answered about the DC comic book show's latest entry

TechRadar breaks down the biggest talking points from the Lanterns' most explosive episode so far.

How Long Should Your iPhone 17's Battery Actually Last?

With Apple omitting the base iPhone 18 from its latest event, the iPhone 17 is still a worthy buy, but how does its battery fare against the competition?

Oppo Find X10 Series Design and Launch Date Have Been Revealed

OPPO has now confirmed when its next flagship series will make its debut. The Oppo Find X10 lineup is set to launch on September 22, putting an end to some of the speculation around the company's next high-end phones. Along with the launch

Here's What That Clock Symbol On Claude Actually Means

The clock icons you can find in Claude browser extensions, agentic developer workflows, or in the regular Claude app, mean a number of different things.

Sony denies claims it is stopping disc production — but admits its last plant will drop production by 10%

Sony denies ending disc production completely, confirming a 10% output reduction while maintaining plans to stop new physical games in 2028.

5 Budget Android Phones You Should Consider Instead Of The Google Pixel 11

Considering a Google Pixel 11 smartphone, but feeling put off by the $900 price tag? Why not consider these five much cheaper Android phone alternatives.

What Are The Differences Between Class A, Class B, And Class C Motorhomes?

Class A, B, and C motorhomes aren't arranged by size in the way their names might suggest. Here's how the three RV classes differ and what each one offers.

New Motorola phone leaks with Snapdragon chipset before launch

Motorola has confirmed that the Edge 70 Neo will launch in India. Now, the smartphone has made an appearance on Geekbench 7, revealing its chipset details.

Oppo Find X10 series design and launch date officially confirmed

Oppo has been confirming pieces of the Find X10 story in stages over the past few weeks — camera hardware, display specs, and now, finally, what the phones actually look like. The company put out official images early this morning, and the

Sony LinkBuds Clip review

The LinkBuds Clip are Sony’s first clip-style earbuds. This style of earbuds claims to offer open-ear comfort and spatial awareness while being more secure than standard earbud designs. Sony promises all-day wearing comfort, balanced sound,

Which Galaxy Watch Is Best For Older Samsung Phones?

Depending on how old your Samsung phone is, it might not work with the latest Galaxy Watch models. Interestingly, compatibility is all about Android versions.

Is Fabric Softener Bad For Your Washing Machine? Here's What It Can Do

Fabric softener can help your laundry feel and smell fresh, but using it the wrong way can cause problems for your washing machine. Here's what to watch for.

MagSafe vs. USB-C: Which is better for charging your MacBook?

Modern MacBooks can use two different types of cables to charge, but is USB-C or MagSafe a better option overall?

5 Tiny Gadgets & Appliances At Costco That Are Perfect For Small Kitchens

If you're a Costco member with a small amount of counterspace, these little gadgets will save space with maximum utility.

StarCraft shooter may be a live-service game, according to Blizzard job listing

A job ad requesting live-service experience has created uncertainty surrounding the new StarCraft game. Blizzard had categorized the open-world shooter as story-oriented. Some fans fear it will evolve into a microtransaction-heavy experienc

3 Best USB Cables For Android Auto

Google requires specific cable standards for a stable Android Auto setup. Here are the top customer-favorite cords that keep connection drops at bay.

NATO prevented Russia from cutting a critical undersea cable using a tool that leaves no 'traceable fingerprints' on fibre-optic wires — 1,400km long lines are part of NASA's Near Space Network

NATO allies disrupted a Russian Arctic exercise involving a secret device reportedly designed to damage vital undersea cables without leaving evidence.

Why Some Ford F-150 Models Have A Fold-Down Gear Shifter

Ford F-150s come with a lot of features, but one may lead some people to assume it's just an aesthetic choice. Let's talk about the fold-down gear shifter.

StarCraft general manager says the shift to open-world shooter came about because 'Every time we drew a picture or every time we talked about' the game 'it was boots on the ground every time'

Dan Hay tells us how the developers discovered that a change from RTS to open-world shooter came about.

Here's another look at Tecno's Camon Slim bezel-less concept phone

You may remember Tecno's bezel-less concept phone, which we handled at the IFA trade show a week ago. Well, we have it at the office for a closer look. Now, we're not going to cover the same ground all over again; go and check out our origi

Linux was called 'obsolete' in 1992, and now it powers servers around the world

Linux really turned that one around, huh?

This open-source Windows launcher does what Microsoft’s new Start menu should have done

A control center that can outclass many Windows features.

At what length do Ethernet cables drop to lower speeds?

Running an Ethernet cable can provide faster speeds than Wi-Fi in many cases, but the length and type of cable make a difference.

Xiaomi Smart Socket 4 launches with Wi-Fi 6, MU-MIMO and OFDMA tech, 2500W max load

Xiaomi has opened crowdfunding for a new smart plug that makes it easy to turn regular appliances into smart ones. The Xiaomi Smart Socket 4 is listed on Xiaomi Youpin for 49 yuan (around $7), with the campaign running until September 16 at

Honor officially releases phone with 8,300mAh battery

Honor has released the Play 11 in China as a budget-friendly smartphone with an 8,300mAh battery. It features 5G connectivity and comes in four color options.

Bluetooth Vs. Bluetooth LE: What's The Difference?

You may have noticed some of your devices connect using Bluetooth LE, but what does it do differently than standard Bluetooth connectivity?

What Are The Ropes On Extension Ladders For?

Extension ladder ropes may look like a simple add-on, but they're part of a system that makes these tall ladders easier to adjust. Here's how the setup works.

'That is where the machine starts winning on cost': Expert pits AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 rig against ChatGPT and gives surprising verdict

A dual-GPU AMD workstation beats expensive cloud AI subscriptions on cost only once monthly token volume climbs high enough.

4 ways to make an aging Motorola phone feel much more expensive

Your budget Motorola phone can punch way above its weight

iOS 27 Available Tomorrow With These 8 New Features

During its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo event last week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released widely on Monday, September 14. iOS 27 should be available around 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 1 p.m. Eastern Time tomorrow via the Settings app

Make long drives easier with this Android Auto feature

Android Auto added a new capability recently that upgrades the infotainment screen in a big way. Let's activate it.

George Lucas Declared This Classic Film 'The Ultimate Science Fiction Movie'

The creator of the "Star Wars" franchise and legendary director George Lucas regards this sci-fi juggernaut as the absolute best in the genre.

"Diablo 5 is a new game, it gives us the freedom to start with a really big idea." — Why a sequel should have you excited for Diablo 4 too

Fresh from BlizzCon, an exclusive 15-minute interview with Diablo 5 Senior Producer and Art Director breaks down the bombshell announcement of the sequel arriving in 2029.

GM's Coal-Powered Oldsmobile Was One Of The Strangest Experiments In Automotive History

After the turbulence of the 1970s successive oil crises, American automakers were keen to find alternative fuel sources for their cars, and that included coal.

If this unpleasant problem follows the iPhone Duo, I doubt I’ll even get to see it in person

You might not even get to see an iPhone Duo for quite a while.

These five Sony Xperia phones are now receiving Android 17

The current Xperia flagship model, two previous flagship models, and a pair of mid-rangers are being upodated.

Has Apple inadvertently shot itself in the foot? Demand for iPhone 18 appears subdued

Early pre-orders for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max indicate softer demand than in previous years, potentially reflecting economic pressures and anticipation for the upcoming foldable iPhone Duo. However, possibly improved inventory leve

Google Messages is pushing its own features at you, and I cannot get past one line

There is a quiet admission sitting at the bottom of the thread.

Microsoft is putting your Windows drivers on trial this October, and some of your devices may no longer work

You probably won't notice this change until you run into driver issues.

How to use GPT-6 Astra when it rolls out to you

OpenAI's new model, GPT-6 Astra, has begun rolling out to users. Here's how you can get it and pitfalls to avoid.

Quordle hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #1694)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #1191)

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.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #925)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Obsbot Meet Flip 4K Webcam Review: Big Performance in a Tiny, Foldable Package

I’ve been using Obsbot cameras for quite a while now. Recently, I reviewed their Tiny 3 series, which I absolutely loved for its smooth, robotic tracking, so when Obsbot sent over the new Meet Flip as a review unit, I was eager to see how i

Android Auto Can Still Be Useful Without Cell Service — Here's How

When you're too far from a cell tower, Android Auto becomes much less useful - unless you take a few minutes to set things up before you hit the road.

The Downsides Of Using A TV As Your Computer Monitor

Using a TV as a computer monitor is an easy way to get a large display for less money, but there are some downsides worth considering before making the switch.

Meta enlists tiny Korean startup to build 'one-chip-like datacenter' — CXL architecture introduced by Facebook's parent company and Panmnesia can handle almost 1000 AI GPUs per domain

Meta and Panmnesia propose a CXL data center architecture connecting up to 960 accelerators within one coherent computing domain across multiple racks.

3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (September 14-20)

A Valentine's horror, a Taylor Sheirdan action movie, and a James Cameron classic are on our list of thrillers to watch this week on Netflix.

How to fix iMessage "Not Delivered" error on iPhones

iMessage is simple, and even RCS and SMS are usually reliable. But when your iPhone won't sent a message, you can coax it into working again.

12 Magnetic Desk Accessories That Could Help Keep Your Home Office Organized

Keeping your home office organized is hard, but these magnetic accessories can help.

OBE launches R3 Ultra Max 1080p projector with 1800 CVIA brightness, built-in gimbal & 2.1 audio

OBE has released a new home projector in China, the R3 Ultra Max. It is now listed on JD.com for 3,999 yuan ($596). Rather than focusing solely on pushing resolution limits, the company has built this 1080p model around physical flexibility

iOS 27 Quietly Fixes Messages' Most Frustrating Feature

With the upcoming release of iOS 27, Apple is planning to fix a feature within the iPhone Messages app that users typically find frustrating.

5 Powersports Brands Owned By BRP

BRP may not be a household name, but its powersports portfolio includes several familiar brands spanning snow, water, dirt, pavement, and engine technology.

After Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 also coming to Battle.net alongside Blizzard crossovers

CD Projekt RED and Blizzard are deepening their partnership, bringing Cyberpunk 2077 to Battle.net, an Edgerunners crossover to Overwatch, and more. Read more...

The Pentagon reportedly asked OpenAI to provide an AI that doesn't like saying no to requests

Documents revealed disputed Pentagon requests for an OpenAI system with fewer refusals, while officials denied such language existed in final agreements.

I stopped chasing 4K and started fixing my audio, and films got better immediately

Better sound made my movies feel bigger than any 4K upgrade ever did

My decade-old Xeon server lost to a budget UGREEN NAS in every way that matters

New NAS hardware made my former bargain difficult to justify.

Why are IMAX cameras so notoriously loud?

Shooting a movie on IMAX 15/70 cameras can produce incredible film, but one of the major tradeoffs for filmmakers is how loud they can get when rolling.

I fear Apple might be unintentionally setting up the iPhone Air 2 to fail

With so many good iPhone models coming out, what exactly does the iPhone Air offer you?

OBE launches C5 Pro 1080p projector with 600 CVIA brightness, integrated gimbal & 10W audio

OBE has announced the C5 Pro, a new 1080p projector launching in China that focuses on flexible placement and automated setup. The projector will be available starting September 24th with an introductory price of 1,099 yuan ($164), before s

Apply Nvidia DLSS 5 to anywhere on your Windows 11 desktop and PC with this unofficial app

Bring Nvidia DLSS 5 to almost any Windows 11 app and even the desktop, with this third-party app, but with a few limitations. Read more...

These Are The Most Affordable Earbuds To Support Apple Music Lossless Streaming

Apple Music lets you listen to your favorite tunes at Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless quality, and all you need is a pair of headphones or earbuds to match.

Should A Refrigerator Be Level Or Tilted Back?

Installing your refrigerator properly is just as important as choosing the right one in the first place. But should you have it level or tilt it back?

Fallout: New Vegas looks better than ever after huge free graphics upgrade

A free Fallout: New Vegas mod sharpens interior environments with 2K and 4K textures while preserving the game’s original visual style. Although the upgrade delivers noticeable improvements and complements an existing landscape overhaul, it

I found a speech recognition model hiding inside VS Code, and it never sends a word to the cloud

And it also does a very good job at transcribing what I say.

I stopped using Word for simple notes after discovering this ridiculously capable text editor

Word was built for printing, not note-taking — Notion does that better.

Insight Partners’ Deven Parekh on why the firm is diversifying while everyone else bets the farm on OpenAI and Anthropic

Insight Partners' Devin Parekh opens up about losing Legora to General Catalyst, why he's fine holding stakes in rival AI labs, and why — even as everyone else piles into OpenAI and Anthropic — his $90 billion firm is deliberately staying d

How Long Do Garmin Smartwatches Get Software Support?

Garmin's extensive line of smartwatches are a popular alternative to other wearables, but how long can you expect it to receive software updates?

This tactical RPG, beloved by 79% of players, is now 70% off on Steam

Deal | Released on Steam on May 23, 2023, Miasma Chronicles was published by 505 Games. With turn-based tactics and stealth mechanics, you'll have to uncover the truth behind a devastating force that threatens your world.

Fairbuds 2 leaked renders reveal addition of stems

Fairphone is working on a new version of its repair-friendly wireless earbuds, and some early photos just gave us the first real look at what’s coming. Leaked images of the Fairbuds 2 have surfaced, showing a refreshed pair of true wireless

I changed one Windows 11 setting in Storage Sense, and freed 30GB without breaking anything

I should've done this years ago.

I ditched Fitbit and Samsung Health tracking for this private alternative

The open-source smartwatch that does health tracking without the surveillance

What is the release date for Ted Lasso season 4 episode 7 on Apple TV?

Ted Lasso season 4 is approaching its endgame — here's when its next episode will be released.

Sam Altman says OpenAI won't file for IPO this year

OpenAI's CEO called it an "ill-advised moment to go public" in an interview with Fortune.

Larry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stock

Oracle had previously disclosed that Ellison planned to sell 50 million shares worth around $7.5 billion.

5 Of The Most Unique 3D Printer Filaments You Can Buy

Forget boring single-color rolls of filament. You can up your 3D printing game with these unique filament types that make your prints stand out.

Good for Mother Nature? RAM-pocalyse encourages millions to recycle their old devices as expert says 'economics of component recovery are changing'

AI-driven memory shortages are raising used smartphone prices, while repair businesses increasingly find value in components from damaged and aging devices.

Xbox Is Bringing A Big Dose Of Nostalgia To Its Current-Gen Consoles

Xbox is giving old-school gamers a dose of nostalgia by letting them choose older console startup animations when powering on the Xbox Series X or S.

Xbox Series X|S: Update introduces six new features and upgrades

Microsoft is rolling out an Xbox Series X|S update that introduces sharper Remote Play streaming, clearer voice chat, customizable startup animations, expanded profile controls, faster local search, and background downloads during cloud gam

Most of you thought Apple would coast under its new CEO, and I think the iPhone Duo proves otherwise

Only about a fifth of you expected things to speed up, and I am with that smaller group.

A $15 card pulled out of a decommissioned server is still the cheapest way to get 10GbE at home

Enterprise hardware at home is one of the best hacks in home labbing

Why Mint's easy graphical interface is the worst thing for your Linux journey

Comfort is so often sought, but it’s difficulty that yields the most.

12 Classic RadioShack Electronics That Are Pure Nostalgia Today

In late 20th century, RadioShack ruled the roost when it came to consumer electronics, and it had a reputation for selling some pretty memorable stuff.

The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day, according to VCs

From floating reactors to brain chips: VCs picked their favorite YC startups from the summer batch.

Galaxy SmartTag 3 renders offer a first look at major redesign

Fresh high-quality renders of the Galaxy SmartTag 3 just dropped, giving us the best preview yet of Samsung’s upcoming Bluetooth tracker. The images confirm a pretty limited color selection ahead of what looks like a near-term launch. The S

Roger Ebert Absolutely Hated This Classic '70s Sci-Fi Horror Movie

Roger Ebert is easily the prime reason audiences should form their own opinions about movies and not base whether they even see a movie on a critic's opinion.

How Long Do Drum Brakes Typically Last?

Drum brakes, which are still used in older or more heavy-duty vehicles, don't necessarily last as long as more modern disc brakes due to differing construction.

The software I bought once a decade ago still works, and nothing I rent now will

The best software purchase I made was one I never had to renew.

I found the display technology that fixes core Android problems at a stroke

It's exactly what every new smartphone needs

How to adjust the Liquid Glass effect on your iPhone with iOS 27

If you've never been satisfied with Liquid Glass on your Phone, then you'll probably like some of the new customization options Apple offers in iOS 27.

Threat of AI 'catastrophe any day now' - as tech giants pledge to act

A scientist has warned that artificial intelligence could "any day now create a catastrophe" and "needs to be tackled more urgently" than climate change.

Steam Frame release date and pre-order news likely on September 14 after email leak

A dataminer shared a Valve email with details of the Steam Frame pre-order reservation system. If the VR headset mirrors the Steam Machine launch, buyers can expect a September 14th release date. A leaked video before the review embargo end

Blackview announces tablet with 2.3K 120Hz display, 12GB RAM and Snapdragon processor

Blackview has announced the Zeno 6 Pro, an 11-inch Android tablet with a 2.3K 120Hz display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and LTE connectivity. It also features up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and an 8,300mAh battery with 18W charging.

5 Things Your Galaxy Watch Can Do Without A Phone

If you've got a Galaxy Watch and don't want to carry your phone around all the time, you might be surprised what your Watch will still let you do.

5 Legendary Body-On-Frame Cars Built On The Ford Panther Platform

Ford's Panther platform debuted in 1979 and stayed in production until 2011, powering many legendary cars over those decades. Here are some of the best.

Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting

Yesterday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a lengthy open letter saying it was time to "pace the frontier" and slow down AI development. OpenAI's Sam Altman and Elon Musk both agreed, publicly voicing their support on X. Even Alphabet'

What’s behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?

On Equity, we discussed the AI industry's latest debate about whether it poses an existential threat to humanity.

Intel no longer shelving its free "specially Windows optimized" One Mono font

Intel has unexpectedly and quickly revived its free, "Windows-optimized" One Mono font, which was recently archived. Read more...

Apple unveils its first foldable - the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro official, Week 37 in review

Of course, Apple dominated the most popular stories of week 37 this year. Apple held a historic event on September 9 - the first in new CEO Ternus' reign, and the one to finally unveil the first foldable iPhone. Interestingly, the iPhone 18

I ditched Bambu Lab's cloud to keep my 3D printer private, and it's worth the trade-off

Opting out of Bambu cloud swaps seamless plug and play convenience for local control and a cleaner privacy footprint.

Google Lens can save you time by scanning these 6 things nobody thinks about scanning

I started using Google Lens for these 6 everyday things, and it's saved me hours.

When is Call of Duty: Warzone being integrated with Modern Warfare 4?

Call of Duty: Warzone will be integrated with Modern Warfare 4, but not right away. Here's what we know about what's happening and when we think it's going to happen.

Casio’s new G-Shock watch with step tracking now available in more markets

Following its Japan launch last year, Casio has now officially listed the G-Shock GBA-950-1A in the UK. Designed for runners, the watch features GPS-linked distance tracking, step counting, Strava compatibility, and 200 m (20 bar) water res

ColorOS 17 Is Bringing A Huge Glow-Up For OnePlus Phones

OxygenOS is on its way out, and ColorOS 17 will take its place on eligible OnePlus phones. The switch brings a new style without changing everything.

Do Aluminum Engine Blocks Crack Like Cast Iron?

Aluminum engine blocks don't weigh as much as their cast iron counterparts, but they are just as subject to the risks of regular heat and cold exposure.

Tesla's second-gen Roadster is finally getting a debut nearly a decade later

The reveal is scheduled for October 10, so long as it's not delayed again.

Your mesh Wi-Fi's backhaul is destroying your NAS performance

A wireless backhaul can be a big problem for a NAS.

I stopped closing mobile tabs manually after tweaking this browser memory setting in Chrome

Inactive tabs were starting to pile up

With the iPhone Duo on shelves, what does Apple still have in store for 2026?

The iPhone Duo is undoubtedly Apple's most important product launch in recent memory. While non-enthusiasts may think Apple may be done for the year, the company is actually expected to bring major updates to its MacBook and iPad lineups la

Apple's iPhone Duo looks ridiculously cheap compared to importing this foldable

Last week, three manufacturers unveiled their latest foldables. While the Xiaomi 18 Fold arrived in China at comparatively moderate prices, the iPhone Duo launch made even some Apple fans raise their eyebrows. But you can get a much, much m

Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition Vs 1794 Edition: What's The Difference?

Released for the model year 2024, the Toyota Tundra is one of the brand's biggest powerhouses. These two variants had some important distinctions.

Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is developing two game controllers for the iPhone and will likely sell them under the Beats brand. Rumors that Apple might enter the game controller business have circulated for some time. But last week, M

The replacement for 4K Blu-ray is already here, and you're not going to like it

Streams throw away half the data that 4K Blu-rays deliver, and studios are counting on you not to notice.

What's the difference between AppleCare+ and AppleCare One?

Should you get AppleCare+ or AppleCare One? We explain the difference in this post.

Apple's stores are changing, from the Genius Bar to the way you are greeted

Three fixtures are moving, and one of them is the giant video wall.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Features C2 Modem in EU, Remains Qualcomm-Exclusive in US

The post iPhone 18 Pro Max Features C2 Modem in EU, Remains Qualcomm-Exclusive in US appeared first on Android Headlines.

I Tried Honor's Robot Phone That Hides A Gimbal Inside, And It Has One Fatal Flaw

We pitted Honor's Robot Phone against the Pixel 11 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro, and an actual gimbal. Stabilization impressed, but there was one major disappointment.

Z.ai raises $5bn in Hong Kong including $3bn of zero-interest bonds

Z.ai, the Chinese model developer listed in Hong Kong as Zhipu, has raised about $5bn in a single move. Roughly $2bn came from placing 21.97 million new shares at HK$714, about 10 percent below the previous close. The other $3bn came from R

BlizzCon 2026 Warcraft reveals: Warcraft III campaign live, WoW Forever & Titan details

Blizzard unveils Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom DLC, World of Warcraft Forever, and The Last Titan at BlizzCon 2026. Discover release dates and expansion details.

Apple's rumored gaming controller for iPhone could feature Beats branding

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said there are two gaming controllers in the works.

Stop wasting your Wi-Fi router's USB port — try this instead

If you have a USB port on the back of your router and don't know what to do with it, try some of these straightforward options.

What is the release date for Neagley on Prime Video?

While Reacher season 4 ends, spin-off Neagley is set to take its place. So, when will it arrive on Prime Video?

Trump Rejects AI Development Slowdown Amid Safety Warnings: 'Whoever Wins AI, Wins'

The post Trump Rejects AI Development Slowdown Amid Safety Warnings: 'Whoever Wins AI, Wins' appeared first on Android Headlines.

4 Galaxy Watch Models That Will Stop Getting Major Updates Soon

Samsung supports its smartwatches for several years, but a few popular models are almost out of time. Their final major updates are coming soon.

Microsoft brings Grok to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as it moves further beyond OpenAI

Initially launching in limited preview via the Microsoft Frontier program, the Grok model rollout gives enterprise users an alternative to default models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Read more...

Obama warns AI in private hands could be dangerous and urges Democrats to act

Barack Obama told a closed Democratic fundraiser last Thursday that artificial intelligence is “moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think it can be dangerous”. The New York Times obtained a partial transcr

The Units’ Digital Stimulation is synthpunk perfection

The Units are a band I discovered in part thanks to No Dogs in Space. During their miniseries on The Screamers (another incredible band worth checking out), they mention synthpunk.org as one of their sources. And there's no better way to ge

From tools to AI teammates: the next era of investing

Investment tools are powerful, but largely reactive. They help investors research, analyze and act, but they still depend on the investor to decide what deserves attention and when. They respond intelligently, but rarely take the initiative

Google Photos Tests Major Overhaul for Built-In Pen, Highlighter, and Text Tools

The post Google Photos Tests Major Overhaul for Built-In Pen, Highlighter, and Text Tools appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google built a security cage for AI agents on Android, but it's still empty

Google's waiting on an AI that hasn't shown up yet

Car manufacturers are ditching CarPlay in 2026: Here's why

CarPlay lets you bypass your car's lousy infotainment system, but some manufacturers have decided they don't want you doing that anymore.

Anthropic has chosen Nasdaq for its October IPO, in the week OpenAI ruled one out

Anthropic has settled on Nasdaq for a listing it still hopes to complete in October, according to a person familiar with the plans who spoke to Business Insider. The filing remains private, and the valuation is not fixed, though estimates c

The iPhone Duo was expected to be the Ultra, and one detail may explain the switch

The reason points at the possibility of more than one foldable to come.

Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle net later this year, and Overwatch gets an Edgerunners collaboration

CDPR brings Cyberpunk 2077 to Battle.net, plus an Overwatch Edgerunners collab and Diablo 4 Geralt skin

Pick up this Denon X1700H AVR deal as its back to lowest price in last three months

The Denon AVR-X2800H and X1700H are both 7.2 channel 8K, Dolby Atmos/Vision AV receivers. However, one of them offers much better value. Read more...

From IFA demonstrations to a wider design question: why should an office chair expect the body to stay still?

At IFA Berlin 2026, ARBREST put a chair through movements that office furniture often treats as exceptions. COVE is the new brand’s first product, made its world debut with an IFA Best of Design award. At Hall 2.2, Stand 141, visitors leane

Anduril teams up with the Polish government to start work on an all-new cruise missile to combat Russian threats

Anduril and Poland's PGZ plan local Barracuda 500M production, while Fury and Thunder face separate discussions surrounding Poland's future aircraft fleets.

I stopped squinting at tiny labels after installing this free Android app

This app turned my phone into a magnifying glass

Apple's First Official Mobile Game Controllers to Use 'Beats' Brand

The post Apple's First Official Mobile Game Controllers to Use 'Beats' Brand appeared first on Android Headlines.

Australia’s AI music decision opens a new front in the fight over human creativity

Wholly AI-generated songs are no longer accepted in Australia. This August, ABC News reported that the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) stripped machine-made tracks from its official charts last month, ruling that an AI reco

The detrimental cost of scaling too fast

AI has crossed a decisive threshold in the enterprise. McKinsey’s 2026 global survey found that 44% of organizations now report scaling AI across the enterprise, up from 38% a year earlier, with the figure reaching 54% among companies gener

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Vs. Honor Magic V6 is complicated. [Video]

It's not as simple as it seems.

With a 69% positive rating, this Viking city builder is 70% off on Steam

Deal | Frozenheim tasks you with gathering resources, expanding your settlement, repelling enemy attacks, and exploring a dangerous world. Blending city-builder and strategy mechanics, you'll need to build and lead a powerful Viking clan.

These useful accessories help extend your HDMI setup on a budget

HDMI cables can only transmit a signal so far, but these accessories can extend that when you need something more.

Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards

Obama recently said that Democrats need to make artificial intelligence one of their “central agendas” and “have a very clear plan” to address concerns around the technology’s economic impact and safety.

Smart light strip impresses with its light and versatility: Govee COB Strip Light 2 Pro review

Enlightening. | The Govee COB Strip Light 2 Pro is a modern smart home light strip that impresses with, among other things, over 1,300 LEDs per meter. Our review shows what it is capable of.

Microsoft is working with the American Federation of Teachers to work out how best to use AI in the classroom

American teaching federations establish “legally enforceable protections” with Microsoft to ensure the National AI Safety & Privacy Standard.

Insta360 X6 Review: A near-perfect 360° camera with a wild price tag

The Insta360 X6 is a solid upgrade over the X5. The latest generation action camera now comes with custom dual Sony sensors, a new compact design, built-in storage, and some advanced camera-centric features. Are these features enough to mak

Kobo finally fixes longstanding issues on its e-readers

Kobo has overhauled its aging sync infrastructure to improve bookmark and reading-progress updates across e-readers, apps and its cloud reader. The fix requires a one-time manual account repair or sign-in reset on every device.

Affordable AMD-powered laptop with 16 GB RAM, OLED display discounted by 47% once again

Deal | Courtesy of a recent discount on Best Buy, the well-equipped HP OmniBook X Flip 16 laptop is once again available for its all-time low price on the platform. This variant comes equipped with a Ryzen 5 APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of

Google solved Android's update mess, then created a new AI fragmentation problem

Gemini Nano is the new culprit

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra Set to Get First OLED Panel Upgrade in Three Years

The post Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra Set to Get First OLED Panel Upgrade in Three Years appeared first on Android Headlines.

TCL P80 Ultra unboxing and hands-on

If you've clicked on this article, then you either know all about the TCL P80 Ultra, or at the very least, are interested in its NxtPaper AMOLED display. It's interesting, so let's talk about it. Or, just check out our TikTok on it. Back? O

The iPhone Duo will likely succeed because Apple is marketing it to you and me directly

Unlike some of Apple's previous launches, the iPhone Duo speaks to the average consumer.

Revolut handed customer passports to scammers using a real government email domain

Revolut gave sensitive customer information to criminals who requested it from what appeared to be a government email address, and did so because the address was real. The company has confirmed the breach and says its systems were never tou

TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft has entered the robotaxi chat

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation, and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

What was the PSX? The souped-up PS2 rarely sold outside of Japan

The PSX isn't just an alternative name for the first PlayStation. It was also a failed Sony console that never got a release outside Japan.

RayNeo's iO camera-free smart glasses boast an AI-agnostic version of the Siri Recap feature coming to Apple Watch — and I’m not sure if I love or hate it

RayNeo's iO camera-free smart glasses boast an AI-agnostic version of the Siri Recap feature coming to Apple Watch — and I’m not sure if I love or hate it.

Sam Altman rules out an OpenAI listing in 2026 and gives safety as the reason

OpenAI will not go public this year, and Sam Altman says the reason is safety. “I would say not 2026,” he told Fortune in an interview at the company’s San Francisco headquarters on Friday. “Given everything happening with safety, right now

Elon Musk’s quietest investor has built a $40B SpaceX stake

Vy Capital, a Dubai firm with a core investment team of four, holds about 3.4% of SpaceX worth roughly $40B, making it the fifth-largest shareholder and larger than Sequoia or Andreessen Horowitz. Europe’s sovereign alternative to Starlink

Honor Magic 9 Series to Feature Android's First Square Selfie Camera; 11,000mAh Battery Rumored

The post Honor Magic 9 Series to Feature Android's First Square Selfie Camera; 11,000mAh Battery Rumored appeared first on Android Headlines.

How I arranged Google TV Streamer's free channels to jump directly into favorite shows

A simple trick made my free Google TV channel guide less of an eyesore

If your laptop trackpad is popping out, stop using it immediately

Your trackpad probably covers a part of your laptop that can become a fire hazard in a hurry, so if your trackpad is shifting, it needs immediate attention.

Verizon wants to end device subsidies. Get the iPhone 18 Pro while you can

CEO Dan Schulman wants to make the company more financially disciplined.

Leeds protesters march against Microsoft data centers

Local activists and Labour MP Richard Burgon push back against the upcoming data center build amid mounting concerns over excessive water usage and noise. Read more...

What to do when your Samsung Gallery stops syncing with OneDrive from September 30

Don't lose your photo backups

Anthropic 'formalizes' Fermat's Last Theorem like never before using Claude — but it still took 11 days to write out

Anthropic says Claude formalized Andrew Wiles’ proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem in 11 days, producing 13 million lines of Lean code.

I’m going to wait two years before considering an iPhone Duo, here’s why

The iPhone Duo is an impressive phone, don't get me wrong, but it's not the complete iPhone experience that people want.

The iPhone Duo starts the foldable takeover, and an Apple insider admits it will cost you

Every rival is priced the same way, which is the part that should give you pause.

I used Gemini to scan and organize 400 physical games to avoid an app's subscription

Organizing games is no longer a pain

NiPoGi P2 review: it's a budget office or student-class Wildcat Lake mini PC

Are you looking for an ultra modern office or student workstation and don't care about gaming? Consider the NiPoGi P2 with its dedicated NPU. Read more...

Are Apple's wired EarPods still worth buying?

Wired earbuds like EarPods might seem like a relic of the past, but they still have their place (and come at a great price).

The iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro paint three possible scenarios for next year, and I’m optimistic

Apple blew me away with the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, and it gives me hope for the iPhone 20 Pro coming next year.

Amazon cuts $200 off 13-inch M4 iPad Pro 512GB

Now $1,299, this Wi-Fi-only tablet packs a 10-core M4 chip, a 12MP camera setup, a LiDAR Scanner, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro. Read more...

Here's what you can use instead of a docking station

If you only need ports for a few low-power peripherals or a single external monitor, you may not need a docking station at all.

Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun

Two people were arrested in San Fransico while riding around in a Waymo robotaxi after the cab pulled over and called the cops on them. The riders were juveniles in possession of a loaded AR-style ghost gun and were taken to a juvenile hall

AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Go Live, While Older Models Reach Up to $100 Off This Weekend

Apple just announced the new AirPods 5, and Amazon has them up for pre-order right now starting at $129.00. If you are looking for deals on other models, Amazon also has great prices on AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, a

A Galaxy S27 Ultra upgrade to match the iPhone Duo

Samsung isn't cutting corners everywhere.

New surprisingly simple bypass trick to install Windows 11 without internet found

Microsoft has been pretty busy cutting off tricks that help bypass MSA creation and skipping internet requirement. Now, a new trick has been discovered to help with offline Windows 11 installs. Read more...

Cloudflare's Android app is the simplest solution to my biggest connectivity problems

WARP is my first troubleshooting step

How One UI 9 transforms your Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen

One UI 9 brings several changes and improvements from the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Many of the most notable changes are focused on the cover screen. The cover screen is physically unchanged, but it works quite differently aft

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) drop in price, offering top-tier ANC for less

The earbuds are worth every penny, so save while the deal lasts!

7 Days: Chrome goes bi-weekly, Apple's $3,199 iPhone, and LG TV spying controversy

Read about Apple's foldable iPhones, Linux vs Windows test, and more. Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read more...

How to set up HDMI-CEC on your Samsung TV

HDMI-CEC, or Anynet+ on Samsung TVs, lets you control all your devices with fewer remotes and button presses. It's well worth setting up properly.

Why is World of Warcraft Forever adding another elf race? I asked Blizzard. The answer is probably what you might expect.

World of Warcraft's new "Skyborne" elf race is causing some controversy in the WoW community, many of whom are tired of Blizzard's apparent love of elves.

Never use harsh cleaning products to clean your smartphone — do this instead

Your phone is a magnet for germs, but there are gentle ways to clean it.

Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world

Fusion startups are inking defense-related deals, reigniting the relationship between fusion and national security that might have gone dormant, but never completely disappeared.

The iPhone Duo didn’t reinvent Android foldables, but I fear the copycats anyway

Apple’s first foldable is here and, shocker, it didn’t exactly reinvent the foldable, but the iPhone Duo did get some of the most important aspects right, and will give the Android side of the conversation some things to work on too. This i

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother will make you forget all about Marvel’s Blade disaster

Marvel's mishandling of its Blade reboot will likely go down as one of the studio's biggest mistakes. There was a great actor in place to play the vampire hunter (Mahershala Ali), and a promising director set to take over the reins (Bassam

Deals: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-order begins, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy S26 series get discounted

Apple’s brand new iPhone 18 Pro series is now available for pre-order, with sales set to begin on September 18. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the iPhone Duo will start in October, but if you can’t wait that long, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z

KB5124008: Media Creation Tool gets one of the last Windows 11 25H2 ISOs before 26H2 release

You can now clean install the latest Windows 11 update, KB5124008, using Microsoft's official Media Creation Tool. Read more...

Your car is selling your data

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on cars, data privacy, and autonomous vehicles, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET.

Apple’s new phones are here

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 143, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, new tech season is here, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I'

iOS 27 is here: The top new features from an Android user's perspective

Apple nailed the latest iOS 27 software update, which is the best one I've seen in years. Certainly a breath of fresh air after the rocky iOS 26 launch.

Ugreen’s ultra-slim 100W charger with foldable prongs now available internationally

Ugreen’s slim charger lineup has now made its way to the UK. The company’s 100W card-style charger, first launched in China as the Mini Ice GaN charger, is now available in the UK as the Nexode Air Slim 100W. It comes with foldable UK-stand

JetKVM Mini brings remote KVM down to $39

Dropping the price from the original $103 hardware, these compact units pack H.264 encoding and optional Wi-Fi launching on October 26. Read more...

Here's When iOS 27 Rolls Out Around the World

Apple is about to release iOS 27, which will finally deliver more advanced Siri AI capabilities as well as a variety of other refinements, improvements, and new features to iPhones. It's Apple's biggest software update of the year, and Appl

€5bn EU venture fund backs AI medical assistant Tandem Health

A €5bn (£4.3bn) EU fund which invests in some of the continent's most promising scale-up technology companies is leading a $100m (£73.9m) funding round for Tandem Health, an AI medical assistant which has built a presence at the epicentre o

Weekly poll: will you buy the iPhone Duo? What about the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Years of rumors can finally be put to rest – Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, earlier this week. It’s not a cheap phone – here’s the pricing breakdown. That said, its starting price of $2,000 / £2,000 / €2,300 / ₹300,000 i

Surprisingly weak demand seen as pre-orders open for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Is the wait for the iPhone Duo pre-order period somehow responsible for the weak iPhone 18 Pro pre-order demand?

Samsung could reportedly increase Galaxy S26 price next month

RAMageddon is affecting almost all consumer electronics devices, and memory chip prices have gotten so out of hand that Samsung is reportedly considering increasing the prices of all Galaxy S26 series devices next month in its home country.

How to create a photo collage on your iPhone for free and with no ads

Macworld A quick and effective way to create a collage from several photos on your iPhone is to use Apple’s Keynote app. You might be familiar with using Keynote for presentations, but it’s also good for making collages. Keynote offers up t

Pay just $70 for $150 in aloSIM credit and skip roaming rates abroad

Macworld TL;DR: Pay $69.99 to get $150 in aloSIM travel-data credit, redeemable for 12 months toward country and regional packages in 200+ countries. Coming home from vacation with a souvenir is nice. Coming home to a pile of daily internat

Windows 11 KB5124008, KB5126052 may be breaking AMD PCs with the easiest fix not working

AMD systems may be affected by the latest Windows 11 and .NET updates from Microsoft. The worst thing is that the simplest usual fix is not seemingly working. Read more...

Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra to get biggest OLED upgrade in 3 years

Samsung is making big changes to the Galaxy S series next year. The company is expected to launch four Galaxy S27 series phones early in the year, and two of those models—the Galaxy S27 Pro and the Galaxy S27 Ultra—will reportedly receive t

Motorola Edge 70 Neo shows up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 7-series mobile platform

Earlier this month, Motorola confirmed that the Edge 70 Neo is coming to India, but the company has yet to reveal its full specifications. The Edge 70 Neo has now shown up on Geekbench, and the listing fills in some of the gaps left by earl

OpenCode Go subscription reaches two-week break even

The service offers access to advanced open source coding models under generous limits, dodging data harvesting schemes used by competitors. Read more...

Vivo X500 hands-on image reveals new Dimensity 9600M chip

Vivo confirmed the standard X500’s camera hardware through a Weibo teaser from earlier this month, and now tipster Panda is Bald has gone hands-on with the phone itself. The image reveals several details that Vivo has yet to officially anno

Honor Magic 9 series confirmed to feature Android’s first 55MP square selfie camera

Honor has already confirmed that the Magic9 series will bring a 500mm teleconverter kit and dual 200-megapixel ARRI cameras on the back. The company today revealed the front camera, and it comes with its own unusual design. Also ReadBest ca

Google Pixel 11 vs iPhone 17: Which Flagship Phone Should You Buy?

On paper, the Pixel 11 and iPhone 17 look like evenly matched rivals. In practice, they make very different trade-offs. The Pixel 11 bets on camera versatility, battery life and Google’s AI-driven experience, while the iPhone 17 leans into

Global Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max clears SIRIM certification before launch

Vivo is set to launch the X500 series in China on September 21st, and the countdown has come with a steady stream of certification sightings for the global versions. We’re now getting a fresh batch, with all three models turning up on Malay

OnePlus 16 might not launch in any international market at all

The OnePlus 16 has been on shaky ground for the Indian market for some time, and a new leak suggests what OnePlus could offer instead. According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the OnePlus 16R could become the brand’s top phone in India next year,

Void Linux maintainer drops 113 packages over AI ban

The mass orphan sweep leaves core utilities and tools unmaintained until other contributors step up to take over the repository workload. Read more...

Oppo Watch X3 review

The Oppo Watch X3 continues the brand's strategy of offering a great Wear OS experience with a focus on battery longevity. With a price point around €300, it positions itself against established competitors by promising up to five days of b

Why Samsung fans are suddenly more excited about the Galaxy Z Fold 9

The launch of the iPhone Duo has not only given Apple fans their first foldable iPhone. It has also given Samsung fans another reason to look forward to the Galaxy Z Fold 9. A post on Reddit recently made this point. The poster is more exci

AI lab leaders urge slowdown on frontier models

Dario Amodei calls for embedded safety evaluators and democratic coordination to prevent humanity from losing control of advanced models. Read more...

Zoom update triggers privacy risk by slurping Linux clipboards

Unprompted background clipboard access on X11 sessions threatens sensitive data and password managers for Linux users running conferencing workloads. Read more...

Weekly poll results: Poco F9 Ultra sizzles, Poco F9 Pro not as hot, both need a price cut

From the comments under last week’s poll we know that some of you have already bought a Poco F9 Ultra. This is clearly the more popular model of the two – its F9 Pro sibling did okay, but it’s clearly in the shadow of the Ultra. Poco F9 Ult

Apple’s new CEO just went against something Steve Jobs believed in with the iPhone Duo and I’m perfectly fine with that

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, says that he never looked at Steve Jobs' belief about stylus pens as a rule.

Apple discriminated against me and three recent US presidents with the iPhone Duo

Apple might not feel compelled to make any changes to its first foldable.

The iPhone Duo is doing what I wish the Apple Vision Pro had done

The iPhone Duo is everything I wish the Apple Vision Pro had been back in 2024.

Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."

HyperOS 4 Global Beta Is Here: These Xiaomi Phones Get It First

Xiaomi has started the HyperOS 4 Global Beta, giving users outside China their first chance to try the new software. The program is still small, with only three phones included in the first wave, but more devices will join very soon. This i

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo hot-take

Now that we've had a few days to mull over Apple's newest iPhones, it's time to share our initial thoughts. Some things are as clear as day - Apple will still sell every new iPhone that it manufactures, and it's almost a 100% certainty that

OpenAI’s rogue AI tried to hack another company in May

In May, hundreds of malicious and spam packages were uploaded to RubyGems, causing a serious disruption for the host. Now independent researchers have said that a swarm of OpenAI agents were responsible for the attack. Not only that, but th

World of Warcraft Forever announced, the official Classic Plus

Blizzard's World of Warcraft Forever is the official Classic Plus version, arriving soon with new zones, quests, and the Skyborne Elf race. Read more...

Sam Altman says OpenAI going public in 2026 would be ‘ill-advised’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that there would be no OpenAI IPO in 2026 during an interview with Fortune. Over the course of 45 minutes, Altman discussed a variety of subjects including the Hugging Face hacking incident, recursive self-im

Liliputing News Roundup: (Kindle Jailbreak, Xteink X3, and AMD Gorgon Halo)

For the second time in a month, there’s a new Kindle jailbreak method in the wild. MINISFORUM continues to make ridiculously powerful network attached storage systems. Lenovo is promising seven years of updates for its new premium Android t

Warcraft 3: Forsaken Kingdom expansion announced at BlizzCon, out now

Blizzard surprised fans by shadow dropping Forsaken Kingdom at BlizzCon, the first new Warcraft 3 expansion in 23 years alongside a free 3.0 update. Read more...

Xiaomi 18 Fold Is Already a Hit, With Sales Up 310%

Xiaomi's new foldable appears to be off to a very strong start. The Xiaomi 18 Fold sold around 36,000 units on its first day, despite carrying a price that puts it firmly in ultra-premium territory. Even more impressive is how that compares

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

While OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, the company will not be going public this year, according to CEO Sam Altman.

StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter

Blizzard originally tried to bring the StarCraft universe to the world of 3D shooters way back in 2002 with StarCraft: Ghost. It sat in development hell for years until Blizzard president Mike Morhaime confirmed that it had been canceled in

Anthropic CEO outlines plan to slow AI development

Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman seem to agree that it's time to "pace the frontier." What would that actually look like?

Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1

Tesla’s halo sports car was first announced in November 2017.

Deals: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are on pre-order, iPhone Duo coming soon, here are the alternatives

Pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max started this Saturday. And since this is Apple we are talking about, there are no pre-order goodies – the opposite, actually, since Apple raised the iPhone 16, 17 and Air prices by $100. B

Casio launches five stylish MTP-E735AR watches with a surprisingly premium look

Casio has added a new line of analog watches to its global catalog. The MTP-E735AR series, which appeared on the company’s international website earlier this month, is a set of five quartz watches featuring integrated stainless steel bracel

Warcraft 3 is getting a new expansion after over 23 years called the "Forsaken Kingdom" and it is available today for PC

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Warcraft 3, one of its most beloved real-time strategy games, is getting a new expansion after 23 years called "Forsaken Kingdom".

'World of Warcraft Forever' is Blizzard's take on Classic+, revamping vanilla Azeroth in new ways for perpetual expansion

World of Warcraft Forever is Blizzard's long-rumored "Classic+" take, designed to keep Warcraft's old-school social-first gameplay intact while providing new content.

Blizzard announces Diablo 5 and it's coming sooner than you think

Blizzard announced Diablo V for Spring 2029, set in a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary where Diablo has won.

The Amazon returns: Diablo 4 roadmap reveals new class, Netflix adaptation and Nintendo Switch 2 port

Diablo 4 gets a new class and a Nintendo Switch 2 port!

Overwatch introduces a new vampiric hero, Doctrine, and is bringing two massive reworks for Roadhog and Sombra, a new map, and more

Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new hero called Doctrine, two reworks for Roadhog and Sombra, a new map set in Iceland, and more new features for Overwatch during BlizzCon 2026.

'STARCRAFT' revealed at Blizzcon: The squad shooter is coming in 2030, and here's the first cinematic

StarCraft is back after over a decade in cryo-stasis. Revealed at BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard showcased a bombastic cinematic trailer, although we'll be waiting a while to actually play it ...

Blizzard revives 'Heroes of the Storm,' starting with new hero Xal'atath

Blizzard's "maintenance mode" MOBA is getting its first new hero in years in the form of Warcraft's big current antagonist.

The iPhone Duo's best feature isn't the fold, it's the software built around it

Sometimes it really is the details that matter.Read Entire Article

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's India price leaks

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, unveiled last month, went on sale in select markets on September 4. India wasn't part of the first wave of rollout, as sales are scheduled to begin there on September 18. That may be why Samsung didn't reveal the

Top Stories: Apple Event Recap With iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone Duo is here, but that wasn't all we saw at this week's event, as Apple also took the wraps off of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and the AirPods 5. We'll have to wa

The Google Pixel is fine and all, but still needs a ‘Ryzen moment’ [Video]

At what stage does “fine” feel like it’s doing heavy lifting for problems that might appear in the future? It’s something talked about around the Tensor chip in Pixel phones, but isn’t it about time we saw real-world performance gains? The

Streaming prices have surged nearly 70% in four years, and they're still going up

Apple TV+ has had one of the largest increases. The service launched in 2019 at $4.99 a month and has since raised its price by 200%. It still has a smaller overall library than most of its main competitors, but Apple has continued to add o

SpaceX Starship 14th Flight Scheduled for September 18

SpaceX is targeting September 18 for Starship Flight 14. The mission could mark a major change for the program. For the first time, Starship will carry production Starlink V3 satellites. SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen confirmed that the flight wil

What carries forward from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 into Modern Warfare 4?

There's a new Call of Duty game upon us in Modern Warfare 4, so let's break down exactly what items you can carry forward into the new game from Black Ops 7.

Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests

Revolut said it notified affected customers and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators.

Microsoft warns that killing VBScript could break Windows activation for businesses

Microsoft is asking organizations that rely on the Slmgr.vbs tool to switch to PowerShell, as the old script will soon stop working along with the rest of the VBScript language. Companies that use the script to manage Windows activation sho

Didn't Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Here's How Long the Wait is Now

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began today in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order on Apple's online store, you might face a longer wait now, depending on your desired configuration. The fi

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on pre-order

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, unveiled a few days ago, are now available for pre-orders through Apple's official website in 65 countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, China, France, India, and South

Hands-on: Dbrand’s MNML Pixel 11 Pro cases are simply good, and that’s the point [Gallery]

Dbrand is definitely best-known for its flashy skins and bombastic personality, but the company is now launching a more subtle brand in “MNML,” aiming to offer dead-simple cases that are comfortable and have good quality. These are availabl

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Now Available to Pre-Order

Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max through its online storefront and the Apple Store app. If you don't see the option to order, make sure to refresh until the store comes up. The app is

Here Are The Best Carrier Deals You Can Get When Pre-Ordering iPhone 18 Pro Today

Apple today launched pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. If you're looking to place a pre-order on one of these models at a cellular carrier, we've rounded up all of the best deals and offers you can find from the major

Honor Magic 9/ Super Edition live images leaked in new colors

While Honor is busy teasing the Magic 9 Pro Max, some new live images have leaked, revealing the standard and Super Edition models. Interestingly, these flagship smartphones feature a slightly distinctive design and funky colors over the Pr

Huawei ties up with China Unicom to boost computing power, network services

Huawei and China Unicom have recently signed a strategic cooperation where both companies will work on accelerating computing power and developing new network services. At the same time, they will focus on enhancing the connectivity aspect

These 5 features make Huawei Watch 6 Pro worth buying

Watch 6 Pro is the new epitome of the Huawei wearable family and here are the top 5 features revealing why this smartwatch is worth buying. From a dynamically rich appearance to eye-catching upgrades, the new wrist gadget has got everything

Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition's key specs confirmed

Realme teased the Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition a few days ago and confirmed India will be one of the launch markets. While the brand hasn't announced its launch date yet, it has confirmed the special edition's key specs. Realme has se

Magic 9 series will continue legacy of Honor’s new imaging chip

Magic 9 series has entered the warm-up stage, and while the company is already teasing the key highlights of this flagship, leaks are also covering significant details; the latest one reveals that the 2026 Magic lineup will bring Honor’s ne

Huawei MatePad Air, Pura X Max new color variants open for purchase

Huawei MatePad Air and Pura X Max new color variants are now available for sale, and consumers can purchase these devices from the official VMall channel or any authorized e-commerce platform. Let’s check the price and specifics in detail.

A new software update is rolling out to the Galaxy A57

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy A57. If you were hoping to see One UI 9.0, you will have to wait. This is a standard security update designed to make the phone more secure, and it is now available in Ind

Replace overstimulating screen time with Montessori-inspired Pok Pok for just $60

Macworld TL;DR: Pok Pok lifetime access is $59.99 (reg. $250), giving families unlimited access to a growing collection of low-stimulation, Montessori-inspired educational activities without ads, levels, winning, or losing. Not all kids’ sc

Pay $11 once & block annoying ads on up to 9 devices for life

Macworld TL;DR: Through Sept. 20, pay just $11 (reg. $169.99) for lifetime AdGuard Family access on up to nine devices, including ad blocking, privacy protection, malware protection, and parental controls. The internet has plenty of useful

Honor Magic 9 series confirmed to feature ARRI Cinema Mode

Honor has dropped another teaser for the Magic 9 series, confirming ARRI Cinema Mode. The company introduced the specific photography feature with the ROBOT PHONE last month and is now expanding its reach for the upcoming flagship. ARRI and

If your iPhone calls suddenly end, this will fix it

Macworld I’m sure this has happened to you too: You’re in the middle of a call on your iPhone and suddenly the call ends. Neither you nor the person you’re speaking to has hung up–at least, that’s what you think. Chances are that you accide

Galaxy S26 FE pricing for India leaks

The Galaxy S26 FE, announced a few weeks ago, is already available for purchase in the US and other countries, but not yet in India. However, ahead of its launch on September 18, a new leak has revealed the pricing for both variants of the

Deals: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch, Galaxy S26 and Pixel 11 series drop prices

Pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max started this Saturday. Premium Apple models rarely get discounts and never this early, so we’ll just list their prices here for the sake of comparison with flagship Androids that might lur

Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders

Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, September 12. "We love that early energy," reads the Apple Store's message when visiting the U.S. websi

Apple decided to make a foldable because of Huawei: Report

Apple has launched its first foldable phone on the market, named iPhone Duo, and it seems the company has developed this creation because of Huawei, Samsung, and other folding handset manufacturers. A new report sheds light on this matter.

How to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro From Apple and Get the Model You Want on Launch Day

Update: iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders are now live on the Apple Store. 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 a

vivo shows all colors of the X500 Pro Max

vivo is unveiling the X500 series in China on September 21, and ahead of that, a few days ago the company revealed the design of the X500 Pro Max. Today it's back with more official images, this time showing all four colors in which the pho

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Apple Watch Series 12 Release Date

The post Apple Watch Series 12 Release Date appeared first on Android Headlines.

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

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

Apple Watch Series 12 Price

The post Apple Watch Series 12 Price appeared first on Android Headlines.

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.

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

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

Apple Watch Series 12: Ultimate Buyers Guide

The post Apple Watch Series 12: Ultimate Buyers Guide appeared first on Android Headlines.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

‘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'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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

AMD launches $99 Ryzen 5 5500F for AM4 and new Ryzen 5 7500 for AM5

The Ryzen 5 7500 is essentially the Ryzen 5 7500F with an integrated GPU. It has six Zen 4 cores and 12 threads, a 3.7 GHz base clock, and boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz. It also has 38 MB of combined cache: 6 MB of L2 and 32 MB of L3. Its 65 W

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Mangoal 4K OEM Style Dash Cam Review: The Dash Cam That Looks Factory-Fitted and Does its Job!

I've wanted to install a dash cam in my Alfa Romeo Tonale for some time, but there was one thing stopping me. I really didn't want another device stuck to the windshield, with a large suction mount and cables running around the cabin. That'

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Macworld Ugreen MagFlow Pro 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.close

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.

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

PhoneBuff on YouTube