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Apple to introduce new financing program next week for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac

Apple is replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program with Apple Upgrade, teaming up with Klarna.

Kaylee Hottle, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star, Dies at 18

The 18-year-old actor also appeared in 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.'

Your smart home breaks every time someone flips a wall switch

You might not even realize you're making this mistake.

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Dell Pro 7 14 P714265 review: Business with style

64 GB RAM for a 14-inch subnotebook. | The Dell Pro 7 14 continues the Latitude tradition of prioritizing functionality and ease-of-use above controversial features like the zero-lattice keyboard. It's also one of the few laptops to ship wi

Apple Invites App Updated With Two New Features

Apple Invites was updated today with two minor features related to RSVPing to an invite: hosts and guests can now react with emoji when someone replies to an event, and a confetti animation now appears when guests reply. Version 1.10 of the

Philips Hue camera leaks as alternative to the expensive HDMI sync box

Philips Hue is set to add a camera to its home theater lineup soon, allowing users to synchronize Philips Hue lights and Lightstrips with games, movies, and TV shows. This will enable both the color and brightness of the lighting to be adju

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The budget phone you can't miss is now $100

We gave it an 8/10

Before You Travel Internationally, Check Out These 5 Tech Tips First

If you're getting ready for an international trip, make sure you include these tips as part of your steps to get your tech ready for travel.

I built a photo backup on a Raspberry Pi, and it beats Google Photos without the subscription

Don't buy cheap hard drives—you're inviting disaster.

Vatican Uses AI-Detector to Show AI Bros Pope’s Anti-AI Encyclical Isn’t AI-Generated

The word of God or the word of AI?

US Pilots Were Flying Over The Soviet Union – Then Hit A Free-Fall At 83,000 Feet

What happens when the world's fastest spy plane loses power at 83,000 feet? Discover the classified Cold War rescue mission over enemy airspace.

Jack Dorsey is taking on Slack with Buzz, a group chat platform for teams and their AI agents

Buzz is a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation.

AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app

Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, those distinctions are fading, pushing co

Bucking EV slowdown, Sila raises $300M to expand battery materials factory

Sila's fresh $300 million round will help it make enough of its silicon-carbon anode material to power more than 100,000 EVs.

Apple Updates TestFlight

Apple today updated its TestFlight app with a search field for quickly finding apps that you are beta testing, along with bug fixes and performance improvements. TestFlight version 4.3 is available now in the App Store.Tag: TestFlightThis a

RTX Spark: Second lower-end config confirmed via latest driver

We already know that there will be multiple configurations of the RTX Spark “Superchip,” but Nvidia has not shared those details. However, a new driver version has shed some light on a second configuration.

This Docker container converts any file to any format, so I stopped trusting sketchy websites with my private documents

The privacy improvement alone was worth it

Substack adds an AI detector to help spot blogs written by no one

Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated or

The Fascinating Way Steven Spielberg's E.T. Got His Unmistakable Voice

A chance encounter gave E.T. his voice to phone home, but you won't believe how this unique voice was achieved or where else you've heard it.

Is It Illegal To Use A Gear Shift Without Letters Or Numbers?

As you might expect, the U.S. has rules about displaying letters and numbers for a vehicle's gears. What do they say about using shifters without them, though?

This Hidden Pattern in the Sun Could Predict Solar Storms Years in Advance

The solar cycle can be irregular, but some patterns might be trackable—enough to provide a heads-up before extreme weather events.

Gritt raises $32M for AI robots that bolt onto existing construction equipment to build solar farms faster

San Francisco-based Gritt has exited stealth with just over $32 million in combined pre-seed and Series A funding to deploy AI-powered robotic systems on large-scale construction sites, starting with solar farms. The $26 million Series A wa

The 8-Hour challenge: SK On says solid-state robot batteries must justify a 4x manufacturing cost jump to replace 'inferior' lithium-ion

SK On says solid-state batteries can close the gap, but only if the math holds for companies.

Right-Wing Haters Try to Stop the Steal as ‘Woke’ Odyssey Conquers Global Box Office

It might be the dumbest culture war fight of the year.

I ditched my car's built-in infotainment for Android Auto, and three years later I haven't looked back

Proprietary software is a source of endless frustration

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Is Now Available at Home

The sci-fi film starring Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connell is winding down a $250 million box office run.

Review: After a year with Galaxy Z Fold 7, I’m worried Fold 8 will make the same mistakes

I’ve been buying Samsung foldables for years now, but the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the first one that, as a reviewer, I’ve actually managed to keep in my pocket all year long. And, after all of that time, I’ve got a lot of thoughts on where Samsu

Substack is adding an AI detection feature

Substack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.

Apple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability

Apple reportedly fixed the Hide My Email vulnerability that left iCloud+ users' emails not especially hidden.

Einride bets $38M on EV charging as it scales electric trucking

The acquisition — Einride's first as a publicly traded company — will expand its EV-charging ecosystem as it works to scale its electric trucking business.

Best Buy Offers $160 Off All iPhone Air Models During Black Friday in July

Best Buy today is offering customers a chance to get $160 off every model of the iPhone Air during its Black Friday in July event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may rece

Acer releases 16-inch gaming laptop globally with 64 GB RAM and Intel Panther Lake

Acer has released one of its latest 16-inch gaming laptops globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz OLED display, the Predator Helios Neo 16 also contains up to 64 GB of RAM. The 16-inch laptop promises to deliver comparatively long battery life th

Xteink’s Next Pocket-Sized E-Reader Could (Almost) Replace Your Kindle

The Xteink X4 Pro adds more premium features over earlier models—though it's still not for everyone.

Why Did Ford Stop Using The Twin I-Beam Suspension For The F-150?

When it comes to vehicle suspensions, few are as well-known as Ford's twin I-Beam suspension. Here's why Ford stopped using it on its most popular vehicle.

Internet-Famous Bald Eagle Found Alive After Mysterious Disappearance

Jackie, the beloved eagle mom, had been missing from her nest for several days before she was spotted struggling to fly.

Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026

Dead Island 2, Harold Halibut and seven others will be gone soon.

5 Prime Video shows I'm downloading on my phone before my next flight

Forget the seat-back screen—here are 5 Prime Video shows worth downloading for your flight

The RTX 3080 was supposed to be old by now, but the RTX 60 delay handed it two more years

I don't need to upgrade my RTX 3080 for a few more years

We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones

After using CarPlay for years and testing dozens of apps, we've narrowed down the list of CarPlay apps you really need.

5 Disadvantages Of Using A Backhoe

A backhoe may look like a machine that can do it all, but that's not always the case.

Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

The new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.

Not Google Nest, Not Honeywell: This Smart Thermostat Gets Consumer Reports' Best Score

Neither Google Nest nor Honeywell sits atop Consumer Reports' smart thermostat rankings. Another premium model earned the publication's best overall score.

Sila raises $300M to fast-track gigascale anode production and shore up US battery supply chains

Sila, the battery materials company formerly known as Sila Nanotechnologies, has raised $300 million in a private equity round led by Atreides Management and Sutter Hill Ventures to expand its silicon anode manufacturing plant in Moses Lake

Threads is getting new parental control features

Parental Supervision is coming to Meta's Threads.

DJI Osmo 360 II: Leak reveals major camera upgrade with larger battery also rumoured

DJI's next action camera has surfaced in a new leak. Equipped with a larger battery, the Osmo 360 II also includes a significant camera upgrade that should improve video quality when shooting in 8K.

Stop holding the power button: How 'unsafe shutdowns' silently corrupt your SSD's mapping tables

Your SSD is logging every hard reset (and risking silent data corruption)

Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone may offer a 7-inch screen

Apple's iPhone will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, and the company is rumored to mark the occasion with a major redesign for its iPhone Pro lineup. The upcoming models are likely to go by the iPhone 20 moniker and are said to fea

Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in

I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my cameras. The problem

Trump’s head of AI safety agency just resigned, but he was only on the job for three months

Chris Fall was only in the job for three months before resigning, and no reason has been provided for his departure.

Exclusive: Leaked firmware reveals specs of canceled ROG Phone 10 series codenamed "Boston"

Leaked firmware reveals that Asus developed ROG Phone 10 and 10 Pro models, codenamed “Boston,” with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, Wi-Fi 7, and distinct camera systems. The devices were reportedly canceled following Asus’s 2026 withdrawal

Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to offer Xbox Game Pass with the Quest VR Horizon+ subscription — Xbox VR controller improvements coming too

For all 6 Meta Quest owners reading Windows Central today, Microsoft and Xbox have a new offering for you.

Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035

New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.

iPhone 20 might come with a controversial display upgrade

The 20th anniversary iPhone could come with at least one major change many would hate.

Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings

The company didn't say how many are in each city and has taken a far more cautious approach to scaling the network than CEO Elon Musk had promised.

6 Perks That Come With Installing A Home Theater System

It can take quite a bit of effort, but there are many perks to investing so much time and money into the project of a home theater system.

The Truth Is Out There, We Need This ‘X-Files’ Lego Set

Gillian Anderson helped unveil the Lego Ideas set paying tribute to the iconic '90s sci-fi show.

Honda’s $9 billion EV gamble just claimed its latest victim

This affordable crossover has been discontinued after just 2 years on the market.

I replaced my Raspberry Pi with an old phone, and it handled everything I threw at it

Raspberry Pi is no longer the best hardware for tinkerers.

The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect

The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.

This new flip phone could be exactly what the world needs right now

Light debuts the Flip

This Bizarre GameCube Controller Is Way More Valuable Than You Might Expect

It's an unfortunate fact that some of the most interesting collectibles are those that are hard to get, and that usually comes with a hefty price tag.

Lenovo launches 17-inch gaming laptop with new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB and 165 Hz display

Lenovo has updated another of its gaming laptops with a new GPU option. Now featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the LOQ 17IRX10 maintains a 165 Hz display, 245 W charging and an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor to reflect its more bu

UK government says plug-in solar panels will be legal from August 27 — opening the door for Amazon, Lidl, Currys and more to help save you £110 a year

The UK government has quietly revealed when plug-in solar panels will become legal in the country —here's what that means.

Iran Claims It ‘Destroyed’ Amazon’s Central Data Infrastructure In Bahrain

This marks the fifth time Iranian forces have claimed to target Amazon facilities in the Middle East.

4 Pro Tips For Keeping Your Garage Cool In Extreme Summer Heat

When the temperatures rise this summer, there are some things you can do to keep your garage cooler. Here are some helpful tips to beat the heat.

Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week

Apple may unveil a new device subscription service, reportedly in partnership with Klarna, as soon as next week.

I didn't expect the biggest new Xbox Game Pass title this past week to be a game about bowling

Among all the most recent day-one releases into Xbox Game Pass, an unlikely success story has been found in the bowling alleys with a game that launched eight months ago.

Niche glass mousepad maker Wallhack teases mouse with swappable batteries, 65% keyboard

After about a week of teasers, Wallhack has shared that it will unveil a new mouse and keyboard this week. The mouse seems to have swappable batteries, while the 65% keyboard is more of a mystery.

Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49

Amazon greenlit a Robocop pilot. Now it has committed to a full TV show.

Garmin launches CIRQA screenless smart band with 24/7 health tracking, sleep monitoring & 10 days battery life

Garmin has announced the CIRQA, a $199.99 smart band that tracks health and fitness metrics without a display. It relies entirely on the Garmin Connect smartphone app for viewing data and changing settings, aiming at people who want to trac

GM beats Q2 earnings and announces gas-powered Cadillacs as nearly $11 billion EV retreat nears completion

General Motors beat Wall Street’s second-quarter estimates by 37 cents a share on Tuesday, raised its full-year earnings guidance for the second time this year, and used the same earnings call to announce that Cadillac will launch new gas-p

Xteink X4 Pro now available for $99 (Pocket-sized eReader with a 4.3 inch touchscreen, frontlit display)

The Xteink X4 Pro is a pocket-sized eBook reader with a 4.3 inch E Ink display that makes it much smaller than most Kindle, Kobo, or other devices. In fact, it’s so small that Xteink markets it as a device that you can snap magnetically to

Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey OLED just hit $700 off, and it's the ultrawide gaming monitor you've been waiting for

Everything you could ever want

Google Maps isn't just GPS: These are the 3 features you should start using

Google Maps is surprisingly hiding a lot of secrets. Here's just a few of them.

I throttled my own smart-home devices on purpose, and the whole network got faster

Local devices are top-tier.

Ryan Reynolds Confirms a New ‘Deadpool’ Movie Is in the Works

The actor dropped the expected news during an appearance at Fanatics Fest.

Here's what that trash can with an X icon means on your electronics

It's the official marking of the EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.

Nvidia is giving away an RTX 5080

Deal | Nvidia has announced a brand-new giveaway, and the grand prize is an RTX 5080. However, this isn't a standard version of the card, as it comes with a custom 007: First Light wrap.

OpenAI's ambitious ad revenue goals look like AI-generated money, analysis says

A new market analysis by consulting firm Emarketer casts a very dark shadow over OpenAI's advertising revenue targets. Sam Altman's company started showing ads to ChatGPT users earlier this year in an attempt to finally monetize its LLM-bas

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Old Man’s Journey, Roundguard, ELOH, more

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Old Man’s Journey, Roundguard, ELOH, 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium, Police Department Tycoon Pro, and more. Today is your last shot to secu

How To Get The Best Bass Out Of Your Soundbar

Soundbars are a great way to upgrade your audio for your TV, but you may not be getting the best low-end response. Here are some ways to fix it.

The AI Copyright Lawsuits Have Finally Produced an Actual Payout

Anthropic’s massive $1.5 billion settlement just received final approval.

Apple Plans to Defeat RAM Prices by Letting You Lease a Mac

Instead of buying your next expensive iPhone, why not just never own it at all?

Nearly every Kindle is steeply discounted at Best Buy

If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation, now’s a good time to do it. As part of its Black Friday in July sale, Best Buy has brought the Kindle Paperwhite back down to its all-time lo

Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with options to upgrade to a ne

Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro

Google released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fresh questions about its AI strategy.

Apple Patches Hide My Email Flaw More Than a Year After It Was Reported

Apple addressed a vulnerability in Hide My Email that exposed a user's real email address, reports 404 Media. Apple told the site the issue was fully fixed in a patch released on July 3. The Hide My Email vulnerability was brought to Apple'

Philips intros new 4K OLED gaming monitor with striking design and improved text clarity

Philips has introduced a brand new gaming monitor with a 32-inch QD OLED panel. The 165 Hz 4K monitor also sports 99% DCI-P3 coverage, and utilizes an RGB Q-Stripe layout to improve text clarity.

Ozempic Is Quietly Becoming the Go-to Weight Loss Treatment for Teens

GLP-1 use is rising fast among teens and young adults and it's displacing bariatric surgery, a new study suggests.

The biggest data-centre deal in history just closed, then got $5bn bigger

On Tuesday, a group of the world’s most powerful investors finished buying a company most people have never heard of. The price tag explains why it matters. The largest data-centre deal ever The AI Infrastructure Partnership, MGX, and Black

London robotics startup Humanoid raises $152M Series A, with Bosch set to manufacture its wheeled robots at scale

London-based robotics startup Humanoid has raised $152 million in a Series A round led by Prime Movers Lab, the venture firm behind Figure AI’s $39 billion valuation, pushing Humanoid’s own valuation above $1 billion. Bosch, Schaeffler, Agl

Xteink's tiny pocket eReader now has a touchscreen and front light

The X4 Pro can even stick to the back of your phone.

Experts warn hackers could shut down entire power grids by hijacking cloud accounts

AI training can create spikes in energy consumption, and these can cause all sorts of harm to a power grid.

‘RoboCop’ Is Officially Making His Return, Thanks to Amazon

A series based on the iconic 1987 Paul Verhoeven film was just greenlit by the streamer.

These 4 legendary Intel CPUs are officially too old for gaming in 2026

It’s officially time to stop gaming on these 4 beloved Intel CPUs

My favorite LM Studio alternative isn't Ollama, it's something faster and more lightweight

A lightweight runner that beats both at their own game

Twitch will let parents stop their teens going live

Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the streaming platform, including the ability to block them from broadcasting entirely. Parental controls are now available that allow guardians to link Twitch accounts

Intel Foundry lands its first named outside customer: Fortinet

The two companies announced a strategic collaboration to build the Fortinet Security Processor 6, the custom silicon inside its FortiGate firewalls. Intel will handle the chip design, advanced packaging, and manufacturing. The first name on

Here’s what the Garmin CIRQA button can do, and how expensive the official accessories are

The Garmin CIRQA Smart Band was finally officially unveiled today. Garmin is already offering some interesting accessories at launch, though they aren’t particularly inexpensive. Meanwhile, the user manual reveals what function the wearable

Anthropic’s $1.5 billion book piracy settlement approved by judge

A federal judge has signed off on Anthropic's $1.5 billion class action settlement with authors who accused the company of training its AI models on copyrighted books, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an order on Monday, Judge Araceli Mar

NAND flash could balance out next year, according to reputable analysis firm

The RAM and storage market has been in turmoil for over a year now thanks to massive demand from the AI industry. Fortunately, it looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel, at least for NAND flash.

Report: TSMC is planning to raise chip prices in 2027

The rising prices of semiconductor products are not showing signs of slowing down. Nikkei Asia reports that TSMC will raise prices by up to 10% starting next year, which is bad news for its clients – the likes of Nvidia, Apple, Qualcomm, AM

Casio: Three new G-Shock Mudmaster, Mudman, and GravityMaster watches leak

A leak claims Casio is readying a matching brown-and-gold trio of Master of G watches — Mudmaster, Mudman, and GravityMaster — for August 2026. If true, this will continue the company's trend of releasing themed multi-model color releases a

Philips launches new 4K 120Hz monitor with bright Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel

The Philips 27E2N6900QW is a new 4K 120Hz monitor that has been launched in China. It features a Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel with a 1,000 nits peak brightness rating. There's USB-C PD passthrough, and it costs CNY 5,499, around $811.

Why Samsung's Galaxy Flip Phones Are Cheaper Than The Galaxy Fold

Samsung's foldables obviously aren't created equal; they do different things. However, that price difference doesn't severely affect the capability of either.

What Is Husqvarna's Most Affordable Chainsaw And Is It Any Good?

Whether you are looking for a chainsaw for professional or personal use, Husqvarna has you covered. This one beats out the rest when it comes to affordability.

Five tech giants are hiding $1.65tn in AI debt, using the trick that toppled Enron

Look at what Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle officially owe, and the numbers seem large but manageable. Look off the books, and a second, bigger pile of debt appears. A Nikkei study put that hidden figure at $1.65 trillion, up

Eight NATO allies launch HALO, a plan to link military satellites into one networked mega-constellation

Eight NATO allies have launched an initiative to connect their military satellites into a single networked mega-constellation, marking the Alliance’s most ambitious move yet to treat space as shared operational infrastructure rather than a

Fiat's new $15,000 mini EV is now on sale in the US, but it's not yet legal to drive

To put $14,985 in perspective: it's less than cycling enthusiasts pay for a top-tier carbon road bike, and it's roughly half of what the average American paid for a three-year-old used car in early 2026, according to Edmunds data.Read Entir

This popular simulator game has thousands of positive Steam reviews — and it drops on consoles later this month

This viral waterpark simulator game is coming to consoles soon.

'I can't say anything officially, but it doesn't feel like a crazy bet' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director can't confirm post-launch content, but hopes fans continue playing even after GTA 6 comes out

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight hopes players will continue playing the game after Grand Theft Auto 6 releases.

New Apple Upgrade program will soon allow you to lease nearly anything

Macworld Apple will soon be offering a new leasing program for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Called Apple Upgrade, the program will reportedly be available starting on July 28. If

Microsoft just open-sourced the app that made Comic Sans famous

Microsoft has open-sourced Comic Chat, its quirky 1996 IRC client that turned text conversations into comic strips with cartoon avatars, speech bubbles, and dynamic panel layouts. Now released under the MIT License, the project can be explo

Analog hobbies are booming as AI burnout hits Gen Z hardest — and the Windows PC could be the unexpected winner

The rise of AI, the prevalence of smartphones, and the general digital overload have created an analog revival of sorts, and Gen Z seems to be at the forefront. Does the trusty Windows PC stand to benefit from this movement?

The must-use clipboard shortcut most Windows users have never pressed

Windows’ built-in OCR tool can grab text from screenshots, scanned PDFs, videos, and other places where copying usually fails.

The Final ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer Takes Us Back in Time

Tom Holland and Zendaya star in the Spidey sequel, which is in theaters on July 31.

My old mini PC runs Proxmox for free, and it beats any NAS OS you have to pay for

I used this old mini PC as a home server for a long time, and it's still good to this day.

How to connect your Ring doorbell camera to your smart TV

It's easy to see who's at the door without grabbing your phone.

8 Of The Best Milwaukee Automotive Tools & Gadgets To Buy (And 3 To Skip)

Milwaukee has a reputation for making some of the most reliable and high-performing power tools on the market, but even it can miss the mark sometimes.

Google shipped three cheap Gemini models and a Mythos rival, but not the one that matters

Google’s answer to a summer of being outrun is not a bigger model. It is cheaper ones. On Tuesday the company launched three new Gemini models, all at its fast, low-cost “Flash” tier, a day before Alphabet reports earnings. The message is e

Volkswagen’s new e-bike has a rearview camera, radar, and fighter-pilot smart glasses

Volkswagen has put its name on an e-bike built around the kind of safety technology you would normally find in a car. The Volkswagen eBike, manufactured by n+ under licence, features a rear-mounted camera that streams a live feed to a handl

Apple Shares Apple Watch SOS Success Story

Apple today highlighted the SOS feature in the Apple Watch, publishing a short video featuring a man named Phil, who crashed while mountain biking. Phil was biking with his two young children when he had an accident and was knocked unconsci

Apple Reportedly Planning to Wind Down 'iPhone Upgrade Program'

After launching a new "Apple Upgrade" program next week, Apple plans to stop accepting new iPhone Upgrade Program sign-ups, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It remains to be seen if existing iPhone Upgrade Program members will be able

These special Surface PCs are reserved for true Manchester United fans

Microsoft Surface is coming to Manchester United kit, but the limited-edition PCs are what I care about.

Splatoon Raiders release date came before Splatoon 4 to maximize Switch 2 specs

As the Splatoon Raiders release date arrives, some gamers are already looking ahead to Splatoon 4. The studio didn’t confirm the sequel, but revealed a reason why Raiders shipped first. The developers were anxious to flex the Switch 2 specs

"It was horrifying," Xbox sources tell us Microsoft is working to fix its abysmal support for hacked accounts — as users recount years-long nightmares with customer services

We spoke to affected Xbox users who lost thousands of games, and in some cases, decades of memories from OneDrive. Microsoft did nothing to help.

Apple said to offer iPhones and Macs to customers without funds through Klarna leasing

Apple iPhones and MacBooks are expensive, and the DRAM crisis is making them even more so. Apple is therefore expected to launch a brand-new Klarna leasing program shortly, allowing customers to pay for products in 24 or 36 installments, wh

5 Wearable Gadgets Perfect For Travel

Travel can be easier with the right wearable tech. Explore clever gadgets designed to improve comfort, health tracking, navigation, and more.

Tom Hiddleston’s new Pompeii documentary uncovers a surprising story of survival

The Marvel star travels back to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in new series.

New smartwatches feature 1,000-nit AMOLED, 5 ATM, flashlight, and dual-band GNSS from $65

Kospet has launched two affordable smartwatches featuring dual-band GNSS, 5 ATM water resistance, and a built-in LED flashlight, offering surprisingly robust feature sets wrapped in two distinctly different designs.

Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts

With the new "Replace Audio" tool, users can update the music on their post at any time while keeping the post's existing likes, comments, shares, and reach intact.

Watch out - that Microsoft Calendar invite dated 2050 could be hiding stolen files and worse

Check your calendars for entries far into the future - especially if you're an Israeli entity.

Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts

There's a symbiotic - and sometimes frustrating - relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them. Platforms need influencers' and creators' content to keep consumers on their apps; the creators, in turn, need t

Light Flip flip phone has minimalist design and features (plus a keypad and T9 predictive text)

The Light Flip is an upcoming cellphone that looks like an artifact from an alternate timeline where smartphones never took off. It has a class flip-phone design with a small screen on top and a number pad on bottom. And there’s a notificat

Tesla Robotaxis go to Florida

It must be earnings day, because Tesla is making a Robotaxi announcement. The company said in a post on X that it was launching its Robotaxi service in Orlando and Tampa, attaching a pair of maps that show each city's service area. No word

'$3.7B lost to deepfakes' — Why social media is the perfect launchpad for AI fraud

From fake celebrity endorsements to phone calls, video meetings, and messaging apps, new Surfshark research finds people have lost at least $3.7 billion to deepfake fraud — and social media is the single biggest origin point. Here's how to

Meta Horizon+ subscriptions now include Xbox Game Pass starter edition

Meta Horizon+ subscriptions are now bundled with the starter edition of Xbox Game Pass.

Pop singer Lorde slammed Spotify’s AI ‘About the Song’ feature, claiming it’s full of nothing but false details — and now subscribers are starting to catch on

Lorde called out Spotify's About the Song tool, saying its details were incorrect and that it 'limits free interpretation'.

Garmin smartwatches: How to pause your training status during illness or injury

Smartwatch alerts can be demotivating when you are sick or recovering. Fortunately, Garmin already allows users to pause their training status—here is how it works.

Why HD-DVD should've beat Blu-Ray

The format war that could have changed home entertainment forever.

8 Useful Gadgets For The Summer Heat

The summer heat can leave you almost desperate to cool down, but fear not! These useful gadgets can help you beat the swelter no matter where you are.

New HyperOS 4 leaks showcase biggest visual redesign to date

Leaks from early Xiaomi 18-series prototypes suggest that HyperOS 4 is set for a major visual redesign, including wallpapers and the user interface. This could feature translucent “Liquid Glass” elements, refreshed icons, revised navigation

That Terrifying Jessica Chastain Trailer That’s in Front of ‘The Odyssey’ Is Finally Here

'Other Mommy' debuted in theaters with the hit epic and freaked everyone the hell out.

Your motherboard has a USB 2.0 header you're probably wasting, and it's more useful than you think

This one connector might lead to the most stunning upgrade for my PC

Threads rolls out parental supervision tools

With the new tools, parents and guardians will be able to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings.

T-Mobile customers aren't giving it another pass

Many longtime customers refuse to pay more when they can get cheaper service elsewhere.

Best place to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac

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This New Biotech Might Have Solved The Problem With Long-Term Space Missions

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Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges

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Tesla teases Cybercab with a built-in Starlink V5 antenna

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Honor 600 Pro gets a limited edition version for China

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Powerful Legion Tab Gen 5 just became cheaper than ever in Lenovo's latest sale

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The Audi ZERØ EV Concept Looks Like An Alien's Idea Of A Car

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Huawei certifies 3rd new tablet with NearLink Audio, launching soon

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Google is fixing the biggest problem with having too many Gemini notebooks

Gemini Notebook is getting a much-needed upgrade for power users

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro global units claim new alarm enhancements

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Best iPad for Students 2026: Which iPad should you buy for School or University?

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What's The Difference Between Ford Bronco Sasquatch And Raptor?

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OxygenOS Is Dead — Here's Every OnePlus Device Getting ColorOS 17

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iPhone Ultra gets a direct nod from Apple

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Xiaomi launches a giant 2-in-1 air purifier and humidifier that can humidify a room in just 7 minutes

Xiaomi has introduced a new dual-purpose home appliance, the Mijia Purifying Humidifier 3 Pro, which combines air filtration and humidification into a single unit. The device recently appeared on the company’s Youpin crowdfunding platform,

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17's India launch date tipped

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched two Note 17 series smartphones in China last week - the Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro. The brand is also working on bringing the lineup to international markets, including India, where it's said to

Chinese phone makers are rejecting Samsung’s latest memory price increase

Samsung is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the current memory chip price hikes. It enjoys incredible pricing power because there's not enough supply to go around, but some phone makers are now pushing back. According to a new report, tw

Honor 600 Pro gets a limited-time Sky Blue Gift Box edition

Honor has launched a new “Sky Blue” Limited Gift Box Edition for the Honor 600 Pro smartphone. The device already has four elegant shades that are super appealing. Now the company has introduced one more variant with some extra perks. Accor

Complete your Google ecosystem with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and save big

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Samsung creates a dedicated robotics division for future growth

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OnePlus devices to receive ColorOS 17 update: Complete list

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The Marshall Stanmore III is the home speaker of your dreams at this new record low

The speaker delivers incredible sound, making it worth every penny!

More Galaxy Z Fold8 (wide) renders surface ahead of Unpacked

With Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event only a day away, leaks continue to pour in. The latest one gives us another look at the upcoming wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 ahead of its expected debut. Tipster Roland Quandt has shared a new set of offi

Samsung launches ‘Galaxy Card’ credit card

Samsung has announced its new credit card, the “Galaxy Card,” which offers up to 5% cashback on Galaxy device purchases.

Future budget-friendly Huawei phones to sport multispectral camera

Huawei is planning something big for its budget-friendly phones regarding the camera part. The company has been using a single rear imaging setup for its entry-level devices. But looks like it may soon introduce a multispectral lens to thes

iQOO 16T's key specs tipped

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Huawei is working on Tau Law-principled Kirin PC chipset

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 show up on Google listing, ahead of a September launch

Samsung is busy this week for its Unpacked event where it will unveil new Galaxy foldables. But Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone and its upcoming tablet lineup have also turned up in a regulatory filing. A new report from Android Authority

iQOO 16T in works with 2K Samsung display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 

Back in June, the first details of the iQOO 16T emerged. At that time, the leak revealed that it would be a large-screen device. Now, a new leak courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed a few more details about the device. iQOO

Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold may adopt Tao Law-based Kirin chip

Mate 90 series was expected to be the first Huawei phone with a Tau Scaling Law-based Kirin chip, but it looks like the company will also use this solution for the Mate XT 2. A new piece of information hints at a major SoC upgrade for the u

Xiaomi Raises 2026 Smartphone Shipment Target to 110 Million Units

Xiaomi is reportedly becoming more optimistic about the smartphone market in 2026. According to a new report, the company has increased its annual smartphone shipment target from 90 million units to 110 million units. The revised goal refle

Acer Predator Atlas 8 Handheld Console Has Its Price Confirmed Ahead of UK Launch

Acer has officially revealed the UK price for its upcoming Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming console. The premium gaming device will start at £999.99, including taxes, placing it among the most expensive handheld gaming PCs on the marke

Japan built a refrigerator for humans, and it cools you in just 5 minutes

Japan has unveiled an unusual solution for dealing with extreme summer temperatures. Called the Do Hiemon Box, the one-person cooling booth resembles a giant refrigerator, but instead of storing food or drinks, it is designed to rapidly coo

Microsoft Says It Can't Fully Fix Windows 11 Secure Boot Issues on Older PCs

With the official death of Windows 10, Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 through the masses. However, it still has some limitations in supporting older hardware. Microsoft has confirmed that it cannot completely fix the Secure Boot compatibil

Vivo S2 tipped to launch next month in India as a successor to 2019’s Vivo S1

After nearly seven years of silence in the Indian market, the Vivo S2 is on its way. According to leaker Yogesh Brar, the phone (model number V2576) is expected to launch in early August 2026, with sales likely kicking off around August 15.

Xiaomi 18 series set for an early India launch, report claims

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut in China this September. A new report now claims that the lineup will launch without an Ultra variant and instead comprise three models. The report also suggests the series could arrive in India ear

Samsung Debuts Galaxy Card With 5% Cash Back to Take On Apple Card

Samsung today announced the launch of its first credit card in the United States, debuting the Samsung Galaxy Card in partnership with Barclays. The Samsung Galaxy Card works as a standard Visa card and offers special financing options for

Dareu launches new lightweight gaming mouse featuring custom PixArt sensor & 8K wireless polling

Dareu has released a new competitive gaming mouse in China, the AE6 V2 Legend Edition. It is priced at 329 yuan ($48) and targets competitive gamers with a focus on flagship-grade hardware and performance. Dareu AE6 V2 Legend Edition Specif

Samsung makes One UI 9.0’s new power menu security feature easier to understand

Samsung’s latest Android skin for Galaxy smartphones, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), introduces several changes and improvements. One of them is the removal of the Lockdown Mode from the power menu, which previously locked the phone and disabled

European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for counterfeit goods

The European Commission has today issued a fine of €550 million against the Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress for failing to "diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products", according

What’s new in Android’s July 2026 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while othe

Google Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos

Google Photos has rolled out a “classic search” toggle for Ask Photos that delivers a big quality-of-life improvement.

The Sideload 039: Digital landscaping

Welcome to episode 39 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Chris Wedel of Gadgets & Gravel to discuss the modern internet landscape, finding moments of peace around technology, and the ever-evolving world of r

Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 4

Apple is continuing to tweak iOS 27 ahead of its September launch, and the fourth developer beta is available as of today. There are fewer changes than in prior betas, but Apple is still adding new features. TV App In the Settings section o

Samsung expects Galaxy Z Fold 8 to outsell Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8

Samsung has scheduled a Galaxy Unpacked event for tomorrow (July 22, 2026). The brand has hinted multiple times that it will unveil the company's next-generation flagship foldable smartphones at the event. The lineup is expected to include

Snapseed Camera adds geotags & saving originals on Android

Another update for the Snapseed Camera on Android this month introduces location metadata and support for saving the original image.

Samsung is betting big that you’ll want the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, report details

A new report reveals Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, with the company betting big on its new wider foldable.

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Samsung is the only mobile brand growing in India, despite multiple price hikes

Since the beginning of this year, Samsung has increased the prices of several of its smartphones, with some models seeing multiple price hikes, most likely due to rising memory chip costs. You might expect those decisions to hurt the brand'

Researchers create a drone that becomes almost invisible by spinning 25 times per second

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Samsung updates Galaxy S24 FE with July 2026 security patch

Last week, Samsung released a software update for the Galaxy S24 series that brought the July 2026 security patch. However, the brand had offered it only to the three core devices in the lineup, the base, Plus, and Ultra models. Now, the co

New Ryzen 7 7700X3D drops to $279, just days after launch

Newegg is knocking $50 off AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D with promo code PKC337, bringing it down from its $329 to $279. At that price, it becomes a stronger value proposition against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D while gaming performance stays nearly identi

Apple Watch Series 12 Coming in September With These New Features

With the Apple Watch Series 12 now just two months away, we have created a recap of rumored new features, with some more likely than others. Below, we have outlined everything rumored so far for the Apple Watch Series 12. More Likely New Ch

iPhone Ultra: Apple’s first folding iPhone design, display, and release rumors

Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, reli

Samsung unveils tandem OLED display for laptops that can reach 1,600 nits peak brightness

A couple of weeks ago, VESA introduced a new top-level certification for displays called DisplayHDR True Black 1400, which increases the brightness requirement by 40% compared to the previous top standard (you guessed it, it’s up to 1,400 n

Apple Seeds Fourth visionOS 27 Beta to Developers

Apple today provided developers with the fourth beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after Apple released the third beta. visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings app, going

Samsung hikes Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S10 FE prices in India

Earlier this month, Samsung increased the price of the Galaxy Tab A11 in India, the first time the brand hiked the prices of its tablets in the country in recent times. It was most likely due to rising memory chip costs. Now, the company se

iOS 27 Code References iPhone With Two Batteries

The fourth developer beta of iOS 27 has references to an iPhone with two batteries, according to Macworld. New Battery Health strings include mentions of multiple internal batteries, instead of a single battery. MacRumors confirmed the ment

SanDisk launches new USB-C flash drives with up to 256GB storage and 250MB/s read speeds

SanDisk has released a new line of USB-C flash drives called the CZB Series. The drives are available globally and in China, offering a straightforward storage option for people who need to move files between modern laptops, phones, and tab

7-Zip patches a flaw that could run malware just from opening a bad file

Researchers have uncovered a fresh vulnerability in the open-source file archiver. The bug lies in the decompression routine for XZ data, where a buffer overflow could eventually let attackers run malicious code remotely. A patch is already

FluentCleaner ditches the bloat with a new 3.5 MB Classic edition

FluentCleaner Classic swaps the WinUI 3 shell for a portable 3.5 MB WinForms build on .NET Framework 4.8, no runtime install needed. Same cleaning engine, just far less overhead than the standard app's 140 MB footprint. The result is a fast

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2

With the start of the Android 17 QPR2 Beta today, Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before that December release.

The Pixel 11 Pro showed up on one of Google’s websites

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Galaxy Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2 leaked promo materials confirm design, colors, and specifications

If you’ve been following the rumors, you already know the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are just around the corner. Leaks and promotional materials have been popping up everywhere. Ahead of the July 22 official unveiling, reliable

Best Mac Cleaner Apps 2026: Tested & Compared

Macworld If your Mac is slowing down, freezing, running out of RAM or storage, and just not behaving like it used to, a good Mac cleaner app can help. This article will guide you in choosing a safe and reliable Mac cleaner for everyday task

iOS 27 beta 4 is out now with further refinements and fixes

Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026. The pattern goes

macOS Beta: Golden Gate Public Beta now available

Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fa

Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 4 to Developers

Apple today seeded the fourth beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming two weeks after the launch of the third beta. The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Wat

Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel

With the QPR1 preview winding down, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.

Apple is reportedly testing AI-powered tools for Genius Bar appointments

Macworld According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple is testing a new AI system for Genius Bar appointments. But don’t worry, it’s not any of the things you would immediately worry about when reading those wor

AT&T is raising prices next month, leaked document reveals

AT&T is apparently planning yet another price hike in the near future. Starting on August 16, customers on copper and fiber internet plans established between June 2024 and July 2025 will see their monthly bills increase by $5. The same hik

AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D looks like a steal at $279, but you'll still end up paying more for less power — what gives?

AMD has already cut the price of its new Ryzen 7 7700X3D gaming CPU just days after its launch. Does that mean it's actually a better deal than its superior 7800X3D sibling? Not in 2026. Here's what most people are missing when they look at

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: LIMBO, Super Dark Deception, WINCH IT OUT, Box Head, more

Your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like WINCH IT OUT, LIMBO, Super Dark Deception, Undead Slayer: Offline Premium, Paign – RPG, Box Head: Roguelike Premium, and more. B

Windows 11 bloat proves too much for Microsoft's new 8GB Surface Laptop

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WEEBILL 5 camera gimbal announced with 3kg payload support, built-in carrying handle, and AI tracking

Zhiyun, a leading manufacturer of professional motorized camera and smartphone gimbals, just dropped a new camera stabilizer. The WEEBILL 5 is positioned as a gimbal that combines clever AI features with thoughtful design to make shooting e

Hisense A10 is an E Ink smartphone with a detachable LCD screen on the back

Just days after Bigme launched a crowdfunding campaign for a dual-screen smartphone with an E Ink display on one side and an LCD display on the other, Hisense has introduced a phone with similar features. But there’s one key thing that sets

This Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 flight stick actually has a feature that changes the game for PS5 pilots

Just because an accessory is affordable doesn't mean it isn't the best, and that seems to be the case with Thrustmaster's PS5 flight stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 thanks to a feature you might have ignored.

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC –

macOS 27 Golden Gate Guide: All the new features coming to compatible Macs, 2026 release date and more

Macworld Apple has officially unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate, the next major update for the Mac, bringing Apple’s next-generation Apple Intelligence platform to compatible devices. The update introduces an all-new Siri AI assistant, major up

Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 4

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Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers

Apple today seeded the fourth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the

Microsoft is moving another Outlook feature behind a Copilot paywall

Microsoft is retiring Outlook's free Meeting Insight feature in the coming months. Its replacement, "Prepare for this meeting," requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

These Xiaomi flagships are getting (now) the new HyperOS with Android 17

Major Android updates rarely land without endless delays, yet software surprises still happen when you least expect them. Smartphone owners often brace themselves for month-long wait times (like Xiaomi or Samsung), expecting flagship device

Redmi Watch 6 active and Redmi Watch 6 Lite leak brings specs, images, and pricing

According to a new leak, Redmi is currently working on two smartwatches - the Redmi Watch 6 Active and the Redmi Watch 6 Lite. You can see both in the leaked images below. These will complement the Redmi Watch 6 in the brand's portfolio. Bo

diCleaner review: Powerful free Mac cleaner that needs polishing

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Clean, intuitive interface Useful storage cleanup tools Excellent customization options Cons InConsistent app uninstaller Limited app update detection Leftovers require manual removal Our Verdict diC

The Mac Pro could have had a very different future

Macworld The very first Macs based on Apple Silicon debuted in November 2020. However, the Mac Pro, Apple’s high-end tower Mac, didn’t get its Apple Silicon upgrade until almost three years later. When it finally made its debut at WWDC 2023

It seems another studio has broken free of Xbox and gone independent, following Double Fine and other cuts

Alpha Dog Games, the creators behind the mobile DOOM spin-off, Mighty DOOM, have quietly announced that they've reformed after being closed down by Microsoft in 2024 and have broken away from Bethesda to regain independence as a studio.

Marvel drops the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer, set to open against Dune: Part Three this December

The trailer is packed with reunions and dramatic entrances. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are back as Professor X and Magneto, James Marsden's Cyclops finally gets to cause some large-scale destruction, and Channing Tatum returns as Gamb

Xiaomi launches new affordable electric shaver with adaptive power, IPX7 & USB-C charging

Xiaomi has released a new Mijia Electric Shaver on its Youpin platform, bringing a few high-end grooming features down to a strictly budget price. The device carries a standard retail price of 249 yuan ($36), with an initial launch price of

A new coding contest challenges developers to fit an entire game onto a 1.44MB floppy disk

Korean website 2P Game Arcade recently launched a new "1.44MB Game Dev Contest." The challenge is simple: developers must create an entire game that fits on a single floppy disk. The maximum file size is 1,474,560 bytes, matching the capaci

Apple ‘Extreme’ Mac chips were too good for this RAM-starved world

Macworld Take a trip back four years to June 7, 2022, when Apple announced the M2 chip at WWDC 2022. It was the base model of the M2, but reports leading up to its announcement speculated that Apple’s M2 chip plans included Max and Ultra ve

This MacBook Pro is cheaper than it was before Apple hiked prices

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Rufus improves Windows installs, adds RISC-V and UEFI:NTFS fixes

Rufus is a free utility for creating bootable USB drives from ISOs. Version 4.15 brings RISC-V 64 support to UEFI:NTFS, improves unattended Windows installations, and fixes Snapdragon X Arm64 boot crashes, and more.Read Entire Article

DJI Osmo 360 II Prototype Leaks With Bigger Battery and NFC Support

DJI is already working on a follow-up to its first 360-degree camera, and a new leak from TheNewCamera gives us a look at an engineering prototype of the Osmo 360 II. The design stays close to the original as it has the same square body and

Deals: Black Friday in July sale, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra up to $430 off, NXTPAPER tabs from $160, Pixel Watch 4, more

Be sure to score your FREE credit at Samsung ahead of this week’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Watch 9/Ultra launch, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the Best Buy Black Friday in July sale with $200 off Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (open-box

The latest and biggest Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 image leak comes two days before launch

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Acefast Z10 PD100W GaN: Can This Desktop Charger Replace All Your Travel Chargers?

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Samsung's new GAIA PC chip challenges Microsoft's Copilot+ program — and why I can only see that as a positive for the AI PC industry

Samsung is reportedly working on a new GAIA AI accelerator chip, and the standalone silicon could be yet another reason for Microsoft to scrap its Copilot+ certification program.

Microsoft just pulled a Sony: The tech giant will get rid of your AI-created podcasts and won't let you save them

Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.

Do you prefer Google’s 3D emoji or the classic style? [Poll]

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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 KB5121767 update to address unexpected shutdowns and overheating on certain Dell PCs

After blocking the most recent Patch Tuesday updates on Dell PCs, Microsoft has now released an emergency fix that addresses some big issues.

Honor ROBOT PHONE Price: How much will it cost?

Honor ROBOT PHONE will launch next month with several upgrades over a regular handset, which is likely to impact its price – an important factor in consumers’ purchase choice and interest. And a leak has revealed how much the device can cos

OPINION: Xbox's mixed messaging on exclusive games isn't encouraging — only the big guns will move the needle for the platform

Xbox's C-suite doesn't seem terribly committed to big exclusives for console. Only the heavy hitters will make a difference; otherwise, it'll be pointless.

Samsung Is Making More Wide Foldables Than Any Other Model

Two days before Galaxy Unpacked in London, the supply chain has spoken. According to ETNews, Samsung has set its Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide production target at 2.8 million units — higher than both the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra at 2 million and the Gal

Vivo X300 E Is Official: Launches July 27 With 7,200mAh Battery and Zeiss Triple Cameras

Vivo has confirmed it. The X300 E is real, it's coming July 27 in China, and pre-orders are already live on vivo's official store. After months of leaks — starting with a database appearance back in February — the phone finally has a launch

Redmi 17 4G Hits EPREL: 73-Hour Battery Life, 7,500mAh, and 45W Charging Confirmed

The EU's EPREL product registry just handed us the most important Redmi 17 4G numbers before Xiaomi got the chance to announce them officially. Battery capacity: 7,500mAh. Fast charging: 45W. Claimed endurance on a full charge: 73 hours and

Android Lockscreen Bug Lets Gemini Send Texts Without Your PIN

Here's an uncomfortable one. A security researcher discovered that Gemini — running on the Android lockscreen — can be tricked into sending SMS messages without asking for your PIN. The vulnerability has apparently been known to Google sinc

Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get (even) more expensive

The last price hike was October 2022. That's nearly four years of holding the line — now over. Apple's official statement is straightforward: rising licensing costs. This is the same explanation given every time a music streaming service ra

Vivo Is Developing AI Glasses as It Expands Beyond Smartphones

Vivo is preparing to enter the growing market for AI-powered wearables. According to new reports, the company has officially started research and development on AI glasses, marking another step in its efforts to build a larger ecosystem bey

Xbox Exclusives Will No Longer Be Limited to Single-Player Games, Microsoft Confirms

Microsoft has shared new details about its future Xbox strategy, making it clear that Xbox exclusives are no longer limited to single-player games. The company is not going back on this decision, despite some recent rumors. According to Xbo

Forget Transparent Cards on ColorOS 17: OPPO Explains Why This Trend Won't Reach its OS

OPPO has officially confirmed that ColorOS 17 will not adopt transparent card designs, despite the growing popularity of translucent interfaces across the Android ecosystem. The company's design team believes readability and usability shoul

Evan Blass Just Leaked Official Samsung Renders

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Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 Just Appeared in Live Photos Running HyperOS 4

This is real hardware, real software, and a real leak. The "lhasa" codename is visible, its OS version starts with 4.0 and Android 17 is confirmed. Two images are circulating. The first shows a book-style foldable device with its outer disp

Big Battery, Bold Styling: My Review of the Tecno POVA 8 5G

The smartphone market is shifting rapidly right now. Prices are climbing higher, and many buyers feel confused about whether it is even worth upgrading their old devices. The budget phone segment has seen some of the biggest changes. Brands

Lilbits: Goodbye OnePlus, Hello Xteink X4 Pro and a Game Boy Advance lookalike from AYANEO

A year and a half after launch, the MeLE QuieterDL fanless mini PC is getting a modest processor spec bump… and a big price increase. More than a decade after entering the global smartphone market, OnePlus is pulling back. And at a time whe

REDMAGIC Astra 2 is a $699 gaming tablet with a 185 Hz OLED display and liquid cooling

REDMAGIC’s latest gaming tablet features a 9.06 inch, 2.4K OLED display with a 185 Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, support for up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and an active liquid cooling system. After

RedMagic Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Launches Globally with Heavy Specs

RedMagic has released its newest gaming tablet for global markets, called the RedMagic Astra 2. It brings incredible hardware power into a highly portable frame. Mobile gamers will love this device because it fixes many common tablet flaws.

Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite Leaks: 8-Inch OLED, 5G, and 4.74GHz Snapdragon

The Legion Y700 Gen 5 already impressed this year. Lenovo isn't done. Digital Chat Station just dropped specs for a new "Infinite" variant, and the two key upgrades answer the Y700 Gen 5's two biggest complaints: no OLED display and no cell

Vivo Can't Decide Which 200MP Camera Goes in Its Next Ultra

Vivo is still making up its mind. A fresh leak from Digital Chat Station reveals the X500 Ultra's engineering team is testing three different 200MP periscope telephoto sensors — and the winner isn't chosen yet. The sizes in contention: 1/1.

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is a $400 Android tablet with a 12.1 inch screen and a BIG speaker

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is an Android tablet that’s clearly made for media consumption. It has a 12.1 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel, 120 Hz display with up to 800 nits brightness and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10. And there’s also a massi

Lilbits: Steam Deck LCD spare parts, the Asus ROG Ally X20 will be available without AR glasses, and 3rd-party app stores are coming to the Google Play Store

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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.

Lilbits: Punkt MC03 Google-free Android phone now shipping, AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 goes up for pre-order (again)

Earlier this year, Punkt introduced a new smartphone with a privacy-focused, Google-free, Android-based operating system called AphyOS. Now it’s shipping. And last month, AYANEO launched a pocket-sized handheld game console… which sold out

Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 smartphone with E Ink and LCD screens hits Kickstarter for $599 and up

The Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 is a smartphone with a 6.13 inch E Ink display. It’s also a phone with a 5 inch LCD display on the other side. In other words, you get all the benefits of E Ink (high contrast, low power consumption, sunlight visibl

Crowdfunding begins for Open Book Touch, an open source eReader

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REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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MINISFORUM MS-03 is a compact Panther Lake PC with 10 Gigabit LAN and a PCIe slot

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Asus ROG GR70 is a small, powerful, and expensive gaming PC

The Asus ROG GR70 is a mini PC with the guts of a high-performance gaming laptop including support for up to an AMD Ryzen 9 995HX3D processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 mobile graphics. And the system supports up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memor

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!

Lilbits: Flipper Zero’s firmware future, a new Linux gaming laptop, an E Ink monitor, and AMD’s pricey Ryzen Halo mini PC

Shortly after launching a new thin and light Linux laptop with an Intel Panther Lake processor, Linux PC company System76 is preparing to launch… another notebook that could be described the same way. But the updated System76 Adder Pro also

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.

PocketMage PDA with E Ink screen and QWERTY keyboard hits crowdfunding for $185 and up

The PocketMage PDA is a pocket-sized gadget that looks a bit like a tiny laptop. It has a clamshell design featuring a 3.1 inch E Ink display on top and a QWERTY keyboard for thumb typing, along with a smaller 1.8 inch OLED secondary screen

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.

Beelink launches EQi Wildcat Lake mini PC for $509 and up

The Beelink EQi is a mini PC that sort of blurs the lines between a budget and premium device. It has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, multiple storage options, an integrated 85W power supply, and two LAN ports: one with support for 10 Gigabit spee

GMK EVO-X3 with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128GB RAM now available for $3600 and up

The GMK EVO-X3 is a slim desktop computer that packs a lot of power into a compact design. With an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor featuring Radeon 8060S discrete-class graphics, 128GB of RAM with 256GB/s bandwidth, and a robust set of port

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Sanctuary is a simple jailbreak tool for (some) Kindle devices

Amazon’s Kindle eReaders are primarily made for reading eBooks purchased from Amazon, although you can also use them to read media borrowed for free from libraries, or DRM-free content from other sources. But if you want to read eBooks in u

AOOSTAR GODY is a small gaming PC with better-than Steam Machine graphics and $849 starting price (for a barebones model)

The AOOSTAR GODY is a small desktop computer with the specs of a decent gaming laptop (from a few years ago). Inside its 200 x 193 x 80mm (7.9″ x 7.6″ x 3.1″) chassis, the computer houses a 55-watt AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 16-core, 32-thread Dra

Amazon quietly launches Fire HD 10 tablet with 4GB of RAM

Amazon hasn’t released a new Fire tablet since 2024, when the company launched the latest Fire HD 8. But, as spotted by AFTVNews, the company recently launched a new version of an existing tablet with a slight upgrade. You can now pick up a

Lilbits: Asahi Linux release fix for booting Linux on macOS 27, Surface Go is going away, and Sony announces plans to stop making PlayStation game discs

When Apple was shipping computers with Intel processors, there were plenty of ways to install Linux on a Mac. But things got a lot trickier when the company began to switch to its own Arm-based processors around six years ago. The folks at