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I put my Zigbee coordinator on a USB extension cable, and half my flaky sensors started working

Interference may be destroying your smart home.

Why VLC is still the only media player you'll ever need

Does the basics exceptionally well, costs nothing, and never nags you. That explains why VLC keeps winning three decades and 7 billion downloads later

5 reasons why I linked my Obsidian notes to Google Docs

I get the best of both worlds

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Pixelated 121: Is Googlebook the first real post-smartphone PC?

Welcome to Pixelated episode 121. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will dive deep into Google’s new laptop platform, Googlebook. From hardware impressions across review units to making sense of the earliest days of desktop Android, there’s a t

LG's next-gen OLED tech is coming to laptops and monitors first, and we've got a rough timeline

LG Display is developing a new OLED manufacturing process called FLiPP to deliver bright LEDs with much higher yields and less wastage

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 fixes a serious UI stuttering issue

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Didn't Pre-Order Apple's HomeView? Here's How Long the Wait is Now

Apple's all-new HomeView smart home hub has been available for pre-order since Tuesday, with the earliest orders set to be delivered on Friday, November 13. If you did not place a pre-order yet though, you may face a longer wait now, with A

A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago

Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.

We can finally hear some of Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon A Time in Shaolin album

Wu-Tang's Once Upon A Time in Shaolin album has, for the most part, been extremely difficult to listen to, but you can now hear two snippets of the album thanks to the podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, which just published an episode all about

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Tesla driver says he was asleep and using FSD when he crashed into highway patrol cars

After this horrific crash involving a Tesla driver who said he was asleep and using the driver assist mode, the California Highway Patrol warns that "Despite its name, full self-driving is not fully autonomous. Technology does not relieve d

Nvidia RTX Spark - The future of gaming laptops?

With the new RTX Spark N1X, Nvidia introduces a powerful ARM processor paired with a fast Blackwell GPU. We may already be looking at the future of gaming laptops.

iOS Has Some Features You Should Try If You Have Trouble Reading Your Screen

Apple's iPhone contains and orchard's worth of accessibility features that will make the screen considerably easier to read if your vision is impaired.

Why Are Modern Car Keys So Expensive To Replace?

Car keys used to be much like house keys, they unlocked and started cars. Nowadays, keys have gotten really complicated and very expensive to replace.

The new GNOME OS Preview is perfect for people who want something more stable than nightly

It's not totally stable yet, but it should be a lot better for regular use.

Now 78% off on Steam, this real-time tactics game is loved by 74% of players

Deal | Set during World War II, War Mongrels was developed and published by the Polish studio Destructive Creations. In this game, you'll have to progress through several missions, complete objectives, and employ different strategies.

Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not

Microsoft believes Linux systems also need a corporate-oriented security solution such as Defender. Redmond's anti-malware solution, notorious for its arguably excessive false positives, is now offering expanded support for major Linux dist

32,768 cores and 74 petaflops: AMD’s monster new rack for AI agents could be too much for traditional data centers

AMD's Helion Agentic AI Rack combines high-core-count processors, accelerators, and programmable networking, potentially requiring data centers to upgrade existing infrastructure.

Here's How Much OLED TVs Cost In 2016 Vs. 2026

OLED TVs consistently draw rave reviews for their bright, colorful displays, but they've always been expensive. Here's how much OLED TVs cost in 2016 vs. 2026.

Intel's 12th Gen CPUs have become the Windows 10 of PC hardware, and nobody is in a hurry to leave

Alder Lake owners are finding it hard to justify an upgrade

Google's RCS convinced me to give up and use apps like WhatsApp and Signal instead

Google's been trying, but it's not there yet.

Ledger unveils Atom with two operating systems and a physical privacy switch

Ledger says Atom can protect sensitive approvals even if its Android system is compromised. The device runs everyday apps, but a separate operating system takes over the screen when users need to approve an action. A physical switch also di

15 Spooky-Themed Gadgets & Gifts For The Halloween Lover In Your Life

If plastic skeletons and fake cobwebs feel a bit tired this year, these Halloween gadgets and gifts bring fresh creepiness without costing a fortune.

Google Wallet Could Gain Automatic Pass Saving & a New Agents Option

The post Google Wallet Could Gain Automatic Pass Saving & a New Agents Option appeared first on Android Headlines.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 rolling out for Pixel

Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 today a week after the last preview for Pixel devices, which did not feature major user-facing changes. more…

BGR Is Hiring Writers!

BGR is looking for freelance writers to join the team! It's a fully remote job with plenty of flexibility and the opportunity to be read by millions.

This Anti-Drone Tech Has An Unintentional Impact On Local Wildlife

Modern warfare has become a tug-of-war between deploying new technology and defeating it. This anti-drone tech has an unintentional impact on local wildlife.

Three New Features Are Coming to Apple HomePod With a Free Upgrade

The post Three New Features Are Coming to Apple HomePod With a Free Upgrade appeared first on Android Headlines.

If you haven't pre-ordered an iPhone Duo yet, you're in for a long, long wait

The Apple iPhone Duo is available for pre-order starting today – or rather we should say that it was available. The very limited supply became painfully apparent when mere hours after launching, Apple’s online store was already showing a sh

I put all of Wikipedia on my home server, and it still answers when the internet is down

Wikipedia is a huge resource, but you can actually keep it all at home. And with a local LLM, it can answer your questions when your internet won't.

These 3 Linux distros have officially replaced CentOS

CentOS is dead, but if you look hard enough, its spirit isn't.

Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive

Apple's iPhone Duo Case uses adhesive to attach to the device, according to people who have picked one up. The case comes in two pieces and uses adhesive strips along the inside edges to attach securely to an ‌iPhone Duo‌. An incl

Google’s Universal Cart puts a shopping cart everywhere, including Search homepage, Chrome

Yesterday, Google started rolling out its Universal Cart, and the company is very prominently placing it in Search, AI Mode, Chrome, and the Gemini app. more…

This New Cyberattack Can Infect Your Computer Just By Running An Ad

Internet ads already collect plenty of information about you. A reported attack on journalists shows how much worse things get when spyware enters the picture.

What Would Change If You Switched From Conventional To Synthetic Oil?

Synthetic oil promises better performance and protection, but what actually happens when you make the switch after years of using conventional oil?

HONOR Confirms MagicOS 11 Global Rollout Schedule for Eligible Devices

The post HONOR Confirms MagicOS 11 Global Rollout Schedule for Eligible Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

Porsche’s electric Macan Turbo is an automotive existential crisis

The 2026 Porsche Macan Turbo EV is a two-row crossover with 630 horsepower and a 100-kilowatt-hour battery.

Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features

Daring Fireball's John Gruber shared his first impressions of the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 this week, and he concluded that the price increases the devices received are "much more striking" than any of the new features introduced.

Costco Members Can Save $10 On Grand Theft Auto 6 For PlayStation 5 - Here's How

If you're a Costco member who is eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto VI, you can actually save $10 on it, but only for the PlayStation 5. Here's how.

I stopped using Bluetooth audio in my car, and my music finally sounds like it should

Wired is better, and worth the hassle sometimes

T-Mobile Has a Plan to Make the $1,999 iPhone Duo Easier to Swallow

The post T-Mobile Has a Plan to Make the $1,999 iPhone Duo Easier to Swallow appeared first on Android Headlines.

A Dota 2 pro says he talked his way out of a police raid by playing a match for the officers

In a Facebook post, 23savage said officers raided the facility, handcuffed him and teammates Fbz and Oli, and confiscated their belongings. They questioned why the team was in the city and whether its members were professional players.Read

Five of the web's biggest data-scraping brands now sit under one $3.6 billion umbrella, and AI agents are the reason why

Oxylabs, Decodo, Webshare, ScrapingBee, and Honeygain are now one $3.6 billion family called Source, and it says AI agents have quadrupled demand.

The just-released M6 Mac mini is already on sale for $949

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Just $600 for a 15.3-inch touchscreen laptop with a Ryzen 7 processor and 15-hour battery life

The steep discount makes it worth looking at

GTA 6 launch trailer analysis praises performance boost, denying PS5 resolution downgrade

The GTA 6 launch trailer debuted a month before the game’s release date. Some fans argue that the graphics look blurrier than in Rockstar's previous videos. Digital Foundry detects no resolution change in the PS5 footage but notes drawbacks

Android Auto finally brings back this feature that has been missing for a while

It’s been a long wait, but the fix is now gradually rolling out.

Google uses “magic” to cut quantum computing errors

Google has found a way to cut errors in preparing quantum “magic states” 40-fold using a technique called magic state cultivation. Tested on its Willow processor, the method achieved 99.99 % logical fidelity, potentially easing a major bott

Snapseed Appears to Be Building Its Own Magic Eraser, and It Could Work On-Device

The post Snapseed Appears to Be Building Its Own Magic Eraser, and It Could Work On-Device appeared first on Android Headlines.

Microsoft celebrates 12 years of Windows Insider Program with special new wallpapers

Microsoft has given a special set of 10 new wallpapers to celebrate 12 years of the Windows Insider Program. You can download them here: Read more...

Your TV was tuned for a showroom instead of your living room, and 5 minutes can fix it

The "Standard" mode was built to sell the TV, not to look good at home

Android Auto was my battery’s biggest enemy until I changed these settings

Stop drinking my battery.

My Pixel 10 Pro's battery life reached a new level after turning off Smooth Display

Smooth Display sounded great at first, but the battery drainage wasn't worth it

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Majesty, Boxville 2, Dungeon Defense, Mythic Trials 2, more

Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Majesty－The Northern Expansion, Boxville 2, Dungeon Defense, Mythic Trials 2, Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium, The Tiny Bang Story: Premium, MiniChe

Get $550 off Anker's Solix S2000 and never worry about power failures again

A portable backup solution for your home or outdoor adventures

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 debuts: It's all about that OLED

The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is receiving praises for its gorgeous 7.4" OLED, premium design, improved controls and ergonomics. Performance is largely unchanged from last year's Xbox Ally X though, and then there's the very steep $1,300 price tag.

First Surface Laptop Ultra reviews: a promising but pricey MacBook Pro rival

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra reviews have landed with a mixed verdict. Powered by RTX Spark, the premium Arm laptop earns praise for its MacBook-like build quality, AI capabilities, and versatility. However, its steep price, modest batter

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access unlocks for digital pre-orders

Early access gives players complete campaign progression and unlocks operator rewards for use in multiplayer and the upcoming DMZ mode launching on October 20. Read more...

Not An Emulator: Open-Source Project Aims To Port Every PS5 Game To PC

Emulation is great for older systems, but current gen ones are so similar to PCs, games could potentially run with very few changes on a PC.

Control Resonant becomes fastest-selling Remedy game in history

CONTROL Resonant is now the fastest-selling Remedy game to date. This happened shortly before it crossed the 1 million copies sold milestone in 3 weeks.

Microsoft now wants lawyers and legal teams to use Copilot, even for sensitive work

Microsoft is making a bold move into sensitive legal work with AI, but its latest Copilot offering comes with some important promises. Read more...

This handheld gaming PC had the Steam Deck's idea in 2014, and almost nobody remembers it

The Smach Z promised the world and then ended up as vaporware.

Samsung Galaxy S27+ might miss out on UWB

According to new MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) listings in China, the Samsung Galaxy S27+ will miss out on a connectivity feature that has been around since the days of the Galaxy S21+, and that's UWB. The Galaxy S2

Samsung's ultra-wide Odyssey G5 monitor is tempting at $250

The post Samsung's ultra-wide Odyssey G5 monitor is tempting at $250 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices

For more than a decade, Apple has told other companies to build smart home devices for its platform. This week, Apple launched its own. The Apple Home Collection is a lineup of cameras, thermostats, sensors, a smart door lock, and a video d

The average router runs open-source software more than five years old, even after you install the latest firmware

Custom firmware might be fundamental.

Microsoft gives XBOX mode a more handheld-friendly Gaming Task View

Microsoft is testing a Gaming Task View in XBOX mode, giving Windows 11 users faster access to the desktop.

RapidCanvas raises $29M to build and run AI apps for enterprises

RapidCanvas, which pairs an AI agent platform with its own engineers to build business apps for companies, raised a $29M Series B led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India, with Hitachi Ventures joining. It will hire in the US, Brazil, and India.

Sam Neill And Laurence Fishburne's Underrated '90s Sci-Fi Movie Is Streaming For Free

If you're looking for something new to watch, an underrated sci-fi classic starring two of Hollywood's biggest names is now streaming for free.

Fanless Japanese mini PC arrives with up to 32 GB RAM and Elkhart Lake CPU

Japanese brand Links International has introduced a new fanless mini PC - the LNE6412. Equipped with a very modest quad-core Intel CPU paired with up to 32 GB RAM, the industrial mini PC packs a healthy array of ports.

Windows 11 KB5127648 ISO now available for USB install via official Microsoft tool

Grab Microsoft's official Windows 11 KB5127648 ISOs using Media Creation Tool and create a bootable USB installer today. Read more...

Casio updates its iconic dive watch with a fabric strap, but it'll cost you

Casio’s cult-favorite Duro dive watch is getting a fabric strap and bold Arabic numerals. The new models retain the original’s 200-meter water resistance and familiar specs, but at $110, they’re a fair bit pricier than the resin-strap versi

I tried replacing Photoshop, Lightroom, and Acrobat with free vibe-coded alternatives, and they're surprisingly good

Got to give credit where credit's due

3 award-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (October 16-18)

Let these iconic films take over your watch list.

'We should all be worried': Microsoft president says changes to green-cards could hurt US tech

Brad Smith criticizes JD Vance for being "completely off base" and slates the irony that five out of six Trump award holders were immigrants.

China’s CXMT swings to a nearly $20B profit as memory prices soar

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT expects a net profit of 131B to 132.5B yuan ($19.6B to $19.8B) for January to September, compared with a 5.3B yuan loss a year earlier. Revenue jumped to 265B to 270B yuan as AI demand caused memory shortages.

Kroger will cut 37% of its corporate workforce as it leans on technology

“Our company has more layers, more handoffs and more overhead than we need, so we are addressing this issue.” Kroger chief executive Greg Foran wrote this in a memo to staff on Monday, 12 October. The US supermarket chain will cut about 3,0

Cheaper Googlebooks said to be on the way powered by Snapdragon

The post Cheaper Googlebooks said to be on the way powered by Snapdragon appeared first on Android Headlines.

India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity

The agents got in through credentials and connection settings left exposed in app configurations, public code repositories, and overly permissive cloud roles.

Asus's 15.6-inch portable monitor is now under $100

Your laptop can now be as productive as your office computer.

Toronto Canada gets Waymo robotaxis driven by human drivers ... for now

Waymo partnered with Element Fleet Management to launch in Toronto, placing specialists behind the wheel while software adapts to local streets. Read more...

ChatGPT gets deeper Google Chrome integration including control over tabs

OpenAI this week announced deeper integration between ChatGPT and Google Chrome, including the ability to hand control over your tabs to the AI assistant. more…

Phantom Blade Zero pre-load date and size leaked, it’s going to be massive!

It is still unclear if Phantom Blade Zero will get a physical disc, but that seems to be the case for now. This means the full game will need to be downloaded from the PS Store or Steam, and gamers will need to make a lot of space for it.

Researchers say an ad platform could identify targets and install spyware through online ads, no click needed

A new investigation by Citizen Lab has uncovered a large-scale covert operation designed to install spyware through online advertising. Dubbed "AdFection" by the University of Toronto research unit, the technique was allegedly used by unide

New 16-inch gaming laptop released with 240 Hz OLED and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090

The Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 combines an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPUs. The 16-inch laptop is also packing a 240 Hz OLED display and a 99 Wh battery, as well as 32 GB of user-upgr

I spent hours testing Googlebook OS on my MacBook; it confirmed my biggest worry

No, I don't want Android apps on a laptop with a touchscreen

Private Jet Brands Owned By Textron Aviation

You may not know the name Textron, but odds are, you've heard of some of its aircraft brands, like Cessna. Which ones are manufacturers of private jets?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the ‘best inventions of 2026’ thanks to its Privacy Display

A new 2026 roundup has the Galaxy S26 Ultra included in a list of best inventions for the year, all thanks to what it doesn’t display. more…

Android XR Glasses May See What You See When You Say 'Hey Gemini'

The post Android XR Glasses May See What You See When You Say 'Hey Gemini' appeared first on Android Headlines.

Windows 11 26H1 Release Preview update KB5127653 brings a large set of new features

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Release Preview build 28000.3351 (KB5127653) for version 26H1. See what's included: Read more...

I almost wrote off these Galaxy One UI 9 features as gimmicks, but they genuinely made my life better

They almost run my daily routine now

You don't need to set up Jellyfin by hand, this script does all the work for you

You can have a media server up and running in 10 minutes.

Windows 11 Release Preview update KB5127936 is now available with a long list of changes

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Release Preview builds 26200.9807 and 26300.9807 (KB5127936) for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 26H2. See what's included: Read more...

Microsoft finally outs upgraded Windows 11 device info to more users with build 26220.9739

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings some new features and improvements. Read more...

Garmin delivers new update to wearable with fresh improvements and fixes

Garmin has delivered a new update to one of its wearables. Available globally, the new update promises to improve the Descent G2 user experience in several areas.

New Windows 11 build improves Gaming Task View and revamps the Run dialog

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview build 26340.9750. Check out what's included: Read more...

You Can Build A DIY Charging Station That Keeps Every Gadget In Your House Organized

With the proliferation of technology, the number of wires we have can get crossed, but a DIY charging station can help.

Torvalds calls AI disclosure rules ‘utterly stupid’ as Linux drops its tag

“Do you not see how UTTERLY STUPID those kinds of rules would be?” Linus Torvalds wrote this on the Linux kernel mailing list on 13 October. He was replying to a developer who wants contributors to keep declaring when they use AI tools. The

Apple iPhone Duo is already backordered until 2027

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo as the centerpiece of its fall media event on September 9. The handset, which is set to do battle with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold in the ultra-premium space, is powered by an A20 Pro SoC built by TSMC on its 2nm

Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+

Dust off your old Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo cartridges.

That Free Google AI Pro Trial Bundled with Your Pixel Has Secret Limits

The post That Free Google AI Pro Trial Bundled with Your Pixel Has Secret Limits appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lenovo releases new budget 14-inch laptop in multiple countries with over 17 hours battery life

Lenovo has now started selling a new budget 14-inch laptop in multiple countries. Starting at $799 in the US, the IdeaPad Vibe 14AKP12 also contains upgradeable memory, a battery said to last over 17 hours in official tests and an AMD Zen 5

Withings decides data syncing should be a paid feature

The post Withings decides data syncing should be a paid feature appeared first on Android Headlines.

Want Apple's first folding iPhone? You might be waiting until 2027

Apple’s first folding iPhone has seen shipping estimates slip to 2027 just hours after pre-orders went live on the Apple Store, but there are still ways to try to get one sooner.

MI5 opens an AI threat centre as OpenAI tells MPs more incidents may come

“Human history has given us no experience of facing an actor which is smarter than we are. Is capable of out-thinking us.” Sir Ken McCallum, director general of MI5, said this about AI on 13 October. He was giving his annual threat update a

Microsoft thinks the Surface Laptop Ultra is a MacBook Pro killer. We’re not so sure

Macworld Microsoft is clearly worried about Apple. The marketing for the company’s new Surface Laptop Ultra directly calls out the MacBook Pro, and Microsoft is even encouraging MacBooks for trade-ins. Now that the Surface Laptop Ultra has

Apple's own website now hints at a new iPad mini

We already know when Apple will show off its touchscreen MacBooks and the OLED iPad mini thanks to a leak from yesterday, and now the company itself seems to have confirmed the tablet is coming. A new Smart Folio for the iPad mini with the

Android notifications are a mess, but this free open source app helps me fix them

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Thousands of specialized engineers deployed by AWS, Anthropic to prove AI is worth the investment

Multiple AI giants have launched their own FDE schemes, but consultancies are also proving to be a vital part of the chain.

How to watch The Celebrity Traitors 2026 – Stream episode 6 for free from anywhere

Here's how to watch Episode 5 of The Celebrity Traitors online and for FREE with Claudia Winkleman hosting another 21 celebs at her Scottish castle.

Lenovo releases new 15-inch laptop for $799 with up to 32 GB RAM and over 16 hours battery life

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Available with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Vibe 15AKP12 combines AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 processor with a 50 Wh battery that Lenovo claims lasts over 16 hours in its battery life te

Galaxy S27 reportedly skips Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 due to overheating

According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series might not use the latest Snapdragon chipset due to overheating problems. more…

How Long Do AMD GPUs Get Software Support?

New video games, especially triple-A games, are constantly pushing the envelope with their graphics, requiring more from PCs, so receiving updates is necessary.

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5127654 recovery update and more

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H2, 26H1, 25H2 and 24H2 alongside for Windows 10, were released by Microsoft this past week. Read more...

5 Of The Coolest New Harbor Freight Products Available In October 2026

Harbor Freight often rotates in new tools, and there are some rolling in this month that you should definitely check out. Here are some of our favorites.

Maybe the most exciting new MacBook Neo competitor: HP OmniBook 5 14 laptop hands on review

An all-OLED, metal build laptop for €700? The new 14-inch HP OmniBook 5 comes in four colors and aims squarely at the sought after MacBook Neo type budget segment. We were able to have some hands-on time with the new HP OmniBook 5 14.

Analogue revives its SNES and Genesis consoles with wireless controllers and USB-C

Analogue has announced the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, updated consoles that play original SNES and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges. Both add built-in wireless controller support, USB-C power and a redesigned exterior while retaining 1080p o

Apple Refers to HomeView as 'HomePodDevice' in Legal Document

Apple's HomeView software license agreement refers to the HomeView as a "HomePodDevice" in one section. This is surely a placeholder name from a draft version of the agreement that Apple forgot to replace in the final version, and it reveal

LinkedIn Wants to Be the Home for Your Side Hustle, Not Just Your Resume

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Trump’s AI task force starts work and tells labs to report rogue behaviour

“Our message to all SI companies is clear: delayed notification, inadequate corrective action, and a failure to take responsibility will not be tolerated,” the task force’s leaders said. Jay Clayton, Andrew Ferguson, Scott Kupor and Emil Mi

If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements

If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again.

The RTX Spark is here and Antonline is selling laptops equipped with it

NVIDIA's new RTX Spark Arms-based superchip built for improved AI-workflow tasks and gaming has officially launched on the market. To celebrate, Antonline is selling a few laptops equipped with the RTX Spark, and we've rounded up all its av

An Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet

Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards s

D-Link, Ubiquiti devices hijacked by hackers to plunder stolen bandwidth

Someone hacked network-attached devices to install... legitimate software? For nefarious purposes, still.

12 Auto Brands That Drivers Say Started Off Great, But Got Worse Over Time

The quality of many auto brands seem to be declining over time according to customer sentiment, even as new tech continues to drive the industry forward..

Was The Tesla Roadster Flip Real, Or An AI-Generated Stunt?

You may have recently seen the Tesla Roadster vehicle performing quite the feat. Don't let that fool you, though, because there's likely a bit more to it.

TAG Heuer exiting smartwatches is a predictable outcome

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Sony Gold-Plated MP3 Player Is Back, and It Wants Nearly $6,000

The post Sony Gold-Plated MP3 Player Is Back, and It Wants Nearly $6,000 appeared first on Android Headlines.

What Starlink Direct-To-Cell Can (And Can't) Actually Do On Your Phone

It sounds like sci-fi, but satellite-connected cell service really is here. There are some asterisks though, and it's clearly still in beginning stages.

Your next Galaxy S Ultra may use Samsung’s own Exynos chip again after five years

Samsung may drop Qualcomm from the Galaxy S27 Ultra if a heat problem is not fixed. A report from Seoul Economic Daily says the next Snapdragon 8 Elite chip runs too hot in Samsung’s tests. Neither company has confirmed this, so treat it as

MapQuest now shows Flock and other surveillance cameras on its map

MapQuest has added a surveillance layer to its app that shows known outdoor cameras and licence plate readers, including those made by Flock Safety. Users can switch it on in Map Options, next to the traffic and incidents layers. The update

The MacRumors Show: Was HomeView Worth the Wait?

Apple this week finally announced the HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and its "HomeView" smart home hub. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through our reactions to the announcements. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show Yo

Apple TV this week: ‘Tenzing’ 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

RTX Spark vs M5 Pro: $2,200 more for worse performance?

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with the RTX Spark Superchip is an expensive offering at its top end. At that price point, does it beat out the competition? Tech YouTube channel Hardware Canucks has put it to the test in a variety of wor

Ramp passes $2bn in revenue as its Europe chief confirms the $60bn round

“Today, Ramp raised $1.85B at a $60B valuation,” Eric Oancea, who leads Ramp in Europe, wrote on LinkedIn. His post confirms the round that Bloomberg reported on 10 October. Ramp’s co-founders, Eric Glyman and Karim Atiyeh, marked the new v

iPhone Duo orders are delayed into 2027; here are the Android foldables you should try instead

The iPhone Duo is already delayed for months just hours after pre-orders have opened, leaving those interested in foldables unable to get Apple’s take anytime soon. If you’re seriously interested in a foldable, though, may I interest you in

Nest’s Halloween doorbell chimes are live now through November 1

With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, it’s the perfect time to make sure you’re ready for trick-or-treaters. It’s not enough just to buy candy in bulk, of course; you’ll also need to make sure your home feels appropriately spooky, and

Samsung has a reason to make fewer Galaxy phones, and it’s a risk worth taking

The AI buildout has become the goose that lays golden eggs for memory makers like Samsung. The exponential rise in memory chip prices has led to record profits for Samsung, which is now projecting over $80 billion in operating profit for Q3

Windows 11 is getting these 9 useful improvements in October 2026

Discover the biggest Windows 11 Insider changes in October 2026, from a redesigned Search experience to better recovery and accessibility tools.

I'm taking an RTX Spark PC on a 10-hour trip. Here's what it needs to prove.

RTX Spark laptops have only just arrived, and there's still a lot to be discovered. This weekend, I'm taking the Lenovo Pro 9n on a 10-hour round trip to see how well it serves as one device for gaming and work. Here's what the laptop (and

Waymo’s robotaxis are headed to Canada

The company will start off by testing its self-driving vehicles on Toronto's streets.

Xiaomi’s titanium tea-making mug is now up for crowdfunding

The tea-and-water separation mug Xiaomi showed off in late September is now open for crowdfunding on Youpin. The crowdfunding ends on October 21—four days from now. The Xiaomi Mijia Titanium Insulated Mug Tea and Water Separation Edition 50

Accenture caps staff Claude spending at $29 a month, 404 Media reports

“Providing a WBS and obtaining a license does not guarantee indefinite or ongoing access to Claude.” Accenture gave its staff that warning in an internal announcement about Claude, Anthropic’s AI model. The consulting firm now pays only $29

The new Apple TV 4K just got its first (very small) discount

Earlier this week, Apple announced its new Apple TV 4K, which costs nearly twice as much as the 2022 model did at launch. Amazon is now offering the first discount on the forthcoming streaming box (coming out on November 13th), just days af

Elorian’s first AI model wants to reason with images, not just about them

According to Elorian's evaluations, Glimpse outperforms even GPT-6 Astra on scientific chart reasoning and short-form video captioning, with competitive results on other visual reasoning tasks.

Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists

Tressfecta builds products for textured hair. Its first project is a tool called Plait Pilot that helps braiders with the initial process of separating hair from packs before braiding begins.

In ‘You Can See Everything,’ Elizabeth Holmes meets her equal in comedian Nathan Fielder

Nathan Fielder's documentary about disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has created a constellation of colliding personas that interrogate the very nature of authenticity.

Samsung Is Taking a Key Feature Away From the Galaxy S27 Plus

The post Samsung Is Taking a Key Feature Away From the Galaxy S27 Plus appeared first on Android Headlines.

The new Windows Photos app goes native for editing and viewing, but power users are mad about the web-based gallery

The new editor includes several useful tools. Crop helps adjust framing, composition, and aspect ratio, while Enhance fine-tunes light, color, and the overall look of a photo. Repair lets users fix flaws and imperfections, and Stylize chang

OpenAI Accuses Apple of Using Stolen Files to Build Its New AI Hardware

The post OpenAI Accuses Apple of Using Stolen Files to Build Its New AI Hardware appeared first on Android Headlines.

Huawei Watch 6 Pro Space Edition review: Luxury meets health

Luxury with a focus on health. | The Huawei Watch 6 Pro Space Edition combines titanium, ceramic, and a bright AMOLED display with a comprehensive suite of health sensors, eSIM support, and outdoor navigation. But how much of an improvement

The Galaxy S27 Ultra runs into issues with the Snapdragon 8 EE Gen 6, Exynos 2700 may return

The Exynos 2700 reportedly beat the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 in internal benchmarks, outscoring it in multi-core Geekbench by around 10%. However, it may have another advantage – running cooler. In a flashback to the Snapdragon 8 Ge

Epic says it vibe coded its new launcher because ‘programming is hard’

“Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher.” Epic Games opened its launcher announcement with those lines on 14 October. Epic says the rebuilt app is faster than the old one and has a new look.

Best Portable Monitors for MacBooks 2026: Compact, travel-ready screens

Macworld Most monitors sit on a desk and don’t move any more than their stand or arm allows. We have a separate round up of the best monitors for Mac. But sometimes a more portable solution makes sense when the MacBook’s own screen simply i

The GTA 6 launch trailer is out and it really amps up the excitement

The post The GTA 6 launch trailer is out and it really amps up the excitement appeared first on Android Headlines.

GoDaddy unlocks email, hosting, and commerce for AI agents

GoDaddy’s new platform helps developers and AI agents deploy code, configure email, and manage online stores all from one terminal

Here's How Much An iPad Cost In 2016 Vs. 2026

Prices for technology, including the iPad, have been going up across the industry, thanks to surging demand for components from AI companies and data centers.

What Is Tire Shaving And Is It Safe To Do?

Tire shaving may sound risky, but it has legit uses in certain situations. Here's what the process involves and what you should know before considering it.

Deals: Nothing Phone (3) up to $300 off, Lenovo Android Idea Tab $142, Best Buy 1-day laptop sale up to $500 off, more

The Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers are still down at the lowest prices we have tracked, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Nothing’s Glyph Matrix-equipped Phone (3) up to $300 off the original price alongside Best Buy’s

WhatsApp now lets anyone join calls without an account or app

The new guest calling feature lets anyone join WhatsApp calls through a shared link, no account or app needed. It works for voice and video calls, which remain end-to-end encrypted, and support up to 32 participants. Hosts can controll who

Apple’s HomeView has an app problem

It's been a couple of days since Apple's big smart home announcement, and we have some more information - and a bunch of new questions - about the Apple HomeView. The device has plenty of computing oomph, is always connected to power, and l

Top Android Phones With 7 Years of Updates

Seven years of Android updates are no longer limited to Google and Samsung. Motorola, Honor, and Fairphone have joined them, with newer phones promising long-term software support, giving buyers more options to choose from. This list covers

Jev is Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model ever

The data comes from Vercel's AI gateway, a unified API service similar to OpenRouter.

Steam is finally fixing its broken DLC achievements

PC gamers can finally 100% a base game without buying every DLC expansion or grinding dead online modes thanks to Steam Achievement Sets.

BenQ INFTYLAB M Mouse review: A Mac mouse with trackpad-like controls

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Some Mac trackpad gestures Compact, ergonomic mouse Two scrolling wheels Programmable buttons Connectivity options Cons Software download recommended Right-handed only Premium price Our Verdict The c

Hisense’s 65-inch Mini-LED TV drops to $599, and that’s a steal

The post Hisense’s 65-inch Mini-LED TV drops to $599, and that’s a steal appeared first on Android Headlines.

GTA 6 marketing gets a unique touch as Rockstar mods real cars into in-game vehicles and drives them through Miami

Rockstar’s GTA 6 marketing campaign has brought a convoy of real cars styled after in-game vehicles to Miami, expanding a citywide promotion featuring billboards, aerial banners, and a branded blimp. The campaign has drawn enthusiasm on soc

Why Some Xbox Games Never Became Backward Compatible

One of the best things about PC gaming is that you can play so many old games on newer hardware, but it's not as straightforward on consoles like Xbox.

Anbernic RG DDS pre-order is live, but there's a long wait before it ships

Anbernic has announced the price of its new dual-screen handheld, the RG DDS. The handheld can be pre-ordered now at a discounted price, but there's nearly two months of waiting before shipping begins.

Tecno brings Pixel 11-inspired design to its new affordable 5G smartphone

The Spark 50s 5G is the new affordable 5G smartphone from Tecno, featuring a 120 Hz display and a large 6,500 mAh battery. The smartphone ships with a horizontal pill-shaped camera module and burgundy red and breeze blue color options. It w

Google Translate Android App Receives a Massive Visual Overhaul

The post Google Translate Android App Receives a Massive Visual Overhaul appeared first on Android Headlines.

Analogue is re-releasing its SNES and Genesis consoles with some nice upgrades

Analogue announced new versions of its Super Nt and Mega Sg retro consoles today with a "reworked industrial design" and built-in wireless connectivity for controllers and accessories. Like the original versions, the new Super Nt Plus and M

Apple’s iPhone Duo sells out in seconds, so many buyers may wait until December

Apple’s first foldable is a hit, but getting one may be hard. The iPhone Duo opened for pre-order in the US on Friday. Prices start at $1,999 for the 256GB model, with the 512GB version costing $2,199 and the 1TB model reaching $2,599. Acco

A fake WhatsApp clone is showing up before the real version on the Play Store

After a Chrome clone was spotted on the Play Store earlier this week, a user on Reddit says they're seeing a fake version of WhatsApp in a "sponsored" slot above the real version. As reported earlier by Android Authority, the WhatsApp dupe

Google says fix for Android Auto’s missing signal icon is rolling out, and it actually is [U]

After weeks of back and forth, Google has officially confirmed a fix is rolling out for Android Auto’s missing signal icon. more…

Forget Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude, I finally found my favorite AI tool on Android

My new favorite Android AI companion

Fake calendar invites hit thousands of businesses in Microsoft credential phishing campaign

Hundreds of thousands of spam emails are carrying .ics attachments or calendar invites.

How to watch Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Tickets and Netflix Details

All the ways to watch Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua live streams online, as the British rivals finally meet, in a title fight at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

A week with RTX Spark: everything we’ve learned using Nvidia’s new laptops

Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X processor is finally here, and we've been collectively testing a small fortune's worth of powerful laptops sporting this new "superchip." RTX Spark is designed to be a high-performing Arm-based SoC for laptops and sma

The ROG XBOX Ally X20 is an incredibly cool handheld, out now

The post The ROG XBOX Ally X20 is an incredibly cool handheld, out now appeared first on Android Headlines.

4 Nokia Phones We Wish Made A Comeback In 2027

Nokia is known today for its seemingly indestructible phones of old, but there are some unique Nokia models we would love to see come back.

OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro could both get 200MP main cameras

We’ve been hearing a lot about the OnePlus Ace 7 series over the past few days. Both the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro were recently also spotted on Google’s Supported Devices list. Now, a tipster has revealed key camera details about the upcoming ph

Massive Discounts Hit 2026 MacBook Pro With Up to $800 Off

Today we're tracking a trio of major discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models, including $500 off a 16-inch model and up to $800 off 14-inch models on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When yo

Would Permanent Daylight Savings Time Truly Be A Traffic Safety Risk For Kids?

Daylight Saving Time has its pros and cons, but one impact that some are researching is if the change poses a safety risk for kids. The answer is complicated.

Google restricts every free AI Pro trial from Pixel & more compared to paid subscribers

Google hands out extended free trials to its AI Pro subscription frequently with new smartphone purchases and more, but trial users end up getting less access compared to paid subscribers in what is a bit of a misleading situation. more…

Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive after its latest update, with big improvements for 8GB PCs

The changes follow Microsoft's earlier commitment to improve Windows 11's performance, reliability and overall experience.Read Entire Article

PIA’s latest update claims to triple connection speeds on Windows — here's what's new

Private Internet Access’s v3.8.0 update brings some big changes for Windows users and some useful updates for other platforms

Good Lock fixed my Samsung Keyboard layout, but it's not enough to keep me away from Gboard

It came closer than ever to making me switch, but it's missing the fine details

Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy

Actor and angel investor Mark Wahlberg says he's OK with using AI in filmmaking, provided it's used "to enhance what you're doing."

5 Apple TV Shows To Watch After Ted Lasso

Loving "Ted Lasso" but wondering what to watch on Apple TV next? Here are five great original series that are also on the service right now.

The incredible flying Tesla Roadster is just for show

Last night, Elon Musk gave the people what they want: a car driving vertically up a multistory ramp, launching off the edge, executing a midair "kickflip" over a lineup of Teslas, and landing via cold-gas thrusters. That's what the people w

Apple Pre-Orders Kick Off With First Discounts on HomeView and Apple TV 4K

Pre-orders are now live on Apple's newest devices, including the HomeView and Apple TV 4K, and Amazon has the first-ever discounts on these devices. We're also tracking great deals on MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Apple Watch SE 3 in this week

MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are in your neighborhood

You can see the locations of known outdoor surveillance cameras in the MapQuest app.

Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites for free

Meta's new terms appear to give it permission to crawl and scrape websites "associated" with the businesses that use its platforms - including online publishers, according to a report from Nieman Lab. The new terms, which go into effect on

Halo 3 inside Fallout: New Vegas is the latest entry in gaming’s “nothing makes sense anymore” era

Halo 3 and Fallout: New Vegas have been integrated into a single project, allowing Master Chief to explore the Mojave Wasteland with Halo weapons, vehicles, and gameplay. Creator Reveries says the project remains in active development and i

9 Electronics That Will Last Longer Than A Modern Smart Phone

Obsolescence, planned or otherwise, is rife in modern tech, but some electronics are less likely to rely on the refresh-every-few-years cycle.

Switch games are the latest targets of AI-built PC ports, and Zelda: Link's Awakening is already playable

A free, fan-made PC port of the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening recently entered a public beta. Built almost entirely with Claude, it is believed to be the first Nintendo Switch PC port of its kind to reach GitHub.Read

Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles

Counterfeiters are getting better at replicating brands' marks and passing off dupes, known as "superfakes," as genuine items. A startup called Veritas wants to tackle the problem with its own chip that verifies goods.

7 new movies and TV shows to watch at home this weekend (October 16)

From the final Marvel TV show of 2026 to myriad new films, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

Cinema 4D adds procedural scattering, more realistic liquids, and faster rendering

Cinema 4D 2027 introduces a new procedural scattering system for creating detailed environments with vegetation, rocks, and other objects. The update also brings Liquid FX, which automatically generates foam, spray, and bubbles for more rea

iPhone Duo Resold for $5,000 on eBay After Selling Out

As spotted by Vadim Yuryev of the YouTube channel Max Tech, the iPhone Duo has already been resold on eBay for as much as $5,000 after shipping estimates for the device slipped into 2027 on Apple's online store within minutes of pre-orders

iPhone Duo pre-order live blog: New phones won’t arrive until 2027 now

Macworld If feels like it’s been a month since Apple unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, and, well, it has. Announced on September 9 at the “Surprise and Shine” event, it finally goes up for pre-order this morning at 8 am ET b

Amazon's New Gadgets Include An AI Assistant That's Always Listening To You

Thanks to the AI boom, Amazon has stepped into the world of AI hardware with gadgets that listen to your conversations to provide useful information.

Switch emulation hits Xbox Series X (and it's good)

A Nintendo Switch emulator has appeared on Xbox Series X, seemingly based on Eden and requiring Developer Mode. Footage shows games including Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Wonder, and Metroid Prime Beyond successfully booting on the cons

US Army Helicopter Flight Puts Autonomous Barge Tech To The Test

For the first time, a military helicopter successfully landed on an autonomous barge for resupply. Here's what happened and why it was important.

vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max European prices leak

vivo unveiled the X500 family in China last month, and it's already revealed that the European launch event will take place on October 27. A new leak today tells us about the devices' European prices, but there's a twist - apparently, only

Developers Question Scope of Potential Apple Antitrust Settlement

Developers are questioning whether a settlement of the U.S. government's antitrust case against Apple would meaningfully loosen the company's control over the iPhone, according to The Information. The report highlights PayPal and Epic Games

Galaxy A38 camera specs leaked

More leaks about Samsung’s next mid-range phones are rolling in. Right after similar details surfaced for the Galaxy A58, fresh info suggests the more affordable Galaxy A38 will follow a very familiar path when it launches next year. Accord

With the Amazon Fire Tabs dead, good cheap Android tablets are now impossible to find

The era of affordable displays is over

Suunto may be working on a screenless heart rate monitor to take on Garmin

New leak suggests Suunto will launch a screenless heart rate monitor to take on Garmin and Fitbit.

Tesla's new Roadster can fly, drive upside down, and hit 60 mph in under 0.6 seconds

The Rocket configuration places thrusters around the car's perimeter to provide forward and upward acceleration as well as lateral rotation. All-electric actuators make small adjustments to stabilize the vehicle in flight.Read Entire Articl

iPhone Duo is Sold Out for Christmas as Shipping Estimates Slip to 2027

If you were hoping to surprise someone with an iPhone Duo for Christmas, you might be out of luck, as Apple's online store in the U.S. is already showing an estimated shipping date of January 25 for all configurations following the start of

Developer vibe-codes a free local Office clone for your browser

Tiny Little Office could be the online office suite you've been waiting for, if your spreadsheets are pretty small.

Apple reveals iPhone Duo repair costs: ₹1,49,900 for just the foldable screen

Apple’s first foldable has been generating a lot of hype since it was announced last month, but the official repair prices for India just dropped, and they’re raising some eyebrows. The biggest shock is the inner display. If you crack the f

Technics EAH-A1000 review: Superior sound and excellent ANC in a premium package

Technics' flagship over-ear wireless headphones are light on compromises, but enter a competitive market.

BGR's Best Of Tech Awards 2026

With most of the big tech releases of 2026 now available, we decided to take a look back and choose our favorites for the first annual BGR Best of Tech Awards.

Accenture employees will only be able to spend $29 on Claude per month after some ended up splashing out thousands of dollars

Accenture wants to keep a lid on how much it spends for external AI, and it means Claude usage could be cut.

Replit’s CEO says the future of work is the ‘self-driving company’

Replit CEO Amjad Masad envisions a future of “self-driving companies,” where AI agents handle day-to-day tasks and people focus on higher-level decisions.

Updated your Galaxy S24 to One UI 9? Try these features first

The stable One UI 9 update began reaching more Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, and S24 FE owners in the second week of October. If you’ve installed it, there’s more to explore than the changes you notice straight away. You’ll probably spot the

An OpenAI research agent 'stole' test Ethereum to finish a coding task

An OpenAI research model hit a nebulous milestone today by pilfering test Ethereum tokens.

Build Your Own Digital Photo Frame Instead Of Buying Another Smart Display

Digital photo frames are everywhere these days, but you can actually build your own fairly easily instead of buying a pre-made one.

I find the best new Android apps in minutes by skipping the Play Store

The Play Store's algorithm doesn't favor the best new apps

What Are The Half-Black And Half-White Stripes On The Highway For?

You must have noticed those half-black and half-white lines while driving on the highway. Here's what they actually mean and why they are used.

Google turns on Gmail Live voice search by default for paid Workspaces

Users on paid Workspace plans and Google AI add-ons get low-latency conversational search that cites source emails. Admin settings default to enabled. Read more...

Ticket resale giants sue Washington DC over new law that caps scalper markups at 10%

The DC council passed the Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment Amendment (RESALE) Act in June. Set to become law on January 1, 2027, it ensures that tickets purchased for shows can't be resold for more than 10% of the o

Sony bails on Xperia 10 VI’s Android 17 update

The Xperia 10 VI launched in May of 2024, booting Android 14, and at the time Sony pledged the device would be eligible for three Android updates. That meant that it would get Android 17 at some point, but that promise will not be kept as S

Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone Duo Yet? Wait Times Are Significant Now

iPhone Duo pre-orders began today in the U.S. and select other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, however, wait times at Apple are longer now. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began at 5 a.m. Pacific T

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First Apple TV 4K Pre-Order Discount Arrives at Amazon

Following in the footsteps of a small pre-order discount on the HomeView, Amazon is now offering the first cash discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K. You can get this model for $289.99, down from $299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliat

OpenAI claims ex-employee took 100-plus secret files to Apple

An OpenAI employee of just six months reportedly took hardware secrets to Apple – and the complaint couldn't be more timely.

iPhone Duo Pre-Order Deals: The Best Carrier Offers From AT&T and T-Mobile

Apple today launched pre-orders for the iPhone Duo. 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 carriers in the United St

Xiaomi REDMI G27Q 2026 arrives with 27-inch 240Hz 2K display, 1ms response time for under $120 in China

Xiaomi just added another budget-friendly option to its REDMI monitor lineup. This one’s clearly aimed at competitive gamers who want smooth performance without spending a fortune. The REDMI G27Q 240Hz 2026 Standard Edition is a 27-inch mon

iPhone Duo Now Available to Pre-Order From Apple

Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo through its online storefront and Apple Store app. If you don't see the option to order, refresh both the website and the app until the store loads. Pre-orders for the ‌iPhone Duo&zw

I fixed Android Auto's 4 worst annoyances with these simple tricks

Small fixes made a massive difference

Surface Laptop Ultra review: So close to the perfect MacBook Pro alternative

Microsoft's top of the line Windows 11 PC is finally here, and it's giving the MacBook Pro a real good run for its money.

SK hynix reportedly offers to build a NAND fab in the US if Washington lets it expand in China

The equipment would go into unused space in Dalian's Mod B building. Completed in 2023, the building was never fully equipped because of the memory market downturn. Some tools are installed, but much of the space remains available.Read Enti

Steam Achievement Sets will stop DLCs from ruining your 100 percent record

Steam has launched Achievement Sets in beta.

Razer Blade 16 is resurrected with a giant cooler made from a storage crate

This gaming laptop has a giant cooling add-on that has to be seen to be believed.

4 Popular Phones With The Worst Repairability

With tech prices skyrocketing, it's important to make sure your phone lasts as long as possible. These four popular models won't exactly help you with that.

Galaxy Watch 6 series gets fourth One UI 9 Watch beta update

Samsung has released a new One UI 9.0 Watch beta update for the Galaxy Watch 6 series. This update brings several bug fixes and stability improvements to the smartwatch. It is likely that the stable update will be released in the next few d

Tecno Spark 50s and 50C unveiled with 120Hz displays

The Tecno Spark 50 series includes three smartphones - the Spark 50 4G, the Spark 50 5G, and the Spark 50 Pro. As promised, the Chinese brand unveiled the Spark 50s today as the newest member of the Spark 50 lineup. But alongside, it also d

OnePlus Ace 7, Ace 7 Pro reservations open ahead of launch

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus Ace 7 series will be announced later this month in China. A recent report claimed that the lineup will include two models, the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro, with both expected to be powered by Snapdragon

Galaxy S26 Ultra was named one of 2026’s best inventions by TIME magazine

TIME magazine recently published its list of best inventions for 2026. Every year, the publication selects and recognizes a collection of groundbreaking inventions that, according to them, “have made the world better, smarter, and more fun.

Need a monitor upgrade? Alienware's sale offers OLED 4K or ultra-fast IPS 500Hz

Dell is giving PC gamers a chance to upgrade their rigs with stunning 4K or framerate-enhancing 500Hz refresh rates for less, with limited-time discounts on two of its acclaimed Alienware gaming monitors.

Stephen King Is A Big Fan Of Hulu's Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Drama Series

Stephen King isn't afraid to tarnish adaptations based on his own work, so when he says something is good, it's probably worth checking out.

These May Be The Biggest Drawbacks Of Full-Time Houseboat Living

Living on a houseboat full-time can be cheaper and more scenic than life on land, but it also comes with challenges that aren't always obvious.

OneDrive and SharePoint are next in line to get AI-powered search

Microsoft keeps adding natural-language commands and AI-powered search across its products. Now it's OneDrive and SharePoint's turn. Read more...

iPhone Duo Guide: Everything you need to know about Apple’s foldable iPhone

Macworld Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is available to preorder today, Friday, October 16, ahead of its October 23 release date. Preorders open at 5 a.m. Pacific / 8 a.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. BST through Apple’s website and the

Sega pulls Shogun 2 remaster after overwhelmingly negative reviews, with players citing AI-upscaled art

Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition, released October 13, was supposed to bring the 2011 RTS classic up to date for modern PCs with numerous visual, performance, and quality-of-life upgrades. Instead, it opened to overwhelmingly negative

Xbox had much bigger plans for Halo 2 and 3 remakes before layoffs canceled them

Halo Studios reportedly explored ambitious plans for Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes under “Project Manihi,” with surveys asking community members about multiplayer, Forge, Firefight, Theater, dual wielding, bonus missions, and more. The reported

HomeView and third-party apps: What works, what doesn’t, and what we don’t know

Macworld When you unbox your HomeView and set it up, you’ll have a curated selection of 14 apps available to you ( 15 if you consider Settings an app). Compared to the millions available on your iPhone, that’s not a lot, and there’s no app

Galaxy A58 camera specs leaked

Fresh details on Samsung’s next mid-range phone are starting to surface, and the camera setup looks… familiar. According to Dutch site GalaxyClub, the Galaxy A58 5G is expected to stick with the exact same megapixel count as the current A57

Google expands Gmail AI Inbox to Workspace, but gives admins no switch to disable it

US English Workspace domains are receiving automatic action-item tracking and project updates without admin toggle controls. Scheduled domains roll out through mid-November. Read more...

Casio launches three affordable MDV106C dive watches in the US with 200m water resistance

Casio just added three new versions of its MDV106 dive-style watch to its US online store. The new models, the MDV106C-1AV, MDV106C-3AV, and MDV106C-5AV, are priced at $110 each and are available to purchase right now. Design Details If you

iPad mini 2026 rumors: Release date, OLED display, specs and price

Macworld For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model? Most buyers should wait if they can. Bloomberg’s

Redmi K100 confirmed to launch this month, Redmi Clip Neo to tag along

The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max went official in China in August. Xiaomi has now confirmed that the base Redmi K100 will launch later this month. The handset is rumored to be powered by the older Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. In a post on its

10 Mini Camera Drones That Can Easily Fit In Your Pocket Or Backpack

Want aerial vacation shots without lugging a bulky drone around? These pocket-sized camera drones fold small, fly smart, and won't eat up your whole backpack.

Would you really give up ChatGPT to shut down data centers? Tech CEO highlights the hypocrisy of some AI critics

"All the people that are saying they're anti-data center, that they're anti-AI in general, they're using it," said Verb boss Cyrus Beschloss at CNBC's Trading the Midterms event.Read Entire Article

ChatGPT can now look at your Chrome tabs to do tasks for you

The ChatGPT browser extension lets you compare information from your open tabs.

Minecraft Bedrock Edition is running on macOS with Windows crossplay

Minecraft Bedrock Edition has never officially been available on Mac, but a community project called Blockintosh is working to change that. Created by 22-year-old self-taught developer, the project aims to bring Bedrock to Apple Silicon, gi

iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

Apple's new iPhone lineup presents an unusual choice: Pay more for a folding display, or spend less on a phone with more advanced cameras and fewer hardware compromises. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Alongside

Google's Willow processor cuts quantum errors 40x with magic states

Researchers demonstrated that magic state cultivation acts as an error-filtering routine on the quantum chip, slashing physical qubit overhead before scaling up. Read more...

Tecno Spark 50s 5G launches with a 120Hz display, 6,500mAh battery, 50MP camera

Tecno has launched a new smartphone in India, targeting buyers looking for a feature-packed device for everyday use. The latest addition to its Spark series combines connectivity-focused features with a durable design. It also brings severa

Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo goes on pre-order today at 8AM ET

The Apple Store is down ahead of pre-orders for the first folding iPhone.

Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders begin today

Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo last month alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the iPhone 18 Pro models went on pre-order the same week and are already on sale, the iPhone Duo will go on pre-order today at 12 PM UTC. The

Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders

Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, October 16. "We love that early energy," reads the Apple Store's message when visiting the U.S. website. "Almost ready for you. Pr

Xiaomi launches Pocket Photo Printer Pro Gift Box with photo frame and storage bag

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Pocket Photo Printer Pro Gift Box in China for 799 yuan (~$119). The bundle includes the Mijia Pocket Photo Printer Pro itself—finished in an exclusive light purple color—along with a couple of accessories. The

Honor MagicOS 11 global rollout schedule is now official

Honor reveals the Android 17-based MagicOS 11 global rollout schedule. Check the full timeline and eligible devices across all series here. The post Honor MagicOS 11 global rollout schedule is now official appeared first on Gizmochina.

No, Meta’s Muse will not run on your Mac

Macworld You may have seen the headlines by now. “Apple and Meta bury the hatchet — for AI“ “Apple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computers“ “Meta and Apple team up to make Muse AI models run better on Macs“ “Meta launche

Microsoft will reward new Windows 11 PC buyers with 25 Xbox games worth $500+

Microsoft has announced that it will be offering 25 free PC versions of classic Xbox games for PC players as part of a wave of changes for Windows 11 and Xbox's 25th anniversary. Here are the full details of how this giveaway will work and

Gmail's Live AI search feature arrives for Google AI subscribers

Gmail's search can be frustrating and basic, but Google is finally smartening it up for AI plan subscribers.

Honor Win2 shows up on Geekbench confirming its chipset

Honor is set to unveil the Win2 series on October 21, and a tipster on X has now shared what look like its first Geekbench runs. The listings use the model number BRM-AN00 and put the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 at the helm, paired wit

Samsung reveals Galaxy SmartTag 3 India launch timeframe

Last month, Samsung launched its latest and most premium location tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. While the company made it available for purchase in Korea and the US, details about its availability in other markets have remained scarce. Fo

This gold MacBook Air refurb with Thunderbolt 3 drops to $267.99

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Honor Win 2 breaks AnTuTu records with 5.7M score

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Galaxy A16 5G gets third One UI 9.0 beta update

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Steam will finally stop DLC from ruining your 100% achievement completions

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E Ink has launched Kaleido 4, so the color e-paper tablet, reader, or monitor you buy next can have a noticeably better screen than the ones on sale now. The company announced its fourth-generation canvas with a wider color gamut, brighter

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Redmi Clip Neo, the brand’s first clip-on earphone, launches this month

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RedMagic 12 Pro+ launches with RGB liquid cooling and a 185Hz screen

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Tesla's Roadster event was pretty exciting, to say the least.

These High-Tech Batteries Are Built To Break Down In Your Digestive System

Using materials safe for human consumption, MIT researchers have created tiny batteries that could be used to power ingestible electronic devices.

Tesla's redesigned Roadster has a cold-gas thruster option, but you'll need $250,000 just to reserve it

Tesla has finally unveiled the next-generation Roadster.

Here's when Apple will show off its touchscreen MacBooks and the OLED iPad mini

Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is planning a second October launch following its smart home event, and now he has more details on what it will look like. According to Gurman, Apple is inviting some media to an all-da

Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style

The new car used thrusters to leap over a Cybercab, Cybertruck, Tesla Semi, Model Y, and Model 3 at a demo in Texas.

Gemini 4 Argon is now rolling out to Google’s Antigravity for AI Pro subscribers

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Tipster says Galaxy S27 Ultra will have slightly thicker bezels than S26 Ultra

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to have nearly the same dimensions as its predecessor. However, according to a tipster, the new flagship could feature slightly thicker display bezels than the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Tipster Ice Uni

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Oops, Apple's Website Just Hinted at iPad Mini 8

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When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off

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And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems

Intero Biosystems beat out 199 other Startup Battlefield companies to take home the $100,000 grand prize at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

Amazon launches Bee Frontier AI wearable and Bee Eclipse phone attachment

Amazon today introduced two new Bee personal AI devices: the Bee Frontier wearable and the Bee Eclipse phone attachment. Both are meant to listen to your conversations and turn them into summaries, to-dos, reminders, and insights in the Bee

What Does Hydrogen Peroxide Do To Stainless Steel Appliances?

While hydrogen peroxide is a popular choice for cleaning your kitchen, it's not necessarily safe on all appliance surfaces. Stainless steel is one of them.

Withings wants new users to pay $100 a year to sync with Apple Health

The smart health company is gating third-party app syncing to its own subscription plan for new users.

New proposed bill would make video games something you own, not rent

The "Power to the Players Act" bill would direct the FTC to write rules ensuring that buying a video game translates into ownership and not a revocable license. Games that depend on online servers would also have to offer an offline mode be

Porsche Just Revealed The Mission S, And It's So Much More Than Just A New Concept Car

Porsche just showed off its new Mission S supercar, and there is a lot to absolutely love about it. Here's our breakdown of what we can glean from the images.

Memtest86+ adds Arm support, new memory tests, and USB reports

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Hands‑on with the new Xbox PC app: a major performance boost on Xbox Ally X

I installed the leaked build of the new Xbox PC app on my Xbox Ally, and the performance and usability gains for navigation are night and day.

OLED MacBook Pro Won't Get M7 Chips Until Late 2027

Apple is "pretty much done" with M6 chips, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated today on his podcast. Apple debuted the M6 chip in the Mac mini and has plans for an M6 iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, but the company is not planning

TCL's gigantic 75-inch QLED TV gets a $100 discount

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The UK may expand the BBC license fee, charging residents to watch streaming services

If the proposal is enacted, it could cost $240 a year to watch YouTube in the UK.

Apple Pledged $25 Million to Trump's White House Ballroom

Apple pledged $25 million for Trump's White House ballroom, according to a list of donors obtained by The Washington Post. Chipmaker Nvidia also committed $25 million, making Apple and Nvidia two of the top donors. Other donors include Micr

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Panay said that it's possible to recover and learn from all sorts of failures, even catastrophic ones, when building products.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Launch on November 6

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NY congressman to introduce bill protecting video game ownership

Representative Ritchie Torres wants the FTC to establish regulations ensuring you can play the games you've purchased.

Microsoft admits Windows 11 KB5127648 KB5126646 break WPA 802.1X auth, shares fix

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Sony just canceled a promised Android 17 update for one of its Xperia phones

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Meta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs

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Review roundup: RTX Spark's biggest surprise isn't performance

Experts are praising RTX Spark's AI, GPU, and creator-focused performance ahead of tomorrow's first full laptop reviews.

Amazon devices chief Panos Panay sees a future where AI devices replace the need to use apps

Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices work in the background, anticipating users' needs instead of waiting for commands.

Acer’s adorable 3-in-1 ‘coffee cup’ iPhone charger is 40% off today

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Google updates Android earthquake alerts with more info, expands to 200+ regions

Google is delivering an update to Android’s earthquake alerts system that will show more information while also expanding support to over 200 regions across the globe. more…

Bluesky wants to make it easier to buy, sell, and fundraise on the network

The executives argued that advertising isn’t the only path to monetization, and that there are alternative models that are feasible when it comes to monetization.

FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures

The FTC is investigating possible consumer harms at two major AI companies.

Anthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access

METR will publish its own assessments of Anthropic’s risks, incidents, and practices, and the frontier AI model maker has given up the right to block them.

Nvidia and Cisco unveil next-gen network interface built for the AI data center boom

GPU maker Nvidia and networking specialist Cisco have unveiled a new network interface called Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP). The new optical transceiver is designed to significantly increase bandwidth in data centers, helpi

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Riot will sunset League of Legends Classic in January 2027

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Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: Amazon's premium tablet gets almost everything right

This tablet is a great value, even if Android apps still aren't great on a big screen.

Neanderthals capable of both violence and care, bones from Iraqi cave suggest

Neanderthals were not the unintelligent cave dwellers of popular imagination, but may have been capable of showing both violence and care, researchers who have discovered bones dating back 75,000 years have said.

TCL wants to build a 700Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it's betting on inkjet printing to do it

According to market research firm Omdia, TCL's planned 700Hz panels will come in 32- and 34-inch sizes and be manufactured at the company's Gen 8.6 OLED factory in Guangzhou, China. Production is expected to begin in 2028, although the pote

Trump ballroom's biggest donors were overwelmingly tech and telecom companies

Not that anyone's terribly surprised.

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Live or Die, Endling, Cat Lady, more

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Next Apple event 2026: When is Apple’s next launch?

Macworld Apple announced HomeView, HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K and the Apple Home Collection at its “Welcome Home” launch on October 13, 2026. But that will not be its final announcements this month. Apple has reportedly invited selec

Amazon launches two Bee AI recorders to remember everything you say

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Activision marketing chief admits that Black Ops 7 was not a success

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I opened ASUS' gigantic $2,499 ROG Xbox Ally X20 Pelican case, and there's a lot to unpack, literally

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Safari is getting ready for Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook

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Touchscreen MacBook Pro rumours: Release date, OLED, specs and latest leaks

Macworld The touchscreen MacBook Pro has been the subject of speculation ever since Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first reported in 2023 that Apple was exploring the idea. At the time, the claim seemed hard to believe given Apple’s long-standing

Google AI Mode and AI Overview updates work to elevate links

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Deals: Samsung Week 2026 now live, Galaxy Book 6 $500 off, Moto Tag 2 trackers from $17.50 each, OLED Chromebook, more

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Microsoft's new Windows 11 pitch isn't AI. It's a faster, less annoying PC

Months of Microsoft promises are finally leading to an improved Windows 11, but is it enough to convince people to buy a new PC?

YouTube reportedly ‘looking’ into adding audiobooks to Premium

Based on a recent report, YouTube is apparently considering adding audiobooks as a new medium alongside music and video. more…

Don’t like the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s camera cutout? This old One UI trick still works

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has rightfully earned numerous fans, many of whom have little to nothing bad to say about the experience. Nevertheless, one of the few Galaxy Z Fold 8 features that have drawn some controversy is the foldable screen's se

Halo: Combat Evolved is running on Nintendo 64 with split-screen multiplayer

Halo-64 brings Halo: Combat Evolved multiplayer to the Nintendo 64, featuring all 13 multiplayer maps, four-player split-screen, bots, Firefight, and Rumble Pak support.

HomeView quickly won a place in my heart—and my home

Macworld Apple has taken its sweet time to make a smart display – just as it didn’t rush to make a folding phone. Google and Amazon have been in the smart display business for the best part of a decade, while Apple fans have been watching f

Microsoft Edge may ditch Favorites for Bookmarks

Microsoft Edge may soon swap Favorites for Bookmarks, a small change that could make switching from Chrome feel more natural.

HomePod mini 2: Everything you need to know release date, price & specs

Macworld Apple has unveiled the HomePod mini 2, the first major update to its smallest smart speaker since the original launched in November 2020. Announced on October 13, 2026, the new HomePod mini brings Apple’s more capable Siri AI assis

Power all your Apple gear with this 65W Ugreen 4-in-1 charger for just $25 (40% off)

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REDMI K100 Leak: a 200MP Camera and Active Cooling?

The REDMI K100 has appeared in another leak, this time from tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo. The post points to a 200MP main camera and a display with a higher resolution than previous models. It also mentions vibration features, lighting, a

Samsung Has Updated These Galaxy Phones to Android 17: Is Yours on the List?

Samsung is expanding its Android 17 rollout to more Galaxy phones, including older flagships and mid-range models. The update, which arrives as One UI 9, now covers several generations of the Galaxy S and Z series, along with a growing numb

Xiaomi Starts Rolling Out HyperOS 4. Which Devices Get It First?

Xiaomi began rolling out the stable version of HyperOS 4 in China on October 15. The update is based on Android 17 and was first unveiled on August 13, with beta testing starting the following day. The rollout is happening in stages, so not

RedMagic 12 Pro+ Launches With RGB Water Cooling and a 185Hz Display

RedMagic has officially unveiled the 12 Pro+, a gaming phone that combines liquid cooling with RGB lighting. The company calls it the first phone in the world to pair these features. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a chip t

Honor Magic V7 Leak Reveals Bigger Display, 50MP Cameras and Large Battery

Honor’s next book-style foldable could bring a bigger inner screen, new camera hardware and a larger battery. A new leak claims the Honor Magic V7 will have an 8.15-inch foldable display, a 50MP main camera and a battery larger than 6,000mA

Severe drought declared in parts of England

Severe drought has been declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex, the government has said.

iQOO Neo12 to Feature a 2K 185Hz Display and 9,000mAh Battery

iQOO has officially confirmed that its new Neo12 smartphone will arrive in late October. Luo Feng, the company's vice president of products, announced the timing at a display technology event held on October 14 by Visionox, iQOO, and Tsingh

Honor WIN Pad Gets Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 240Hz Display

Honor officially confirmed on October 14 that its upcoming gaming tablet, the WIN Pad, will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The original Weibo post and promotional poster used the more general name “Snapdragon 8 Gen 5,” which caus

World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkish coast

The world's oldest shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Turkey, according to archaeologists.

I Built a Tiny Android Powered Steam Machine… And It Actually Works!

I built a super tiny, Android-powered miniature Steam Machine that emulates and plays real PC Steam games locally—no cloud gaming or streaming required! Using a custom 3D-printed shell, a USB-C to HDMI hub, a thermoelectric Peltier cooler, and the RedMagic 11 Pro S powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, we are putting DroidDeck to the test to see if an ARM-based Android phone can match Steam Deck performance.

OPPO and Manus Announced a New Ai Agent for The Find X10 Series

OPPO announced on October 13 that it is working with Manus, an AI agent platform. Manus technology will power a new Agent Mode in OPPO’s AI Mind Pilot assistant. The feature debuts on the upcoming Find X10 series running ColorOS 17. Manus c

New dinosaur species discovered in UK after fossil left in drawer for 100 years

A new species of dinosaur has been discovered because of a fossil found on the Isle of Wight that has been "sitting in a drawer" for more than a century.

The Standard Redmi K100 Nears Launch With 100W Charging

The standard Redmi K100 is moving closer to launch. A Xiaomi phone with model number M786BC passed 3C certification in China on October 12. The listing confirms 100W wired charging. Tipster Digital Chat Station says it is the standard Redmi

Samsung Plans To Replace One UI With Galaxy OS in a Major AI Overhaul

Samsung may be planning its biggest software change in years. A new leak suggests the company is working on a major update that could replace One UI with a new system called Galaxy OS. The change could arrive with the Galaxy S28 series in 2

POCO X8s Gets Another Certification, Rumored Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Upgrade

POCO unveiled the POCO X8 earlier this year, and some fans of this lineup found it underwhelming. The device features the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, which delivers only average in terms of performance. Apparently, POCO is moving on to launch an i

OnePlus Unveils a 67W 10,000mAh Power Bank With a Display

OnePlus introduced its SUPERVOOC 67W power bank in China on October 12, alongside the OnePlus 16. The device costs 229 yuan, or around $32, and will go on sale in China on October 21. It is the brand's first power bank with a display and me

Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe

OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to take down their AIs if the British secret services show them they are unsafe - activating what some describe as a "kill switch".

OnePlus 16 Gets Off to a Strong Start With 70,000 Sales in One Hour

The OnePlus 16 went on sale in China on October 13 at 10 AM local time, or 4 AM Central European Summer Time. Figures released around the launch claim that the phone passed 70,000 units in its first hour. However, the number has not been in

STEPX Neo Is an AI Phone That Wants to Replace App Controls

Chinese company Step Terminal (阶跃终端) has unveiled its first smartphone, the STEPX Neo. The device is officially called the STEPX Neo 先行版, which can be loosely translated as the “Pioneer Edition.” Step Terminal describes it as its first phon

Red Magic 12 Pro+ Screen Leak Points to 185Hz and No Notch

Red Magic will launch the 12 Pro+ in China on October 15 at 2:30 PM local time, and the screen is the main attraction. A Weibo post claims the phone has a 185Hz BOE display, a custom display chip called G1 and a first-of-its-kind under-scre

Saudi national charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI

A Saudi national has been charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI.

French supermarket fridges heated to 50C in cyber attack - causing fires and food losses

Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.

'Frankly shocking' risk-taking by motorists uncovered by AI-powered cameras

Motorists have been caught driving with children on their lap and both hands on their phone rather than the wheel in a trial of AI-powered cameras.

AI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns

Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.

UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought

If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.

iPhone 18 Pro Review, But Zero Arse Licking

Reviewing the iPhone 18 Pro after two weeks of testing as my full-time phone, with zero sugar coating or sucking up to Apple. Compared with Android rivals like the OPPO Find X9 Pro, Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo X300, the iPhone 18 Pro offers less than stellar value for money. Here's my thoughts on the camera tech, battery life, gaming skills and real life experience.

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.

Intel's upped their efficiency game in a big way. The XPS 13 surprised me.

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!

NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!

In this video we add an Nvidia RTX 4060 to a Snapdragon X2 Laptop!

Microsoft Made Xbox Emulation Official... And It's Hiding a Secret!

Microsoft just officially brought Xbox Backwards Compatibility over to PC! In this video, we take a look at how official Original Xbox and Xbox 360 emulation works on PC using the ROG Ally X.

Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!

The modular MacBook Pro for Linux users. Color me impressed.

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.

People keep calling the AYN Thor their “endgame” handheld, and after spending way too much time setting mine up, I think understand why?

MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?

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

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

We Tested Linux VS Win 11 - One Huge Catch!? It SHOULDN’T work this well

For decades, PC gaming meant Windows. No choice, no debate. But in 2026, Windows 10 is dead(ish), Windows 11 keeps getting heavier, and Linux gaming is better than it's ever been.

I Revived MSN Messenger and Its Forgotten Companion Gadget!

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

MS-03 Hands On First Look! Desktop GPU Power in a Mini PC

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

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

Nothing Phone 4b Review | What's Changed vs 4a?

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

I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!

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

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?

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

Memory is too expensive so I made my own

I may have gone a bit overboard... well... 64 bits overboard actually.

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

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