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I'd like to believe it

Google announces a Pixel 11 price hike three weeks before the phone's official reveal

Android's next flagships will be more expensive.

Facebook Verified is a new free badge that confirms there's a real person behind an account

Today Meta is launching Facebook Verified. This is a free badge that lets you know there's a real person behind an account. To get the badge, you need to go through a selfie-based verification process. You basically record a selfie video, w

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‘President Curtis’ Has Already Been Reelected for Season 2

The 'Rick and Morty' spin-off premieres July 26 and already has a second season in the works.

3 haunting HBO Max documentaries to watch this weekend (July 24-26)

The story of a prophet with a TikTok following, a determined writer chasing a notorious killer, and the concert that ended the '60s.

You don't need a new GPU to play the latest games, you just need to change these settings

Older GPUs just need optimized settings and free third-party tools to keep going

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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger into 2027

The extended pause will give time to hear cases for blocking the deal from states and the WGA.

HLB2500: Nitecore's Battery Pack works at -40° Celsius with high performance

Nitecore has introduced a new battery pack that works even at very low temperatures. Unlike the Summit series power banks, the HLB2500 doesn't even need a heating element. But it is limited to powering lights.

This forgotten Japanese luxury sedan makes German rivals hard to justify

The Acura RLX combines executive-car comfort, Honda reliability, and low ownership costs in one overlooked luxury sedan.

Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be Even Harder to Reach Than We Thought

For a long time, scientists assumed that the tiny water pools at Europa's surface came from the moon's deep, icy oceans. But is that physically possible?

Pebblebee launches bag tags and pet collar IDs to go with your Find Hub trackers

Pebblebee, known for its Android Find Hub / Apple Find My trackers, has just launched some new battery-free ID tags that help you recover lost bags, as well as give your pets a means of identification.

Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.

This New ‘Lanterns’ Trailer Is Our Best Look Yet

Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and the team behind the new DC show stopped by San Diego Comic-Con.

Nubia NaviX Ultra Specs Leak With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & 144Hz Display

The post Nubia NaviX Ultra Specs Leak With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & 144Hz Display appeared first on Android Headlines.

Paramount Agrees to Delay Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery

"This is the fastest and clearest way to prove that this transaction is good for competition, good for consumers, and good for creators," Paramount said.

Google just made the Pixel 11 wait pointless for many buyers

A Google exec says the company can't keep absorbing rising component costs.

Claude Opus 5 matches Fable on coding at half the price, and Anthropic says it is the most aligned model it has ever shipped

Anthropic on Thursday released Claude Opus 5, a model that matches or exceeds its flagship Fable 5 on most coding and knowledge-work benchmarks at half the token price. The model is the fourth Anthropic has shipped in under two months, foll

3 great new Netflix shows to binge-watch this weekend (July 24-26)

Cowboys with complicated love lives, one boy's chilling secret, and creepy palace ghosts on the loose in Joseon-era Korea.

Newer Fire TV Sticks running Vega OS are faster, but my old one still has something they'll never get back

I'll happily keep my sideloading, thank you very much

Snapdragon chip prices going up by ‘double digits’ to the dismay of Android devices

Qualcomm is hiking prices on its already-expensive Snapdragon chipsets, a move that’s likely to make price hikes on Android devices all the more common.

Nothing Denies Market Exit, Confirms Layoffs

The alt-phone company confirmed it's 'reorganizing' some teams but not exiting any markets.

The Boox Picco might finally fix my pocket ereader envy

Tiny ereaders are officially a thing

Gemini Live Could Soon Let Users Attach Files During Conversations

The post Gemini Live Could Soon Let Users Attach Files During Conversations appeared first on Android Headlines.

Tesla’s self-driving software is selling faster than ever, and it still needs a human driver

Tesla now has nearly one and a half million active Full Self-Driving subscribers after adding 200,000 users in the second quarter, the largest single-quarter gain on record. CFO Vaibhav Taneja told analysts that 55 percent of North American

Anbernic RG SP: gameplay video shows all colors and emulation capabilities

Anbernic has released a video showing the RG SP clamshell handheld in action. The video shows the Game Boy Advance SP-inspired handheld is capable of emulating games for several retro platforms as well as ports of modern games.

Robin Williams Had A Cameo In This Underappreciated Sci-Fi Movie

Robin Williams might be known for his memorably hilarious larger-than-life roles, but he never saw himself above taking on smaller roles either.

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ‘Star Wars’ With These New Books

A new Luke & Leia adventure, 50-year retrospectives, and unabridged audiobooks await 'Star Wars' fans in 2027.

Court Dismisses Google’s DMCA Lawsuit Against SerpApi as Public Facts Aren't Copyrighted

The post Court Dismisses Google’s DMCA Lawsuit Against SerpApi as Public Facts Aren't Copyrighted appeared first on Android Headlines.

We Are Rewind drops limited-edition Dark Side of the Moon cassette player box set

A limited‑edition We Are Rewind × Pink Floyd WE‑001 cassette player arrives in a box set bundled with the 50th‑anniversary remaster of The Dark Side of the Moon. The rechargeable cassette player supports Bluetooth and wired headphones, reco

FDA Panel Clears the Way for 6 Banned Peptides. Here’s What They’re Claimed to Do

This week, the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee largely voted yes to allowing several peptides be produced by compounding pharmacies.

The best wireless Android Auto adapter just got a small price hike

RAMageddon spares no one, as the best wireless Android Auto adapter, AAWireless, has been hit with a price hike in recent days.

South Korean nuclear container ship proposal receives US approval for 15,000 TEU ultra-safe molten salt reactor design

South Korea received preliminary US approval for a 15,000 TEU container ship powered by twin molten salt small modular reactors.

10 Retro Looking Gadgets That Can Replace Modern Ones

With these keyboards, cameras, and retro-inspired gadgets, you don't have to choose between classic aesthetics and modern performance.

Anthropic Releases New Claude Model, Positions It as a Cost-Efficient Version of Fable 5

The race to beat Chinese alternatives is on.

I tried 5 Notepad alternatives to escape AI bloat, and this 3KB app won

How did Notepad become bloated?

Don’t Pregame ‘Cocoon—One Summer of Girlhood’ With Studio Ghibli’s ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ If You Hate Crying

GKIDS’ upcoming World War II anime film is teeing up an essential double feature confronting the horrors of war through the bewildered resilience of children forced to make sense of it all.

Your router's admin page might be exposed to the internet without you realizing it

Anyone can exploit remote management to get into your network

I spent 72 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 8: here is how the battery held up

My daily routine reveals how long that ultra-thin Galaxy Fold 8 actually lasts.

Ultrahuman rolls out biggest platform update so far

Ultrahuman’s Emerald update overhauls its app with AI-powered health recommendations, offline processing, redesigned navigation and improved fitness and sleep tracking. The free release also expands third-party device support and adds real-

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

10 Platforms for AI Visibility and Link Building in 2026

Millions now choose products through ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews appear in nearly half of all search queries. According to Muck Rack, 84% of AI citations come from media outlets, the same outlets where SEO speci

Roku's streaming hardware lineup gets a price hike due to the ongoing memory crisis

Amid the memory crisis, Roku has increased the MSRP of its streaming hardware lineup. The price hike affects both the company's streaming sticks and set-top boxes.

Samsung showcases official cases for Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8

Samsung has released videos showing its official cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8. The collection includes carbon, silicone and clear options for the Fold models, while the Flip 8 adds ring-equipped and customizable Fl

PlayStation’s Day-Long Outage Has Gamers Asking What’s So Wrong with Discs

PlayStation Network has been on the fritz for the past eight hours, and Sony isn't helping by keeping quiet.

Mijia Wireless Floor Cleaner: Xiaomi launches wireless vacuum with strong 18,000Pa suction

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Wireless Floor Cleaner 5C, upgrading its affordable cordless cleaner with stronger 18,000Pa suction, a triple anti-tangle system and faster 60°C drying. It also offers quieter operation and up to 45 minutes of

Suunto's upcoming heart rate monitor gets FCC approval

Suunto’s unannounced SHRM2 heart rate monitor has received FCC approval, revealing a Bluetooth Low Energy chest strap with a replaceable CR2032 battery and 30-meter water resistance. The device is expected to replace the Smart Heart Rate Be

Optimist Nocturne envelopes RTX 5090 in wood, brass, and warm light

Optimist’s latest gaming tower uses more real wood than most desktop PCs, from the front to a solid-wood side panel to a motherboard and GPU with wood accents. Combined with warm LED lighting, the tower almost looks like a piece of furnitur

Samsung Is Reportedly Ramping Up NAND Supply to Feed NVIDIA's AI Storage Needs

The post Samsung Is Reportedly Ramping Up NAND Supply to Feed NVIDIA's AI Storage Needs appeared first on Android Headlines.

This Lexus proves you don't need to choose between luxury and fuel efficiency

Premium comfort and outstanding fuel economy rarely come together this well.

Trump Vows to Reverse EU Fines Against Apple and Other Tech Companies, Threatens Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump today said on Truth Social that his administration plans to launch an investigation into fines the European Union has levied against tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta for violating antitrust and Digital

This $62 Razer webcam shoots 4K 30fps and delivers excellent low light performance thanks to its Sony sensor

It's over 50% off right now

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in for review

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra landed in our office and it's time to unbox it. The phone ships in a plain box with a (3A) USB-C cable. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ships in Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow. Samsung.com’s exclusive fourth

The ‘Transformers: The Movie’ 40th Anniversary Concert Was a Pure Shot of Nostalgia

San Diego Comic-Con hosted one of the nerdiest, most fun events we've been to in a while.

Samsung's S Pen is not the best phone stylus anymore—and it's not even close

There is a new top stylus in town.

I replaced Claude with ChatGPT and the results actually shocked me

I expected compromises but found improvements.

Fiio FG3 Hi-Fi gaming headset arrives with 7.1 surround sound, Hi-Res Audio, dual-dynamic drivers, and 192kHz 24-bit DAC

The Fiio FG3 delivers 7.1 surround sound gaming audio, with one-click access to optimized sound modes, from computers, game consoles, and phones. It utilizes dual dynamic drivers for a wide 10Hz–40kHz frequency response and Hi-Res Audio cer

An OpenAI Test AI Model Escaped and Hacked Hugging Face: Here's What Happened

The post An OpenAI Test AI Model Escaped and Hacked Hugging Face: Here's What Happened appeared first on Android Headlines.

Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses

Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are using the glasses to f

5 Ways To Maintain Your Samsung Phone's Battery Health For 7 Years Of Updates

If you plan to keep your Samsung phone through its entire update window, you'll need to protect the battery from habits that can shorten its lifespan over time.

Midjourney is buying horoscope app Co-Star, which users will surely be thrilled about

Co-Star CEO Banu Guler is also becoming the company's Chief Design Officer.

Environmental Orgs Say Space-Based Data Centers Could Violate Federal Law

Orbital data centers can alter climate, degrade the ozone and create major health complications down below.

Roku raises prices on streaming hardware by up to $50

As with everything else, Roku is now raising prices on its streaming devices by up to $50 per device, a major increase.

Qualcomm is about to raise prices and that’s bad news for everyone

Qualcomm sent a letter to customers on Friday warning of plans to increase its prices by "a percentage in the double digits," Bloomberg reports. The price hikes will go into effect starting with products shipped after September 1st. Qualcom

Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star

Midjourney, which has gone from generating AI cat images to full-body ultrasound scans, is getting into a new field: astrology. The AI startup announced on Thursday that it has acquired the personalized astrology app Co-Star, as reported ea

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro said to offer another advantage over the Galaxy S27 in Europe

The compact Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to offer even more advantages over the more affordable Galaxy S27 than previously anticipated. The latest rumors suggest that the more expensive model will, after all, be available in Europe wi

Ukraine's heavy bomber drones airdrop ARK-1 mine-laying robots behind Russian lines

Ukraine reportedly uses heavy drones to deploy ARK-1 robots carrying anti-tank mines, showing new combinations of aerial and ground systems.

Dell Pro 5 16 P516265 review: Traditional and reliable

Big screen with lots of options. | The Dell Pro 5 16 maintains the affordability aspect of the Latitude 5000 series alongside common auxiliary features like WAN and touchscreen as optional extras. Businesses or offices not looking for anyth

3 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (July 24-26)

Your weekend watch list's refresh is here.

4 simple soundbar settings I changed to get the best sound from day one

My soundbar sounded awful out of the box. These four settings fixed muddy bass, buried dialogue, harsh volume jumps, and weak surround sound.

Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099 now has a trailer and release date of November 25

The eight-episode series stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5: Smarter, Faster and Half the Price

The post Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5: Smarter, Faster and Half the Price appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple's Upgrade Program has preventative measures for missed payments

The post Apple's Upgrade Program has preventative measures for missed payments appeared first on Android Headlines.

SETI Scientists Think Alien Signals Could Be Hiding in Old Telescope Data

Researchers are zeroing in on more deliberate “narrow-band” alien signals, well outside the radio frequencies SETI has focused on for decades.

The Biggest Obstacle For Data Centers Isn't Locals, It's Heat Waves - Here's Why

Data Centers, specifically AI data centers, are the receiving quite the ire from the public, as they're popping up everywhere and using up a lot of water.

Galaxy A54, A33, A26, A15 get July 2026 security update

With the month about to end, Samsung has increased the pace of rolling out the July 2026 security patch to Galaxy smartphones. To that extent, the brand has released new software updates for the Galaxy A54, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A26, and Galax

Dead internet theory becomes measurable fact as AI agents flood the web

Bots now outnumber humans on the internet for the first time in the web’s history. Cloudflare, the security firm that sits in front of millions of websites, says automated traffic crossed the 50 percent threshold in June and now accounts fo

Much-Needed Changes Are Coming To Google Messages In 2026

Tired of a clunky texting experience on your Android? Discover the massive new upgrades rolling out to Google Messages.

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Riptide GP, Dawnmaker, Tempest Pirate RPG, more

Alongside pre-order deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 at up to $1,230 off, a chance to land a FREE $250 set of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or the new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at a giant $300 off, your Friday Android app deals are now up

The voice actors behind Anakin Skywalker and the Clone Troopers in The Clone Wars are returning for Star Wars Zero Company

Bit Reactor has revealed the stacked cast for Star Wars Zero Company, featuring some very familiar, fan-favorite voice actors from The Clone Wars.

Intel just posted its best growth in 15 years – and burned billions to make it happen

Intel reported second-quarter revenue of $16.1 billion, up 25% year over year and well ahead of Wall Street's expectations. Adjusted earnings reached $0.42 per share, almost double analysts' forecasts, while the company expects current-quar

Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, hints at higher price for Pixel 10a

It’s official: Prices for the Google Pixel 11 series will be "adjusted," which, amid the DRAM crisis, can only mean that the smartphones will become more expensive. In doing so, Google lends credibility to the previously leaked European pri

5 myths about CDs we need to leave in the past

Dispelling the deep magics.

Claude Opus 5 launches with similar performance as Fable 5 for ‘half the price’

Anthropic says its Claude Opus 5 AI model is an improvement that takes less effort to deliver similar results as the nearly-banned Fable 5.

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Unveils New Characters and a First Teaser

Prime Video's J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation returns to the Second Age in November with a three-part release.

Mercedes-Benz faces an ultimatum: divest from China or lose the U.S. market

One decision could have major consequences for the luxury automaker.

DDR5 secretly splits every stick into two memory channels, but you still want a second one

DDR5 RAM has a secret trick that it uses to be better than DDR4 with just a single stick, but you'll still want two.

IMAX vs IMAX 70mm: The difference between these two cinema formats

The different IMAX filming and projection formats have a dramatic impact on the theater viewing experience.

Hate the Copilot key in Windows 11? It looks like Microsoft's bringing in the option to remap it to do nothing — if you feel that's more useful

Think nothing is better than Copilot? Microsoft is going to let you prefer the former over the latter in a very literal sense, with the ability to remap the Copilot key to do nothing.

DJI camera clone company Xtra is halting and refunding all preorders

After selling a barely disguised version of the hit DJI Osmo Pocket 3 in the United States last year, Xtra Technology seemed ready to sneak in its version of the new dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4 Pro, too. But today, Xtra has abruptly removed the

Nvidia’s CEO Wants to Support Open AI Models So Bad, He Was Willing to Join the X Cesspool

There's gotta be a better way.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is it: the best foldables money can buy, and my next obsession

With Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, foldable smartphones have peaked.

Nvidia reveals deep dive into what makes Vera CPU tick — with the super-powered Olympus core promising huge performance increases and more

Nvidia reveals deepest Vera CPU disclosure yet: 88 custom Olympus cores with internally measured SPEC CPU 2026 numbers that show it winning against rivals.

The EU Just Confirmed A Major Downgrade For Samsung's Z Fold 8 Batteries

New EU energy labels reveal a notable battery downgrade for Samsung's latest foldables, raising questions for buyers despite other hardware improvements.

This Oscar-Winning Sci-Fi Movie Was An '80s Hit But Is Rarely Discussed Today

Winning a pair of Oscars, this sci-fi dramedy from the '80s was a hit at the time, but is rarely discussed in moviegoer circles four decades later.

Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5, Fold 4, Flip 4 get July 2026 security update

The Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 units in South Korea are getting new software updates. These updates bring the July 2026 security patch, which fixes 57 security issues present in the previous firmw

Intel Q2 earnings double estimates as AI data centre revenue surges 59 percent

Intel posted second-quarter 2026 revenue of more than $16 billion, a 25 percent jump from a year earlier and the company’s fastest growth since late 2011. Adjusted earnings per share came in at 42 cents, double the 21-cent consensus estimat

Nothing confirms layoffs, but calls market exit rumors ‘fake news’

In response to a report that Nothing is planning to "exit 12 markets as global shipments decline," Nothing cofounder Akis Evangelidis said the company is "reorganizing" and laying off some of its staff, but that "the reported numbers are wa

You Might Soon Be Able To Stream Xbox Games Without Game Pass, But With A Catch

Xbox has announced it will be testing an expansion of its game streaming services to users without Game Pass, but there will be a caveat.

Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage

AI coding startup Cognition has acquired Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, in a deal valuing the startup in the low nine figures. The acquisition brings Poke’s conversational style and interaction model to Cognition’s coding ag

Roku raises streaming hardware prices by up to $50

Roku has increased prices across its streaming hardware, with the cheapest HD Streaming Stick now priced at $39.99 instead of $29.99, as first reported by The Desk. The price hike affects all of Roku's other devices as well, with some incre

‘We’re at a Crazy Moment in History’: Midjourney Buys Astrology App Co-Star

"Using Midjourney feels like uncovering something subliminal and new about yourself," the founder of Co-Star wrote.

Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient

Ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, the Made by Google hardware division detailed how it’s impacted by the “severe, supplier-driven RAM memory crisis.” 9to5Google spoke this week with Google’s Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat

After OnePlus, Nothing might exit multiple global markets

Last week, OnePlus announced what was rumored for months: its exit from the North American and European markets. Now a new report claims Nothing will follow suit, exiting 12 "or more" global markets. This includes the Middle East, Japan, an

I automated my 3D printer with Home Assistant, and now I don’t need to monitor my prints all the time

I've even paired it with my local voice assistant pipeline

SAP’s cloud is still booming, and that was enough to calm the AI-doom fears

SAP gave investors the number they wanted. Europe’s biggest software company said cloud revenue grew 22% to €6.28 billion in the second quarter, beating forecasts, SAP announced. Its cloud backlog, a measure of future sales, jumped 26%. The

Boox teases the incredibly tiny Picco ereader

It features a 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper display.

US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search

A U.S. citizen has asked a court to throw out the government's claim that he gave over a passcode to border authorities that wiped his phone's data, opening up fresh questions about a person's constitutional rights at the U.S. border.

Google's efforts to reduce scroll jank have improved Chrome a ton

The post Google's efforts to reduce scroll jank have improved Chrome a ton appeared first on Android Headlines.

Amazon just shut its AGI Lab, and quit a race it never led

Amazon is retreating from the race to build the smartest AI. This week it closed its AGI Lab, a San Francisco team working on artificial general intelligence, The Information reported. The move was part of layoffs across Amazon’s AGI unit,

Dark Skyrim-like RPG gets its biggest Steam discount yet alongside free weekend

Deal | Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, a well-received open-world RPG inspired by Arthurian legends has received its biggest Steam discount to date. The game combines Skyrim-like exploration with surprisingly flexible character builds, d

Anthropic's New Claude Opus 5 Nearly Matches Flagship Fable 5 at Half the Cost

Anthropic today introduced Claude Opus 5, an upgrade to Opus 4.8. Anthropic says Opus 5 was built for daily use, and it offers near Fable 5 performance at half the price. Fable 5 is Anthropic's most capable publicly available model. Opus 5

Blade Runner 2099’s moody dystopia streams on Amazon in November

After teasing the series with some first-look images yesterday, Amazon is finally properly unveiling its Blade Runner streaming series. Called Blade Runner 2099, the show hits Prime Video on November 25th with all eight episodes dropping at

Nvidia is challenging 20 years of datacenter CPU design with its new Vera chip

Vera is built around the Olympus core, the first custom CPU core Nvidia has ever brought to the datacenter and the first custom core the company has designed anywhere since the Denver and Carmel efforts of the Tegra era nearly a decade ago.

New Life for Old Tech: Google Brings Gemini Live to Original Home Smart Speakers

The post New Life for Old Tech: Google Brings Gemini Live to Original Home Smart Speakers appeared first on Android Headlines.

Nothing calls ‘fake news’ on shutdown report while confirming key changes

Following a report earlier today, Nothing says that it is not exiting markets, but it is making some key changes behind the scenes.

Stripe wants to own the toll booth between AI models, for ~$10bn

Stripe wants a foothold in AI, and it is willing to pay dearly for it. The payments company is in talks to buy OpenRouter for about $10 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported. That is a staggering price for a startup valued at just $1.3

"We've got a few more surprises coming" Microsoft talks what's next for Surface and the people's desire for a Surface Studio monitor in new video

A new Inside Windows Q&A video has been released that dives into the year so far for Surface, what's next, and whether or not we might see some new peripherals soon.

Anduril reportedly in talks to raise funding at $100B valuation, more than 3x last year’s mark

Anduril is said to be raising a new round of funding that may push its valuation up to about $100 billion, per Reuters.

Prime Video Finally Lifts the Lid on ‘Blade Runner 2099’

The dystopian 'Blade Runner' franchise will expand with the Michelle Yeoh-starring series arriving in November.

Home Assistant quietly rewrote its Matter server from Python to TypeScript — here's what changed

The biggest Matter upgrade in years doesn't add a single feature

You can’t ignore Google Zero anymore

The web and Google once had a deal: Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn't perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a l

PlayStation Network is experiencing a massive outage

Players may be unable to log into their account, play online or purchase games from the PlayStation Store.

Brigandine Abyss brings hex-tactics to console and PC this August

Tactical strategy RPG Brigandine: Abyss hits Switch 2, PS5, and PC in August 2026. Explore gameplay features, campaign details, and release dates.

How Long Do Users Say Liquid Cooling Systems Last?

Liquid cooling systems do a better job of keeping a PC cool, but they're also more expensive and have shorter lifespans than air coolers. But how much shorter?

Latest macOS ‘vulnerability’ shows just how hard it is to attack a Mac

Macworld A report by security developers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk explains a new bug found in macOS that sounds scary. In a post titled “Silent Replacement of Trusted macOS App Executables,” the researchers describe a security vulnera

World Foundation raises $52 million in token sale as proof-of-human demand accelerates

World Foundation has raised $52 million through a locked token sale to expand the reach of World ID, its iris-scan-based system for proving someone is a real human online. Pantera Capital led the initial close, joined by Bain Capital Crypto

Is Google Falling Behind in the AI Race? CEO Sundar Pichai Doesn't Think So

The post Is Google Falling Behind in the AI Race? CEO Sundar Pichai Doesn't Think So appeared first on Android Headlines.

This Lenovo Legion gaming laptop is a pretty good workhorse - with one exception

The Lenovo Legion 5 has many attributes of a good gaming laptop, but also a good work laptop. However, one aspect of this device keeps it from ranking higher for a work device.

Samsung’s New Foldables Have Better Batteries That Are Also Worse

Samsung's using a new material for its batteries, but there's a trade off.

This $330 Acer QD-OLED monitor is the gaming upgrade that actually justifies the hype

A major boost

Microsoft steps in after LG monitors were found auto-installing apps with McAfee ads

The controversial advertising partnership between LG and McAfee has apparently come to an end after Microsoft got involved in the matter.Read Entire Article

With the Galaxy Z Fold 8 around the corner, I never expected Google to be a trendsetter

Google's foldable design may finally get the recognition it deserves, with Samsung and Apple expected to unveil similarly designed foldables

Anthropic says Opus 5 can nearly match its top-performing model for half the price

Anthropic's latest model offers top-tier performance at a much cheaper cost.

Build in public, fail in public: what it’s like to be a founder under 20 right now

AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without stepping foot inside a Big Tech company.

Anthropic launches Opus 5

Opus 5 will be both cheaper and less restrictive than Fable, likely making it preferable in most use cases.

Anthropic releases Opus 5 with ‘close’ to Fable 5’s capabilities

Weeks after Anthropic's latest toe-to-toe with the US government, and days after an OpenAI security incident that dominated tech industry discussions, Anthropic on Thursday released its newest model, Claude Opus 5. The company said in a rel

Meta is making its AI chatbot more like an assistant

Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with new productivity features in a bid to compete with rivals like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. The update will allow Meta AI to tap into your calendar to help you plan events and generate daily briefings,

India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate

The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.

Avatar: Seven Havens finally has a trailer and a release date of October 9

The post-apocalyptic tale takes place after the events of The Legend of Korra.

OpenAI’s own model went rogue before Kimi had Wall Street sweating

Chinese AI lab Moonshot’s open model Kimi went viral this week for reasons that had less to do with the model itself and more to do with how the U.S. AI industry reacted to it. Meanwhile, an unreleased OpenAI model wandered outside its test

Age of Empires 3: DE's latest expansion is back from the dead — Here's what you can expect from the revived content

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is set to receive a new expansion with new civs, maps, and more. Ahead of the September launch, you can try out the new content as part of an open beta test. Here's everything you need to know.

The AI giants just broke with OpenAI and Anthropic on open weights

The AI industry just picked a side, in public. On Friday, 25 companies and groups published an open letter, “Open Weights and American AI Leadership”, urging Washington not to crack down on open-weight AI, Business Insider reported. The nam

5 Disadvantages Of Using USB Microphones For Recording

While USB microphones are touted as being beginner-friendly and affordable, here are some reasons why they might not be the right fit for you.

Hanhart’s new dive watch now available in impressive matte black finish

Hanhart’s recently launched Aquashare dive watch is now available in a matte black finish. The watch has a 42 mm stainless steel case, which measures 12.95 mm in thickness and is rated at 300 m (30 bar) for water resistance. It offers up to

MIT Scientists Found A New Way To Rapidly 3D Print Concrete

What if complex concrete structures could go from concept to construction in minutes? MIT's latest breakthrough could reshape the future of 3D printing.

PlayStation Network is currently down for thousands of users

PSN is down for thousands of users worldwide. Sony's PlayStation Status page currently states that all services are experiencing issues, including Account Management and PlayStation Store.

More details about the Samsung Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra leak

Yesterday a rumor told us that Samsung is testing a new main camera sensor for the upcoming Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+, and it also reiterated the fact that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will have a 50MP ultrawide camera. Today a

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Don't just jump straight into a pool with your phone, you savage.

9 Apple Features That Are Gone Forever (And Why They Were Killed)

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After OnePlus, Nothing Reportedly Looks to Exit Several Key Markets

The post After OnePlus, Nothing Reportedly Looks to Exit Several Key Markets appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Following the demise of PS5 discs in 2028, PSN downtime will become a larger concern. Digital games that require license checks may not boot without a functioning network. The most recent outage hasn’t been entirely resolved after several h

What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery?

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Nanoleaf drops LED lights and kit prices during sitewide sale, limited availability

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The MacRumors Show: Can OpenAI Really Beat the iPhone?

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Amazon Data Center Emissions Top Those Of An Entire Country

Amazon's 2025 sustainability report shows that it produces more emissions than an entire country. The news isn't all bad, though, and might provide some hope.

Google's Gemini Spark Is Now Up to 90% Cheaper: Expands to AI Pro Tier

The post Google's Gemini Spark Is Now Up to 90% Cheaper: Expands to AI Pro Tier appeared first on Android Headlines.

I've been a Gboard fanatic for over 10 years, but this genius keyboard made me ditch it

I finally found an Android keyboard that syncs seamlessly with my PC

Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5M via crypto sale

Sam Altman's side project — which seeks to scan the world's eyeballs and turn them into unique digital identifiers — has raised some fresh cash through a crypto sale.

The Anbernic RG SP looks like an awesome update to one of the most iconic Game Boys of all time

The Anbernic RG SP has pretty much everything you want from a modern take on the Game Boy Advance SP.

Best iPhone to buy in 2026: Which Apple iPhone is right for you?

Macworld How to choose your iPhone in 2026 Before you jump into the specific iPhone models, think about what matters most to you: battery life for all-day use, camera quality for photos and video, screen size for media or gaming, and how mu

Microsoft finally lets you fix the worst key on your keyboard

Windows 11 now includes a native setting to remap the dedicated Copilot key to the Right Ctrl or Context menu key.

The new Lola x Miffy digital camera is extremely cute and ships with a themed wrist charm

Let's be honest we mostly wrote about this because we think it's really cute.

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Might Be The Smartest Buy In The Lineup

The family crossover segment is a fiercely competitive one, but Hyundai's affordable hybrid makes a strong argument.

Meta Unveils New AI-Powered 'Seller' App for Facebook Marketplace

The post Meta Unveils New AI-Powered 'Seller' App for Facebook Marketplace appeared first on Android Headlines.

macOS 27 Beta Reworks Mail's Compose Window Around Siri AI

For macOS 27 Golden Gate, coming this fall, Apple appears to be testing a new formatting bar for the Mail app's compose window that promotes Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools and Siri AI, based on findings in the latest beta. Feature flags

Samsung's thinnest phone drops to just $570

At this price, we can get on board

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AI companies, including Nvidia and Mistral, urge policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington debates responses to Chinese AI and alleged model distillation.

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GitHub restructures bug bounty program following flood of AI-generated reports

GitHub splits off open, public bug bounty programs from invite-only, VIP scheme which pays around 3-4x more.

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The post Finally: Google Might Soon Let You Remove Watermarks from Gemini’s AI-Generated Images appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Spotify is tipped to launch a built-in song identifier tool to one-up Apple and Shazam.

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Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 misses the mark as screenless trackers take over

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Signal Ring Promises Blood Pressure Readings Without a Cuff or Calibration

The post Signal Ring Promises Blood Pressure Readings Without a Cuff or Calibration appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone Models

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Windscribe has told users its logging and privacy policies will not change under Canada's Bill C-22, as the surveillance bill heads to the Senate this autumn.

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With no telephoto lens and a smaller main sensor, Samsung trades camera supremacy for sleekness.

Geekbench 7 Is Here, and It Finally Tests What Your Phone Actually Does

The post Geekbench 7 Is Here, and It Finally Tests What Your Phone Actually Does appeared first on Android Headlines.

Bombshell report claims Nothing could exit 12 markets within weeks amid global struggles

The brand is doing great in India, though.

Who Is The Largest Wind Turbine Manufacturer In The US?

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Google Cloud Is Justifying Alphabet’s AI Spending with Massive Growth

The post Google Cloud Is Justifying Alphabet’s AI Spending with Massive Growth appeared first on Android Headlines.

Can’t wait till September? Check out the new iPhone 18 Pro colors right now

Macworld It’s iPhone leaks season again. In just a couple of months, Apple is expected to unveil three new phones: the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone now rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra. But as always, one of

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Ultrahuman overhauls its app with at-a-glance status updates and suggestions

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Rechargeable gadgets can be very handy, but only if they deliver on their promise. These 10 rechargeable gadgets just work, with no complicated setup required.

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Samsung has launched its new flagship smartphone with a book-style foldable display, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. While the device brings many improvements over its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, these are the features, or rather upgrades,

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Following its Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung briefly opened a theme pub in the middle of London.

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From The Big Bang Theory's newest spin-off to an Avatar animated sequel, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend.

Meta Launches Free 'Facebook Verified' Badge to Confirm Real Users

Meta today announced Facebook Verified, a free badge designed to confirm that a Facebook profile belongs to a real person rather than an AI-generated fake. The feature uses a selfie-based verification process: users record a short video sel

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Aunt Gladys is getting her own prequel movie following the huge success of Weapons.

Reddit and Major Outlets Threaten to Cut Off Google AI Amid Sharp Traffic Decline

The post Reddit and Major Outlets Threaten to Cut Off Google AI Amid Sharp Traffic Decline appeared first on Android Headlines.

Amazon Luna is getting a brand new Batman game next week

Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles' ties in with season two of Prime Video's animated show.

Miss an iPhone payment? iOS 27 could lock you out of your apps

There's only a short allowlist of apps that could remain unaffected.

Microsoft is testing free Xbox cloud gaming with ads, no subscription required

For a limited time, Xbox Insiders can now access games they own over the cloud on Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices without subscribing to Game Pass. Microsoft promises that the ads will be unobtrusive.Read Entire Article

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The Google Pixel Watch 5’s specs have apparently appeared in a new leak, and they’re dividing users.

OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app

ChatGPT Voice on desktop can work with both ChatGPT Work and Codex to complete tasks and control agents.

Geekbench 7 is here, and it could change how every Android phone and iPhone is ranked

Many new and much needed additions have been made in the latest Geekbench build.

Fire Reported Near Apple Park

According to the Santa Clara County Fire Department, firefighters responded at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time on Thursday to a report of an outdoor fire at an Apple-leased building adjacent to Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The fi

Nvidia GPU prices might be on the rise again — and it makes RTX 3090 dual-GPU setups like this more appealing than ever

Rumors suggest Nvidia GPU prices may be increasing soon, and it's exactly why spare PC hardware parts are important.

Google is right to make sideloading harder on Android

A sacrifice for the greater good

EV batteries could last much longer than experts first predicted

Modern EV batteries aren't just holding up, they're outperforming what was expected.

Own an LG monitor and tired of seeing that McAfee pop-up? Microsoft has banished it from Windows 11 — but wider issues need to be addressed here

Microsoft kills McAfee ad served via LG monitor app in Windows 11 — but there are wider problems to deal with in Windows Update.

Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11 in near-all-time-low deal

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The post Samsung Just Showed Off Official Cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8: Video appeared first on Android Headlines.

How Long Do Owners Say Lenovo Laptops Last?

Lenovo is often touted as one of the most durable laptop brands, but how does this reputation hold up in the real world according to long-time owners?

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 display upgrade almost no one is talking about makes it more than just an ordinary foldable

The displays on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra feel a lot better now.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8 colors: all the hues you can choose from

Here are all the official colors that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8 are available in.

‘Powerful AI systems can go rogue, behave in extremely dangerous ways, or even resist human intervention’: A bill requiring AI systems to have a ‘kill switch’ is now in Congress

The bill would give the Secretary of Homeland Security the ability to shut down AI models that are advancing too quickly

What is the release date for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 on HBO Max?

More melodrama and guerrilla warfare looms over House of the Dragon season 3 — but when will its sixth episode come out?

Atari signs deal to turn Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids into movies

Atari's retro games aren't the first that come to mind when you think of titles that would be great on the big screen. The full list consists of Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command

Weekly deals roundup: Get your Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 launch offers (+more)

Samsung's newest foldables are unsurprisingly headlining our latest week-ending collection of mobile tech deals, which does include many other great bargains.

The biggest indie "friendslop" game of 2026 appears to be delivering malware via Steam Workshop — How to protect your PC (and what to do next)

The Steam Workshop is one of the PC gaming platform's biggest assets, but it's increasingly becoming a place where bad actors can spread malware to unsuspecting victims. The latest allegations involve indie smash-hit Meccha Chameleon. Here'

Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers, adds a free verification system

Seller is a dedicated Marketplace app for people who list and sell items frequently.

Reflect Orbital Approved To Launch A Mirrored Satellite For Sunlight Redirection

The FCC has granted permission to Reflect Orbital to launch the first of possibly 50,000 mirror satellites into orbit for lighting dark corners of the Earth.

Tau Law is only path to Huawei’s chip breakthrough: Founder

Huawei’s Founder and CEO – Ren Zhengfei has recently mentioned that the Tau Scaling Law is the only path to the company’s breakthrough in the mobile chip field. What’s even more interesting is that the senior executive has uniquely stated t

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Gets a Spider-Man Promo Video and It Looks Like a Movie Trailer

The post Galaxy Z Fold 8 Gets a Spider-Man Promo Video and It Looks Like a Movie Trailer appeared first on Android Headlines.

After a month with both Pixels, I learned which size will make you resent your phone daily

Same phone, two sizes, very different experiences

Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop

While its display could be nicer, Alienware's first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve when practically all tech is more expensive.

WhatsApp update brings account creation on the iPad

WhatsApp is rolling out four new features for its users, with an especially big update for iPad users. Now, you can create a WhatsApp account directly on an iPad without having to first have it linked to a phone. You can register directly o

Why Did Samsung Stop Making The Galaxy Note?

Samsung built the Galaxy Note into one of its most recognizable phones, then quietly stopped making it. Several factors explain why the line disappeared.

Switching from iPhone to Android in 2026 is pointless; that's why Apple is winning

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Claude Voice Mode Gains Opus and Sonnet Model Support

Anthropic has updated Claude's voice mode to support its more powerful Opus and Sonnet models, expanding a feature that was previously limited to the company's fastest-but-simplest model, Haiku. Voice mode lets users hold full spoken conver

Google now lets you sign into your account using a selfie video

Google account holders can now check their eligibility to test a new sign-in method that compares a selfie video with an encrypted version stored on the company's servers. Google aims to provide a last resort when users cannot remember pass

Huawei details MatePad Pro Max ultra-thin motherboard

Huawei MatePad Pro Max is one of the slimmest tablets in the world, and so is its motherboard. The company has detailed the ultra-thin internal parts and design of the flagship device, revealing how it is capable of performing intense tasks

Meta launches a storefront platform through Facebook Marketplace

Facebook has introduced an app called Seller that effectively professionalizes Facebook Marketplace.

For Under $30K, Is The 2020 Cadillac CT6 A Luxury Car Steal?

Cadillac's 2020 CT6 landed at a weird time in history, but that doesn't mean it was a bad car by any means, and now you can find them pretty cheap.

Meta launches new Facebook Verified badge for actual, real humans

Meta is trying to tackle scammers that are using generative AI by introducing a new kind of verification using user selfies.

China’s CXMT reportedly denied reducing memory prices to Huawei

CXMT – one of the largest chip makers in China has cut off its relations with Huawei over rising memory prices. The company currently holds the power to set prices for its memory processors, but this move could affect the Chinese AI semicon

More than 200 companies sign Trump's 'pledge' to protect consumers from data center price rises

The Trump administration says more than 200 firms have signed onto its non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge.

Apple's iPhone Ultra is performing the worst among our users

Even Huawei is more popular than what Cupertino has to offer.

The Pixel 10 could become Google's greatest smartphone ever with just one fix

Google should have fixed this annoying bug months ago.

LG promises to stop McAfee spam ads following pressure from Microsoft

Following user outcry and pressure from Microsoft, LG has agreed to stop showing McAfee pop-up spam downloaded from its monitors.

Honor's MagicOS 11 early access program is now open for Magic V6

Honor has opened the MagicOS 11 early access program for the Magic V6 in China, which was launched in March with Android 16-based MagicOS 10. If you are interested in trying the MagicOS 11 on your Magic V6, you can sign up for the early acc

WhatsApp Rolls Out Redesigned Message Bubbles for iOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a new design for message bubbles on iOS, reports WaBetaInfo. The platform's message bubbles are rounder than before with a softer shape – similar to iMessage – while shared media files appear without the original bor

Samsung’s partnership with Qualcomm is now stronger than ever

Samsung's recent Galaxy Unpacked event underscored how close the company is to Qualcomm. Despite reports claiming that Samsung wants to use in-house Exynos chips in more Galaxy devices across its ecosystem, the company has used Qualcomm's S

Before You Sell Your Old Game Console, Do This

Most consoles use online accounts with lots of personal information attached to them. Don't make the mistake of handing over an old device without a plan.

First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried

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As they're essentially a pair of inline-sixes grouped together V12s are inherently smooth engines. However, there are some problems inherent to V12s.

Microsoft intervenes after LG gets caught installing McAfee adware onto Windows 11 PCs via their monitors

A popup window from LG that began appearing on PCs with LG monitors connected was showing ads for McAfee, and nobody, not even Microsoft, was impressed.

Diablo 2's addictive secret might have just been cracked by Path of Exile's co-creator — it's a truly fascinating analysis of ARPG mechanics

Diablo 2 is one of the most addictive games around more than 26 years after it launched, but what exactly makes me want to come back again and again? We might now have the answer courtesy of ARPG sage and co-creator of Path of Exile, Chris

Summer is usually the worst time to buy a new iPhone. Not this year

Macworld Every summer, many tech enthusiasts dissuade their friends from buying a new iPhone for two main reasons: price and hardware upgrades. Despite new iPhones introducing more advanced technology, they typically maintain the same price

Apple Seeking 20% OLED Panel Price Cut for iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple is pushing OLED panel suppliers to lower their prices for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, as the cost of memory chips and other components rises, reports The Elec. According to the Korea-based report, Apple has proposed paying around $70 for O

Upcoming 7-inch Honor phone to use a Dimensity 8 series chip

Honor has a mysterious 7-inch phone in the pipeline, which is likely going to be a mid-ranger, according to its latest chip leak. The device could equip the Dimensity 8 series mobile processor and a massive battery pack to elevate the user

Apple plays hardball with suppliers as it battles to keep down price of 2026 iPhones

Macworld In the early days of the RAM shortage, Apple and its customers were largely unaffected, thanks to the company’s market clout and ability to leverage favorable deals with suppliers. This couldn’t last forever, unfortunately, and eve

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The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will beat the 8 Elite Gen 5 in more than just raw performance.

The World's Smallest QR Code Could Be A Gamechanger For Data Storage - Here's Why

While the potential for data storage in such a small form factor is promising, the reality won't break open the RAM shortage concerns plaguing tech right now.

Geekbench 7 arrives with updated workflows, redesigned multi-core tests

Primate Labs has officially released its latest cross-platform benchmarking app – Geekbench 7. The new version brings updated workload tests alongside redesigned benchmarking across the multi-core CPU and GPU departments. On the CPU side, G

The AMD Radeon Settings You Should Actually Be Using

AMD Software is packed with gaming features, but not all are worth using. Here are the Radeon settings we recommend for better image quality, smoother gameplay, and cleaner recordings.Read Entire Article

More details about Galaxy S27 series camera specs leak

Now that Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, let us turn our attention to the company's next high-end phones. Samsung is reportedly planning to launch four Galaxy S27 series devices, and some of their camer

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The developers on Total War: Warhammer 40,000 recently unveiled a livestream deep dive into its combat system, in particular showcasing mechanics, special abilities, and tactics focused on ranged combat.

Xiaomi launches Mijia Wireless Floor Cleaner 5C with 18,000Pa suction, 60°C hot-air drying, 45-min runtime

Meet the Mijia Wireless Floor Cleaner 5C, the latest in Xiaomi’s popular budget-friendly vacuum cleaner lineup. Officially priced at 999 yuan (~$150), it’s already dropping to 899 yuan with regular subsidies. Not bad for a feature-packed cl

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The light at the end of the tunnel could very well be a high-speed train.

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The phablet is back on the menu!

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Why spend hundreds of dollars on your next everyday tablet when this one costs just $149.99?

Huawei Mate 90 leak reveals bigger battery and more camera details

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Realme confirmed last week that Realme UI is being retired. ColorOS 17 replaces it — on new devices and, eventually, existing ones. The company hasn't published an official eligibility list yet, but based on Realme's existing software updat

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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

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

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

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

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

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

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

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

I’m resisting the urge to start this post with a “yo dawg” meme, but Google is about to start putting app stores inside its app store, as the company gives up on its quest to modify a court order that stopped the company from blocking devel

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

The Open Book Touch is an eBook reader with a small, front-lit E ink display, a microSD card slot for storage, and support for EPUB and TXT files. But what really makes it different from most eReaders is that it’s a fully open source device

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

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

Chinese mini PC maker MINISFORUM unveiled its first mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra (Series 3) “Panther Lake” processor during CES: the upcoming MINISFORUM M2 Pro is a small computer with support for up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H proce

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

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

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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