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Ubisoft bans Linux and Steam Deck users from For Honor because it "cannot meaningfully deploy protection"
There's not much you can do if you're affected.

Lenovo releases new detachable ThinkPad in the US with Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, and 2.8K 120Hz display
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable is now available in the US. Featuring a 13-inch 3:2 display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the new Surface Pro 12 rival pairs Intel Panther Lake processors with 32GB RAM and weighs just 2.76 lbs, including its

Google September 2026 Android Drop brings several useful improvements for Messages and more
Google has rolled out its September 2026 Android Drop, introducing five new features across Gemini, accessibility, travel comfort, and messaging. Read more...
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Omm holii: New cargo e-bike features low center of gravity and innovative chainless drive system
Promising to set new standards in urban mobility, a novel cargo e-bike pairs an innovative drive system with heavy-payload capability. Its manufacturer also touts a relatively high peak power output.
Huawei to launch these smartphones and wearables on September 7
Huawei will debut the Mate XT 2 triple-foldable handset on September 7, but that’s not the only iconic creation coming; here are the details of smartphones and wearables that could make their way to the launch stage next week. Weibo tipster

iPhone 18 Pro Colors Leaked: Dark Cherry Replaces Cosmic Orange as New Hero Color
Apple went beyond the usual with the iPhone 17 Pro series and delivered the Orange iPhone 18 Pro Max. It quickly became a hero color for multiple brands in the smartphone market. This year, Apple will continue the "iPhone Pro colorization,"
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Timex unveils new compact stainless-steel Marlin watches in three colorways
Timex has launched three Marlin Quartz references on steel bracelets, at $219 for the blue TW6A03800 and pink TW6A03900 and $239 for the gold-tone TW6A04000. All three are 34 mm with domed acrylic crystals and 30 m water resistance.

What Is The GM LS Equivalent In The Mopar World?
General Motors' LS is a modern performance icon, the choice of hot-rodders the world over. But do rivals like Mopar have an equivalent engine?

Samsung Galaxy S27, S27 Plus bag major certification; January launch expected
The Galaxy S27 series is beginning to appear on certification platforms ahead of its expected debut. Samsung’s upcoming flagship lineup has now made an appearance in China’s 3C certification database. The listing offers an early look at the
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This curved ultrawide WQHD LG monitor is down to just $219 in latest deal
Amazon's latest deal cuts the LG 34U60ZB-B monitor to $219.99, giving buyers a curved 34-inch WQHD display with 120Hz refresh rate. Read more...

These 4 Premium Movie Theater Formats Use Spatial Audio
Premium theaters use several kinds of spatial audio, and they don't all create immersion the same way. Knowing the differences can help before you pay extra.
Poco F9 Pro in for review
Looking at the Poco F9 Pro, you'd be forgiven for not wanting an F9 Ultra. Yes, global users are getting a big battery reduction - the Redmi K100 Pro, on which the Poco F9 Pro is based, has a whopper of a battery at 8,580mAh, while the Poco
Huawei MatePad Air 2026 to launch in China on Sept 7 with new colors
Huawei has confirmed another product for the Sept 7 launch event – MatePad Air 2026, which is now coming to China. The device will debut alongside the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design triple-foldable in more new colors than the global variant. Mat

Astell & Kern PD5 unveiled: Octa-DAC 'Walkman' for high-resolution music enthusiasts
Astell & Kern’s new PD5 digital audio player delivers ultra‑high‑resolution audio with eight Cirrus Logic DACs, supporting high-powered, balanced headphones with a wide 20 Hz–70 kHz frequency range, DSD256/PCM playback, Qobuz streaming, and

A WhatsApp flaw lets anyone access private photos on your locked phone
Android’s lock screen is supposed to keep your photos private, but WhatsApp’s video call screen can apparently get around that protection. There is no secret exploit or complicated hack involved, and the issue has already been reported to b

Why US Marines Don't Fly Apache Or Black Hawk Helicopters
The U.S.' Apache and Black Hawk helicopters are iconic, but the USMC doesn't fly either of them. Here's why the Marine Corps has decided against both.

Seiko unveils 4 new HBJ-series solar Prospex Speedtimer chronographs, but there's a catch
Seiko has announced four solar Speedtimer chronographs, the HBJ001 through HBJ004, running caliber V192 in a 41.4 mm steel case. They follow existing references a little too closely, with revised bezel markings and no pricing yet published.

The Reason Why Anker Stopped Making 3D Printers
After making a splash with high-speed desktop fabrication, here is why one leading consumer tech manufacturer walked away from the 3D printer business.

5 Of The Strangest Patents Owned By Tech Brands
While we generally expect the top tech brands like Apple, IBM, and Amazon to make revolutionary tech, some of their filed patents are strange, to say the least.

Yes, The BMW M3 CS Is A Limited Edition - Here's How Much It Costs & Where It's Sold
BMW's newest M3 is a limited-edition version with a manual transmission. As you might expect, it's not cheap - nor will it be available worldwide.

Samsung's ultrafast 500Hz QD-OLED monitor is getting a rare $400 discount
It's a gamer's dream

Is There Any Point In Buying An Expensive SSD In 2026?
An SSD is an easy way to theoretically speed up your computer, but is the speed of the most expensive SSDs worth the current price?
vivo X500 Pro series video capabilities teased ahead of launch
vivo recently began teasing its upcoming X500 series and has already confirmed several key camera features of the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The company has now offered a glimpse at the video capabilities of its upcoming Pro models. Last we

You Can Pair Your AirPods To A PlayStation 5, But There's A Catch
A PlayStation 5 console doesn't pair with your AirPods the way a phone does. Getting them connected takes an extra step and may affect how games sound.

5 Small SUVs With Better Ratings Than The Mazda CX-30
The Mazda CX-30 scores remarkably well in expert reviews, but there are a handful of small SUVs that compete with the vehicle for the top spot.

8849 Tank 5 Pro rugged phone packs ultra-wide thermal 'Predator' camera with a 2K 220-lumen projector — packs a huge 17,600mah battery and Dimensity 9400e chip
8849's TANK 5 Pro rugged phone combines a 95-degree thermal camera, 2K projector, 17,600mAh battery, and flagship Dimensity chip.

Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 Chips to Power Local AI on Smart Devices
The post Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 Chips to Power Local AI on Smart Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

Tim Cook might continue to do more at Apple than I expected
Ex-Apple CEO Tim Cook is getting paid a lot more than normal estimates would have predicted.

This Cult Classic Cyberpunk Movie Was Successfully Sued For Plagiarizing An '80s Comic
Before Richard Stanley was removed from The Island of Dr. Moreau as director, he made an intriguing movie that Fleetway Comics wasn't too happy about.

4 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Garage Door Opener
If your garage door opener is getting long in the tooth, you might be considering a replacement. Here are some clear indicators that it's about that time.

Rixel: Titanium multi-tool pry bar exceeds crowdfunding goal by by 1,012%
Rixel’s compact titanium pry bar combines a six-bit rotating chamber with screwdrivers, wrenches, a box cutter, bottle opener, rulers and other everyday-carry functions. The Kickstarter campaign has already overshot its $3,000 goal by more

Leaked Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra benchmark reveals a surprising performance upgrade
Samsung’s best tablet may come with a surprising performance boost.

Keys: A keyboard designed for musicians
Polyend’s Keys prototype merges a mechanical computer keyboard with a MIDI controller, featuring dual-purpose piano keys, rotary controls, wireless connectivity and an aluminium design. However, it is still in development, so questions abou

Beam Pump: Tiny, dual-purpose gadget serves as air pump and lantern
Outzac’s Beam Pump combines a 300 L/min electric inflator and a four-level LED lantern in a 78-g, USB-C rechargeable device designed for camping. Priced at $32, deliveries are planned for October 2026.

Pokémon Winds and Waves release date leak suggests long wait for Gen 10 Switch 2 game
The interval between Gen 9 and Gen 10 Pokémon games may test the patience of Nintendo supporters. An insider has shared the Pokémon Winds and Waves release date month. Anticipated for fall 2027, fans have been waiting for an update on Game

7 Ways Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11 In 2026
Microsoft's latest attempts to push Windows forward have received some blowback. Will its incessant AI and cluttered UI become a thing of the past?
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Here's how to turn $100 in Google Play Credit into an extra $15 gift card for free
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2 International Laptop Brands That Can Compete With Dell
Dell alternatives aren't hard to find until you need warranty service. These international laptop brands combine hefty lineups with established support.

TECNO to Bring True Bezelless Concept Phone and Flexible MEGABOOK Laptops at IFA 2026
The post TECNO to Bring True Bezelless Concept Phone and Flexible MEGABOOK Laptops at IFA 2026 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Windows 11 is cluttered by design, so I changed these 4 settings to take back control
I no longer feel like the OS is constantly trying to pull my attention to different content and services.

This is the best setting and placement for your Dolby Atmos soundbar
Take the proper steps to fully experience Dolby Atmos sound.

Larry Page’s flying car company Pivotal loses its CEO
The company told TechCrunch he is "pursuing new endeavors." Karklin will be replaced on an interim basis by Mike Ross, an aviation executive who joined Pivotal's board of directors in November 2025.

Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs
Apple today informed developers that universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13 or later can remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. We're reaching out to let you know that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that requir

Are Home Projector Screens Actually Worth It?
You bought the projector, but should you spend more on ambient light rejection fabric? Here is whether dedicated screens actually upgrade your movie night.

Why Are So Many New Cars Four Wheel Drive Now?
A number of cars on the road these days are four wheel drive now, but why? What changed? Turns out, there are a few factors contributing to the shift.
iPhone Air Review: One Year With Apple's Super Thin $999 iPhone
It's been almost 12 months since Apple launched the iPhone Air, and because MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using it daily since launch, he decided to do a one-year review covering what it's like using Apple's super-thin iPhone

I let my Galaxy Watch control my day—this feature did the heavy lifting
Take a few moments to help your watch help you

Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether
OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in, but with a little common sense you can mitigate the issue.
Google Pics launches to create and edit images in Google Docs, Slides, and Drive
Today Google is starting to make Google Pics available. Google Pics is a new service that is not to be confused with Google Photos or Google Images. Google Pics is billed by Google as providing you with "a suite of fine-tuned editing capabi

Anthropic reveals its view of how AI agents should interact with the physical world
Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard gives AI agents a common method for controlling laboratory equipment, robots, and other programmable physical machines.

iPhone Ultra could retain a key traditional feature
The iPhone Ultra is just over a week away, and a lot of information about the foldable has been circulating, either through leaks or rumors. The latest is that the phone will come with MagSafe.

The Reasons Why PC Gamers Will Never Switch From Discord To Steam Chat
Steam and Discord are two of gaming's biggest service providers, but their fans and detractors have strong opinions about which is better and when.

Which Detroit Diesel Engine Was Called The 'Fuel Pincher' & What Made It So Special?
Detroit Diesel, which began life as GM's diesel division, has a reputation for producing standout engines. Its early '80's-era Fuel Pincher is one of them.

Google Pics Launches Broadly to Challenge Canva: Edit, Translate, and Upscale Images with AI
The post Google Pics Launches Broadly to Challenge Canva: Edit, Translate, and Upscale Images with AI appeared first on Android Headlines.

Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars
The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028

I fed my entire Obsidian vault into a local LLM, and now it actually understands my research
Turning my vault into a research assistant

Android stuck in Safe Mode? Here's how to turn it off
You're just a few taps away from getting your Android phone out of safe mode and back to normal.

Reliance’s JioHotstar takes its streaming empire global — without sports
JioHotstar will only have entertainment content when it launches in the UK, Canada, and Singapore.

Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Apple Maps
President Trump reportedly "reached out directly" to the company.

Google needs Hollywood more than the studios need AI
Google has reportedly been reaching out to a number of Hollywood's biggest studios, hoping to strike licensing agreements that would allow it to train its AI models on copyrighted material in exchange for massive piles of cash. In theory, t

5 Ways To Stop Your GPU From Degrading
Your GPU is an essential component of your gaming PC, and you can extend its lifespan and prevent a catastrophic failure with a few very simple steps.

5 Tire Brands Owned By Japanese Companies
Japan is well-known for its presence in the automotive industry, but it's not just vehicles. Many leading tire brands are also owned by Japanese companies.

Dyson launches a $500 electric toothbrush with a camera that automatically flosses your teeth
Dyson just released a $500 electric toothbrush that has a camera inside it. It’s called the Dyson CameraJet, and the main idea is that it automatically water-flosses your teeth while you brush them. Dyson CameraJet Specifications To make th

HiDock P1 AI voice recorder hands-on review
Solid constructions and unique features. | The HiDock P1 AI voice recorder takes a unique approach to capturing meetings with its proprietary BlueCatch technology to intercept Bluetooth audio directly.

The Pentagon may have found a much cheaper alternative to Patriot missiles - for less than $750,000 a shot
X-Bow Systems received nearly $11 million to develop a low-cost interceptor priced below $750,000, undercutting Patriot missile costs.

[Updated] A Google Messages Bug is Sending Old Texts to Random Contacts
The post [Updated] A Google Messages Bug is Sending Old Texts to Random Contacts appeared first on Android Headlines.

How to change the background on iPhone Messages
How to change the background on iPhone Messages.

Our ideal Dell XPS 13 is now $300 off
Slim, light, and powerful

Nvidia GB300 DGX station desktop PC goes on sale for almost $91,100 — 7x costlier than a 256GB RAM Mac Studio M5 Ultra but with 748GB RAM
Supermicro's new $91,100 AI workstation offers 748GB of memory, dwarfing Apple's Mac Studio while targeting labs, not casual home users.

Why Consumer Reports Says You Should Avoid This Popular Compact Car In 2026
Compact cars typically feature benefits like low price points and good fuel economy, but there's one popular choice that Consumer Reports says you should avoid.

Apple follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name
Apple Maps is following President Trump's executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator’s fastest-ever unicorn, now valued at $3.2B
AI model-training startup AfterQuery has reportedly raised a round that valued it at $3.2 billion, just five months after announcing its $30 million Series A at a $300 million valuation in April.

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and says it’s up to 45 percent cheaper for agentic work
Anthropic says its newest AI models, Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, address criticisms from customers about price, data retention, and overzealous safeguards. The company claims Claude Fable 5.1 offers stronger performance than Fable 5, but cost

I stopped buying $70 games after discovering Steam's indie goldmine
It makes my money go a lot further in this current market.

This BIOS setting has been throttling your RAM since day one
Your expensive RAM may have been running at the wrong speed this whole time

Skip the 5K monitor for gaming and go with a 4K instead — here's why
5K is even sharper than 4K UHD, but it's for a specific audience. As a gamer, you won't be able to get as much use out of it as you might think.

Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time
The latest release from Meta Superintelligence Lab is a powerful transcription model.

This discounted action camera that can do it all makes it easier to ditch your phone
A Pro model for a non-pro price

Here's What Apple is Paying John Ternus to Run the Company
Apple has set new CEO John Ternus' target compensation at $58 million, according to an updated SEC filing [PDF]. Tim Cook's target compensation is $47 million in his new role as executive chairman. Ternus' fiscal 2027 compensation includes

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month
Samsung is expanding its Android 17 / One UI 9 beta program to several new Galaxy smartphones this month, signaling that the stable release isn’t too far away. more…

The Invention Of Digital Cameras Was Almost Buried At Kodak - Here's Why
Kodak is famous for its film, but the company also developed the first digital camera. Here's the story of how that device almost got buried in the 1970s.

How Many Nuclear Power Plants Would It Take To Replace Fossil Fuels?
Wondering if we can easily ditch fossil fuels for clean energy? Discover the staggering number of nuclear power plants it would take to replace them.

Samsung is randomly deactivating some accounts for ‘security reasons’
A bizarre issue has left many Samsung Galaxy owners locked out of their Samsung accounts which were “deactivated for security reasons.” more…
Latest leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will launch in these new colors
There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the color options for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series, and now there’s another one to add to the list. The latest leak reiterates some previous rumors, but notes that the new iPhones will be av

This open-source tool was built for academics, and it's the best productivity tool I own
I turned an academic tool into my everyday information keeper.

Claude forgets that my ESP32 isn't a full computer. Here are my 4 fixes
Your prompt matters more with MicroPython than most other codes.

iPhone 18 Pro’s Color Lineup Could Look Very Different This Year
The post iPhone 18 Pro’s Color Lineup Could Look Very Different This Year appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario
Apple Maps has officially changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The company joins Google in re-labeling the Great Lake following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in the midst

YouTube overhauls its app-to-TV experience, shared Wi-Fi network no longer required
Casting from YouTube to your television has been a thing since, well, since Google first rolled out its Cast protocol well over a decade ago, and though the site’s default TV interface is pretty good these days, casting remains the preferen

iPhone 18 Pro revealed to come in three new retail colors
The rumored iPhone 18 Pro colors are certainly going to disappoint some people

Multiple healthcare giants hit by data breaches affecting patient records, social security numbers, and even implanted cardiac devices
Boston Scientific and McKesson are working on restoring services after being struck by disruptive cyberattacks.

5 Powerful EVs To Consider Instead Of A Tesla
Some of today's quickest EVs come from Tesla competitors, with options ranging from relatively affordable crossovers to six-figure luxury sedans.

Citizen unveils limited-edition Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer with a 1/5-second flyback chronograph
Citizen has unveiled the limited-edition Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer AV0104-06W, a retro-inspired bullhead chronograph featuring a 44.5mm two-tone case, British-racing-green dial and solar-powered Caliber E210 with a 1/5-second flyback fun

Can Driving With A Truck's Tailgate Down Really Help Your Fuel Economy?
With gas prices climbing ever higher, it's natural to look for ways to improve your truck's fuel economy - even possibly leaving your tailgate down.

GTA 6 PS5 performance patch reportedly could enable 60 fps on or after release date
The chances of 60 fps GTA 6 performance on current-gen consoles look bleak. Still, Moore’s Law Is Dead cited a report that Rockstar developers aren’t content with 30 fps. The podcaster expects the studio to optimize visuals enough to hit hi

Apple Rewind: Apple gets a new CEO, teen vibecodes macOS driver, iPhone-Windows copy/paste
This week on Apple Rewind: Apple confirmed the iPhone event date as its new CEO took charge. The is a new Polishing Cloth and other updates. Read more...

OpenAI data center chief leaves the company as exec exodus continues
OpenAI's data center chief is out after 17 months, and the company had already broken his job into three pieces before he left.

Gemini Could Soon Make Its Daily Brief Audio Feature Easier to Access
The post Gemini Could Soon Make Its Daily Brief Audio Feature Easier to Access appeared first on Android Headlines.

OpenAI’s Astra model is on the way — and very good at breaking into computer systems
OpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM.

Apple reveals Siri AI known issues and workarounds after releasing iOS 27 Beta 8
Is today’s release the last before stable iOS 27 is released?

Zigbee replaced Wi-Fi for my sensors, and their battery life went from months to years
Your Wi-Fi smart home sensors are draining batteries 50 times faster than they should be
I changed one Pixel Watch setting, and notifications finally make sense
Stop waiting to see notifications.

Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
Apple Maps users in the United States will now see "Lake America" instead of "Lake Ontario" for the Great Lake on the border of Ontario and New York. The updated name is currently rolling out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. The Maps app sti

This open-world survival crafting game with 96% positive reviews is 50% off on Steam
Deal | Available on Steam since April 10, 2024, The Planet Crafter is a survival crafting game featuring an open world, varied environments, and numerous gameplay mechanics. As a player, you’ll have to do everything you can to make these di

US Army taps 5 firms for $2 billion Project Janus — BWXT and Westinghouse to build 20 nuclear microreactors at 5 bases by 2028
The U.S. Army awarded five firms $2.2 billion to build nuclear microreactors at five bases, aiming to achieve energy independence by 2028.

Ultrahuman Wants Ring Users to Share Sleep Data for New Studies
The post Ultrahuman Wants Ring Users to Share Sleep Data for New Studies appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lenovo’s 2-in-1 Yoga 7i is a great Labor Day deal at $750
Best Buy is celebrating Labor Day all week long with big deals, including a deep discount on the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1, taking its original $1,1199.99 price down to $749.99. It’s a capable configuration for the price, with a Core 7 Ultra 25

Ubisoft is blocking For Honor on Linux and Steam Deck
Ubisoft's long-supported fighting game For Honor will become the latest multiplayer title to block Proton/SteamOS-compatible systems. Read more...

Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more
While some of the features see Google playing catch-up to Apple, which already offers similar features for iPhone users, others specifically leverage Gemini to provide various improvements.

X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money
X is investigating a wave of unsolicited password reset emails that it believes may be tied to the rollout of its new payments service.

GrapheneOS Is Offering 7 Years Of Software Support For New Motorola Phones
Popular third-party software GrapheneOS is finally expanding its coverage to select Motorola phones, and it comes with a huge support window.

OpenAI delayed its new model’s development after the Hugging Face hack
After an unreleased OpenAI model wreaked enough havoc to make international headlines, OpenAI delayed the development of a different unreleased model suite, Astra, in order to shore up its safety work, the company wrote Tuesday in a blog po

'71 Chevy Chevelle SS Returns Home Three Decades After It Was Stolen
Stolen cars aren't always gone for good, as this lucky owner's story proves. He got his '71 Chevy Chevelle SS back after more than 30 years apart.

After a difficult couple of years, Sonos is finally trying to turn a corner
Hopefully, it doesn't make a big mistake

Citizen’s latest Promaster Skyhawk A-T brings atomic accuracy to a seriously capable pilot watch
Citizen’s limited-edition Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8144-50E pairs a bold 46mm cockpit-inspired design with an information-dense dial, aviation calculation scales and 200 meters of water resistance. The $995 watch is limited to 5,200 pieces w

ARM CEO’s $800 Million Pay Package Could Face Shareholder Backlash
The post ARM CEO’s $800 Million Pay Package Could Face Shareholder Backlash appeared first on Android Headlines.

Xbox's disc-to-digital feature grants digital license to delisted digital games
An Xbox Insider has revealed that the new disc-to-digital feature also supports digital games that have been delisted. The news has been well-received by Xbox fans who are looking forward to when the feature will finally be available to eve

I stopped ignoring my PCIe x1 slot, and a $30 NIC card fixed my home lab's network bottleneck
An easy, inexpensive upgrade that leveled up my whole home lab

The 5 best documentaries of August 2026—on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and more
Reptile smugglers, Boeing's whistleblowers, and a college town's worst nightmare—August's documentary lineup was stacked.

7 Of The Most Common Problems With The Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is immensely popular, making it one of the best selling SUVs worldwide. The vehicle does tend to encounter some common problems, though.

Xiaomi releases new budget smartwatch with cheaper pricing and 1,200-nit AMOLED display
Xiaomi has confirmed that one of its new budget smartwatches is set to receive a global release. Simultaneously, the company has released the Redmi Watch 6 Active in multiple markets. The new wearable has arrived in Europe with cheaper-than
Google rolling out Pixel Watch 5 September update
Following last month’s launch, Google is rolling out the first update (September 2026) for the Pixel Watch 5 today. more…

Mozilla adds a built-in ad blocker to Firefox on iOS, built on Apple’s WebKit API
Mozilla has launched a built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS, built on Apple’s WebKit content blocker technology with the EasyList filter and switched off by default. Apple opened its browser engine to rivals in March 2024 to comply with t

T-Mobile's Hidden $25 Unlimited Plan Is Its Best Deal Yet
If you're been considering making the leap to T-Mobile, a recently discovered unlimited plan may be the best value, but it's only available in one place.

'The disguise becomes part of the answer key': Researchers find that AI is redefining what human writing means by self-correcting itself
An analysis of 18,989 abstracts finds AI-associated vocabulary is rising sharply, complicating efforts to distinguish machine-influenced language from human writing.

Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, cutting cache read prices by 75%
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, the same model with different safeguards, cutting cache read prices by 75% and reporting 52.6% on a scientific research benchmark against 24.7% for its predecessor. Its outputs carry a

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Gets a Security Boost with August 2026 Update
The post Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Gets a Security Boost with August 2026 Update appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lenovo releases new desktop PC in the US with Intel Panther Lake and unusual design
Lenovo is now selling a new desktop PC in the US. Built around Intel's Panther Lake architecture, the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition also contains a strange display aimed at maximising vertical multitasking.

4 Of The Deepest Labor Day Discounts & Deals You Can Find At Lowe's
Lowe's has posted its Labor Day deals for the year, so if you're looking to get some last-minute yard work done, this might be a good opportunity.

On first listen, the Sonos Beam Ultra sounds great
Sonos unveiled a bunch of new stuff today at its open house event. There's the $699 Beam Ultra soundbar and the $449 Ace Ultra headphones, plus several under-the-hood app updates (some coming sooner than others). While the show floor was a

Sony's digital PlayStation games lawsuit is a good way to alienate players
The post Sony's digital PlayStation games lawsuit is a good way to alienate players appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixel 11 series getting early September update, not Android 17 QPR1
We’re expecting the stable release of Android 17 QPR1 in September. Before that, Google is rolling out an out-of-cycle update to the Pixel 11 series with a September 2026 security patch. more…

9 Quirky Desk Gadgets That Make Great Gifts
Gifted desktop gizmos need to be useful, but that doesn't mean they can't also have personality. Here are nine quirky desk gadgets that make great gifts.
Xiaomi's Mijia is "entering Europe at scale" at IFA later this week
Xiaomi is attending IFA for the first time this year, and the company is aiming big. It will have a press conference on September 3 at 10:30 AM local time in Berlin (that's 9:30 AM in London, 11:30 AM in Eastern Europe, and 2 PM in India).

I gave my local LLM Adobe's closed-source converter, and it rebuilt the entire format from the bytes up
GLM-5.3-Flash is an incredibly powerful model, and you can run it locally with some beefy hardware.

Eero's silent cloud syncs are turning your router into yet another tracking device
Your router is the last thing you want to be tracked by

Are expensive HDMI cables worth it?
You need the right HDMI cable for your setup, but that doesn't mean it has to cost $100. Here's when to spend a bit more and when a cheap cable will do.

'It's been particularly bad since Blackwell': Nvidia's new GPU driver has another nasty bug — and gamers are rapidly losing patience
Gamers aren't happy about the quality of Nvidia's drivers of late, and a new bug has prompted some fresh venting.

Dyson's $499 Toothbrush Has a Camera That Flosses Your Teeth
Dyson has made vacuum cleaners, hair dryers and even headphones with an air purifier. Now it's moving into your bathroom with the Dyson CameraJet, a $499 electric toothbrush with a camera that can actually find the gaps between your teeth.

Best smartphone chargers in 2026
It’s been quite a few years since smartphone brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google stopped including a power adapter in the box, arguing that you probably already have one. Nothing has followed the same strategy since the beginning. Meanwh

John Deere launches JD, an AI assistant that answers questions from a farm’s own data
John Deere has launched JD, an AI assistant that answers plain-language questions from a farm’s own machine and field data, alongside a ten-point voluntary Farmer Data Commitment. In the EU those commitments are largely obligations under th

Sony ULT Tower Max packs 2,150 watts of sound into 1-meter speaker
Sony’s latest speaker is designed to provide sound for a large party all on its own, as Sony has built three subwoofers and amplifiers with an output power of 2,150 watts into a speaker that is one meter tall and weighs 56 kilograms.

Utility Companies Want To Take Control Of Your Smart Thermostat - Here's Why
Amid back-to-back years of record-setting heat, utility companies are increasingly looking for ways to reduce power demand at peak usage times.

John Ternus hypes ‘huge launch next week’ in first memo as Apple CEO
Apple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first-ever foldable iPhone.

The C5 Corvette Z06 Is A 405 HP Monster That You Can Get For Under $30K
Corvettes have always punched well above their weight, and that's doubly true on the used market, where just $30K can buy you a 405-hp beast.

Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy
As he steps down from his post as Apple CEO today, Tim Cook leaves behind a mostly positive environmental record. As far as billionaire tech moguls and the environment go, Cook will likely be remembered as one of the better ones - certainly

Google Pics promises an end to "prompt-and-pray" AI graphic design
Will be a standalone product and integrate with Workspace

Anthropic’s new Fable release is cheaper, less restrictive
Fable 5.1 includes changes meant to reduce token cost and false-positive restrictions from the model's safeguards.

macOS Golden Gate Seems to Hint at MacBook Pro With OLED Display
As noted by Broadcasts developer Steven Troughton-Smith, many Liquid Glass interface elements on the macOS Golden Gate beta have an even glassier appearance on certain high-end OLED displays with HDR support than they do on ordinary display

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 with lower costs and fewer restrictions
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, focusing as much on cost and usability as raw benchmark gains. Read more...

John Ternus is the perfect CEO for this Apple era
Macworld After 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO today. In his stead is John Ternus, an Apple veteran who most recently served as Apple’s head hardware honcho and has been knocking around the hallways in Cupertino for

Eddie Murphy Starred In One Of The Worst Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made
Eddie Murphy is a Hollywood comedic legend, but this forgettable sci-fi comedy flick from 2002 ranks up there with the worst movies ever made.

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1 With Lower Costs and Fewer False Positives
Anthropic today introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, which the company says are the "world's most advanced models for coding and knowledge work." According to Anthropic, Claude Fable 5.1 sets a new standard for coding, knowled

3 Tech Brands That Used To Make Laptops – But Don't Anymore
Today's popular laptop brands aren't the same ones we had just a few years ago. In fact, a few major manufacturers have gotten out of the business entirely.

Your iPad Pro/Air needs the Logitech Flip Folio, now down to its lowest price yet
The Flip Folio keyboard case protects your 13-inch iPad Pro while adding a detachable wireless keyboard, flexible viewing modes, and long battery life. Read more...

Scam Detection is likely expanding to more Samsung phones
The post Scam Detection is likely expanding to more Samsung phones appeared first on Android Headlines.

The new Street Fighter movie trailer looks fun in all the right ways
The Street Fighter movie looks silly and campy and that's just fine!
3 Linux phones you can actually buy and use right now (and why you probably shouldn't)
Support and performance are better, but still trail behind Android.

Meta is dropping Google Chat for Slack because it says agents work better there
Meta is migrating internal communications from Google Chat to Slack because Slack is the strongest platform for AI agents, a memo from AI chief Alexandr Wang says. European governments have spent two years moving the other way, onto soverei

Foldable iPhone Ultra Likely Has MagSafe Charging
Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" will likely support MagSafe charging, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in an interview with Tom's Guide. ‌iPhone Ultra‌ dummy models that surfaced in April didn't include a ‌MagSafe‌ ring, whi

Cisco routers are being turned into surveillance vantage points to hoover up data on trusted networks — and it's all thanks to this new malware
Fire Ant is now targeting routers, authentication servers, and Linux management hosts, using them as stepping stones.

Claude AI Gets Smarter: Anthropic Debuts Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 Upgrades
The post Claude AI Gets Smarter: Anthropic Debuts Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 Upgrades appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar are smarter than I expected
Sonos' latest hardware is smarter than ever about how it fits into your home.

The rise of AI ‘civilizations’ and the fall of corporate responsibility
Depending on who you ask, developer platform Hugging Face was recently attacked by OpenAI - after it lost control of its own AI tools - or by a succession of AI "civilizations." Welcome to the linguistic battlefield of AI safety, where word

Edifier launches W800NB headphones with 50dB ANC, LDAC, spatial audio & 118h battery life
Edifier has announced the W800NB, a new set of wireless over-ear headphones. They are currently available for reservation on e-commerce platforms like JD.com. The introductory price is set at 289 yuan ($43). Edifier W800NB Headphones Specif

This phone accessory spots hidden cameras in 5 seconds — SweepLED prototype uses LED reflections and could cost only $7
SweepLED is cheap, accurate, and easy to use, and it can spot hidden cameras that other detectors can't.

Roland’s new digital piano is perfect for learners — it comes with Wi-Fi and connects to a beginner-friendly app to make things easy for music beginners
Roland's FP-40 piano is the brand's first with Wi-Fi integration, and it lands just in time for its accompanying music-learning app.

You can now block (some) ads in Firefox on iOS
Mozilla has released a new update for Firefox on iOS that gives it the ability to natively block ads, like Brave. Read more...

SuperPACs are funneling millions of dollars into pro-AI candidates, with Trump saying communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’
AI is being backed by millions of dollars worth of PAC funding, and the future of American data centers could be decided by the midterm elections.

Read John Ternus' First Memo to Apple Employees as CEO
John Ternus officially became Apple's CEO today, with Tim Cook transitioning to a new role as Executive Chair. Ternus sent his first memo as CEO to employees this morning, praising Cook and sharing his excitement for Apple's future. MacRumo
California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law
For the time being, Linux and other open-source software projects are safe from California's upcoming age-verification law. State lawmakers recently passed Bill 1856, which introduces several significant amendments to the original Digital A

Microsoft is turning off text predictions by default in Word and Outlook
Microsoft says text predictions are now off by default in Word and Outlook, reducing distractions while keeping the feature available for users who want it. Read more...

LG’s New Gram Book AI 2026 Laptop Promises a Huge 30-Hour Battery Life
The post LG’s New Gram Book AI 2026 Laptop Promises a Huge 30-Hour Battery Life appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lexar just launched the coolest Mac dock ever — massive 22-in-1 dock includes an NVMe slot and 10GbE networking
Lexar's PexarBolt Ultra TBT5 Dock packs 22 ports, a touchscreen dashboard, and 140W charging into one Thunderbolt 5 hub.

ASUS' new ProArt P16 laptops feature up to 128GB of RAM
The post ASUS' new ProArt P16 laptops feature up to 128GB of RAM appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets a Suprise One UI 9 Beta Hotfix
The post Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets a Suprise One UI 9 Beta Hotfix appeared first on Android Headlines.

Toyota’s FSD-like system arrives in 2028, but the driver stays liable
Toyota will put a rival to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving on its 2028 models and sell it as “Level 2++“, a marketing label that keeps the driver in charge, with a guardrail layer over the neural network. Europe approves this class of system unde

Don't waste time trying to block Fire TV ads—Amazon has already won
A subsidized ad engine runs beneath Fire TV's cheap hardware, leaking device identifiers and mixing telemetry with needed cloud calls.

The TV vs projector value debate isn't close — here's why
If you want the largest image for the least amount of money, a projector is the only choice.

I played God Save Birmingham and the zombie apocalypse still beats shopping in the Bullring on a Saturday
I went hands-on with God Save Birmingham at Gamescom, a medieval zombie survival game set in my actual hometown.

John Ternus sends first memo as Apple CEO teasing a ‘huge launch next week’
New Apple CEO John Ternus sent out his first staff memo, thanking his predecessor Tim Cook, and quickly turning to what the company will do next, reports Bloomberg. "We have a huge launch next week that's going to be phenomenal. Thanks for

Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple is pushing for "expedited discovery" in its legal battle against OpenAI over concerns the company is actively destroying evidence, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In a filing on Monday, Apple alleges OpenAI only just handed over a M

Ex-Apple CFO Luca Maestri Winding Down His Time at the Company
Former Apple CFO Luca Maestri is taking another step back from the company, reports Bloomberg. Maestri left his role as CFO in January 2025, but stayed at Apple to run the company's Corporate Services teams. Maestri stepped down from that p

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Radiant Guardians Of Light, Unbroken Soul, Crystal Journey, more
The gigantic weeklong Labor Day sales are now live at Amazon and Best Buy, but we also have a fresh batch of discounted Android apps to check out – just be sure to scope out this deal on Google Play gift cards with a FREE $15 Best Buy credi
The team behind Galaxy Z8's My FanCam explains how the feature works and what inspired it
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 introduced a feature called My FanCam, which is also featured on the Galaxy S26 FE. The team that developed it shared their inspirations, thoughts and goals for this feature. (From left)

Waymo opens driverless rides in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo opened driverless rides in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, and Denver is its first commercial deployment in a city with real snowfall. Under EU rules an automated driving system’s weather envelope is part of a type-approved operational d

Apple Teases 'Huge Launch' Next Week
In his first memo to Apple employees as CEO today, John Ternus teased a "huge launch next week that's going to be phenomenal." In a social media post today, Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak teased that Apple has "more to say" on Wednesd

Windows 11 is getting stronger kernel protection by default in October 2026
Microsoft will roll out memory integrity protection by default on eligible Windows 11 devices in October, while respecting existing IT policies. Read more...

Who is John Ternus, the new Apple CEO?
Starting on September 1, Ternus will lead one of the world's most valuable companies, but if you're not a dedicated Apple enthusiast, you've probably never heard of this man, who has largely remained out of the spotlight until now.
This tiny space mission wants to reach Alpha Centauri, in about 80,000 years
The Fermi Explorer Mission aims to launch in just three years and arrive at Alpha Centauri in roughly 80,000 years at a cost of less than $15 million – an absolute bargain, relatively speaking. The non-profit is co-founded by Philip Johnsto

Android's September update finally fixes motion sickness in your car
You can also remember items and get audi

Windows makes me click through multiple menus for everyday tasks, so I made my own shortcuts
Custom shortcuts can hide the taskbar, launch folders, close frozen apps, change Windows themes, and reopen Explorer windows.

Should you remove the film from your CarPlay infotainment screen? It depends
Double-check before you accidentally remove a protective layer of your screen.

A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things
Google also announced a new visual assistant for Gemini Live and Keep integration with Messages.
September Android Drop brings 5 new features to Pixel and Galaxy phones
One of them answers something Apple shipped two years ago, and Google is only getting to it now.

Sept. 2026 Android Drop: Find Hub ‘Remembered’ list, Motion Assist, & Keep in Google Messages
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Android Drop with a number of major features. more…

AMD FPGA and Micron memory found in Russia's Iskander-1000 ballistic missile, Ukraine Intelligence claims — but stopping illegal trade is nearly impossible
Ukrainian intelligence says 35 firms, including American manufacturers, supplied components for Russia's upgraded Iskander-1000 missile despite sanctions.
Google's September Android Feature Drop Is Here, and There's a Lot of Good Stuff
The post Google's September Android Feature Drop Is Here, and There's a Lot of Good Stuff appeared first on Android Headlines.

Still trying to unlock the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta rewards? Here’s how long you can keep playing.
You still have time to hop into the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta and unlock those coveted beta rewards before the event ends September 1 at 10 PM PT/September 2 at 1 AM ET.

OpenAI lifts the lid on its in-house Jalapeño chip - with benchmarks claiming it beats Nvidia's GB300
OpenAI says its 700W Jalapeño chip beats Nvidia's 1,400W GB300 in efficiency, while skipping a crucial head-to-head against the latter's Vera Rubin architecture.

Another Call of Duty title joins Xbox Game Pass as Cyberpunk 2077 leaves it for September's first wave of games coming and exiting the service
Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2026; the biggest highlights include Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, RuneScape Dragonwilds, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage.

Who Made The First Touchscreen Computer?
Touchscreens on your devices is the norm today, but there was a time when a company releasing a touchscreen computer was a massive leap forward.

Samsung secures long-term memory deals through 2031
The post Samsung secures long-term memory deals through 2031 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 headphones are back at a Prime Day price on Amazon
If you're looking for one of the best-rated over-the-ear wireless headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are currently available on Amazon at a steep discount previously seen during Prime Day. Read more...

REVIEW — Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a gorgeous, punishing, and deeply satisfying revival of Capcom’s long‑dormant series
GTA 6 is around the corner, but 2026 should probably be remembered as the year of Capcom. Despite some issues, Onimusha is another must-play game from the storied publisher.

'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says
The company was responding to a suit accusing it of violating California law.

One UI 9 Beta Just Landed for the Galaxy S25 Series
The post One UI 9 Beta Just Landed for the Galaxy S25 Series appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixel 11 series can now join the Android 17 QPR2 Beta
Following the initial Friday release, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is now available for the Pixel 11 series. more…

Google’s answer to Canva is an AI tool where you prompt instead of design
With Google Pics, Google is pushing deeper into the creative software market dominated by Canva and Adobe, but with a distinctly AI-first approach.

Getting ads on your phone when visiting Samsung stores? You can stop them
Have you ever walked by or into a Samsung physical store only for your Galaxy phone to coincidentally send you a notification about one of the latest Samsung deals? Well, it was probably no coincidence. One of the Samsung services preloaded
What was the first widely used web browser?
The Web was young, clunky, and about to explode. Which browser helped make it happen?Read Entire Article

What more can you delete from your iPhone to free up space?
If you're running out of space on your iPhone, there might be unused data hiding in places you wouldn't expect.

Eddy Cue quietly became the most powerful executive at Apple
Phil Schiller leaving the App Store made Monday’s headlines. The quieter fact underneath it is that Eddy Cue now runs more of Apple than anyone except the new chief executive. Mark Gurman broke the reshuffle for Bloomberg on Monday, hours b

Pentagon Rolls Out Tailored ChatGPT and Grok for Military Personnel
The post Pentagon Rolls Out Tailored ChatGPT and Grok for Military Personnel appeared first on Android Headlines.

Poco X8 debuts globally with 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 & 8340mAh battery
Poco has introduced the Poco X8 globally, with the new phone focused on battery life, durability, and a high-resolution AMOLED display. Poco X8 Specifications The Poco X8 has a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2772 x 1280

Google Meet hardware dropping ChromeOS for Android
As we wait for consumer Googlebooks to launch, Google shared today that it is “transitioning [its] Google Meet hardware portfolio from ChromeOS to Android.” more…

Meet Google Pics, a new tool to rival Canva, Adobe Express, and Microsoft Designer
Google is taking direct aim at major creative design suites like Canva and Adobe Express with a brand-new AI tool built right into Google Workspace. Read more...

How To Change Apple Maps' Voice
Customizing your GPS voice is easier than you think. Here is how to update your Siri settings to change the accents and tones for Apple Maps navigation.
This Is How DLSS 5 Actually Performs (According to Nvidia)
Nvidia's first official DLSS 5 benchmarks promise enormous frame rates, but the underlying render performance tells a very different story, with Neural Rendering looking exceptionally demanding.Read Entire Article

Apple has a new CEO, and Tim Cook signed off quoting Steve Jobs
John Ternus became chief executive of Apple on Tuesday. He is the eighth person to hold the job in the company’s 50 years, and the first engineer in the seat since Steve Jobs. Tim Cook spent his last day writing to staff. Chance Miller obta

Xbox Game Pass adds another Call of Duty game as Cyberpunk 2077 leaves
Microsoft has a bunch of new games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers this September, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and more. Read more...

Meta is testing robot arms inside data centers that could replace up to 80% of human workload
Meta envisions a future where robots look after incident response, monitoring and maintenance at its data centers.
Swapping my morning scroll for Gemini turned out to be a brilliant move
I forced myself to replace morning scrolling with Gemini, and I'm never going back

Save 80% on three years of Surfshark VPN
Access your favorite content on unlimited devices using torrent-friendly servers? Time limited discount! Read more...

ChatGPT Health adds Epic integration for clinicians to import patient data
OpenAI said that the integration provides read-only access to health records for clinicians.

BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billion
Landlines are finding a second life as valuable scrap metal.

Android Auto tests Quick Settings and hilarious ‘Jimothy’ weather Easter egg [Gallery]
Google has some interesting tests going on behind the scenes of Android Auto right now, but only one of them is likely to actually be released – a new quick settings menu. more…

Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller
It's called Prio and folds up when not in use, making it pocket-friendly.

Waymo goes on offense ahead of Tesla’s Cybercab launch
Waymo argued that fully autonomous vehicles aren't possible without using a mix of sensors and warned that pure end-to-end AI systems aren't safe enough.

Tim Cook officially steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years
Tim Cook's reign at Apple is officially over after 15 years as the company's chief executive officer. Cook's biggest legacy is a $4.7 trillion tech empire. Read more...

Razer goes beyond making accessories to providing tools that will help indie developers complete their dream games at AAA standards more efficiently
During Gamescom 2026, the famous gaming peripheral manufacturer, Razer, made the unexpected announcement that it launched a new program called Razer Indie Lab, which will provide indie developers with advanced tech to help create their game

This Popular Video Doorbell Feature Is Leading To Lawsuits - Here's How To Disable It
Video doorbells are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. However, this feature on them is leading to lawsuits. Here's how to disable it.

Alienware’s 34-inch 1440p ultrawide OLED monitor is $150 off
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‘Look up’ app for Googlebooks appears on Play Store, currently works on phones
Following Magic Pointer and Desktop Camera, Google has now released a “Look up” app for Googlebooks. more…

The only power bank I always carry is 38% off today
Macworld Ugreen Nexode 25,000mAh View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.

Apple's M4 iPad Air Gets Best Discounts Since Summer Price Hikes
Amazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These are the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner wi

Gemini Live Adds Real-Time Conversation Translation in Latest UI Refresh
The post Gemini Live Adds Real-Time Conversation Translation in Latest UI Refresh appeared first on Android Headlines.

North Korea expands fraudulent job resumes to target marketing, sales, and medical sector
North Koreans are going to great lengths to get hired in the west, even if it means faking absolutely everything.
Xiaomi 18 Fold surfaces in benchmark, confirming its chipset and RAM amount
Xiaomi has already officially confirmed that it's launching the 18 Fold this month, and that the device will be powered by the self-developed Xring O3 chipset, which seems quite impressive. Now the upcoming foldable smartphone has been spot

ICE plans to buy Boston Dynamics robot dogs without running a competition
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has posted plans to buy a fleet of Boston Dynamics robot dogs. The listing puts the spend at $1m to $2m. It also says ICE does not intend to compete the purchase. Joseph Cox found the plan for 404 Medi

Ori studio's No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 launch gets delayed out of 2026
The studio behind the Ori franchise has delayed its next game's full release out of 2026 entirely, but fans could still try out the new features early. Read more...

Sequoia-incubated Empirik launches with $21M to predict outages before they happen
The startup wants to do for IT infrastructure what Cursor did for software engineering.

YouTube Music is almost perfect, but this missing Spotify feature breaks the deal
The one dealbreaker keeping me tied to Spotify after testing YouTube Music again

QHD, WQHD, 4K, and 5K resolution: What do they mean and which is best for you?
QHD, 4K, 5K, and other resolutions quickly become confusing. Once you get past the marketing terms, you can choose what makes sense for your needs.

Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa.

Startup launches 27-inch glasses-free spatial 3D display for under $1200 on Kickstarter
ViewX has launched a Kickstarter campaign for glasses-free 3D displays in 15.6-inch and 27-inch sizes, backed by Tencent's software technology.

A researcher hijacked Claude Code by asking it to summarise a web page
Ask Claude Code to summarise a web page, and it can end up running an attacker’s code on your machine. A security researcher got that result in up to 80% of his attempts. Jessica Lyons reported the finding for The Register on Friday. The wo

Xiaomi Launches POCO X8 Globally Featuring Massive 8340mAh Battery and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Xiaomi has officially announced the global release of the POCO X8. It's a more affordable phone, but it comes with a surprisingly big 8340mAh battery and some solid hardware to go with it. The battery is probably the most interesting part o

Best Buy's Labor Day Sale has brought one of our favorite high-class gaming laptops' Memory-Crisis-induced price hike down by 24%
Best Buy is hosting a week-long Labor Day sale for the ASUS ROG Strix G16, a gaming laptop that features stellar performance-boosting hardware for PC gaming without making you fork over $2,000 thanks to this 24% discount.

Apple's New CEO John Ternus is Now on X
Apple's new CEO John Ternus now has an X account, and he has already shared his first post saying hello to the world. Ternus did not have a public social media presence prior to today. Tim Cook is now Apple's executive chairman, and his own

Here are all the new Entra features Microsoft rolled out to IT admins in August 2026
Microsoft Entra's latest updates help IT admins manage tenants, review user access, automate workflows, and secure shared Teams devices. Read more...

Google Pics is Workspace’s new ‘pro-level’ AI image creator & editor
Following the announcement at I/O 2026 in May, Google Pics is launching in general availability today. more…

I tried Sony's new ULT Tower party speakers, and they shook me to my core — here's everything you need to know about the striking new models
The new Sony ULT Tower models offer devastating power, flashy looks, and broad connectivity options.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 dropped to $198, and they're worth every penny
Best discount we've seen

GoPro to be acquired for $285M, will remain a public company
GoPro is merging with a company that builds AI infrastructure, and will continue supporting existing consumer products.

Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop
Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called “Update Me When” that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows, and other events that could trigger a purchase.

Deals: Best Buy Labor Day sale, Pixel 11 series up to $320 off, Z Fold 8 Ultra up to $600 off, more
The giant Best Buy Labor Day sale is live with thousands of price drops alongside Amazon’s equally as wide-ranging holiday sale, and we have some fresh price drops to scope out. Best Buy has Pixel 11 series phones up to $320 off, a chance t

Razer Prio is an Android and iPhone game controller that folds down to roughly the size of a credit card
Razer has just launched its new Prio game controller, a USB-C controller for your smartphone that folds down to the footprint of a credit card. more…

AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use
AIR's platform can discover agents running at a company, continuously vets any skills and add-ons they use, and blocks any unwanted behavior.
Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost, fix coming [U]
Google continues to improve on video quality with each new Pixel release, but a bug on the Pixel 11 Pro series causes static audio issues when using the Video Boost feature. more…
A standard RTX 5090 now costs $5,090, making Nvidia's flagship price painfully appropriate
As we noted in our recent graphics card pricing feature that shows just how quickly prices are rising, the RTX 5090 was around $4,900 in the US recently.Read Entire Article

Snatch a stylus-powered Galaxy Tab S10 Lite at a bargain price courtesy of Samsung's latest deal
The slate offers dependable performance and pleasant visuals, all while remaining on the budget side.

Oppo Find X10 reportedly has an 8,000 mAh battery and top-tier specs for a ‘base’ flagship
Oppo is reportedly preparing top-tier flagship specs for its upcoming Find X10 release, with a new report detailing an 8,000 mAh battery and more. more…

Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving
Microsoft 365 and Outlook are still seeing service degradations on Tuesday, the company's status page indicates.

iPhone 18 Pro Colors Apparently Include Black, But Skip Silver
iPhone 18 Pro colors could include Dark Cherry, Sky Blue, and Black, with a Silver option unlikely to make the final lineup, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital." In a new post on Weibo, the leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" sa
I used the compact Pixel 11 Pro: its new matte black color is stunning
The Pixel 11 Pro is probably the best compact Android phone around, and I love the design too.

The best new iPhone could be an old iPhone. Shop refurbished with Back Market, find a deal!
Back Market provides premium refurbished iPhones from many different generations
Poco X8 is official with an 8,340 mAh battery and the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC
Today's big Poco launch wasn't all about just the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. Obviously, the flagships got most of the attention, but the brand has also decided to finally make the 'vanilla' Poco X8 official for global markets, ahead of its Indian

Fambot introduces an ‘AI chief of staff’ for families
Fambot is building an AI “chief of staff” to help families manage the emails, calendars, school updates, sports schedules, and other logistics of raising kids.
This popular open-source split keyboard just got a Hall-effect upgrade
Fans of minimalist ergonomic split keyboards and users familiar with the Silakka54 might be interested in a new Hall-effect variant. If it catches on with resellers, it could become one of the more affordable Hall-effect keyboards available

The two problems Samsung’s FE branding causes for both average consumers and fans
As many of you know, the Galaxy S26 FE is official and almost ready to go on sale globally. The phone itself seems decent for what it is, but right now I'm more concerned about the FE branding than the product itself. A couple of things abo
Poco F9 Ultra review

TP-Link unveils world's first Wi-Fi 8 router, reveals a much-needed benefit over Wi-Fi 7
TP-Link unveils the world's first Wi-Fi 8 router, promising a major advantage that Wi-Fi 7 can't seem to deliver. Read more...

Brütal Legend, one of my favorite but underrated Xbox games ever, is FINALLY getting a sequel after nearly two decades — but only with our help
Double Fine Productions has launched a new Kickstarter campaign in which one of the stretch goals is that they'll make Brütal Legend 2 if it reaches $100M. As a fan of the original Brütal Legend who's been waiting for a sequel to this under

It’s not too late to snatch a Garmin Forerunner 265 with a 13-day battery life for $100 off
It's loaded with features and is one durable and lightweight smartwatch.

Poco F9 Pro debuts with 185Hz AMOLED display, 200MP camera, 6330mAh battery & 100W charging
Poco has launched the F9 Pro globally alongside the F9 Ultra. The new model focuses on gaming, battery life, and display performance, while also introducing features such as wireless charging and a telephoto camera to the series. Poco F9 Pr

John Ternus is Now Apple's CEO
Apple's former hardware engineering chief John Ternus officially became CEO of the company today, with the change now reflected on Apple's leadership page. Ternus joined Apple in 2001, became a vice president of hardware engineering in 2013

Samsung's new $799 Galaxy Book6 is an antidote to constantly rising PC prices but still offers stellar battery life
In a world where everything is getting more expensive, it's extra nice to see a solid new mid-range laptop from Samsung with a mid-range price to go with it.

Hisense 65-inch U7 smart TV drops 43% to $848
Save $652 on the Hisense 65-inch U7 smart TV featuring MiniLED technology, anti-reflection coating, and 2.1.2 multi-channel surround sound. Read more...

The 13-inch Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 delivers unrivaled value at a new record high $150 discount
One of the best mid-range Android tablets around just got even better at a lower-than-ever price.
John Ternus starts his first day as Apple CEO with a foldable iPhone on deck and a long list of problems to solve
Ternus is regarded inside Apple as a leader who can move between broad product planning and the technical details of a device, a skill Tim Cook highlighted when he announced the succession. His test now is whether he can apply that hardware
iQOO 16’s unique rear camera module design leaked
If recent rumors are accurate, the iQOO 16 could launch sometime this month. While we haven’t heard anything official from iQOO, new details about the phone’s rear camera module have surfaced. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the iQ
Android Auto 17.6 update rolling out with redesigned logo [Gallery]
Google is giving Android Auto a very slight refresh in its 17.6 update, with the app’s logo getting a new look that you’ll only see in a couple of locations. more…

NetEase Cloud Music HarmonyOS Beta Receives Version 9.5.81 Update
NetEase Cloud Music's native HarmonyOS app has just received its first update, bringing the early access build to version 9.5.81. At first, that sounds like a pretty normal update. The interesting part is how long it took for the app to get

Poco F9 Ultra debuts with 185Hz AMOLED display, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 8050mAh battery & 200MP camera
Poco has launched the F9 Ultra globally, introducing a high-end phone with a large battery, a high-refresh-rate display, and a camera system that includes a periscope telephoto lens. Poco F9 Ultra Specifications The phone is powered by Qual

Microsoft brings much needed Copilot feature to collaborative Excel workbooks
Microsoft's new Excel Copilot feature summarizes workbook changes, distinguishes edits, reverses Copilot changes, and explains formula issues. Read more...
Instagram is making it harder for AI-generated personas to pass themselves off as real people
It's not just AI-generated slop content sweeping across Instagram these days. There are also countless personas that are entirely AI-generated – many of which appear to be influencer-style accounts – and not all of them make it clear that t

I really like this unusual iPhone 13 mini successor
I just love compact phones, and they might be coming back! This unusual iPhone 13 Mini successor got my attention.

Sony’s new ULT Tower party speakers start at $450
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Firefox for iOS Gets Built-In Ad Blocker
Mozilla today said it is adding an ad blocker to Firefox for iOS, allowing users to block many third-party ads and ad-related trackers. The ad blocker uses the EasyList filter list and Apple's WebKit Content Blocker technology, which is the

Roku launches its first OLED TVs, available now starting at $999
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The AirPods Max 2 are available at a sweet discount on Amazon
Upgrade your listening experience with a pair for less today!

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is selling too fast for Samsung to keep up
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been a surprising hit, and Samsung was not fully prepared for its success. The phone helped break pre-order records in several countries and regions, even shattering the all-time high previously held by the Galaxy No
Sony just added free, ad-supported live TV to every PS5
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Apple just ended support for three more Intel Macs
Macworld Today is all about the switch from one Apple CEO to another, but the company hasn’t yet completed another transition: from Intel to in-house processors in the Mac. While Apple stopped selling Intel-based Macs as long ago as 2023, s

New Galaxy Tab S10 FE series update makes it more secure
Yesterday, Samsung released the August 2026 security patch for the Galaxy Tab S10 series. However, the brand offered it only to the Plus and Ultra models, and not the Fan Edition ones. That’s changing today. Samsung has released new softwar
I tested the Poco F9 Pro and its hidden new Snapdragon chip. Here's what it means for you
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Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra announced
The brand-new Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra share similar designs and specs, though there are enough changes that help the Ultra model stand out. Starting off with the chipset, F9 Ultra brings the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, whi

Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra launch with 185Hz panels, 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, and huge batteries
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Turning off haptics and animations makes your phone feel dramatically faster
Two tiny Android settings made my phone feel surprisingly new again

Why this simple Gemini background update changes how I use my phone
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The Best Foldable Phones of 2026
Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, buying a foldable phone meant making a compromise. You wanted that big, beautiful tablet screen in your pocket, but you had to accept a device that felt like a brick, had sub-par battery life, an

Samsung updates Galaxy S22 with August 2026 security patch
Samsung is making its flagship non-foldable smartphones from 2022, the Galaxy S22 series, more secure with a new software update. It brings the August 2026 security patch, which fixes 56 security issues present in the previous firmware. So

Dispute With OpenAI Said to Be a 'Mess of Apple's Own Making'
OpenAI yesterday denied Apple's allegations of trade secret theft, telling a federal court that Apple failed to show any confidential information was actually stolen by its former employees, according to Reuters. In a new filing submitted t
Amazon seller sends $1,400 RTX 5080 customer a cheap "gift" and fake instructions claiming the GPU is still coming
Reddit user BransonArsen wrote that they bought an MSI Gaming RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM Liquid SOC edition from Amazon for nearly $1,400. They later explained that the seller was a third party with a Chinese name, which even they admit was a warn

One UI 9 beta for Samsung’s 2025 flagships available in these countries
On September 1, Samsung announced it is expanding the reach of the One UI 9.0 beta program to even more high-end phones, specifically those launched in 2025. These include the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The bet
Samsung expands One UI 9 Beta program to more devices, Galaxy S25 series receiving first beta update
Samsung announced the Android 17-based One UI 9 Beta program for the Galaxy S26 series in May, and today, the Korean brand expanded the One UI 9 Beta program to more Galaxy devices in India, South Korea, the US, and the UK. The Galaxy devic

Samsung announces One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S25, Flip 7, and Fold 7
While Samsung appears close to rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series, the company is expanding its One UI 9 beta program to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Fold
Huawei launches Band 11/11 Pro in South Korea, countering Xiaomi
Huawei has launched the Band 11 and Band 11 Pro in South Korea, and this move could attack Xiaomi’s progress in the country. Both companies have unveiled their budget-friendly wearables to take over the “leading brand” tag in the market. On

If these OnePlus 16 massive camera upgrade rumors are real, I’m finally ready to switch
According to the latest rumor, the OnePlus 16 will feature a massive camera upgrade. And I'm getting that phone!

Galaxy A56, A55, A54 get August 2026 security update
Samsung, after updating the Galaxy A57 with the August 2026 security patch, has now released the latest security update for three of its predecessors, the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A55, and the Galaxy A54. The brand seems to be rolling out the lat
Honor reveals key features of MagicOS 11 closed beta update
Honor announced that it will release the first MagicOS 11 closed beta update today with some prominent features. While the new version is yet to roll out to compatible devices, the company itself revealed what one can expect with the upcomi

Every Phone Launching in September 2026
September doesn’t usually hand you a launch calendar this packed, but 2026 is on another level. More than 20 phones are expected to land this month alone, and nearly every major brand is throwing its biggest hardware into the same four-week
Tecno will bring a bezelless concept phone to IFA, a laptop with a 360° hinge and more
Cheap phones have big bezels around their screens. Premium phones have thinner bezels. And Tecno’s concept phone has no bezels – literally 0mm. Welcome to IFA 2026. The Tecno Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone will be presented at the IFA Sho

Samsung confirms stable Galaxy S26 One UI 9 update is coming soon
Samsung unveiled its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0, by releasing the stable version for the Galaxy S26 lineup. So far, the brand has rolled out eight beta versions of the new software, with the latest one arriving earlier toda

Apple's Vision Pro Layoffs Were Broader Than First Reported
Recent layoffs of Apple employees working on the Vision Pro were broader than previously thought, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Last month, Gurman said that Apple cut around 100 jobs from the Vision Products Group, with those cuts center
Insurance companies keep pushing AI, but 98% of their adjusters' reviews on it are negative
A Glassdoor analysis found that 98% of claims-adjuster reviews mentioning AI were negative – the highest rate of criticism among the occupations reviewed. Workers often complained that company leaders were pushing AI tools that did not work

Amazon's first Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra discount is finally here, and it's spectacular
Probably the best foldable phone around is sold at a massively reduced price by the largest US retailer with no strings attached now.

Dreame’s new 6-in-1 vacuum tackles floors, furniture and car interiors
Dreame has added a new wet and dry vacuum cleaner to its India portfolio, targeting users who want one device for multiple cleaning tasks. The H12 Dual FlexReach combines floor cleaning with attachments designed for other surfaces and hard-

Optoma N-Series brings 24/7 commercial displays with remote management
Optoma has launched its N-series professional displays in India, bringing a new range of commercial screens aimed at businesses and public spaces. The lineup combines 4K visuals with features designed for continuous operation and flexible i
Samsung unveils $800 Galaxy Book6 with 14" display and Intel Core 3/5 processors
Samsung is adding a new member to the Galaxy Book6 family of laptops today – a new 14” Galaxy Book6. It is a Windows 11 machine (also available with Linux) that starts at $800 / £800 / €850. The laptop has a 14” 16:10 LCD with an anti-glare

Huawei’s China-bound MatePad Air is switching to OLED, and the MatePad Mini 2 isn’t far behind
Huawei already took the MatePad Air (2026) global back in July, and we spent time with the tablet for a full review shortly after. Now the tablet is heading home. Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station says Huawei is prepping a version of the A

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 gets its first software update
Samsung has released the first software update for its latest flagship smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. It brings the August 2026 security patch, which fixes 56 security issues present in the firmware the brand shipped the wearable wit
Honor Magic 8 series and Power 2 seeing a major jump in prices
Apart from Huawei, Honor has adjusted prices for the Magic 8 phones and the Power 2 device. Unlike the Mate phone maker, the company has slightly raised the cost of its handsets. At the same time, these adjustments hint at what to expect wi

Google's latest wave of product price hikes is pretty bad, but it could have been worse
A bunch of Nest devices and the Google TV Streamer (4K) are now more expensive than ever, but the prices of the search giant's smart speaker and smart displays are unchanged.
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router opens for pre-orders September 30, US launch remains uncertain
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6 ways the fall iPhone event will ‘Surprise’ and delight Apple fans
Macworld Over the past several years, Apple’s fall launches have generally been seen as lackluster. Each September, the company tends to put out refreshed iPhone and Apple Watch models with just a couple of tweaks here and there. And that’s

Rogue AI is out of control. Regulators call for emergency measures
I agents and LLMs have been making headlines lately, and not in a good way.

Anker's latest 2kWh portable power station is a lot easier to recommend at 46% off
Who would miss out on saving $549 on a reliable power companion?

Verizon is finding its way back while T-Mobile slips
Verizon is back on track.

JBL announces Cove series Wi-Fi speakers for whole-home audio
JBL has launched a new speaker lineup focused on whole-home audio. The new Cove series lets you connect multiple speakers over Wi-Fi via the JBL One app, so music plays across rooms without having to reset or regroup the speakers each time.
Huawei Mate 90 series, 2026 tri-fold prices could be higher than expected
Huawei will launch the 2026 tri-fold and the Mate 90 series this month, and a new report indicates that the prices of these flagship models could be higher than those predicted by several market observers. It seems as if the memory cost pre
Tim Cook steps down as CEO of Apple, John Ternus takes over
Today marks a major turning point for Apple – Tim Cook steps down as CEO and John Ternus takes the reins. Cook has been with Apple since 1998 and became CEO in 2011 after Steve Jobs resigned due to health reasons. The iPhone 5, 5s and 5c we

Agni 4N debuts as Lava’s first phone for the UK
Lava is taking its Agni smartphone series beyond India with the launch of the Agni 4N in the UK. While it is an entirely new phone for the UK, it is a slightly tweaked version of the existing Agni 4, which debuted last year. Here’s a look a

The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air's coolest camera feature is coming to this Android phone
Taking selfies will be a lot more fun because of this camera trick.

Best USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2026
Macworld USB-C and its Thunderbolt variant are the most up-to-date standards of the USB connector. They allow data-transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, can fast-charge devices up to 240W, and conveniently fit in a port either way up—which means

Sony Just Turned the PS5 Into a Free TV Service With Over 100 Channels!
Sony is giving PS5 owners another reason to keep their console on when they're not playing games. The company has launched Live TV on PS5, a new service with more than 100 free channels, plus movies and shows you can watch on demand. And no
Huawei MatePad Mini 2 launch time details leaked
MatePad Mini 2 will be the second-generation compact tablet in the Huawei family, and after several spec leaks, a new piece of information has revealed the launch time of this device. Perhaps we don’t have to wait for much to explore the ne

Xiaomi 18 Fold with powerful Xring O3 chip surfaces on Geekbench
Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Xiaomi 18 Fold later this month in China. The device will be powered by Xiaomi’s all-new Xring O3 chip, built with a 3nm manufacturing process. Ahead of the expected launch, it has emerged on Geekbench, revea

27 lifetime Mac app licenses are yours for $30
Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime licenses to 27 native macOS apps in the enSili catalog for $29.99 (MSRP $390), with free updates through each app’s next major version. Buying Mac utilities one at a time gets expensive fast, and a lot of them n
Lava makes its UK debut with the launch of Agni 4N
Indian handset maker Lava has entered the UK smartphone market with the launch of Agni 4N (Agni means fire). Lava says the Agni 4N is "designed to deliver a premium smartphone experience at an accessible price point" and "combines flagship-
Huawei MatePad Air 2026 coming soon to China with Kirin T93 chip
Looks like Huawei has a lot to launch next month in its home ground apart from just smartphones; one such device is the MatePad Air 2026, which is soon coming to China with a super-light design and a flagship-grade Kirin chip. Here are the

Xiaomi’s magnetic Bluetooth speaker goes on sale with a phone stand and RGB lights
Xiaomi’s compact Bluetooth Speaker Magnetic Version has now gone on sale in China following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The tiny speaker combines audio playback with a magnetic phone stand, giving it a more practical design than a c

Why Your Expensive iPhone Still Charges Slower Than a Xiaomi
Apple has improved iPhone charging over the years (or so they say), but the gap with Chinese phones is still huge. The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports up to 45W wired charging, while Xiaomi phones have been offering 120W for years. And the diffe

Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Our Top Picks
While the smartphone industry has struggled amid the ongoing chip crisis, Samsung has continued to release new smartphones across price segments. For every price segment, there are some excellent options, which is a good thing for buyers, b
Huawei increases these smartphone prices after memory cost hike
Huawei is once again being affected by the memory cost hike and is increasing some of its smartphone prices. Apart from the Mate phone maker, brands like Honor and Xiaomi have also adjusted the pricing of their devices due to the ongoing ma

OnePlus 16 Latest Leak Points to a Huge Upgrade
The OnePlus 16 is still a few weeks away, but we now have a much better idea of what its cameras could look like. A new leak claims that OnePlus will use a 200MP main camera, along with two 50MP cameras on the back. The selfie camera is get
These are the finalized camera specs for the OnePlus 16, claims tipster
OnePlus is expected to unveil its next flagship smartphone in October, according to a recent leak. While the company has yet to officially reveal any details about the OnePlus 16, a tipster has now shared its finalized camera specs. Accordi

Vivo X500 Pro series gets seriously impressive 4K slow-motion video
Official teasers that have been rolled out so far suggest that the Vivo X500 Pro series will be a major step forward for smartphone photography and videography. In the latest teaser, Vivo product manager has revealed a notable video capabil
Watch the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra unveiling live here
Poco is making the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra official today through an online event, that is scheduled to start at 8 PM Beijing Time, which is 1 PM in London, 2 PM in Central Europe, 3 PM in Eastern Europe, and 5:30 PM in India. The livestream is
Huawei Chairman previews Mate XT 2 privacy display mode
Apart from the hardware-level screen technology, Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold is bringing a new privacy display mode that allows users to shield their screen content within seconds. All you have to do is double-tap on the cover display of the

iQOO 16 design leak reveals a futuristic camera module as company teases compact tablet
iQOO is reportedly preparing for its next launch event in China, where the company could unveil several new products, including the iQOO 16, iQOO Neo 12, and a new compact tablet. In the latest development, reliable tipster Digital Chat Sta
Redmi K100 is on the way, its first specs leak
Redmi launched the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max in China earlier this month, and they're expected to make their global debut as the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra in the coming hours. But what about the 'vanilla' K100 model? As it turns out, Re

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 launches with a 25-hour battery and $799 starting price
Samsung is adding a new, more affordable variant to its Galaxy Book 6 lineup, giving buyers another option alongside the existing models. While the current Galaxy Book 6 is offered with Intel Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, the ne

Here's how Xbox disc-to-digital works in practice (with video): A HUGE game preservation win
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now live for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings. I made a quick video to demonstrate how it works in practice.

Qualcomm Raising Chip Prices Starting Tomorrow
Qualcomm is increasing prices for its chips by double digits starting tomorrow. Qualcomm announced the impending price hike back in July, letting customers know prices would go up for chips shipped after September 1. Qualcomm said it cannot

Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
Apple today released the sixth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The sixth betas come a week after Apple seeded the fifth betas

Apple Says Former Engineer Used Stolen Trade Secrets at OpenAI, Taught AI Agent to Run Them
Apple today submitted new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, with the hope that the new information will persuade the judge to grant an expedited discovery process. Apple filed a theft of trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI employees

Apple ninja edits Mac Studio specs to remove PCIe Gen 6 storage reference
Macworld During Apple surprise Mac announcements last week, the company declared in its press release that the Mac Studio features “a next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6.” However, that mention has since been removed from t
OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app
Community manager Hannes Rudolph's blog post for the release was titled "OpenClaw 2.0, Accidentally," explaining that the team set out to simplify installation and rebuild the browser app, but then discovered it couldn't be done in isolatio

macOS Beta: Golden Gate developer beta 8 now available
Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fa
YouTubers "fix" melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering cables directly to PCB
TecLab recently demonstrated a workaround for the RTX 5090 thermal failures by modifying a 5090 to bypass the problematic 16-pin power connectors and route the power wiring directly to the GPU's PCB instead. For the experiment, they used a

Longtime exec Phil Schiller is downgrading his role at Apple again
Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on Monday that Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down from his roles as leader of the App Store and manager of product events. The news comes on Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO. Schiller be

Anker’s high-rise dock is a must-have for your Mac at 30% off
Macworld Anker 12-in-1 monitor stand dock View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const tex

I went hands‑on with Fable at Gamescom, and this reboot finally feels like it has a clear identity — but it'll also be a true test of the 'Xbox Tax'
Hands-on with Fable at Gamescom proved its combat is incredible; now it just has to survive the internet's Xbox Tax.

iOS 27 beta 8 is out now as the general release date approaches
Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026. The pattern goes
Chip manufacturer CXMT asks Pentagon to remove it from list of Chinese military-linked companies
The Pentagon recently confirmed CXMT's designation as a company directly linked to Beijing's Communist Party military operations, and the chipmaker is now suing the DoD to have this "baseless" classification removed. The semiconductor manuf

Microsoft executive vice president bemoans employees sending him "AI slop," saying "This is a doom loop." — Maybe take some responsibility? 🤔
Microsoft EVP overseeing Office and LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky posts an oddly oblivious self-own. The company flooding the internet with AI slop has started to realize how dumb its technology actually is in most scenarios.
Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis
Hardcore gamers and casuals alike have had November 19 circled on their calendars for months, and for good reason. On the third Thursday of the month, Rockstar is scheduled to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. Fans

Honor MagicOS 11 Revealed: Storage Optimization, Liquid Glass UX, and Multi-Protocol Charging
Honor just started testing MagicOS 11, giving us a look at some of the changes coming to its next update. The company has actualy said that a beta is now being pushed to devices. Storage is one of the things getting better in MagicOS 11. Ho

The original Mac gets a starring role in ‘Mayday’ Apple TV promo
Macworld A large number of Macworld readers have been using the Mac for a long time. But even if you weren’t using the first Mac that Apple released in 1984, we all know how revolutionary those early years of the Mac were. But let’s be hone
A massive Valve leak just exposed 12TB of old Steam data, no hacking required
From September 2003 to early 2013, Valve employed a "Steam2" server architecture to manage data flowing through its PC gaming store. Now, a substantial portion of that data is being shared through the BitTorrent network after someone upload
Calibre can now generate custom book covers with AI
Calibre remains one of the best free tools for managing, converting, and organizing ebook libraries. Version 9.14 adds AI-generated book covers in several styles from sci-fi and romance to pulp fiction, plus improved tag searches, and suppo

Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything we know so far
Macworld If you’re thinking about buying an Apple Watch, you’ll want to know whether or not Apple is likely to launch a new model in the near future. After all, there are few things worse than spending hundreds of dollars on a tech device o
Windows may finally take no for an answer, adding a permanent opt-out for OneDrive backup nags
As reported by Windows Latest, Windows 11's full-screen backup prompt is now appearing with an "Opt out of backup" button.Read Entire Article
Apple prototyped and tested a Pencil accessory for its foldable iPhone
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has internally prototyped and tested a version of the Apple Pencil for its forthcoming foldable. The accessory is said to be stubbier than the version for the iPad due to the phone's height, and a

ColorOS 17 Teased with Major Design Overhaul and Fluid Animations
OPPO has finally told us more about ColorOS 17's new look. They shared the exact features behind the software's new "liquid acrylic" style that leaked earlier. The best change is a floating navigation bar that sits above whatever's on your

Apple Watch Series 12 features leaked ahead of Apple’s fall event
Macworld Apple’s Surprise and Shine iPhone event is a week from Wednesday, and while all eyes will be on the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra, Apple is also expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Rumors suggest that

No Law is the ultimate cyberpunk sandbox that refuses to waste your time
No UI hand-holding, total narrative freedom, and a city where every single NPC can be flatlined. Welcome to No Law

Apple finally hits a VR home run
Macworld I’ve never had a desire to buy a Vision Pro. Even if I had $4,000 to blow at the Apple Store, I’d probably pick up a loaded MacBook Pro or a Mac mini with a Studio Display XDR instead of Apple’s cutting-edge handset. But Friday Nig

Farewell, Tim Cook: An era-defining CEO who hung on too long
Macworld If Apple CEO Tim Cook retired on his 60th birthday, back in 2020, this article would be considerably easier to write. We’d start with the phenomenal strides made by the company under his watch: Profit and revenue doubled, the marke

This $99.99 lifetime deal puts GPT-5.5 Pro and Claude 4.6 Sonnet in one app
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (MSRP $540), giving you chat, image, video, audio, and document AI tools in one app. Keeping up with AI tools usually means juggling separat

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Leak Reveals a Much Bigger Screen and Battery
Xiaomi is preparing its next flagship tablets, and we now have a better idea of what to expect from the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro. A new leak points to a much bigger 12.5-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a battery that grows by around 20 percent

Google Maps: the Decision that Frustrates a Whole Country
Google Maps has made another big name change in the US. After changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America last year, Google is now showing Lake Ontario as Lake America for users in the United States. The change comes after a new orde

Standard No More: Oppo Find X10 Packs Dual 200MP Cameras and Huge 8,000mAh Battery
Oppo has just confirmed the Oppo Find X10 series will launch in September and will be among the first batch of flagships for the 2027 season. While the official launch date remains uncertain, we are getting a couple of new leaks that show h

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

Before You Buy Apple’s $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra, Check the Screen Repair Cost
According to leaks and rumors, Apple will finally disclose its very first foldable smartphone this year in the form of the iPhone Ultra. The device marks the company's entrance in the segment, and considering Apple's trend-setting power cou

Mystery Xiaomi Q11A model spotted with Snapdragon 8 Elite and huge battery
Xiaomi may be preparing another phone with a 10,000mAh battery, but this one should have much more power. A new device known as the Xiaomi Q11A has appeared in internal testing with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 100W fast charging. We don't

Rising Costs Impact Student Tech Essentials: A Strategic Purchasing Guide
I think we all noticed the rising prices of tech, i mean who didnt? And as the new school year aproches for many student, the question remains: What should i buy if i dont want to eat instant ramen for the next three years? And as a student

HP made one of my favorite PCs and had to abandon it — Would this Windows all-in-one stand a chance if it ever risked a comeback?
HP's Envy Move was a clever all-in-one PC with a portable twist thanks to a genius built-in battery, but it didn't last long. I'd love to see it return one day.

Dear Microsoft, where is the Surface to showcase all these improvements to Windows 11?
Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited Taskbar and UI fixes in Windows 11 26H2, but where is the flagship Surface hardware to actually show them off?

One UI 9 Beta Is Coming to More Galaxy Phones - Is Yours on the List?
Samsung launched the One UI 9 beta back in May, but only Galaxy S26 users have been able to try it so far. That could change very soon. New test builds have appeared for several older Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy S25, S24 and even so

Cancel ChatGPT and get 20+ AI models including Claude and GPT for life for $79
Macworld TL;DR: ChatPlayground gives you access to dozens of major AI models, and it’s only $79 for life. Paying for ChatGPT Plus, Gemini Advanced, and a separate coding assistant means three monthly bills for tools you switch between all d

Only a few of these $199.97 near-mint MacBook Airs left in stock
Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint refurbished 2018 MacBook Air with a 13″ Retina display and Intel Core i5 for $199.97 while supplies last (MSRP $1,199). A new MacBook Air runs well over a thousand dollars, which is a lot to spend on a machin

Major Flagship Smartphone Releases Confirmed for September Launch
September 2026 will be filled with new flagship phone launches. Apple, vivo, OPPO, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Honor are all preparing releases within a few weeks of each other. Now thats a bit dumb no? But atleast now i know why they call it Techt

I test Windows laptops for a living, and these are the 7 features I can't pass up
I've tested enough laptops to know which features matter the most to me, and it's easy to defend my list of non-negotiables. Here's what I look for.

OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max Global Launch Timeline Leaks!
OPPO is getting ready to launch the Find X10 series in China, but it looks like the global release won't be far behind. A new leak claims that the OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will launch in global markets in October, with India also

Xiaomi's Smart Privacy Display Leaks, and It Looks Smarter Than Expected
Samsung brought Privacy Display to the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year and it came as a huge hit. Now Xiaomi is working on its own version. A new leak shows a feature called Smart Privacy Display, which could arrive with the Xiaomi 18 series. It

Honor Magic9 Series To Combine a 200MP Camera With a 2nm Snapdragon Chip
The Honor Magic9 series is shaping up for a release, according to a new leak. Two phones rumored to be part of the upcoming flagship series have entered the network certification process in China. The phones carry the codename "Twinkle" and

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma leaves the door open for Elder Scrolls VI exclusivity on Xbox — will they actually do it?
Microsoft's gaming chief has a dilemma: should Elder Scrolls VI skip PlayStation 5? She's not saying, for now.

Microsoft Edge update adds Apple sign-in and scam protection, but officially ends Edge Drop and real-time video translation
Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces Apple account sign-ins, automatic scam notification blocking, and new Copilot admin controls. It also officially retires Edge Drop and real-time video translation.

Survival‑horror fans should pay attention to this upcoming Xbox Play Anywhere game that literally twists the genre’s perspective
A unique, upcoming ID@Xbox horror game with Xbox Play Anywhere support showed up during Gamescom 2026 called Holstin, and it's looking like a fresh, innovative take on the genre that fans of pixel-art and survival horror games should not mi

$5.4 billion Microsoft data center vs 41,000 petitioners — "Stopping this project is one of the most significant steps we could take"
Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.

Diablo's biggest rival has convinced me to give it a second chance when it leaves early access later this year on Xbox, thanks to its amazing new class
GGG has shown off new gameplay footage of Path of Exile 2's upcoming Duelist class and Sword weapon type, and they look so unbelievably cool that it's enticed me to finally play the game when it leaves early access on December 11, 2026, for

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

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

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

Amazon Fire Max 11 hack: Use a root shell to disable the home screen
Amazon’s Fire Tablets ship with a modified version of Android called Fire OS. That means that while the underlying operating system is based on Android, they have a custom user interface, app store, and other features that are tightly tied

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ubuntu Touch update brings better support for modern smartphones & web apps
Ubuntu Touch is a mobile Linux distribution designed to run on smartphones and tablets. But since the project was abandoned by Canonical, it’s been maintained by a relatively small team of volunteers at UBPorts, so the list of officially su

Onyx BOOX Picco is a pocket-sized eReader with a 3.97 inch ePaper display
E Ink displays are designed to offer a paper-like viewing experience and most of the eBook readers released over the past two decades have had E Ink screens that are around the size of a mass market or trade paperback. But eReaders don’t ha

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?

Lilbits: Samsung’s wider-screen foldable, AYANEO’s $3000 handheld, and Pebble Watch faces on smartphone’s second screen
Samsung has expanded its smartphone lineup with three new Galaxy Z foldables, including one model with a wider-than-usual display. After suspending orders for a high-priced handheld gaming PC earlier this year due to unsustainable pricing (

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.

Xteink X4 Pro now available for $99 (Pocket-sized eReader with a 4.3 inch touchscreen, frontlit display)
The Xteink X4 Pro is a pocket-sized eBook reader with a 4.3 inch E Ink display that makes it much smaller than most Kindle, Kobo, or other devices. In fact, it’s so small that Xteink markets it as a device that you can snap magnetically to

Light Flip is a flip phone with minimalist design and features (plus a keypad and T9 predictive text)
The Light Flip is an upcoming cellphone that looks like an artifact from an alternate timeline where smartphones never took off. It has a class flip-phone design with a small screen on top and a number pad on bottom. And there’s a notificat

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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Ubisoft bans Linux and Steam Deck users from For Honor because it "cannot meaningfully deploy protection"
There's not much you can do if you're affected.

Lenovo releases new detachable ThinkPad in the US with Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, and 2.8K 120Hz display
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable is now available in the US. Featuring a 13-inch 3:2 display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the new Surface Pro 12 rival pairs Intel Panther Lake processors with 32GB RAM and weighs just 2.76 lbs, including its

Google September 2026 Android Drop brings several useful improvements for Messages and more
Google has rolled out its September 2026 Android Drop, introducing five new features across Gemini, accessibility, travel comfort, and messaging. Read more...

Omm holii: New cargo e-bike features low center of gravity and innovative chainless drive system
Promising to set new standards in urban mobility, a novel cargo e-bike pairs an innovative drive system with heavy-payload capability. Its manufacturer also touts a relatively high peak power output.
Huawei to launch these smartphones and wearables on September 7
Huawei will debut the Mate XT 2 triple-foldable handset on September 7, but that’s not the only iconic creation coming; here are the details of smartphones and wearables that could make their way to the launch stage next week. Weibo tipster
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iPhone 18 Pro Colors Leaked: Dark Cherry Replaces Cosmic Orange as New Hero Color
Apple went beyond the usual with the iPhone 17 Pro series and delivered the Orange iPhone 18 Pro Max. It quickly became a hero color for multiple brands in the smartphone market. This year, Apple will continue the "iPhone Pro colorization,"

Timex unveils new compact stainless-steel Marlin watches in three colorways
Timex has launched three Marlin Quartz references on steel bracelets, at $219 for the blue TW6A03800 and pink TW6A03900 and $239 for the gold-tone TW6A04000. All three are 34 mm with domed acrylic crystals and 30 m water resistance.

What Is The GM LS Equivalent In The Mopar World?
General Motors' LS is a modern performance icon, the choice of hot-rodders the world over. But do rivals like Mopar have an equivalent engine?

Samsung Galaxy S27, S27 Plus bag major certification; January launch expected
The Galaxy S27 series is beginning to appear on certification platforms ahead of its expected debut. Samsung’s upcoming flagship lineup has now made an appearance in China’s 3C certification database. The listing offers an early look at the

This curved ultrawide WQHD LG monitor is down to just $219 in latest deal
Amazon's latest deal cuts the LG 34U60ZB-B monitor to $219.99, giving buyers a curved 34-inch WQHD display with 120Hz refresh rate. Read more...
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These 4 Premium Movie Theater Formats Use Spatial Audio
Premium theaters use several kinds of spatial audio, and they don't all create immersion the same way. Knowing the differences can help before you pay extra.
Poco F9 Pro in for review
Looking at the Poco F9 Pro, you'd be forgiven for not wanting an F9 Ultra. Yes, global users are getting a big battery reduction - the Redmi K100 Pro, on which the Poco F9 Pro is based, has a whopper of a battery at 8,580mAh, while the Poco
Huawei MatePad Air 2026 to launch in China on Sept 7 with new colors
Huawei has confirmed another product for the Sept 7 launch event – MatePad Air 2026, which is now coming to China. The device will debut alongside the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design triple-foldable in more new colors than the global variant. Mat

Astell & Kern PD5 unveiled: Octa-DAC 'Walkman' for high-resolution music enthusiasts
Astell & Kern’s new PD5 digital audio player delivers ultra‑high‑resolution audio with eight Cirrus Logic DACs, supporting high-powered, balanced headphones with a wide 20 Hz–70 kHz frequency range, DSD256/PCM playback, Qobuz streaming, and

A WhatsApp flaw lets anyone access private photos on your locked phone
Android’s lock screen is supposed to keep your photos private, but WhatsApp’s video call screen can apparently get around that protection. There is no secret exploit or complicated hack involved, and the issue has already been reported to b
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Why US Marines Don't Fly Apache Or Black Hawk Helicopters
The U.S.' Apache and Black Hawk helicopters are iconic, but the USMC doesn't fly either of them. Here's why the Marine Corps has decided against both.

Seiko unveils 4 new HBJ-series solar Prospex Speedtimer chronographs, but there's a catch
Seiko has announced four solar Speedtimer chronographs, the HBJ001 through HBJ004, running caliber V192 in a 41.4 mm steel case. They follow existing references a little too closely, with revised bezel markings and no pricing yet published.

The Reason Why Anker Stopped Making 3D Printers
After making a splash with high-speed desktop fabrication, here is why one leading consumer tech manufacturer walked away from the 3D printer business.

5 Of The Strangest Patents Owned By Tech Brands
While we generally expect the top tech brands like Apple, IBM, and Amazon to make revolutionary tech, some of their filed patents are strange, to say the least.

Yes, The BMW M3 CS Is A Limited Edition - Here's How Much It Costs & Where It's Sold
BMW's newest M3 is a limited-edition version with a manual transmission. As you might expect, it's not cheap - nor will it be available worldwide.

Samsung's ultrafast 500Hz QD-OLED monitor is getting a rare $400 discount
It's a gamer's dream

Is There Any Point In Buying An Expensive SSD In 2026?
An SSD is an easy way to theoretically speed up your computer, but is the speed of the most expensive SSDs worth the current price?
vivo X500 Pro series video capabilities teased ahead of launch
vivo recently began teasing its upcoming X500 series and has already confirmed several key camera features of the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The company has now offered a glimpse at the video capabilities of its upcoming Pro models. Last we

You Can Pair Your AirPods To A PlayStation 5, But There's A Catch
A PlayStation 5 console doesn't pair with your AirPods the way a phone does. Getting them connected takes an extra step and may affect how games sound.

5 Small SUVs With Better Ratings Than The Mazda CX-30
The Mazda CX-30 scores remarkably well in expert reviews, but there are a handful of small SUVs that compete with the vehicle for the top spot.

8849 Tank 5 Pro rugged phone packs ultra-wide thermal 'Predator' camera with a 2K 220-lumen projector — packs a huge 17,600mah battery and Dimensity 9400e chip
8849's TANK 5 Pro rugged phone combines a 95-degree thermal camera, 2K projector, 17,600mAh battery, and flagship Dimensity chip.

Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 Chips to Power Local AI on Smart Devices
The post Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 Chips to Power Local AI on Smart Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

Tim Cook might continue to do more at Apple than I expected
Ex-Apple CEO Tim Cook is getting paid a lot more than normal estimates would have predicted.

This Cult Classic Cyberpunk Movie Was Successfully Sued For Plagiarizing An '80s Comic
Before Richard Stanley was removed from The Island of Dr. Moreau as director, he made an intriguing movie that Fleetway Comics wasn't too happy about.

4 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Garage Door Opener
If your garage door opener is getting long in the tooth, you might be considering a replacement. Here are some clear indicators that it's about that time.

Rixel: Titanium multi-tool pry bar exceeds crowdfunding goal by by 1,012%
Rixel’s compact titanium pry bar combines a six-bit rotating chamber with screwdrivers, wrenches, a box cutter, bottle opener, rulers and other everyday-carry functions. The Kickstarter campaign has already overshot its $3,000 goal by more

Leaked Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra benchmark reveals a surprising performance upgrade
Samsung’s best tablet may come with a surprising performance boost.

Keys: A keyboard designed for musicians
Polyend’s Keys prototype merges a mechanical computer keyboard with a MIDI controller, featuring dual-purpose piano keys, rotary controls, wireless connectivity and an aluminium design. However, it is still in development, so questions abou

Beam Pump: Tiny, dual-purpose gadget serves as air pump and lantern
Outzac’s Beam Pump combines a 300 L/min electric inflator and a four-level LED lantern in a 78-g, USB-C rechargeable device designed for camping. Priced at $32, deliveries are planned for October 2026.

Pokémon Winds and Waves release date leak suggests long wait for Gen 10 Switch 2 game
The interval between Gen 9 and Gen 10 Pokémon games may test the patience of Nintendo supporters. An insider has shared the Pokémon Winds and Waves release date month. Anticipated for fall 2027, fans have been waiting for an update on Game

7 Ways Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11 In 2026
Microsoft's latest attempts to push Windows forward have received some blowback. Will its incessant AI and cluttered UI become a thing of the past?
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Here's how to turn $100 in Google Play Credit into an extra $15 gift card for free
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2 International Laptop Brands That Can Compete With Dell
Dell alternatives aren't hard to find until you need warranty service. These international laptop brands combine hefty lineups with established support.

TECNO to Bring True Bezelless Concept Phone and Flexible MEGABOOK Laptops at IFA 2026
The post TECNO to Bring True Bezelless Concept Phone and Flexible MEGABOOK Laptops at IFA 2026 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Windows 11 is cluttered by design, so I changed these 4 settings to take back control
I no longer feel like the OS is constantly trying to pull my attention to different content and services.

This is the best setting and placement for your Dolby Atmos soundbar
Take the proper steps to fully experience Dolby Atmos sound.

Larry Page’s flying car company Pivotal loses its CEO
The company told TechCrunch he is "pursuing new endeavors." Karklin will be replaced on an interim basis by Mike Ross, an aviation executive who joined Pivotal's board of directors in November 2025.

Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs
Apple today informed developers that universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13 or later can remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. We're reaching out to let you know that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that requir

Are Home Projector Screens Actually Worth It?
You bought the projector, but should you spend more on ambient light rejection fabric? Here is whether dedicated screens actually upgrade your movie night.

Why Are So Many New Cars Four Wheel Drive Now?
A number of cars on the road these days are four wheel drive now, but why? What changed? Turns out, there are a few factors contributing to the shift.
iPhone Air Review: One Year With Apple's Super Thin $999 iPhone
It's been almost 12 months since Apple launched the iPhone Air, and because MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using it daily since launch, he decided to do a one-year review covering what it's like using Apple's super-thin iPhone

I let my Galaxy Watch control my day—this feature did the heavy lifting
Take a few moments to help your watch help you

Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether
OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in, but with a little common sense you can mitigate the issue.
Google Pics launches to create and edit images in Google Docs, Slides, and Drive
Today Google is starting to make Google Pics available. Google Pics is a new service that is not to be confused with Google Photos or Google Images. Google Pics is billed by Google as providing you with "a suite of fine-tuned editing capabi

Anthropic reveals its view of how AI agents should interact with the physical world
Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard gives AI agents a common method for controlling laboratory equipment, robots, and other programmable physical machines.

iPhone Ultra could retain a key traditional feature
The iPhone Ultra is just over a week away, and a lot of information about the foldable has been circulating, either through leaks or rumors. The latest is that the phone will come with MagSafe.

The Reasons Why PC Gamers Will Never Switch From Discord To Steam Chat
Steam and Discord are two of gaming's biggest service providers, but their fans and detractors have strong opinions about which is better and when.

Which Detroit Diesel Engine Was Called The 'Fuel Pincher' & What Made It So Special?
Detroit Diesel, which began life as GM's diesel division, has a reputation for producing standout engines. Its early '80's-era Fuel Pincher is one of them.

Google Pics Launches Broadly to Challenge Canva: Edit, Translate, and Upscale Images with AI
The post Google Pics Launches Broadly to Challenge Canva: Edit, Translate, and Upscale Images with AI appeared first on Android Headlines.

Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars
The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028

I fed my entire Obsidian vault into a local LLM, and now it actually understands my research
Turning my vault into a research assistant

Android stuck in Safe Mode? Here's how to turn it off
You're just a few taps away from getting your Android phone out of safe mode and back to normal.

Reliance’s JioHotstar takes its streaming empire global — without sports
JioHotstar will only have entertainment content when it launches in the UK, Canada, and Singapore.

Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Apple Maps
President Trump reportedly "reached out directly" to the company.

Google needs Hollywood more than the studios need AI
Google has reportedly been reaching out to a number of Hollywood's biggest studios, hoping to strike licensing agreements that would allow it to train its AI models on copyrighted material in exchange for massive piles of cash. In theory, t

5 Ways To Stop Your GPU From Degrading
Your GPU is an essential component of your gaming PC, and you can extend its lifespan and prevent a catastrophic failure with a few very simple steps.

5 Tire Brands Owned By Japanese Companies
Japan is well-known for its presence in the automotive industry, but it's not just vehicles. Many leading tire brands are also owned by Japanese companies.

Dyson launches a $500 electric toothbrush with a camera that automatically flosses your teeth
Dyson just released a $500 electric toothbrush that has a camera inside it. It’s called the Dyson CameraJet, and the main idea is that it automatically water-flosses your teeth while you brush them. Dyson CameraJet Specifications To make th

HiDock P1 AI voice recorder hands-on review
Solid constructions and unique features. | The HiDock P1 AI voice recorder takes a unique approach to capturing meetings with its proprietary BlueCatch technology to intercept Bluetooth audio directly.

The Pentagon may have found a much cheaper alternative to Patriot missiles - for less than $750,000 a shot
X-Bow Systems received nearly $11 million to develop a low-cost interceptor priced below $750,000, undercutting Patriot missile costs.

[Updated] A Google Messages Bug is Sending Old Texts to Random Contacts
The post [Updated] A Google Messages Bug is Sending Old Texts to Random Contacts appeared first on Android Headlines.

How to change the background on iPhone Messages
How to change the background on iPhone Messages.

Our ideal Dell XPS 13 is now $300 off
Slim, light, and powerful

Nvidia GB300 DGX station desktop PC goes on sale for almost $91,100 — 7x costlier than a 256GB RAM Mac Studio M5 Ultra but with 748GB RAM
Supermicro's new $91,100 AI workstation offers 748GB of memory, dwarfing Apple's Mac Studio while targeting labs, not casual home users.

Why Consumer Reports Says You Should Avoid This Popular Compact Car In 2026
Compact cars typically feature benefits like low price points and good fuel economy, but there's one popular choice that Consumer Reports says you should avoid.

Apple follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name
Apple Maps is following President Trump's executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator’s fastest-ever unicorn, now valued at $3.2B
AI model-training startup AfterQuery has reportedly raised a round that valued it at $3.2 billion, just five months after announcing its $30 million Series A at a $300 million valuation in April.

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and says it’s up to 45 percent cheaper for agentic work
Anthropic says its newest AI models, Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, address criticisms from customers about price, data retention, and overzealous safeguards. The company claims Claude Fable 5.1 offers stronger performance than Fable 5, but cost

I stopped buying $70 games after discovering Steam's indie goldmine
It makes my money go a lot further in this current market.

This BIOS setting has been throttling your RAM since day one
Your expensive RAM may have been running at the wrong speed this whole time

Skip the 5K monitor for gaming and go with a 4K instead — here's why
5K is even sharper than 4K UHD, but it's for a specific audience. As a gamer, you won't be able to get as much use out of it as you might think.

Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time
The latest release from Meta Superintelligence Lab is a powerful transcription model.

This discounted action camera that can do it all makes it easier to ditch your phone
A Pro model for a non-pro price

Here's What Apple is Paying John Ternus to Run the Company
Apple has set new CEO John Ternus' target compensation at $58 million, according to an updated SEC filing [PDF]. Tim Cook's target compensation is $47 million in his new role as executive chairman. Ternus' fiscal 2027 compensation includes

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month
Samsung is expanding its Android 17 / One UI 9 beta program to several new Galaxy smartphones this month, signaling that the stable release isn’t too far away. more…

The Invention Of Digital Cameras Was Almost Buried At Kodak - Here's Why
Kodak is famous for its film, but the company also developed the first digital camera. Here's the story of how that device almost got buried in the 1970s.

How Many Nuclear Power Plants Would It Take To Replace Fossil Fuels?
Wondering if we can easily ditch fossil fuels for clean energy? Discover the staggering number of nuclear power plants it would take to replace them.

Samsung is randomly deactivating some accounts for ‘security reasons’
A bizarre issue has left many Samsung Galaxy owners locked out of their Samsung accounts which were “deactivated for security reasons.” more…
Latest leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will launch in these new colors
There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the color options for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series, and now there’s another one to add to the list. The latest leak reiterates some previous rumors, but notes that the new iPhones will be av

This open-source tool was built for academics, and it's the best productivity tool I own
I turned an academic tool into my everyday information keeper.

Claude forgets that my ESP32 isn't a full computer. Here are my 4 fixes
Your prompt matters more with MicroPython than most other codes.

iPhone 18 Pro’s Color Lineup Could Look Very Different This Year
The post iPhone 18 Pro’s Color Lineup Could Look Very Different This Year appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario
Apple Maps has officially changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The company joins Google in re-labeling the Great Lake following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in the midst

YouTube overhauls its app-to-TV experience, shared Wi-Fi network no longer required
Casting from YouTube to your television has been a thing since, well, since Google first rolled out its Cast protocol well over a decade ago, and though the site’s default TV interface is pretty good these days, casting remains the preferen

iPhone 18 Pro revealed to come in three new retail colors
The rumored iPhone 18 Pro colors are certainly going to disappoint some people

Multiple healthcare giants hit by data breaches affecting patient records, social security numbers, and even implanted cardiac devices
Boston Scientific and McKesson are working on restoring services after being struck by disruptive cyberattacks.

5 Powerful EVs To Consider Instead Of A Tesla
Some of today's quickest EVs come from Tesla competitors, with options ranging from relatively affordable crossovers to six-figure luxury sedans.

Citizen unveils limited-edition Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer with a 1/5-second flyback chronograph
Citizen has unveiled the limited-edition Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer AV0104-06W, a retro-inspired bullhead chronograph featuring a 44.5mm two-tone case, British-racing-green dial and solar-powered Caliber E210 with a 1/5-second flyback fun

Can Driving With A Truck's Tailgate Down Really Help Your Fuel Economy?
With gas prices climbing ever higher, it's natural to look for ways to improve your truck's fuel economy - even possibly leaving your tailgate down.

GTA 6 PS5 performance patch reportedly could enable 60 fps on or after release date
The chances of 60 fps GTA 6 performance on current-gen consoles look bleak. Still, Moore’s Law Is Dead cited a report that Rockstar developers aren’t content with 30 fps. The podcaster expects the studio to optimize visuals enough to hit hi

Apple Rewind: Apple gets a new CEO, teen vibecodes macOS driver, iPhone-Windows copy/paste
This week on Apple Rewind: Apple confirmed the iPhone event date as its new CEO took charge. The is a new Polishing Cloth and other updates. Read more...

OpenAI data center chief leaves the company as exec exodus continues
OpenAI's data center chief is out after 17 months, and the company had already broken his job into three pieces before he left.

Gemini Could Soon Make Its Daily Brief Audio Feature Easier to Access
The post Gemini Could Soon Make Its Daily Brief Audio Feature Easier to Access appeared first on Android Headlines.

OpenAI’s Astra model is on the way — and very good at breaking into computer systems
OpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM.

Apple reveals Siri AI known issues and workarounds after releasing iOS 27 Beta 8
Is today’s release the last before stable iOS 27 is released?

Zigbee replaced Wi-Fi for my sensors, and their battery life went from months to years
Your Wi-Fi smart home sensors are draining batteries 50 times faster than they should be
I changed one Pixel Watch setting, and notifications finally make sense
Stop waiting to see notifications.

Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
Apple Maps users in the United States will now see "Lake America" instead of "Lake Ontario" for the Great Lake on the border of Ontario and New York. The updated name is currently rolling out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. The Maps app sti

This open-world survival crafting game with 96% positive reviews is 50% off on Steam
Deal | Available on Steam since April 10, 2024, The Planet Crafter is a survival crafting game featuring an open world, varied environments, and numerous gameplay mechanics. As a player, you’ll have to do everything you can to make these di

US Army taps 5 firms for $2 billion Project Janus — BWXT and Westinghouse to build 20 nuclear microreactors at 5 bases by 2028
The U.S. Army awarded five firms $2.2 billion to build nuclear microreactors at five bases, aiming to achieve energy independence by 2028.

Ultrahuman Wants Ring Users to Share Sleep Data for New Studies
The post Ultrahuman Wants Ring Users to Share Sleep Data for New Studies appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lenovo’s 2-in-1 Yoga 7i is a great Labor Day deal at $750
Best Buy is celebrating Labor Day all week long with big deals, including a deep discount on the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1, taking its original $1,1199.99 price down to $749.99. It’s a capable configuration for the price, with a Core 7 Ultra 25

Ubisoft is blocking For Honor on Linux and Steam Deck
Ubisoft's long-supported fighting game For Honor will become the latest multiplayer title to block Proton/SteamOS-compatible systems. Read more...

Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more
While some of the features see Google playing catch-up to Apple, which already offers similar features for iPhone users, others specifically leverage Gemini to provide various improvements.

X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money
X is investigating a wave of unsolicited password reset emails that it believes may be tied to the rollout of its new payments service.

GrapheneOS Is Offering 7 Years Of Software Support For New Motorola Phones
Popular third-party software GrapheneOS is finally expanding its coverage to select Motorola phones, and it comes with a huge support window.

OpenAI delayed its new model’s development after the Hugging Face hack
After an unreleased OpenAI model wreaked enough havoc to make international headlines, OpenAI delayed the development of a different unreleased model suite, Astra, in order to shore up its safety work, the company wrote Tuesday in a blog po

'71 Chevy Chevelle SS Returns Home Three Decades After It Was Stolen
Stolen cars aren't always gone for good, as this lucky owner's story proves. He got his '71 Chevy Chevelle SS back after more than 30 years apart.

After a difficult couple of years, Sonos is finally trying to turn a corner
Hopefully, it doesn't make a big mistake

Citizen’s latest Promaster Skyhawk A-T brings atomic accuracy to a seriously capable pilot watch
Citizen’s limited-edition Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8144-50E pairs a bold 46mm cockpit-inspired design with an information-dense dial, aviation calculation scales and 200 meters of water resistance. The $995 watch is limited to 5,200 pieces w

ARM CEO’s $800 Million Pay Package Could Face Shareholder Backlash
The post ARM CEO’s $800 Million Pay Package Could Face Shareholder Backlash appeared first on Android Headlines.

Xbox's disc-to-digital feature grants digital license to delisted digital games
An Xbox Insider has revealed that the new disc-to-digital feature also supports digital games that have been delisted. The news has been well-received by Xbox fans who are looking forward to when the feature will finally be available to eve

I stopped ignoring my PCIe x1 slot, and a $30 NIC card fixed my home lab's network bottleneck
An easy, inexpensive upgrade that leveled up my whole home lab

The 5 best documentaries of August 2026—on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and more
Reptile smugglers, Boeing's whistleblowers, and a college town's worst nightmare—August's documentary lineup was stacked.

7 Of The Most Common Problems With The Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is immensely popular, making it one of the best selling SUVs worldwide. The vehicle does tend to encounter some common problems, though.

Xiaomi releases new budget smartwatch with cheaper pricing and 1,200-nit AMOLED display
Xiaomi has confirmed that one of its new budget smartwatches is set to receive a global release. Simultaneously, the company has released the Redmi Watch 6 Active in multiple markets. The new wearable has arrived in Europe with cheaper-than
Google rolling out Pixel Watch 5 September update
Following last month’s launch, Google is rolling out the first update (September 2026) for the Pixel Watch 5 today. more…

Mozilla adds a built-in ad blocker to Firefox on iOS, built on Apple’s WebKit API
Mozilla has launched a built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS, built on Apple’s WebKit content blocker technology with the EasyList filter and switched off by default. Apple opened its browser engine to rivals in March 2024 to comply with t

T-Mobile's Hidden $25 Unlimited Plan Is Its Best Deal Yet
If you're been considering making the leap to T-Mobile, a recently discovered unlimited plan may be the best value, but it's only available in one place.

'The disguise becomes part of the answer key': Researchers find that AI is redefining what human writing means by self-correcting itself
An analysis of 18,989 abstracts finds AI-associated vocabulary is rising sharply, complicating efforts to distinguish machine-influenced language from human writing.

Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, cutting cache read prices by 75%
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, the same model with different safeguards, cutting cache read prices by 75% and reporting 52.6% on a scientific research benchmark against 24.7% for its predecessor. Its outputs carry a

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Gets a Security Boost with August 2026 Update
The post Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Gets a Security Boost with August 2026 Update appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lenovo releases new desktop PC in the US with Intel Panther Lake and unusual design
Lenovo is now selling a new desktop PC in the US. Built around Intel's Panther Lake architecture, the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition also contains a strange display aimed at maximising vertical multitasking.

4 Of The Deepest Labor Day Discounts & Deals You Can Find At Lowe's
Lowe's has posted its Labor Day deals for the year, so if you're looking to get some last-minute yard work done, this might be a good opportunity.

On first listen, the Sonos Beam Ultra sounds great
Sonos unveiled a bunch of new stuff today at its open house event. There's the $699 Beam Ultra soundbar and the $449 Ace Ultra headphones, plus several under-the-hood app updates (some coming sooner than others). While the show floor was a

Sony's digital PlayStation games lawsuit is a good way to alienate players
The post Sony's digital PlayStation games lawsuit is a good way to alienate players appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixel 11 series getting early September update, not Android 17 QPR1
We’re expecting the stable release of Android 17 QPR1 in September. Before that, Google is rolling out an out-of-cycle update to the Pixel 11 series with a September 2026 security patch. more…

9 Quirky Desk Gadgets That Make Great Gifts
Gifted desktop gizmos need to be useful, but that doesn't mean they can't also have personality. Here are nine quirky desk gadgets that make great gifts.
Xiaomi's Mijia is "entering Europe at scale" at IFA later this week
Xiaomi is attending IFA for the first time this year, and the company is aiming big. It will have a press conference on September 3 at 10:30 AM local time in Berlin (that's 9:30 AM in London, 11:30 AM in Eastern Europe, and 2 PM in India).

I gave my local LLM Adobe's closed-source converter, and it rebuilt the entire format from the bytes up
GLM-5.3-Flash is an incredibly powerful model, and you can run it locally with some beefy hardware.

Eero's silent cloud syncs are turning your router into yet another tracking device
Your router is the last thing you want to be tracked by

Are expensive HDMI cables worth it?
You need the right HDMI cable for your setup, but that doesn't mean it has to cost $100. Here's when to spend a bit more and when a cheap cable will do.

'It's been particularly bad since Blackwell': Nvidia's new GPU driver has another nasty bug — and gamers are rapidly losing patience
Gamers aren't happy about the quality of Nvidia's drivers of late, and a new bug has prompted some fresh venting.

Dyson's $499 Toothbrush Has a Camera That Flosses Your Teeth
Dyson has made vacuum cleaners, hair dryers and even headphones with an air purifier. Now it's moving into your bathroom with the Dyson CameraJet, a $499 electric toothbrush with a camera that can actually find the gaps between your teeth.

Best smartphone chargers in 2026
It’s been quite a few years since smartphone brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google stopped including a power adapter in the box, arguing that you probably already have one. Nothing has followed the same strategy since the beginning. Meanwh

John Deere launches JD, an AI assistant that answers questions from a farm’s own data
John Deere has launched JD, an AI assistant that answers plain-language questions from a farm’s own machine and field data, alongside a ten-point voluntary Farmer Data Commitment. In the EU those commitments are largely obligations under th

Sony ULT Tower Max packs 2,150 watts of sound into 1-meter speaker
Sony’s latest speaker is designed to provide sound for a large party all on its own, as Sony has built three subwoofers and amplifiers with an output power of 2,150 watts into a speaker that is one meter tall and weighs 56 kilograms.

Utility Companies Want To Take Control Of Your Smart Thermostat - Here's Why
Amid back-to-back years of record-setting heat, utility companies are increasingly looking for ways to reduce power demand at peak usage times.

John Ternus hypes ‘huge launch next week’ in first memo as Apple CEO
Apple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first-ever foldable iPhone.

The C5 Corvette Z06 Is A 405 HP Monster That You Can Get For Under $30K
Corvettes have always punched well above their weight, and that's doubly true on the used market, where just $30K can buy you a 405-hp beast.

Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy
As he steps down from his post as Apple CEO today, Tim Cook leaves behind a mostly positive environmental record. As far as billionaire tech moguls and the environment go, Cook will likely be remembered as one of the better ones - certainly

Google Pics promises an end to "prompt-and-pray" AI graphic design
Will be a standalone product and integrate with Workspace

Anthropic’s new Fable release is cheaper, less restrictive
Fable 5.1 includes changes meant to reduce token cost and false-positive restrictions from the model's safeguards.

macOS Golden Gate Seems to Hint at MacBook Pro With OLED Display
As noted by Broadcasts developer Steven Troughton-Smith, many Liquid Glass interface elements on the macOS Golden Gate beta have an even glassier appearance on certain high-end OLED displays with HDR support than they do on ordinary display

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 with lower costs and fewer restrictions
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, focusing as much on cost and usability as raw benchmark gains. Read more...

John Ternus is the perfect CEO for this Apple era
Macworld After 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO today. In his stead is John Ternus, an Apple veteran who most recently served as Apple’s head hardware honcho and has been knocking around the hallways in Cupertino for

Eddie Murphy Starred In One Of The Worst Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made
Eddie Murphy is a Hollywood comedic legend, but this forgettable sci-fi comedy flick from 2002 ranks up there with the worst movies ever made.

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1 With Lower Costs and Fewer False Positives
Anthropic today introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, which the company says are the "world's most advanced models for coding and knowledge work." According to Anthropic, Claude Fable 5.1 sets a new standard for coding, knowled

3 Tech Brands That Used To Make Laptops – But Don't Anymore
Today's popular laptop brands aren't the same ones we had just a few years ago. In fact, a few major manufacturers have gotten out of the business entirely.

Your iPad Pro/Air needs the Logitech Flip Folio, now down to its lowest price yet
The Flip Folio keyboard case protects your 13-inch iPad Pro while adding a detachable wireless keyboard, flexible viewing modes, and long battery life. Read more...

Scam Detection is likely expanding to more Samsung phones
The post Scam Detection is likely expanding to more Samsung phones appeared first on Android Headlines.

The new Street Fighter movie trailer looks fun in all the right ways
The Street Fighter movie looks silly and campy and that's just fine!
3 Linux phones you can actually buy and use right now (and why you probably shouldn't)
Support and performance are better, but still trail behind Android.

Meta is dropping Google Chat for Slack because it says agents work better there
Meta is migrating internal communications from Google Chat to Slack because Slack is the strongest platform for AI agents, a memo from AI chief Alexandr Wang says. European governments have spent two years moving the other way, onto soverei

Foldable iPhone Ultra Likely Has MagSafe Charging
Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" will likely support MagSafe charging, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in an interview with Tom's Guide. ‌iPhone Ultra‌ dummy models that surfaced in April didn't include a ‌MagSafe‌ ring, whi

Cisco routers are being turned into surveillance vantage points to hoover up data on trusted networks — and it's all thanks to this new malware
Fire Ant is now targeting routers, authentication servers, and Linux management hosts, using them as stepping stones.

Claude AI Gets Smarter: Anthropic Debuts Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 Upgrades
The post Claude AI Gets Smarter: Anthropic Debuts Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 Upgrades appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar are smarter than I expected
Sonos' latest hardware is smarter than ever about how it fits into your home.

The rise of AI ‘civilizations’ and the fall of corporate responsibility
Depending on who you ask, developer platform Hugging Face was recently attacked by OpenAI - after it lost control of its own AI tools - or by a succession of AI "civilizations." Welcome to the linguistic battlefield of AI safety, where word

Edifier launches W800NB headphones with 50dB ANC, LDAC, spatial audio & 118h battery life
Edifier has announced the W800NB, a new set of wireless over-ear headphones. They are currently available for reservation on e-commerce platforms like JD.com. The introductory price is set at 289 yuan ($43). Edifier W800NB Headphones Specif

This phone accessory spots hidden cameras in 5 seconds — SweepLED prototype uses LED reflections and could cost only $7
SweepLED is cheap, accurate, and easy to use, and it can spot hidden cameras that other detectors can't.

Roland’s new digital piano is perfect for learners — it comes with Wi-Fi and connects to a beginner-friendly app to make things easy for music beginners
Roland's FP-40 piano is the brand's first with Wi-Fi integration, and it lands just in time for its accompanying music-learning app.

You can now block (some) ads in Firefox on iOS
Mozilla has released a new update for Firefox on iOS that gives it the ability to natively block ads, like Brave. Read more...

SuperPACs are funneling millions of dollars into pro-AI candidates, with Trump saying communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’
AI is being backed by millions of dollars worth of PAC funding, and the future of American data centers could be decided by the midterm elections.

Read John Ternus' First Memo to Apple Employees as CEO
John Ternus officially became Apple's CEO today, with Tim Cook transitioning to a new role as Executive Chair. Ternus sent his first memo as CEO to employees this morning, praising Cook and sharing his excitement for Apple's future. MacRumo
California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law
For the time being, Linux and other open-source software projects are safe from California's upcoming age-verification law. State lawmakers recently passed Bill 1856, which introduces several significant amendments to the original Digital A

Microsoft is turning off text predictions by default in Word and Outlook
Microsoft says text predictions are now off by default in Word and Outlook, reducing distractions while keeping the feature available for users who want it. Read more...

LG’s New Gram Book AI 2026 Laptop Promises a Huge 30-Hour Battery Life
The post LG’s New Gram Book AI 2026 Laptop Promises a Huge 30-Hour Battery Life appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lexar just launched the coolest Mac dock ever — massive 22-in-1 dock includes an NVMe slot and 10GbE networking
Lexar's PexarBolt Ultra TBT5 Dock packs 22 ports, a touchscreen dashboard, and 140W charging into one Thunderbolt 5 hub.

ASUS' new ProArt P16 laptops feature up to 128GB of RAM
The post ASUS' new ProArt P16 laptops feature up to 128GB of RAM appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets a Suprise One UI 9 Beta Hotfix
The post Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets a Suprise One UI 9 Beta Hotfix appeared first on Android Headlines.

Toyota’s FSD-like system arrives in 2028, but the driver stays liable
Toyota will put a rival to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving on its 2028 models and sell it as “Level 2++“, a marketing label that keeps the driver in charge, with a guardrail layer over the neural network. Europe approves this class of system unde

Don't waste time trying to block Fire TV ads—Amazon has already won
A subsidized ad engine runs beneath Fire TV's cheap hardware, leaking device identifiers and mixing telemetry with needed cloud calls.

The TV vs projector value debate isn't close — here's why
If you want the largest image for the least amount of money, a projector is the only choice.

I played God Save Birmingham and the zombie apocalypse still beats shopping in the Bullring on a Saturday
I went hands-on with God Save Birmingham at Gamescom, a medieval zombie survival game set in my actual hometown.

John Ternus sends first memo as Apple CEO teasing a ‘huge launch next week’
New Apple CEO John Ternus sent out his first staff memo, thanking his predecessor Tim Cook, and quickly turning to what the company will do next, reports Bloomberg. "We have a huge launch next week that's going to be phenomenal. Thanks for

Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple is pushing for "expedited discovery" in its legal battle against OpenAI over concerns the company is actively destroying evidence, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In a filing on Monday, Apple alleges OpenAI only just handed over a M

Ex-Apple CFO Luca Maestri Winding Down His Time at the Company
Former Apple CFO Luca Maestri is taking another step back from the company, reports Bloomberg. Maestri left his role as CFO in January 2025, but stayed at Apple to run the company's Corporate Services teams. Maestri stepped down from that p

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Radiant Guardians Of Light, Unbroken Soul, Crystal Journey, more
The gigantic weeklong Labor Day sales are now live at Amazon and Best Buy, but we also have a fresh batch of discounted Android apps to check out – just be sure to scope out this deal on Google Play gift cards with a FREE $15 Best Buy credi
The team behind Galaxy Z8's My FanCam explains how the feature works and what inspired it
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 introduced a feature called My FanCam, which is also featured on the Galaxy S26 FE. The team that developed it shared their inspirations, thoughts and goals for this feature. (From left)

Waymo opens driverless rides in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo opened driverless rides in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, and Denver is its first commercial deployment in a city with real snowfall. Under EU rules an automated driving system’s weather envelope is part of a type-approved operational d

Apple Teases 'Huge Launch' Next Week
In his first memo to Apple employees as CEO today, John Ternus teased a "huge launch next week that's going to be phenomenal." In a social media post today, Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak teased that Apple has "more to say" on Wednesd

Windows 11 is getting stronger kernel protection by default in October 2026
Microsoft will roll out memory integrity protection by default on eligible Windows 11 devices in October, while respecting existing IT policies. Read more...

Who is John Ternus, the new Apple CEO?
Starting on September 1, Ternus will lead one of the world's most valuable companies, but if you're not a dedicated Apple enthusiast, you've probably never heard of this man, who has largely remained out of the spotlight until now.
This tiny space mission wants to reach Alpha Centauri, in about 80,000 years
The Fermi Explorer Mission aims to launch in just three years and arrive at Alpha Centauri in roughly 80,000 years at a cost of less than $15 million – an absolute bargain, relatively speaking. The non-profit is co-founded by Philip Johnsto

Android's September update finally fixes motion sickness in your car
You can also remember items and get audi

Windows makes me click through multiple menus for everyday tasks, so I made my own shortcuts
Custom shortcuts can hide the taskbar, launch folders, close frozen apps, change Windows themes, and reopen Explorer windows.

Should you remove the film from your CarPlay infotainment screen? It depends
Double-check before you accidentally remove a protective layer of your screen.

A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things
Google also announced a new visual assistant for Gemini Live and Keep integration with Messages.
September Android Drop brings 5 new features to Pixel and Galaxy phones
One of them answers something Apple shipped two years ago, and Google is only getting to it now.

Sept. 2026 Android Drop: Find Hub ‘Remembered’ list, Motion Assist, & Keep in Google Messages
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Android Drop with a number of major features. more…

AMD FPGA and Micron memory found in Russia's Iskander-1000 ballistic missile, Ukraine Intelligence claims — but stopping illegal trade is nearly impossible
Ukrainian intelligence says 35 firms, including American manufacturers, supplied components for Russia's upgraded Iskander-1000 missile despite sanctions.
Google's September Android Feature Drop Is Here, and There's a Lot of Good Stuff
The post Google's September Android Feature Drop Is Here, and There's a Lot of Good Stuff appeared first on Android Headlines.

Still trying to unlock the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta rewards? Here’s how long you can keep playing.
You still have time to hop into the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta and unlock those coveted beta rewards before the event ends September 1 at 10 PM PT/September 2 at 1 AM ET.

OpenAI lifts the lid on its in-house Jalapeño chip - with benchmarks claiming it beats Nvidia's GB300
OpenAI says its 700W Jalapeño chip beats Nvidia's 1,400W GB300 in efficiency, while skipping a crucial head-to-head against the latter's Vera Rubin architecture.

Another Call of Duty title joins Xbox Game Pass as Cyberpunk 2077 leaves it for September's first wave of games coming and exiting the service
Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2026; the biggest highlights include Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, RuneScape Dragonwilds, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage.

Who Made The First Touchscreen Computer?
Touchscreens on your devices is the norm today, but there was a time when a company releasing a touchscreen computer was a massive leap forward.

Samsung secures long-term memory deals through 2031
The post Samsung secures long-term memory deals through 2031 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 headphones are back at a Prime Day price on Amazon
If you're looking for one of the best-rated over-the-ear wireless headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are currently available on Amazon at a steep discount previously seen during Prime Day. Read more...

REVIEW — Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a gorgeous, punishing, and deeply satisfying revival of Capcom’s long‑dormant series
GTA 6 is around the corner, but 2026 should probably be remembered as the year of Capcom. Despite some issues, Onimusha is another must-play game from the storied publisher.

'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says
The company was responding to a suit accusing it of violating California law.

One UI 9 Beta Just Landed for the Galaxy S25 Series
The post One UI 9 Beta Just Landed for the Galaxy S25 Series appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixel 11 series can now join the Android 17 QPR2 Beta
Following the initial Friday release, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is now available for the Pixel 11 series. more…

Google’s answer to Canva is an AI tool where you prompt instead of design
With Google Pics, Google is pushing deeper into the creative software market dominated by Canva and Adobe, but with a distinctly AI-first approach.

Getting ads on your phone when visiting Samsung stores? You can stop them
Have you ever walked by or into a Samsung physical store only for your Galaxy phone to coincidentally send you a notification about one of the latest Samsung deals? Well, it was probably no coincidence. One of the Samsung services preloaded
What was the first widely used web browser?
The Web was young, clunky, and about to explode. Which browser helped make it happen?Read Entire Article

What more can you delete from your iPhone to free up space?
If you're running out of space on your iPhone, there might be unused data hiding in places you wouldn't expect.

Eddy Cue quietly became the most powerful executive at Apple
Phil Schiller leaving the App Store made Monday’s headlines. The quieter fact underneath it is that Eddy Cue now runs more of Apple than anyone except the new chief executive. Mark Gurman broke the reshuffle for Bloomberg on Monday, hours b

Pentagon Rolls Out Tailored ChatGPT and Grok for Military Personnel
The post Pentagon Rolls Out Tailored ChatGPT and Grok for Military Personnel appeared first on Android Headlines.

Poco X8 debuts globally with 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 & 8340mAh battery
Poco has introduced the Poco X8 globally, with the new phone focused on battery life, durability, and a high-resolution AMOLED display. Poco X8 Specifications The Poco X8 has a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2772 x 1280

Google Meet hardware dropping ChromeOS for Android
As we wait for consumer Googlebooks to launch, Google shared today that it is “transitioning [its] Google Meet hardware portfolio from ChromeOS to Android.” more…

Meet Google Pics, a new tool to rival Canva, Adobe Express, and Microsoft Designer
Google is taking direct aim at major creative design suites like Canva and Adobe Express with a brand-new AI tool built right into Google Workspace. Read more...

How To Change Apple Maps' Voice
Customizing your GPS voice is easier than you think. Here is how to update your Siri settings to change the accents and tones for Apple Maps navigation.
This Is How DLSS 5 Actually Performs (According to Nvidia)
Nvidia's first official DLSS 5 benchmarks promise enormous frame rates, but the underlying render performance tells a very different story, with Neural Rendering looking exceptionally demanding.Read Entire Article

Apple has a new CEO, and Tim Cook signed off quoting Steve Jobs
John Ternus became chief executive of Apple on Tuesday. He is the eighth person to hold the job in the company’s 50 years, and the first engineer in the seat since Steve Jobs. Tim Cook spent his last day writing to staff. Chance Miller obta

Xbox Game Pass adds another Call of Duty game as Cyberpunk 2077 leaves
Microsoft has a bunch of new games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers this September, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and more. Read more...

Meta is testing robot arms inside data centers that could replace up to 80% of human workload
Meta envisions a future where robots look after incident response, monitoring and maintenance at its data centers.
Swapping my morning scroll for Gemini turned out to be a brilliant move
I forced myself to replace morning scrolling with Gemini, and I'm never going back

Save 80% on three years of Surfshark VPN
Access your favorite content on unlimited devices using torrent-friendly servers? Time limited discount! Read more...

ChatGPT Health adds Epic integration for clinicians to import patient data
OpenAI said that the integration provides read-only access to health records for clinicians.

BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billion
Landlines are finding a second life as valuable scrap metal.

Android Auto tests Quick Settings and hilarious ‘Jimothy’ weather Easter egg [Gallery]
Google has some interesting tests going on behind the scenes of Android Auto right now, but only one of them is likely to actually be released – a new quick settings menu. more…

Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller
It's called Prio and folds up when not in use, making it pocket-friendly.

Waymo goes on offense ahead of Tesla’s Cybercab launch
Waymo argued that fully autonomous vehicles aren't possible without using a mix of sensors and warned that pure end-to-end AI systems aren't safe enough.

Tim Cook officially steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years
Tim Cook's reign at Apple is officially over after 15 years as the company's chief executive officer. Cook's biggest legacy is a $4.7 trillion tech empire. Read more...

Razer goes beyond making accessories to providing tools that will help indie developers complete their dream games at AAA standards more efficiently
During Gamescom 2026, the famous gaming peripheral manufacturer, Razer, made the unexpected announcement that it launched a new program called Razer Indie Lab, which will provide indie developers with advanced tech to help create their game

This Popular Video Doorbell Feature Is Leading To Lawsuits - Here's How To Disable It
Video doorbells are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. However, this feature on them is leading to lawsuits. Here's how to disable it.

Alienware’s 34-inch 1440p ultrawide OLED monitor is $150 off
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‘Look up’ app for Googlebooks appears on Play Store, currently works on phones
Following Magic Pointer and Desktop Camera, Google has now released a “Look up” app for Googlebooks. more…

The only power bank I always carry is 38% off today
Macworld Ugreen Nexode 25,000mAh View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.

Apple's M4 iPad Air Gets Best Discounts Since Summer Price Hikes
Amazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These are the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner wi

Gemini Live Adds Real-Time Conversation Translation in Latest UI Refresh
The post Gemini Live Adds Real-Time Conversation Translation in Latest UI Refresh appeared first on Android Headlines.

North Korea expands fraudulent job resumes to target marketing, sales, and medical sector
North Koreans are going to great lengths to get hired in the west, even if it means faking absolutely everything.
Xiaomi 18 Fold surfaces in benchmark, confirming its chipset and RAM amount
Xiaomi has already officially confirmed that it's launching the 18 Fold this month, and that the device will be powered by the self-developed Xring O3 chipset, which seems quite impressive. Now the upcoming foldable smartphone has been spot

ICE plans to buy Boston Dynamics robot dogs without running a competition
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has posted plans to buy a fleet of Boston Dynamics robot dogs. The listing puts the spend at $1m to $2m. It also says ICE does not intend to compete the purchase. Joseph Cox found the plan for 404 Medi

Ori studio's No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 launch gets delayed out of 2026
The studio behind the Ori franchise has delayed its next game's full release out of 2026 entirely, but fans could still try out the new features early. Read more...

Sequoia-incubated Empirik launches with $21M to predict outages before they happen
The startup wants to do for IT infrastructure what Cursor did for software engineering.

YouTube Music is almost perfect, but this missing Spotify feature breaks the deal
The one dealbreaker keeping me tied to Spotify after testing YouTube Music again

QHD, WQHD, 4K, and 5K resolution: What do they mean and which is best for you?
QHD, 4K, 5K, and other resolutions quickly become confusing. Once you get past the marketing terms, you can choose what makes sense for your needs.

Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa.

Startup launches 27-inch glasses-free spatial 3D display for under $1200 on Kickstarter
ViewX has launched a Kickstarter campaign for glasses-free 3D displays in 15.6-inch and 27-inch sizes, backed by Tencent's software technology.

A researcher hijacked Claude Code by asking it to summarise a web page
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Apple's New CEO John Ternus is Now on X
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Google Pics is Workspace’s new ‘pro-level’ AI image creator & editor
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The Sony WH-1000XM5 dropped to $198, and they're worth every penny
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GoPro to be acquired for $285M, will remain a public company
GoPro is merging with a company that builds AI infrastructure, and will continue supporting existing consumer products.

Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop
Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called “Update Me When” that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows, and other events that could trigger a purchase.

Deals: Best Buy Labor Day sale, Pixel 11 series up to $320 off, Z Fold 8 Ultra up to $600 off, more
The giant Best Buy Labor Day sale is live with thousands of price drops alongside Amazon’s equally as wide-ranging holiday sale, and we have some fresh price drops to scope out. Best Buy has Pixel 11 series phones up to $320 off, a chance t

Razer Prio is an Android and iPhone game controller that folds down to roughly the size of a credit card
Razer has just launched its new Prio game controller, a USB-C controller for your smartphone that folds down to the footprint of a credit card. more…

AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use
AIR's platform can discover agents running at a company, continuously vets any skills and add-ons they use, and blocks any unwanted behavior.
Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost, fix coming [U]
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A standard RTX 5090 now costs $5,090, making Nvidia's flagship price painfully appropriate
As we noted in our recent graphics card pricing feature that shows just how quickly prices are rising, the RTX 5090 was around $4,900 in the US recently.Read Entire Article

Snatch a stylus-powered Galaxy Tab S10 Lite at a bargain price courtesy of Samsung's latest deal
The slate offers dependable performance and pleasant visuals, all while remaining on the budget side.

Oppo Find X10 reportedly has an 8,000 mAh battery and top-tier specs for a ‘base’ flagship
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Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving
Microsoft 365 and Outlook are still seeing service degradations on Tuesday, the company's status page indicates.

iPhone 18 Pro Colors Apparently Include Black, But Skip Silver
iPhone 18 Pro colors could include Dark Cherry, Sky Blue, and Black, with a Silver option unlikely to make the final lineup, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital." In a new post on Weibo, the leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" sa
I used the compact Pixel 11 Pro: its new matte black color is stunning
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The best new iPhone could be an old iPhone. Shop refurbished with Back Market, find a deal!
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Poco X8 is official with an 8,340 mAh battery and the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC
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Fambot introduces an ‘AI chief of staff’ for families
Fambot is building an AI “chief of staff” to help families manage the emails, calendars, school updates, sports schedules, and other logistics of raising kids.
This popular open-source split keyboard just got a Hall-effect upgrade
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TP-Link unveils world's first Wi-Fi 8 router, reveals a much-needed benefit over Wi-Fi 7
TP-Link unveils the world's first Wi-Fi 8 router, promising a major advantage that Wi-Fi 7 can't seem to deliver. Read more...

Brütal Legend, one of my favorite but underrated Xbox games ever, is FINALLY getting a sequel after nearly two decades — but only with our help
Double Fine Productions has launched a new Kickstarter campaign in which one of the stretch goals is that they'll make Brütal Legend 2 if it reaches $100M. As a fan of the original Brütal Legend who's been waiting for a sequel to this under

It’s not too late to snatch a Garmin Forerunner 265 with a 13-day battery life for $100 off
It's loaded with features and is one durable and lightweight smartwatch.

Poco F9 Pro debuts with 185Hz AMOLED display, 200MP camera, 6330mAh battery & 100W charging
Poco has launched the F9 Pro globally alongside the F9 Ultra. The new model focuses on gaming, battery life, and display performance, while also introducing features such as wireless charging and a telephoto camera to the series. Poco F9 Pr

John Ternus is Now Apple's CEO
Apple's former hardware engineering chief John Ternus officially became CEO of the company today, with the change now reflected on Apple's leadership page. Ternus joined Apple in 2001, became a vice president of hardware engineering in 2013

Samsung's new $799 Galaxy Book6 is an antidote to constantly rising PC prices but still offers stellar battery life
In a world where everything is getting more expensive, it's extra nice to see a solid new mid-range laptop from Samsung with a mid-range price to go with it.

Hisense 65-inch U7 smart TV drops 43% to $848
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The 13-inch Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 delivers unrivaled value at a new record high $150 discount
One of the best mid-range Android tablets around just got even better at a lower-than-ever price.
John Ternus starts his first day as Apple CEO with a foldable iPhone on deck and a long list of problems to solve
Ternus is regarded inside Apple as a leader who can move between broad product planning and the technical details of a device, a skill Tim Cook highlighted when he announced the succession. His test now is whether he can apply that hardware
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Android Auto 17.6 update rolling out with redesigned logo [Gallery]
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NetEase Cloud Music HarmonyOS Beta Receives Version 9.5.81 Update
NetEase Cloud Music's native HarmonyOS app has just received its first update, bringing the early access build to version 9.5.81. At first, that sounds like a pretty normal update. The interesting part is how long it took for the app to get

Poco F9 Ultra debuts with 185Hz AMOLED display, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 8050mAh battery & 200MP camera
Poco has launched the F9 Ultra globally, introducing a high-end phone with a large battery, a high-refresh-rate display, and a camera system that includes a periscope telephoto lens. Poco F9 Ultra Specifications The phone is powered by Qual

Microsoft brings much needed Copilot feature to collaborative Excel workbooks
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Instagram is making it harder for AI-generated personas to pass themselves off as real people
It's not just AI-generated slop content sweeping across Instagram these days. There are also countless personas that are entirely AI-generated – many of which appear to be influencer-style accounts – and not all of them make it clear that t

I really like this unusual iPhone 13 mini successor
I just love compact phones, and they might be coming back! This unusual iPhone 13 Mini successor got my attention.

Sony’s new ULT Tower party speakers start at $450
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Firefox for iOS Gets Built-In Ad Blocker
Mozilla today said it is adding an ad blocker to Firefox for iOS, allowing users to block many third-party ads and ad-related trackers. The ad blocker uses the EasyList filter list and Apple's WebKit Content Blocker technology, which is the

Roku launches its first OLED TVs, available now starting at $999
Roku is expanding its first-party TV lineup with new OLED models that start at $999. more…

The AirPods Max 2 are available at a sweet discount on Amazon
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 is selling too fast for Samsung to keep up
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been a surprising hit, and Samsung was not fully prepared for its success. The phone helped break pre-order records in several countries and regions, even shattering the all-time high previously held by the Galaxy No
Sony just added free, ad-supported live TV to every PS5
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Apple just ended support for three more Intel Macs
Macworld Today is all about the switch from one Apple CEO to another, but the company hasn’t yet completed another transition: from Intel to in-house processors in the Mac. While Apple stopped selling Intel-based Macs as long ago as 2023, s

New Galaxy Tab S10 FE series update makes it more secure
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I tested the Poco F9 Pro and its hidden new Snapdragon chip. Here's what it means for you
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Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra announced
The brand-new Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra share similar designs and specs, though there are enough changes that help the Ultra model stand out. Starting off with the chipset, F9 Ultra brings the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, whi

Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra launch with 185Hz panels, 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, and huge batteries
Xiaomi sub-brand Poco is officially expanding its flagship smartphone line with the launch of the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra. more…

Turning off haptics and animations makes your phone feel dramatically faster
Two tiny Android settings made my phone feel surprisingly new again

Why this simple Gemini background update changes how I use my phone
We can complain about AI all day, but the fact of the matter is that most of us use it on a daily basis.

The Best Foldable Phones of 2026
Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, buying a foldable phone meant making a compromise. You wanted that big, beautiful tablet screen in your pocket, but you had to accept a device that felt like a brick, had sub-par battery life, an

Samsung updates Galaxy S22 with August 2026 security patch
Samsung is making its flagship non-foldable smartphones from 2022, the Galaxy S22 series, more secure with a new software update. It brings the August 2026 security patch, which fixes 56 security issues present in the previous firmware. So

Dispute With OpenAI Said to Be a 'Mess of Apple's Own Making'
OpenAI yesterday denied Apple's allegations of trade secret theft, telling a federal court that Apple failed to show any confidential information was actually stolen by its former employees, according to Reuters. In a new filing submitted t
Amazon seller sends $1,400 RTX 5080 customer a cheap "gift" and fake instructions claiming the GPU is still coming
Reddit user BransonArsen wrote that they bought an MSI Gaming RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM Liquid SOC edition from Amazon for nearly $1,400. They later explained that the seller was a third party with a Chinese name, which even they admit was a warn

One UI 9 beta for Samsung’s 2025 flagships available in these countries
On September 1, Samsung announced it is expanding the reach of the One UI 9.0 beta program to even more high-end phones, specifically those launched in 2025. These include the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The bet
Samsung expands One UI 9 Beta program to more devices, Galaxy S25 series receiving first beta update
Samsung announced the Android 17-based One UI 9 Beta program for the Galaxy S26 series in May, and today, the Korean brand expanded the One UI 9 Beta program to more Galaxy devices in India, South Korea, the US, and the UK. The Galaxy devic

Samsung announces One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S25, Flip 7, and Fold 7
While Samsung appears close to rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series, the company is expanding its One UI 9 beta program to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Fold
Huawei launches Band 11/11 Pro in South Korea, countering Xiaomi
Huawei has launched the Band 11 and Band 11 Pro in South Korea, and this move could attack Xiaomi’s progress in the country. Both companies have unveiled their budget-friendly wearables to take over the “leading brand” tag in the market. On

If these OnePlus 16 massive camera upgrade rumors are real, I’m finally ready to switch
According to the latest rumor, the OnePlus 16 will feature a massive camera upgrade. And I'm getting that phone!

Galaxy A56, A55, A54 get August 2026 security update
Samsung, after updating the Galaxy A57 with the August 2026 security patch, has now released the latest security update for three of its predecessors, the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A55, and the Galaxy A54. The brand seems to be rolling out the lat
Honor reveals key features of MagicOS 11 closed beta update
Honor announced that it will release the first MagicOS 11 closed beta update today with some prominent features. While the new version is yet to roll out to compatible devices, the company itself revealed what one can expect with the upcomi

Every Phone Launching in September 2026
September doesn’t usually hand you a launch calendar this packed, but 2026 is on another level. More than 20 phones are expected to land this month alone, and nearly every major brand is throwing its biggest hardware into the same four-week
Tecno will bring a bezelless concept phone to IFA, a laptop with a 360° hinge and more
Cheap phones have big bezels around their screens. Premium phones have thinner bezels. And Tecno’s concept phone has no bezels – literally 0mm. Welcome to IFA 2026. The Tecno Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone will be presented at the IFA Sho

Samsung confirms stable Galaxy S26 One UI 9 update is coming soon
Samsung unveiled its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0, by releasing the stable version for the Galaxy S26 lineup. So far, the brand has rolled out eight beta versions of the new software, with the latest one arriving earlier toda

Apple's Vision Pro Layoffs Were Broader Than First Reported
Recent layoffs of Apple employees working on the Vision Pro were broader than previously thought, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Last month, Gurman said that Apple cut around 100 jobs from the Vision Products Group, with those cuts center
Insurance companies keep pushing AI, but 98% of their adjusters' reviews on it are negative
A Glassdoor analysis found that 98% of claims-adjuster reviews mentioning AI were negative – the highest rate of criticism among the occupations reviewed. Workers often complained that company leaders were pushing AI tools that did not work

Amazon's first Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra discount is finally here, and it's spectacular
Probably the best foldable phone around is sold at a massively reduced price by the largest US retailer with no strings attached now.

Dreame’s new 6-in-1 vacuum tackles floors, furniture and car interiors
Dreame has added a new wet and dry vacuum cleaner to its India portfolio, targeting users who want one device for multiple cleaning tasks. The H12 Dual FlexReach combines floor cleaning with attachments designed for other surfaces and hard-

Optoma N-Series brings 24/7 commercial displays with remote management
Optoma has launched its N-series professional displays in India, bringing a new range of commercial screens aimed at businesses and public spaces. The lineup combines 4K visuals with features designed for continuous operation and flexible i
Samsung unveils $800 Galaxy Book6 with 14" display and Intel Core 3/5 processors
Samsung is adding a new member to the Galaxy Book6 family of laptops today – a new 14” Galaxy Book6. It is a Windows 11 machine (also available with Linux) that starts at $800 / £800 / €850. The laptop has a 14” 16:10 LCD with an anti-glare

Huawei’s China-bound MatePad Air is switching to OLED, and the MatePad Mini 2 isn’t far behind
Huawei already took the MatePad Air (2026) global back in July, and we spent time with the tablet for a full review shortly after. Now the tablet is heading home. Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station says Huawei is prepping a version of the A

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 gets its first software update
Samsung has released the first software update for its latest flagship smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. It brings the August 2026 security patch, which fixes 56 security issues present in the firmware the brand shipped the wearable wit
Honor Magic 8 series and Power 2 seeing a major jump in prices
Apart from Huawei, Honor has adjusted prices for the Magic 8 phones and the Power 2 device. Unlike the Mate phone maker, the company has slightly raised the cost of its handsets. At the same time, these adjustments hint at what to expect wi

Google's latest wave of product price hikes is pretty bad, but it could have been worse
A bunch of Nest devices and the Google TV Streamer (4K) are now more expensive than ever, but the prices of the search giant's smart speaker and smart displays are unchanged.
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router opens for pre-orders September 30, US launch remains uncertain
Unveiled at IFA 2026, the Archer 8 Ultra BN19000 is a tri-band router rated for aggregate wireless speeds of 19Gbps. It packs 18 internal antennas, 10Gbps wired connectivity, and claimed coverage of a 3,600-square-foot home. Its redesigned

6 ways the fall iPhone event will ‘Surprise’ and delight Apple fans
Macworld Over the past several years, Apple’s fall launches have generally been seen as lackluster. Each September, the company tends to put out refreshed iPhone and Apple Watch models with just a couple of tweaks here and there. And that’s

Rogue AI is out of control. Regulators call for emergency measures
I agents and LLMs have been making headlines lately, and not in a good way.

Anker's latest 2kWh portable power station is a lot easier to recommend at 46% off
Who would miss out on saving $549 on a reliable power companion?

Verizon is finding its way back while T-Mobile slips
Verizon is back on track.

JBL announces Cove series Wi-Fi speakers for whole-home audio
JBL has launched a new speaker lineup focused on whole-home audio. The new Cove series lets you connect multiple speakers over Wi-Fi via the JBL One app, so music plays across rooms without having to reset or regroup the speakers each time.
Huawei Mate 90 series, 2026 tri-fold prices could be higher than expected
Huawei will launch the 2026 tri-fold and the Mate 90 series this month, and a new report indicates that the prices of these flagship models could be higher than those predicted by several market observers. It seems as if the memory cost pre
Tim Cook steps down as CEO of Apple, John Ternus takes over
Today marks a major turning point for Apple – Tim Cook steps down as CEO and John Ternus takes the reins. Cook has been with Apple since 1998 and became CEO in 2011 after Steve Jobs resigned due to health reasons. The iPhone 5, 5s and 5c we

Agni 4N debuts as Lava’s first phone for the UK
Lava is taking its Agni smartphone series beyond India with the launch of the Agni 4N in the UK. While it is an entirely new phone for the UK, it is a slightly tweaked version of the existing Agni 4, which debuted last year. Here’s a look a

The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air's coolest camera feature is coming to this Android phone
Taking selfies will be a lot more fun because of this camera trick.

Best USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2026
Macworld USB-C and its Thunderbolt variant are the most up-to-date standards of the USB connector. They allow data-transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, can fast-charge devices up to 240W, and conveniently fit in a port either way up—which means

Sony Just Turned the PS5 Into a Free TV Service With Over 100 Channels!
Sony is giving PS5 owners another reason to keep their console on when they're not playing games. The company has launched Live TV on PS5, a new service with more than 100 free channels, plus movies and shows you can watch on demand. And no
Huawei MatePad Mini 2 launch time details leaked
MatePad Mini 2 will be the second-generation compact tablet in the Huawei family, and after several spec leaks, a new piece of information has revealed the launch time of this device. Perhaps we don’t have to wait for much to explore the ne

Xiaomi 18 Fold with powerful Xring O3 chip surfaces on Geekbench
Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Xiaomi 18 Fold later this month in China. The device will be powered by Xiaomi’s all-new Xring O3 chip, built with a 3nm manufacturing process. Ahead of the expected launch, it has emerged on Geekbench, revea

27 lifetime Mac app licenses are yours for $30
Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime licenses to 27 native macOS apps in the enSili catalog for $29.99 (MSRP $390), with free updates through each app’s next major version. Buying Mac utilities one at a time gets expensive fast, and a lot of them n
Lava makes its UK debut with the launch of Agni 4N
Indian handset maker Lava has entered the UK smartphone market with the launch of Agni 4N (Agni means fire). Lava says the Agni 4N is "designed to deliver a premium smartphone experience at an accessible price point" and "combines flagship-
Huawei MatePad Air 2026 coming soon to China with Kirin T93 chip
Looks like Huawei has a lot to launch next month in its home ground apart from just smartphones; one such device is the MatePad Air 2026, which is soon coming to China with a super-light design and a flagship-grade Kirin chip. Here are the

Xiaomi’s magnetic Bluetooth speaker goes on sale with a phone stand and RGB lights
Xiaomi’s compact Bluetooth Speaker Magnetic Version has now gone on sale in China following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The tiny speaker combines audio playback with a magnetic phone stand, giving it a more practical design than a c

Why Your Expensive iPhone Still Charges Slower Than a Xiaomi
Apple has improved iPhone charging over the years (or so they say), but the gap with Chinese phones is still huge. The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports up to 45W wired charging, while Xiaomi phones have been offering 120W for years. And the diffe

Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Our Top Picks
While the smartphone industry has struggled amid the ongoing chip crisis, Samsung has continued to release new smartphones across price segments. For every price segment, there are some excellent options, which is a good thing for buyers, b
Huawei increases these smartphone prices after memory cost hike
Huawei is once again being affected by the memory cost hike and is increasing some of its smartphone prices. Apart from the Mate phone maker, brands like Honor and Xiaomi have also adjusted the pricing of their devices due to the ongoing ma

OnePlus 16 Latest Leak Points to a Huge Upgrade
The OnePlus 16 is still a few weeks away, but we now have a much better idea of what its cameras could look like. A new leak claims that OnePlus will use a 200MP main camera, along with two 50MP cameras on the back. The selfie camera is get
These are the finalized camera specs for the OnePlus 16, claims tipster
OnePlus is expected to unveil its next flagship smartphone in October, according to a recent leak. While the company has yet to officially reveal any details about the OnePlus 16, a tipster has now shared its finalized camera specs. Accordi

Vivo X500 Pro series gets seriously impressive 4K slow-motion video
Official teasers that have been rolled out so far suggest that the Vivo X500 Pro series will be a major step forward for smartphone photography and videography. In the latest teaser, Vivo product manager has revealed a notable video capabil
Watch the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra unveiling live here
Poco is making the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra official today through an online event, that is scheduled to start at 8 PM Beijing Time, which is 1 PM in London, 2 PM in Central Europe, 3 PM in Eastern Europe, and 5:30 PM in India. The livestream is
Huawei Chairman previews Mate XT 2 privacy display mode
Apart from the hardware-level screen technology, Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold is bringing a new privacy display mode that allows users to shield their screen content within seconds. All you have to do is double-tap on the cover display of the

iQOO 16 design leak reveals a futuristic camera module as company teases compact tablet
iQOO is reportedly preparing for its next launch event in China, where the company could unveil several new products, including the iQOO 16, iQOO Neo 12, and a new compact tablet. In the latest development, reliable tipster Digital Chat Sta
Redmi K100 is on the way, its first specs leak
Redmi launched the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max in China earlier this month, and they're expected to make their global debut as the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra in the coming hours. But what about the 'vanilla' K100 model? As it turns out, Re

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 launches with a 25-hour battery and $799 starting price
Samsung is adding a new, more affordable variant to its Galaxy Book 6 lineup, giving buyers another option alongside the existing models. While the current Galaxy Book 6 is offered with Intel Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, the ne

Here's how Xbox disc-to-digital works in practice (with video): A HUGE game preservation win
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now live for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings. I made a quick video to demonstrate how it works in practice.

Qualcomm Raising Chip Prices Starting Tomorrow
Qualcomm is increasing prices for its chips by double digits starting tomorrow. Qualcomm announced the impending price hike back in July, letting customers know prices would go up for chips shipped after September 1. Qualcomm said it cannot

Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
Apple today released the sixth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The sixth betas come a week after Apple seeded the fifth betas

Apple Says Former Engineer Used Stolen Trade Secrets at OpenAI, Taught AI Agent to Run Them
Apple today submitted new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, with the hope that the new information will persuade the judge to grant an expedited discovery process. Apple filed a theft of trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI employees

Apple ninja edits Mac Studio specs to remove PCIe Gen 6 storage reference
Macworld During Apple surprise Mac announcements last week, the company declared in its press release that the Mac Studio features “a next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6.” However, that mention has since been removed from t
OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app
Community manager Hannes Rudolph's blog post for the release was titled "OpenClaw 2.0, Accidentally," explaining that the team set out to simplify installation and rebuild the browser app, but then discovered it couldn't be done in isolatio

macOS Beta: Golden Gate developer beta 8 now available
Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fa
YouTubers "fix" melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering cables directly to PCB
TecLab recently demonstrated a workaround for the RTX 5090 thermal failures by modifying a 5090 to bypass the problematic 16-pin power connectors and route the power wiring directly to the GPU's PCB instead. For the experiment, they used a

Longtime exec Phil Schiller is downgrading his role at Apple again
Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on Monday that Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down from his roles as leader of the App Store and manager of product events. The news comes on Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO. Schiller be

Anker’s high-rise dock is a must-have for your Mac at 30% off
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I went hands‑on with Fable at Gamescom, and this reboot finally feels like it has a clear identity — but it'll also be a true test of the 'Xbox Tax'
Hands-on with Fable at Gamescom proved its combat is incredible; now it just has to survive the internet's Xbox Tax.

iOS 27 beta 8 is out now as the general release date approaches
Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026. The pattern goes
Chip manufacturer CXMT asks Pentagon to remove it from list of Chinese military-linked companies
The Pentagon recently confirmed CXMT's designation as a company directly linked to Beijing's Communist Party military operations, and the chipmaker is now suing the DoD to have this "baseless" classification removed. The semiconductor manuf

Microsoft executive vice president bemoans employees sending him "AI slop," saying "This is a doom loop." — Maybe take some responsibility? 🤔
Microsoft EVP overseeing Office and LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky posts an oddly oblivious self-own. The company flooding the internet with AI slop has started to realize how dumb its technology actually is in most scenarios.
Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis
Hardcore gamers and casuals alike have had November 19 circled on their calendars for months, and for good reason. On the third Thursday of the month, Rockstar is scheduled to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. Fans

Honor MagicOS 11 Revealed: Storage Optimization, Liquid Glass UX, and Multi-Protocol Charging
Honor just started testing MagicOS 11, giving us a look at some of the changes coming to its next update. The company has actualy said that a beta is now being pushed to devices. Storage is one of the things getting better in MagicOS 11. Ho

The original Mac gets a starring role in ‘Mayday’ Apple TV promo
Macworld A large number of Macworld readers have been using the Mac for a long time. But even if you weren’t using the first Mac that Apple released in 1984, we all know how revolutionary those early years of the Mac were. But let’s be hone
A massive Valve leak just exposed 12TB of old Steam data, no hacking required
From September 2003 to early 2013, Valve employed a "Steam2" server architecture to manage data flowing through its PC gaming store. Now, a substantial portion of that data is being shared through the BitTorrent network after someone upload
Calibre can now generate custom book covers with AI
Calibre remains one of the best free tools for managing, converting, and organizing ebook libraries. Version 9.14 adds AI-generated book covers in several styles from sci-fi and romance to pulp fiction, plus improved tag searches, and suppo

Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything we know so far
Macworld If you’re thinking about buying an Apple Watch, you’ll want to know whether or not Apple is likely to launch a new model in the near future. After all, there are few things worse than spending hundreds of dollars on a tech device o
Windows may finally take no for an answer, adding a permanent opt-out for OneDrive backup nags
As reported by Windows Latest, Windows 11's full-screen backup prompt is now appearing with an "Opt out of backup" button.Read Entire Article
Apple prototyped and tested a Pencil accessory for its foldable iPhone
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has internally prototyped and tested a version of the Apple Pencil for its forthcoming foldable. The accessory is said to be stubbier than the version for the iPad due to the phone's height, and a

ColorOS 17 Teased with Major Design Overhaul and Fluid Animations
OPPO has finally told us more about ColorOS 17's new look. They shared the exact features behind the software's new "liquid acrylic" style that leaked earlier. The best change is a floating navigation bar that sits above whatever's on your

Apple Watch Series 12 features leaked ahead of Apple’s fall event
Macworld Apple’s Surprise and Shine iPhone event is a week from Wednesday, and while all eyes will be on the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra, Apple is also expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Rumors suggest that

No Law is the ultimate cyberpunk sandbox that refuses to waste your time
No UI hand-holding, total narrative freedom, and a city where every single NPC can be flatlined. Welcome to No Law

Apple finally hits a VR home run
Macworld I’ve never had a desire to buy a Vision Pro. Even if I had $4,000 to blow at the Apple Store, I’d probably pick up a loaded MacBook Pro or a Mac mini with a Studio Display XDR instead of Apple’s cutting-edge handset. But Friday Nig

Farewell, Tim Cook: An era-defining CEO who hung on too long
Macworld If Apple CEO Tim Cook retired on his 60th birthday, back in 2020, this article would be considerably easier to write. We’d start with the phenomenal strides made by the company under his watch: Profit and revenue doubled, the marke

This $99.99 lifetime deal puts GPT-5.5 Pro and Claude 4.6 Sonnet in one app
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (MSRP $540), giving you chat, image, video, audio, and document AI tools in one app. Keeping up with AI tools usually means juggling separat

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Leak Reveals a Much Bigger Screen and Battery
Xiaomi is preparing its next flagship tablets, and we now have a better idea of what to expect from the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro. A new leak points to a much bigger 12.5-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a battery that grows by around 20 percent

Google Maps: the Decision that Frustrates a Whole Country
Google Maps has made another big name change in the US. After changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America last year, Google is now showing Lake Ontario as Lake America for users in the United States. The change comes after a new orde

Standard No More: Oppo Find X10 Packs Dual 200MP Cameras and Huge 8,000mAh Battery
Oppo has just confirmed the Oppo Find X10 series will launch in September and will be among the first batch of flagships for the 2027 season. While the official launch date remains uncertain, we are getting a couple of new leaks that show h

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

Before You Buy Apple’s $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra, Check the Screen Repair Cost
According to leaks and rumors, Apple will finally disclose its very first foldable smartphone this year in the form of the iPhone Ultra. The device marks the company's entrance in the segment, and considering Apple's trend-setting power cou

Mystery Xiaomi Q11A model spotted with Snapdragon 8 Elite and huge battery
Xiaomi may be preparing another phone with a 10,000mAh battery, but this one should have much more power. A new device known as the Xiaomi Q11A has appeared in internal testing with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 100W fast charging. We don't

Rising Costs Impact Student Tech Essentials: A Strategic Purchasing Guide
I think we all noticed the rising prices of tech, i mean who didnt? And as the new school year aproches for many student, the question remains: What should i buy if i dont want to eat instant ramen for the next three years? And as a student

HP made one of my favorite PCs and had to abandon it — Would this Windows all-in-one stand a chance if it ever risked a comeback?
HP's Envy Move was a clever all-in-one PC with a portable twist thanks to a genius built-in battery, but it didn't last long. I'd love to see it return one day.

Dear Microsoft, where is the Surface to showcase all these improvements to Windows 11?
Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited Taskbar and UI fixes in Windows 11 26H2, but where is the flagship Surface hardware to actually show them off?

One UI 9 Beta Is Coming to More Galaxy Phones - Is Yours on the List?
Samsung launched the One UI 9 beta back in May, but only Galaxy S26 users have been able to try it so far. That could change very soon. New test builds have appeared for several older Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy S25, S24 and even so

Cancel ChatGPT and get 20+ AI models including Claude and GPT for life for $79
Macworld TL;DR: ChatPlayground gives you access to dozens of major AI models, and it’s only $79 for life. Paying for ChatGPT Plus, Gemini Advanced, and a separate coding assistant means three monthly bills for tools you switch between all d

Only a few of these $199.97 near-mint MacBook Airs left in stock
Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint refurbished 2018 MacBook Air with a 13″ Retina display and Intel Core i5 for $199.97 while supplies last (MSRP $1,199). A new MacBook Air runs well over a thousand dollars, which is a lot to spend on a machin

Major Flagship Smartphone Releases Confirmed for September Launch
September 2026 will be filled with new flagship phone launches. Apple, vivo, OPPO, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Honor are all preparing releases within a few weeks of each other. Now thats a bit dumb no? But atleast now i know why they call it Techt

I test Windows laptops for a living, and these are the 7 features I can't pass up
I've tested enough laptops to know which features matter the most to me, and it's easy to defend my list of non-negotiables. Here's what I look for.

OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max Global Launch Timeline Leaks!
OPPO is getting ready to launch the Find X10 series in China, but it looks like the global release won't be far behind. A new leak claims that the OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will launch in global markets in October, with India also

Xiaomi's Smart Privacy Display Leaks, and It Looks Smarter Than Expected
Samsung brought Privacy Display to the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year and it came as a huge hit. Now Xiaomi is working on its own version. A new leak shows a feature called Smart Privacy Display, which could arrive with the Xiaomi 18 series. It

Honor Magic9 Series To Combine a 200MP Camera With a 2nm Snapdragon Chip
The Honor Magic9 series is shaping up for a release, according to a new leak. Two phones rumored to be part of the upcoming flagship series have entered the network certification process in China. The phones carry the codename "Twinkle" and

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma leaves the door open for Elder Scrolls VI exclusivity on Xbox — will they actually do it?
Microsoft's gaming chief has a dilemma: should Elder Scrolls VI skip PlayStation 5? She's not saying, for now.

Microsoft Edge update adds Apple sign-in and scam protection, but officially ends Edge Drop and real-time video translation
Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces Apple account sign-ins, automatic scam notification blocking, and new Copilot admin controls. It also officially retires Edge Drop and real-time video translation.

Survival‑horror fans should pay attention to this upcoming Xbox Play Anywhere game that literally twists the genre’s perspective
A unique, upcoming ID@Xbox horror game with Xbox Play Anywhere support showed up during Gamescom 2026 called Holstin, and it's looking like a fresh, innovative take on the genre that fans of pixel-art and survival horror games should not mi

$5.4 billion Microsoft data center vs 41,000 petitioners — "Stopping this project is one of the most significant steps we could take"
Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.

Diablo's biggest rival has convinced me to give it a second chance when it leaves early access later this year on Xbox, thanks to its amazing new class
GGG has shown off new gameplay footage of Path of Exile 2's upcoming Duelist class and Sword weapon type, and they look so unbelievably cool that it's enticed me to finally play the game when it leaves early access on December 11, 2026, for

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

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

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

Amazon Fire Max 11 hack: Use a root shell to disable the home screen
Amazon’s Fire Tablets ship with a modified version of Android called Fire OS. That means that while the underlying operating system is based on Android, they have a custom user interface, app store, and other features that are tightly tied

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ubuntu Touch update brings better support for modern smartphones & web apps
Ubuntu Touch is a mobile Linux distribution designed to run on smartphones and tablets. But since the project was abandoned by Canonical, it’s been maintained by a relatively small team of volunteers at UBPorts, so the list of officially su

Onyx BOOX Picco is a pocket-sized eReader with a 3.97 inch ePaper display
E Ink displays are designed to offer a paper-like viewing experience and most of the eBook readers released over the past two decades have had E Ink screens that are around the size of a mass market or trade paperback. But eReaders don’t ha

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?

Lilbits: Samsung’s wider-screen foldable, AYANEO’s $3000 handheld, and Pebble Watch faces on smartphone’s second screen
Samsung has expanded its smartphone lineup with three new Galaxy Z foldables, including one model with a wider-than-usual display. After suspending orders for a high-priced handheld gaming PC earlier this year due to unsustainable pricing (

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.

Xteink X4 Pro now available for $99 (Pocket-sized eReader with a 4.3 inch touchscreen, frontlit display)
The Xteink X4 Pro is a pocket-sized eBook reader with a 4.3 inch E Ink display that makes it much smaller than most Kindle, Kobo, or other devices. In fact, it’s so small that Xteink markets it as a device that you can snap magnetically to

Light Flip is a flip phone with minimalist design and features (plus a keypad and T9 predictive text)
The Light Flip is an upcoming cellphone that looks like an artifact from an alternate timeline where smartphones never took off. It has a class flip-phone design with a small screen on top and a number pad on bottom. And there’s a notificat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MacBook Neo vs. Air vs. Pro (Lab Tested)
PhoneBuff on YouTube
