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This State Wants To Make It Illegal For Tech Companies To Hide Software Support Timelines

A new bill could change how long tech companies are required to support the devices you already own, and this state could set the standard for the country.

5 Smartwatches With Better Ratings Than The Samsung Galaxy Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch is incredibly popular, but its ratings are slipping. Discover the five premium smartwatches that officially outrank it.

Dismal PS5 disc sales may show PlayStation critics aren't buying physical games

New sales data won’t cause Sony to second-guess reducing PS5 disc production in 2028. Including numbers after its announcement, U.S. buyers are not rallying to save physical games. Objectors hope to disrupt PlayStation marketing until the c

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

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

Lenovo releases 18-inch gaming laptop globally with more powerful processor and 192 GB RAM

One of Lenovo's most powerful gaming laptops has relaunched with a more powerful processor option. Still available with the GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 5090, the Legion 9 18IAX10 now comes with the Intel Core Ultra 290HX Plus to complem

Should Your Soundbar Be The Same Brand As Your TV?

Here's what to consider when buying a soundbar and TV combo for your home entertainment system and whether buying matching brands actually matters.

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GPS Satellites Are Doing A Lot More Than Just Helping You Navigate

GPS is still most commonly associated with the navigation system in your car, which relies on satellites. What else are these GPS satellites useful for?

What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max?

We're stepping away from The Big Bang Theory into the most unexpected spinoff ever. But when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe hit HBO Max?

Here's Why Storing Electronics In Your Garage Is A Bad Idea

The garage is a great place for so many things, including a home gym, an extra bedroom, the obvious parking spot, and a large storage space.

Xiaomi officially teases new Poco phone in orange finish

Xiaomi has started teasing the Poco M8 Power 5G ahead of its launch in India. The official microsite suggests that the phone will focus on battery life and come in an orange finish.

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

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

3 Celebrities Who Own A Dassault Falcon 900 Private Jet

With more than 500 sold, the Dassault Falcon 900 private jet has been a popular choice for globetrotting celebrities since it hit the market in the 1980s.

How Long Do Owners Say Projectors Last?

If you're considering a projector for your home entertainment, here's what to know before you buy and what projector owners say about how long they last.

Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved

The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.

China bans romantic AI chatbots amid addiction and birth rate concerns

China has banned romantic AI chatbots for minors and imposed safeguards against excessive use, citing concerns over emotional dependency, declining social interaction and the country’s falling birth rate. Critics warn that the crackdown rem

US startup founded by former teenage drone racers just won one of the Pentagon's biggest small-drone deals — Neros has shipped tens of thousands of UAVs to Ukraine and inked a $500M contract

Two drone-racers who were told they couldn't "waltz into the Pentagon" and sell weapons just won a $500 million US Army contract to do exactly that.

Fedora can't beat Ubuntu at this one thing, but it wins everywhere else

Fedora has no real answer for users who need a stable LTS base for multiple years

Garmin just accidentally revealed pricing for its own Fitbit Air rival — but leaked images look awfully dubious

Pricing and images for the unreleased Garmin Cirqa band have leaked, but not everything appears to be legitimate.

Garmin releases new update to high-end smartwatches with multiple changes and improvements

Garmin has begun rolling out a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update promises to improve these devices in several areas, including one that caused some Fenix smartwatches to reset when playing m

Why Do Some Uber Drivers Use Google Maps Instead Of Uber Navigation?

Have you ever noticed your Uber driver using a completely different navigation app? There's a surprisingly straightforward reason behind this common habit.

Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 might launch much earlier than expected

Samsung is already ramping up its next big device premiere.

Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation

The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.

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

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

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

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

SanDisk quietly launches new series of USB-C flash drives

SanDisk has quietly launched its compact CZB Series of USB-C flash drives, offering capacities from 64GB to 256GB and read speeds of up to 250MB/s. Starting at $20 in the US, the portable drives target everyday file transfers and backups.

Winhanced gets major new update with faster performance, redesigned interface and more

Winhanced's latest update introduces a rebuilt Performance Engine and a redesigned HUD 2.0. The update also adds battery-saving and frame-generation tools, broader game library support, new interface options for testers and stability fixes.

Static Vs. Dynamic QR Codes: What's The Difference?

Not all QR codes are created equal, and the difference between static and dynamic has real implications for both businesses and the people scanning them.

Wi-Fi Vs. Ethernet: Which Works Best For Your Smart TV?

Streaming content on your smart TV requires an internet connection. Your choices for that are typically Wi-Fi and Ethernet, but one is better than the other.

Samsung announces 1,600-nit tandem OLED panels for next-gen laptops

Samsung Display has begun mass-producing tandem OLED laptop panels with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 certification. Lenovo has already adopted the technology, with Asus, Dell and MSI expected to launch compatible laptops later this year.

Marshall unveils Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Acton III speaker

Marshall has unveiled a limited-edition Acton III speaker celebrating 60 years since Jimi Hendrix first used one of its amplifiers, featuring purple velvet, psychedelic artwork and silver accents. It retains the standard model’s hardware, B

Windows 11's new Beta build finally adds some much-desired Start customization options

It also contains nice tweaks to the touchpad and File Explorer.

Amazon's Adaptive Display for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today

Amazon's Adaptive Display accessibility feature for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today

FSR 4.1 could make handheld GPU upgrades irrelevant, and that's exactly what the market needed

Keep your handheld for longer. Much longer.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 21 (game #1136)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, July 21 (game #1639)

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

NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 21 (game #870)

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

How Modern Navy Radars Track So Many Threats At Once

From hypersonic missiles to stealth drones, explore how warships scan, detect, and target hundreds of simultaneous incoming dangers in seconds.

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

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

European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for counterfeit goods

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

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

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

Gemini lock screen bug allows anyone to send texts without unlocking your Android phone

A trivial gesture can help Gemini bypass the lock screen security of your Android phone.

AI Tends to Develop New Stereotypes to Base Hiring Decisions On, Study Says

LLMs are more likely to develop biases than humans, a new study claims.

Trump’s latest AI czar has already resigned

The director role for the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has become a revolving door since David Sacks left his position as czar.

Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over

Sony Music Entertainment has filed another lawsuit against Udio, accusing the AI music generator of infringing the copyright of more than 30,000 of its songs, ranging from Elvis Presley's Hound Dog to Beyoncé's Say My Name, and Harry Styles

Who Owns Nintendo?

As one of the most well-known and beloved gaming companies in the world, Nintendo has developed and published numerous iconic video games and characters.

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

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

The FCC is planning to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgets

Last October, we told you how the FCC had given itself the power to retroactively ban gadgets that have already received its approval to be imported and sold in the United States. Now, the FCC's getting ready to wield that power for the fir

Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 1 hits Pixel devices with major bug fixes

No support for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Switch 2 port possible despite Ubisoft dismissing game

Some Nintendo fans had hoped that all Assassin's Creed games would see Switch 2 versions. Yet, Ubisoft revealed that no Black Flag Resynced port was in the works. After the success of other titles, an insider suggested that the remake would

5 Common Problems With The Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a ubiquitous SUV, and being a Toyota, it's pretty synonymous with reliability. The Highlander is not without common issues, though.

Steam Train Fest offers up to 85% discount on highly rated games

Deal | Fans of train games can currently find several deals on Steam, including Transport Fever 2, Subway Builder, Denshattack, and Running Train. The selection covers a range of different railroad gaming experiences.

Kevin Feige Has Finally Admitted ‘Blade’ Probably Isn’t Happening

The president of Marvel Studios has regrets over the Mahershala Ali reboot's failure to launch.

4 great Paramount+ movies to watch this week (July 20-26)

A killer videotape, Al Capone's last stand in Chicago, a secret sauce worth stealing, and a zombie sprint around the globe.

I set up my Obsidian vault the way its CEO does, and one rule killed dozens of decisions

It's so simple but so effective

Garmin CIRQA leaks in four colors with outdated sensor

Shortly before the launch of the Garmin CIRQA, leaked images reveal not only the design but also all four colors and even the sensor module. Garmin appears to be using a slightly older sensor to keep costs down.

The Sideload 039: Digital landscaping

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

The first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter is now available in the US

It's a step toward making alternative energy accessible on a smaller, renter-friendly scale.

Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 4

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

YouTube Cracks Down on ‘Off-Putting Content’ and AI Slop

Do AI thumbnails next, please.

The Odyssey turned me into an IMAX believer

After seeing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey for the first time early last week, I came away impressed, but somewhat conflicted about two of the film's more fantastical set pieces. While those scenes were beautifully crafted and tremendousl

How To Get The Best Bass Out Of Your Headphones

Lack of bass used to be a huge problem with any sort of headphones, but things have changed a lot since then -- especially if you know how to set them up.

I ditched 4 subscription services with the Raspberry Pi gathering dust in my drawer

One old Raspberry Pi can literally save you hundreds over a few years.

I used Windows 11's Storage Sense wrong for two years, and it was quietly deleting files I still needed

All because I changed how I managed my downloads.

Hit the books! Here are your Back-to-School deals from T-Mobile and Metro

T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile have some great deals for students and parents as we move closer to the new school year.

Casio launching new digital watch with vibration alerts

A new Casio G-Shock digital watch, the GD-350S-1, has been listed at a retailer. Set to be officially released in the near future, this round model has features that include vibration alerts and 200 m water resistance.

Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is reportedly working on a new chip designed to make its Gemini models run much more efficiently.

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

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

Nvidia Might Not Have Existed If Not For This $5 Million Investment From Sega

Nvidia is the largest semiconductor company in the world, but in 1993, it was just a little startup responsible for the Sega Dreamcast's GPU.

Snapseed Camera adds geotags & saving originals on Android

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

NATO is getting its own Starlink satellite constellation as HALO brings Europe and Canada together to improve resilience and high-speed comms

NATO’s HALO initiative connects eight allies through a proposed satellite network designed to improve military communications, intelligence and missile tracking capabilities.

Tesla beat Q2 delivery estimates and the stock fell. Wednesday’s earnings face the same problem.

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter, beating Wall Street estimates with a 25% year-on-year increase. The stock dropped. That reaction tells you everything about where expectations sit ahead of Wednesday’s earnings report.

Linus Torvalds is right about AI coding, and the backlash misses the point

AI code should be allowed, and you should be held responsible for it.

Samsung just unveiled a Galaxy credit card ahead of Unpacked

Samsung's credit card gives you up to five percent back when you buy its products.

SpaceX in your index fund, explained

Index funds are touted as one of the safest ways to invest. Rather than picking and choosing individual stocks, index funds let you bet on the market as a whole. So what happens when a company like SpaceX - a giant gamble, and, in my opinio

This $11 Logitech compact mouse is exactly what you need for work on the go

Elevate your mobile work experience

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

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

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

AI’s most important protocol is getting a little bit easier to use

Under the new system, the protocol will take a looser, "stateless" approach to session IDs on the server side, similar to how most ordinary websites already work.

Earth’s Oceans Are Rapidly Losing Oxygen. It Could Destabilize the Planet

Human activity is draining oxygen from marine waters, and it's past time to take this crisis seriously.

4 Android Phones With Physical Keyboards You Can Buy In 2026

The physical keyboard on a smartphone went the way of the Dodo bird years ago, but this handy feature is in the midst of a resurgence with some brands.

Loved by 82% of players, this turn-based strategy game set in antiquity is 75% off on Steam

Deal | Old World is a turn-based strategy game set in antiquity, in which you must ensure the survival of your dynasty and defeat your opponents. And this game is currently available for less than $10 on Steam.

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

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

Lamborghini just put wool inside a 907 horsepower supercar

Only two units exist, each built around a different personality.

Navy Investigating Viral Blue Angel Flyover That Sent Beach Chairs & Tents Flying

A Blue Angels flyover got a bit too close for comfort on a beach in Florida. No one was hurt, but the Navy is reportedly looking into the incident.

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro reach the end of the line after living on borrowed time

Left out of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1

Benchmark leak: Here’s how fast the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will be officially unveiled on Wednesday. A benchmark leak shows just how significantly the next-generation smartwatches benefit from the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite.

Ukraine claims $400 FPV drone destroyed Russia's $19 million 'Apache rival' attack helicopter

A $400 Ukrainian FPV drone chased down and allegedly 'destroyed' Russia's Mi-28 "Night Hunter" attack helicopter.

A Korean AI model scores every possible driving path for safety before the car moves. CVPR called it a highlight.

Most self-driving AI models study how humans drive and try to copy them. They work well in normal conditions but struggle to explain why they chose one path over another, which becomes a problem when a split-second decision goes wrong. A te

4 excellent Netflix movies to watch this week (July 20-26)

An Oscar-sweeping Emma Stone oddity, deep-sea WWII sub suspense, a memory-bending commuter mystery, and a web-slinging favorite.

This app transformed my old Android phone into a PlayStation Portable

Play Field Portal gives my retro game collection a handheld-like home that's inspired by the PSP.

China is banning AI-generated companions to encourage users to form real-life relationships, sparking nationwide virtual breakups — and therapists think it's for the best

The Chinese government has issued new regulations to ban services allowing you to create AI companions.

12 Dangerous Tools From Lowe's You Should Never Use Without Reading The Manual First

It's not just a matter of a learning curve: Some power tools are so tricky, or so particular, that not reading the instructions can present real risk.

27-Year-Old Woman Dies After Getting ‘Anti-Aging’ Therapy at Bronx Wellness Clinic

The Bereshit Lifestyle Center's founder has been charged with reckless endangerment and unauthorized practice of a profession.

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

Rather than using camouflage, transparent panels, or Predator-style light-bending materials, Phantom Twist exploits motion blur and the limits of human vision.Read Entire Article

This New Type Of Concrete Could Make Wall Mounting Your TV Obsolete

Materials sciences aren't exactly glamorous, but a new type of concrete could impact your life in a big way if it gets out of the prototype stage.

Coca-Cola’s New Global Identity Is Dangerously Close to the Most Toxic Brand in the World

"Love that they just leaned into the fact that soda is the new cigarettes..."

What Does The Check Mark Triangle On Your Electronics Mean?

Take a close look at your phone charger or laptop block. Discover the hidden meaning behind that tiny triangle symbol and what it says about safety.

Samsung updates Galaxy S24 FE with July 2026 security patch

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

Get Borderlands 3, Risk of Rain 2 and 13 other great PC games for $15

The aptly-named “2K Megahits 2026 Bundle” from Humble includes 15 Steam games for $15. It’s a smattering of the publisher 2K’s biggest games of the 2010s, including BioShock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, Borderlands 3, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

The PlayStation replica ornament is an homage to a great, yet fragile console

You probably know the signature PlayStation boot sound. Did you know that it's technically a multi-part chime? There's the synthy section where "Sony Computer Entertainment" shows onscreen with a white background. You only get to the next s

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

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

8 Alexa Commands You Should Try If You Have Kids At Home

Alexa has become indispensable for many families, but it may have even more to offer parents. You should try these Alexa commands if you have kids in the house.

Apple Watch Series 12 Coming in September With These New Features

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

Kai-Fu Lee stopped building AI models and started selling enterprise data infrastructure. Now 01.ai is heading for a Hong Kong IPO.

Kai-Fu Lee’s 01.ai is raising a pre-IPO round ahead of a planned Hong Kong listing in 2027, the former Google China chief told Bloomberg at the World AI Conference in Shanghai. The company is unwinding its offshore holding structure, the sa

What’s Actually Going On in the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer?

The 'Doomsday' trailer throws a lot of characters but not a lot of concrete details at us. Here's how it all breaks down.

This free, open-source app changed the way I think about paid software

FOSS tools showed me that I could control my software and keep it free. LibreOffice opened the way.

Smart speakers aren't automation — they're just expensive light switches

I got rid of my Google Nest

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

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

Looks like Ayaneo Next 2 is now even more expensive with an eye-watering $5,300 configuration

The Indiegogo campaign isn’t taking any more orders, but it looks like Ayaneo is bringing the Next 2 back on the market. The official website listing shows all three configurations with even higher price tags than before, but not all of the

Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x: Optimizations beat better hardware

Hardware Canucks has put the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x with the entry-level Snapdragon X2 Plus SoC against the Apple MacBook Neo. The comparison shows that, despite being more expensive, packing a more powerful SoC, and a 50% bigger battery, t

These Mountain Lakes Should Never Have Had Trout. New Evidence Points to Prehistoric Humans

The 7,000-year-old fish traps represent the first known evidence that humans were responsible for an unlikely population of brown trout in the mountains.

LG monitors are installing adware, and its TVs are raising "eavesdropping" concerns

The company is facing an uproar over McAfee software and AI recording policy.

Insta360 Luna Ultra Vs DJI Osmo Pocket 4: Which Brings The Best Footage For Your Buck?

If you're looking to get the most for your dollar while you search for the best action camera with a built-in gimbal, the buck stops here.

3 Of The Most Common Customer Complaints About Spotify

Spotify works well for many listeners, though others report persistent problems with the experience. These common complaints have surfaced repeatedly online.

What Is The 1500-Hour Rule For Pilots?

Being a pilot requires a significant amount of training, and there's a lot of rules to follow. One of those is the 1,500-hour rule. What does it mean?

Google couldn’t help it and shared its own Pixel 11 Pro leak

Can we say the Pixel 11 Pro has been officially leaked?

X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort

X says the rebuilt version of its Android app is now available globally.

Neo exits stealth with $100M from a16z and Bessemer to build a control layer for agentic AI software

Neo emerged from stealth on Monday with $100 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer Venture Partners, with Craft Ventures and Merlin Ventures also participating. The company, founded by former SentinelOne, Wiz, and Palo Al

Federal Judge Says Not So Fast to Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

“The Court is persuaded that it can presume the proposed merger is likely to violate antitrust laws,” wrote Judge Martínez-Olguín.

OpenAI is scared of open-weight models. Should the US be?

Talk of banning Chinese-made open-weight LLMs reveals the challenge of turning AI into a business.

Tales of Eternia Remastered details dual visuals and upgrades

Tales of Eternia Remastered hits consoles and PC on October 16. Explore PS5 and Switch 2 physical release details, updated 2D combat, and retro visual options.

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

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

4 Galaxy phone features I wish Samsung hadn't abandoned

Samsung killed these features without great replacements.

I stopped uploading my notes to ChatGPT and NotebookLM after setting up my local LLMs

I ditched cloud platforms for a self-hosted LLM, and my notes have never been more useful

The Great Freakout Over Open-Source AI Has Begun

There are no heroes here.

Apple Seeds Fourth visionOS 27 Beta to Developers

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

Code leak hints at Apple iPhone with multiple batteries

The code in the latest beta version of iOS 27 contains several references to an Apple iPhone that has at least two batteries. This reveals yet another hint about the iPhone Ultra in Apple’s next iPhone operating system.

Ford’s $30,000 electric truck: all the news about the company’s big EV re-do

The end of the Ford F-150 Lightning was also the start of a new era for the automaker. After failing to capture the market with the electric version of its popular F-Series truck, Ford is going back to the drawing board with its Universal E

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

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

Who Owns TP-Link?

TP-Link used to have a reputation for being one of the best router manufacturers, but now it's better known for the controversy regarding who owns it.

Chrome's 4GB AI Model Is Installed On Millions Of PCs, But Is It Actually A Problem?

Wondering where your hard drive space went? Discover the massive, unprompted background file that Google secretly pushed to millions of computers.

Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents — and take on Stripe

The one-year-old startup aims to reinvent financial architecture for autonomous AI transactions.

iOS 27 Code References iPhone With Two Batteries

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

Finally! Ghost Recon update is coming soon

Ubisoft has been going through a lot of changes, and while it has seen success with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, some of the other franchises have been dwindling. That hasn’t stopped development on another popular franchise, Ghost

Nvidia is building the world's first 'national AI' — Japan's FRONTia Project could be the next big step forward in global progress, but is this a step too far?

The Japanese government, Noetra Corp, and Nvidia are building an AI project that it believes will deliver physical AI and underpin Japan’s entire AI ecosystem

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

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

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

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

This Lexus is quietly dominating BMW and Mercedes, and it isn't even close

It is currently outselling its next closest rival by almost 20,000 units.

Anduril and Archer unveiled an autonomous attack rotorcraft built on air taxi technology. First flight is planned for 2027.

Anduril and Archer Aviation unveiled Thunder at the Farnborough International Airshow on Sunday, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft built on a jointly developed dual-use platform. The aircraft is designed to multiply the combat power of

Kodak’s New Point-And-Shoot Is a Real Disposable Replacement

At just $35, the EC35 is basically a refillable disposable camera.

Netflix brings ASL interpretations to dozens of shows and movies for kids

Netflix has teamed up with a company called SignUp Media to offer ASL interpretations on a bunch of kids shows and movies.

FluentCleaner ditches the bloat with a new 3.5 MB Classic edition

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

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2

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

Trump Quietly Deleted the Government’s Official Guide to Cutting Your Energy Bills

As the country sizzled through heat waves, the government removed some of its most actionable advice about how to conserve energy.

5 battery-saving Pixel settings most people overlook

Simple fixes to extend your battery life.

Spotted A Tesla With A Starburst Badge? Here's What It Means

Certain models of Elon Musk's Tesla Motors vehicles come with sci-fi inspired starburst badges on their trunk lids, and the reason may just be ludicrous.

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

Images of the Pixel 11 lineup have already surfaced, but those uncovered images didn’t come with loads of confidence. New pictures, though, come straight from Google. Well, Google Fi.

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

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

3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (July 20-26)

An Oscar winner tops the list.

Everything to know before putting a car key on your iPhone

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Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

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Hugging Face: We Used AI to Catch the First Confirmed AI Agent Breach of a Major AI Platform

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Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 4

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

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

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

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AMD’s Helios puts 72 GPUs and 31 terabytes of HBM4 in one rack. It is AMD’s answer to Nvidia’s NVL72.

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YouTube has updated its monetization policies to more clearly define the kinds of AI-generated and low-quality videos that can’t earn ad revenue.

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Inference startup Infinity raises $15M from Touring Capital, OpenAI and Anthropic researchers

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What's The Difference Between Green And Blue Street Signs?

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After too many weird teasers, Avengers: Doomsday finally has a real trailer.

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LibreOffice says Microsoft 'lock-in' with Office files is hurting users around the globe

Enterprises and agencies looking to adopt open source software alternative are struggling to ditch XML formats.

Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies

Edinburgh-based tech firm Craneware said customer data was stolen during a cyberattack. The company makes software that thousands of U.S. hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics rely on for billing patients, potentially exposing health data.

Google’s AI cited Facebook 19.5 million times, new research finds

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Google is building a chip with Gemini baked into the silicon

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Colombian energy giant Ecopetrol says thousands of user accounts hit in cyberattack

The Ecopetrol attackers demanded a ransom payment but did not deploy an encryptor.

Apple Likely Left Jony Ive Out of Its OpenAI Lawsuit on Purpose

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Relive the classics with this $16 retro gaming console that comes with 620 games

Not a bad way to spend some hours

StarTech USB4 Dock review: Native dual displays without Thunderbolt

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How to watch Samsung's July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event

Here's how to watch Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event

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The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is still supported, still awesome, and can be found professionally refurbished and under warranty with Back Market!

Moondrop launches MM3A desktop speakers with multi-curved cabinet and DSP tuning

Moondrop has unveiled a new 3-inch active HiFi speaker called MM3A, built for desktop use. The speaker goes on sale July 22, priced at 699.9 yuan, or some $103, per pair for its launch window before rising to a regular price of 999.9 yuan (

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Bill Radjewski, who runs CollegeFootballData.com, received the sort of email most of us would rather not receive last week: an AWS alert informing him that he had accrued $1.5 billion in usage fees. Should he manage to win several lotteries

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Apple's AirPods Max 2 have hit $449.00 on Amazon today, down from $549.00. This sale is available in four colors and it's the best price we've seen on the headphones since Prime Day. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of thes

AirTag 2 Returns to Best-Ever Price of $89 for 4-Pack

Apple's AirTag 2 is available for the all-time low price of $89.00 this week, down from $99.00. This sale is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price we last tracked during Prime Day. Note: MacRumors is an aff

Entire iPhone 17 lineup sees price hike in Japan

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AT&T is preparing for the quantum future

Ma Bell has some interesting ideas for businesses.

Apple Shelved Two Mac Pro Models, Including an Intel-Based One

Apple developed two Mac Pro models in recent years that never made it to market, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple internally developed two unreleased Mac Pro projects code

I connected Gemini with Samsung's best apps; my Galaxy phone became smarter overnight

Samsung apps finally talk to Gemini

NVIDIA data center hardware is being cooled with water 'hotter than a hot tub'

It may seem counterintuitive, but 113-degree water is still cool enough to cool NVIDA's latest hardware.

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

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

AliExpress hit with record $629 million fine for selling counterfeit and illegal products

Europe just hit AliExpress with a record $629 million fine for allowing the sale of counterfeit and harmful products.

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

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

'ClickLock' Malware Coerces Mac Users Into Giving Up Passwords

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Vivo continues to lead one of the world's biggest smartphone markets, but Samsung seems likely to move into first place soon.

New iPad Mini With OLED Display Will Also Have 'Major' Chip Upgrade

A new iPad mini coming by October will deliver a "major processor leap," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Previous rumors have indicated that the next iPad mini will be equipped with an A19 Pro chip or an A20 Pro chip, up from the A17

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Meta's glasses deliver the same functionality as its Ray-Ban models but don't quite feel as premium.

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Stylish Motorola Razr (2026) just plunged to its lowest price ever

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Hugging Face confirms breach affected internal datasets and credentials, urges users to take action

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Google Recorder beats Samsung in one feature that actually matters for transcripts

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Feature-packed Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) with epic durability plummets by 50% on Amazon

The watch is a bargain at this price, so don't hesitate!

Why I ditched PDFs and started using Google Wallet for almost everything

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Samsung cuts hundreds of US jobs while AI boom sends chip profits soaring

Samsung Electronics America said 739 roles at its Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, offices have been affected by the relocation. The majority of those workers have been offered positions in Texas, though others have been laid off. Around 100 e

Upgrade your home office with this $40 set of rollerblade wheels (really)

Macworld Buy on Amazon The Office Oasis Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels – $39.95 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/l

Newly leaked Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 renders confirm its upgraded specs

Samsung is holding its next Unpacked launch event on July 22, which is this Wednesday. On that occasion, the company is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip8, as well as the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy

Lenovo's latest 13-inch Android giant becomes even harder to beat at a cool $80 discount

The exquisitely feature-packed Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is marked down from an already phenomenal $499.99 list price mere weeks after its US commercial debut.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak teases thinner, brighter flagship smartwatch

A fresh leak reveals new specs for Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, days before it's rumored to appear.

Motorola Edge (2025) drops by up to $250 and even ships with $300 in freebies

The phone is still worth getting, so don't miss out!

Valve's Steam Machine may be selling between 12,000 and 15,000 units per week despite its high price

Those figures come from Boiling Steam, which used Steam's own global best-sellers list to estimate the number of Steam Machine sales.Read Entire Article

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 details leak, here's what to expect

Qualcomm is working on a new chipset with the model number SM4875, and details about it have now been leaked. This is expected to be called Snapdragon 4 Gen 6, and thus will obviously be the successor to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, which was un

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

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

Honor ROBOT PHONE Price: How much will it cost?

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

First-of-a-kind Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Tablet scores first-ever discounts in two storage variants

One of the most robust and versatile Android tablets available in the US is even more affordable now than back when it made its commercial debut just last month.

The iPad mini is running out of reasons to exist

Macworld When it first launched, the iPad mini wasn’t just small. It was also cheap. This made its selling point extremely easy to understand, which is important in the tablet space. If you want a big screen and a fast processor, inexperien

At $100 off, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) with a replaceable battery becomes a hot pick

The speaker is an absolute bargain, so save while you can!

Indie Gaming's Next Big Wave Is Coming From Outside the West

The next great game could come from anywhere. Developers across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Oceania are turning local stories and fresh ideas into global hits that are reshaping the industry.Read Entire Article

Huawei tops, Apple at 2nd in Q2 2026 China’s smartphone race

Huawei and Apple’s price strategy has worked in favor of the respective firms as they are dominating China’s smartphone market in Q2 2026. Meanwhile, many Android brands have slipped on the ground following the stringent component cost prob

Oppo A7 Pro Max is coming soon with a 10,000mAh battery

A new leak suggests Oppo is gearing up to launch its A7 series of smartphones. The leak also reveals the key specifications of one of the lineup's rumored models, the Oppo A7 Pro Max. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the alleged specs of

The iPad A16 finally goes on sale at a proper discount on Amazon

This entry-level iPad is a top pick for budget-conscious shoppers right now.

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

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

This $90 wireless GameSir controller is my new daily driver for Xbox — as it finally sheds the cable

GameSir finally made a wireless controller for Xbox, but does it tick all my boxes?

Huawei introduces Smart Door Lock X1 in a new Rock Gray color

Huawei today launched the Smart Door Lock X1 with a special golden nameplate. The device comes in a new Rock Gray color, bringing one more shade for customers to choose from. Besides the color, the firm has also added some new features. Sma

Apple just made its biggest services more expensive, and the upcoming iPhone 18 could follow

The increased prices of iPads and MacBooks were just the beginning.

Samsung axes US jobs hours before the Galaxy Z Fold 8 unveiling

Workers in New Jersey and Texas are being affected.

Huawei Enjoy 90 Pro Max scored over 3.1 million sales in just 3 months

It’s been around three months since the Huawei Enjoy 90 Pro Max joined the sales market, and the device has crossed 3.1 million shipment units, scoring the best among all the entry-level Huawei smartphones yet – thanks to its iconic upgrade

Samsung’s new OLED panel for laptops reaches 1,600 nits peak brightness

A few days ago, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced DisplayHDR True Black 1400, a new display certification for OLED panels that can reach peak brightness of up to 1,400 nits while displaying perfect blacks. Today,

Oppo Find X10 lineup revised, Pro Max could be topmost model

Oppo’s next-generation Find X10 series could arrive with a noticeably different lineup than previously expected. A new leak suggests the company has revised its flagship strategy, bringing changes to the displays, chipsets, and overall mode

Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for a one-time fee of $40

Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office for life for $40. Sale ends July 26. Microsoft 365 charges a subscription fee every year. You could cancel, but you wouldn’t have a single thing to show for all the money you’ve spent. If you want a simp

REDMI 17 4G EPREL listing confirms 7,500mAh battery, 45W charging

REDMI is once again going after budget buyers who just want a phone that lasts forever on a single charge. The upcoming REDMI 17 4G looks especially promising in that department. According to official EU EPREL certification data, the phone

Samsung to reportedly produce more Galaxy Z Fold8 (wide) units than Fold8 Ultra and Flip8

Ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, a new supply chain report has revealed the company's planned production volumes for its upcoming Galaxy Z foldable smartphones. The report, citing industry sources, claims that Samsung ha

Portronics launches Pure Sound Pro X2, a 150W 5.1-channel home theater system with soundbar

Portronics has launched a new home theater system called the Pure Sound Pro X2 in India. Aimed at users looking to enhance their home entertainment setup, the new audio system combines surround sound, multiple connectivity options, and dedi

Upcoming Oppo A7 Pro Max has 10,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

Oppo’s A6 lineup includes more than 15 phones across global markets. It appears that the brand is now done with the A6 series, as a new leak has revealed the existence of the A7 Pro Max, which appears to be the most powerful A7-series phone

HarmonyOS 6.1 reaches global Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro with new UI changes

HarmonyOS 6.1 global update has now reached the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro with many new customizations and UI changes. The company also improved certain existing functionalities of the wearable, making them easier to use and more convenient. W

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones compared: Which one is right for you?

Motorola recently introduced the Motorola Edge 70 Max, a phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. In terms of compute metrics, this system-on-chip represents the absolute pinnacle of high-end value engineering, serving as the next best sub-

vivo X300 E to debut next week with a 7,200mAh battery, Zeiss Telephoto lens

After weeks of rumors, vivo has officially confirmed the X300 E. The smartphone will be available for purchase in China next week. vivo has also revealed its design, color options, and a few key specs. The vivo X300 E will go on sale in Chi

Honor Magic 9 series to stick with AI button, but there’s a catch

Honor Magic 9 series will continue to feature the incredible AI button, but this time, the company may adjust the position of this tab on the flagship’s body. Perhaps the OEM is trying to enhance the accessibility of the AI button for users

Xiaomi 18 series may launch by December in India, Pro Max tipped to replace Ultra

The Xiaomi 18 series could arrive in India much earlier than previous flagship generations if a new leak is accurate. The latest information points to a revised launch timeline and a reshuffled lineup, suggesting Xiaomi may be changing its

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak reveals 5,000 nits display, IP69K rating, and more

Samsung cannot seem to stop leaks of its upcoming devices. A new leak has revealed nearly all the key improvements the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will bring. The wearable will be officially announced on July 22, but its design and most of its spe

Here’s first look at the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 with a wider foldable design, runs HyperOS 4

Xiaomi’s next foldable smartphone appears to have surfaced in live images well before its official debut. The leaked photos offer an early glimpse of what is believed to be the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 (or Mix Fold 6) and hint that the device coul

Huawei Mate XT 2 render shows what real U-shape design looks like

Huawei Mate XT 2 design rumors are constantly gaining traction, and a new render reveals what the real U-shaped appearance might look like. The upcoming triple-foldable will dump the Z-like folding mechanism in favor of a more protective la

First Huawei Mate 90 series teaser to debut by early September

News and leaks about the upcoming Huawei Mate 90 series continue to flow in, and in the latest edition, we have some information on its “first teaser” debut timeline, which is likely to be in early September. Hereafter, the tech giant will

Honor jibes at OnePlus after exit from US and European smartphone market

Huawei’s former smartphone subsidiary, Honor, has posted a meme on social media that is going viral, showing a tombstone with “ONEPLUS” marked on it and captioned “Too soon?” taking a jab at the sunsetting phone maker. Honor’s humorous post

The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera

The $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover.

Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

Netflix revealed that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, a startup co-founded by Ben Affleck.

What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit

Jensen Huang left Tokyo with deals spanning Japan's entire tech ecosystem.

Here’s what the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks like in real life [Gallery]

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a complete redesign with a new, wider form factor that’s going to be fascinating to see in real life. And, would you look at that, there’s the Galaxy Z Fold 8, in real life.

Android Auto finally starts rolling out a speedometer in Google Maps

It’s anything but wide at this point, but we’re finally seeing signs of Android Auto rolling out support for a live speedometer.

Google’s official Pixel Watch bands are deeply discounted again, starting around $10

Google’s official Pixel Watch bands are expensive, but they’ve been on sale relatively frequently, this time around with select bands starting as low as around $10.

Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?

On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast a shadow over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.

NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft's view over Mars

The spacecraft made a close approach to the red planet in May on its way to explore the asteroid it's named after.

How To use Claude's Reflect dashboard and learn when it's time to touch grass

Break reminders are your friend.

Deals: the iPhone Air is £200 off, Poco and Nothing Phones on sale

Last week, we looked at some iPhone 17e and 17 Pro Max discounts – now let’s have a peek at a different model, the iPhone Air. The phone is one of the thinnest around, measuring 5.6mm and weighing only 165g. It has a titanium frame to keep

Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it?

Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.

System freezes plagued my Mac for months. A simple fix finally solved it

Macworld Ever since I installed macOS Tahoe on my M3 Max MacBook, it hasn’t been right. I’m not talking about Liquid Glass or window corner radii, or even the Apps Panel. For the better part of a year, my MacBook simply hasn’t worked the wa

FBI arrests 21-year-old accused of infecting 8,000 PCs with malware through fake Steam games

The suspect, identified by the FBI as Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, is accused of running a sophisticated cybercrime operation with unnamed co-conspirators for nearly two years. The group allegedly infected around 8,000 PCs by embedd

Redmi Note 17/17 Pro official, OnePlus exits Europe and North America, Week 29 in review

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro in China with impressive battery specs. The Redmi Note 17 packs an enormous 8,000 mAh cell, while the Pro raises the bar even further with a massive 9,000 mAh battery, a

Windows 11's annual 2026 update is almost here, and these 10 things you need to know before upgrading could save you time and frustration

Microsoft's Windows 11 version 26H2 update explained. Discover what changes, upgrade options, hardware requirements, and why it matters.

Nvidia may have RTX 5000 Super GPUs ready, but costly 3GB GDDR7 is holding them back

The latest RTX 5000 Super story, which comes from VideoCardz, claims that Nvidia has told the board partner holding onto the card that it can't be released yet because of the price of 3GB GDDR7 memory components.Read Entire Article

Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?

OLED displays are the best of the best in many ways, but in some scenarios, "lesser" technology really shines.

Bethesda confirms 'Fallout 5' and 'The Elder Scrolls VI' are built on new Creation Engine 3 — Todd Howard explains the goal to give more power to devs and creators

We spoke to Todd Howard about the power of Creation Engine 3, and how Roblox has validated Bethesda's focus on independent creators.

Fans clown PlayStation for killing game discs after the latest Wolverine trailer, and Xbox should absolutely be paying attention

Marvel's Wolverine has uploaded a new cinematic trailer hinting at the game's story, but the comments section is overflowing with fans condemning Sony for cancelling physical discs for future PlayStation games.

Windows 11 trades noisy Bing ads for the clean search experience it always needed — plus other updates you should know about this week

It took years of relentless user pushback, but Microsoft is finally rescuing Windows Search from ads and clutter.

OnePlus died with a whimper, not a bang

OnePlus is dead – actually for real this time. It’s got me looking back on my experiences with the brand’s smartphones, the absolute roller coaster that it was, and how OnePlus briefly sparked joy in a way that no one else way, resulting in

Some Xbox studio leads reportedly "detest" Game Pass — so why did Xbox push ahead with it? "It felt like a race to zero."

In a new podcast, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared thoughts from Xbox Game Studios leaders, who reportedly "detest" Game Pass and its impact on perception of value.

Weekly poll: will you buy the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

With the controversy over its software update policy now all but cleared, the Motorola Edge 70 Max stands out as a rather intriguing device – it has the most powerful chipset of the Edge 70 series, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, compared to Snapdrag

Running out of cloud storage? This 10TB lifetime plan is on sale for just $360.

Macworld TL;DR: Get 10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage for $359.99 (reg. $2,900) with lifetime access and zero-knowledge encryption. Cloud storage is one of those subscriptions that’s easy to ignore—until you need more space, your renewal hits,

Today’s the last day to get 5 years of piano lessons for just $64.97

Macworld TL;DR: Get five years of flowkey Piano Learning App Classic for $64.97 through today only and learn with interactive lessons, real-time feedback, and over 1,000 songs. Learning piano is one of those goals that tends to stay on the

Weekly poll results: things are looking grim for the Nothing Phone (4b)

Things are looking grim for the Nothing Phone (4b) – to have a fighting chance, the phone needs a price cut and it needs it now. The results from last week’s poll show this quite clearly. Even if the phone gets good reviews – and that’s a b

Samsung acknowledges the Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem, a fix is underway

Soon after the Galaxy S26 Ultra release, reports online about a red screen issue started surfacing. Up until now, no one knew what the underlying cause was, and many speculated that it was a hardware problem related to the first-generation

Galaxy Watch 9 is ‘Powered by Snapdragon Wear Elite,’ leaked images confirm [Gallery]

As expected, Samsung is switching its new Galaxy Watch 9 over to a Qualcomm chip, the Snapdragon Wear Elite, as some new images confirm.

YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android

YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.

France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket

The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.

All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage [Update: Email]

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts toward your Google Account storage.

Bethesda confirms Fallout 5, Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters, and new Obsidian Fallout game

Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and a new Fallout title from Obsidian Entertainment are in various stages of development. Further details remain scarce, and at least some of th

Galaxy Watch 9’s leaked marketing images reveal its colors, chip, and more

With just three days to go before its official announcement, marketing images of the Galaxy Watch 9 have leaked. They reveal the upcoming smartwatch's design, color options, processor, and some of its fitness and health-tracking features. L

India fined HP $14.4 million for rigging government bids and fixing ink and toner prices

The case centers on how bids were handled on the Government e-Marketplace, the country's main public procurement platform. According to the regulator, HP India and five resellers coordinated their bids to increase the likelihood that one of

GameStop now makes more money from Pokemon cards than video games

During an interview with Bloomberg News, Cohen was asked whether he worries about his company's future in an era when publishers are increasingly pivoting to digital-only releases. Cohen replied that the decline of physical games would not

Windows 11’s massive July 2026 update fixes 570 vulnerabilities and shows how AI is quietly reshaping Patch Tuesday itself

Windows 11 update KB5101650 fixes 570 vulnerabilities and marks a new era for Patch Tuesday, as AI is now helping Microsoft to accelerate vulnerability discovery.

San Francisco warns Apple and Google to stop profiting from AI nudify apps

Chiu sent cease-and-desist letters to the two tech giants on Thursday, demanding that they remove eight apps from Apple's App Store and five from Google Play.Read Entire Article

Pixelated 108: Rerun of a rerun

Welcome to Pixelated episode 108. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will briefly dive into Google and Epic’s decision to wrap up their legal battle without a settlement in place, leaving the door open for third-party app stores to live inside G

"Personally very difficult, and very difficult for our teams." —Bethesda's Todd Howard discusses Microsoft's deep Xbox cuts, and finding optimism for the industry's future

Todd Howard spoke to us on Xbox's big cuts, and how Elder Scrolls and Fallout will survive the big game industry shifts.

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

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

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

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

This new Windows 11 clipboard utility is genuinely great, but I think the name is holding it back

Hands-on with Edge Drop, a promising new third-party clipboard manager for Windows 11 that features drag-and-drop file stacking.

Zenless Zone Zero is launching on Xbox on PC and Xbox Play Anywhere soon with its Version 3.1 update in celebration of the game's 2nd anniversary

Hoyoverse is celebrating the 2nd anniversary of its popular action game, Zenless Zone Zero, by launching it on Xbox on PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support, along with a big 3.1 content update later this month.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 has a new beta and it's bringing back Bush Trips

There's a new beta in town for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6, and this time it's bringing back the Bush Trips.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I Revived MSN Messenger and Its Forgotten Companion Gadget!

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

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

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

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

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

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

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

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

Crowdfunding begins for Open Book Touch, an open source eReader

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

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!

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

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

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

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?

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

Memory is too expensive so I made my own

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System76 Lemur Pro Linux laptop refresh brings Intel Panther Lake and two screen sizes: 14 or 16 inches

The System76 Lemur Pro is a thin and light Linux laptop that’s been around in one form or another for about six years. But this year System76 is bringing the biggest updates to its little laptop yet… in more ways than one. First of all, the

This Game Boy emulator for the M5PaperS3 runs at 60 FPS on an E Ink screen

Over the past few years we’ve seen a bunch of companies deliver E Ink tablets and monitors that use software tricks to deliver high screen refresh rates. But there’s usually a price to pay: the closer you get to 60 fps, the more ghosting an