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Which Affordable Earbuds Are Best For Noise Cancellation?

Looking for earbuds that offer noise cancellation? Consider these affordable buds before you start looking for the most expensive pair available.

The MacBook Neo Is The Best MacBook For Repairability In Over A Decade

The new MacBook Neo adheres to Right to Repair in a way no other Apple gadget has done in the past decade. This means good news for your wallet.

Blazing fast 25-inch Samsung Odyssey G4 monitor (300Hz) now available for just $189.99

Samsung's feature-packed gaming monitor just got cheaper, bringing fast performance, vivid visuals, and premium gaming features within easier reach. Read more...

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Mistral denies a fresh security breach, but the code on sale looks a lot like May's leak

Mistral says the "stolen" code now on sale may simply be what walked out the door earlier in May 2026.

Loved by 74% of players, this multiplayer RPG is at its lowest price on Steam

Deal | Published by Coffee Stain Publishing, Fellowship lets you choose from different heroes and explore dungeons filled with enemies alongside your friends or other players. And right now, this RPG is 50% off on Steam.

Xbox lays off 268 more people as Activision takes over Halo and Bethesda absorbs Obsidian

Microsoft has cut another 268 jobs across Halo Studios, other first-party developers, and Xbox Game Studios management. The redundancies, announced by Matt Booty, Xbox's Chief Content Officer, are presumably part of the 1,600 set to occur t

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60GHz radar finally solved the problem that's been killing smart home lighting for years

Motion sensors know you walked into a room, but 60GHz radar can know where you are inside it.

I ditched my spam-call app and switched to Samsung Galaxy's free alternatives

Have your phone automatically deal with all those annoying spam calls.

Cheap big-screen LCD TVs could be in trouble for Black Friday — panel prices are going up

LCD panel prices are going up just in time for the peak TV buying season, and Samsung is considering dropping QLED

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OpenAI's New GPT-6 Sol and Luna Models Bring Astra Improvements to Cheaper Tiers

OpenAI today launched GPT–6 Sol and GPT–6 Luna, two new models that follow GPT–6 Astra. OpenAI says the new models were developed using methods similar to Astra's for improvements in professional work, factuality, coding, computer use, and

Adobe Premiere Finally Lands on Android, and It’s Free

The post Adobe Premiere Finally Lands on Android, and It’s Free appeared first on Android Headlines.

Adobe Premiere finally lands on Android, but has steep RAM requirements

Android creators finally get a powerful new editing option, but Adobe's latest mobile app comes with a few notable catches. Read more...

Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run

Rabbit, the company behind the underwhelming R1 device, is rolling out a standalone AI agent that you don't need its hardware to use, as reported earlier by Wired. The startup says its new OS3 "agentic operating system" runs in the cloud bu

The AI boom runs on tens of millions of workers nobody has figured out how to pay, Papaya Global wants to fix that.

Ask an AI lab where its workforce is and you get a map, not an address. Researchers in London and Zurich. Engineers in Tel Aviv and Bangalore. Robotics technicians at sites that did not exist a year ago. And underneath all of it, the people

You Can Claim Up To $95 From Apple If You Own An iPhone 15 Pro Or iPhone 16 Pro - Here's How

If you're the owner of an Apple iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro, you can get up to $95 as a result of a lawsuit. Here's what you need to know.

AI Shopping Bots Threaten to Unleash New Wave of Scams, Banks Warn

The post AI Shopping Bots Threaten to Unleash New Wave of Scams, Banks Warn appeared first on Android Headlines.

GM Class Action Claims The Company Hid Serious Truck Defects From Drivers

GM's eight-speed transmission is back in the spotlight, with a new class action lawsuit claiming GM wasn't entirely honest about the transmission's faults.

Google Could Be Working on a New Look for Gemini Settings

The post Google Could Be Working on a New Look for Gemini Settings appeared first on Android Headlines.

Quick tip: How to make Windows 11 apps always open maximized

Windows 11 now allows you to always open every (supported) app maximized. Here's how to enable that option: Read more...

Your PSU still follows a color-coding standard that’s decades older than your PC, but there's a reason why

I outgrew Ubuntu for a reason—immutable distros are the better first choice

Linux, but without the ultra-granular, chaotic base.

Motorola Signature 27 officially gets a North American launch in the ‘coming months’

Following a tease at Snapdragon Summit, Motorola has confirmed that its Signature 27 flagship is officially coming to North American markets, but with a bit of a wait. more…

6 Common Problems With The Mazda CX-30

The Mazda CX-30 is a popular compact crossover SUV with lots of upscale touches, but it does have its fair share of common problems drivers have to cope with.

Discord rolls out its revised age verification policy

It will offer several privacy-focused options for users who aren't automatically confirmed as adults.

Nothing Expands Its Android 17 Beta to Three More Phones

The post Nothing Expands Its Android 17 Beta to Three More Phones appeared first on Android Headlines.

Claude Opus 5.5 and OpenAI GPT-6 Sol & Luna both launch today with lower costs

Anthropic and OpenAI are both launching new model updates today, with Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Sol & Luna both being announced within roughly an hour of each other. more…

Meta’s AI chief wants Muse to make you $1,000

Alexandr Wang has set Meta’s new AI agent a simple target. Meta’s chief AI officer asked on X whether Muse could “make you $1000”, launching a hashtag challenge a few days after Muse went live on 8 September. The replies have been generous

5 Big Tech Brands You Might Not Realize Are Sold At Costco

Costco carries a surprisingly broad range of big-name tech, with electronics, computers, smart home gear, and audio products available to members.

What Does Vinegar Do To Stainless Steel Appliances?

Though vinegar is a popular cleaning solution, you should think twice before using it on your stainless-steel appliances - or at least take a few precautions.

Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mostly known for its global dominance over petroleum production and oil reserves - not necessarily cars and auto manufacturing, and certainly not electric vehicle production. So it was a little surprising on M

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Comparison

The post Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Comparison appeared first on Android Headlines.

Here's the New Architecture Behind Qualcomm's 5GHz Chip, and It's a Big Deal for Gaming and AI

The post Here's the New Architecture Behind Qualcomm's 5GHz Chip, and It's a Big Deal for Gaming and AI appeared first on Android Headlines.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Apple A20 Pro: Did Qualcomm Finally Beat the iPhone?

The post Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Apple A20 Pro: Did Qualcomm Finally Beat the iPhone? appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung may have pushed Galaxy S26 One UI 9.0 stable update release date even further

Samsung released the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17) for the Galaxy S26 series on September 16, 2026. However, the brand has so far made the update available only in its home country, South Korea. While the company didn’t reveal w

Cairn and Furi creator’s games are all so different that ‘there’s a chance our next game is an MMO match-3 about friendship,’ jokes creative director, Emeric Thoa

I spoke to The Game Bakers' creative director, Emeric Thoa, about the approach the team takes to creating its games and learnt why they're happy taking creative risks to build a smaller but more dedicated audience.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Is Getting a Key Thermal Upgrade, and It's About Time

The post Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Is Getting a Key Thermal Upgrade, and It's About Time appeared first on Android Headlines.

Qualcomm Just Explained the Difference Between Its Two New Flagship Chips, and It's Important

The post Qualcomm Just Explained the Difference Between Its Two New Flagship Chips, and It's Important appeared first on Android Headlines.

Motorola Signature 27 Is Official — B&O Audio, 7 Years of OS Updates & Much More

The post Motorola Signature 27 Is Official — B&O Audio, 7 Years of OS Updates & Much More appeared first on Android Headlines.

Qualcomm Just Announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6, Its Fastest Chips Yet

The post Qualcomm Just Announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6, Its Fastest Chips Yet appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Signature 27 will be Motorola’s first smartphone with Bang & Olufsen audio

Motorola saw what Poco (and, before it, Redmi in China) did with Bose, and thought it wanted some of that co-branded audio action too. But it also stepped it up - all the way up to Bang & Olufsen's level. Motorola has entered into a multi-y

Qualcomm intros Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: World's first 2 nm chips that break the 5 GHz barrier

Qualcomm has unveiled the 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoCs, promising 5 GHz Oryon Prime Core CPU speeds alongside major gains in graphics, AI, imaging, efficiency, and connectivity. The Extreme model a

Motorola Signature 27 is a proper flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Alongside Qualcomm’s latest announcements, Motorola has officially shown off the Motorola Signature 27, a true flagship offering that’s set to launch before the end of this year. more…

Motorola debuts premium Signature 27 flagship with brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme

No details yet on price or release date

Qualcomm split its 2026 flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip into two tiers, with the Extreme version packing 50% more shared memory

Unsurprisingly, the chip giant is going even more all-in on AI.

Motorola is finally bringing a true flagship back to the US to take on Apple and Samsung

Motorola Signature 27 unveiled with a 200MP camera, B&O audio, and 7 years of updates.

How to set up 5.1 surround sound system for your Xbox

Your Xbox is surround-sound capable, and it's easy to enjoy 5.1 or even 7.1 immersive sound for your favorite titles.

Motorola's new Signature 27 is among the first smartphone to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor

Not bad for a quick refresh.

Qualcomm is making not one but two versions of its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip

That video capture is nothing to sneeze at.

Russian ultrabook: Yadro launches lightweight laptop with up to 12-hour battery life

Russian technology company Yadro has launched the Kvadra NAU LP14, a lightweight Russian business ultrabook with a 14-inch Full HD+ display, Intel Core Ultra processors and up to 40GB of DDR5 memory. The laptop weighs up to 1.1 or 1.3 kg, d

Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI

Qualcomm said that its new top chip can run 30B mixture-of-expert model locally.

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 to power the next generation of Android smartphones. more…

Qualcomm's New Mobile Chip Could Make 2027 Android Phones Better At Gaming And On-Device AI

Console-quality gaming and faster on-device AI are coming to Android. Discover how Qualcomm's next-gen silicon will transform 2027 smartphones.

Researchers say fields of house-sized buoys capture 90% of wave energy

New research proposes a way of converting more energy from the sways of the ocean, though it's only theoretical for now.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 comes in an Extreme version too

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, this year joined by the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 too. The company describes both new phone chips as flagships, and the spec differences are relatively minor, mostly limited to improved AI pr

Motorola’s wild-looking Signature 27 runs Qualcomm’s new Extreme chipset

Motorola is the first company to announce a phone running Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip. The Signature 27 looks set to be Motorola's most advanced flagship in some years, though we're still waiting for the full sp

Here is how to turn off and restrict Apple Intelligence on macOS 27

Apple is giving Mac users more control over its AI features, but one frustrating part of macOS 27 may remain very difficult to remove natively, and easily. Read more...

Apple clarifies that Texture and Grain controls are exclusive to the latest iPhones’ cameras

Apple's new texture and grain controls for stylizing photos will be more limited on older phones than initially expected. A confusingly worded press release from Apple indicated that the new features, announced alongside the iPhone 18 and 1

A KLM flight turned around after a power bank caught fire, and it belonged to the airline's ex-CEO

The power bank belonged to Camiel Eurlings, the former chief executive of KLM. The fire started nearly six hours into the flight, while the aircraft was over the Atlantic Ocean. The device left marks on Eurlings' business-class seat and the

Android Phone Users Finally Get Adobe Premiere - But There's A Catch

Adobe Premiere is finally making its way to Android smartphones, but you'll want to double-check the system requirements before you download.

SteelSeries' new Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 variants come with special switches

The post SteelSeries' new Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 variants come with special switches appeared first on Android Headlines.

What That Leaf And Lightning Bolt Symbol On Your PlayStation 5 Games Means

In the last few months, you might have noticed an odd leaf and lightning bolt symbol on your PlayStation 5 dashboard. Here's what it actually means.

Apple Park Visitor Center Just Lost an Attraction Offered Since 2017

Following renovations, the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, California no longer features a 3D augmented reality model of the Apple Park campus. The area that housed the 3D model, which was called the Exhibition Space, now has wall-m

Shazam App for iPhone Updated With New Icon and iMessage Stickers

Apple today updated the Shazam app for iOS with an ever so slightly frostier app icon and a new set of iMessage stickers. To send stickers in the Messages app on the iPhone, tap the plus sign in a conversation, select Stickers, tap on the S

Apple’s new Beats headphones are AirPods Max for athletes

Macworld The newest Beats over-ear headphones are here, and as evidenced by the many leaks, are made for athletes. Specifically, athletes who liked the idea of AirPods Max but passed on them because they were too heavy, too drab, or, most i

iPhone 18 Pro Review: Apple's Flagship Is No Longer Its Most Expensive Phone

Now that the iPhone Duo is here, the best iPhone for your specific needs might not just be the most costly handset available.

Hisense E6SR 65-inch 4K Roku TV drops to $399.99

If you're looking for a solid 65-inch, 4K TV without paying a premium price, check out the the Hisense E6SR Roku TV, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

1Retro adds cloud saves to RetroArch, OpenEmu, and other gaming platforms

1Retro automatically backs up and syncs retro game saves across devices and emulators, letting you pick up where you left off without manually moving files. It works across OS with support for RetroArch, MiSTer, OpenEmu, RetroBat, OnionOS,

Former Google AI Chief Says AI Could Shrink Chip Design Teams from 150 Engineers to Just 10

The post Former Google AI Chief Says AI Could Shrink Chip Design Teams from 150 Engineers to Just 10 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Not Gemini, Not Gmail: Google Pixel 11 User Discovers What Really Drains The Battery

If you own a Google Pixel 11 and have noticed issues with your battery draining too fast, the problem might not be with your phone.

Most Raspberry Pi projects will never touch the extra RAM you're paying for

Your expensive Raspberry Pi model is overkill for a lot of SBC projects

I forced my 6-year-old Galaxy phone to last a week on battery—here's how

Easy tweaks, longer battery, less time plugged in.

Score free Pixel Buds 2A when you preorder a Googlebook at Best Buy

The Android-powered Googlebooks are coming soon, with familiar brands and specs that rival Windows Copilot machines. For anyone eager to get their hands on any the new laptops, there’s a preorder perk you may want to know about lasting unti

Apple could take on Whoop with a new fitness tracker, report says

Apple may be developing a new fitness tracker as part of its new generation of hardware devices.

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5.5 With Fable-Level Performance at a Lower Price

Anthropic today launched Claude Opus 5.5, which it says is the first model in a new 5.5 model family. Opus 5.5 performs at the level of Claude Fable 5.1 on most work, but costs 40 percent less to run than Opus 5. According to Anthropic, Opu

OpenAI names the four things it wants safety assessors to test

That access should enable assessors to challenge our assumptions, identify risks we may have missed, and reach their own conclusions about the effectiveness of our safeguards. OpenAI published that on Tuesday, in a document setting out what

Amazfit Puts Solar Panels on Both Sides of Its New T-Rex Watch

The post Amazfit Puts Solar Panels on Both Sides of Its New T-Rex Watch appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple is reportedly working on its own screenless fitness band to compete with Whoop

Whoop might have some more competition on the way, as Apple is reportedly working on a screenless fitness tracker. Read more...

Meta jumps 11% as investors bet on its Muse agent

Meta’s shares closed up 11.43% at $741.25 on Monday as investors piled into the company’s bet on AI agents. Trading volume hit 48.5 million shares, well above the three-month average, The Motley Fool reported. The rally made Mark Zuckerberg

Peter Dinklage And Kevin Bacon's '80s Sci-Fi B-Movie Remake Is Only Streaming On One Service

If you're looking for a sci-fi movie with heart, humor, and plenty of gross physical comedy, this B-movie remake starring Peter Dinklage is just what you need.

Shopping with AI? Benchmark Tests Find Gemini Is Most Likely to Mislead Buyers

The post Shopping with AI? Benchmark Tests Find Gemini Is Most Likely to Mislead Buyers appeared first on Android Headlines.

The British Army is spending £16 million on 1,000 small drones in a bid to boost battlefield operations

New British-built spy drones will be deployed by the British Army to conduct surveillance and training, including a small 250 gram quadcopter.

Tile Cutter Vs Wet Saw: What's The Difference?

Tile cutters and wet saws take very different approaches to cutting tile, but which one makes more sense depends on the job you're taking on.

OpenAI cuts GPT-6 prices in half with Sol and Luna

They are also half the price per token, and even less per task. Sam Altman wrote that on X on Tuesday, about GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna. OpenAI released both models the same afternoon. They extend the GPT-6 family below GPT-6 Astra, which arr

Anthropic and OpenAI announce more powerful (and cheaper) AI models

I thought we were supposed to be slowing down the frontier.

Meta admits Muse’s likeness to OpenClaw isn’t a coincidence

Meta says Muse was built from scratch, but acknowledges the AI assistant was "heavily inspired" by OpenClaw — down to some of its workspace filenames and content.

Coros Pace 4 Pro now available, comes with larger display, longer battery life, and upgraded memory

Coros has launched the Pace 4 Pro, and it comes in black and white dial colors. There are nylon and silicone band options that affect the overall weight, with the nylon option being lighter at 43 grams.

Apple is reportedly working on a Whoop competitor

Apple is reportedly exploring a screenless fitness tracker aimed at competing with minimalist health wearables such as Whoop and Fitbit Air. The project is reportedly backed by Apple executives Tim Cook and Eddy Cue, with engineers from the

Trump tells the UN that AI is now ‘super intelligence’

Donald Trump used his address to the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to give artificial intelligence a new name. From now on, he said, US government documents would call it ‘super intelligence’, because ‘artificial’ made the tech

Google Nest Doorbell Is Randomly Switching to a US Accent

The post Google Nest Doorbell Is Randomly Switching to a US Accent appeared first on Android Headlines.

Android Auto's game library is about to grow significantly with new titles

The platform currently supports 29 games.

OpenAI returns fire against Anthropic's Opus 5.5 with better, cheaper GPT-6 models

It comes hot on the heels of Opus 5.5.

4 lessons I learned the hard way after ditching Plex for Jellyfin

I love Jellyfin, but there are some things I wish I knew ahead of time.

I added a second DNS server at home, and it fixed issues that had nothing to do with the internet

I thought my home network was unreliable, but one DNS change fixed it

This Google Messages trick finally fixed my biggest annoyance with long audio messages

Don't listen to 3-minutes messages again; here's how to save time when your friends won't stop talking

Coinspaid Dev’s Alexey Tulia on engineering leadership when AI reaches production

Alexey Tulia, Executive Leader at Coinspaid Dev, discussed the changing role of engineers and CTOs during the AI Impact in Engineering panel at Tech Race Summit 2026 in Warsaw. His remarks centred on the transition towards AI systems that c

Legora’s CEO says Europe should not build a frontier AI lab

I think a lot of it is marketing, to overemphasize the proposed capabilities. Max Junestrand said that in Amsterdam on Tuesday. He was asked about the summer’s run of incidents in which AI agents hacked other companies. The warnings that fo

'We just don't see that there's enough technical people in the pipeline': US chip fabs are facing a huge worker shortfall — despite promise of huge paychecks, industry says it still needs over 150,000 workers

America is struggling to fill its semiconductor manufacturing facilities, but it's offering to pay workers six-figure salaries.

The Beats 360 are here at $349.99 to take on Sony and Bose

The post The Beats 360 are here at $349.99 to take on Sony and Bose appeared first on Android Headlines.

Is It Worth Replacing A Broken Washing Machine Drum?

It may be tempting to replace a broken drum on your washing machine, but there are instances where you might want to consider buying a brand new washer instead.

Hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI, stole agents’ and applicants’ data

The theft of agents' personal information could present a major counterintelligence threat, where agents and their families are extorted into cooperating with a foreign government.

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna with improved intelligence at lower prices

OpenAI has introduced two new models to its frontier lineup: GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna, delivering noticeable improvements in coding performance. Read more...

Oppo AI Heart Ball is a 9.8g wearable designed to track your daily decisions

Oppo used today’s event to unveil the Find X10 series smartphones, but it also introduced a much smaller device alongside them. Called the AI Heart Ball, it’s a clip-on AI wearable that Oppo describes as an “AI growth coach.” The device is

RedMagic 12 Pro+ is coming next month, design teased

The RedMagic 11 Pro+ launched in October last year, and nubia has now started teasing its successor, the RedMagic 12 Pro+. The upcoming gaming flagship is confirmed to launch next month with a redesigned look. In a post on Weibo, nubia conf

Everyone told me SSD caching would fix my NAS, but it fixed absolutely nothing

Caching is only good if you can actually make better use of it.

4 straight-A college movies on Netflix to watch for back-to-school fun

Netflix is missing the frat-house classics, but a viral sports doc, a dorm-room feud, and a pair of campus party comedies are on the syllabus.

How to use Google's Find Hub to locate your Android phone

Is your Android phone missing? Here's how you can use Find Hub to look for it.

Vivo X500 Pro gets two 16GB RAM variants

Vivo has announced two additional configurations for the newly-launched X500 Pro. The new additions have more RAM and can be purchased with up to 1TB of storage, just like the X500 Pro Max.

5 Modern Smartphones That Make Repairability A Priority

Buying a phone is one decision. Keeping it alive for years is another. These are the ones built so you're not stuck when parts fail.

Oppo launches 33W, 10,000mAh pocketable power bank with a smart feature for Oppo phones

Oppo has released a slim power bank for people who want reliable on-the-go charging without lugging around a brick. The new 33W Pocket Charge Super Flash Charge Power Bank 10000 is compact, practical, and surprisingly well-connected for suc

OpenAI will let outside groups test its models during training

OpenAI says it will let third-party groups run technical safety assessments while models are being trained and evaluated rather than only before launch, and is in talks with groups including METR and Redwood Research. It has named no partne

A phone maker now has the world’s top open-weight AI model

Frontier intelligence, all the modalities, built in public. Xiaomi opened its MiMo-V2.6 announcement with that line on Tuesday. The phone and electric car maker released two open-weight models, Pro and Flash, under an MIT licence. The weigh

China's CXMT just entered mass production of memory chips that can rival Samsung's

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) set the stage at the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention by announcing its latest advancements in chip manufacturing. The Chinese corporation has officially begun mass production of its fifth-generation D

a16z is challenging Silicon Valley’s love for drop-outs by launching a school

This academy for promising high school grads is somewhere between a trade school, Y Combinator, and Peter Thiel's Fellowship Program.

Minecraft’s Ender Dragon can apparently die without playing the game but there's a 2 Billion year catch

YouTuber RedLogic’s Monte Carlo simulation suggests Minecraft’s mobs could theoretically kill the Ender Dragon without player input through an extraordinarily rare chain of events. The process would take nearly two billion in-game years, an

Apple Testing Prototypes of Whoop-Like Screenless Fitness Band

Apple is working on an activity tracker that doesn't have a screen, reports Bloomberg. The screen-free health and fitness device is said to be similar to Whoop's line of bands. Whoop makes wrist-worn trackers with 24/7 monitoring, but witho

Apple Explores Screenless Fitness Band to Take on Whoop and Google’s Fitbit Air

The post Apple Explores Screenless Fitness Band to Take on Whoop and Google’s Fitbit Air appeared first on Android Headlines.

Anthropic's new Claude Opus 5.5 model is almost like Fable 5.1, but much cheaper

Anthropic has shipped Claude Opus 5.5, a model it claims performs at the level of Fable 5.1 for most tasks, at a fraction of the cost. Read more...

Why I stopped using voice controls and turned on this one Android Auto feature

This tiny tweak changed how I use Android Auto in my cars

4 Smooth-Driving Cruiser Motorcycles For Riders Who Put Comfort First

Not everyone on a motorcycle is a speed demon. There are plenty of riders who just wanna relax and enjoy the ride. These bikes are for those people.

Save $30 on Apple’s Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a numpad

Until the end of the day on September 22nd, 2026, Best Buy and Amazon have the black Apple Magic Keyboard on sale for $169.99, a $30 discount from the usual price. This is the souped-up version of Apple’s full-size, wireless keyboard, with

Talk about catch of the day — Florida fishing charter snags a huge military drone in the Gulf of Mexico, but no one is claiming it yet

A Pensacola fishing crew recovered a large unidentified military-style drone from Gulf waters near Eglin Air Force Base during an offshore trip.

Crimson Desert becomes a true sandbox with this mod

The modding community has unlocked over 48,000 prefab objects in Crimson Desert and handed them to the players to create whatever they want. World Builder for Crimson Desert makes actual world-building possible.

Pebble Time 2 Review: A Nostalgic Take On Modern Functionality

Those hardcore fans of the original Pebble watch will probably be pleased by the latest take on the latest take on the retro-futuristic smartwatch.

Apple Releases Firmware Update for Beats 360

Apple today released a firmware update for the Beats 360 over-ear headphones, so customers ordering the headphones will have new software available when they arrive. The firmware has a 4A262 version number, up from the prior 4A260 firmware.

Microsoft's most useful Windows toolkit turns 30 this year, and it still doesn't ship with Windows 11

An entire suite of diagnostics apps is waiting to be discovered

I ditched my news subscriptions after finding this buried Google feature

There's an easier way to tailor your news and topics of interest.

UGREEN MagFlow Pro review: a cool 3-in-1 Qi2 25W Wireless Charger

UGREEN showed off the MagFlow Pro at IFA in Berlin earlier this month, and now I have one to test out and share my results with you. Read more...

How far away should you sit from your computer monitor or laptop?

Don't have your monitor sitting just anywhere; the distance, tilt and angles are all important to avoid strain while working.

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes

OpenAI is launching two new models, which it says are cut from the same cloth as Astra.

A Google Pixel 10a for this price is the gift that keeps on giving

The post A Google Pixel 10a for this price is the gift that keeps on giving appeared first on Android Headlines.

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Sea of Stars, Singing Monsters, Avalar, more

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including My Singing Monsters Composer, Sea of Stars, My Singing Monsters Thumpies, Same Room Same Day: Premium, Epic King Heroes: Premium TD, King of Defense Premium, King of Defense 2

Microsoft releases preview update KB5124006 for Windows 11 26H1

Microsoft has released Windows 11 preview update KB5124006 for version 26H1. See what's included in the update: Read more...

This Free App Unlocks A Useful Tap Feature On Your MacBook's Palm Rest

You can tap the back of an iPhone to trigger shortcuts, but what about a MacBook? A free app brings a similar idea to the area next to your trackpad.

Who Makes 5.0 Liter V8 Engines Besides Ford?

The Ford Mustang has been championing the 5.0-liter V8 for over half a century, but several other brands still offer their own unique take on this engine, too.

Microsoft releases KB5124010 update for Windows 11 with a long list of new features

Microsoft just released Windows 11 preview update KB5124010 for versions 25H2 and 24H2. See what's new: Read more...

San Francisco sues Trump Media for selling early access to Trump posts

San Francisco is suing the Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company behind Truth Social, for selling early access to President Donald Trump's posts on the social media site. The lawsuit, filed today in California state court, alle

Latest M5 Pro and M6 Mac mini Don't Support Aftermarket Storage Upgrade Options

The post Latest M5 Pro and M6 Mac mini Don't Support Aftermarket Storage Upgrade Options appeared first on Android Headlines.

Beats 360 Pre-Orders Open at Amazon With Cushion Kits on Sale, Plus More Beats Deals

The new Beats 360 headphones were announced today, and can be pre-ordered on Amazon ahead of their launch on Thursday. They're available in Black, Cloud, plus a bundle where you can style the headphones however you'd like thanks to intercha

Waymo’s latest expansion strategy: teenagers

Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Nashville, its second city to offer rides to minors.

Sega’s custom 1991 Sonic Mega CD BIOS resurfaces online

Hidden Palace has released a rare custom Mega CD BIOS created for Sonic Team creative director Kazuyuki Hoshino in 1991, featuring a personalized Sonic boot screen and modified revision text. The dumped EPROM offers a glimpse into Sega’s ea

Sega nearly killed Sonic before the movies revived the franchise

During a recent interview at the Tokyo Game Show, Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka recalled both the good and bad times. "During the worst times, I was told by the higher-ups that we should cancel the entire franchise. I had to fight within the or

Upgrade Your PlayStation 5 With These 3 UGREEN Finds

With these three useful and reasonably priced accessories from UGREEN, you can level up your PlayStation 5 setup and turn it into a gaming powerhouse.

Steam Deck's biggest win wasn't hardware, and modern Windows handhelds prove it

Steam Deck changed the handheld PC experience.

Samsung's Now Bar does what Google's AI features can't

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AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft

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Oppo has just unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Find X10 Pro Max. This is powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, just like the vivo X500 Pro Max which was unveiled yesterday. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max one-ups its

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Few things are more infuriating than needing to get into a locked device, like a tablet or phone, when you don't remember the PIN or passcode.

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Oppo Find X10 series goes official with triple 200MP cameras, 8,000 mAh battery

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Oppo Find X10 debuts with dual 200MP cameras, 0.99 mm bezel, Dimensity 9600M chipset

Oppo has officially unveiled the Find X10, its new standard flagship. Instead of just pushing the ultra-premium model, they’re pitching this one as a proper all-rounder with strong cameras, serious battery life, and a refined design that do

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John Carpenter is arguably the master of horror movies, but he made a couple non-horror films and some were even remade for modern audiences.

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Nvidia's GeForce 617.14 driver adds day-one support for Control Resonant and Gears of War: E-Day alongside RTX Mega Geometry and DLSS 4.5. Read more...

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Halo’s future moves to Activision while Obsidian folds into Bethesda

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How Beats designed the Beats 360 headphones

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Robotaxis from companies like Waymo, Xoox and Tesla are always improving, but some riders do experience injuries or find themselves in places they shouldn't.

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TikTok’s US arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative

Eight months after establishing a U.S.-based joint venture, TikTok is getting on board fellow platforms to support industrywide child safety work.

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Save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, plus 50% off a second pass before prices increase on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register today.

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Apple today announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in eight more countries: Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Peru. Tap to Pay on iPhone allows businesses to accept conta

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Singapore’s Nexstrom wants to bring 2D semiconductors to chip fabs

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Demand for AI smart glasses is growing and may not stop anytime soon, research shows

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Crooks can reportedly take over Meta sessions and use them to exfiltrate data.

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Adobe Premiere for Android launches for free with layered video editing, YouTube templates

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Amazfit's made it possible to bring a depleted watch back to life just using the sun's rays, thanks to an innovative back plate.

Honor Magic 9 high-res camera samples teased ahead of September 28 launch

The Honor Magic 9 series is scheduled to launch on September 28 with a very different design from its predecessors. As expected, Honor has started teasing the series, and this article is about the camera samples from the standard Honor Magi

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These discounted Dell 'Plus' laptops focus on productivity in Windows

Dell's 14 Plus and 16 Plus deliver clean, no‑nonsense designs, strong Intel Core Ultra performance, long battery life, and QHD+ displays built for productivity.

Airbus is using a Steam Deck to drive a Mars rover prototype

The setup appears in a video from YouTuber Tom Scott, who visited Airbus facilities in the UK to see work on the rover. The project is focused on developing a vehicle that can travel across Mars with a high degree of autonomy. Because signa

How to upscale videos to 4K with Clipchamp

Clipchamp can now upscale low-resolution videos to 4K locally using AI, making old or low-quality footage look clearer.

Galaxy A16 5G may get One UI 9.0 (Android 17) beta program

Samsung’s decision to expand the One UI beta program to the Galaxy A1x and Galaxy A0x series, with the Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A07 getting access to the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) beta, opened the door for more models to join the program. Now, i

Apple Still Working on Anti-Snatching Feature That Locks Stolen iPhones

New references in the latest iOS 27.2 beta show that Apple continues to develop a new feature which will lock your iPhone if it's snatched from your hand by a thief. As previously reported, the feature will use the gyroscope, accelerometer,

OnePlus N6 Lite goes official with a 7,000mAh battery

OnePlus has expanded its N6 lineup in India with the launch of the new OnePlus N6 Lite. The affordable 4G smartphone packs a 7,000mAh battery and joins the OnePlus N6 and N6x in the country. The OnePlus N6 Lite is priced at INR 16,999 for t

Samsung is struggling with a wider One UI 9 rollout

It took Samsung four months of testing and seven beta iterations to finally begin rolling out the stable One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26 series. The rollout went live on September 16, and as expected, it was initially limited to Samsung’s home m

MediaTek launches 3nm-based Dimensity CX C10 Max for thin & light Googlebook laptops

MediaTek is branching out. Today the company introduced its first chip built specifically for a new kind of AI-focused laptop, kicking off a dedicated series aimed at thin, capable machines that mix mobile-style efficiency with traditional

Engineer says Claude Code has made his job "soul-sucking" as workers spend 12-hour days pressing enter

The engineer, who posted anonymously on X under the username voxium for fear of reprisal from his employer, called his new role at an undisclosed company "soul-sucking."Read Entire Article

WoW: Forever team talks class balance, competing with Retail, Player Housing, and more

At BlizzCon 2026, I had the opportunity to speak with the team behind WoW: Forever ahead of its November launch to learn about the future of "Classic+" World of Warcraft.

Googlebooks will live or die on the loyalty of a billion Android users

Good morning. Today I’m bumping to Carly Rae Jepsen’s new double album (it’s great!), wishing I had more kidneys so I could afford the new M5 Ultra Mac Studio, marveling at Astra’s ability to decrypt 100-year-old WWI cyphers, and counting d

Mac mini (M5 Pro) review: Killer performance at a lethal price

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Small and quiet Great performance for its size Large unified memory is great for AI Cons The price is moving in the wrong direction Upgrade prices are crazy as ever Our Verdict Some things are object

Samsung opens One UI 9.0 beta program for Galaxy A07 5G

When it comes to opening a beta program for a new version of One UI for Galaxy A series smartphones, Samsung usually offers it to the Galaxy A5x, Galaxy A3x, and Galaxy A2x lineups. With the One UI 9.0 beta program, the brand upped its game

Xiaomi launches smart countertop dishwasher with AI dirt sensing, 80°C drying & 10-day UV storage

Xiaomi has launched a new compact dishwasher in China, called the Mijia Smart Countertop Dishwasher 5-Set. The appliance is priced at 1,998 yuan ($298) on JD.com and is designed for smaller kitchens where installing a conventional built-in

One UI 9 beta comes to Galaxy M34

Surprise! Samsung has released the One UI 9.0 beta update for one more mid-range phone. The Android 17-based beta software is now available for the Galaxy M34, which is a three-year-old mid-range phone launched in only a few countries. With

Apple is doomed because there aren’t enough iPhones to buy

Macworld You feel it, too, right? That sense that things have changed. Our long-held traditions are about to be upended. Where it will lead, no one can say. All we know is that it is happening and there is no going back. No, the Macalope is

Apple Quietly Excludes Older iPhones From New Camera Feature

Apple's new Texture and Grain controls for Photographic Styles are not available on iPhones other than the latest iPhone 18 Pro models and upcoming iPhone Duo, despite the company's original wording suggesting otherwise. When Apple announce

vivo X500 Ultra's China launch timeline revealed

After unveiling the X500 series in China, vivo will likely turn its focus to the X500 Ultra. While the company has remained tight-lipped about the phone, a vivo executive reportedly shared the launch timeline for the X300 Ultra successor du

AMD Radeon RX 9050 4GB: It's a Scam

AMD's Radeon RX 9050 4GB shares a name with the faster 8GB model, but half the VRAM and memory bandwidth make this OEM-only GPU a far worse deal than buyers may realize.Read Entire Article

Red Magic 12 Pro+ teaser reveals useful redesign: rounded edges, 0.96mm bezel

Red Magic has started teasing its next high-end gaming phone, the Red Magic 12 Pro+. They’re positioning the new model as a noticeable step forward in comfort and refinement, with the official reveal confirmed for next month. The company ca

Xiaomi launches Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser Pro with three-second heating, 2.8L tank, four temperature settings

Xiaomi has added another practical gadget to its Mijia lineup: the Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser Pro. It’s built for the small daily tasks, making tea or coffee. It’s heading to Chinese shelves soon at a pretty accessible price. The dis

OnePlus surprises with a Unisoc chip in its new budget phone

OnePlus just launched the N6 Lite in India, and it’s cheaper than everything else in the N-series lineup. But the price tag isn’t the interesting part; it’s on the inside. The N6 Lite 4G is powered by a Unisoc T7250 chipset, something that

Vivo X500 Launches With a 7,500mAh Battery and 144Hz Display

Vivo has officially launched the X500 in China, and the standard model is not playing it safe. It comes with MediaTek's new Dimensity 9600M chip, a large 7,500mAh battery, a 144Hz AMOLED display and a ZEISS camera system. The X500 starts at

Here’s when the Vivo X500 Ultra will launch

Yesterday, Vivo held a major launch event in China to unveil the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max. While reports suggest the brand could add the X500e, X500 FE, and X500 Ultra to the lineup, only the latter has received an official lau

Vivo X500 Pro and Pro Max Are the First Phones With MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro

Vivo has officially launched the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in China, and both phones bring a major first to the Android market. After all they are the first smartphones to use MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. The new phones also p

vivo V80's key specs, colors, and launch date revealed

vivo started teasing the V80 last week, and today it announced that the smartphone will be unveiled on October 6 at 12 PM in India. Additionally, vivo revealed key specs of the V80, including a 6.59" 1.5K OLED display with 5,000 nits peak b

What is a Googlebook and should Samsung users care about it?

Google started its new chapter in the laptop space yesterday by announcing the Googlebook platform. Googlebooks are premium laptops that run the Googlebook OS, which is an operating system that mixes the best parts of Android and ChromeOS,

Own 2TB of cloud storage for just $75 instead of paying rent every month

Macworld TL;DR: Pay $74.99 once for 2TB of encrypted LifetimeCloud storage with unlimited devices, family sharing, and no recurring fees. Photos, videos, documents, backups—somehow, the pile of files you’ll definitely organize someday keeps

Score this near-mint Apple iPad 9th Gen for $179.99 with all-day battery and Touch ID

Macworld TL;DR: For a limited time, get this near-mint, grade-A refurbished Apple iPad 9th Gen (64GB, Wi-Fi) on sale for $179.99 (MSRP $329). A new 10.2-inch iPad from Apple still runs $329, and for many people, that’s more tablet than ever

Xiaomi launches large 425L Mijia refrigerator with 14 compartments and flexible temperature zone

Xiaomi has added another refrigerator to its Mijia home appliance lineup. Called the Mijia Refrigerator 425L, it is now available to order on Xiaomi Youpin in China for 2,699 yuan (around $380). The refrigerator offers 425 liters of storage

Redmi M100 Pro Could Bring Back a Highly Successful Model in China

Redmi may be preparing another M-series phone for China, and it could be a very familiar one. A new software database leak points to the Redmi M100 Pro, which appears to be linked to the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. The connection comes from the p

vivo's X500 Ultra Confirmed for Launch in Spring 2027

vivo has confirmed that its next Ultra flagship is still on track for a 2027 launch. The X500 Ultra is expected to arrive around March or April next year. The information comes from Huang Tao, vivo's vice president, from when he spoke to th

Vivo V80 launch date, key specifications officially confirmed

Vivo has been teasing the arrival of the Vivo V80 in India for the past few days, and it has finally confirmed the launch date. The phone is set to arrive on October 6, bringing a camera-focused experience and several notable upgrades over

Huawei Mate 90 Series: Everything We Know Before Launch

Huawei is getting ready for its biggest smartphone launch of 2026. The Mate 90 series is likely to launch in China in the last week of September, around two months earlier than the Mate 80 and Mate 70 series. This puts Huawei’s new flagship

iPhone 18 owners are angry about crashes and paint issues

The new iPhone 18 Pro series is already facing some early user complaints. Reports from new owners include crashes and sudden reboots, with some cases linked to failed Face ID attempts. Other users have also reported issues with the phone's

Xiaomi 18 Pro series camera specs and samples revealed ahead of launch

The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are set to launch tomorrow in China, and the company has now revealed more details about their rear camera systems. Xiaomi has also shared camera samples captured with the upcoming phones ahead of the launch

Scientists reveal why Kent meningitis outbreak was so deadly

An investigation has revealed why the deadly meningitis B outbreak in Kent was so dangerous.

Googlebook PC launches with Android, Gemini features, and up to 10 years of updates

Google’s Android-based laptop platform is finally shipping. Four months after confirming it was building an Android-based alternative to the Chromebook, and just days after leaked Lenovo renders gave us an early look, Google and five hardwa

Global Vivo X500 Pro Max to pack smaller battery than the Chinese edition, reveals a major certification

Vivo has just launched the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max in China. There are speculations that the global launch may happen in November or December. Ahead of the global rollout, three X500 series model entries have emerged on t

Samsung Wallet is now compatible with a lot more German bank cards

Samsung has partnered with DZ Bank, which represents the Cooperative Financial Group (GFG) in Germany, to bring Samsung Wallet compatibility to millions of Galaxy phone and watch users. Through this partnership, credit and debit cards issue

Vivo Camera Screen gives the X500 series the rear display Xiaomi’s 18 Pro has

The Xiaomi 17 Pro series has its whole identity built around the rear screen, and its successor is following in its footsteps. The Vivo X500 series, which launched yesterday, skips that hardware entirely. But for folks who want it, the comp

One UI 9 global rollout possibly delayed by a week

Has Samsung delayed the wider rollout of the One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series? That appears to be the case: the Galaxy S26 series may not start receiving the One UI 9 update outside Korea until September 28, a full week later than

Acer CEO says PC prices could fall by 2027, accuses rivals of milking the RAM shortage for profit

Acer CEO Jason Chen recently told DigiTimes that PC price hikes related to RAM shortages might begin to reverse by late 2027. The statement counters earlier claims from other memory manufacturer CEOs that the situation would continue until

Ninkear MBOX18 Brings Intel 18A Technology to a Tiny 0.36L Mini PC

Mini PCs are no longer limited to basic office machines. The category has expanded into everything from home servers to media PCs and compact workstations. At the same time, many buyers still want something simple: a small Windows computer

Nearly half of young people trust AI over a human

Nearly half of young people trust artificial intelligence over a human to check a fact, according to a new report.

vivo V80 runs Geekbench just as a new teaser video gets released

Last week, the upcoming vivo V80 had its battery capacity leaked, and then vivo started officially teasing it. So it's definitely coming soon. Now it's allegedly been spotted in the Geekbench online database with the model number V2648. The

Here are the display sizes and resolutions for next year’s Pro iPhones

Apple just released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Friday, and today we already have a new rumor about their successors. These are tentatively being called iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max, since next year is the 20th anniver

What’s new in Android’s September 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

Motorola heard you like cameras so it put a lot of them on the Signature 27

Tomorrow during Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, Motorola is going to showcase the Signature 27, its next flagship smartphone. Ahead of that, today the company has shown us the phone's camera island, and it's... well, take a look for yourself.

Latest macOS beta: What’s new and should you install it?

Macworld Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14, 2026, but development hasn’t stopped. Just two days later on September 16, Apple issued the first developer beta of macOS 27.2, beginning testing of the operating system’s next m

Apple didn’t give up on stylus support for iPhone Duo; Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold should take notes

Apple’s iPhone Duo may not have reinvented the Android foldable, but it certainly did put a polish on a number of things. Inlcuded in that list is stylus support on the iPhone Duo, something that was more complicated behind-the-scenes than

AMD just joined the $1 trillion club, beating Intel to the milestone

Nvidia eclipsed the $1 trillion valuation mark in May 2023, and has not looked back since. The company has continued to tack on value driven largely by the AI boom. Currently, the chipmaker has an incredible market cap of roughly $5.48 tril

What do you actually use a laptop for, and would Googlebook be able to do it? [Poll]

Following a mediocre teaser back in May, Googlebook is officially here and, well, I’m still pretty skeptical. I’m not sure I see Google’s vision of this new lineup or laptops because, frankly, I’m not solving any of the problems Chromebooks

Internet Explorer is finally, truly dying, and Microsoft wants you ready by 2029

Microsoft retired support for Internet Explorer 11 years ago, but the ancient browser is still lingering in modern Windows releases through the IE Mode feature. By the end of 2029, even IE Mode will finally be gone, along with IE's ancient

Silent Hill: Townfall debuts in a haunting return to psychological horror

Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series to a remote Scottish setting, blending first-person gameplay with the psychological horror and storytelling the franchise is known for. Its gripping mystery, sound design, and fresh ideas make it one o

iOS 27.2 beta 2 is out now, skipping over iOS 27.1

Macworld Just a couple days after the wide release of iOS 27, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 27.2. That’s not a typo: it’s iOS 27.2, not 27.1. We never saw a 27.1 release, but Apple is beginning beta tests for the 27.2 branch. Thi

Will the iPhone 18 Pro bend?

Since the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max became available on Friday, we've seen not one but two video teardowns, but wait - there's more! Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel has also got his hands on the new devices, and p

vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max hands-on review

Xiaomi 18 Pro has a Privacy Display that does more than Galaxy S26 Ultra, launches this week [Video]

Xiaomi has confirmed support for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display on the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro, and it apparently does a lot more than Samsung’s implementation of the feature. more…

iPhone 18 Pro owners report two serious bugs causing freezes and restarts

Macworld Apple upped the price of its phones this year, and while the new iPhone 18 Pro doesn’t cost quite as much as its Max sibling (let alone the $1,999+ iPhone Duo) it’s in the premium bracket where everything needs to be perfect. And s

The Glacier iPhone 18 Pro Max is the anti-Cosmic Orange

Macworld I have an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Its color finish is Glacier. And I am of a generation that uses the term “cool” as a way to show approval, even if over the years, “cool” has gone from an enthusiastic expression to a subdued feeling. W

Take nearly 50% off this slim Baseus MagSafe battery and never carry a charger again

Macworld Baseus Picogo MagSafe Power Bank 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

Samsung Could Cut QLED TV Production by 80% as Mini LED Grows

Samsung could make a major change to its TV lineup this year, according to South Korean outlet ETNews. The company is reportedly cutting production of its quantum dot (QD) LCD TVs by about 80%. Output might even fall from around 10 million

After years of silence, Microsoft adds basic features to Mixed Reality

A new Mixed Reality Link update lets users pass built-in mic and camera feeds directly to Windows 11.

vivo Watch 6 launches with titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a 505mAh battery

Alongside the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, vivo has also unveiled the Watch 6 today. It comes in two case options: titanium and stainless steel. It's 45mm across. It has a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with a 466x466 resolution, a 60Hz refr

MediaTek’s flagship laptop chip is the Dimensity CX C10 Max, debuts in a Lenovo Googlebook

The initial batch of Googlebook laptops that debuted earlier today use either Intel or Qualcomm chipsets, but MediaTek has confirmed it will also be backing the platform with the debut of its flagship laptop chip, the Dimensity CX C10 Max,

Googlebooks are (almost) here: Liliputing News Roundup

Google positions Android as an open source operating system, but the company has ultimate control over what gets released to AOSP, and now Google is making some of its newest APIs exclusive to Google Pixel devices, at least until Android 17

As the Steam Deck loses its affordable appeal, the XBOX Ally could be an unexpected handheld gaming champion

Steam Deck prices climb while the ROG Xbox Ally holds steady, potentially becoming 2026's best‑value handheld gaming PC if it continues the trend.

Best Mac 2026: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared

Macworld Which Mac is best for you? Whether you want everyday portability, professional creative power, desktop performance, or budget-friendly computing, Apple’s lineup has a Mac that fits. For $699 you can own a MacBook Neo, which is Appl

Copilot on Windows 11 will soon open links inside the app instead of launching a browser

Copilot for Windows 11 will soon feature a built-in browser, changing how users interact with links inside the app.

vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max announced

The vivo X500 series is now official and it brings three members but it’s the X500 Pro Max that sits at the top. The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are the first phones to launch with MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro chip while the vanilla

vivo unveils global OriginOS 7, it will be available today in a Preview Program

vivo launched the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in China today, and the company has also unveiled OriginOS 7, the latest version of its skin, now built on top of Android 17. OriginOS 7 brings a "smartly smooth experience" that's "enginee

Should you buy a Mac Studio now? M5 Max vs M5 Ultra buying advice

Macworld Apple announced the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio on August 25, with shipping from September 22. As the Mac Studio has just received a major update, this is generally a good time to buy if you need a powerful professional desk

Best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac for 2026

Macworld USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end and are interchangeable and back

Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Dramatic SSD speed boost Enhanced external display support Cons RAM and SSD are not user upgradeable Our Verdict The Mac Studio’s SSD speed improvement is so dramatic that even if you bought an M4 Ma

New Windows 11 feature cuts screen glare without altering photos or videos

Windows 11's new Magnifier contrast theme reduces screen glare while leaving your photos, videos, and media untouched. The feature is in testing now among Windows Insiders.

Hideo Kojima stamps out speculation on Physint while hyping up Xbox

Major outlets recently interviewed game designer Hideo Kojima about how Sony tried to cancel Physint, and what support Xbox will provide his studio.

Apple's AI Lawsuit Payout: How to Claim Your Cash

Apple has opened the claims period for a new $250 million settlement tied to Siri, and iPhone owners can now apply for a payout! The claim window opened today, September 21, and runs through December 21, 2026. This case is different from an

Apple May Skip the iPhone 19

Apple's next major iPhone generation, expected in 2027, may not be called the iPhone 19. According to Omdia senior researcher, Apple could jump straight to the iPhone 20 instead, timing the name change to match the iPhone's 20th anniversary

This Android Setting Keeps Your Deleted Notifications for 24 Hours

Have you ever cleared your Android notifications and then realized you needed to check one of them? There is a simple Android feature that can help. It is called Notification History, and it keeps a record of your recent notifications. The

iPhone 20 Pro Could Get a Much Bigger Screen and Almost No Bezels

Apple may be planning one of its biggest iPhone screen changes in years. A new leak gives us early details about the displays being tested for the iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max. According to Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 20 Pro is

Why our nation's beloved cup of tea may be under threat

It's said that a cup of tea solves everything - but there are now warnings of supply shortages for our nation's much-beloved brew.

Eastern lore might save this upcoming Diablo rival

Tarae: The Unbound is a dark fantasy ARPG coming in 2027, based heavily in Eastern folklore

Blizzard wants World of Warcraft 'The Last Titan' to have more open-world challenge and immersion like WoW: Forever

Speaking to us at BlizzCon 2026, World of Warcraft's Game Director Ion Hazzikostas confirmed that the next big retail expansion will have a "Heroic" world tier.

What’s up with Liliputing? (Fall 2026 edition)

Long-time visitors to Liliputing may have noticed that we’ve been posting news articles less frequently and relying more heavily on news roundups consisting of short summaries or previews of interesting mobile tech news articles found aroun

Honor's Tuning Master Gives You Real Control Over Sound

Honor has rolled out a new feature called Tuning Master inside MagicOS 11 software, which lets users change how their phone sounds. The update arrived alongside the official MagicOS 11 release on September 15. The feature focuses on audio,

Windows Wrap: Microsoft has two weeks to stop its Surface event from being an embarrassment

Microsoft's upcoming Surface event risks falling flat unless the company moves past local AI hype to embrace what made Surface special.

Trump to create AI force - as lawsuit claims firms illegally agreed to slow development

Donald Trump wrote in ‌a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" to ‌oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI "czar" in the near future.

I Changed One Router Setting and My 5GHz Wi-Fi Speeds Doubled

If your Wi-Fi feels slower than it should be, the problem may not be your internet connection or even your router. One setting in the router can have a surprisingly large effect on 5GHz Wi-Fi performance, especially if you have a modern Wi-

We asked Blizzard about Xbox support for three major Warcraft titles

The same old answer ... a tale as old as time. Will Warcraft and other Blizzard PC titles come to Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch? Blizzard isn't saying "no" ... but it's not exactly saying yes.

Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG MKII review: For the hardcore flight sim fans

I tested the new Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG MKII, an imposing metallic flight stick for hardcore PC milsim fans with an intense but fun learning curve.

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct: Start times, platforms, and more

PC Gamer is hosting a special Tokyo Game Show livestream this Sunday. It will showcase new trailers, developer interviews, and info on over 35 videos, while revealing 10 new games. Here's where and when you can watch the show.

Google's Gemini AI hacks three other companies during security test

Google says its Gemini AI hacked three other companies during a test of its cybersecurity capabilities – in the first known example of the system autonomously committing such an act.

TECNO Takes the POVA 8 Pro Tonino Lamborghini Edition Back to Its Italian Roots

TECNO is bringing the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition closer to its Italian roots. The company recently brought around 30 media representatives, creators, and business partners to Bologna, Italy, for an immersive look

HONOR Tablets Recorded the Strongest Growth Among Android Brands in EMEA in Q2

The tablet market had a rough second quarter of 2026, with rising memory costs pushing prices higher and shipments lower across several major markets. But HONOR moved in the opposite direction in EMEA, recording the strongest growth among A

Snapdragon X2 Elite Mini PC, Steam Frame, and ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Autotwist: Liliputing News Roundup

Valve's open source Lepton tool lets developers port Android games to Linux • The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist 14" laptop is now available in the US • The Asus Ascent QN10 is one of the first mini PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 E

Fallout 76's latest update finally adds Xbox Series X|S support

Fallout 76 has released a new content update that adds full native Xbox Series X|S, a new Halloween-themed questline, improved weapon crafting, seasonal content, and more.

Project Zeta is a MOBA built for speed

Project ZETA is a 20-minute, four-team tactical arena by NIRVANANA offering a fast-paced, controller-friendly MOBA experience.

Microsoft addresses Excel’s copy/paste regression but the fix barely reaches most users

Microsoft issued a patch for Excel’s broken copy-paste feature, but the fix only applies to Excel 2016.

Play games at 120FPS with this RTX 5070 gaming laptop that's now 18% off

Walmart is currently offering an 18% discount on the ASUS ROG Strix G16, one of the best AMD gaming laptops for running 1440p at 120fps, and it's currently one of the best ways to get the most value out of an RTX 5070 GPU that's too expensi

ARC X1 Is a New Gaming Handheld With Android AOSP-based OwlOS and a 9,300mAh Battery

ARC has officially entered the handheld gaming market with the ARC X1, a new Android-based gaming device built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 platform. It combines a 7-inch 120Hz display, dedicated gaming controls, active cooling and

ColorOS 17 Update Timeline Is Here: Check When Your OPPO, OnePlus or realme Phone Gets Android 17

OPPO has finally published the ColorOS 17 rollout schedule, giving OnePlus and realme users a much better idea of when Android 17 is coming to their phones. According to the latest info, the stable rollout starts on October 8 in China. The

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max Camera Samples Show What Its 200MP Telephoto Can Do

OPPO is giving us an early look at what may be the most interesting part of the Find X10 Pro Max. New camera samples show the phone's 200MP telephoto camera ahead of the official launch on September 22. The images are not just about big num

New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

MINISFORUM S5, ePaper Smart Badge, and Mudita: Liliputing News Roundup

The MINISFORUM S5 is a fanless PC or NAS with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, an Intel Core 3 304 chip, 5 M.2 slots for PCIe 4.0 x1 NVMe storage, 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE LAN, WiFi 7, 40 Gbps USB4, plus a compact aluminum chassis with heatsink fins The post MIN

EU to ban social media for under-13s and limit access for older children

The EU is banning social media for under 13s and limiting older children's access in an attempt to protect youngsters from suffering online harm on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Onyx BOOX Palma 3, Xteink S4, and Lenovo Yoga Mini i: Liliputing News Roundup

Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. The new Onyx BOOX Palma 3 is a pocket-sized eReader with similar specs to the Palma 2, but better build quality with an aluminum frame and fiberglass backplate. Optional stylus suppo

Steam Frame availability, Kobo gets better sync, and Android makes changing password managers easier: Liliputing News Roundup

Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset is now available to reserve for $1059 and up. It’s designed both for standalone use (with 100+ games that can run on the device itself) or streaming fr

Liliputing News Roundup: (Kindle Jailbreak, Xteink X3, and AMD Gorgon Halo)

For the second time in a month, there’s a new Kindle jailbreak method in the wild. MINISFORUM continues to make ridiculously powerful network attached storage systems. Lenovo is promising seven years of updates for its new premium Android t

Liliputing News Roundup (Amazon, Single-board PCs, Framework)

Here’s a recent roundup of tech news from around the web. The OpenPaper L is a new 13.3 inch digital picture frame with an 1600 x 1200px E Ink Spectra 6 color display, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth, and 6 months of battery life from four AA batterie

Liliputing News Roundup: 09/10/2026

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Lilbits: Asahi Linux on Apple M3, bootloader unlock for the Fire Max 11, and Acer and Lenovo’s unusual new laptops

Apple’s Mac computers are designed to run Apple’s macOS software. The company doesn’t make it easy for users to install other operating systems. But the folks at the Asahi Linux project have been reverse engineering Apple’s M-series chips s

Amazon Fire Max 11 hacks: Root Shell, bootloader unlock, and custom firmware

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

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

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Acer’s DualPlay Mini concept is both a gaming handheld and a mini-laptop

This week Acer is expanding its handheld gaming PC family with the new Predator Atlas 7 featuring a 7 inch, 1080p display, an 80 Wh battery, and support for up to an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor and 24GB of RAM. It’s expected to go on sal

Acer Veriton RI110 is a mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X7 358 Panther Lake, up to 96GB RAM, and OcuLink

The Acer Veriton RI110 is a compact computer that Acer is calling an “AI Mini Workstation” thanks to its Intel Panther Lake processor with a high-performance iGPU and NPU as well as support for plenty of memory and storage. It also has an O

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

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

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

Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.

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

The One PC Valve Forgot: SteamOS Gaming Laptop!

In this video, I installed official SteamOS on an all-AMD gaming laptop to see if it can handle high-end gaming!

NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!

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

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

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

Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!

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

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.

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

MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?

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

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

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

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

I Revived MSN Messenger and Its Forgotten Companion Gadget!

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

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

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

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

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

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

I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!

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

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?

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

Memory is too expensive so I made my own

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

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

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