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Hamilton's 300m Swiss automatic diver falls nearly 60% in stainless-steel, in both sizes
Both steel sizes of Hamilton's Khaki Navy Frogman Auto are under $600 at Ashford with coupon HAM12, against a $1,395 list. The 41 mm is $597.52 and the 46 mm $579.92, and Hamilton has since marked both as past collection.

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

Huawei Mate XT 2 pre-orders reveal 16GB RAM across the range and up to 2TB storage
Huawei’s next-generation tri-fold smartphone is now moving closer to its official launch. Scheduled to debut on Sept. 7, the Mate XT 2 has opened for pre-orders in China, giving us a clearer picture of the configurations coming to market. T
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Android Auto Features That Can Make Long Drives Easier
If you're going on a long drive, prepping your car with tailored Android Auto features can make life much easier. Here are some features worth trying.
Huawei Mate XT 2 pre-order confirms special Privacy Screen Edition
Huawei officially teased the Mate XT 2 a few days ago, and the device is now up for pre-order, confirming several configurations before its launch. From new colors to storage options and a special edition, the product page reveals many para

Linux 7.3-rc1 arrives, clocking in at a total of 40.98 million lines
The first release candidate is a big one with new AMD code and changes making up a third of the entire update. Read more...
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PCSX2 v2.8.0 is now out, and it boasts huge performance boosts for your games
Also, no more codec nonsense.

The 4 Best Nvidia Shield Accessories, According To Owners
If you've got an Nvidia Shield as part of your home gaming setup, consider picking up these accessories to make the most of your device.

Certain iPhone users should receive an important letter next month
The letter will tell eligible iPhone users how to file for a share of Apple's $250 million settlement.
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Windows 11 finally lets you opt out of OneDrive during setup instead of just reminding you in three days
It's about time.
Huawei Watch D3 renders reveal 1.92-inch display, slimmer design
Huawei Watch D3 will debut this week, and ahead of the unveiling, WinFuture has revealed official renders of the medical wearable, showing a larger display and a slimmer design profile. The details further shed light on the smartwatch’s key

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need To Run A Refrigerator?
Prepping a home for solar power means figuring out how many solar panels you need to power a refrigerator. And it's not just during the day, but all night, too.

Oppo Find X10 to pack an 8,000mAh battery with dual 200MP cameras; New Find X10E emerges in a leak
Oppo recently confirmed that the Find X10 series will be unveiled in September, although the official launch date remains under wraps. The lineup is expected to include three models, and a new leak suggests the standard Find X10 could offer

The U.S. is building barriers around drones and robots, but China has scale to get around them
The U.S. is shutting out more foreign-made drones and robots. China’s scale means the global competition may simply move elsewhere.

Grindr wants to be the everything app for gay men; investors are still deciding whether it can pull it off
George Arison is done letting Wall Street's "Grindr discount" go unchallenged — in a wide-ranging Q&A, the CEO walks us through how AI, a controversial $350-plus EDGE tier, and a bet on healthcare and long-distance matchmaking are turning G

5 Disadvantages Of Using A Tablet As A Laptop Replacement
Replacing your laptop with a tablet may sound like the best option for a convenient mobile setup, but it's not likely to be a perfect replacement.

Some Galaxy S26 Ultra units reportedly develop a dot on display after red tint color calibration 
Some Galaxy S26 Ultra users started noticing an unwanted reddish tint on the display last month, and now the software fix meant to clear it up might be creating fresh headaches for a few of them. The original issue looked like a rectangular

5 Of The Best Underwater Cameras You Can Buy In 2026
With a dive or two for underwater shoots under our weighted belt, we've applied our knowledge to the best underwater cameras available in 2026.

Can You Use An Indoor TV Antenna Outdoors?
If your indoor TV antenna struggles to pick up signals, you may have wondered if it can be used outside. After all, indoor and outdoor antennas do the same job.

5 Tiny Gadgets That Are Surprisingly Powerful
Bigger may sometimes mean better when it comes to electronic devices, but that's not the case for these five gadgets that pack lots of punch in a tiny frame.

How Harbor Freight Keeps Tool Prices So Low
Harbor Freight's tools can cost much less than competing brands, and the reason comes down to how the company buys, sells, and promotes its products.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Aura Edition with Core Ultra 5 322 and OLED panel discounted by $500
Deal | The Yoga 7i 14 Aura Edition ships with a 1200p OLED touch panel, Intel's Core Ultra 5 322 Panther Lake chip, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and 512 GB of storage. A pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as support for Wi-Fi 7 complete the pack

4 Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Best Buy
Best Buy has established itself as a staple location for modern technology, and it did so by owning some of the best brands in the home entertainment market.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying That 30,000mAh Power Bank
Having a massive 30,000mAh power bank on hand can come in very handy indeed, but it's not always the best choice for every consumer. Here's why.

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro key specs leaked: 12.5″ 3.2K display, ~20% bigger battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip
Xiaomi’s next premium tablet lineup is starting to take shape through some fresh leaks, and it looks like a solid step up in size and battery life for one of its mid-to-high-end models. Xiaomi has already confirmed that its top-tier Pad 9 P

10 Practical Camping Gadgets Worth Buying From Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply may not be your first choice for camping gear, but it offers more than you might expect, including tools, sleeping bags, and cast-iron cookware.

4 RFID Security Myths You Need To Stop Believing
RFID and credit card skimming are still a valid threat at payment terminals, but other methods of skimming RFID signals aren't nearly as feasible for criminals.

This Is The Cheapest Compact Car You Can Buy New In 2026
Cars are getting more and more expensive, that's for sure, but there are still affordable compact cars on the market if you know where to look.

Upcoming Skyrim mod converts the engine into a full Vampire: The Masquerade game
Skyrim is being hollowed out and rebuilt as an old-school World of Darkness RPG. Vampire: The Masquerade Reawakened goes far beyond swapping dragons for vampires, replacing Bethesda’s familiar systems with blood hunting, Disciplines, Humani
7 operating systems quietly running your house that nobody ever told you about
These are the operating systems you never think of but run the devices you never think of.

Android phones used to be made of metal—here's why glass replaced it
All-metal phones are but a remnant of the past.

AI Slop Might Be The Biggest Threat To America's Solar Farms
Artificial intelligence has become a tool for those with the power to use it to organize misinformation campaigns against any principles they don't agree with.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying That Cheap Inkjet Printer
An inkjet printer might have an attractive price tag, especially if you don't plan to print much, but that's not the whole story of what it will cost.

Why is the GameCube controller so loved by gamers?
People still swear by this quirky controller, leading to Nintendo supporting it for 25 years and counting.

GTA 6 pre-orders rose 436% after Netflix trailer, with PS5 sales dominating Xbox
GTA 6 pre-order sales were already impressive before the Netflix Extended Look. Sensor Tower projects a 572% increase between August 27th and 28th compared to the 30-day average. The PS5 trailer encouraged more PlayStation console owners to

Japanese mini PC with 16-core Zen 5 CPU and 128 GB RAM launched at eye-watering price
The Mouse Computer DAIV CX-A9A60 mini PC has gone on sale in Japan, powered by the incredibly capable AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU with 16 cores and a monstrous Radeon 8060 iGPU. The mini PC also features a whopping 128 GB of RAM, and of cours

The Invention That Saved Apple And Put Its Computers Back On The Map
In 1997, Apple was in dire straits. The company was hemorrhaging money, to the tune of more than a billion in losses. That all changed the very next year.

Muse Glimmer 30B runs on my 32GB GPU, handles its own tool calls, and never leaves the machine
This is a smartly designed local model for getting tasks done

How to improve your audio quality on Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay can sound great, but you have to make sure you're sending it high-quality audio. A few quick checks can boost your audio enjoyment on the road.

5 Old Devices That Refuse To Go Extinct
Popular devices are often eclipsed by advancing technology, but these five iconic pieces of technology have continued to persist over time.

What Type Of Battery Does An Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Typically Use?
It's important to protect your eyes when you're welding, and auto-darkening helmets make it easier than before. What kind of batteries do they take?

Lenovo releases new budget gaming laptop a month early with cheaper pricing and 165 Hz display
Lenovo is now selling a new budget gaming laptop in Europe. Released over a month earlier than expected, the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 combines a 165 Hz display with 45 W Intel processors and a choice of Nvidia RTX laptop GPUs.

Here's why NAS owners and homelabbers keep buying this $17 IKEA table
A $17 IKEA table became an accidental 8U rack for homelabs.
I broke the main smartwatch battery rule; now my Galaxy Watch is infinitely better
I turned off Raise to Wake on my Galaxy Watch, and it fixed my biggest gripe

How to soft and hard reset your iPhone
Is your iPhone acting up? Let's walk through the different kinds of resets, what they do and how to perform them.
5 Clever Uses For The Google Pixel Tag
Google is soon releasing the Pixel Tag -- its version of the AirTag -- and here are all the ways you can use it to never lose your valuables.

3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (August 31-September 6)
A new thriller starring Robert De Niro should be added to your watchlist this week.

What Did Motorcycle Helmets Look Like In The '70s?
Nostalgia is a powerful force. While these vintage motorcycle helmets don't meet today's safety standards, they may have you longing for simpler times.

One Microsoft Worker Spent $28,000 on AI in 28 Days, Prompting Internal Audit
The post One Microsoft Worker Spent $28,000 on AI in 28 Days, Prompting Internal Audit appeared first on Android Headlines.

Amazon is buying 2 million Nvidia GPUs for AWS data center expansion
AWS plans to deploy two million additional Nvidia GPUs by 2028, expanding AI infrastructure across cloud, government, analytics, and robotics workloads.

I turned a cheap Android TV box into the ultimate self-hosted streaming server
Budget doesn't mean cheap. This box can be turned into a self-hosted media file server.

Getting an 'iPhone Unavailable' message? Here's how to fix it
If you're having trouble getting into your iPhone, you'll need your old passcode or Apple Account password.

How Cellphone Service Prices Have Changed Since The '90s
Remember counting peak minutes and paying for individual texts? Take a look at how monthly mobile bills have shifted since the dial-up era of the '90s.

Anthropic's Claude Code Usage Cap Update Actually Hides a Quiet Downgrade
The post Anthropic's Claude Code Usage Cap Update Actually Hides a Quiet Downgrade appeared first on Android Headlines.

3D-Printed Drones At Sea Could Change The Game For The US Navy
See how the US Navy uses containerized 3D printing microfactories at sea to build combat drones and transform modern frontline military logistics.

MIT report says AI can complete almost any undergraduate assignment it sets
An MIT committee report says AI can produce credible responses to almost any written assignment in its undergraduate curriculum and has driven measurable shifts in campus culture in under three years. In the EU, systems that monitor student

I asked Claude Code, Codex, and Antigravity to build the same game, and one absolutely crushed the others
I wanted a game, so I made three

5 Google Maps features that will save you time on your busiest days
Plan your day before you go with Google Maps.

Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection
I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There was a period of time in the mid-aughts in

4 Ways To Turn Your Android Phone Into A Portable Computer
Nowadays, flagship smartphones can replace many of the functions of a laptop computer, but when that isn't possible, you can enlist these four options.

I finally understand why retro games look so much better on CRT TVs, and it's not just nostalgia
Retro games were made to shine on CRT displays, and nothing else compares

Why Did Motorola Phones Fail (And What Brought Them Back)?
Motorola phones were once among the most popular in the world, but they faded fast in the 2010s. Here's why the phones failed and what brought them back.

YouTuber Rebuilds Multi-Million Dollar Hypercar After Bugatti Refuses To Supply Parts
What happens when a manufacturer blacklists your crashed $3 million hypercar? You hire a famous YouTuber to rebuild it using basic minivan parts.
Google Pixel 11 Pro in for review
Just like in 2025, people who want a compact Pixel phone are faced with the same question: is the Pro worth the extra €200, or is the Pixel 11 good enough? And just like last year, we'll answer that question for you guys; just give us a few

The VGA port refuses to die in 2026, and the reason has nothing to do with nostalgia
It has disappeared on consumer systems, but millions of other systems still use it

12 Auto Service Chains Owned By Driven Brands: Take 5, Meineke & More
The next time you stop for an oil change or body repair, you might be visiting a Driven Brands company without even knowing it.

Google Maps makes a change that angers an entire country
For the second time in 18 months, Google Maps makes a controversial change to its maps.

This Denver Startup Is Making Mini Wind Turbines That Fit In A Camping Backpack
Wind turbines that are portable could be used in a variety of settings. One company is making a mini-turbine that is completely portable.

5 Compact Cars With High Ground Clearance
While you'll be hard-pressed to find one with the ride height of a truck, SUV, or even a crossover, there are plenty of compact cars with good ground clearance.

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones with Hi-Res Audio and 8-mic ANC drop to near-lowest price ever
Deal | The Sony WH‑1000XM5 headphones have dropped to their near‑lowest price on Amazon thanks to a huge 50% discount available this weekend only, making them one of the best ANC deals available. The top‑rated XM5s deliver class‑leading act

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

Most people think GIMP can replace Photoshop, but I found the one that actually does
The best open source Photoshop replacement in 2026 might not be the one you've been told to use

5 Milwaukee tools that are tiny but ridiculously useful
Small yet versatile and powerful.
5 Good Lock customizations to try before One UI 9
You need One UI 8.5 for these to work

How to improve your audio quality on Android Auto
If the sound you're getting through Android Auto is disappointing, there are several components and settings you should check.
5 Reasons To Skip The Google Pixel 11 (And Why You Should Upgrade To The Pixel 10 Now)
Don't fall for next-gen hype. Between subtle spec upgrades and rising prices, here's why Google's newest flagship phone isn't worth your hard-earned cash.

Why Are European Refrigerators So Much Smaller Than American Ones?
Ever wonder why kitchens overseas feature such tiny appliances? Discover the fascinating cultural and structural reasons behind microscopic fridges.
Your ChatGPT conversations could end up in court, and they're not protected
ChatGPT and similar tools are often used for personal questions, legal worries, health concerns, and emotional support. Those conversations can feel private, but they may be accessible through a phone search, a subpoena, discovery in a laws

Best Oppo Phones of 2026
Oppo has had a busy 2026 so far, with new phones across almost every price range. The company also expanded its flagship Find X9 Ultra to the global market for the first time. It also launched the Find N6 foldable with what it calls “Zero-F

I added one hook to Claude Code, and it stopped making the same mistake twice
Hooks really change the game.

TeraCopy is still the first app I install on every new Windows PC for 4 important reasons
Windows file copying is broken, and this 20-year-old app is still the fix.

Loved by 85% of players, this dark fantasy RPG is back for less than $3 on Steam
Deal | Developed by Unfrozen, Iratus: Lord of the Dead is an RPG that puts you in the shoes of the villain. You'll have to face numerous enemies, adapting your strategy each time and expanding your lair to achieve your goal.

How To Turn Off Gemini In Gmail In Your Google Account
You can disable Gemini in Gmail without deleting your Google account or abandoning Workspace apps. One setting also works for Docs, Drive, and more.

A decade's worth of Steam files totaling more than 12TB has leaked
The leak contains beta builds and finished games from Valve and third-party developers.

7 Days: Windows XP turns 25, Apple confirms iPhone event, and 25th anniversary Xbox
Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about 850 NES games stolen from home, Galaxy S26 FE, and Firefox JPEG XL support. Read more...

5 Motorcycles Quicker Than The Honda CBR1100XX
Think the Honda CBR1100XX is the ultimate speed king? Discover the five terrifyingly fast superbikes that leave it completely in the dust.

Enormous 12TB Steam leak includes abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets
Over 12 terabytes of data, containing builds of every game uploaded to Steam between 2003 and 2013, has been leaked. We don't know everything in the archives yet because of its massive size. But people have already dug up assets related to

Xiaomi 18 Fold to pack a massive 6,000mAh battery, wired and wireless charging speeds also emerge
Rumors suggest that Xiaomi will unveil the Xiaomi 18 Fold by early September in China. Ahead of the launch, the brand has already confirmed that it will be equipped with the all-new 3nm Xring O3 chip and will be the first device to feature

Framework’s 192 GB Ryzen AI Max 400 desktop inches closer to launch
Framework has revealed more details about its upcoming Desktop configuration powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 Gorgon Halo APU. Alongside support for up to 192 GB of unified memory, the system offers around 6.6% more memory bandwidth t

September PlayStation State of Play leaks as next target for physical game protests
Sony could add to a busy month in gaming with a September PlayStation State of Play. A reputable leaker hinted that an announcement is imminent. Although Intergalactic may return at the event, PS5 disc advocates hope to detract from the pre

REDMAGIC 11S Pro review: Beefed up with top end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
It will come as no surprise that the Redmagic 11S Pro is more expensive than the "standard" 11 Pro, but it's still $450 cheaper than the Samsung S26 Ultra equivalent. Read more...
I evaluated dozens of digital measuring tools on Android to see if phone sensors can replace physical hardware
There are some legitimate options

Have A Burning Smell From Your Car's Clutch? This Could Be The Reason Why
Nobody likes to smell burning from their car, but it can happen - especially from the clutch. Here's one of the most likely reasons your clutch smells.

Nihon Falcom drops massive 10-hour demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Nihon Falcom releases a free 10-hour demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on PS5, Switch, and Steam. Here is how save transfer and 1st Chapter data carry over.

Liux’s Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals
The Liux Big microcar is made in Spain. The startup thinks it can compete in a crowded market with its tiny electric car built around sustainability.
DDR4 RAM is getting expensive, but these 6 CPUs are still worth buying
DDR4 prices aren't great, but at least these aging CPUs are still punching above their weight.

How to adjust the audio settings for your AirPods (and why you should)
If you want to enhance the sound of your AirPods even further, we've got you. Let's dig into some settings that will level up your listening experience.

10 Hidden Chevy Silverado Features You Might Not Know About
Modern automobiles are as much products of the tech world as the mechanical one, including the Chevy Silverado's subtle quality-of-life features.

Flock Safety's controversial CEO just got a taste of his own medicine
A controversial viral interview has just triggered a mass internet revolt, doxxing attempts, and federal investigations against America's biggest surveillance startup. Read more...

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now on its way to study the 'dark universe'
Its first images are expected to arrive in early 2027.

4 Compact Tablets Perfect For Reading And Entertainment
Compact tablets strike the perfect balance between immersive entertainment and portability, so we've picked some great options for bookworms and movie lovers.

What Does A 'No Wake' Zone Mean In Boating?
Not complying with a No Wake Zone while boating can earn you a hefty ticket fine due to the safety concerns that can accompany large wakes in these areas.

Norway deploys anti-drone C-UAS system to defend air bases hosting its new F-35 jets from threats
Norway has activated its first dedicated autonomous counter-drone system near Trondheim, protecting an air base expected to host F-35 fighters.

This open-source Android launcher is my new Niagara Launcher replacement
The typography alone is worth it.

Apple may launch its first foldable iPhone with a stylus
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable iPhone next month, and now a new rumor suggests that there is a slim chance that it might come with its own stylus. Read more...

Not the GameCube, not the Wii U: This was Nintendo's most unsuccessful console
Nintendo's worst-ever console was awkward to use and didn't even sell a million units. But you can try it today if you're curious.

Bigme B6 Pro launches with 6-inch color E Ink display, 4G, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
Bigme's B6 Pro is now available internationally as a compact color E Ink reader with up to 75 FPS, 4G connectivity and Android 14. It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Nvidia's $63 billion stock portfolio is a map of its own supply chain
Nvidia's earnings this week gave the market the growth story it wanted. But a separate SEC filing gives us an additional perspective on what Nvidia is also doing with all those billions.Read Entire Article

This European Town Found A Clever New Use For Old Wind Turbine Blades
Wind turbine blades eventually wear out, and they're notoriously tough to recycle. But one European town found a clever use for old wind turbine blades.

4 Reasons Why People Ditch Their Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has sold well, but some owners eventually ditch it due to daily charging, high repair costs, waning novelty, and other reasons.

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

RingConn Gen 3: Sleep data explained
Thanks to their unobtrusive design, smart rings are the ideal tools for continuous sleep tracking. This guide explains key metrics such as HRV, sleep stages, and oxygen saturation in an easy-to-understand way and shows you how to correctly

3 tasks that are still easier on Linux than Windows
Linux has an edge—and I'm not talking about the browser

I love Samsung's Galaxy AI features, but the mess behind them is pushing me away
Samsung needs an AI guide for its AI

Stop getting bad YouTube recommendations with 4 simple steps
If your algorithm is out of whack recently, there are things you can do to get it back on track with content you like.
Xperia 10 VIII, Galaxy S26 FE are official, Poco F9 Pro and Ultra coming, Week 35 in review
Sony unveiled the Xperia 10 VIII with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, a 6.1-inch OLED, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 50MP main camera. It starts at a rather steep $600. Why steep? Well, it's mostly unchanged from its predecessor. Speaking of unchanged, S

5 Unique 3D Printers You Can Buy For Under $500
If you're just breaking into the 3D printer hobby, you can get started with any of these one-of-a-kind printers for less than $500.

A new method could detect a quantum phenomenon Einstein predicted over a century ago
Researchers find a new method that could finally detect a mysterious quantum phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein more than a century ago. Read more...

Is It Harder To Fly A Plane Or A Helicopter? Here's What Pilots Say
Think soaring through the sky in a chopper is like cruising in an aircraft? Discover why mastering rotorcraft flight controls is uniquely challenging.

iPhone Ultra: Apple reportedly developed magnetic Apple Pencil for foldable iPhone
The first Apple iPhone with a foldable display will finally be officially unveiled in September. Apple is said to have developed a more compact version of the Apple Pencil for the iPhone Ultra, which attaches magnetically to the smartphone

Galaxy S26 gets a sizeable discount, making it an even better buy
This compact flagship becomes much easier to recommend at its current price.

A fake charger fried my phone's motherboard, so I found an app to catch them instantly
It's the OneBattery monitor for me

Extremely bright, flexible, and versatile: Laser projector Jmgo N3 Ultimate review
Suitable for daylight use. | AI gimbal, high brightness of 5,800 ISO lumens, Google TV, and many more features—according to the spec sheet, the Jmgo N3 Ultimate is an impressive laser projector. Our review will show whether it delivers in r

Musk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with pollution problem
Elon Musk says a secretive new SpaceX foundry will let him cast his own turbine blades and get gas power online 18 months faster than anyone else — but it's a bet on a fuel source that's already triggering lawsuits and health studies everyw

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

Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite Gaming Tablet Now Available on Giztop
Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite is a compact gaming tablet with an 8.4-inch WQXGA OLED display. It offers a 2560 × 1600-pixel resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals during gaming and everyday use. The display also supports up to

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy
After funding struggles and a name change, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been successfully launched. It will now make a three-month, one-million-mile journey to its orbit at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2) beyond the Mo

The phone that proves Samsung isn't serious. [Video]
There's a pattern forming.

What free gifts does Xbox give you on your birthday?
During your birthday week, you can claim a special gift from Xbox. Let's see what it is and how to claim it.
Cities are dropping Flock's surveillance cameras at a record pace
Secure Justice, an Oakland-based anti-surveillance group, says 214 cities and counties have dropped Flock since 2021. Ninety jurisdictions ended contracts in August alone, a fourfold increase from July, according to the group's latest updat

Google bows to Trump as it renames 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' in Google Maps
After trade talks with Canada fell through, President Donald Trump, ordered that "Lake of Ontario" be renamed to "Lake America." Read more...

Apple prototyped a stylus for the foldable iPhone that we may never see
On the bright side, Apple is more certainly working on an Apple Watch overhaul.

Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4 said to get sensor upgrade ahead of redesign in 2027
The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be officially unveiled in just a few days. Shortly before the launch, Bloomberg is revealing exciting details about the new features of both smartwatches, while a fundamentally rede

Poco M8 Power: The New Battery Champion Under Rs 25,000?
The word “Power” means something different on the Poco M8 Power. Instead of chasing benchmark scores or adding high-end hardware, Poco has taken a simpler route: put an 8,000mAh battery inside the phone and build the rest of the experience

I ditched sleep tracking to protect my mental health; the Fitbit Air changed my mind
After years without a sleep tracker, I finally found one that doesn't mess with my head

12TB Valve leak has fans scrambling for possible Half-Life 3 files
A massive cache of files that contain years of Steam data has leaked online, with early findings already showing beta builds of Valve games and third-party hits. Read more...

TechCrunch Mobility: The hidden human cost of robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

Stop waiting for the Apple Watch Series 12 and get the Apple Watch SE 3 at this crazy new discount!
Apple's latest budget-friendly timepiece is obviously not as sophisticated as the Apple Watch Series 11 or upcoming Series 12, but at this massively reduced price, it might be a smarter buy.

Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio
Apple's unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models this week was driven by unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware, according to The Information. Apple normally releases new Mac models in the autumn,

Windows 11's new context menu buries custom entries even deeper
It looks like every new iteration of Windows 11's context menu makes custom entries more obsolete, and the latest right-click menu redesign is no exception. Read more...

Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras
As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 millio
6 disabled Pixel Camera settings every owner should enable first
Take full control of your shots

Is 4K just marketing? Here's where the name really came from
4K is a catchier marketing term than 2160p, but the resolution also has this name for a reason.
I replaced Claude, ChatGPT, NotebookLM, and Perplexity with these free open source tools
Open source covered 4 jobs better than I expected

Sony's half-off WH-1000XM5 are probably the best over-ear headphones you can buy today
You have (less than) 24 hours to get these oldies but goodies at a whopping 50 percent discount in one of three color options.

Apple Watch is testing the one health feature Oura owners swear by
Apple wants your wrist to stop clocking out at bedtime, and the sensor change behind it is already in testing.

New e-bike delivers 150 Nm and 800 Wh as DJI Avinox mid-drive motor outshines Bosch
Bosch pales by comparison: A new e-bike promises up to 150 Nm of torque and is built specifically for demanding off-road terrain. The Steppenwolf Tycoon 11 features a lightweight carbon frame paired with flagship components.

Secret iPhone Ultra weapon could end the Fold 8's victory lap
An Apple Pencil reportedly exists for the iPhone Ultra.

I finally learned how Android's green dot can spot suspicious camera and mic access
Those privacy indicators are more powerful than I thought

Caterpillar is bringing to AI deployment what it learned from automating mining
Caterpillar has spent decades putting autonomous machines to work at remote mining sites. It's now bringing that experience to AI deployment.

New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9. While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year,
NASA launched a space telescope on Sunday that will give astronomers a much wider view of the universe
The telescope carries a 2.4-meter primary mirror, the same size as Hubble's. But its Wide Field Instrument is designed for a different kind of work. The 300-megapixel camera uses 18 detectors to capture a much broader image, giving Roman a

Google Maps relabels Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users
Google Maps now labels Lake Ontario as Lake America for users in the United States, following an update to the US Geographic Names Information System, while Canadian users see the old name and everyone else sees both. Google Maps has been a

Things to know before using your MacBook outside
Keep an eye on the temperature when using your MacBook outside.

Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested
Apple has internally prototyped, tested, and considered launching an Apple Pencil for the upcoming foldable iPhone, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, he said it is unlikely that the accessory will be released. In his Power On n

Google Maps has changed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users
It'll still show up as Lake Ontario for Maps users in Canada.

Beyond iPhone 18 Pro: AirPods 5 in September, iPad Mini With OLED Display in October
In his newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that AirPods 5 will be released as early as this September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, a foldable iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra gets a lovely discount at Amazon and Samsung
You just can't go wrong with this phone if you're on the Android side of the fence.
Samsung Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A56 could receive One UI 9 beta before stable build
Samsung is working on Android 17-based One UI 9 for several Galaxy devices, even though it has released the One UI 9 beta only for the Galaxy S26 series. While Samsung hasn't revealed when it will expand the One UI 9 beta program to more de

Turbo Vado 3 6.0 IGH: E-Bike features Garmin radar and automatic shifting
Specialized’s latest e-bike shifts automatically and packs high torque alongside a feature list that stands out even for a fully equipped trekking model. The Turbo Vado 3 6.0 IGH also comes loaded with modern tech integrations.

Slim Mechrevo laptop launches with unusual AMD Zen 5 APU and Nvidia RTX 5060
The Mechrevo Phenom 15 Air 2026 is a newly released gaming laptop in China, featuring the Ryzen 7 449, a non-NPU AMD APU in the Gorgon Point lineup. It's paired with the Nvidia RTX 5060, and the starting launch price is around $1,709.

Improve your Android Auto experience by doing these simple things
Android Auto has several essential features enabled by default, but you may be surprised at how much it can really do.

Samsung Galaxy flagships are a hit in the midst of RAMageddon – why?
As the impact of RAMageddon continues, a couple of this week’s key stories have had me thinking – is the somewhat-boring nature of Samsung’s year-over-year Galaxy flagship refreshes the exact thing making these devices a hit? This issue of

Ultra-thin aramid protection: Pitaka cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series review
This review examines three Pitaka Classic protective cases made from aramid fiber for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip models. The focus is on the build quality of the 3D Grip and Fusion Weaving designs, the precise fit around t

BigMe’s B6 Pro E-Reader Goes Up for Pre-Order in China Next Month
BigMe has announced the pre-order schedule for its latest color e-reader, the BigMe B6 Pro. Pre-orders will open at 8:00 PM on September 1 and remain open until 10:00 AM on September 22. Buyers can then pay the remaining balance from 10:30

Google Maps has renamed ‘Lake America’ for users in the US
Following an executive order late last week, Google Maps has updated its label for “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America.”

Rising Costs Impact Student Tech Essentials: A Strategic Purchasing Guide
I think we all noticed the rising prices of tech, i mean who didnt? And as the new school year aproches for many student, the question remains: What should i buy if i dont want to eat instant ramen for the next three years? And as a student
Fable PC requirements show it can run on an RTX 2060, but you'll need an RTX 5080 for 4K at 60 fps
For those who want the basic low-preset experience of 1080p at 30fps, at least an RTX 5050 or RTX 2060, AMD RX 6600, or Intel Arc A580 is required. The minimum CPU is a Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i7 6850K, while the minimum RAM requirement is 12

How much storage does a smart TV typically have?
Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.

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

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

What is the release date for Reacher season 4 episode 6 on Prime Video?
Reacher's mistakes feel like they're getting worse by the minute. But when does Reacher season 4 episode 6 arrive on Prime Video?

Chess.com launched a poker site and is planning even more classic games
Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online pok

Apple Arcade just got this retro-inspired gem
This throwback game has simple controls and graphics, but the actual gameplay can be as complex as you want.

It's (almost) official: you'll soon be able to add your Nanoleaf lights to a Philips Hue system, as a support page briefly appears online
We've got another indication that a previously rumored link-up between Philips Hue and Nanoleaf is happening.

Top AI tools including Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed suspicious code inside corporate networks
There is a new class of "squatting" risks emerging right in front of us and it involves llms.txt and llms-full.txt documentation.

How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not
There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing.

China’s robots race ahead
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on falling robots and the US-China AI race, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET.

Two new small, powerful Macs
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Scientists built a battery that charges almost instantly, but there's a catch
The device, developed by a team led by CSIRO quantum science researcher James Quach, is designed to take advantage of a quantum effect called superabsorption. In simple terms, the more molecules involved, the faster the system can absorb en

The Galaxy S27 Ultra might not be admired, but I doubt it will be rejected
The Galaxy S27 Ultra might be 'ugly,' but it won't be soulless
Deals: iPhone 17 lineup discounted, Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17 on sale
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Apple event scheduled for September 9. Ahead of the launch, the iPhone 17 lineup has received price cuts. Discounts are also available on the Galaxy S26, Xiaomi 17, Xia

UK networks are not ready for AI traffic, say mobile operators
VodafoneThree’s networks director says UK mobile quality is not ready for AI traffic and that planning rules, not money, are the obstacle, with more than half of its upgrades to existing masts requiring permission. The EU’s Gigabit Infrastr

How Bill Gates uses AI, and why he thinks nobody is preparing for it
Bill Gates has published a memo proposing a tax on AI, a category of jobs reserved for humans and new institutions to manage the transition, and told GeekWire that industry leaders are worried privately while staying quiet publicly. He prop

Huawei Watch D3, FreeBuds Neo design teased ahead of September 2 global launch
Huawei is refining one of its most unique health-focused wearables, and the teaser suggests some real comfort upgrades ahead of a big European launch. Several HarmonyOS-powered models are getting updates in early September 2026. One of the

Why the first Chinese mirrorless cameras will massively disrupt the market — and why that's a good thing
Want one of the best mirrorless cameras? Chances are it'll come from Japan. But a new superpower is rising up in the camera industry.

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

Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over song lyrics in Claude’s training data
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have sued Anthropic in California over song lyrics allegedly taken from pirate archives, naming Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann personally and seeking up to $150,000 per composition. A Munich court r

Oppo Enco Air 5 Review: One of Oppo’s Most Well-rounded Budget Earbuds
The Oppo Enco Air 5 takes a fairly straightforward approach to budget wireless earbuds: deliver strong noise cancellation, enjoyable sound, long battery life, and useful smart features without making the experience unnecessarily complicated

OnePlus 16 could preview the iPhone 20's most exciting design upgrade
The OnePlus 16 might show us the future of the iPhone.
Weekly poll: will you buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is here and, in a way, it feels like it has been with us all along. The S25 FE was overall a decent upgrade over the S24 FE. The list of improvements includes a better bin of the Exynos 2400 chipset, a bigger 4,900

T-Mobile continues to shut more stores and reduce its headcount
As it continues to transition to its new life as a digital carrier, T-Mobile continues to reduce the number of stores and reps.

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

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

iPhone Ultra could turn out to be an unwise long-term decision
Replacing the display could cost as much as buying a new iPhone.

How to watch The Traitors Ireland season 2 – free streams from anywhere
Here's how to watch The Traitors Ireland season 2 online – and for FREE – Siobhán McSweeney hosts another set of Faithfuls and Traitors at Slane Castle.
Huawei Pura X View will bring remote file-sharing feature without size or network speed caps
Huawei Pura X View is set to launch on September 7 with a new remote file-sharing feature enabled through Huawei Share. Weibo blogger Adak suggests the Pura X View will get this new capability to improve file transmission regardless of netw

We so easily slip on ice but probably not for the obvious reasons you think
We all know ice is slippery, but the real science behind losing our footing so easily is probably not what you think. Read more...

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra becomes first large-screen Samsung foldable to fail JerryRigEverything’s durability test
Earlier this month, the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 came out of JerryRigEverything’s tough durability tests looking pretty solid. It handled reverse bends, grit, and the usual stress tests surprisingly well. All previous large-screen Galaxy fol
Weekly poll results: the Honor Robot Phone draws in a crowd with its camera capabilities
Last week’s poll shows that people are interested in the Honor Robot Phone for its camera and AI capabilities – but mostly the camera. For the purposes of the poll, we put aside issues of availability (for now the phone is only available in

How to watch Vigil season 3 online from anywhere – it's *FREE*
Here's how to watch Vigil season 3 online for free from anywhere in the world.

iPhone Ultra’s display replacement estimated to cost over $1,000
Apple’s rumored first foldable iPhone is raising eyebrows, not just for its expected sky-high price, but for how expensive it might be to repair. According to a report from Apple World Today, Apple is getting ready to introduce its debut fo

The Best 3D Printers for Creators and Small Businesses in 2026
The right 3D printer can help you produce prototypes, custom products, replacement parts, miniatures, props, and small production runs. The market now includes fast CoreXY printers, large-format machines, dual-nozzle systems, and high-resol

Motorola confirms Razr 70 Swarovski Edition design ahead of early September debut
Motorola is teaming up with Swarovski again, and a sparkling flip phone is set to debut next month. Also ReadBest Flip Phones of 2026 The Lenovo-owned company has confirmed it’ll officially unveil a new Swarovski crystal co-branded model at

Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Advance Retro Handheld Review: Unbeatable Value at $89
For the past few years, my gaming habits have been pretty one-note. I’ve spent most of my time playing PUBG Mobile competitively. It’s a demanding game that requires constant attention, quick reflexes, and a lot of screen tapping. After a w
You'll have more control over your Pixel's status bar before the end of the year
With the release of Android 17 QPR2, compatible Pixel devices will gain new features.
WhatsApp's Scam Alert feature is now available to beta users on Android
Back in June, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a Scam Alert feature, which Meta officially detailed over two weeks ago. While WhatsApp hasn't yet revealed exactly when the Scam Alert feature will roll out to everyone, the public rele

Samsung G80HF now at lowest price with $240 savings
If you're in the market for a gaming monitor, the Samsung 27" Odyssey G8 (G80HF) is a good pick right now thanks to a hefty 25% discount. Read more...
Motorola's Razr Fold is finally on its way to Verizon
Motorola launched the Razr Fold in the US in late May, when the company announced that it would be available for purchase at T-Mobile and Verizon. T-Mobile got it right there and then, but Verizon has still not released the phone. [#InlineP
Pixel 11 Pro XL charges at the fastest speed of any Google phone, but there is a catch
To charge your Pixel Pro XL up to 75% in 30 minutes, your charger must meet certain requirements.

Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jobs, wives, and children aren't thrilled with the idea of you
Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is coming, Galaxy S26 series on sale, Nothing Phone (3) also discounted
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE earlier this week – the phone is set to go on sale on Friday next week (September 4). Unfortunately, the new model costs more than its predecessor despite bringing a rather short list of upgrades. Samsung.

I don't think the foldable iPhone deserves the credit it is getting for the Galaxy Z Fold 8's big year
One of those record pre-order numbers turns out to belong to somebody else.

EA confirms leaked Iron Man gameplay showing impressive flight footage is real
Early development footage from the upcoming Iron Man game from the Dead Space remake studio has leaked online, and fans are already loving its flight gameplay. Read more...

Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported
Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE on Thursday, and today the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Reuters and the Washington Post that he had been deported to the UK. Yiannopoulos came to the US legally in 2019,

Windows 11's preview update breaks mouse settings, as Defender spams users with false alerts
Windows 11 users are reporting broken mouse settings after KB5120998, while a separate Defender bug falsely warns that antivirus protection is disabled. Read more...

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [August 2026]
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, t

Nvidia pays $12.9B for Hugging Face. Thomas Wolf is betting on Microduck, a $399 robot?
Thomas Wolf has spent a decade convincing the world that open-source AI is not a charity project. On August 27, 2026, the market settled the argument. Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face, the company famous for hosting the open-source AI ecos

Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft
This latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy.

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have filed suit against Anthropic in the US District Court for the Northern District of California seeking damages for "tens of thousands" copyrighted works. The companies are asking for up to $150,

These cyborg cockroaches could be a lifesaver for people trapped in the rubble following natural disasters
Australian researchers have equipped cockroaches with miniature rescue technology, demonstrating controlled movement and emergency delivery capabilities inside difficult environments.
Nvidia DLSS 5 is getting modded into just about every game, often with hilarious results
A new version of the RenoDX modding tool, available through the developer's Discord server, allows users to apply a leaked build of Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 to any game that supports high-quality upscaling. The mod's rapid spread effectivel

At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?
Investors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI.
I was wrong about the Pixel 11 Pro modem, and 9 in 10 of you set me straight
Google's one genuine hardware win this year is not landing the way I assumed it would.

“We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z
Vijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting from a "discovery" science to an "engineering" one, why clinical trials are

Nvidia looks to set up an employee-funded political action committee to try and shape US policy in its favor
Nvidia believes NVPAC could help it shape US policy - but to what ends?
Here's when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are rumored to go on pre-order
Apple is unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with the iPhone Ultra, on September 9. That's a Wednesday. If you know Apple, you know that the company loves to commence pre-orders for new iPhones on the Friday of the week

Poco X8 Power 5G teaser confirms September 4 launch with 10,000mAh battery, claims 3.5-day backup
Poco is teasing a mid-range phone that’s all about battery life, and the official reveal is just a few days away. Poco India dropped the first official teaser for the Poco X8 Power 5G, confirming it’ll launch in India on September 4 at 12 P

Save 92% on a copy of Windows 11 Pro with a promo code
Upgrade for cheap and enjoy a more enhanced UI, better multitasking, and improved security for a fraction of the normal cost. Read more...

CISSP Security & Risk Management Training Bundle is still 95% off
Check out these eight courses on CISSP's eight domains to help you pass the exam and get certified in the field. Read more...
Cloudflare freed up 100TB of RAM behind its 1.1.1.1 DNS without adding a single server
The optimization work was centered on Big Pineapple, Cloudflare's DNS caching platform behind the popular 1.1.1.1 resolver, DNS Firewall, and several other DNS services they offer. In a technical blog post, systems engineer Sebastiaan Neute

Citizen launches three new Eco-Drive sports watches with elegant steel designs
Citizen has released three new men’s sports watches in the UK under its AW191 series. The new models are available now on the company’s UK website and stick to a basic, functional formula: standard analog designs powered by Citizen’s long-r

Best OnePlus Phones of 2026
We’d normally start a roundup like this by talking about which OnePlus phone has the fastest chipset or the biggest battery. This year, though, the more important story is outside the spec sheet. The OnePlus 15 launched in China in October

Huge discount makes the JBL Xtreme 3 an easy recommendation
Don't waste your time and upgrade your listening experience at a great price.

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

Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps
Several Hollywood celebs are ditching the massive eight-figure checks and exotic movie sets for a rising format: microdramas.

Huawei Watch 6 teaser reveals complete design ahead of September 2 global launch
Huawei’s starting to tease what’s coming at its big global event in Munich on September 2, and the first two products they’re highlighting are the Watch 6 and the nova 16s Pro. They announced the Munich gathering last week, but kept the act

Chinese memory maker CXMT sues Pentagon to get off US list
CXMT has sued the US Department of Defense in Washington seeking removal from the list identifying it as a Chinese military company, a designation that blocks defence contracts without restricting commercial sales. The company is the world’

BYD doubled its 1,500kW charging network in five months and wants to double it again by December
BYD opened its 10,000th Flash Charging station on 28 August, doubling the network in under five months, with each connector rated at up to 1,500kW. European rules require a charging pool on the core road network to deliver 400kW in total th
Micron's workers want the AI boom bonuses SK Hynix and Samsung already gave theirs
Taiwan-based media recently reported that Micron's two primary unions are dissatisfied with worker compensation amid the company's ballooning profits. The unions could threaten to strike, potentially disrupting an already strained global me
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South Korea is giving its entire population free access to AI, no token limits
The government's "AI for All" program will begin beta testing in September, followed by a broader launch later this year. On Friday, Seoul named three technology consortia to provide the services. They include groups led by the country's tw

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H2 in Release Preview, GTA VI gameplay reveal, and more
Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Microsoft released Windows 11 26H2 to Release Preview, Rockstar released the first look at GTA VI gameplay, and more. Read more...
Poco X8 and X8 Power's price ranges leak
Poco has already confirmed that it's launching the X8 and X8 Power in India on September 4, following a mega leak that basically outed all of their specs. The brand has even confirmed that the X8 Power will have a 10,000 mAh battery, while

Carhartt data breach exposed information from 12.9 million user accounts
Names, emails, and more Carhartt data has been exposed by ShinyHunters.

SanDisk 1TB Xbox Series X|S expansion card is $50 off
If you're looking to expand the storage on your Xbox Series X|S, take a look at this SanDisk expansion card, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy
The Theragun Sense, which retails for $299, is a wellness-focused massage gun that’s designed for everyday aches, muscle tension, relaxation, and soreness.

Garmin Venu 3S drops by $156 in limited-time Amazon deal
The watch ticks all the right boxes—and then some.

Mammotion Luba 3 changed my mind about robot lawnmowers
Robot lawnmowers have long intrigued me, but I never really wanted one. After a few weeks with the Mammotion Luba 3, though, I’m sold, because this fixed my biggest issue with other models.

Samsung’s smartglasses promise privacy but won’t escape this legal minefield
Samsung is set to invigorate the smartglasses segment with several products. It has collaborated with Qualcomm, Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker on intelligent eyewear, and the company is also working on Galaxy Glasses. Privacy has
CXMT files lawsuit against US Defense Department to safeguard business
CXMT has sued the US Defense Department – Pentagon to safeguard business interests. The lawsuit challenges the Pentagon’s designation as a “military company” and is looking forward to reverse this move, alongside delisting itself from the e

Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio
It turned out to be a big week for Apple news this week, as we not only got an official announcement about the upcoming iPhone event but also several hardware announcements including updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models. Anticipation cont

Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU
The new generation of data center systems is increasing efficiency with smarter traffic control instead of just more processor cycles.

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

Google made a cozy mobile game called ‘Froggy’s World’ & the whimsy is back
Google has quietly released a cozy mobile game called Froggy’s World in the vein of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley.

The People v Gorilla Grodd — confirmed cast, plot details, and what else we know so far about the Superman spin-off show on HBO Max
Here's everything we know so far about the DCU's crime mockumentary series The People v Gorilla Grodd.

GTA 6 does not use generative AI and will not offer microtransactions
GTA VI won't use generative AI or microtransactions, giving gamers two more reasons to celebrate ahead of its highly anticipated launch. Read more...

Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2
Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's

'Ted Lasso reruns aren't worth it': Apple TV prices are going up again, and a lot of viewers say they've had enough
Apple has pushed up the prices for Apple TV in the US and selected other countries, the fourth increase in four years.

"There are times it certainly makes me angrier behind the wheel!" Drivers hate Android Auto's switch to Gemini
People are voicing their concerns about Android Auto's switch to Gemini, and it's not pretty.
Honor Magic 9 series to feature three models, including Fan Edition
Honor Magic 9 series is scheduled to launch in late September, and looks like there won’t be two but three main models, including a Fan Edition. The OEM will probably adopt a new strategy, unveiling a performance-packed and two imaging phon

Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar with Dolby Atmos gets $200 price drop
The Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar is now $899, saving buyers $200 while delivering Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, and immersive home theater sound. Read more...

AWS is shutting down Mechanical Turk, which let humans beat AI at certain work tasks
Amazon will close Mechanical Turk on September 30, 2026, ending a 21-year platform that connected businesses with hundreds of thousands of workers.
Here's our best look yet at the inward-folding Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold launching next month
Huawei will host an event in China on September 7 to unveil the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone and HarmonyOS 7. Huawei hasn't detailed the Mate XT 2's spec sheet yet, but it has released a video teaser that gives us our best look yet at the
Two Honor Magic 9 phones certified with 100W fast charging
Honor is accelerating the development of the Magic 9 series and has certified two new models in the lineup with 100W charging. A new leak reveals certification details and the number of models coming with the 2026 flagship – more than last

Here's why your iPhone charges slower than a budget Xiaomi
There is a discrepancy between Chinese phones, iPhones, and Galaxy phones when it comes to fast charging, and the difference is actually pretty big.

OpenAI to stop supplying models to Cursor after SpaceX acquisition
OpenAI is ending its contract to supply models to Cursor following SpaceX’s $60B acquisition, with access shutting off on 12 November and its forthcoming Astra model withheld. Cursor and SpaceXAI shipped Grok 4.5 together in July, which is
Huawei Chairman shows Mate XT 2 tri-fold for first time
Huawei Consumer Business and Smart Automotive Solution Business Chairman Richard Yu has showcased the Mate XT 2 for the first time. After a leaked image, the company itself lifted the curtain on its new-generation triple-foldable phone. Ric

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

A rethink for China’s carmakers as regulators tell them to fix quality, not add features
Four Chinese ministries have begun a yearlong vehicle quality campaign that bars carmakers from changing technical parameters through over-the-air updates after test samples are sealed, with penalties including suspension from the product c

Weekend PC Game Deals: Red Dead Redemption, Forza, ARMA, and more
This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of fresh games to claim for free, a metroidvania bundle, and plenty of discounts from Gamescom promotions. Read more...

Xiaomi's Smart Privacy Display Leaks, and It Looks Smarter Than Expected
Samsung brought Privacy Display to the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year and it came as a huge hit. Now Xiaomi is working on its own version. A new leak shows a feature called Smart Privacy Display, which could arrive with the Xiaomi 18 series. It
HarmonyOS 6 to reach 100+ million devices by 2026 with apps exceeding 400,000
Huawei has recently announced that HarmonyOS 6.0 will reach 100+ million devices by the end of 2026, while the native mobile phone apps figure has already crossed 400,000. The OS is growing rapidly following the company’s unique strategy. A
Huawei drives China’s smartphone market growth with Kirin 5G: Q2 2026
A new report by Counterpoint shows that Huawei continues to drive China’s smartphone market in Q2 2026. The company once again leads the ranking with significant growth in its shipment share compared to the same quarter last year. Counterpo
Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max launch time frame in global markets and India leaks
According to a new report, Oppo is planning to launch the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max in global markets "by late October". The devices are first expected to be unveiled in China in September. Over in India, the official announcement is al

One $30 subscription gets you GPT, Claude, Gemini & Sonar for a year
Macworld TL;DR: New users pay $29.99 for one year of ChatOn AI’s multi-model AI access, real-time web search, 100-plus prompts, document tools, and image and video creation. Keeping several AI tools open at once can make a simple task feel
Huawei is finally thinking of global HarmonyOS expansion
Huawei is once again thinking about the global expansion of HarmonyOS, and this time it seems to be a final decision. In a recent conference, the company mentioned it wants to see its self-developed software system as the second global alte
Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is on pre-order, but the S26+ is cheaper - several Pocos are cheaper too
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE earlier this week – the phone is set to go on sale on Friday next week (September 4). Unfortunately, the new model costs more than its predecessor despite bringing a rather short list of upgrades. Samsung

Honor Magic9 Series To Combine a 200MP Camera With a 2nm Snapdragon Chip
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Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series in China in May and later launched it in global markets. The lineup also made its way to India in July. The Reno16 series introduced the AI Snap Key, and a new rumour now claims that the Reno17 series could o
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 [Gallery]
While not as big as the last release, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is a sizable update ahead of the stable December release.

Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test
Dreambeans is an experimental app from Google Labs that will “proactively dream up personalized daily stories.” After previously requiring a subscription, Dreambeans is now available for free Google Accounts in the US to test.

Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?
Are XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?

Android 17 QPR2 adds Status bar customization for notification, system icons
Android 17 QPR2 continues to add user-facing changes with new Status bar settings in Beta 4.
Apple hikes prices again, this time for Apple TV and Apple One
Apple hiked the prices of all of its hardware products back in June. As we're all anxiously waiting for the company to make its iPhones more expensive too, in the meantime, it has made two of its services more expensive. We're talking about

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Following the big release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 for Pixel devices. As of Friday afternoon, the Pixel 11 series is not yet compatible, but Google says support is coming “soon.”

Galaxy A35 Users May Soon Get to Experience One UI 9 Beta
The post Galaxy A35 Users May Soon Get to Experience One UI 9 Beta appeared first on Android Headlines.
Motorola teases a new Swarovski-encrusted Razr, here's when it's launching
Motorola launched blinged-up Swarovski-encrusted versions of the Razr 60 and Edge 70 last year, then followed up with the Signature a few months ago, and now it's almost ready to unveil another one. The company is currently teasing a new Sw

Google Health 5.07 Update Delivers Easier Logging And Better Maps
The post Google Health 5.07 Update Delivers Easier Logging And Better Maps appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixelated 114: Who watches the Pixel Watch?
Welcome to Pixelated episode 114. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will discuss the Pixel Watch 5 as they look towards the present and future of Google’s wearable efforts. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only

Xiaomi’s New Privacy Display Could Automatically Hide Sensitive Information
The post Xiaomi’s New Privacy Display Could Automatically Hide Sensitive Information appeared first on Android Headlines.

Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.

VITURE just made the ultimate XR glasses for Phantom Blade Zero fans
The post VITURE just made the ultimate XR glasses for Phantom Blade Zero fans appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy Tab S9’s August 2026 Security Update Is Here with Critical Security Fixes
The post Galaxy Tab S9’s August 2026 Security Update Is Here with Critical Security Fixes appeared first on Android Headlines.
Google didn’t kick Pixel 11 trade-in values off a cliff this year – here’s what you can get
While the US Google Store’s pre-order and launch period deals have ended, Google has started a new round of boosted trade-in values that are only slightly lower than before.

An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
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Steve Jobs' 8th Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375
A science project that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs built for his 8th-grade science fair sold at auction for $34,375. Jobs was attending Cupertino Jr. High when he designed the project, which is titled "What is the SCR?" The lot includes a d

Samsung Is Preparing the One UI 9 Beta Program for the Galaxy A56
The post Samsung Is Preparing the One UI 9 Beta Program for the Galaxy A56 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google’s New Expert Intelligence Lets You Chat with Purchased Ebooks in Gemini Notebook
The post Google’s New Expert Intelligence Lets You Chat with Purchased Ebooks in Gemini Notebook appeared first on Android Headlines.

XREAL has set the perfect stage for Android XR
I’ve always been a bit skeptical of smart glasses and mixed reality headsets. It’s not hard to find the utility of something like a Meta Quest in gaming, but Apple’s Vision Pro, for example, has never appealed to me in the slightest. Ahead
HP strikes deal with blacklisted Huawei to license essential Wi-Fi patents
HP Inc. recently announced a new patent deal with Huawei, a company that is unable to sell or import products in the US after being banned by the FCC. The agreement is essential for keeping the US company in the technology business, but HP
Video Boost is causing crappy audio on Pixel 11 video recordings
The post Video Boost is causing crappy audio on Pixel 11 video recordings appeared first on Android Headlines.

Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
The feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share their personal email addresses.

Apple Raises Apple Music Prices for the First Time in Nearly Four Years
The post Apple Raises Apple Music Prices for the First Time in Nearly Four Years appeared first on Android Headlines.

Judge Rules Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal and Baseless
The post Judge Rules Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal and Baseless appeared first on Android Headlines.

People are sticking the Fitbit Air to their bodies, literally, and it works [Gallery]
The Fitbit Air might be one of Google’s most versatile products in a while not just because it’s so simple, but because buyers are finding very unique ways of using it. That includes quite literally sticking the Fitbit Air to your body with

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Amazon has now launched its 2026 Labor Day sale with truck loads of deals, but your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is also now ready to roll. Highlights include 20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium, Botanicula, Samorost 3,

Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma leaves the door open for Elder Scrolls VI exclusivity on Xbox — will they actually do it?
Microsoft's gaming chief has a dilemma: should Elder Scrolls VI skip PlayStation 5? She's not saying, for now.
Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 delayed to Q2 2027 to avoid GTA 6
In a message posted on the official Roberts Space Industries website, game director Chris Roberts said the decision is intended to avoid competing with GTA 6, which is scheduled to launch this November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S a

Galaxy S26 Ultra was the world’s best-selling Android phone in Q2 2026
Counterpoint Research has published a report on the best-selling smartphones globally in Q2 2026. According to it, Samsung’s latest flagship non-foldable smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, was the best-selling Android smartphone during the q
Which Macs Will Get an M6 Chip and Which Won't?
Apple announced new Mac mini machines this week, and the lower-end models include the first M6 chip. The M6 era will be a little complicated, because few Macs are going to get it. We won't have M6 Pro or M6 Max chips, which shakes up the Ma

Google Already Testing Gemini 3.8 Flash Preview Just Weeks After 3.7 Release
The post Google Already Testing Gemini 3.8 Flash Preview Just Weeks After 3.7 Release appeared first on Android Headlines.

New Trump tariffs are meant to help boost US chip manufacturing
The post New Trump tariffs are meant to help boost US chip manufacturing appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple's Siri Settlement: Here's When iPhone Owners Can Submit Claims
In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. Today, a new court document revealed when customers will likely be abl

Google Changes EU Spam Policy to Dodge Massive Antitrust Fines
The post Google Changes EU Spam Policy to Dodge Massive Antitrust Fines appeared first on Android Headlines.
Samsung's new portable SSDs are blazing fast over USB4, but will torch your wallet
Samsung unveiled the company's new offering for portable storage enthusiasts at Gamescom 2026 in Germany. The "P" Series of external SSDs uses USB4 connectivity to raise the performance bar considerably while offering some truly spacious un

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

Gemini Notebook switching to compute-based usage limits, like Gemini app
Following the Gemini app in May, Gemini Notebook is switching to “compute-specific usage limits” starting in September.

How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
Sophia Bendz, general partner at Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.

The GTA 6 extended look has convinced me to get back into GTA
The post The GTA 6 extended look has convinced me to get back into GTA appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Will Pay £260 Million to Settle a UK App Developer Lawsuit
The post Google Will Pay £260 Million to Settle a UK App Developer Lawsuit appeared first on Android Headlines.
Data center backlash isn't about AI, it's about who pays the bills (and the noise)
Researcher Andy Masley reviewed polling data on the backlash and concluded that its main drivers are not simply distrust of Big Tech, skepticism about AI, or concerns about China. Instead, he found that people are responding to "object-leve

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

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Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch at an Apple event on September 9, 2026 featuring several cutting-edge hardware advancements, including the debut of Apple’s C2 modem, and a shift to a 2nm manufacturing process f

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to Feature Revolutionary 200MP DeepPix Camera Technology
OPPO has officially unveiled its next camera system, ProXDR. At the same time, leaks surrounding the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max point to a much more unusual camera setup. If those reports are right, the phone could become the first smartphone wi
Affinity is a free creative suite for photo editing, vector design, and page layout
Affinity combines professional photo editing, vector graphics, and publishing tools in one free app for Windows and macOS. Owned by Canva, it supports formats such as PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, and IDML, and is also featured in our Essential Apps s

Apple TV this week: ‘Dark Matter’ season 2 is now streaming
Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a

Oppo Find X10 ‘Pro Max’ reportedly gets three 200MP cameras
Oppo Find X10 isn’t too far away and, according to a new leak, a “Pro Max” model is going to ship with three 200MP cameras.

Smartphone shipments could decrease by 16.7% by the end of 2026
The post Smartphone shipments could decrease by 16.7% by the end of 2026 appeared first on Android Headlines.

This New App Brings 1990s 'After Dark' Screen Savers to Modern macOS
As noted by Daring Fireball's John Gruber, developer Jeff Halter has released a new Afterglow app that allows you to run classic After Dark screen savers on modern macOS versions. "Afterglow is an emulator built specifically for running Aft

Anker’s powerhouse 250W desktop charger just hit a new record low
Macworld Anker Prime 6-port Charging Station 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
The MacRumors Show: Apple's Surprisingly Big Week of Announcements
It's been an unusually big week for Apple announcements. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, and invites to Apple's September event. Subscribe to The MacRumors

Meet Microduck, Hugging Face's $399 Open-Source Robot You Can Train Yourself
The post Meet Microduck, Hugging Face's $399 Open-Source Robot You Can Train Yourself appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro: More similar than ever before [Video]
More of the same isn’t always a bad thing, but in some cases it could be. Does that ring true with the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro? Find out here.

More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.

Google Health 5.07 rolling out with better manual logging, maps, & more
Google Health 5.07 is rolling out on Android and iOS with meaningful updates to manual workout logging and a handful of bug fixes.

Apple TV Buys an Existing Hit for the First Time Ever
Apple TV has bought the worldwide rights to "Small Prophets," breaking with how it normally operates in acquiring an existing English-language hit rather than commissioning a show of its own from the start. ‌Apple TV‌ has typicall

Xiaomi HyperOS Super Island Receives Significant Functional Upgrade
Xiaomi just gave out a new upgrade to Super Island(The notification hub built into HyperOS)! This time, the focus is on making it easier to get back to pickup and locker codes when you need them quickly. The update adds a three-finger swipe

Deals: Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale, NXTPAPER tablets from $150, Galaxy Tab S11 $200 off, Anker charging gear from $12, more
Amazon’s massive 2026 Labor Day sale is now in full swing with thousands of price drops across just about every product category. We are also tracking a collection of TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet deals from just $150 alongside $200 off all G

Galaxy S26 gets Fold 8 features in latest Android 17 beta
Samsung has released a new beta verison of Android 17 for the Galaxy S26, and it’s an exciting one that packs a bunch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s features for Samsung’s flagship slab phone.

Galaxy A35 users may get to try One UI 9.0 before its stable release
Before rolling out the stable version of its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), to Galaxy smartphones and tablets, Samsung is expected to release its beta version for several devices. The Galaxy A35 is one of them. Ho

OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft Sound the AI Cyber Alarm as Major Threats Escalate
The post OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft Sound the AI Cyber Alarm as Major Threats Escalate appeared first on Android Headlines.

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Start at an Unusual Time
Pre-orders of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro may not open until Saturday, September 12, a day later than the company's usual schedule, according to a new report. Apple is set to hold its annual iPhone event on Wednesday, September 9, where the &zwnj

Samsung’s August 2026 security update starts reaching Galaxy Tab S9 series
Samsung has started rolling out the August 2026 security patch to its tablets, and the first models to receive it aren’t its latest flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 series, or the 2024 flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 series. Instea
Judge strikes down Anthropic blacklist, says government retaliated over Pentagon criticism
US District Judge Rita F. Lin ruled late Thursday that the government failed to show Anthropic posed a national-security threat. Instead, she found that officials acted against the company after it publicly challenged the Pentagon's plans f

What NOT to Expect at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event
Apple's annual fall event takes place on Wednesday, September 9, when it is expected to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro models, the first foldable iPhone, an Apple Watch Series 12, a fourth-generation Apple Watch Ultra, and potentially AirPods 5.

Apple TV just got another price increase
Macworld Apple TV has been on a bit of a roll lately, with a string of hit shows including Widow’s Bay, Severance, Pluribus, and the return of Ted Lasso. Unfortunately, all that premium programming doesn’t come cheaply, because Apple is rai

Galaxy S27 Ultra frame design tweak could make it more comfortable to hold
If the recent leaks prove accurate next year, the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra will redefine Samsung's design language with a new camera housing. That's the most significant rumored design change, but there are a few other ones that aren't as

Do Macs need Antivirus in 2026? Is Apple’s security enough?
Macworld Macs include strong built-in malware protection, including XProtect, Gatekeeper, Notarization and other security layers, so third-party antivirus isn’t essential for everyone. If you keep macOS up to date, download apps only from t
Developer auctions off sticker space on a MacBook he hasn't even bought yet, and it worked
The developer here is Vincent, who posts on X as @VynseDev and works out of Bordeaux.Read Entire Article

Samsung may open One UI 9.0 beta program for Galaxy A56
Samsung started developing its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), for the Galaxy A56 in June. With the brand preparing to open the new software’s beta program for the Galaxy A55, it was reasonable to expect the compan

Apple One Just Went Up in Price
As a result of Apple TV receiving a price increase today, the Apple One Individual plan has also gone up in price. In the U.S., for example, the Apple One Individual plan now costs $21.95 per month, up from $19.95 per month. Apple One Famil
The $700 Galaxy S26 FE brings Samsung's latest AI features to a cheaper phone with few hardware upgrades
The price is $50 higher than the Galaxy S25 FE's starting price. Samsung has pointed to ongoing pressure on RAM supply, which has also contributed to price increases across other recent Galaxy devices.Read Entire Article
X says China used hundreds of bot accounts to amplify fears about AI data centers that many Americans already share
X's Global Government Affairs writes that the 200 accounts were posting "in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy."Read Entire Article

Apple TV Streaming Service Receives Price Increase
Apple today informed MacRumors and others that the Apple TV streaming service is receiving a price increase in the U.S. starting today. As a result of the Apple TV price increase, the Apple One Individual bundle has also gone up in price, w

Apple's M6 Mac Mini Gets First Pre-Order Discounts at Amazon
Amazon today has introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, with discounts including two of the M6 models as well as the M5 Pro model. All of these deals are pre-order discounts on the 2026 Mac mini, which officially

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

Apple Watch SE 3 Hits New Low Price of $199.99 on Amazon
You can get the 44mm GPS Apple Watch SE for just $199.99 today on Amazon, down from $279.00. This is a steep discount on the wearable that beats the previous all-time low price by about $30, and matches the record low price of the 40mm GPS

Apple Pledges Donation for Nepal and Tibet Flood Relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook today pledged that the company will make a donation toward relief and rebuilding work in Nepal and Tibet, where flash floods and mudslides have killed hundreds of people. On Wednesday, part of a Himalayan glacier collapse

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

A brief look at how fashion color trends could influence Samsung’s 2027 phone lineup
It's Friday, and the Galaxy S26 FE launch is wrapped. Let's do something different for a change and talk a little about fashion color trends and how they could influence Samsung's Galaxy phone lineup in 2027. The following isn't confirmed o
New US tariffs threaten to make PCs, game consoles, and data centers more expensive, again
Sources told Politico that the US is considering a fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors, representing another attempt to boost domestic chip manufacturing. The tariffs threaten to raise the prices of numerous electronics, many of which

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders might start later than usual this year
Macworld Just a few days ago, Apple announced the date for its annual Phone event: Wednesday, September 9, less than two weeks away. We’re expecting Apple to unveil its first-ever folding iPhone at the event, along with the iPhone 18 Pro an

Spatial Audio in CarPlay Now Rolling Out in Volvo Vehicles
Volvo this week confirmed that Spatial Audio support in CarPlay, powered by Dolby Atmos, is now rolling out to EX90 models via a software update. Volvo first detailed Spatial Audio for the EX60, EX90, and ES90 in July. It requires the optio

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

These $40 rollerblade wheels are the office upgrade you didn’t know you needed
Macworld Buy on Amazon The Office Oasis Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels – $39.95 Buy on Amazon (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.searc

Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary at Samsung’s biggest London store
The beloved Star Trek franchise turns 60 next month, and Samsung UK has announced plans to transform its flagship King's Cross store into a point of interest for Star Trek fans. Numerous Star Trek-themed events will take place all over the

Apple is making it really difficult to buy its highest-end Mac Studio
Macworld Earlier this week, Apple surprised us with a brand-new Mac Studio powered by an M5 Ultra processor and up to 512GB of RAM. We expect that option, which won’t be available until late October, will cost upwards of $15,000. That in it

AirPods: Here are the new features in iOS 27
Macworld Arguably the greatest feat of the AirPods is that they gain new features with every iOS update without the need for any hardware changes: in 2024, they became (rudimentary) hearing aids, and with iOS 26 came live translation. So it

Watch out for this fake Face ID Apple Pay pop-up scam
Macworld The security, antivirus, and VPN company Malwarebytes has an interesting post on its Malwarebytes Labs blog detailing a new and sophisticated scam. The web-based trick is meant to make users think that they just made a big payment

My FanCam is now available on Galaxy S26 series with One UI 9 beta
Samsung released two One UI 9 beta updates for the Galaxy S26 series in quick succession, and the second brings one of the most interesting Galaxy AI features the company introduced with its new foldables. My FanCam is now available on the

Tim Cook wasn’t Steve Jobs. He was better
Macworld The clock is ticking; in just a few days, Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO will come to an end. Looking back at the past decade and a half, I’d distill the company’s progress into a couple of words: growth and stability. Cook

ColorOS 16 August Update is Available - Full list of compatible devices
OPPO has started rolling out its August update for ColorOS 16, and this isn't one of those updates built around a single big feature. Instead, OPPO is fixing and improving several smaller parts of the OS. There are new Home Screen gestures,

Samsung brings two Galaxy Z Fold 8 AI features, Finder bar to S26 series
Samsung introduced several new Galaxy AI features with One UI 9.0 on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. While these capabilities were initially missing from the One UI 9.0 beta software on the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung is now r

Instead of paying monthly for your IDE, you can get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for life for just $30
Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99) through August 30. Most professional IDEs require a monthly subscription that becomes a worse deal the longer you pay for it. If y

Just $50 gets you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on your Mac for life
Macworld TL;DR: Pay $49.97 once for lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 on one Mac, and redeem the one-use code within seven days. Some software makes perfect sense as a subscription. The classic Microsoft Office apps d

Vivo X500 Pro Series Confirmed With 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Series SoC
The tides are finally changing for the flagship smartphone market as the big chipmakers are about to deploy their latest 2nm CPUs. While Qualcomm is expected to launch its next Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, MediaTek is coming soon with i

GTA VI Extended Look: How Rockstar Built a World That Remembers Everything
After a long wait, Rockstar and Netflix's Extended Look finally brought us some official info about GTA VI. The leaks tried to ruin the first experience, but we can say that the official trailer gives us a real glimpse of the final product,

Microsoft finalizes Windows 11 version 26H2 for general availability: Next version of Windows 11 enters final preview phase before rollout begins
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available to test in the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, which means general availability is imminent.

Your phone may soon be able to shut down or restart your PC with just a couple of taps
Hidden code hints that Link to Windows will soon let Android users remotely shut down or restart their PCs or put their PCs to sleep.

So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to horrible scalpers
Xbox Series X25 preorders went live today, and judging by community feedback it did not go well. Meanwhile scalpers seem to have come out laughing.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Officially Debuts with One UI 9 and Exynos 2500
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, making it the first phone in the S26 lineup to ship with the company's latest software. The phone runs One UI 9, based on Android 17, and sits below the regular S26 models as cheaper option

Save $300 on the ultimate M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM
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As Xbox and PlayStation look towards a world beyond physical media, some PC gamers have started making their own discs
As Xbox announces its disc-to-digital program beginning soon, it looks like some PC gamers are going in the opposite direction.

Vivo T5 Global Model Leaked: Key Specifications Revealed
Vivo has confirmed the main details of its upcoming Vivo T5 5G ahead of its launch in India on September 2. The phone will feature a 7,050mAh battery in a body measuring only 7.99mm in thickness. A big battery in a small body? Thats right,

If you ordered an M4 Mac mini, you may be getting a free M6 upgrade
Macworld Apple surprised us all by announcing a new Mac mini this week with an M6 processor and a higher price tag than the comparable M4 model it replaces. But if you’re one of the lucky people who had ordered one ahead of the announcement

One of my most anticipated samurai games isn't coming to Xbox (or Play Anywhere), but it finally locked in a release date for PC
Shadow of the Road, an upcoming turn-based CRPG published by Owlcat Games set in a dark, steampunk fantasy take on feudal-era Japan, has announced that it will be launching on November 12, 2026, for PC.

I can't believe Microsoft is this desperate to push AI — its latest rebrand reeks of corpo speak
Microsoft renamed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as the "AI at Work Roadmap," even though most of what it tracks has nothing to do with AI.

iOS 27 finally lets you separately adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms, and alerts
Macworld It’s one of the more persistently annoying aspects of owning an iPhone, and one of those dumb little things where Apple was overzealous in making things simple and left us with a frustration that most Android users haven’t had to d

Fable impresses me again with an extended look at dialog choices and combat, and I can't wait to try it with Xbox Play Anywhere
Playground Games has unleashed an extensive gameplay demo showcasing more of Fable's dialogue options that will shape your character's story and how it has greatly evolved the series' once-simple combat system.

6 Mac mini and Mac Studio upgrades you may have missed
Macworld Apple just announced the new M6 / M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio, both of which are shipping on September 22. On the surface, these look like just the same Macs we have today with faster processors inside. But there’s

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 7 Launches With Six Years of Updates
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Quantum 7 in South Korea, and this one is basically a Galaxy A57 with a stronger focus on security. You get a 120Hz AMOLED screen, Exynos 1680, a 50MP main camera and six years of software support. The catch

OPPO Find X10 Series Lineup Revealed Through Smart Cloud Acceleration Service
OPPO's next flagship lineup, the Oppo Find X10 series, is starting to take shape, although it may look different from earlier leaks. Instead of four models, OPPO now appears to be preparing three: the Find X10, Find X10 Pro, and Find X10 Pr

Xiaomi Announced its First Smartphone with a Massive 10,000mAh Battery
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, and the biggest number is exactly what we expected. The phone packs a huge 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, making it the largest battery Xiaomi has ever put inside a smartphone.

Xiaomi Xring O3 is a Contradiction: Using Old Tech to Beat Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Dimensity 9600
Xiaomi has been working for years in its proprietary SoCs, and it seems that this year, the concept has finally matured. The company unveiled that the Xiaomi 18 Fold will carry the in-house Xiaomi Xring O3 chip, the successor to the Xring O

Xbox legend "often thinks about" where Halo could've gone with more ODST-style stories — What should Microsoft do with Halo?
The future of Halo is a confusing one. Halo Campaign Evolved doesn't seem to have resonated with the audience, and Xbox is likely scratching its head about where to go next.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma re: PlayStation's disc backlash — "I know players love physical media," but what about next-gen Helix plans?
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently spoke with the BBC about the next-gen Xbox Helix console, but stopped short of confirming a commitment to disc-based games longer term.

The Division 2 continues to grow with the "Echoes of Central Park" expansion taking us to another unseen part of New York City
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Here's every major Xbox and PC announcement we've rounded up from the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026
Future Games Show has arrived at Gamescom, and it's giving the spotlight to over 40 Xbox and PC video games. With so many games to keep track of, we're rounding up all the biggest announcements in one place.

REVIEW: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the spin-off that's better than the originals
One of the best narrative games I've played all year comes packed with tightly-knit combat mechanics and gorgeous vistas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.
People keep calling the AYN Thor their “endgame” handheld, and after spending way too much time setting mine up, I think understand why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MacBook Neo vs. Air vs. Pro (Lab Tested)
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Hamilton's 300m Swiss automatic diver falls nearly 60% in stainless-steel, in both sizes
Both steel sizes of Hamilton's Khaki Navy Frogman Auto are under $600 at Ashford with coupon HAM12, against a $1,395 list. The 41 mm is $597.52 and the 46 mm $579.92, and Hamilton has since marked both as past collection.

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

Huawei Mate XT 2 pre-orders reveal 16GB RAM across the range and up to 2TB storage
Huawei’s next-generation tri-fold smartphone is now moving closer to its official launch. Scheduled to debut on Sept. 7, the Mate XT 2 has opened for pre-orders in China, giving us a clearer picture of the configurations coming to market. T

Android Auto Features That Can Make Long Drives Easier
If you're going on a long drive, prepping your car with tailored Android Auto features can make life much easier. Here are some features worth trying.
Huawei Mate XT 2 pre-order confirms special Privacy Screen Edition
Huawei officially teased the Mate XT 2 a few days ago, and the device is now up for pre-order, confirming several configurations before its launch. From new colors to storage options and a special edition, the product page reveals many para
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Linux 7.3-rc1 arrives, clocking in at a total of 40.98 million lines
The first release candidate is a big one with new AMD code and changes making up a third of the entire update. Read more...

PCSX2 v2.8.0 is now out, and it boasts huge performance boosts for your games
Also, no more codec nonsense.

The 4 Best Nvidia Shield Accessories, According To Owners
If you've got an Nvidia Shield as part of your home gaming setup, consider picking up these accessories to make the most of your device.

Certain iPhone users should receive an important letter next month
The letter will tell eligible iPhone users how to file for a share of Apple's $250 million settlement.

Windows 11 finally lets you opt out of OneDrive during setup instead of just reminding you in three days
It's about time.
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Huawei Watch D3 renders reveal 1.92-inch display, slimmer design
Huawei Watch D3 will debut this week, and ahead of the unveiling, WinFuture has revealed official renders of the medical wearable, showing a larger display and a slimmer design profile. The details further shed light on the smartwatch’s key

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need To Run A Refrigerator?
Prepping a home for solar power means figuring out how many solar panels you need to power a refrigerator. And it's not just during the day, but all night, too.

Oppo Find X10 to pack an 8,000mAh battery with dual 200MP cameras; New Find X10E emerges in a leak
Oppo recently confirmed that the Find X10 series will be unveiled in September, although the official launch date remains under wraps. The lineup is expected to include three models, and a new leak suggests the standard Find X10 could offer

The U.S. is building barriers around drones and robots, but China has scale to get around them
The U.S. is shutting out more foreign-made drones and robots. China’s scale means the global competition may simply move elsewhere.

Grindr wants to be the everything app for gay men; investors are still deciding whether it can pull it off
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5 Disadvantages Of Using A Tablet As A Laptop Replacement
Replacing your laptop with a tablet may sound like the best option for a convenient mobile setup, but it's not likely to be a perfect replacement.

Some Galaxy S26 Ultra units reportedly develop a dot on display after red tint color calibration 
Some Galaxy S26 Ultra users started noticing an unwanted reddish tint on the display last month, and now the software fix meant to clear it up might be creating fresh headaches for a few of them. The original issue looked like a rectangular

5 Of The Best Underwater Cameras You Can Buy In 2026
With a dive or two for underwater shoots under our weighted belt, we've applied our knowledge to the best underwater cameras available in 2026.

Can You Use An Indoor TV Antenna Outdoors?
If your indoor TV antenna struggles to pick up signals, you may have wondered if it can be used outside. After all, indoor and outdoor antennas do the same job.

5 Tiny Gadgets That Are Surprisingly Powerful
Bigger may sometimes mean better when it comes to electronic devices, but that's not the case for these five gadgets that pack lots of punch in a tiny frame.

How Harbor Freight Keeps Tool Prices So Low
Harbor Freight's tools can cost much less than competing brands, and the reason comes down to how the company buys, sells, and promotes its products.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Aura Edition with Core Ultra 5 322 and OLED panel discounted by $500
Deal | The Yoga 7i 14 Aura Edition ships with a 1200p OLED touch panel, Intel's Core Ultra 5 322 Panther Lake chip, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and 512 GB of storage. A pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as support for Wi-Fi 7 complete the pack

4 Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Best Buy
Best Buy has established itself as a staple location for modern technology, and it did so by owning some of the best brands in the home entertainment market.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying That 30,000mAh Power Bank
Having a massive 30,000mAh power bank on hand can come in very handy indeed, but it's not always the best choice for every consumer. Here's why.

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro key specs leaked: 12.5″ 3.2K display, ~20% bigger battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip
Xiaomi’s next premium tablet lineup is starting to take shape through some fresh leaks, and it looks like a solid step up in size and battery life for one of its mid-to-high-end models. Xiaomi has already confirmed that its top-tier Pad 9 P

10 Practical Camping Gadgets Worth Buying From Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply may not be your first choice for camping gear, but it offers more than you might expect, including tools, sleeping bags, and cast-iron cookware.

4 RFID Security Myths You Need To Stop Believing
RFID and credit card skimming are still a valid threat at payment terminals, but other methods of skimming RFID signals aren't nearly as feasible for criminals.

This Is The Cheapest Compact Car You Can Buy New In 2026
Cars are getting more and more expensive, that's for sure, but there are still affordable compact cars on the market if you know where to look.

Upcoming Skyrim mod converts the engine into a full Vampire: The Masquerade game
Skyrim is being hollowed out and rebuilt as an old-school World of Darkness RPG. Vampire: The Masquerade Reawakened goes far beyond swapping dragons for vampires, replacing Bethesda’s familiar systems with blood hunting, Disciplines, Humani
7 operating systems quietly running your house that nobody ever told you about
These are the operating systems you never think of but run the devices you never think of.

Android phones used to be made of metal—here's why glass replaced it
All-metal phones are but a remnant of the past.

AI Slop Might Be The Biggest Threat To America's Solar Farms
Artificial intelligence has become a tool for those with the power to use it to organize misinformation campaigns against any principles they don't agree with.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying That Cheap Inkjet Printer
An inkjet printer might have an attractive price tag, especially if you don't plan to print much, but that's not the whole story of what it will cost.

Why is the GameCube controller so loved by gamers?
People still swear by this quirky controller, leading to Nintendo supporting it for 25 years and counting.

GTA 6 pre-orders rose 436% after Netflix trailer, with PS5 sales dominating Xbox
GTA 6 pre-order sales were already impressive before the Netflix Extended Look. Sensor Tower projects a 572% increase between August 27th and 28th compared to the 30-day average. The PS5 trailer encouraged more PlayStation console owners to

Japanese mini PC with 16-core Zen 5 CPU and 128 GB RAM launched at eye-watering price
The Mouse Computer DAIV CX-A9A60 mini PC has gone on sale in Japan, powered by the incredibly capable AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU with 16 cores and a monstrous Radeon 8060 iGPU. The mini PC also features a whopping 128 GB of RAM, and of cours

The Invention That Saved Apple And Put Its Computers Back On The Map
In 1997, Apple was in dire straits. The company was hemorrhaging money, to the tune of more than a billion in losses. That all changed the very next year.

Muse Glimmer 30B runs on my 32GB GPU, handles its own tool calls, and never leaves the machine
This is a smartly designed local model for getting tasks done

How to improve your audio quality on Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay can sound great, but you have to make sure you're sending it high-quality audio. A few quick checks can boost your audio enjoyment on the road.

5 Old Devices That Refuse To Go Extinct
Popular devices are often eclipsed by advancing technology, but these five iconic pieces of technology have continued to persist over time.

What Type Of Battery Does An Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Typically Use?
It's important to protect your eyes when you're welding, and auto-darkening helmets make it easier than before. What kind of batteries do they take?

Lenovo releases new budget gaming laptop a month early with cheaper pricing and 165 Hz display
Lenovo is now selling a new budget gaming laptop in Europe. Released over a month earlier than expected, the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 combines a 165 Hz display with 45 W Intel processors and a choice of Nvidia RTX laptop GPUs.

Here's why NAS owners and homelabbers keep buying this $17 IKEA table
A $17 IKEA table became an accidental 8U rack for homelabs.
I broke the main smartwatch battery rule; now my Galaxy Watch is infinitely better
I turned off Raise to Wake on my Galaxy Watch, and it fixed my biggest gripe

How to soft and hard reset your iPhone
Is your iPhone acting up? Let's walk through the different kinds of resets, what they do and how to perform them.
5 Clever Uses For The Google Pixel Tag
Google is soon releasing the Pixel Tag -- its version of the AirTag -- and here are all the ways you can use it to never lose your valuables.

3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (August 31-September 6)
A new thriller starring Robert De Niro should be added to your watchlist this week.

What Did Motorcycle Helmets Look Like In The '70s?
Nostalgia is a powerful force. While these vintage motorcycle helmets don't meet today's safety standards, they may have you longing for simpler times.

One Microsoft Worker Spent $28,000 on AI in 28 Days, Prompting Internal Audit
The post One Microsoft Worker Spent $28,000 on AI in 28 Days, Prompting Internal Audit appeared first on Android Headlines.

Amazon is buying 2 million Nvidia GPUs for AWS data center expansion
AWS plans to deploy two million additional Nvidia GPUs by 2028, expanding AI infrastructure across cloud, government, analytics, and robotics workloads.

I turned a cheap Android TV box into the ultimate self-hosted streaming server
Budget doesn't mean cheap. This box can be turned into a self-hosted media file server.

Getting an 'iPhone Unavailable' message? Here's how to fix it
If you're having trouble getting into your iPhone, you'll need your old passcode or Apple Account password.

How Cellphone Service Prices Have Changed Since The '90s
Remember counting peak minutes and paying for individual texts? Take a look at how monthly mobile bills have shifted since the dial-up era of the '90s.

Anthropic's Claude Code Usage Cap Update Actually Hides a Quiet Downgrade
The post Anthropic's Claude Code Usage Cap Update Actually Hides a Quiet Downgrade appeared first on Android Headlines.

3D-Printed Drones At Sea Could Change The Game For The US Navy
See how the US Navy uses containerized 3D printing microfactories at sea to build combat drones and transform modern frontline military logistics.

MIT report says AI can complete almost any undergraduate assignment it sets
An MIT committee report says AI can produce credible responses to almost any written assignment in its undergraduate curriculum and has driven measurable shifts in campus culture in under three years. In the EU, systems that monitor student

I asked Claude Code, Codex, and Antigravity to build the same game, and one absolutely crushed the others
I wanted a game, so I made three

5 Google Maps features that will save you time on your busiest days
Plan your day before you go with Google Maps.

Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection
I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There was a period of time in the mid-aughts in

4 Ways To Turn Your Android Phone Into A Portable Computer
Nowadays, flagship smartphones can replace many of the functions of a laptop computer, but when that isn't possible, you can enlist these four options.

I finally understand why retro games look so much better on CRT TVs, and it's not just nostalgia
Retro games were made to shine on CRT displays, and nothing else compares

Why Did Motorola Phones Fail (And What Brought Them Back)?
Motorola phones were once among the most popular in the world, but they faded fast in the 2010s. Here's why the phones failed and what brought them back.

YouTuber Rebuilds Multi-Million Dollar Hypercar After Bugatti Refuses To Supply Parts
What happens when a manufacturer blacklists your crashed $3 million hypercar? You hire a famous YouTuber to rebuild it using basic minivan parts.
Google Pixel 11 Pro in for review
Just like in 2025, people who want a compact Pixel phone are faced with the same question: is the Pro worth the extra €200, or is the Pixel 11 good enough? And just like last year, we'll answer that question for you guys; just give us a few

The VGA port refuses to die in 2026, and the reason has nothing to do with nostalgia
It has disappeared on consumer systems, but millions of other systems still use it

12 Auto Service Chains Owned By Driven Brands: Take 5, Meineke & More
The next time you stop for an oil change or body repair, you might be visiting a Driven Brands company without even knowing it.

Google Maps makes a change that angers an entire country
For the second time in 18 months, Google Maps makes a controversial change to its maps.

This Denver Startup Is Making Mini Wind Turbines That Fit In A Camping Backpack
Wind turbines that are portable could be used in a variety of settings. One company is making a mini-turbine that is completely portable.

5 Compact Cars With High Ground Clearance
While you'll be hard-pressed to find one with the ride height of a truck, SUV, or even a crossover, there are plenty of compact cars with good ground clearance.

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones with Hi-Res Audio and 8-mic ANC drop to near-lowest price ever
Deal | The Sony WH‑1000XM5 headphones have dropped to their near‑lowest price on Amazon thanks to a huge 50% discount available this weekend only, making them one of the best ANC deals available. The top‑rated XM5s deliver class‑leading act

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

Most people think GIMP can replace Photoshop, but I found the one that actually does
The best open source Photoshop replacement in 2026 might not be the one you've been told to use

5 Milwaukee tools that are tiny but ridiculously useful
Small yet versatile and powerful.
5 Good Lock customizations to try before One UI 9
You need One UI 8.5 for these to work

How to improve your audio quality on Android Auto
If the sound you're getting through Android Auto is disappointing, there are several components and settings you should check.
5 Reasons To Skip The Google Pixel 11 (And Why You Should Upgrade To The Pixel 10 Now)
Don't fall for next-gen hype. Between subtle spec upgrades and rising prices, here's why Google's newest flagship phone isn't worth your hard-earned cash.

Why Are European Refrigerators So Much Smaller Than American Ones?
Ever wonder why kitchens overseas feature such tiny appliances? Discover the fascinating cultural and structural reasons behind microscopic fridges.
Your ChatGPT conversations could end up in court, and they're not protected
ChatGPT and similar tools are often used for personal questions, legal worries, health concerns, and emotional support. Those conversations can feel private, but they may be accessible through a phone search, a subpoena, discovery in a laws

Best Oppo Phones of 2026
Oppo has had a busy 2026 so far, with new phones across almost every price range. The company also expanded its flagship Find X9 Ultra to the global market for the first time. It also launched the Find N6 foldable with what it calls “Zero-F

I added one hook to Claude Code, and it stopped making the same mistake twice
Hooks really change the game.

TeraCopy is still the first app I install on every new Windows PC for 4 important reasons
Windows file copying is broken, and this 20-year-old app is still the fix.

Loved by 85% of players, this dark fantasy RPG is back for less than $3 on Steam
Deal | Developed by Unfrozen, Iratus: Lord of the Dead is an RPG that puts you in the shoes of the villain. You'll have to face numerous enemies, adapting your strategy each time and expanding your lair to achieve your goal.

How To Turn Off Gemini In Gmail In Your Google Account
You can disable Gemini in Gmail without deleting your Google account or abandoning Workspace apps. One setting also works for Docs, Drive, and more.

A decade's worth of Steam files totaling more than 12TB has leaked
The leak contains beta builds and finished games from Valve and third-party developers.

7 Days: Windows XP turns 25, Apple confirms iPhone event, and 25th anniversary Xbox
Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about 850 NES games stolen from home, Galaxy S26 FE, and Firefox JPEG XL support. Read more...

5 Motorcycles Quicker Than The Honda CBR1100XX
Think the Honda CBR1100XX is the ultimate speed king? Discover the five terrifyingly fast superbikes that leave it completely in the dust.

Enormous 12TB Steam leak includes abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets
Over 12 terabytes of data, containing builds of every game uploaded to Steam between 2003 and 2013, has been leaked. We don't know everything in the archives yet because of its massive size. But people have already dug up assets related to

Xiaomi 18 Fold to pack a massive 6,000mAh battery, wired and wireless charging speeds also emerge
Rumors suggest that Xiaomi will unveil the Xiaomi 18 Fold by early September in China. Ahead of the launch, the brand has already confirmed that it will be equipped with the all-new 3nm Xring O3 chip and will be the first device to feature

Framework’s 192 GB Ryzen AI Max 400 desktop inches closer to launch
Framework has revealed more details about its upcoming Desktop configuration powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 Gorgon Halo APU. Alongside support for up to 192 GB of unified memory, the system offers around 6.6% more memory bandwidth t

September PlayStation State of Play leaks as next target for physical game protests
Sony could add to a busy month in gaming with a September PlayStation State of Play. A reputable leaker hinted that an announcement is imminent. Although Intergalactic may return at the event, PS5 disc advocates hope to detract from the pre

REDMAGIC 11S Pro review: Beefed up with top end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
It will come as no surprise that the Redmagic 11S Pro is more expensive than the "standard" 11 Pro, but it's still $450 cheaper than the Samsung S26 Ultra equivalent. Read more...
I evaluated dozens of digital measuring tools on Android to see if phone sensors can replace physical hardware
There are some legitimate options

Have A Burning Smell From Your Car's Clutch? This Could Be The Reason Why
Nobody likes to smell burning from their car, but it can happen - especially from the clutch. Here's one of the most likely reasons your clutch smells.

Nihon Falcom drops massive 10-hour demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Nihon Falcom releases a free 10-hour demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on PS5, Switch, and Steam. Here is how save transfer and 1st Chapter data carry over.

Liux’s Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals
The Liux Big microcar is made in Spain. The startup thinks it can compete in a crowded market with its tiny electric car built around sustainability.
DDR4 RAM is getting expensive, but these 6 CPUs are still worth buying
DDR4 prices aren't great, but at least these aging CPUs are still punching above their weight.

How to adjust the audio settings for your AirPods (and why you should)
If you want to enhance the sound of your AirPods even further, we've got you. Let's dig into some settings that will level up your listening experience.

10 Hidden Chevy Silverado Features You Might Not Know About
Modern automobiles are as much products of the tech world as the mechanical one, including the Chevy Silverado's subtle quality-of-life features.

Flock Safety's controversial CEO just got a taste of his own medicine
A controversial viral interview has just triggered a mass internet revolt, doxxing attempts, and federal investigations against America's biggest surveillance startup. Read more...

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now on its way to study the 'dark universe'
Its first images are expected to arrive in early 2027.

4 Compact Tablets Perfect For Reading And Entertainment
Compact tablets strike the perfect balance between immersive entertainment and portability, so we've picked some great options for bookworms and movie lovers.

What Does A 'No Wake' Zone Mean In Boating?
Not complying with a No Wake Zone while boating can earn you a hefty ticket fine due to the safety concerns that can accompany large wakes in these areas.

Norway deploys anti-drone C-UAS system to defend air bases hosting its new F-35 jets from threats
Norway has activated its first dedicated autonomous counter-drone system near Trondheim, protecting an air base expected to host F-35 fighters.

This open-source Android launcher is my new Niagara Launcher replacement
The typography alone is worth it.

Apple may launch its first foldable iPhone with a stylus
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable iPhone next month, and now a new rumor suggests that there is a slim chance that it might come with its own stylus. Read more...

Not the GameCube, not the Wii U: This was Nintendo's most unsuccessful console
Nintendo's worst-ever console was awkward to use and didn't even sell a million units. But you can try it today if you're curious.

Bigme B6 Pro launches with 6-inch color E Ink display, 4G, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
Bigme's B6 Pro is now available internationally as a compact color E Ink reader with up to 75 FPS, 4G connectivity and Android 14. It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Nvidia's $63 billion stock portfolio is a map of its own supply chain
Nvidia's earnings this week gave the market the growth story it wanted. But a separate SEC filing gives us an additional perspective on what Nvidia is also doing with all those billions.Read Entire Article

This European Town Found A Clever New Use For Old Wind Turbine Blades
Wind turbine blades eventually wear out, and they're notoriously tough to recycle. But one European town found a clever use for old wind turbine blades.

4 Reasons Why People Ditch Their Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has sold well, but some owners eventually ditch it due to daily charging, high repair costs, waning novelty, and other reasons.

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

RingConn Gen 3: Sleep data explained
Thanks to their unobtrusive design, smart rings are the ideal tools for continuous sleep tracking. This guide explains key metrics such as HRV, sleep stages, and oxygen saturation in an easy-to-understand way and shows you how to correctly

3 tasks that are still easier on Linux than Windows
Linux has an edge—and I'm not talking about the browser

I love Samsung's Galaxy AI features, but the mess behind them is pushing me away
Samsung needs an AI guide for its AI

Stop getting bad YouTube recommendations with 4 simple steps
If your algorithm is out of whack recently, there are things you can do to get it back on track with content you like.
Xperia 10 VIII, Galaxy S26 FE are official, Poco F9 Pro and Ultra coming, Week 35 in review
Sony unveiled the Xperia 10 VIII with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, a 6.1-inch OLED, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 50MP main camera. It starts at a rather steep $600. Why steep? Well, it's mostly unchanged from its predecessor. Speaking of unchanged, S

5 Unique 3D Printers You Can Buy For Under $500
If you're just breaking into the 3D printer hobby, you can get started with any of these one-of-a-kind printers for less than $500.

A new method could detect a quantum phenomenon Einstein predicted over a century ago
Researchers find a new method that could finally detect a mysterious quantum phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein more than a century ago. Read more...

Is It Harder To Fly A Plane Or A Helicopter? Here's What Pilots Say
Think soaring through the sky in a chopper is like cruising in an aircraft? Discover why mastering rotorcraft flight controls is uniquely challenging.

iPhone Ultra: Apple reportedly developed magnetic Apple Pencil for foldable iPhone
The first Apple iPhone with a foldable display will finally be officially unveiled in September. Apple is said to have developed a more compact version of the Apple Pencil for the iPhone Ultra, which attaches magnetically to the smartphone

Galaxy S26 gets a sizeable discount, making it an even better buy
This compact flagship becomes much easier to recommend at its current price.

A fake charger fried my phone's motherboard, so I found an app to catch them instantly
It's the OneBattery monitor for me

Extremely bright, flexible, and versatile: Laser projector Jmgo N3 Ultimate review
Suitable for daylight use. | AI gimbal, high brightness of 5,800 ISO lumens, Google TV, and many more features—according to the spec sheet, the Jmgo N3 Ultimate is an impressive laser projector. Our review will show whether it delivers in r

Musk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with pollution problem
Elon Musk says a secretive new SpaceX foundry will let him cast his own turbine blades and get gas power online 18 months faster than anyone else — but it's a bet on a fuel source that's already triggering lawsuits and health studies everyw

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

Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite Gaming Tablet Now Available on Giztop
Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite is a compact gaming tablet with an 8.4-inch WQXGA OLED display. It offers a 2560 × 1600-pixel resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals during gaming and everyday use. The display also supports up to

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy
After funding struggles and a name change, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been successfully launched. It will now make a three-month, one-million-mile journey to its orbit at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2) beyond the Mo

The phone that proves Samsung isn't serious. [Video]
There's a pattern forming.

What free gifts does Xbox give you on your birthday?
During your birthday week, you can claim a special gift from Xbox. Let's see what it is and how to claim it.
Cities are dropping Flock's surveillance cameras at a record pace
Secure Justice, an Oakland-based anti-surveillance group, says 214 cities and counties have dropped Flock since 2021. Ninety jurisdictions ended contracts in August alone, a fourfold increase from July, according to the group's latest updat

Google bows to Trump as it renames 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' in Google Maps
After trade talks with Canada fell through, President Donald Trump, ordered that "Lake of Ontario" be renamed to "Lake America." Read more...

Apple prototyped a stylus for the foldable iPhone that we may never see
On the bright side, Apple is more certainly working on an Apple Watch overhaul.

Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4 said to get sensor upgrade ahead of redesign in 2027
The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be officially unveiled in just a few days. Shortly before the launch, Bloomberg is revealing exciting details about the new features of both smartwatches, while a fundamentally rede

Poco M8 Power: The New Battery Champion Under Rs 25,000?
The word “Power” means something different on the Poco M8 Power. Instead of chasing benchmark scores or adding high-end hardware, Poco has taken a simpler route: put an 8,000mAh battery inside the phone and build the rest of the experience

I ditched sleep tracking to protect my mental health; the Fitbit Air changed my mind
After years without a sleep tracker, I finally found one that doesn't mess with my head

12TB Valve leak has fans scrambling for possible Half-Life 3 files
A massive cache of files that contain years of Steam data has leaked online, with early findings already showing beta builds of Valve games and third-party hits. Read more...

TechCrunch Mobility: The hidden human cost of robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

Stop waiting for the Apple Watch Series 12 and get the Apple Watch SE 3 at this crazy new discount!
Apple's latest budget-friendly timepiece is obviously not as sophisticated as the Apple Watch Series 11 or upcoming Series 12, but at this massively reduced price, it might be a smarter buy.

Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio
Apple's unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models this week was driven by unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware, according to The Information. Apple normally releases new Mac models in the autumn,

Windows 11's new context menu buries custom entries even deeper
It looks like every new iteration of Windows 11's context menu makes custom entries more obsolete, and the latest right-click menu redesign is no exception. Read more...

Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras
As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 millio
6 disabled Pixel Camera settings every owner should enable first
Take full control of your shots

Is 4K just marketing? Here's where the name really came from
4K is a catchier marketing term than 2160p, but the resolution also has this name for a reason.
I replaced Claude, ChatGPT, NotebookLM, and Perplexity with these free open source tools
Open source covered 4 jobs better than I expected

Sony's half-off WH-1000XM5 are probably the best over-ear headphones you can buy today
You have (less than) 24 hours to get these oldies but goodies at a whopping 50 percent discount in one of three color options.

Apple Watch is testing the one health feature Oura owners swear by
Apple wants your wrist to stop clocking out at bedtime, and the sensor change behind it is already in testing.

New e-bike delivers 150 Nm and 800 Wh as DJI Avinox mid-drive motor outshines Bosch
Bosch pales by comparison: A new e-bike promises up to 150 Nm of torque and is built specifically for demanding off-road terrain. The Steppenwolf Tycoon 11 features a lightweight carbon frame paired with flagship components.

Secret iPhone Ultra weapon could end the Fold 8's victory lap
An Apple Pencil reportedly exists for the iPhone Ultra.

I finally learned how Android's green dot can spot suspicious camera and mic access
Those privacy indicators are more powerful than I thought

Caterpillar is bringing to AI deployment what it learned from automating mining
Caterpillar has spent decades putting autonomous machines to work at remote mining sites. It's now bringing that experience to AI deployment.

New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9. While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year,
NASA launched a space telescope on Sunday that will give astronomers a much wider view of the universe
The telescope carries a 2.4-meter primary mirror, the same size as Hubble's. But its Wide Field Instrument is designed for a different kind of work. The 300-megapixel camera uses 18 detectors to capture a much broader image, giving Roman a

Google Maps relabels Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users
Google Maps now labels Lake Ontario as Lake America for users in the United States, following an update to the US Geographic Names Information System, while Canadian users see the old name and everyone else sees both. Google Maps has been a

Things to know before using your MacBook outside
Keep an eye on the temperature when using your MacBook outside.

Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested
Apple has internally prototyped, tested, and considered launching an Apple Pencil for the upcoming foldable iPhone, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, he said it is unlikely that the accessory will be released. In his Power On n

Google Maps has changed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users
It'll still show up as Lake Ontario for Maps users in Canada.

Beyond iPhone 18 Pro: AirPods 5 in September, iPad Mini With OLED Display in October
In his newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that AirPods 5 will be released as early as this September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, a foldable iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra gets a lovely discount at Amazon and Samsung
You just can't go wrong with this phone if you're on the Android side of the fence.
Samsung Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A56 could receive One UI 9 beta before stable build
Samsung is working on Android 17-based One UI 9 for several Galaxy devices, even though it has released the One UI 9 beta only for the Galaxy S26 series. While Samsung hasn't revealed when it will expand the One UI 9 beta program to more de

Turbo Vado 3 6.0 IGH: E-Bike features Garmin radar and automatic shifting
Specialized’s latest e-bike shifts automatically and packs high torque alongside a feature list that stands out even for a fully equipped trekking model. The Turbo Vado 3 6.0 IGH also comes loaded with modern tech integrations.

Slim Mechrevo laptop launches with unusual AMD Zen 5 APU and Nvidia RTX 5060
The Mechrevo Phenom 15 Air 2026 is a newly released gaming laptop in China, featuring the Ryzen 7 449, a non-NPU AMD APU in the Gorgon Point lineup. It's paired with the Nvidia RTX 5060, and the starting launch price is around $1,709.

Improve your Android Auto experience by doing these simple things
Android Auto has several essential features enabled by default, but you may be surprised at how much it can really do.

Samsung Galaxy flagships are a hit in the midst of RAMageddon – why?
As the impact of RAMageddon continues, a couple of this week’s key stories have had me thinking – is the somewhat-boring nature of Samsung’s year-over-year Galaxy flagship refreshes the exact thing making these devices a hit? This issue of

Ultra-thin aramid protection: Pitaka cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series review
This review examines three Pitaka Classic protective cases made from aramid fiber for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip models. The focus is on the build quality of the 3D Grip and Fusion Weaving designs, the precise fit around t

BigMe’s B6 Pro E-Reader Goes Up for Pre-Order in China Next Month
BigMe has announced the pre-order schedule for its latest color e-reader, the BigMe B6 Pro. Pre-orders will open at 8:00 PM on September 1 and remain open until 10:00 AM on September 22. Buyers can then pay the remaining balance from 10:30

Google Maps has renamed ‘Lake America’ for users in the US
Following an executive order late last week, Google Maps has updated its label for “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America.”

Rising Costs Impact Student Tech Essentials: A Strategic Purchasing Guide
I think we all noticed the rising prices of tech, i mean who didnt? And as the new school year aproches for many student, the question remains: What should i buy if i dont want to eat instant ramen for the next three years? And as a student
Fable PC requirements show it can run on an RTX 2060, but you'll need an RTX 5080 for 4K at 60 fps
For those who want the basic low-preset experience of 1080p at 30fps, at least an RTX 5050 or RTX 2060, AMD RX 6600, or Intel Arc A580 is required. The minimum CPU is a Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i7 6850K, while the minimum RAM requirement is 12

How much storage does a smart TV typically have?
Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.

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

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

What is the release date for Reacher season 4 episode 6 on Prime Video?
Reacher's mistakes feel like they're getting worse by the minute. But when does Reacher season 4 episode 6 arrive on Prime Video?

Chess.com launched a poker site and is planning even more classic games
Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online pok

Apple Arcade just got this retro-inspired gem
This throwback game has simple controls and graphics, but the actual gameplay can be as complex as you want.

It's (almost) official: you'll soon be able to add your Nanoleaf lights to a Philips Hue system, as a support page briefly appears online
We've got another indication that a previously rumored link-up between Philips Hue and Nanoleaf is happening.

Top AI tools including Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed suspicious code inside corporate networks
There is a new class of "squatting" risks emerging right in front of us and it involves llms.txt and llms-full.txt documentation.

How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not
There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing.

China’s robots race ahead
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on falling robots and the US-China AI race, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET.

Two new small, powerful Macs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 142, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, how is it almost September already, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) Th
Scientists built a battery that charges almost instantly, but there's a catch
The device, developed by a team led by CSIRO quantum science researcher James Quach, is designed to take advantage of a quantum effect called superabsorption. In simple terms, the more molecules involved, the faster the system can absorb en

The Galaxy S27 Ultra might not be admired, but I doubt it will be rejected
The Galaxy S27 Ultra might be 'ugly,' but it won't be soulless
Deals: iPhone 17 lineup discounted, Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17 on sale
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Apple event scheduled for September 9. Ahead of the launch, the iPhone 17 lineup has received price cuts. Discounts are also available on the Galaxy S26, Xiaomi 17, Xia

UK networks are not ready for AI traffic, say mobile operators
VodafoneThree’s networks director says UK mobile quality is not ready for AI traffic and that planning rules, not money, are the obstacle, with more than half of its upgrades to existing masts requiring permission. The EU’s Gigabit Infrastr

How Bill Gates uses AI, and why he thinks nobody is preparing for it
Bill Gates has published a memo proposing a tax on AI, a category of jobs reserved for humans and new institutions to manage the transition, and told GeekWire that industry leaders are worried privately while staying quiet publicly. He prop

Huawei Watch D3, FreeBuds Neo design teased ahead of September 2 global launch
Huawei is refining one of its most unique health-focused wearables, and the teaser suggests some real comfort upgrades ahead of a big European launch. Several HarmonyOS-powered models are getting updates in early September 2026. One of the

Why the first Chinese mirrorless cameras will massively disrupt the market — and why that's a good thing
Want one of the best mirrorless cameras? Chances are it'll come from Japan. But a new superpower is rising up in the camera industry.

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

Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over song lyrics in Claude’s training data
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have sued Anthropic in California over song lyrics allegedly taken from pirate archives, naming Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann personally and seeking up to $150,000 per composition. A Munich court r

Oppo Enco Air 5 Review: One of Oppo’s Most Well-rounded Budget Earbuds
The Oppo Enco Air 5 takes a fairly straightforward approach to budget wireless earbuds: deliver strong noise cancellation, enjoyable sound, long battery life, and useful smart features without making the experience unnecessarily complicated

OnePlus 16 could preview the iPhone 20's most exciting design upgrade
The OnePlus 16 might show us the future of the iPhone.
Weekly poll: will you buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is here and, in a way, it feels like it has been with us all along. The S25 FE was overall a decent upgrade over the S24 FE. The list of improvements includes a better bin of the Exynos 2400 chipset, a bigger 4,900

T-Mobile continues to shut more stores and reduce its headcount
As it continues to transition to its new life as a digital carrier, T-Mobile continues to reduce the number of stores and reps.

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

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

iPhone Ultra could turn out to be an unwise long-term decision
Replacing the display could cost as much as buying a new iPhone.

How to watch The Traitors Ireland season 2 – free streams from anywhere
Here's how to watch The Traitors Ireland season 2 online – and for FREE – Siobhán McSweeney hosts another set of Faithfuls and Traitors at Slane Castle.
Huawei Pura X View will bring remote file-sharing feature without size or network speed caps
Huawei Pura X View is set to launch on September 7 with a new remote file-sharing feature enabled through Huawei Share. Weibo blogger Adak suggests the Pura X View will get this new capability to improve file transmission regardless of netw

We so easily slip on ice but probably not for the obvious reasons you think
We all know ice is slippery, but the real science behind losing our footing so easily is probably not what you think. Read more...

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra becomes first large-screen Samsung foldable to fail JerryRigEverything’s durability test
Earlier this month, the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 came out of JerryRigEverything’s tough durability tests looking pretty solid. It handled reverse bends, grit, and the usual stress tests surprisingly well. All previous large-screen Galaxy fol
Weekly poll results: the Honor Robot Phone draws in a crowd with its camera capabilities
Last week’s poll shows that people are interested in the Honor Robot Phone for its camera and AI capabilities – but mostly the camera. For the purposes of the poll, we put aside issues of availability (for now the phone is only available in

How to watch Vigil season 3 online from anywhere – it's *FREE*
Here's how to watch Vigil season 3 online for free from anywhere in the world.

iPhone Ultra’s display replacement estimated to cost over $1,000
Apple’s rumored first foldable iPhone is raising eyebrows, not just for its expected sky-high price, but for how expensive it might be to repair. According to a report from Apple World Today, Apple is getting ready to introduce its debut fo

The Best 3D Printers for Creators and Small Businesses in 2026
The right 3D printer can help you produce prototypes, custom products, replacement parts, miniatures, props, and small production runs. The market now includes fast CoreXY printers, large-format machines, dual-nozzle systems, and high-resol

Motorola confirms Razr 70 Swarovski Edition design ahead of early September debut
Motorola is teaming up with Swarovski again, and a sparkling flip phone is set to debut next month. Also ReadBest Flip Phones of 2026 The Lenovo-owned company has confirmed it’ll officially unveil a new Swarovski crystal co-branded model at

Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Advance Retro Handheld Review: Unbeatable Value at $89
For the past few years, my gaming habits have been pretty one-note. I’ve spent most of my time playing PUBG Mobile competitively. It’s a demanding game that requires constant attention, quick reflexes, and a lot of screen tapping. After a w
You'll have more control over your Pixel's status bar before the end of the year
With the release of Android 17 QPR2, compatible Pixel devices will gain new features.
WhatsApp's Scam Alert feature is now available to beta users on Android
Back in June, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a Scam Alert feature, which Meta officially detailed over two weeks ago. While WhatsApp hasn't yet revealed exactly when the Scam Alert feature will roll out to everyone, the public rele

Samsung G80HF now at lowest price with $240 savings
If you're in the market for a gaming monitor, the Samsung 27" Odyssey G8 (G80HF) is a good pick right now thanks to a hefty 25% discount. Read more...
Motorola's Razr Fold is finally on its way to Verizon
Motorola launched the Razr Fold in the US in late May, when the company announced that it would be available for purchase at T-Mobile and Verizon. T-Mobile got it right there and then, but Verizon has still not released the phone. [#InlineP
Pixel 11 Pro XL charges at the fastest speed of any Google phone, but there is a catch
To charge your Pixel Pro XL up to 75% in 30 minutes, your charger must meet certain requirements.

Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jobs, wives, and children aren't thrilled with the idea of you
Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is coming, Galaxy S26 series on sale, Nothing Phone (3) also discounted
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE earlier this week – the phone is set to go on sale on Friday next week (September 4). Unfortunately, the new model costs more than its predecessor despite bringing a rather short list of upgrades. Samsung.

I don't think the foldable iPhone deserves the credit it is getting for the Galaxy Z Fold 8's big year
One of those record pre-order numbers turns out to belong to somebody else.

EA confirms leaked Iron Man gameplay showing impressive flight footage is real
Early development footage from the upcoming Iron Man game from the Dead Space remake studio has leaked online, and fans are already loving its flight gameplay. Read more...

Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported
Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE on Thursday, and today the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Reuters and the Washington Post that he had been deported to the UK. Yiannopoulos came to the US legally in 2019,

Windows 11's preview update breaks mouse settings, as Defender spams users with false alerts
Windows 11 users are reporting broken mouse settings after KB5120998, while a separate Defender bug falsely warns that antivirus protection is disabled. Read more...

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [August 2026]
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, t

Nvidia pays $12.9B for Hugging Face. Thomas Wolf is betting on Microduck, a $399 robot?
Thomas Wolf has spent a decade convincing the world that open-source AI is not a charity project. On August 27, 2026, the market settled the argument. Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face, the company famous for hosting the open-source AI ecos

Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft
This latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy.

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have filed suit against Anthropic in the US District Court for the Northern District of California seeking damages for "tens of thousands" copyrighted works. The companies are asking for up to $150,

These cyborg cockroaches could be a lifesaver for people trapped in the rubble following natural disasters
Australian researchers have equipped cockroaches with miniature rescue technology, demonstrating controlled movement and emergency delivery capabilities inside difficult environments.
Nvidia DLSS 5 is getting modded into just about every game, often with hilarious results
A new version of the RenoDX modding tool, available through the developer's Discord server, allows users to apply a leaked build of Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 to any game that supports high-quality upscaling. The mod's rapid spread effectivel

At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?
Investors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI.
I was wrong about the Pixel 11 Pro modem, and 9 in 10 of you set me straight
Google's one genuine hardware win this year is not landing the way I assumed it would.

“We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z
Vijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting from a "discovery" science to an "engineering" one, why clinical trials are

Nvidia looks to set up an employee-funded political action committee to try and shape US policy in its favor
Nvidia believes NVPAC could help it shape US policy - but to what ends?
Here's when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are rumored to go on pre-order
Apple is unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with the iPhone Ultra, on September 9. That's a Wednesday. If you know Apple, you know that the company loves to commence pre-orders for new iPhones on the Friday of the week

Poco X8 Power 5G teaser confirms September 4 launch with 10,000mAh battery, claims 3.5-day backup
Poco is teasing a mid-range phone that’s all about battery life, and the official reveal is just a few days away. Poco India dropped the first official teaser for the Poco X8 Power 5G, confirming it’ll launch in India on September 4 at 12 P

Save 92% on a copy of Windows 11 Pro with a promo code
Upgrade for cheap and enjoy a more enhanced UI, better multitasking, and improved security for a fraction of the normal cost. Read more...

CISSP Security & Risk Management Training Bundle is still 95% off
Check out these eight courses on CISSP's eight domains to help you pass the exam and get certified in the field. Read more...
Cloudflare freed up 100TB of RAM behind its 1.1.1.1 DNS without adding a single server
The optimization work was centered on Big Pineapple, Cloudflare's DNS caching platform behind the popular 1.1.1.1 resolver, DNS Firewall, and several other DNS services they offer. In a technical blog post, systems engineer Sebastiaan Neute

Citizen launches three new Eco-Drive sports watches with elegant steel designs
Citizen has released three new men’s sports watches in the UK under its AW191 series. The new models are available now on the company’s UK website and stick to a basic, functional formula: standard analog designs powered by Citizen’s long-r

Best OnePlus Phones of 2026
We’d normally start a roundup like this by talking about which OnePlus phone has the fastest chipset or the biggest battery. This year, though, the more important story is outside the spec sheet. The OnePlus 15 launched in China in October

Huge discount makes the JBL Xtreme 3 an easy recommendation
Don't waste your time and upgrade your listening experience at a great price.

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

Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps
Several Hollywood celebs are ditching the massive eight-figure checks and exotic movie sets for a rising format: microdramas.

Huawei Watch 6 teaser reveals complete design ahead of September 2 global launch
Huawei’s starting to tease what’s coming at its big global event in Munich on September 2, and the first two products they’re highlighting are the Watch 6 and the nova 16s Pro. They announced the Munich gathering last week, but kept the act

Chinese memory maker CXMT sues Pentagon to get off US list
CXMT has sued the US Department of Defense in Washington seeking removal from the list identifying it as a Chinese military company, a designation that blocks defence contracts without restricting commercial sales. The company is the world’

BYD doubled its 1,500kW charging network in five months and wants to double it again by December
BYD opened its 10,000th Flash Charging station on 28 August, doubling the network in under five months, with each connector rated at up to 1,500kW. European rules require a charging pool on the core road network to deliver 400kW in total th
Micron's workers want the AI boom bonuses SK Hynix and Samsung already gave theirs
Taiwan-based media recently reported that Micron's two primary unions are dissatisfied with worker compensation amid the company's ballooning profits. The unions could threaten to strike, potentially disrupting an already strained global me
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South Korea is giving its entire population free access to AI, no token limits
The government's "AI for All" program will begin beta testing in September, followed by a broader launch later this year. On Friday, Seoul named three technology consortia to provide the services. They include groups led by the country's tw

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H2 in Release Preview, GTA VI gameplay reveal, and more
Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Microsoft released Windows 11 26H2 to Release Preview, Rockstar released the first look at GTA VI gameplay, and more. Read more...
Poco X8 and X8 Power's price ranges leak
Poco has already confirmed that it's launching the X8 and X8 Power in India on September 4, following a mega leak that basically outed all of their specs. The brand has even confirmed that the X8 Power will have a 10,000 mAh battery, while

Carhartt data breach exposed information from 12.9 million user accounts
Names, emails, and more Carhartt data has been exposed by ShinyHunters.

SanDisk 1TB Xbox Series X|S expansion card is $50 off
If you're looking to expand the storage on your Xbox Series X|S, take a look at this SanDisk expansion card, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy
The Theragun Sense, which retails for $299, is a wellness-focused massage gun that’s designed for everyday aches, muscle tension, relaxation, and soreness.

Garmin Venu 3S drops by $156 in limited-time Amazon deal
The watch ticks all the right boxes—and then some.

Mammotion Luba 3 changed my mind about robot lawnmowers
Robot lawnmowers have long intrigued me, but I never really wanted one. After a few weeks with the Mammotion Luba 3, though, I’m sold, because this fixed my biggest issue with other models.

Samsung’s smartglasses promise privacy but won’t escape this legal minefield
Samsung is set to invigorate the smartglasses segment with several products. It has collaborated with Qualcomm, Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker on intelligent eyewear, and the company is also working on Galaxy Glasses. Privacy has
CXMT files lawsuit against US Defense Department to safeguard business
CXMT has sued the US Defense Department – Pentagon to safeguard business interests. The lawsuit challenges the Pentagon’s designation as a “military company” and is looking forward to reverse this move, alongside delisting itself from the e

Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio
It turned out to be a big week for Apple news this week, as we not only got an official announcement about the upcoming iPhone event but also several hardware announcements including updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models. Anticipation cont

Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU
The new generation of data center systems is increasing efficiency with smarter traffic control instead of just more processor cycles.

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

Google made a cozy mobile game called ‘Froggy’s World’ & the whimsy is back
Google has quietly released a cozy mobile game called Froggy’s World in the vein of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley.

The People v Gorilla Grodd — confirmed cast, plot details, and what else we know so far about the Superman spin-off show on HBO Max
Here's everything we know so far about the DCU's crime mockumentary series The People v Gorilla Grodd.

GTA 6 does not use generative AI and will not offer microtransactions
GTA VI won't use generative AI or microtransactions, giving gamers two more reasons to celebrate ahead of its highly anticipated launch. Read more...

Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2
Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's

'Ted Lasso reruns aren't worth it': Apple TV prices are going up again, and a lot of viewers say they've had enough
Apple has pushed up the prices for Apple TV in the US and selected other countries, the fourth increase in four years.

"There are times it certainly makes me angrier behind the wheel!" Drivers hate Android Auto's switch to Gemini
People are voicing their concerns about Android Auto's switch to Gemini, and it's not pretty.
Honor Magic 9 series to feature three models, including Fan Edition
Honor Magic 9 series is scheduled to launch in late September, and looks like there won’t be two but three main models, including a Fan Edition. The OEM will probably adopt a new strategy, unveiling a performance-packed and two imaging phon

Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar with Dolby Atmos gets $200 price drop
The Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar is now $899, saving buyers $200 while delivering Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, and immersive home theater sound. Read more...

AWS is shutting down Mechanical Turk, which let humans beat AI at certain work tasks
Amazon will close Mechanical Turk on September 30, 2026, ending a 21-year platform that connected businesses with hundreds of thousands of workers.
Here's our best look yet at the inward-folding Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold launching next month
Huawei will host an event in China on September 7 to unveil the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone and HarmonyOS 7. Huawei hasn't detailed the Mate XT 2's spec sheet yet, but it has released a video teaser that gives us our best look yet at the
Two Honor Magic 9 phones certified with 100W fast charging
Honor is accelerating the development of the Magic 9 series and has certified two new models in the lineup with 100W charging. A new leak reveals certification details and the number of models coming with the 2026 flagship – more than last

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There is a discrepancy between Chinese phones, iPhones, and Galaxy phones when it comes to fast charging, and the difference is actually pretty big.

OpenAI to stop supplying models to Cursor after SpaceX acquisition
OpenAI is ending its contract to supply models to Cursor following SpaceX’s $60B acquisition, with access shutting off on 12 November and its forthcoming Astra model withheld. Cursor and SpaceXAI shipped Grok 4.5 together in July, which is
Huawei Chairman shows Mate XT 2 tri-fold for first time
Huawei Consumer Business and Smart Automotive Solution Business Chairman Richard Yu has showcased the Mate XT 2 for the first time. After a leaked image, the company itself lifted the curtain on its new-generation triple-foldable phone. Ric

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

A rethink for China’s carmakers as regulators tell them to fix quality, not add features
Four Chinese ministries have begun a yearlong vehicle quality campaign that bars carmakers from changing technical parameters through over-the-air updates after test samples are sealed, with penalties including suspension from the product c

Weekend PC Game Deals: Red Dead Redemption, Forza, ARMA, and more
This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of fresh games to claim for free, a metroidvania bundle, and plenty of discounts from Gamescom promotions. Read more...

Xiaomi's Smart Privacy Display Leaks, and It Looks Smarter Than Expected
Samsung brought Privacy Display to the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year and it came as a huge hit. Now Xiaomi is working on its own version. A new leak shows a feature called Smart Privacy Display, which could arrive with the Xiaomi 18 series. It
HarmonyOS 6 to reach 100+ million devices by 2026 with apps exceeding 400,000
Huawei has recently announced that HarmonyOS 6.0 will reach 100+ million devices by the end of 2026, while the native mobile phone apps figure has already crossed 400,000. The OS is growing rapidly following the company’s unique strategy. A
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A new report by Counterpoint shows that Huawei continues to drive China’s smartphone market in Q2 2026. The company once again leads the ranking with significant growth in its shipment share compared to the same quarter last year. Counterpo
Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max launch time frame in global markets and India leaks
According to a new report, Oppo is planning to launch the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max in global markets "by late October". The devices are first expected to be unveiled in China in September. Over in India, the official announcement is al

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Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is on pre-order, but the S26+ is cheaper - several Pocos are cheaper too
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Honor Magic9 Series To Combine a 200MP Camera With a 2nm Snapdragon Chip
The Honor Magic9 series is shaping up for a release, according to a new leak. Two phones rumored to be part of the upcoming flagship series have entered the network certification process in China. The phones carry the codename "Twinkle" and
Oppo Reno17 series could get teleconverter support, new rumor claims
Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series in China in May and later launched it in global markets. The lineup also made its way to India in July. The Reno16 series introduced the AI Snap Key, and a new rumour now claims that the Reno17 series could o
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in for review
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Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine
Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers.

Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 [Gallery]
While not as big as the last release, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is a sizable update ahead of the stable December release.

Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test
Dreambeans is an experimental app from Google Labs that will “proactively dream up personalized daily stories.” After previously requiring a subscription, Dreambeans is now available for free Google Accounts in the US to test.

Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?
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Android 17 QPR2 adds Status bar customization for notification, system icons
Android 17 QPR2 continues to add user-facing changes with new Status bar settings in Beta 4.
Apple hikes prices again, this time for Apple TV and Apple One
Apple hiked the prices of all of its hardware products back in June. As we're all anxiously waiting for the company to make its iPhones more expensive too, in the meantime, it has made two of its services more expensive. We're talking about

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Following the big release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 for Pixel devices. As of Friday afternoon, the Pixel 11 series is not yet compatible, but Google says support is coming “soon.”

Galaxy A35 Users May Soon Get to Experience One UI 9 Beta
The post Galaxy A35 Users May Soon Get to Experience One UI 9 Beta appeared first on Android Headlines.
Motorola teases a new Swarovski-encrusted Razr, here's when it's launching
Motorola launched blinged-up Swarovski-encrusted versions of the Razr 60 and Edge 70 last year, then followed up with the Signature a few months ago, and now it's almost ready to unveil another one. The company is currently teasing a new Sw

Google Health 5.07 Update Delivers Easier Logging And Better Maps
The post Google Health 5.07 Update Delivers Easier Logging And Better Maps appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixelated 114: Who watches the Pixel Watch?
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Xiaomi’s New Privacy Display Could Automatically Hide Sensitive Information
The post Xiaomi’s New Privacy Display Could Automatically Hide Sensitive Information appeared first on Android Headlines.

Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.

VITURE just made the ultimate XR glasses for Phantom Blade Zero fans
The post VITURE just made the ultimate XR glasses for Phantom Blade Zero fans appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy Tab S9’s August 2026 Security Update Is Here with Critical Security Fixes
The post Galaxy Tab S9’s August 2026 Security Update Is Here with Critical Security Fixes appeared first on Android Headlines.
Google didn’t kick Pixel 11 trade-in values off a cliff this year – here’s what you can get
While the US Google Store’s pre-order and launch period deals have ended, Google has started a new round of boosted trade-in values that are only slightly lower than before.

An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
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Steve Jobs' 8th Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375
A science project that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs built for his 8th-grade science fair sold at auction for $34,375. Jobs was attending Cupertino Jr. High when he designed the project, which is titled "What is the SCR?" The lot includes a d

Samsung Is Preparing the One UI 9 Beta Program for the Galaxy A56
The post Samsung Is Preparing the One UI 9 Beta Program for the Galaxy A56 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google’s New Expert Intelligence Lets You Chat with Purchased Ebooks in Gemini Notebook
The post Google’s New Expert Intelligence Lets You Chat with Purchased Ebooks in Gemini Notebook appeared first on Android Headlines.

XREAL has set the perfect stage for Android XR
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HP strikes deal with blacklisted Huawei to license essential Wi-Fi patents
HP Inc. recently announced a new patent deal with Huawei, a company that is unable to sell or import products in the US after being banned by the FCC. The agreement is essential for keeping the US company in the technology business, but HP
Video Boost is causing crappy audio on Pixel 11 video recordings
The post Video Boost is causing crappy audio on Pixel 11 video recordings appeared first on Android Headlines.

Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
The feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share their personal email addresses.

Apple Raises Apple Music Prices for the First Time in Nearly Four Years
The post Apple Raises Apple Music Prices for the First Time in Nearly Four Years appeared first on Android Headlines.

Judge Rules Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal and Baseless
The post Judge Rules Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal and Baseless appeared first on Android Headlines.

People are sticking the Fitbit Air to their bodies, literally, and it works [Gallery]
The Fitbit Air might be one of Google’s most versatile products in a while not just because it’s so simple, but because buyers are finding very unique ways of using it. That includes quite literally sticking the Fitbit Air to your body with

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Botanicula, Samorost 3, more
Amazon has now launched its 2026 Labor Day sale with truck loads of deals, but your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is also now ready to roll. Highlights include 20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium, Botanicula, Samorost 3,

Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma leaves the door open for Elder Scrolls VI exclusivity on Xbox — will they actually do it?
Microsoft's gaming chief has a dilemma: should Elder Scrolls VI skip PlayStation 5? She's not saying, for now.
Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 delayed to Q2 2027 to avoid GTA 6
In a message posted on the official Roberts Space Industries website, game director Chris Roberts said the decision is intended to avoid competing with GTA 6, which is scheduled to launch this November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S a

Galaxy S26 Ultra was the world’s best-selling Android phone in Q2 2026
Counterpoint Research has published a report on the best-selling smartphones globally in Q2 2026. According to it, Samsung’s latest flagship non-foldable smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, was the best-selling Android smartphone during the q
Which Macs Will Get an M6 Chip and Which Won't?
Apple announced new Mac mini machines this week, and the lower-end models include the first M6 chip. The M6 era will be a little complicated, because few Macs are going to get it. We won't have M6 Pro or M6 Max chips, which shakes up the Ma

Google Already Testing Gemini 3.8 Flash Preview Just Weeks After 3.7 Release
The post Google Already Testing Gemini 3.8 Flash Preview Just Weeks After 3.7 Release appeared first on Android Headlines.

New Trump tariffs are meant to help boost US chip manufacturing
The post New Trump tariffs are meant to help boost US chip manufacturing appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple's Siri Settlement: Here's When iPhone Owners Can Submit Claims
In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. Today, a new court document revealed when customers will likely be abl

Google Changes EU Spam Policy to Dodge Massive Antitrust Fines
The post Google Changes EU Spam Policy to Dodge Massive Antitrust Fines appeared first on Android Headlines.
Samsung's new portable SSDs are blazing fast over USB4, but will torch your wallet
Samsung unveiled the company's new offering for portable storage enthusiasts at Gamescom 2026 in Germany. The "P" Series of external SSDs uses USB4 connectivity to raise the performance bar considerably while offering some truly spacious un

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

Gemini Notebook switching to compute-based usage limits, like Gemini app
Following the Gemini app in May, Gemini Notebook is switching to “compute-specific usage limits” starting in September.

How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
Sophia Bendz, general partner at Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.

The GTA 6 extended look has convinced me to get back into GTA
The post The GTA 6 extended look has convinced me to get back into GTA appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Will Pay £260 Million to Settle a UK App Developer Lawsuit
The post Google Will Pay £260 Million to Settle a UK App Developer Lawsuit appeared first on Android Headlines.
Data center backlash isn't about AI, it's about who pays the bills (and the noise)
Researcher Andy Masley reviewed polling data on the backlash and concluded that its main drivers are not simply distrust of Big Tech, skepticism about AI, or concerns about China. Instead, he found that people are responding to "object-leve

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

iPhone 18 Pro: Release date, price, specs and latest rumors ahead of Apple’s event
Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch at an Apple event on September 9, 2026 featuring several cutting-edge hardware advancements, including the debut of Apple’s C2 modem, and a shift to a 2nm manufacturing process f

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to Feature Revolutionary 200MP DeepPix Camera Technology
OPPO has officially unveiled its next camera system, ProXDR. At the same time, leaks surrounding the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max point to a much more unusual camera setup. If those reports are right, the phone could become the first smartphone wi
Affinity is a free creative suite for photo editing, vector design, and page layout
Affinity combines professional photo editing, vector graphics, and publishing tools in one free app for Windows and macOS. Owned by Canva, it supports formats such as PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, and IDML, and is also featured in our Essential Apps s

Apple TV this week: ‘Dark Matter’ season 2 is now streaming
Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a

Oppo Find X10 ‘Pro Max’ reportedly gets three 200MP cameras
Oppo Find X10 isn’t too far away and, according to a new leak, a “Pro Max” model is going to ship with three 200MP cameras.

Smartphone shipments could decrease by 16.7% by the end of 2026
The post Smartphone shipments could decrease by 16.7% by the end of 2026 appeared first on Android Headlines.

This New App Brings 1990s 'After Dark' Screen Savers to Modern macOS
As noted by Daring Fireball's John Gruber, developer Jeff Halter has released a new Afterglow app that allows you to run classic After Dark screen savers on modern macOS versions. "Afterglow is an emulator built specifically for running Aft

Anker’s powerhouse 250W desktop charger just hit a new record low
Macworld Anker Prime 6-port Charging Station 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
The MacRumors Show: Apple's Surprisingly Big Week of Announcements
It's been an unusually big week for Apple announcements. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, and invites to Apple's September event. Subscribe to The MacRumors

Meet Microduck, Hugging Face's $399 Open-Source Robot You Can Train Yourself
The post Meet Microduck, Hugging Face's $399 Open-Source Robot You Can Train Yourself appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro: More similar than ever before [Video]
More of the same isn’t always a bad thing, but in some cases it could be. Does that ring true with the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro? Find out here.

More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.

Google Health 5.07 rolling out with better manual logging, maps, & more
Google Health 5.07 is rolling out on Android and iOS with meaningful updates to manual workout logging and a handful of bug fixes.

Apple TV Buys an Existing Hit for the First Time Ever
Apple TV has bought the worldwide rights to "Small Prophets," breaking with how it normally operates in acquiring an existing English-language hit rather than commissioning a show of its own from the start. ‌Apple TV‌ has typicall

Xiaomi HyperOS Super Island Receives Significant Functional Upgrade
Xiaomi just gave out a new upgrade to Super Island(The notification hub built into HyperOS)! This time, the focus is on making it easier to get back to pickup and locker codes when you need them quickly. The update adds a three-finger swipe

Deals: Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale, NXTPAPER tablets from $150, Galaxy Tab S11 $200 off, Anker charging gear from $12, more
Amazon’s massive 2026 Labor Day sale is now in full swing with thousands of price drops across just about every product category. We are also tracking a collection of TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet deals from just $150 alongside $200 off all G

Galaxy S26 gets Fold 8 features in latest Android 17 beta
Samsung has released a new beta verison of Android 17 for the Galaxy S26, and it’s an exciting one that packs a bunch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s features for Samsung’s flagship slab phone.

Galaxy A35 users may get to try One UI 9.0 before its stable release
Before rolling out the stable version of its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), to Galaxy smartphones and tablets, Samsung is expected to release its beta version for several devices. The Galaxy A35 is one of them. Ho

OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft Sound the AI Cyber Alarm as Major Threats Escalate
The post OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft Sound the AI Cyber Alarm as Major Threats Escalate appeared first on Android Headlines.

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Start at an Unusual Time
Pre-orders of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro may not open until Saturday, September 12, a day later than the company's usual schedule, according to a new report. Apple is set to hold its annual iPhone event on Wednesday, September 9, where the &zwnj

Samsung’s August 2026 security update starts reaching Galaxy Tab S9 series
Samsung has started rolling out the August 2026 security patch to its tablets, and the first models to receive it aren’t its latest flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 series, or the 2024 flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 series. Instea
Judge strikes down Anthropic blacklist, says government retaliated over Pentagon criticism
US District Judge Rita F. Lin ruled late Thursday that the government failed to show Anthropic posed a national-security threat. Instead, she found that officials acted against the company after it publicly challenged the Pentagon's plans f

What NOT to Expect at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event
Apple's annual fall event takes place on Wednesday, September 9, when it is expected to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro models, the first foldable iPhone, an Apple Watch Series 12, a fourth-generation Apple Watch Ultra, and potentially AirPods 5.

Apple TV just got another price increase
Macworld Apple TV has been on a bit of a roll lately, with a string of hit shows including Widow’s Bay, Severance, Pluribus, and the return of Ted Lasso. Unfortunately, all that premium programming doesn’t come cheaply, because Apple is rai

Galaxy S27 Ultra frame design tweak could make it more comfortable to hold
If the recent leaks prove accurate next year, the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra will redefine Samsung's design language with a new camera housing. That's the most significant rumored design change, but there are a few other ones that aren't as

Do Macs need Antivirus in 2026? Is Apple’s security enough?
Macworld Macs include strong built-in malware protection, including XProtect, Gatekeeper, Notarization and other security layers, so third-party antivirus isn’t essential for everyone. If you keep macOS up to date, download apps only from t
Developer auctions off sticker space on a MacBook he hasn't even bought yet, and it worked
The developer here is Vincent, who posts on X as @VynseDev and works out of Bordeaux.Read Entire Article

Samsung may open One UI 9.0 beta program for Galaxy A56
Samsung started developing its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), for the Galaxy A56 in June. With the brand preparing to open the new software’s beta program for the Galaxy A55, it was reasonable to expect the compan

Apple One Just Went Up in Price
As a result of Apple TV receiving a price increase today, the Apple One Individual plan has also gone up in price. In the U.S., for example, the Apple One Individual plan now costs $21.95 per month, up from $19.95 per month. Apple One Famil
The $700 Galaxy S26 FE brings Samsung's latest AI features to a cheaper phone with few hardware upgrades
The price is $50 higher than the Galaxy S25 FE's starting price. Samsung has pointed to ongoing pressure on RAM supply, which has also contributed to price increases across other recent Galaxy devices.Read Entire Article
X says China used hundreds of bot accounts to amplify fears about AI data centers that many Americans already share
X's Global Government Affairs writes that the 200 accounts were posting "in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy."Read Entire Article

Apple TV Streaming Service Receives Price Increase
Apple today informed MacRumors and others that the Apple TV streaming service is receiving a price increase in the U.S. starting today. As a result of the Apple TV price increase, the Apple One Individual bundle has also gone up in price, w

Apple's M6 Mac Mini Gets First Pre-Order Discounts at Amazon
Amazon today has introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, with discounts including two of the M6 models as well as the M5 Pro model. All of these deals are pre-order discounts on the 2026 Mac mini, which officially

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

Apple Watch SE 3 Hits New Low Price of $199.99 on Amazon
You can get the 44mm GPS Apple Watch SE for just $199.99 today on Amazon, down from $279.00. This is a steep discount on the wearable that beats the previous all-time low price by about $30, and matches the record low price of the 40mm GPS

Apple Pledges Donation for Nepal and Tibet Flood Relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook today pledged that the company will make a donation toward relief and rebuilding work in Nepal and Tibet, where flash floods and mudslides have killed hundreds of people. On Wednesday, part of a Himalayan glacier collapse

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

A brief look at how fashion color trends could influence Samsung’s 2027 phone lineup
It's Friday, and the Galaxy S26 FE launch is wrapped. Let's do something different for a change and talk a little about fashion color trends and how they could influence Samsung's Galaxy phone lineup in 2027. The following isn't confirmed o
New US tariffs threaten to make PCs, game consoles, and data centers more expensive, again
Sources told Politico that the US is considering a fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors, representing another attempt to boost domestic chip manufacturing. The tariffs threaten to raise the prices of numerous electronics, many of which

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders might start later than usual this year
Macworld Just a few days ago, Apple announced the date for its annual Phone event: Wednesday, September 9, less than two weeks away. We’re expecting Apple to unveil its first-ever folding iPhone at the event, along with the iPhone 18 Pro an

Spatial Audio in CarPlay Now Rolling Out in Volvo Vehicles
Volvo this week confirmed that Spatial Audio support in CarPlay, powered by Dolby Atmos, is now rolling out to EX90 models via a software update. Volvo first detailed Spatial Audio for the EX60, EX90, and ES90 in July. It requires the optio

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

These $40 rollerblade wheels are the office upgrade you didn’t know you needed
Macworld Buy on Amazon The Office Oasis Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels – $39.95 Buy on Amazon (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.searc

Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary at Samsung’s biggest London store
The beloved Star Trek franchise turns 60 next month, and Samsung UK has announced plans to transform its flagship King's Cross store into a point of interest for Star Trek fans. Numerous Star Trek-themed events will take place all over the

Apple is making it really difficult to buy its highest-end Mac Studio
Macworld Earlier this week, Apple surprised us with a brand-new Mac Studio powered by an M5 Ultra processor and up to 512GB of RAM. We expect that option, which won’t be available until late October, will cost upwards of $15,000. That in it

AirPods: Here are the new features in iOS 27
Macworld Arguably the greatest feat of the AirPods is that they gain new features with every iOS update without the need for any hardware changes: in 2024, they became (rudimentary) hearing aids, and with iOS 26 came live translation. So it

Watch out for this fake Face ID Apple Pay pop-up scam
Macworld The security, antivirus, and VPN company Malwarebytes has an interesting post on its Malwarebytes Labs blog detailing a new and sophisticated scam. The web-based trick is meant to make users think that they just made a big payment

My FanCam is now available on Galaxy S26 series with One UI 9 beta
Samsung released two One UI 9 beta updates for the Galaxy S26 series in quick succession, and the second brings one of the most interesting Galaxy AI features the company introduced with its new foldables. My FanCam is now available on the

Tim Cook wasn’t Steve Jobs. He was better
Macworld The clock is ticking; in just a few days, Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO will come to an end. Looking back at the past decade and a half, I’d distill the company’s progress into a couple of words: growth and stability. Cook

ColorOS 16 August Update is Available - Full list of compatible devices
OPPO has started rolling out its August update for ColorOS 16, and this isn't one of those updates built around a single big feature. Instead, OPPO is fixing and improving several smaller parts of the OS. There are new Home Screen gestures,

Samsung brings two Galaxy Z Fold 8 AI features, Finder bar to S26 series
Samsung introduced several new Galaxy AI features with One UI 9.0 on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. While these capabilities were initially missing from the One UI 9.0 beta software on the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung is now r

Instead of paying monthly for your IDE, you can get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for life for just $30
Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99) through August 30. Most professional IDEs require a monthly subscription that becomes a worse deal the longer you pay for it. If y

Just $50 gets you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on your Mac for life
Macworld TL;DR: Pay $49.97 once for lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 on one Mac, and redeem the one-use code within seven days. Some software makes perfect sense as a subscription. The classic Microsoft Office apps d

Vivo X500 Pro Series Confirmed With 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Series SoC
The tides are finally changing for the flagship smartphone market as the big chipmakers are about to deploy their latest 2nm CPUs. While Qualcomm is expected to launch its next Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, MediaTek is coming soon with i

GTA VI Extended Look: How Rockstar Built a World That Remembers Everything
After a long wait, Rockstar and Netflix's Extended Look finally brought us some official info about GTA VI. The leaks tried to ruin the first experience, but we can say that the official trailer gives us a real glimpse of the final product,

Microsoft finalizes Windows 11 version 26H2 for general availability: Next version of Windows 11 enters final preview phase before rollout begins
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available to test in the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, which means general availability is imminent.

Your phone may soon be able to shut down or restart your PC with just a couple of taps
Hidden code hints that Link to Windows will soon let Android users remotely shut down or restart their PCs or put their PCs to sleep.

So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to horrible scalpers
Xbox Series X25 preorders went live today, and judging by community feedback it did not go well. Meanwhile scalpers seem to have come out laughing.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Officially Debuts with One UI 9 and Exynos 2500
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, making it the first phone in the S26 lineup to ship with the company's latest software. The phone runs One UI 9, based on Android 17, and sits below the regular S26 models as cheaper option

Save $300 on the ultimate M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM
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As Xbox and PlayStation look towards a world beyond physical media, some PC gamers have started making their own discs
As Xbox announces its disc-to-digital program beginning soon, it looks like some PC gamers are going in the opposite direction.

Vivo T5 Global Model Leaked: Key Specifications Revealed
Vivo has confirmed the main details of its upcoming Vivo T5 5G ahead of its launch in India on September 2. The phone will feature a 7,050mAh battery in a body measuring only 7.99mm in thickness. A big battery in a small body? Thats right,

If you ordered an M4 Mac mini, you may be getting a free M6 upgrade
Macworld Apple surprised us all by announcing a new Mac mini this week with an M6 processor and a higher price tag than the comparable M4 model it replaces. But if you’re one of the lucky people who had ordered one ahead of the announcement

One of my most anticipated samurai games isn't coming to Xbox (or Play Anywhere), but it finally locked in a release date for PC
Shadow of the Road, an upcoming turn-based CRPG published by Owlcat Games set in a dark, steampunk fantasy take on feudal-era Japan, has announced that it will be launching on November 12, 2026, for PC.

I can't believe Microsoft is this desperate to push AI — its latest rebrand reeks of corpo speak
Microsoft renamed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as the "AI at Work Roadmap," even though most of what it tracks has nothing to do with AI.

iOS 27 finally lets you separately adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms, and alerts
Macworld It’s one of the more persistently annoying aspects of owning an iPhone, and one of those dumb little things where Apple was overzealous in making things simple and left us with a frustration that most Android users haven’t had to d

Fable impresses me again with an extended look at dialog choices and combat, and I can't wait to try it with Xbox Play Anywhere
Playground Games has unleashed an extensive gameplay demo showcasing more of Fable's dialogue options that will shape your character's story and how it has greatly evolved the series' once-simple combat system.

6 Mac mini and Mac Studio upgrades you may have missed
Macworld Apple just announced the new M6 / M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio, both of which are shipping on September 22. On the surface, these look like just the same Macs we have today with faster processors inside. But there’s

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 7 Launches With Six Years of Updates
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Quantum 7 in South Korea, and this one is basically a Galaxy A57 with a stronger focus on security. You get a 120Hz AMOLED screen, Exynos 1680, a 50MP main camera and six years of software support. The catch

OPPO Find X10 Series Lineup Revealed Through Smart Cloud Acceleration Service
OPPO's next flagship lineup, the Oppo Find X10 series, is starting to take shape, although it may look different from earlier leaks. Instead of four models, OPPO now appears to be preparing three: the Find X10, Find X10 Pro, and Find X10 Pr

Xiaomi Announced its First Smartphone with a Massive 10,000mAh Battery
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, and the biggest number is exactly what we expected. The phone packs a huge 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, making it the largest battery Xiaomi has ever put inside a smartphone.

Xiaomi Xring O3 is a Contradiction: Using Old Tech to Beat Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Dimensity 9600
Xiaomi has been working for years in its proprietary SoCs, and it seems that this year, the concept has finally matured. The company unveiled that the Xiaomi 18 Fold will carry the in-house Xiaomi Xring O3 chip, the successor to the Xring O

Xbox legend "often thinks about" where Halo could've gone with more ODST-style stories — What should Microsoft do with Halo?
The future of Halo is a confusing one. Halo Campaign Evolved doesn't seem to have resonated with the audience, and Xbox is likely scratching its head about where to go next.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma re: PlayStation's disc backlash — "I know players love physical media," but what about next-gen Helix plans?
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently spoke with the BBC about the next-gen Xbox Helix console, but stopped short of confirming a commitment to disc-based games longer term.

The Division 2 continues to grow with the "Echoes of Central Park" expansion taking us to another unseen part of New York City
Ubisoft has officially announced its teased Central Park-themed DLC for The Division 2, with a full reveal to come in September.

Here's every major Xbox and PC announcement we've rounded up from the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026
Future Games Show has arrived at Gamescom, and it's giving the spotlight to over 40 Xbox and PC video games. With so many games to keep track of, we're rounding up all the biggest announcements in one place.

REVIEW: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the spin-off that's better than the originals
One of the best narrative games I've played all year comes packed with tightly-knit combat mechanics and gorgeous vistas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.
People keep calling the AYN Thor their “endgame” handheld, and after spending way too much time setting mine up, I think understand why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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