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5 iPhone Chargers More Powerful Than Apple's 20W USB-C Adapter
Apple's 20W USB-C charger is a decent option, but if you want faster charging with a compact form factor, you should check out these iPhone chargers.

5 Family Cars Most Likely To Make It To 200K Miles (Or More)
Looking for a reliable family vehicle built to go the distance? Discover five proven cars and SUVs most likely to pass 200,000 miles trouble-free.

What Google’s new Android laptops can do with your Galaxy phone
Google has opened preorders for its first Googlebooks, a new category of laptops built on Android with desktop features from ChromeOS. The first models come from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Samsung isn’t among the launch partners, but
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Android 17 QPR1 changes the look of some status bar icons
The post Android 17 QPR1 changes the look of some status bar icons appeared first on Android Headlines.

This NATO-backed drone AI picked its own target and struck it, but relied on a human-drawn map to do so
Humans assigned the drone with its mission, but no one has explained whether it can be stopped if its links are jammed.

Resident Evil Veronica release date delay leaks after skipping Tokyo Game Show
A new leak suggests that a Resident Evil Veronica release date around Halloween 2027 is more likely. Previous rumors pointed to a Code Veronica remake launch earlier in the year. While followers hoped it would attend the Tokyo Game Show, th
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Apple’s M5 Ultra Brings Mac Studio GPU Performance Closer to the RTX 5080
The post Apple’s M5 Ultra Brings Mac Studio GPU Performance Closer to the RTX 5080 appeared first on Android Headlines.

I stopped relying entirely on my NAS temperature warnings
after Google studied 100,000 drives.
5 useful Android automations you can build without learning to code
Your Android phone has built-in automation tools.
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A new lithium-ion battery breakthrough could lead to cells that deliver more power for longer — they might be useful for everything from EVs to gaming laptops to robots to drones
The next generation of lithium-ion batteries could come with a little graphitic carbon nitride mixed in.

iPhone owners can get up to $95 from Apple by submitting lawsuit settlement claim
Did Apple promise more than it delivered with its AI capabilities a couple of years ago? Eligible iPhone owners can now claim a share of a massive settlement fund. Read more...
Pixel VIPs 2.0 Rolls Out With a Fresh Fullscreen Redesign
The post Pixel VIPs 2.0 Rolls Out With a Fresh Fullscreen Redesign appeared first on Android Headlines.

Teclast launches affordable tablet with 12-inch 2K display, Android 17 and 2TB storage support
Teclast has launched the M60 in Japan with an 11.97-inch 2K display, a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and a Unisoc T7250 processor. The new tablet also features Android 17, 4G LTE, 128GB of UFS storage and an 8,000mAh battery.

2 Huge Feature Updates Added To Apple Weather In iOS 27
Apple updated the Weather app in iOS 27 with new ways to check today's forecast or look ahead to later in the week. Here's what's changed in the app.

PS5 Update Automatically Gives Pro Owners A Powerful Graphics Boost
Discover how the latest PS5 firmware automatically sharpens PS5 Pro visuals and introduces new chat identification tools.

Citizen debuts new Eco-Drive racing chronograph with reverse panda dial
Citizen has introduced the Chrono Racing CA4716-09L, a 39.5mm Eco-Drive chronograph featuring a blue reverse-panda dial and a perforated brown leather strap inspired by vintage motorsport. It boasts a 270-day power reserve, 100-meter water

Latest macOS beta: What’s new and should you install it?
Macworld Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14, 2026, but development hasn’t stopped. Just two days later on September 16, Apple issued the first developer beta of macOS 27.2, beginning testing of the operating system’s next m

Apple didn’t give up on stylus support for iPhone Duo; Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold should take notes
Apple’s iPhone Duo may not have reinvented the Android foldable, but it certainly did put a polish on a number of things. Inlcuded in that list is stylus support on the iPhone Duo, something that was more complicated behind-the-scenes than

Your T-Mobile plan could soon let you swap out perks like DashPass for what you actually use
A new twist

CMF Separates From Nothing to Become an Independent Brand
The post CMF Separates From Nothing to Become an Independent Brand appeared first on Android Headlines.

I dusted off an old SSD and it became my best storage upgrade this year
You don't always need to spend money to upgrade your home lab.

Windows is throttling itself and you didn't know it—here's the two-second fix
Energy saver and a power-saving power mode might be quietly holding your PC back, even on a desktop.

10 Trucks From The '70s That Look Better Than Today's Pickups
From the Ford F-100 to the Dodge Lil' Red Express, these classic trucks from the 1970s have more style than many of today's pickups.

California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, as reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times. The package of laws requires the California Public Utilities Co

Realme launches Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition in India with 50dB ANC, 56h battery & LHDC 5.0
Following the debut of its themed Realme 16 Pro 5G smartphone, Realme is expanding its licensing collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery by releasing a matching set of wireless earbuds. Also ReadThe Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100 You Ca

This YouTube bug has been affecting landscape viewing for months, and there's no fix in sight
It’s been close to five months now

Samsung Unleashes Another Round of One UI 9 Beta Updates to Galaxy Devices
The post Samsung Unleashes Another Round of One UI 9 Beta Updates to Galaxy Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Invention Of The 3D Printer Traces Back To The 1980s
3D printers are among the most popular tech items you can purchase today, but their origins actually date all the way back to the '80s.

OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems
The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.

1.58-million-staff Amazon will soon have more Nvidia GPUs than employees — AWS to buy more than 3 million additional chips before 2029 in addition to thousands of existing H100, H200
Amazon has fewer employees than the more than 3 million Nvidia GPUs on order for delivery before 2029, even as its Trainium3 chips are already nearly fully subscribed.

4 Weird Road Signs In The US You'd Have To See To Believe
Most road signs in the United States are fairly explicit and straightforward, but there's also a fair share of truly weird and unique ones across the country.
AMD just joined the $1 trillion club, beating Intel to the milestone
Nvidia eclipsed the $1 trillion valuation mark in May 2023, and has not looked back since. The company has continued to tack on value driven largely by the AI boom. Currently, the chipmaker has an incredible market cap of roughly $5.48 tril

The Galaxy S27 series RAM capacity could hit 16GB on one model only
The post The Galaxy S27 series RAM capacity could hit 16GB on one model only appeared first on Android Headlines.

9 Perks Of Switching To A Chromebook
If you're thinking about getting a new laptop and wondering if a Chromebook is the right choice, they do offer some big advantages over other kinds of laptops.

My mini PC can fit larger models than my old gaming card, but it still loses on one key metric
With MoE models, VRAM is no longer a hard cap, but that doesn't make mini PCs the better buy

I built a Raspberry Pi "Black Box" that records everything on my home network
Because apparently I needed to know everything.

Does your iPhone's Safari browser privacy features actually make you safer?
Safari on iPhone is more private than many other browsers by default, but it can't keep your information safe from everything.

What do you actually use a laptop for, and would Googlebook be able to do it? [Poll]
Following a mediocre teaser back in May, Googlebook is officially here and, well, I’m still pretty skeptical. I’m not sure I see Google’s vision of this new lineup or laptops because, frankly, I’m not solving any of the problems Chromebooks

GM Wants You to Know It Still Plans to Ditch Apple CarPlay in Future EVs
Recent reports claiming that General Motors is reversing course on its controversial plans to ditch CarPlay in its future EVs appear to be incorrect. As noted by Joanna Stern, host of the YouTube channel New Things, a GM spokesperson has co

The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use
The EU has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards.

6 ways to repurpose an old iPad
The many faces of the iPad.

After it revolutionized PC gaming on Linux, Valve's new Lepton project may do the same for Android games
It's a bit bare-bones for now, but it could evolve into something big.

Is An iPhone Actually More Powerful Than The Nintendo Switch 2?
The iPhone and Nintendo Switch 2 take very different approaches to gaming, but comparing their performance reveals some interesting differences.

AMD joins the $1 trillion club, leaving Intel behind
AMD has surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization for the first time after a five-day stock rally, driven by investor enthusiasm for its growing AI and data-center business. The company’s market value now exceeds Intel’s, although it re

Can You Mix Different Brands Of AA Batteries In Your Electronics?
Sometimes, you're desperate and need to combine battery brands, and other times you're just not thinking - but it could be causing more problems than you think.

X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility
The latest addition to X's Under the Hood feature could stave off claims around shadowbanning.

Snapchat is getting more AI features, but they're locked behind Lens+
Snap has announced a bunch of new AI features coming to Snapchat, but you'd need a Lens+ subscription to access them. Read more...

Top-Tier iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Use Slower Storage Than 256GB Variant
The post Top-Tier iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Use Slower Storage Than 256GB Variant appeared first on Android Headlines.

iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Finds a Camera Aperture That's Nearly Impossible to Repair
The post iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Finds a Camera Aperture That's Nearly Impossible to Repair appeared first on Android Headlines.

I spent hours debugging Docker permissions until one number in my compose file fixed everything
Before you touch chmod again.

You're using Waze wrong if you haven't changed these 7 settings
Have it your Waze.

Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on S
Internet Explorer is finally, truly dying, and Microsoft wants you ready by 2029
Microsoft retired support for Internet Explorer 11 years ago, but the ancient browser is still lingering in modern Windows releases through the IE Mode feature. By the end of 2029, even IE Mode will finally be gone, along with IE's ancient

Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch
Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from Appfigures.

Lamp, LED, Or Laser: Which Type Of Home Projector Should You Buy?
When you buy a home projector, you can choose from among three basic light sources: lamp, LED, or laser. Here's how to figure out which one is right for you.
Silent Hill: Townfall debuts in a haunting return to psychological horror
Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series to a remote Scottish setting, blending first-person gameplay with the psychological horror and storytelling the franchise is known for. Its gripping mystery, sound design, and fresh ideas make it one o

Nvidia is buying SB Energy stock at 90% of its IPO price
Nvidia is buying a further $1.5B of SB Energy shares at 90% of the price of the data centre developer’s coming US listing, taking its total backing to $3B. SB Energy has 8.8 gigawatts in contract or under construction in Texas and Ohio, whi

Raspberry Pi is intentionally blocking RAM capacity upgrades
Raspberry Pi is actively preventing enthusiasts from upgrading soldered memory to a larger configuration even when the replacement chip is technically compatible. The company says the restriction is intended to discourage unofficial high-ca

How Much A Set Of New Tires Cost In The 1960s
Replacing consumables like tires is one of the most expensive aspects of owning a vehicle, but in the 1960s the situation was a little different.

Creality Sparkx i8 uses clever QuarTeks system for zero waste, live now on Indiegogo
Creality has expanded its Sparkx lineup of bed-slinger 3D printers. It features the company’s new QuarTeks system that claims zero waste and 500% faster multicolor printing.
I turned my old Android phone into a Jellyfin server, and it actually works
Termux and rclone do the heavy lifting

Your Wi-Fi speed test is lying to you about the problem that matters most
That fast speed test result doesn't mean your Wi-Fi is actually good.

LibreOffice developer explains why it cannot display some Microsoft Office charts
Microsoft's Office files hide a nasty interoperability problem, and LibreOffice is putting the spotlight on what's really happening. Read more...

Lenovo releases new 15-inch laptop internationally with 1,100-nit OLED, cheaper pricing and Intel Panther Lake
Lenovo has started selling a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Boasting a 1,100-nit OLED display, the Googlebook 15 also ships with a 70 Wh battery and an Intel Panther Lake processor. Lenovo's first Googlebook is also markedly cheaper th

Toshiba's 75-inch $490 Fire TV with QLED panel proves big screens don't have to break the bank
You're getting a lot for the price

Google Fi tries bringing in new customers with a $9 plan
The post Google Fi tries bringing in new customers with a $9 plan appeared first on Android Headlines.

iOS 27.2 beta 2 is out now, skipping over iOS 27.1
Macworld Just a couple days after the wide release of iOS 27, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 27.2. That’s not a typo: it’s iOS 27.2, not 27.1. We never saw a 27.1 release, but Apple is beginning beta tests for the 27.2 branch. Thi

What Is An IP Address And What Does The Abbreviation Stand For?
Ever wondered how your smart gadgets connects to the web? Discover what an IP address actually is, how it works, and why it matters for your devices.

Apple's New CEO Hasn't Been Around Long, and Fitness+ Is Already Losing People
The post Apple's New CEO Hasn't Been Around Long, and Fitness+ Is Already Losing People appeared first on Android Headlines.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: It Won Me Over In The End
Google has resisted altering the design of its foldable phone line, but Pixel 11 Pro Fold succeeds by focusing on features other foldables can't match.

OpenAI asks Washington to lead a global AI standards push
OpenAI has called on the United States to lead an international effort on standards for advanced AI, beginning with rules on which incidents must be reported, and suggested routing the work through national AI safety institutes including th

The Ethernet cable in your wall can negotiate at 1Gbps and still be bad
Double check your cables!
No-throttle workhorse with 32 GB RAM and 19 hrs battery life: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 laptop review
Worker-bee EliteBook. | A standard solution for large corporate laptop fleets: For many, that premise might make the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 seem like a boring device. However, as one of the best-sellers for HP, this is a laptop a lot of peop

Grok 4.7 Brings Big Coding Upgrades to Challenge Claude AI at Unchanged Pricing
The post Grok 4.7 Brings Big Coding Upgrades to Challenge Claude AI at Unchanged Pricing appeared first on Android Headlines.

3 of the grittiest Netflix movies you can watch this week (September 21-27)
Ewan McGregor's back in Trainspotting 2, and it's paired with Guy Ritchie's most savage crime films on Netflix.

Here's why Apple's Mac Studio has become so expensive
A big part of the story is soaring memory and storage prices, but other factors come into play as well.

5 Things You Should Not Use WD-40 Contact Cleaner On
Gone are the days when there was only one WD-40, and only a few uses. Not all WD-40 products can be used on all projects!

Paramount settles US states' antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its Warner Bros. acquisition
The mega-merger of the year will apparently go forward.

Redmi M100 Pro is in the works and could revive a 2025 Redmi phone
Redmi surprised fans in China by launching the M100 as its M-series phone. While this is a China-exclusive phone, it is a rebranded version of the Redmi 17 5G’s global version. Now, a new leak reveals the existence of the Redmi M100 Pro, gi

Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google
Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50-megawatt nuclear power plant.

Microsoft, Google took down $66 million cybercrime marketplace that sold virtual machines with free software
Effort takes down RedVDS, a criminal marketplace believed to have contributed to $66 million losses to US businesses and individuals.
This one-command trick can put your localhost on the internet, no port forwarding required
"Put localhost on the Internet," was the new pitch for an old feature that had Cloudflare at the top of Hacker News and X's dev circles for the last few days. The tool has existed since 2021, and let's you run one command: cloudflared tunne
Will the iPhone 18 Pro bend?
Since the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max became available on Friday, we've seen not one but two video teardowns, but wait - there's more! Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel has also got his hands on the new devices, and p

How Secure Is A Mobile Hotspot?
A mobile hotspot can be convenient, but is it safe to use as a Wi-Fi connection? Here's what you need to know about making your hotspot as secure as possible.

5 Used 4-Door Sedans That Are Actually A Bargain Now
Looking for a reliable and affordable daily driver? Discover five incredible used four-door sedans that are actually a massive bargain right now.
A new 'Call for me' feature could be coming to Pixel phones
The post A new 'Call for me' feature could be coming to Pixel phones appeared first on Android Headlines.

Acer has the cheapest Googlebook, here's what you get
Acer is one of the major brands that has worked with Google to bring out the new lineup of Googlebook laptops. With its $899 entry price, Acer is promising a lightweight, well-built convertible with an OLED and Dolby Atmos.
Comfy Desktop makes running local AI models on your PC much easier
Comfy Desktop lets you generate AI images and video locally using your own GPU, with popular models such as Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Flux, Wan, and others. It wraps the powerful ComfyUI workflow system into a desktop app that handles install

iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max earlier this month, arriving four years after the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Four generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays,

Vivo X500 officially launches with Zeiss cameras and 144Hz AMOLED display
The Vivo X500 has debuted in China with a MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, a Zeiss-tuned triple-camera system, and a larger battery than its predecessor. Vivo also offers optional imaging accessories for the X500, including a telephoto ext

Samsung's Exynos Comeback Is Real, Even If It Only Owns 9% of the Market
The post Samsung's Exynos Comeback Is Real, Even If It Only Owns 9% of the Market appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy A15 One UI 9.0 (Android 17) beta program is now live
When it comes to opening beta programs for new versions of One UI on Galaxy A series smartphones, Samsung usually makes them available for the Galaxy A5x, Galaxy A3x, and Galaxy A2x lineups. With One UI 9.0 (Android 17), however, the brand

These overlooked features turned Google Keep into my productivity powerhouse
I owe Keep an apology

I stopped Googling unit conversions—Excel's CONVERT function does the work for me
From miles and inches to Fahrenheit and metric prefixes, CONVERT handles a surprisingly broad range of everyday conversions in one place.

How the iPhone Duo's software is different from a standard iPhone
The iPhone Duo makes some big changes to iOS to account for the foldable design. It affects the camera, multitasking and more.

Citizen launches gorgeous gold-tone Eco-Drive watch with super titanium and solar power
Citizen has launched the AW0132-55P in the UK, expanding its recent Zenshin collection. Following a US release last week, the watch is now available on the Citizen UK website for £449.00. It is a traditional analog watch that relies on a so
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Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com
Amazon has its own cohort of foundation models, along with one of the most popular inference platforms on the internet. As long as they're under no legal obligation to open the doors to Muse, why would they?

MediaTek's new Googlebook chip skips Lumex for old Cortex cores
MediaTek has unveiled its Dimensity CX 10 Max laptop chip for Googlebooks. It pairs Arm CPU cores with an Immortalis GPU and a 55 TOPS NPU.

Samsung Call-Blocking Patent Could Make Blocked Numbers Completely Silent
The post Samsung Call-Blocking Patent Could Make Blocked Numbers Completely Silent appeared first on Android Headlines.

M4 iPad Air Now Starting at $649 on Amazon, Save Up to $149
Amazon this week has multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These remain the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes, and many deals are being matched at Best Buy. Note: M

GM can’t ‘bring back’ Apple CarPlay because it never left
Last week, GM announced a new software experience for its upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, including a new look for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the popular phone mirroring systems that the automaker made a big deal about

How An AI Chatbot Seemingly 'Almost Started A War'
A chatbot reportedly supplied false information that sent U.S. forces toward a Chinese vessel. The mission was aborted, but how did things even get that far?

X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts
X is expanding its “Under the Hood” transparency tool to show when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands, including which country made the request.

Daikin Vs. Mitsubishi Air Conditioners: Which Brand Is Better For Small Homes?
If you're shopping for a new air conditioner, Daikin and Mitsubishi are great brands to choose from, but which is better comes down to your climate and budget.

Paramount settles lawsuit blocking $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement removes a major roadblock standing in the way of the massive media

Grok 4.7 brings multi-hour coding and $2 input pricing
Built on a larger base model with extended reinforcement learning, the release scores 46.3% on CursorBench 4.0 and 71% on DeepSWE 1.1 while maintaining low refusal rates for legitimate use. Read more...

Trek launches new lightweight road e-bike with carbon frame and solid 185 km of range
Trek has unveiled the Domane+ SL, a lightweight electric road bike with a carbon frame. The e-bike features a TQ HPR40 200 W mid-drive motor and a 580 Wh battery, which is said to deliver 40 Nm of torque and 115 miles (185 km) of range. Ava

Vivo Watch 6: New smartwatch released with 3,500-nit AMOLED display and 21 days battery life
Vivo has released a new high-end smartwatch featuring a 3,500-nit AMOLED display. Also boasting up to 21 days of battery life, the Vivo Watch 6 has arrived in China with optional eSIM connectivity and a titanium case, too.

California will fine creators $5,000 a post for hidden political ads
“I was hearing from people in the campaign world that there’s this new strategy of paying political influencers to post content,” said Marc Berman, the California assemblyman. “Some were good about disclosure and others were a bit fast and

Can You Get Headphones That Are Both Wired And Wireless?
There's no argument that cables can get out of hand, but using wireless headphones requires repeatedly charging them, so it's tough to choose between the two.

AI model costs are pushing startups towards cheaper open weigh
Harvey’s gross margin fell from about 50% at the start of this year to minus 50% by June as customer usage of its AI agents spiked, and turned positive again only after it released a model of its own built on Moonshot’s Kimi K3. Abridge, De

Linux proved itself by rendering Titanic's water, and Hollywood never looked back
Now, it's an industry standard for render farms.

Before you connect to that coffee shop Wi-Fi, check these 4 Android settings first
It's worth changing these Android settings before using public Wi-Fi.

If you don't like using Siri, this iOS 27 feature may change your mind
Siri has long been known for its stagnation, but that changes with iOS 27 and accompanying releases. Siri has undergone major improvements.

6 Of The Highest-Rated Ego Tools You Can Buy
Based on what owners say about their real-life experiences with them, Ego tools have become synonymous with high quality and even higher user ratings.

Someone got N64 classic GoldenEye 007 to run on the SNES, but the port is entirely vibe-coded
The game isn't playable, but it's fascinating to see the port in action.

Getting noticed on Steam is already brutal, but some devs claim paying for exposure is even worse
Best Indie Games on YouTube, run by creator Clemmy, offers developers exposure for a fee. It now faces accusations from multiple indie developers that its paid marketing packages promise far more reach than they deliver.

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

Apple Seeds Second macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers
Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the second ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 beta. The second beta comes a week after Apple released the first beta. Registered developers can download ‌m

Apple Releases Second iOS 27.2 Beta
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the first iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded an iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers c

Apple Releases Second watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Betas
Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has released the second betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. The betas come week after Apple released the first betas. Registered developers can

Tesla will soon roll out FSD Supervised in the Czech Republic
Its foothold in the EU may be growing, but larger countries are still wary of the self-driving tech.

7 New Features Added In iOS 27.2 Beta 1
Ready to peak at Apple's next big release? Uncover the subtle system tweaks, upgraded app features, and fresh tools coming soon to your screen.

Google’s new laptop OS is Android, ChromeOS and Linux mashed into one
Google has revealed more information about Googlebook OS, the software powering its new Googlebook laptops. It details integrations with Android, Linux support, security architecture and software support window.

5 Family Cars With Better Towing Capacity Than A Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick has a tow capacity of 4,000 lbs. in its highest configuration, which is pretty good -- except there's a handful of family cars that do better.

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

Realme Gives Its New Phone a Harry Potter-Themed Makeover
The post Realme Gives Its New Phone a Harry Potter-Themed Makeover appeared first on Android Headlines.
CD Projekt CEO reveals why the company decided to use Unreal Engine for The Witcher 4
The next chapter in The Witcher's fantasy saga won't run on CD Projekt's proprietary graphics engine. According to the company's co-CEO, that decision was actually made years ago, and it's expected to pave the way for more frequent releases

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

Take nearly 50% off this slim Baseus MagSafe battery and never carry a charger again
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New Mac Mini Reviews: A Good But No Longer 'Insanely Great' Deal
The first reviews of the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options have been published ahead of the computer launching this Tuesday. While the Mac mini now starts at $899 in the U.S., up from just $599 for the previous model when it firs

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

iPhone 18 Pro Max Drop Test Ends in a Photo Finish Against the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The post iPhone 18 Pro Max Drop Test Ends in a Photo Finish Against the Galaxy S26 Ultra appeared first on Android Headlines.

Stop using the grep command — this modern Linux command is smarter and faster
Faster searches, cleaner results, and almost nothing new to learn.

Save 85% on a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021
Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook (classic), and OneNote! Get all these essential Microsoft apps for your Windows PC for a low one-time cost. Read more...

Engadget Indie Pitch: Dressmaker
The viral indie game Dressmaker hits Steam today, so here's a juicy QA with the dev team at Cozy Lives.

With 84% positive reviews, this city builder is now 80% off on Steam
Deal | Published by Thunderful Publishing and available on Steam since December 1, 2023, SteamWorld Build is a city builder set in the SteamWorld universe. Build and expand your city and explore several mines to escape the end of the world.

E-waste from AI boom and building data centers could stretch six times around the Earth by 2050, report warns
New report reveals just how much AI data center e-waste is likely unaccounted for, and how much each campus likely uses.

Microsoft remembers Mixed Reality exists, adds basic features I bet you thought were already here
A new Mixed Reality Link update lets users pass built-in mic and camera feeds directly to Windows 11.

iPhone vs. Android Bloatware: Which Brands Let You Delete Pre-Installed Apps?
The post iPhone vs. Android Bloatware: Which Brands Let You Delete Pre-Installed Apps? appeared first on Android Headlines.

Motorola's GrapheneOS phone is teased with wild camera specs and an audio partnership
Motorola has teased the Signature 27's design and audio partnership ahead of the phone's September 22 reveal at the Snapdragon Summit, hinting at an ambitious camera setup and a new collaboration with Bang & Olufsen.
Apple Mac mini M6 debuts: more performance at a higher price
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Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone lineup could feature slightly larger displays than the iPhone 18 Pro models, if a new leak shared on Weibo is accurate. Prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station claims that early iPhone 20 Pro display spe

Lidl is bringing its £80 dehumidifier back this week — just in time for drying your laundry over the winter months
The cheap appliance comes to Lidl stores September 27, and features specific dehumidifying and drying presets.

Oppo A7 Pro Max launches globally with 10,000mAh battery, 80W charging, Breathing Light
Oppo’s been quietly expanding one of its more interesting mid-range phones beyond China. The Oppo A7 Pro Max 5G first showed up in China back in August 2026, and it’s now launched in Austria, Malaysia, and Thailand. If you’re the kind of pe

After Sony ditched 'Physint', legendary game developer Hideo Kojima addresses internet speculation around the split, hinting at the advanced tech Xbox is providing instead
Major outlets recently interviewed game designer Hideo Kojima about how Sony tried to cancel Physint, and what support Xbox will provide his studio.
Honor WIN 2 series and WIN Pad gaming tablet launching in October
Honor is currently busy with the Magic 9 series launch preparations and in the meantime, the WIN 2 series and WIN Pad gaming tablet are making a buzz for their debut in October. A new leak suggests another significant launch event from the

Xiaomi launches compact 271L three-door refrigerator with a clever adjustable middle zone
Xiaomi has launched the Mijia 271L refrigerator (MC-271WTMPN) in China. The new three-door model features a compact design aimed at small kitchens, rental homes, and apartments with limited space. It carries an official retail price of 1,79
Hackers use fake coding tests to infect 30,000 devices and steal $10 million in crypto
The agencies refer to the group behind the activity as WaterPlum. It targets web designers, software engineers and people working in cryptocurrency and Web3. The group contacts victims while posing as recruiters, then sends what appears to

Is the RAM crisis overblown? Acer CEO plays down memory shortage, and says it's 'impossible' for it to last until 2030
We've had a lot of negative talk about the RAM crisis recently — so it's good to hear something a bit more optimistic.

Samsung hires Stanford AI scholar to lead its AI development in North America
Samsung is accelerating its AI development to bring advanced capabilities across its devices and business operations. To lead these efforts on multiple fronts, the tech giant has hired Juan Carlos Niebles, an AI scholar from Stanford Univer
Apple Pay reportedly set to launch in India next month
According to a new report, Apple could launch its Apple Pay payment service in India as soon as next month. The service is currently available in more than 90 countries worldwide. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman c

Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from checkouts
The restriction hits iOS, Android, and WhatsApp users trying to automate purchases. Amazon defends the block over terms of use violations, while Meta disputes the security claims. Read more...

CMF will become a majority Indian-owned company, Carl Pei says
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Huawei PC monitor share rises in H1 2026 as overall market drops
A new IDC report shows Huawei, AOC, and Lenovo bucking a market-wide decline in China’s PC shipments for H1 2026. Even though the MateBook maker didn’t achieve the top spot, it showed a significant hike in terms of market share. In a new re
US and China could start warning each other about dangerous AI incidents under new proposal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the proposal was part of weekend discussions ahead of talks at the White House taking place this week between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping.Read Entire Article

Second One UI 9 Watch beta update for Galaxy Watch 7 is here
The Galaxy Watch 7 units enrolled in the One UI 9 Watch (Wear OS 7) beta program are getting the second version of Samsung's latest custom Wear OS interface. It brings four changes, which you can check out below (translated from Korean). Th

Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition launches with Hogwarts-inspired design
Realme has launched the Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition in India and other global markets, weeks after teasing the phone with Hogwarts-inspired packaging. It costs Rs. 62,999 for a single variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Here’s an up-close look at the iPhone 18 Pro series variable aperture
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Apple's AI Lawsuit Payout: How to Claim Your Cash
Apple has opened the claims period for a new $250 million settlement tied to Siri, and iPhone owners can now apply for a payout! The claim window opened today, September 21, and runs through December 21, 2026. This case is different from an

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Owners Report Unexpected Reboots
Some new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 owners are reporting the devices are rebooting unexpectedly, and diagnostic logs suggest the crashes are related to the Apple Neural Engine. Reports have been posted in the MacRumors fo

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

This Android Setting Keeps Your Deleted Notifications for 24 Hours
Have you ever cleared your Android notifications and then realized you needed to check one of them? There is a simple Android feature that can help. It is called Notification History, and it keeps a record of your recent notifications. The
Xiaomi 18 Pro series to launch on September 23 with hardware-level privacy screen
Xiaomi recently began teasing its flagship 18 Pro series and has now revealed more details about the phones, including their launch date, color options, and key specs. The company has also confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max wil
Huawei Mate 90 series coming next week, but not on September 28
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Samsung confirms One UI 9 rollout dates for some older Galaxy devices
The stable One UI 9 rollout went live last week for the Galaxy S26 series, but that has been limited to South Korea. For other markets, the rollout is scheduled to begin today. The brand has also confirmed the exact rollout dates for some o

iPhone 20 Pro Could Get a Much Bigger Screen and Almost No Bezels
Apple may be planning one of its biggest iPhone screen changes in years. A new leak gives us early details about the displays being tested for the iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max. According to Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 20 Pro is

Get a lifetime PDF editor for Mac for $79.99 — An Acrobat alternative for less
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Huawei PCs can now unlock your phone using biometric features
Huawei is adding a new feature to its HarmonyOS PCs that will let you unlock your phone through the notebook via biometric functions. In other words, the MateBook devices will now support cross-platform biometric authentication. Let’s check

Linux 7.3-rc4 arrives with heavier filesystem patches
Reaching the halfway point in the development cycle, the update features heavy storage component adjustments for NTFS and SMB alongside routine architecture fixes. Read more...

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 update: Supported devices and rollout timeline
Xiaomi has announced which of its devices are eligible for the major HyperOS 4 upgrade, and what the exact rollout timeline looks like. The list is huge as the brand rolls out the same update across its portfolio of devices, including smart
First HarmonyOS Desktop PC appears at 2026 Huawei Connect event
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Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Heater Pro launches with tower design and 2000W heating
Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Graphene Heater Pro as a step up from the Mijia Graphene Heater C it announced nearly a month ago. The heater will go on crowdfunding on September 28 at 349 yuan (about $49) before mass release. The Mijia Graph
OnePlus 16 design and color options officially revealed
While we still don’t have a launch date for the OnePlus 16, the company has now fully revealed the upcoming flagship’s design, color options, and RAM and storage configurations. The phone is also available for pre-reservation in China. The
Huawei Mate 90 series to get two new display upgrades next week
Huawei Mate 90 series will likely debut next week, and while its launch date still requires an official announcement, a new leak suggests that the flagship can bring two significant hardware-level display upgrades – and it’s not about Priva

iPhone 20 Pro series screen details leak, including resolutions and a punch-hole cutout
Digital Chat Station has shared early screen details for the iPhone 20 Pro series, adding to its earlier claims about a quad-curved display for Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone. According to the leak, the iPhone 20 Pro has a 6.41-inch screen

Xiaomi confirms Super Pixel 2.0 display with hardware-level privacy on 18 Pro
Xiaomi has announced that the Super Pixel display on the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is getting an upgrade to version 2.0. The company says the new screen combines flagship-level image quality with hardware-level privacy protection built into the
Honor Magic 9 will take live streaming to next level with ARRI Cinema mode
Honor Magic 9 series will elevate its videography with a new ARRI Cinema live-streaming feature. We are just a week away from the upcoming flagship’s launch, and meanwhile, the company continues to reveal major upgrades to these smartphones

OnePlus 16’s design officially confirmed, RAM, storage, color options revealed
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro could feature a new chipset called ‘Kirin 9035’
Huawei Mate 90 Pro is making headlines to debut with an all-new mobile chip named “Kirin 9035”. Many leakers suggest that the new processor will be superior to the 2025 Kirin versions, delivering an upgraded performance level and efficiency

A Shorter Apple Pencil Was Supposed to Launch Alongside iPhone Duo
A shorter Apple Pencil for the iPhone Duo was in development, but Apple scrapped it due to "technical problems ahead of mass production," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Instead, Apple said the iPhone Duo will gain support for the exi

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

6 days left to save up to $200 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Current ticket pricing ends in 6 days on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket.

Android 17 QPR1 changes some Pixel status bar icons
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World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets
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Elon Musk’s latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio
Many of The Boring Company's announced projects have not materialized.
EarFun Wave Pro X review
The Wave Pro X is EarFun's latest headphones and its newest flagship model. They feature a new dual dynamic driver design targeting low- and high-frequency ranges, as well as have eight microphones for voice pickup and active noise cancella

Windows 11 needs such hardware requirement enforcements that Google made mandatory
Windows may need some bold system-requirements enforcement, similar to what Google made mandatory recently, raising the bar for performance on limited hardware. Read more...

This Eastern spin on Diablo has an interesting enough mythology to stop it from just being another ARPG clone
Tarae: The Unbound is a dark fantasy ARPG coming in 2027, based heavily in Eastern folklore

Is the AI industry really ready to slow down?
On Equity, we debated whether AI executives are serious about wanting to slow down.

Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking
Vocci's lightweight ring costs $249, and might pose some privacy questions.

ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok
ScrollEd turns textbooks into a scrollable, Instagram-like feed with video, audio, and quizzes. The Palo Alto startup, founded by student co-founders (and spouses) Utsav Gupta and Rebecca Neff, pitches at TechCrunch Disrupt.
This new ultra-compact FPGA Game Boy clone costs just $90
FunnyPlaying has launched a smaller version of its budget-priced rival to the Analogue Pocket. Slightly cheaper but with the same software capabilities, the FPGB Mini might be as small as a faithful Game Boy clone will ever get.Read Entire

People hate Flock so much its employees are now demoralized and thinking of quitting
If you've been criticizing Flock online, your comments may be hitting harder than you think. Some employees say the backlash is affecting morale, and some are now considering quitting. Read more...

Put an OpenAI-powered Investment coach in your pocket for a one-time $54.90 fee
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Blizzard wants World of Warcraft 'The Last Titan' to have more open-world levelling challenges and immersion — like WoW: Forever
Speaking to us at BlizzCon 2026, World of Warcraft's Game Director Ion Hazzikostas confirmed that the next big retail expansion will have a "Heroic" world tier.

Google adds new back-to-school features to Gemini Notebook
Google is introducing several new back-to-school features and improvements to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) as students settle into the new school year. Read more...

New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads
The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.

What’s up with Liliputing? (Fall 2026 edition)
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ZimaCube 2 is a compact Personal Cloud Home NAS with 12 bays for HDD and SSD
From looking at it (it is quite compact) you would hardly believe you can build in six HDDs and six NVMe SSDs, but yes... it's possible. Read more...
Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro
The Pixel 11 models are now available, and many are already shopping for their next Google phone. If you are looking for a compact yet powerful flagship, it's inevitable to ask one question: should you get the Pixel 11 or the Pixel 11 Pro?
Microsoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes
The filing points to a possible ad-supported model for PC and console games that is less disruptive than the approaches commonly used in mobile titles.Read Entire Article

Honor's Tuning Master Gives You Real Control Over Sound
Honor has rolled out a new feature called Tuning Master inside MagicOS 11 software, which lets users change how their phone sounds. The update arrived alongside the official MagicOS 11 release on September 15. The feature focuses on audio,
Gemini hacked three companies during security tests, and Google kept it quiet for months
The incidents, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, took place in May during an evaluation by AI security firm Irregular. Gemini was supposed to work with fictional companies in a controlled test environment. However, an unintended in

Microsoft has two weeks to make a Surface event that isn't an embarrassment — can arguably the 'best laptop ever made' make that happen?
Microsoft's upcoming Surface event risks falling flat unless the company moves past local AI hype to embrace what made Surface special.

The camera is my favorite part of smart glasses, but it just feels wrong now
Smart glasses are such a logical, futuristic step in mobile tech, and it’s one we’re on the cusp of being able to embrace. Yet, there’s a huge hurdle to overcome. For as useful and enjoyable as it is, the camera on smart glasses has become
Meet Jev: A New Kind of AI Model From One of ChatGPT's Co-Creators
Jev doesn't chat, write code, or explain itself. It just makes decisions, fast and cheap. Here's why a ChatGPT co-inventor thinks that's the next big step for AI.Read Entire Article
Weekly poll: will you buy a Redmi Note 17 Pro or a Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Once paragons of value-for-money, the Redmi Note phones have taken a turn – are they still a smart buy? The series launched globally on September 17 (Thursday), including in Europe and in India. There are four models: Note 17 4G, Note 17 5G

Drop Microsoft 365 and buy Office for your Mac outright for $99.97
Macworld TL;DR: Own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote on your Mac with a lifetime license for $99.97 (MSRP $219). A Microsoft 365 subscription bills you every year for as long as you use it, and the total climbs well past

Handle every PDF task on your Mac with one $39.99 lifetime license
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime license to PDF Reader Pro Premium for Mac is on sale for $39.99 (MSRP $79.99), giving you full PDF editing, OCR, forms, and signatures with no subscription. Editing a PDF on a Mac usually means exporting it somewh
Deals: iPhone 18 Pro series goes on sale, Galaxy Z8 foldables get discounts
The iPhone 18 Pro series is now officially on sale in the UK. However, the latest iPhones are more expensive than last year, so it might be worth considering the iPhone 17 Pro models, which are currently available at a discount. Meanwhile,
Weekly poll results: the iPhone Duo nailed the form factor, iPhone 18 Pro Max upstages the 18 Pro
Apple nailed it on its first try – no, Cupertino didn’t invent the wide foldable form factor, but the results from last week’s poll show that it was the best choice compared to releasing a book-style or a flip foldable. Just look at how sma
Oppo Find X10 series launch set, Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra to pack M16 OLEDs, Week 38 in review
Another week in the books, these were the top stories in the third week of September. Oppo confirmed its launch plans for the Find X10 series. The Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will be joined by the more affordable Find X10 E with all three
Researchers found a way to eavesdrop on headphones from 30 meters away, and encryption can't stop it
The research comes from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Guangzhou and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The team presented its paper, "Injected and Leaked: Actively Inducing Side-Channel Leakage Using Electromagnet
Deals: iPhone 18 Pros launch, refurbished iPhone 17 Pros are expensive, Galaxy Z8 foldables discounted
The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max went on sale this week in the US, along with 64 other countries in the first wave. If you have your eyes set on an iPhone Duo, you will have to wait for over a month more to get it. As for the new Pro models

Google confirms Gemini hacked into three companies during cybersecurity test months ago
Following a Wall Street Journal investigation, Google has confirmed that Gemini went rogue in May 2026, accessing the internet and breaching the security of three different companies. more…
Valve open-sources Lepton, its Android compatibility layer for the Steam Frame
The code is now available through Valve's GitLab repository.Read Entire Article

Trump to create AI force - as lawsuit claims firms illegally agreed to slow development
Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" to oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI "czar" in the near future.
An AI hallucination nearly started a war between the US and China
Sources connected to the US military recently told CNN that the US nearly moved to intercept a Chinese vessel in the Middle East this spring based on false intel from an AI-assisted report. The report was based on an inaccurate chatbot resp
Here's the clever new way Apple used to get around shipping restrictions for the iPhone 18 Pro Max's large battery
If you've been following the smartphone trends in recent years, you've probably noticed that the battery capacities of recent flagships have grown significantly. That's mainly because of the new silicon-carbon chemistry that allows higher-d

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

I asked if Warcraft 3, WoW: Forever, and Heroes of the Storm will come to Xbox — they all said the same thing ...
The same old answer ... a tale as old as time. Will Warcraft and other Blizzard PC titles come to Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch? Blizzard isn't saying "no" ... but it's not exactly saying yes.

Gmail adds ‘Copy code’ shortcut for 2FA on Android & iOS
After rolling out Live search and chat earlier this month, Gmail now has a useful “Copy code” button for 2FA on Android and iOS. more…

Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG MKII review: I tested the most authentic hardware for serious flight sim fans
I tested the new Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG MKII, an imposing metallic flight stick for hardcore PC milsim fans with an intense but fun learning curve.

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026: Here are its watch times, streaming platforms, and what games you can expect to see
PC Gamer is hosting a special Tokyo Game Show livestream this Sunday. It will showcase new trailers, developer interviews, and info on over 35 videos, while revealing 10 new games. Here's where and when you can watch the show.

These MacBook refurbs are under $200
Macworld TL;DR: This refurbished Apple MacBook Pro is on sale for $199.97 (reg. $699). Brand-new MacBooks have always been pretty expensive, but it’s even harder to deal with when tech prices are rising across the board. If you want a good

Keep your data private on 10 devices for 5 years with AdGuard VPN at just $34.97
Macworld TL;DR: Protect up to 10 devices for five years with an AdGuard VPN subscription for $34.97 (MSRP $359.40) through September 20. Most VPN services bill you month after month, and five years of that runs into the hundreds. A one-time

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

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

HONOR Tablets Recorded the Strongest Growth Among Android Brands in EMEA in Q2
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Gemini app for macOS adding send and read iMessage integration
Google’s latest update to the Gemini app for macOS readies local iMessage integration. This follows the app coming to Windows last week. more…
Pixelated 117: Googlebook Eve
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Samsung’s battery upgrades for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro leak – is it enough?
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Snapdragon X2 Elite Mini PC, Steam Frame, and ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Autotwist: Liliputing News Roundup
Valve's open source Lepton tool lets developers port Android games to Linux • The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist 14" laptop is now available in the US • The Asus Ascent QN10 is one of the first mini PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 E

Fallout 76 has finally added native Xbox Series X|S support in its latest update, along with new questlines, new seasonal content, and more
Fallout 76 has released a new content update that adds full native Xbox Series X|S, a new Halloween-themed questline, improved weapon crafting, seasonal content, and more.

Project Zeta turns the MOBA genre on its head to be a more accessible and less toxic experience
Project ZETA is a 20-minute, four-team tactical arena by NIRVANANA offering a fast-paced, controller-friendly MOBA experience.

Coming to Apple TV: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and more
Macworld Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have

Microsoft fixes Excel's copy-paste bug, but only for a small group of people
Microsoft issued a patch for Excel’s broken copy-paste feature, but the fix only applies to Excel 2016.

Apple TV this week: ‘Slow Horses’ season 6 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

Best Apple Watch 2026: Series 12 vs Ultra 4 vs SE 3
Macworld Choosing the right Apple Watch depends on your budget, lifestyle and which features matter most to you. As of September 2026, Apple’s lineup consists of the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch SE 3, although

One of the best AMD gaming laptops on sale delivers huge value from an RTX 5070 GPU, giving top-tier performance without paying $1,000 for the card alone
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Microsoft Teams will soon support two people sharing screens at once
Microsoft Teams will soon support simultaneous screen sharing, making side-by-side comparison and multi-presenter meetings better.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the "epic conclusion", and it's definitely time for something new
Alongside the new campaign trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Activision has called it the "epic conclusion" which leads fans to question what that actually means for the future of the franchise.

ARC X1 Is a New Gaming Handheld With Android AOSP-based OwlOS and a 9,300mAh Battery
ARC has officially entered the handheld gaming market with the ARC X1, a new Android-based gaming device built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 platform. It combines a 7-inch 120Hz display, dedicated gaming controls, active cooling and

We spoke to World of Warcraft's Ion Hazzikostas on Forever vs. Retail, Horde vs. Alliance, and more — "All versions of WoW should have that."
We spoke to World of Warcraft's Ion Hazzikostas to learn about the direction and future of the world's most recognizable MMORPG.

ColorOS 17 Update Timeline Is Here: Check When Your OPPO, OnePlus or realme Phone Gets Android 17
OPPO has finally published the ColorOS 17 rollout schedule, giving OnePlus and realme users a much better idea of when Android 17 is coming to their phones. According to the latest info, the stable rollout starts on October 8 in China. The

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

Honor 700 Pro Could Add a Rear Screen to Its Camera Setup
Honor may be about to join the rear-screen trend that Xiaomi started pushing with its recent Pro phones. A new leak points to the upcoming Honor 700 series getting a small 1.72-inch display on the back, with the Honor 700 Pro believed to be

New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years
A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

OnePlus 16 Gets 3C Certification With 100W Charging and 9000mAh Battery
The OnePlus 16 is among the most anticipated flagships of the second half of 2026. At last, after a considerable number of leaks and reports, the phone seems to be getting closer to its expected launch. Today, it passed through an important
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Web apps are freezing in Microsoft Edge, and the fix is a real hassle
A Microsoft Edge bug is freezing web apps, but reverting to version 152 requires a bit of work.

Razer's new Tartarus V2 Pro is the weirdest gaming keyboard I've ever wanted, loaded with fancy switches and ergonomic relief
The new Tartarus V2 Pro takes Razer's MMO-centric keypad even further with 31 inputs, analog switches, an ergonomic design, and a drift-free TMR thumbstick.

iPhone 18 Pro Tested With 15-Minute 50 Percent Fast Charging Capabilities
The new iPhone 18 Pro lineup is drawing attention for its fast charging. According to Apple, the phone charges to about 50% in roughly fifteen minutes, five minutes faster than last year's iPhone 17 Pro. A detailed test by the Chinese magaz

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Stable Update: These Devices Could Get It First
Xiaomi is getting closer to the stable release of HyperOS 4, and more details are now emerging about the first devices in line. The Chinese behemoth has already confirmed that the REDMI K100 Pro series will be among the first models to rece

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

This AMOLED smartwatch costs just $24.99 — and it even lets you make calls
If you’re looking for a cheap smartwatch that still covers the basics, the Zeblaze GTS4 is currently available for just $24.99, according to the supplied deal. That makes it an interesting option for anyone who wants a large AMOLED display,

Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max Leak Points to 200MP Periscope and Dual-Layer OLED
Huawei is getting ready for its next Mate flagship series, and the Mate 90 Pro Max is already looking like a serious hardware upgrade. New leaks point to a new Kirin 9050 Pro chip, a dual-layer OLED display and a 200MP periscope camera. Non

OPPO Find X10 Experience Focuses on AI Comfort and Smart Features
OPPO opened its yearly developer event, ODC26, in Zhuhai this week. The company used the stage to show off its new Find X10 phone and its updated ColorOS software. As we know, OPPO has pushed hard into AI-powered phones for several years, s

OnePlus 16 Confirmed With 165Hz System-Wide Refresh Rate
OnePlus is getting ready for its next flagship, and the OnePlus 16 is already shaping up to be a serious upgrade. The company has teased the phone again and confirmed one of its key features: a 165Hz refresh rate that can work across the wh

Life-extending drug for breast cancer patients now on NHS
A life-extending drug will be made available on the NHS to patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer, after an initial decision to reject the treatment was reversed.
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Apple’s Mac computers are designed to run Apple’s macOS software. The company doesn’t make it easy for users to install other operating systems. But the folks at the Asahi Linux project have been reverse engineering Apple’s M-series chips s

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Amazon’s Fire Tablets ship with a modified version of Android called Fire OS. That means that while the underlying operating system is based on Android, they have a custom user interface, app store, and other features that are tightly tied

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?
Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.
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MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?
The MEGA65 began as a modern recreation of Commodore’s unreleased C65, but in 2026 it is becoming something much bigger.

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers
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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!
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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.

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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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5 iPhone Chargers More Powerful Than Apple's 20W USB-C Adapter
Apple's 20W USB-C charger is a decent option, but if you want faster charging with a compact form factor, you should check out these iPhone chargers.

5 Family Cars Most Likely To Make It To 200K Miles (Or More)
Looking for a reliable family vehicle built to go the distance? Discover five proven cars and SUVs most likely to pass 200,000 miles trouble-free.

What Google’s new Android laptops can do with your Galaxy phone
Google has opened preorders for its first Googlebooks, a new category of laptops built on Android with desktop features from ChromeOS. The first models come from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Samsung isn’t among the launch partners, but

Android 17 QPR1 changes the look of some status bar icons
The post Android 17 QPR1 changes the look of some status bar icons appeared first on Android Headlines.

This NATO-backed drone AI picked its own target and struck it, but relied on a human-drawn map to do so
Humans assigned the drone with its mission, but no one has explained whether it can be stopped if its links are jammed.
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Resident Evil Veronica release date delay leaks after skipping Tokyo Game Show
A new leak suggests that a Resident Evil Veronica release date around Halloween 2027 is more likely. Previous rumors pointed to a Code Veronica remake launch earlier in the year. While followers hoped it would attend the Tokyo Game Show, th

Apple’s M5 Ultra Brings Mac Studio GPU Performance Closer to the RTX 5080
The post Apple’s M5 Ultra Brings Mac Studio GPU Performance Closer to the RTX 5080 appeared first on Android Headlines.

I stopped relying entirely on my NAS temperature warnings
after Google studied 100,000 drives.
5 useful Android automations you can build without learning to code
Your Android phone has built-in automation tools.

A new lithium-ion battery breakthrough could lead to cells that deliver more power for longer — they might be useful for everything from EVs to gaming laptops to robots to drones
The next generation of lithium-ion batteries could come with a little graphitic carbon nitride mixed in.
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iPhone owners can get up to $95 from Apple by submitting lawsuit settlement claim
Did Apple promise more than it delivered with its AI capabilities a couple of years ago? Eligible iPhone owners can now claim a share of a massive settlement fund. Read more...
Pixel VIPs 2.0 Rolls Out With a Fresh Fullscreen Redesign
The post Pixel VIPs 2.0 Rolls Out With a Fresh Fullscreen Redesign appeared first on Android Headlines.

Teclast launches affordable tablet with 12-inch 2K display, Android 17 and 2TB storage support
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2 Huge Feature Updates Added To Apple Weather In iOS 27
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PS5 Update Automatically Gives Pro Owners A Powerful Graphics Boost
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Citizen debuts new Eco-Drive racing chronograph with reverse panda dial
Citizen has introduced the Chrono Racing CA4716-09L, a 39.5mm Eco-Drive chronograph featuring a blue reverse-panda dial and a perforated brown leather strap inspired by vintage motorsport. It boasts a 270-day power reserve, 100-meter water

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

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

Your T-Mobile plan could soon let you swap out perks like DashPass for what you actually use
A new twist

CMF Separates From Nothing to Become an Independent Brand
The post CMF Separates From Nothing to Become an Independent Brand appeared first on Android Headlines.

I dusted off an old SSD and it became my best storage upgrade this year
You don't always need to spend money to upgrade your home lab.

Windows is throttling itself and you didn't know it—here's the two-second fix
Energy saver and a power-saving power mode might be quietly holding your PC back, even on a desktop.

10 Trucks From The '70s That Look Better Than Today's Pickups
From the Ford F-100 to the Dodge Lil' Red Express, these classic trucks from the 1970s have more style than many of today's pickups.

California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, as reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times. The package of laws requires the California Public Utilities Co

Realme launches Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition in India with 50dB ANC, 56h battery & LHDC 5.0
Following the debut of its themed Realme 16 Pro 5G smartphone, Realme is expanding its licensing collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery by releasing a matching set of wireless earbuds. Also ReadThe Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100 You Ca

This YouTube bug has been affecting landscape viewing for months, and there's no fix in sight
It’s been close to five months now

Samsung Unleashes Another Round of One UI 9 Beta Updates to Galaxy Devices
The post Samsung Unleashes Another Round of One UI 9 Beta Updates to Galaxy Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Invention Of The 3D Printer Traces Back To The 1980s
3D printers are among the most popular tech items you can purchase today, but their origins actually date all the way back to the '80s.

OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems
The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.

1.58-million-staff Amazon will soon have more Nvidia GPUs than employees — AWS to buy more than 3 million additional chips before 2029 in addition to thousands of existing H100, H200
Amazon has fewer employees than the more than 3 million Nvidia GPUs on order for delivery before 2029, even as its Trainium3 chips are already nearly fully subscribed.

4 Weird Road Signs In The US You'd Have To See To Believe
Most road signs in the United States are fairly explicit and straightforward, but there's also a fair share of truly weird and unique ones across the country.
AMD just joined the $1 trillion club, beating Intel to the milestone
Nvidia eclipsed the $1 trillion valuation mark in May 2023, and has not looked back since. The company has continued to tack on value driven largely by the AI boom. Currently, the chipmaker has an incredible market cap of roughly $5.48 tril

The Galaxy S27 series RAM capacity could hit 16GB on one model only
The post The Galaxy S27 series RAM capacity could hit 16GB on one model only appeared first on Android Headlines.

9 Perks Of Switching To A Chromebook
If you're thinking about getting a new laptop and wondering if a Chromebook is the right choice, they do offer some big advantages over other kinds of laptops.

My mini PC can fit larger models than my old gaming card, but it still loses on one key metric
With MoE models, VRAM is no longer a hard cap, but that doesn't make mini PCs the better buy

I built a Raspberry Pi "Black Box" that records everything on my home network
Because apparently I needed to know everything.

Does your iPhone's Safari browser privacy features actually make you safer?
Safari on iPhone is more private than many other browsers by default, but it can't keep your information safe from everything.

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

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Recent reports claiming that General Motors is reversing course on its controversial plans to ditch CarPlay in its future EVs appear to be incorrect. As noted by Joanna Stern, host of the YouTube channel New Things, a GM spokesperson has co

The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use
The EU has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards.

6 ways to repurpose an old iPad
The many faces of the iPad.

After it revolutionized PC gaming on Linux, Valve's new Lepton project may do the same for Android games
It's a bit bare-bones for now, but it could evolve into something big.

Is An iPhone Actually More Powerful Than The Nintendo Switch 2?
The iPhone and Nintendo Switch 2 take very different approaches to gaming, but comparing their performance reveals some interesting differences.

AMD joins the $1 trillion club, leaving Intel behind
AMD has surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization for the first time after a five-day stock rally, driven by investor enthusiasm for its growing AI and data-center business. The company’s market value now exceeds Intel’s, although it re

Can You Mix Different Brands Of AA Batteries In Your Electronics?
Sometimes, you're desperate and need to combine battery brands, and other times you're just not thinking - but it could be causing more problems than you think.

X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility
The latest addition to X's Under the Hood feature could stave off claims around shadowbanning.

Snapchat is getting more AI features, but they're locked behind Lens+
Snap has announced a bunch of new AI features coming to Snapchat, but you'd need a Lens+ subscription to access them. Read more...

Top-Tier iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Use Slower Storage Than 256GB Variant
The post Top-Tier iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Use Slower Storage Than 256GB Variant appeared first on Android Headlines.

iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Finds a Camera Aperture That's Nearly Impossible to Repair
The post iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Finds a Camera Aperture That's Nearly Impossible to Repair appeared first on Android Headlines.

I spent hours debugging Docker permissions until one number in my compose file fixed everything
Before you touch chmod again.

You're using Waze wrong if you haven't changed these 7 settings
Have it your Waze.

Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on S
Internet Explorer is finally, truly dying, and Microsoft wants you ready by 2029
Microsoft retired support for Internet Explorer 11 years ago, but the ancient browser is still lingering in modern Windows releases through the IE Mode feature. By the end of 2029, even IE Mode will finally be gone, along with IE's ancient

Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch
Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from Appfigures.

Lamp, LED, Or Laser: Which Type Of Home Projector Should You Buy?
When you buy a home projector, you can choose from among three basic light sources: lamp, LED, or laser. Here's how to figure out which one is right for you.
Silent Hill: Townfall debuts in a haunting return to psychological horror
Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series to a remote Scottish setting, blending first-person gameplay with the psychological horror and storytelling the franchise is known for. Its gripping mystery, sound design, and fresh ideas make it one o

Nvidia is buying SB Energy stock at 90% of its IPO price
Nvidia is buying a further $1.5B of SB Energy shares at 90% of the price of the data centre developer’s coming US listing, taking its total backing to $3B. SB Energy has 8.8 gigawatts in contract or under construction in Texas and Ohio, whi

Raspberry Pi is intentionally blocking RAM capacity upgrades
Raspberry Pi is actively preventing enthusiasts from upgrading soldered memory to a larger configuration even when the replacement chip is technically compatible. The company says the restriction is intended to discourage unofficial high-ca

How Much A Set Of New Tires Cost In The 1960s
Replacing consumables like tires is one of the most expensive aspects of owning a vehicle, but in the 1960s the situation was a little different.

Creality Sparkx i8 uses clever QuarTeks system for zero waste, live now on Indiegogo
Creality has expanded its Sparkx lineup of bed-slinger 3D printers. It features the company’s new QuarTeks system that claims zero waste and 500% faster multicolor printing.
I turned my old Android phone into a Jellyfin server, and it actually works
Termux and rclone do the heavy lifting

Your Wi-Fi speed test is lying to you about the problem that matters most
That fast speed test result doesn't mean your Wi-Fi is actually good.

LibreOffice developer explains why it cannot display some Microsoft Office charts
Microsoft's Office files hide a nasty interoperability problem, and LibreOffice is putting the spotlight on what's really happening. Read more...

Lenovo releases new 15-inch laptop internationally with 1,100-nit OLED, cheaper pricing and Intel Panther Lake
Lenovo has started selling a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Boasting a 1,100-nit OLED display, the Googlebook 15 also ships with a 70 Wh battery and an Intel Panther Lake processor. Lenovo's first Googlebook is also markedly cheaper th

Toshiba's 75-inch $490 Fire TV with QLED panel proves big screens don't have to break the bank
You're getting a lot for the price

Google Fi tries bringing in new customers with a $9 plan
The post Google Fi tries bringing in new customers with a $9 plan appeared first on Android Headlines.

iOS 27.2 beta 2 is out now, skipping over iOS 27.1
Macworld Just a couple days after the wide release of iOS 27, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 27.2. That’s not a typo: it’s iOS 27.2, not 27.1. We never saw a 27.1 release, but Apple is beginning beta tests for the 27.2 branch. Thi

What Is An IP Address And What Does The Abbreviation Stand For?
Ever wondered how your smart gadgets connects to the web? Discover what an IP address actually is, how it works, and why it matters for your devices.

Apple's New CEO Hasn't Been Around Long, and Fitness+ Is Already Losing People
The post Apple's New CEO Hasn't Been Around Long, and Fitness+ Is Already Losing People appeared first on Android Headlines.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: It Won Me Over In The End
Google has resisted altering the design of its foldable phone line, but Pixel 11 Pro Fold succeeds by focusing on features other foldables can't match.

OpenAI asks Washington to lead a global AI standards push
OpenAI has called on the United States to lead an international effort on standards for advanced AI, beginning with rules on which incidents must be reported, and suggested routing the work through national AI safety institutes including th

The Ethernet cable in your wall can negotiate at 1Gbps and still be bad
Double check your cables!
No-throttle workhorse with 32 GB RAM and 19 hrs battery life: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 laptop review
Worker-bee EliteBook. | A standard solution for large corporate laptop fleets: For many, that premise might make the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 seem like a boring device. However, as one of the best-sellers for HP, this is a laptop a lot of peop

Grok 4.7 Brings Big Coding Upgrades to Challenge Claude AI at Unchanged Pricing
The post Grok 4.7 Brings Big Coding Upgrades to Challenge Claude AI at Unchanged Pricing appeared first on Android Headlines.

3 of the grittiest Netflix movies you can watch this week (September 21-27)
Ewan McGregor's back in Trainspotting 2, and it's paired with Guy Ritchie's most savage crime films on Netflix.

Here's why Apple's Mac Studio has become so expensive
A big part of the story is soaring memory and storage prices, but other factors come into play as well.

5 Things You Should Not Use WD-40 Contact Cleaner On
Gone are the days when there was only one WD-40, and only a few uses. Not all WD-40 products can be used on all projects!

Paramount settles US states' antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its Warner Bros. acquisition
The mega-merger of the year will apparently go forward.

Redmi M100 Pro is in the works and could revive a 2025 Redmi phone
Redmi surprised fans in China by launching the M100 as its M-series phone. While this is a China-exclusive phone, it is a rebranded version of the Redmi 17 5G’s global version. Now, a new leak reveals the existence of the Redmi M100 Pro, gi

Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google
Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50-megawatt nuclear power plant.

Microsoft, Google took down $66 million cybercrime marketplace that sold virtual machines with free software
Effort takes down RedVDS, a criminal marketplace believed to have contributed to $66 million losses to US businesses and individuals.
This one-command trick can put your localhost on the internet, no port forwarding required
"Put localhost on the Internet," was the new pitch for an old feature that had Cloudflare at the top of Hacker News and X's dev circles for the last few days. The tool has existed since 2021, and let's you run one command: cloudflared tunne
Will the iPhone 18 Pro bend?
Since the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max became available on Friday, we've seen not one but two video teardowns, but wait - there's more! Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel has also got his hands on the new devices, and p

How Secure Is A Mobile Hotspot?
A mobile hotspot can be convenient, but is it safe to use as a Wi-Fi connection? Here's what you need to know about making your hotspot as secure as possible.

5 Used 4-Door Sedans That Are Actually A Bargain Now
Looking for a reliable and affordable daily driver? Discover five incredible used four-door sedans that are actually a massive bargain right now.
A new 'Call for me' feature could be coming to Pixel phones
The post A new 'Call for me' feature could be coming to Pixel phones appeared first on Android Headlines.

Acer has the cheapest Googlebook, here's what you get
Acer is one of the major brands that has worked with Google to bring out the new lineup of Googlebook laptops. With its $899 entry price, Acer is promising a lightweight, well-built convertible with an OLED and Dolby Atmos.
Comfy Desktop makes running local AI models on your PC much easier
Comfy Desktop lets you generate AI images and video locally using your own GPU, with popular models such as Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Flux, Wan, and others. It wraps the powerful ComfyUI workflow system into a desktop app that handles install

iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max earlier this month, arriving four years after the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Four generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays,

Vivo X500 officially launches with Zeiss cameras and 144Hz AMOLED display
The Vivo X500 has debuted in China with a MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, a Zeiss-tuned triple-camera system, and a larger battery than its predecessor. Vivo also offers optional imaging accessories for the X500, including a telephoto ext

Samsung's Exynos Comeback Is Real, Even If It Only Owns 9% of the Market
The post Samsung's Exynos Comeback Is Real, Even If It Only Owns 9% of the Market appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy A15 One UI 9.0 (Android 17) beta program is now live
When it comes to opening beta programs for new versions of One UI on Galaxy A series smartphones, Samsung usually makes them available for the Galaxy A5x, Galaxy A3x, and Galaxy A2x lineups. With One UI 9.0 (Android 17), however, the brand

These overlooked features turned Google Keep into my productivity powerhouse
I owe Keep an apology

I stopped Googling unit conversions—Excel's CONVERT function does the work for me
From miles and inches to Fahrenheit and metric prefixes, CONVERT handles a surprisingly broad range of everyday conversions in one place.

How the iPhone Duo's software is different from a standard iPhone
The iPhone Duo makes some big changes to iOS to account for the foldable design. It affects the camera, multitasking and more.

Citizen launches gorgeous gold-tone Eco-Drive watch with super titanium and solar power
Citizen has launched the AW0132-55P in the UK, expanding its recent Zenshin collection. Following a US release last week, the watch is now available on the Citizen UK website for £449.00. It is a traditional analog watch that relies on a so
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Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com
Amazon has its own cohort of foundation models, along with one of the most popular inference platforms on the internet. As long as they're under no legal obligation to open the doors to Muse, why would they?

MediaTek's new Googlebook chip skips Lumex for old Cortex cores
MediaTek has unveiled its Dimensity CX 10 Max laptop chip for Googlebooks. It pairs Arm CPU cores with an Immortalis GPU and a 55 TOPS NPU.

Samsung Call-Blocking Patent Could Make Blocked Numbers Completely Silent
The post Samsung Call-Blocking Patent Could Make Blocked Numbers Completely Silent appeared first on Android Headlines.

M4 iPad Air Now Starting at $649 on Amazon, Save Up to $149
Amazon this week has multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These remain the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes, and many deals are being matched at Best Buy. Note: M

GM can’t ‘bring back’ Apple CarPlay because it never left
Last week, GM announced a new software experience for its upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, including a new look for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the popular phone mirroring systems that the automaker made a big deal about

How An AI Chatbot Seemingly 'Almost Started A War'
A chatbot reportedly supplied false information that sent U.S. forces toward a Chinese vessel. The mission was aborted, but how did things even get that far?

X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts
X is expanding its “Under the Hood” transparency tool to show when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands, including which country made the request.

Daikin Vs. Mitsubishi Air Conditioners: Which Brand Is Better For Small Homes?
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iPhone Duo's Vapor Chamber Might Not Be Enough for 4K Video
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Lidl is bringing its £80 dehumidifier back this week — just in time for drying your laundry over the winter months
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Oppo A7 Pro Max launches globally with 10,000mAh battery, 80W charging, Breathing Light
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After Sony ditched 'Physint', legendary game developer Hideo Kojima addresses internet speculation around the split, hinting at the advanced tech Xbox is providing instead
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Honor WIN 2 series and WIN Pad gaming tablet launching in October
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Xiaomi launches compact 271L three-door refrigerator with a clever adjustable middle zone
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Hackers use fake coding tests to infect 30,000 devices and steal $10 million in crypto
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Samsung hires Stanford AI scholar to lead its AI development in North America
Samsung is accelerating its AI development to bring advanced capabilities across its devices and business operations. To lead these efforts on multiple fronts, the tech giant has hired Juan Carlos Niebles, an AI scholar from Stanford Univer
Apple Pay reportedly set to launch in India next month
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Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from checkouts
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CMF will become a majority Indian-owned company, Carl Pei says
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Huawei PC monitor share rises in H1 2026 as overall market drops
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US and China could start warning each other about dangerous AI incidents under new proposal
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Second One UI 9 Watch beta update for Galaxy Watch 7 is here
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Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition launches with Hogwarts-inspired design
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Here’s an up-close look at the iPhone 18 Pro series variable aperture
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Huawei PCs can now unlock your phone using biometric features
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Linux 7.3-rc4 arrives with heavier filesystem patches
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Xiaomi HyperOS 4 update: Supported devices and rollout timeline
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First HarmonyOS Desktop PC appears at 2026 Huawei Connect event
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Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Heater Pro launches with tower design and 2000W heating
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro could feature a new chipset called ‘Kirin 9035’
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Google adds new back-to-school features to Gemini Notebook
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Microsoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes
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Honor's Tuning Master Gives You Real Control Over Sound
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Gemini hacked three companies during security tests, and Google kept it quiet for months
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Microsoft has two weeks to make a Surface event that isn't an embarrassment — can arguably the 'best laptop ever made' make that happen?
Microsoft's upcoming Surface event risks falling flat unless the company moves past local AI hype to embrace what made Surface special.

The camera is my favorite part of smart glasses, but it just feels wrong now
Smart glasses are such a logical, futuristic step in mobile tech, and it’s one we’re on the cusp of being able to embrace. Yet, there’s a huge hurdle to overcome. For as useful and enjoyable as it is, the camera on smart glasses has become
Meet Jev: A New Kind of AI Model From One of ChatGPT's Co-Creators
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Weekly poll: will you buy a Redmi Note 17 Pro or a Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Once paragons of value-for-money, the Redmi Note phones have taken a turn – are they still a smart buy? The series launched globally on September 17 (Thursday), including in Europe and in India. There are four models: Note 17 4G, Note 17 5G

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Macworld TL;DR: Own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote on your Mac with a lifetime license for $99.97 (MSRP $219). A Microsoft 365 subscription bills you every year for as long as you use it, and the total climbs well past

Handle every PDF task on your Mac with one $39.99 lifetime license
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Deals: iPhone 18 Pro series goes on sale, Galaxy Z8 foldables get discounts
The iPhone 18 Pro series is now officially on sale in the UK. However, the latest iPhones are more expensive than last year, so it might be worth considering the iPhone 17 Pro models, which are currently available at a discount. Meanwhile,
Weekly poll results: the iPhone Duo nailed the form factor, iPhone 18 Pro Max upstages the 18 Pro
Apple nailed it on its first try – no, Cupertino didn’t invent the wide foldable form factor, but the results from last week’s poll show that it was the best choice compared to releasing a book-style or a flip foldable. Just look at how sma
Oppo Find X10 series launch set, Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra to pack M16 OLEDs, Week 38 in review
Another week in the books, these were the top stories in the third week of September. Oppo confirmed its launch plans for the Find X10 series. The Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will be joined by the more affordable Find X10 E with all three
Researchers found a way to eavesdrop on headphones from 30 meters away, and encryption can't stop it
The research comes from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Guangzhou and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The team presented its paper, "Injected and Leaked: Actively Inducing Side-Channel Leakage Using Electromagnet
Deals: iPhone 18 Pros launch, refurbished iPhone 17 Pros are expensive, Galaxy Z8 foldables discounted
The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max went on sale this week in the US, along with 64 other countries in the first wave. If you have your eyes set on an iPhone Duo, you will have to wait for over a month more to get it. As for the new Pro models

Google confirms Gemini hacked into three companies during cybersecurity test months ago
Following a Wall Street Journal investigation, Google has confirmed that Gemini went rogue in May 2026, accessing the internet and breaching the security of three different companies. more…
Valve open-sources Lepton, its Android compatibility layer for the Steam Frame
The code is now available through Valve's GitLab repository.Read Entire Article

Trump to create AI force - as lawsuit claims firms illegally agreed to slow development
Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" to oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI "czar" in the near future.
An AI hallucination nearly started a war between the US and China
Sources connected to the US military recently told CNN that the US nearly moved to intercept a Chinese vessel in the Middle East this spring based on false intel from an AI-assisted report. The report was based on an inaccurate chatbot resp
Here's the clever new way Apple used to get around shipping restrictions for the iPhone 18 Pro Max's large battery
If you've been following the smartphone trends in recent years, you've probably noticed that the battery capacities of recent flagships have grown significantly. That's mainly because of the new silicon-carbon chemistry that allows higher-d

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

I asked if Warcraft 3, WoW: Forever, and Heroes of the Storm will come to Xbox — they all said the same thing ...
The same old answer ... a tale as old as time. Will Warcraft and other Blizzard PC titles come to Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch? Blizzard isn't saying "no" ... but it's not exactly saying yes.

Gmail adds ‘Copy code’ shortcut for 2FA on Android & iOS
After rolling out Live search and chat earlier this month, Gmail now has a useful “Copy code” button for 2FA on Android and iOS. more…

Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG MKII review: I tested the most authentic hardware for serious flight sim fans
I tested the new Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG MKII, an imposing metallic flight stick for hardcore PC milsim fans with an intense but fun learning curve.

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026: Here are its watch times, streaming platforms, and what games you can expect to see
PC Gamer is hosting a special Tokyo Game Show livestream this Sunday. It will showcase new trailers, developer interviews, and info on over 35 videos, while revealing 10 new games. Here's where and when you can watch the show.

These MacBook refurbs are under $200
Macworld TL;DR: This refurbished Apple MacBook Pro is on sale for $199.97 (reg. $699). Brand-new MacBooks have always been pretty expensive, but it’s even harder to deal with when tech prices are rising across the board. If you want a good

Keep your data private on 10 devices for 5 years with AdGuard VPN at just $34.97
Macworld TL;DR: Protect up to 10 devices for five years with an AdGuard VPN subscription for $34.97 (MSRP $359.40) through September 20. Most VPN services bill you month after month, and five years of that runs into the hundreds. A one-time

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

TECNO Takes the POVA 8 Pro Tonino Lamborghini Edition Back to Its Italian Roots
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Project Zeta turns the MOBA genre on its head to be a more accessible and less toxic experience
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Microsoft issued a patch for Excel’s broken copy-paste feature, but the fix only applies to Excel 2016.

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Macworld Choosing the right Apple Watch depends on your budget, lifestyle and which features matter most to you. As of September 2026, Apple’s lineup consists of the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch SE 3, although

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Microsoft Teams will soon support simultaneous screen sharing, making side-by-side comparison and multi-presenter meetings better.

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

OnePlus 16 Gets 3C Certification With 100W Charging and 9000mAh Battery
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A Microsoft Edge bug is freezing web apps, but reverting to version 152 requires a bit of work.

Razer's new Tartarus V2 Pro is the weirdest gaming keyboard I've ever wanted, loaded with fancy switches and ergonomic relief
The new Tartarus V2 Pro takes Razer's MMO-centric keypad even further with 31 inputs, analog switches, an ergonomic design, and a drift-free TMR thumbstick.

iPhone 18 Pro Tested With 15-Minute 50 Percent Fast Charging Capabilities
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Life-extending drug for breast cancer patients now on NHS
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Apple’s Mac computers are designed to run Apple’s macOS software. The company doesn’t make it easy for users to install other operating systems. But the folks at the Asahi Linux project have been reverse engineering Apple’s M-series chips s

Amazon Fire Max 11 hacks: Root Shell, bootloader unlock, and custom firmware
Amazon’s Fire Tablets ship with a modified version of Android called Fire OS. That means that while the underlying operating system is based on Android, they have a custom user interface, app store, and other features that are tightly tied

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?
Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Acer’s DualPlay Mini concept is both a gaming handheld and a mini-laptop
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Acer Veriton RI110 is a mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X7 358 Panther Lake, up to 96GB RAM, and OcuLink
The Acer Veriton RI110 is a compact computer that Acer is calling an “AI Mini Workstation” thanks to its Intel Panther Lake processor with a high-performance iGPU and NPU as well as support for plenty of memory and storage. It also has an O

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Amazon launched its first Kindle Fire tablet in 2011, and over the years the company has dropped the Kindle name, dabbled in the high-end space, and largely settled on the idea that its devices would compete on price and convenience, rather

Lilbits: More phone-sized E Ink gadgets
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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
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The GPD Win Max 3 is a mini laptop with a 9.06 inch display, an AMD Strix Halo processor with discrete-class graphics, and a design that makes it clear that this is a little PC made for both work and play. It has a keyboard large enough for

MNT Station lets you repurpose a MNT Reform mainboard as a mini PC
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Lenovo’s next ThinkBook Plus laptop could have a rollable display that extends horizontally
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Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.
Intel's upped their efficiency game in a big way. The XPS 13 surprised me.

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

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

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

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

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.
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MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?
The MEGA65 began as a modern recreation of Commodore’s unreleased C65, but in 2026 it is becoming something much bigger.

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

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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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