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Snap settles lawsuit accusing platform of fueling teen depression and eating disorders

The plaintiffs said they started using YouTube as young as age 3 and other social media platforms at around age 9 and developed compulsive usage habits that they attributed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.

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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit to avoid trial

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel was due to testify in the upcoming trial.

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Ford promises not to sell your driving habits to data brokers

Ford vowed to never sell customer driving data to third-party data brokers as part of a new privacy promise aimed at setting the automaker apart from competitors that have faced legal and regulatory blowback for sharing telematics with data

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OpenAI wants to rebrand data centers as 'compute campuses' to try and win people over

OpenAI knows data centers aren't popular, and might rebrand them as AI compute campuses — but will that help?

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Free Affinity app now takes on Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign on the Apple iPad too

Whether editing photos, drawing illustrations with the Apple Pencil, or designing entire brochures, the Affinity all-in-one app is an alternative to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign alike. The free app is now also available on the

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NASA's Swift Space Telescope is set to crash back to Earth this week

The Swift Observatory could plunge back to Earth as early as this Friday, US authorities said. The telescope is expected to undergo an uncontrolled reentry after NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies tried – and failed – to correct the space

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Motorola Signature 27 stars in hands-on promo video ahead of launch

While we wait for Motorola to fully take the wraps off the Signature 27, its next flagship smartphone, the company has partnered up with Danny Winget for an exclusive hands-on promo video showcasing the device in all its glory. You can see

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I downgraded to free Gemini and ChatGPT for a week, and only one subscription is worth keeping

The better free tool isn't actually the one I'd pay for

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I will never buy a curved TV again

It is a TV format that is dead for a very good reason.

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Why some websites are blocking AI agents from accessing the web

AI agents can be a great tool to help make purchases for you online - but it can become a frustrating problem if the website you're using blocks their access.

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Quick Share Is Coming Directly to iPhone and Android Apps Next Year

The post Quick Share Is Coming Directly to iPhone and Android Apps Next Year appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Anthropic clamps down on Claude’s AI video game clones

Anthropic has updated Claude Code's system prompt to prevent the AI tool from being used to recreate existing video games, as reported by Tom's Hardware. Retro gaming is currently being overrun with AI-made decompilations, recompilations, a

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Xiaomi releases new Poco smartphone in more countries with large battery and 3,500-nit AMOLED display

Xiaomi has released its latest Poco smartphone in more countries. Now sold in Europe, the Poco X8s combines a 6,330 mAh battery with 100 W charging, dual 50 MP cameras and a 120 Hz VRR AMOLED display boasting up to 3,500 nits peak brightnes

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Sony's best ever wireless headphones are down to $378

The post Sony's best ever wireless headphones are down to $378 appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Casio launches two A168-inspired ring watches with tiny LCD screens and LED light alerts

Casio is expanding its retro ring watch lineup with two new variants, the CRW-002D-1A and CRW-002G-9A. Both models bring the classic A168 digital watch design into a miniature ring-sized form factor. Design Details Despite their tiny dimens

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4 Common Issues With Fitbit Devices

Fitbit has been a mainstay in fitness wearables for years, but the brand has also had a number of documented problems with its fitness trackers.

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Risks To Know Before Storing Nitrogen In Your Workshop Or Garage

Keeping a nitrogen tank in your garage? Before you do, here are the hidden hazards to know and the safety measures that can keep you protected.

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Xbox’s former COO has ‘serious concerns’ about her abrupt departure

Xbox's former chief operating officer, Helen Chiang, suddenly left Microsoft less than two weeks ago after being promoted into the role in July. I wrote in my Notepad newsletter last week that it seemed very weird for Chiang to suddenly dep

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Early Black Friday Brings Steep Price Drops on Apple's Latest iPhone Cases

Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. These deals are part of ongoing early Black Friday deals, which we've begun keeping tabs on in our main post on all the bes

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Galaxy Z Fold 9 Leaked Cameras Will Disappoint Upgrade Hopefuls

The post Galaxy Z Fold 9 Leaked Cameras Will Disappoint Upgrade Hopefuls appeared first on Android Headlines.

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3 New Husqvarna Chainsaws & Safety Gear Products Coming Out Soon

Whether you're trimming branches or tackling bigger cleanup jobs, Husqvarna has some new equipment on the way. Here's what to know before these products arrive.

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I emulate PS3 games on my Steam Deck, and some of them run better than they did on the console

I might actually get rid of my console

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This offline Wikipedia project is the perfect introduction to local LLMs

A small model with a big library.

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This 'SMS of Death' exploit can remotely crash unpatched Android phones — without the user interacting with it in any way

Older Android devices will remain permanently at risk, experts warn.

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Meta reportedly weighs $20B bond sale, its first in euros

Meta is sounding out investors for a bond sale worth at least $20bn, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter. It would be the company’s first bond sale in euros. The plan under discussion splits the deal into

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Galaxy S27 Pro is how Samsung raises prices while giving an illusion of choice

Samsung is due to unveil the Galaxy S27 series in a few months. Countless reports have suggested that the company will launch four different models next year, namely the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The

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Is The Amazfit Helio Strap Pro Worth The Upgrade?

The Helio Strap Pro from Amazfit is designed for professional athletes looking to push their bodies to the limit. But are its features worth the cost?

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Android 11 has 10 times more users than Google's latest version

According to the latest Android distribution figures, Android 17 – the latest version of the mobile OS – is installed on just 0.9% of devices worldwide. Android 16 owns the lion's share of distribution at 25.4%, followed by Android 15 with

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Think twice before putting your gaming console inside a cabinet

A cabinet might seem like a convenient spot for your console, but it can't provide enough airflow for the system to run safely.

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Why Even Triple-Digit Speeds Can Feel Slow On A Motorcycle

Ever glanced at your motorcycle's speedometer and been shocked by the number? There's a fascinating reason high speeds can feel surprisingly ordinary.

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Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang denies violating policies in parting LinkedIn post

Microsoft's former Xbox COO Helen Chiang had some words about her firing on LinkedIn earlier today, titled "Clarity is Kindness," in an apparent shot at Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.

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Google Messages Is Giving Its App Icon a Fresh New Look

The post Google Messages Is Giving Its App Icon a Fresh New Look appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Google has fixed a bug that was darkening images when you zoom

The post Google has fixed a bug that was darkening images when you zoom appeared first on Android Headlines.

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SpaceX is reportedly looking at buying Boost Mobile or using its cell network

A potential deal with Boost Mobile could serve as a shortcut to establishing SpaceX as a mobile carrier.

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OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas

In an announcement on Monday, OpenAI says it will pilot its "Grid Protectors Program" at an upcoming data center in Effingham County, Georgia, where the company promises to free up to 1,000 megawatts of power during extreme weather or emerg

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I pay for exactly one smart home subscription, and it's the one built so I can cancel it without losing anything

I don't want to be locked into paying monthly for essential features

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Here's what's new for Warzone when it integrates with Modern Warfare 4

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 goes live on November 6, and it's bringing Warzone into the mix for the first time. Here's what we know about how things will look.

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One UI’s new 'Network Guard' feature is more useful than I thought

My apps are on a leash.

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How to watch Tall Tales & Murder for free — Watch online from anywhere

Aiden Gillen stars in this Irish crime comedy series. Here's how to watch the Tall Tales & Murder online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE.

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In one of the largest deals in tech history, Marvell buys Lumentum for $115B

Marvell's planned purchase of Lumentum is one of the biggest acquisitions in tech history. And they both have the same strategic investor: Nvidia.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany and Europe must build their own AI more quickly

Germany and Europe must move faster to build their own AI technology or risk becoming dependent on outside providers, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday, according to Reuters. Speaking at an AI conference in Berlin, Merz called

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Google will let Android & iOS apps directly integrate Quick Share next year

At Android Dev Summit 2026, Google announced a Quick Share SDK that will let Android and iOS apps directly integrate the peer-to-peer file sharing capability. more…

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The New York Times sues Brave web browser for AI scraping and bypassing paywalls

The New York Times and a group of other publications have filed lawsuits against the company that makes the Brave web browser over alleged unlawful scraping to train AI and also letting users bypass their paywalls, as reported by Reuters. A

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Readwise takes on Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers

Readwise Books combines an ebook store, reading tracker, detailed reading stats, and AI features in a bid to challenge Amazon's ecosystem.

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The iPhone 18 Pro Max Demolished The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra In This Test

While the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Galaxy S26 Ultra compete neck and neck in most aspects, a recent test shows the iPhone takes a massive lead in battery life.

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Apple's Thousand-Dollar Smart Home Robot That Tracks You Could Launch in 2028

The post Apple's Thousand-Dollar Smart Home Robot That Tracks You Could Launch in 2028 appeared first on Android Headlines.

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This Samsung Galaxy problem sadly still exists in 2026, but you can easily fix it

Your premium Samsung Galaxy phone likely has a bunch of preinstalled software you don't want that just takes up space.

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Should Your Mower Bag Be On Or Off When Mulching Leaves In The Fall?

With fall comes leaves, which means mowing your lawn to mulch them. But is it better to keep the mower bag on or off? It depends on what your goal is.

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Best MacBook for 2026: Air vs Pro vs Neo compared

Macworld Apple sells several MacBook models across different sizes, prices, and performance levels, so choosing the right one depends on your budget, the type of work you do, and how much power you actually need. In this in-depth guide, we

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This T-Mobile deal fixes the only problem we had with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

The Galaxy S26 Ultra finally has some real competition.

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ShareX keeps making Windows 11's Snipping Tool harder to justify

ShareX is already way more advanced than Microsoft's own Snipping Tool. Still, the latest update closes yet another feature gap between the two. Read more...

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Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air M5 drops under $1,300 ahead of Black Friday

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The $200 Pixel 11 discount is the best we've seen

The only Android phone you should be looking at

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Sony has patented tech that uses AI to improve cloud gaming

The post Sony has patented tech that uses AI to improve cloud gaming appeared first on Android Headlines.

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John Ternus Hosting His First Earnings Call as Apple CEO Today

John Ternus will participate in his first Apple earnings call as the company's CEO today. The call begins at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Ternus and Apple's CFO Kevan Parekh will discuss the company's earnings results for the

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Apple is warning iPhone users in 110 countries about mercenary spyware

The spyware attacks were first reported on October 30 by cybersecurity researcher Costin Raiu, who noted that they were unrelated to the previous round of incidents, for which Apple issued alerts in August. According to Raiu, iPhone users i

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I asked Claude Code, Codex, and Antigravity to build the same Android app, and only one made something I'd actually install

Three AI agents, one Android challenge

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Xiaomi Mijia shoe washing machine hits crowdfunding for just $110

Xiaomi unveiled its Mijia 3KG Shoe Washing Machine last week, and the appliance is now up for crowdfunding on the company’s Youpin platform in China. It is available at an introductory crowdfunding price of 799 yuan ($120), before moving to

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Microsoft still won't automate dark mode in Windows 11, so I used this simple fix

PowerToys Light Switch lets Windows 11 automatically change themes at sunset or on a schedule, but it doesn't work perfectly with every app.

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Clockwork Revolution drops in 2027

Clockwork Revolution is coming in 2027 as an Xbox console exclusive with Game Pass on day one. Learn what inXile has confirmed about its time-travel steampunk RPG.

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Narwal V50 Cube Review: The Stick Vacuum Pet Owners Should Buy at $499

The post Narwal V50 Cube Review: The Stick Vacuum Pet Owners Should Buy at $499 appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Jackery Built Its Smallest Power Station Ever and It Fits in Your Carry-On

The post Jackery Built Its Smallest Power Station Ever and It Fits in Your Carry-On appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Mark Gurman: Apple Initially Aimed to Release iPhone Duo in November

Apple initially aimed to "wait until November" to release the iPhone Duo in the U.S. and China only, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but it ultimately launched the device in more than 70 countries on Friday, October 23. "Apple rushed

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Clark raises $11M to put AI ‘Clerks’ to work on company audits

New York startup Clark raised an $11M seed round led by Touring Capital and launched Clerks, AI agents that work through audits for CPA firms. More than 35 firms use its tools, it says, and it offers a 100% accuracy guarantee. New York star

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Apple plans to refresh three iPads in the first half of 2027

Apple launched the iPad mini (2026) last week, with an OLED screen and the A20 Pro chip. If you were wondering about the rest of the lineup, Apple is allegedly planning a wave of iPad updates for the first half of 2027, according to a new r

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Report: Spotify plans to charge nearly 40% more for pushing more AI into songs

Spotify's reported new AI music feature comes at a steep price as subscribers could soon have to pay nearly 40% more. Read more...

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5 Anker Gadgets With Fast Charging

Many power accessories now feature varying levels of fast charging to keep up with your daily devices. Anker, in particular, comes with a wide selection.

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Gemini could be poking through your emails - here's how to stop it

Gemini can read your emails, summarize them and draft replies. If you'd rather it didn't, here's what Google actually does with your data and how to opt out.

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New York Times and three other US papers sue Brave over AI scraping

The New York Times sued Brave Software on Monday, accusing the browser maker of scraping its journalism and selling access to it to AI companies. Hours later, the publishers of the New York Daily News, the Chicago Tribune and the Orlando Se

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Here's What Spotify Looks Like on Apple's HomeView

Apple's new HomeView smart home hub lacks an App Store, but it can still run some third-party audio and video apps that support CarPlay. HomeView can automatically mirror CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a nearby, paired iPhone, wi

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Google rolling out gradient icon redesigns for Contacts, Messages, and Phone

Following the Workspace and Pixel app redesigns earlier this year, Google is overhauling the Contacts, Messages, and Phone icons. more…

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Apple’s ‘Ultra’ smart home robot might have to wait until 2028

Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until next year at the earliest or possibly even 2028, according to The Information. It says the robot's hardware "has been finished for around two years," but that the

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Some Samsung Galaxy phones are having Android Auto issues with One UI 9

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 update is rolling out more widely and, with it, some apparent issues with Android Auto on some Galaxy phones. more…

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This new Windows malware steals all your data, then uses AI to rank how valuable you are as a victim

Sifting through a mountain of data is tedious work - so why not let AI do it for you?

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RTX 5080 + 1,100 Nit OLED! (ROG Zephyrus G16 Full Review)

Video | ASUS is back with the 2026 upgrade of its iconic thin-and-light gaming laptop: the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026). In this video, we take a deep dive into our RTX 5080 configuration paired with Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra 9, 64 GB of R

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Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time consumes more Switch 2 storage than expected

The Ocarina of Time remake has a larger file size than any mainline Zelda game. Its 27 GB Nintendo eShop estimate may not account for the Switch 2 storage space necessary for installation. Temporary files or a release date patch could expla

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My RTX Spark laptop runs Cyberpunk and Forza without a hitch, but Windows on Arm still can't shake its x86 baggage

Can Windows improve before x86 catches up? It's unlikely.

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Meta lines up dollar and euro bonds days after S&P’s warning

Meta has asked Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to hold investor calls for a bond sale in US dollars and euros, Bloomberg reports. It comes days after S&P cut Meta’s credit outlook and a week after a $35B share sale. Meta is preparing to sell b

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LoRa and an ESP32 are all you need to make messages truly private

Finally, a reason to put that electronics hobby to suspiciously good use!

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5 Tools With Deep Discounts At Harbor Freight In November 2026

It's not Black Friday yet, but Harbor Freight has some pretty significant discounts going on nonetheless. Here are some of the best sales we found.

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Steam: This post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game, loved by 83% of players, is 65% off

Deal | In Zephon, the world is in ruins and overrun by aliens. As a player, guide your survivors, develop your cities, and face your opponents in turn-based battles. But keep an eye on the dangers that surround you.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Review: Nobody Asked For This, But We're Lucky To Get It

Toyota's family-friendly crossover wasn't the obvious candidate for a Gazoo Racing glow-up, but life comes at you fast.

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Upgrade your car's dash with this 11-inch Android Auto screen for $100

The best upgrade you can make

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Google May Finally Make Pixel 11 Pro Rear HiLight LED Truly Useful

The post Google May Finally Make Pixel 11 Pro Rear HiLight LED Truly Useful appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Anthropic’s amended IPO filing shows $17bn revenue, $895bn commitments

Anthropic generated nearly $17bn in revenue in the third quarter, around 12 times more than in the same period last year, according to an amended IPO prospectus filed with the SEC on Monday. Bloomberg reported the figures. The updated filin

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PrivadoVPN brings SmartRoute multi-hop to iPhone — and you get to choose what takes the double hop

SmartRoute lets iPhone users double-hop just their browser or every app, pick an exit country, and set it as the default

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Chip shortage disrupts Fiat production in Italy and may last to December

A shortage of electronic components is disrupting Fiat production in Italy, with the problems potentially continuing through December, Stellantis said on Monday, Reuters reported. The missing component is used in an engine control unit, the

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Squarespace is laying off 19 percent of employees

The website-building platform Squarespace is laying off 19 percent of its employees as it works to "simplify" its operations, Squarespace spokesperson Jeff Seedman says in a statement to The Verge. The job cuts will affect around 300 of Squ

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Intel's long-lost Larrabee GPU turns up in storage unit with working drivers, and yes, it can run Crysis

A Reddit user bought the contents of a storage unit at auction and ended up with what looked like an old Intel desktop. Inside was a development machine labeled "Intel Visual Adrenaline," containing an Intel DX58SO motherboard, a working La

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SpaceX wants to be the 4th big U.S. carrier, and they're willing to buy Boost Mobile to get there

Here's what we know about SpaceX's plans so far.

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iOS 27.2.1 Coming Soon, iOS 27.3 Beta Likely Available Tomorrow

Apple has started testing iOS 27.2.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 27.2.1 should be a minor update that includes bug fixes and/or security patches, including for

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OpenAI launches Grid Protectors to ease AI’s strain on power grids

OpenAI launched the Grid Protectors Program, promising that its future campuses will cut electricity use when grids are under strain. Its planned Georgia campus is the pilot, with up to 1,000MW of flexible demand. No other sites have been n

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What Made Nvidia's 'First GPU' Special?

The GeForce 256 launched in 1999, yet it still managed to run "Half-Life 2" five years later. That was quite a run at a time when PC hardware was changing fast.

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I'm a Celebrity 2026 what we know: release date, cast confirmed, how to watch

ITV have confirmed the release date for this year's I'm a Celeb, and there's been heavy speculation as to who'll be going into the jungle

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One annoying problem with the iPhone Messages app has an easy fix

Apple's iMessage app offers a lot of useful features and several default apps included in its latest update. However, they may be in an order you dislike.

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What Are The Rules For Overtaking Or Passing A Boat When You're On The Water?

Overtaking another vessel involves more than finding enough room to pass. Boaters need to understand the signals, responsibilities, and rules that apply.

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SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon

SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network, and a tie-up with cellular operator Boost Mobile could give it the terrestrial access it needs.

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Privacy Display on Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra looks more promising in latest leak

A new leak strengthens a previous rumor that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will get an improved version of Samsung’s Privacy Display, used on this year’s flagship. more…

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Alphabet launches €6B bond sale in first test of AI debt since selloff

Google’s parent company Alphabet began selling €6bn ($6.7bn) of bonds on Monday. The sale is the first big test of demand for tech debt since worries about AI spending shook markets last week, Reuters reported. The sale is split into seven

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Wear OS will get a system status bar, and devs can try it right now

The post Wear OS will get a system status bar, and devs can try it right now appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Kodi's smart playlists let you rethink your library without moving the files

Your movie library can be in five collections at once.

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n 15 Gen 11 review: The few who should consider this will love it

Even it's not the laptop for you, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n 15 is a great showcase for NVIDIA's latest tech.

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42AI comes out of stealth with $62.5M and a world model that can ‘predict human behavior’

Here's a question straight out of sci-fi: What if AI could predict what you were going to do before you decided to, even in a completely new situation?

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Deals: Rare all-time low hits Google Home Speaker, Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $624 off, Amazon Alexa Android Tablet, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as well as $100 off all Pixel Watch 5 models, the first discount on the brand new Amazon Alexa Android Tablet at $199.99 and a new all-time

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How to transfer your data from an Apple iPhone to your new Samsung Galaxy phone

Samsung Galaxy phones are incredibly versatile and feature-rich. Beyond capable hardware, they offer a wide array of features, extensive customization options, and deep integration within the Samsung ecosystem. If you are thinking of switch

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Elon Musk throttles Grok Bot limits due to ‘unsustainably high’ costs

Musk recently referred to Grok Bot as having "the fastest growth of a product that I've ever seen in my life."

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FBI confirms it thinks North Korean hackers hit Binance in record cryptocurrency heist

TraderTraitor is now officially accused of the attack that cost Binance north of $6 billion.

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The cassette player renaissance continues with this Bluetooth-toting high-tech Kickstarter model

The Coolgeek P1 Cassette Player offers a modern twist on the retro cassette player, and its Kickstarter campaign has just launched.

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5 Of The Weirdest Laptop Accessories That Are Actually Useful

The market is filled with a plethora of computer accessories across various price points. We found a bunch of weird ones that may seem odd but are useful.

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Convincing footage of a Persona 1 remake for Xbox may have just leaked

Over the past couple of days, players have been ecstatic over a new YouTube video that appears to be a 'leaked' gameplay trailer for what appears to be a remake of the first game in Atlus' Persona series, and that it's heading for Xbox.

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What to do if your smart home devices keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi

Smart home devices usually won't work properly when they lose Wi-Fi signal, so it's frustrating when they keep disconnecting. Here's why it might be happening.

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Ayn's Odin 3 Portal Android handheld will charge slower than originally reported

Ayn has announced an error in the specifications of its latest handheld, the Odin 3 Portal. Originally stated to have a maximum charging rate of 60W, the handheld will now max out at 45W.

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How Many Miles Is Too Many For A Hybrid Car? What To Look For In A Used Model

Eyeing a pre-owned hybrid? Find out how high mileage affects battery life, what warning signs to check, and which models easily pass 200,000 miles.

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Casio's sapphire-equipped Edifice EFB-730D-3AV drops to lowest-ever Amazon price

Deal | Amazon has cut the green-dialled Casio Edifice EFB-730D-3AV to $111.26, a 33% drop from the $165 list price that Casio’s own US store still charges. The watch has averaged $142.66 over the past 90 days.

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New Samsung Galaxy S27+ certification confirms its charging prowess

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27+ showed up in China's 3C database with 45W charging support back in September, and now another certification is backing that up. A couple of safety certifications list the phone with a 15V/3A rating, which wo

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This is your rare chance to get a Garmin smartwatch for under $170

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is down to its lowest price of all time in all four colors for a limited time, making this the least expensive Garmin you can buy today. more…

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These 14 games are leaving Xbox Game Pass soon

Xbox constantly updates its list of Game Pass titles, and this month, there will be two waves of departures. The first has been revealed, and some long-standing titles will be leaving to make room for new ones.

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Apple’s probably done announcing new hardware, but November is still pretty jammed

Macworld Apple should finally be done announcing new hardware for 2026, but there’s still plenty to be released this month. We’ve got the new MacBook Pro with PROLED, M6 iMac, M6 MacBook Pro, HomeView, and Apple TV 4K that were all announce

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Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down

It's unclear what will happen to the studio's work on Gang of Dragon.

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Grok Bot users accuse xAI of an "indirect rug pull" after usage cuts, Musk blames unsustainable costs

Musk made the admission in a reply to an X user who asked for a usage reset after running out 4 days early. They added that lots of people had complained about their usage running out quickly over the last week.Read Entire Article

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JBL launches Authentics 30 Bluetooth speaker with 100W output and 8-hour battery

JBL has launched its new Authentics 30 Bluetooth speaker in China. You can buy it on JD.com for 2,999 yuan, which is roughly $445. It is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a retro look, which is its main selling point. The Authentics 30 come

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5 best new movies to watch this week on Netflix, Prime Video, and more (November 2-8)

A family Christmas story and a historical action drama highlight the list of top movies this week.

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I tested four Android launcher alternatives and found one that made my phone noticeably faster to use

It works wonders on low-end and midrange phones

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Why Peacock is making a huge bet on YouTube

Today, I’m talking with Matt Strauss, who is now chairman of the NBCUniversal Media Group. This is Matt’s second time joining me on the show, and there’s been a whole lot of organizational and structural change at NBCU since the last time h

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This cellular Apple Watch Series 10 is $250 off right now

A smart buy

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Best Early Black Friday Deals on Apple Products Available Now

We're officially in the month of Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 27 in 2026. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch

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Apple iPad, iPad Pro and iPad Air: Leak reveals details about OLED display and vapor chamber

Shortly after the iPad mini received an upgrade to a larger OLED display with thinner bezels and a significantly faster processor, Apple is reportedly planning major upgrades for the base-model iPad, the iPad Air and the iPad Pro as well. B

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $300 off at Amazon right now

While we await potentially more discounts on our tech in the coming weeks, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now down to $1,599 on Amazon, knocking a sizeable chunk off the MSRP. more…

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Google's Ocarina of Time Easter egg is a link to a past when Search wasn't horrible

Turn the clock back to 1998, when the internet was a little more functional.

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Brilliant feature: Why the new Xiaomi tablet is perfect for Nintendo Switch users

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max's huge 13.3-inch display with a 144 Hz refresh rate is the perfect gaming accessory. Whether you use a Nintendo Switch 2 or a Steam Deck, Xiaomi's new flagship tablet solves the problem of small handheld screens wit

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Apple HomeView Wallpapers Are Up for Grabs, and There Are 40 to Choose From

The post Apple HomeView Wallpapers Are Up for Grabs, and There Are 40 to Choose From appeared first on Android Headlines.

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OpenAI is merging Chat and Work into a single ChatGPT experience

OpenAI is overhauling its UX by consolidating ChatGPT's instant Chat and agentic Work features into a single unified experience. Read more...

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GM's OnStar App Sold Drivers' Data Without Consent, It's Now Paying $220M To Settle

GM's Smart Driver program promised insurance discounts, but investigators say it sold drivers' data without their consent. Now, GM has to pay out $220 million.

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MSI Crosshair and Stealth: Desktop-replacement power for gaming, AI, and more

This article sponsored by MSI

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The Fitbit Edge lacks a useful contactless feature

It's handy, but most people likely won't miss it.

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Samsung Just Paid $892 Million to Buy a Stake from Its Own Display Unit

The post Samsung Just Paid $892 Million to Buy a Stake from Its Own Display Unit appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Microsoft used AI to help build Windows 11's new speed test

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 speed test tool is also an early example of how the company wants to use AI during development.

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This wood-heavy RTX 5090 gaming PC is a work of art and stunningly neat

Custom PC crafted with $4,000 worth of wood is stunning, but the near-decade-long build time was mostly about getting that RTX 5090.

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Supermarket freezers across Europe hit by new 'Cold War' cyberattack

More suspected cyberattacks have targeted supermarkets across Europe, with the same M.O. as before: upping the temperatures to spoil the food.

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Apple HomeView Ultra, drone and laundry-folding robot reportedly in development

The iconic design of the Apple iMac G4 is set to make a comeback as early as next year, but not as a computer, but as an advanced smart home hub with a motorized robotic arm. HomeView Ultra is expected to be significantly smarter than HomeV

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My phone runs a local 2B model that searches the web, and Perplexity feels pointless now

A small model that has web is a powerful model

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Connecting Excel to these 4 tools saved me from doing the busywork myself

These four tools extend what you can do with Excel, from automated notifications to interactive reports.

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Gemini 4 Carbon lags just behind Claude in benchmark, but wins in value

Google’s new frontier model, Gemini 4 Carbon, brings some welcome improvements and while it doesn’t top the charts in a new benchmark, it does provide much more bang for your buck. more…

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10 Of The Best Laptops For Working From Home You Can Buy In 2026

There are plenty of advantages to working from home, but you do need to rely on your own equipment. Choosing a solid laptop can help keep things going smoothly.

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The latest price hike for the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 makes it 3x more expensive than at launch

It now costs just shy of $400.

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Xiaomi is establishing itself as a serious EV manufacturer – but still falling short of its annual target

Xiaomi is rapidly expanding its automotive business and, for the first time this year, delivered more than 50,000 electric vehicles in a single month in October 2026. This is a positive sign that the business is scaling up, with growth clea

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Apple Isn't Done With 2026: Here's What's Still Coming

Apple's busiest season isn't over yet. Far from it. With two hardware launch dates still to come in November, plus software updates and new smart home accessories running into December, there's more on the way from Apple before the end of 2

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HONOR Magic 9 Series Goes Global This Week, Europe Gets It in January

HONOR is taking its Magic 9 series to international markets this week and this comes from Honor's Global CMO (Guan Haitao) - who shared a recent update via Weibo. The first stop is Hong Kong on November 4, with Europe set to follow in Janua

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Elon Musk confirms strict Grok Bot usage limits due to "unsustainably high" costs

Grok Bot users are facing unexpected restrictions, and Elon Musk has finally revealed what's happening behind the scenes at his AI service. Read more...

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Michael Crichton's Forgotten '80s Sci-Fi Movie Beat Tron To This Computer Graphics Milestone

"Tron" wasn't the first movie to reach this CGI milestone. Michael Crichton got there a year earlier with a sci-fi thriller that audiences largely ignored.

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Samsung’s Android XR ‘Intelligent Eyewear’ reportedly launches in December

Samsung smart glasses in Gentle Monster and Warby Parker styles may finally launch in South Korea and the US before Christmas. more…

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Vivo’s first Pro Max phone proves its Ultra is still in a league of its own

When I declared this spring that Vivo's X300 Ultra had the best cameras in any phone, two things made it stand out in my mind: its excellent main camera with a narrow 35mm focal length and what remains the most capable ultrawide in any phon

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What Does The Phone And Wi-Fi Symbol Mean On A Samsung Phone?

Samsung Galaxy phones pack a lot of symbols into the status bar, and some are confusing. The phone and Wi-Fi icon indicates a feature you can turn on or off.

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YouTube Is Quietly Giving Some Creators a 30-Day Second Chance

The post YouTube Is Quietly Giving Some Creators a 30-Day Second Chance appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Applebee's forced to fix serious security issue which exposed customer data

A researcher found hardcoded credentials in Applebee's mobile app, granting access to a treasure trove of PII.

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Apple 'HomeView Ultra' With 9-Inch 360º Screen Detailed in New Report

The Information's Aaron Tilley today reported that Apple has been developing a larger, robotic version of the HomeView. This device has been called a "HomeView Ultra" or "HomeView Max" in rumors, but the final name might be different. Tille

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DRAM crisis: Raspberry Pi 5 price rises by another $80

The top-of-the-line Raspberry Pi 5 is getting another $80 price increase. The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is also getting a price increase, but the MSRP of the Raspberry Pi 500+ keyboard computer remains unchanged for now.

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Could data center backlash flip Florida?

Patti Zirhut, a lifelong Republican, has been studying her ballot for weeks. Zirhut eagerly voted for President Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024, but she isn't toeing the party line this year. "My ballot is all mixed up," she says. She'

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Best USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2026

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

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Nintendo tried to kill Switch emulation, but the PC is running Switch 2 games now

A year after Nintendo released its popular Switch 2 console, resourceful developers have already started to bring the brand-new gaming experience to PC through AI-assisted emulation. The Eden-NX2 emulator can already run popular, Switch-exc

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10 Of The Best Safety Gadgets For Your Peace Of Mind

It's never hurts to beef up your at-home security or carry personal protection devices, and these safety gadgets can all give you peace of mind at fair prices.

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5 Milwaukee USB-C tools and gadgets you'll love

Tools for your tools.

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Omen AI adds liquid know-how in $16 million Aquatic Labs acquisition

Two startups tackling the data center water problem are joining forces in a $16 million deal.

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As a Phone Reviewer, iPhone Handoff Is the Best iOS 27 Feature Nobody Talks About

The post As a Phone Reviewer, iPhone Handoff Is the Best iOS 27 Feature Nobody Talks About appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Google is experimenting with a status bar for Wear OS - here is what it looks like

Google is experimenting with a small but important change to Wear OS – adding a status bar, similar to Android phones. A test version of this feature was included in the Wear OS 7.1 canary emulator and the company is asking developers to tr

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Three classic Casio G-Shocks get a fresh monochrome makeover

Casio has unveiled monochrome editions of its G-Shock DW-5600, DW-5900 and DW-6900 watches, pairing matte gray cases with black straps while retaining their established designs and features. The lineup launches first in Japan, with global a

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Forget Black Friday, one of the snappiest Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops is already on sale

The 8th Edition of Microsoft's Surface Laptop is having a 26% discount for its consumer model with a Snapdragon X2 Elite CPU, 16GB, a 13.8" touchscreen, 20+ hour battery life, and an exclusive advanced haptic feedback feature.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G review comparison: Is it worth giving up 5G?

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G is cheaper than its 5G counterpart and lasts even longer in the battery test. However, buyers have to make compromises in performance and features. We explain who can benefit from forgoing 5G.

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Zoom and These Microsoft Apps Now Optimized for iPhone Duo

Over the weekend, the video calling app Zoom was updated with iPhone Duo optimization. On the device's large inner display, users can now see shared content such as the host's desktop and other participants on a call at the same time. In ad

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Windows Wrap: When "not a priority" becomes Priority 0, criticism deserves a second look

What began as a conversation about a Windows 11 taskbar app turned into a reflection on criticism, product decisions, and how Windows gets better.

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Samsung is reorganizing its TV lineup around AI

Ever since its introduction in late 2022, Generative AI has transformed almost every field, including consumer electronics. Samsung has gone all in on AI for nearly all its products and services starting with the Galaxy S24 series. Now, the

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How To Use Siri When Riding A Bike

Siri is a helpful assistant even when you don't have your hands free to hold your iPhone, but voice-activating Siri is a little harder when on the open road.

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Why it's important to use a microSD Express card with your Nintendo Switch 2

The Switch 2 has expandable storage that you should take advantage of. But you can't use the same cards that worked with your original Switch.

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What Does The Falling Rocks Road Sign Mean?

If you have ever been driving and noticed a "Falling Rocks" yellow road sign and wondered exactly what it meant, we've got all the answers for you.

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Ninja’s first-ever microwave just replaced two of my kitchen appliances at once

The Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out for its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a microwave with the crispy results you'd expect from an air fryer.

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CATL ESS battery lasts 25 years in fewer containers to reduce land use

The new CATL Tener+ energy storage system packs 9 MWh into a much more compact footprint that reduces the land surface needed for each energy storage project. It is also designed to last a quarter of a century.

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Best Foldable Phones 2026: The Folds and Flips We Tested

The post Best Foldable Phones 2026: The Folds and Flips We Tested appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Apple TV 4K Pre-Order Discount Returns at Amazon

Amazon today is back with the a pre-order discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K, available for $289.99, down from $299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we

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Are Hardware Security Keys For Your Laptop Actually Worth It?

AI is powering ever more hacks around the globe, and pushing companies and governments to up their security game. You can do it too.

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Samsung’s Second October Update Reaches the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra

The post Samsung’s Second October Update Reaches the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ Growth

Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion.

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Samsung’s Intelligent Eyewear Smart Glasses Could Launch Next Month

The post Samsung’s Intelligent Eyewear Smart Glasses Could Launch Next Month appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Your new Galaxy flagship supports seamless updates, so stop putting them off!

Software updates. Some love them, others hate them with a passion, especially those who own a Samsung Galaxy smartphone that receives an update every month. Updates help keep devices secure and bring new features and improvements. But insta

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Rogbid launches Model R5 Android smartwatch with 2.4-inch display, 4G LTE and a rotating camera

Rogbid has released the Model R5, a new smartwatch that functions more like a wrist-worn Android phone than a traditional companion wearable. The device is built around a 2.4-inch AMOLED display and includes a built-in SIM card slot, allowi

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5 Major Audio Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By American Companies

These popular audio brands are partially or completely owned by U.S.-based entities, but the complicated ownership structures might not make it as evident.

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Why software updates may have an unexpected effect on your phone

Installing an update can make your phone run worse for a while, but this should be temporary in most cases.

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Digital billboards across the globe hacked to show porn, attackers say "anyone with two brain cells" could do it

The most visible hack took place on a digital billboard stretching across one of Egypt's biggest highways: the 26th of July Axis in Giza. Drivers stopped their cars to film as the screen broadcast the adults-only material, which was overlai

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A fresh wave of cyberattacks has hit Europe’s supermarket refrigerators, destroying food across countries

This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies.

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Google kills off Jules, its AI coding agent which promised to do all the jobs you didn't want to

Google is shuttering Jules after less than two years – and not even 18 months under general availability – but it's not the end.

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Did Microsoft accidentally spoil World of Warcraft: Forever's Xbox port?

Xbox UK has uploaded an image to its X account of a few Xbox games releasing this November, which strangely includes the upcoming PC-exclusive MMORPG World of Warcraft: Forever. Xbox UK quickly corrected this, but it's emboldened rumors of

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Citizen's Kei automatics launch outside Japan with lower price tags and a new limited-edition

Citizen is expanding its Kei automatic watch range beyond Japan with six standard models priced about 23% below their Japanese counterparts before tax, while European listings also include a pink limited edition. The export models retain th

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Canva Brings Free All-in-One Affinity App to iPad

Canva today released Affinity for iPad, bringing its free all-in-one design app to Apple's tablet, along with a new Sketch Studio built for touch and Apple Pencil. The release follows last year's desktop app relaunch, which combined the pre

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2 days till TechCrunch Founder Summit: Boston founders don’t need a Silicon Valley address to build something big

TechCrunch Founder Summit happens on November 4 in Boston for a founder-focused agenda and impactful connections. Save up to $100 or get discounts with group passes.

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500K sales in 2 days: This indie game with 96% positive reviews is blowing up

Anyone opening a store in Probably Stolen shouldn't be too concerned about staying on the right side of the law. The unusual cyberpunk simulation has become a Steam hit within just a few days, already selling more than 500,000 copies. A 10%

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OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s Chat and Work tabs

OpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change.

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Zotac quietly makes its new fanless Wildcat Lake mini PCs official

Zotac has detailed three new fanless Zbox mini PCs powered by Intel's Wildcat Lake processors, featuring Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and support for up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM. The machines come in three processor configurations, althou

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Spotify reportedly wants up to $5 extra per month for AI covers and remixes

Back in May, Spotify announced a licensing deal with Universal Music Group for a new AI tool that lets fans create covers and remixes of songs from participating artists, and said it would launch this as a paid add-on for Premium subscriber

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The Reason Why You Need To Restart Your Computer After An Update

It's annoying, yes, but there's a reason your computer needs to restart after an update, and it's more involved than you might think.

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I stopped tracking everything in HabitNow; my routine finally feels effortless

HabitNow got quieter, and so did my head

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Here's how much RAM cost in 2020 vs. 2026

We all know RAM has gotten crazy expensive, but some number put it in even better perspective.

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Do Navigation Buoys Have Flare Guns Or Emergency Kits?

Since navigation buoys are so important, some may wonder if they also carry emergency kits. The reality may surprise you, but it won't change their usefulness.

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Google Messages update rolling out new app icon with gradient design

Google Messages is getting on board with the gradient icon design, with a new app icon showing up in the latest update. more…

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Gears of War: E-Day's half-billion-dollar budget was no rumor

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier brought up the figure in a video explaining why EA chose to shut BioWare. Gears of War: E-Day cost Xbox $500 million, he said. "That is a real number, that is real," he added. In Schreier's view, that's simply wha

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YouTube’s Latest Bug Silences Videos and Dumps You Into the Mini Player

The post YouTube’s Latest Bug Silences Videos and Dumps You Into the Mini Player appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Greenpeace deploys boulders in North Sea to 'protect porpoises'

Greenpeace says it has formed an underwater barrier with boulders in the North Sea to prevent "destructive fishing" in an area created to protect porpoises.

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Narwal V50 Cube Launches at $499.99 With a Compact Auto-Empty Dock

The post Narwal V50 Cube Launches at $499.99 With a Compact Auto-Empty Dock appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Elon Musk says Grok Bot was throttled as costs were ‘unsustainably high’

Grok Bot was throttled last week because Elon Musk said costs were ‘unsustainably high relative to revenue’

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Apple is now offering iPhone Duo replacements after widespread hinge issues

Macworld Amid all the excitement and crowds, iPhone Duo launch weekend didn’t go quite as well as Apple hoped. Some fans lucky enough to get their hands on a Duo on day one didn’t have the greatest experience with the new phone, as reports

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Microsoft rethinks Windows 11 as Apple rethinks the MacBook Pro | Windows Central Podcast

On this week's episode: New Windows 11 features, cheap Windows laptops, MacBook Pro with touch, and more!

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These 4 US Cities Will Be Deserts By 2080, Study Shows

The climate is changing, and not just in the Arctic or at the coasts. Some cities in the US are set to turn into deserts if we don't change anything.

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What's the difference between AirPods' Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Audio modes?

Modern AirPods offer several audio modes, and noise cancellation isn't always the best option.

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What Is The Awl Tool On A Leatherman For?

Some Leatherman multi-tools come packed with so many blades and bits that it can be hard to sort them all out. Which one's the awl, and what does it do?

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GCHQ has apparently lost thousands of storage devices in recent years — and has no idea where any of them are

A recent watchdog investigation into GCHQ confirms missing storage devices are still a problem.

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Windows 11 feature built in a flash by AI is impressive — but worrying

Is Microsoft wise to be touting the benefits of AI in this way at the current time? I don't think so.

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Google Maps is built for driving, so I ditched it for this transit-focused app

Citymapper might just be the best navigation app you've overlooked all along

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Europe supermarket freezers cyberattack hits Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Luxembourg

Europe's supermarket freezers under cyber siege as a chilling digital attack disrupts food retail across Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Luxembourg. Read more...

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Redmi M100 Pro launches with Dimensity 7300-Ultra SoC and triple-rear cameras

Redmi unveiled the M100 in China in August, featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and a 7,900mAh battery. Now, the company has quietly launched the Redmi M100 Pro in the country. The Redmi M100 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 7300-Ultra ch

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Owners Say These Are The Most Reliable Robot Vacuums

There are a lot of robot vacuums to choose from these days, with features ranging from edge cleaning to mopping, and even arms to pick up forgotten clothes.

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Spotify plans to let users remix artists' songs using AI next year, but it'll cost up to $5 extra per month

The Financial Times reports that Spotify aims to launch its AI-powered remixing service in the first quarter of 2027, meaning it could be unveiled around February's Grammy Awards.Read Entire Article

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Spotify's AI remix feature is tipped for February, but could cost you extra

Spotify wants to plug more AI tools into your Premium subscription, but you're going to have to pay extra for it.

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Which TCL TV Is Best For The PlayStation 5?

Level up your console gaming. Find out which TCL TV is best for the PS5 and which QM models maximize your gaming performance.

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iPhone Duo: Latest Buyer Wait Times

iPhone Duo order wait times averaged 89 days despite falling by a week, according to UBS Investment Bank data as of October 30. (Via Investing.com.) The USB Evidence Lab tracker covers iPhone availability across more than 30 markets, and pu

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Dell XPS Googlebook review: Beautiful hardware for a useless platform

Googlebook OS still needs a ton of work.

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Jackery's smallest-ever portable power station uses long-lasting LFP batteries

The Jackery Explorer 100D combines a compact size and relatively low weight with LFP technology and solar support.

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13 Rare Classic Cars Owned By Celebrity Collector Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld trades rare, interesting cars like million-dollar Pokémon, and his taste is exquisite. These jewels have all passed through his hands.

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OnePlus Ace 7 Pro Sells 2.25 Times Faster Than the Ace 6, But It Costs a Lot More

OnePlus says its new Ace 7 Pro is selling far better than last year's model. According to OnePlus China President Li Jie, the phone reached 225% of the Ace 6's sales in its first sales period. That means it sold 2.25 times as much. These fi

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Sam Rockwell's Quirky Sci-Fi Time Travel Movie On Hulu Didn't Get The Love It Deserves

Critics liked Sam Rockwell's strange little mission to save the world, but moviegoers mostly missed it. Now his time-travel comedy has another chance on Hulu.

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Sky News expands Arc XP partnership for a new app and website

Sky News has expanded its partnership with media platform Arc XP to provide the technology underpinning its new app and website.

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The 2026 Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 Elite gets a major price cut on Amazon

Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop is currently available at its lowest price yet in a US deal, offering fast AI-accelerated performance and up to 20 hours of battery life. Read more...

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Amazon's now rolling out its 'Ask this book' AI feature to Kindles

Amazon's 'Ask this book' tool is bringing AI-powered insights and plot reminders to various Kindle models.

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An internet tax that would charge by the gigabyte just squeaked through France's lower house

Socialist deputy Laurent Lhardit's amendment passed the National Assembly by just 11 votes to 10. In fact, only 35 of the chamber's 577 deputies were even in the room at the time. Both the government and the budget's own rapporteur had advi

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Suspected supermarket freezer hack spreads across six European countries

A suspected cyberattack on supermarket cooling systems spread across Europe on Monday, disrupting refrigeration at stores in six countries and forcing retailers from Sweden to Ireland to throw away spoiled food. This article has been update

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iPhone Duo Owners Can't Change Display Zoom After Setup

Some iPhone Duo owners have discovered that Apple's first foldable is missing a pretty important appearance setting that you can adjust during the initial setup process, but not afterwards. Display Zoom setting on iPhone 18 Pro (left) vs. i

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Karbonn makes a comeback in India with Rebel and Rebel Pro

Indian smartphone brand Karbonn has officially made a comeback in the country's smartphone market with the launch of its new Rebel series, which comprises the Rebel and Rebel Pro. The 4G phones will be available to purchase online in India

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Beats 360 Vs. AirPods Max: Which Over-Ear Apple Headphones Should You Pick?

The Beats 360 and the AirPods Max 2 are Apple's latest over-ear offerings, but the 360 is considerably cheaper. Here's which one makes more sense for you.

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5 Disadvantages Of Using Central Air Conditioning

One sultry afternoon or a brief heat wave may have you scrambling for central air conditioning, but it's important to note the system has its drawbacks.

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This simple USB setup let me watch my favorite shows during a long trip without cell service

Using external storage to my advantage

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Global Xiaomi 18 Pro Confirmed for this Month: Smaller Batteries, Higher Prices

Xiaomi has just said today that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch outside China this month but they gave no date, country list or prices yet. Leaks are the only things we can use now, and other news are mixed. The phones keep their

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Is it worth getting the OPPO Find X10 in India?

Oppo Find X10 has recently been launched in India with some serious camera upgrades over the last year’s Find X9. However, the hefty price increase of up to 100% makes people wonder if buying the Find X10 is worth it? The new Find X10 start

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Philips Hue’s new AI lighting assistant is finally here, but don’t expect perfection

The promised Custom AI Behaviors are now available in the Hue app for Hue Bridge Pro owners.

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This Secret In Greenland's Soil Helped Scientists Win An Emmy - Here's How

The sediment sample studied in this documentary was unearthed at a Cold War-era military camp in Greenland, with a secret from 400,000 years ago.

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OpenAI's plan to make data centers less hated: Rename them "compute campuses"

An OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider about the rebrand. "Compute campuses better describes the scale and role of the infrastructure we're building for AI," the spokesperson said. "These are long-term investments in computing, energy

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RedMagic 12 Pro+ vs iQOO 16: Same Chip, Different Flagship Experience

RedMagic 12 Pro+ and iQOO 16 target performance-focused smartphone buyers, but they approach the flagship experience differently. Both pack Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chipset and a massive battery, making performance and endurance closely

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Apple is reportedly launching three new iPads early next year

Follow its iPad mini launch last week, Apple may unveil three new iPad models early next year.

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Openreach: UK landline phones will be switched off in 100 days, so make sure your connections are ready

Openreach reminds the legacy phone network is being officially switched off on January 31 2027, with no extensions.

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Raspberry Pi buyers face another price hike on high-memory hardware

Raspberry Pi hardware with higher memory capacity is getting more expensive, though lower-tier models remain unaffected for users looking to save. Read more...

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I keep my phone in power-saving mode 24/7; an incredible battery life isn't the only benefit

Keeping it private, keeping it chill, keeping it peaceful

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Ford launches a ‘privacy promise’ and explains how and why it uses customer data

Ford said it's making an "explicit commitment" to its customers that "their vehicle data is safe" with the company.

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Gears of War: E-Day's "$500m budget" story oversimplifies the situation

Over the past few weeks, I've been investigating Gears of War: E-Day's budgetary discourse ahead of looming, widely expected layoffs. Here's what I've discovered so far.

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A New Defender Just Joined Land Rover's Lineup – But Don't Expect It In The US

The Land Rover Defender is available in several different varieties in the U.S., but some of these - like the newest option - aren't available in the States.

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Microsoft explains why Windows 11 movable Taskbar is deliberately not as flexible as 10

Microsoft has confirmed it has intentionally limited the movability of Windows 11's Taskbar. Here's why that is. Read more...

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'Everything is destroyed': Hackers target refrigerators in new cyber attacks

Cyber hackers have targeted fridges and freezers in supermarkets in several European countries including Ireland – causing temperatures to increase and food to spoil.

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OnePlus Ace 7 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro: Which Flagship Is Worth Buying?

OnePlus Ace 7 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro take different approaches to flagship performance. Both feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 family of chipsets, high-refresh-rate displays and massive batteries, but their differences become more intere

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Not every Apple product is ‘exciting,’ it turns out

Macworld Well, in the long list of Apple product launches, last week’s announcements were certainly some of them. Marketing supremo Greg Joswiak didn’t set the bar especially high when he predicted “an exciting week,” but even that comparat

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HUAWEI WATCH 6 Review: The Best-looking HUAWEI Wearable

Huawei’s number-series watches have always occupied an awkward space in its own lineup. The Watch GT family owns the endurance-and-sports narrative, while the Watch 6 wants to be the do-everything smartwatch — the one that looks just as at

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OnePlus Turbo 6Vs debuts quietly with same specs as Turbo 6V

OnePlus has expanded its Turbo 6 series in China with the addition of a new variant, the Turbo 6Vs. The new phone is listed on the company’s official online store and offers similar specifications as the Turbo 6V. The only apparent differen

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Siri AI Finally Expands Beyond English – But It Still Has One Huge Problem

While users who speak these languages can celebrate a more inclusive Siri, they will still find a very annoying issue that no other AI chatbot experiences.

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Google tests three small Android changes that could make a big difference

Small changes, big gains

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GPU Prices Are Spiraling Out of Control: Q4 2026 Update

Graphics card prices have jumped 35% in just three months, with Nvidia's high-end GPUs reaching absurd levels and Radeon cards catching up. Our Q4 2026 update finds little reason to expect relief.Read Entire Article

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SIHOO Doro C300 Pro V2 Review: Comfort, Support and Fit

Verdict The SIHOO Doro C300 Pro V2 gets several important things right, particularly when it comes to adjustability and dynamic lumbar support. Its 8D armrests are one of its strongest features, addressing a common problem I have with ergon

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Apple HomeView Could Double as a Security Camera

Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub could also work as a HomeKit Secure Video camera, according to settings strings discovered in the device's software by code sleuth pdfu. The strings were found in HomeView Software 27.2 and feature f

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Motorola Signature 27 hands-on video shows detailed specs ahead of launch

Motorola hasn’t launched the Motorola Signature 27 yet, but a new hands-on video has already given us a close look at the phone. YouTuber Danny Winget shared the footage, which confirms several key specs ahead of the phone’s November 5 debu

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Android Battery Life: 3 Settings That Could Save You from Carrying a Power Bank

If your Android phone runs out of battery too fast, the screen or your favorite apps may not be the only cause. Some features keep working in the background, even when your phone is in your pocket. A few changes in your settings could help

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Apple Launching Five New Products This Friday

Apple is releasing five new products this Friday, November 6, following pre-orders that opened last week, including its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models. The following new products will be available from Friday: iPad mini with OLED disp

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Galaxy Watches could soon get a major UX change with a software update

Galaxy Watches run the One UI Watch software, which is based on Wear OS. Most features introduced with newer versions of Wear OS reach Galaxy Watches through One UI Watch updates. Now, a major UI and UX change could be introduced to Galaxy

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Vivo X500 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Can Vivo Beat Apple’s Flagship?

Vivo X500 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro take different approaches to the compact flagship experience. While Vivo focuses on display technology, versatile cameras, and fast charging, Apple prioritizes processing power, video capabilities and long-te

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Honor Magic 9 series launching globally this week with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Honor will start its international rollout of the Honor Magic 9 series in Hong Kong on Wednesday, November 4. Honor global CMO Guan Haitao shared the update via a Weibo post. Until now, everything we knew about the Honor Magic 9 Pro series

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Exclusive: Samsung improves Privacy Display for Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra

The Galaxy S26 Ultra introduced the groundbreaking Privacy Display feature earlier this year, and since then, several other brands have implemented a similar technology in their high-end phones. Now, Samsung is ready to improve upon it with

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Vivo Buds Clip launches globally, brings open-ear design and 42-hour battery life

Vivo recently held the global launch of the Vivo X500 series of photography-focused flagship phones in late October. Alongside the phones, the brand also unveiled the Vivo Buds Clip, which had so far been limited to the Chinese market. The

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Run this $30 lifetime DVD ripper on your Mac through Parallels

Macworld TL;DR: DVDneXtCOPY turns DVDs into digital video files, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $59.99). A shelf of DVDs doesn’t do much once none of your devices can play them. If you want those movies on your iPho

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Karbonn returns to India, launches Rebel and Rebel Pro: specs, price

Karbonn has officially launched its new Rebel smartphones in India, marking the homegrown brand’s return to the smartphone market. The Karbonn Rebel series includes the Rebel and Rebel Pro, both 4G phones powered by the MediaTek G81 chipset

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Microsoft released Windows 11/10 Defender update for USB installation ISO images

Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update should be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs. Read more...

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vivo X500 Ultra Leak Reveals Camera Setup, While X500s May Get 68MP Selfie Camera

vivo may be preparing two camera-focused phones for 2027. A new leak claims the vivo X500 Ultra will have a 50MP selfie camera and three rear cameras, led by a 200MP sensor. The same tip also points to a future vivo phone with a square 68MP

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Samsung’s Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses will launch next month

More than a year after announcing its plans for smart glasses, Samsung might finally be ready to bring them to market. However, the availability of the Android XR-powered Intelligent Eyewear will be limited this year. Samsung Intelligent Ey

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Keychron launches new 8K keyboard with golden compass design and magnetic switches

Keychron has a new 8K magnetic keyboard in its lineup, called the Keychron Q19 HE 8K. It is a wired 60% magnetic switch keyboard with a nautical theme and a retail price of $254.99. What’s special about the Q19 HE 8K is that it comes in a g

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Launching this week: MacBook Pro, iPad Mini OLED, Motorola Signature 27 and more

Seven products launch or go on sale this week, from Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro to new phones, a watch, and two accessories. Friday is the busiest day featuring four launches. Wednesday, 4 Nov iQOO G1 gaming controller Confirmed iQOO lau

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Binance faces billions in user withdrawals following massive security breach

Crypto traders are moving funds off Binance as withdrawal services return online, testing platform stability following the largest exchange heist on record. Read more...

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 27 Vitality Edition launches with 13mm body and 120Hz QHD screen

Lenovo has launched the Xiaoxin Pro 27 Vitality Edition all-in-one PC in China. It shares its chassis with the earlier Xiaoxin 27 Vitality Edition, but with a screen change. You now get a 27-inch QHD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 400

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Xiaomi 18 Pro series officially confirmed for global launch this November

Xiaomi has locked in a November window for the global debut of its Xiaomi 18 Pro series. The company said on X that the lineup is “going global this November,” asking fans which market they are most excited about. That follows an earlier co

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Vivo X500 Ultra camera details emerge again as a new 68MP selfie camera Vivo phone is in the works

Last month, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station leaked details about the Vivo X500 Ultra’s cameras. Now, the tipster is back with more details about its camera capabilities. Here’s a look at what the new leak reveals. Vivo X500 Ultra came

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OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro: Bigger Battery or Better Cameras?

OnePlus 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro take different approaches to the premium smartphone experience. While OnePlus focuses on extreme performance, a high-refresh-rate display and exceptional battery capacity, Xiaomi puts greater emphasis on photogr

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Microsoft issues final warning and guidance on Entra ID MemberOf retirement

Microsoft sounds the final alarm on Entra ID MemberOf retirement, urging organizations to act now to avoid disruptions. Read more...

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Linux 7.4-rc1 rolling out with a massive merge window driven heavily by AI

The latest Linux kernel release candidate has arrived for developers, bringing a significantly larger merge window and widespread updates across core drivers, architectures, and filesystems. Read more...

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Galaxy Z Fold 9 could bring back a feature Samsung abandoned last year

Apple's first foldable iPhone features several capabilities that Samsung initially introduced in its own foldables but omitted from the Galaxy Z Fold 8. However, taking cues from the iPhone Duo, the South Korean firm might bring back at lea

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Xiaomi 18 Pro series is going global this month

The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max debuted in China in September, with Xiaomi subsequently confirming plans for a global launch. The company has now begun teasing their international debut, offering a tentative launch timeline. In a so

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Apple Rewind: A lot of Apple hardware, glowing logo returns, and Apple's smart display

This month on Apple Rewind: first-ever touchscreen MacBook, new Apple product category, and glowing logo. Read more...

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These 5 Smart Home Devices Will Work Even Without Internet

Smart home devices are generally tied to the internet, which leads to massive privacy invasions, but these devices can function even without being online.

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Borrowed reading: stories from our extended colleagues

Five stories worth your time from our extended colleagues at CIO, Computerworld, Macworld, and PCWorld.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 are the company’s latest flagship true wireless earbuds. They are a major overhaul of the previous generation Momentum True Wireless 4 in nearly every way, with the company claiming improved design, c

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How long is a new Apple TV actually supposed to last?

Past Apple TV models have seen excellent support from Apple compared to some other product lines, but it's not a guarantee.

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6 Google Maps features that work better on Android Auto vs. CarPlay

You would think that Maps would be the same regardless of your phone's brand, but there are some differences between the Android Auto and CarPlay experiences.

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How to add and rearrange apps on your Samsung smart TV

Though your Samsung smart TV comes pre-loaded with the most popular streaming apps, you may want to add others and do some reorganizing while you're at it.

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This professional camera app gets my phone photos so right that post-processing feels unnecessary

It's free and open source, too

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OpenAI might rebrand its data centers as ‘AI compute campuses’

Data centers are deeply unpopular. But what if we called them something else?

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Deals: the Pixel 11 series is on sale and so is the Galaxy S26 series

Now that the foldable fever is dying down following the iPhone Duo launch, let’s focus on slab phones this week. Surprisingly, Pixels are on sale – Google phones rarely get discounts worth mentioning, but this week is an exception. The Goog

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Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5128977, KB5130881 setup & recovery updates

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 26H2, and 25H2, were released by Microsoft this past week. Read more...

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AI can make tech CEOs’ lives easier. What about everyone else?

On Equity, we discuss why tech CEO statements can seem so tone deaf.

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Wear OS adding ‘system status bar’ to apps, Wear OS 7.1 coming

Earlier this week, Google revealed that a “later platform release of Wear OS” is adding a “system status bar.” more…

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Admins absolutely furious with Microsoft due to Canada time zone changes

Microsoft's Canada time zone changes have sparked outrage among admins as they are frustrated with the sudden onset of changes. Read more...

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Google says Googlebook ‘detachables’ are coming soon

At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor after clamshells and convertibles. more…

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Apple’s busy week, iPhone Duo troubles and Poco X8s debut, Week 43 in review

Another week in the books, so let’s do a recap. Apple had a packed few days, announcing new MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens, an OLED iPad mini, and a major Creator Studio update. The iPhone Duo also drew attention for reports of i

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How to customize the redesigned context menu in Windows 11

Windows 11's redesigned right-click menu is finally customizable. Here's what every option does and how to set it up the way you want. Read more...

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Nearly Every M5 MacBook Air Now $200 Off on Amazon

Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.99 for the 512G

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Microsoft confirms supported Windows 10 PCs can now directly update to Windows 11 26H2

Windows 11 26H2 is within reach of all users running supported eligible PCs, Microsoft has confirmed, including Windows 10 systems too. Read more...

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Honor 700 and 700 Pro Could Support a 200mm Teleconverter

Honor may bring a camera feature from its flagship phones to a more affordable range. A new leak says both the Honor 700 and Honor 700 Pro will support a 200mm teleconverter. The add-on could help users take better photos of distant subject

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It's ridiculous to blame Xbox Game Pass customers for Gears of War: E-Day's fate

Blaming Xbox fans for 'E-Day' retail sales misses the mark. Game Pass changed how players spend, and one game won't fix hardware concerns either.

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TechCrunch Mobility: A new, bigger AV boom is here

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

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Save $60 on EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard which includes lifetime upgrades

Recover deleted, formatted, or lost files from devices such as PCs, laptops, hard drives, (non TRIM-enabled) SSDs, USB drives, and more. Read more...

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"Ghost students" stole millions in federal aid until data patterns gave them away

Unusual patterns in federal student aid data led the Justice Department to charge five people and seize more than $750,000 in cryptocurrency tied to a network associated with Kenyan nationals. The charges are the first results of a broader

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Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach

The cryptocurrency exchange said it's now covered 95% of the stolen assets.

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Apple's HomeView Ships With Six-Month-Old Software

It is well known that Apple's new HomeView smart home hub was significantly delayed, and there is now yet another piece of evidence: the device will initially ship with six-month-old HomeView software version 26.5, according to AppleDB. Whe

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Honor 700 and 700 Pro will reportedly support a teleconverter

Honor's 700 series is expected to launch in China next month, and two well-known tipsters on Weibo have shared a few more details about it. According to Digital Chat Station, both the Honor 700 and the Honor 700 Pro will support a 200mm tel

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Three New iPads Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2027

After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models in the first half of 2027, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In hi

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Maingear Zero review: The cleanest pre-built I’ve tested in years

The Maingear Zero is a new PC featuring the company's patented MG-RC connector, moving ugly cabling out of sight behind the motherboard. I've been using the PC for a few weeks to see if this setup has any drawbacks, and, ultimately, whether

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Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide, wide world

Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world.

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Intel's next budget laptop chip may have no performance cores at all

Intel's current entry-level N-series chips also skip performance cores, and Moon Lake would bring that approach to the company's newer tile-based design. If the leak holds, it would be the next generation of the N-series processors found in

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12+ useful Windows 11 features Microsoft tested in October 2026

Microsoft is testing a wave of Windows 11 features, including a customizable context menu, native speed tests, better privacy controls, and some long-overdue Start menu options.

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7 Days: Call it Super Intelligence, new RAM tech, and Instagram long videos

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about the first touch screen MacBook, long Instagram videos, and new RAM technology. Read more...

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Here’s what ‘renoa’ — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like

Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar.

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Motorola is filling the gap OnePlus left behind, mostly

As we near the launch of Motorola’s return to the flagship space, it’s becoming clear that the company is ready to fill a gap left by the departure of OnePlus, though there’s one very obvious difference between the two. 9to5Google Weekender

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The solar system may have a sixth dwarf planet, hidden against the Milky Way

For now, the object announced by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory team earlier this week only goes by its provisional designation, 2026 ED138. It currently sits about 46 astronomical units from the Sun. Pluto, by comparison, averages around 40

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Deals: Apple, Oppo, and Samsung’s flagship smartphones are available at reduced prices

The Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max went on pre-order last week, and are now available for purchase. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series and the latest Galaxy foldables are also on sale alongside Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup. Both Find X10 and Find

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Europe and Canada team up in AI computing alliance that doesn't depend on Washington

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently confirmed that Canada is joining Europe's network of supercomputers, which is run by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. Canada will become an active part of the public-private network

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Apple Offers Steps to Fix Daylight Saving Time Bug on Apple Watch

Apple has published a support document describing what to do if your Apple Watch continues to show time that's off by one hour after daylight savings time changes. "This incorrect time appears only on the Always On display when your wrist i

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Samsung One UI 9.5 Could Bring More Agentic AI Features to Galaxy Phones

Samsung may add new Agentic AI tools to One UI 9.5, according to a new report. These tools could help Galaxy phones do more than answer questions. They may also take action across apps and handle tasks with fewer steps. Today, many phone ta

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Developer makes Windows 11 26H2 work on insanely low 128MB RAM

What if Windows 11 could run on just 128MB of RAM? A popular developer NTDEV just did that as they pushed the limits of the new Windows 26H2 version while working on a new tool. Read more...

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Here's how to reclaim 15GB of storage after iOS 27 update

With the arrival of iOS 27, Apple was hoping to make up a lot of ground in the AI space, but the new and improved Apple Intelligence comes with a huge caveat. Users who have already updated their iPhones to iOS 27 report that Apple Intellig

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Own Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on your Mac for $114.97 with Office 2024 Home

Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC puts Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on your computer for good with a one-time payment of $114.97 (reg. $149.99) through November 1. Microsoft 365 charges a yearly fee to keep Word, Excel

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One ad blocker protects 9 devices for life for just $15

Macworld TL;DR: AdGuard blocks ads, trackers, and phishing sites on up to nine devices, and a lifetime Family Plan is $14.97 (reg. $169.99). Ads are a problem no matter what device you use. If you want to avoid that without paying for a bun

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Lava smartphones will get expensive in India from November 15

Indian handset maker Lava has announced that its smartphones will get expensive in India from November 15, 2026, by up to INR3,000. Lava says the price hike is due to ongoing memory shortages and advises consumers planning to buy a smartpho

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Weekly poll: do touchscreens on laptops make sense?

“We’ve done tons of user testing on this and it turns out it doesn’t work. Touch surfaces don’t want to be vertical. It gives a great demo, but after a short period of time you start to fatigue and after an extended period of time, your arm

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Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is too expensive and so is the Find X10

Oppo flagships were never cheap, but the latest generation may be too expensive to achieve the popularity that it deserves, given the excellent hardware of the phones themselves. The Oppo Find X models aren’t alone in this – memory prices r

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Microsoft explains why Windows 11 users cannot drag the taskbar to reposition it

Windows 10's (and prior) ability to reposition the Taskbar by dragging it with your mouse is not coming to Windows 11, Microsoft confirms.

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Nothing Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3a), and (3a) Pro are now receiving the stable update to Android 17

Nothing started rolling out the stable version of Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 to the Nothing Phone (3) earlier this month, and now four more devices are joining in. The Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (3a), and Phone (3a) P

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Microsoft's DirectX update could slash ray tracing memory by up to 90 percent

Microsoft detailed Clustered Geometry and a companion feature called Partitioned TLAS on its DirectX developer blog this week, describing the pair as the biggest change to DirectX Raytracing since the API arrived in 2018.Read Entire Article

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hits All-Time Low Price With Amazon's $99 Discount

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon, down from $799.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the new Ultra 4, which just launched in September. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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A new M5 MacBook Pro is down to $1,349 in this insane blowout deal

Macworld Clearance Deal Save $650 on a brand-new M5 MacBook Pro View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.n

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XBOX made generational leaps with each console — So, what happens next?

As XBOX approaches its 25th anniversary, Windows Central is looking back at the generational performance leaps that defined its iconic consoles.

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Sam Altman says it's "terrible" for RAM to sit inside PCs instead of data centers

In an interview on the YouTube channel Cheeky Pint, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argued that it's more efficient to direct the world's tightening supply of memory to AI data centers than to local devices. The comments drew immediate backlash as ha

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Majority of funds stolen in cryptocurrency hack replenished, Binance says

Around 90% of stolen cryptocurrency assets following a hack on a major exchange has been replenished, according to Binance.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman meets with 50 Samsung executives to discuss AI

Everyone's chasing after Samsung to secure adequate memory chip supplies, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is the latest to make that trip to South Korea. Following reports of his trip, Samsung has itself confirmed that the CEO of ChatGPT-maker Op

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EA reportedly killed Mass Effect and BioWare to bet on Star Wars Battlefront 3 instead

Time has passed since EA shut down the legendary RPG studio BioWare, and people are speculating about the reasons why the publisher did it. Bloomberg offers its own take in a report claiming EA closed down BioWare and cancelled the next Mas

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Intel stock plunges nearly 30%, its worst day in 52 years

Oddly enough, the quarter itself went well. Intel beat Wall Street's earnings estimates. Its data center revenue jumped nearly 80% from a year earlier to $7.3 billion, too. But its forecast for the last three months of the year landed well

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Samsung Is Reportedly Developing a Huge 17-Inch Foldable Tablet

Samsung may be taking foldable screens well beyond smartphones. A new leak suggests the company has started work on a foldable tablet that opens into a massive 17-inch display and folds down to around 8 inches. The rumor comes from tipster

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Motorola Signature 27 specs detailed in new video, including Tandem OLED display

Ahead of its launch next week, a new video offers a closer look at the Motorola Signature 27 as well as confirming some key specs. more…

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This smart screwdriver uses a camera and AI to identify screws and set torque automatically

Hong Kong-based Arrowmax recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for what it calls the world's first AI-powered electric screwdriver, and funded it almost immediately. Starting at around $80, with shipments planned to begin in April 2027,

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Stop new app shortcuts from messing up your One UI home screen

Some Galaxy phone users like multiple home screens; others prefer only one. Some use both the home screen and the apps drawer to organize apps; others — usually ex iOS users — turn off the app drawer entirely. Needless to say, One UI gives

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Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold is delayed, shows off a new player Job, and more

Square Enix has released the full trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, while also revealing a new release date, a new player job called Zephyr, and more.

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Android “SMS of Death” Bug Can Crash Phones Without Any User Action

A new Android security flaw can crash a phone after it receives a hidden text message. The attack needs no tap, link or other action from the user. In some cases, repeated messages can leave a device unusable. Security researcher Mark Blasz

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This PDF editor lasts for life, and it’s on sale for $79.99

Macworld TL;DR: PDF Expert edits, signs, and converts PDFs on your Mac, and it’s only $79.99 for life (reg. $139.99). Macs have a few basic tools to open PDFs, but you can’t do much more than look at them. If you want to fix typos or make b

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OnePlus 15T Could Be the Last Compact Flagship for a While

OnePlus has reportedly decided to temporarily suspend the development of new small-screen smartphones. The move could disappoint fans of compact devices, as the company may not release a direct successor to its current offering anytime soon

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Samsung mercilessly mocks iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ in Galaxy Z Fold 8 ads [Video]

Samsung isn’t holding back when it comes to the iPhone Duo’s messy start. In new ads, the company mocks iPhone Duo’s “crackgate” with a push for customers to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead, and there’s not an ounce of subtlety here. more…

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Macworld Podcast: Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro

Macworld Apple revealed the touchscreen MacBook Pro, and we talk about it in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 1007 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Episode 1007 on YouTube Episode 1007 on Apple Podcast

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Pixelated 123: The primary value is the clock

Welcome to Pixelated episode 123. This week, Damien and Abner share their earliest impressions of the Fitbit Edge, Google’s latest fitness tracker that promises to split the difference between the Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. After, th

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The 12th Google Store is opening on November 6

Following San Diego and Tokyo in 2026, the next Google Store is opening in Houston on November 6. This is the company’s 11th retail location in the US and 12th globally. more…

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OpenAI sociopath Sam Altman says it's "terrible" that your PC, Xbox, etc. have RAM that could be used for his AI

Altman once again makes himself look like a generational knob in this latest quip, where he doubles down on his aspiration to deprive you of ownership.

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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Pocket Academy 3, Dungeon Village 2, more

Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Pocket Academy 3, Dungeon Village 2, RPG Silver Nornir, Witchcraft!, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, Angelo and Deemon (Full), and more. The Pixel

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Apple Music 7.0 for Android rolls out with Liquid Glass redesign

Following a month of beta testing, Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out with a Liquid Glass redesign for Android, as well as the new icon for the streaming service. more…

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This free app makes moving the Windows 11 taskbar feel like Windows 10 again

A new app on Windows 11 allows you to move the taskbar by clicking and dragging it or through a right-click menu.

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Deep Google Store discounts on Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 start early

Like other retailers, the US Google Store is already starting Black Friday-level discounts on the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 at the end of October. more…

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Apple TV this week: ‘Nocturne’ 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

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Don’t wait for Black Friday: This AirTag bundle deal is as good as it gets

Macworld Apple AirTag 2nd Gen View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.clo

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So this is how liberty dies... with Surface wallpapers

One of Microsoft's newest Surface Laptop Ultra wallpapers has Star Wars fans seeing the Galactic Senate instead of a grid of screws.

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Skip the Halloween party: Xbox just made WUCHANG and Dead by Daylight free to play this weekend

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Spirittea, Darkwood, and Everspace 2 are free to play for this weekend's line-up of Xbox Free Play Days titles, one of which doesn't require an Xbox Game Pass sub in order to play.

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Meta, TikTok and X lose hearing against UK watchdog over moderation data demands

Meta, ‌TikTok and X have lost a legal challenge against ‌the UK's regulator over the amount of information it is demanding under new laws.

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Yorkshire Water boss resigns after company given lowest environmental rating

Yorkshire Water has announced its chief executive is stepping down - a day after the company was given the lowest environmental rating by regulators.

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AI-powered 'doorbell cameras' tested to alert people to approaching polar bears

Artificial intelligence-powered "doorbell cameras" are being tested by a team of international experts in Canada to warn communities about approaching polar bears as climate change increases the risk of dangerous encounters.

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Got a Mac Pro collecting dust? This kit will convert it into a Windows PC

Macworld If you have an old “cheese-grater” Mac Pro, you probably don’t want to part with it. You look at it and wonder what you’re going to do with it, since it can’t be upgraded. Seems like a waste to throw it out, and you won’t get nearl

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Touch isn’t the killer feature of the new MacBook Pro

Macworld Apple has finally brought a touch interface to the Mac, 43 years after the first commercial PC with a touchscreen, the HP 150. It’s a momentous event in Apple history, one that longtime Mac users never thought would come. The new l

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Android 17 Update Schedule Revealed: When Your Phone Gets the New Software

Android 17 is now reaching phones from several major brands. Google Pixel users got the update first, but Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, realme and Nothing are also moving ahead with their plans. The rollout dates vary by brand and d

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This $23.99 Find My tracker fits in your wallet like a credit card

Macworld TL;DR: Track your wallet with Apple Find My using the MagTag tracker card, now $23.99 (reg. $59.99). AirTags work well on keys and bags, but their round shape leaves a bulge in a wallet. MagTag is a tracker card the size of a credi

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Bring the Living Flame Home this Halloween: Hands-On with the Linkind Smart Light Stick

Finding outdoor lighting that strikes the right balance between functional brightness and captivating ambiance can be tricky. Standard smart bulbs give you solid colors, but they lack dynamic personality. Decorative flame bulbs look interes

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Apple Reportedly Lowered iPhone Duo Quality Standards Amid Display Cracking Controversy

Apple has built its reputation on strict quality control and hardware refinement, setting high expectations for its products. That made the iPhone Duo particularly interesting, as Apple's first foldable was expected to push beyond the compr

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Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history'

Cryptocurrency worth more than $6.3bn (£4.7bn) has been stolen from a major exchange - with one industry insider telling Sky News it is "the largest bank heist in human history".

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OnePlus Ace 7 Series Launches With 185Hz Displays, Cooling Fans and 9,000mAh Batteries

OnePlus has launched the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China, and both phones are built for gaming. They combine a 185Hz display with a built-in cooling fan and a huge 9,000mAh battery. The two models share most of their hardware, but there are so

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Intel Moon Lake could replace Intel N100/N150, crowdfunding begins for a USB dock made of Framework Expansion cards, and Tuxedo launches a Linux mini PC with Intel Panther Lake: Liliputing News Roundup

DockFrame is a modular USB-C dock that uses Framework Laptop Expansion cards • Intel's upcoming 6-watt "Moon Lake" chips with 4 LPE (Low Power Efficiency) cores could be the true successor to Alder Lake-N and Twin Lake, while Wildcat Lake R

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Best Mac 2026: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared

Macworld Choosing the best Mac in 2026 means finding the right combination of performance, features and price for the way you work. Whether you’re buying your first Mac, replacing an older computer or looking for more power, this guide will

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Keep your Apple keyboards crumb-free with this Wolfbox electric air duster deal ($20 off)

Macworld Wolfbox MF70 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#s

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Why Google stock has plunged $500bn in a single day

Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet have suffered their worst-ever day on the US stock market, falling more than 12% and knocking around half a trillion dollars off its value.

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The best touchscreen MacBook is already on your desk

Macworld Apple rarely arrives first to the party, but it tends to deliver an innovative twist when it eventually catches up to its rivals. AirPods, Face ID, Apple Watch, even the iPhone Duo weren’t the first of their kind, but they stood ou

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'Manosphere' as bad as tobacco for public health, report warns

Social media "manosphere" communities should be treated as a public health issue, a new report says - comparing them to the tobacco industry.

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iQOO Neo12 Launches With a 9,000mAh Battery and 185Hz Display

iQOO has launched the Neo12 in China, and it brings two features that stand out: a huge 9,000mAh battery and a 185Hz display. The phone also has a built-in cooling fan, making it clear that gaming is a major focus. Inside, it uses Qualcomm’

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iQOO 16 India Launch Date Leaks, but the Price Could Be a Big Surprise

The iQOO 16 may launch in India in mid-December, nearly three months after its debut in China. A new leak points to December 15–17 as the likely launch window, but iQOO has yet to confirm the date. The phone went on sale in China in late Se

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Huawei’s New Starlight Phone Could Bring a Wide Screen and 1TB Storage

Huawei may be preparing a new phone under its rumored Starlight brand. A fresh leak points to a wide screen, a Kirin 9-series chip and up to 1TB of storage. The phone is still in development, and Huawei has not confirmed the Starlight brand

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Huawei Pura 90 Plus Launches With Kirin 9025 and 5,700mAh Battery

Huawei has launched the Pura 90 Plus in China, adding a new phone to its flagship range. It brings a curved screen, a large camera sensor and a new Kirin chip. It also packs a 5,700mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging. The Pura

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How Starlink Actually Works (Internet From Space Explained)

What is Starlink and how does internet actually come from space? Right now more than 11,000 Starlink satellites are racing over your head at about 17,000 mph, and a flat dish on a roof talks to them without ever turning. In this video we break down how Starlink works in simple words:

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OnePlus Starts Android 17 Rollout for These 6 Phones and Tablets

OnePlus has started rolling out Android 17 to more of its devices ahead of schedule. But there is a major change this year: the update brings OPPO’s ColorOS 17 instead of OxygenOS. The rollout began on October 22, ahead of the planned Octob

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GPD Win Mini Ultra (mini-laptop with Intel Panther Lake), the first Touchscreen MacBook, and a new RISC-V Handheld: Liliputing News Roundup

The XREAL AURA wired smart glasses with Android XR connect to a "portable compute puck" with a battery and Snapdragon Reality Elite chip • A new GPD Win Mini Ultra mini-laptop could be on the way, with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip based on

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Apple Updates MacBook Pro and iMac With the New M6 Chip

Apple has updated its 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac with the new M6 chip. Both computers get faster performance and better support for AI tasks, but their designs remain unchanged. The new MacBook Pro replaces last year’s M5 model. The iMac

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A new computer-in-a-keyboard debuts, Apple brings M6 chips to MacBook Pro and iMac, and Acer’s handheld gaming PC with Intel Arc G3 Extreme is coming next month: Liliputing News Roundup

You can launch and control apps, check your calendar, scroll, and even type using the mouse’s 3-inch screen • Acer says the Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, an 8 inch, 1200 Hz display, and an 80 Wh

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Can an AI Built OS Revive THIS Old MacBook?

Can an AI Built OS Revive THIS Old MacBook?

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iPad mini goes OLED, iPhone Duo gets torn apart, Logitech’s new mouse converts from horizontal to vertical, and an open source modular keyboard platform debuts: Liliputing News Roundup

The Adafruit Metro ESP-32-P4 Hydra board with an ESP32-P4 microprocessor, ESP-32-C6 wireless chip, and a lot of wired and wireless I/O and expansion options • According to iFixit, the iPhone duo is the most repairable smartphone with a fold

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis - Official 30th Anniversary Teaser Trailer

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis - Official 30th Anniversary Teaser Trailer

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Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak, LattePanda Sigma 2 (Single-board PC with Intel Panther Lake), and the not-quite end of the Atari VCS : Liliputing News Roundup: Liliputing News Roundup

Amazon has rebranded its Kindle Unlimited eBook subscription service as Kindle+ and now includes audiobooks (including titles with "virtual voice" as well as human narrators) • The Sigma 2 is the highest-performance (and most expensive) Lat

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Microsoft PowerToys, Lenovo Think Centre X Ultra, and the Motorola T900 Pager Becomes A Modern Communicator: Liliputing News Roundup

The Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra is a mini PC with support for up to Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 • This DIY project turns classic Motorola T900 pager with a QWERTY keyboard and monochrome LCD display into a modern communications device with an ES32

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iPhone DUO Night Sky 1TB Unboxing & Hand's On | Crafted to Perfection + Redefining Luxury ⚡️!

iPhone DUO Night Sky 1TB Unboxing & Hand's On

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E Ink Kaleido 4, Ubuntu 26.10, Libreboot 26.10, KDE Plasma 6.8, and MINISFORUMS’s all-Flash NAS: Liliputing News Roundup

The Asus ROG XBOX Ally X20 is now available for $1299 (or $2499 when bundled with XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses and custom cases) • MINISFORUM AI NAS S5 features an Intel Wildcat Lake processor, 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 128GB of onboard

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I Built a Tiny Android Powered Steam Machine… And It Actually Works!

I built a super tiny, Android-powered miniature Steam Machine that emulates and plays real PC Steam games locally—no cloud gaming or streaming required! Using a custom 3D-printed shell, a USB-C to HDMI hub, a thermoelectric Peltier cooler, and the RedMagic 11 Pro S powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, we are putting DroidDeck to the test to see if an ARM-based Android phone can match Steam Deck performance.

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ONEXPLAYER’s New Tablet Is An AI Workstation, Apple launches HomeView and updated Apple TV 4K, and HP updates its computer-in-a-keyboard: Liliputing News Roundup

The new Apple TV 4K brings far-field microphones for voice interaction, a 50% faster CPU and 2X faster GPU, AV1 decoding, and a remote with Find My support • The Apple HomeView is now available to pre-order for $299 • The ONEXPLAYER Super X

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AMD launches Ryzen AI Halo mini PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 495 and 192GB RAM, Valve release Steam Frame CAD files: Liliputing News Roundup

AMD's 2nd-gen Ryzen Halo Developer Platform is a mini PC with a Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 processor with up to 192GB of unified high-bandwidth RAM and support for 300b parameter AI models • Last year MINISFORUM launched a compact AtomMan G1 Pro

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LineageOS 24 Released, Another Game Boy Emulator On E Ink, and turn A PSP Into Raspberry Pi-Powered PC: Liliputing News Roundup

The PSPi 6 turns the PlayStation Portable (PSP-1000) into a modern emulation handheld (and PC) with a custom board that lets you use a Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero 2W, or CM4 for brains • Microsoft is moving to standardize printer drivers, meani

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Ubuntu for RISC-V, Touchscreen MacBooks, and a new Atari 800XL: Liliputing News Roundup

My first PC was an Atari 800XL • PC costs have risen sharply over the past year due to rising costs of RAM & storage • Google has offered a way to run Linux apps on Chromebooks for years The post Ubuntu for RISC-V, Touchscreen MacBooks, and

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Amazon Alexa Tablets are mid-range Android tablets with the Google Play Store & Amazon apps and services

Amazon launched its first Kindle Fire tablet in 2011, and the lineup has changed many times over the years. The company dropped Kindle from the name and sold them as Fire tablets, tried its hand at premium models, and largely settled on the

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PCs with NVIDIA RTX Spark ship this month, Asus unveils the NUC 14 Essential Fanless mini PC, and Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S12 series : Liliputing News Roundup

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra goes up for pre-order today for $2599 and up and ships Oct 16 • The Microsoft Surface RTX Spark Dev Box mini PC with NVIDIA RTX Spark starts at $5999, but it ships standard with a 20-core RTX Spark N1X chi

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Pebble Time Round 2 ships soon, DroidDeck brings Steam to handhelds, Magisk on Googlebooks: Liliputing News Roundup

DroidDeck brings SteamOS-like experience to Android, with support for Valve's Steam Big Picture mode on handhelds and phones with Snapdragon chips • As Amazon continues to replace older Fire TV hardware with Android-based software with new

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Amazon Prime Day Mobile Tech Deals (Oct 6-7 2026)

Even on Amazon Prime Day, the rising costs of RAM and storage make it a tough time to be in the market for a new computer or pretty much anything that uses those components. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find some deals on consumer electr

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iPhone 18 Pro Review, But Zero Arse Licking

Reviewing the iPhone 18 Pro after two weeks of testing as my full-time phone, with zero sugar coating or sucking up to Apple. Compared with Android rivals like the OPPO Find X9 Pro, Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo X300, the iPhone 18 Pro offers less than stellar value for money. Here's my thoughts on the camera tech, battery life, gaming skills and real life experience.

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Banana Pi BPI-CM7, a modern iPod, and a DIY Mini Laptop with an ATmega2560 Microcontroller: Liliputing News Roundup

Smartphones have largely replaced iPods and other dedicated music players for most folks • The Banana Pi BPI-CM7 is a compute module with a 1.5 GHz Allwinner H618 quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU, Mali-G31 graphics, LPDDR4 memory, eMMC storage,

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Amazon’s New Kindle Devices, Raspberry Pi Price Hikes, and Freckle Phone: Liliputing News Roundup

Raspberry Pi is raising prices (again) in response to the rising costs of RAM & other components • The Freckle Phone is a $200 device with a kid-sized 3.1 inch screen, a $25/month service plan, and no web browser, social media apps, or app

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SteamOS Ported to Arm handhelds, PixelMob Portable NAS, and Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K with Vega OS: Liliputing News Roundup

Valve developed an ARM version of SteamOS for its Steam Frame VR headset • PixelMob is a new portable NAS/mini PC from UnifyDrive for media backup, with an RK3588 chip, up to 3 M.2 2280 slots for storage, CFexpress, SD, and microSD card sup

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Compare Amazon Fire TV device specs (Fire TV Stick HD, Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube)

Amazon’s Fire TV line of media streaming devices now includes three different Fire TV Stick models with list prices ranging from $35 to $60. The good, better, best lineup includes an entry-level model with support for 1080p video at up to 6

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Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

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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.

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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!

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NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!

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

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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.

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Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!

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

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The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.

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

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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.

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Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

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

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

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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.

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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.

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2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

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REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Memory is too expensive so I made my own

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

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

PhoneBuff on YouTube

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