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You'll soon have to pay extra to stream Xbox games past 15 hours

Microsoft is ending unlimited cloud streaming on Xbox from November, capping Game Pass Ultimate at 15 hours a month, Premium at 10 hours, and Essential at 5 hours, with extra playtime sold as top-up bundles through the Xbox Store. The compa

Mivi One 5G with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is launching on September 24

Mivi is getting ready to make its first entry into the smartphone market with the One 5G in India. The company has now confirmed when the phone will officially arrive, while also giving us a first look at its rear design. Some key hardware

Your Google Photos library is getting a more hands-on Gemini assistant

Gemini Spark goes beyond finding your photos

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Ugreen releases its first smart speaker with Uliya AI assistant

Ugreen has officially launched its first Smart Speaker with a three-driver acoustic system. The company's new portable Bluetooth speaker features a built-in four-microphone array, Uliya voice assistant, WiFi (2.4 GHz), and Bluetooth connect

Honor Magic 9 series to bring these seven colors

Honor will introduce the Magic 9 series this month, and instead of just metallic or standard colors, the tech giant is planning a new palette for the upcoming flagship. A leak reveals what shades are coming with the 2026 Magic smartphone li

Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 series launch with 4K 144Hz screens and seven major Android upgrades

Long-term software support is becoming increasingly important in the tech industry. Google and Samsung have already raised the bar for smartphone updates, while other brands are following the same path. Now, this trend is making its way to

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NVIDIA's RTX Spark Windows 11 laptops coming soon with two N1X variants

NVIDIA's RTX‑powered Windows PCs will be available starting in October, offered in two configurations under the unified N1X branding. Read more...

Timex launches new Peanuts watches with Snoopy chronograph and glowing astronomy dial

Timex has expanded its Peanuts collection with two new Snoopy-themed watches. One is available for purcahse now, while the other can only be pre-ordered.

Unofficial DLSS 5 exposes unexpected limitation on Nvidia's own RTX 5090 GPUs

Nvidia's mighty RTX 5090 can hit an unexpected wall as unofficial DLSS 5 reveals a surprising performance limitation. Read more...

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The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus

While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.

iQOO 16 to feature industry’s best 2K 165Hz OLED display and a new level of mobile ray tracing

The next iQOO flagship is expected to bring several notable changes to the company’s high-end smartphone lineup. The iQOO 16 is also set to put considerable focus on display quality and gaming performance. New details have now shed more lig

Xiaomi unveils its Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival at IFA 2026

More than a month after Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Xiaomi has unveiled its first passport-style foldable phone. The Xiaomi 18 Fold was showcased at the ongoing IFA 2026 event in Berlin, Germany, featuring more rounded corners an

Nvidia launches open-source Personal AI Router beta "PAIR"

The open-source tool lets compatible systems contribute capacity for Ollama and LM Studio without requiring changes to agent harnesses or redesigns. Read more...

Motorola Razr 2026 gets 35 Swarovski crystals and a price that humbles the Z Flip 8

The catch is what Motorola quietly left untouched underneath all that sparkle.

Huawei FreeBuds 7 Yue Zhang earbuds set to launch at Mate XT 2 event

Huawei has now confirmed the FreeBuds 7 Yue Zhang Edition debut time for the Mate XT 2 tri-fold’s launch event. Alongside the Watch 6 series, the tech giant has announced the new audio wearable in a new orange shade and with an appealing de

Three new Casio G-Shock metal-bezel watches launch as Casio's own pages keep going missing

Casio's GMC-2500-1AJF, GMC-2500-1A8JF and gold GMC-2500G-9AJF fill the middle of the new G-Shock 2500 range at ¥37,400 to ¥39,600, between the resin GAC-2500 and the steel GMC-2500D. All three carry the series' magnetic hands and Multi-Miss

UGREEN's new "Ultra" NAS systems put your sluggish homelab to shame

Intel Core chips and over 200TB of maximum storage help.

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 launches with a 21-day battery and 2,000-nit AMOLED display

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 is the company’s latest fitness tracker, bringing several upgrades over its predecessor. The new model focuses on a slimmer design, improved health tracking and extended battery life. It has now been announced in China,

5 Turbocharged Sedans That Leave V8-Powered Rivals In The Dust

V8 engines used to be the go-to choice for straight-line performance, but that's not always the case anymore, as these turbocharged sedans prove.

Oppo A7 Pro to launch next week with 8,000mAh battery, 120Hz OLED screen

The Oppo A7 Pro is set to join the company’s A series in China soon, with its sale date now confirmed. The smartphone is positioned around durability and long battery life, while its design also sets it apart from several recent A series mo

G-Shock’s latest musician collaboration is based on the metal-bezel GM-5600

G-Shock and Japanese guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei have announced their fourth collaboration watch. Based on the metal-bezel GM-5600, the new model features Hotei’s Guitarhythm pattern across the face and band

Timex Marlin: New black 34 mm watch is sold out at $219 and in stock at £180

The black Timex Marlin Quartz TW6A04200 sold out on preorder in the US at $219, but it is still in open stock on the UK store at £180. Strip the VAT out and the British price is actually $16 lower, and it was never even a preorder there.

You can now expect more accurate weather forecasts from Google

Google's improved weather training model for AI, WeatherNext 3, will be used on Search, Google Maps, Gemini, and the Pixel Weather app.

Google launches WeatherNext 3 with 5km global forecasts

Built using a functional generative network, the upgraded model integrates directly into Google Search, Maps, and Cloud APIs. Read more...

Connecticut Is Rolling Out AI-Powered School Bus Cameras

Flock cameras aren't the most popular thing lately, but AI-powered cameras that can help protect students when they ride a school bus be more welcomed.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting monthly time limits, and you'll be able to pay for more

Microsoft will introduce monthly time limits for Xbox Cloud Gaming starting in November. Game Pass subscribers and non-subscribers can purchase additional time.Read Entire Article

Ubisoft to restrict Linux and Steam Deck users from For Honor over anti-cheat concerns

Ubisoft has announced it will begin restricting players on Linux and the Steam Deck from playing its title For Honor. The publisher is citing a lack of anti-cheat support on those platforms as a key issue.

Huawei Watch 6 series to unveil in China on Sept 7 after global debut

After the global debut, Huawei has scheduled the unveiling of the Watch 6 series in China for Sept 7. The company has announced to launch the new-generation flagship wearable alongside the Mate XT 2 triple-foldable phone next week. Huawei W

Ascentiz Debuts the World's First Modular Exoskeleton at IFA 2026

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Samsung launches Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra One UI 9 beta program

It's raining One UI 9 betas for Samsung devices this month. After opening the One UI 9 beta program for all of its flagship phones launched in 2023 and later and a couple of mid-range devices, Samsung has now released the One UI 9 Watch bet

Motorola Edge 70 Plus launches with a 5,200-nit 144Hz AMOLED display, 200MP camera, 6,500mAh battery

Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the latest addition to the Edge 70 series, which already includes multiple models such as the Edge 70 Max, Edge 70 Pro+, Edge 70 Pro, Edge 70 Fusion, and Edge 70. The newly unveiled Plus edition offers a combination

Xiaomi 18 Fold Specs Leak Reveal a Bright 4,000-Nit Display

Xiaomi is preparing a new contender for the foldable smartphone market in the form of the Xiaomi 18 Fold. It will be an interesting season, since the brand will unveil its new foldable while Apple takes its first step into this segment. Wit

Six Sleeps Until iPhone 18 Pro: Here's What We Know

We are just six sleeps away from Apple's unveiling of its new-generation iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, not forgetting its first foldable iPhone. Apple is expected to introduce the devices at its annual iPhone fall event, which

Microsoft Teams is getting extra protection against QR code phishing

Microsoft is working on an useful change for Teams that should help prevent users from opening malicious QR codes. Read more...

Valve’s Left 4 Dead 2 team leaked its own trailer after the ESRB blocked its release

The truth came out 17 years after it happened.

Godeal24 Launches Back-to-School Sale With Office 2024 From $22.99 and Windows + Office For $35.94

With the new school and academic year getting underway, having the right software can be just as important as having a capable PC. From writing assignments and analyzing data to preparing presentations and managing everyday tasks, productiv

Steam Frame release date and pre-order news likely after Valve updates packages

Updates on Valve’s website hint that Steam Frame news is incoming. Revised packages for the VR headset could precede a release date and pre-order announcement. The Steam Machine experienced similar happenings ahead of its launch.

Microsoft is now revoking free copies of a game it gave away by mistake

A few weeks ago, Microsoft mistakenly made this game available for free. It's now removing it from players' libraries. Read more...

Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control

Officially, Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 AI rendering was supposed to launch this evening with only a single game, only on Nvidia's latest RTX 50 GPUs, and with developers in full control of their artistic vision. But unofficially, modders

Beyerdynamic Aventho Y ANC headphones debut with stylish design and 90-hour runtime

Beyerdynamic’s new Aventho Y wireless ANC headphones were unveiled IFA 2026 with a stylish design focused on personal expression and long‑term comfort. They offer up to 90 hours of runtime, customizable sound, and replaceable batteries for

Beyerdynamic Aventho Y Headphones Brings 90-Hour Battery and Easy Repairs to IFA

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iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 Pro chip may be even more powerful than expected

The iPhone 18 Pro’s processor could have a mighty graphics upgrade.

Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation

The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.

Epic Games Store announces next week's giveaway with two free games

Epic Games Store has revealed the next two games that users will be able to claim and download for free. The lineup includes Astral Ascent and Luftrausers.

The unusually muted Tesla Cybercab launch

At a private, closed-door event in Austin, Texas today, Tesla officially launched its gilded car of the future: the Cybercab. It's a huge milestone for Elon Musk, who has been hyping the imminent arrival of driverless cars for years and has

Leatherman MUT: How Much Does The Multitool Cost & What Tools Are Included?

The Leatherman MUT isn't your typical multitool. See what sets this military-inspired model apart, which tools it packs, and the price you can expect to pay.

TCL Kids Watch K5 is colorful, rugged, and packed with safety features

TCL's new smartwatch for kids has a 4G modem, a camera, and safety features that lets guardians keep an eye on their kids. The smartwatch also has step tracking, games, and a fun way to add friends who have a TCL kids smartwatch.

Sony announces several new games coming to PlayStation Plus

During the recent State of Play event, Sony announced a handful of new games coming to PlayStation Plus. These games are not a part of the monthly lineup and will instead be added later in the coming months.

Your Windows 11 PC uploads your update files by default, but one setting controls where they go

It might be sharing your update files with strangers on the internet

This tiny eReader convinced me that we're finally in a post-Kindle world

A six-inch eReader is so last year.

Timex and Fender release two new guitar-inspired watches in the US

Timex has released a pair of new watches in collaboration with Fender, integrating design elements from the guitar manufacturer’s most recognizable instruments into a standard wristwatch format. The release marks Fender’s 80th anniversary,

Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years

The popular free audio editor gets a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools.

Google Clock rolls out redesign of Timers with presets on Android

Following the new app icon, Google Clock has rolled out a redesigned Timers tab. This follows yesterday’s update to the Now Playing app. more…

Google's new AirTag alternative fails to deliver the one feature I want from an Android tracker

To be fair, no one does this yet. But I'm hoping it's eventually done by someone.

Garmin releases major update for older high-end smartwatches with multiple changes and improvements

Garmin has finally introduced a major software update for many of its older flagship smartwatches. A stable release, the new update contains over half a dozen changes and improvements, including one to eliminate system shutdowns when using

Timex launches retro Rotary Phone Dial watch with a striking 1970s-inspired face

Timex has released the 1976 Rotary Phone Dial Reissue (model TW2Y82100), a quartz watch that brings back a specific dial layout from the company’s 1970s archives. The watch is available now for $219 in the US and ₹21,495 in India. Design De

Beelink SER3 mini PC with 16GB RAM and 500GB SSD drops to $319

If you're looking for a solid mini PC for your office or home, check out the Beelink SER3, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Acer reveals tri-screen portable display for productivity addicts

Acer has revealed the PD163Q-P3 portable monitor. This product features a whopping 3 separate IPS panels, each with a resolution of 1080p and a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

The 5 Biggest Announcements From ShowStoppers At IFA 2026

IFA is already filled to the brim with AI, wearables, and robot vacuums. So many robot vacuums.

Philips launches smartphone with 64MP camera and 5G connectivity

A new Philips phone has arrived in India. The S7221 5G is a budget-oriented model that offers a 120Hz display and a 64MP rear camera.

Even Realities G2 Smart Glasses Review: Meta's Competition

Even Realities G2 smart glasses now give Meta a good reason to be scared.

XPPEN's new Magic Pro 13 is purpose-built for digital artists

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XPPen just made the portable drawing tablet creators have been waiting for

Professional drawing power to Android and your PC

I asked Claude Opus 5, GPT-5.6, and Grok 4.6 to copy the same polished UI — tiny details exposed the winner

Only one built production-ready code.

I turned my $15 ESP32 into a mini PC with this tiny OS

Who needs RAM anyway?

What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?

There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?

OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world'

The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.

New Jersey just legalised cheap plug-in balcony solar panels

New Jersey has legalised plug-in balcony solar up to 1,200W, barring local governments from requiring approvals and stopping landlords from blocking installation. Germany wrote the same right into its civil code in October 2024 and now has

PS5 Pro is back in stock on the official PlayStation Store, but stock may not last long

The PS5 Pro sold out at various retailers shortly after the GTA 6 Extended Look was released, while third-party sellers that still had it in stock started selling it at absurd prices. However, the console is finally back in stock at PlaySta

OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 Astra, and Greg Brockman says AGI has arrived

OpenAI’s president says artificial general intelligence has arrived. Greg Brockman told reporters that the company’s new Astra model qualifies, the Washington Post reported. OpenAI defines AGI as systems that are generally smarter than huma

Oura files to go public

The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.

Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft

Alfonso Cuarón will executive produce the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular D&D campaign setting.

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra as the start of what it hopes will be its "AGI era"

Let's see if it shakes out.

iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra prices leak ahead of launch

Apple's price increases may not be as bad as many have feared.

The Pixel 12 needs nothing short of a miracle to face the iPhone 20 and the Galaxy S27 Ultra

The Pixel 11 was a bit… bland.

Anker launches new 45W GaN charger with screen, smart iPhone detection & foldable plug

Anker has introduced the 45W Smart+ Charger in China, currently available on JD.com for 149 yuan ($22). The new power adapter is a gallium nitride (GaN) charger that includes a built-in color display and specific software support for Apple’

Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets

The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."

T-Mobile’s Gopalan turns to home internet and AI after a 25% slide

T-Mobile US chief executive Srini Gopalan declined to comment on a possible merger with parent Deutsche Telekom, days after Elliott built a stake to oppose it. A full combination would put the holding company outside Germany and cut the Ger

6 Intel CPUs that have aged like milk

"Still works" and "still worth using" are two very different things.

Who Owns J-B Weld And Where Are The Products Made?

J-B Weld is known for its remarkably strong adhesives, but the story behind who controls the company and where its products come from is less familiar.

5 Milwaukee Tools Offering Deep Discounts & Freebies During Home Depot's Labor Day Sale

The Home Depot has got some very enticing deals for Labor Day weekend, and some major discounts are on Milwaukee tools. Some sales even include freebies.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation uses Xbox and PS5 discs, but a major caveat frustrates physical game fans

The finale of Square Enix’s remake trilogy will be available on discs and cartridges. Unfortunately, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 players still face a download on the April Final Fantasy 7 Revelation release date. Multiple PlayStation Blu-rays s

Sam Altman says AI developers have fumbled at communicating the technology’s benefits

Sam Altman says the AI industry has done a terrible job of communicating the benefits of the technology and is now exposed to a backlash, after local opposition blocked or delayed 75 data centre projects worth about $130B in a single quarte

UGREEN's new smart home platform keeps your AI and storage local, no cloud required

UGREEN's new HomeAgent smart home platform keeps AI processing, storage, security footage, and device control local instead of relying on the cloud.

I turned my old Galaxy phone into a gaming PC with Samsung DeX and one hidden feature

The phone really outdid itself.

The first turnkey local AI-powered smart home hub is here and I'm excited

UGREEN wants to simplify local AI control without requiring a fully DIY setup.

M6 vs. M5 Pro Mac Mini Buyer's Guide

Apple last week announced two new Mac mini models, one with the all-new M6 chip and one with the M5 Pro chip that debuted in the MacBook Pro earlier this year. Somewhat like the ‌MacBook Pro‌ last year, Apple has again placed its

Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs

Ugreen has three new hubs that run your smart home with local AI rather than the cloud. The top model runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and costs $20,000.

Ugreen Gallery debuts at IFA 2026: 13.3" Color E Ink digital picture frame

Ugreen has debuted the Gallery color e-paper picture frame at IFA 2026. The Gallery uses a 13.3-inch E Ink Spectra 6 display for power-free display of photos and paintings. The picture frame integrates with the company's home IoT offerings.

Ugreen’s ‘HomeAgent’ is a local AI smart home ecosystem for its new line of cameras, more

Ugreen might be most well-known for its chargers and device accessories, but its recent announcement might push it deeper into the smart home space. The company announced a local AI hub called the “HomeAgent,” alongside Ugreen’s new smart c

You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank

Does your power bank have "CryoPulse technology" or a "Cyber Window"? If you disappointingly answered "no" to both, you might want to consider upgrading to Ugreen's new MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank. It's available starting today for $149

SpaceXAI apologizes for outage that affected Grok and other 'compute partners'

Several AI companies experienced issues at around the same time.

Why video is the first frontier as AI learns to read the physical world

A camera overlooking a loading dock might record twelve hours of trucks arriving, workers moving through the site, and boxes leaving the building. Most days, nobody has a reason to watch any of it. The footage only becomes useful when a pac

Meet Relay Q: The Modular Push-to-Talk Gadget Turning Spoken Audio into Actual Action

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Gemini Spark rolling out Google Photos control for automated editing, sharing, & more

The latest first-party app that Gemini Spark can control is Google Photos. The personal agent can “handle complex, multi-stage workflows” with your library. more…

This tiny USB drive might be just the storage solution you're looking for

Costs just $11 and stays flush with your laptop

I used Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to build a resume, but only one felt interview-ready

Only one tool caught the gap I had noticed myself.

I built an Excel job tracker that tells me more than where I applied

It keeps my applications organized, flags follow-ups, tracks waiting times, and lets me filter jobs by status, type, and schedule.

HTC releases its impressive VIVE Eagle AI smart glasses today in the US

The wearable allows users to choose between two different AI assistant ecosystems.

The 24-hour CRA deadline is changing software supply chain visibility

According to an analysis published by The Hacker News, manufacturers of products with digital elements sold in the European Union will face a September 11 deadline under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to notify regulators within 24 hours af

This Chinese Sports Car Pushes 429 BHP & Costs Less Than A Corvette Or Mustang GT

Inspired by classic British sports cars, this lightweight EV delivers startling speed and refreshingly simple engineering - with one major catch.

The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery

Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.

OpenAI Releases GPT-6 Astra and Declares the Arrival of the AGI Era

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Galaxy Watch 9 Makes Software Updates Much More Convenient

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How to check if Motion Assist has rolled out to your Android 17 phone

Following the announcement on Tuesday, Google is slowly rolling out Motion Assist to phones running Android 17. more…

10 GbE finally stopped being an enterprise-only luxury, and a single PCIe card is all it takes to prove it

The enterprise paid for the R&D but now all you have to pay is eBay

Google's new Pixel phone revives a classic feature that other phones already do better

Notification lights are back, but not for most notifications.

vivo to unveil Android 17-based OriginOS 7 on September 16

vivo has finally confirmed the unveiling date for its new OriginOS 7.0 update. The company has also teased several of the new features and user interface changes coming with the Android 17-based skin. The OriginOS 7.0 update will be announc

Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows

The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven't yet figured out how to navigate.

The 10 best autonomous pentesting tools, ranked by proof of exploit (2026)

How the leading autonomous penetration testing platforms validate every exploit before it reaches your dashboard Security teams seldom lose because a scanner missed a bug. They lose because the dashboard fills with findings nobody has prove

TCL P80 Ultra Gives Its NxtPaper Tech an OLED Upgrade

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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, ‘the world’s most intelligent and aligned model’ that you can’t use just yet

Following an outage earlier today, OpenAI is launching GPT-6 Astra, it’s latest model which is “the world’s most intelligent.” more…

Dungeons & Dragons is getting a ‘Ravenloft’ live-action Netflix series

A Ravenloft series is currently in development from executive producer Alfonso Cuarón, writer and executive producer John August, and Hasbro Entertainment, Deadline reports. It could bring to life one of Dungeons & Dragons' most iconic camp

This $33 Amazon Best-Selling Turntable Is A 'Great Buy' For Retro Audiophiles

If you're looking to get into vinyl or need something new for your existing collection, retro music lovers are big fans of this budget turntable on Amazon.

Range Rover's first EV packs a huge battery and a 22-minute fast charge

The 2027 Range Rover Electric will be built at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in England. It uses a 118.5-kWh battery pack, two electric motors, and a claimed EPA range of at least 333 miles. JLR says the SUV can charge at up to 350 kW,

TikTok Supercharges Comments With Voice, Polls, and Photos

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Xiaomi 18 Fold tipped to start around 12,000 yuan (~$1,785)

Xiaomi’s next foldable is rumored to break new ground on price. A recent post from the well-known leaker DCS suggests the Xiaomi 18 Fold will start at more than 10,000 yuan, making it the first Xiaomi smartphone across all versions to cross

My cheapest SSD is doing the most important job in my PC, and that's on purpose

My SATA SSD makes my NVMe live easier

RingConn is showing off its latest smart ring at IFA 2026

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Federal agencies sued amid allegations Trump admin could be using AI safety framework to hide AI manipulation and corruption

US government agencies criticized for failing to reveal very many details at all about how its tests the safety of frontier models.

MSI Cyborg 15 C2WF Review: Impressive Execution At A Decent Price

The MSI Cyborg 15 C2WF finds itself priced awkwardly between entry-level and midrange, but the whole package here is a compelling one.

Microsoft Defender briefly decided Google Search was malware

You can pay every month for Office 365's productivity tools, but you still can't escape Microsoft Defender's habit of turning everyday links into fake security alerts. On September 2, Office 365 subscribers ran into an unusual incident: Red

5 Best New Anker Accessories Unveiled At IFA 2026

Anker has just unveiled its next wave of accessories geared towards enhancing your phones and accessories, and these five stood out.

HTC Vive Eagle Smart Glasses Finally Land in the US

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Foldable iPhone Ultra: The Latest Rumors Before Apple's Event

We're less than a week away from the debut of Apple's first foldable iPhone, and rumors have been picking up as the event date approaches. Here's the latest. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. MagSafe - Even though

Audacity 4.0 is out with a major redesign and new editing tools

Popular free audio recording and editing tool received one of the biggest updates in years with version 4.0. See what's included: Read more...

Anker's Massive 2kWh Solix Power Station Is Nearly 50% Off On Amazon Right Now

Anker's Solix brand of portable power stations is having a big sale on one of its more expensive models. You can get a nearly 50% off discount right now.

NVIDIA Agrees to Buy AI Platform Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion

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Google's new AI weather model uses live satellite data for higher-resolution forecasts

WeatherNext 3 is also supposed to be much better at predicting precipitation.

Aurzen launches ZIP Pro tri-fold pocket projector with 1080p resolution & 2.5h battery

Aurzen has introduced the ZIP Pro at IFA 2026, an upgraded version of its original ZIP portable projector. The new model keeps the unusual tri-fold design but doubles the native resolution from 720p to 1080p and increases brightness to 200

Utah won't enforce VPN age-verification law until legal challenge resolves

The state was the first to target VPN usage in the wake of age verification laws, but an ongoing court case has put things on ice.

5 Used Family Station Wagons That Give Corvettes A Run For Their Money

Station wagons are usually practical, family-friendly vehicles, but some have had enough power to trouble even the mighty Chevrolet Corvette.

The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment

The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever.

Your Pixel Watch watch face can now tell you how bad your air is

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Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation

The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million.

Google Home update fixes alarms, improves media & smart home voice controls

The latest Google Home update is fixing issues with alarms that some users were experiencing while also improving media and smart home voice controls in Google’s continued effort to address pain points in Gemini for Home. more…

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance's latest trailer shows it's going nuts with a storyline time skip while unveiling new, horrifying monsters

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance released a trailer and lots of gameplay and story information at the September 2026 PlayStation State of Play, and we've rounded up all the most important details for your perusal.

Lego builds on 30+ years of PlayStation with new console-inspired set

Lego said the set (product number 72306), which is designed for adult builders, utilizes the unmistakable grey colorway of the original machine. Standout features include functional open and power buttons as well as a brick-built controller

Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit

The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.

Top Rippling alternatives for mid-market companies

Rippling sells one bundle for HR, IT, and finance, and the pitch lands well until an HR team reads the invoice. The base platform carries a low sticker price, then payroll, benefits, device management, and app provisioning each arrive as se

Epic Games brings cross-platform voice chat to Fortnite and its services

Game and yap from across Epic's ecosystem.

State of Decay 3 is four times bigger than previous titles and solves my biggest frustration with survival games

SOD3 is 4x bigger and hits Game Pass in 2027 with multi-base building and mad max-esque vehicle customization

Anker's 'personal fabric printer' will let you print customs designs on t-shirts and bags — new 'Direct-to-Garment' printing looks perfect for your side hustles

Anker's latest printer, which is being previewed at IFA 2026, lets you print your designs on fabric or film.

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max Alleged Renders Reveal Its Design Ahead of Launch

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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra and says it may mark the beginning of the "AGI era"

The GPT-6 Astra model delivers a strong performance jump over GPT-5.6 Sol and competing frontier models across several popular AI benchmarks. Read more...

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Darkside Detective, Zoeti, and more

Alongside the massive Labor Day sales at Best Buy and Amazon, we have another fresh batch of Android app deals to scope out this afternoon. Highlights include the brilliant DREDGE, as well as The Darkside Detective: FITD, Zoeti, Titan Quest

Vivo X500 Camera Official Specs Are Out, and They Are Nothing Short of Impressive

The post Vivo X500 Camera Official Specs Are Out, and They Are Nothing Short of Impressive appeared first on Android Headlines.

Behold, My Mini Arcade Machine Collection And Obsession

Arcades of the past have returned in the form of fully-functional miniatures so faithfully reproduced, you'll be shocked they're so tiny.

Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones last up to 90 hours per charge

This is especially noteworthy, as the cans cost just $150.

'Spaceport Of The Future': SpaceX Announces Big Plans For Louisiana Marshland

SpaceX has plans for even more launches, but to help make that happen, the company needs more launch sites. Enter its new facility set for Louisiana.

Hands-on: Motorola Edge 70 Plus, Razr 70 with Crystals, Watch Ultra

Motorola unveiled the new Edge 70 Plus smartphone, a special edition Swarovski crystal Razr 70 (aka Razr 2026 in the US), the new Watch Ultra with some Polar smarts built-in, and a magnetic wireless charger called the Motorola Snap at the I

Samsung Releases First One UI 9.0 Beta for Galaxy S23 Series

The post Samsung Releases First One UI 9.0 Beta for Galaxy S23 Series appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google's Stephen Curry Edition Pixel Watch 5 lands for $580

The post Google's Stephen Curry Edition Pixel Watch 5 lands for $580 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails

Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.

Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety questions

TikTok backed out of a congressional committee's "public roundtable" set for this month over concerns it would be asked about child safety practices, the chair of the committee said. After negotiating "in good faith" to bring TikTok's chief

Xbox Cloud Gaming will limit players to 15 hours per month before they have to pay more

Microsoft is making a change to Xbox Cloud Gaming that will place a limit of 15 hours a month or less on players before they have to pay more for cloud gaming. more…

Anker MindBase aims to bring your entire home under control

This is a bold move for the brand

Until Dawn 2 taps Dispatch developer AdHoc for its story

Firesprite's Until Dawn 2 hits PS5 this January, and coming in to help with writing the storyline is the team behind Dispatch. Read more...

What Anker revealed at IFA 2026 shows the brand is done playing it safe

AI makes its way into its newest product

A Tesla-style screen can modernise an older Silverado. The hard part is making everything else work

Pickup trucks have a useful life that can span decades, but the digital interfaces of such trucks can hardly be as graceful. Infotainment systems specific to vehicles are becoming a software solution between outdated hardware and new demand

Belkin's New Power Banks Use Semi-Solid-State Batteries for Better Safety

The post Belkin's New Power Banks Use Semi-Solid-State Batteries for Better Safety appeared first on Android Headlines.

Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model

For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, Meta is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about 95% for users who "contribute" to the development of future models by sharing their prompts and model

4 Anker Gadgets With Deep Discounts In September 2026

Some of Anker's pricier gadgets are much easier to justify this September, with discounts of at least 20% - and one device selling for 37% off.

Motorola just released a Swarovski-studded Razr like it's 2006

It also showed the Moto Watch Ultra

Xbox is introducing time limits to game streaming

Anything but your console or PC can be an Xbox for 5-15 hours a month.

Samsung’s beloved Q Series sound system is hundreds off for Labor Day

Researching, buying, then finally assembling a sound system for your TV is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want one of the best kits you can get at a rare discount, Best Buy and Amazon are selling the Samsung Q990F Soundbar for

Magnetic tape storage is booming again, thanks to AI's unquenchable hunger for data

The now-defunct DOGE initiative tried to get rid of magnetic tapes for alleged efficiency reasons, but the "legacy" storage format is now more popular than ever.Read Entire Article

Xiaomi announces Mijia brand expansion in Europe at IFA 2026

Xiaomi just made a pretty big statement in Berlin. For the first time ever, the company showed up at IFA with its own massive presence, and it’s clear they’re serious about expanding beyond phones in Europe. At their global launch event dur

Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules

A lawsuit claims the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself.

5 Anker Products With Deep Discounts For Labor Day

Tech peripheral maker Anker is getting in on Labor Day sales with some savings of its own. Here are some items you can score big discounts on.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 reviews are in: Superb sound with a repairable twist

The Momentum True Wireless 5 are earning strong reviews for their rich, detailed sound and comfortable fit. They add Bluetooth 6.0, aptX Lossless, and user-replaceable batteries, while reviewers note that ANC and call quality still trail so

OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model

OpenAI claims that Astra represents "a new frontier on computer and browser use," and that it handles tasks with unmatched "speed, accuracy, and safety."

Pre-orders for Sony's GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10

At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.

Sony reveals 1,911-piece Lego PlayStation at State of Play

Sony just unveiled a 1,911-piece Lego PlayStation replica featuring a plug-in controller and built-in Ape Escape and Gran Turismo dioramas. Read more...

US export controls actually helped China iron out tech supply chain 'chokepoints', report finds

While the US was busy imposing restrictions against China, Chinese startups were occupied filling gaps in the market.

OpenAI’s next big AI model has ‘entered the AGI era’

OpenAI's next big model is here: GPT-6 Astra. The company calls it a "generational leap in capability" for areas like cybersecurity, professional work, software engineering, science, and computer use. As OpenAI announced earlier this week,

Your next smartwatch just dropped to $199, and it lasts nearly two weeks on a charge

Go get this Garmin now

Google's next Pixel Fold phone to get rid of its worst offense

The post Google's next Pixel Fold phone to get rid of its worst offense appeared first on Android Headlines.

Prepare Your Wallet: Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Could Top $3,000

The post Prepare Your Wallet: Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Could Top $3,000 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Microsoft capping Xbox Cloud Gaming to 15 hours, charging for extra

Microsoft is changing Xbox Cloud Gaming, ditching unlimited streaming for hourly caps you'll have to pay to extend. Read more...

Google’s WeatherNext 3 AI model in Search, Gemini has ’50% more accurate precipitation forecasts’

Google today announced WeatherNext 3 as its “most advanced and accurate global weather AI model,” with immediate benefits for Search and Gemini. more…

Japanese Navy Destroyer Returns Home After US Tomahawk Missile Upgrade

After months of work, the first of several Japanese naval destroyers has been retrofitted with American Tomahawk missiles and is returning home.

Wild report claims Apple might launch an M5 Ultra MacBook Pro

Macworld Reports about Apple switching its MacBooks and iPads to OLED displays have been circulating in the rumor mill for some time now. A new report by Omdia gives us a more concrete look at when the switch could actually happen, as well

Another report fuels fire to the imminent iPhone 18 price hike

Apple is about to unwrap its latest iPhones in a week's time. A new report throws lights on how much extra we might end up paying for the new devices. Read more...

Sony WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 could launch on September 7 at affordable prices

Sony appears to be getting ready to add two new models to its affordable headphone lineup, and they could arrive pretty soon. A new leak has revealed a possible launch date for the Sony WH-CH730N and WH-CH530, along with their expected pric

Microsoft Surface keyboard and pen bundle discounted by a whopping 43%

Microsoft's Surface accessory bundle is now available at a significantly lower price, making it worth considering for compatible Pro users. Read more...

7 Affordable Robotic Mowers Worth Buying In 2026

You may be surprised to find how affordable some robotic mowers are in 2026. Check out these seven options for budgets of all sizes.

TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls

It's also letting people upload multiple photos at once when reacting to a post.

Nvidia confirms it is buying Hugging Face for $12.93bn and promises to leave it open

Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for $12.93bn, confirming a deal that had been reported for the past week. The chipmaker is acquiring the platform where much of the open-source AI community stores and shares its models, while promising to leav

OpenAI Developing Automated Kill Switches After AI Agent Escapes Safety Testing

The post OpenAI Developing Automated Kill Switches After AI Agent Escapes Safety Testing appeared first on Android Headlines.

Xiaomi launches new 500mL thermos with baby bottle-grade PPSU and 316L stainless steel

Xiaomi is currently running a crowdfunding campaign on its Youpin platform for a new travel mug, the Mijia Flip-Top Thermos Cup 2. The campaign runs from September 2nd through September 9th, pricing the 500mL thermos at 79 yuan ($12) before

GTA 6 Is So Big That Gamers Are Already Taking Days Off Work

GTA 6 isn't even out yet, but some gamers are already planning their lives around its launch. Players are booking days off work, preparing food in advance and clearing their schedules so they can spend as much time as possible in Vice City.

GTA 6 Extended Look draws over 50 million views, crashing Netflix with 125% higher traffic

The 27-minute video premiered at 3pm ET on Thursday, August 27, and by Sunday it had notched up more than 31 million views globally, making it the most-watched title in its category on Netflix for the week. The video also dropped on YouTube

Oura on notice? Circular Ring 3 series unveiled, with blood pressure monitoring and contactless payment

The series contains the Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring 3 Slim, with the Pro supporting ECG and Blood Pressure.

Sci-fi adventure Alone With You is free on Epic Games Store

The Epic Games Store's latest weekly giveaway replaces Breathedge with Alone With You, a 16-bit sci-fi adventure about escaping a doomed planet. Read more...

Final Fantasy VII: Revelations' Xbox release date has been revealed, along with a 10-minute gameplay deep dive and special edition details

During Sony's September 2026 State of Play, Square Enix announced the release date for the highly anticipated action-RPG, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, along with a massive gameplay into its combat, open-world exploration, and more.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE just got a $200 gift card bonus

The $200 gift card is sweet

ExpressVPN joins the short list of VPNs built for Amazon's Vega OS Fire TV Sticks

ExpressVPN has launched a native app for Amazon Fire TV devices running Vega OS, giving owners of the new streaming sticks another top-tier way to protect their connection.

Moto Watch Ultra hands-on: yup, I want one

Motorola just announced a Watch Ultra, but it does not look like the other Watch Ultras...

Save 79% on a lifetime subscription to iScanner

Annotate and share documents on the go. Turn your smartphone into a verified scanning device with this lifetime iScanner deal. Read more...

Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers

Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.

Microsoft is introducing hourly limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming starting in November — here's how it all works

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will now only get 15 hours of Xbox Cloud Gaming use per month, although you'll be able to buy more.

Persona 4 Revival plays fantastically, but I'm still not convinced it's an essential remake of Golden

Do we really need a Persona 4 Golden remake? I'm not sure after going hands-on at Gamescom 2026.

Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers

Microsoft is announcing some major changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, less than a year after opening up cloud gaming to its Xbox Game Pass Premium and Essential tiers. While all Game Pass plans have included unlimited cloud gaming over the

Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option

Microsoft says it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The change to a pay-as-you-go model is part of some sweeping changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, and is designed for pe

How has this not been done before? This gaming laptop's innovative integrated stand helps keep the CPU cooler — and helps with ergonomics too

New Japanese laptop boasts a clever cooling innovation that might catch on elsewhere.

IT helpdesk impersonation hits Microsoft Teams once again, with the hackers hiding their activity within legitimate tools

Microsoft is warning about an ongoing scam campaign starting in Teams.

Xiaomi 18 Fold confirmed to pack a 6000mAh high-density stacked battery

Xiaomi is continuing to reveal details about its upcoming 18 Fold ahead of its September 7 launch, and the latest announcement focuses on something that could make a noticeable difference in everyday use. The company is putting a surprising

We saw Xiaomi's iPhone Ultra rival, and it might have nailed the one thing Apple is chasing

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is chic and powerful.

Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts

The Circular Ring 3 series announcement comes amid a year of heightened competition in the smart ring market, following the launches of the Oura Ring 5 and RingConn Gen 3.

Anthropic automatically signs out Claude users to protect them from hackers

Infostealer malware apparently had harvested active Claude login sessions from users' PCs.

It feels like we're going in circles. [Video]

It's hard to notice.

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Is Official With a Huge 13.3-Inch Display

Xiaomi has finally shown the Pad 9 Pro Max ahead of its launch in China. The new flagship tablet comes with a huge 13.3-inch display, Xiaomi's own Xring O3 chip and HyperOS 4, with a clear focus on getting more real work done on a tablet. A

US Senator demands NSA update VPN guidance over foreign spying risks

A new congressional memo warns that standard, single-hop VPNs might not be enough to stop foreign intelligence from tracking your digital footprint.

10 Useful OnePlus Phone Accessories Worth Adding To Your Wishlist In 2026

OnePlus doesn't have a magnetic ring built in, but if you get a compatible case, a whole world of accessories becomes available beyond simply charging.

Apple TV has shared a trailer for new movie Being Heumann — and fans of the Oscar-winning CODA won't want to miss it

CODA director Sian Heder is back with Being Heumann, which follows the life of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann.

Motorola unveils Edge 70 Plus, Watch Ultra, Swarovski Razr 70 at IFA 2026

At its IFA 2026 keynote today, Motorola unveiled the new Edge 70 Plus smartphone, the Watch Ultra, adorned the Razr 70 (Razr 2026 in the States) with Swarovski Crystals for its Brilliant Collection, and showed off a 25W Qi 2.2-compatible ma

Android Auto's Icon Just Got A New Look – And A Major Update Is Next

Android Auto has just made a major update to how the app's icons appear, but a more significant update is slated to roll out very soon.

T-Mobile's now giving away the Galaxy S26 FE

Add a line of service and it's yours

I downgraded from a Galaxy Z Fold 8 to a normal phone; I'm surprised by what I miss most

It's not about the fold, but it helps

Motorola just introduced another Razr that's covered in Swarovski crystals

The latest crystal-covered Razr phone is here.

Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race

The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI models or share it with others.

Climbers asked Google Gemini how long Mount Shasta would take and what supplies to carry – things went badly wrong

The climbers said they used Google Gemini, YouTube, and AllTrails to prepare for the trip. In addition to using the AI for route research, the group also relied on the chatbot for food and water recommendations.Read Entire Article

Ahead of GTA VI, Sony reveals new PlayStation controllers at State of Play

Sony drops fresh PlayStation DualSense controllers at State of Play today, setting the stage for GTA VI's arrival. Read more...

Until Dawn 2 launches January 28

The interactive slasher Until Dawn 2 takes place on a tropical island and stars 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery.

Lenovo’s new Android tablets get 7 years of updates, flagship chips, and 4K displays

Alongside new superpowered laptops and a MacBook Neo rival, Lenovo has new flagship Yoga Android tablets launching that don’t hold back. more…

Lenovo’s first RTX Spark laptops can have up to 128GB of RAM

IFA 2026 is underway with Lenovo’s Innovation World event seeing the debut of the company’s first RTX Spark laptops as well as a flagship Android tablet and more. more…

I got hands-on with Lenovo's new $699 IdeaPad Vibe, which goes up against the MacBook Neo, and choosing a color may be harder than choosing a CPU

After seeing Lenovo's new IdeaPad Vibe lineup in New York City earlier this summer, I came away genuinely impressed. Starting at just under $700, these laptops combine solid specs, surprisingly premium hardware, and an unprecedented level o

Lenovo's impossibly thin AeroBlade concept could be the future of laptops (and I think it's coming sooner than expected)

Lenovo's Project AeroBlade concept is officially just a proof of concept, but after going hands-on with the absurdly thin and light prototype, I'm convinced this is less a technology demo and more a preview of where premium Windows laptops

Google rolls out AI-powered voice capabilities for Gmail, Docs and Keep

Google makes its suite of voice tools available for Gmail, Docs and Live - at least if you're a paying customer.

NVIDIA's PAIR lets you use idle PCs for AI computing tasks

NVIDIA's PAIR is a free, open-source tool that can distribute AI workloads across idle computers.

Google launches AI voice features in Gmail, Docs, and Keep

Users can search for emails or draft documents using the new conversational feature.

NVIDIA confirms RTX Spark configurations and availability: First devices expected to begin shipping as soon as next month, with two N1X configs on offer

The first RTX Spark powered devices will come in two flavors, and will begin shipping in October 2026 from certain OEMs.

Upgrade paths: Should Pixel 9 owners upgrade to Pixel 11? [Video]

We’ve seen a lot of people ask if making the jump from the Pixel 9 to a Pixel 11 is even worth it. The answer isn’t totally simple, but we’ll try our best to answer it here. Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro: More similar than ever before [Video] m

Motorola is finally making a new Wear OS watch and it’s not called the Moto 360

It’s finally happening. Motorola is making a new Wear OS smartwatch, but it’s not a new Moto 360 – this is the Moto Watch Ultra. more…

Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is a MacBook Neo competitor starting at $699

Lenovo is taking on the MacBook Neo with a colorful new laptop – the IdeaPad Vibe. more…

Google rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live

Following the announcement at I/O 2026, Google is rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live this week. After testing in recent months, these voice capabilities are now generally available. more…

Lenovo's fanless mobility-centric Project AeroBlade weighs under 830g and has Thunderbolt, which is more than the ThinkBook it potentially won't replace yet

Lenovo's fanless Project AeroBlade weighs under 830g and has Thunderbolt 4. The Intel-based ThinkBook, which was announced alongside it, weighs 990g and has neither Thunderbolt nor USB4 on offer

Lenovo's ThinkCentre X Ultra puts 128GB of unified memory in a 1.6-liter box, and you can cluster four of them together

Lenovo's ThinkCentre X Ultra packs 128GB of unified memory into 1.6 liters for $3,699, and says four will cluster into a potential 512GB pool

Lenovo's 990g ThinkBook 14x Gen 2 is the only laptop at its AI-centric launch with no AI claims attached, and that might be intentional

Lenovo's ThinkBook 14x Gen 2 weighs 990g, offers a 2.8K 120Hz OLED, and costs $999.99 while making no mention of AI at an otherwise AI-centric launch event from the computer giant.

Lenovo just put NVIDIA's Arm superchip in two Yoga laptops, but professionals might be more enthused by their AI-centric memory configurations

Lenovo is putting NVIDIA's Arm superchip in a Yoga with up to 128GB of unified memory. That is enough to run a relatively large LLM entirely on-device, which, for regulated firms, is a compliance feature for on-device AI needs

Nvidia's game-changing RTX Spark laptops are coming in October - but price information is still MIA

At IFA 2026, Nvidia announced that laptops from Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, and more powered by its new RTX Spark chip will ship in October... but other details remain thin on the ground.

The First US Law Against VPNs Could Change How You Use Them

A law meant to keep minors away from certain websites has drawn VPNs into the debate, even though enforcing its requirements may prove nearly impossible.

NVIDIA reinforces itself as an AI-first company nowadays with an almost $13 billion acquisition of Hugging Face

NVIDIA has announced a massive acquisition of an AI company pushing $13 billion in value, reinforcing its focus nowadays as an AI company over everything else.

Shark's latest vacuum is three cleaners in one, and adjusts itself to suit your home

The Shark PowerDetect Transformer is a three-in-one: an upright, a stick and a handheld vacuum

AMD 26.9.1 driver readies Onimusha and Blood of Dawnwalker for Radeon owners

AMD's first September driver is here, bringing launch support for Onimusha: Way of the Sword alongside crash fixes for Starfield. Read more...

TCL’s first NXTPAPER phone with AMOLED is also one of its most flagship-like, coming to US

After showing off a proof-of-concept back at CES 2026 earlier this year, TCL is officially making its first NXTPAPER phones with AMOLED displays – the TCL P80 series. more…

Deals: Pixel 11 Pro up to $242 off, Moto Tag 2 trackers from $17.50 each, Lenovo’s new 3.5K Android tablet at $332, more

Joining the massive Labor Day sale at Amazon and $17.50 each again. We also have Lenovo’s new 13-inch 3.5K Android tablet hitting a new all-time low at $332 for Labor Day and a notable launch deal on Anker’s all-new MagGo 2 Pro Qi2.2 power

Citizen launches rugged new Eco-Drive field watch with a military-inspired look

Citizen has added a new watch to its US lineup. The AW1890-01A, part of the company’s Terra Force series, is now available on Citizen’s website for $350. It is a straightforward, military-style field watch that runs on the company’s standar

GTA 6 is getting two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by 'Vice City’s unmistakable style' — here's when you can pre-order

Sony is launching two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto 6, and you can pre-order them next week.

iQOO 16 Elevates Mobile Gaming with Advanced Ray Tracing and Q4 Chipset

iQOO has just shared new details about the iQOO 16. During the Snapdragon Game Technology Showcase, the company's VP talked about the phone's graphics capabilities, including something that still isn't very common on smartphones: full-scene

Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware

The pages impersonate Cloudflare and other trusted services. Instead of presenting a normal CAPTCHA challenge, they instruct users to open PowerShell or Command Prompt and paste in a command.Read Entire Article

Here's all the Xbox-related game news and trailers revealed at PlayStation's September 2026 State of Play livestream

Sony has recently hosted their September 2026 State of Play livestream, showcasing a ton of PlayStation games that are also coming to Xbox and PC consoles. Here's all the Xbox and PC shown at the event.

TechRadar now has an app — here's what you need to know

The TechRadar app is here, giving you a new way to stay up to date with the fast-paced world of technology.

Who Owns Linksys, The Router Brand Cisco Sold Off?

Linksys was one of the earliest pioneers in home routers, but the company has changed hands several hands since its heyday, so who owns it now?

ColorOS 17 Introduces New Progressive Motion Effects for Notification and Control Center

OPPO just shared new details about ColorOS 17 ahead of its launch, and this time the company is showing off something you might not immediately notice in a spec sheet: the way the interface actually moves. The notification panel and control

It’s not just you; ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok were all down in confirmed outages

A widespread outage has taken out popular AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok. more…

Xiaomi 18 Fold camera samples impress with a more natural approach to photography

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is launching on September 7 with the new in-house-developed Xring O3 chipset, alongside the Pad 9 Pro Max. The company has already revealed quite a few details about the short-and-wide book-style foldable, including its c

This iOS 27 feature will let you use one phone number on two iPhones

Apple is expected to release iOS 27 to the public shortly after its iPhone event next week. Ahead of the official rollout, we’ve got a first look at a new feature that will let users use the same phone number on two iPhones. iOS 27 will int

Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella

WeatherNext 3 is the latest wave of a sea change in meteorology brought out by deep learning techniques. Google says it will start feeding into weather information users see in search, Google Maps, and Gemini.

The XGIMI Aura 3 lineup brings Google TV to 4K 120Hz capable short-throw laser projectors

XGIMI has officially unveiled its new ultra-short-throw (UST) projector lineup at IFA 2026 with the debut of the Aura 3 Series, consisting of the AURA 3 Pro and Aura 3 Max. more…

DailyObjects just showed the world why its tech accessories deserve more attention

DailyObjects has taken its India-born design philosophy to an international audience with its debut at IFA Berlin 2026. The brand is showcasing several of its latest lifestyle-tech products and concepts at the event. Its presentation also o

Apple Hit With $2.7 Billion Lawsuit Over App Tracking Rules

Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit in London accusing it of imposing stricter App Tracking Transparency rules on third party developers than on its own advertising services (via Reuters). The case, filed at London's Competi

Microsoft Edge now has an official Linux support list, seven years after Chrome's

Microsoft recently updated its documentation on the operating systems supported by Edge, providing a comprehensive list of Linux distributions that should offer the best browsing experience. Redmond's web browser has technically been availa

Clicking 'Allow' on a Google and Microsoft permission screens could give hackers access to your entire account, FBI warns

OAuth consent phishing is a thing and the FBI is worried.

The Very Real Dangers Of Using Hotel Wi-Fi

When staying at a hotel, you likely try to connect to the Wi-Fi as soon as possible, but there are risks involved in using it that everyone should be aware of.

iPhone Fold Pre-order Details and Pricing Revealed by Vodafone Australia

A new leak from Australia has given us the answer of how much Apple's foldable iPhone could cost. According to a conversation with a Vodafone Australia contact, pre-orders for the iPhone Fold could begin on September 12, 2026. And if the re

Apple's 2026 Studio Display Gets Steep $214 Discount on Amazon

Amazon today has introduced a big discount on the Apple Studio Display with Nano-Texture Glass and Tilt-Adjustable Stand, available for $1,684.88 with an on-page coupon, down from $1,899.00. This is the first time in nearly three months we'

Google is quietly building an AI version of Canva inside Workspace — and Nano Banana could make it seriously useful

Google Pics brings Nano Banana-powered image creation and editing directly into Workspace, giving Canva a potentially formidable new rival.

iPhone Ultra's Very High Price and Features Revealed in New Report

Ahead of Apple's event on Wednesday, September 9, where it is expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, Taiwanese research firm TrendForce today outlined the device's estimated price range, features, and some other key details. In

Anker is combining its Eufy, Soundcore, and brands into two ‘Anker’ groups

At IFA 2026, Anker is not only unveiling a bunch of new products, but also announcing that it is merging all of its core brands into one – sort of – with Eufy, Soundcore, and others going away. more…

PlayStation 5 Owners Can Now Watch Free Live TV — Here's How

Your PlayStation 5 can now double as a live TV hub, with more than 100 free streaming channels that cover movies, sports, news, anime, and plenty more.

Apple Apparently Cancels Plans for Two New MacBooks

Apple has canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia. In a new research note, Omdia said Apple has scrapped development of a large foldable MacBook that would have measured be

iOS 27 Beta 8 overview: Many bugs fixed, but many remain still

Apple is on track to release the iOS 27 RC right after the iPhone 18 event next week.

Mini-LED MacBook Pro Models Could Stick Around Until 2028

Apple has reportedly revised its plans for adopting OLED displays across its MacBook lineup, and its existing LCD-based MacBook Pro models with mini-LED backlighting are now expected to remain available for longer than anticipated. Accordin

Apple sets the pace, but Samsung drives the heartbeat

With less than a week to go until Apple's big iPhone event, there aren't many surprises left. It’s a poorly kept secret that Apple is expected to finally launch its first foldable phone. Apple might have a few other tricks up its sleeve (in

8 Unique Mini Gadgets For Retro Game Lovers

Retro gamers love their old-school gear, but some of it can be tough to find. Luckily, these new, unique mini gadgets can scratch the retro itch on a budget.

vivo V80 Lite arrives with 10,000mAh battery

As expected, vivo unveiled its V80 Lite in Malaysia, and the phone’s major selling point is its gargantuan 10,000 mAh Si-C battery. Fair warning this is a different phone from the V80 Lite that launched last week in India. Apart from the la

A dark-web site claimed to sell 153 million driver's licenses, then vanished

The service, called Nexus, offered records for driver's licenses, ID cards, travel documents, medical cards, and other credentials. Krebs on Security reported that the FBI's New Orleans field office has opened an inquiry into an apparent br

'MacBook Ultra' Rumored to Have M5 Ultra Chip Option

Apple reportedly plans to release MacBook Pro models with OLED displays by early 2027, and Omdia analyst David Hsieh has predicted that the laptops will have an M5 Ultra chip option. Given that these MacBook Pro models might actually be bra

Apple Reportedly Planning All-New MacBook Model Between Air and Pro

Apple may introduce an entirely new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook model in 2029, potentially creating a new product tier between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, according to an updated product roadmap from research firm Omdia. The firm's latest r

Tesla's Solar Roof Program Might Be Dead In The Water

Tesla once had ambitious plans for its Solar Roof, but years of high prices and limited adoption has people asking whether the product has a future.

11 Pieces Of Camping Gear Worth Buying From Tractor Supply (And 3 To Skip)

Tractor Supply is a great place to shop for all sorts of different outdoor needs, and that means if you're heading out into the wild, it has good camping stuff.

macOS 27 Golden Gate: New features, release date, beta, compatible Macs

Macworld Apple has already revealed many of the new features coming in macOS 27 Golden Gate, the next major update for the Mac. Headline changes include an all-new Siri AI assistant, major upgrades to apps including Safari, Photos, Messages

The Galaxy Z Fold 8's batteries won't explode — Samsung's secret tech will make sure of it

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series features silicon-carbon batteries, the first ever used in a Galaxy device to date. But are they safe?

Utah just became the first state to target VPN users for age verification

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The first thing Apple’s new CEO did was rename a Canadian lake

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iPhone 18 Pro Chip Leak Indicates Major GPU and Memory Bandwidth Improvements

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Huawei Mate XT 2 chip details surfaced again, with major changes

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Samsung S27 may end up being a very different beast

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Bad news for the iPhone Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as this foldable rival smells like camera flagship

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Samsung's New Portable Gadget Redefines USB Drives At A Hefty Price

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Dallas garbage trucks are using AI cameras to flag code violations and give homes a "blight score"

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Locked out of your Galaxy phone? Support has zero answers right now

Owners of Samsung devices have found themselves locked out of their accounts, and it seems that Gmail is the potential culprit.

Galaxy A56 gets One UI 9.0 beta update

The day that many Galaxy A56 users have been waiting for is finally here. Samsung has opened the One UI 9.0 beta program for the phone. It allows users of the device to try the new software before the brand releases its stable version. Sams

Galaxy Z Fold 8 owners may've found a nasty inherent vice in the phone's display

Apparently, the corners bend inwards.

Nvidia is buying popular open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

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Xiaomi 18 Fold with XRING O3 chip showcased at IFA 2026, we go eyes on

Xiaomi is set to launch its 18 Fold next week, and we got to check it out at IFA 2026 ahead of its unveiling. Spoiler alert: the device was placed behind glass, so we could not actually get our hands on it, but we did get to marvel at its d

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After Huawei and Samsung, Honor is also working on a wide foldable phone, and it could debut in Q1 2027. A new piece of information reveals when to expect another wide-screen folding smartphone on the market. Here are the details. Weibo tip

Xiaomi 18 Fold Officially Confirmed with Leica Professional Triple Camera System

New leaks surrounding the Xiaomi 18 Fold point to a camera setup with Leica Summilux lenses. Xiaomi usually puts a lot of attention on specs and performance. So seeing the company push cameras this much would be interesting. Of course, this

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Honor Magic 9 series and MagicOS 11 will debut later this month with some new connectivity features, and one of these could enable users to directly answer incoming calls on Apple iPhones. A new leak reveals how this could become possible.

Macworld Podcast: ‘Surprise and Shine!’ iPhone event preview

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One UI 9 Beta Is Now Available for More Samsung Galaxy Phones

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Govee Debuts $400 Matter-Enabled Sky Ceiling Light

Govee today introduced three new lighting products, including theSky Ceiling Light, COB Strip Light 2 Pro, and Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro. Govee says the $400 Matter-enabled Sky Ceiling Light is a "mood-responsive" light that uses AI Li

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AI is finding thousands of bugs in Linux, and maintainers can barely keep up

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Rare Working Apple-1 Could Fetch $800,000 at Auction

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iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature

Apple has added a new "iPhone Handoff" feature to iOS 27 that will allow you to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. This functionality was briefly mentioned during the WWDC 2026 keynote in June, on a

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Call of Duty: Warzone's Xbox One and PS4 shut down is approaching — here's what's happening and when you have to stop playing

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the first to drop support for Xbox One and PS4, and as a result, Warzone is shutting down on last-gen consoles. Here's what you need to know.

It took two years, but Dragon's Dogma 2 finally has 60fps on Xbox Series X, just as a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming DLC expansion drops

It's been a long time coming, but Dragon's Dogma 2 has finally received a major performance patch for consoles and PC so it can be played at optimal framerates, along with many other gameplay changes. Additionally, Capcom unveiled a new gam

Here's How Long Your Cheap Amazfit Smartwatch Will Get Software Support

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This Could Be Our First Look at the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max

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'I Wouldn't Be Talking to You': Apple Shares Apple Watch Survival Story

Apple today shared a short video featuring an Apple Watch user named Amanda who says her device saved her life. In 2024, Amanda began receiving alerts about an abnormal heart rate. Her watch alerted her about changes to her resting heart ra

Microsoft is finally making it easier to mute Teams without hiding from your boss

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iOS 27: Release date, Beta, compatible iPhones and all new features

Macworld Apple has already previewed the new features coming to compatible iPhones with iOS 27, including major Apple Intelligence upgrades, changes to Siri, stronger parental controls and improvements across core iPhone apps. We’ve also ha

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Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro in for review

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MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK Review: A Gaming Laptop That Nails Everything But The Price

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Apple to Mac developers: It’s time to let go of Intel

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

Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) goes global

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IFA 2026 Opening Ceremony Doubles Down On New AI Tech Despite Global Memory Crisis

This year's IFA electronics show is emphasizing how AI and robotics are invigorating the market, despite the continued pull on the enduring memory crisis.

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Florida Becomes First State To Ban Flock Cameras

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Upcoming Foldable Smartphone Landscape: Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple Prepare New Devices

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Huawei introduced the nova 16 and 16 Pro to the Chinese market at the start of June. These two are now ready for their global debut, kind of – as has become the norm for the company, the global versions get an “s” tagged on to their name. T

Huawei Watch 6 series announced, Watch GT 7 and GT 7 Pro go global

Huawei unveiled its latest smartwatches with the Watch 6 and Watch 6 Pro slotting in as the new flagship wearables from the brand. They are joined by the Watch GT 7 and Watch GT 7 Pro which were previously announced in China as well as the

Huawei Watch D3 and FreeBuds Neo debut

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OPPO Announces ColorOS 17 Launch and Developer Conference for September 2026

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Battery Flyout's latest update brings power management and detailed battery tracking straight to the Windows 11 Taskbar, complete with ARM64 support and a new widget.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance's new 'Boost Bracer' mechanic is getting gameplay showcase trailers on how it will change every weapon in the next two weeks, the first of which shows off its insane changes with the Great Sword.

Microsoft promises to make more Windows 11 PCs secure by default next month: Announces automatic memory integrity protection enablement on more devices

Microsoft's kernel level security feature will be automatically enabled on eligible PCs starting next month.

iOS 27 will actually speed up your old iPhone—here’s the proof

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Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: Affordable, fast – now with SSD slot option

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HyperOS 4 May Skip More Xiaomi Phones Than We Expected

Xiaomi is already working on HyperOS 4, but some older phones may never get the update. New test data suggests Xiaomi could keep HyperOS 4 for phones that also move to Android 17. That would be a big change. Xiaomi has often brought a new H

Stop paying monthly for Microsoft Office with this one-time Mac license for $99.97

Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for $99.97 (MSRP $219) through September 3. The one-time purchase includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, with no recurring subsc

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iPhone 18 Pro Colors Leaked: Dark Cherry Replaces Cosmic Orange as New Hero Color

Apple went beyond the usual with the iPhone 17 Pro series and delivered the Orange iPhone 18 Pro Max. It quickly became a hero color for multiple brands in the smartphone market. This year, Apple will continue the "iPhone Pro colorization,"

Dyson's $499 Toothbrush Has a Camera That Flosses Your Teeth

Dyson has made vacuum cleaners, hair dryers and even headphones with an air purifier. Now it's moving into your bathroom with the Dyson CameraJet, a $499 electric toothbrush with a camera that can actually find the gaps between your teeth.

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Xiaomi has officially announced the global release of the POCO X8. It's a more affordable phone, but it comes with a surprisingly big 8340mAh battery and some solid hardware to go with it. The battery is probably the most interesting part o

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Sony is giving PS5 owners another reason to keep their console on when they're not playing games. The company has launched Live TV on PS5, a new service with more than 100 free channels, plus movies and shows you can watch on demand. And no

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Lilbits: GrapheneOS coming to Moto phones in 2027, Apple launches Mac Mini with M6 and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra, Lenovo launches a handheld for game streaming

Earlier this year we learned that Motorola was working with the folks behind the security-hardened version of Android called GrapheneOS. Now it looks like the fruits of that labor are expected to ripen next year. While Motorola isn’t expect

GPD Win Max 3 mini gaming laptop with AMD Strix Halo to sell for $1750 and up at launch

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

Amazon Fire Max 11 hack: Use a root shell to disable the home screen

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

MNT Station lets you repurpose a MNT Reform mainboard as a mini PC

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

Lilbits: Framework Laptop 12 gets a Wildcat Lake upgrade, Pine64 halts Linux device production due to RAMageddon

Fairphone is finally bringing a smartphone to the US market. Framework is upgrading its cheapest laptop. And RAMageddon claims another victim. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. Pine64 is halting production of Linux d

Lenovo’s next ThinkBook Plus laptop could have a rollable display that extends horizontally

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

Lilbits: Ploopy’s A+ trackball has eight buttons (two are also dials), Xteink X4 discontinued, and more

A company with a funny name has made some of the most interesting computer input devices of recent years. Ploopy got its start with trackballs, at a time when bigger companies were exiting the space. Since then, the company has made trackpa

Elecrow ThinkNode M9 is a phone-like mesh communicator with a 2.4 inch sccreen, QWERTY keyboard, and LoRa

At first glance, the Elecrow ThinkNode M9 looks like a smartphone from an alternate universe where all phones are descended from BlackBerry and Palm Treo devices rather than iPhones and Android phones. But it’s not really a phone at all. In

Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.

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

MeLE Quieter HD fanless mini PC with Intel N150 has room for an SSD and HDD inside

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

This Game Boy Advance clone is a cheap Android handheld from AYANEO

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

The One PC Valve Forgot: SteamOS Gaming Laptop!

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

Chuwi MinBook X U300 is a mini-laptop with a 10.5 inch screen and Intel Raptor Lake processor

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

NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!

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

Zinwa Q27 smartphone with BlackBerry-style design now available for pre-order

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

reTerminal Sticky is a $50 E Ink gadget with flashable firmware that can be a refrigerator sign or a pocket-sized eReader

Seeed Studio’s reTerminal Sticky is a small, versatile device that combines a 3.97 inch E Ink touschreen display with an ESP32 microcontroller and magnets. You can use it as a digital signage device by snapping it to your refrigerator to sh

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

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

Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!

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

Ubuntu Touch update brings better support for modern smartphones & web apps

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

Onyx BOOX Picco is a pocket-sized eReader with a 3.97 inch ePaper display

E Ink displays are designed to offer a paper-like viewing experience and most of the eBook readers released over the past two decades have had E Ink screens that are around the size of a mass market or trade paperback. But eReaders don’t ha

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.

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

Lilbits: Samsung’s wider-screen foldable, AYANEO’s $3000 handheld, and Pebble Watch faces on smartphone’s second screen

Samsung has expanded its smartphone lineup with three new Galaxy Z foldables, including one model with a wider-than-usual display. After suspending orders for a high-priced handheld gaming PC earlier this year due to unsustainable pricing (

MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?

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

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

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

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

I Revived MSN Messenger and Its Forgotten Companion Gadget!

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

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

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

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

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

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

I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!

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

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?

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

Memory is too expensive so I made my own

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

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

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