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iPhone Ultra/iPhone Duo: Latest foldable iPhone release date, price, specs and rumors

Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, reli

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This Chinese tablet can be imported with virtually no risk—here’s what you should keep in mind

You can get the high-quality Oppo Pad 6 for a relatively low shipping cost without the risk of customs duties or VAT. However, the price isn’t quite as low as you might expect, and there are a few other things you should know.

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Why iPhone users need to install iOS 26.6.2 immediately!

The unplanned update exterminates a bug that could stop you from installing iOS 27.

Apple Event 2026 live — last-minute iPhone Ultra leaks, AirPods 5 rumors, and more ahead of today's big showcase

We're reporting live from Apple's ‘Surprise and Shine’ event, where we expect the foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods 5, and more to be unveiled.

iQOO 16 vs. OnePlus 16 camera specifications emerge: Which one would you choose?

The iQOO 16 and OnePlus 16, two upcoming performance-focused flagships, are drawing closer to their respective launches. The iQOO model is already confirmed to launch in China this month, potentially towards the end of September. Meanwhile,

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Two Galaxy S27 series models to feature Privacy Display, future Samsung laptops may join

Samsung introduced the Privacy Display feature with the Galaxy S26 Ultra earlier this year. In June, we heard that next year's Galaxy S27 Pro would also feature Privacy Display. But in July, a report claimed that all smartphones in the Gala

Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4 are said to eavesdrop on conversations and counter Whoop

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be officially unveiled in a few hours. While only the expensive top-of-the-line model is expected to have longer battery life, the smartwatches will apparently become AI monitoring

Framework shares good news about RAM, CPU for Framework Laptop 13 Pro users

Framework has shared good news regarding the availability and pricing of the LPCAMM2 RAM modules for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro users. The company has also provided an update on the availability of the Intel Core Ultra X9 CPU option for th

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Audio-Technica's new wireless ATH-AL5NC completes its open-back headphone lineup

The new AT cans offer great sound and convenience, even if they can't be truly noise-cancelling.

Suno trained its v6 AI music models with help from Warner and BMG

Suno's new AI music models are the formal start of the company's partnership with some big labels.

CD Projekt Red says Songs of the Past will 'complete' The Witcher 3 story with Dandelion at its center — 'This is part of The Wild Hunt, and it felt like a chapter was missing'

CD Projekt Red has said it wanted Songs of the Past to spotlight Dandelion because it felt like "a chapter was missing" from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

SteelSeries launches its new Aeon Pro Controller for Xbox and PC: Here's what you need to know about its unique features, availability, and price

SteelSeries has just announced a brand-new controller for Xbox and PC called the SteelSeries Aeon Pro. Here are all the details you need to know about its hardware capabilities, its price, and where you can buy one.

Eclipse: The Awakening launches on September 10

Smilegate confirms NPIXEL's MMOLite MMORPG Eclipse: The Awakening officially launches in South Korea on September 10, 2026, with global release details unannounced.

Asus Vivobook lineup gets a fresh new look with up to 38-hour battery life

Asus is preparing to bring a refreshed Vivobook lineup to India later this month. The upcoming range focuses on a more personal design approach while covering different laptop formats and processor platforms. Asus has also revealed the laun

Samsung Health Together feature is ending for minors outside Korea

Samsung has been streamlining its features and services over the past few months. After announcing the end of OneDrive integration with Samsung Gallery, it recently revealed the upcoming closure of select camera-related features. Now, the c

OM Pen launches for $999 with OLED viewfinder and high-res mode

The Olympus Pen opens a new chapter. The OM System Pen is marketed as an exceptionally compact, weather-sealed mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds mount, monochrome mode, a high-resolution OLED viewfinder, and exciting features.

CloudNC raises $20M to expand its AI machining tools and launch a quoting product

CloudNC has raised $20mn to push its AI machining software into more workshops and launch a second product aimed at quoting, the commercial bottleneck that sits in front of every job a precision manufacturer takes on. The round is led by Ni

The foldable iPhone will reportedly be called 'Duo' and cost $2,000

Apple's foldable iPhone may not be called the 'Fold' or 'Ultra' as was expected.

Kirin chip’s phoenix-like return marks new milestone for others: Huawei

Huawei has introduced the Kirin 9050 Pro and one of the company’s officials said the chip’s phoenix-like return in the past six years has marked a new milestone for in-house chipsets. The constant hard work and efforts paid off impressively

Timex’s rugged Ironman Adrenaline returns with a stealthy new look

Timex has refreshed its oversized Ironman Adrenaline ana-digi watch with sand-and-black and black-and-blue colorways, retaining its rugged build, 100-meter water resistance, and extensive training functions. Available now for $229, the new

Samsung outdoes Amazon with huge $300 Galaxy Z Fold 8 discount AND incredible $400 credit

As crazy as it sounds, you don't need to trade anything in to save a whopping 700 bucks in total on the most popular foldable device in the world.

OpenAI publishes its Navier-Stokes proof and says it will not claim the Millennium Prize

When OpenAI announced on a press call that an internal model had cracked one of mathematics’ hardest open problems, we wrote that nobody had seen the proof. That is no longer true, and what has now been published narrows the claim in ways t

Xiaomi’s Xring O100 AI accelerator chip hits 330TPS thanks to 1.22TB/s memory bandwidth

Xiaomi has taken another step in its self-developed chip plans, introducing three new Xring chips, one of which is a specialized accelerator meant to handle more powerful AI processing right on the device. Founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun

Samsung will make custom AI chips for OpenAI

OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, is expanding its partnership with Samsung Electronics. The company announced joint research and chip production efforts with the South Korean tech giant, alongside deployment of OpenAI's enterprise software

Xring O3 outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in hands-on CPU and GPU benchmarks

Xiaomi's new Xring O3 properly debuted on the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold days ago. The former has now been put through CPU and GPU benchmarks, showcasing performance superior to chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, espec

vivo X500 Pro Max design revealed ahead of launch

vivo’s next-generation X500 flagship series is set to launch in China later this month. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed several key features of the upcoming devices and has now offered a first look at the vivo X500 Pro Max’s d

Apple Event Today: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Cheat Sheet

Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill ha

Backup codes: Instagram wants a screenshot, Microsoft forbids one

Turning on two-factor authentication gives you 10 backup codes and the instruction to keep them safe. Almost nobody says where. Microsoft says not to store them on the device you sign in with, Instagram suggests a screenshot, and Google's o

Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo could start at $2,000 with 256GB storage

Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone is getting closer to becoming a reality, with more details now emerging ahead of its expected arrival. The device has been referred to by different names during its development, but a new report points

Creative Assembly says it wanted to 'authentically simulate' the Warhammer tabletop experience for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 by adding references, lore, and more

Creative Assembly worked closely with Games Workshop to ensure the Total War: Warhammer 40,000 player experience was as "authentic" as possible.

Want a MacBook Air without the four-figure price tag? This near-mint refurb is just $199.97

Macworld TL;DR: Pick up a refurbished 2018 Apple MacBook Air for $199.97 (MSRP $1,199). It packs a 13.3-inch Retina display, Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Touch ID, and up to 12 hours of battery life into a lightweight 2.75-p

Google will invest €13bn in four Finnish data centre sites over two years

Google will spend €13bn on data centre infrastructure across four Finnish sites during 2027 and 2028, its largest single investment in Europe, the company announced the plan today. The money covers Hamina, where it has operated since 2009,

iPhone 18 Pro Price Leak Brings Good News, but the iPhone Duo Steals the Show

Apple's big iPhone event is almost here, and the latest leak brings some good news for anyone waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple may keep the price increase much smaller than earlier reports claimed. At the same time, its first foldable i

Honor reveals new 12.1-inch tablet with 165Hz refresh rate and large battery

The new Honor MagicPad 4 has been officially revealed. Set to launch alongside the Magic 9 series, it's now confirmed to feature a 12.1-inch display that sports a 165Hz refresh rate. It will be available with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches Feb 25, 2027

Koei Tecmo announces Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories for Feb 25, 2027. Discover Karia's style changes, synthesis, and Switch 2 features.

Vivo X500 Pro Max: Creator shows impressive 4K video footage while Vivo releases official renders in fresh colors

Vivo is officially showing the Zeiss camera design of its X500 Pro series for the first time in the form of extremely high-resolution render images in at least two colors. Also, a well-known travel blogger and creator, who is apparently alr

T-Mobile CEO joins the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo festivities, but admits to a hiccup

T-Mobile is trying to lure in new customers with promises of zero down payment.

Yet another report backs Galaxy Z Fold 8 success story, but the iPhone Duo threat looms large

Samsung has clearly struck gold at the global box-office with its first wide foldable, although everything could change once the iPhone Duo is released.

An Anthropic researcher quit saying AI labs are gambling with our lives

Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old pretraining researcher who had spent three years at OpenAI and then Anthropic, announced his resignation on X on Tuesday. “Neither company is acting responsibly,” he wrote. “They are racing straight to self-improv

5 Reasons to Buy the Xiaomi 18 Fold (and 2 Reasons to Wait)

If you’ve been following foldable phones from China over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed the trend. Honor, Oppo, and Vivo have all been making foldables with good cameras, large batteries, and flagship hardware, while Samsung ha

Google Chat is closing a major gap with this overdue messaging update

One of the most obvious messaging features is available in Google Chat

Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition teased

Last year, Realme teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for the Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition. Today, the company announced another partnership with Warner Bros. for a Realme 16 Pro limited edition,

Apple's First Foldable Won't Be Called iPhone Ultra — It's the iPhone Duo and It Will Cost $1,999

The post Apple's First Foldable Won't Be Called iPhone Ultra — It's the iPhone Duo and It Will Cost $1,999 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max will feature dual 200MP sensors and 500mm camera kit

Honor has confirmed a dual 200MP camera setup for the Magic 9 Pro Max. After the ROBOT PHONE, the upcoming flagship will be another Honor handset featuring two ultra-large imaging sensors. But there is one more “Mega” surprise in the new te

Surprise and Shine Apple iPhone event live blog: Latest updates

Macworld Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event might be the most anticipated iPhone keynote in 10 years. It all kicks off today, and like you, we can’t wait! So join us as we count down the hours and minutes with all the latest rumors, leaks,

EU auditors say AI is helping tobacco smugglers pick their next target

The European Court of Auditors has published two findings that sit awkwardly together. The EU has no reliable picture of the size or structure of its illicit tobacco market. The criminal networks running that market, according to the audito

Microsoft fixes record 974 vulnerabilities including two zero-days

The latest software update patches hundreds of elevation-of-crime security flaws across Windows subsystems, Office, and Azure server products. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy: a crafted image can run code without a single tap

Samsung's September update closes two critical flaws in the image decoder used by every Galaxy phone. Google Project Zero reported both. In 2025, attackers abused the same library to deliver the Landfall spyware.

Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo could have a massive advantage over Galaxy Z Fold 8

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone during its product event later today. While multiple names have circulated in recent rumors, Apple appears to have settled on an unexpected choice: the iPhone Duo. It will compete with S

Honor Magic9 series to debut on September 28, design revealed

Honor has announced the launch date for its upcoming Magic9 flagship series. Alongside, it has revealed the phones’ design and highlighted some of their key camera features. The lineup is also available for pre-order in China. The Honor Mag

Timex downsizes its premium Atelier GMT to a 38mm case with Swiss internals

Timex is expanding its premium Atelier lineup with the GMT Première M1a, a new 38mm automatic watch that downsizes the collection's original 40mm footprint. Powered by a Swiss-made Landeron 24 GMT movement with a 40-hour power reserve, the

Amazon accused of systematically denying pregnant warehouse workers chairs and breaks

Four former Amazon warehouse employees have filed a proposed nationwide class action accusing the company of routinely refusing pregnant workers the accommodations they are entitled to by law, and then disciplining them for the absences tha

This elite mini hi-fi hub is perfect for limited shelf-space and smaller homes, but compact does not mean cheap

The Marantz MCR 60n is a bijou hi-fi system that'll slip into any home, yet offers a range of handy features.

Dozens of hardware IDs have been added to Apple’s services backend

Macworld At tomorrow’s Surprise and Shine event, Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone Ultra (or whatever Apple calls its first folding iPhone), the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Other pro

Samsung partners with Mistral AI to improve chip manufacturing

On-premises AI models will analyze complex design data, predict manufacturing defects, and accelerate yield stabilization across advanced logic and memory fabs. Read more...

Meta launches Muse, a personal AI agent that books, buys and negotiates for you

Meta has launched a personal AI agent that will read your email, book your travel, fill in your forms, negotiate on your behalf, and pay for the results with your card. The company that built the world’s largest behavioural advertising busi

The iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone just got so much more interesting

The iPhone 18 Pro could cost less than expected, while the "iPhone Ultra" might have two surprises in store.

Vivo X500 unboxed in white, well ahead of official launch

Following yesterday's sealed retail box sighting, the same importer has now unboxed a white Vivo X500 unit inside a Vivo retail store in China, offering the first look at its included charger and case.

New foldable iPhone stars in last-minute report ahead of Apple event

The Apple "Surprise and Shine" event is set to go live on September 9, 2026, at 10 AM PT. Just a few hours ahead of the event, Mark Gurman revealed the name of the upcoming foldable iPhone and hinted at the possible pricing strategy.

Seiko unveils new HDB004 and HDB005 stainless-steel automatics with 4R36 movements

Seiko has added the HDB004 and HDB005 to its 5 Sports SKX series, with both due in October 2026. The pair share a 42.5 mm steel case, a 4R36 automatic, 100 m water resistance and Hardlex glass, splitting only on dial colour. Neither is pric

Privacy Display coming to Galaxy S27 Pro, may expand to future laptops

Samsung introduced the groundbreaking Privacy Display feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year, and it received praise from users. Now, the company is reportedly planning to expand the technology to more devices, including the Galaxy S27 P

Nothing explains why the Phone (2) won’t get Android 17

Nothing has recently published the rollout timeline for Nothing OS 5.0, and three phones were missing from the list: the original Phone (1), Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1. The Phone (1) is too old to receive an OS upgrade, but many Phone (2) u

iQOO Pad Ultra teasers reveal built-in 14,500rpm cooling fan, gaming-focused design, retractable gaming accessory

iQOO is gradually confirming details about its upcoming flagship devices, such as the iQOO 16 and Pad Ultra, which are slated to debut together later this month in China. Today, it rolled out the following posters to reveal a few key detail

Tecno Camon Slim unboxing

Say hello to the latest in Tecno's line of slim phones - the Camon Slim 5G. It's similar, yet different from the 4G Camon Slim, and they shouldn't be mistaken (though they surely will). We've got the phone as well as Tecno's quirky MagBadge

Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid

Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.

OM System finally replaces the iconic Olympus PEN — and its new retro PEN camera is shockingly affordable

OM System has finally relaunched the iconic PEN series, and put its name on it, with the OM System PEN. It features a splash-proof retro body, viewfinder and is packed with features.

Apple’s first foldable can be named iPhone Duo, not Ultra

It’s September 9, and Apple’s launch event is just a few hours away, when a new report suggests that the company’s first foldable will likely be named iPhone Duo and not the rumored Ultra or Fold. The last-minute spoiler has created a new b

Samsung invests in Europe’s most prominent AI startup, Mistral, to improve chips

Samsung has been making significant investments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), spanning both hardware and software, and is one of the world's largest AI memory chip manufacturers. The company has now made a major investment i

Lenovo launches new ThinkCentre desktop with up to Ryzen AI 7 Pro, 64GB RAM, and Radeon RX 6400 graphics

Lenovo has revealed the ThinkCentre M75t Gen 6, a new 13.6L desktop powered by AMD Gorgon Point and Phoenix processors. It can be configured with up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and Radeon RX 6400 discrete graphics with an upgraded 8GB of VRAM.

Google Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 to get certain Galaxy S26 and Fold 8 features

The 2025 Galaxy Z foldable phones are receiving four features found on newer Galaxy models.

Apple’s foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ will reportedly start at $2,000

With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the CEO of Apple, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says the name of the company's long-rumored folding phone is the iPhone Duo. The midnight report

Samsung Galaxy A55 gets One UI 9 Beta update

Samsung has rolled out the One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy A55. The One UI 9 beta for the Samsung Galaxy A55 requires a download of over 2GB and comes with firmware versions ending in ZZI1/EZI1 in South Korea and ZZI1/EZI2 in India. It

Honor reopens MagicOS 11 internal beta recruitment for the first batch of devices

Honor will unveil MagicOS 11 at its Global Developer Conference 2026, scheduled for September 15th. At the event, the company will highlight new features, major upgrades to the new software, and rollout plans. The Android 17-based software

Here’s the first look at the Vivo X500 Pro Max’s design and its telephoto extender

For the past few days, Vivo has been gradually confirming key specifications and features of the Vivo X500 series ahead of its September 21 launch in China. However, none of the teasers had revealed the lineup’s design. Today, the brand rel

HMD Key 2 entry-level Android tipped with a 6.52″ IPS LCD display, 5000mAh battery, 10W charging

HMD looks like it’s about to refresh one of its most affordable smartphones. Leaked specs suggest a straightforward update to an existing entry-level model. According to tipster smashx_60, the upcoming HMD Key 2 will use a Unisoc SC9863A pr

Nintendo shares the first teaser for live-action Legend of Zelda movie

Nintendo and Columbia Pictures unveiled the title card for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, confirming an original story inspired by the franchise’s 40-year history and an April 30, 2027 release date. The teaser’s lack of footage

Xiaomi Mijia Air Pump 3 gets 25% faster inflation and 150psi pressure

Xiaomi today announced a new portable inflator in China. The Mijia Air Pump 3 is now available for crowdfunding through Xiaomi Mall and Xiaomi Youpin at a retail price of 199 yuan (~ $29), while the crowdfunding price is 179 yuan (~ $26). A

Citizen launches two new limited-edition Attesa watches with Satellite Wave GPS and Super Titanium cases

Citizen has unveiled two limited-edition Attesa watches inspired in two colourways. Both use Super Titanium cases and bracelets, Citizen’s high-end Eco-Drive F950 Satellite Wave GPS movement and are limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide.

Foldable iPhone Duo Will Start at $2,000, Won't Launch Until at Least October

Following some recent speculation that Apple could release its foldable phone under the "iPhone Duo" name, it appears that will indeed be the case, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. For months now, the foldable iPhone has generally been

Huawei Pura X View sale window open, featuring Kirin 9030S

Huawei Pura X View has entered the sale lane with the Kirin 9030S chipset. The company officially launched the wide, flat-screen device at the Mate XT 2 tri-fold unveiling event and has now made it available for purchase on the VMall store.

Honor will finally unveil MagicOS 11 next week

We thought Honor would fully unveil MagicOS 11 based on Android 17 in August, but that didn't happen. Now, the company has announced that it will finally be doing so next week, on September 15, during its Global Developer Conference. In fac

AI helped a Linux developer find bottlenecks in the kernel, but the code it made to fix it was "hideous"

Still, 1 out of 2 isn't bad.

OnePlus 16 leak with three custom chips for gaming and a main processor

Digital Chat Station has shared more details about the OnePlus 16 following an earlier leak. The tipster previously revealed that OnePlus was working on a new version of its e-sports triple-core technology. The latest leak explains what tha

Meta's new Muse AI agent can shop, send emails, and negotiate on your behalf

Meta is officially entering the autonomous AI agent arena with Muse, a new consumer-focused personal assistant powered by its Muse Spark frontier model. Read more...

Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic will no longer get updates

It was clear that Samsung would end Wear OS updates for the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic after the One UI 8 Watch update. Now, the company has also stopped offering security updates fo those devices. After it released the S

Casio announces new streetwear collab G-Shock, ships in a box that says "Time is Money"

Casio's G-Shock DW-5600BEP-9 sports a gold-tone bezel and band with a black face and gold LCD digits. The watch arrives in November. The BlackEyePatch logo is engraved on the steel caseback, and the watch ships in packaging printed with the

MediaTek Confirms Dimensity 9600 Pro Launch Date With Focus on Gaming and AI

MediaTek has finally put a date on its next flagship chipset. The company has confirmed that it will unveil the Dimensity 9600 Pro on September 15, with the event starting at 2:30 PM in China. That means the launch will take place at 2:30 A

As Sony phases out physical games, Ubisoft teams up with Xbox to make digital copies of your library

A sign of more to come, hopefully.

iQOO 16’s display officially revealed ahead of September 14 event

iQOO recently confirmed that it will hold a launch event this month to unveil the iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad 6 Ultra. Reports have revealed that the iQOO 16 will feature the industry’s best display, and now the company has shared more details abo

CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks

UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million.

Jeep's Recon Doesn't Drive Like An Electric Wrangler: Where It Wins And Where It Falls Short

The boxy style and "Trail Ready" badge may make you think of the Wrangler, but Jeep's all-electric 2026 Recon is a very different SUV.

OpenAI fires back with ChatGPT Images 2.5 as Microsoft rapidly closes the image AI gap

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Images 2.5, introducing a major update designed to counter intensifying competition from rival models like Microsoft's MAI-Image-2.6. Read more...

This cool ESP32‑S3 project is like a Geiger counter but for finding your phone instead of radiation

You'll actually want to follow the clicks this time.

Can Sony Brick Your PlayStation 5?

Sony has earned gamer ire by announcing its exit from physical games, and arguing digital games aren't really "owned," but can they actually brick your console?

Can You Use J-B Weld On A Cracked Engine Block?

J-B Weld is a multipurpose two-part epoxy that can be used to fix just about everything. Will it get the job done on a cracked engine block?

Honor shows Magic 9 Pro Max in rich Green color and unique camera design

Honor has scheduled the Magic 9 series launch for September 28, alongside showing the Pro Max model’s design in a rich green color. The 2026 Magic flagship has undergone prominent changes in appearance, which are visible in the latest tease

5 Of The Best UGREEN Gadgets For Students

If you're a student looking for some handy yet affordable tech gadgets to power through school and social life, check out these UGREEN products.

Oppo begins reservations for Find X10 E, Find X10, Find X10 Pro Max, Watch S2, and Enco X4

Oppo has already confirmed that the Find X10 series will debut in China this month. Starting today, the company is accepting reservations for the upcoming lineup across multiple channels. While the exact launch date remains under wraps, her

Oppo A7 Pro is now official with an 8,000 mAh battery

Oppo's A7 Pro is finally joining the A7 Pro Max, which was launched back in August. The A7 Pro will become available in China on September 11, and ahead of that the company has started taking pre-orders for the device today, also revealing

5 Brands Revitalizing The Boombox For Modern Listeners

Modern boomboxes combine retro looks with features built for today's listeners, giving the classic portable stereo a surprisingly practical second life.

Honor Magic 9 series design, 500mm telephoto extender officially revealed before September 28 launch

Honor has confirmed that the Magic 9 series will be unveiled in China on September 28. Ahead of the launch, the brand has started accepting pre-reservations for the Magic 9 series, while also revealing its design and several key details, in

Honor confirms Magic 9 series launch for September 28

Honor has confirmed the Magic 9 series smartphone launch for September 28. After several leaks, the company today officially announced the accurate unveiling timeline. In addition, it shed light on what to expect at the new product release

The Apple Watch SE 3 is unavailable everywhere for some reason

Macworld In less the 24 hours, Apple will kick off its Surprise and Shine event and unveil its latest slate of new devices, including at least two new Apple Watches, the Series 12 and Ultra 4. But some pre-event shuffling at the Apple Store

How To Find A Phone's Hidden Apps

If you can't find a hidden app or want to ensure that your child is using age-appropriate apps, here are some easy methods to locate them on your smartphone.

4 Bose Speakers You Can Buy With Built-In Voice Assistants

Bose's high-quality audio products can become an even better choice for your home setup if they include Alexa and Google Assistant, like these models do.

Why Do Modern Cars Use Multiple Oxygen Sensors?

Modern cars have a ton of electronics and sensors on board, and that usually includes multiple oxygen sensors. Here's why cars have more than one.

Anthropic researcher resigns over reckless AI race

Coxon claims top lab executives privately fear AI could kill us all by decade's end while racing toward self-improving superintelligence. Read more...

Your Xbox Series X Has A Powerful Smart Home App That The PlayStation 5 Needs

It seems like so many devices come with smart home capabilities these days, and somewhat surprisingly, Microsoft's Xbox Series X console is one of them.

What Does The 'Qi' Symbol On Your Phone Charger Mean?

Though widely adopted in modern smartphones these days, it's still important to understand what the Qi symbol on your phone's charger means.

3 Pickup Trucks Quicker Than The Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R screams performance with a sub-3.0 0-to-60 sprint and an equally impressive quarter-mile time, but there are some pickup trucks that beat it.

'A masterclass in sensor-to-shooter kill chain management': Blackhawk Company commander explains what he learned from controversial US-Ukraine 'drone-first' wargame

Blackhawk Company faced persistent Ukrainian drone surveillance during German exercises, forcing American soldiers to change tactics while defending armored warfare’s value.

We go hands-on with TCL P80 Pro's OLED-based NxtPaper display, TCL P80 also handled

TCL made a big jump with the P80 series of phones – these are the first to have NxtPaper displays based on OLED panels instead of LCD. The key benefits are the usual – higher brightness, greater contrast, punchier colors – but the company m

M5 Pro Mac mini with AppleCare+ gets $30 off at Amazon

Now priced at $1784.99, this configuration packs a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, and Thunderbolt 5 support for demanding workflows. Read more...

How to watch Apple unveil the new iPhones on September 9

New Apple CEO John Ternus will be revealing new iPhone and Apple Watch models this week.

Christopher Nolan Describes One Of His Sci-Fi Movies As His Take On James Bond

Suited operatives, world-spanning globetrotting, and impossible heists. Here is the iconic sci-fi blockbuster Christopher Nolan built around his love for 007.

5 Hot Hatches That Can Eat Sports Cars For Breakfast

Hot hatchbacks have long offered a great blend of practicality and performance, but some take it to the next level, rivaling sports cars in the process.

3 SUVs That Made A Splash In 2026 (So Far)

Awards, dramatic redesigns, soaring sales, and unexpected slumps made these SUVs some of the biggest automotive stories of 2026.

5 Clever Ways To Reuse Your Old Solar Equipment

When it comes time to replace aging solar panels, rather than throwing the old ones out, consider repurposing them instead using these clever approaches.

Samsung ends software updates for two foldable Galaxy phones

Five years after launching the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung has ended software support for the two foldables. Samsung launched the eighth generation of its foldables in late July 2026 and put them on retail shelves in early

'It’s not unlike what they’re using at their own house for video games': US Army budgets $465 million for Group 3 Killer anti-drone laser which uses Xbox controller

The US Army is buying an arsenal of 30-kilowatt, vehicle-mountable anti-drone lasers that are controlled using an Xbox controller.

Gmktec unveils Evo-X5 Pro with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 & up to 192GB LPDDR5X unified memory

At IFA 2026, Gmktec announced the Evo-X5 Pro, a compact desktop PC built specifically to handle heavy artificial intelligence workloads offline. The company is marketing the device as an Agentic PC, a term it uses to describe computers that

Every VM you have in Proxmox is pretending to run on an older CPU, and one dropdown fixes it

Proxmox defaults to a CPU mode that throttles every VM

What are the major changes coming to Apple HomeKit in iOS 27?

iOS 27 isn't leaving out HomeKit and the Home app in its list of AI revamps and improvements.

Ubisoft is officially joining Xbox’s Disc‑to‑Digital program — and more publishers are lining up behind it

Some outlets were highlighting Ubisoft's lack of involvement in Xbox's disc-to-digital program. Perhaps we should remind ourselves that it's still in Alpha testing.

MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC now has an official launch date

Today on X, MediaTek has revealed when it plans to unveil its next flagship Dimensity SoC: on September 15 at 2:30 PM in China. That's 2:30 AM in New York, 7:30 AM in London, 8:30 AM in Central Europe, 9:30 AM in Eastern Europe, and 12 PM i

Who Owns AMD?

The key people behind AMD had meaningful roles in the company's expansion, though institutional investors also hold a significant volume of shares.

Which Direction Should Solar Panels Face?

Getting solar panels up on your roof can be great for starting to generate some of your home energy needs, but being able to point them south is important.

You’re using Google Maps wrong if you haven’t changed these 4 settings

Get more from Google Maps.

How to change and customize your Apple CarPlay display

CarPlay doesn't have a ton of customization options, but it's worth going through what's there to set it up properly.

Apple Watch Series 12 reported to copy a beloved Oura and Whoop feature

watchOS 27 may come with a brand new app, copied from some of the most popular new wearables.

White House takes down ‘Build the Wall’ game after the Tetris Company complains

The Trump administration's short-lived arcade game "Build the Wall" is now nowhere to be found after the Tetris Company posted that it takes "copyright infringement very seriously."

69% of Americans oppose local AI data centers in 2026 poll — Trump blasts blocking communities on Truth Social for choosing poverty over server farms, throwing off 'tremendous amounts of money'

National polling shows Americans increasingly oppose local AI data centers, citing concerns over water, electricity costs, land use, and community impacts.

What Does The Triangle Symbol Mean On Your Samsung Phone?

You may have noticed a little triangle in the status bar of your Android phone and wondered what it is. Here's what you need to know about the feature.

Drawbacks Of Using All-Season Tires

All-season tires are often thought of as do-it-all options, and that can be true, but there are lots of situations where more specialized tires will do better.

Casio launches new premium Frogman and Mudmaster watches built for extreme conditions

Casio is adding two new models to its Master of G lineup in Japan: the Sea Frogman GWF-D1000BC-1 and the Land Mudmaster GWG-B1000-1A3. Both watches are scheduled for release this month and focus on specific utility features for diving and o

Oura Ring 5 Review: The Best Smart Ring Is Still Too Expensive

Oura typically trounces the competition when it comes to premium smart rings with extensive feature sets, and the Oura Ring 5 continues that trend.

Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says

Apple is holding its big annual iPhone launch event on September 9, and it's widely expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra on that day. This will be its first foldable smartphone, and it's been a very long time coming. According to a new repor

I stopped doing one mistake in Docker Compose files, and my self-hosted setup finally felt secure

I stopped treating Docker secrets like ordinary configuration, and my setup instantly felt safer.

Is there any benefit to restarting your PC regularly?

Rebooting your PC regularly is old advice, but how important is this today? And how often do you really need to restart?

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 reach the end of the line

It's time to look for something new

You Can Use Gemini Offline On The Google Pixel Watch 5 - Here's How

Google Gemini can now execute simple tasks on your Pixel Watch 5 without an internet connection, making it much more convenient than before.

5 Luxury Watch Brand Alternatives That Can Outshine Rolex

Rolex may hold all the cultural cache when it comes to luxury watches, but they're not the only game in town. These competitors do just as well or better.

Timex launches new rugged Ironman Adrenaline watches with clever disappearing digital display

Timex has officially launched the Ironman Adrenaline, a new rugged ana-digi watch now available in the US and UK. Priced at $229 in the US and £190 in the UK, the Adrenaline sticks to the utilitarian hardware the Ironman line is known for,

These 4 Netflix originals are so good they deserve a theatrical release

From Rebel Ridge to Carry-On, here are four Netflix movies that need to be shown in theaters.

SpaceX's recovered Starship 40 will take months to get back to Texas

SpaceX's rocket traveled thousands of miles from Texas to the Indian Ocean for a launch test. For a number of reasons, it'll take a lot longer to return home.

I Switched To Clip-On Earbuds — Now I Get Why People Love Them

Clip-on earbuds are more comfortable than in-ears without a big downgrade in sound quality.

These Are The Last Remaining American Sedans You Can Buy In 2026

Only five nameplates continue to keep the sedan segment alive in America, but they include everything from EVs to luxury cars and all-out performance machines.

What's going on with OpenAI and the Navier-Stokes controversy?

Artificial intelligence has solved a major mathematics problem, but credit for the accomplishment is murky.

'Revolutionary' 36-year old jet engine designed for F-16 set to power world's first AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet

Shield AI’s unmanned vertical takeoff craft the X-BAT is employing axisymmetric vectoring, using a a jet engine first tested in the 1990s.

OPPO A7 Pro Launches With a Huge 8,000mAh Battery and IP69K Protection

OPPO has launched the A7 Pro in China, and the battery is easily the biggest story here. The new mid-range phone packs a huge 8,000mAh cell, yet OPPO has also found room for a 120Hz OLED display and a large cooling system. Durability is ano

I stream my retro games from one machine to every device in the house, and nothing gets installed twice

Playing old games is so easy these days that you can stream them from your own server to all the devices on your network.

Is your Ethernet cable too long? Here's what happens when you go beyond the limit

You might be sacrificing performance and stability for a bit of convenience

How to use the AI Clean Up tool in iOS 27 to remove unwanted objects in iPhone Photos

Clean Up has been a handy tool for removing unwanted elements from photos since iOS 18, but iOS 27 upgrades it even further.

BGR's Best Of IFA 2026: The Most Exciting Tech We Saw

IFA 2026 was another impressive glimpse into the future of technology, AI, and robotics, but these were the 5 reveals that stood out the most to us.

Android Auto's Google Maps speedometer is gone—and it's taking stop signs with it

A new feature that's no longer available

Sony isn’t phasing out discs quite as quickly as we thought

Sony isn't backing away from its decision to kill the video game disc in January 2028. But Sony isn't shutting down production as quickly as we thought, either. Two months after reports that Sony's last discmaking plant was already being re

4 Major Video Game Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has been bullish on the gaming industry, making investments in multiple household video game brands, from mobile game studios to tournaments.

Wind Turbines Are Becoming Safer For Birds: Here's How

Wind turbines quickly became the demise of the bird population, but the government and many private companies are already working to reverse this.

Windows 11 could be getting auto dark mode that works on a schedule

According to the latest reports, Windows 11 could eventually let you set a dark mode schedule. Find out more: Read more...

The White House removed its border-wall Tetris clone

The game, 'Build the Wall,' filtered classic block-stacking mechanics through the Trump administration's immigration policies.

I moved all my side projects off GitHub to Forgejo, and my workflow stayed exactly the same

One less dependency, a few more responsibilities.

I upgraded my Excel PivotTable with these 3 simple features

Slicers, Timelines, and PivotCharts turned my basic PivotTable into a much more useful tool.

Google is reportedly working on a new UI for the Play Store

Looking to differentiate paid apps from free ones, Google is working on a change to the Android app storefront.

iOS 26.6.2 patches only one bug, but it's incredibly important

Apple has rolled out a small update for iPhone and iPad users, addressing an issue that could become more important with a major release approaching. Read more...

iOS camera app will get some pro add-ons, hints at variable aperture support

Apple is finalizing iOS 27 for release to the masses (after tomorrow's iPhone 18 event), and some clever people have peeked into the code to see what's new. Specifically, the iOS 27 camera app code, and there are some major pro features en

These Are The Programming Languages Developers Want To Learn The Most

Behind every popular software app is the code that runs it and the programmers who develop it. Here are the programming languages developers want to learn.

Hands-on: Honor’s Robot Phone is probably the coolest phone you still can’t buy

Decked out with a gimbal and shockingly good camera, the Robot Phone is one of the weirdest devices to come out of Honor. Even if you ignore the fact that it’s limited to China, Honor can’t keep up with demand. more…

Does J-B Weld Work On Plastic?

Working on a project that involves plastic? Before you dig into your stash of J-B Weld, there are some nuances to using it that you should be aware of.

Hackers are stealing Claude tokens from subscribers

Last month, a Claude user noticed his account was consuming tokens even though he wasn't working. Anthropic has since warned users about hackers.

World's only 6K touchscreen monitor just got a huge upgrade — Clarity Touch 6K now has a 12-megapixel webcam but no Thunderbolt 5 in view

Alogic's new Clarity 6K monitor adds a retractable 12MP webcam but skips Thunderbolt 5, starting at over $3,000.

Super-configurable Razer Basilisk V3 Pro mouse with 35K DPI has been discounted by 24%

Looking for a premium gaming mouse with plenty of customization? Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro could be worth a closer look. Read more...

Cognition hits $48B valuation, signaling investors believe AI coding is far from a winner-take-all market

Cognition's valuation multiple is higher than Cursor's was before selling to SpaceX.

Windows has been quietly wasting your old PC's potential, and Proxmox is the upgrade it deserves

My aging Windows PC was gathering dust, so I turned it into something genuinely useful.

4 devices you didn't know you could control from your Pixel Watch

Put your Pixel Watch to work around your home.

IKEA just launched a Matter-enabled driver that makes your integrated cabinet lights part of your smart home

The Dubbelkisel lighting driver connects IKEA's integrated lights to the Dirigera smart home hub, and is Matter-enabled to give you even more options.

'We're trying to go easy on the hand-holding' — Invoke says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' HUD and waypoint guidance will be minimal and can even be toggled on and off so as not to 'overwhelm' players and encourage exploration

Invoke Studios has said Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will encourage players to explore Darkon by offering a toggleable HUD and minimal waypoint guidance.

Google Song Search Could Soon Work Even When You Leave the App

The post Google Song Search Could Soon Work Even When You Leave the App appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review

ChatGPT Sketch turns your paint-like doodles into beautifully rendered images

If you can draw a stickman, you can draw with ChatGPT.

Gemini app makes Daily Brief free in the US

After introducing at I/O 2026 in May, Google is making Daily Brief in the Gemini app available for free in the US. more…

Drama swirls around OpenAI’s legendary mathematical milestone

OpenAI says it found a solution to a major math problem that has remained unsolved for around 90 years, as reported earlier by The New York Times and Wired. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI announced that it discovered a solution to the Na

Google Chrome is on a two-week release schedule starting today, version 153 rolling out now

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The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX

The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as “the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.”

OpenAI now supplies the image models inside Adobe’s creative studio

OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.5 with two new API models, one of which Adobe has already put into Firefly. The company says more than 3 billion images a week are created across ChatGPT and its image API. The notable additions are interfac

Claude Can Now Send And Reply To Your Gmail - Should You Let It?

Handing over your inbox to AI? See how Claude's new Gmail integration works, what it means for your privacy, and whether the convenience is worth the risk.

Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 Shows Its Colors - And This SUV Looks Huge

Xiaomi has shared more details about the SkyNomad N70, this time showing the colors that buyers will be able to choose from. The new SUV comes in six exterior colors and three cabin styles, with a very different look from Xiaomi's other car

Rivian spinout Also apologizes for delays in shipping futuristic e-bikes

Rivian's futuristic e-bike is delayed, and customers are not happy. Last year, Rivian's micromobility spinoff Also unveiled a new, software-controlled electric bike called the TM-B that immediately set the e-bike world ablaze. With USB-C ch

The Sideload 043: Your repairable future

Welcome to episode 43 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5’s Daniel Bader for an interview with Fairphone’s CTO Chandler Hatton. The trio discusses the brand-new Fairphone Gen 6+, the company’s first offi

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Reaches the End of the Road

The post Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Reaches the End of the Road appeared first on Android Headlines.

Massive data breach sees 220 million traveler records exposed — nine years of airline info leaked including passenger and passport details

A series of misconfigurations allowed researchers to access a treasure trove of sensitive data - the archive has since been locked down.

Razer’s ANC-equipped gaming headset for PS5 and Xbox is almost $100 off

It’s rare to find high-end features like active noise cancellation in a gaming headset under $200, so we’re thrilled that the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro on sale at Woot for $164.99. There are specific models marketed to Xbox and PlayStation, b

Apple Releases Firmware Update for 140W USB-C Power Adapter

Apple today released a firmware update (version 1.4.90) for its 140W USB-C Power Adapter. It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this. The update will be installed automatically ov

Scammers Blackmail Instagram Creators With Fake Copyright Strikes

The post Scammers Blackmail Instagram Creators With Fake Copyright Strikes appeared first on Android Headlines.

I moved my Steam library to a network drive, and the load times aren't nearly as bad as you'd think

I started using my ZFS mirror as a Steam library, and it freed up a ton of space on my workstation

This one Linux setting is capping your Wi-Fi speed far below your router's rating

The setting is easy to check and even easier to overlook!

11 Of The Biggest Downsides To Van Life

Van life offers freedom and adventure, but it comes with big tradeoffs. Consider the biggest downsides to van life before committing to life on the road.

Why rising threats against tech executives may signal a deeper crisis of trust

Threats against corporate leaders are becoming harder for businesses to treat as an isolated security issue. Reuters reported that 42% of security chiefs surveyed across multiple industries had seen a significant increase in threats of viol

I found the Pixel 11 Pro lacking, and now I know exactly what bothered Google fans the most this year

The Google Pixel 11 Pro has many problems, which one bothers users the most?

3 Perks Of Using Satellite Internet

Satellite internet was historically seen as a last resort for internet connectivity, but times are changing. Here are all the perks you get while using it.

ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Images 2.5 on Tuesday and is adding a new way to tell ChatGPT what you want it to make an image of: by drawing a doodle. With a new feature called Sketch, you can just draw something right inside ChatGPT and then te

Here's when and where to watch 2026 iPhone launch event, and what to expect

The iPhone 18 series (and Fold hopefully) launch event is just around the corner. Here's when and where to watch it and what to expect from Apple. Read more...

Xiaomi launches smart gas water heater with improved energy efficiency & zero cold water tech

Xiaomi has introduced a new smart home appliance in China, the Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2 16L. The natural gas water heater will launch on September 15 for 2,899 yuan ($432), while its regular retail price is set at 2,999 yuan ($446). M

Want To Slow Down Rust From Forming On Your Car? This May Be A Solution

There are several practical steps that you can take to help prevent contaminants like road salt, moisture, and grime from causing rust on your vehicle.

Intel to raise prices on its CPUs yet again, this time by up to 10%

The post Intel to raise prices on its CPUs yet again, this time by up to 10% appeared first on Android Headlines.

The mathematicians published machine-checkable proofs. OpenAI announced its result on a call with reporters.

OpenAI says an internal model proved that 3D Navier-Stokes can develop a singularity in finite time, using about 10,000 agents over 88 hours. It described the result on a press call and had not published the proof. Tristan Buckmaster and Le

8 Times When Deep Discounts On Tech Are Actually A Warning Sign

It's always smart to shop for a good price on tech products, but sometimes a deep discount can be a warning sign. Here's how to spot potential problems.

7 ways to repurpose an old or broken smart doorbell

Ring the changes.

Apple to launch a brand-new app for Apple Watch tomorrow, says report

The iPhone launch event is just around the corner. Apple is expected to launch a new app for the Apple Watch. Read more...

What is Roku's secret menu and how do you unlock it?

Roku has multiple secret menus that will allow you to make changes to how it behaves and even adjust your ad preferences.

South Korea, US agree on $22 billion deal for 6.3 GW Texas gas power plant — Encinal facility to feed AI data centers under Washington and Seoul's $350 billion pact

South Korea reportedly plans $22.3 billion for a 6.3 GW Texas gas plant, though officials say negotiations remain unresolved

Meet Muse: Meta's New Personal AI Agent Built for Daily Errands

The post Meet Muse: Meta's New Personal AI Agent Built for Daily Errands appeared first on Android Headlines.

Oura Confirms Ring 4 Battery Problems Cost the Company Millions

The post Oura Confirms Ring 4 Battery Problems Cost the Company Millions appeared first on Android Headlines.

The iPhone Ultra launch in China may be delayed for the same reason as the iPhone Air

The iPhone 15 models sold in the US exclusively used eSIM – in the US, Apple’s move away from physical SIMs went off without a hitch. The story in China was different, though. The iPhone Air was the first eSIM-only model to be sold in China

Apple Likely to Announce Beats 360 This Month

Apple today released a firmware update (4A203) for its upcoming Beats 360 headphones, suggesting that a launch is approaching. With the firmware now available, it seems likely that Apple will announce the Beats 360 at some point in Septembe

I Went Hands-On With Tecno's Bezel-Less Concept Phone, And It's Not The Future We Were Promised

Apple engineers have dreamt of a bezel-less iPhone for years. Tecno brought a prototype to IFA 2026 that gets close, but with an asterisk.

Why Garbage Disposals Are Rare In Europe, But So Common In America

The garbage disposal was invented in the U.S., and it continues to be popular here. But Europe takes a far dimmer view of them, for several reasons.

Bugs related to Windows 11 mouse, desktop, and Teams fixed in latest Patch Tuesday

Windows 11 users have faced several frustrating issues lately, but Microsoft's latest updates bring fixes for all tracked bugs. Read more...

Google will 'degrade' Search in Europe to avoid EU fines

EU users are welcome to look up the definition of "malicious compliance" on, say, DuckDuckGo.

Leaked Photo Shows Just How Big the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Really Is

The post Leaked Photo Shows Just How Big the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Really Is appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Pixel’s Now Playing is bringing back this beloved feature

Notifications are finally back

This is the only podcast app that makes any sense in Android Auto

An almost completely hands-free experience.

Hands-on: Nothing’s $25 CMF Buds Neo are way better than the price suggests

Last month, Nothing’s CMF brand launched a new pair of $25 earbuds in the CMF Buds Neo. Too good to be true, I figured, but after getting my hands on them, I’m pleasantly surprised by what they bring to the table despite some expected downs

Modders have already found two ways to make DLSS 5 playable, and neither one is Nvidia's

When we benchmarked DLSS 5 across the entire RTX 50 series last week with no frame generation inflating the charts, the numbers were bleak enough on their own. An RTX 5090 fell from 192 FPS to 76 FPS at 4K. An RTX 5060 Ti dropped from 129 F

US Army drilled by senators over ‘deep concerns’ surrounding shutdown of cutting-edge drone battalion — and the wars in Ukraine and Iran show that ‘back to basics’ might not be a smart move

Lessons from the battlefields of Ukraine may be missed if the US army disbands drone battalion, senators say.

Qualcomm Secures Massive Amazon Deal to Supply $60B in AI Chips

The post Qualcomm Secures Massive Amazon Deal to Supply $60B in AI Chips appeared first on Android Headlines.

I believe Apple under Ternus will be business as usual, and I’m not surprised that others agree

Tim Cook was the very recognizable face of Apple for a very long time, but that doesn't mean that John Ternus isn't suited to the job.

Huawei has reportedly shipped the most smartwatches for Q2 2026

The post Huawei has reportedly shipped the most smartwatches for Q2 2026 appeared first on Android Headlines.

George Lucas' Favorite Star Wars Character Is One Fans Ridiculed For Decades

Not every character created in a franchise like Star Wars or Star Trek is going to be well received, but that doesn't make them any less important.

Don't panic, but there's a Playdate Update Showcase tomorrow

A new season of Playdate games is coming, to be announced tomorrow.

Google Maps speedometer disappears on Android Auto for some, traffic data still missing too

Android Auto users are reporting an issue where the Google Maps speedometer, available for mere months, is randomly vanishing. more…

There's a problem with DLSS 5, and it's not even the AI slop

The price of AI is out of control

Meta reveals its AI agent that can shop, send emails and plan trips on your behalf

Muse, Meta's newly revealed AI agent, can perform tasks autonomously, if you trust it to do that.

Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?

Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more — making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.

Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race

Meta is making another push to bring artificial intelligence to the masses with Muse, a personal assistant it says can put AI in the hands of virtually anyone. The product is the latest step in a multi-billion-dollar strategy overhaul desig

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is outselling Samsung's record-breaking Fold 7 by a wide margin

Samsung finally explained the engineering behind the gap.

Windows 11 set to gain upgraded sound settings, cross-device improvements, and new family safety features

The latest Windows 11 preview builds are now rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental and Beta channels.

Riot, after 17 years, finally adds team voice chat to League of Legends

After the better part of two decades, you can finally talk to your whole team in LoL.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Gets First-Ever Big $250 Discount on Amazon

The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Gets First-Ever Big $250 Discount on Amazon appeared first on Android Headlines.

iOS 26.6.2 is out now to fix a cellular update bug

Macworld We expect Apple to release iOS 27 next week ahead of the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, but before that happens, there’s one last update to iOS 26. The iOS 26.6.2 update (also iPadOS 26.6.2) fixes one minor but important bug. The rel

Google's Pixel 11 Sign Language translation gets demoed in real-time

The post Google's Pixel 11 Sign Language translation gets demoed in real-time appeared first on Android Headlines.

How to Watch Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event

Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce new iPhone 18 Pro models and a new foldable "iPhone Duo" alongside new Apple Watch

OpenAI says its unreleased AI model has solved a $1 million Millennium Prize problem

OpenAI deployed roughly 10,000 concurrent autonomous agents to solve the Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize math problem. Read more...

American truckers are benefiting from AI data center boom, and that’s exactly why they don’t share the same opinion of the majority of Americans

American truckers are seeing increased demand, and that's changing the opinions of some workers

5 Netflix miniseries perfect for binging after a bad day at work

Let Netflix be your calm blue ocean with these miniseries you can finish in one sitting.

The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide

SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.

Google Wallet now reads your transit card with a tap

Forget typing in all your info

Motorola starts teasing the Signature 27

Motorola launched the Signature back in January, and now the company is already starting its teaser campaign for the successor called Signature 27. When you visit Motorola.com from the European Union or the UK, you'll get a pop-up on the ma

Global Smartwatch Shipments Slip 4% While Huawei and Apple Gain Ground

The post Global Smartwatch Shipments Slip 4% While Huawei and Apple Gain Ground appeared first on Android Headlines.

The first trailer for the Sam Altman biopic is damn creepy

Sam Altman biopic Artificial will be in movie theaters on Christmas Day. Here's the first trailer.

Potential iPhone 18 Pro camera software features found in iOS 27 beta code

Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro is almost here. On the eve of Apple’s big Surprise and Shine event, we have some last-minute info on what we might expect from the camera on Apple’s new Pro iPhone. This latest leak comes via MacRumors, where one

How to reboot your Samsung Galaxy tablet

There are several methods for restarting your Samsung Galaxy tablet, and most of them keep your data and apps.

GTA release times show New Zealand gets to play first

The post GTA release times show New Zealand gets to play first appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake arrives on Switch 2 November 5

The remake brings one of Nintendo's most beloved games into the modern era. The original arrived on the Nintendo 64 in late 1998 and was unlike anything seen up to that point. The 3D action adventure game was initially planned for the 64DD,

Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2

Apple today released iOS 26.6.2 with a fix for "an issue that prevents downloading a software update over a cellular connection." The minor software update is rolling out now for the iPhone 11 series and newer. To update your iPhone, open t

How to watch Apple’s foldable iPhone announcement

Apple's annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT, and we're expecting big news.

Leaked Video Shows Off the iPhone 18 Pro Max in Dark Cherry

The post Leaked Video Shows Off the iPhone 18 Pro Max in Dark Cherry appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Find Hub update brings new ‘Remembered’ tab with Gemini

Following last week’s Android Drop, Google is now rolling out an app update that brings the “Remembered” tab to Find Hub. more…

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29661 enables IAKerb by default

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Preview build 29661.1000 for Experimental (Future Platforms) Channel. See what's new: Read more...

Arm’s new CPU cores and GPUs for Android chips promise ‘desktop-class’ games, more AI power

Arm has announced its new C2 CPUs for future Android chips as well as upgrades to its Mali GPUs that will take everything up a notch. more…

GPU prices may be on the rise again, according to a Japanese retailer — but I wouldn't resort to panic buying

Price hikes seem to be inevitable every few months due to the RAM crisis, and it looks like GPUs are about to be affected again.

OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician

There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.

Patch Tuesday is here — Windows 11 is expected to set yet another record for security updates in a month

Microsoft is expected to release over 650 security patches for Windows 11 as AI speeds up the race to find and fix bugs.

AI power users claim Anthropic duped them with subscriptions, and they’re taking it to court

Anthropic says power users are key to its business - it's prioritized them even when it means cutting off other popular applications, like OpenClaw. But some of these same customers say Anthropic misled them into believing they'd get more o

New Windows 11 Insider builds bring cross-device, accessibility and Settings improvements

See what's new in Windows 11 Insider Preview builds 26340.9354 for the Experimental Channel and 28120.2912 for the Experimental Channel (26H1): Read more...

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: MO Astray, Old Man’s Journey, ELOH, more

Joining all-time low pricing on Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $250 off via Amazon, we now have today’s best Google Play app and game deals for you. Highlights include Old Man’s Journey, Elemental Dungeon: Roguelike, MO: Astray, Skel and Defense, ELOH,

Windows 11 26220.9343 brings new Autoplay, upgraded recovery, improved personalization

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings several features and improvements. Read more...

Next Apple TV's Chip Revealed in Latest Leak

The next Apple TV 4K will be equipped with an A19 or A19 Pro chip, according to evidence in Apple's code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. In particular, the device's model identifier points towards the A19 generation of chip

Motorola Launches Moto Snap Charger with Qi2.2 Tech and Advanced Safety

The post Motorola Launches Moto Snap Charger with Qi2.2 Tech and Advanced Safety appeared first on Android Headlines.

Code leak reveals four new Apple Watch Series 12 features

Macworld The headline announcements of tomorrow’s Surprise and Shine press event will revolve around the iPhone, but don’t forget the Apple Watch. We’re expecting some quietly valuable updates to the market-leading smartwatch, and a new cod

Samsung made history with foldables, Apple rewrites it tomorrow

Everything changes for Samsung's foldable phones tomorrow, September 9. Since 2019, Samsung has dominated this industry without facing any competition from its largest rival, Apple. Galaxy phones already face an uphill challenge in convinci

Poco C95 Pro videos show it in three colors, pricing is out too

Yesterday the Poco C95 Pro leaked for the first time. Its specs and some renders were outed on that occasion, and today we already have two short videos showing the phone and its box, and we also have a price leak this time around. So accor

Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI

There's never really been a game like Grand Theft Auto VI before, one that has completely altered the lineup of games around it. Everyone, it seems, is scared of going up against Grand Theft Auto VI. Everyone, that is, except for Nintendo.

The Arduview handheld looks no bigger than a credit card

The post The Arduview handheld looks no bigger than a credit card appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lucky enthusiast found $12,000 worth of RAM sitting in his garage

According to Redditor VastOption875, the old server, which had been collecting dust in their garage, contained 30 64GB DDR4-2666 memory modules, totaling nearly 2TB.Read Entire Article

Google Denies Reports of Massive Taiwan Layoffs as AI Hub Expands

The post Google Denies Reports of Massive Taiwan Layoffs as AI Hub Expands appeared first on Android Headlines.

Windows 10 KB5122878 September 2026 Patch Tuesday update released by Microsoft

Microsoft just released update KB5122878 for various Windows 10 as part of this month's Patch Tuesday. See what's included: Read more...

Windows 11 KB5124008, KB5122880 September 2026 Patch Tuesday now available to download

Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 KB5124008 and KB5122880 for September 2026. Here's what's included. Read more...

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a hot item in the US, sales up 30% over Fold 7

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is selling very well in the United States. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are finding customers at a rate well over and above last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung has revealed today that combin

Liquid Network halts new transactions after 'nice guy' hackers steal nearly all its Bitcoin — but then return most of it after a patch is issued

Liquid Network is still disrupted, but users can breathe a sigh of relief as most of the stolen funds have been returned.

Apple Watch SE 3 is Suddenly Unavailable

Nearly all configurations of the Apple Watch SE 3 are suddenly "unavailable" on Apple's online store in the U.S. and other countries we checked, for reasons unknown. Apple is holding an event this Wednesday to announce new iPhones and Apple

I found 5 ways to use my Android camera that have nothing to do with photos

I unlocked completely different uses for the camera

Save 47% on a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning

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Creative Assembly says Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is designed for both newcomers and hardcore fans and teaches mechanics on a 'step-by-step basis' — 'I view the tutorial for an experienced player as kind of like an appetizer'

Creative Assembly has confirmed that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will be accessible to experienced fans and first-time Total War players.

iPhone 18 rumored to get a radically different design

The vanilla iPhone 18 may be a completely different smartphone.

Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Was Intended to Cost Less Than $2,000 Before the RAM Crisis Hit

The post Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Was Intended to Cost Less Than $2,000 Before the RAM Crisis Hit appeared first on Android Headlines.

HWiNFO lets you see exactly what your PC hardware is doing

HWiNFO combines detailed system information with extensive sensor monitoring, making it useful for checking temperatures, power usage, clock speeds, and other hardware behavior in real time. It can also help troubleshoot performance issues.

BlizzCon 2026 preview: Speculation, hopes, dreams — what to expect for Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and even more surprises

BlizzCon 2026 is shaping up to be incredibly special this year, with a huge amount of panels, unexpected surprises, alongside some perhaps a-little-more-expected surprises.

Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4: Release date & latest features before Apple’s event

Macworld Apple is expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its September 9 event, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra. An Apple Watch SE 4 is not expected. Don’t expect a major redesign. Both

The Samsung Galaxy A07s Is Now Official, Priced Under $170

The post The Samsung Galaxy A07s Is Now Official, Priced Under $170 appeared first on Android Headlines.

AirPods Turn 10

Apple unveiled the first AirPods on September 7, 2016, meaning the iconic wireless headphones are now 10 years old. However, the AirPods did not launch until December that year. On the same day, Apple ignited controversy when it introduced

This stylish Twelve South charger is half-off just in time for the new iPhones

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Oppo A7 Pro launches with an 8,000mAh battery, 120Hz OLED display, 50MP camera

The Oppo A7 Pro Max was unveiled in China back in August with a massive 10,000mAh battery. Oppo recently confirmed that the A7 Pro will go on sale in China on Sept. 11. The phone has now quietly gone official on Oppo China’s website, reveal

Boox Picco is exceptionally tiny for an e-reader, but it parts ways with Android and third-party apps

Boox offered some wandering the halls of Messe Berlin at IFA 2026 the opportunity to check out its most exciting upcoming release – a tiny e-reader called the “Picco” that you could probably pocket and take anywhere. more…

Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal

Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.

T-Mobile Super Essentials Saver review: the secret plan hiding inside Walmart for newcomers

T-Mobile isn't advertising its Super Essentials Saver plan because it almost sounds too good to be true.

Samsung's Z Fold 8 Ultra just dropped $300, and the Z Fold 8 is on sale too

That didn't take long

PC shipments are falling, but manufacturers are making more money selling pricier AI PCs

The pressure is originating in the AI infrastructure market, where demand for memory chips has driven up component costs and limited supply for other hardware categories.Read Entire Article

I love my Kobo e-reader, but one feature makes the Kindle still worthwhile

Life without a Kindle is good, but I still find reasons to go back

Our Google Pixel 11 battery life and charging tests are ready

Last year, the Pixel 10 delivered less-than-stellar battery life results from its 4,970mAh battery – this was the first generation with Tensor chipsets fabbed by TSMC, so, clearly, there were some teething issues. It’s a year later and we’r

Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick

The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal. By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled - or so we thought. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Aus

Google Chrome starts two-week release cycle with version 153

As previewed earlier this year, Google Chrome is now operating on a two-week release cycle. more…

Apple to Introduce All-New 'Readiness' App Tomorrow

Apple plans to announce an all-new "Readiness" app during its "Surprise and Shine" event this Wednesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a social media post today, Gurman said the "Readiness" app will be a "variant" of the existing

Pebblebee’s latest Android Find Hub trackers have bright neon colors, available today

Pebblebee is launching its latest batch of Android Find Hub trackers, with new “Hotline Pink” and “Techno Lime” colorways that are available today. more…

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max undercuts the iPad Pro 13-inch by more than half

Same screen size, bigger battery, and a price that doesn't read like a typo.

Your next fitness tracker doesn't need to be expensive—the Galaxy Fit 3 at $40 wins

Most people are going to be happy with it

Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 lowest price ever at $250 off, Lenovo Pro Gen 2 Android tab $315, Nothing Ear (3a) $80, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the best price ever hitting the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $250 off via Amazon. but we also have new all-time low on Lenovo’s latest 13-inch 3.5K Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Android tablet at $315 (Save

Intel's CPUs could get 10% more expensive next month

According to DigiTimes, supply-chain sources say Intel is prioritizing profit margins as CEO Lip-Bu Tan reviews CPU pricing, manufacturing costs, and its product lineup.Read Entire Article

Xiaomi 18 Fold is official, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 just lost a big bragging right

One number separates them, and it isn't the one Samsung has been advertising.

Google’s revived nuclear power plant gets $1.9B loan from US government

Google said it would bring an Iowa nuclear power plant back from the dead. Now the plant's owner is getting a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Energy Department.

I mounted an old Android phone to my nightstand; it replaced 3 cluttering gadgets

An old Pixel quietly fired three gadgets off my nightstand

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro series' India launch date confirmed, packs a 10,000 mAh battery

Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 17 Pro in China in July and later introduced it globally in August alongside the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. It started teasing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in India last week, and today the company said the Redmi Not

Hands-on: Orbitkey elevated its time-tested key organizer with a built-in Google Find Hub tracker

If you happen to walk past the Orbitkey’s setup at IFA in Berlin, you might have seen what the company is known for — key organizers. You’d be forgiven for not thinking these new key organizers had Google Find Hub trackers built in. more…

Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape

Google is speeding up Chrome’s release schedule to ship security patches and new features faster.

iPhone Ultra is Tim Cook's parting gift to Apple

The person who brought the iPhone Ultra to life won't get to present it.

Apple is reportedly exploring a Chinese memory supplier, and it's politically loaded

For Apple, the prospect underscores how China's domestic chip industry is beginning to create new supply-chain choices – and new political complications – for the world's biggest technology companies.Read Entire Article

'Small Prophets' Renewed for Season 2 Following Apple TV Deal

Breakout hit comedy show "Small Prophets" has been renewed for a second season, according to Deadline, a little over a week after Apple TV acquired the worldwide rights to the show's first season. This was the first time the company has acq

Apple Sued Over Alleged Face ID Patent Infringement

TrinamiX, a subsidiary of the German chemical giant BASF, is suing Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, accusing the company of infringing seven patents related to face authentication technology used in Face I

Galaxy Z Fold 8 display corners can bend inward on purpose, Samsung says [Gallery]

The internet is mad. Shocking statement, I know, but this time it’s about a perceived quality control issue on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 that sees the display corners able to bend or flex inward, but that Samsung says is part of the design. more…

Apple Arcade Adds 'Pusheen's Place' and Four More Games in October

Apple today announced a new series of games coming to Apple Arcade in October, headlined by "Pusheen's Place." The new games heading to ‌Apple Arcade‌ next month are as follows: Pusheen's Place: The first officially licensed game

Microsoft is now using your Windows 11 wallpaper as ad space — Bing Wallpaper app faces criticism over movie promotional images

Microsoft swapped Bing Wallpaper backgrounds for a fullscreen movie promo, putting promotional text directly on Windows 11 desktops.

My Galaxy S27 Ultra suspicions have been confirmed: the new design is still ugly in your eyes

Hey, at least it's not a circular camera island, right?

Mistral raises €3B as sovereign AI becomes big business

The French AI lab has raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in a Series D round led by Samsung, Scaleup Europe, and PSG Equity.

Apple Acquires Startup Working on 'Breakthrough Sensing Technology'

Earlier this year, Apple acquired California-based startup Sonera, according to a notice published today on the European Commission's website. Sonera previously announced that it had developed "breakthrough sensing technology" that "non-inv

A hacker stole $340M in a crypto heist, then returned most of it

The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.

Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raises $50M seed round, just two months after launch

Bluecore Energy announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $50 million seed round — just months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and coming out of stealth.

Oppo confirms Find X10 Pro Max and its triple 200MP camera setup will launch this month

As it gears up for launch later this month, Oppo has teased the Find X10 Pro Max with its new addition to the lineup and a triple 200MP camera setup that sounds a bit insane. more…

Amazon Takes Up to $150 Off M5 MacBook Air

Amazon is taking up to $150 off multiple models of the M5 MacBook Air, including both 13-inch and 15-inch models. These are the best prices we've seen on the M5 MacBook Air in the wake of Apple's summertime price hikes. Note: MacRumors is a

Google Photos trash bin now deletes media after 30 days, down from 60 days

Google Photos has updated its trash bin timeline, cutting the time from 60 days to 30 days as of September 2026. more…

California city canceled Flock, removed its cameras, then found the company had put some of them back

Grass Valley, California, is one of the many cities that have dropped Flock license plate cameras. It comes as the company faces criticism over the extent of its devices' surveillance network, the sharing of data with other agencies, the co

I spent two weeks with an 8,050 mAh phone, and mainstream flagships should be embarrassed

The Poco F9 Ultra has a battery that's larger than two iPhone 17 units… combined!

Xiaomi 18 Fold goes on sale with full specs and a Galaxy Z Fold 8 comparison [Gallery]

Following an appearance at IFA 2026 last week, Xiaomi has posted the full details of its new wide Fold, while it’s also been directly compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 8. more…

Samsung's launch offer on the Galaxy S26 FE is too good to resist

The latest Fan Edition can now be yours at a price that's almost too good to believe.

Google's search engine has just been hit with the "largest reduction in quality" in its nearly 30-year history

This will potentially affect over 450 million people. Maybe you're not one of them?

Xiaomi 18 Fold takes on the foldable iPhone with a 200MP camera and 6,000mAh battery

The phone has a 5.38-inch cover display and a 7.58-inch internal display. Both use 120Hz LTPO panels and can reach 4,000 nits of peak brightness, according to Xiaomi. The folding display is protected by a new double-layer ultra-thin glass s

Amazon Introduces First Pre-Order Discount on New Mac Studio, Alongside Mac Mini Deals

Amazon last week introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, and today the M5 Max Mac Studio has joined in on the discounts. You can get this model, which includes 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99, a $4

Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight

The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.

Top global landmarks now tell the story of Samsung’s foldable innovation

Samsung has launched a major out-of-home campaign for its foldable devices, with some of the world's most iconic landmarks being utilized to showcase its history of innovation in this segment. The “Welcome to Foldables” campaign launches th

Foldable iPhone Development History and Price Revealed in New Report

Former Apple CEO Tim Cook played a major role in the development of the foldable iPhone, which could reach around $3,000 with storage upgrades, according to new details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Early in the development of the fold

Old School RuneScape developer sentenced for stealing and selling in-game virtual gold

Stealing virtual gold coins can earn some real-world money, even in retro-focused experiences such as Old School RuneScape. A developer named Andrew Lakeman tried to abuse his privileged position as a content creator working at Jagex, but a

You don't have to wait for Microsoft to get a battery widget on Windows 11

Battery Flyout adds a Battery Status widget to Windows 11 so you can check your PC and accessories.

An AI-developed drug appeared to make patients biologically younger in a clinical trial

The experimental drug, rentosertib, comes from Insilico Medicine and was developed to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that progressively scars the lungs.Read Entire Article

iPhone Ultra Touch ID 'Confirmed' in iOS 27? Not So Fast

Apple's iPhone Ultra is widely expected to feature Touch ID instead of Face ID, but references found in the iOS 27 beta probably shouldn't be treated as proof. Code sleuth pdfu has found Car Key strings that mention an iPhone in the same st

2024 vs. 2026 Mac Mini Buyer's Guide

Last month, Apple announced a new Mac mini built around the all-new M6 chip and the M5 Pro, replacing the M4 and M4 Pro models that had been on sale since October 2024. Pre-orders are open now, with the machines arriving to customers and in

Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' May Launch Later in China, Says Leaker

Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. Posting on the Weibo social media platform, Instant Digital said that Apple has a limited initial in

Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch earliest in New Zealand, so I'm reminding you that changing your Xbox's region is really easy

GTA 6 will start its rolling midnight launch in New Zealand, and willing Xbox players could potentially jump the queue by switching their console's region.

Huawei reveals HarmonyOS 6/7 surpassed 85 million devices

HarmonyOS 7 has made its debut at the Mate XT 2 launch event, and at the same time, Huawei revealed that the 6.0 software version and other new iterations have crossed 85 million devices to date. This installation figure will continue to gr

Jeep, Ram, Hyundai, and Ford are turning to gas backup engines to save the electric truck

The approach could make electric trucks and larger SUVs more practical, though its success will depend on whether consumers see enough value in the added technology to pay more for it.Read Entire Article

Malaysia weighs on Huawei Ascend chips to push AI despite US curbs

Malaysia is considering Huawei Ascend chips for its AI push despite strict warnings from the US administration. The company is planning to use the Ascend 910C in its $494 million sovereign AI project regardless of the tightened export contr

What is Project Zenith? Microsoft's special Windows 11 experience for developers and hardware isn't what you think it is

Microsoft has established a baseline for high-end developer hardware with Project Zenith, complete with a specially configured version of Windows 11 that's ready to code.

Google’s AI also cheats, but a little more honestly

Hey, happy Tuesday. How was your long weekend? I hope it involved a little Windows 98-style downtime, maybe some pickleball with Andre Agassi, a dive into the origins of the newly UN-endorsed Equal Earth map, and a few examples of GPT-6 Ast

Huawei Pura 100 Pro Max leak suggests two improved camera features

Huawei P series covers the best camera features over generations, and the Pura 100 Pro Max won’t be an exception in this case. A new piece of information sheds light on the 2027 flagship smartphone and its improved imaging capabilities. Spe

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance's latest batch of trailers has brought back one of the most requested features for one of my favorite weapons

We've rounded up the latest weapon trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds, and they feature many wild changes for the Hammer, Light Bowgun, Charge Blade, and Sword & Shield weapon types.

Is the John Ternus honeymoon already over?

Macworld John Ternus has been Apple CEO all of a week so it’s time to start stirring things up! Hey, he’s had seven whole days! Writing for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman is here to dish the dirt and lob some Baby Ruths over the fence and into Tern

AMD GPUs are climbing the sales charts as Radeon beats Nvidia on Amazon and in Germany

The rise of RDNA 4 was highlighted by TechEpiphany on X.Read Entire Article

Huawei launches a mobile Wi-Fi 5 router, powered by eSIM

Huawei has introduced a new mobile phone Wi-Fi 5 router eSIM version. It debuts in a Cyan color and has a compact body design that can be kept in your handbag or pocket. However, the standout feature of this network router is its eSIM techn

Stoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rockets

Stoke has "completed the initial closing" of a $1B Series E round intended to help it reach orbit and prepare a new, larger rocket for operations.

Get Visual Studio 2026 plus courses covering Python, Java, C++, AI, and web development for $35

Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio plus 15 coding and development courses for $34.97 through September 13 (MSRP $1,999.99). The bundle covers everything from beginner programming and databases to AI, computer vision, web developmen

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G Review: This Thin Phone Is Better Than I Expected

Thin phones are back, but I still have mixed feelings about them. Making a phone thinner usually means giving something up, and battery life is often the first thing to suffer. The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G takes a very different approach. It's o

Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch

Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Met

CHUWI UniBox AI495 Pro Debuts With Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and Up to 192GB Unified Memory

CHUWI continues to build its solid portfolio of computers and has unveiled a new generation of compact AI workstations at IFA Berlin 2026. The flagship model is shaping up to be an unusually powerful machine for its size. The new CHUWI UniB

What’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while othe

Samsung’s Privacy Display and TriFold merge in the Huawei Mate XT2

Huawei has unveiled its new Mate XT2 foldable, offering a tri-fold design that also implements Samsung’s Privacy Display feature from the Galaxy S26 Ultra. more…

Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

A secret new Elizabeth Holmes documentary stuns Telluride

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary, "You Can See Everything," stunned Telluride audiences Sunday night with its generous access to the Theranos founder.

This person has the most ludicrous collection of 400 copies of a single Xbox 360 game, and honestly, I kind of love it

Kinect Adventures is a blast from the past, but the fun Xbox 360 game is the focus of a quite extraordinary collection.

Want your PC to be a bit more like a Mac? The 'Dynamic Island for Windows' just got a big update.

Notchify brings macOS Dynamic Island functionality to Windows 11 without hardware cutouts. The latest update adds GPU rendering, high-refresh rate support up to 240Hz, an integrated clipboard history, and drag-and-drop file tray features.

You can now play PS3 games straight from the disc, without owning a PS3

The RPCS3 team recently unveiled a major upgrade for the emulator: PS3 games can now run directly from their original Blu-ray discs, giving retro gaming enthusiasts a new way to use their physical collections. The developers are billing it

This 13-in-1 Anker dock solves all of your cable problems and it’s 25% off

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Microsoft promises faster Windows 11 boot times and better performance on 8GB PCs

As reported by Windows Latest, Mark Linton, Corporate Vice President of Windows & Devices at Microsoft, spoke about the improvements being made to Windows 11, including "significant gains on things like boot time, Windows Hello responsivene

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G Debuts With 6.39mm Body, 6,000mAh Battery and Sony LYTIA Camera

TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G, combining an ultra-thin 6.39mm design with a large 6,000mAh battery, a 50MP Sony LYTIA main camera, and a 144Hz AMOLED display. TECNO is taking a different approach to the usual smartph

McDonald's Halo McNuggets are dry, disappointing, and break game lore

I skipped my lunch break and researched the history of Moa meat so you don't have to try the over-spiced and dry Moa McNuggets.

Elon Musk's xAI loses second bid to block Minnesota's AI nudify-app ban

On August 1, Minnesota banned apps and websites that allow users to generate non-consensual sexualized imagery. The companies behind these services can be fined $500,000 for each unlawful access or download of images that were altered to ma

Japan is launching a mission to bring back the first samples from a Martian moon

The "Martian Moons eXploration" mission, or MMX, is expected to take about a year to reach Mars. It will then spend three years operating around the planet and its moons before beginning a roughly one-year trip back to Earth. The sample ret

Humanoid robots are being prepared for combat as China moves them from labs to military training grounds

August saw the World Humanoid Robot Games take place in China, where robots took parts in several events. The same month, Unitree claimed its Superman robot can run faster than Usain Bolt, although the figure has not been independently veri

iPhone 18 Pro video leak appears to confirm blue and Dark Cherry color options

Macworld On Wednesday, Apple will hold a press event with the tagline “Surprise and Shine.” Officially we don’t know what products will be announced, but in reality we’re 95% sure the day’s reveals will include iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max

A Microsoft engineer says "typing code is absolutely over," here's what he means

Fowler was not suggesting that software engineers are becoming unnecessary. But as AI handles more routine coding work, developers may spend less time writing individual lines and more time on system design, requirements, dependencies, and

Microsoft just stumbled onto a way to fix Windows 11, but it hasn't realized it yet

Project Zenith tailors Windows 11 for developers, but its core idea could pave the way for an AI-free Windows or other custom configurations.

Switzerland begins testing alternatives to Microsoft 365 to protect its "most sensitive data" and strengthen digital sovereignty

Switzerland is trialing alternatives to Microsoft 365, shifting 3,000 government workstations to test other apps amid sovereignty and data protection concerns.

CD and vinyl sales are surging as frustration with digital media keeps growing

News of the latest increase in physical media sales comes from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It revealed that recorded music revenues for H1 2026 were up 6.9% from the first half of 2025 and outpaced inflation, with

Intego ONE now protects your iPhone too – and there’s 50% off in September

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iPhone 18 Pro & Max: Release date, price, specs and latest rumors ahead of Apple’s event

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

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Price Leak Reveals Expected Costs and Storage Tiers

Apple's September event is getting closer, and the first iPhone 18 Pro pricing leaks are starting to look more consistent. Unfortunately, they don't bring great news for anyone hoping for lower prices. The general idea is simple: Apple's ne

Huawei Prepares for Major Launch Event Featuring HarmonyOS 7 and HUAWEI Mate XT 2

Huawei has officially confirmed the date for its next big launch. The event will take place on September 7 at 2:30 PM in Shenzhen, with the Mate XT 2 and HarmonyOS 7 taking center stage. The timing is interesting. Xiaomi is holding its own

Huawei HarmonyOS 7 Introduces New Hyperspace Storage Technology Saving Up to 109GB on 1TB Models

Huawei has just shown off a new feature coming with HarmonyOS 7. It's called Hyperspace Storage Technology, and it tackles a problem most of us know too well: your phone's storage keeps filling up, even when you barely download anything. Th

Windows 11 is finally getting a battery status widget that will show an overview of all your connected devices on the lock screen or Widgets Board

You'll soon be able to see the battery status of all your connected devices on the lock screen and Widgets Board.

Surprise! We found Apple’s iPhone Ultra keynote script

Macworld Excited about Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday? Can’t wait to hear about the iPhone Ultra, Apple Watch Series 12, and other new products? Wish you could read about the announcements before they’re, well, announced? T

OnePlus 16 to Feature Massive 9000mAh Battery and Advanced Charging Tech

Leaks about the upcoming OnePlus 16 are pointing to a huge battery upgrade. The phone could pack a massive 9,000mAh battery. Thats 23% larger than the already impressive 7,300mAh cell found in the OnePlus 15. If the leak turns out to be tru

Huawei Mate XT2 Pricing Leaked: Configurations and Costs Revealed

Huawei's next tri-fold phone is almost here. The Mate XT 2 is set to launch on September 7, but pre-orders have already opened in China. And according to reports, Huawei's initial pre-order stock disappeared in just two seconds. That's a pr

Get over 25 hours of ChatGPT and AI training for $15

Macworld TL;DR: The ChatGPT & Automation E-Degree is on sale for $14.97, (reg. $790), with 12 courses and more than 25 hours of AI-focused training. AI is becoming part of more professional workflows, and understanding how to use it effecti

OriginOS 7 Beta Is Now Open for These 14 Vivo and iQOO Devices

Vivo is getting ready for OriginOS 7, and users can now get an early look at the new software. The company has opened its internal beta program in China, with 14 Vivo and iQOO phones and tablets on the first list. There are only 3,000 place

OPPO Find X10 Series Is Coming This Month With a New Design

OPPO has finally confirmed that the Find X10 series will launch later this month. The company hasn't given us the exact date yet, but it has shared the first official teaser for the phones. And yes, the huge camera module we've seen in rece

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

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

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

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

This insanely cute and heartwarming co-op game could be the cure for parental existential dread

Age Twisters is an upcoming co-op adventure by Piccolo Studio about a granddaughter and grandfather who have more in common than they first think.

PUBG: DED.NET is not your average Battle Royale

PUBG: DED.NET is a 1996-set PvP FPS that introduces a multi-match career journey and roguelite progression to the PUBG universe.

Nintendo NES Retro Hardware Revived to Monitor Global Flights in Real Time

If you've got an old Nintendo Entertainment System collecting dust somewhere, you might want to plug it back in. Someone found a surprisingly cool new use for Nintendo's 1985 console: tracking real planes. The project is called NES Radar, a

Xiaomi 18 Fold Specifications Revealed With Xuanjie O3 and Leica Cameras

Xiaomi's next foldable is expected to launch in China on September 7. Just two days before Apple reveals its own foldable. The 18 Fold could be one of the company's most ambitious phones yet. Full of cool specs. A good camera. And even if i

Vivo X500 Pro Max Just Broke 4,000 Points on Geekbench

Vivo is getting ready to launch the X500 Pro Max, and we now have a first look at what its new MediaTek chip can do. The phone has appeared several times on Geekbench, where it managed to pass 4,000 points in single-core and 13,000 points i

Windows 11 Pro with extra security tools is just $9.97

Macworld TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199), giving you a lifetime license with BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and other Pro features for one PC. Need the extra features that come with Windows 11 Pro? A lifetime li

Get MacMagic for just $22.97 with this Mac utility deal

Macworld TL;DR: The MacMagic Lifetime Upgrades License is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $99.99), but code MAGIC takes $7.02 off, bringing the price to just $22.97 through September 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The MacMagic Lifetime Upgrades License puts

GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro Brings 300B-Parameter Local AI To The Desktop At IFA 2026

GMKtec is taking local AI computing to another level with the GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro, a new desktop system unveiled at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The company says its latest machine can run large language models with up to 300 billion parameters locall

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Can Turn Into a 13.3-Inch Second Monitor - Here's how

Xiaomi keeps revealing more about the Pad 9 Pro Max ahead of its launch on September 7. This time, the company is showing off its huge 13.3-inch display and a very useful trick. Connect the tablet to your PC through USB-C and it can work as

iPhone Ultra Price Leak Makes the iPhone 18 Pro Look Almost Cheap

Apple is only days away from its next big iPhone event, and we may now have an idea of what the new phones will cost. A leaked price list claims the iPhone 18 Pro will cost EGP 98,000, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max could reach EGP 105,000. Bu

A 16‑inch productivity crusher with AMD Ryzen AI 5 is now $699 (50% off) at Best Buy’s Labor Day event

There are only a few days left in Best Buy's Labor Day sale, which means you still have time to take advantage of this 50% discount on the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop with a 16" 2K OLED Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (2026) CPU, and 1

Microsoft’s recent decisions paint a clear picture — Xbox Cloud Gaming is no longer the future the company once promised

Xbox's cloud gaming hourly limit rates have been met with derision in the fanbase, and have highlighted gaps between other services.

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

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

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

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

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

Amazon tablets with up to 16GB of RAM could be coming soon

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

Lilbits: More phone-sized E Ink gadgets

The number of smartphones and smartphone-sized gadgets with E Ink displays continues to grow. The latest additions come from eReader companies PocketBook and HiBreak, as well as modular IoT company M5Stack. Here’s a roundup of recent tech n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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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