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Our review of the new Xiaomi tablet uncovers weakness that is not apparent from spec sheet

Speaker quality is especially important for tablets. A high-quality speaker system with clear stereo sound is essential not only for music playback but also for streaming and video calls. Our lab measurements from the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 review

5 Phone Carriers To Avoid, According To Consumers

Thanks to virtual mobile networks, there's now more competition in the wireless provider market, which means you have an easier time avoiding these carriers.

Google's Pixel 10a gets $100 more expensive

It's definitely price hike season for smartphones these days. Following Samsung raising its smartphone prices just yesterday, today Google is going the same route for its cheapest Pixel. [#InlinePriceWidget,14474,1#] So, the Pixel 10a, prev

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I replaced ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity with free open-source alternatives

My bank can finally breathe

This is the only Ethernet cable you actually need to run through your walls

Before you wire your whole house for Ethernet, run this one cable first

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Nearly 10,000 acres of Utah public land could host 456 nuclear reactors — enough power for 7-8 million homes, but none of them will get any of that power

Project Beehive could put 456 nuclear reactors on Utah public land to power a 9.6GW data center campus.

This Nissan V6 Is One Of The Most Powerful Japanese Production Engines Ever

It shouldn't come as a surprise that one of the most powerful Japanese V6 engines of all time is found under the hood of Nissan's most recent halo car.

I paid for gigabit internet and discovered almost nothing in my house can actually use it

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I changed one ChatGPT setting, and it stopped giving me generic advice

If you're tired of ChatGPT's safe, corporate buzzwords, changing one persistent profile setting permanently kills generic answers.

I switched to Vivaldi and realized how much Chrome made me work for basic features

These missing features made me question everything

Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think

Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access. more…

New Intel Arc driver adds Gears of War E-Day and Ace Combat 8 support

Intel's 32.0.101.9034 graphics driver is here with support for Gears of War: E-Day and Ace Combat 8 on Arc and Core Ultra processors. Read more...

MSI Stealth 16 AI B3WH review: Part Gamer, Part Creator, All Professional

For gamers with office jobs. | Unlike the latest Razer Blade 16 or Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16, the 2026 MSI Stealth 16 features removable RAM up to 128 GB to be a multitasking monster for gaming, video editing, AI, and more.

iPhone Owners Turn Off This Setting To Save Battery Life

Keeping your iPhone plugged in all day isn't only unrealistic, but it's also not good for the device, so it's better to just change some settings.

Asus launches Vivobook 16 Ryzen Edition 2026 with Ryzen 7 H 260, 144Hz display & 16GB LPDDR5 RAM

Asus has launched the 2026 Vivobook 16 Ryzen Edition, which is currently listed on the Chinese retail site JD.com for 5,999 yuan ($894). The new 16-inch laptop is built around AMD’s Ryzen 7 H 260 processor and focuses on standard hardware c

Tesla Patent Teases 'Electric Fan Car' That Sucks Itself To The Road At Any Speed

Could the next Tesla Roadster use ground-effect fans? Discover how Tesla's new patent borrows wild race car tech to suck hypercars to the pavement.

Microsoft Teams is getting a feature that is crucial in this AI era

Teams is getting a new AI-era security upgrade, but Microsoft is leaving the actual deepfake detection to specialized third-party providers. Read more...

Your M.2 slot does more than SSDs, but nobody talks about the boring cards that prove it

Your humble M.2 slot can do a lot more than meets the eye

My Android battery was draining fast, so I checked these 4 permissions

My phone was working overtime.

These 5 Flip Phones Are Still Worth Buying

Miss snapping your phone shut to end a call? Here are the flip phones still worth buying, from cheap backups to picks built for seniors.

How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Nintendo Switch 2 Battery?

US Nintendo Switch 2 owners won't get models with replacement batteries, but how difficult is it to replace your own battery if you need to?

4 iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades That Are Bigger Than You Might Realize

The iPhone 18 Pro is here, and it doesn't look like that massive an upgrade on the surface. But there are some big improvements under the hood.

ICE is reportedly using a Palantir database to compile dossiers on protestors

An attorney representing protestors said this infringes on First Amendment rights.

8 Cool New Smart Gadgets For Comfort In 2026

Whether it's improving our sleep, ensuring we don't overexert ourselves, or cleaning the air, new technologies are helping to make us more comfortable.

After a month switching between Claude Code and its open-source rival, I only open Claude for one kind of task

Some folders don't get to be test runs

These 6 operating systems inspired Windows and Linux, and one is probably running on your PC right now

The list of inspirations for both Windows and Linux is rather long and it goes as far back as the 1960s.

You Can Digitize Your Xbox Game Library Now - Here's How

While Sony continues to endure backlash over its decision to scrap physical games in 2028, Xbox has just introduced a way to convert your disc games to digital.

Not Home Depot: This Big Box Store Tops JD Power's 2026 Appliance Satisfaction Study

Home Depot was JD Power's most satisfying appliance retailer in 2025, but things have changed in 2026. Here's the retailer that took the top spot this year.

Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’

A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.

I squeezed my entire network stack onto a Raspberry Pi Zero, and it broke my assumptions about what's essential

A compact home network stacks Pi-hole, Unbound, Tailscale, and monitoring onto a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with headroom.

The cheapest Raspberry Pi you can buy today (and 6 subscriptions it can replace)

Small workloads can give aging hardware a useful second life.

Google’s original Pixel Fold was the right idea years ahead of its time

Google’s original Pixel Fold was inherently flawed but also fundamentally way better than I expected and, thanks to recent arrivals, also way ahead of its time. more…

Zelensky asked Trump to block Russia’s Starlink rival, FT reports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Donald Trump to sanction the Russian and Chinese companies building Russia’s answer to Starlink, the Financial Times reported. He has raised it with Trump several times, including at a recent

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max drops under $50 for the first time since summer

This powerful model can still sideload apps

Jackery used a well-known EV trick to slash dimensions of its new portable power stations — CTB shrinks Explorer 2000 Plus v2 PPS by 60%, makes it 33% lighter

Jackery uses CTB 2.0 battery architecture to shrink two portable power stations while retaining large capacities, high output, and expandable storage.

AI may cost us our ability to listen, oral historian warns in the Guardian

Much of the worry about AI is that it will erode how well we write. Australian oral historian Shirleene Robinson thinks the bigger loss may be our ability to listen. She made the case in an opinion column for The Guardian. “Listening to dif

Audiences Hated Arnold Schwarzenegger's Sci-Fi Flop With Biblical Overtones More Than Critics

Arnold Schwarzenegger was quite the action star in his time with The Terminator and Predator, but he does have more than a few duds at the box office.

US charges California man with smuggling $300mn of AI servers to China

US authorities have arrested a California man accused of smuggling more than $300mn of computer servers packed with AI chips to China, the Justice Department said on Thursday. Greg Lui, 38, of San Gabriel, also known as Yiu Kong Lui, was ar

I ditched Google TV's cluttered home screen for a lightweight launcher, and the setup took less time than brewing coffee

You can have a new home screen in minutes.

Weak signal is silently draining your Pixel's battery and cooking your phone

Why a bad cellular signal can make your Pixel phone overheat.

6 One UI 9 features you should immediately try out

The One UI 9 features worth trying first

RBI chief says the next financial crisis may start with a cyberattack

The next financial crisis may not start in a bank at all, India’s central bank governor has warned. Sanjay Malhotra said it could come from a war, a cyberattack or a tech failure, as Bloomberg reported. He spoke at the Kautilya Economic Con

How to check the temperature of your PC's CPU

There's some solid free software that can help you keep tabs on your computer's health.

5 Milwaukee Tools That Can Come In Handy For Truck Drivers

Whether you're dealing with a dead battery, loose fastener, or low tire pressure, these Milwaukee tools can make common truck problems easier to handle.

Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs

The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.

OpenAI safety staffer quits, says AI labs should run like nuclear plants

A member of OpenAI’s safety team has quit, warning that the company is not taking enough care with AI’s risks. David Robinson set out his reasons in an essay for The Atlantic. Robinson led transparency work on OpenAI’s safety team, Bloomber

Samsung Galaxy S25 series receiving One UI 9 stable update in the US

Samsung released the Android 17-based One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S25 series a few days ago, but the rollout was limited to South Korea. Well, the rollout has now expanded to the US. [#InlinePriceWidget,13322,1#] The One UI 9 stab

I turned my old Windows Home Server into a dumb NAS for Plex and Jellyfin

Who says a failed concept couldn't be reinvigorated?

Your CPU has multiple temperature readings, and one might be making your fans scream

Your CPU isn't overheating; your fans are just panicking.

Ethernet cables can do more than just improve home internet

With some add-ons, these can gain a second life.

17 Bosch Home Improvement Products You Didn't Realize Existed

As a major toolmaker, Bosch has a litany of home improvement tools in its catalogue, but have you been made aware of or considered any of these 17 products?

Capcom plans to use AI to speed up the game development process

The company previously said it won't use AI-generated content in its games.

Bessent says AI alarmism without solutions is not leadership

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticised AI leaders who warn of disaster but offer no fixes. He made the remarks in an interview with Axios published on Saturday. “This alarmism without solutions by some of the AI community, that’

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max gaming test shows up to 69% less performance loss than iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 18 Pro Max’s sustained thermal performance is impressive, a fresh new video from content creator MrMacRight on YouTube shows. Multiple demanding games were tested.

5 Essential UGREEN Gadgets For Your Desk

If you're looking to expand the functionality of your desk, you might find exactly what you need in this selection of UGREEN gadgets.

How to find which app or process is locking a file in Windows

Find out which app or process is preventing you from deleting, renaming, or moving a file in Windows. Read more...

Which Volvo Model Has The Best Resale Value In 2026?

Wondering which Volvo model holds its value best in 2026? Discover the surprising cars that outperform typical luxury depreciation.

Steam's latest survey shows 32GB RAM overtaking 16GB despite the massive price surge

According to the Steam Survey for September 2026, 32GB is now the most common system memory configuration for gaming rigs among Steam users. The data shows 32GB systems accounted for 42.22% of all rigs sampled during September, a 4.77-point

A hyperscaler wants to buy a site almost 3X bigger than Central Park in Osceola County, Florida — as its residents worry about a future surrounded by data centers

Residents in Florida’s Osceola County are concerned about plans for a huge 2,000-plus acre data center.

Microsoft keeps fumbling Halo, so fans are fixing it themselves with 64-player Halo 3

The impressive project aims to modernize the iconic first-person shooter in a more authentic way.

I replaced Grammarly with a local LLM, and none of my writing leaves my laptop anymore

My proofreader lives on my laptop now

Your old Chromecast can still do something useful even if you don't stream with it anymore

That old Chromecast might be more useful than you think.

The original PlayStation 2 security chip has been reverse engineered

A long‑hidden PS2 security component has finally been decoded, revealing surprising design choices and opening the door to fresh hardware insights.

Ugreen launches 45W 20000mAh power bank with built-in cables, color display & 2026 safety standards

Ugreen has released the Ugreen P7 (PB792), a 20,000mAh power bank in China. It features two built-in USB-C cables and a color display. The device is currently listed on JD.com for 269 yuan ($40). Ugreen 45W 20K Power Bank Specifications The

How Do Space Mirrors Actually Work?

A company called Reflect Orbital received permission to send a test satellite into orbit to reflect sunlight back to Earth, how does this even work?

Google Gemini App Just Got a Live Map Tool, Swaps "/" Commands for a Unified "@"

The post Google Gemini App Just Got a Live Map Tool, Swaps "/" Commands for a Unified "@" appeared first on Android Headlines.

I've waited years for the Kindle Click just to escape Amazon's relentless touchscreen-only e-reader design

Amazon is finally fixing its touchscreen-only Kindle design with the new Kindle Click and Page-Turn Cover

Here's How Much Coal China Burns Compared To The Rest Of The World

Several countries are shifting focus toward renewable energy to meet global emissions goals. Yet coal consumption remains high in many countries, like China.

Pop!_OS bans AI-generated code from much of its codebase

COSMIC has brought down the ban hammer on AI-generated code, joining other well-known projects like Godot and the Ladybird browser. Read more...

Windows has been slowing down every USB drive you plug in for 8 years, and one setting fixes it

I was blaming my USB 2.0 stick before I discovered this toggle

What Makes Netgear's Orbi Mesh System So Expensive?

NetGear's newest Orbi 970 Series router with two satellites delivers some lightning fast speeds, but it costs around the same price as an iPhone Duo.

Microsoft adds alternate way to download and install Windows 11 26H2 easily

Microsoft makes Windows 11 26H2 installation easy with a simple, hassle-free way to download and upgrade. Read more...

Samsung Launches One UI 9 for Galaxy S25 and 2025 Foldables in the US

The post Samsung Launches One UI 9 for Galaxy S25 and 2025 Foldables in the US appeared first on Android Headlines.

5 Muscle Car Redesigns That Totally Missed The Mark

The golden era for muscle cars was the 1960s, but due to unfortunate circumstances after that decade, some redesigns of iconic muscle cars didn't go over well.

Max resolution is killing my Pixel's battery life, but I refuse to turn it off

Losing a few battery percentages is worth gaining the extra clarity

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Edit, Convert & Chat with PDFs Using AI OCR, 6000 AI Credits and Lifetime Access with No Adobe Subscription Required. Read more...

Apple confirms iPhone cellular issue, admits affected units can’t be fixed

Macworld Following numerous complaints from iPhone 18 Pro Max owners, it’s now been officially acknowledged that some units have a problem placing calls, sending texts, and accessing data. Initially by the carrier AT&T, which sent out a mes

Capcom is preparing for a ‘future where we create games together with AI’

Capcom's Pragmata might be all about the horrors of AI, but in practice the studio doesn't seem so down on the tech. During the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 programmer Satoshi Ishida gave a presentation with the mouthful of a title: "The

What Is An Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)?

You may have heard about Extended Range Electric Vehicles while researching an electric car, bur what makes them different from other EVs?

This medieval survival city-builder, loved by 86% of players on Steam, is 50% off

Deal | Published by the indie studio Crate Entertainment, Farthest Frontier is a medieval city builder featuring survival mechanics. In this game, you'll have to expand your colony, make it thrive, and face numerous dangers.

How Much It Costs To Replace A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Battery

While Toyota RAV4 Hybrids are known to be reliable, it wouldn't be cheap to buy a new battery in the case you did have to find a replacement.

A Riot ban followed a used Ryzen CPU to its new owner, but something is not adding up

A redditor recently claimed they were banned from Valorant immediately after starting a match following the installation of a recently purchased AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. According to the user, Riot said the CPU's serial number was already on th

RedMagic 12 Pro+ Hits Geekbench with Monstrous Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Scores

The post RedMagic 12 Pro+ Hits Geekbench with Monstrous Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Scores appeared first on Android Headlines.

4 New Costco Finds Worth Buying In October 2026

Costco is often considered one of the best stores to purchase tech, and these four newer finds at the big box retailer only add to the incentive to do so.

OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’

By his own admission, David Robinson is “something of a cliché”: an employee at a leading AI company who issues a dire warning while resigning from their job.

How to customize Camera Control on your iPhone

Take a closer look at the iPhone's Camera Control feature and why tweaking it can change the way you shoot, even if you've never touched it before.

7 Diesel Engines That Outperform The 7.3 Power Stroke's Torque Ratings

The Ford 7.3L Power Stroke is legendary, but plenty of diesel engines outperform its torque ratings, including newer Ford, Cummins, and GM units.

Former OpenAI employee says AI should be regulated like nuclear power plants

The company's former safety lead said frontier AI model releases should have "layers of redundancy and careful, time-consuming planning."

The best early October Prime Day deals happening now

It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular products. It’s all to hype up October Prime Day, which starts October 6th at 3AM ET and lasts

Henry Cavill And Alan Ritchson's Action War Movie Is A Netflix Hit After Bombing In Theaters

Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson headlined a World War II film that proved to be a box office bomb, but now it has found a new life streaming on Netflix.

Samsung's Next Rugged Tablet Leaks via GSMA Listings Ahead of Release

The post Samsung's Next Rugged Tablet Leaks via GSMA Listings Ahead of Release appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold's hidden feature is fueling my Pokémon Go addiction

This is how I caught 14 shiny Gibles in one hour

Why Windows 11 is always using so much RAM

Windows 11 might be using a lot of your RAM, which isn't a problem unless you experience poor performance. It helps your system run more smoothly.

Capcom unveils REX: RE Engine gets AI workflow upgrade

Capcom detailed its REX project at RE:2026, a staged RE Engine upgrade built for the AI era, with new developer tools, AI testing goals and open-source components.

Google's Free and Plus Gemini Accounts Are About to Get Nerfed

The post Google's Free and Plus Gemini Accounts Are About to Get Nerfed appeared first on Android Headlines.

5 Cool New Features Added To YouTube In 2026

Sharing videos, finding something to watch, and listening on your phone have all gotten a little easier with the features YouTube has added this year.

What Are Those Black And White Checkered Squares On The Highway For?

Sometimes stretching as big as 4x4 feet, these black-and-white checkered squares are not new, but they do seem to have become more prevalent in recent years.

How Long Do Samsung Smart Appliances Get Software Support?

Samsung is a tech behemoth, offering everything from phones to refrigerators. But added smarts mean bugs to fix, and software updates to keep on top of.

vivo teases the X Fold6 in India along with an MR headset

Last week, vivo announced it would unveil the V80 on October 6 in India. Later, the company said it would also unveil the S2 FE that day. Now, the brand has posted a short video clip on X, teasing the launch of the X Fold6 in India on Octob

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H2 release, Xbox Mythic Achievements, and more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Windows 11 26H2 is here, "Xbox is not for sale," and more. Read more...

iPhone Duo vs. iPad Mini: Which Apple device is right for you?

Apple's iPhone Duo provides a tablet-like experience with its inside screen, but this might not be better than a dedicated iPad for you.

Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners are losing cell service, and Apple's fix is an entirely new phone

Customer reports indicate the problem has affected only the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T, and Apple says it has seen the same pattern. The company has released a carrier settings update and iOS 27.0.1 to keep more devices from being affected,

2007 Vs. 2026 Apple iPhone: What's Changed Over The Years?

The iPhone is nearly 20 years old and more popular than ever, but it's also a lot different in 2026 than it was in 2007. Here is what's changed over the years.

5 Tech Brands That Are Owned By Netgear

Netgear is a household name due to its focus on consumer-grade internet routers, but the company does offer other types of tech under different brand names.

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat disappears from app stores in India after government order

Bitchat has become largely unavailable in India as a result of the restrictions.

I tested the CMF Clip Pro earbuds. They're good, but have a problem I can't ignore

Hear the world around you. All. The. Time.

3 Gemini integrations that genuinely sped up my daily workflow

Gemini integrations that actually work well

ACEMAGIC F2A HX 470 review: Gaming finally arrives on a Mini PC

This mini PC isn't bottlenecked with just one SODIMM either, however on the downside, the 32GB of LPDDR5X isn't upgradeable. Read on for our findings. Read more...

One missing Google Docs feature has a pretty easy workaround

Dark mode is available on the Google Docs mobile app, but not the web version. Luckily, there are some ways to achieve dark mode on the web anyway.

Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations

Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. Samples pulled from the service have found their way into massive hits like Lisa's "Money" and "Espresso" by Sabrina Car

4 Disadvantages Of Using Spotify's Web App

Paying for Spotify Premium doesn't give you the same experience everywhere. Some of what you're paying for won't follow you into the web player.

Vessev built an electric ferry that almost flies

Vessev hopes its electric hydrofoil ferry will change the way people and cities think about boats.

Federal judge calls Flock search unconstitutional, as AOC and Bernie Sanders introduce bill to ban license plate readers

Oklahoma federal judge Sara Hill described automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) as a form of indiscriminate mass surveillance, comparing them to dragnet-style searches. Her ruling suggests that networked cameras like those sold by Flock

An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm

David Robinson used to write the safety reports that accompanied every major model release at OpenAI. This week, he resigned from his position and is now speaking out in an editorial in The Atlantic. It's understandable if you're feeling a

F-Droid 2.0 fixed all my issues with finding, installing, and updating open source apps

A refreshed interface and smarter search make F-Droid a cleaner, easier place to discover niche open source apps

What does FDM stand for in 3D printing and how does it work?

FDM stands for fused deposition modeling, but what does that mean, and how does it differ from other 3D printing methods? Let's find out.

Poco F9 Ultra: An older chip at a higher price?

With the F8 Ultra, Poco aimed to stay at the forefront with Qualcomm’s latest top-of-the-line SoC. With the F9 Ultra, the manufacturer is changing its strategy: The launch has been moved up, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 remains, meaning

10 Features The iPhone Duo Is Missing You Should Know About Before You Buy

If you're looking forward to the iPhone Duo, these are the drawbacks you need to know about.

¥1,998 Citizen-co-developed FamilyMart watch gets second release after near sell-out in 10 days

FamilyMart has re-released its ¥1,998 (around $13) wristwatch co-developed with Citizen Watch after the original release almost sold out in around 10 days. The watch returned to stores across Japan on September 18 with two dial colours and

Clint Eastwood's First Acting Role Was In A Forgotten '50s Sci-Fi Horror Movie

You might expect Clint Eastwood's screen debut to involve a gunfight, but his first role put him in a monster movie with a much less intimidating job.

How Much Do Fakro Attic Ladders Cost And Where Can You Buy Them?

Upgrading your home storage? Discover how much Fakro attic ladders cost, where to find the best retailer prices, and how installation really works.

10 Sam's Club Finds That Can Build A Serious Gaming Station

The console or computer is the heart of any gaming station, but accessories improve comfort and create the right relaxing vibe for your favorite game.

How to know it's time to replace your Apple Pencil's tip

Your Apple Pencil tips won't last forever.

All the AI agents that can live in your text messages

We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.

Spotify billionaire’s body scan startup has come to America

Farooq Abbasi, an investor in Neko Health, talked to Equity about the hot health tech company and what's next for it.

How to watch Super League Grand Final 2026: Live stream Warrington vs Wakefield

All the ways to watch Super League Grand Final 2026 live streams, as George Williams and Tom Johnstone star in Warrington vs Wakefield at Old Trafford.

RemoveWindowsAI update script breaks Windows 11 File Explorer UI

Old persistent cleanup tasks on Windows 11 trigger package removal after OS updates, forcing File Explorer back to classic Windows 10 layouts unless registry overrides are applied. Read more...

Why Are Chromebooks So Much Cheaper Than Googlebooks?

Chromebooks were pitched as internet-focused uncomplicated computers for the masses. Googlebook is taking that up a notch, with a new AI spin.

What's the difference between Google Pay and Google Wallet?

The history of Google Wallet and Google Pay has led to a great deal of confusion.

I stopped upgrading my Galaxy Watch every year; here's what I learned

My Galaxy Watch 6 outlasted five newer generations

How Apple's Thunderbolt ports are different from USB-C

Your Mac might have a combination of Thunderbolt and standard USB-C ports, each with different capabilities.

US lawmakers introduce the Ban Flock Act to block surveillance camera use

More moves in the US government to get Flock run out of (every) town, but the legislation has long odds of passing.

California will fine robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders

California's new rule will penalize robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes.

Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access controls as AI agents proliferate

Macworld If you’ve been using third-party apps on your Mac, you are probably familiar with a permission dialog box called “Full Disk Access.” It’s sort of a big catch-all permission that lets an application read or write almost any data to

HMD Pocket Link could be company’s first portable 5G hotspot

HMD is branching out beyond phones, and a new leak suggests the company is getting into portable hotspots. Tipster @smashx_60 on X has shared details about something called the HMD Pocket Link. It’s a compact 5G Wi-Fi hotspot that lets you

The Pixel 5 doesn’t get enough credit for making the best of a bad situation

In 2020, Google Pixel was in a remarkably tough spot. A flailing flagship with one of its central features effectively ruined by a global pandemic combined with massive supply shortages meant that grand plans for the future were on hold. It

Top Stories: Apple Smart Home Launch on October 13, iPhone Duo Production Issues, and More

Things are getting crazy in the Apple rumor world, as even though the iPhone 18 Pro and several other products have only just launched and the iPhone Duo is right around the corner, there's even more to come imminently. October 13 looks to

This is one of the cheapest ways to add Dolby Atmos to your TV

Immersive sound doesn't have to break the bank.

DLSS 5 neural rendering on AMD has never been easier as modders get to work

A new installer developed by modders lets players install Nvidia's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering technology on AMD GPUs in any game. The move comes as others have already ported the technology to older Nvidia GPUs than the company officially supp

Razer Tartarus V2 Pro review: I loved playing with this, but it needs a patch

The best key switches you could ask for pair with a drift-proof TMR thumbstick, but it needs a few Synapse app updates to earn its highest potential praise.

How to watch Croatia vs England: FREE streams & TV channels

All the ways to watch Croatia vs England for free online, as the visitors look for a second straight victory in Group A3 in the Nations League 2026/27.

Is SpaceX's Starship The Most Powerful Rocket Ever Built?

SpaceX fitted Starship's first-stage booster with 33 engines, enough to make you wonder how it compares with the most powerful rockets humans have ever built.

6 apps that transformed my Windows PC into a Googlebook

Hold off on the Googlebook for now

Is YouTube TV worth your money anymore?

Sports fans might love it, but who else?

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro review

Huawei’s Watch GT series has consistently offered a blend of premium build quality, extensive health and activity tracking, and top-tier battery endurance, and the Watch GT 7 Pro takes that same formula while overhauling the sports tracking

How to adjust the audio quality in Apple Music

Apple Music offers both lossless streaming and EQ features, if you know where to look.

On-premises Exchange administrators must install V2 security updates to fix elevation flaws

Administrators running Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 require Period 2 ESU enrollment to access the V2 security patches addressing weak authorization vulnerabilities. Read more...

“Unrivaled”: This hardcore RTS with co-op is now just $1 on Steam

Deal | Men of War: Assault Squad offers challenging real-time battles with directly controllable units. According to GameStar, the co-op mode is particularly well executed. The game is currently available on Steam for $1 instead of $10.

Is a Nintendo 3DS still worth buying in 2026?

The Nintendo 3DS was Nintendo's last true portable console. While it stopped getting new games long ago, it can still be a great option.

10 Handy Ways To Reuse Your Old Android Phone

Before you toss that aging Android, see how it can become a surprisingly handy tool in your daily routine with a few creative repurposing ideas.

Here’s why Star Wars: Galactic Racer could be great, according to early reviews

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is earning some perfect scores in its first reviews and generating plenty of excitement on Reddit. The combination of fast-paced arcade racing and a roguelite campaign is receiving particular praise, although a few

This Amazon Fire TV Cube deal makes Nvidia's more expensive Shield TV completely pointless

Amazon's latest Fire TV Cube deal should leave no need for the much more expensive Nvidia Shield TV Pro. Here's why. Read more...

I played 'March of Giants' with Ubisoft — Pay serious attention to this new MOBA

I visited Ubisoft Montreal for a first look at one of the most promising new MOBAs in a decade. March of Giants is something special.

3D movies are finally worth watching

Why am I suddenly buying up every 3D Blu-ray I can find after 3D became one of the biggest tech flops of all time? The technology's finally ready for 3D movies to shine, more than 15 years since James Cameron's Avatar wowed me on the big sc

How Long Do Owners Say Google Nest Thermostats Typically Last?

Google Nest owners share how long their thermostats have held up, plus the battery, support, and maintenance factors that can affect longevity.

Xiaomi’s crazy update policy: A two-tier system for the affordable Redmi tablet

Why does the Wi-Fi version of the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 receive updates for a significantly longer period and get more Android upgrades than the 4G version? Anyone considering buying an affordable Android tablet with LTE should take this update p

You can now play Nintendo Switch games on your PlayStation 5, but there's a small catch

A homebrew Switch emulator is now available to test on jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles. The project is based on Eden, the open-source Switch emulator, and is called ProsperoEden, which allows gamers to play Switch titles on Sony's current

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Deal | A discounted PlayStation Store gift card at Newegg can bring the effective price of GTA 6 Ultimate Edition for PS5 below its usual $99.99 asking price.

Casio launches three sushi-inspired G-Shock watches

Casio has announced a new set of three G-Shock watches in Japan. Manufactured at the company’s Yamagata Casio facility, the upcoming models take standard G-Shock hardware and apply colors, materials, and textures designed to look like tuna,

Nvidia-backed Neocloud Nscale faces years of delay because UK's 'largest AI supercomputer' can't get enough power from the grid to feed its data centers

The UK’s largest AI data center has had its 2027 launch date postponed, and is unlikely to come online until at least 2030, thanks to power supply issues

MC1485116: Exchange Online enforces EWSAllowedAppIDs requirement on October 10

Microsoft ends fallback support for EWSEnabled=True, forcing administrators to explicitly whitelist required application IDs or risk sudden service outages. Read more...

Just days after Gemini Argon launch, Google updates AI plans to limit free use significantly

It could just be a coincidence, but after the release of Gemini Argon recently, Google is now tightening AI access by sharply limiting how much free users can use. Read more...

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Remedy has revealed a roadmap of new features and content it plans to add to Control Resonant. This includes photo mode as well as a 'New Game++' mode.

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week

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What is the release date for Mike Flanagan's Carrie on Prime Video?

Mike Flanagan's Carrie adaptation is coming to Prime Video this October. But when can you watch the new TV series?

DroidDeck 0.3.0 brings Steam Deck-style controls and frame generation to Android as Steam startup falls from 31 to 6 seconds

DroidDeck 0.3.0 expands its Steam-on-Android environment with Steam Deck controller emulation, gyro and Steam Input support, a Deck-style performance overlay, automatic Adreno driver management and Lossless Scaling frame generation. The dev

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple confirms cellular failure, affected devices need replacing

A cellular issue affecting the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T's US network can result in a complete loss of connectivity. Apple recommends two updates as a preventive measure. However, if the issue has already occurred, the company says the only

Deals: Early Prime Day deals on Samsung foldables now live, Pixel 11 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra discounted

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale begins on October 6, but the e-commerce giant is already offering early deals on select devices. However, you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of the discounts. The latest Galaxy Z folda

Weekend PC Game Deals: 007 First Light, Indiana Jones, and more Autumn sales

This weekend's PC game deals include a double freebie, fresh bundles, and a whole lot of autumn sales. Read more...

Thrustmaster 'enters a new era' with its officially licensed Gran Turismo 7 T-GT III steering wheel for PS4 and PS5

Thrustmaster has unveiled the T-GT III Steering Wheel for PS4 and PS5, the latest addition to its ongoing 16-year-long partnership with Gran Turismo.

How to send photos as email attachments on the iPhone

Macworld Since iOS 14, there is no longer an option to send photos as attachments. Apple changed the creation of new emails on iOS so that as soon as any additional formatting is used, the message is no longer sent as plain text but as an H

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max gaming performance exceeds official 40% sustained performance claim

An extended gaming test suggests iPhone 18 Pro Max users are getting more than Apple officially promised, with the phone holding a clear performance advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro Max under sustained load.

GTA 6: New screenshots with Pulp Fiction vibes and fresh details about Jason and Lucia

Ahead of its upcoming cover story, LOVE Magazine has shared new GTA 6 screenshots on Instagram, along with fresh details about Jason and Lucia.

Samsung reportedly starts mass production of the Exynos 2700 for the Galaxy S27 series

Samsung has not yet shown its 2027 flagship chip, but the Exynos 2700 is now reportedly in mass production. According to tipster Ice Universe, Samsung Electronics is making about 10% more units than it did with the previous generation. The

No, WhatsApp Is Not Charging You for Messages: Here’s What Actually Changed

If you have seen reports claiming that WhatsApp is now charging users for every message, there is an important detail to understand. Regular WhatsApp users are not suddenly being asked to pay for their chats. The changes that started in Oct

Global Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max prices leak, and Europe faces a big jump

Oppo hasn’t announced a date for the international launch of the Find X10 series, but European pricing has now surfaced on the web, courtesy of a report from YTECHB. Spoiler: they sit well above what Oppo charged for the previous generation

KB5124010 Windows update crashes legacy apps requiring AC-3 audio decoding

Affected systems running OS Build 26300.9550 face abrupt closures on legacy apps relying on Windows built-in Dolby Digital decoders, with no official fix yet deployed. Read more...

iPhone 18 Pro vs OPPO Find X9 Pro: Is Apple’s Flagship Worth $200 More?

iPhone 18 Pro and OPPO Find X9 Pro represent two different approaches to flagship smartphones. Apple focuses on its latest A20 Pro chipset, advanced video recording capabilities, and a refined iOS experience, while OPPO brings a massive bat

Best Apple Find My Bluetooth trackers 2026: AirTag alternatives that’ll fit anywhere

Macworld In the 15 years since it first appeared on the iPhone, Apple’s Find My technology has transformed from a simple GPS-based phone finder to a versatile ecosystem of devices not just from Apple but many specialized accessory makers in

GPT, Claude, and Gemini in one browser tab for $39.99, for life

Macworld TL;DR: The AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan puts more than 50 AI models into one workspace, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok, as a lifetime subscription for $39.99 (reg. $499). Paying separately for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini adds u

Run Windows 11 Pro on your Mac with a $9.97 lifetime license

Macworld TL;DR: Run Windows apps on your Mac with a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license, now $9.97 (reg. $199). Parallels lets you run Windows on a Mac, but you still need a Windows license to install it. Right now, a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro l

Windows Terminal v1.25.2733.0 stable patches memory leaks and Xbox controller crashes

Windows Terminal 1.25 stable lands with Kitty keyboard protocol support, window persistence options, faster app catalog queries, and crucial stability patches. Read more...

Samsung’s Android-powered laptop surfaces on Geekbench with over 15K multi core CPU score

Samsung has been quietly poking around in a new direction for its laptops, and a mysterious machine just showed up in the Geekbench database that has people talking. The device is listed as the Samsung XE940XSA, and it’s running Android 17,

Nvidia follows Google and Apple to quietly hike Shield TV Pro price by a massive $100

Nvidia follows Google and Apple with a steep $100 price hike for the Shield Android TV Pro. There are other perhaps undesired changes too. Read more...

Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max runs Geekbench, revealing Kirin 9050 Pro performance

Huawei launched four new Mate 90 series phones in China yesterday and the more capable Pro Max and RS models feature the brand’s latest Kirin 9050 Pro chipset. While Huawei did not reveal much about the SoC in its marketing materials, a fre

Your boss might be bluffing about how much AI knowledge they really have

23% of bosses could be lying about their AI skills, and yet nearly half say they value AI skills more than formal qualifications.

Best Tecno phones in 2026

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Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max leaked European prices are shocking

Price hikes are the name of the game these days in the mobile world, thanks to memory and storage chips costing many times more than a few years ago because of AI data center demand. Even knowing all that, today's leaked European prices for

Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Users With AT&T Cellular Issue Need to Have Device Replaced

Apple today confirmed that a "small number" of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network have experienced an issue that causes the device to lose cellular service, thereby preventing phone calls, text messages, and data from working. Thou

Micro Center cracks down on scalpers looking to export the RTX 5090 GPU

Micro Center is cracking down on scalpers looking to export Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU.

Modern Warfare 4's new Server Culling tech aims to kill wallhacks for good

Activision is introducing Server Culling to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a new Ricochet anti-cheat feature that is targeting wallhacks. Read more...

Here's when Honor's wide foldable is now rumored to launch

If you trust rumors, Honor has been working on a wide foldable of its own for quite some time now. Last we heard anything about it, it was apparently supposed to be launching by the end of this year. However, according to a new rumor from a

The component cost crisis is hitting TVs hard now, as chip prices rise higher than panel costs

The ongoing AI-driven component crisis is making itself felt in the TV industry, with prices of memory and even Wi-Fi modules rocketing

Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused

Meta wants Muse in your TV and your toaster, so it's giving the code away for free.

Ugreen’s new 2-in-1 phone case has an e-ink screen attached to it

Ugreen has launched a new color e-ink case for the Pro iPhones in China. Called the Ugreen Magic E-ink Screen Case, it really is what the name suggests — a case and second screen. Back-mounted phone accessories are becoming more common. Doc

Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using Flock

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Donald Trump's surprise "SI" announcement causes domain gold rush as Melania Trump's birth country sees over a 100X increase in interest in Super Intelligence domain names

Slovenia's .si registry just booked nearly four times its August total in a single day, mostly to speculators flipping domain names.

DoorDash says its new drone can get food to you in under five minutes

DoorDash has revealed more details of its drone program, while Amazon is facing noise complaints over its drones.

US, UK Navy launch heavyweight torpedo from unmanned vessel in what the military calls 'a historic first for allied undersea warfare'

The US and UK navies launched an American Mk 48 torpedo from a British Excalibur during Project Broadsword testing in Scotland.

Samsung Display to start mass AMOLED production for the Galaxy S27 series

Earlier today we reported on the fact that Samsung has apparently started mass producing the Exynos 2700 chipset which will be used in its upcoming Galaxy S27 series. But that's not all. According to a separate report from Korea, Samsung Di

Windows 11 now lets multiple apps use the camera at the same time, here's how

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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 3 (game #1210)

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The AI Doomsday Smoke Screen: How Big Tech and Politicians Are Blending Panic for Profit

The post The AI Doomsday Smoke Screen: How Big Tech and Politicians Are Blending Panic for Profit appeared first on Android Headlines.

AI can’t fix a business system with broken processes

I have come to believe that one of the biggest misconceptions about AI is also one of the most expensive: the idea that technology can repair a business that has never streamlined how its processes actually work. AI can accelerate an operat

Sony's new PS5 Pro lottery requires 60 hours of playtime just to apply

Despite the significant backlash over its plan to stop manufacturing discs for new games in 2028, Sony remains massively popular in the console business. The PlayStation 5 Pro is so popular, in fact, that the company is now trying to head o

iPhone 18 Pro Max connectivity issue on AT&T isn't fixed by iOS 27.0.1 apparently

Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 27.0.1, following the initial iOS 27 launch earlier in September. The update fixes an issue that caused the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to reboot after a failed Face ID authentica

Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]

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Report: AT&T, Apple investigate iPhone 18 Emergency SOS bug

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Google Drops Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 with Dozens of Key Pixel Bug Fixes

The post Google Drops Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 with Dozens of Key Pixel Bug Fixes appeared first on Android Headlines.

Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music

Sean Parker, who once taught the music industry what asking for forgiveness looks like, is now back with the labels' blessing and money.

Meta open sources code to let you make Muse AI gadgets

Meta now lets you make your own Muse gadgets that feature the company's new AI agent with code that the company open sourced. The company suggests projects like loading Muse on a color E Ink display to show reminders, adding it to an HDMI s

Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel

Following a QPR2 release earlier this week, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1. This should see a stable release in March 2027. more…

Aecooly Cold Air & Cold Air Ultra Review: I Wasn’t Expecting Them to Cool This Well

Handheld fans are nothing new, but Aecooly is trying to make them considerably more useful with its Cold Air series. Instead of simply blowing ambient air at your face, both the Aecooly Cold Air and Cold Air Ultra combine high-speed airflow

Netflix is pivoting away from prestige

Many of Netflix's biggest critically acclaimed hits have been the products of its multiyear production deals with noted directors like David Fincher and Shawn Levy. In the past few weeks, though, the streamer has brought some of those partn

Pixelated 119: 50 days later, it’s still a phone

Welcome to Pixelated episode 119. This week, Ben Schoon fills in for Damien as we discuss our first Pixel 11a leak and the first 50 days of the flagship Pixel 11 series. We also dive into our thoughts on Amazon’s new $80 button-equipped Kin

Samsung’s Major SmartThings Redesign Finally Lands on Android

The post Samsung’s Major SmartThings Redesign Finally Lands on Android appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Home Is Facing Another Issue, but a Fix Is on Its Way

The post Google Home Is Facing Another Issue, but a Fix Is on Its Way appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google lifts the Pixel 10a price to $599 as memory costs climb

Google raised the Pixel 10a from $499 to $599 seven months after launch, with no change to the phone, blaming memory costs that its own vice president said had risen from $2.80 per gigabyte to $12. Apple and Samsung have both repriced exist

Samsung Googlebook appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon X Elite chipset

Not satisfied with having one laptop platform, Google introduced Googlebooks – Android-powered laptops. The official page for the platform lists laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Now it appears that Samsung will be joining the p

Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk

Apple will add new limits for "full disk access" on Mac in response to risks posed by AI agents, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In an update on Friday, Apple says it's rolling out new controls to "ensure that users who genuinely wish to

Apple Announces 'Full Disk Access' Changes on macOS Due to AI Agents

In a post on its developer news website today, Apple announced that it will be introducing "additional controls" for the "Full Disk Access" setting on macOS due to new risks posed by AI agents. This announcement comes amid the rise of alway

Sling TV drops its one-day cable passes

Dish-owned Sling TV will no longer be offering its Sling Pass feature that allowed people to buy a single day of cable TV programming at a time, as reported by The Desk. The feature was announced last year and offered a day pass, a weekend

SpaceX Sends Google's AI Chips Into Space to Explore Orbital Data Centers

The post SpaceX Sends Google's AI Chips Into Space to Explore Orbital Data Centers appeared first on Android Headlines.

Gemini for Android Auto is just giving up on answers for some drivers

The promise of Gemini for Android Auto is huge, as the AI assistant is theoretically more capable than Assistant was. But, as it’s now becoming the only option, a weird issue is leaving Gemini for Android Auto perhaps less than useless, as

Nvidia hits its first record since May, within $300B of $6T

Nvidia hit a record for the first time since May, leaving it under $300B short of becoming the first company worth $6T, on a rally driven by AI agent demand and a record $150B buyback increase. ASML, Europe’s most valuable listed company, n

The Pixel 4 is still my favorite Google smartphone hardware, and it holds up

Google Pixel has evolved tremendously over the years, with some radically different designs showing up between generations. As the lineup turns 10, the Pixel 4 remains the one that stands out as my favorite smartphone hardware Google has ma

AT&T and Apple Just Took Steps Toward Fixing iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue

AT&T and Apple are taking action today as they try to resolve iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. Thousands of iPhone 18 Pro Max users have been unable to connect to the AT&T network for phone

The scariest part of spooky season is the Pixel 10a price hike

The post The scariest part of spooky season is the Pixel 10a price hike appeared first on Android Headlines.

Affected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass

Your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Get your Expo+ Pass for just $75. Limited to the first 100 qualifying people.

Samsung starts mass producing Exynos 2700 chip, Galaxy S27 Ultra decision still up in the air

Samsung has begun mass production of the Exynos 2700 chipset, according to Korean publication The Elec. The company has reportedly set the production target “more than 10% higher” than the Exynos 2600 target to account for the new addition

NVIDIA wants you to pay $100 more for this 7-year old device

The post NVIDIA wants you to pay $100 more for this 7-year old device appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google confirms Android Auto updates & fixes for media apps – the squiggly line is here to stay

New Android Auto updates tend to be a bit strange, with changes often showing up for some users but not others, but Google has just recapped a handful of Android Auto updates for media apps from the past few months, including confirmation t

Quantum sensing could become the next foundation of navigation

GPS has become so embedded in modern life that its infrastructure is almost invisible. A driver opens a map, an aircraft follows its navigation system, or an autonomous machine calculates its position, and the underlying infrastructure disa

Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents

Apple says it will add new controls around macOS’s Full Disk Access permission, warning that increasingly capable AI agents make broad access to users’ files, messages, mail, and browsing history riskier.

OpenAI’s Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner

It's a tale as old as last week: OpenAI's new agent platform, called Dots, is full of cute little guys who can do your bidding. But unlike the ultra-approachable Meta Muse, Dots feel very much like using workplace software that happens to b

Coming to Apple TV: All the upcoming shows, movies, trailers, and more

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

Gemini app gains new ‘Map’ tool, replacing ‘/’ with ‘@’

Google has introduced a “Map” tool to aid your location-based Gemini app prompts on Android and iOS. Meanwhile, the Gemini app is already getting ready to replace the forward slash for skills. more…

YouTube says Shorts recommendations won’t surface unoriginal content

YouTube says it wants to ‘focus on originality’ in a push to surface better Shorts recommendations for users. more…

It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)

This week, the White House got nearly every major tech CEO in one room — Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei among them — to sign an AI safety pledge that President Donald Trump called “morally binding.” Trump also signed

Europe is building its own payment network to finally compete with Visa and Mastercard

The original ENP initiative launched in 2023, but European sovereignty is now becoming a truly critical issue. The new network's founders include Bizum (Spain), Bancomat (Italy), European digital wallet company Wero, SIBS-MB WAY, and Vipps

Samsung most affordable phones are now less affordable

The post Samsung most affordable phones are now less affordable appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Antigravity Hits the Play Store But Your Android Phone Can't Run It

The post Google Antigravity Hits the Play Store But Your Android Phone Can't Run It appeared first on Android Headlines.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants

Blackstone's Jas Khaira will take the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on building next-gen AI. Register for your pass and get 50% off a second.

Apple TV this week: ‘The Last First: Winter K2’ is now streaming

Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a

Fairphone 6+ reviews: a repairability champion, but $650 is a tough sell

Now available in the US, the Fairphone 6+ stands out with its replaceable battery, microSD slot, 5-year warranty, and software support through 2033. That longevity comes at a price, though: at $650, reviewers note that its cameras, performa

Microsoft Brings Faster Game Loading to More PCs

Microsoft wants to expand their Advanced Shader Delivery feature to more Windows 11 PCs. The technology uses ready-to-use shaders to help games start faster and reduce stuttering. AMD hardware already supports the feature across its RDNA gr

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile officially launch joint venture to end dead zones

Back in May, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile announced "an agreement in principle" to create a joint venture that would strive to end dead zones across the US. Today, almost five months later, that joint venture has finally been officially laun

Circuit Breaker Labs hopes to make AI safer for your kids (and you)

With all the talk about how AI might one day kill us all, it's easy to forget that AI has already harmed some people psychologically. Circuit Breaker Labs has created "crash-test dummies" to solve that.

Best AirPods Prime Day Deals 2026: AirPods 5, Pro 3 and Max 2

Macworld Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.S. AirPods Pro 3: $234 ($15 off, MSRP $249) AirPods 5: $129 ($0 off, MSRP $129) AirPods Max 2: $509 ($40 off, MSRP $549) Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.K. AirPods Pro 3: £200 (£19 off, RRP £219) PRICE

GTA 6 players will need to don their explorer caps to see all of Leonida

The post GTA 6 players will need to don their explorer caps to see all of Leonida appeared first on Android Headlines.

YouTube New Algorithm Update Is Bad News for Lazy Shorts Reuploaders

The post YouTube New Algorithm Update Is Bad News for Lazy Shorts Reuploaders appeared first on Android Headlines.

AT&T on iPhone 18 Pro Max Issues: 'We Are Working With Apple'

In a statement shared with MacRumors today, AT&T said it is "working with Apple" to resolve iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues. "Apple has released a software update to address an issue that may affect calls, data, texts, and 911 calls on a

[Update] AT&T Says Some iPhone 18 Pro Max Units Can't Make Calls or Use Data, and the Fix Isn't Working

The post [Update] AT&T Says Some iPhone 18 Pro Max Units Can't Make Calls or Use Data, and the Fix Isn't Working appeared first on Android Headlines.

Scammers are selling fake Blu-ray drives to PS3 emulation fans

Developers of the RPCS3 PS3 emulator recently shared a warning about the latest fraud attempts targeting PS3 fans in search of a new Blu-ray drive. An unknown number of scammers are now trying to sell "fake" Blu-ray drives that appear to be

Oppo Find X10 Leak Shows Shocking Prices and Lower Specs for Global Models

The post Oppo Find X10 Leak Shows Shocking Prices and Lower Specs for Global Models appeared first on Android Headlines.

Beats 360 Cushion Kits and Apple Accessories See Early Prime Day Price Drops

We're just a few days out from Prime Big Deal Days on October 6, and Amazon is already offering some savings on accessories including Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, and 4K TVs. We're also tracking deals on the new Mac mini, Mac Studio, a

Critics call Star Wars: Galactic Racer one of the best arcade racers in years

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is earning widespread praise for its breakneck speed, satisfying handling, deep customization, and mix of roguelite progression and multiplayer. Critics highlight its Burnout-like thrills and substantial replayabil

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to become Skydance

The roughly $110 billion deal is expected to close October 6.

Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $138 off, Belkin 25W 3-in-1 magnetic charger for Android, OmniBook 3 $150 off, more

Joining the launch of the all-new Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless Android Auto adapter at $40 and Amazon’s updated early fall Prime Day sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 at one of the best prices e

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

So, you're eyeing a new Samsung flagship and, if money is no object, the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra might be on your shortlist. Then again, perhaps you're not entirely convinced that you actually need a foldable in your life. Wouldn't the sim

Exynos 2700 Benchmark Hints at a Big Jump Over the Exynos 2600

The post Exynos 2700 Benchmark Hints at a Big Jump Over the Exynos 2600 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Pope Leo XIV is not a fan of AI-generated art

"There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others," the pope wrote. "Algorithms lack the spark of hum

The Galaxy S26 isn't safe from price increases anywhere

The post The Galaxy S26 isn't safe from price increases anywhere appeared first on Android Headlines.

Laytr’s new app lets you save anything you find online, not just articles to read

Laytr lets you save articles, recipes, screenshots, videos, PDFs, and more for later, while keeping your archive private and synced across your Apple devices.

Nothing will let you test new products early with its ‘Community Review’ program

Nothing is bringing back its “Community Review Program” which will give some fans and enthusiasts a chance to try out the company’s new products before they’re released to the public. more…

Upgrading From an Older Apple Watch? Here's How the New Features Stack Up

The Apple Watch has received some incremental updates in recent years, with significant upgrades becoming fewer and farther between as the device has progressed. Since the Apple Watch's generation-over-generation enhancements are relatively

Score $150 off the M5 MacBook Air before it vanishes

Macworld Apple MacBook Air M5 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.clo

Best Apple Watch Prime Day deals October 2026: Series 12, Ultra 4 and SE 3

Macworld Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.S. Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm): $389 ($10 off, MSRP $399) Apple Watch Series 12 (46mm): $439 ($10 off, MSRP $449) Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $270 ($9 off, MSRP $279) Apple Watch Ultra 4: $779 ($20

Don’t miss Microsoft’s October 7 Windows & Surface keynote — here’s how to tune in and follow the biggest reveals

Microsoft's October 7 Windows and Surface event is almost here. Here's where to watch and what to expect.

This industrial mini PC pairs Intel Panther Lake internals with near-silent AirJet cooling

The system can be configured with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, Core Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 5 325 processor. The design shows how newer cooling methods could give industrial PCs more room for faster processors and graphics hardware in sp

Samsung Galaxy M08 and F08 Go Official With 6,000mAh Batteries and 6 Years of Updates

Samsung has quietly added two new budget phones to its Indian lineup. The Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 are now official, and there is not much separating them from the recently launched Galaxy A08. In fact, the two phones are almost identical

Slovenia’s .si domain sees a surge in registrations after Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ order

The .si domain name is seeing unprecedented demand after President Trump's super intelligence executive order.

Apple commissions award-winning photogs to showcase the iPhone Duo's cameras

We've always enjoyed Apple's Shot on iPhone media stunts. It's the popular "give a professional a tool and get professional results" method, and it always works. A true pro in his field will always get amazing results, even with a phone. In

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Clay’s Kareem Amin on the rise of the GTM engineer

Clay Co-founder and CEO Kareem Amin joins the AI Stage to discuss the rise of GTM engineer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register for your ticket and get a second pass at 50% off.

Major SmartThings app redesign finally hits Galaxy phones

Earlier this week, Samsung's SmartThings app received a major UI redesign, but it was initially limited to iPhones. Now, the update has started reaching Galaxy and other Android phones as well. It gives the app a much more modern look compa

Pixel 10a gets a $100 price hike, now starting at $599

Google has quietly raised the price of its mid-range Pixel 10a by $100, giving the device a starting price of $599. more…

A Florida county discovered 14 Flock cameras nobody authorized, and 11 remain unclaimed

The latest case of unclaimed Flock cameras occurred in St. Lucie County, Florida. When officials began taking down the cameras after canceling the county's contract with the company, they discovered 14 extra cameras that the police say were

Apple Store in UK Reopening on iPhone Duo Launch Day

Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England will be reopening on Friday, October 23, just in time for iPhone Duo launch day. Last year, Apple permanently closed its store in the heart of nearb

iPhone Duo Has a Replaceable Inner Display Cover for Just $19 With AppleCare

Apple has quietly added a clever repair feature to the iPhone Duo. The top cover layer of its foldable inner display can be replaced when it starts to wear out or the crease becomes more visible over time. The important part is the price. I

Samsung just raised the price on several more Galaxy phones in the US

Alongside a price hike on the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung has rolled out quiet price hikes on a number of its other Galaxy phones in the US as RAMageddon rages on. more…

Exynos 2700 enters mass production but Samsung is still unsure which chip the S27 Ultra should use

Samsung's next-generation premium chip, the Exynos 2700, has entered mass production in anticipation of the upcoming Galaxy S27 series. According to Korean media, Samsung has also increased the Exynos 2700 production volume by more than 10%

Buying an RTX 5090 from Micro Center now means signing a form promising it won't leave the US

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The Singapore government built its own dating app and is testing it with public officers

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV showcases the Space Marines

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Huawei Mate 90 launches in China with Kirin 9030, a 6,600mAh battery, and 66W charging

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vivo X Fold6 Goes Global With 120Hz LTPO Displays and a 6,900mAh Battery

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Dark clouds appear over 'Xbox Cloud Gaming' as it retires apps on some TVs

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Data centre would have 'horrendous' impact, protesters warn

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Honor Is Preparing Four More Phones for the End of 2026

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Gets One UI 9 Stable Update in More Countries

Samsung is finally expanding the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series to more countries. After starting in South Korea and then moving to the US, the Android 17-based update is now reaching users in Europe, India and other marke

iOS vs Android Privacy: What Really Protects Your Data?

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The iOS 27.0.1 update fixes several serious bugs, but others remain on the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. Apple released iOS 27.0.1 on September 28, exactly two weeks after the release of iOS 27. The update targets all supported models from

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iQOO Pad Ultra is officially here: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 165Hz OLED, and 9020mAh battery

iQOO has introduced the iQOO Pad Ultra gaming tablet in China, available in four configurations. The base version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage costs 6,499 yuan (approximately $900 USD). The model with 16GB and 256GB is priced at 7,

iQOO 16 is officially here: 8400mAh battery, 2K/165Hz display, and Snapdragon

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Firefox Gets A New Design, Repairable Earbuds, and Dual Screen Smartphone: Liliputing News Roundup

Fairphone's 2nd-gen wireless earbuds are coming soon, with support for the LDAC codec for Bluetooth audio, while retaining an emphasis on repairability with seven replaceable modular parts • The Bigme HiBreak Dual 3 is a daul-screen phone w

Tech firms urged to block nude images on children's smartphones

Tech firms should act urgently to introduce nudity-blocking technology on children's smartphones to prevent exposure to "horrific" abuse, MPs have said.

Water firm fined almost £8m for sewage spillages at beauty spots

South West Water (SWW) has been fined almost £8m for hundreds of sewage spillages across Devon and Cornwall over a six-year period.

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Huawei Mate 90: Which Model Will Get the Powerful Kirin 9050 Pro?

According to a new leak, the Huawei Mate 90 series will split into four models: the Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro, Mate 90 Pro Max, and Mate 90 RS. The lineup is set to replace last year's Mate 80 generation. Specifications were published on Weibo b

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The Pope has repeated his warnings about artificial intelligence - saying concerns the technology could go rogue are not "fake news".

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Bill Gates warns AI global framework talks harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has warned that getting countries to agree on a global framework for AI could be more difficult than Cold War-era negotiations to restrict nuclear weapons.

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Qualcomm is expanding support for Linux on PCs with Snapdragon X2 Series chips, starting with initial support for Ubuntu and Debian, and by upstreaming some core drivers, including for the Hexagon NPU and Adreno GPU • This summer Pine64 sai

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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

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

Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.

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

The One PC Valve Forgot: SteamOS Gaming Laptop!

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

NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!

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

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

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

Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!

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

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.

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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