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I sideloaded companion apps to run alongside Android Auto and finally got the multitasking Google refuses to allow

I added more features to Android Auto without rooting my phone.

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Your PC's BIOS is a black box that even open-source firmware can't completely replace

You can make your PC more open, but you can't make it fully open-source.

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France's new 'internet tax', which was meant to stop tech giants from sending huge amounts of data to your smartphone, has been killed off

France's per-gigabyte "internet tax" on Netflix, Google and Meta lasted only five days before the budget it rode in on was rejected 458-0.

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While EU iPhone users wait for Siri AI, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is getting things done

Making plans on a phone often involves more than one app. Someone suggests a date in a message, you check your calendar, then look up a place and save the details. The Galaxy Z Fold 8's AI features can help with several of those steps, whic

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Bluetooth Is Finally Getting the Speed Boost Audiophiles Wanted

The post Bluetooth Is Finally Getting the Speed Boost Audiophiles Wanted appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Samsung One UI 9.5 in the works

While it's not quite here yet, evidence of One UI 9.5 has been spotted. A beta could even drop before the month's end.

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Qualcomm will help SpaceX build Starlink Mobile's nationwide US 5G network

Back in August, SpaceX made it clear that it wants to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US. Of course, a proper carrier needs more than satellites. Today, Qualcomm announced that SpaceX has picked its Dragonwing Cellular Infra

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New Windows Discord app shown consuming way less RAM than Chrome, Steam, Spotify

Discord is rebuilding its desktop app in Rust, ditching Electron and React Native for a lighter client that looks to be using much less RAM. Read more...

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How does IOI come up with Hitman World of Assassination's creative murder methods? Its senior level designer says it's a 'combination' of serving 'poetic justice' to the target, 'intriguing toy box mechanics,' and a 'juicy payoff presentation'

IO Interactive has shared its recipe for constructing the most creative Elusive Target eliminations in Hitman World of Assassination.

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MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Reviews Are In: Is the Touchscreen Worth It?

The first reviews of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have been published ahead of the laptops launching on Friday. One of the key new features is a touchscreen. Is it worth it, though? Here's what rev

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2027 BYD Seal 07 price and range undercut Tesla Model 3 by a mile

The new BYD Seal 07 sedan starts from $20,000 but offers features of $150,000 cars like magnetorheological adaptive damping. Its range and charging speed exceed what the Tesla Model 3 offers at a higher price, too.

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Before You Buy A Used PlayStation 5, Check These 4 Things First

As console prices continue to rise, you might be tempted to buy a pre-owned PS5. Here are some things you must check before shelling out your cash.

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Axiom Math wants to keep AI slop out of mathematics

As AI floods math with unchecked proofs, Axiom Math is betting on verification. The startup’s AI agents just formally verified the Stacks Project, one of the field’s biggest libraries.

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Early Black Friday Accessory Deals at Amazon Include TVs, Headphones, and Charging Devices

Earlier this week we highlighted some of the best early Black Friday Apple deals, and today we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns available to purchase right now on Amazon. In this article you'll find all the best accessories fo

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Japanese Buddha Machine plays 28 animal sounds instead of music

A Japanese art project has created a rather unusual take on the classic Buddha Machine, replacing ambient music with 28 recordings of animals going about their daily lives. Called Anima, the collectible audio gadget features custom artwork

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Nvidia's RTX Spark GPU priority control is quietly showing up on regular GeForce PCs

The option, called GPU App Prioritization, sits under System > Advanced in Nvidia App version 11.0.9.585. Reddit user Warkratos first spotted it and posted screenshots on r/nvidia. They showed several presets for splitting GPU priority betw

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AAWireless expands beyond Android Auto adapters with new cooled Qi2 car charger

AAWireless is known for helping you convert a wired Android Auto connection into a wireless one, but the company is now launching a new product – an active-cooled Qi2 car charger. more…

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Apple’s iPhone Storage Upgrades Aren’t the Cash Cow They Used to Be

The post Apple’s iPhone Storage Upgrades Aren’t the Cash Cow They Used to Be appeared first on Android Headlines.

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ESPHome just made it easy to turn a cheap ESP32 into a Zigbee end device for your smart home

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Your Android TV box could have come with malware already installed

Some Android TV boxes shipped with malware already installed. Find out which models were implicated and what owners should do next.

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The Motorola Signature 27's sound modes could be the feature Android has been missing

It's a feature you'd easily overlook

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Sony's MDR-3R wired headphones are steeped in retro aesthetics

Sony has refreshed a headphone design that dates back to 1979.

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Instagram's Edits is now on desktop as a Mac app

Meta's CapCut competitor already has more than 50 million users.

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Sony revives the Walkman’s iconic MDR-3 headphones with USB-C for $60

Sony is bringing back its iconic Walkman MDR-3 headphones for the modern era with a USB-C connection and a price tag of $60. more…

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Sony’s retro headphones brought me back to my childhood in the best way

Many of my childhood summer afternoons were spent riding around my hometown on my Huffy bike or, in later years, taking the bus into Harvard Square to walk around and hang out at The Garage. My Sony Walkman was always in my jacket pocket, a

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Camp Snap made a smaller kid-friendly version of its retro digital camcorder

After introducing new color options for its screen-free CS-8 video camera last month, Camp Snap announced a miniature version today that's less than half the size of the original. The new CS-8 Mini carries forward the retro design of the la

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Galaxy Fit 4 App Leak Reveals Smartwatch-Like Features but a Major Battery Catch

The post Galaxy Fit 4 App Leak Reveals Smartwatch-Like Features but a Major Battery Catch appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Best Early Black Friday Deals on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo

Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2026 sales have kicked off at AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as Best Buy. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone

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GTA 6 gets 35+ new gameplay screenshots

GTA 6 is going to be the biggest game ever, not just in terms of scale but also in download size. Vice City is going to be full of activities and unique characters, some of which have been showcased in the latest screenshots.

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Free GTA VI download? Be careful, it might be a scam

Looking forward to the release of GTA VI? Be wary of scams going around. Research recently found that cybercriminals are offering fake downloads of the game, only to swindle people out of their money. Read more...

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Asus releases compact desktop PC in more countries with Snapdragon X2 Elite, 2.5 GbE and 32 GB RAM

Asus has expanded availability of its latest mini-PC to more countries. Now available in the Eurozone, the Ascent QN10 combines one of Qualcomm's most powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite chipsets with 32 GB of RAM, three USB ports and 2.5 Gigabit

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Garmin brings dozens of new features and improvements to flagship smartwatch with major update release

Garmin has begun offering a major update to one of its new flagship smartwatches. Arriving with dozens of changes, the new update is much larger in scope than a recent stable build that also started rolling out to the Fenix 9 Pro in the las

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Motorola Signature 27 Ranks Second on DXOMARK, and It Beat the iPhone 18 Pro in One Key Test

The post Motorola Signature 27 Ranks Second on DXOMARK, and It Beat the iPhone 18 Pro in One Key Test appeared first on Android Headlines.

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This Obscure Headphone Brand Is Owned By Rapper 50 Cent

You probably know which rapper is behind Beats, but another hip-hop star also launched his own audio brand, and there's a good chance you weren't aware.

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Is It Too Late In The Fall To Blow Out Your Lawn Sprinklers? Here's The Best Time To Do It

Those with sprinklers should be aware of the maintenance you need to do as the seasons change. If you forgot, don't worry, as you may still have time to do it.

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Bluesky hit peak usage for the year on election night

Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider said posts and likes doubled during to the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday.

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Galaxy Tab S10 series gets One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update

Samsung started rolling out One UI 9.0 (Android 17) to its tablets last month. As expected, the brand offered the new software first to its flagship lineup, the Galaxy Tab S11 series. Now, the company has started rolling its latest custom A

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Apple's new MacBook Pro proves OLED matters more than touch

Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro is earning widespread praise, with reviewers calling its tandem OLED display among the best ever seen on a laptop. The thinner, lighter design, excellent performance, and long battery life also impress.

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Motorola Signature 27: $1,599 and 7 Years of Updates

Motorola has launched the Signature 27 in the United States. The phone aims at buyers who want a premium look and top hardware. It uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and a 7,000mAh battery. The pr

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Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery

Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart.

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OpenAI Drops Secret NDAs and Promises to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centers

The post OpenAI Drops Secret NDAs and Promises to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centers appeared first on Android Headlines.

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YouTube rolling out app redesign without Subscriptions tab, and everyone hates it

After the change was announced last month, YouTube is now rolling out its mobile app redesign with a new navigation bar and no dedicated Subscriptions tab and initial reactions tell a pretty clear story – everyone hates it. more…

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TikTok quietly launches a standalone TikTok Shop app

The app will offer personalized product recommendations, shopping through live streams and short-form videos, app-exclusive deals, in-app checkout, order tracking and customer support.

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Apple and Samsung maintain the lead by offsetting lower shipments with higher prices

Driven by memory shortages, the smartphone market is shifting toward fewer yearly shipments and higher average selling prices (ASP). The shift puts the entry-level segment and budget OEMs at risk, but Apple and Samsung are navigating the cu

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Apple Creator Studio App Updates Rolling Out, Starting With Logic Pro

Apple today began rolling out the Creator Studio app updates that it announced last month. For example, both the Creator Studio version and standalone version of the Logic Pro app for the Mac were updated today. It is our understanding that

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I automated the most distracting part of my morning routine with one email, and it barely took any effort

I gave my morning tabs the day off

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AI is breaking locked-down game consoles, and manufacturers can't stop it

AI is helping developers jailbreak consoles, mash up games, and run software that Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft never intended.

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Motorola launches new Dolby Atmos 3D earbuds globally with Bose QuietControl ANC

Motorola has launched a new pair of high-end wireless earbuds. Featuring Bose-tuned ANC and Transparency modes, the Moto Buds 2 Ultra will be available globally in the coming weeks. Motorola is marketing the earbuds as the Moto Buds Ultra 2

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This tool lets you bypass all Windows 11 system requirements that was impossible before

This app lets you unlock Windows 11 on almost any PC by bypassing all system requirements. Works on the latest version, 26H2, as well. Read more...

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Dropbox acquires Tigris Data for $350M to bolster its AI infrastructure

The deal is expected to support the development of DBX Agent Cloud, a new storage platform aimed at developers building AI models and agents.

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Cubase 16 adds six-part stem separation and AI vocals

Steinberg has released Cubase 16 with improved stem separation that can isolate piano and guitar alongside vocals, drums and bass. The update also introduces instrument layering, faster MIDI editing and Yamaha's upgraded Omnivocal singing s

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5 Scariest Kaiju To Terrorize Movie Audiences, Ranked

Mammoth monsters wreaking havoc on cities and their residents have never failed to entertain moviegoers. Here are our top picks for the scariest kaiju.

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OpenAI says its cyber model found and patched nearly 1000 Linux kernel security issues

The company is likely gearing up to announce a new cyber model.

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Daniel Dines: workflows will go from people-centric to AI-centric

UiPath founder and CEO Daniel Dines would rather give a task to an AI agent than to a person, as long as the agent does it as well as a human. He would choose the agent even when it costs more, he told TNW. Dines spoke to Cristian Dina at F

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DJI Matrice 5T compact drone launches with first LiDAR and 1K thermal imaging

DJI's new Matrice 5T is its first compact work drone with LiDAR and mmWave radar so it can keep flying where earlier models can't, in the dark and in bad weather. Combined with a much sharper thermal camera, it's quite the step up for rescu

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Honor 700 series chipset details leak

Honor is expected to unveil its 700 series in China this December. Ahead of the rumored launch, a tipster has revealed the chipsets expected to power the Honor 700 and Honor 700 Pro. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, who recently lea

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Galaxy A15 4G gets One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update

Earlier this month, Samsung released One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy A15. However, the brand had made it available only for the 5G variant of the phone. Now, the company is rolling it out to the Galaxy 4G version of the phone. The update for the

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Amazon drops Grubhub and puts Uber Eats inside its own app

Uber Eats is now Amazon’s restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the US, replacing Grubhub. The two companies announced the deal on Thursday. Prime members can now order Uber Eats on Amazon, on the website or in the Amazon Shoppin

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Best iPhone 2026: Every iPhone compared

Macworld Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is broader than ever, ranging from the relatively affordable iPhone 17e to the high-end iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, plus the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the new folding iPhone Duo. That gives buyers more cho

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OPPO’s First Wide Foldable Will Have Wider Availability Than Expected

The post OPPO’s First Wide Foldable Will Have Wider Availability Than Expected appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Motorola Signature 27 takes 2026’s DxOMark camera crown

DxOMark has given the Motorola Signature 27 an overall camera score of 173 and a Gold Label, the highest result among phones launched in 2026 and second only to the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra in its global ranking. The score is nine points above

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10 Gadgets Perfect For Your Next Picnic In The Park

Nothing beats a relaxing afternoon meal outdoors, but technology can help make it even better. Here are 10 gadgets perfect for your next picnic in the park.

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One UI 9 Update Leaves Some Galaxy Phones Unable to Connect to Wi-Fi or SIM Cards

The post One UI 9 Update Leaves Some Galaxy Phones Unable to Connect to Wi-Fi or SIM Cards appeared first on Android Headlines.

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My home lab was five separate machines, so I consolidated it into one box and kept every service running

Moving down from a data center to just one device.

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“Japandi” models are so popular in the 3D printing world for one simple reason

There are lots of reason to love the style, but one rises above them all.

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Aina unveils an AI ring that predicts and surfaces what you need

AI has given us self-driving cars, movies made from prompts, proactive agents and, soon, humanoids. Yet booking the same Uber we take every morning still means unlocking a phone, opening an app, entering a destination and confirming. Joinin

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Here’s When Your OnePlus Phone Gets Android 17

The post Here’s When Your OnePlus Phone Gets Android 17 appeared first on Android Headlines.

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WhatsApp is taking on Partiful with expanded Events feature

The change will allow invites to be sent to guests without WhatsApp accounts.

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Instagram brings Edits to desktop to take on CapCut

The move puts Edits in more direct competition with ByteDance's CapCut, the video-editing app Meta sought to challenge when it launched Edits last year.

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ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud

ElevenLabs said more than 25 million tracks have been generated using its music models.

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The hidden supply chain costs of the AI boom

Today, I’m talking with Willy Shih, an economist, a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, and the author of the upcoming book, Where Does My Stuff Come From? The Powerful Economics Behind Global Supply Chains. Willy i

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WhatsApp will let you invite friends to events who aren’t on the app

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows you to invite friends and family members to events in the app - even if they don't have the messenger installed. When you create an event in WhatsApp, you can share a link with a friend or f

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You can post AI music straight to SoundCloud from ElevenLabs

After partnering with Moises earlier this year, SoundCloud is now adding integration with another AI music platform, ElevenLabs. Now, rather than having to export and download your outputs from ElevenLabs and then upload them to SoundCloud,

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You can edit your videos with AI on Instagram’s new desktop Edits app

Instagram's standalone video editing app is now available on macOS, where you can plug in your AI agent of choice to assemble your videos. Instagram's Matthew Simari, head of product management for Edits, said in an interview with The Verge

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Motorola has a new premium phone, and it comes with a 7,000mAh battery

Motorola has officially unveiled the Signature 27, the successor to the original Motorola Signature, which launched in January. The company first announced the new model in September and has been teasing it since. Now, it has revealed the c

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Android Auto gets stuck in a loop for some Galaxy and Pixel phone users after Gemini update

Numerous Android Auto users are having issues with hands-free calling following a recent wider rollout of Gemini. Coincidence or not, some Galaxy phones, along with Pixel phones, seem to be affected. The issue prevents Android Auto users fr

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The new Xiaomi Pad 9’s best feature falls flat in our review

The Xiaomi Pad 9 retains many of its predecessor’s strengths, including the bright 144 Hz display and powerful Snapdragon 8S Gen 4. However, our measurements reveal a surprising weakness: Despite its larger battery, the new mid-range tablet

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Who Makes Nitecore Flashlights And Where Are They Manufactured?

Nitecore has a strong industry reputation, having garnered several top honors for its rugged, innovative flashlights since they first hit the market in 2007.

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No HyperOS 4: These Xiaomi smartphones will not receive major HyperOS update

Xiaomi has just started its global HyperOS 4 rollout. While the new update is set to reach 80 devices by the end of the year, a few notable absentees exist, which will not receive Xiaomi's next major HyperOS update officially.

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GameSir launches Nova Vision controller with built-in display, Switch 2 support, and a Nioh 3 edition

GameSir has released a new wireless controller that has a built-in display. The controller, which works with PC, mobile, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 is also available in a special Nioh 3 edition.

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Aina’s smart ring has a screen, a joystick and a mic so you can talk to AI agents

Aina's ring can also take calls and help you dictate notes on your Mac.

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The first humanoid robot company is going public with $1.8 million in revenue and a $138.1 million loss

Agility is taking the SPAC route, merging with a listed shell company rather than pursuing a traditional IPO. Churchill is led by former Citigroup executive Michael Klein, whose previous deals include electric vehicle maker Lucid and nuclea

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iPhone 18e Will Reportedly Focus on a Chip Upgrade and Little Else

The post iPhone 18e Will Reportedly Focus on a Chip Upgrade and Little Else appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Anthropic’s compute costs rose to 58% of revenue last quarter, filing shows

Anthropic compute costs grew faster than its revenue last quarter. Compute took 58% of revenue in the third quarter, up from 48%. TechCrunch’s Russell Brandom found the figures in Anthropic’s amended IPO filing. Revenue rose to $17bn, from

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DreamHost admits major cyberattack saw hackers steal customer data and access inboxes

A software vulnerability allowed threat actors to obtain login credentials, putting files and emails at risk.

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OpenAI promises its AI data centers won't leave local residents paying the bill

Under its new Compute Campus Policy Blueprint, OpenAI promises to absorb all utility and grid infrastructure expenses to protect residents from power bill spikes. Read more...

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Lenovo releases new portable monitor globally with slim design and dual USB-C

Lenovo has released a new portable monitor globally. Featuring a 16-inch and 16:10 display, the ThinkVision M16 also includes an adjustable stand and dual USB-C ports that support 65 W Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode.

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Stop trusting hotel Wi-Fi: Build this Raspberry Pi travel router instead

A Raspberry Pi turns a travel router into a self-hosting Swiss army knife

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11 Foldable Finds From Lowe's That Are Great For Camping Trips

If you're thinking about gearing up for next year's camping trips during the off-season, Lowe's has all sorts of space saving options that may be appealing.

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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro processor

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Garmin offers new update with multiple improvements for high-end smartwatch

Garmin is now offering a new stable update to the Fenix 8 Pro. Rolling out globally, System Software 23.41 is said to improve the company's microLED-backed smartwatch in numerous areas. The same update has not reached other smartwatches fro

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New LEGO sets scheduled for 2027 have been leaked

New LEGO sets have recently been leaked. Expected to be released in 2027, they are inspired by different themes, such as movies, TV shows, and natural phenomena. However, some details about several sets remain unknown.

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Motorola Moto Watch Fit 27 launches with Polar features

Motorola is launching a new rectangular smartwatch, aiming to offer attractive value for money with a bright OLED display, twelve days of battery life, and fitness features from Polar. The watch is available in three colors and with a wide

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Anthropic open-sources FlashProve to prove which AI model wrote an answer

Anthropic has released FlashProve, an open-source prototype that lets anyone check that an AI reply came from the model a provider says it used. The company published the code, a technical report and formal proofs in a research post on Mond

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Amazon Prime Members Now Get Free Uber Eats Delivery on Orders Over $25

The post Amazon Prime Members Now Get Free Uber Eats Delivery on Orders Over $25 appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Can You Use A Vacuum To Clean A Game Console?

Gaming consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation can collect dust over time, so it's important to clean them from time to time to avoid any issues.

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Casio launches three Baby-G BGD-565FG watches that bring back the 90s faded denim look

Casio is expanding its Baby-G lineup in Japan this month with the introduction of the BGD-565FG series. The new collection includes three models, the BGD-565FG-2B, BGD-565FG-2C, and BGD-565FG-5, which are currently available for pre-order a

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Bluetooth 7.0 could bring truly lossless audio to future Galaxy Buds

Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy Buds On, its first wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 6.2. While this is one of the newest versions of Bluetooth available right now, an even newer iteration has been announced, and it could bring truly los

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Apple reportedly slashes employee AI usage limits amid ‘cost-cutting effort’

Macworld Apple took its time jumping on the AI bandwagon, announcing Apple Intelligence as late as 2024 (nearly three and a half years after the release of DALL-E, and one and a half after ChatGPT) then delaying some of the platform’s flags

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Tech is about to get hammered in Congress

Tech CEO hearings. Tougher AI and data center guardrails. Investigations of Elon Musk's DOGE cuts. The gates are open for Democrats once they regain control of committee gavels come January after a historic win of majorities in both the Hou

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The X-70 is NASA’s next experimental X-plane

Yesterday NASA announced the latest addition to its X-series of experimental aircraft that have included the Bell X-1 that first broke the sound barrier nearly 80 years ago, and the more recent X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator. The new X-

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New Windows 11 update should improve 8GB Samsung Galaxy Book 6 performance

Microsoft laid out a Windows 11 plan this past summer, with improved memory optimization among its highest goals. The company didn't reveal much about these purported improvements then, but the Windows 11 update is now rolling out, and Micr

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One iPhone Duo Fixed Itself Following a Drop… Well, Kind Of

The post One iPhone Duo Fixed Itself Following a Drop… Well, Kind Of appeared first on Android Headlines.

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OpenAI hires Uber president Jill Hazelbaker to lead its communications

Uber president Jill Hazelbaker is joining OpenAI as its chief corporate affairs officer, the company announced on Tuesday. She will lead OpenAI’s global communications and corporate positioning. Hazelbaker will report to co-founder and pres

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The OLED MacBook Pro's display is absolutely stunning, but the touchscreen feels unnecessary

This is the best display I've ever seen in a laptop.

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Moto Watch 2 Fit and Moto Buds 2 Ultra launch with Polar and Bose on board

Alongside its new flagship smartphone, the Signature 27, Motorola has also announced two new wearables today. The Moto Watch 2 Fit succeeds the original Watch Fit, and for the first time in the Fit line, it comes with fitness insights power

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Amazing OLED panel - Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED XDR Review

Brighter and lighter. | Apple updates its MacBook Pro 14 with a brand-new tandem OLED panel and now also uses a more compact and lighter chassis. The result is the best multimedia laptop you can buy today, but there are still some annoying

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Dropbox to buy Tigris Data for $350M and launch DBX Agent Cloud

Dropbox plans to acquire Tigris Data, a startup that provides cloud storage for AI workloads, for $350M. The company announced the deal alongside the launch of a new service aimed at businesses and developers building AI applications and ag

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Windows 11’s next update fixes the thing I’ve hated since 2021, and you can turn it on today

Less is more, and Microsoft has learned their lesson

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I finally tried the Pixel's version of Good Lock, and it's better than I expected

Essentials gives Pixel phones the power user tweaks Google never added.

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Nvidia drops path-traced GeForce 8800 GTX nostalgia demo on Steam

Nvidia is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the GeForce 8800 GTX with a free, path-traced nostalgia demo on Steam set in a 2006 gaming room. Read more...

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Nvidia GeForce NOW adds support for WoW: Forever and 23 more games in November

Nvidia has revealed 24 more supported games hitting GeForce NOW in November, led by World of Warcraft: Forever, Warhammer Survivors, and Hogwarts Legacy DLSS 5. Read more...

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2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Drive: Big displays meet big V8s

Chevy's new Silverado needs a few updates before it's ready for prime time.

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Apple iMac M6 review: Faster, more expensive and deeply in need of a refresh

Most buyers would be better off with a Mac mini and a bigger external display.

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MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: Lighter, brighter, but the touchscreen doesn't add much

Apple's touchscreen laptop is a notable evolution of the MacBook Pro at a much higher price.

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MacBook Pro M6 review: A slight upgrade, but still the most accessible MacBook Pro

The M6 MacBook Pro is more of the same, but that's still pretty great.

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RadianX promises solar-powered devices that never need charging

Today’s portable devices are too hungry to run on traditional solar panels, but RadianX says its perovskite cells promise to make charging obsolete in some cases.

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Box taps Nvidia’s Nemotron for new agent-first content retrieval system

The system can supposedly answer queries four times faster, with 20% fewer errors and 90% fewer tokens used.

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The touchscreen MacBook Pro is a winner

I keep forgetting the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display has a touchscreen. I've been testing this new laptop, one of the most impressive Apple has ever created, for the better part of a week. I can't stop noticing some of its other featur

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The new iMac is a good desktop computer that needs a redesign

I'm a simple guy. I usually work from my MacBook Neo wherever I end up sitting in my house. And while I have monitors, mice, and keyboards to plug it into, I often end up leaning over the MacBook and doing none of that. I rarely even sit at

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Touch on the new MacBook Pro is a delight, with some surprises

Macworld Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display isn’t just the best display ever put in a laptop. It’s also Apple’s first-ever touchscreen in a Mac and the first time macOS has supported Touch as an input option. It’s a feature we

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Isomorphic Labs in talks to raise $5bn at a $50bn valuation, Bloomberg reports

Isomorphic Labs, the drug discovery company spun out of Google DeepMind, is in talks to raise about $5bn, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The round would put the Isomorphic Labs valuation at about $50bn, according to people familiar with t

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One UI 9.0 reaches Samsung’s most affordable A-series phone

Samsung has released One UI 9.0 for the most affordable Galaxy A-series smartphone eligible for the new software, the Galaxy A06 5G. Considering the latest development, the brand seems to be on the verge of completing the rollout of its lat

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Motorola’s New Moto Buds Ultra 27 Are Tuned by Bose, and the Watch Fit 27 Gets Polar Fitness

The post Motorola’s New Moto Buds Ultra 27 Are Tuned by Bose, and the Watch Fit 27 Gets Polar Fitness appeared first on Android Headlines.

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A price-performance champ that’s so much better than the Apple iPad – Xiaomi Pad 9 Review

A price-performance king is back. | The new Xiaomi Pad 9 is just as affordable as an Apple iPad, yet in some key areas, it significantly outperforms the 2026 iPad Air. With its 144 Hz display, powerful Snapdragon chip, and huge battery, Xia

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Medieval Tetris: Quirky strategy hybrid drops under $6 for the first time on Steam

Deal | Anyone who thinks Tetris is all about clearing rows of blocks might be surprised by Drop Duchy. Here, those familiar falling shapes are used to build entire medieval duchies, complete with their own economies and armies. The unusual

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Claude Code’s product lead Cat Wu leaves Anthropic to join OpenAI

Cat Wu, who led product for Claude Code at Anthropic, is joining OpenAI. She will lead product management for OpenAI’s Core Products team, she announced on X on Wednesday, a day after saying she had left Anthropic. Some news: I’m joining Op

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The Motorola Signature 27 gives Android buyers a real reason to skip Samsung and Google

Motorola isn't leaving anything behind on its latest flagship phone.

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Can Any Laser Beam Reach The Bottom Of The Ocean?

Lasers are powerful tools with beams that can travel far, but are any good enough to touch the ocean floor? Maybe, if they're placed properly.

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Ugreen launches Dark Cherry MagFlow Qi2.2 slim power bank for iPhone 18 Pro with 10,000mAh capacity

The hardware itself hasn’t changed. At 13.9 mm thick, it's easy to carry in your pocket. The post Ugreen launches Dark Cherry MagFlow Qi2.2 slim power bank for iPhone 18 Pro with 10,000mAh capacity appeared first on Gizmochina.

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Windows 11 on a foldable phone just feels right, too bad it's only a passion project

A developer ported Windows 11 to the OnePlus Open, creating a foldable experience that recalls what could have been for Windows Phone. The project shows how naturally Windows 11's desktop adapts to foldable hardware.

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The Enough Phone is a $499 Android with a small screen, a removable battery, and fewer distractions

The makers of the Sleke phone have launched a Kickstarter for a new model that packs its deliberately low-key feature set into a more compact form factor. Expected to ship in mid-2027, the device highlights how much smartphones have grown s

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How to watch Rise of the Rockstar Chef for free — stream from anywhere

Learn more about Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay, and Heston Blumenthal. Here's how to watch Rise of the Rockstar Chef online from anywhere in the world, and for free in the UK.

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Could Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 come to console? Its creative director says RTS games on console are 'always a big challenge,' but 'I think we could do it on a technical level'

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has suggested the upcoming real-time strategy (RTS) game could eventually come to consoles.

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Motorola launches Moto Buds Ultra 27 and Watch Fit 27 with Bose ANC, 12-day battery

Motorola has unveiled the much anticipated Signature 27 flagship phone as one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip-powered phones to hit the global market. Alongside the phone, the brand also unveiled the Moto Buds Ultra 27 an

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I ripped my DVD collection before the discs started to rot, and now it streams to every TV in the house

I added my DVD collection to my media library, so they become unreadable and useless.

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Another Smartphone With a 12,000mAh Battery Is Coming

The post Another Smartphone With a 12,000mAh Battery Is Coming appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Revolut completes its $115bn share sale as it cuts AI coding bills by 90%

Revolut has completed a secondary share sale that values the London-based fintech at $115bn, the company said on Wednesday. That is 53% more than the $75bn set by a similar sale a year earlier. Glade Brook Capital Partners, Coatue, Durable

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Galaxy XCover 7 Pro One UI 9.0 update reaches the US

Last month, Samsung started rolling out One UI 9.0 (Android 17) to Galaxy XCover series smartphones, with the flagship device in the lineup, the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro, being the first to get it. Initially, the brand offered the new software t

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The UK wants to combine AI with satellites and military aircraft

The UK is preparing for wildfires to get worse, and AI is now a part of the picture.

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The Razr Fold is Motorola’s best phone in years, and now it’s $1,100 off at T-Mobile

Ready to ditch the iPhone Duo? This Motorola foldable is the next best thing.

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Can An EV's Battery Pack Really Power A Home?

Being able to temporarily power your home with your car during an emergency may seem like a futuristic thing, but do any of today's EVs offer the capability?

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Redditor fudges DLSS 5 to work on GTA 6 trailer — and it looks impressive

GTA 6 trailer with DLSS 5 fudged on looks smart — and it appears to be tempting PS5 owners to try an unusual hook-up with a gaming PC.

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Motorola Signature 27 gets Pixel’s Gemini Intelligence features with Rambler, Create My Widget

Motorola is adopting Google’s Gemini Intelligence features in the first major expansion beyond Pixel, with Gboard’s Rambler and more supported. more…

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iPhone Duo’s durability woes are driving buyers straight to Galaxy Z Fold 8

iPhone Duo durability issues and screen cracking drive users to Samsung, boosting Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales by over 20% in just one week. The post iPhone Duo’s durability woes are driving buyers straight to Galaxy Z Fold 8 appeared first on Giz

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Bluetooth 7 will bring a major speed boost for hi-res audio in 2027

Bluetooth 7.0 Core has been published, with optional High Data Throughput for Bluetooth LE devices such as headphones and wireless speakers.

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Microsoft says Copilot is coming to Windows 11's Search UI this year, but promises it'll be optional

Microsoft will add Copilot integration to Windows 11's new search experience later this year, but the company promises it'll be opt-in instead of opt-out.

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AI promised big productivity benefits, but workers aren't happy with what they've seen so far

Workers feel AI is making them more productive, but they're not sharing it with colleagues so it's not delivering true results.

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Apple Is Tightening the AI Purse Strings for Its Own Engineers

The post Apple Is Tightening the AI Purse Strings for Its Own Engineers appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Motorola Signature 27 specs

The post Motorola Signature 27 specs appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Motorola Signature 27 price, release date, and where to pre-order

The post Motorola Signature 27 price, release date, and where to pre-order appeared first on Android Headlines.

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AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling tech is now in the hands of Xbox Series X|S game developers

AMD has announced that its new FSR 4.1 upscaling tech, which improves a game's graphical fidelity and performance, is available for Xbox developers to use in their future projects.

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Moto Buds Ultra 27 and Watch Fit 27 help complete the company’s new premium ecosystem

The duo of Motorola accessories will see a North American release in the coming months, featuring Motorola Qira integration. more…

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Motorola Signature 27 is now fully official with a 7,000 mAh battery and a dedicated action sensor

Following an initial announcement in September, Motorola has been teasing the Signature 27 for a while now, having already confirmed Bang & Olufsen audio and shown it off in a hands-on promo video. Today, the successor to the original Signa

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Alleged Huawei Nova 17 Pro may pack 6.84-inch 1.5K OLED, 200MP main camera, 50MP telephoto

Rumors are rife that Huawei may soon unveil the Nova 17 lineup in China. Ahead of the expected launch, well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has shared new details on the Nova 17 series’ display, cameras, and chipset. Here’s a look at the

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Motorola Signature 27 Is Official With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and a $1,599 Price Tag

The post Motorola Signature 27 Is Official With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and a $1,599 Price Tag appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Most Windows 11 performance tweaks don't solve the problem you think they're solving

Startup apps, power plans, MenuShowDelay, and search indexing all changed different things, but not necessarily performance.

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Motorola's new $1,600 smartphone holds nothing back, and it supports GrapheneOS

The Motorola Signature 27 seems to have everything

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I thought my router's firewall blocked everything inbound, but UPnP had opened ports I never asked for

Your firewall is only as strong as UPnP lets it be, and mine had holes I never approved of

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Motorola's gorgeous Signature 27 finally has a release date and a price

Make sure you're sitting down for the price announcement, though

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I dumped streaming apps for a local Android player; the difference was night and day

VLC has been king for years for a reason

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Spotify is coming to United's seatback screens

The streaming service's entire library of content will be available in the air.

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A YC startup is putting $1M behind five unsolved materials science problems for AI

Discovered Materials, a months-old YC startup that uses AI to find chip materials, is offering $200,000 for each solution to five open materials science problems.

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World of Warcraft: Forever is live, and players call it the smoothest WoW launch yet.

World of Warcraft: Forever, a new version of Blizzard's iconic MMORPG, has officially gone live, and players are pleasantly surprised by how fast they're able to log in and how smoothly it's running at launch.

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Motorola Signature 27 goes official with true flagship specs and a $1,599 price tag

Motorola is officially back in the flagship space, with its new Signature 27 phone available for pre-order starting today, but it’ll cost a pretty penny. more…

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Motorola Signature 27 announced with 7,000mAh battery and 12,000-nit display

The Motorola Signature 27 is a true flagship with multiple smartphone firsts, but it's priced accordingly.

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You Can Now Try Snap’s $2,195 Specs AR Glasses at a Los Angeles Pop-Up

The post You Can Now Try Snap’s $2,195 Specs AR Glasses at a Los Angeles Pop-Up appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Siri AI Waitlist Now Limited to Times of 'High Demand,' Says Apple

Apple has largely stopped making users join a waitlist to access its Siri AI assistant. According to an updated Apple support document, Siri AI "will begin to download automatically" once users opt in, but the waitlist is now reserved "duri

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A Tiny Android Phone Is Coming in 2027, It’s the Size of an iPhone 13 Mini

The post A Tiny Android Phone Is Coming in 2027, It’s the Size of an iPhone 13 Mini appeared first on Android Headlines.

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Valve support wins praise after restoring games a Steam user deleted during depressive episodes

The user, who goes by 3lizardintrenchcoat on Reddit, shared the support ticket on r/Steam in late November 2025. In it, they admitted the request felt "insane and over the top" before asking whether some of the paid games they had deleted o

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What You Should Know Before Buying A New Refrigerator From Costco

While most shoppers associate Costco with discount bulk groceries, the members-only warehouse chain also sells appliances like refrigerators.

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Sony Xperia 10 VIII & 10 VII Get Android 17, but Not the Full Experience

The post Sony Xperia 10 VIII & 10 VII Get Android 17, but Not the Full Experience appeared first on Android Headlines.

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OpenAI says it will protect local resources and report on the impact of its data centers

OpenAI claims its new pledges were in the works before Americans voted strongly against the data center boom.

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'Nothing will ever replace the emotional depth and creative inspiration of human beings as artists and creators' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer speaks out against AI in video games, says 'music is not just a bunch of notes strung together'

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has spoken out against AI taking over human creativity in video games.

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See Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro in Action

Apple enlisted British musician Labrinth to create a new song during an overnight livestream, demonstrating the new touchscreen MacBook Pro and Logic Pro at Apple Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The session, titled "Labrinth Live on

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I ditched Samsung's One UI launcher for an open-source alternative, and I wish I'd done it sooner

An open-source makeover that unlocks custom icon packs, editable app names, advanced gestures, and tailored search options.

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5 unexpected things you can do with a $100 mini PC

Think outside the (tiny) box.

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Nothing is launching an AI-native product next month, design teased

In September 2025, Nothing CEO Carl Pei revealed that the company planned to launch its first AI-native products in 2026. Now, staying true to that promise, Pei has confirmed that Nothing's first AI-native product will debut next month. Whi

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iPhone Duo guide: Price, specs, availability, problems and reviews

Macworld Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23, but getting hold of one could prove difficult. Preorders opened on October 16 and delivery estimates slipped rapidly, with Macworld’s U.S. tracking showing

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Putting the 'ban' in Meta Ray-Ban: the UK mulls restrictions on smart glasses

After Australia expanded its smart glasses restrictions earlier this year, it could soon be the UK's turn.

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Most companies don't think they could leave their main cloud provider quickly should the worst happen

Customers feel largely in control about their data, but picking up an app and moving it to a different provider is a whole other issue.

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MacBook Neo Shipments Expected to Double in 2027

Apple wants suppliers to make 16 million MacBook Neo laptops in 2027, or double the amount expected for this year, according to supply chain sources (via DigiTimes). Apple released its first MacBook Neo in March 2026, featuring an A18 Pro c

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Your Philips Hue Smart Lighting Just Got An Upgrade, If You Meet The Requirements

For users who enjoy all the color options that Philips Hue bulbs offer, the company's new AI feature makes setting them up far more approachable and fun.

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Costco's Outdoor Smart Plugs Can Automate Your Holiday Lighting Display For Under $30

If you're looking for a cheap way to build a smart holiday display in your yard, these inexpensive Costco plugs might be just what you need.

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Sam Altman says ‘I want you to have so much RAM’ after huge backlash

Sam Altman says he wants everyone to have plenty of RAM after his previous comments sparked a huge backlash.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 gets a £250 price cut

On Samsung’s UK site, the 256GB model with 12GB of RAM is currently showing at £709, down from £959, so it’s sitting under the £750 mark ahead of the main Black Friday rush. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 gets a £250 price cut appeared first o

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OpenAI president says AI could make death a choice, predicts major medical breakthroughs within 18 months

Speaking at WSJ Tech, Brockman said the huge medical advancements we're still waiting for AI to enable will happen in the next year to year and a half.Read Entire Article

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A friend got arrested after buying a crime-linked phone; here are 4 lessons we learned

Your phone's dark past does matter

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Agility is the first pure humanoid robot company on the stock market. Are you buying?

Agility arrives on the Nasdaq today as the first publicly-traded pure-play humanoid robotics company.

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Google’s AI search fumbles leave schools in the lurch

Good morning, and happy Ocarina of Time day to all who celebrate. Oh, and speaking of celebrating: congratulations to the real winners of the midterms, YouTube and Twitch streamers. Inbox is the tech newsletter that goes beyond the news cyc

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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Studio headphones have a flexible design

Samsung is working on a pair of high-end wireless headphones called the Galaxy Studio. They could debut alongside the Galaxy S27 series early next year. The headphones appear to have a flexible design based on their Federal Communications C

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HomeView Code Suggests Future Support for AI Chatbot Apps, Anti-Spoofing Protection

Code discovered in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests Apple is laying the groundwork for chatbot apps on its upcoming HomeView smart home hub, according to the code investigator known as pdfu. The software HomeView uses to display apps from a conne

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Ninja’s new Jonathan Adler espresso maker is delightfully, unapologetically garish

Ninja has unveiled the Ninja Luxe Café Pro Espresso Machine by the designer and ceramicist, and it's not what you'd call subtle.

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These Finder tips will make you a Mac pro

Macworld The Finder in macOS is where you spend the most time when using your Mac. It is the most important tool for managing files and folders; it’s the basis for installing and launching apps; it’s where you can manage iPhones and iPads;

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Oppo Reno17 series officially confirmed to arrive in a few days

It's time for the second Oppo Reno upgrade for the year, following the usual biannual upgrade cycle that the company has maintained for years now. So far, we've only heard some rumors and seen some teasers, but now Oppo has officially confi

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4 Disadvantages Of Using Password Managers

Password managers have been increasingly popular, and while they're touted as being convenient, here are some reasons why you might want to avoid them.

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The AI boom is coming for Switch cartridges, as a key chip supplier quits making ROM

MST Financial analyst David Gibson posted about the change on X after digging through the company's latest quarterly report. Macronix won't develop any new ROM products from here on. The latest quarter is also the last in which Macronix wil

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I drove 500 miles testing Google Maps against Waze; one app won the road

Maps is a better all-around navigation app

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Amazon teams with Uber Eats for new Prime perks

Order on Amazon's platforms and (sometimes) skip the delivery fees.

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Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime

Amazon has made Uber Eats its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States.

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Are AI skills more important than a degree? New report suggests UK firms are leading the push to hire workers with new abilities

Employers seem to favor specialist AI skills over uni degrees, but degrees and traditional skills are still in demand.

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Samsung's new earbuds sound like a revival of its Gear line of exercise wearables, following on from the recent Galaxy On.

The rumored Samsung Galaxy T1 looks set to be a pair of exercise earbuds — the kind of thing Samsung used to make frequently.

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Switch 2 sales fell by almost 40 percent after Nintendo increased prices

Nintendo reports higher profit but substantially lower Switch 2 sales after it increased console prices.

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Honor 700 Pro Leak Reveals Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Honor’s next number-series phones could offer more power than expected. A new leak claims the standard Honor 700 will use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Honor 700 Pro will step up to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The phones are expected to la

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Got an iPhone Duo on Launch Day? Tomorrow Could Be Your Last Chance to Return It

If you bought an iPhone Duo on launch day and are having second thoughts about keeping Apple's first foldable iPhone, tomorrow could be your last chance to return it for a refund. Apple officially launched the iPhone Duo on Friday, October

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Intel's new Arc driver adds support for three games, but brings a few issues too

Intel has another graphics driver out for Arc and Core Ultra users, with new game support and a mix of fixes and fresh problems to watch out for. Read more...

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You don’t need a $3,000 MacBook to get Live Activities in your menu bar

Macworld One of the big selling points of the new MacBook Pro with PROLED is its inclusion of a Dynamic Island. The camera is just a tiny bit lower and surrounded by display, so instead of a notch, you get an island that’s smaller but just

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Samsung Galaxy A38 Could Get a 6,000mAh Battery Upgrade

Samsung’s next Galaxy A phone may finally bring a battery upgrade that matters. A new leak says the Galaxy A38 could arrive with a 6,000mAh battery, up from 5,000mAh in the Galaxy A37. That would give the new model 20% more battery capacity

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vivo X500 series and Watch GT 2 teased in India

vivo unveiled the X500 series in China in September and announced it for international markets in October. Today, vivo's Indian branch announced that the X500 series is "coming soon" to India, but it did not provide a launch date. The extra

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Google's Quick Share can now back up your Android photos to a Windows PC automatically

The addition appears in Google's November system services release notes, under Google Play services version 26.43, dated November 2. The company confirms that Quick Share is gaining automatic photo and video backups from Android to Windows.

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Nothing teases a screenless AI-native device ahead of December launch

Pei called it “a tool, but one built with the personality and care that have come to define a Nothing product.” And the key detail is that it lacks a screen. The post Nothing teases a screenless AI-native device ahead of December launch app

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Hackers publish over 320,000 files stolen from 39 Bristol schools on the dark web

The September breach has made it to the dark web and investigators are analyzing the nature of the leaked files.

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Insta360 Ace Pro 3 Leak Points to Longer Recording Time, And New Lens

Insta360 has not announced the Ace Pro 3 yet, but leaks now show much of the plan. New images reveal a redesigned lens and a front screen that works as a viewfinder. An FCC filing adds a larger battery. Together, these changes point to an a

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Microsoft retiring M365 Project usage report next month

Organizations using Microsoft's admin center tools must prepare for an upcoming reporting retirement that will remove historical activity data for specific project management services. Read more...

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Microsoft Teams can now remember your swear words

Your next Microsoft Teams meeting rant could leave a more permanent record than before, as Microsoft introduces a new policy for admins. Read more...

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Sony is selling more PS5 games but still struggling to meet console demand

Despite market conditions making PS5 consoles expensive and hard to get, Sony's gaming division had a solid quarter.

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We checked out Chromagraph, Rian Johnson's viral iPhone camera app

Last week, a corner of the internet started going abuzz at the sight of a new app. The app in question was Chromagraph, a photography app for the iPhone, and one with some serious credentials to back it up. The app was first brought to peop

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Microsoft Canada time zone login issues only have one manual workaround

Microsoft Canada's time zone login issues have been confirmed by administrators, and it seems there are only a few ways to work around the problem, which requires manual intervention. Read more...

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Apple Launching Five New Products Tomorrow

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

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Microsoft releases major Intelligent Terminal update to improve multitasking

Microsoft has released its biggest update yet for Intelligent Terminal, adding powerful new tools to help developers organize their active workspaces and track running tasks more easily. Read more...

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Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xperia 10 VIII receive Android 17 update

Sony released the Android 17 update for the Xperia 1 VIII in September and expanded the rollout to the Xperia 1 VII last month. Now, Sony has released Android 17 for two more smartphones - the Xperia 10 VII and the Xperia 10 VIII. Sony hasn

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Sony vs Samsung: Which Clip-On Earbuds Are Worth Your Money?

Sony LinkBuds Clip and Samsung Galaxy Buds On bring a refreshing change to the wireless earbuds market with their unique open-ear clip-on designs. Moving away from traditional in-ear earbuds, both offer a different listening experience focu

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Vivaldi 8.3 rolling out updates to give users finer control over web content

Vivaldi has released version 8.3 across desktop and mobile, bringing enhanced privacy customization, upgraded tab management controls, and performance boosts to everyday web browsing. Read more...

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No Java, no subscription: this Mac database app is $129.97

Macworld TL;DR: Query MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle from one native Mac app with a lifetime SQLPro Studio subscription for $129.97 (reg. $219.99). Most database tools that work with more than one engine run on Java instead of na

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iPhone Duo scalpers are loosing money on every unit they sell

Reports from local merchants describe a sharp turnaround. Problems with the hinge and software that still feels incomplete have dampened interest. The post iPhone Duo scalpers are loosing money on every unit they sell appeared first on Gizm

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Asus Zenbook 14 launched in India with Intel, AMD and Snapdragon options, starts at Rs 1,36,990 (~$1,448)

Asus has launched the Zenbook 14 in India with Intel, AMD and Snapdragon options across three SKUs. Pricing starts at Rs 1,36,990 (~$1,448) and climbs through FHD+ and 3K OLED display tiers. The slim 14-inch notebooks go on sale today at As

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OpenAI's upcoming model finds 948 Linux kernel vulnerabilities that could grant root access

OpenAI uncovered 948 unique local privilege escalation flaws in Linux kernel and generated working root exploits bypassing SMEP, SMAP, and KASLR protections. Read more...

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You have to wipe all data from iPhone Duo to change Display Zoom after initial setup

On every other iPhone, you can change this Display Zoom setting whenever you want in Settings. On the Duo, that option simply vanishes once setup is done. The post You have to wipe all data from iPhone Duo to change Display Zoom after initi

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Here's when the Huawei Mate 80 Air is rumored to launch

Huawei unveiled the Mate 70 Air around one year ago as its entry into the 'thin smartphone' segment, and while its successor has been rumored for a while now, it's still nowhere to be seen. Today, a tipster on Weibo claims the Mate 80 Air w

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Samsung may bring a massive 6000mAh battery to its popular mid-range Galaxy phone

Is Samsung finally embracing larger batteries for 2027?

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Vivo X500 series, Vivo Watch GT 2 officially teased in India, launching soon

Vivo has started teasing the X500 series in India, indicating that its latest flagship lineup is preparing for a domestic debut. The phones first arrived in China in September and made their way to Europe last month. With the series also re

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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds3 Pro will soon work as hearing aids

Back in the summer, Samsung's Hearing Aid feature for the Galaxy Buds got cleared by the FDA in the US. Today, the company announced that its Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features have also received medical device approval in South Korea, f

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Sam Altman explains how his "terrible" RAM statement was "taken out of context"

Sam Altman has attempted to clarify how his controversial and tone-deaf “terrible” RAM remark was "taken out of context." Read more...

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Upcoming phones launching in November 2026

November 2026 is expected to bring several notable smartphone launches, with Motorola, Oppo, Honor, and Vivo preparing new devices for different market segments. From flagship Snapdragon processors and advanced periscope cameras to large ba

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Galaxy A38 tipped to pack a 6000mAh battery

If the numbers hold, it would be the biggest battery yet in a Galaxy A phone sold in Europe. Reports also say it won’t be using silicon-carbon tech. The post Galaxy A38 tipped to pack a 6000mAh battery appeared first on Gizmochina.

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A third of acquired game studios have closed since 2000, and Arkane Lyon could be next

Game industry veteran Sebastian Cardoso recently investigated the fates of more than 300 studios bought by large companies over the past quarter century, finding that roughly 61% sold fewer games, earned lower review scores, or faced closur

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Honor 700 Pro tipped to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, leaving rivals behind

Honor is expected to unveil the Honor 700 series in China this month. The lineup will compete with the Oppo Reno 17 and Vivo S70 series, which are also expected to arrive around the same time. A new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station ha

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RedMagic 12 Pro vs Honor Win 2: Which Flagship Gaming Phone Is Worth Buying?

RedMagic 12 Pro and Honor Win 2 represent two different approaches to flagship smartphone design. Both pack the same next-generation Snapdragon chipset, high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays, active cooling and substantial batteries. However, t

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5 Riding Mower Attachments That Can Come In Handy This Fall

If you're getting your lawn ready for a long winter's nap, there are a few things you can add to your riding mower to make the jobs much easier.

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Redmi Turbo 6 Max's battery capacity leaks, and it's huge

Just yesterday, the Redmi Turbo 6 Max's screen details leaked, and before that it was rumored to come with a battery of over 10,000 mAh. Now, a reliable tipster has gotten more specific on that front. According to him, the phone is confirme

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and 3 Pro get approved as over-the-counter hearing aids

Galaxy Buds can screen for hearing loss and amplify sounds

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5 Things You Should Never Do When Cleaning A Blu-Ray Disc

Taking proper care of your Blu-ray collection is vital if you want them to last, but here are five mistakes to avoid when cleaning the discs.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.6 is 50% faster and can now create animated GIFs

OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Images 2.6 across consumer tiers, Codex, and its developer platform, introducing native animated GIF creation. Read more...

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iPhone buying guide 2026: Which iPhone should you buy?

Macworld With the iPhone Duo now on sale, choosing an iPhone now includes a new question: do you want a conventional phone or one that folds open into a larger display? Apple’s first foldable joins an already extensive lineup, but the newes

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Motorola’s new “moto one” surfaces with flagship Snapdragon chip

Motorola may be preparing to bring back the One series. A phone listed as the “moto one” has appeared in the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) database, revealing its design and wireless charging details. The listing gives the device model nu

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PlayStation Store Black Friday 2026 deals live in India, up to 75% off

The PlayStation Black Friday 2026 sale is now live on the PlayStation Store in India. Sony kicked things off early on November 4, and the deals run all the way through November 30. Indian players can already grab discounts of up to 75% on t

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Watch Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro in action with Labrinth’s livestream

Macworld If you pre-ordered a new MacBook Pro, you’re probably counting down the hours until it arrives. While you wait, you can get a look at it in action during a unique livestream from the Downtown LA Apple Store At 11 pm ET, British sin

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Keep Your Garage Warm Enough To Work In All Winter With This Top-Rated Tractor Supply Find

Working in your garage in the winter months can be chilly and uncomfortable, but Tractor Supply has a highly-rated product that can help keep you warm.

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How to find iPhone Duo stock: iPhone stock checkers and alerts compared

Macworld Trying to find an iPhone Duo – or any iPhone – in stock? Stock-checking sites can help you spot retail or online restocks before they disappear. They’re a familiar sight when a new game console launches or must-have sneakers sell o

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Which Roku Streaming Device Is Best For Frequent Travelers?

If you're a frequent traveler and you enjoy watching shows or movies in your hotel room, here's the best Roku streaming device to carry with you.

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Huawei's upcoming sub-brand gets an English name, first two phones detailed

Last month, a report claimed that Huawei was preparing a new sub-brand called Xingmang, which translates to "Starlight" or "Starburst". Shortly after, a tipster said its first phone would be a wide-screen candybar, but also warned that Star

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Tires You Buy In The Future Could Be Made From Dandelions - Here's How

Natural rubber may not make up a majority of the rubber material used in the average tire these days, but companies are still looking alternative options.

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Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage

The company is said to be significantly dropping the amount it's spending on AI for its engineering teams.

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After the midterms, a bigger clash over data centers could be coming

Data center opposition crossed party lines in Tuesday’s midterms.

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Baseus launches Sleep SK1 under-pillow Bluetooth speaker with directional audio & 10h battery

Baseus has launched a new audio device in China aimed at a very specific use case: listening to audio in bed without wearing earbuds or bothering the person next to you. The Baseus Sleep SK1 is a flat Bluetooth speaker designed to slip dire

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4 Common Data Collection Tools You May Be Unaware Of

The term "data collection" can be pretty loaded in the digital age - for good reason - but it can cover all sorts of different tools, used for lots of reasons.

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 256 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for fut

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5 Garmin Alternatives To Consider If You Don't Want An Expensive Sports Watch

There's a massive market for alternative sports watches if you're willing to looking beyond the Garmin brand.

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Apps Can Now Try to Stop You From Canceling Subscriptions

Apple today added a new subscription retention feature for developers, allowing them to show retention messages when a subscriber goes to cancel. Apple says retention messages will appear in the subscription cancellation flow and can includ

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HomePod Mini 2's Amount of RAM Confirmed

MacRumors has confirmed that the HomePod mini 2 is equipped with 2GB of RAM supplied by SK Hynix. This is not very surprising given the S10 chip in the Apple Watch Series 10 also has 2GB of RAM, but Apple does not list this information in i

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Oppo's new F35 Pro gets the ColorOS 17 update

Oppo today announced that it is bringing its ColorOS 17 update to the newly launched Oppo F35 Pro. This is part of the company's rollout of its new operating system, which is currently in its third wave. For F-series devices exclusively, Co

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Samsung's 2027 promises have me worried for the Galaxy S27 series

How much longer will people take AI as a selling point?

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5 Small Electric Cars With Better Ratings Than The Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 is an interesting take on the premium electric vehicle, but there are some other compact EVs that have performed even better.

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'Super Mario Odyssey' Can Now Run on Apple TV Thanks to AI

A Reddit user was able to get Nintendo's "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" and "Super Mario Odyssey" to run natively on the Apple TV 4K, continuing a string of ports made possible with the use of AI (via Engadget). TVPort, Reddit user Floatin

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Google Bans Partner After 1.3 Million Android TV Boxes Found Infected With Malware

Google's crackdown on infected Android TV boxes highlights a troubling problem: The malware was built into the devices and ordinary security checks missed it.

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Snap has more than 30 million paid subscribers across Snapchat+ and other plans

Power users seem more than willing to pay for AI-powered effects.

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AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared

AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle.

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Channing Tatum Debuts New Gambit Accent In Avengers: Doomsday Promo Video

It is a little more than a month before the Avengers (old and new) grace the big screen with their presence again, so the promos are in full swing.

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Xiaomi tipped to be working on a wide-screen candybar smartphone

Several smartphone brands are reportedly working on wide-screen candybar phones inspired by the Huawei Pura X View. Now, a new rumor suggests that Xiaomi is also planning to enter the segment with its own offering. According to tipster Digi

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Key Nintendo Switch cartridge chip maker is phasing out production

Major Nintendo Switch cartridge supplier Macronix is phasing out its ROM chip production lines as the industry shifts further toward digital games. Read more...

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Apple Sent Out iPhone Spyware Alerts In 99 Countries — Here's What You Need To Know

Apple just warned several iPhone users around the world about targeted spyware attacks. Not everyone is at risk, but the alerts are worth taking seriously.

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Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month

While it's not yet clear what kind of product the smartphone startup is cooking up, Nothing's CEO said the product is designed to leverage AI for productivity gains.

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How 'Resident Evil' Director Zach Cregger Uses His iPhone to Make Movies

Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak today shared an Apple TV video that offers a look at how "Resident Evil" director Zach Cregger uses an iPhone during filmmaking. Cregger said he uses his iPhone and the Cadrage app to plan out filming sequ

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Almost no one uses AI agents to book their Uber, company says

During its busiest week last quarter, Uber said only four people booked a ride using an AI agent.

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Nothing CEO reveals release date for secret AI-native device

For years, companies have tried to usher in the "post-smartphone" era with AI-native devices. Nothing has joined the race with its own device set to arrive soon Read more...

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Snapchat surpasses 30M paid subscribers

The milestone comes a year after Snapchat announced a controversial limit on free storage for its Memories feature and informed users it would start requiring users to pay $1.99 per month for additional storage or subscribe to Snapchat+ to

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Apple is Putting Employees on an AI Budget

Apple is curtailing employee AI use to cut costs, reports Bloomberg. In October, Apple limited some engineers to $200 per day for AI spending, down from $300. More cuts could be coming, with daily allowances for some engineers dropping to $

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This '70s Honda Was Still Factory-Fresh After Almost Five Decades In A Crate

It's not every day that a vintage Honda turns up in its original shipping crate after almost five decades. But what happened when this one went up for auction?

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Edifier S1000W Wi-Fi enabled audiophile bookshelf speakers are low priced for limited time

Edifier is offering its S1000W Wi-Fi enabled audiophile-grade bookshelf two-way speakers at a very good price of just $420. Read more...

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8 Pieces Of Camping Gear Worth Buying From Dick's Sporting Goods (And 4 To Skip)

Dick's Sporting Goods carries hundreds if not thousands of items ideal for your next camping trip, but there are some products you might want to skip.

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OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election

OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants AI to define the 2028 election, proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s own business interests.

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Apple TV's '12 Days of Snoopy' Special Arrives November 13

Apple today shared a trailer for a new Snoopy special that's airing on Friday, November 13. "Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy" features Snoopy working to get off Santa's naughty list ahead of Christmas. In the latest special of the acclai

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Another mini-laptop for distraction-free writing, Fedora Asahi Remix 45 released, and Microsoft improves Windows 11 performance for PCs with 8GB: Liliputing News Roundup

With the RAM shortage driving up prices for memory, Microsoft has announced steps taken to make Windows 11 run better on PCs with 8GB of RAM, and now says the OS is 20% more responsive and multitasking is 40% faster. • The enough phone is a

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Some Of Your Most Important Google App Icons Are About To Look Different

Google is updating the look of some familiar Android app icons, but the apps themselves aren't changing. The new designs should start appearing on phones soon.

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GOG is hosting its first gaming showcase event — here's where and when you can watch it

GOG, a beloved digital storefront for releasing DRM-free PC games and long-awaited PC ports of classic games, has announced its very first "GOG Showcase" event, where it will reveal new games, features, and more. Here's what you need to kno

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Apple Releases Xcode 27.3 Beta With Three New Features

Apple on Tuesday released the first Xcode 27.3 beta with three new features: GitHub Copilot support within the built-in coding assistant, the ability for developers to test Siri AI integration in their apps, and additional APIs for develope

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Google Maps update makes the app fully iPhone Duo compatible

The iPhone Duo has been shipping for a little while now, but plenty of iOS apps still haven't been adapted to its two displays. Google Maps is no longer one of them, as version 26.44.4 of the app is now being reported to add full support fo

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Apple Will Check Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content Starting in iOS 27.3

Apple says it will start checking public iCloud links for harmful content in iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3. Images in iCloud Photos and files in iCloud Drive shared using the "Anyone with the link" option will be "mad

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5 SUVs That Depreciate Faster Than A Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover is not a brand well-known for long term value retention, as the Discovery shows, but it's hardly the worst example you can find in the SUV world.

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Pangram expands its AI detection tools to video and images

The company behind the widely used tool for AI text is moving into more kinds of AI slop.

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Sony Is Expanding A Beloved Retro Audio Brand Even Further

The Walkman has come a long way since the days of cassette tapes. Sony's new models are ultra-premium, and its next announcement could also lean into nostalgia.

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Xbox Nano Controller gets direct Wi-Fi cloud gaming support

Microsoft is testing two new Xbox Cloud Gaming features, letting Smart TV users play with their phones and adding Wi-Fi to the Xbox Nano Controller. Read more...

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Xbox is testing two new controller options for Cloud Gaming

The Nano Controller is adopting a Google Stadia trick.

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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Poker Ya Joker, Despotism, Potion Permit, more

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker, Potion Permit, Slime Legends – Survivor, Despotism 3k, Three Kingdoms: Grand Strategy, Can You Escape: The Collection, My Car My Life, and more

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3 Disadvantages Of Zero-Turn Mowers

Zero-turn lawn mowers are often ideal for larger lawns or commercial use, but they do have some drawbacks that might not make them a good fit for your needs.

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Apple releases first iOS 27.3 developer beta, here's what's new

Apple has released the first iOS 27.3 developer beta to testers, bringing several new features and changes. The company also rolled out the first developer betas of iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, watchOS 27.3, tvOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3. The iO

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4 Milwaukee Tools With Deep Discounts In November 2026

A number of Milwaukee tools are on sale this month, including drills, batteries, and tool boxes, which may tempt a few people into upgrading their arsenal.

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Microsoft Paint CVE-2026-83844 lets hackers hack Windows 11 PCs over internet

Microsoft has confirmed CVE-2026-83844 remote code execution flaw that affects Paint on Windows systems, and the fix is not obvious. Read more...

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Roger Ebert Was A Fan Of Ewan McGregor And Scarlett Johansson's Sci-Fi Flop

Roger Ebert was exceptionally critical of every movie he watched, but it would surprise you to learn which films he genuinely found to be a good time.

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Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it

The backdoor was discovered in the firmware of multiple Videostrong devices, such as the Mecool KTI, as well as several white-label Android TV boxes. Seattle-based cybersecurity and fraud intelligence research group Synthient, which worked

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Microsoft confirms direct Wi-Fi for the Xbox Nano controller plus you can use your phone as a TV gamepad.

Microsoft has launched two Xbox Cloud Gaming previews: direct Wi-Fi "Cloud Connect" for the Nano controller, and a virtual smartphone controller for Smart TVs.

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Meet the 20 first-place apps from RevenueCat’s Shipaton 2026

A cozy habit tracker, a smarter snippet library, and a rooster that wants you out of bed: this year’s Shipaton winners offer plenty of new apps to explore. RevenueCat’s annual app-building competition drew 3,985 project submissions in 2026,

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Henry Cavill builds 16-bit ‘Mustache Protocol’ game on Googlebook for a good cause [Video]

As teased before the launch, Henry Cavill has built a video game on Googlebook, and it’s called Mustache Protocol. more…

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Not Body-On-Frame, Not A Conventional Unibody: The Ford Fathom Is Something Else Entirely

The Ford Fathom is a highly anticipated pickup, but based on info revealed by the automaker, it's construction makes it unlike the rest of the company's fleet.

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macOS 27.3 Brings Live Activities to Macs Without Dynamic Island

The new MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays feature the Dynamic Island instead of a notch, and it includes support for Live Activities. Fortunately, other Apple silicon Macs will not entirely miss out, as the macOS 27.3 upda

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Nintendo's main Switch cartridge supplier is leaving the ROM business

This is potentially terrible news for those who love physical media.

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Honor Magic9 Pro Max in for review

Hollywood-favorite ARRI is partnering with Honor in an attempt to escape the movie studios and slide into more and more consumer pockets. Following the limited trial with the Robot Phone it's now faced with a far more substantial challenge

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Google’s latest smart home products make the perfect gifts, and they’re on sale at Best Buy

Google Home is one of the most user-friendly smart home ecosystems, and Google has built out an extensive collection of cameras, speakers, and displays. That positions them as great gifts to expand someone’s smart home. more…

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TeamGroup warns the memory shortage has not reached its peak yet

TeamGroup recently shared financial results for its latest quarter. Beyond the soaring figures and shifting market trends, the report highlights the worrisome direction the entire chip industry is heading toward. As it turns out, the worst

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How Much Would It Cost To Max Out Your PC's RAM In 2026? (More Than A High-End Gaming PC)

Escalating memory prices have been in the news throughout 2026, but just how much would it cost to max out your PC's RAM? The answer might surprise you.

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Start11 v3 gives Windows 11 a Mac-like makeover, and I love it

Start11 v3 brings Start menu widgets, Taskbar Islands, and app grouping to Windows 11 in a major update for desktop customization.

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‘Enough Phone’ is an Android phone roughly the size of iPhone 13 Mini, launching in 2027

Everyone says they want small Android phones back, and 2027 might be your chance to actually buy one. The “Enough Phone” has a mere 5.3-inch display, decent specs, and a price of $599 and less. more…

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God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20

Santa Monica Studio will use the extra time to push the game "to its fullest potential."

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Marvel Reportedly Considering An Emmy-Winning Actor To Replace Hugh Jackman As Wolverine

With the highly anticipated "X-Men" reboot on the horizon, the MCU is reportedly eyeing its next Wolverine, and may be looking at a popular Emmy winner.

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Health checks offered to residents near one of England's worst illegal waste sites

Dedicated health checks, including asthma and blood pressure assessments, are being offered to people living near one of England's worst illegal waste sites.

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Redditor uses AI to get Switch games running natively on Apple TV

The TVPort project is another example of people using Claude Code to bring software to other platforms

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Bluetooth is going to get a lot faster in 2027

Bluetooth HDT's rollout will benefit a wide range of wireless devices and how they communicate.

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Oppo Find N7 officially confirmed to arrive in Europe

Some good news for foldable fans came from an interview with one of Oppo's regional Product Managers. Speaking to local publication Nixanbal he revealed that Oppo is planning to release the Oppo Find N7 in Europe, after the N6 missed the Ol

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Elon Musk spent nearly $500 million on the midterms and lost big-time

This was the Cybertruck of elections.

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Honeycomb Aeronautical Foxtrot Takeoff Kit: This should be sold separately

An excellent flight stick gets a useful throttle box upgrade, but existing Honeycomb Foxtrot owners can't buy the missing piece separately.

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Best AirPlay speakers for iPhones and Apple Music

Macworld Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini are obvious choices for Apple users, but there are plenty of alternatives that work with your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Whether you want a compact kitchen speaker, a multi-room setup or a ster

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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $200 off, Galaxy Z Fold 8 $300 off + $200 store credit, Moto Tag 2, Anker, more

Joining the best cash discount to date on the new Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and $17.50 each and a seriously notable Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals – you can land one at $300 off and score a $200 store credit today. Head below for more including

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The MacBook Neo just got its biggest price drop ever

Macworld Apple MacBook Neo 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.closes

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Stuffing an Xbox inside an alligator is the most Florida way ever to promote GTA VI

In an effort to create the most Florida thing ever, Microsoft commissioned creature animatronics specialists John Nolan Studio to build the Xbox Series X-Bite. Imagine an alligator swallowed an Xbox Series X whole, and you've got the idea.R

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Nothing teases screen-less product launching next month, ‘couldn’t have been an app’

Nothing has confirmed it will launch a new “AI-native” product in December, something that “couldn’t have been an app.” more…

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The first Snapdragon phone with Android Linux Terminal support is here

The Redmagic 12 Pro is the first Snapdragon-based Android phone to support the Linux Terminal introduced in Android 16 for Pixel phones. more…

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Xbox and PC prices are out of control, and Microsoft clearly knows it

I used to upgrade my PC when it felt slow, but that's no longer possible because of rising hardware costs. Microsoft's strategy is evolving to meet this new reality, and two recent changes involving Windows and Xbox consoles are proof enoug

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Three months in, Galaxy Z Fold 8’s cameras aren’t enough, and Fold 9 might not fix it [Gallery]

I’ve been enamored with my Galaxy Z Fold 8 since I started using it roughly three months ago, but its one big downside has been the cameras, so I’m not exactly thrilled to hear that the Galaxy Z Fold 9 might now make any progress here. more

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US export restrictions on China threaten SK Hynix's plans to build $45 billion worth of chip plants in New York

Two people told Reuters that Solidigm, SK Hynix's US subsidiary, plans to spend about $45 billion on two NAND fabs in Marcy, New York. That figure could grow to about $100 billion over time. The company needs to increase output in Dalian an

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MW4 DMZ players need to do this loot run before Season 1 starts

Solo players who don't have a lot of time to play Modern Warfare 4 DMZ may feel like they're not getting enough good loot. But that changes with this easy run that takes less than 15 minutes each time.

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Remote Mouse turns your smartphone into a handy PC remote

Remote Mouse turns your phone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and trackpad for your PC or Mac. The latest update adds the ability to view running apps and currently playing media directly from your phone, but the new feature is currently e

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Microsoft says it now sucks less to use a Windows PC with 8GB of RAM

Using a computer with 8GB of RAM in 2026 is rough, to say the least, but as RAMageddon rages on, Microsoft says it is making improvements to using a Windows PC with less memory available. more…

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Just 13% of UK teenage girls active every day, WHO figures show

Experts have warned that more needs to be done to boost the exercise levels of UK teenagers - with just 13% of teenage girls active every day.

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Microsoft wants to give you an Xbox Series X swallowed by a giant alligator

In one of the strangest giveaways for a console ever seen, Microsoft is hosting a sweepstakes contest for a custom-made alligator with a fully functional Xbox Series X inside, called the Xbox Series X-Bite. Here's how to enter.

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Google will fix Nest devices that didn’t adjust for Daylight Savings, breaking alarms and more

Google says it will roll out a fix for Nest devices that were impacted by problems with Daylight Savings adjustments due to changes in Canada. more…

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iPhone Duo's App Problems Put Huawei's Wide-Screen Phones in Focus

Apple's first foldable iPhone has an impressive display, but its software still needs work. A recent hands-on comparison found that several popular apps make better use of large screens on Huawei devices. On the iPhone Duo, some apps instea

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Excel copy and paste breaks once again after Microsoft update

Microsoft has shipped another Excel 2016 update that breaks copy and paste, marking the second consecutive month with the same issue.

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Microsoft's AI PC roadmap shows where Ryzen AI 500 and Intel Nova Lake fit into Windows

Known leaker HXL posted the slide on X on Tuesday. Titled "Windows is the home for hybrid intelligence," it lines PCs up along a memory scale that runs from 8GB to beyond 128GB. Chip names only appear underneath, almost like footnotes.Read

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Google Photos now lets you turn off background music in Memories

In an update, Google Photos is making it possible to fully disable background music in Memories. more…

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Huawei OSTA Sub-Brand Leak Reveals Two New Phones and Unusual Design

Huawei may be preparing to launch a new sub-brand called Xingmang, with OSTA as its English name. New leaks point to two upcoming phones, the OSTA O1 and OSTA O1 Pro. The company has not confirmed either device, but new leaks have revealed

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Best Apple Watch 2026: Series 12 vs Ultra 4 vs SE 3

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

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XBOX's 'Nano' Controller launches today for $49.99 — An ultra-compact alternative

The XBOX Nano Controller is now available at certain retailers for $49.99, offering a compact design with support for consoles, PC, mobile, and cloud gaming.

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WH40K: Rogue Trader's final DLC expansion is coming soon — and it looks amazing

Owlcat Games has revealed the release date of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's final DLC expansion, "Processional of the Damned". It will feature a new playable companion, a new "Zealot" player archetype, a new Insanity mechanic, and more f

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Microsoft is giving away 25 Xbox games worth over $500 with new Windows PCs and handhelds

Microsoft is delivering the X25 bundle through the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11, not through codes or retailer redemptions. The bundle will appear on eligible machines no later than the end of November, and owners can claim all 25 game

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Apple says it won't merge macOS and iPadOS, despite years of making them increasingly similar

Apple CEO John Ternus recently stated that the company still has no plans to combine iPadOS and macOS into a single operating system. The operating systems have grown increasingly similar in recent years, but keeping them separate likely he

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Blood tests that could spot early signs of cancers to be trialled on thousands of NHS patients

Blood tests that could spot the early signs of a range of the most common cancers are to be trialled on thousands of NHS patients.

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LG's Gram laptops prove you don't need a heavy PC to get serious productivity power

Whether you need a budget-friendly work machine or a premium productivity powerhouse, there's an LG Gram laptop to fit the bill before Black Friday even starts.

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iOS 27: What’s new, what’s in the latest beta and what’s coming next

Macworld Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026, with the public release following on September 14. The latest update, iOS 27.2, arrived on October 26, bringing further Siri AI improvements and new app features. More additions are st

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Six humanoid robots worked a 24-hour shift at a convenience store, but two weren't good enough to keep their jobs

Agibot's G2 robots took over duties at an operating convenience store in Shanghai's Xuhui district between November 2 and 3. The company called the broadcast "Robots Never Clock Out," which perfectly captures why managers are introducing th

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Microsoft is tackling Outlook's search problem, and it wants your feedback

Microsoft revamped Outlook search with better ranking, improved performance, and a new feedback system that lets users rate results.

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Halo Wars Meets Halo: Reach in this Impressive FPS Mod

Project Groundside brings first-person combat to Halo Wars, allowing players to take direct control of Marines, Spartans, ODSTs, and vehicles. Inspired by Halo: Reach, the mod introduces new weapons, sprint mechanics, and a supply-based res

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AMD posts record $13.4 billion revenue as AI boom fuels growth, but gaming sales are down 40%

The data center segment, which includes both product lines, produced $8.5 billion of the total, or about 63% of net revenue. AMD expects to set another record next quarter with about $17 billion in revenue.Read Entire Article

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Everyone is struggling (except Apple)

Macworld Last week, the Wall Street Journal ran a piece describing how memory and flash chip manufacturers were finally “getting their revenge” on Apple. The demand spike from AI-driven data centers has made it so Apple can no longer negoti

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macOS 27 Golden Gate: What’s new, what’s in the beta & what’s next

Macworld macOS 27 Golden Gate arrived on September 14, introducing an all-new Siri AI assistant, major updates to Safari, Photos, Messages, Mail and Calendar, and expanded child-safety features. Design refinements and performance improvemen

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iPhone Duo review: The best and worst iPhone in ages

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Duo-optimized apps change how you use your iPhone The nano-texture display is great No real compromise on performance Cons Unoptimized apps are worse than on previous iPhones Battery life varies wide

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Microsoft says Windows is now 20% more responsive and 40% faster at multitasking on 8GB PCs

Microsoft has spent much of 2026 vowing to improve Windows 11. With the AI-driven memory crisis continuing to make RAM prices akin to that of gold, part of the upgrades has been to make the OS run better on 8GB machines.Read Entire Article

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Best MacBook Neo accessories: Chargers, hubs, stands and more

Macworld The MacBook Neo, Apple’s entry-level laptop officially announced in early March 2026, is a sensation, bringing the Mac to a whole new market with its low price but surprisingly powerful specs and features. For just $699 you get the

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HONOR Is Testing a 15,000mAh Phone Battery That Could Last a Week

HONOR may be preparing a smartphone that can last an entire week on a single charge. A new leak suggests the company is testing batteries with capacities between 14,000mAh and 15,000mAh, pushing smartphone endurance to a new level. The batt

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With iOS 27.3, the Siri AI floodgates are about to open

Macworld With the new OS 27.3 betas (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS), Apple is finally making good on one of those old Apple Intelligence features it first promised back in 2024. When Apple announced Apple Intelligence and all its fancy n

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Best laptop power banks for Apple MacBook 2026

Macworld Many of us are quite used to carrying around a handy power bank to top up our iPhone batteries during a long day away from a power socket, but these pocketable battery packs are usually not powerful enough to keep an unplugged and

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Samsung May Bring its Latest Innovation to More Galaxy S27 Phones

Samsung could make one of its most unusual flagship features available on more phones next year. A new report suggests the upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro will get Privacy Display, which debuted on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The move would give buyers a

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Oppo Find X10 Ultra Leak Reveals 10x Optical Zoom, 200MP Camera, and Dimensity 9600 Pro

Recent leaks from well-known tipster Digital Chat Station have revealed some key details about the upcoming Oppo Find X10 Ultra. The phone, reportedly developed under the codename Nebula, could bring major upgrades to performance, photograp

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Xbox’s smallest controller is pocket-sized, rechargeable, and only $50

The Xbox Nano Controller drops on November 4, 2026 for the United States, UK, and other select markets. Here's some early impressions ahead of the full review.

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Arkane Lyon may have found a lifeline as Ubisoft and others reportedly bid for the Xbox studio

Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies have reportedly submitted bids to acquire Arkane Lyon from Microsoft, potentially saving the acclaimed studio from closure and allowing work on Marvel’s Blade to continue.

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Better clear your Xbox SSD now: GTA 6 is a colossal 212GB download

GTA 6 is nearly here, and its enormous installation makes preloading particularly important. Here’s when you can download it and get ready for launch.

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The Sideload 050: The phones Samsung and Google won’t make

Welcome to episode 50 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will and Daniel are joined by Nick Sutrich to discuss the ever-present split between North American and global phones, what the marketplace looks like with OnePlus gone

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MPs urge online retailers to stop selling AI toys over child harm fears

AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling them.

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POCO F8 Pro Gets HyperOS 4 as Xiaomi Starts Global Rollout

Xiaomi has started its global HyperOS 4 rollout today, and the POCO F8 Pro is one of the first phones to get it. The update comes with firmware version OS4.0.2.0.XPKMIXM and a size of around 8.4 GB. This marks the start of the stable global

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Australia's social media ban challenged by Reddit and rights group in court

Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s faces challenges in court over accusations that it amounts to censorship and creates privacy issues.

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vivo X500 Pro Review: Compact Phone, Serious Cameras

The vivo X500 Pro puts a 50-megapixel triple camera system, a 144Hz display and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro into a relatively compact phone. Its 64-megapixel telephoto camera and 6.36-inch screen give it a distinct identity in a market wh

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Samsung Takes Its iPhone Duo Trolling to the Streets With Billboard Trucks in Canada

Samsung is not letting the iPhone Duo's rough start go to waste. After an ad that slices an apple in half, the company has now sent billboard trucks through Toronto and Vancouver. They show a cracked foldable screen and ask people to "Switc

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HONOR's flagship Tops AnTuTu's October Rankings With a 10,100mAh Battery

HONOR has taken the top spot in AnTuTu's latest Android flagship rankings. The HONOR Win 2 scored an average of 4,958,339 points in October, beating several high-end phones powered by Qualcomm's latest chip. The result is interesting becaus

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Plans revealed for AI data centre at former power station in North Yorkshire

Energy giant Drax has announced plans to build an AI data centre on 4.5 hectares of land at its North Yorkshire site.

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Redmi Turbo 6 Max Could Get a 7-Inch 2K Display With 185Hz Refresh Rate

Redmi may be preparing a major display upgrade for its next performance phone. A new leak suggests the Redmi Turbo 6 Max could feature a 7-inch 2K screen with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. The information comes from tipster Digital Chat St

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Cyber attacks affect UK meat processing industry, top security official says

Cyber attacks have affected the UK meat processing industry, a top security official has said in the wake of hacks that hit supermarkets across Europe.

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TECNO Announces Winners Of The 2026 Shot On CAMON Photography Contest

TECNO has announced the winners of its 2026 Shot On CAMON global photography contest. The third edition drew more than 13,000 entries from over 40 countries. Co-hosted with travel publisher Lonely Planet, the contest celebrates mobile photo

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Zotac’s new fanless Wildcat Lake Mini PC, A new RISC-V Compute Module, repositioning the Windows 11 Taskbar: Liliputing News Roundup

This Raspberry Pi CM5-sized compute module features an ESP32-P4 chip with two 32-bit, 400 MHz RISC-V CPU cores, a 40 MHz low-power core, and ESP32-C6 for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5. • This credit card-sized computer has 2 Arm Cortex-A76 CPU cor

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

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

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Greenpeace deploys boulders in North Sea to 'protect porpoises'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Majority of funds stolen in cryptocurrency hack replenished, Binance says

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

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

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

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How Starlink Actually Works (Internet From Space Explained)

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

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

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

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

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

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Can an AI Built OS Revive THIS Old MacBook?

Can an AI Built OS Revive THIS Old MacBook?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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iPhone 18 Pro Review, But Zero Arse Licking

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

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

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

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

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

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Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

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Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.

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

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The One PC Valve Forgot: SteamOS Gaming Laptop!

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

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NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!

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

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

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

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Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!

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

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The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.

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

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MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?

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

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Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

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

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

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I Revived MSN Messenger and Its Forgotten Companion Gadget!

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

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

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

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2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

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REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

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

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

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I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!

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

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The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?

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

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Memory is too expensive so I made my own

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

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

PhoneBuff on YouTube

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