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I stopped treating my Android phone like a second device after using Phone Link

Phone Link's ability to reduce phone usage and streamline communication proved to be a game-changer in my workflow.

This overlooked tool instantly adds wood and leather texture to my 3D prints (and it's 100% free)

BumpMesh makes adding texture to 3D prints stupidly easy.

12 Of The Top Ace Hardware Summer Items You Can Buy

These Ace Hardware items include top-rated grills, garden tools, pressure washers, and outdoor accessories praised for their value and performance.

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New Hisense e-ink phone debuts with detachable secondary display

Hisense teased the A10 in early June 2026, and now, the company has revealed the e-ink phone. A major highlight of the e-ink smartphone is its dual-display design, but unlike the Bigme Hibreak Dual 2, the secondary display is detachable.

Demand for Samsung's Galaxy S26 shows no signs of abating

Samsung has increased Galaxy S26 production yet again as promotions and concerns over future price hikes fuel stronger-than-expected demand. The Galaxy S26 Ultra remains the top seller, with surging sales delaying availability in South Kore

Fan-Favorite ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series ‘Mystery Inc.’ Comes to Blu-Ray

Just in time for Halloween season, you probably can't go wrong with 'Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated' for the first or latest time.

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Bluetooth Codecs Explained: Which Gives You The Best Audio Quality?

Bluetooth audio is incredibly convenient, but you still want to make sure to understand what codecs you're using to get the best quality audio.

Smartphone makers are quietly building the next price trap—and it's not what you think

It's not just about RAM, either.

The upcoming Googlebook is a quiet confession that Chromebooks never truly worked

It's okay to admit it, Google

How to watch Argentina vs Wales for FREE: Live streams and TV channels for Nations Championship 2026

All the ways to watch Argentina vs Wales live streams – including for FREE – for Nations Championship 2026 Round 2 at Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario.

8 Cool Consumer Reports Approved Gadgets Under $50

Score top-tier, Consumer Reports-endorsed tech like streaming sticks and headphones from Roku, Amazon, JBL, and more - all for under $50.

AM4 deserved one last flagship — here's why the 5950X3D would've been it

AM4's biggest missing piece was always a 16-core X3D processor.

You're making a huge mistake leaving your backup drive plugged in

Your backups are one ransomware attack away from being worthless—this is how I fixed that

How to watch Married at First Sight US season 20 from anywhere in the world – stream dating series online

How to watch Married at First Sight US season 20, as 14 Seattle singletons put their fate in the hands of matchmaking experts Dr. Lisa Paz and Paul C. Brunson.

You May No Longer Need An Apple Watch To Track Your Workouts With iOS 27

Your Apple devices can track a lot of workout data for you while you're at the gym, but this update may change which peripherals you wear there.

What Do Those 'Open Joints On Bridge' Signs Mean?

Ever spotted a "Open Joints On Bridge" yellow warning sign while driving? Discover the structural reason behind these road gaps and which vehicles are at risk.

OpenAI's head of safety is reportedly leaving as part of company reorganization

The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.

5 more Excel VBA toolbar shortcuts that work in every spreadsheet I open

These reusable shortcuts handle pasting, navigation, cleanup, indexing, and timestamps from any standard Excel workbook.

I set up every streaming device the same way, and the picture and sound are instantly better

These streaming device settings improve picture, sound, privacy, updates, app clutter, and remote behavior before you open an app.

Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?

Save your best ports for your most demanding devices.

Who Owns Logitech?

If there's a household name in computers, it's Logitech, as it has been around since the '80s and most PC users' first peripheral was likely a Logitech mouse.

This mesh battery system does what the Powerwall can't—and costs less to expand

Finally, a home backup battery that isn't an eyesore.

My favorite Gemini alternative isn't ChatGPT or Copilot; it's way more productive

The AI tool that actually clicked

Lava Virat V1's design, colors, and launch date revealed

Indian handset maker Lava recently announced its partnership with the Indian online retailer Flipkart for its new Virat smartphone series. Now, Lava has announced that the first smartphone in this series will be called Virat V1, which will

Lenovo launches affordable MacBook Neo rival with thin and light design

The Lecoo Air 14 powered by Intel Wildcat Lake is now available in China. Lenovo introduced it in May 2026, and this affordable MacBook Neo rival has 12GB of RAM, weighs 990g, and is 12.95mm thick. Its initial price is CNY 4,088, around $60

How Fast Is The Original '63 Aston Martin DB5? A Look At Its Top Speed

The DB5 is one of the most legendary Aston Martin models, not least because of its appearance in "Goldfinger." What's the top speed of this icon?

Huawei building 12-inch chip wafer plant to deal with DRAM shortage

Huawei is reportedly teaming up with the Chinese government to build a new 12-inch chip wafer plant that can help it cut off some pressure from DRAM shortages. A new report suggests that the company is once again up to framing its own solut

Apple sues OpenAI exec for theft of trade secrets

Macworld As first reported by Bloomberg, Apple has filed suit against OpenAI, accusing the AI developer of running a coordinated campaign to steal information about upcoming Apple products. OpenAI is Apple’s partner in some ways. Since iOS

I stopped using wireless Android Auto, and every annoying problem disappeared

Android Auto kept disconnecting until I switched to a cable

Your dusty old laptop is actually the ideal Plex server, and here's why

7 devices you can turn into a Plex media server without paying a dime

I tested the Flowtica Scribe. It looked good until I compared it to Gemini and a voice recorder

It has the write idea though

FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun

If you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's called FL Studio, and Constantin Koehncke, is the man responsible for shepherding the pioneeri

Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut

If you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious. The toy is based on a character from Super M

Score Summer-Ready Anker Accessories at Rare Low Prices This Weekend

Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $99.74 on Amazon, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a match of the all-time low price that we last tracked during Prime Day

Huawei Mate 80 series sales rapidly crossed 7.5 million units

Huawei Mate 80 series continues to surprise consumers with its sales figures, and the flagship lineup has now crossed 7.5 million units in the market. The top-end models are maintaining the lead in the smartphone sales segment, rivaling com

WhatsApp desktop turns your PC into a full messaging hub

WhatsApp's desktop app turns your Windows or Mac into a full messaging hub. You can link up to four devices at once, make voice and video calls straight from your webcam, and type on a real keyboard instead of a phone screen. Your phone onl

Galaxy Watch 8 turns into an even bigger bang for the buck after sweet discount

The watch is loaded with features and is the best choice for most Galaxy users.

4 Things To Stop Doing If You Have Surround Sound

If you have (or are planning to purchase) a surround sound system for your home theater setup, here are four common mistakes you absolutely shouldn't make.

This open source TV box has zero tracking and everyone I show it to wants one

It's time to rethink what's on your TV.

This iPhone Was Buried In Time Capsule That Future Americans Will Open In 2276

A certain nostalgia washes over you when you see the original iPod or Razor phone. Let's see how Americans feel when they see this iPhone in 250 years.

Mangmi announces Air Y and Air Y Pro vertical handhelds to take on TrimUI Brick Pro

After launching two horizontal handhelds, Mangmi has announced that its first product launch for 2026 will be the Air Y series. The new series will arrive as its first vertical handhelds and will be available in standard and pro models.

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Done, But Rotta the Hutt is Forever

It's time for you to be your own man and go trick-or-treating as Rotta the Hutt this Halloween.

I tried replacing OneNote with Evernote, Standard Notes, and Goodnotes — only one was worth paying for

My note-taking habits changed fast.

5 weird devices that can run Linux (even though they shouldn't)

DIYers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

Mamdani’s New Click-to-Cancel Rule Makes It Easier for New Yorkers to Cancel Subscriptions

"If you can sign up with one click, you can cancel with one click," said Mamdani.

White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and "the intelligence community." The Council will provid

The Streaming Subscription Trick That Can Cut Your Monthly Bills In Half

Subscribing to multiple streaming services has gotten wildly expensive, surpassing the cost of old-fashioned cable TV bundles, so save money however you can.

I replaced Spotify with a CLI music player and the only thing I missed was the algorithm

This app is perfect for all-day music sessions, when you just want it to get out of the way.

OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households

ChatGPT is hiring a dedicated product manager to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, according to a job posting.

OS 27 betas for all and everything else coming from Apple this month

Macworld For the last several years, July has been the same, in the Apple calendar. WWDC is long over, and the rush of hardware for the fall is still a couple of months away. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing exciting, though. After several

Samsung's SmartTag 3 rumored to be launching alongside S26 FE

Samsung may unveil the rumored SmartTag 3 alongside the Galaxy S26 FE, three years after launching its predecessor. While details remain scarce, the new tracker could address SmartTag 2’s aging Bluetooth standard and limited crowdsourced ne

Huawei July 14 Global Event: These devices launching next week

Huawei will hold a grand-scale global event on July 14, launching incredible devices. The company has released many teasers hinting at what is new coming next week. But in case you have missed these pre-heating posters, here’s a list of all

10 Home Theater Mistakes You Might Be Making, According To Enthusiasts

Setting up your dream home theater can be a complex and costly endeavor. Make sure you get the most out of your efforts by avoiding these common mistakes.

Llama.cpp, Speeches, and Open WebUI turned my Raspberry Pi into a voice assistant that actually works

The best part? This voice assistant runs entirely locally

5 self-hosted 3D printing tools you should download today

Your homelab can turbo-charge your 3D printing experience.

Engadget review recap: Steam Machine, Samsung Music Studio 7, Oura Ring 5 and more

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.

Rockets Actually Fly Better Without Air - Here's Why

When planes fly through the atmosphere, they rely on air to keep themselves aloft, rockets on the other hand are better off without the air.

Razer’s Soma Chroma is the wireless RGB gaming chair your setup didn’t know it needed, and it’s way better than I expected

Razer’s Soma Chroma is a wireless RGB gaming chair powered by a simple USB‑C power bank, keeping your setup clean while adding reactive lighting to your entire battlestation. The real surprise is the comfort. Dual‑density foam, an ergonomic

Do You Need To Ground A Portable Generator? It's Complicated

Are you confused by the conflicting electrical safety advice for your backup power? Discover the exact grounding rules for your portable generator.

Several Sony executives sold their shares after PlayStation announced plans to stop releasing new games on physical discs

Sony recently announced its exit from the physical games market, which has sparked significant backlash from the gaming community. And it seems that following the announcement, multiple Sony executives have sold their shares.

I used NotebookLM to track my finances, and it’s actually kind of brilliant

Letting NotebookLM peek at my wallet was oddly worth it.

I stopped using NotebookLM after Google Drive projects solved my research chaos

This hidden Google Drive feature finally ended my file-hunting nightmare

Your Samsung Gallery won't be able to sync with Microsoft OneDrive soon

Your photos don't have to go home, but they can't stay here.

'We're so close to the streamers inventing television': Disney+ is reportedly thinking about a fully free tier supported by adverts

How many ads would you be prepared to put up with if it meant you could access some Disney+ content for free?

Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo Review: Midrange Vacuum, High-End Performance

Good autonomous vacuuming doesn't have to cost more than $1,000.

'Users no longer need to choose between powerful AI capabilities and meaningful privacy protections': Proton makes its Lumo privacy-first ChatGPT alternative a lot more powerful

Proton's Lumo 2.0 finally looks like a real ChatGPT rival with reasoning, image generation, web search, and memory baked in.

This cozy productivity sandbox is free to play on Steam for a limited time

Deal | Anyone who is easily distracted while working at a PC can currently try an unusual solution on Steam for free. gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is a cozy coworking sandbox featuring anime avatars, lo-fi music and virtual workspaces. It i

Garmin smartwatches gain installable features like live star maps

Third-party developers are expanding the functionality of Garmin smartwatches with a new lineup of versatile apps and custom watch faces. From real-time astronomy tracking to data-rich dashboards, these additions deliver tailored features f

5 Ways To Make Your Game Controllers Last Longer

Game controllers are expensive to replace, but a few basic habits can help them last longer. Cleaning, storage, and repairs all make a difference.

We explain why Cloud rebuild is one of Windows 11’s most important new features, and how it lets you recover your PC without a USB drive or complicated steps

Microsoft's Cloud rebuild for Windows 11 downloads a fresh installation and drivers from Windows Update. Here's how it works and what to know.

Bluesky has an official CEO again

Toni Schneider, who took over after Jay Graber stepped down, is now Bluesky's official CEO.

This city builder breaks the mold – now just $2.84 on Steam for the first time

Deal | Anyone looking for an unconventional alternative to Cities: Skylines or SimCity may want to give Urbek City Builder a closer look. Compared with more traditional genre entries, the game takes a different approach in several key areas

South Africa vs Scotland Free Streams: How to watch Nations Championship 2026 game, TV Channels, Preview

All the ways to watch South Africa vs Scotland live streams online – including for FREE – as the Scots try to shock the Springboks in the Nations Championship.

Honor on its way to challenge Huawei in wide foldable battle

Huawei has been a champion in the wide foldable phone battle for the past two years, but it seems Honor is planning to outperform Pura X Max with its own creation. The Magic phone maker is up with a broad folding device that could debut in

COSMIC just hit version 1.2, and it's quietly doing things GNOME and KDE still make you fight for

A new Linux desktop is here, and it's wonderful

With Wi-Fi: 10.1-inch IPS display with ESP32-P4 for smart home interfaces

A new smart display that should be well suited for integration into a smart home, where it can serve as a control center. It also features a touchscreen.

ICE are heavily armed killers. They’re also huge losers

Donald Trump's Homeland Security regime has been at the center of two critical stories in the past two weeks. In the first, federal agents shot and killed a man and quickly got to work justifying the use of force under the flimsiest of pret

This Free iOS App Uses Your AirPods To Fix Your Posture

Posture Pal uses your AirPods to watch for slouching and nudge you through your iPhone. The free app takes a playful approach to better posture.

Up To $280K: How The US Navy Is Trying To Keep Its Pilots On The Job

The US Navy is fighting a massive pilot exodus to commercial airlines with a $280,000 payout. Discover the strict catch required to get the cash.

Vivo X300 Ultra Global Gets $300 Discount on Giztop

Vivo X300 Ultra Global Edition is now available at a discounted price, making the flagship smartphone more attractive for buyers looking for premium performance and photography. The device combines a high-resolution AMOLED display, Qualcomm

John Carmack responds to Microsoft laying off id Software staff, and his comments hit hard for fans who watched him help build DOOM from the ground up

In the wake of id Software's layoffs by Microsoft as part of its restructuring of Xbox's game studios, one of the studio's founders, John Carmack, took to social media to share his thoughts on the situation.

6 local LLMs I've used that prove they're not just smaller versions of cloud models

These local LLMs are changing the game in lots of fun ways.

I am still grieving the loss of the most satisfying Pixel feature Google ever gave us

A squeeze once silenced my alarm, but not anymore

The 5 simple tweaks that kept my data plan under control for more than half a decade

Thanks to these settings, I never go over more than a few gigs of data each month

Engadget Indie Pitch: Penguin Colony

"You won't know until you do and then it is too late."

Belkin BoostCharge Pro 10K Apple Watch Power Bank review: The best Apple Watch charger yet?

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Apple Watch fast charge Can fast-charge two iPhones plus Watch 45W maximum output Battery display Cons Anker alternative is smaller Our Verdict With its higher USB-C power output and superior dual-iP

Pro or anti-Ubisoft? Response to Black Flag remake criticism divides fans

In response to criticism over the large number of paid add-ons in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has stressed that the Standard Edition already includes the complete game. While many fans remain critical, others believe the b

SpaceX lists AI1 satellite cooling specs for Starmind data center in space

SpaceX is busy announcing new projects and wowing investors after its blockbuster IPO. It has now officialized the Starmind space data center constellation and the AI1 satellite units that will build it.

This MIT robot flies through the air then dives underwater using the same wings

Diving seabirds like puffins use their wings to both fly and swim, even though air and water behave very differently. "Thinking of a wing that could operate in both somewhat efficiently seems implausible," Zufferey tells NPR.Read Entire Art

Rollme launches AirCam, an open-ear headset with 8MP camera, AI translation & object recognition

Rollme has released the AirCam, a new wearable device that merges open-ear headphones with an 8-megapixel camera and AI voice features. It offers a different form factor for hands-free recording, opting for a wraparound headset design rathe

4 Minimalist Tech Gadgets Gen Z Can't Get Enough Of

Minimalist tech is on the rise, especially amongst Gen Z, because it gets users away from social media and other distractions, meaning some oldies are goodies.

Spotify Release Radar's new personalization options improve your music recommendations

Spotify's Release Radar can now deliver more personalized music recommendations.

Huawei making real 5G comeback in global market with Pura 90s

Huawei is really making a true “5G” comeback on the global stage next week with the Pura 90s series. The company will launch its new-generation flagship camera smartphones on July 14, marking the return of its lost supremacy due to the US c

Android 17 is live, but I'm still waiting for these key upgrades to drop

The wait for Android 17 isn't over yet

Samsung Galaxy A27 vs. Galaxy A37

We only recently finished reviewing the Galaxy A27. It had a pretty delayed launch compared to the rest of its Galaxy A family siblings, like the Galaxy A37, which came out all the way back in April. That's just one of the explanations for

HyperTexting Makes the Entire Web a Social Feed for Your Doomscrolling Pleasure

The endless web, no advertisements, algorithms, or AI slop.

‘I Want Everything Completely Uncensored’: Here’s What Grok Users Are Complaining About to the FTC

"The bank had no problem refunding the entire amount due to their own investigation on the situation as there has been a mass cancellation."

Samsung's next massive phone could finally kill my tablet if it nails these key features

This brilliant feature is exactly what foldables need to kill my tablet

Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up Pokémon cards by more than 300 percent?

Is paying a reasonable price for colorful cardboard too much to ask?

A tasty RPG that will make you very hungry

Roleplaying games are often defined by excess. Storylines that span dozens of hours, side quests so big they could be their own game, massive worlds that require complex maps to explore, and casts so big you start forgetting character names

The perfect kit for all your tiny repairs

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 135, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, crank the AC, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been rea

OpenAI Responds After Being Sued by Apple

OpenAI has responded after being sued by Apple over alleged theft of the iPhone maker's trade secrets. "We have no interest in other companies' trade secrets," said OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri. "We remain focused on building innovativ

This Popular Printer Brand Is Actually The Worst For All-In-One Inkjets, According To Consumer Reports

Though this printer brand generally receives high marks, when it comes to all-in-one inkjet models, Consumer Reports says it's one of the worst.

This Boat Helped Hunt Down WWII Shipwrecks - Now It Sails For The US Navy

The U.S. Navy has added a new boat to its fleet that was once focused on unearthing the past, but will now support the Navy's future endeavors.

Steam Frame launch appears imminent as a massive new VR shipment lands at Valve’s US warehouse

Valve has recieved a massive new shipment described as “HMD + VR controller accessory" at its US warehouse. The shipment weighs around 1,656 KG and it may include the comfort kit that Valve showcased during the initial Steam Frame press dem

The EU says autoplay and infinite scroll are illegal. Meta has until it responds to disagree.

The European Commission issued preliminary findings on Friday accusing Meta of building Facebook and Instagram to be addictive, giving the company a formal opportunity to respond before Brussels reaches a final decision that could trigger f

What Is the Smartest Way to Power the AI Boom?

The power demand of AI data centers is only going to grow, so the U.S. energy grid needs to adapt—fast.

Palworld 1.0, Tiny Bookshop on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out

Our weekly roundup of the best new indie games is here.

Patrick Stewart Agrees With Fans On The Best Star Trek: The Next Generation Episode

Starring in one of the most prolific TV shows in the world that spanned seven seasons and multiple movies, it could be hard to pinpoint a favorite episode.

OpenAI has folded safety into research again. Its head of safety is leaving.

OpenAI’s head of safety systems, Johannes Heidecke, is leaving the company following an internal restructuring that merges its safety and research teams under a single leader, Wired reported on Friday. Chief Research Officer Mark Chen told

EV50: DJI's new high-tech drone defies extreme cold and thin air

Breaking away from consumer entertainment, DJI has deployed its new EV50 drone at unprecedented heights to gather critical environmental data.

Honor Magic 9 reportedly testing AI back screen technology

Honor Magic 9 series may show up in the market this October, and just like the digital N models – Honor 600, the flagship lineup may also debut with an AI-powered magnetic back screen. Yes, the company is reportedly testing a new cover disp

6 Google Sheets jobs I've fully handed to Gemini that I'll never do by hand again

I handed over my spreadsheets to Gemini for good and you should too

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know Your OnePlus Phone Could Do

If you own a OnePlus phone, there are a few features you may have skipped over. Some are surprisingly useful once you take a few seconds to enable them.

5 '90s Cars Quietly Becoming Modern Classics

Classics don't have to be flashy, high-performance vehicles. Even more mundane cars can earn that title, including these slices of '90s nostalgia.

11 Lowe's Finds Every RV Owner Should Check Out

Small upgrades can make a big difference when you're living or traveling in an RV. These Lowe's picks are worth adding before your next trip.

Meta killed its Muse Image AI feature three days after launch. Hollywood had had enough.

Meta has pulled its Muse Image AI feature from Instagram and the Meta AI app just three days after launch, saying the tool “missed the mark” on user privacy. The model, the first image generator to emerge from Meta Superintelligence Labs un

How to watch Fiji vs England for FREE: Live streams and TV channels for Nations Championship 2026 match

All the ways to watch Fiji vs England live streams – including for FREE – for the Round 2 Nations Championship 2026 game at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Apple dodged even higher iPhone prices with Intel chip deal under tariff duress

Apple may have been brought kicking and screaming to the chip production deal with Intel. The move to produce iPhone and Mac chips in Intel's foundries is helping it avoid punitive tariffs that would've raised MacBook and iPhone prices even

Ukrainians are using VPNs to cause havoc in Russia by changing fuel station statuses on maps in a bid to cause chaos and confusion

A Ukraine-linked online campaign reportedly alters Russian fuel station map data, creating confusion among drivers through coordinated digital participation.

Here's Why Movies Didn't Move To USB Drives After DVDs

For a time, USB Drives were an ubiquitous part of our daily lives when it came to carrying data around, so why did Hollywood never use them for movies?

Galaxy S12+ real-life image confirms Samsung is saving the premium look for the Ultra

Samsung is gearing up to refresh its premium tablet lineup, and we just got our first real look at the upcoming Galaxy Tab S12+ through regulatory filings. The early glimpse gives us a solid preview of the front design, and it looks like Sa

These overlooked Android Auto features save me more time than any navigation shortcut

The biggest time savings happen before I even start driving

DisplayPort 2.1 Has A Limitation You Might Not Know About

DisplayPort 2.1b is the current top of the line spec for the connection standard, and while it offers staggering speeds, achieving those speeds isn't simple.

Xiaomi: WiFi 7 router with 10 Gbit/s ports and NAS features reaches additional markets

Extremely fast: Xiaomi’s new router is now available in additional markets and also doubles as network storage, with high-speed wireless and wired connectivity.

5 Google Pixel Settings That Actually Speed Up Your Phone

If you're a Google Pixel owner and want to make your phone feel snappier in daily use, here are some of the most important settings you can toggle.

Google Pixel Watch 5 Roundup: Everything We Know So Far

Google’s hardware events rarely come with surprises these days. The company has a well-documented history of its upcoming devices appearing online months before they are officially announced, and the Pixel Watch 5 is following that same pat

OpenAI GPT-5.6 is here: Sol, Terra and Luna now available

OpenAI has made GPT-5.6 generally available, in three tiers: Sol, Terra and Luna. Since July 9, the model has been usable in ChatGPT, in Codex, through the API and in GitHub Copilot, with Sol in ChatGPT from the Plus plan. The limited previ

Deals: Nothing Phone (4b) goes on pre-order, Galaxy A57 and Realme 16 Pro+ stand in its way

Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone (4b) earlier this week – this is the first (b) series phone, but it’s a mid-ranger not unlike the (a) series models. In fact, the (4a) is the better phone. The Nothing Phone (4b) has a 6.77” 1080p+ OLED di

Lenovo launches 'ultra-thin' MacBook Neo rival with 120Hz display

The new Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 13, powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform, is now available in China. It's a compact system with a 13.3-inch IPS display that features a 120Hz refresh rate. This thin and light laptop costs CNY 5,888, about $

ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news from Samsung's Unpacked teaser to a five-star fitness tracker wowing us

The week's biggest tech news from Nokia, Samsung, Sony, and more for July 11, 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 specs leaked: Not all batteries are getting bigger apparently

While the new Snapdragon Wear Elite is set to replace the older Exynos chipsets in both the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, the previously leaked battery specs were likely incorrect in at least one case according to a new specs l

Lenovo teases new gaming tablet with 5G, possible OLED upgrade

Lenovo has released a teaser video for its next Legion gaming tablet, the Legion Y700 Ultimate, confirming 5G connectivity, dual-SIM dual-standby support, and a redesigned antenna layout. Lenovo has not confirmed full specifications and is

What Does BTU Mean On An Air Conditioner?

Are you shopping for a new air conditioner and confused by what BTU means? Discover why getting this one rating wrong ruins your comfort.

Huawei rumored to launch new Enjoy phones next month

Rumors have it that Huawei will launch new Enjoy phones next month. While the details for the exact device names are missing from the frame, it hints that the company has many mysterious smartphones to unveil in the market in the coming mon

Apple sues OpenAI for stealing hardware designs, alleging employees brought prototypes to “show and tell” interviews

Apple has sued OpenAI in a California federal court, accusing the ChatGPT maker of using current and former employees to steal hardware designs as it prepares to launch AI-focused consumer devices. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, names OpenAI

How to watch The Sentinels from anywhere – it's *FREE*

Here's how to watch French sci-fi series The Sentinels online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE.

Your Mac doesn’t need another monthly bill to run Microsoft Office — own a license for $43

Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $42.97 (reg. $219) through July 19 and own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more with a lifetime license instead of a subscription. There’s no rule saying you h

Clean up your iPhone camera roll and save $75 on Cleaner Kit

Macworld TL;DR: Get Cleaner Kit for iPhone for $29.99, down from $104.97, and clear out duplicate photos, bulky videos, and other storage-hogging clutter. It doesn’t take long for an iPhone to fill up with screenshots, duplicate photos, for

AT&T settles lawsuit with employees for $184.1 million

A judge still needs to sign off on a $184.1 million settlement on a class-action suit between AT&T and some current and former employees.

Japan vs Ireland Free Streams: How to watch Nations Championship 2026 game, TV Channels, Preview

All the ways to watch Japan vs Ireland live streams online – including for FREE – as Newcastle, Australia hosts this Nations Championship 2026 clash.

Are you filthy enough for a $700 portable shower?

Hot showers, like electricity, are a luxury that's easy to take for granted. That all changes after a few nights camping at a music festival, a week toiling at a backcountry job site, or overlanding all summer in the great unknown. An itchy

A new Huawei Nova smartphone could debut by late July

Huawei launched the Nova 16 series last month, but it looks like the company has one more mid-range smartphone in the pipeline that could debut by late July. According to new information, the tech giant has an interesting device for its con

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset finally lands in the UK

After initially launching in Korea and the US, Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is now finally available in the UK as well, from Samsung’s online store. It's been up for pre-order over there since mid-June. You can buy one for a recommended reta

Huawei FreeClip 2 S Early Bird Offers: UK, Germany, Spain, and more

Huawei FreeClip 2 S will launch on July 14 on the global stage, and the OEM has started early bird offers for the new open-back earbuds in the UK, Germany, Spain, and more. One can register for these earphones and save extra bucks in advanc

Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging former employees stole trade secrets to build AI hardware

Apple has sued OpenAI for allegedly stealing its trade secrets to develop an AI-focused device and other hardware. Apple alleges that as over 400 former employees left to join the ChatGPT maker, many of them routinely accessed Apple's confi

How to watch Australia vs France: FREE streams, TV channels for Nations Championship 2026 game

All the ways to watch Australia vs France live streams – including for FREE – as the Wallabies host Les Bleus in the Nations Championship at Lang Park.

Tiny European chips power thousands of lethal Russian drones, and almost nobody can stop this

A European STM32 chip found in Russian drones reveals complex Chinese supply chains that challenge Western efforts to restrict technology transfers.

Motorola reveals Edge 70 Max chipset, display and battery ahead of launch

Motorola is set to launch the Edge 70 Max smartphone on July 15 in India. Ahead of the reveal, the company has shared the core specifications of the phone through a listing on Flipkart. It confirms the phone will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8 US prices leaked: Ultra starts at $2099

With Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event just a few days away on July 22 in London, fresh leaks are giving us a clearer picture of what to expect from the next-generation foldables. The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256GB) is expected to start at a

Why Navies Around The World Keep Submarine Propeller Designs So Secretive

The submarine's propeller is what moves the boat through the water, but it also serves another very important role, which is why it's so secretive.

Lenovo shows the Legion Y700 Ultimate gaming tablet in a video

Earlier this month, Lenovo started teasing a new Legion gaming tablet with 5G support, revealing that its full announcement will take place in August. Today, the brand has showcased the device in the video you can see below. The tablet now

Honor wide foldable likely to sport ARRI-based triple camera setup

Honor has collaborated with ARRI – a German camera solution producer to use its imaging sensors for its top-end devices, and it seems the company will likely adopt some cutting-edge ARRI-backed camera capabilities for its first wide foldabl

New Zealand vs Italy Free Streams: How to watch Nations Championship 2026 game, TV Channels, Preview

All the ways to watch New Zealand vs Italy live streams online – including for FREE – as the Azzurri take on the All Blacks in the Nations Championship 2026.

10 Practical Camping Gadgets You Might Not Realize Makita Makes

Makita is well-known for garage and workshop tools, but it also has a surprisingly large selection of gadgets and gizmos for your next camping trip.

Why Do Some Speed Limit Signs Have Fractions?

Speed limit signs are typically pretty standard, but every once in a while, you'll encounter one with a fraction on it. Here's why that happens.

Meta deactivates feature that let you generate AI images of any public Instagram account

Meta has deactivated the Muse Image capability to create AI deepfakes of any public Instagram account you @-mention.

Tecno Camon 50 Ultra's India launch date announced

The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, unveiled in March, will make its debut in India on July 17. Tecno is advertising the Camon 50 Ultra in India as a smartphone "designed for creators, storytellers, and photography enthusiasts." The brand also says t

US cybersecurity agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals

Independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported in May that a security researcher with cyber firm GitGuardian alerted him to reams of exposed passwords stored in a publicly accessible GitHub repository, which an employee of a CISA

Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn

Phia, the shopping startup founded by Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe, and her friend Sophia Kianni is under fire for a practice known as “cookie stuffing,” which helped the product receive commissions and credit for sales it did not actually

Google is changing a key Tensor G6 component that could make your Pixel 11 noticeably better

Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC listing all but confirms Google is ditching Samsung for a key part of the Tensor G6 chipset.

Motorola's premium phones beat Pixel, iPhone for long-term battery health

Motorola's use of silicon-carbon batteries for its premium phones helps keep its handset cells healthy.

5 Reasons Why People Ditch Smart Refrigerators

Smart refrigerators sound like exactly the kind of futuristic technology everyone would want in their home, but these devices actually some with huge headaches.

No, Flock isn’t threatening people for debating surveillance

On Thursday, the Instagram account for a lecture series in Newport Beach, CA posted a photo of what appeared to be a cease and desist letter from the surveillance technology company Flock Safety. Flock has received significant backlash over

Castlelion sells affordable hypersonic Mach 5 missiles for the price of a supercar by tapping into the O&G and audio industries to get cheaper components faster

Castelion's Blackbeard hypersonic missile now costs under $300,000 per round, prompting the Navy to order 50 production units.

Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash

"Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control over whether their public content could be referenced in this way," the company said in a blog post. "We've heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark, s

Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts

Following significant backlash, Meta is turning off the feature it announced this week that let users generate AI images based on content from public Instagram accounts just by tagging them. The feature, as originally set up, meant that con

This One Honda Is Selling Better Than All Mazdas Combined

Mazda builds incredible enthusiast vehicles, but one single crossover is currently outselling its entire North American lineup. Discover which one.

Autonomous AI Russian 'Molniya' drone could be using the Nvidia Jetson Orin platform by exploiting a common COTS loophole

A Russian drone stripped of antennas may signal autonomous strike capability, with speculation pointing to commercial Nvidia hardware inside.

Why Is Buying An Old Nintendo Wii So Much Cheaper Than A GameCube?

Shopping for a used Nintendo Wii or GameCube? The surprising price gap between the two classic consoles comes down to more than just their age.

Two Apple Stores in U.S. Are Moving Soon

Two of Apple's retail stores in the U.S. will be relocating later this month, although they will only be a short distance from their existing locations. Apple Renaissance at Colony Park Apple Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York is moving to

European Commission says Instagram and Facebook's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act

Today, the European Commission (EC) has announced that it has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act for what it calls "the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook". Specifically, its investigation focuses on

Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra US prices leak, and it’s not all bad news

Samsung may handle the price hikes for its foldables much better than feared.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC Filing Hints at Google Finally Dropping Samsung Exynos Modem

The post Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC Filing Hints at Google Finally Dropping Samsung Exynos Modem appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple just sued OpenAI over an alleged trade secrets scheme

A familiar former Apple exec is accused of running it from the inside.

The FCC is cracking down on DJI tech that dodged the foreign drone ban

Last year, we told you about Xtra, the company that lets DJI sneak its popular cameras into the US, and Skyrover, a brand seemingly selling DJI drones in disguise. They're just two of the many firms DJI is suspected of starting to skirt the

5 Amazon Finds That Outshine Walmart's Onn In Price And Quality

Walmart's Onn may be the cheapest option for a lot of home electronics, but sometimes it can't compete with Amazon.

iOS 27: What's New With the Mail App

Apple's Mail app is getting some useful updates in iOS 27, with Apple making big improvements to search and introducing new AI features. Search ‌iOS 27‌ has an overhauled search system that extends to the Mail app. Instead of surf

Glenn Close And Willem Dafoe Starred In A Forgotten Blade Runner-Inspired Sci-Fi Movie

It's been said before, but even movies stacked with A-list actors like Willem Dafoe and Glenn Close are only as good as the material they're given to work with.

Back to Cable? Netflix Considers Always-On Channels to Keep You Watching

The post Back to Cable? Netflix Considers Always-On Channels to Keep You Watching appeared first on Android Headlines.

Bluesky’s interim CEO, Toni Schneider, drops the ‘interim’

Schneider, who formerly served as the CEO of Automattic and is a partner at True Ventures, says he is "all in" on the unconventional social media platform.

It’s becoming harder to recommend the iPhone 18 or Galaxy S27 for precisely one reason

You should get the iPhone 18 Pro or the Galaxy S27 Ultra when they come out, says everyone. But should you?

Apple calls OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in trade secret theft lawsuit

The lawsuit also names io Products, the hardware company led by Jony Ive.

T-Mobile just revealed its next T-Life move, and I don't love what it means for your data

T-Mobile calls it personalization. Its own track record says otherwise.

Verizon will provide 5G connectivity services for new BMW vehicles in the US

KDDI, which is a company that provides IoT services and connected experiences to its OEM partners, has a partnership with BMW Group. KDDI, on the other hand, also has a long-standing relationship with Verizon, which in turn provides 5G and

5 Rules To Follow Before Clicking On A Suspicious Link

Scammers don't just send random spam - they impersonate your bank, your school, or even the people you know in real life to get you to click a link.

Utility Companies Want To Take Control Of Your Home's Smart Thermostat

Would you let a corporation control your AC during a heatwave? Discover the controversial agreements giving utilities access to your smart thermostat.

Apple Accuses OpenAI of Stealing Confidential iPhone Blueprints for its Own AI Hardware

The post Apple Accuses OpenAI of Stealing Confidential iPhone Blueprints for its Own AI Hardware appeared first on Android Headlines.

AMD abandons HBM for inferior LPDDR5x as AI monster devours precious high-bandwidth memory

AMD is moving away from HBM to LPDDR5x for its SoCs as AI hyperscalers continue to snap up all available wafers of the former.

Razer Found a New Way to Print Money: Cinnamoroll Gaming Headphones

There's also a Cinnamoroll-themed gaming chair, keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad.

Mamdani announces new Click-to-Cancel rule for New York City

The rule revives a proposed FTC protection that was abandoned last year.

Insta360’s Next Action Cam Could Be a Real GoPro Competitor

The new X6 360 camera has leaked.

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft

Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAI's senior leadership, including a longtime former employee.

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

Samsung's Voice Recorder Tackles Bad Text Transcripts with a Cloud AI Upgrade

The post Samsung's Voice Recorder Tackles Bad Text Transcripts with a Cloud AI Upgrade appeared first on Android Headlines.

Lilbits: Punkt MC03 Google-free Android phone now shipping, AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 goes up for pre-order (again)

Earlier this year, Punkt introduced a new smartphone with a privacy-focused, Google-free, Android-based operating system called AphyOS. Now it’s shipping. And last month, AYANEO launched a pocket-sized handheld game console… which sold out

What Are Prima Facie Speed Limits?

Speed limits aren't the same from one state to another. Prima facie speed limits may sound like legal jargon, but they can affect how tickets are handled.

Volkswagen will halve its model range, but stays silent on the 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen has announced plans to gut its sprawling product range as it fights the worst crisis in its history. The carmaker will cut its model lineup by up to half over the coming years, CNBC reports. The group will also shrink production

Apple Sues OpenAI for Stealing Trade Secrets to Build AI Hardware

Apple today accused OpenAI of stealing Apple trade secrets and intellectual property in its effort to develop an AI hardware device. In a lawsuit filed with the Northern District of California, Apple said it uncovered evidence of a months-l

New ‘Ex-Elon’ ETFs let investors track the market while skipping Musk’s companies

An investment firm is offering a way to invest in the broad market without owning Elon Musk’s companies. New York-based Subversive ETFs has filed with the SEC for two “Ex-Elon” funds, Bloomberg reports. One fund tracks the Nasdaq-100 and th

OpenAI's browser isn't dead, it just moved to the ChatGPT app

Let's be real, OpenAI isn't giving up on the browser market, it is just changing its strategy.

The first flights of the US air-taxi program carried organs, not passengers

Beta Technologies has completed the first flights in the US government’s electric air-taxi pilot programme. The Amazon-backed company flew the debut missions of the scheme, CNBC reports. The flights did not carry passengers. Instead, they t

iPhone Ultra battery capacity leaks

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, one of Apple's usual battery suppliers just had a pair of batteries certified together, which means they are intended for a foldable smartphone (since these have split batteries due to the form fa

Sony Music to Close Punk Merch Warehouse That Just Voted to Unionize

Punk's not dead, it's just being union-busted.

Google Photos to Help You Get High-Quality Screenshots from Videos

The post Google Photos to Help You Get High-Quality Screenshots from Videos appeared first on Android Headlines.

‘Sentenced to Be a Hero’ Team Gets Real About the Pain Behind 2026’s Must-Watch Dark Fantasy Anime

Studio KAI creatives reveal how they worked their magic bringing unreal animation to life and the technical challenges they faced to get there.

StubHub Founder Has Ties to Major Scalpers on the Platform

Security filings reveal that the secondary ticket sale marketplace has close ties to scalpers that use its platform.

Europe torched its own rulebook to please business, and business is still unhappy

Twenty months into the EU’s campaign to slash red tape, many of the businesses that demanded it are unimpressed. Firms told Politico the “simplification” drive is too slow, too costly, and too complicated. Politico spoke to 17 companies, co

"We still have the crew we need": Xbox's DOOM dev id Software responds to layoffs, assures fans "we're going to keep building the great games and tech"

Xbox's DOOM studio id Software has officially responded to cuts at the developer, promising players that it will go on and continue working on new games.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: how does the front camera compare in size?

Just how much smaller is the new front camera on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 phones?

Scientists Say Some Black Holes Are Born From Other Black Holes

The universe keeps telling us that black holes exist in an "impossible" mass zone. That's leaving astronomers to find alternative origin stories for black holes.

The Meta Glasses backlash is changing how (or if) people use them

Backlash online is changing how (or if) people wear Meta's smart glasses.

iPhone Ultra Dual Battery Setup Reportedly Totals Less Than the iPhone 18 Pro Max

The post iPhone Ultra Dual Battery Setup Reportedly Totals Less Than the iPhone 18 Pro Max appeared first on Android Headlines.

StubHub CEO is helping fund mass scalpers on his own platform

Stubhub CEO Eric Baker is pouring millions of dollars into the ticket-scalping market, CBC reports.

Latest Google Messages update comes with a sharing menu change your group chat will love

You may get a much better way to share things with multiple people on Google Messages.

Top Stories: 'iPhone Ultra' and Apple TV Rumors, iOS 27 Beta 3, and More

Apple's annual iPhone event is just two months away, but we're still not quite clear on when and in what quantities the new foldable "iPhone Ultra" will be available. It sounds like we could end up in a situation similar to that of the iPho

Friday Android app deals and freebies: ScourgeBringer, Greak, Egg Journey, more

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now here, including titles like ScourgeBringer, Greak: Memories of Azur, Tower Defense Legend 5 Pro, Escape Alive, Egg Journey, FrogBoy, and more. Just be sure to check out Sam

FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers

Reflect Orbital wants to direct sunlight at night with a network of satellites.

Let’s Talk About the End Credits Scenes of ‘Evil Dead Burn’

The latest film in the Sam Raimi horror franchise has two end credits scenes. Here's the breakdown.

AI Labels Could Be Coming to Music Streaming Platforms Soon

The great battle to rein in the rampant spread of online deepfakes continues.

Instagram is using your iPhone images to make AI slop. Here’s how to stop it

Macworld Editor’s note: On Friday afternoon, Meta announced that the feature to generate images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts is no longer available. Meta released the following statement: Earlier this week, we announc

Space Force Has a New Weapon to Blind Enemy Satellites

The electromagnetic warfare system is designed to jam signals of adversary spacecraft.

Steam now has 50% more users than PlayStation, and Sony's own decisions might be pushing more players there

Shawn Layden recently said that bringing PlayStation games to PC was never about money. However, newer estimates of Steam's user base could put the former Sony executive's comments in a different perspective. Companies that do business with

The ‘Spaceballs’ Are Invading Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con

The first footage from 'Spaceballs: The New One' will premiere on Friday July 24.

This UK Satellite's Thermal Camera Raises Major Privacy Concerns

You might have seen or even used a thermal camera before, but this satellite's thermal imaging system is on a whole different level and could spy on you.

Investment Firm Launches Elon Musk-Free ETFs

The Musk filter is turned on.

Netflix is once again offering free trials

Netflix is once again offering free trials. These vary in length from 7 to 30 days, depending on user and not necessarily location. Even so, if you try visiting in an incognito browser window or clearing cookies beforehand, you may get offe

Metal balls from space are popping up on Australia's beaches

Sadly, we don't think aliens were involved in this particular space balls incident.

Scientists Used AI to Find Hidden Earthquake Signals Along the San Andreas Fault

Scientists used to think so-called “slow slip events” were “theoretically impossible.” Now these subtle tectonic shifts could be the key to predicting future earthquakes.

"Our next steps are to mobilize": Bethesda union members are protesting Xbox's layoffs with a 'Save Our Devs' march next week after 440 ZeniMax cuts

Union workers at Bethesda are marching against Xbox layoffs at ZeniMax studios next week during a protest that will be held across four cities.

DJI launches AP100 Parachute to help protect its 9.74 kg Matrice 400, payloads, and people on the ground

DJI has released its first standalone parachute system designed specifically for enterprise use. The AP100 Parachute is built for the powerful Matrice 400 drone, aiming to significantly reduce the risks if something goes wrong mid-flight by

Flaunt Just Recalled Its MagSafe Battery Charger Over Fire and Burn Hazards

The post Flaunt Just Recalled Its MagSafe Battery Charger Over Fire and Burn Hazards appeared first on Android Headlines.

Federal Reserve taps Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to lead jobs task force days after Microsoft laid off 3,200 people

The Productivity and Jobs panel is one of five new task forces created by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to examine areas central to monetary policy. The others will focus on communications, balance sheet policy, economic data, and in

EU Regulators Claim Instagram and Facebook Are Legally 'Addictive' and Demand a Redesign

The post EU Regulators Claim Instagram and Facebook Are Legally 'Addictive' and Demand a Redesign appeared first on Android Headlines.

Filing: College app Fizz accuses VC of sharing confidential startup information with rival Sidechat

Fizz has expanded its lawsuit against rival Sidechat, alleging that a Maveron VC shared its confidential information obtained during a fundraising meeting with the competing startup.

Apple TV this week: ‘Silo’ season 3 and ‘Trying’ season 5 are now streaming

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

Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 smartphone with E Ink and LCD screens hits Kickstarter for $599 and up

The Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 is a smartphone with a 6.13 inch E Ink display. It’s also a phone with a 5 inch LCD display on the other side. In other words, you get all the benefits of E Ink (high contrast, low power consumption, sunlight visibl

Huawei’s Next-Gen Foldable Laptop Already in the Works Despite RAMmageddon

The post Huawei’s Next-Gen Foldable Laptop Already in the Works Despite RAMmageddon appeared first on Android Headlines.

Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd

The movie-centric social network is said to be seeking new ownership.

Monitoring systemic drift may guide the next phase of organizational resilience

Artificial intelligence seems to be creating increasingly interconnected enterprise ecosystems, expanding the complexity of how organizations govern technology across their operations. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in critical workflow

SK Hynix raises $26.5B in the biggest foreign IPO in US history, is urged to build new US fabs

The AI chip boom just produced its biggest Wall Street moment yet. Now SK Hynix and Samsung are being asked to build U.S. factories.

A new app, HyperTexting, turns the open web into a scrollable social media-like feed

HyperTexting's new app aims to make the open web feel more like social media by turning websites, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts into a scrollable feed, while also making it easier to post to your own website.

‘Magic Pointer’ app for Googlebooks released to Play Store

As we wait for more Googlebook details this fall, Google has released a “Magic Pointer” app to the Play Store.

Disney might be planning a free Disney+ tier

Nearly every streaming service has an ad-supported plan, but Disney might take the unusual step of making it free.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 emerge ahead of launch

Samsung’s highly anticipated trio of foldables has emerged ahead of launch in their home market of South Korea. A Reddit user posted an image which showcases the Fold8 front and center, surrounded by the Z Flip8 on the left and Z Fold8 Ultr

Nvidia's rumored GeForce RTX 5090 SE promises flagship power for $500 less, if you can find one

Based on Nvidia's Blackwell graphics architecture, the RTX 5090 SE will reportedly use a cut-down version of the GB202 die, the same silicon found in the standard RTX 5090. It is rumored to feature 14,080 CUDA cores, roughly 33 percent fewe

China is catching up to Elon Musk’s reusable rockets

China's state-owned space company recovered its first orbital rocket booster after launch.

Best time to buy an iPhone in 2026: When prices drop & which model to buy

Macworld If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, timing your purchase can save you hundreds of pounds or dollars. There are certain times of the year when buying a new iPhone is a bad idea, and others when you can pick up a bargain. While A

New Wood-Handled Milwaukee Hammers Arrive In 2026 - Here's What The Tools Will Cost

The red and black brand is best known for its immense lineup of highly effective power tools, but Milwaukee also makes products of a more analog variety.

What makes the best stablecoin payment solution?

Key Takeaways Stablecoin payments help businesses combine blockchain settlement speed with more predictable value. The best stablecoin payment solution should support acceptance, stablecoin settlement, fiat settlement, reporting, compliance

Apple Watch Accounts for 90% of AI Smartwatch Shipments

Apple accounted for roughly 90% of all Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. That dominance came as Edge AI penetration across the broader smartwatch market grew

Apple Arcade in July: Four new games added to the service this month

Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated Jul

Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says

The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.

Motorola has the chance to do something special with the Edge 70 Max, so why am I skeptical?

Following the Signature, Razr Fold, and Edge (2026), Motorola is preparing to release yet another very promising device... that's unlikely to ever achieve its true potential.

Google Might Let You Turn Off Android Halo to Keep Clean Your Status Bar

The post Google Might Let You Turn Off Android Halo to Keep Clean Your Status Bar appeared first on Android Headlines.

You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine

You just have to know where to look on the Steam page.

Dell gives PC gamers and workers a break with these discounted laptops, desktops, and monitors — starting below $1,000

Dell is offering a selection of highly advanced PC devices, from gaming laptops to workhorse desktop towers, with a wide variety of discount deals for a limited time.

The MacRumors Show: Goodbye MacBook Pro? MacBook Ultra Is Coming

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the future of Apple's increasingly tangled high-end MacBook lineup, including the entry-level MacBook Pro and the rumored "MacBook Ultra." Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube chan

Samsung Wants to Convince You to Buy a Foldable, and Unpacked Is Two Weeks Away

The post Samsung Wants to Convince You to Buy a Foldable, and Unpacked Is Two Weeks Away appeared first on Android Headlines.

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in massive US share offering

According to the BBC, it's the largest ever listing by a foreign company in the US.Read Entire Article

Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone

Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.

What went wrong with OnePlus? [Video]

From a darling of the early Android era to a husk on the brink of becoming completely irrelevant, just what went wrong for OnePlus?

Google Photos Really Wants You to Use CapCut for Video Editing

The post Google Photos Really Wants You to Use CapCut for Video Editing appeared first on Android Headlines.

Deals: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, rare Logitech MX Master 4 deal, Bose speaker $150 off, Anker chargers, more

Alongside the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with chargers and accessories from $8, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land a pair of SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker and the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at $80 off. H

Tiny11 trims Windows 11 down to 8GB, no bloat included

Tiny11 is built from Windows 11 25H2, but strips out Copilot, Teams, OneDrive, and Edge, cutting the install down to about 8GB, while still activating with a normal Windows 10 or 11 key. It's ideal for reviving an older laptop, running in a

Apple Reportedly Still Torn Between Liquid Metal and 3D Printing for the iPhone Ultra's Hinge

The post Apple Reportedly Still Torn Between Liquid Metal and 3D Printing for the iPhone Ultra's Hinge appeared first on Android Headlines.

Microsoft’s emissions just jumped 25% because AI datacenters are exploding in size, and dropping renewable credits finally exposed how much power the company is burning to fuel its AI ambitions

While some claimed Microsoft emissions hit 34 million metric tons, the raw data shows actual emissions were much less. It was still a 25% increase, but there's important context missing.

Nvidia launches GeForce Trading Cards to get gamers to love it again

If you're a gamer, Nvidia would like you to know that it still cares about you despite the fact that it's been a bit busy with AI stuff these past few years. To that effect, the company has now announced the GeForce Trading Cards Series 1,

Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits

The massive round was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.

Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels

Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.

Samsung Voice Recorder app to get cloud transcription, UI tweaks in future update

With One UI 9 set to make its official debut later this month alongside Samsung's new foldables, many of the company's first-party apps are nearing their final form. Samsung has already updated several apps for One UI 9, with some changes a

The super-thin power bank that matches your phone: Baseus PicoGo Air

The Baseus PicoGo Air is as thin and premium as your iPhone Air

Ubisoft defends $85 day-one DLC after AC Black Flag Resynced gets review-bombed

Black Flag Resynced currently has a Mostly Positive rating on Steam, but the huge amount of launch-day DLC resulted in the game being review-bombed into a Mostly Negative rating, with many noting that buying all the day-one extra content co

iPhone 18 Pro Max Component Costs Could Rise Nearly $300

The bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to rise by nearly $300 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to a new Counterpoint Research analysis. The estimate covers the 1TB storage model. NAND flash costs for the dev

What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery?

Lithium-ion batteries changed tech forever, but the first consumer device to use one may surprise you.Read Entire Article

EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram

The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said.

Here's what to expect from the next Huawei MateBook Fold

Last May, Huawei launched the MateBook Fold, a laptop with a foldable screen. The company is now working on its successor, which seems to be a mild refresh coming in the second half of this year. According to a new leak from Digital Chat St

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

The post Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max appeared first on Android Headlines.

Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies

A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.

This tiny 45W Anker plug is made for your iPhone for just $26 (35% off)

Macworld Anker Nano 45W charger 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.c

Hugging Face’s CEO on why companies are done renting their AI

Open source AI is booming, according to Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue. The company has grown into something like a GitHub for AI in recent years, where AI builders can share and download open models and datasets, now used by roughly half t

iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Get $200 Pricier as Manufacturing Costs Reportedly Jump Nearly $300

The post iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Get $200 Pricier as Manufacturing Costs Reportedly Jump Nearly $300 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple Just Slashed iPhone 17 Production Over DRAM Crisis Concerns

The post Apple Just Slashed iPhone 17 Production Over DRAM Crisis Concerns appeared first on Android Headlines.

Data shows physical PlayStation games can be up to 90% cheaper than their digital versions

Dutch price tracker Tweakers recently compared the price histories of physical and digital versions of several PlayStation games. Unsurprisingly, retail copies are often dozens of euros cheaper, even without counting the used market.Read En

Foldable iPhone’s battery could be bigger than the Galaxy Z Fold 8

2026 will be an interesting year for foldable smartphones. Apple is reportedly set to launch its first foldable smartphone, tentatively called the iPhone Ultra, in September. Samsung, meanwhile, is expected to unveil two new book-style fold

Is the Galaxy Z Flip 8 really going to be the last of its kind from Samsung?

Samsung reincarnated the flip phones of old with the Galaxy Z Flip series. It played on the nostalgia really well, but it seems that in recent years that excitement has faded. This has naturally led to rumors that Samsung is moving away fro

Samsung's July Security Rollout Keeps Expanding — Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Are Next

The post Samsung's July Security Rollout Keeps Expanding — Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Are Next appeared first on Android Headlines.

This new, ridiculously thin magnetic power bank fits the Pixel 10 perfectly [Gallery]

Baseus has officially launched its new PicoGo Air magnetic power bank. It’s ridiculously thin and just so happens to fit Pixel 10 like a glove. Here’s how to save over 30% on one.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s screen color accuracy tested

Honor Watch 6 Plus Motorcycle Edition unveiled

The Honor Watch 6 Plus - unveiled in May - comes in five colors, which are now joined by a Motorcycle Edition aimed at bike and racing enthusiasts. Honor collaborated with Zhang Xue - a Chinese professional racer and founder of motorcycle b

Samsung Is Evaluating Third-Party Display Parts for the Galaxy S27, and Here's Why

The post Samsung Is Evaluating Third-Party Display Parts for the Galaxy S27, and Here's Why appeared first on Android Headlines.

FCC approves giant mirror satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark

Back in July 2025, Reflect Orbital submitted an application to launch Eärendil-1, a demonstration satellite designed to test whether sunlight can be redirected from orbit onto specific locations on Earth. The FCC has now granted the satelli

US government wants Samsung to make more memory chips in the country

Memory chip supply has become a significant bottleneck in the AI infrastructure build-out. They're in extremely short supply and there are really only three companies in the world that can do something about this. Samsung is one of those co

Insta360 X6 first images confirm redesign, specs, and price leak too

After getting the FCC approval earlier this week, the upcoming Insta360 X6 has revealed itself in the first set of images. The leak comes from Roland Quandt of WinFuture, who spotted the action camera listed at a retailer. A retail listing

Limited-time deal turns the premium Sonos Ace into a high-end bargain

The headphones rank among the best on the market, so don't miss out!

EU: Facebook and Instagram's Infinite Scroll May Break Digital Rules

Meta has been warned by the European Commission that its endlessly scrolling Facebook and Instagram feeds may violate the EU's new Digital Services Act rules. In preliminary findings published on Friday, the Commission said that its investi

Motorola Edge 70 Max Key Specs Just Leaked — Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a 7,100mAh Battery Confirmed

The post Motorola Edge 70 Max Key Specs Just Leaked — Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a 7,100mAh Battery Confirmed appeared first on Android Headlines.

Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy S26, S26 Ultra, Z Fold 7, and many more amazing discounts

Some of the best Samsung phones money can buy right now are heavily discounted, but that's just a sample of this week's top mobile tech deals from across the web.

Should you buy the MacBook Air now or wait?

Macworld As of July 2026, it’s an excellent time to buy a MacBook Air, although not as good as if you were buying before June 25 when Apple increased prices by $200/£200 for each model. Apple refreshed the lineup in March 2026 with the new

The iPhone Air didn’t fail, it’s on a secret mission

Apple's iPhone Air is a bold statement... that's not selling well. But what does it tell us about the future?

The EU just revived a law that lets Meta and Google scan your messages – critics call it mass surveillance

Europe's Parliament voted on Thursday to reinstate legislation that allows companies such as Google, Meta, and other digital communication providers to voluntarily scan messages, emails, photos, and other files for illegal content. Supporte

Motorola Edge 70 Max launch date and key specs revealed

Leaked renders recently gave us a good look at the Motorola Edge 70 Max. Now, Motorola has officially revealed the phone's design, confirmed a few key specs, and announced its India launch date. Motorola has confirmed that the Edge 70 Max w

Verizon announces a "second-to-none connected-vehicle experience" for your new BMW

Verizon is partnering with Japan's KDDI.

Best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac for 2026

Macworld USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end and are interchangeable and back

OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas Browser Is Shutting Down

OpenAI says it is shuttering its ChatGPT Atlas browser. When it was released last October, the company said the agentic browser was designed around the question "What if you could chat with your web browser?" The query was at least novel, b

Samsung brings Eclipsa Audio to its video streaming service

Google and Samsung launched Eclipsa Audio last year to rival Dolby Atmos. However, until now, YouTube was the only video streaming service to support the new spatial audio format. Samsung is now bringing Eclipsa Audio to its own ad-supporte

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The 7 best Thunderbolt 5 docking stations to buy in 2026

Thunderbolt 5 docking stations are finally here — from brands old and new. Although Intel unveiled this next-generation connectivity standard back in 2023, it took another couple of years for laptop makers and accessory brands to catch up.

Foldable iPhone Ultra battery capacity leaks, and it seems Apple is playing it safe

Temper your expectations for the foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple seems to have taken a page out of Samsung's book.

Level up your Mac with these 6 Apple accessory alternatives

Macworld For many users, Apple’s own accessories are the first and last peripherals they get for their desktop computer. That’s understandable: you can buy a Magic Keyboard and/or Magic Mouse at the same time as your new Mac, and if you’re

Redditor finds "16TB SSD" for $30 that was actually a microSD card with weights glued on

User u/Hartkralle wrote in the r/pcmasterrace subreddit that when he comes across these scam listings and buys the items on offer, he gets his money back from eBay after reporting them and the platform closes the account.Read Entire Article

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 just broke the internet after a casual retail mistake

A Galaxy Z Fold 8 model might have popped up at a retail store ahead of launch.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be Samsung’s best foldable yet, so why am I not buying it?

I’ve always been a fan of Samsung’s Galaxy S Ultra lineup. Like many Samsung fans, I see it as the company’s ultimate smartphone. It has everything I want from a flagship: a large display, a big battery, Samsung’s fastest charging speeds, e

Every Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 phone launched so far: Complete list

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is a high-end smartphone chipset that can smoothly handle day-to-day operations as well as long sessions of high-end games, while offering excellent power efficiency. Because chips are getting more and more expensive

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's US pricing leaks

Recent leaks have already given us an idea of how much Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z foldables could cost in Europe and South Korea. Now, a fresh report has revealed the US pricing of the wide Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Acco

As physical media fades, Windows 11’s Cloud rebuild shows how tech giants should handle user choice

Windows 11 is testing a new Cloud rebuild feature to reset your PC without a USB drive. Microsoft added the feature to Windows 11 rather than forcing a cloud-first future on us. I wish Sony would get the memo.

Ubisoft rewards its Barcelona branch for Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced's strong launch with 51 employee layoffs

According to an exclusive report from Insider Gaming, Ubisoft Barcelona has laid off 51 of its staff in the wake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's launch.

Apple Reportedly Slashes iPhone 17 Demand Forecast Amid Rising Costs

Apple has significantly lowered its demand expectations for the standard iPhone 17 because of rising hardware costs, a Chinese leaker claimed today. According to the account "Fixed Focus Digital" on Weibo, some production lines for the stan

The Windows Central Podcast breaks down the Copilot OS leaks, the latest Microsoft layoffs, and what all of this means for the future of Windows and the company’s AI strategy

On this week's episode: Daniel, Zac and Jez discuss the Microsoft's big wave of layoffs and how it impacts Xbox, the recent Copilot OS leaked, and a recap on where things stand with Surface.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: 50 GPU Benchmark

How demanding is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced? We benchmarked 50 graphics cards across multiple settings, resolutions, ray tracing modes, and upscaling presets.Read Entire Article

Best MacBook Neo deals: Where to buy Apple’s cheapest MacBook

Macworld Best MacBook Neo deals July 2026 These are the MacBook Neo recommendations we would confidently give to our own friends and family. They are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. U.S deal: $

A mad gaming genius managed to recreate Minecraft on the Game Boy Color and even the original Game Boy — because why not?

Game of Tobi, a YouTuber who has specialized in getting modern games to work on old gaming handhelds like the Game Boy Advance, has released a video detailing his latest project: a playable version of Minecraft on the original Game Boy

Forget the Pixel 11: the Pixel 12 could be Google's first flagship worth its premium price

The Pixel 12 Tensor G7 chip could see a big performance boost

Best iPad Deals right now: iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro & iPad mini discounts

Macworld The best iPad deals of July 2026 Best U.S. deals: $150 off iPad Pro, 13-inch, M5, 2TB at Amazon $118 off iPad Pro, 11-inch, M5, 2TB at Amazon Best U.K. deals: £100 off iPad mini., 256GB at Amazon Whether you’re buying your first iP

The vivo T5 Lite with a 6,500mAh battery will debut next week

vivo recently teased the arrival of the T5 Lite in India, and the company has now confirmed when the smartphone will be unveiled. In a post on X, vivo confirmed that the T5 Lite will be arriving in India on July 16. The accompanying teaser

Foldable iPhone Ultra Battery Capacity Allegedly Registered by Supplier

Apple's battery supplier has registered two new battery cells believed to be destined for the company's rumored foldable iPhone, according to a prolific Chinese leaker. In a post on Weibo, the leaker known as Digital Chat Station said that

What's going on with Xbox's id Software? Here's why rumors of the DOOM studio's impending demise are completely premature.

While brutal, the cuts to id Software have been aggressively exaggerated in the wider discourse. From what I've learned, I'm confident the legendary DOOM studio will endure — id Tech as well.

Samsung could use third-party display components in some Galaxy S27 phones

Samsung usually uses in-house display driver ICs (DDIs) in its high-end Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series phones. However, due to rising component costs, especially memory chips, Samsung MX (Mobile eXperience) is reportedly considering using thi

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e: What to expect from the spring 2027 launch

Macworld For years, Apple has followed a predictable iPhone launch schedule, introducing new iPhones in September – the standard model and the Pro model. In the spring, Apple often releases a less expensive phone – previously the “SE” iPhon

Redmi K100 Pro series may arrive sooner as standard K100 misses early certifications

The Redmi K100 series is expected to arrive with a revised launch strategy, as the latest information suggests that the Pro Max model could debut before the standard version. Previous reports had claimed that the Redmi K100 Pro Max would la

Samsung could soon display desktop OLED panel with 1,400 nits brightness

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has announced a new display brightness certification tier called DisplayHDR True Black 1400. Samsung Display could soon unveil a desktop-grade OLED panel that meets this new certification.

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 gets network approval, though the battery stays the same

It hasn’t been that long since Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro. However, the company has already started working on the successors. The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 has already been spotted on Taiwan’s NCC database. Now, two new Xiaom

Are these the first Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra live images?

Just a couple of weeks before Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event, where the company is expected to announce its new foldable phones and smartwatches, an image has surfaced online that allegedly offers the first live look at the Galaxy Z F

Asus Vivobook 14, Vivobook 15 debut with Intel Core 7 Series 3 and AI features

Asus has launched the new Vivobook 14 (X1404MA) and Vivobook 15 (X1504MA) in India, bringing AI-powered computing to more users. Powered by Intel Core 7 Series 3 processors with dedicated NPUs, the new laptops are designed for work, study,

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ appears in a live image

This year, Samsung is launching the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The two tablets are expected to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy S26 FE, possibly in early September. A new Galaxy Tab Ultra is being released each year, whil

More info about Galaxy Watch Ultra 2’s Snapdragon chip appears

Qualcomm announced its first Snapdragon Wear Elite chip for smartwatches a few months ago and revealed that Motorola and Samsung would be among its launch partners. That strongly hinted at Samsung using the chip in the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Apple is undecided on whether to use liquid metal or 3D printing for its foldable hinge system

A new leak claims Apple‘s upcoming foldable iPhone, expected to be called the iPhone Ultra, may have a screen as flat as the Oppo Find N6. The claim comes from blogger Fixed Focus Digital, who says the iPhone Ultra’s crease will be among th

After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV

Vivo's joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India.

Goodbye, Atlas browser: OpenAI is replacing its AI browser with a smarter ChatGPT app

OpenAI is making another change to its growing AI ecosystem, this time affecting one of its newer products. The company has confirmed that ChatGPT Atlas, its standalone AI browser, will soon be retired as it shifts focus to a more capable C

No mobile network? This satellite phone still lets you make calls

India’s state-owned telecom operator BSNL has introduced a new satellite phone in India aimed at users who need reliable communication in places where conventional mobile networks are unavailable. Unlike a regular smartphone, the device con

Redmi Note 17 gets a giant 7-inch OLED display and 8000mAh battery ahead of launch

Redmi has officially revealed several key details about the upcoming Redmi Note 17 ahead of its launch in China on July 14. Company executives have confirmed some of the biggest upgrades coming to the standard model, including its display,

OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter

OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.

Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him

The new exchange-traded funds exclude companies that are founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk. That means no SpaceX or Tesla.

Space Marine 2 sold million of copies, and now Saber Interactive has to turn down projects

Since Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 sold millions of copies, Saber Interactive has become one of the most in-demand studios for building new games around established IPs – so in demand, according to Willits, that the company has had to t

Google starts rolling out local Documents backup on Android, lets you turn off SMS & RCS

Following Android’s backup policy change this week, Google is rolling out new settings to control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS messages are backed up. Additionally, Android is beginning to introduce local Documents backup.

Casio launches five Edifice EFK-200 automatic watches in the US

Following an initial release in Japan earlier this month, Casio has brought its new Edifice EFK-200 series to the US market. The lineup introduces five new automatic watches to the Edifice brand. Design Details Casio has designed the series

iOS 27: 8+ New CarPlay Features

With iOS 27, Apple is introducing several CarPlay features that will improve your in-car experience, both when you're driving and when you're idle in the car. From new video experiences to Siri AI, there are multiple new options to look for

Apple TV Taking Over Comic-Con's Hall H for the First Time With Widow's Bay, Silo and More

Apple TV is taking over Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for the first time, according to Deadline. Apple is holding a two-hour panel on July 25 featuring stars from Widow's Bay, Matchbox The Movie, Mayday, Dark Matter, and Silo. Hall H is kno

Anthropic Adds 'Reflect' Feature to Claude for Tracking Your Usage

Anthropic is updating Claude with a new "Reflect" feature that's akin to Spotify Wrapped. Reflect lets you look back on how you've been using Claude, and for how long. Reflect includes a summary of Claude usage, incorporating key topics, us

"I have no idea how they'll continue": Bethesda dev is worried Xbox layoffs could end Fallout 76 updates without help from "an external studio"

Microsoft's cuts at Xbox and Bethesda have one developer worried that the studio won't be able to continue updating Fallout 76 without outside help.

Cash App reaches $45 million settlement over alleged failure to protect users from fraud

According to the indictment, Block exposed its users to fraud by misleading them about Cash App's security. The company promised advanced fraud detection mechanisms but allegedly allowed scammers to operate freely. Investigators further all

AI Phone Is Evolving Into the Agent Phone: How Smartphones Are Learning to Get Things Done

Artificial intelligence on smartphones is entering a new phase. According to Counterpoint Research, the industry is moving beyond AI assistants that simply answer questions and toward “Agent Phones” that can understand a user’s intent and c

Timex launches Deepwater Meridian 300 watches with titanium case & 300m water resistance

Timex has announced the Deepwater Meridian 300 Titanium HEV Automatic, a new mechanical dive watch. The release expands the company’s catalog with a focus on utilitarian materials and standard diving specifications, moving away from its typ

Nvidia launches free GeForce trading card collection featuring 14 designs from NV1 to RTX 2080 Ti

While people are expecting brand-new GPUs carrying the "Super" moniker, Nvidia is giving away free trading cards instead. One of the largest corporations at the forefront of the AI revolution is celebrating the GeForce brand's long history,

Google might rebrand Pixel Magic Cue as Gemini ‘Proactive Assistance’

With the Pixel 10 series last year, Google introduced Magic Cue to “proactively surface relevant info and suggest helpful actions when you need them.” It now appears that Google is planning to rebrand Magic Cue and put the functionality und

OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Work Agent and New GPT-5.6 Models

OpenAI today announced ChatGPT Work, a ChatGPT agent with built-in Codex that can complete tasks across web, mobile, and desktop using information from your apps. ChatGPT Work can execute multi-step tasks, using scheduling to work independe

iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max leaks: All the biggest rumors so far

Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026 featuring several cutting-edge hardware advancements, including the debut of Apple’s C2 modem, and a shift to a 2nm manufacturing process for the A20 Pro chip.

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Outliver, Dealer’s Life, Zero Stress King, more

Your Thursday lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Outliver: Tribulation, Aces of the Luftwaffe Premium, 1944 Burning Bridges Premium, Dealer’s Life Legend, Clouds & Sheep Premium, Zero S

Windows now uses AI to find and help fix vulnerabilities, but it's not replacing humans

Microsoft is deploying a massive multi-agent AI system called MDASH to defend Windows.

Minecraft joins Doom in the "can it run?" hall of fame with Game Boy Color port

The feat was achieved by Game of Tobi (via Retro Dodo), who's a bit of an expert at getting games running on devices they were never designed for, though this is the first Game Boy project he has shown.Read Entire Article

"This has had a crushing effect on morale": The Elder Scrolls 6 devs fear Microsoft's Xbox layoffs at Bethesda will cause delays and crunch for the RPG

Bethesda devs on The Elder Scrolls 6 say that Microsoft's Xbox layoffs will have a "substantial and cascading effect" on the studio and the upcoming RPG.

Last Call: M5 Pro MacBook Pro Remains at Pre-Hike Price But Not for Much Longer

It's been a few weeks since Apple announced widespread price hikes across numerous product categories, including the 2026 MacBook Pro. These new prices are now reaching third party retailers, but there remains one exception at Best Buy, whi

Apple Exploring Ways to Run Much Larger AI Models Directly on iPhones

Apple has held meetings with PrismML about ways it could use the startup's technology to run much larger AI models directly on iPhones, according to The Information. The report said PrismML has managed to shrink down Alibaba's open-source l

Crowdfunding begins for Open Book Touch, an open source eReader

The Open Book Touch is an eBook reader with a small, front-lit E ink display, a microSD card slot for storage, and support for EPUB and TXT files. But what really makes it different from most eReaders is that it’s a fully open source device

Google asks for Gemini app feedback & details top 10 requests

Yesterday, Google’s Josh Woodward asked for what fixes Gemini app users want. The Gemini lead today identified the top 10 requests and Google’s progress.

Samsung boosts Galaxy S26 production on the fears of more expensive sequels

As RAMageddon rages on, Samsung is reportedly boosting production of its existing Galaxy S26 series to meet growing demand as customers hope to buy devices before price hikes and more expensive sequels.

MacBook Air deals: Compare latest offers and lowest prices online

Macworld The best MacBook Air deals of July 2026 Best U.S. deals $150 off MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 1TB at Amazon $150 off MacBook Air, 15-inch, M5, 1TB at Amazon Best U.K. deals: £121 off MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 512GB at Amazon £149 off

Deals: S26 Ultra + Galaxy Buds 4 Pro $325 off, Copilot+ and gaming laptops up to $900 off, Anker display charger, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off straight from Samsung. Best Buy is also knocking up to $900 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops for back-to-school from $300 alongs

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

MINISFORUM MS-03 is a compact Panther Lake PC with 10 Gigabit LAN and a PCIe slot

Chinese mini PC maker MINISFORUM unveiled its first mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra (Series 3) “Panther Lake” processor during CES: the upcoming MINISFORUM M2 Pro is a small computer with support for up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H proce

Against all odds, Palworld 1.0 proves that Pocketpair has built the ultimate Pokémon alternative and Nintendo should be very worried

Palworld 1.0 drops tomorrow! A hype new trailer shows exactly why Nintendo should be quaking.

The rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 dropped to one of its lowest prices ever ($139 off)

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After nearly two decades, Minecraft is finally letting players take a rest on something other than a regular bed in its latest update

Mojang has released the patch notes for Minecraft's Preview 26.40.30 update, which will add new cushion and straw bed items along with many gameplay changes that will be rolling out today.

"It's the kayfabe of a tech industry that really has run out of ideas.": Zitron says Microsoft’s trillion‑dollar AI push is a bubble built on hype, hidden losses, and demand that doesn’t exist

AI adjacent stocks are taking a battering lately ... including Microsoft's. But why? It could be that the market has already crowned the winner: Google. It could also be that the supposed "multi-trillion dollar" industry is actually going t

Meta fixed its smart glasses privacy light problem, just in time for always-on model to reportedly not use it

In a case of hilarious timing – you know, in a dystopian kind of way – a new report details Meta’s forthcoming “super sensing” smart glasses that would have microphones and cameras that are constantly active, right as the company has fixed

Samsung shares first official glimpse at wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, with Spider-Man’s help

Samsung has dropped a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 teaser, offering a quick glimpse of the wider new form factor with the help of everyone’s favorite public menace.

Alienware's new flagship QD-OLED ultrawide is the perfect monitor for gamers — as long as you don't mind these small drawbacks I found when testing

The new Alienware AW3426DW ultrawide gaming monitor has landed with a host of improvements for 2026. I got my hands on it early to test; here's why I think it's such a great option (and why some might want to look elsewhere).

Microsoft Forms just gave me another reason to prefer it over Google Forms

Microsoft Forms has added Copilot chat, offering suggestions, smarter edits, and clearer insights.

Google Chrome 150 for Android adds dedicated back button

The latest version of Google Chrome is widely rolling out today with a dedicated back button and other small interface tweaks.

Why is the Google Store selling a Galaxy Watch 8?

A rather unexpected Play Store promotion today sees the Google Store sell you a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

Nvidia Shield TV (2019) appears to have been quietly discontinued, maybe

It seems that the 7-year-old but still-latest Nvidia Shield TV model has been quietly discontinued, but one still remains.

First Google Home Speaker update ‘improves network traffic,’ rolling out now

Google is rolling out the first post-launch firmware update for the Home Speaker, with other devices also getting this improvement.

The best part of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has leaked, and it’s this purple [Gallery]

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is going to be pretty disappointing; that much is clear. But, taking the sting out just a bit is a new deep purple color for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that just looks absolutely stunning.

Asus ROG GR70 is a small, powerful, and expensive gaming PC

The Asus ROG GR70 is a mini PC with the guts of a high-performance gaming laptop including support for up to an AMD Ryzen 9 995HX3D processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 mobile graphics. And the system supports up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memor

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!

Lilbits: Flipper Zero’s firmware future, a new Linux gaming laptop, an E Ink monitor, and AMD’s pricey Ryzen Halo mini PC

Shortly after launching a new thin and light Linux laptop with an Intel Panther Lake processor, Linux PC company System76 is preparing to launch… another notebook that could be described the same way. But the updated System76 Adder Pro also

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.

PocketMage PDA with E Ink screen and QWERTY keyboard hits crowdfunding for $185 and up

The PocketMage PDA is a pocket-sized gadget that looks a bit like a tiny laptop. It has a clamshell design featuring a 3.1 inch E Ink display on top and a QWERTY keyboard for thumb typing, along with a smaller 1.8 inch OLED secondary screen

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?

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

Memory is too expensive so I made my own

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

Beelink launches EQi Wildcat Lake mini PC for $509 and up

The Beelink EQi is a mini PC that sort of blurs the lines between a budget and premium device. It has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, multiple storage options, an integrated 85W power supply, and two LAN ports: one with support for 10 Gigabit spee

GMK EVO-X3 with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128GB RAM now available for $3600 and up

The GMK EVO-X3 is a slim desktop computer that packs a lot of power into a compact design. With an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor featuring Radeon 8060S discrete-class graphics, 128GB of RAM with 256GB/s bandwidth, and a robust set of port

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Sanctuary is a simple jailbreak tool for (some) Kindle devices

Amazon’s Kindle eReaders are primarily made for reading eBooks purchased from Amazon, although you can also use them to read media borrowed for free from libraries, or DRM-free content from other sources. But if you want to read eBooks in u

AOOSTAR GODY is a small gaming PC with better-than Steam Machine graphics and $849 starting price (for a barebones model)

The AOOSTAR GODY is a small desktop computer with the specs of a decent gaming laptop (from a few years ago). Inside its 200 x 193 x 80mm (7.9″ x 7.6″ x 3.1″) chassis, the computer houses a 55-watt AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 16-core, 32-thread Dra

Amazon quietly launches Fire HD 10 tablet with 4GB of RAM

Amazon hasn’t released a new Fire tablet since 2024, when the company launched the latest Fire HD 8. But, as spotted by AFTVNews, the company recently launched a new version of an existing tablet with a slight upgrade. You can now pick up a

Lilbits: Asahi Linux release fix for booting Linux on macOS 27, Surface Go is going away, and Sony announces plans to stop making PlayStation game discs

When Apple was shipping computers with Intel processors, there were plenty of ways to install Linux on a Mac. But things got a lot trickier when the company began to switch to its own Arm-based processors around six years ago. The folks at

System76 Lemur Pro Linux laptop refresh brings Intel Panther Lake and two screen sizes: 14 or 16 inches

The System76 Lemur Pro is a thin and light Linux laptop that’s been around in one form or another for about six years. But this year System76 is bringing the biggest updates to its little laptop yet… in more ways than one. First of all, the

This Game Boy emulator for the M5PaperS3 runs at 60 FPS on an E Ink screen

Over the past few years we’ve seen a bunch of companies deliver E Ink tablets and monitors that use software tricks to deliver high screen refresh rates. But there’s usually a price to pay: the closer you get to 60 fps, the more ghosting an

RootBoard is a Raspberry Pi-powered handheld PC with a 3.5 inch screen, 70-key keyboard (crowdfunding)

The RootBoard is a handheld computer kit with a 3.5 inch color display, a 70-key thumb keyboard complete with function keys, and a built-in speaker plus what looks like a decent set of ports for such a small computer. RootBoard designer Dia

Lilbits: Clicks Communicator, another use for the Anbernic RG Rotate, and two tiny operating systems

The Clicks Communicator is a modern smartphone that borrows some ideas from classic BlackBerry phones. Made by the same folks behind the Clicks keyboard cases for existing phones, the company’s first full-fledged phone has a square screen,

GPD Win Max 3 is a mini laptop for work and play with AMD Strix Halo and a removable battery. with a removable

The GPD Win Max 3 is a mini-laptop that packs a lot of horsepower into a compact design. With a 9.06 inch display and a nearly full-sized keyboard and Precision touchpad, it’s a little laptop you can use for productivity on the go. But remo

REDMAGIC Astra 2 is a gaming tablet with a 185 Hz OLED display and liquid cooling

REDMAGIC’s latest gaming tablet features a 9.06 inch, 2.4K OLED display with a 185 Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, support for up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and an active liquid cooling system. Debuti

Commodore Callback 8020 flip phone with Sailfish OS now available for pre-order

The Commodore Callback 8020 might be one of the strangest phones of the year so far. The company now calling itself Commodore is leaning into the nostalgia of its name with a handset designed to look like a 20-year old flip phone. But while