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Manchester's Bee Card Now Fully Supported in Apple Wallet

In August, Transport for Greater Manchester announced that the Bee Card could be added to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, but it was limited to younger riders using free or discounted "Our Pass" tickets. As of this Tuesd

Gears of War: E-Day Steam player count reaches 31K, topping sales charts on release date

Interest in Gears of War: E-Day built as its release date unfolded. Peak concurrent Steam player counts reached over 31,000, easily beating earlier entries in the series. Sales of the Xbox console exclusive also impress both on Valve’s mark

Finally, bidirectional charging: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can now power your home

Tesla is now enabling Powershare Home Backup for the Model 3 and Model Y as well. This allows these vehicles to supply power from their batteries to a home during a power outage—similar to a stationary home energy storage system. However, t

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Google Messages is quietly removing individual RCS controls, leaving users with all-or-nothing options

It might soon no longer be possible to turn off RCS on specific conversations.

Anker’s 4-port 140W charger drops to $60 for Prime Day

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One UI 9.5 spotted for the Galaxy A57 just a day after One UI 9 release

Samsung may have taken a little longer than expected to start rolling out the One UI 9 update for eligible devices in earnest, but it seems the company could make up for it by releasing One UI 9.5 sooner than usual. Just a day after One UI

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Doxxing Jane Doe

Who is Jane Doe? Online vigilantes have tried to expose the Cornell University student who filed a lawsuit accusing seven fraternity members of gang rape, and in so doing have invited a torrent of abuse on several other women. Her lawyers s

Amazon US Prime Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 30% off

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched at $1,300 for a 256GB unit – this was the same price as the S25 Ultra the year before. The 512GB model was a bit more expensive at $1,500 (up from $1,420), but that wasn’t too bad. However, rising compo

A six-year-old RTX 3090 is still the GPU I'd buy for local AI, even at $1,000+ used

Even with the inflated prices, I'd still take a 3090 over most other options available

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This overlooked Samsung Galaxy feature puts accidental taps on pause

It's happened to us all: we're doing something on our phone and accidentally tap something we didn't mean to. Maybe we hit Send before we're done typing a message, stop a recording too soon, or brush the progress bar and skip forward or bac

Google signs billion-dollar deal to expand nuclear power capacity at multiple US plants

Google's 20-year commitment will allow Constellation Energy to uprate existing nuclear plants, supplying 13 states and 67 million Americans.

ChatGPT is getting college planning tools

OpenAI is bringing new tools to ChatGPT for Teens, a mode for teens introduced in August with safeguards and break reminders, to help users with the college application process. "College Planner brings together application requirements, dea

Xreal’s most affordable display glasses are $50 off

Xreal launched its xbx A01 Plus display glasses over the summer for $299, and they’re a decent value. The design and fit are more or less on-par with the company’s pricier 1S that are $399, though they don’t have my favorite feature: built-

2026 Toyota C-HR Review: Don't Let The Badge Fool You

The new C-HR is a familiar name for a much better car.

Finland orders Google to stop clearing forest at two data centre sites

Finland’s Licensing and Supervision Agency (LVV) has ordered Google’s Finnish subsidiary to stop work at two planned data centre sites, in Muhos and Kajaani. The halt covers work that significantly changes the environment. The agency issued

ASUS ProArt OLED PA279CDV review: A better-value Studio Display rival

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Affordable QD-OLED panel 120Hz refresh rate HDR Adjustable Height/Tilt/Swivel stand Cons Text not as sharp as 5K No webcam Our Verdict 120Hz OLED, proper HDR, professional color, extensive connectivi

Amazon's Prime Day slashes the Galaxy Tab S10 FE price to $385

The post Amazon's Prime Day slashes the Galaxy Tab S10 FE price to $385 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Ring’s first smart lock has a clever answer to the dead battery problem

Ring has announced a $249 smart lock with a dial that recharges a dead battery by hand, due in the United States early in 2027. Amazon’s own disclosure says the lock has not been authorised by the Federal Communications Commission and may n

Ring made a smart lock you can recharge with a hand crank

There's also a flurry of security cameras, including one that rotates.

Google Photos Animations Could Soon Get the Speed Control They've Been Missing

The post Google Photos Animations Could Soon Get the Speed Control They've Been Missing appeared first on Android Headlines.

Prime Day 2 deals – Last chance: Galaxy Tab S12 up to $650 off w/ trade, S11 $355 off, Galaxy Z Fold 8 all-time low, more

Alongside the now live Galaxy Tab S11 models now at up to $355 off the list prices. Those offers join the now even lower prices on Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Ultra models at new Amazon all-time lows (Up to $400 off) as well as a long list of Googl

I Tested the Lenovo and Dell Googlebooks Side by Side, and the Snapdragon Model Pulled Way Ahead

The post I Tested the Lenovo and Dell Googlebooks Side by Side, and the Snapdragon Model Pulled Way Ahead appeared first on Android Headlines.

We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up

These include a lock, a thermostat and a temperature sensor.

Apple and LG built a doorbell, lock and thermostat together, Bloomberg says

Apple is working with LG Electronics on a video doorbell, a thermostat, a smart deadbolt lock and three security cameras, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The devices will carry the LG brand, not Apple’s. The accessories will work with Apple’

ChatGPT keeps signing fake New Yorker cartoons with real artists' names

According to Nieman Lab, ChatGPT has been producing artwork suspiciously similar in style and content to cartoons previously published in The New Yorker. More troubling, the investigation found that the chatbot added forged signatures from

Steelbook or 2XP tokens? Your Modern Warfare 4 pre-order could get you free stuff

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 won't be on Xbox Game Pass this year, so you'll need to buy it. But if you pre-order, you can get yourself some free stuff, because who doesn't like that?

Muse launches on the iPad

After launching nearly a month ago and spending several weeks as the top free app in Apple's App Store, the latest update to Meta's Muse iOS app introduces native support for the iPad. A Mac version of Meta's agentic AI tool (designed to co

Resident Evil Requiem DLC info accidentally leaked by writer

Capcom had previously stated that they were focusing on Resident Evil Veronica, which meant that the story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem was on the back burner. Now, a writer for the game has shared some details about the upcoming DLC, but

Apple iPhone Duo: Developers can now submit optimized apps

Apple is now accepting apps for the iPhone Duo in the App Store. Apps that have not been adapted will appear with black borders on the large folding display, and screenshots for the foldable will be mandatory starting in April 2027. Here's

You Can Get Up to $149 Off Every New Mac Mini During Prime Day

Prime Big Deal Days sales have hit Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, and we're tracking up to $149 off every model of the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini during this year's event. You'll also find $199 off the M5 Max Mac Studio be

Apple vs. OpenAI: Dispute over evidence ahead of October 14 hearing

Apple has accused OpenAI of violating court rules in a dispute over allegedly leaked trade secrets. Ahead of the October 14 preliminary injunction hearing, the dispute centers on deleted data, expert reports and what evidence the court will

I ditched Google's bloated launcher for Monet, and my old Android TV box feels brand new

My Chromecast with Google TV was starting to feel a little long in the tooth, but all it needed was a software change to feel fast again.

5 signs your cheap Ethernet switch has become your network's biggest bottleneck

Your basic Ethernet switch has outgrown your network

Best Buy Takes $260 Off All iPhone Air Models During Techtober Sale

Best Buy today is offering customers a chance to get $260 off every model of the iPhone Air during its "Techtober" event. This is a match of the record low prices we saw during Best Buy's Black Friday in July event. Note: MacRumors is an af

Endeavor Catalyst closes $320M fund as Europe becomes its top growth market

Endeavor Catalyst has closed its fifth fund at $320M, and Europe is now its fastest-growing market. It made 12 investments through Endeavor’s European offices in the first half of 2026. That compares with 14 in all of 2025 and seven in 2024

iPhone Duo takes on iPad tablets with dual page layout for reading PDF books

The upcoming iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable, apparently mimics a lot of the functionality that Apple had heretofore reserved for its iPad tablet line. While the iPhone Duo is not cheap, this could cannibalize some iPad sales.

Googlebook Glowbar doesn’t have the ‘knock-knock’ Chromebook Pixel battery gesture

One of the beloved features of Google’s original big push into laptops, the Chromebook Pixel, is getting a revival in Googlebook’s Glowbar, but it very much feels like a hollow version of what came before. more…

Google Playground lets you create and share games just by describing them to AI

Building video games used to require years of coding and complex software mastery, but Google's latest experimental platform might change that forever. Read more...

Ninja's vertical waffle maker just landed in the UK — and I can't wait to try it

Pour in your batter, pick your preferred level of crispiness, and the Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker will handle the rest.

Nous Research raises $90M to take its Hermes AI agent to businesses

Nous Research has raised $90M to build a business version of Hermes, its open-source AI agent. Nvidia, Microsoft’s M12, Samsung, Robot Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Y Combinator and Menlo Ventures are among the investors, chief executive

The iPad mini is down to $499, possibly for the last time ever

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Tesla Targets 1,000 Optimus Robots Produced Weekly In Rapid Production Ramp-Up

Business tycoon Elon Musk's Tesla is planning to ramp up its production level of Optimus Robots to 1000 a week in the not too distant future.

Apple Watch: Masimo patent dispute now costs Apple $818 million

A US federal judge has ordered Apple to pay an additional $184 million in interest in its patent dispute with Masimo. Combined with the jury's $634 million damages award, the total rises to roughly $818 million for a patent that expired in

Honor Magic9 Series Gets Infrared Support on Every Model Now!

The Honor Magic9 series has a nice new feature that is easy to miss. All three phones support infrared remote control, even though there is no visible infrared opening on the top of the phone. HONOR R&D engineer Cao Gong confirmed the featu

Google’s SynthID AI content detector expands globally, will work on Apple’s models ‘soon’

Google’s AI-detector for images and videos, SynthID, is getting a full release today. It will work for more than just content developed with Google’s AI models and initial partners. more…

Casio launches special-edition GM-5600 G-Shock inspired by Japanese rock legend Tomoyasu Hotei

Casio has announced a new addition to its G-Shock lineup for the Japanese market. The GM-5600HT26-1 is a digital watch designed in collaboration with Japanese guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei, released to mark his 45th year in the music industry. T

Google AI Edge Foresight: Offline AI for meeting notes on Mac

Google is showcasing its new AI model called EmbeddingGemma 2 in an experimental Mac app. AI Edge Foresight listens to meetings, turns bullet points into complete notes and answers questions, with all data staying on the device. The model i

ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude imitated in fake ads that steal credentials and MFA codes

Cybercriminals are on the hunt for advertiser accounts preloaded with credit cards and cash.

Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look

The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures.

Musk’s Grok Bot will use Anthropic’s Claude, Midjourney and Suno models

Elon Musk’s Grok Bot will no longer run only on SpaceX’s own AI models. It will also use models from rivals, including Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5, Midjourney and Suno, Musk said in a post on X on Wednesday. “Going forward, @SpaceX will use

The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More

Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $94.74 on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, down from $149.99. This is a new all-time low price that beats the previous low by about $5, and it's accompanied by dozens of other

Apple iPhone Air 2 to get even thinner, despite battery upgrade

The second-generation Apple iPhone Air is set to receive even more upgrades than previously expected. According to the latest rumors, the flagship smartphone will be even thinner, but will still feature a larger battery, as Apple is reporte

Google Nano Banana 2.1: Improved image model for half the price

Google has unveiled its Nano Banana 2.1 image model. In Google's own tests, it reportedly outperforms both its predecessor and the Pro model, with improvements to editing specific parts of an image and maintaining people's appearance across

I experimented with these 5 slicer settings before swapping filament, and my print quality jumped instantly

Calibration tests built into slicers can help set up your 3D printer for success without the need to change filaments.

I've jailbroken 3 Kindles—these are the essential apps and plugins I always sideload first

Take me to your reader.

The Galaxy Tab S12 is so good it makes Googlebook look dead on arrival

An Android tablet is still a smarter buy

Bloom raises $3.6M to become the ‘Alibaba’ of American manufacturing

The Detroit startup has widened its scope beyond mobility to help drone and robotics companies find U.S.-based manufacturers, shippers, and more.

SpaceX alumni nab $100M to rethink shipping with autonomous freight trains

Parallel Systems raised $100M to scale production of its autonomous electric rail vehicle, which can shuttle thousands of pounds of freight up to 500 miles.

Windows 11's October update adds more useful features than you might expect

Microsoft's October update for Windows 11 adds useful new features, including maximized apps, better File Explorer, WinRE Wi-Fi, and Copilot key options.

Amazon UK Prime Deals: the Galaxy Z Flip7 is £450 cheaper than the Z Flip8

Amazon UK’s Prime Big Deal Days included a lot of offers on 2025 Galaxy flagships, but barely anything from the 2026 releases. There’s the Galaxy S25 for £600 (12/256GB) and the Galaxy S25 Ultra for £900 (12/512GB), for example. However, th

Retro Song Bird: New accessory for Game Boy cartridges announced

The Retro Song Bird is a new device that can play, stream and back up game music directly from original Game Boy cartridges. Beyond audio playback, it also supports ROM backups, includes an emulator for playing games in a browser, and offer

New Outlook will soon check emails for spelling mistakes before they are sent

Outlook is gaining an automatic pre-send spell check that could catch embarrassing mistakes before an email leaves your inbox.

Pokémon Center rolls out invite-only access for Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box

Pokémon Center has switched its exclusive Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box to invite-only access, sending unique single-use purchase links to selected newsletter subscribers from 5 October. The box launched at $59.99 with 11 booster packs

Noise Master Buds Open with Sound by Bose launch in India at Rs 7,999

Noise has expanded its premium Master Series with the Master Buds Open, its first open-ear earbuds featuring Sound by Bose Technology. The earbuds are designed to deliver an immersive listening experience while keeping users aware of their

Amazon’s About You page goes viral for what it guesses about shoppers

Amazon’s “About You” page has become a social media hit, for the things it says about shoppers. One user on Threads found that Amazon had concluded she “has flat buttocks”, Business Insider reported on Tuesday. Her post set off a wave of ot

4 Smart Speakers Worth Trying Instead Of An Echo Dot

Echo Dot speakers are a great way to access Alexa, but they're not the only option. Here are four smart speakers with Alexa built-in worth trying instead.

If you’re traveling in the Apple ecosystem, this is the tech you need to pack

Macworld One of the things I enjoy doing most with my family is traveling. Annually, we go on two or three domestic trips (at least one of them to Hawaii to visit relatives). We try to go on a big international trip every 18 months or so—I

Poco F9 Ultra: More power, more expensive, but not necessarily better in every way

The Poco F9 Ultra aims to finally establish itself in the high-end segment. To that end, it features a massive battery, an extremely bright display, powerful speakers, and high-end performance. At the same time, the price has risen by about

Not One Turbo, Not Two, This BMW Engine Was Triple-Turbocharged

BMW once made a car engine with three turbochargers, but it never made it to the U.S. Here is the reason why that happened and which region actually got it.

Sapphire's 25th anniversary giveaway packs an RX 9070 XT, 9800X3D and X870E motherboard

Deal | Sapphire is marking its 25th anniversary with a high-end gaming hardware giveaway headlined by a Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT PhantomLink Edition and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The prize bundle also includes an X870E motherboard, gaming headset an

Microsoft Surface And Windows Event October 2026: Follow Along With SlashGear's Live Coverage

Check out SlashGear's live coverage of the first Microsoft Surface and Windows event in a couple of years!

LG and Apple are building smart home devices to catch up to Amazon and Google

It's part of Apple's smart home reset.

Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next

The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.

Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to create a ‘virtual cell’

Google DeepMind, Meta, and AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into Biohub, the nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, as reported by Reut

12 New Things to Expect From Apple in October

October is about to become a very busy month for Apple, with the company set to release the iPhone Duo, both iOS 27.1 and iOS 27.2, and a new Mac Studio configuration with 512GB of RAM. In addition, up to seven more Apple products may be un

Amazon's first smart lock works even with a dead battery

Amazon claims to have solved one of the biggest problems with smart door locks, as the new Ring Smart Lock can be unlocked even when its battery is depleted. All you need to do is turn a wheel, which temporarily supplies the lock with power

Google opens SynthID Detector to everyone to check for AI-made media

Google has opened its SynthID Detector to everyone. The free website checks whether an image, video or audio file carries Google’s SynthID watermark, a hidden signal its AI tools add to what they create. The tool is available globally in En

Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform

Google Labs is working on a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground for users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts.

New leaks provide our first look at Apple and LG’s smart home devices

Following a report from Bloomberg yesterday that Apple is collaborating with LG for a new collection of smart home devices and accessories, a reliable leaker known as "pdfu" on X has revealed more details about several of the new products,

2 kilowatt-hours have never been this light: Anker Solix S2000 power station review

Weight of a 1-kWh power station. | The Anker Solix S2000 weighs barely more than a 1 kWh power station but offers twice the capacity at 2 kWh. Our review reveals what other strengths the solar generator offers and what compromises are requi

I connected my local LLM to Discord, and now I can reach it from anywhere without opening a single port

No reverse proxy, no port forwards, no Tailscale, no fuss

5 ways to make and manage Docker Containers without using the command line

Your homelab has enough problems. Remembering Docker commands doesn't need to be one of them!

OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — days after the launch of Dots

OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, just days after the launch of Dots. Join this conversation by registering for your pass. Get you pass now to save up to $100 and get a second at 50% off.

Biohub, Meta, Google DeepMind and the US pool $1.8bn for AI biology data

Biohub, the US Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health are putting $1.8bn into data to train AI models that predict how cells behave. Meta, Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs are joining with $300M between them, Biohub a

Apple is reportedly set to launch a trio of smart home gadgets with LG

Macworld Pretty much the entire industry expects Apple to announce a HomePad speaker/screen hub next week, but a new report sheds light on the other products which will form part of the company’s imminent smart-home push. Writing for Bloomb

Anker's new Qi2 power bank with active cooling, display, and 45W charging drops to lowest price on Amazon

Deal | Amazon has discounted the newly released Anker MagGo 2 Pro power bank to $87.99 (20% off) as part of its Prime Big Deal Days sale. Compared to the older model, it offers faster 45W USB-C and 25W Qi2 wireless charging, plus a built-in

I replaced my smart speakers with cheaper open-source alternatives, and I'll never go back

These open-source alternatives to smart assistants are more versatile, cheaper, and protect your data, too.

Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 4-pack bundle is now just $47

This is the cheapest we've seen them

Dutch tax office drops Microsoft 365 cloud for own servers and open source

The Dutch tax and customs administration has dropped its move to Microsoft 365 in the cloud. Its office software will instead run on servers it controls, together with European open source tools. State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg

MagicX Mini Dream: processor, RAM, and price of Android version revealed

MagicX has shared more details of its Mini Dream handheld. In its latest update about the handheld, the manufacturer has revealed key specs and the price of one of the Android variants of the device.

Two ways to get into PC gaming: MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M and Cyborg 15 C13W

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Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

From Nvidia and Chime to Obvious Ventures and Anthropic, explore the entire roundtable agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second pass at 50% off.

FCC approves 15,000 SpaceX Starlink satellites that could compete directly with cellular carriers

The FCC cleared the mobile application on October 6. The regulator also granted a waiver allowing SpaceX to offer satellite wireless services without entering into a spectrum-leasing agreement with a terrestrial mobile operator. That gives

Prime Day Offers Best TV Prices of the Year From Samsung, Sony, and More

Prime Big Deal Days is in full swing this week, offering massive savings on everything from AirPods to MacBook Pro and much more. We've been keeping an eye on these Apple-related Prime Day discounts all week, but now we're also tracking gre

Best Galaxy S26 Plus Cases 2026: Ultimate Buying Guide

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9 Everyday Gadgets That Are Better With Replaceable Batteries

Many modern gadgets sport their own built-in batteries and fast charging, but many of them would be better served with old-school replaceable batteries.

An even thinner iPhone Air 2 could vastly improve battery life compared to the Galaxy S25 Edge

Last year, Samsung and Apple briefly entered a competition to create the best ultra-thin smartphone. Samsung released the Galaxy S25 Edge with a 5.8mm profile in May 2025, and Apple followed in September of the same year with the 5.6mm iPho

I upgraded my NAS with an SSD cache, then realized more RAM would have solved everything

The fastest cache in your NAS is the one you never set up

Cisco is bringing a new agentic framework to its Webex enterprise platform

Cisco's Dialog feature promises to turn "fragmented interactions into continuous customer relationships."

Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out

Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead.

Google's AI detection website is now available

SynthID Detector will flag content created with AI tools from OpenAI, Google, Apple and other companies.

6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open

In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, register for your ticket before prices increas

Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media

Google on Tuesday launched a new site that lets anyone verify whether a piece of media, be it an image, a video, or an audio clip, is generated using AI.

Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies

Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device designed to tackle a common concern: getting locked out when the battery dies.

Ring reveals 5 new security cameras in 4K and 2K — here are the details

If you're interested in new security cameras for your home, then Ring has got you covered with this new set.

Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies

Amazon announced its first smart lock that eliminates the need for a physical backup key should its rechargeable battery die while you're away from home. While other smart locks lean on hidden USB ports or metal contacts for connecting a 9-

Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release date reportedly leaks alongside price and physical edition

Forza Horizon 6 could arrive on PlayStation 5 in January 2027, according to a new Dealabs report. The leak also points to a physical PS5 edition launching alongside the digital release.

Galaxy S25 FE finally gets AirDrop, months after the rest of the S25 family

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My cats hate to see this great upright carpet cleaner coming

For a while, I swore by Bissell’s Little Green carpet cleaner. I liked the sub-$100 price, the fact that it was small enough to fit on a closet shelf, and that it does a good job of cleaning up little messes. However, after you clean enough

Efficient 16 GB RAM laptop for less than $700: HP OmniBook 3 16 review

EntryLevelBook. | With the escalating prices in the laptop market, having budget options becomes ever more difficult, but also ever more important. The HP OmniBook 3 16 is such an entry-level option, offering a Qualcomm Snapdragon X process

Ultrahuman announces Heart Scan feature for Ring Air and Ring Pro users

Ultrahuman's Ring Air gained atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection support in July 2024, and the Ring Pro, which launched in February this year, had it from the start. Today, Ultrahuman announced the Heart Scan feature, which builds on the A

I ignored the Windows app until Microsoft closed this major feature gap

Windows App can now connect directly to remote PCs, filling one of the biggest gaps left by Microsoft's move away from Remote Desktop.

Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation

A new personal AI assistant has arrived. Meet Tab, which announced Tuesday that it had officially emerged from stealth.

What's Causing So Many Car Sunroofs To Shatter Without Warning?

A sunroof can be a great addition to a car, but it can also cause serious headaches - just ask the drivers who've had theirs explode in 2026.

Amazon uses its tracking data to guess whether shoppers have a flat butt and no friends

Most people know that Amazon collects data about your shopping history to serve up personalized product recommendations. But what some of us didn't realize is that you can check exactly what Amazon knows - or thinks it knows - about you in

Apple is teaming up with LG on smart locks, cameras, and thermostats

Regulatory filings (via Bloomberg) identify a wired video doorbell, indoor and outdoor plug-in cameras, a floodlight camera, a smart deadbolt, a thermostat and a temperature sensor – products that will extend Apple's system beyond entertain

XREAL Aura with Android XR start at $1,279

XREAL’s first pair of Android XR glasses, XREAL Aura, finally have a price tag – $1,279. more…

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are 43% off for Big Deal Days

Get them now before the sale ends.

What is the release date for Crystal Lake on Peacock?

Crystal Lake is the hugely anticipated horror prequel series, arriving on Peacock this October. But when can you watch it?

Never lose a command again: How to set up unlimited Bash history

We're going all the way back

I tested Google's new Gemini Windows app; it turns out Mac users got all the best features

Windows users got a shortcut and little else

Justice League all over again; Henry Cavill’s mustache vanishes in new Googlebook promo [Video]

The latest Henry Cavill promo for Googlebook has arrived and, with it, some Justice League deja vu as the star’s mustache has vanished between the first two ads. more…

Every GM Model That Offers Hands-Free Towing In 2026

GM's Super Cruise feature added hands-free trailering to its suite of hands-free driving assistance features a few years ago, and now many GM models use it.

First Look at LG's Smart Home Products Made With Apple

FCC filings reveal the designs of three upcoming LG smart home accessories that Apple reportedly helped develop, including a thermostat, a temperature sensor, and a deadbolt lock. Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that Apple is working with LG

Google Pixel 11 Owners Say These Are Must-Have Accessories

Are you now a proud owner of Google's recently released Pixel 11 smartphone? If so, here are five great accessories to consider that owners swear by.

Apple's Smart Home Reboot Is Relying on LG, and That's Smarter Than It Sounds

The post Apple's Smart Home Reboot Is Relying on LG, and That's Smarter Than It Sounds appeared first on Android Headlines.

Windows and Surface event: how to watch and what to expect

Microsoft is heading to San Francisco this morning to reveal what's coming next for Windows and Surface and a "conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC." That conversation will include Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella,

Samsung's October 2026 Security Update Is Now Rolling Out Globally to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series & Flip 8

The post Samsung's October 2026 Security Update Is Now Rolling Out Globally to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series & Flip 8 appeared first on Android Headlines.

OpenAI just posted hundreds more results on major math problems

The company said that most results were produced in a response to a single prompt given to a single AI agent.

Apple Drops Intel Macs From Magic Mouse/Trackpad Compatibility Lists

Apple updated its Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad product pages around August 25 to drop all Intel-based Macs from the compatibility lists for the accessories, and this week it updated some related tech specs pages to reflect these changes.

Samsung brings Roblox experiences to life at King’s Cross this weekend

Samsung UK has created a unique experience for mobile gamers and especially Roblox fans. The company is bringing Roblox-inspired experiences to life at its King's Cross Experience Store in London. Samsung Galaxy Store Presents: Roblox In Re

Valve's Lepton could do for Android games what Proton did for Windows, but it's starting smaller

Valve's Lepton projhect is bringing Android games to Linux, and it could change everything about how you use Android on your PC.

5 Android apps with desktop companions so good you'll forget you have a phone

Stop bouncing between screens.

The Social Reckoning is a timely reminder that we shouldn't trust Meta

Don't make Aaron Sorkin tap the sign.

Anthropic is offering startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits to kickstart their AI journey

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Refresh Your Autumn Self-Care Routine With Discounts up to 30% off on Laifen Tech

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 See Record Discounts During Prime Day

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Four More Motorola Phones Are Getting Android 17 in the US, Including the Razr Ultra (2026)

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Samsung Could Make $79 Billion in Operating Profit This Quarter Thanks to AI Demand

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One UI 9.5 Is Coming; It Just Appeared in a Surprising Way

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Android Auto rolling out fix that stops auto-playing music when you start your car

Google has confirmed that a fix is rolling out for a bug that leaves Android Auto briefly auto-playing music when your car starts, even if you have autoplay disabled. more…

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After testing 3 Android phones, I realized Google and Samsung stopped taking risks

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Xreal's Aura Android XR smartglasses will cost you at least $1,279

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Google's experimental Playground platform uses AI to create games for you

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Someone hacked their 13-year-old Kindle to make a perfect desk assistant

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Spotify is expanding Audiobooks to more than 180 markets

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Why Is The Ford 6.7 Power Stroke Diesel Engine Called 'Scorpion'?

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RayNeo GT Max drops to $364 for Prime Day, a month after its IFA debut

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iPhone 18 Pro (Burgundy) owners are spotting weird discoloration around the camera

Just a few weeks after the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max started shipping, some owners started posting about what looked like weird color shifts around the rear camera module, especially on the new Burgundy models. Turns out it’s not permanent

Huawei Just Revealed Its Plan to Take on Android and iOS Worldwide

The post Huawei Just Revealed Its Plan to Take on Android and iOS Worldwide appeared first on Android Headlines.

Minecraft Java and Bedrock previews add Ice Caves and Frostbite zombies

Mojang has released new Game Drop previews for Minecraft Java and Bedrock, letting players test the new Ice Caves, Frostbite zombies, and other features. Read more...

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Microsoft is hosting its biggest Windows event in two years on October 7, 2026, and we're expecting to see the Surface Laptop Ultra, RTX Spark, and more.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Is Four Generations in and Still a Pain to Repair

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IKEA has launched its free second-hand marketplace in the UK

IKEA has launched its new second-hand marketplace in the UK for buying and selling its products—here's how it compares to the likes of Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay.

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If you're looking to expand how your phone works in your car, these accessories from UGREEN will not only help, but they won't break the bank.

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KPMG lays off 200 workers and offers £100 voucher to waive appeal and claims rights

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A Rimini Street survey of 300 organizations worldwide that use VMware found that 60% are considering a multi-hypervisor strategy. Another 47% favor using both hypervisors and containers, allowing them to choose where to run different worklo

Should You Leave A Game Disc In A PS5 If You're Not Currently Playing It?

If you leave a game disc in your PS5 after playing, you might wonder if it could damage the disc or console. Here's what to know about drive wear and safety.

Best time to buy an iPhone in 2026: Buy now or wait?

Macworld Best Apple iPhone Prime Day deals October 2026 Top Amazon U.K. iPhone deals iPhone 17 (256GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899) iPhone 17 Pro (256GB): £999 (£200 less than iPhone 18 Pro) iPhone 17 Pro (1TB): £1,499 (£400 less than iPhone

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October 2026 Android Security Patch Is Here for Pixel Phones, and It Fixes Three Annoying Bugs

The post October 2026 Android Security Patch Is Here for Pixel Phones, and It Fixes Three Annoying Bugs appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google's smart home lead could be in trouble if this new rival delivers

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Why typing '@' in Google Docs completely changed how I draft my documents

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Ultrahuman now offers on-demand heart rhythm scans

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang join Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri at the company's San Francisco event today.

Best Prime Day Apple deals: Save on iPad, AirPods, Macs & Apple Watch

Macworld Best Apple Prime Day deals October 2026 Pick up a great deal on the Apple kit you want. These are the best deals we’ve seen so far. Top U.S. Apple deals AirPods Pro 3: $179 ($70 off, MSRP $249) AirPods Max 2: $429 ($120 off, MSRP $

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Back in August, Counterpoint Research estimated a total of 35 million smartphone shipments in Europe during the April – June period (Q2). We now get a more detailed breakdown of the shipment figures and their share between retailers and car

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Apple's home security camera remains in development separately from the LG-made accessories reported yesterday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has clarified. In a follow-up post on X, Gurman said the security cameras co-developed with LG are "comp

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GUNNAR is having an Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale for Fallout-themed gaming glasses that will protect your eyes from being damaged by blue light from your monitors while gaming.

Microsoft adding very handy email feature to New Outlook that works automatically

Microsoft's New Outlook for Windows as well as Outlook on the web is getting a smart email feature that will save you some valuable time, and it shouldn't require much intervention either. Read more...

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Macworld Our own review of the new Mac mini analyzed the performance and value of the M5 Pro version, but that chip has been around since the spring. Far more interesting is the M6, a new-generation processor made on TSMC’s 2nm process and

Best Samsung Phones 2026: Ultimate Buying Guide

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Jaguar's controversial Type 01 EV looks like a '40s gangster car built for the modern electric era

Jaguar's Type 01 EV is designed to attract affluent young buyers with its deliberately polarizing design.

Many developers are using AI just to show off to their boss — as most fear they'll lose their job if they don't use it

Half of developers working in businesses whichhave adopted AI say they’re only using it to impress managers, and using it is having an impact on confidence.

Best iPad Prime Day deals October 2026: Save on iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad mini

Macworld Best iPad deals at Amazon U.S. iPad (128GB): $399 ($50 off, MSRP $449) iPad mini (128GB): $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599) 11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $649 ($100 off, MSRP $749) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $849 ($100 off, MSRP $949) 11

How To Connect Bluetooth Speakers To Your PS5

Using a third-party Bluetooth speaker with your PlayStation 5 may seem impossible, but there are actually ways for you to make it work.

Halo: Campaign Evolved could get one more update before Activision takes over

Leaker 'Mr Rebs' reveals that a 30-person team led by Pierre Hintze remains at Halo Studios to support Campaign Evolved. The group plans to add Firefight and Theater mode in a final update, though they have no current connection to Activisi

Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 1 pm ET, watch it live for more on RTX Spark

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices boss Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will all be attending the event. Microsoft's latest teaser includes images of the Surface Laptop Ultra, and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box coul

Samsung releases second One UI 9.0 beta update for Galaxy A54

Last month, Samsung opened the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) beta program for the Galaxy A54. Now, after almost ten days, the brand has released the second beta update of the new software for the phone. It is live in India, has a size of 337.33MB

Unfolded iPhone Duo Lets You Preview Documents in a Two-Page Layout

The iPhone Duo's Quick Look feature appears to have a two-page layout option when the foldable is held in its open-book orientation, based on a new finding by code explorer pdfu. A video clip shared on X shows an Apple Style Guide document

I haven't paid a cent for cloud storage in years. Here's my setup

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

Macworld Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.S. AirPods Pro 3: $179 ($70 off, MSRP $249) AirPods Max 2: $429 ($120 off, MSRP $549) Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.K. AirPods Pro 3: £183.32 (£35 off, RRP £219) PRICES CHECKED OCTOBER 7, 2026 Amazon

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

Macworld Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.S. Apple Watch Series 12 (46mm): $399 ($50 off, MSRP $449) Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279) Apple Watch Ultra 4: $774 ($25 off, MSRP $799) Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.K. A

Microsoft, OpenAI face copyright lawsuit from more local US outlets

Emmerich Newspapers and others say their copyrights were violated for AI training without permission or compensation. Read more...

Overwatch Season 5 arrives with a new vampire hero, Solo Leveling collab, and more

Season 5 of Overwatch arrives just in time for the spooky season, bringing Halloween vibes in all the best ways. This season also marks the final chapter of The Reign of Talon narrative, led by a new vampire-like hero: Doctrine.

LibreOffice says it 'will not add' AI features to document editor for the foreseeable future

While users can choose their own AI extensions, LibreOffice says no current add-ons meet its stringent principles.

Best MacBook Prime Day Deals October 2026: Save on MacBook Air, Pro, Neo & Mac mini

Macworld Best Mac deals at Amazon U.S. MacBook Neo (512GB): $790 ($90 off, MSRP $799) 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299) 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,299 ($200 off, MSRP $1,499) 16-inch M5 Pro Mac

A new Sonos app update fixes one tiny but frustrating problem, and fans are loving it

A new Sonos app upgrade is going down well: it brings several minor fixes, including a persistent playlist.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to launch later this month in India

Last month, Oppo unveiled the Find X10 series in China, and the lineup is scheduled to hit global markets later this month. Now, the brand’s Indian wing has confirmed that the Find X10 Pro Max is also headed to the country. The flagship wil

Prime Day Deals: Samsung and Pixel flagships are now cheaper

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are now live for just two days, bringing discounts on some flagship smartphones from Samsung and Google. You’ll need a Prime membership to access the best deals, although there are still some worthwhile discount

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ChatGPT can now take notes during meetings and automatically handle the follow-up

OpenAI is expanding workplace productivity tools with a new Meetings plugin integrated directly into the macOS ChatGPT desktop app. Read more...

Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Z Flip 8 October 2026 security update goes global

A couple of days ago, Samsung released software updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 that offered the October 2026 security patch. These were the brand’s first set of devices to get it, and the com

Your Pixel Watch's free safety net is about to disappear

Safety Signal could be phased out soon

Make your Galaxy phone part of your Windows PC setup with Samsung Multi Control

Samsung made its Multi Control feature available on more Windows PCs with a September 2026 update to the Galaxy Connect app. The update added support for MediaTek and Realtek Bluetooth adapters alongside Intel. Galaxy Connect already gained

Stop asking a bot to teach you Spanish — get a more human approach with Babbel

Macworld TL;DR: Babbel lessons were developed by 100+ expert linguists, and lifetime access to all 14 languages is $134.99 (reg. $299) with the StackSocial code LEARN through Oct. 13. AI can do plenty, but learning how actual humans speak t

RedMagic 12 Pro+ Reservations Are Now Open

The RedMagic 12 Pro+ is getting closer to its official launch, and reservations are now open in China. Buyers can reserve the new gaming phone through the RedMagic website and JD.com, ahead of the October 15 launch. RedMagic has not announc

Spotify to offer audiobooks in 180 markets and 120 languages — but what about a music-only UI?

Audiobooks are coming to over 180 markets, but all I want is my app to be a music-only experience.

Deals: Prime Big Deal Days brings big discounts on flagships, foldables and other phones

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start today and end tomorrow. As usual, we have picked out the best offers for smartphones and wearables and we’ve broken them down into categories for easier browsing. Table of Contents: Flagships Foldables Pre

Third One UI 9.0 beta update for Galaxy A55 is out

The Galaxy A55 units enrolled in the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) beta program have started getting the third beta update of the new software. It is live for units in Samsung’s home country, South Korea, where the phone is known as the Galaxy Qu

Google Pixel 12 Pro Fold Could Get a Big Display Upgrade

Google's Pixel 12 series is still far away, but the first details are already starting to appear. A new IMEI database listing has reportedly revealed four upcoming Pixel phones, including the Pixel 12 Pro Fold. And the foldable could get th

Why no High or Blood Elves? Blizzard speaks on WoW: Forever's controversial new Skyborne race — 'We may occasionally make a bold choice'

Blizzard has said WoW: Forever's controversial new Skyborne was given to both Horde and Alliance to manage "long-term population balance impact."

Top Table Games to Play on Your Phone Without Downloading Anything

The post Top Table Games to Play on Your Phone Without Downloading Anything appeared first on Android Headlines.

Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets

Spotify will make 350,000 titles available in over 120 languages for this expansion.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 price hikes are a worrying sign for Galaxy S27 buyers

As you've probably heard, the memory market recently forced Samsung to increase prices across the Galaxy S26 flagship trio. This may be a bad sign for fans who are waiting for 2027 and plan to upgrade to the upcoming Galaxy S27. Samsung usu

Almost two thirds of UK workers have received no training on spotting AI-driven cyber threats

Those that did, received it as part of generic training, not dedicated AI-oriented education.

Microsoft makes Remote PC connections on Windows GA as Remote Desktop app replacement

Microsoft takes Remote PC connections mainstream on Windows via the Windows App, replacing the Remote Desktop app with a "modern" experience. Read more...

Vivo Y32 launches with an 8,000mAh battery, a120Hz display, and IP68/69 protection

Vivo has quietly unveiled the Y32 in select global markets, bringing a large battery and a high-refresh-rate display to its Y-series lineup. The phone is aimed at users looking for extended battery life without moving into a higher-end pric

Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Charge Faster Despite Its Bigger Battery

Samsung may have a smart way to make the Galaxy S27 Ultra charge faster. The phone is rumored to keep the same 60W wired charging as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, a new charging system could help it use that power for longer. According to

OnePlus Ace 7 specs leak again, this could be the 16R

Back in May, specs of the upcoming OnePlus Ace 7 were first outed, and now we have another source chiming in, many months later. According to a tipster over on X, the OnePlus Ace 7 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, pa

Googlebook's best feature doesn't work with Samsung phones yet

Better Together, but without Samsung

Microsoft revamping a PowerToys design to improve first impressions

Microsoft is giving PowerToys a fresh design makeover in order to improve the first impressions and make it more inviting to new users. Read more...

Samsung rolls out stable One UI 9 to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6

Samsung released the One UI 9 update based on Android 17 for the Galaxy S26 devices in mid-September, then expanded it to the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold7, and Flip7 towards the end of last month, and today the company has started roll

'Need for data centres outweighs other considerations': local council in the London commuter belt approves Amazon's massive M25 hub despite air quality fears

Amazon secures approval for 18-acre M25 data centre despite pollution concerns, 27 generators and previous planning disputes surrounding Iver.

Google Messages is quietly ditching a key RCS feature users rely on

There is no clarity when it will be removed, though

Apple Scrapped 16GB RAM Upgrade for iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable Duo

The post Apple Scrapped 16GB RAM Upgrade for iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable Duo appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple Wants to Ensure iPhone Duo-compatible Apps at Launch

Apple unveiled its very first foldable smartphone last month alongside the iPhone 18 series. The company's long-anticipated entrance in the category happened in the form of the iPhone Duo. The new foldable has its pre-order phase open until

Legendary Pave Hawk Helicopter Takes Its Final US Air Force Flight

The Pave Hawk helicopter -- sibling to the famous Black Hawk -- took its final flight this month before officially entering retirement. Here's what happened.

vivo T6x and iQOO Z12x are coming and they might be twins

vivo launched the T5x and iQOO launched the Z11x back in March, and they are the same device being sold under two different names. So, with that in mind, note that both the vivo T6x and the iQOO Z12x have now been certified by the Bluetooth

The Biggest Problems With Wind Farms Could Actually Be Their Greatest Strength

Just because wind turbines are one of the greenest power sources doesn't mean there aren't downsides, but we may be able to take advantage of them.

What Does MMSI Stand For In Boating?

Before setting out on open waters, make sure your boat has all of its required certifications and registrations. Only certain ones need an MMSI.

Google Wallet rolling out stacked card list redesign on Android

After updating the bottom half of the homepage earlier this year, Google Wallet for Android is rolling out a stacked list redesign for accessing credit and debit cards. more…

Consumer Reports Recommends This Front-Load LG Washing Machine For Low Energy Costs

If you're looking for a power efficient, front-loading washer, Consumer Reports has one that doesn't cost much to operate. Here's what else it can do too.

Fitbit Edge specs and colors leak along with pricing for the EU and UK

Google is working on the Fitbit Edge fitness tracker, which was first leaked by Google itself in some official promotional material back in August. Yesterday, its name was outed along with some renders showing it in more detail. Today a new

How The V12 Detroit Diesel Engine Earned Its 'Buzzin' Dozen' Nickname

Detroit Diesel's 12V-71 engine is no longer in production, but when spoken of, it's sometimes called by its nickname. Here's why the name fits so well.

This Simple Trick Can Free Up More Storage Space On Your Google Pixel 10

Your Pixel 10 may be using gigabytes of storage for features you never touch. Turning them off can give you more room for the things you actually keep.

Citizen launches two premium Attesa watches with atomic timekeeping and Eco-Drive

Citizen has added two new models to its Attesa watch line in the UK: the AT8297-51L and the AT8296-53A. Both watches use the company’s H800 caliber movement and Super Titanium materials. The AT8296-53A was released in the US recently, and n

We Asked A Car Detailer Which Products Are Actually Worth The Hype, And This Was The Best

Car detailing products are all over the place, and for a beginner, it's hard to know which are worth the hype. So, we asked a pro what's worth buying.

5 New Cars With 3-Cylinder Engines You Can Buy In 2026

Shopping for a new vehicle this year? Discover five 2026 cars from sensible daily commuters to wild track cars, packing 3-cylinder power.

Apple is making sure you have iPhone Duo-compatible apps at launch

The new iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on October 16, with actual deliveries starting on October 23. But Apple wasting no time, making sure the device has a smooth launch by inviting developers to make and optimize their apps fo

15 Cars Middle Class Families Drove In The '70s

The 1970s was characterized by Malaise-era engineering, but middle class families still needed to get around. These '70s cars were everywhere at the time.

Casio launches two affordable Vintage watches with green sunray dials and gold-tone bracelets

Casio is adding two new analog-digital hybrid watches to its Vintage lineup this October. The AQ-240EG-3A and the AQ-230GA-3AMQY are currently available for pre-order on Casio’s Japanese website, bringing a dark green and gold colorway to t

How To Update Your PlayStation 5 Pulse Elite Headset

Your PlayStation 5 Pulse Elite headset needs firmware updates too. Keeping it up to date can help with connection issues and overall performance.

How long have wireless gaming controllers been around for?

Game controllers have experimented with losing the cords for longer than you'd think, but early attempts didn't have much success.

Ford's Cheapest V8 Engine Isn't In A Mustang

V8 engines are increasingly rare and expensive, but Ford still offers one in an unexpected corner of its lineup - for less money than you might expect.

Casio launches limited-edition Oceanus OCW-SG1000MC-1A watch with unique marble ceramic bezel

If you are looking at Casio’s higher-end offerings this fall, you will notice the new Oceanus Manta OCW-SG1000MC-1A. Scheduled for release in Japan this November 2026 for ¥748,000 ($4,730), it is a limited-edition piece capped at just 300 s

How to help stop spam calls on iPhone and Android

Spam calls don't have to grab your attention and waste your time. Use these built-in options to silence and block them without having to pay.

5 Reasons Why Android Phone Users Will Want A Googlebook

Googlebooks build on Google's ecosystem like never before, letting you do more with the Android apps you love and pick up where you left off on your phone.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

A fight as old as the term smartphone itself – Apple vs. Samsung has always been a spectacle whether it’s advertising, fan base, features or hardware. So, here is the latest one for you – we put the most recent Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max next

Why do some PCs have two Ethernet ports?

Dual Ethernet ports don't automatically provide faster speed, but they increase your networking options.

How to find out if Amazon thinks you have ‘flat buttocks’

"I stumbled upon a page of assumptions that Amazon has made about me based on my purchases and I’m literally speechless," one shopper wrote on Threads.

Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell

Apple appears poised to push into the smart home market with a slate of new devices and a key partner.

Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs are on sale at Amazon, 1TB drive is back near its launch price

The 9100 Pro comes in four capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. The 1TB model is currently $206, about 39% below its regular list price of $339. The 2TB model carries an even steeper 49% discount and is listed at $349, while the 4TB and 8TB

Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product

Instead of helping marketers manage and optimize ad spend, the company is focusing on building the tools that generate the creative assets and campaigns.

Apple reportedly worked with LG on gadgets for its upcoming smart home push

The doorbell, security cameras, thermostats and more could be announced next week.

Kindle Click vs Kobo Remote: How much of a difference is there?

Of course you're going to get the one that works with your ereader, but which of these page-turning gadgets is actually better?

Three Years of 80% Charge Limits on iPhone: The Results

Since 2023, Apple's newer iPhones have had an 80 percent charge limit for those who want to extend battery lifespan. Charging to 80 percent instead of 100 percent is supposed to put less stress on the battery, improving longevity. For the l

What's The Average Lifespan Of Amazfit Smartwatches?

Amazfit smartwatches stand out as a budget alternative to more expensive brands, but how long can you expect an Amazfit smartwatch to last?

Gemini reads your tabs in Chrome by default, here's how to disable it

Did you know that Gemini automatically reads all your Chrome tabs? Luckily, you can disable that option. But disabling Gemini entirely is another story. Read more...

OriginOS 7 Is Coming to These vivo Phones

vivo has officially introduced OriginOS 7 in India today - along with their V80 model. From my first impressions, the Android 17-based update brings much more than a visual refresh. The company is also preparing a staged rollout for dozens

Remember MapQuest? You can now use it with Android Auto

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LG Making Doorbell, Lock, and Cameras for Apple's Home Hub

Apple is working with LG Electronics on smart home accessories that will integrate with the upcoming home hub and other Apple home products, reports Bloomberg. LG is making a wired video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, temperatur

Norway wants to temporarily ban smart glasses in parks, beaches, and schools

Norwegian authorities are preparing a temporary ban on AI-enhanced smart glasses, giving experts time to draft a new law that restricts potential abuse of the latest wearables. The government announced the plan on Monday, saying smart glass

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The latest macOS 27.2 beta released this week further hints at the long-rumored MacBook with a touchscreen, which is expected to be unveiled by next month. Specifically, when you click and hold on an app icon in the Dock on the third develo

Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet

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How AI decision models could change content moderation

On Tuesday, Musubi announced a lightweight decision model made for real-time moderation called PolicyLM-1.7B, released with open weights.

Loads of Prime Day Android app deals and freebies: This Seat Taken?, ISLANDERS, Druid, Kero Blaster, more

We have a sizable collection of Google Play app and game deals alongside millions of discounts waiting in the fall Amazon Prime Day, including Is This Seat Taken?, ISLANDERS: Mobile, Druid, Kero Blaster, BE-A Walker, Planescape: Torment: En

The Price Of A Used PlayStation 5 Pro Is Through The Roof

Typically, the price of technology goes down over time as mass manufacturing reduces costs. Not with this generation of video game consoles.

Google rolling out ‘massive’ Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a update

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Deals: here are the best tablet and smartwatch deals from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days

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AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO

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Samsung 9100 PRO, T9, and more NVMe as well as external SSDs are on sale today on the occasion of Amazon Prime Day 2026. Read more...

vivo V80 Launches With 7,200mAh Battery and 144Hz ZEISS Camera Setup

vivo has launched the V80 in India, and it brings a surprisingly large battery for a phone with a fairly compact 6.59-inch display. The new model also has a 144Hz AMOLED panel, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip and a ZEISS camera system. The V80 st

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Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help.

Nicolas Cage Starred In A Terrible Remake Of A Cult Classic '70s Horror Movie

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The Apple Watch SE 3 drops back to its all-time-low for Prime Day

Macworld Prime Day is here, and for the first time in months, we’re actually getting proper discounts on Apple gear. One of the best we’ve seen is the Apple Watch SE 3, which is finally down to $199 again, a savings of $50 off its MSRP, and

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Doom on the Vectrex turns the classic shooter into Tron-like vector art

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Motorola is rolling out its Android 17 update to more devices

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Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy

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5 UGREEN Accessories That Can Level Up Your MacBook

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Sam Altman says the world should accept some "bad things" happening because of AI

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Beat the scalpers by preordering the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition

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Android 17 October update rolling out with three Pixel fixes

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As Prime Big Deal Days continues, we're highlighting all of the best Apple deals you can get for under $200 on Amazon. This includes AirPods, Apple Pencil Pro, AirTag, iPhone cases, USB-C chargers, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate

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Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 for Galaxy S24 and older foldables

As its rollout expands, Samsung is now bringing its Android 17-based One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S24 series as well as older foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. more…

Raspberry Pi Desktop is back from the dead after 4 years

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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is now live and runs through tomorrow, October 7, with some deep discounts that include OLED TVs with soundbars.

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AMD vows to massively increase chip supply in 2027 as AI demand keeps growing

AMD is preparing to ramp up chip production in 2027 in order to meet growing AI demand. The chipmaker increased its supply over the course of this year and plans to do the same next year, CEO Lisa Su told reporters in Taipei on Tuesday.Read

Google launches Nano Banana 2.1 with better editing and subject consistency

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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro at $419 might be the best phone deal for Prime Day

A ton of phones are on sale for Amazon Prime Day, and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro might just be the best value of the bunch at $419. more…

What Those Strange Symbols On Your Charging Brick Actually Mean

If you ever pick up and look at your phone's or laptop's charging brick, you'll see a bunch of strange symbols that look like hieroglyphics.

Google AI Edge Foresight for Mac turns scribbles into full notes using offline recordings

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PowerToys gets a gorgeous new welcome screen — other apps should take notes

PowerToys is getting a beautiful new welcome screen that highlights the kind of polish Microsoft should bring to more apps.

4 Anker Accessories With Deep Discounts In October 2026

Anker is one of the most widely trusted brands in mobile device accessories, and here's four Anker products offering big savings in October 2026.

Apple Releases Second Public Betas of iOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2

Apple today seeded the second betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and watchOS 27.2. The software comes a day after Apple provided the third betas to developers. To get the new betas, you can sign up on Apple's

Battlefield 6 teases a Dead Space crossover for new season coming next week

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EXCLUSIVE: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma speaks at internal town hall on the future of consoles, Helix, and more

In a recent town hall with Microsoft gaming staffers, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described how Xbox was in "free fall" declines before this year's big restructure.

Babbel lifetime subscription drops to $159, save $140 on 14 languages

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer hits Amazon Luna today alongside free PC games

Amazon's October Prime Gaming lineup brings Star Wars: Galactic Racer to Luna as a day-one release, alongside DOOM, Ad Infinitum, and more. Read more...

Apple reportedly planning two rounds of product launches in October

Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed that Apple will announce its new HomePad on October 13. Now, a new report suggests that the company is planning two separate product launches this month. According to the report, which cites multip

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Best Prime Big Deal Days headphone deals: Bose, Beats, Sony, HyperX, and more

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Google Wallet for Android getting vertically stacked card list [U]

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

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Macworld USB-C and its Thunderbolt variant are the most up-to-date standards of the USB connector. They allow data-transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, can fast-charge devices up to 240W, and conveniently fit in a port either way up—which means

The M5 MacBook Air is actually back to pre-surge pricing for Prime Day

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Deals: Amazon's Prime Day sale is live, here are the best flagship and foldable offers

Amazon has launched Prime Big Deal Days – unlike the previous Prime event, this one will only last two days, so you don’t have much time to consider. Here are the best smartphone offers, organized by category. Table of Contents: Flagships F

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The official 2026 Amazon fall Prime Day sale is now in full swing with loads of notable deals from the Androidverse. We have up to $300 off the Pixel 11 series over at Amazon alongside new all-time lows on several Pixel Watch 5 models, incl

Dutch tax authority will ditch Microsoft 365 in favor of on-premises and open source

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Red Magic 12 Pro+ reservations open ahead of October 15 launch

Red Magic has opened reservations for its upcoming Red Magic 12 Pro+ smartphone on Red Magic’s official website and JD.com in China. While the company has not yet shared retail pricing, it confirmed last week that the device will officially

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Steam's September hardware survey has some serious swings in the RAM department, and that's not the only area. Is there a reason why it looks like everyone suddenly bought 32GB of RAM that doesn't involve paying insane prices?

GameStop is selling refurbished PS5 Pros for $1,399, as if that were a deal

The new prices are around 55% higher than the official $900 price tag for brand-new PS5 Pros and exactly double the console's $700 launch price. Sony increased prices for both the PS5 and PS5 Pro multiple times over the past year, ostensibl

Razer's new Wolverine V4 Pro is making a play to be the new king of Xbox controllers

Razer has revealed the Wolverine V4 Pro controller that builds upon its previous efforts with new tech, and with 8,000 Hz polling it becomes an all-in-one package for both console and PC.

Utah will become first state to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight

The good news is that the program is currently very limited in its scope. It's just one year long and only for patients with mild-to-moderate acne.Read Entire Article

These 9 PC component deals are the best in Amazon's Big Deal Days

I know full well how tough it is out there these days to build or upgrade a PC. That's why I've put together this collection of verified PC component deals to help you land the right hardware at the right price during Amazon's Prime Big Dea

Beat the RAM crisis with an RTX 5060 gaming laptop from Acer

Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day sale has brought forth some generous discounts on Acer's Nitro V 16S and Nitro V gaming laptops, bringing their RAM-crisis-inflated prices back down to more reasonable levels.

Can Google Docs Open Markdown Without Conversion? Now It Can

Google has started adding native support for Markdown files (.md) to Google Docs and Drive. The company announced the change on its Workspace Updates blog. Users can now open, edit and comment on .md files directly in Google Docs without co

Google Pixel 12 Pro Fold tipped for a major display upgrade, IMEI listing reveals

According to tech site OVRPlus, which dug into the GSMA IMEI database, four unannounced Google phones have shown up with new model IDs: Pixel 12 (GC0QU), Pixel 12 Pro (GWU59), Pixel 12 Pro XL (G7U1Y), and Pixel 12 Pro Fold (G4D5D). The list

This script removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27 and frees up 12 GB of storage

Omlahore's RemoveMacAI is a command-line script that installs and runs a program to deactivate macOS 27's AI features. It also deletes the AI models from disk, freeing around 12 GB of storage space.Read Entire Article

Lumio Arc 7 (2026) launched with 500 ANSI lumens and 120-inch projection

Lumio has unveiled the new Arc 7 (2026) in India, bringing several upgrades to its Google TV projector lineup. The new model focuses on improved picture quality, a larger projection size and additional storage. It also runs Google TV based

Vivo S2 FE debuts in India with 10000mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED display, IP68 & IP69 rating

Vivo has announced the S2 FE for the Indian market, adding a new device to its S-Series lineup. The smartphone focuses on long battery life and durability, backed by a large-capacity battery and a rugged build designed for everyday use. Viv

Grab one of Geekom's reliable mini Windows PCs during Prime sales

Geekom is offering a few of it's prized mini PCs with charitable discounts for Amazon's October 2026 Prime Day sale and we've rounded up one the ones with the best deals and favorable reviews from our sister site, TechRadar.

OnePlus 16 Could Get a 165Hz Mode for All Apps

The OnePlus 16 could be one of the first phones to push its display refresh rate to 165Hz across the whole system. A new leak claims users will be able to turn the mode on from the phone's settings. Unlike some phones, the feature would not

Galaxy S27 Ultra tipped to charge faster than S26 Ultra despite larger battery; AI to fix lens flare

Fresh rumors about Samsung’s next Ultra flagship are starting to bubble up. According to tipster @WalleGalaxy and @kro_roe, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is sticking with the same 60W wired fast-charging we saw on the S26 Ultra. The real change is i

Boat Apex Powerbank series launched in India with up to 45W fast charging

Boat has expanded its charging accessories lineup in India with the launch of the Apex Powerbank series. The new range consists of four models aimed at different charging needs, including high-capacity backup, fast wired charging, and magne

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $429 with a free $70 MSI AIO cooler and Onimusha game

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Plague risk to UK 'very low', officials say after Russian woman's death

The risk to the UK from plague is very low, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said, after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.

Apple will reportedly hold not one but two sets of product launches this month

Macworld September is the most important month in Apple’s calendar, featuring updates to the iPhone, Apple Watch, and (frequently) AirPods. But this year, October looks set to be even busier, and perhaps even more critical to the company’s

My top Surface deals I’d actually buy during Amazon’s Big Deal Days

Navigating Prime Big Deal Days tech sales can be tricky with fluctuating inventory and competing retailers. Here are the top Surface deals available today.

Vivo V80 launches with 7,200mAh battery, OriginOS 7, and 144Hz AMOLED screen

Vivo held its NEXT 2026 event in India, where it showcased the Vision Discovery Edition MR headset and this year’s foldable edition, the Vivo X Fold6. The same event also saw the arrival of the Vivo V80 and Vivo S2 FE. Like the X Fold6, the

Honor Play20C launches with rear screen and a small chipset change

Honor has another budget phone with a rear screen. The Honor Play20C looks like the global version of the Honor X5ds that we covered a few days ago. The two phones share the same hardware, and only the name and a couple of details differ. T

Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings

Only about one-third of surveyed retailers plan to invest in self-checkout technology this year, significantly fewer than in 2025, according to an annual retail industry report. While self-checkout lanes have always frustrated some customer

Google analyzed 5 years of Flights data, says buying on a specific weekday won't save you money

Google's Trends and tips for 2026 holiday travel highlights how many travelers are faced with the dilemma of buying plane tickets straight away or waiting to see if the price drops.Read Entire Article

OriginOS 7 launches in India, check new features, eligible devices, and rollout timeline

Vivo has announced its latest custom skin, OriginOS 7, in India. The Android 17-based software brings upgrades across the user interface, animations, productivity, connectivity, and security. Alongside that, the company has revealed the Ori

Apple Watch Series 12 review: Frustratingly inconsistent

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John Ternus is already doing it all

Macworld John Ternus has now been CEO of Apple for over a month, so it’s time to rate his legacy. Okay, that’s probably unfair. Let’s give the guy at least a quarter. But since we’re on the subject, what can we glean from what Ternus has do

Gears of War: E-Day GPU Benchmark: 44 GPUs Tested

We tested 44 GPUs in Gears of War: E-Day at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K to see what it takes to run the game well, how 8GB cards hold up, and whether upscaling makes Ultra settings practical.Read Entire Article

HMD Slate Tab 5G coming soon with 10.6″ 2K display

The upcoming HMD Slate Tab 5G seems to borrow design cues from the classic Nokia Lumia 2520. It’s got a 10.6″ IPS LCD screen running at 2000 × 1200 with a 90Hz refresh rate, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. There’s an 8MP front camera for vide

Vivo X Fold 6 launches in India with steep price hike

Vivo has launched the Vivo X Fold 6 in India, just days after introducing the global version. It costs Rs 2,19,999 for the sole 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration, which, if you were to compare, is Rs 70,000 more than the Rs 1,49,999

Google Pixel 12 Leak Reveals Four Models and a Big Foldable Display Upgrade

Google's Pixel 11 phones have only been around for a short time, but the first Pixel 12 leak is already here. The leak points to four phones in the 2027 lineup, with another foldable model. The information comes from the GSMA IMEI database.

I'd buy this ultra-fast 2TB SSD for Gears of War: E-Day while its price falls

Amazon Big Deal Days is dropping the price of the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD with 2TB of space, just in time for PC players looking to upgrade their rigs to fit in Gears of War: E-Day, which is launching today.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 specs appear in a Design Lab slip‑up — here’s everything that looks new

Although I was unable to verify the sources (as they've been removed), users suggest that this leak is most likely legit. The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 is likely imminent.

Prime Day hasn't started, but the XPS 13 is already $200 off

Prime Day hasn't started yet, but Dell's XPS 13 is already down to $799 with a $200 discount. There's even a model for just $599 if you can live with 8GB of RAM.

What you need to know about the Forward Operating Base in MW4 DMZ

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ is your home away from home when it comes to deploying into Hajin. Here's all the FOB Stations you'll be able to use and what they can do for you.

iPhone 18 Pro Review, But Zero Arse Licking

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

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Colors Are Already Getting People Talking

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is still some time away, but people are already talking about one of the simplest parts of the phone: its colors. Early reports about the upcoming flagship have started a discussion around Samsung's design choic

Fitbit Edge Leaks in Photos as Google’s New Tracker Works With iPhone

Google may soon have a new Fitbit tracker, and it looks like an interesting middle ground between a simple fitness band and a full smartwatch. The Fitbit Edge has now appeared in leaked images, showing a small oval display and a design that

Red Magic's New Cooler Fights Phone Overheating Fast

Red Magic just launched a new cooling gadget for gamers, and it comes in a new look. The Cooler 8 Pro Dark Zone Breakout Limited Edition clips onto your phone and pulls heat away while you play. It costs 229 yuan, which comes out to roughly

Three New Snapdragon Phones Might Have Batteries Up to 10,000mAh

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip could soon appear in several phones with very large batteries. A new leak claims that three phones with this, will arrive in October. Tipster Digital Chat Station has said on a post on we

Campaigners demand public consultation on mega data centres

Environmental campaigners are urging the Scottish government to hold a public consultation before any new hyperscale data centres are given the green light.

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Whisky is to be distilled in space for the first time as part of an experiment which will also measure how the spirit ages in the environment beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Xiaomi 18 Ultra Was Cancelled, and It Could Have Been a Monster

Xiaomi may have cancelled the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, and the latest leak gives us a good idea of what the phone could have been. On paper, it was shaping up to be one of Xiaomi's most ambitious camera phones yet. The details come from tipster Dig

iPhone Neo, A Rumor Or A Real Product?

A rumor about an upcoming "iPhone Neo" has been spreading a lot, but an iPhone Neo might not even exist. No credible leaker, supply chain source, or Apple insider has used that name. It might have just started as an idea from an online blog

Honor Magic 9 Series Is Coming To Europe In January 2027

Honor is preparing to bring its latest flagship smartphones to Europe. The Honor Magic 9 series recently debuted in China, and the company has now confirmed an early launch window for international buyers. According to Honor’s UK and French

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

What the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's New Leica Camera Can Do

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, and the phone brings some major changes to its camera system. The phone now has two 200MP rear cameras, along with a new imaging feature called Legendary Moment. The new system is designed to give

Xiaomi 18 may bring a 3D screen: What We Really Know So Far

A short post on Weibo claims Xiaomi has started a new project. It's called a "3D vision frameless screen." The post says it could arrive next year on the Xiaomi 18 series. Right now, this is a very early rumor. No other source has confirmed

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

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

SpaceX flight led by first black female commander sets US speed record

Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record.

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

Space firm granted licence to launch rockets from UK

A German rocket firm has been granted a launch licence by UK regulators - and it plans to blast off from the Shetland Islands early next year.

Gigantic £16.5bn data centre planned for former nuclear plant site

Plans to build a gigantic £16.5bn data centre on the site of the former Chapelcross nuclear plant in Scotland have been submitted.

'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.

SteamOS Ported to Arm handhelds, PixelMob Portable NAS, and Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K with Vega OS: Liliputing News Roundup

Valve developed an ARM version of SteamOS for its Steam Frame VR headset • PixelMob is a new portable NAS/mini PC from UnifyDrive for media backup, with an RK3588 chip, up to 3 M.2 2280 slots for storage, CFexpress, SD, and microSD card sup

Compare Amazon Fire TV device specs (Fire TV Stick HD, Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube)

Amazon’s Fire TV line of media streaming devices now includes three different Fire TV Stick models with list prices ranging from $35 to $60. The good, better, best lineup includes an entry-level model with support for 1080p video at up to 6

Data centre would have 'horrendous' impact, protesters warn

A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft moves away from Copilot+ PC branding, an amoeba-shaped dumphone is coming, and next-gen Kindle and Fire TV Stick 4K designs leaked: Liliputing News Roundup

The AYANEO KONKR Pocket Block is a Game Boy-style vertical handheld game console with a 3.33" 4:3 display, an MTK Helio G85 chip, and an $89 starting price for a 2GB+32GB model ($99 for 3GB+64GB). ayaneo.com/product/KONK • Pictures of upcom

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Google positions Android as an open source operating system, but the company has ultimate control over what gets released to AOSP, and now Google is making some of its newest APIs exclusive to Google Pixel devices, at least until Android 17

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Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Can a Tiny OS Save This 2011 Mini Laptop?

Intel just matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.

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

The One PC Valve Forgot: SteamOS Gaming Laptop!

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

NVIDIA RTX on Snapdragon laptops Actually Works Now!

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

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

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

Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!

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

The Steam Deck couldn't give me this.

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

MEGA65 in 2026: The Ultimate Commodore Machine?

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

Gaming on The Subway Menu Computers

yeah we gaming on the sandwich gaming machines

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

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

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

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

2006 Cyberdeck Running Modern Linux

Running Debian 12 on a 2006 Sony VAIO UX.

REAL 3D Minecraft on the GameBoy!

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

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I Built a Tablet From a Broken Phone!

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

The PlayStation Was Capable of This All Along?

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

Memory is too expensive so I made my own

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

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

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