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The next iPad Pro could get a weirdly practical camera upgrade

Apple is reportedly eyeing two front cameras for the next iPad Pro, one positioned in landscape mode, while the other will sit alongside the top portrait edge.
Representation of Comet browser on mobile phone.

AI browsers are coming for phones, but not from the big players

Perplexity's Comet browser is pushing into the future of AI agents on desktop. It will soon make its way to iPhones and Android devices, too.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4's screen crease.

2026 tipped to be year foldable phones ditch their biggest flaw

A new investment in a key supplier signals that foldable phones will finally ditch the crease
Photograph of the biodegradable arm sleeve

New biodegradable fiber tech helps with e-waste

What’s happened? Researchers from Seoul National University, led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang and Dr. Jae-Young Baehave developed a groundbreaking biodegradable fiber that could revolutionize textile electronics, tackling the growing e-waste problem. This eco-friendly material, detailed in a July 2025 study published in npj Flexible Electronics, degrades naturally without harming the environment, unlike traditional electronic textiles […]
The PS5 disassembled on a table.

If the latest PS6 leaks are true, you might want to start saving up now

A new leak details what could be powering the PS6, but if true, it won't be cheap.
A car in a modern Swedish testing facility

A Swedish 6G lab is trying to create crash-free driving

Next-gen connections and edge computing are being combined to usher in a new future
A man with a mask on stands in the snow.

Netflix chief’s latest statement on AI should be a warning for artists

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed that the streamer has used generative AI while making movies and TV shows. That could lead to problems with artists.
Felix Baumgartner.

The man who jumped from space has died in a paragliding crash

A daredevil stuntman who set a world record more than decade ago for the highest-ever skydive has died in a paragliding accident in Italy.
A portrait of King Charles III by a humanoid robot.

Humanoid robot paints remarkable portrait of British monarch

The portrait is called 'Algorithm King' and it was painted by a robot called Ai-Da.
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Apple has launched a new puzzle game that might give Wordle a run for its money

Apple News+ just launched the Emoji Game that challenges players to decode phrases based on emojis.
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AirPods… as a backpack?

New quirky design apes Apple’s famous earbuds
Walker Racing Drone

Drone Zips to 124mph (200 km/h) in 1 second

What’s Happened? A video circulating social media and YouTube showcases a custom racing drone built by Trinx Pepino, accelerating from 0 to 200 km/h in just one second, leaving even Formula 1 cars in the dust. Shared across platforms like Reddit and X, this feat highlights the raw power of modern FPV (First Person View) […]
An iPhone 16 Pro Max showing the Rolex Land Dweller.

iPhone 17 Pro display might be a little tougher after all

Early rumors ‘cancelling’ Apple’s new display tech look to have been reversed.
Map of T-Mobile's 5G coverage in the US, as of April 2022.

Wireless usage spikes in 2025, networks strain

Wireless customers continue to be glued to their devices, with usage jumping 40 minutes daily compared to early 2024, per the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study—Volume 1. Over a third of Gen X and Gen Y users are on their phones for more than eight hours every two days, mostly streaming, […]
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SoftBank developing AI agents to make each worker like a ‘thousand-armed deity’

The company's CEO has ambitious plans for AI agents, but many of the company's workers are sure to have concerns.
Steam Games

Steam delists hundreds of adult games

Why it matters: Vague policies on platforms like Steam risk chilling developer creativity, especially for indie creators tackling edgy themes, while raising broader concerns about content freedom in gaming amid global regulations. The news: Valve quietly updated its Steamworks guidelines to ban content violating payment processors’ rules, targeting “certain kinds” of adult-only material that’s not […]
The Nothing Phone 3 being bent in a durability test.

See if the new Nothing Phone 3 bends or breaks in this durability test

Marketed by Nothing as its first true flagship (though some beg to differ on this point), the Nothing Phone 3 garnered a lot of interest when it officially launched at the start of this month. Of course, it wasn’t long before the new $799 handset fell into the hands of popular tech YouTuber Zack Nelson […]
The Super Heavy booster's Raptor engines powering the Starship's launch on November 19, 2024.

Elon Musk reveals target date for next Starship launch

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft exploded exploded on the ground last month, ahead of its 10th flight test. But now it's getting ready to go again.
A OnePlus smartwatch being connected to the POGO pin on the OnePlus 2-in-1 charging cable

OnePlus makes Apple Watch owners jealous with novel charging cable

Apple owners are having to pay a lot more for the privilege.
Razer Core X V2

Razer’s Core X V2 eGPU has blazing speeds, but no built-In power?

Why it matters: External GPUs (eGPUs) like Razer’s latest could supercharge slim laptops and handhelds for AAA gaming or creative work, especially as Thunderbolt 5 ramps up bandwidth. But with fewer all-in-one features, it’s a mixed bag for users craving simplicity. You need to buy more accessories for the Core X V2 encloser to make […]
UNGREEN QI2.2 Power Bank

World’s first Qi2.2 wireless power bank unlocks 25W magnetic charging speeds

Why it matters: As smartphones like the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 push charging speeds higher, Qi2‘s evolution to 2.2 promises up to 50W wireless power—cutting charge times and heat— but adoption has been sluggish, leaving users stuck with slower 15W Qi2 tech. This new power bank could kickstart the upgrade wave for on-the-go charging. […]
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Your next smartwatch could be more powerful than you were expecting

Qualcomm set to create its first chip designed for a smartwatch
An internet speed test showing increasing speeds.

Japan shatters internet speed record, can download entire Netflix library in seconds

Why it matters: In a world hungry for faster data—think AI training, quantum computing, 8K streaming, and massive cloud backups—Japan’s breakthrough pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with existing fiber optics, potentially slashing global latency and boosting connectivity for billions. The news: Researchers in Japan have clocked a mind-blowing 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over […]
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's screens.

Google Pixel 10 launch date confirmed with multiple devices teased

The Pixel 10 launch is just a few weeks away.
A group of teens look down as one holds a chainsaw.

Admit it — You still love Stranger Things, and the season 5 teaser trailer is awesome

Who cares about the long hiatus? The Stranger Things season 5 teaser trailer looks awesome, and you're going to watch it.
Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo confirms the actors saving Hyrule in the live-action Legend of Zelda film

Nintendo has announced who will play the role of Link and Zelda in the upcoming movie.
A man sitting in the driver's seat, interacting with Google Maps on a central touchscreen

Rivian EVs receive juicy free mapping update to rival Tesla

Navigation in the Rivian R1S and R1T just got much better.
Uber app.

Uber shifts gear in the robotaxi race

Uber has partnered with a number of firms for robotaxi services, but this latest alliance is getting more attention than most.
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WeTransfer backlash highlights need for smarter AI practices

A recent update to WeTransfer’s terms of service caused consternation after some of its customers feared that it meant content from files uploaded to the popular file-sharing service would automatically be used to train AI models. But the Netherlands-based company insisted on Tuesday that this is not the case, saying in a statement that it […]
Google Chrome app on s8 screen.

Google confirms merging Chrome OS and Android into one platform

Why it matters: Google’s push to blend Chrome OS and Android could supercharge affordable laptops like Chromebooks, making them more versatile for work and play. This move echoes Apple’s seamless ecosystem across iPadOS and macOS, potentially shaking up the PC market where Windows dominates but innovation lags. What’s happening: In a bombshell interview, Google’s Android […]
A Falcon 9 rocket launches from California.

SpaceX is about to give Starlink’s main rival a ride to orbit

SpaceX has been enjoying growing uptake of its internet-from-space Starlink service, but in a weird twist, the company is about to lend a hand to its main rival in the sector.
Sundar Pichai

Google’s AI agent ‘Big Sleep’ just stopped a cyberattack before it started

Google’s AI agent, dubbed Big Sleep, has achieved a cybersecurity milestone by detecting and blocking an imminent exploit in the wild—marking the first time an AI has proactively foiled a cyber threat. Developed by Google DeepMind and Project Zero, Big Sleep identified a critical vulnerability in SQLite (CVE-2025-6965), an open-source database engine, that was on […]
The control center with Liquid Design on the iOS 26 developer beta 1 running on the iPhone 16 Pro

Apple’s iOS 26 public beta may finally arrive next week

Why it matters: Apple fans dying to try the latest iPhone OS have faced a wait longer than expected for the iOS 26 public beta, diverging from Apple’s usually rapid rollout. A near-term release could help ramp up user testing , work out bugs, and increase excitement ahead of the full launch this fall, especially […]
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2025 Emmy nominations: Severance dominates, Apple TV+ impresses, and more observations

The road to the 2025 Emmys has begun. It was a good day for Apple TV+, as Severance led the way with 27 nominations. View more of our observations inside.