Consumer Tech
Apple iOS 26.5.1 Software Restricted To iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air Only: Should You Upgrade?
ByDavid Phelan,
Senior Contributor
In an unusual move, Apple has released a major update that’s only for five of its many models of iPhone.
Microsoft Confirms Surprising Edge Password Security U-Turn
ByDavey Winder,
Senior Contributor
Insta360 Launches Wireless Microphone To Solve Pro Audio’s Pain Points
ByMark Sparrow,
Senior Contributor
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Samsung Launches ‘Back To School’ Deals On Many Of Its 2026 Gaming And Productivity Monitors
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ByJohn Archer,
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Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Stock Warning, iOS Reveals New iPhones, MacBook Air Memory Issues
This week’s Apple headlines: iPhone 18 Pro stock warning, Apple explores Chinese memory, iOS 27 reveals new iPhones, MacBook Air memory issues, Dave The Diver is coming and more.
ByEwan Spence,
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Android Circuit: Pixel 11 Pro And Made By Google, Galaxy Z Fold8 Success, Honor Robot Arrives
This week’s Android headlines: new Pixel 11 family, Pixel Watch 5 revealed, Gemini3.7 Flash launched, Galaxy Z Fold8 success, Samsung’s approach to AI, Honor Robot on sale and more...
ByEwan Spence,
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Why Meta’s Smart Glasses Privacy Problem Is Becoming A Trust Problem
Meta made smart glasses look normal, but weak bystander safeguards risk turning its breakthrough into a privacy and trust backlash.
ByTim Bajarin,
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Meta Confirms New WhatsApp On-Device AI-Powered Scam Alert Beta
Meta has announced it is to roll out a new optional feature that leverages an on-device AI machine-learning model to help detect and prevent WhatsApp scam attacks.
ByDavey Winder,
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Keydous Unveils Its Ultimate Gaming Keyboard With Magnetic Switches
The Keydous NJ80-CP V3 HE uses next-generation Hall Effect switches, which deliver ultra-low latency that can be set with customized actuation points.
ByMark Sparrow,
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Meta’s $567 Million ‘Public Nuisance’ Ruling Could Spell Trouble For AI Chatbots
A New Mexico judge found Facebook and Instagram to be a public nuisance, a ruling that could provide a legal roadmap for similar claims against AI chatbots.
ByLance Eliot,
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iPhone 18 Pro Event Tipped As Apple Shifts Key Release Schedule Date
Exactly when the next Apple special event will take place to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro has just become clearer — and there’s a change to a key date.
ByDavid Phelan,
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AI Can Now Make Deepfake Biological Viruses. We Are Not Prepared
AI can now read and edit DNA. That has tremendous upside, medically. But it also has enormous dangers, including deepfaked biological viruses.
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Used Teslas Are So Valuable Even Wrecked Models Now Command Top Dollar
Wrecked models are bringing eye-popping prices at auction.
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The Honor Robot Phone Is A Ridiculous Idea That Actually Works
The Honor Robot Phone is a wild smartphone with a built-in gimbal, ARRI imaging and agentic AI. Here’s what it’s like to use.
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Claude Is Now Putting Invisible Watermarks In AI-Generated Text—Here’s What That Means
Anthropic is adding invisible watermarks to Claude-generated text worldwide. They can survive copy-and-paste—and appear even when Claude only corrects your spelling.
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Instagram For TV Expands To Samsung TVs. Here’s What It Means For Creators
Instagram for TV continues its investment in CTV by expanding to Samsung TVs in the Us.
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Galaxy Z Fold8 And Beyond: Samsung CEO TM Roh On Why AI Must Understand The User
After Samsung’s big London launch of its new foldables, the CEO talked about AI companions and how one size doesn’t fit all.
ByDavid Phelan,
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Insta360 X6 Review: Improved Visuals Mean It’s No Longer Just For Play
The Insta360 X6 360 camera brings a much larger 1/1.1-inch sensor which improves imaging so much I have used it as a work camera in the past month.
ByBen Sin,
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Google Swiss Cheese Model Blocks 7 Billion Chrome Notifications A Day
Google has confirmed that it is blocking 7 billion abusive Chrome push notifications every day using the Swiss Cheese security model. Here’s what you need to know.
ByDavey Winder,
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Microsoft Windows 0-Day Attack Deploys Lazarus Rootkit—Patch Now
Microsoft has released a patch for a Windows use-after-free zero-day vulnerability already being exploited to deploy malware used by the Lazarus hacking group.
ByDavey Winder,
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‘Toy Story 5’ 4K Blu-Ray Details Announced—Including Surprising Use Of A 100GB Disc
The fifth outing for Buzz, Woody, Jessie and co is set to arrive on streaming services from August 18, and 4K Blu-ray on September 22.
ByJohn Archer,
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Urevo CyberMega Smart Treadmill Featuring Sub-Free AI Training Hits UK
Take your running seriously? Urevo’s new Cyber Mega Smart Treadmill combines impressive hardware and an AI training tool to get you ready for your next big race.
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Smartphone Innovation Is Moving Beyond Annual Hardware Upgrades
Smartphones are evolving into durable, connected personal hubs that manage payments, health, work and smart devices—not simply calls and apps.
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