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iPhone 18 Pro camera reviews are in. Here’s what photographers need to know
Early reviews put the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture, new manual controls and video upgrades to the test.
Consumer & Mobile
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Alien: Isolation 2's Xenomorph has animations initially designed for the first game, but the team 'didn't have the technology at the time' to use them — but now the Alien is even more 'responsive' and 'reactive'
Alien: Isolation 2 uses Xenomorph legacy animations the studio designed for the first game but didn't have the technology to implement at the time.
Google Chrome Releases
Chrome for Android Update
Hello Everyone! We've just released Chrome 155 (155.0.8059.16) for Android to a small percentage of users. It'll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here. This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can…
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Google’s Omni video generator is now free to try in Vids
You can try Google Vids without paying a cent.
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Apple Podcasts will soon let creators offer exclusive videos to subscribers
Apple announced this week that creators will soon be able to offer video through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, “including subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content.” Here are the details. more…
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Blame this Google Maps Android Auto bug for your next speeding ticket
Google Maps' speedometer is swapping between MPH and KPH for some users
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Shin Noguchi’s Celebrated Japanese Street Photography Featured in a Deck of Cards
Japanese street photographer Shin Noguchi's images have been shown in exhibits worldwide and featured in many renowned publications. He has been part of Leica's 70th-anniversary M-System campaign and its recent 100th-anniversary celebrations. Now Noguchi's striking work has found another home, and…
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New Apple Watch models could restart randomly, & watchOS 27.0.1 fixes that bug
Apple's watchOS 27.0.1 update has arrived with a fix that prevents Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 models from randomly restarting. New Apple Watch models could encounter restarts during use On Wednesday, just over a week after watchOS 27.0 reached the general public, Apple deployed…
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Microsoft launches 12-inch Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 Plus & 5G, 13-inch Surface Laptop too
Microsoft is rolling out refreshes to its smaller Surface Laptop and Surface Pro machines powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus starting at a price of $1,149. more…
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Microsoft’s New Surface Devices Are Faster, Brighter, and More Efficient
Today at Snapdragon Summit, Microsoft unveiled its next-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, both powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. [Read More]
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I tested Microsoft’s fanless Snapdragon X2 Plus Surface Pro and Laptop: The MacBook Air should be terrified
I tested Microsoft’s fanless Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 Plus. From Blender renders to zero throttling, here is my hands-on impressions.
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Microsoft reveals new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices
The Microsoft vs Apple fight just got interesting again thanks to new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop reveals.
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Sorry, Microsoft: Haptic mice are a productivity gimmick
Mice from Logitech and now Microsoft support Windows’ latest feature: haptic feedback. But instead of serving as the next productivity enhancement, haptic mice feel like more of a convenience rather than a must-have. Microsoft today announced a new version of the Surface Mouse, a $79.99…
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Siri AI could be the star player on a new Apple HomePod mini model – here’s how it might look and sound
Apple may release a new HomePod mini speaker in October, alongside an Apple TV 4K and 'HomePad' smart speaker. Siri AI is set to play a major role.
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Looking for a powerful convertible laptop? Japan gets a 10.51-inch device with a Core Ultra 5 CPU, and it weighs just 960g
TENKU's Note Pro AI combines Intel processing, Windows 11 Pro, touchscreen controls, and a convertible design inside a 960g chassis.
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The pricey 1TB and 2TB iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max found to use very slow memory
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max last year introduced a 2TB storage tier. Just like them, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in four configurations: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. Something has changed, however, and it is the type of storage used. In a video on BiliBili, Homolab…
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Can you lend me a hand? Researchers are developing wearable robotic limbs
How many times have you asked someone to hold open a door while carrying something, or fumbled with your front-door keys with your arms full of groceries? Wouldn't it be great if you could give yourself the extra hand you need?
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Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 With Fix for Restart Bug
Apple today released watchOS 27.0.1, a minor update to the watchOS 27 operating system that came out last week. The update is limited to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. watchOS 27.0.1 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected…
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iOS 27.0.1 is Coming Soon
After releasing iOS 27 last week, Apple is already testing a follow-up iOS 27.0.1 update for iPhones, according to MacRumors logs. iOS 27.0.1 will likely be a minor update with bug fixes and/or security patches. Shortly after Apple launches new iPhone models, some software bugs are usually…
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Are smartwatches accurately calculating calories burned?
Researchers at Florida International University studied the accuracy of smartwatch calories. Their research revealed what factors might not be accounted for and how it can lead to errors in the count.
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Apple releases watchOS 27.0.1 to fix Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bug
Apple is rolling out watchOS 27.0.1 for Apple Watch today. The company says the update fixes an issue where some Apple Watch units would unexpectedly restart. The update is available exclusively for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 users. more…
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Google Maps update shows traffic lights and stop signs at your next turn on Android Auto, more
Google Maps is rolling out a new update on Android Auto that makes it easier to know what to expect at your next turn, with a visual indicator to show upcoming traffic lights or stop signs. more…
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YouTube digs deeper into AI, changing your homepage and how videos are made, but exec says, 'we only succeed when creators succeed'
YouTube is rolling out a huge collection of Gemini AI-powered tools that will enhance the homepage for viewers and video editing and presentation tools for creators.
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Blue Yeti 2 Revealed: Podcast microphone sequel adds AI, proximity sensor and a cute yeti character
The Yeti comes to life with the second generation podcasting mic adding a few mod cons.
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Mathieu Forget’s Portraits Capture People Frozen In Time and Space
Everything feels like a blessing when you make the dreams in your head a reality. This is certainly true for former elite tennis player turned photographer, Mathieu Forget. [Read More]
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Qualcomm’s new chip wants your earbuds to think for themselves
Your next pair of earbuds might do a lot more than play music.
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Für KI-Wearables: Neuer Snapdragon-Soundchip kommt mit besserer NPU
Der neue Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 soll eine bis zu doppelt so starke KI-Leistung als der Vorgänger bringen. Gedacht ist er für Wearables, auch Smart Glasses. (Snapdragon Summit 2026, KI)
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform could herald the age of camera-equipped earbuds — but are we ready for that?
The new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chipset could herald the age of camera-equipped earbuds, but Qualcomm promises ‘this isn’t about putting a chatbot in your ear’.
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Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 welcomes a new world of agentic AI headphones — but is that something you actually want?
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 brings micro-power Wi-Fi 6E and camera-bud AI. Here is why the privacy stakes are real.
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Qualcomm's premium audio leaps ahead with Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 and its personal AI
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound advances with the Elite Gen 2, sporting adaptive ANC, personal AI, "context-aware" audio, and much more.