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Motorola Signature

Motorola finally builds a proper flagship – and it only took them years

The Motorola Signature is the latest flagship from the stables of the (now currently Chinese) legacy communications and phone maker and we are not surprised.
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ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a game changer, but after testing it, the risks terrify me

For years, AI image generation has been framed as a story of steady progress. Every few months, the images look sharper, the prompts get easier, and the tools become more accessible. But that narrative is beginning to shift. The conversation is no longer just about quality or speed. It is about capability, intent, and where […]
VITURE Beast

VITURE Beast XR glasses debut with 174-inch virtual display and wider field of view

VITURE has launched its Beast XR glasses with a larger virtual display, improved brightness, and standalone features, aiming to bring XR experiences closer to mainstream users.
XChat

X introduces XChat messaging app for iPhone users

X has launched XChat on iOS, a standalone messaging app aimed at expanding its ecosystem and competing with established chat platforms through privacy-focused features and social integration.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

Microsoft revamps Windows Insider Program with simpler structure and more user control

Microsoft has revamped the Windows Insider Program, simplifying channels and giving users more control, aiming to improve testing, feedback, and overall Windows update experiences.
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Discord users breach access controls to reach Anthropic’s Mythos model

Unauthorized access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI highlights growing concerns around safeguarding powerful systems, exposing vulnerabilities not in the model itself but in its surrounding access ecosystem.
AI tool

I never thought AI would add typos – but it kind of makes sense

A new AI tool deliberately adds typos to emails, reflecting a shift where imperfect writing is seen as more human and trustworthy in the age of AI-generated communication.
Teslas parked using the Tesla Superchargers.

Tesla offers one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance

Tesla is offering one year of free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance variants, reducing ownership costs while strengthening its charging ecosystem advantage.
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Next iPad could ditch traditional naming as Apple rethinks its lineup

Apple may simplify iPad naming, moving away from confusing generation labels. The shift reflects a broader strategy to make its lineup clearer and more aligned with evolving product positioning.
BMW iX3 Flow Edition

BMW debuts color-changing iX3 Flow Edition with E Ink exterior at Beijing Auto Show 2026

BMW’s iX3 Flow Edition brings E Ink Prism to production, enabling dynamic, energy-efficient color-changing exteriors that redefine personalization and automotive design.
Vehicle diagnostics

The future of vehicle diagnostics: Powering the EV transition

The global automotive industry is entering one of the most transformative periods in its history. Electrification is accelerating, emissions regulations are tightening across major markets, and vehicles are rapidly evolving into software-defined platforms. Yet beneath the headlines about electric vehicles (EVs), another transformation is quietly reshaping the automotive ecosystem: the evolution of vehicle diagnostics. Recommended […]
GPT-5.5

OpenAI pushes ChatGPT toward autonomous work with GPT-5.5

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, focusing on improving ChatGPT’s ability to handle complex tasks and real-world workflows.
TORRAS × FPF

TORRAS × FPF Collection Blends Smart Design With The Spirit Of Global Football

The collection centers around TORRAS’ signature accessories, including its kickstand phone cases for the iPhone 17 series. Designed for active use, the case keeps up with movement—whether it’s being set down on the sidelines, handled mid-session, or used during quick analysis – backed by a build that prioritizes durability and control. The kickstand system plays […]
EV Charging

Battery tech is solving problems buyers still don’t care about

For the longest time, the electric vehicle industry has been chasing a finish line that felt simple enough: make charging as fast as refueling a petrol car. That was the promise, the pitch, and in many ways, the justification for everything from billion-dollar battery investments to government subsidies. In 2026, that finish line is no […]
Google Gemini Workspace Intelligence

Gemini can now create documents, slides, meetings and more in chat

Google has integrated Gemini into Chat, allowing users to create documents, slides, and manage tasks directly within conversations.
Dell

Dell XPS 14 vs Dell 14 Premium: Which Is Better for Playing Fortnite?

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Dell Choosing between the Dell XPS 14 and the Dell 14 Premium for gaming – especially for a title like Fortnite – comes down to understanding what each machine is designed to do. Both laptops fit into the broader premium lineup made by Dell, and […]
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Colours

iPhone 18 Pro color leaks reveal four new finish options

Leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will feature four color options, including a new Dark Cherry finish.
Music

Deezer says AI-generated songs now make up 44% of daily uploads

Deezer says nearly half of daily music uploads are now AI-generated, raising concerns around quality, fraud, and originality.
Apple executive leadership

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, handing over role to hardware chief Ternus

Apple will transition leadership from Tim Cook to John Ternus, marking a new phase while maintaining continuity through Cook’s chairman role.
google-gemini

Gemini Live gets a minimalist app redesign that lets you do more

Google has redesigned Gemini Live with a cleaner interface, making AI conversations more seamless and easier to access within the main app.
Artificial Intelligence

This AI tech can understand words that are not even spoken out loud

Researchers have developed a wearable AI sensor that reads neck movements to convert silent speech into audible voice, opening new possibilities for communication.
AI Chatbots

China is already prepping rules to counter risk from AI-generated digital humans

China plans stricter rules for AI “digital humans,” balancing emotional use cases like grief support with concerns around consent, deception, and misuse.
Character.AI

Character.AI turns books into roleplay bots amid ongoing safety concerns

Character.AI’s Books feature turns literature into interactive roleplay, but past safety concerns raise questions about how far AI companionship should go.
Blue Origin

Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket for the first time, marking progress in reusability - though a payload issue shows there’s still work ahead.
App Store

App Store is buzzing with new apps in 2026 and it seems AI has a hand behind it

App launches are surging globally as AI tools make it easier than ever for creators to build and publish mobile apps.
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AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

A growing wave of “AI doom influencers” is shaping public perception as real-world developments amplify concerns about advanced AI systems.
Gigs app

This utterly cool app turns your concert history into live music memories

Gigs is an AI-powered app that organises concert memories into a searchable timeline, helping users relive and track live music experiences.
Claude desktop.

Anthropic launches Claude design to simplify visual creation with AI

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, an AI tool that helps users create prototypes, presentations, and visual assets through simple prompts.
Welax

No More Office Fatigue: How The Welax S9 Redefines Ergonomic Seating

If you’ve ever wrapped up a long editing session with a stiff back, tight shoulders, and that slow, creeping fatigue that only comes from sitting too long—you’ll understand this immediately. As an editor, my day rarely involves movement. It’s hours of rewriting drafts, scrubbing timelines, reviewing footage frame by frame, and jumping between multiple screens. […]
Thought-reading beanie

This beanie turns your thoughts into text, and it’s the least obnoxious wearable I’ve seen in years

A new AI-powered beanie can convert internal speech into text using brain signals, offering a less intrusive approach to brain-computer interfaces.
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I didn’t expect food reels to help my diet – but they might

Watching food videos may help dieters reduce cravings and avoid overeating, according to new research.
AI dating

AI dating sounds efficient – but I’m not fully convinced

AI agents are being developed to handle dating interactions, raising questions about authenticity and compatibility.
Face, Head, Person

Notta Launches Bot-Free Meeting Recording for Mac and Windows

Notta’s Bot-Free mode is quietly changing how professionals record and transcribe meetings — no interruptions, no waiting, no awkward “who invited that?”  If you’ve ever used an AI meeting assistant, you know the moment. You’re mid-sentence, the agenda is finally moving, and then — a bot joins. Everyone pauses. Someone asks “did you invite a recorder?”  This standard method of joining requires […]
Earbuds

Your next earbuds could translate text and identify objects for you

University of Washington researchers created AI earbuds with cameras that interpret surroundings while prioritising privacy and on-device processing.
Samsung S26 Plus

Samsung S26 Plus Review: Consistently fine and utterly boring

The middle child is out. For years, Samsung has stuck to its holy trinity formula for the Galaxy S lineup: the regular, the Plus, and the top – tier Ultra (formerly known as “we killed the Note but kept its soul”). And somewhere in that evolution, the Plus model quietly lost its identity. Quick Take […]
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Social media is robbing your time, even in the ripe retirement phase

Retirees are increasingly spending large portions of their free time on smartphones and social media.
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 Smart Glasses

Apple smart glasses might avoid the creepy reputation of Meta Ray-Bans with a light trick

Apple may tackle smart glass privacy concerns with a more visible recording indicator design, aiming to improve trust.
Framework

I like what Framework is promising, but it needs to deliver

Framework teases next-gen hardware event with focus on open computing and user control