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WatchOS 27 running on Apple watches

Apple clears the air on watchOS 27 skipping multiple models, and you can partly blame AI for it

Apple confirmed five Apple Watch models won't get watchOS 27's Siri AI features, pointing to performance requirements as the reason.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Asus just priced its RTX 5080 gaming laptop higher than a last-gen RTX 5090 model

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 5080 brings 64GB RAM and 160W TGP to the US for $4,799, but its value case is complicated.
The back of the CMF Phone 2 Pro.

Nothing just scrapped its next affordable phone, and the problem is bigger than you think

Nothing canceled the CMF Phone 3 Pro due to RAM costs now exceeding 50% of a phone's hardware bill.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

The latest iPhone Ultra leak leaves little to the imagination, includes a much-awaited iOS feature

Jon Prosser's latest iPhone Ultra renders show a 4.5mm foldable with split-screen multitasking, dual cameras, and iOS 27 code backing the design up.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

If you were missing Hourly Activity and Naps in Google Health, a new update brings them back

Google Health 5.02 brings back Hourly Activity and Naps, fixes sleep session editing, and improves nutrition tracking on Android and iOS.
Clothing, Hardhat, Helmet

Your Instagram photo dumps just got a caption for every single slide

Instagram now lets you add a unique caption to each of up to 20 carousel slides, rolling out to all users starting today.
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold laptop.

Samsung’s wild patent shows a foldable phone that folds itself into a box 

A newly granted Samsung design patent shows a foldable and rollable display device that compacts into a brick shape.
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is equipped as a robotaxi.

Waymo’s robotaxis keep finding new things to drive into, and construction zones are the latest

Waymo's sixth recall in under a year pulls its entire fleet from highways after robotaxis repeatedly failed to detect construction zone closures in April and May.
iPhone Air Featured

The iPhone Air could get a second camera and a better chip in spring 2027

Mark Gurman reports the iPhone Air 2 arrives in spring 2027 with a second rear camera and the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle

BYD’s Great Tang eSUV offers 10-minute charging and a 590-mile range starting at $40,000

BYD launched the Great Tang electric SUV at $35,500 with a 590-mile range, 5-minute charging, and 150,000 preorders at launch.
Bumper, Transportation, Vehicle

BMW is taking orders for the i3 way ahead of schedule, and it’s got a happy problem to blame

BMW is opening i3 order books in Germany this week, months ahead of schedule, due to unexpectedly high demand.
Xperia 1 VIII in hands

Sony’s new LYTIA L910 camera sensor will turbocharge night shots and 4K capture on phones

Sony's LYTIA L910 uses LOFIC and TCG-HDR to hit 100 dB dynamic range and 4K/60fps HDR in a single exposure.
Car, Coupe, Sports Car

Porsche’s 2027 Taycan gets virtual E-Shift gears hooked to real paddle shifters

The 2027 Porsche Taycan gets E-Shift, an optional system adding eight simulated gears with shift jerks, a virtual rev limiter, and engine-braking feel.
Sphere, Electronics, Speaker

Google’s new $99 Home Speaker offers 360-degree audio and next-gen Gemini perks

Google's new Home Speaker is available to pre-order at $99 in four colors, featuring Gemini AI and 360-degree audio.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle

Mercedes’s Chinese partner made an EV that costs under $10,000 and looks deceptively stylish

BAIC's Arcfox brand launched the refreshed Beta T1 compact EV in China at $9,200.
Samsung Pet Health feature.

Samsung’s pet tech only needs a picture to detect health issues hurting your furry friends

Samsung announced an AI-powered pet health feature at VivaTech 2026 in partnership with startup Lifet.
Camera, Electronics, Video Camera

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P packs two cameras and a 1,000-nit OLED screen

DJI announces the Osmo Pocket 4P dual-camera gimbal with 4K/240fps, D-Log 2 color, and a 1,000-nit OLED screen.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

PlayStation 6 leaks and rumors: Everything we know about Sony’s next-gen gaming console

While we don't know when or how the PlayStation 6 will appear, it is almost a certainty that it will. Rumors are already churning about it, so let's dive in.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Google releases Android 17 for Pixel phones

Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices today with Bubbles, Screen Reactions, foldable gaming mode, and major security upgrades.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 is its best 2-in-1 PC yet, but also its most expensive

Microsoft's Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition launches today at $1,499 with Snapdragon X2, a 15.5-hour battery, and an optional OLED display.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 claims 20-hour battery life, improved GPU performance, and a steep $1,599 ask

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 launches today at $1,599 with Snapdragon X2, up to 20 hours of battery, and a new Jade color option.
Electronics, Screen, Computer

Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta build turns off hover-to-open, red badges, and daily alert limits for Widgets by default.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Android 17: Everything we know so far

Android 17 is in its final pre-release stages and could release anytime soon. Before it goes official, here’s everything you need to know about it.
Photography, Binoculars, Camera

Online payments are dimming the charm of one of America’s top tourist attractions

Nearly 2,000 of America's classic tourist binoculars are getting tap-to-pay readers, replacing coin slots that fewer tourists carry change for.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

OnePlus just announced a new budget phone series, but your chances of getting it are pretty slim

OnePlus announced the N Series starting with the N6, a budget phone for India priced under $300, with no US plans confirmed.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Everything new coming to Apple Wallet in iOS 27

iOS 27 brings enhanced passes, smarter hotel keys, bill splitting, and more to Apple Wallet this fall.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle

Everything new coming to CarPlay in iOS 27

iOS 27 brings a Siri AI overhaul, video apps, audio scrubbing, and major reliability fixes to CarPlay this fall.
Steam Machine Angled Shot

Your first look at the Steam Machine may be just days away

A new leak claims Valve has sent Steam Machine review units out, with an embargo lifting after June 23.
Apple Pay

iOS 27’s Apple Pay fix won’t have you hunting for the right card before checkout

iOS 27 redesigns the Apple Pay checkout screen with swipe gestures, a card grid, and more payment details.
Person sitting and using a Windows Surface computer with Windows 11.

Windows 11 just fixed one of Search’s dumbest limitations, and you’ll wonder how you lived without it

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update fixes Search's three-character minimum, surfacing short file names instantly.
Soccer ball in net

Brazil’s secret World Cup weapon taught the team when to ignore it

Brazil tracks its World Cup squad with smart vests, but the data told them something that wasn’t true at all.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

New OLED breakthrough could make the next see-through screen actually worth using

Seoul National University researchers built a transparent OLED electrode with up to 99% transparency and record conductivity.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro featured.

Waiting for smartphone prices to drop? Nothing’s CEO has bad news for you

Nothing co-founder Carl Pei says RAM is now the most expensive component in a smartphone, accounting for over half the hardware cost.
Windows 11 Laptop

The Windows 11 June update makes your Start menu and Search feel much more snappier

Microsoft's June 9 Windows 11 update KB5094126 introduces Low Latency Profile for faster Start menu, Search, and Action Center responses, alongside Shared Audio.
WWDC 2026 poster

Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2026: iOS 27, next-gen Siri, AI upgrades, and more

Apple announced iOS 27, Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and five more OS updates at WWDC 2026 on June 8.
Computer, Electronics, Tablet Computer

iPadOS 27 brings a smarter Siri, permanent Menu Bar, and iPhone app resizing to your iPad

iPadOS 27 brings conversational Siri AI, a permanent Menu Bar option, iPhone app resizing, rebuilt Search, and iCloud Shared Albums for Android and Windows.
Analog Clock, Clock, Electronics

Anker has launched the perfect 3-in-1 charger for Apple devices, but you can’t buy it yet

Anker has launched the Prime 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger in China at 1,199 yuan (~$177), featuring a 1.62-inch touchscreen.
Electronics, Computer, Mobile Phone

Apple announces iOS 27 with speedy app launches, Siri AI, and Liquid Glass refinements for your iPhone

Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, bringing 30% faster app launches, a rebuilt search index, Liquid Glass refinements, and revamped Siri.