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iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple may be making the iPhone 18 Pro thicker for a serious camera upgrade

Apple’s next Pro iPhone could get a noticeably thicker body, likely due to a bigger battery and a rumored variable aperture camera.
Techtool Lite UI screenshot

I found a free Mac diagnostic app that tells you what Apple’s tools don’t

Techtool Lite is a free Mac diagnostic app from Micromat that gives everyday users a broader health check than Disk Utility.
AnyRemote Universal remote app on iPhone 17 Pro Max

I found a free universal TV remote app for iOS and Android that doesn’t spam ads

This free TV remote app for iOS and Android offers volume controls, a D-pad, touchpad, keyboard input, voice control, and screen mirroring.
Digital Trends TopTech Award: TCL X11L
SQD-Mini LED TV

Buying a TCL TV in the UK? Don’t miss this five-year warranty offer

UK buyers who purchase an eligible 2026 TCL TV from a participating retailer can get five years of warranty cover, as long as they register the TV within 30 days.
Apple iPhone Ultra Custom Caviar models

Ahead of Apple, Caviar is showing off the foldable iPhone Ultra with a tinge of luxury

Caviar is not waiting for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, revealing a 19-unit luxury collection inspired by the rumored iPhone Ultra.
Computer, Electronics, Animal

Google executive ports Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour to iPhone and Mac using Claude

A Google executive used Claude Fable 5 to port Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour to iPhone, iPad, and Mac without using an emulator.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Apple’s foldable iPhone may arrive this fall, but good luck getting your hands on one

Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s foldable iPhone could follow the iPhone X playbook, with a fall reveal followed by delayed sales and tight supply.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro White

The iPhone 18 Pro Max battery upgrade now looks all but confirmed

China’s 3C certification database appears to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max battery capacities ahead of Apple’s fall launch.
Prototypist Keyboy Advance, a Gameboy Advanced inspired keyboard

This compact mechanical keyboard looks like a love letter to the Game Boy Advance

The Keyboy Advance is a 50% mechanical keyboard kit inspired by the beloved Game Boy Advance, featuring retro handheld design cues and functional shoulder buttons.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

The regular iPhone 18 may miss out on two major Siri AI features

The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may fall short of Apple’s AFM Core Advanced hardware requirement, meaning two major Siri AI features might not be available on these devices.
spotify

Spotify’s streaming fraud issue runs so deep that Kalshi traders are profiting from rigged charts

Spotify has removed more than half a million streams from Malcolm Todd’s song “Earrings” after finding suspected bot activity, according to a report by Financial Times. The track, first released in 2024, suddenly rose to No. 1 on Spotify’s daily U.S. chart after a sharp jump in streams. At the same time, traders on prediction […]
Depicting of the Maccy clipboard app for macOS on a laptop with letters inb the background.

macOS clipboard app Maccy has a fake out there stealing passwords

Maccy users are being warned about fake sites after researchers found malware using the app’s name to steal Mac login passwords.
The Playstation 5 system standing upright.

Sony may have been digging the grave of physical PlayStation games for years.

Sony’s disc factory has been retraining its workforce to handle microlenses, suggesting the plan to phrase out physical game discs was in the works for a while before the announcement.
Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 Official Render

Claude Fable 5 is leaving subscriptions, but maybe not for good

Claude Fable 5 is leaving subscriptions after July 7, but Anthropic says it plans to bring the model back when capacity allows.
Brave browser 3D logo

Brave’s new Container feature is a lifesaver for anyone juggling multiple accounts

Brave now lets desktop users open tabs in separate Containers, so the same website can run different accounts side by side.
Intel Core i5-12400F box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

Intel may bring back older desktop CPUs because DDR5 is getting too expensive

Intel is reportedly restarting production of older Core CPUs as DDR5 prices make new gaming PC builds harder to justify.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

WhatsApp pausing usernames for hundreds of millions of users over fraud fears

WhatsApp’s username feature has run into trouble in India, where officials are concerned about impersonation fraud and fake accounts.
iPhone 18 Pro cameras

iPhone 18 Pro Max leak claims a battery capacity eclipsing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Apple’s next Pro Max model could beat Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra on battery size, especially in markets where it ships without a physical SIM tray.
Apple iPad Pro 2025 on a table

iPad Pro refresh could land in 2027 with a cooling boost, but no design change

Apple is reportedly testing new iPad Pro models for spring 2027, with faster chips and a possible vapor chamber cooling system.
Elon Musk talks to the press as he arrives to to have a look at the construction site of the new Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX could be making an AI device that’s slimmer than the iPhone

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly shown investors an early handset-like AI device prototype, though it is unclear whether it will become a product.
Person, Security, Appliance

SwitchBot’s new outdoor security camera uses AI to describe activity around your home

The new Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K records in 3K, tracks motion, summarizes events with AI, and helps users find footage using simple prompts.
PlayStation 3.

Sony is shutting down the PS3 and PS Vita stores after a very long run

PS3 and PS Vita store purchases will end in phases, starting with select PS3 markets in 2026 and expanding globally in 2027.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

Apple Creator Studio adds AI tools across Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro

Apple Creator Studio has received a major AI update, adding automatic captions, edit detection, Auto Mask, image generation, and tighter workflows between Apple’s creative apps.
Grand Theft Auto VI GTA 6 Featured

The no-disc release for GTA 6 could be hiding a deeper problem and that makes me a bit anxious

GTA 6’s missing disc release is frustrating for gamers, but the most convincing explanation may be that Rockstar is still working to finish the game.
Redmagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro Design

A new OLED gaming tablet from Red Magic puts liquid cooling on display

The Red Magic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has launched in China with a 185Hz OLED display, active liquid cooling, dual USB-C ports, and a global release planned as the Astra 2.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 hands on

Galaxy Z Fold 8 may arrive soon, and the biggest upgrades just leaked

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may launch soon with a wider design, lighter body, bigger battery, and faster charging, according to a new leak.
Instagram

Instagram is testing a more convenient way to tune recommendations

Instagram is testing new shortcuts for Your Algorithm, making it easier for users to adjust recommendations while browsing Feed and Reels.
Kid using an iPad

Screens before age two may come with serious developmental risks, study warns

Researchers say babies and toddlers under two should avoid regular screen time, warning that phones and tablets can displace play, sleep, language exposure, and caregiver interaction.
AI therapist representative image generated using AI

Doctors built an AI stress pal that picks body signals form your smartwatch and earbuds

Researchers have built an AI assistant that uses data from smartwatches, smartphones, and earbuds to detect changes in emotional state and offer more personal mental-health support.
MacBook Pro.

Apple’s historically high tax for RAM upgrades on Macs has now become absurd

Mac buyers are being hit with doubled RAM upgrade prices on some configurations, even though Apple’s upgrade pricing was already far above typical market rates.
GTA 6 cover art

GTA 6 may not get the real physical release fans were hoping for

A new report says Rockstar has no plans to print GTA 6 discs, despite earlier confusion around a possible post-launch disc release.
Valve Steam Machine Featured Design Coverplate

The Steam Machine launch hasn’t even happened, but the resale circus has begun

Valve’s anti-scalper reservation system appears to be slowing resellers, but it has not stopped them entirely. Steam Machine listings are already popping up online.
Student using MacBook Neo in classroom.

The refurbished MacBook Neo may be your best way around Apple’s price hike

Refurbished MacBook Neo models have appeared on Apple’s online store, but the savings may not be as generous as you would expect.
Text, Electronics, Mobile Phone

This cross-device clipboard app solves the copy-paste problem I keep running into on my Mac

ClipboardAI saves copied text, links, codes, images, and more into a searchable history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Advertisement, Poster, Electronics

If you miss the feel of paper in the digital age, this app gives your Mac’s screen a textured look

Paperman is a desktop utility for Mac and Windows that adds paper-like textures over your screen to soften contrast and reduce the glossy look of modern displays.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

These are the Prime Day power bank deals I’d recommend if you are still undecided

Anker and Baseus have two strong Prime Day power bank deals for anyone who still needs portable charging before the sale ends.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro on display at Computex 2026

Framework found a way to make its new laptop cheaper, but don’t celebrate yet

Some Framework Laptop 13 Pro buyers will get upgraded from 500GB to 1TB SSD storage while also seeing their order price come down.
iPad Air 4 and iPad Mini 7.

iPads just got a price hike, and this is your last chance to save a fortune on them with Prime Day deals

Apple has raised iPad prices by up to $200, but Amazon still has several Prime Day deals on iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro models.