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After a month of daily use, the MADE68 Ultra V2 impressed me with its gaming performance and software, but its typing feel ended up being the biggest surprise.

Booksellers across several countries are seeing unusual bulk orders for old and out-of-print books, and some suspect AI companies may be behind the buying spree.

Anthropic is trying to solve the problem of identifying AI-generated text, but a persistent watermark could create another one if AI assistance is mistaken for AI authorship.

Apple has added several new M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations to its refurbished store, alongside iPhone 16 Plus and Apple Watch models at lower prices.

The Pixel 11 series will continue to get seven years of spare-parts support. In a market where smartphones keep getting more expensive, that could make long-term ownership a lot more practical.

The first Snapdragon-powered Googlebooks may have surfaced in development code, pointing to X Plus and X Elite chips from 2024.

Google’s new Gemini 3.7 Flash model brings sizable gains in workflow automation and document handling, two areas that could make Spark much more useful.

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The standard iPhone 18 could get 12GB of RAM instead of the previously rumored 9GB, potentially giving it enough memory to run more of Apple’s on-device AI features.

Comu's new Action Pro can record and transcribe meetings, then use AI to generate editable slides, follow-up emails, documents, and action plans.

PlayStation Plus is getting two major additions this month, with Helldivers 2 available today and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II arriving next week.

Lenovo’s upcoming IdeaPad Vibe could be a colorful new rival to the MacBook Neo, with seven finishes, more ports, and both Snapdragon and AMD variants.

Samsung may have dropped plans to revive variable aperture on the Galaxy S27 series, even as Apple is expected to introduce the feature on the iPhone 18 Pro.

Google TV Freeplay now offers more than 10,000 movies and TV shows on demand alongside its growing collection of free live channels.

Gamers are being targeted for air traffic control jobs because the FAA believes skills such as multitasking, spatial awareness, and problem solving can transfer to the role.

I discovered that the MelGeek MADE68 Ultra V2 can turn ordinary GIFs into RGB lighting effects, so naturally I built a 30-second Tetris loop for it.

The Galaxy S26 FE could pair a more premium design with an older processor, familiar cameras, and the same 4,900mAh battery capacity as its predecessor.

Apple is reportedly considering new premium Watch models that could sit above the Ultra and Hermès lineup as part of a broader smartwatch overhaul.

Apple is reportedly testing CXMT memory across products including iPhones and MacBooks, even after the Chinese supplier refused to offer the cheaper DRAM pricing Apple wanted.

New Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra renders suggest Samsung is keeping the familiar notch and overall design while focusing most of the upgrades on the inside.

The EU is expanding IRIS² to 348 satellites, creating a sovereign network for governments, defence forces, emergency services, and critical infrastructure.

Asus is the latest major PC maker to have a Googlebook surface online, joining previously spotted models from Lenovo and Dell ahead of IFA.

OpenAI’s first hardware product could be a doughnut-shaped AI companion with cameras, sensors, moving parts, and a price of up to $400.

Apple turned to CXMT for cheaper DRAM, only to discover that even its enormous order volumes no longer guarantee favorable pricing.

Bose’s new QuietComfort Headphones bring TrueSpatial audio, lossless USB-C playback, improved noise cancellation, and a refreshed design for $359.

Bose’s next QuietComfort headphones have appeared online in six finishes, including Rosewood Mauve, DewDrop Mint, Eucalyptus Green, and Hazelnut Taupe. They are expected to launch on August 13.

References found inside the Galaxy Wearable app point to a new Samsung smartwatch codenamed Galaxy Aero that could run RTOS instead of Wear OS and last more than a week between charges.

Huawei’s latest MateBook fits a 14.2-inch OLED touchscreen and 54Wh battery into a 798-gram chassis while adding a privacy display for working in public.

Wispr Flow has launched Notetaker, an AI meeting assistant for Mac that records calls without joining as a participant and turns conversations into transcripts, summaries, and follow-up notes.

Google’s next smartwatch could lean heavily on Gemini, sleep tracking, and safety features as most of the Pixel Watch 4 hardware carries over.

The new Pwnage Vanta lets users tune click force and travel without changing switches, while its sensor can also be moved to suit different grip styles. It is up for preorder now.

The world’s first 27-inch 4K 120Hz inkjet-printed OLED monitor has arrived, although MSI has not revealed its price or release date.

MSI has launched the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition globally, giving one of its upper mid-range gaming laptops a white-and-red makeover alongside a full set of matching accessories. MLG here stands for Mo-Loong-Gi, meaning “Dragon Princess,” and refers to an original character created by MSI rather than Major League Gaming. What are you getting with […]

CXMT is reportedly nearing the final stages of LPDDR6 development, potentially giving smartphone makers another memory supplier as RAM prices continue to climb.

A new benchmark suggests the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra will use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, marking Samsung’s third consecutive flagship tablet powered by the chipmaker.

Xbox prices have risen by up to €200 across Europe, raising fresh concerns about how much Microsoft’s more powerful Project Helix console could eventually cost.

Apple is struggling to keep the M5 MacBook Air in stock only weeks after raising its starting price by $200, with some configurations delayed until September.

A new Apple job listing suggests the company wants health and fitness features to become a major part of its future glasses and headsets.