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Apple’s upcoming phone releases are always ones to watch, and the iPhone 18 series will be no different. Yes, it’s finally time for the foldable iPhone to appear, which is set to appear alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The big rumor is that the standard iPhone 18 will be delayed until the spring, launching alongside the iPhone 18e potentially. On Wednesday 9 September, Apple will host its ‘Suprise and shine ‘ (yes that’s the tagline) event. While the tech giant hasn’t confirmed this is where new iPhones will launch, Apple’s September event always debuts phones – so we can…
Apple’s next launch event will take place on September 9th at 1PM ET. Invites to the event, which has a “Surprise and shine” tagline, were sent out on Wednesday. The event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, but there will also be a livestream on Apple’s website.September’s show could be a big one, as Apple may finally announce the long-rumored foldable iPhone. A photo of an apparent dummy unit indicates the foldable may have a wide form factor that’s similar to what Samsung used with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a phone that our reviewer…
If you’ve ever tumbled down a YouTube/Instagram/TikTok rabbit hole, you’ll definitely have spotted at least one DJI Osmo Pocket: the compact gimbal-stabilised camera is a content creator’s best friend. Well what if one of those had a baby with an Honor Magic8 Pro? You’d get something like the Honor Robot Phone – possibly the most exciting new handset I’ve tried so far in 2026. While unassuming from the front, this oddball handset is hiding a gimbal of its own, letting its high pixel count sensor capture the sort of steady footage no other phone can hope to match. It also…
Microsoft is officially announcing a new Xbox feature that will allow Xbox owners to digitize their existing physical game collections. The disc-to-digital feature, which The Verge exclusively revealed last month, is part of work that Microsoft is doing for game preservation and in preparation for the next generation of Xbox consoles.“Most Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc-based games support this new feature,” explains Jason Ronald, VP of next generation at Xbox. “Players can claim a digital entitlement by inserting a supported disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series X console and launching the game.” This digital entitlement is…
I always keep my phone face down, whether it’s on a table or a sofa. That’s partly because I can’t deal with the wobbling caused by the camera bump (it’s like watching a toddler operate a see-saw), and partly to stop me from looking at it without physically picking it up. It’s always on silent, too. But before you nominate me for ‘Screen Time Saint of the Year’, I should confess I also have an Apple Watch that buzzes on my wrist like a wasp trapped in a jam jar every time a notification arrives. I should also confess that…
The special-edition translucent green Xbox finally has an official price. Preorders for the console start August 27th at 10AM ET / 7AM PT, although Microsoft says “some of XBOX’s most dedicated fans” will receive early access preorder emails starting today.The console will launch on November 13th, alongside a matching controller with the same “OG Green” colorway from the original translucent green Xbox. Microsoft is also including a full-game download of Halo: Campaign Evolved with each of the consoles, and revealed during Gamescom on Wednesday that each console will be laser-etched and numbered. Under the special-edition shell, it’s an Xbox Series…
Bill Gates has been reflecting a lot on AI lately, and the process has triggered a stark awakening. Once a staunch AI optimist, the Microsoft cofounder is now deeply pessimistic about what AI means for our collective future.Having been conspicuously quiet on AI issues recently, Gates is back with a nearly 6,000-word essay seeking to reclaim a central role in shaping the technology globally. Titled “The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical,” Gates warns the world is not remotely ready for what is coming. Worse still, he notes, “we are not preparing for it.”Gates…
Bose QuietComfort headphones used to be innovative. Bose’s noise-canceling research is the reason the technology is where it is today, and its headphones set the standard. They were the ubiquitous traveler’s accessory. But over the past few years, it’s felt like Bose has rested on that reputation, as other companies have caught up. Sony and Apple have both surpassed Bose in noise-canceling performance, and even midrange headphones like the $130 Soundcore Space 2 are close for much less money. That means the $359 Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen need to stand out in other ways — and I don’t think…
Plug-in vehicles are perfect for folks who do lots of short journeys, like trips to the shops and the school run. These daily chores are ideally suited to the latest example I’ve been driving, the Omoda 7 Noble PHEV, which is a slightly posher trim edition than the entry-level Knight model and packs plenty of style and a decent specification into a tasty looking SUV body shape. Omoda is, unsurprisingly, another recent brand arrival from China, so anyone in the US will not be able to buy one. There are plenty of others like it, including the Jaecoo 7, BYD…
Ikea has teamed up with Microsoft to launch a new assortment of gaming-inspired furniture and home accessories, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the first Xbox console. The nine-piece Yxstaby collection (good luck pronouncing that) includes a TV stand, laptop stand, side table, lounge chair, and multi-functional toolbox, with standout products like a stool, cushion, decorative platter, and mirrored display box being specifically designed around recognizable Xbox controller motifs.The Yxstaby range makes it easier to “bring play into a room and tuck everything away afterwards,” according to Ikea’s press release, with each piece created as a collaboration between Xbox and…
Introduction With keen pricing, an open streaming ecosystem and plenty of scope for expansion, the WiiM bar is a clear shot across Sonos’s bough. This compact, Atmos-approved soundbar directly competes with the Beam 2 but even one-ups the Arc with its attention-grabbing circular touchscreen, which puts album art at the centre of your home cinema setup. WiiM obviously knows a thing or two about multi-room and music, having released a string of affordable streamers, speakers and amplifiers that don’t skimp on sound quality – but this is it’s first venture into home cinema. Can the $479/£449 WiiM Bar deliver convincing…
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best options available. While many VPN providers charge for their services, there are also several excellent free choices out there. In this guide, we’ll focus on those free options and highlight what they have to offer. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a useful tool that allows you to browse the internet securely and anonymously. Whether you’re streaming on Netflix and other services, watching live sports, or just surfing the web, a VPN can help protect your privacy and keep your online activity safe. In the UK, the Online Safety Act could…