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We’ve spent most of the year talking about gadgets getting more expensive. Thanks to US tariffs, prices are rising every few months, and even small upgrades have come with big price hikes. So I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the new Hasselblad X2D 100C II will actually be cheaper than its predecessor, coming in at “just” $7,400 for the body.Don’t get me wrong. It’s far from cheap. But Hasselblad is trying to get this camera in the hands of a wider audience. I’ve been looking at my account balance ever since I started this review, trying to figure…

Introduction In the time it takes most mid-range smartphone makers to trot out a new device, Vivo can usually manage two. The new Vivo V60 arrives barely six months after the V50, which itself was only half a year removed from the V40; can that really be enough time for meaningful improvements? The main changes are, as usual, on the photography front, with an extra rear camera (and some sensor shuffling) bringing what sound like impressive telephoto abilities. Long-time partner Zeiss is still helping on colour science and convincing bokeh blur, while the autofocusing front camera promises to be something…

Vacheron Constantin is welcoming the new season with a pair of striking additions to its Overseas collection – the Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin in pink gold with a matching dial, and in white gold with a rich burgundy lacquer face. Both models blend the Maison’s heritage of ultra-thin watchmaking with a contemporary flair, offering refined luxury wrapped in sporty versatility. Housed in slim 41.5mm cases just 8.1mm thick, the new watches embody the elegance we’ve come to expect from the brand. Their design echoes the emblematic Maltese cross motif, visible in the half-link bracelets and details across the dials. The pink…

With the start of the NFL season looming, it’s also a window where many TV contracts are up for renewal, and on Monday evening, YouTube TV and Fox sent out alerts indicating that their contract could come to an end as soon as August 27th, at 5PM ET. Google-owned YouTube TV says that “Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive,” while Fox claims that “Google is attempting to use its market power to pressure FOX to agree to unfavorable and one-sided terms, prioritizing their own interests over a fair agreement…

Amazon’s 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is less than a month old, but it’s already on sale for $219.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Meanwhile, the new Colorsoft Kids — which includes a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, a two-year extended warranty, and a cover-style case — has been discounted to $239.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Both ad-free e-readers feature a seven-inch color E Ink display, IPX8 waterproofing, and a battery that can last up to eight weeks on a single charge.The 16GB Colorsoft is Amazon’s newest color e-reader, and it has many of…

In July 2023, I deleted the Day One journaling app from my phone and laptop. It was perhaps the best thing I’ve done as a lifelong diarist.The decision was prompted by Apple announcing its Journal app at WWDC that year. In that keynote, Apple said it would use “on-device machine learning” to provide prompts based on the content in your iPhone — things like contacts, photos, music, workouts, podcasts, and location data. The idea gave me the ick. Mainly because the app was described as a riff on the Memories feature in the Photos app, which at the time had…

According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K. Along with a series of leaked images that it says show off new colors for Google’s next set of devices, the report indicates the upcoming battery-powered Nest Cam and its indoor-only counterpart may feature new capabilities powered by Gemini, and that the Nest Aware package will get a new name.While the battery-powered Nest Cam is rumored to launch in white and gray, Android Headlines reports that the wired, indoor version may toss a “berry” red color in the mix. Google…

The Nintendo Switch 2 was tough to find in stock during its first two months on shelves, but that’s no longer the case. If you own one, or are considering buying one soon, you understandably may want a microSD card to store more games than the console’s 256GB storage can fit. And, you may already know that only microSD Express cards will work on the Switch 2 for storing and playing games. The card you used in your original Switch or Switch Lite will only offer very limited functionality in a Switch 2, letting you view screenshots or video clips…

Setting up a smart home security system is important, even if you never want to think about having to use it. Thankfully, Kwikset’s Halo Select — the best smart lock we’ve ever tested — is currently down to $259 ($20 off) at Amazon, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot, marking the first time the lock has been on sale since its launch late last year.In her review, Verge reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy praised the Halo Select for supporting four entry methods: a physical key, Kwikset’s app, a location-based auto-unlock feature, and a pin code. The lock was also easy to install…

Elon Musk is suing Apple and OpenAI over claims that their deal to build ChatGPT into the iPhone is stifling competition in the AI industry. In a lawsuit filed on Monday, the Musk-owned X Corp and xAI also accuse Apple’s Apple Store of “deprioritizing” rival chatbots and “super” apps, including Grok and X.Musk’s companies claim that iPhone users “have no reason” to download third-party AI apps because the company “force[s]” users to use ChatGPT as their default chatbot app when enabling Apple Intelligence. “Apple and OpenAI have locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and…

Fi, the pet tech company known for its smart dog collar, has launched a clip-on GPS tracker that it says is the perfect size for your feline friend or small dog. The Fi Mini weighs just 0.56 ounces (16 grams), allowing you to keep tabs on your pet with real-time escape alerts and live tracking from the accompanying app.As with its smart collar, the Fi Mini is also available as a subscription, but it’s a bit cheaper at $129 per year. You can attach the Fi Mini to any collar or harness that’s ?? to 1 inch wide, and Fi…

Next month, Apple is rumored to debut a slimmed-down iPhone Air, breaking from the small design tweaks and spec bumps that have become routine at its launch events. The three-year plan will see its hardware change to mesh with the new Liquid Glass design in its next iOS update, as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman highlighted in his latest newsletter over the weekend.It also includes the launch of the book-style foldable iPhone in 2026 that’s been rumored for months, and Apple is reportedly planning to launch an iPhone with curved glass around the entire device and very thin bezels in celebration of…