OnePlus made clip-on earbuds that don’t care which ear they’re on

OnePlus’s new Buds Clip can automatically recognize which ear they’re on and route stereo audio accordingly, backed by dual drivers, Dynaudio tuning, and up to 40 hours of battery life.

Wearables         1 day ago

iPhone Duo is here. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and all the things it didn’t break

The iPhone Duo is a brave new chapter for Apple, but seeing it struggle with the fundamentals across hardware and software has me appreciating the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a lot more.

Phones         1 day ago

Buying a cheap Samsung Galaxy phone could soon get a lot harder

Samsung is reportedly cutting Galaxy A production by 20% as rising memory and component costs make affordable phones harder to build profitably.

Phones         1 day ago

Samsung Galaxy S27 could finally shed the laggard chip image with next-gen Exynos chip

Samsung’s Exynos 2700 beat Qualcomm’s top Snapdragon chip in internal tests, with up to 20% better CPU and gaming scores. Here’s what it means for the Galaxy S27.

Phones         1 day ago

Two iPhone Duo teardowns point to the hinge but stop short of solving the mystery

Two iPhone Duo teardowns point to different hinge problems behind early screen failures, but neither confirms the cause. Owners should stop folding the phone if its hinge suddenly tightens or makes unusual sounds.

Phones         1 day ago

Windows 11 could get a serious performance boost, but there’s a catch

A hidden setting spotted in an experimental Windows 11 build suggests Microsoft is preparing to take advantage of Intel's latest CPU technology. But don't expect your PC to suddenly become faster after an update.

Computing         1 day ago

Xiaomi 17T review: The most practical phone I’ve used in a while that’s also a rare bargain

Our Xiaomi 17T review covers its 120Hz AMOLED display, 5x telephoto camera, battery life, performance, and HyperOS 3 after over two months of use

Phones         1 day ago

NVIDIA’s RTX Spark could be the best thing to happen to Qualcomm Snapdragon

NVIDIA RTX Spark could boost Windows on Arm with better AI tools, native apps, and gaming support. Here’s why Qualcomm Snapdragon could benefit.

Computing         1 day ago

Modern Warfare 4 brings Call of Duty back to its glory days. I hope the streak lives.

After finishing Modern Warfare 4 campaign, I came away more hopeful about Call of Duty than I have been in years.

Gaming         1 day ago

3 Mac apps I discovered in 2026 that prove useful software doesn’t have to be boring

Useful apps don’t have to be boring. Here are three Mac apps I found in 2026 that hang your screenshots on a clothesline, make your screen feel like paper, and keep your cat off the keyboard.

Computing         1 day ago

The next MacBook Air could arrive early next year, but OLED will have to wait

Apple is reportedly planning a new MacBook Air for early 2027, with the M6 chip expected to headline the refresh while OLED remains off the table.

Computing         2 days ago

Apple wants touchscreens on Macs, but its MacBook lineup could get weird

Apple could soon have more MacBook tiers than ever, with entry-level Pros, high-end models, and OLED touchscreens complicating its laptop lineup.

Computing         2 days ago

Apple has built a device that can inspect an iPhone without opening its box

Apple is rolling out a new retail device that can run diagnostics on iPhones inside sealed boxes, helping stores detect tampering and reduce unnecessary inventory processing.

Phones         2 days ago

YouTube’s next big upgrade could make videos use 30% less data

YouTube plans to bring AV2 video streaming to the web in early 2027. The new codec could deliver better video quality with less data, but device support remains a hurdle.

Entertainment         2 days ago

You can now watch Instagram Reels on Apple TV, because why not?

Instagram has arrived on Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer creator videos, and live shows to the big screen. Here's what the new app offers

Audio / Video         2 days ago

Moonshot tells Kimi AI to code away, but leave the hacking alone

Moonshot AI is reducing the offensive cybersecurity capabilities of its Kimi K3.1 Pro model ahead of its open-weight release, as concerns grow over AI-powered cyberattacks.

Computing         2 days ago

Audio-Technica is calling these $3,800 wooden headphones its finest ever

Audio-Technica has launched its new flagship ATH-AWX7000 headphones with Kiso cypress housings, deerskin padding, and a newly developed 58mm driver.

Audio / Video         2 days ago

Vivo X500 Pro Max first impressions: Vivo came to play, and the competition should be nervous

The Vivo X500 Pro Max packs a 2nm flagship chipset, a 7,800mAh global battery, a 144Hz display, and upgraded cameras. Here's what stood out in my first impressions.

Phones         2 days ago

Google changes its Workspace privacy promise on ads, and opting out limits Personal Intelligence

Google’s pledge to keep Gmail and Photos out of ad targeting now has an exception for connected AI search data.

Computing         3 days ago

OpenAI is locking its most advanced AI models offline after a string of security scares

After a model briefly reached the live web, OpenAI’s most advanced systems will now practice only on a simulated internet.

Computing         3 days ago

Google Messages is getting a powerful new weapon against sneaky text scams

Suspicious texts and dangerous links are about to have a harder time slipping through Google Messages, thanks to a new layer of AI-powered security.

Phones         3 days ago

Apple is exploring ways to make Safari websites less cramped on its foldable iPhone

Safari’s side controls squeeze web pages on the iPhone Duo’s outer screen, so Apple wants better ideas from developers.

Phones         3 days ago

Your Windows touchpad is about to make scrolling long pages way less tiring

Microsoft is adding accelerated, edge, and single-finger scrolling to Windows touchpads, making it easier to move through long documents, webpages, and code with less effort.

Computing         3 days ago

Some iPhone Duo owners are reporting cracks around the hinge

Several iPhone Duo owners have reported inner-display failures near a similar part of the hinge, putting attention on a possible common failure point.

Phones         3 days ago

Fitbit and Pixel Watch can now recognize more than 100 activities automatically

Fitbit Air and recent Pixel Watch models can now automatically recognize over 100 activities through the latest Google Health update.

Wearables         3 days ago

A new startup wants to fix the military’s working-dog shortage with cloning and gene editing

Warhound says gene editing and cloning can fix why military dog candidates fail, but questions about genes and oversight remain.

Emerging Tech         3 days ago

These tiny 3D-printed color routers could finally put an end to the grainy night photos that still haunt modern smartphones

Researchers printed tiny resin pillars that steer light instead of filtering it, but phones are a long way off.

Phones         3 days ago

Epic is throwing $50,000 for vibe-code games. What could possibly go wrong?

Epic’s 2026 AI MegaJam gives teams four days to build a playable game with as many AI agents as they want, with $65,000 in prizes and development grants reaching $50,000.

Gaming         3 days ago

This app turns the iPhone Duo into a pocket-sized Mac

Apple's iPhone Duo has barely arrived, and Headroom already has a clever trick for it: controlling a Mac from the foldable phone, complete with a keyboard that appears when the device folds

Computing         3 days ago

AI can describe a picture, but it still struggles to understand blind users

AI-powered visual assistance can help blind users understand their surroundings, but a University of Maryland study finds that lengthy responses and limited user controls can make getting a simple answer unnecessarily complicated.

Emerging Tech         3 days ago

Etsy cracks down on AI slop listings. Everyone else needs to take note.

A handmade marketplace now wants proof a human was involved, and Spotify, Snap, and LinkedIn are taking similar steps.

Emerging Tech         3 days ago

AI helped uncover a hidden PHP flaw. Now websites worldwide are facing millions of hacking attempts.

A critical PHP vulnerability has triggered millions of exploit attempts worldwide. AI tools helped researchers uncover the flaw, leaving governments and companies racing to patch vulnerable websites.

Computing         3 days ago

Losing sleep to late-night doomscrolling? This gadget blocks distracting apps in your bedroom

Brick Night automatically blocks selected apps when your phone enters your bedroom, adding a physical barrier to late-night doomscrolling.

Phones         3 days ago

Sigma FP2 is the world’s smallest full-frame camera built for photographers and filmmakers

Sigma has unveiled the FP2, a compact full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 6K OpenGate recording, improved autofocus, and 70GB of built-in storage. It arrives November 11, starting at $2,199

Photography         3 days ago

The Next Phase of the GLP-1 Boom Is About Choice, Access, and Follow-Up

The first wave of the GLP-1 era in the U.S. was defined by scarcity. Patients often waited for backlogged prescriptions, pharmacies rationed supply, and demand outpaced what manufacturers could deliver. That period is largely over. Tirzepatide and semaglutide are now regularly available, the range of clinical options has widened, and platforms such as Mochi Health […]

Contributor Content         3 days ago

The Galaxy S27 Ultra (and Pro) could finally get bigger batteries as Samsung reportedly locks in the numbers

Safety Korea photos can’t show capacity, but earlier Chinese filings hint at Samsung’s first Ultra battery upgrade in years.

Phones         4 days ago

Apple Music is hiding the original iPod as an easter egg, and there’s a secret game too

Apple Music is celebrating the iPod’s 25th anniversary with a playable replica of the original click-wheel player hidden on its 404 page. There’s even a secret Brick game tucked inside.

Phones         4 days ago

Apple edges out a win in the PC market’s worst quarter by stumbling less than everyone else

Apple Mac shipments fall 11% in Q3 as market share rises to 9.8% amid PC market slump.

Cars         4 days ago