Xbox players can now claim free community-designed profile artwork, a dynamic console background, and a commemorative badge as Microsoft prepares for the brand’s 25th anniversary.

Netflix now supports 4K playback through Chrome on compatible Windows 11 computers, although the service’s demanding display, hardware, codec, and subscription requirements still apply.

Fraunhofer researchers are developing a real-time warning system for deepfake video meetings, targeting scams where AI-generated bosses and coworkers pressure employees into costly decisions.

RISION’s new 24-gram USB-C cameras turn supported phones, tablets, and computers into thermal inspection tools, with prices beginning at $119 during the preorder period.

Samsung Display is developing a new glass structure that thins only the folding area, potentially reducing creases while making the rest of the screen thicker and stronger.

Apple has agreed to build a developer framework that could finally enable seamless iPhone-to-Windows clipboard syncing, though its first beta will arrive sometime after fall 2027.

Researchers found three ways malware on an already compromised Windows PC can hijack Google-synced passkeys, bypass user checks, and extract every private key in the vault.

OpenAI has published emails and messages challenging Apple’s trade-secret allegations, including an awkward exchange in which Apple’s outside lawyer contacted the wrong person.

A leaked Microsoft roadmap details an August Disc-to-Digital rollout, a larger original Xbox catalog for PC in October, and Xbox 360 support beginning in 2027.

Samsung’s passport-shaped Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly selling three times faster than the Fold 7, leaving the company racing to produce enough units for buyers.

A full set of Lenovo Googlebook 15 renders reveals Google’s Android-powered desktop interface, dedicated Gemini controls, generous ports, and an unusually serious productivity pitch.

A second analyst says Apple’s iPhone 18e will jump from 8GB to an unusual 9GB of RAM, giving on-device Apple Intelligence some additional breathing room.

The Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max combines seven seats, a transforming cabin, an optional rooftop bedroom, and 1,705km of claimed range for around $44,400.

Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 could adopt a new squircle design and central button, though losing the SmartTag 2’s built-in attachment loop may require another accessory.

Sony says it understands the backlash surrounding its decision to abandon physical PlayStation releases in 2028, though even organized fan protests are not changing its plans.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is investing in Windows 11 quality and fundamentals, continuing a push toward better performance, reliability, and everyday usability.

New Nintendo amiibo listings have sparked speculation that Ocarina of Time Remake could arrive just one week before GTA 6, setting up an extraordinary November showdown.

Apple Upgrade can shrink the monthly cost of an iPhone, Mac, iPad, or Watch, but its convenience comes with ownership and resale compromises.

Spotify’s new Running Mode creates personalized workout soundtracks around your training style, duration, preferred genres, and tempo, with optional coaching cues along the way.

Dell’s new 14S and 16S combine slim aluminum designs, large batteries, OLED display options, and faster Intel chips at prices below the premium XPS 14.

Ask Google Pay uses Gemini to analyze spending and explain financial topics, while a new SBI partnership expands Google’s app-based Flex credit card in India.

A new leak points to smaller batteries inside both Pixel 11 Pro models, while the Pro XL could cost £80 more than last year’s equivalent.

An AI-generated Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son’s presidential campaign despite the former Brazilian leader’s house arrest, election ban, and restrictions on public communication.

Dell’s new XPS 13 combines a compact aluminum design, sharp touchscreen, and approachable price to give Windows buyers a credible MacBook Neo alternative.

Nothing’s first smartwatch under its main brand may arrive in September for under $300, bringing the company’s unmistakable design language to a fiercely competitive market.

More than 70 websites are impersonating popular Windows utilities, with convincing clones ranking in search results and some already distributing trojanized installers to unsuspecting users.

Researchers found that persistent conversations could push major AI chatbots past their biological safety barriers, as increasingly capable models acquire knowledge that worries biosecurity experts.

Samsung has reportedly started developing its second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold, with another near-10-inch OLED expected and a possible launch alongside the Galaxy Z9 series in 2027.

AppleCare One is expanding beyond the US for the first time, bringing bundled protection for multiple Apple devices to four additional countries beginning August 4.

AntiZuck turns an iPhone into a local smart-glasses scanner, alerting users to nearby Meta Ray-Bans and other supported devices without requiring an account or collecting data.

Halo is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a gorgeous remake of Combat Evolved, and its new cinematics have reopened an old wound: I still want a proper Halo show.

These wireless chargers can power everything from a single iPhone to an entire Apple setup while clearing valuable space on a crowded student desk.

Whether you need a digital notebook or a portable creative workstation, Apple’s current iPad lineup has a student-friendly option for nearly every workload and budget.

Apple now offers a MacBook for almost every student budget, and these three models provide the strongest mix of portability, performance, and long-term value.

From powerful laptop chargers to compact magnetic battery packs, these four Anker power banks can keep a student’s essential tech running throughout the school day.

From affordable 2K cameras to AI-powered 4K models, these five webcams can sharpen online classes, group projects, presentations, interviews, and dorm-room streams

Old-school gadgets are finding a new audience, but bringing back Sony’s classic Walkman would require rebuilding decades of lost parts, tooling, and manufacturing expertise.

OpenAI calls its autonomous Hugging Face breach unprecedented, while security and AI experts say the episode raises an equally uncomfortable question about the company’s own safeguards.