Apple raises iPhone prices by up to 11% in Japan

Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11.3%, likely in response to the yen’s sharp decline against the US dollar.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 18

Every app on my phone has decided I need AI, and none of them bothered to ask

Every app wants to become an AI app, even when users keep dismissing the invitation. Somehow, software that promises to understand us still can’t remember when we’ve said no.

Paulo Vargas     July 18

Shopping for Back-to-school? These are the gaming laptops I’d recommend

Looking for a gaming laptop for college? These five Back-to-School picks balance performance, productivity, and long-term value for students and gamers alike.

Varun Mirchandani     July 18

This true story thriller is one of the 3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (July 17-19)

This weekend's Netflix watchlist features an apocalyptic animated comedy, a haunting Icelandic mystery, and a true story crime thriller, all critically acclaimed and underrated.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 17

Google’s AI just recreated the best goal ever by Pele that was never actually filmed

Google used live stadium capture, and combined it with archival material to bring Pele's legendary goal to life. The Veo video engine, Gemini Omni, and Nano Banana Pro AI tools tagged alongside in the journey to revive a lost marvel.

Nadeem Sarwar     July 17

After YouTube, TikTok is testing its own AI likeness detection tool

As deepfakes spread, TikTok joins YouTube in giving creators tools to detect and report unauthorized AI likenesses of themselves.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 17

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Everything we know about the upcoming clamshell folding phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 leaks suggest a July 22 launch, Exynos 2600 chip, 45W charging, familiar design, and higher pricing.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 17

What Features Matter Most in a Printer for a Small Business or Home Office?

Shopping for a home office printer? Learn which features matter most, from fast printing and wireless connectivity to scanning, security, and color output.

DT Staff     July 17

What Makes a Laser Printer Better for Small Business Workflows?

Choosing a printer for your business? Learn why laser printers outperform inkjets for speed, reliability, security, and high-volume office printing.

DT Staff     July 17

How Do Ink Tank Printers Reduce Printing Costs Over Time?

Wondering if an ink tank printer is worth it? Learn how refillable ink systems lower printing costs, reduce cartridge replacements, and save money over time.

DT Staff     July 17

Google Contacts borrows a handy iPhone trick to make sharing your number easier

Google is rolling out a small but useful update to the Contacts app on Android that makes it much easier to find and share your own contact details. Instead of digging through settings or creating a separate contact for yourself, you’ll now see a dedicated ‘Your Info’ card at the very top of your contacts […]

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 17

Another Apple price hike just landed, this time on Apple One

Apple has raised the monthly price of its Family and Premier Apple One bundles by $2, while the Individual plan remains unchanged.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 17

Apple Music just got pricier

Apple has just raised the entry fee for its music streaming service, and it now starts at $11.99 in the US.

Nadeem Sarwar     July 17

10 best sci-fi movies of 2023, ranked: Still worth watching in 2026

Looking for the best sci-fi movies released in 2023? We've ranked the top 10 films, from blockbuster hits to overlooked gems that are still worth watching in 2026.

Alex Welch     July 17

OpenAI patches ChatGPT desktop after user backlash over its recent redesign

OpenAI fixed its confusing ChatGPT redesign, restoring conversation history, syncing chats across devices, and simplifying mode switching for users everywhere.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 17

Did J-Hope of BTS just spoil Samsung’s biggest Galaxy Z Fold 8 surprise?

BTS member J-Hope's latest Instagram Story appears to show Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, just days before the company's Galaxy Unpacked event.

Moinak Pal     July 17

I found five mechanical keyboards I’d happily recommend for Back-to-School

Looking for the best Back-to-School mechanical keyboard? These five picks offer the perfect mix of comfort, performance, and everyday reliability.

Varun Mirchandani     July 17

Last-minute Samsung leak spoils all of its next-gen foldable phones

Evan Blass leaks official promotional images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 ahead of Samsung Unpacked on July 22.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 17

HP fined millions of dollars for acting like a cartel over ink and PCs

A competition regulator says HP dictated reseller bids, restricted participation, and helped coordinate government sales of PCs and printer supplies, resulting in penalties near $15 million.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 17

Sega’s Virtua Fighter Crossroads is coming to Nvidia’s wild new RTX Spark PCs

Sega is bringing Virtua Fighter Crossroads to Nvidia’s Arm-based RTX Spark laptops and compact desktop PCs.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 17

Lenovo’s new gaming laptop is the first to feature a 240Hz inkjet-printed OLED display

Lenovo’s new Legion R9000P is the first laptop to feature an inkjet-printed OLED display, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and over 99% DCI-P3 coverage.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 17

This new Mac malware won’t let you use your computer until you surrender your password

ClickLock is a new macOS malware that repeatedly kills system processes and tricks victims into entering their login password to steal sensitive data.

Moinak Pal     July 17

Red Magic’s iPad mini-sized OLED gaming tablet with liquid cooling goes global

Global buyers will soon be able to order Red Magic’s liquid-cooled OLED gaming tablet in two memory configurations.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 17

Anti-surveillance clothing is getting cheaper, but don’t expect an invisibility cloak

Anti-surveillance clothing is becoming affordable enough for ordinary wardrobes, but its patterns only confuse certain computer vision systems. For now, it works better as a privacy statement than reliable protection.

Paulo Vargas     July 17

1Password lets Claude inside your accounts without handing over the keys

1Password can now sign Claude into websites without exposing passwords or one-time codes, but the protection ends after login when the AI begins operating inside your account.

Paulo Vargas     July 17

Sonos owners are finally getting a less frustrating app, but the rollout comes with a catch

The Sonos app is adding clearer navigation, customizable speaker sorting, and redesigned iOS volume controls, but the phased release could take two weeks to reach every user.

Paulo Vargas     July 17

Netflix says it has used AI in over 300 titles and there’s no stopping it now

Netflix says generative AI contributed to roughly 300 productions in 2026, helping creators build crowds, battles, environments, and other sequences faster and more cheaply.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 17

Google’s next Gemini upgrade might not arrive as soon as expected

Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal coding goals, raising concerns about its pace in the AI race.

Moinak Pal     July 17

New open-weight AI from China is toppling the best of OpenAI and Claude Fable

Moonshot’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 comes close to Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol in several benchmarks, while remaining open weight.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 17

Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds

Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.

Moinak Pal     July 17

The iPhone 18 Pro Max camera could open and close like a real lens for better portraits

A leaked diagnostics log reportedly reveals Apple’s new variable-aperture main camera while pointing to familiar ultrawide, telephoto, selfie, and LiDAR hardware

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 17

Messi or Ronaldo? Caviar made football’s greatest rivalry an expensive 24-karat choice

Caviar has transformed football’s eternal Messi-Ronaldo debate into an Android-versus-iPhone showdown involving handcrafted enamel, 24-karat gold, and five-figure prices.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 17

This spinning drone hides in plain sight using a visual illusion

Northwestern engineers built a spinning drone that exploits motion blur, making it about ten times less visible than conventional drones.

Moinak Pal     July 16

Roblox’s AI Build tool wants to make game development as easy as texting

Roblox is celebrating 20 years with Build, a new tool that turns text prompts into playable games right from your phone.

Rachit Agarwal     July 16

The best movies on Netflix right now (July 2026)

The best movies on Netflix this month include Peaky Blinders: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Immortal Man, War Machine, The Green Knight, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Anthony Orlando     July 16

ChatGPT will now remind teens to take breaks and give parents more controls

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's teen safety features with age prediction, break reminders, and stronger parental controls, while defending why teens deserve AI access at all.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 16

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Everything we know about Samsung’s next flagship foldable

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will take after last year’s Fold 7, with meaningful upgrades across the display, chipset, cameras, and battery.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 16

ChatGPT’s new search tool saves you from digging through old chats, files, and images

No more digging through months of ChatGPT history, this new sidebar search finds chats, files, and images in seconds, with filters to narrow results.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 16