Australias underage media ban results in a lawsuit
Reddit sues Australia for its media ban - for altruistic reasons of course
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The iPad 12 looks to be 50% faster than its predecessor with boosted wireless performance and efficiency
Leaked specs make it look like a great tablet for decent gaming performance.
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Alex Hopley
Framework joins growing list of companies increasing RAM prices
As DRAM shortages continue to cause issues, Framework Desktop has had to increase prices.
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Alex Hopley
TP-Link under investigation for misleading Chinese relationship
The FTC are not so sure that TP-Link is in reality a U.S. company.
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Kim Olsen
Micron closing down consumer brand Crucial after almost 30 years
AI has killed Crucial.
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Kim Olsen
Apple amongst companies refusing to install Indian spy app
Despite direct demand from the Indian government, Apple and others refuse to pre-load an undeletable state spy app.
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Kim Olsen
Samsung to launch a 10" premium tri-screen phone in a few days
The Galaxy Z TriFold is cutting edge and with a price to match.
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Kim Olsen
Top-tier TSMC executive might have been leaking trade secrets to Intel
TSMC is taking the "problem" to court
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Kim Olsen
OpenAI needs a lot more cash to stay in business
HSBC predicts OpenAI will continue losing money even if they manage to raise $200,000,000,000 within the next five years.
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Kim Olsen
OnePlus 15R is launching next month at an attractive price
And another two devices will join it.
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Kim Olsen
The iPad mini 8 expected to make OLED switch late next year
As Apple improves the screens on its less-expensive products, it's expected that consumers may pay a bit of a premium.
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Alex Hopley
IBM has come up with a way to make error correction for quantum computing work on normal CPU chips
Small but a perhaps significant breakthrough makes error correction at 10x the speed needed.
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Kim Olsen
Meta seems to have buried crucial evidence of social media harm
A US Court case has dug up troublesome insights.
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Kim Olsen
PlayStation continues to expand its hardware range with new dedicated monitor
It comes with an integrated charging hook for a DualSense controller.
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Ben Lyons
OpenAI loses worlds first trial on AI theft of music
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Kim Olsen
IKEA launches 21 new smart home products, each with Matter support
Expect smart bulbs, smart sensors, and remote controls and plugs.
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Ben Lyons
White House bars Nvidia from selling top AI chip to China
Blackwell processors will be reserved for the United States.
Apple developing budget Mac laptop to rival Chromebooks, Bloomberg News reports
Bloomberg says the new device could launch in early 2026.
Suno sued for theft of music
Danish copyright organisation KODA is suing SUNO for copyright infringement.
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Kim Olsen
DRAM prices soar 172% this year, increases expected to continue into 2026
Manufacturers have even stopped taking more DDR modules as industry demands simply become too high.
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The Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 are the Japanese brand's most luxurious headphones to date
At €3,499, they sit above the already-expensive ATH-ADX5000. For tighter budgets, the manufacturer also introduces the ATH-M50xENSO Limited Edition.
You can buy a robot companion for the same price as a smartphone
Chinese robotics firm Noetix Robotics has unveiled an affordable model known as the Bumi.
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Ben Lyons
First look at Samsung's triple-folding phone revealed
A prototype version of the Galaxy Z TriFold has made its way to the internet.
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Alex Hopley
Apple to launch horizontal & vertical foldable phone, alongside 20th anniversary iPhone within 3 years
A new form factor will be chosen each year for the next three years, according to new reports.
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Alex Hopley
8BitDo marks the 40th anniversary of the NES with new collection
Don't miss this opportunity to snag a controller, keyboard, or a speaker.
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Ben Lyons
Apple to bring about first touchscreen MacBook in late 2026/early 2027
The new MacBook is also set to feature an OLED screen, but these new features will come at a cost.
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Alex Hopley
Spotify working on AI tools with major music labels
We're not quite sure what these tools are, but artists are concerned.
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Alex Hopley
Tag Heuer and New Balance combine for sporty smartwatch
It's a version of the Connected Calibre E5.
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Ben Lyons
New law passed in California which will make social media delete user data when they deactivate their account
Company owners could still hang onto your data even after your account was deleted.
Spotify teams up with ChatGPT for personalised music and podcast recommendations
If you mention Spotify to the AI, it'll now allow you to connect your account.
Apple looks to build up competition to Meta's AI smart glasses
It's said Apple is pausing development on the successor to its Vision Pro headset to pursue this new market segment.
DoorDash introduces adorable autonomous robot to deliver your items
The Dot will be able to navigate bike lanes, pavements, and even roads.
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Ben Lyons
Logitech unveils new keyboard that charges through solar power
Logi LightCharge technology is looking to offer keyboards with unlimited powahhh!
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Ben Lyons
Pioneer's Rekordbox DJ software can now stream directly from Spotify
The much-requested feature comes days after BeatPort expanded its library to many more genres.
Discord, Reddit, Twitch, and Steam CEOs invited to US Congress to discuss radicalisation of online users
Following increased political violence and radicalisation in the US, it seems lawmakers are targeting online forums.
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Alex Hopley
Meta unveils its "most advanced AI glasses" to date
The Meta Ray-Ban Display features a full-colour, high-resolution display.
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Ben Lyons
Upcoming Amazon event suggests reveal of new Echo and Kindle gadgets
It looks like fresh hardware is back on the menu, boys.
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Ben Lyons
iOS 26 launches today and here's when you can download it
The next big software update for Apple's devices is here, bringing with it the big Liquid Glass design philosophy.
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Ben Lyons
Kodak has made a new camera that fits on a keychain
The Charmera is able to both snap photos and record video.
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Ben Lyons
Texas, Florida, and more US states introduce age restrictions on NSFW sites
After the UK forced users to upload photo ID or scan their face, some US lawmakers are making visitors to porn sites do the same.
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Alex Hopley
The dictionary is suing Perplexity AI for incorrectly using the definition of "copyright"
While that might sound like a headline from The Onion, it's actually true.
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Ben Lyons
Beats iPhone 17 cases double as a kickstand for the phone
The cases use MagSafe and Camera Control technology too.
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Ben Lyons
IFA 2025: Lepro announces world's first AI lighting collection
By including an integrated AI microphone, you can activate and adjust these lights without needing to be connected to a hub or external speaker.
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Ben Lyons
Lenovo unveils new Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus tablets
For creatives and digital natives, these two tablets offer a way to stay connected on the go.
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Alex Hopley
Dolby announces Vision 2, ringing in a "new era for TV picture quality"
The intelligent technology aims to "deliver next-level viewing experiences".
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Ben Lyons
Samsung's next Galaxy Event will focus on the latest Galaxy AI experiences in September
Expect the show to happen as soon as next week.
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Ben Lyons
Apple sets a date for its autumn 2025 event
The technology giant will unveil a bunch of new hardware as soon as early September.
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Ben Lyons
Japanese town looks to limit all smartphone use to two hours a day
Is a strict lockdown the answer to phone addiction?
Spotify is adding DMs for users over the age of 16
Now you can directly check in on that friend looping his ultra sadness playlist for the 14th time.
YouTube secretly used AI to edit Shorts content
There's also currently no way to opt out.