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Apple iOS 26.5.1 Software Restricted To iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air Only: Should You Upgrade?
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In an unusual move, Apple has released a major update that’s only for five of its many models of iPhone.
Microsoft Confirms Surprising Edge Password Security U-Turn
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Insta360 Launches Wireless Microphone To Solve Pro Audio’s Pain Points
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Evidence is stacking that Samsung is not only launching an entirely new "Pro" model, we also have new details and images of the phone, alongside the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Slashed Worldwide Before iPhone 18 Launch
The entire iPhone 17 series is seeing major discounts at several retailers across the globe as the iPhone 18 launch draws closer and retailers clear stock.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Timeline: New Date Enters The Schedule
It’s a matter of days before the next iPhones are revealed. Here’s a full schedule of what’s happening, including a new report that changes a key time in the calendar.
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Body or brain? When you're building a humanoid robot, you have to build both. But sometimes, as Sanctuary AI found out, you don't have to ship both at the same time.
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Pixel 11 Pro XL Films Real 4K60 HDR, But Video Boost Cuts It To 30fps
Select 4K60 HDR with Video Boost and the Pixel 11 Pro XL records 30fps. Google confirms the missing frames are generated in its cloud.
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Apple Watch Series 12 May Gain Major Blood Pressure Monitoring Upgrade
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Apple’s Focus Should Ignore The iPhone 18 Pro Upgrade
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Why Disney’s ‘Endgame Encore’ Is Laser-Focused On Infinity Vision
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Android Circuit: Pixel 11 Pro Benchmarks, Galaxy S26 FE Launch, Falling Smartphone Sales
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OpenAI Says AGI Is Coming By Year-End. It Also Just Had The Worst Safety Crisis In Its History.
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iPhone Fold Price: Apple Expert Warns Of Additional Costs
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Google Confirms New Android 17 Privacy Encryption For Billions
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Yamaha Extends Hi-Fi Lineup With Two Premium Compact Streamers
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Pixel 11 Pro XL Beats iPhone 17 Pro Video, But Not Out Of The Box
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iPhone 18 Pro Launch: Apple Confirms Keynote And Full Schedule Here
Apple has now set in motion the train of events ending with the iPhone 18 Pro going on sale. Here’s what to expect.
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Sennheiser And Mercedes-Benz Shift Performance Audio Into High Gear
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