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‘L-Acoustics’ Opens World’s Second HYRISS Showroom, In Nashville, U.S.

L-Acoustics' HYRISS technology has to be heard to be believed and now US customers can do so in Nashville, thanks to the opening of a new showroom in "Music City".

ByBenny Har-Even,

Contributor

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Kobo Remote: Turn Pages On Your Kobo eReader Without Lifting A Finger

The $30 Kobo Remote lets you turn pages or skip forward/back in audio books wirelessly and without lifting a finger.

ByBrad Moon,

Senior Contributor

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Google Maps Could Soon Let You Restyle Street View With AI

Leaked code reveals Google Maps is testing Nano Banana AI to let users restyle Street View images, bringing generative AI to over 2 billion users

ByPaul Monckton,

Senior Contributor

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Apple Scores Major Win: Your iPhone Is Now Secure Enough For Classified Secrets

Apple has just announced that the iPhone and iPad are the only consumer devices cleared for use with classified information by NATO.

ByDavid Phelan,

Senior Contributor

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Beyond The Flagship: Why The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Is A Photographer’s Dream

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has cutting-edge camera technology, including a 1-inch LOFIC sensor and a 200MP continuous zoom, that bring a true ultra smartphone to the world.

ByEwan Spence,

Senior Contributor

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Check Your Gmail Account Security Now As Hackers Continue Attacks

Gmail support forums continue to fill with pleas for help as hackers strike, and a new report warns of ongoing attacks. Ensure your account is secure. Here’s how.

ByDavey Winder,

Senior Contributor

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Firewalla’s Orange Firewall Router Can Keep You And Your Kids Safe Online

Security can be a dry subject, but once you begin to learn how to take steps to secure your network, you’ll probably be surprised by how interesting the subject is.

ByMark Sparrow,

Senior Contributor

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Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Leaks, iPhone 17e’s Powerful Decision, Mac Mini’s American Adventure

This week’s Apple headlines: Apple’s big week of launches, the iPhone 17e’s power, iPhone 18 Pro battery specs, iPhone Fold display details, Mac Mini to USA, Apple’s 2026 report card and more...

ByEwan Spence,

Senior Contributor

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Android Circuit: Honor’s MWC Robot, Galaxy Unpacked Recap, OnePlus 15T Confirmed

This week’s Android headlines: all the Galaxy Unpacked and Galaxy S26 news, Honor’s new Robot, Nothing Phone (4a)’s colorful change, OnePlus 15T confirmed, Android Developer Verification controversy and more...

ByEwan Spence,

Senior Contributor

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iPhone 17e Release Date: Apple Confirms ‘Big Week’ Starts Monday

Apple CEO Tim Cook teased the date that it will unveil its next slew of products, with a new iPhone, new iPads and new Macs expected.

ByDavid Phelan,

Senior Contributor

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Smart Glasses And The Collision Of Privacy And Consent

AI is transforming smart glasses, but their hidden cameras risk eroding privacy and trust—threatening the social contract that once governed technology use.

ByTim Bajarin,

Contributor

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Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro Promises Oura Beating Battery Life

Legal troubles continue to stymie a U.S. release but Ultrahuman has announced the Ring Pro, which offers remarkably long battery life of over two weeks.

ByAndrew Williams,

Contributor

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Jack Dorsey Cut 4,000 Jobs For AI And Wall Street Added $8 Billion

Block's stock surged 24% after the biggest AI-driven layoff yet. The market's reaction just created an instruction manual for every CEO in tech.

ByRenana Ashkenazi,

Contributor

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Alexa+ Personality Upgrade Should Hopefully Make It Less Annoying

Amazon is rolling out new personality styles for Alexa+, letting users choose how the assistant responds, from brief and direct to relaxed or upbeat, with easy switching via voice or the Alexa app

ByPaul Lamkin,

Contributor

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Apple Doesn’t Need A Touchscreen MacBook Pro – It’s Already Got One

Apple looks set to launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro, but it would be better off trying to improve another device already in its portfolio.

ByBarry Collins,

Senior Contributor

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Astell&Kern’s New PD20 Digital Audio Player For Your Ears Only

The new PD20 from Astell&Kern is billed as the first Digital Audio Player to tailor sound to a listener's hearing – transforming how music is individually experienced.

ByMark Sparrow,

Senior Contributor

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Disappointing News Confirmed For U.S. Buyers

Samsung has axed its popular pre-order deal for the Galaxy S26 series. However, if you live in the right place, you could save hundreds on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series.

ByJanhoi McGregor,

Senior Contributor

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Huawei Takes Aim At Garmin With The Watch GT Runner 2

After five years Huawei has updated its running-friendly fitness watch with the Huawei Watch GT Runner 2, which is claimed to have unusually accurate GPS.

ByAndrew Williams,

Contributor

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Gets Google Pixel AI Security Update

You don’t need a Pixel to get this Google AI security update if you buy a Samsung Galaxy S26. Here’s what you need to know.

ByDavey Winder,

Senior Contributor

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Lewitt Raises The Curtain On The New MTP 5 Mic For Stage Use

The Lewitt MTP 5 dynamic microphone embodies the three essential qualities for a stage microphone: high-quality sound, enhanced durability and resistance to feedback.

ByMark Sparrow,

Senior Contributor