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The US Department of Defence has launched Project Meridian, a new initiative to identify the technological capabilities needed for future warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich. The project matters because it will directly shape which weapons and technologies the military develops and deploys over…
Fujifilm has released the Instax Pal 2, an upgraded compact digital camera that emphasises tactile controls and a fun shooting experience over high image quality. The device evolved from the original Instax Pal by functioning as a proper standalone camera rather than primarily a printer, appealing to photographers…
Breville has launched the Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over, a £600 premium kitchen appliance that automates the traditionally manual process of making pour-over coffee. By combining a built-in grinder with an automated brewing system, the machine aims to make specialty pour-over coffee accessible for daily use, similar to…
Reddit is restricting access to Old Reddit, its 21-year-old classic desktop version, to users who have actively used it within the last six months. The company is implementing this change as part of its ongoing efforts to combat AI scraping, which it has identified as a significant problem…
Analogue is reopening pre-orders for its coveted Analogue Pocket retro handheld on October 2 at 11am ET, offering another opportunity to purchase the device that remains notoriously difficult to obtain five years after launch. The restock matters because the Pocket remains one of the most sought-after retro gaming…
Tinder is launching a group hangouts feature that allows users to meet in groups rather than on traditional one-on-one dates. Building on the success of its double date feature, the app is responding to demand from younger users who prefer lower-pressure social experiences when meeting new people. The…
Microsoft has rolled out its disc-to-digital licensing feature to all Xbox users, letting owners of eligible physical games create a digital licence. It helps players carry parts of their libraries into a more digital future, potentially including future Xbox hardware, though the article says the next console’s disc-drive…
Freckle has launched a $199 smartphone designed for children aged seven to 13, intended to help them explore independently while staying in touch with parents. It offers a more capable alternative to a basic tracking watch, while limiting exposure to social media, open web browsing and other attention-grabbing…
The article compares gimbal cameras for people who find DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 too expensive or cannot buy it in the United States, where the article says it is not officially available because of a ban on certain DJI products. It says the Pocket 3 remains a strong…
Nintendo has ended service for Mario Kart Tour, its free-to-play mobile racing game, which launched in 2019. The closure matters to mobile players because the game will not continue as an offline title: the app will only display player statistics. Nintendo announced the shutdown in July, stopped selling…
DoorDash has announced its drone delivery programme, DoorDash Air, which will begin operations in northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes as initial restaurant partners. This represents a significant step towards automated food delivery, with the company designing its six-propeller drone to operate quietly within communities and deliver orders…
Meta has launched a new "Edits assistant" – an AI chatbot designed specifically for Instagram creators using the company's Edits video editing app. The personalised tool aims to provide tailored guidance based on each creator's audience and content performance, moving beyond generic AI advice by analysing individual creator…
Control Resonant, the sequel to Remedy's 2019 action game Control, features an innovative Assist Mode that allows players to customise difficulty settings rather than selecting between traditional difficulty levels. The game had early pacing issues that Remedy addressed with a Day 1 patch before launch, and whilst most…
Amazon has reduced its Fire TV streaming device range from five products to four, alongside announcing a new 4K streaming stick and remote. The change is a modest simplification, intended to make the options easier to navigate for shoppers. The remaining lineup consists of three streaming sticks and…
Amazon is adding an upgraded Alexa+ experience to Fire TV and its mobile app, with US users due to get access from November. The assistant will use reasoning to handle more complex entertainment queries, drawing on users’ subscriptions and viewing history, as well as current affairs. On Fire…
Shure has released the MV6 Gen 2, an updated USB microphone designed to give creators and gamers more control over their audio based on user feedback. The new model introduces significantly enhanced software features alongside aesthetic and practical design improvements, including a new white finish, longer cable and…
Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub could launch on 13 October, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The display-based device would be a key part of Apple’s expansion into smart home technology and a prominent launch for chief executive John Ternus. The reported design is a six-inch square screen,…
Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, a premium Android tablet priced at $1,400 that stands as one of the few true high-end options in the Android market, as most major manufacturers have largely abandoned the category. The device combines an expansive 14.6-inch OLED display with an…
Airbnb has announced a significant autumn update featuring social and AI-powered capabilities designed to enhance discovery and user experience. The platform is introducing features that allow users to view where their connections have stayed, share their own travel experiences with customizable privacy controls, and access a new Travel…
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 is a new location tracker that can also monitor a pet’s movement, activity time and sleep through the SmartThings app. The pet features make it more than a way to locate a collar, though it does not measure health signals such as heart rate…