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    Topic: Gadgets

    • VisionQuest trailer reunites Paul Bettany and James Spader

      Marvel has released a trailer for “VisionQuest”, an eight-episode Disney+ series starring Paul Bettany as Vision and James Spader as Ultron. The show, due to premiere on 14 October, is presented as the conclusion to the “WandaVision” trilogy and follows Vision as he questions his identity, memories and relationship with Wanda Maximoff. The trailer shows…

    • Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works

      Samsung is reportedly developing its first over-ear Galaxy headphones in more than a decade, potentially positioning them against premium rivals such as Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s XM range. If released, the Galaxy H1 would expand Samsung’s audio line beyond Galaxy Buds and give it a presence in the high-end wireless headphone market. Code found…

    • Cheap TV boxes may secretly click ads for fraud

      Security researchers say some low-cost Android TV streaming boxes may secretly perform advertising fraud and operate as residential proxies while connected to a household’s Wi-Fi. This could allow outsiders to use a customer’s internet connection and generate illicit advertising revenue, creating privacy, security and possible network-performance concerns for owners. Research from Bitsight found that certain…

    • A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping

      The Verge says ongoing shortages of RAM and storage have made back-to-school laptops unusually expensive, with prices expected to keep rising into next year. It advises students to avoid buying the cheapest machine available if possible, as a more capable laptop should remain usable for longer. – Apple MacBook Neo: a straightforward budget Mac option…

    • Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series

      Google has introduced Camera Looks, a new Pixel 11 camera feature that applies image processing at the sensor level to create less conventionally “smartphone-like” photographs. It matters because the feature is being positioned as one of the new phones’ most distinctive camera tools, but is currently unavailable to owners of older Pixel devices. One example,…

    • Your car’s dash cam might be illegal in some states — Here’s how to check

      Dash cams are legal across the United States, but state rules can make a particular installation or use unlawful. The article stresses that drivers planning road trips should check the requirements in every state they enter, as rules cover whether a camera blocks the driver’s view, where it may be mounted, its size and whether…

    • Get the best battery life for your MacBook by changing these settings

      Engadget outlines practical macOS settings that can help MacBook users extend battery life immediately and preserve battery capacity over time. The most significant recommendation is to use Low Power Mode when running on battery, while checking the menu bar battery control for high-energy apps and current power settings. Users are advised to check Battery Health…

    • JSAUX is celebrating 10 years making accessories, and I’m getting out the balloons as one of my Switch 2 must-haves has never been cheaper

      JSAUX is marking its tenth anniversary with discounts on accessories, including a product the GamesRadar+ writer considers essential for Nintendo’s Switch 2. The article presents the offer as the lowest price yet seen for that accessory, making it relevant to prospective Switch 2 owners looking to buy compatible peripherals more cheaply. The piece is primarily…

    • Apple sends out warnings to targets of mercenary spyware attacks

      Apple has issued a new round of alerts to users it believes have been individually targeted by mercenary spyware, according to Citizen Lab researcher John Scott-Railton. The warnings matter because such tools, including Pegasus, are commonly linked to state-backed surveillance of journalists, activists, politicians and diplomats, and are difficult to detect or stop. Apple says…

    • I was on the train that derailed near Lewes… there was a ‘violent jolt’ then people went flying

      A passenger described a “violent jolt” as a train derailed near Lewes, saying people were thrown about inside the carriages. The incident has prompted concern over rail safety during exceptionally hot weather, with early discussion focusing on whether heat-related track damage may have contributed. The derailment occurred in Sussex during a heatwave, when high temperatures…