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Acer and Gigabyte will launch RTX Spark laptops too, but not before Microsoft and Co.
Acer and Gigabyte are among the PC makers preparing their own laptops built around Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, though the article indicates they will not be first to market. Other manufacturers, including Microsoft, are expected to launch their versions before Acer’s and Gigabyte’s devices become available, suggesting a staggered rollout across the industry rather than…
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Surround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn’t always better
Engadget explains how to read the numerical shorthand used to describe surround sound speaker systems, such as 5.1 or 7.1.2, ahead of buyers investing in home theatre setups. Understanding this notation matters because it helps shoppers match a system’s actual capabilities to their room size, budget and viewing habits, rather than assuming a higher channel…
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How Pokémon Go encouraged me to find wonder in the world
A Guardian writer marks Pokémon Go’s tenth anniversary by reflecting on how the augmented-reality game, which has been downloaded 800 million times across 150 countries and has seen a trillion Pokémon caught, reshaped their relationship with the outside world. Released in 2016, the game turned ordinary walks around the writer’s home town of Frome into…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Which is the better buy?
Samsung and Motorola have released rival high-end flip phones within weeks of each other, giving foldable phone buyers a clear choice this summer. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 launched on 22 July 2026 at $1,200, while the Motorola Razr Ultra has been on sale since May at $1,500, and the two devices differ enough…
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Why USB-B never became as popular as USB-A or USB-C
The USB-B connector, introduced alongside USB-A in 1996, was never designed to replace its more familiar sibling but to serve a distinct purpose: connecting peripherals such as printers and external hard drives to host devices. Using two separate connector shapes prevented users from wrongly linking two host or two peripheral devices, and ensured cables could…
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Samsung’s newest foldable finally feels Ultra
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, its first foldable to carry the “Ultra” branding, at its July 2026 Unpacked event. The headline improvement is a new Flex Titanium display technology that all but eliminates the visible and tactile crease that has long affected foldable phones, matching a similar breakthrough Oppo recently achieved…
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WhatsApp expands CarPlay, Android Auto and iPad features
WhatsApp has announced a fresh round of features aimed at making the Meta-owned app work more fully across devices, rather than just as a mobile messaging tool. The headline update improves its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, previously limited to composing messages and placing calls, so drivers can now hear and reply to messages,…
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Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape
Samsung has unveiled a new folding phone shape with the Galaxy Z Fold8, introducing a shorter, wider “passport-style” design that sits between the larger Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the compact Galaxy Z Flip8. Unveiled at Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, the move signals a shift away from a single folding-phone form…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a sharper ultrawide camera and a bigger battery
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, its new flagship foldable smartphone that succeeds the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and sits alongside a second, cheaper model called the Z Fold 8. The Ultra retains a broadly similar design to its predecessor but brings across-the-board upgrades, including a sharper camera set-up, a larger…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hands-on: Upstaged by the base model
Engadget has published hands-on impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which the reviewer called their favourite phone of 2025. The piece argues that the Ultra is largely an incremental refresh rather than a major overhaul, and suggests it may be overshadowed by a new,…