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PlayStation ending physical games is “like Apple removing the CD Drive from its laptops,” says analyst: “Not a single person is complaining about it today”
PlayStation appears to be moving away from physical games, and industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana has likened the shift to Apple’s decision to remove the CD drive from its laptops — a change he argues drew objections at the time but is now barely noticed. His comparison frames the decline of discs as an…
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Guy who took photo of Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera and giant telescope publishes DIY tutorial
Musician and retro technology enthusiast Chris Graue, who made headlines last month by photographing Jupiter using a Nintendo Game Boy Camera, has released the design for the adapter that made the feat possible. By publishing the free 3D-printable schematics and a short tutorial video, he has enabled anyone to recreate the set-up themselves, turning a…
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Sony launches $120 in-ear monitors for pros
Sony has released the IER-M500, a new pair of professional-grade in-ear monitors (IEMs) aimed at musicians and sound technicians for use on stage. The launch matters because it marks Sony’s first new high-end IEMs in some time, expanding its professional audio range and giving performers another option for reliable on-stage monitoring. The earphones are designed…
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The PocketMage is an E Ink digital assistant that’s absolutely obsessed with wizards
Talisman Design has unveiled the PocketMage, an upcoming E Ink personal digital assistant that revives the largely defunct PDA form factor with a heavily wizard-themed twist. It matters as part of a small but persistent movement of companies building distraction-light, long-battery-life pocket devices as an alternative to smartphones, distinguished here by a playful magic-based interface…
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iPhone Ultra rumors: The most credible leaks, price and expected release date
Speculation about an “iPhone Ultra” has circulated for years, but Engadget reports that momentum is building for 2026 to be the year Apple finally launches its first foldable iPhone under that name. Code found in the iOS 27 developer beta, referencing a fold state and varying hinge angles, has all but confirmed that Apple is…
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Preorder SPECS, Snap’s First Ever AR Glasses
Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, has opened preorders for its first consumer augmented reality glasses, called SPECS, with shipping expected in the United States, United Kingdom and France in the autumn of 2026. The preorder price is $2,195, which includes a $200 refundable deposit to secure a reservation. The launch marks Snap’s move into…
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You can snap up a Lego Hubble set before the real one burns up in the atmosphere
Lego has unveiled a new 1,252-piece Icons set that pays tribute to the Hubble Space Telescope, allowing enthusiasts to build their own model of the famous observatory. The set goes on sale on 1 August priced at $140, offering fans a way to commemorate the telescope that has been in orbit since 1990 and is…
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The PocketMage resurrects the PDA with an e-paper screen
Personal digital assistants such as the once-iconic Palm Pilot largely disappeared with the rise of the smartphone, but a small maker called Talisman Design is attempting to revive the category. The company is crowdfunding a clamshell device called the PocketMage on Crowd Supply, pairing a tactile keyboard with both e-paper and OLED displays to offer…
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Sony’s RX10 V superzoom finally arrives with a new design and 4K 120p video
Sony has unveiled the RX10 V, a superzoom compact camera that succeeds the nine-year-old RX10 IV, pairing a 24-600mm optical zoom lens with a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch stacked sensor. The launch matters because it revives a long-dormant premium bridge camera with a modernised design, faster shooting, AI-driven autofocus and substantially upgraded video, though its $2,300 price…