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The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
Halide Mark III’s latest update adds support for the variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro’s main camera, giving users more precise control than other third-party camera apps. The change matters to photographers who want to adjust how much light reaches the sensor and shape the look of their images. Apple’s Camera app offers four…
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Freckle’s smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own
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 smartphone features. The device runs a simplified…
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Affordable alternatives to DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4
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 option, while Insta360’s Luna Pro is the…
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Nintendo shuts down Mario Kart Tour worldwide, retaining player statistics
Nintendo has officially shut down Mario Kart Tour, ending the free-to-play mobile game’s seven-year run on 29-30 September 2026. The shutdown reflects Nintendo’s shift away from freemium mobile titles; the game joins other discontinued apps such as Miitomo, Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost. Nintendo announced the closure in July and immediately stopped selling in-game…
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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 Shrinks Device, Expands to iPhone Users and Pet Monitoring
Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a smaller location tracker with longer range and, for the first time in the series, support for both iPhone and Android users through the SmartThings app. Its new pet activity features can record movement, active time and sleep, extending the device’s use beyond finding lost belongings. The tag…
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If only all games had Control Resonant’s Assist Mode
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 of the roughly 50-hour experience progresses smoothly,…
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Shure updates MV6 microphone with adjustable audio processing controls
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 better vibration reduction. The microphone is available…
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Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones
Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a smaller Bluetooth tracker with longer battery life and new tracking features. Its support for iPhones is designed to let users share tracking information with friends and family, while Samsung continues to use its own Galaxy Find Network. The tracker is 35 per cent smaller and 33 per…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review: The apex Android tablet
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 impressively thin and light design, making it…
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Manchester City guilty of financial breaches; Oura scraps listing; OpenAI protests erupt
Manchester City faces sanctions after a decade of financial rule violations. Finnish smart ring maker Oura abandons its $15 billion US stock listing, whilst activist groups protest OpenAI’s government contracts and environmental impact.