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Motorola Moto Watch (2026) review: Looks can be deceiving
Engadget’s review of the Motorola Moto Watch (2026) finds that despite its premium, Wear OS-style look and feel, the $150 device is not actually a Wear OS smartwatch at all. Reviewer Daniel Cooper notes that Motorola could not confirm who manufactures the watch or say what chip powers it, and that the device runs a…
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What comes after the smartphone? Amazon’s Panos Panay will make his case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Amazon’s SVP of Devices and Services, Panos Panay, will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about the future shape of consumer hardware as AI shifts from standalone apps into the core of devices and operating systems. His appearance matters because he brings direct experience reshaping product categories, having previously led Microsoft’s Surface line and Windows 11…
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Prince William, Kate Middleton could seek ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to protect Prince George at Eton: experts
Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly weighing a “gentleman’s agreement” with Eton College to safeguard Prince George’s privacy when he starts at the prestigious school this autumn, according to Vanity Fair. Experts cited by the outlet say such an arrangement would echo past media agreements shielding young royals, but note it faces a tougher…
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The MSI Vector 16″ RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop Drops to $1,399 During Walmart’s Back to School Sale
Walmart has cut the price of the MSI Vector HX 16″ gaming laptop to $1,399 as part of its Back to School sale, an $800 saving on its usual $2,199 price tag. The deal is notable because it marks the lowest price seen this year for a laptop fitted with Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti mobile…
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Apple may introduce a photo authentication tool in iOS 27
Apple appears to be developing a new photo authentication feature called Reference Image, according to signals spotted in the latest iOS 27 beta by 9to5Mac. The tool would verify that a photo was genuinely captured on an iPhone, offering a way to establish provenance at a time when AI-generated images are increasingly difficult to distinguish…
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Anker’s travel charger works in almost any country and is down to $20
Anker has discounted its Nano Travel Adapter to $19.99, matching its lowest price yet, making it a cheap option for travellers heading abroad this summer. The Verge highlights the compact five-in-one charger as one of its top picks for summer travel gadgets, noting its versatility for keeping phones, earbuds and other devices powered up on…
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Save $400 Off the 2.6-Pound XPS 13 Ultra Portable Laptop During Dell’s Back to School Sale
Dell has discounted its XPS 13 laptop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor to $999.99, down $400 from $1,399.99, as part of the retailer’s Back to School Sale. The offer targets students, remote workers and frequent travellers seeking a lightweight, high-performance machine, and includes free delivery. The 13-inch model weighs 2.6 pounds, measures 0.6…
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Aptoide becomes the first rival app store to return to Google Play in the US
Aptoide has become the first rival Android app store to return to Google Play in the US, marking a significant step in opening up the mobile app market to competition. The Portugal-based company relaunched its games store on Google Play on Monday, more than a decade after it was forced off the platform, following a…
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What does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026?
A new Engadget guide examines what buyers can expect from smartphones priced at $100 or less in 2026, finding that tight budgets no longer guarantee a poor device, though trade-offs remain unavoidable. The article notes growing consumer interest in scaling back from flagship excess, arguing that features like ultra-high-resolution cameras are luxuries rather than necessities…
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Clicks’ Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromises
Clicks Technology, the startup pushing to revive physical keyboards on smartphones, has begun shipping its $99 MagSafe-compatible Power Keyboard this summer following earlier delays, with 75% of first-batch pre-orders now delivered. The slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically to a range of phone sizes and works in both portrait and landscape orientations, offering an alternative to onscreen…