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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…
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The Guardian view on Meta’s smart glasses: regulators must get on the front foot | Editorial
This Guardian editorial argues that UK regulators are lagging behind businesses in responding to the privacy risks posed by Meta’s smart glasses, which critics have dubbed “pervert glasses” due to their potential for covert filming. While venues such as Wetherspoons, theatre group ATG, restaurants, schools and members’ clubs have already banned the devices, ministers have…
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Before you throw out your old USB drives, do this first
An Engadget guide warns that simply deleting files from an old USB drive or other storage device is not enough to protect your data before recycling or discarding it, since deleted files can often be recovered with data recovery software. This matters because old flash drives frequently contain sensitive material, such as tax records or…
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What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
Google is set to hold its annual Made by Google hardware launch event on Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 range along with updated smartwatches, refreshed earbuds and possibly a new item tracker. The event is notable for its unusual evening timing and for being hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, while…
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What’s the difference between MagSafe and Qi wireless charging?
Apple’s MagSafe and the newer Qi2 standard used by Android phones are technically the same magnetic wireless-charging system, differing mainly in branding and licensing rather than function. MagSafe began as Apple’s magnetic ring around the iPhone 12’s charging coil, solving the alignment problems that made older Qi charging slow and inefficient; the idea proved so…
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Here’s how to pair your Roku remote
This is a how-to guide explaining how to pair a Roku remote with its streaming device, useful for anyone who has replaced a lost remote or performed a factory reset. Most modern Roku devices use Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth rather than infrared, enabling features like voice control and no need for a direct line of…
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What are the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless devices?
Wireless connectivity generally comes via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or 2.4GHz, but the three technologies serve different purposes despite often being confused. Wi-Fi is the only one of the three that provides internet access via a router, while Bluetooth is typically used to pair audio devices with phones and tablets, and 2.4GHz is commonly used to connect…
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An Android app store competitor is available in the Play Store
A rival Android app store has become downloadable through Google Play for the first time, marking a significant shift after years of Google restricting alternative marketplaces. Aptoide Games, a mobile gaming-focused app store previously accessible only via preinstalls or sideloading, is now live on Google Play for users in the United States, following a legal…
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How waterproof are AirTags? Here’s what to know
Apple’s AirTags carry an IP67 rating, meaning they can withstand certain water exposure but are not truly waterproof, according to a report explaining the limits of the trackers’ liquid resistance. As AirTags are commonly attached to items such as keys, bags and pet collars, they are frequently exposed to rain, spills or accidental dunking, making…
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Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM
Engadget’s review of Dell’s redesigned 2026 XPS 13 finds it a credible, if flawed, rival to Apple’s MacBook Neo, offering a thin, light, all-metal laptop from $700. The redesign brings the XPS 13 down-market to compete directly on price with Apple’s budget option, but Dell had to cut corners to hit that figure, most notably…