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Mesh Wi-Fi systems conceal antennas to prioritise coverage and smooth handover
Most mesh Wi-Fi systems hide their antennas inside their minimalist-looking units because mesh networks prioritise consistent coverage and smooth handover over the longest possible range. Since nodes relay signals and most devices are nearby, external antennas offer less benefit than they might on a single router. Internal, often omnidirectional antennas can help nodes detect devices…
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Apple’s foldable offers a larger screen, while Motorola undercuts it by $500
Apple’s first foldable, the $2,000 iPhone Duo, is compared with Motorola’s 2026 Razr Ultra, which costs $500 less. The comparison highlights two different approaches: Apple prioritises a larger, work-friendly folding screen, while Motorola offers a more compact design and avoids tying buyers to Apple’s ecosystem. The Duo opens into a 7.6-inch display with some split-screen…
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Amazon secures global streaming rights to the Emmys from 2027
Amazon has secured exclusive global streaming rights to the Emmy Awards from 2027, ending the ceremony’s annual rotation among US broadcast networks. The move makes the Emmys the first major entertainment awards ceremony to air exclusively on a streaming service, reflecting the growing role of streaming platforms in television. The six-year agreement covers the main…
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Apple fixes difficulties activating revamped Screen Time across family devices
Apple’s revamped Screen Time parental controls, released with iOS 27, are proving difficult for some families to activate. The author cannot use the new features on her 15-year-old daughter’s iPhone because Apple’s setup process appears to depend on updates and device records across the family’s connected devices, including her adult son’s MacBook. Apple says it…
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Free software helps assess your PC’s graphics, processor and storage performance
Users can easily test their PC’s performance using free benchmarking software to assess whether their hardware is delivering expected results. Tools like 3DMark, Cinebench, Superposition and CrystalDiskMark allow anyone to run stress tests on their graphics card, processor or storage drive without technical expertise, and can help identify underlying system problems that might be degrading…
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Samsung Galaxy shield shows battery lifespan protection is enabled
Samsung Galaxy’s shield icon indicates Battery Protection is active, a feature that limits charging to extend battery lifespan rather than providing security. Modern lithium-ion batteries degrade faster when held at maximum charge, so limiting charge levels preserves battery health over years of use. The feature includes three modes: Basic stops at 100% and resumes at…
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Gemini may soon call friends and family with brief messages
Google may be preparing to expand Gemini’s “Call for Me” feature so it can place simple calls to friends and family, not just businesses. It matters because the feature could let users pass on quick messages by phone to people who miss texts or prefer calls. Android Authority says an app teardown revealed a “Gemini…
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Home-office PCs and laptops trade cost and upgrades for portability
Both mini PCs and laptops can serve as effective home-office computers when properly docked with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, making the choice less straightforward than it initially appears. When configured at a desk with external peripherals, the functional gap between the two systems becomes remarkably small, shifting the decision criteria away from pure capability…
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How to add and customize your CarPlay widgets
Apple’s CarPlay widgets let drivers view information from a range of iPhone apps alongside the usual navigation, messaging and audio features. They add customisable at-a-glance details to the dashboard, with the article advising drivers to choose options that are useful and unlikely to distract. To set them up while parked, open Settings on the iPhone,…
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Most TV and laptop extended warranties offer poor value for consumers
Extended warranties on televisions and laptops are largely unnecessary upsells that can be safely skipped for most consumers. Retailers aggressively push these extended protection plans to boost profits, but evidence suggests they rarely offer genuine value, particularly given the manufacturer warranties already included with most electronics. A durability study by RTINGS tested 102 televisions continuously…