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Kate Upton retires, high school football game rocked by what some say is a cheap shot & iOSU’s new kicker?
The article is a light-hearted sports and culture roundup featuring a disputed late hit during a high-school American football game in Ohio, where Elyria Catholic appeared to be taking a knee. It also questions whether Indiana are genuine college-football contenders after a face-mask penalty influenced their win, while noting their strong receivers and running-back depth.…
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One problem with your iPhone’s Always-On Display can easily be fixed
iPhone’s Always-On Display feature allows users to see information on their Lock Screen without unlocking the device, but some users experience the display turning off unexpectedly. Apple provides several straightforward solutions to address this issue, ranging from checking basic settings to adjusting power and focus modes. The Always-On Display may turn off for several reasons:…
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Apple, Sonos, Beats and DJI devices reviewed in fortnightly roundup
Engadget has published a roundup of 15 device reviews over the past two weeks, covering major releases from Apple, Sonos, Beats and DJI. The article highlights Apple’s latest offerings, which include the iPhone 18 Pro with significant camera improvements, the Apple Watch Series 12 with enhanced health tracking features, updated AirPods 5 with active noise…
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Neglected Samsung phone takes two days and seven updates to revive
A Samsung Galaxy A33 that had been stored unused for months became difficult to revive, first refusing to charge because it falsely detected moisture in its USB-C port. Once warmed and dried, it required seven separate operating-system updates, each demanding manual approval, repeated reboots and occasional log-ins. The experience highlights how neglected smartphones can become…
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Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren without smartphones are facing significantly higher bus fares as operators digitise discount schemes and make them app-only, creating tension with government guidance to keep mobile phones out of schools. A mother in Derbyshire described how her 11-year-old daughter must pay an extra £546 annually because the discounted b_line bus fare requires app registration, while…
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Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple’s coolest smartphone (but only literally)
Apple has released the iPhone 18 Pro, an iterative update that prioritises internal improvements over flashy design changes. Rather than radical redesigns, the focus is on thermal management, battery life and performance, whilst the company reserves bolder design experiments for other products like the iPhone Air and the new iPhone Duo. The main upgrades include…
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Cricut launches home sticker printers, including model that cuts custom shapes
Cricut has launched two compact machines for printing personalised stickers and photos at home: the StickerPix Print and StickerPix Print + Cut. The larger model also cuts stickers into custom shapes, expanding beyond Cricut’s pre-cut formats and potentially making small-scale sticker production easier. Both machines use dye-sublimation printing and add a protective laminate layer, making…
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King reaches Swedish staff deal, cancelling planned strike
King, the Microsoft-owned developer of Candy Crush, has signed a collective bargaining agreement covering its Swedish employees, preventing a planned strike. The agreement matters because it gives staff more formal influence over working conditions and advance information about workplace changes, including reorganisations, amid continuing layoffs across Microsoft’s gaming divisions. The deal was signed with Unionen…
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Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding for new Surface laptops
Microsoft has discontinued the “Copilot+ PC” branding on its new Surface laptops announced this week, despite the devices meeting all technical specifications for the label. The move marks a significant departure from Microsoft’s two-year marketing initiative to establish AI PCs as a distinct product category. Microsoft’s Surface VP confirmed the new models—Surface Pro 12-inch and…
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These camera apps give you more control over the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
Apple’s native iPhone 18 Pro camera app limits variable aperture control to just four f-stop settings in manual mode, but third-party camera applications can now offer substantially more granular control through Apple’s SDK. BlackMagic Design and Moment have both released updated versions of their camera apps that provide photographers with enhanced aperture adjustment capabilities, giving…