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Sunbird relaunched its iMessage app for Android users after three years away
Sunbird Messaging has returned to the Google Play Store nearly three years after shutting down over security concerns, once again letting Android users tap into Apple’s iMessage system. The app promises “blue bubble” messaging with reactions and high-quality video support, addressing a long-standing annoyance for mixed Android-iPhone group chats, where Android participants can disrupt reactions…
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Traveling this summer? Don’t go without these essential gadgets
The Verge has published a summer travel gift guide recommending roughly two dozen tech gadgets across a range of budgets, from under $20 to over $400, to make travelling more comfortable and enjoyable. The list, compiled by three Verge writers, covers everything from practical essentials like portable fans and chargers to entertainment devices for downtime…
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It won’t fix the RAM crisis, but CXMT is poised to bring back mass-market DRAM production and gaming laptop brands are interested
Chinese memory manufacturer CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) is on track to become a significant new source of mass-market DRAM chips, at a time when global memory supplies have been squeezed and prices have surged. According to the report, several gaming laptop brands have shown interest in sourcing RAM from the firm, which would mark a…
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The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More
Wired’s updated buying guide rounds up the best MagSafe accessories for 2026, covering iPhones and, increasingly, Android handsets thanks to the Qi2 wireless charging standard. MagSafe, Apple’s magnetic accessory system built into iPhone 12 through 17 models (excluding the SE and 16e), allows faster, more precise wireless charging and lets users attach wallets, grips, mounts…
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Google Assistant will disappear from your phone next month
Google has confirmed it will begin phasing out access to Google Assistant on Android phones and tablets from 4 September 2026, replacing it entirely with its Gemini AI assistant. The move marks the effective end of Assistant on mobile devices, following earlier plans to retire it in 2025 that were delayed until this year. It…
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Samsung announces next-gen 3D memory when all we want is reasonably priced DDR5
Samsung has unveiled a new generation of 3D memory and storage technology at the Future of Memory and Storage show in Santa Clara, showcasing advances aimed largely at data centres and AI accelerators rather than everyday consumer devices. Although the innovations are technically impressive, the announcement highlights a growing frustration among consumers: with memory manufacturing…
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Chinese RAM is reportedly landing in laptops from HP, Asus and Acer but it won’t change the memory crisis overnight
The article’s headline indicates that Chinese-made RAM is reportedly beginning to appear inside laptops from major manufacturers including HP, Asus and Acer, as the industry looks for ways to ease an ongoing memory chip shortage. However, the piece suggests this shift alone will not be enough to resolve the wider memory crisis in the near…
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MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats
MasterCraft Boat Holdings has announced that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will come to select pontoon boats, bringing smartphone-linked infotainment to on-water navigation for the first time. New models from its Crest and Balise sub-brands will launch with the feature from next month, extending phone-mirroring technology beyond cars and into a marine setting where standard…
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Save $750 Off Gigabyte’s Flagship AORUS Master Gaming Laptop With GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Graphics
Walmart is offering a $750 discount on Gigabyte’s flagship AORUS Master 16″ gaming laptop, bringing the price down to $1,999 for a limited time. The deal is notable for pairing high-end components at a significantly reduced cost, making Nvidia’s latest mobile graphics hardware more accessible to gamers seeking a premium portable rig. The laptop features…
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Texas orders audit of surging data centre power demand
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state utility bodies to audit all proposed new data centres, directing the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to collect information on developers’ ownership, finances, power and water requirements, and plans to limit harm to residents. The order came after ERCOT revealed it…