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Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price
Apple’s second-generation AirTags are available at their lowest recorded bundle price, with Amazon offering four for $89, a $10 reduction. The offer matters chiefly to iPhone users, as AirTags integrate closely with Apple’s Find My network and use the company’s latest ultra-wideband chip for more accurate item tracking. The updated tags provide improved Precision Finding,…
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Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’
Google is reportedly preparing to launch a ‘Pixel Tag’, an item tracker resembling Apple’s AirTag that could help users locate possessions through Google’s Find Hub network. Its appearance ahead of Google’s 12 August hardware event suggests it may join the company’s forthcoming Pixel device announcements, expanding Google’s hardware ecosystem into tracking accessories. An image obtained…
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Dawuna Unveils New Mixtape ‘African Family Laptop Musick’
Baltimore-based artist Dawuna has released a new mixtape, ‘African Family Laptop Musick’, alongside signing to True Panther Records. The project marks a personal, experimental release from the avant-garde soul musician and precedes further new music expected this summer. Dawuna, whose real name is Ian Mugerwa, made the mixtape while recovering from a traumatic head injury…
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The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse
The FCC has banned future foreign-made mobile robots from entering the US market, a measure intended to address national-security and personal-safety risks. The article argues that, while robot vacuums create genuine privacy and cybersecurity concerns, the rule targets where products are made rather than how securely they handle data, so it is unlikely to make…
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It seems like AMD’s Zen 6 LP CPU cores will be a mixture of architectures going all the way back to Zen 2
PC Gamer reports that AMD’s forthcoming Zen 6 low-power (LP) CPU cores may combine design elements from several earlier Zen generations, potentially reaching back to Zen 2. If accurate, this would suggest AMD is prioritising efficiency and targeted performance characteristics for these cores rather than using a wholly new architecture, which could affect future laptop…
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Is the Apple Watch waterproof?
Apple Watches are water resistant rather than waterproof, meaning they can cope with many wet conditions but are not impervious to water damage. The distinction matters because resistance ratings are tested in laboratories and can decline over time through wear, damage, soap and steam exposure. Apple Watch Series 2 and newer, including all SE models,…
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The EU’s Right to Repair directive kicks in today
The EU’s Right to Repair directive has formally come into force across the bloc, aiming to make products easier and more affordable to fix rather than replace. It matters because it could reduce waste, strengthen consumer rights and encourage manufacturers to design more repairable devices and appliances. Manufacturers must provide repairs within a reasonable time…
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Slate Truck first drive: A minimalist’s delight
Slate’s new electric Truck takes a deliberately stripped-back approach, dispensing with features such as paint, a stereo and a touchscreen in favour of low cost, utility and easy customisation. In a brief first drive, it appeared straightforward and pleasant to use around town, suggesting the “anti-truck” concept may deliver on its promise despite some unfinished-feeling…
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You Can Now Play One of PSP’s Best Games on Mobile
Lumines Remastered, the 2018 revival of the PSP puzzle game, is now available on iOS and Android. Its release brings a well-regarded music-driven falling-block game to mobile devices in a fully featured form, although the original article notes that physical controls remain preferable to touch input. The game is free to start, offering the tutorial,…
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6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed
WIRED recommends several 2026 smartphones that retain a 3.5 mm headphone socket, increasingly rare after manufacturers shifted towards wireless audio. – Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — best overall, priced around $500. – Motorola Moto G Power 2026 — runner-up, around $400. – TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G — notable for its matte display, around…