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10 Of The Coolest Japanese Gadgets You’ll Almost Never See In The US
The article showcases ten unusual Japanese gadgets that are rarely sold in the United States, highlighting how Japanese manufacturers often create highly specialised solutions to everyday problems. The products range from playful novelties to sophisticated technology, reflecting Japan’s distinctive approach to convenience, entertainment and personal devices. – Poketomo: a palm-sized, meerkat-inspired AI companion that remembers…
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What causes a stuck pixel on your laptop and can it be fixed?
A stuck pixel occurs when a transistor controlling a single pixel becomes stuck in the “on” position, causing it to display continuously in one colour. Unlike dead pixels, stuck pixels still receive power and can potentially be repaired using various home methods, making them less catastrophic than permanent screen damage, though they remain distracting depending…
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How Focus mode has changed in iOS 27
iOS 27 introduces several useful refinements to Focus, Apple’s system for controlling notifications and reducing distractions. The changes make Focus easier to access and more flexible for automating actions, although they are relatively modest compared with larger iOS updates. Users can now resize the Focus control in Control Centre from 1×1 to 2×2, rather than…
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Clicks Communicator shipments begin in December
Clicks will begin shipping its BlackBerry-inspired Communicator smartphone in December, almost a year after its CES 2026 unveiling. The device targets users seeking a secondary phone focused on messaging and calls, rather than a flagship designed for intensive app use or constant scrolling. The final model upgrades RAM from 8GB to 12GB and battery capacity…
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The real story of the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera
The Vergecast podcast episode explores the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera system, which features a variable aperture main lens for improved low-light and depth-of-field photography. However, the episode reveals that software upgrades—including new manual camera controls, an updated imaging pipeline, and ProRAW improvements—prove more practically useful for everyday photography than the hardware feature itself. Hosts David…
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Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7X is the most laptop that $1,000 can currently buy
Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7X is being promoted as one of the strongest Windows laptop options currently available for around $1,000. Its combination of a high-end processor, OLED touchscreen, generous storage and strong battery efficiency makes it a compelling alternative to more expensive rivals such as Microsoft’s Surface Laptop. The 14-inch laptop has a 2K 16:10…
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Apple AirPods 5 review: The choice is clear
Apple’s AirPods 5 improve sound quality, active noise cancellation (ANC), water resistance and translation features, making them a notable upgrade over the AirPods 4. However, the review argues that Apple should offer only one version because the cheaper model lacks several useful features despite costing just $20 less. Both models include ANC and Live Translation,…
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Waymo is expanding to Singapore
Waymo has announced its expansion into Singapore, marking a significant extension of its autonomous vehicle operations beyond North America. The company plans to launch commercial driverless taxi services in Singapore in 2028, following its earlier entry into Tokyo, thereby establishing a presence across multiple major Asian markets. Throughout 2027, Waymo will deploy Jaguar I-PACE vehicles…
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FAA says laser strikes on aircraft fell for the third consecutive year
The FAA has reported that laser strikes on aircraft declined for the third consecutive year, with incidents falling 24 per cent between January and July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Despite this encouraging trend, there were still 4,470 reported cases, highlighting that this remains a significant safety concern for aviation. California and…
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Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K
Apple is discounting refurbished third-generation Apple TV 4K models by $30–$40, helping offset rising hardware prices. The deals offer near-new devices with Apple’s standard one-year warranty, making them a cheaper way to access the company’s streaming and smart-home features. The 64GB Wi‑Fi model costs $169, while the 128GB version with Ethernet is $209. Both support…