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HoverAir’s Versa is a pocket gimbal camera and drone mashup
HoverAir has unveiled the Versa, a compact camera system that combines a handheld three-axis gimbal camera with a detachable drone. Aimed at vloggers, travel creators and filmmakers, it is designed to let users switch quickly between stabilised handheld footage and autonomous aerial filming without needing a controller or piloting experience. In handheld form, Versa resembles…
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Amazon’s Zoox is the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to get regulatory approval for paid rides
Amazon-owned Zoox has become the first company to receive US regulatory approval to operate a steering wheel-free robotaxi service that charges passengers. The decision is significant because it creates a commercial route for purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional manual controls, potentially accelerating their deployment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted Zoox a temporary exemption…
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Tecno’s new concept may be the first truly bezel-less smartphone
Tecno has unveiled a concept smartphone with what it calls the industry’s first genuinely bezel-less display, claiming a zero-millimetre border around the screen. If realised in a production device, it could push phone design beyond today’s ultra-thin bezels and offer a more immersive display, though practical concerns such as accidental touches when holding the handset…
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Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple’s Q3 2026 earnings call
Apple reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, led by strong iPhone and Mac sales, but weaker services revenue and rising memory costs unsettled investors. The call was also Tim Cook’s last as chief executive, with John Ternus set to lead future earnings calls as part of Apple’s leadership transition. Quarterly revenue totalled $109.42 billion, including $54.25 billion…
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That AI wearable you don’t like just got worse
Friend has launched a revised version of its AI pendant, adding a built-in speaker so it can respond aloud rather than only through app notifications. The $249 wearable retains its always-on microphone and is marketed as a conversational companion with a randomised personality, raising continuing concerns about privacy and the risks of relying on AI…
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Apple iPhone and Mac sales rise amid RAM shortage
Apple reported strong third-quarter growth in iPhone and Mac sales despite a global RAM shortage, showing that demand for its hardware has remained resilient. However, the shortage is expected to tighten supply for iPhones, Macs and iPads and increase Apple’s memory costs, potentially adding pressure to device prices and availability. iPhone revenue rose 22 per…
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Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag
Friend has relaunched its AI wearable with a built-in speaker, giving the necklace-style device a voice and a more defined conversational personality. The update matters because the company is continuing to position the product as a companion intended to address loneliness, despite uncertainty over what practical functions it offers beyond conversation. The new Friend 2.0…
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Save up to $1,000 on a new Samsung Galaxy or iPhone with these Verizon and Xfinity deals
Verizon and Xfinity are promoting limited-time mobile deals offering substantial discounts on selected Samsung Galaxy phones and the iPhone 17, generally tied to specific plans, new lines or eligible trade-ins. – Verizon offers the Galaxy Z Fold8 at reduced financing rates with its £30-per-month-equivalent Simplicity Plan, with no trade-in required; the offer ends 21 August.…
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Should you avoid TP-Link routers? Here’s what to know
TP-Link routers remain legal to buy in the US if they were approved before the FCC’s restrictions, but the article argues that American shoppers should consider alternatives because future product availability and long-term support have become uncertain. This matters because routers are durable, security-critical devices, and regulatory action could affect updates and replacement options even…
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PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android
Lumines Remastered, a modernised version of the PSP puzzle game, has launched for iOS and Android phones and tablets. The release gives players another portable way to access the rhythm-based block puzzler, with touch controls as well as gamepad support, and may broaden the game’s audience beyond PC, console and Amazon Luna users. The mobile…