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Make long drives easier with this Android Auto feature
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to all Android Auto users, replacing the standard Google Assistant as the default way to interact with the in-car system. The update aims to make long drives more manageable by offering a more natural, conversational assistant capable of handling navigation queries, messages, calls and entertainment without requiring…
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How to fix iMessage “Not Delivered” error on iPhones
Engadget offers a troubleshooting guide for iPhone users who encounter the “Not Delivered” error in the Messages app. This matters because the app juggles three separate messaging protocols behind the scenes, meaning failed sends can stem from several different causes, and the fix often depends on identifying which one is at fault. The guide explains…
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Why are IMAX cameras so notoriously loud?
IMAX’s traditional 15/70 film cameras produce outstanding image quality but are notoriously loud, which is one reason most modern cinema releases are shot digitally rather than on 70mm film. The noise stems from the sheer scale and mechanics of moving such a large volume of film at speed, combined with the vacuum system needed to…
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Beats brand readies budget iPhone controllers under Apple ownership
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has confirmed that Apple is developing two game controllers for the iPhone, correcting earlier speculation that arose after MacRumors found references to first-party controllers in macOS 26.7’s code rather than iOS. Gurman clarifies the devices are nonetheless designed for iPhones, and, notably, that Beats executives are leading the project, making it likely…
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iOS 27 brings adjustable transparency slider for Liquid Glass
Apple has expanded the customisation options for its Liquid Glass interface with the release of iOS 27, giving users a slider to fine-tune the effect’s transparency instead of the more limited toggles offered previously. The move responds to sustained criticism of the glossy design language, which some users felt hurt readability, and follows an earlier…
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Tesla’s second-gen Roadster is finally getting a debut nearly a decade later
Tesla has confirmed that its long-delayed second-generation Roadster will finally be unveiled on 10 October, according to a post from the company’s official account on X. The reveal has been repeatedly pushed back since the original prototype was first shown off in 2017, and the announcement matters because it marks the first firm date Tesla…
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Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has been developing two game controllers for the iPhone, which are likely to be released under its Beats subsidiary brand rather than the main Apple label. The move, if confirmed, would mark Apple’s first formal entry into a peripheral category it has so far left to third-party manufacturers, following…
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What’s the difference between AppleCare+ and AppleCare One?
AppleCare+ and AppleCare One are Apple’s two extended warranty options, aimed at different types of customers depending on how many devices they own. AppleCare+ covers a single device per plan and remains the more cost-effective choice for owners of just one Apple product, while AppleCare One is a subscription covering up to three devices at…
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Apple’s rumored gaming controller for iPhone could feature Beats branding
Apple is reportedly developing a gaming controller for the iPhone that could launch under its Beats brand rather than the main Apple label, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move would mark Apple’s entry into a new hardware category, expanding beyond its current practice of merely stocking third-party controllers from firms such as Backbone and…
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Stop wasting your Wi-Fi router’s USB port — try this instead
Many Wi-Fi routers include a USB port on the back that goes largely unused, despite offering several practical features once enabled through the router’s settings. Because routers are essentially small low-powered computers, this port can transform a plugged-in device into shared network resources without needing extra hardware, making it a useful but often overlooked feature…