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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete
Engadget compares Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, two large-screen flagship phones that share similar overall specifications but differ in design philosophy and ecosystem. Neither device disappoints, according to the review, with the choice likely coming down to personal preference, such as loyalty to iOS or Android, or a desire for…
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Schoolboy develops rare skin condition from prolonged laptop use
Doctors in the UK have documented an unusual case in which a child developed a skin condition known as erythema ab igne, or “toasted skin syndrome”, after resting a laptop on his abdomen for up to eight hours a day while doing schoolwork. The case, published in BMJ Case Reports, highlights a little-known risk from…
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Don’t buy the ‘regular’ AirPods 5
An Engadget columnist argues that Apple’s new “regular” AirPods 5, launched alongside the iPhone Duo, are a poor buy compared with the pricier AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, since the two models now offer nearly identical features for only a small price difference. The writer contends the cheaper model no longer justifies its existence,…
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Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers
Google has introduced a system that allows Android users to securely transfer their passwords and passkeys directly between password manager apps, removing the need to manually re-enter credentials or export them as an unencrypted CSV file. The feature matters because it removes a significant barrier to switching password managers, which previously required either tedious manual…
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IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver’s licenses
IDScan.net, an ID fraud protection platform, is offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services to customers affected by a data security incident, days after being linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace selling scanned identity documents. The company has not explicitly confirmed a connection between the breach and reports that its…
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Apple’s iPhone Duo Foldable Launches With Software Focus, Conventional Hardware
Apple has launched its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, ending almost a decade of speculation about the company entering the foldable market. Reviewers largely see it as a confident, if not groundbreaking, debut: it matches the multitasking, large inner display and stylus support already offered by Android foldables, but differentiates itself through software refinement…
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Political turmoil, Middle East-driven oil surge, and Albanese pork-barrelling row dominate
Burnham struggles at PMQs as oil prices soar past $100 a barrel; Albanese faces a grants scandal in Australia; plus Pochettino’s title claim, Sabah’s Old Trafford fairytale, Google’s Pixel 11 Pro and a review of wartime drama Pressure.
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Yoto just announced two new audio devices for kids
Yoto, the maker of audio players designed for children, has unveiled two new devices: a fourth-generation Yoto Player and a refreshed Yoto Mini. Both retain the brand’s signature giant green button for quick access to favourite content, but this update marks a shift towards allowing children to control playback directly on the device without needing…
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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 preorders begin for September launch
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, alongside its new iPhone lineup, with preorders now open ahead of a launch on 18 September. Notably, there is no updated Apple Watch SE for this cycle and no price increases on either new model, in contrast to the iPhone range. Both watches retain…
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Instagram users gain option to showcase tagged photos publicly
Instagram has introduced a feature allowing users to promote photos they have been tagged in to their main profile grid, rather than leaving them confined to the separate Tagged tab. This gives users greater control over their public-facing profile, letting them showcase group photos, collaborations with other creators and personal memories even when the original…