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Top DHS lawyer turns tables on 128 ex-judges after Bar declines ‘Worst of Worst’ complaint
The US Department of Homeland Security’s General Counsel, James Percival, has told the Florida Bar to scrutinise the 128 former judges who filed an ethics complaint against him, after the Bar declined to investigate his conduct. The dispute centres on Percival’s “Worst of the Worst Judges” series, which criticised sitting judges over rulings on immigration…
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How to edit Claude’s memory
Anthropic has rolled out more granular controls letting Claude users edit what the chatbot remembers about them, building on the memory feature it introduced in summer 2025. Memory allows Claude to recall details from past conversations so users don’t need to repeat context each time, and it is switched on by default for all users,…
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I flossed fake teeth with Dyson’s tech-riddled CameraJet toothbrush
Dyson unveiled its CameraJet, a combined toothbrush and water flosser, as its headline product announcement at IFA 2026 in Berlin. Engadget’s reporter tried the £/$500 device on demo dentures rather than live teeth, describing it as the most complicated toothbrush they’ve handled, with a built-in camera guiding precise water jets between teeth and gums. The…
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Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+.
Fairphone, a Dutch smartphone maker newly entered into the US market, has released the $650 Fairphone Gen 6+, a device engineered for longevity and easy self-repair rather than the sealed, glued-together designs typical of most modern handsets. CTO Chandler Hatton says the company’s aim is to let owners “fully own” their device, countering an industry…
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RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro adds removable action camera to rugged smartphone lineup
RugOne, part of Ulefon, has launched the Xsnap 7 Pro, a rugged smartphone distinguished by a magnetic, detachable rear camera that also works as a standalone action camera. First teased as a prototype at MWC 2026, the device made its full debut at IFA in Berlin, with early-bird orders opening via Kickstarter on 7 September…
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This rugged smartphone’s camera is a removable action cam
RugOne, part of ruggedised phone maker Ulefon, has unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, a durable smartphone featuring a magnetic, removable camera module that doubles as an action cam. The device stands out in a market dominated by uniform black slab designs, offering users a detachable camera for wearable or handheld action-style filming without needing a…
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What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?
The article explains how to interpret the Ingress Protection (IP) rating system when choosing a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, a useful guide for anyone worried about their device getting wet on trips, near water or in bad weather. Understanding these ratings helps buyers match a speaker’s durability to how they actually intend to use it, rather…
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Utah suspends VPN age-check law pending court ruling
Utah’s Department of Commerce has agreed not to enforce a new law targeting VPN usage until a federal court rules on a legal challenge to the measure. Utah was the first US state to pass legislation specifically aimed at VPNs, positioned as part of a broader crackdown on adult content and age verification requirements. The…
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Beyerdynamic’s new Aventho Y headphones last up to 90 hours per charge
Beyerdynamic has unveiled the Aventho Y, a new addition to its Aventho headphone line, headlined by an unusually long battery life for the £/€/$150 price point. The headphones can run for up to 90 hours on a single charge with active noise cancellation switched off, or 60 hours with it enabled, figures that stand out…