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Are expensive HDMI cables worth it?
Engadget addresses a common consumer question: whether pricier HDMI cables actually improve picture or sound quality. The short answer is no—since HDMI carries a digital signal rather than processing it, an expensive cable offers no visual or audio benefit over a cheap one, provided both can reliably handle the required signal. Higher cost is only…
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New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official
Google has begun rolling out its latest Android Feature Drop, bringing new Gemini-powered tools, messaging upgrades, and an official anti-motion-sickness feature to a broad range of devices. Unlike Pixel-exclusive Drops, this update reaches most Android phones, though some features depend on the OS version installed, and the changes add practical, non-AI improvements alongside the usual…
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A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things
Google has announced a batch of new features rolling out to Android devices in September, headlined by an update to its Find Hub app that lets users track the location of everyday belongings using the Gemini AI assistant, without needing a compatible smart tag or accessory. Users will be able to tell Gemini where they’ve…
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Google Find Hub will soon help you locate things without a tracker
Google has announced a batch of new Android features as part of its September feature drop, with the standout addition being an expansion of Find Hub that lets users locate items without needing a physical tracker attached. Instead, Gemini will be able to remember the location of an important but rarely used item, such as…
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What more can you delete from your iPhone to free up space?
This piece offers practical, lesser-known steps for reclaiming storage space on an iPhone beyond the usual advice of deleting apps and old photos or videos. It matters for anyone whose device is filling up, as much of this “hidden” clutter (leftover attachments, deleted-but-not-purged files, and unlimited app downloads) can quietly consume significant space without the…
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WATCH: FBI agents confront Swalwell at airport in new footage as viewers zero in and pile on
Newly surfaced footage shows former US congressman Eric Swalwell being met by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport, reigniting online criticism of the Democrat weeks after his resignation from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. The clip, first obtained by the California Post, captures Swalwell disembarking a flight on 15 August, at which point agents…
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BT’s old copper network could be worth over $2 billion
BT could reap over £2 billion ($2.7 billion) by recycling copper from its old telephone network as the UK transitions to full-fibre broadband, according to a report by the Guardian. The windfall reflects a sharp rise in global copper prices, driven by surging demand from AI data centres, renewable energy projects and electrification efforts, pushing…
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Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller
Razer has launched the Prio, a small, foldable mobile gaming controller that attaches directly to a phone via USB-C. It is aimed at mobile gamers who want console-quality controls in a highly portable form, folding flat when not in use so it can easily fit in a pocket. This matters as it marks Razer’s entry…
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QHD, WQHD, 4K, and 5K resolution: What do they mean and which is best for you?
Display resolution terminology such as QHD, WQHD, 4K and 5K can be confusing for shoppers, as manufacturers use overlapping acronyms that often refer to slightly different pixel counts depending on the device or industry. Understanding these terms helps consumers judge whether a higher-resolution display is worth the cost, given trade-offs such as battery drain on…
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Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to the general public in three more US cities – Denver, San Diego and Tampa, Florida – as it presses ahead with expansion before an anticipated move into international markets. The rollout matters because it extends autonomous ride-hailing to new regions of the US at a time when the…