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Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air launches with Pikachu design in September
Google has announced a special-edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air, with pre-orders opening through the Google Store and Target ahead of shipping on 15 September. It gives Pokémon Sleep players an officially branded wearable, although its appeal is chiefly the Pikachu-themed appearance rather than any exclusive tracking functions. The “Sleepy Blue” device features a sleeping Pikachu…
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE looks like a perfectly cromulent budget flagship
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 FE, a £700-equivalent budget flagship positioned between its A-series mid-range phones and the full Galaxy S26 range. It largely mirrors the larger S26+ in size and design while reducing some specifications, offering buyers a new large-screen Android option at a lower price. The phone has a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED…
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What is Android System Intelligence and what happens if you turn it off?
Android System Intelligence is a Google system component that powers contextual Android features such as Live Caption, Now Playing, smart notification actions and copy-and-paste suggestions. Disabling it should not stop a phone’s essential functions, but it can remove useful background features, so Google’s more targeted privacy and troubleshooting controls are generally preferable. The component runs…
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Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026)
WIRED’s updated 2026 guide says posture correctors work best as consistent reminders to improve body awareness, rather than as quick fixes or devices that forcibly hold the body in position. The reviewer tested products during everyday activities over months, assessing comfort, adjustability, durability, inclusivity and whether they produced a noticeable personal improvement. – ComfyBrace: a…
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The 8 Most Influential Hard Sci-Fi Books of All Time, Ranked
Collider ranks eight hard science-fiction books for their lasting influence on a subgenre defined by close attention to scientific ideas and plausibility. It argues that older novels dominate because their long-term impact is easier to judge, while noting that influential science fiction need not be hard sci-fi. – *Ringworld* is praised chiefly for its vast…
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Gates Warns of AI Upheaval as Deadly US Police Chase Shocks
An esports OLED debut, calls for a UK wealth tax and Apple’s new heist drama lead the bulletin. Four teenagers face charges after a New Jersey crash killed two people.
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Panic refunds Playdate tariff surcharge to US customers
Panic, the creator of the Playdate handheld console, is refunding US customers who paid a tariff surcharge on their purchases. The move follows a February 2026 Supreme Court decision finding the Trump administration’s original tariff regime illegal, and stands out because most affected electronics companies have not announced similar customer refunds. Panic had passed on…
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Let’s look back on the best moments (read: crashes) from the World Humanoid Robot Games
The article looks back at videos from the World Humanoid Robot Games, focusing on humorous failures rather than the competition’s technological achievements. It argues that crashes and malfunctions made the event especially popular online, while also highlighting the limits of current humanoid-robot control systems. Examples include sprinting robots colliding with crash pads because they appeared…
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Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6?
Apple’s new Mac mini range includes a cheaper model using the newer M6 chip and a more expensive version using the older M5 Pro. The price difference reflects their intended markets: the M6 prioritises efficiency and everyday performance, while the M5 Pro is built for more demanding professional workloads. The M6 model starts at $899…
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The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month
JBL has announced the Pulse 6, a portable Bluetooth speaker that combines audio playback with a 360-degree lighting display. Its release matters because it updates the Pulse range for the first time since 2022, adding new lighting features, improved acoustics and wider connectivity with other JBL products. The $330 speaker is available to pre-order now…