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Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
A WIRED reporter tested a children’s smartwatch and found that security researchers Vangelis Stykas and Felipe Solferini could hijack it to track his location, silently snap photos and eavesdrop on conversations without any indication the device was compromised. Ahead of a presentation at the Black Hat security conference, the researchers demonstrated how the watch’s underlying…
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Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has offered new details on the first hardware device OpenAI is developing with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, describing it as a battery-powered, doughnut-shaped smart speaker roughly the size of a hockey puck. The gadget, which has no screen, is expected to work as a voice-driven AI companion powered by…
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This tiny new charging pad is perfect for my nightstand
Accessory maker Twelve South has released a smaller version of its Valet charging station, addressing complaints that the original $180 model was too large for compact bedside tables. The new $130 version cuts the tray’s depth from 7.5 to 4.25 inches while retaining the same leather-wrapped design, catering to buyers who want a stylish, single-purpose…
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Why smartphone makers stopped using removable batteries, and why they’re making a comeback
Changes are on the horizon. Soon, we’ll be seeing more phones with batteries that the user can remove and replace.
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Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices
Apple bumped up its trade-in offers for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and certain Android phones, with some devices now worth over $100 more, 9to5Mac reports. The Mac Studio’s trade-in value increased the most, going up by $260. While some devices’ offers are unchanged, most got an increase of around $5 to $20, with a…
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The $28,350 Fathom is Ford’s first midsize electric truck
Ford has named its first midsize electric truck the Fathom, with prices starting at $28,350 before destination charges. The model is significant because it broadens Ford’s limited electric vehicle range after production of the F-150 Lightning ended, and could offer a more fully equipped low-cost alternative to rival electric pickups. The Fathom is expected to…
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How to watch Google’s Pixel 11 event
Expect several new phones, a refreshed Pixel Watch and perhaps price increases at Google’s Pixel 11 event.
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It’s the last day to get a $350 gift card with your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder
Samsung’s latest foldable Android phones, the Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, release tomorrow, August 7th. Today is the final day when you can place a preorder, and really the only reason we’re suggesting that is because you’ll get some freebies that will go away upon release. We have an entire article…
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What’s the difference between the Apple Pencil USB-C Vs Pro?
Choosing between Apple’s two current stylus options can be confusing, as the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) look nearly identical and share core features such as pixel-perfect precision, hover previews and tilt sensitivity. The distinction matters because Apple now sells four generations of the Pencil with subtle differences, making it easy for buyers…
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5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Wired has published its updated 2026 guide to AI notetakers, portable devices that record conversations and use AI to transcribe and summarise them into outlines, quotes and action points. The reviewer tested several devices in real meetings, interviews and calls, alongside a standardised recorded presentation, judging them on transcription accuracy, insight quality, speed, extra features…