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IT department put sticky notes on the laptops to help employees log in
An IT department left temporary login credentials exposed on sticky notes attached to laptops during an office move, allowing an unauthorised contractor to photograph them and later access sensitive company data remotely. Marketing executive Marc Bishop, who shared the story with The Register’s weekly “PWNED” column, said the company otherwise had a strong password policy…
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Samsung QS90H soundbar review: An all-in-one promise fulfilled
Samsung’s new QS90H soundbar ($1,000) drops the separate wireless subwoofer that has typically accompanied premium soundbars, instead relying on redesigned built-in woofers to produce adequate bass on its own. This follows Sonos’s Arc Ultra, launched in 2024, as one of the few soundbars to genuinely deliver credible low-end sound without an external unit, and Engadget’s…
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Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026)
This WIRED buying guide recommends the best chargers for Android phones in 2026, covering wall chargers, power banks, wireless chargers and cables. It notes that most modern smartphones now use USB-C with Power Delivery fast-charging, meaning the recommended accessories work across Android, Apple and other ecosystems rather than being device-specific. The picks, all from Anker,…
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Microsoft quietly deletes 32 GB RAM recommendation, which I’m sure has nothing to do with it bringing back 8 GB laptops
Microsoft has quietly removed a recommendation that Windows PCs should have 32 GB of RAM, a change spotted shortly before reports that the company is reintroducing laptops with just 8 GB of memory. The timing has drawn scepticism, with critics suggesting the deleted guidance conveniently clears the way for lower-specification, cheaper devices to return to…
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Best Handheld Fans for a Breeze on Demand (2026)
WIRED’s commerce team has published a buying guide to handheld and portable fans, reflecting the surging popularity of personal cooling devices as heatwaves have become more frequent and neck fans have grown into a mainstream summer accessory. Faced with tens of thousands of near-identical, often low-quality options on Amazon, the reviewer spent two summers testing…
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‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion
Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses, which reportedly sold more than 7m pairs in 2025, have become one of the world’s most popular gadgets while sparking sharp disagreement over privacy, safety and their usefulness. The Guardian spoke to several users and critics to explore how the devices, which combine a discreet camera with AI features, are affecting people’s…
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Google Is Killing Google Assistant on Android Devices Next Month
Google is discontinuing Google Assistant on Android devices from 4 September, replacing it entirely with its AI chatbot Gemini. Voice commands previously handled by “Hey Google” will now be processed by Gemini, which offers more conversational and complex capabilities but has drawn criticism for being slower and less reliable at simple tasks, such as setting…
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Engadget Indie Pitch: ‘VILE: Exhumed’ physical edition
Engadget’s Indie Pitch series has spotlighted a physical edition of VILE: Exhumed, a horror game by solo developer Cara Cadaver of Final Girl Games, which was recently announced. The game casts players as an investigator exploring the desktop of an abandoned 1990s-era PC to uncover the disappearance of adult film actress Candy Corpse, drawing on…
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The iPhone 18 Pro Will Probably Cost at Least $1,399
The iPhone 18 Pro is just a little over a month away, likely debuting sometime in September, but if you were planning on upgrading, you should probably get ready for a higher price tag. Apple has already raised prices on most of its Mac and iPad lineup back in June, due to increased memory prices,…
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Do Androids Dream of Best-Sellers?
A publishing deal for the thriller “Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body” collapsed after accusations that its author, Nigerian writer Jerry Falade, used AI to write the book. Macmillan’s Minotaur imprint had reportedly agreed to pay $2.4 million for the novel following a 14-publisher bidding war, but the offer fell apart once AI-detection claims surfaced,…