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The Asus ROG NUC is a Steam Machine for the big kids, with their big wallets
The Asus ROG NUC is presented as a compact but powerful gaming PC that can function much like a premium Steam Machine for a living-room setup. The review finds its small size, strong performance and comparatively accessible internals appealing, but argues that its high price limits its appeal to buyers with substantial budgets. The system…
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TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It
WIRED rates the TCL Tab A1 Plus 7/10, describing it as a budget tablet that feels more premium than its price suggests. Its main strengths are a high-quality, fast display, a slim aluminium body and useful software features, making it a strong option for media, reading and light productivity rather than demanding work. The tablet…
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Samsung’s mobile division posts first-ever loss due to soaring memory prices
Samsung’s mobile division has reported its first-ever quarterly loss, despite strong smartphone sales, as rising memory and component prices linked to the AI boom eroded profits. The result highlights how higher hardware costs are squeezing phone makers, particularly in lower-priced models with already narrow margins, and may lead to higher handset prices for consumers. Samsung’s…
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What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
Apple has launched an Upgrade programme allowing customers to lease selected iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches for a low monthly fee, with Apple pledging that total payments over a one- to three-year contract will never exceed the device’s full retail price. The scheme, run through the buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna, is essentially a loan, meaning…
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Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature
Google has released a short teaser video ahead of its 12 August hardware event, offering a brief glimpse of the Pixel 11 Pro and hinting at a new feature tied to the phone’s camera bar. The clip shows the device’s triple-lens camera array alongside an unexplained circular indicator displaying spinning colours, but Google has not…
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Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide
Google is rolling out its Play Signal API, an age-assurance tool for Android developers, to all markets worldwide by the end of 2026. The technology lets apps identify younger users so they can offer age-appropriate experiences, without requiring access to personal information such as date of birth, and arrives amid growing regulatory pressure on app…
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X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged ‘boycott’
X Corp and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) have settled a legal dispute over an alleged advertiser boycott, with both sides describing the agreement as a reset of their relationship. X had sued the WFA and several of its members in 2024, accusing them of orchestrating an “illegal boycott” by withholding billions of dollars…
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Stealth and armour placement rule supreme in Tyr, the new tank shooter from former Destiny and Valorant devs, with a public playtest now live
A public playtest has launched for Tyr, a new free-to-play multiplayer tank shooter from Stoke Games, a studio formed of developers who previously worked on League of Legends, Valorant, StarCraft 2 and Destiny 2. The game distinguishes itself within the crowded tank shooter genre by placing heavy emphasis on stealth and reconnaissance, alongside detailed armour…
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Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the ‘fn’ key
Google is rolling out a new feature that lets Gemini users on Mac talk to the AI assistant from any window simply by long-pressing the “fn” key. The update makes the chatbot far more accessible on macOS, allowing users to dictate notes, issue voice commands, or ask Gemini to act on whatever is currently open…
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Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: A repairable notebook at the top of the class
Engadget’s review of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, published on 29 July 2026, calls it the best Windows laptop the reviewer has ever used, praising its performance, build quality and repairability. The machine represents Framework’s push to shed its reputation for utilitarian design and compete with premium rivals such as the MacBook Pro and ThinkPad,…