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Meta wants people to build their own Muse gadgets, too
Meta is opening up its Muse AI agent to third-party developers through a new open-source project called Muse Gadgets, providing them with the firmware and tools needed to build custom hardware. This move could accelerate innovation around the Muse platform beyond Meta’s own devices, allowing hobbyists and developers to create diverse hardware implementations for interacting…
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Samsung and Google are raising prices on their budget phones
Samsung and Google have significantly increased prices on their budget smartphones, with the Galaxy A17 5G rising by $70 and the Pixel 10a by $100. Both companies are raising costs across their affordable ranges, primarily due to a global RAM shortage affecting the entire technology industry. This matters because budget phones have traditionally been the…
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Comparing their displays and batteries
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max share most of their features, with screen size, battery life and price being the main differences. The Pro Max offers Apple’s longest claimed iPhone battery life so far, while both models bring upgrades in performance and battery endurance. The Pro has a 6.3-inch display and is rated for…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Apple iPad Pro: Here’s how they stack up
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Apple’s M5 iPad Pro represent two contrasting approaches to premium tablets in 2026. Samsung emphasises screen size (14.6 inches), battery endurance and bundled accessories, whilst Apple prioritises raw processing power, display precision and ecosystem integration. For professionals and power users weighing these devices, which start at $1,199 to…
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Why do I have to pay for buses if I don’t use a smartphone? | Letter
Owen Fraser argues that cheaper bus fares should be available to passengers who do not use a smartphone. He says app-only discounts make accessible public transport depend on a passenger’s choice of phone software, adding to costs during a cost-of-living squeeze. Fraser lives in Scotland, where under-22s can travel free using a physical national entitlement…
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Lower-cost headphones offer noise cancellation without AirPods Max prices
Apple’s AirPods Max offer premium design and features that work closely with Apple devices, but their $549 price makes them costly. The article compares lower-priced headphones for listeners willing to give up some of that integration and polish while keeping useful sound, comfort and noise-cancelling features. Anker’s Soundcore Space 2 Pro costs $200 and offers…
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Tesla adds emergency drive-away option at US Superchargers
Tesla has introduced Emergency Drive Away, a feature enabling drivers to depart a Supercharging station whilst still connected to the charger in emergency situations. The feature was developed following calls from Tesla owners for a rapid escape mechanism after a shooting incident at a charging location in Twin Falls, Idaho. To activate the feature, drivers…
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Terror arrest near RAF base; memory chip shortage bites
A dual national arrested on terrorism suspicion near RAF Fairford in an expanding counter-terror probe. Memory chip shortages from soaring AI demand are expected to persist through 2028.
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Magnet Forensics tools reportedly bypass iPhone inactivity reboot safeguards
Apple introduced an inactivity reboot feature in 2024 that automatically restarts iPhones if left unlocked for over 72 hours, significantly restricting law enforcement access to data on locked devices. However, a training video reportedly demonstrates that Magnet Forensics has developed tools capable of circumventing this security feature. This development marks a significant moment in the…