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Tile’s best Bluetooth tracker is down to its lowest price of the year
The Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker has dropped to its lowest price of 2026, making it a cost-effective alternative to Apple’s AirTag for households mixing Android and Apple devices. Unlike the AirTag, the Tile Pro works well across both operating systems, which matters for families or groups who don’t all use the same phone brand. The…
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Turn your ordinary bike into an indoor trainer with this Wi-Fi connected smart base
The Verge is highlighting a discount on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2, a smart indoor bike trainer that converts a standard road bike into a connected exercise setup for use during colder months when outdoor riding is impractical. The device uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to link with PCs, iOS or Android devices, and supports various…
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What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?
Audiologists and health bodies including the WHO, Mayo Clinic and the Hearing Health Foundation recommend the “60-60 rule” for headphone and earbud users: keep volume at no more than 60% of maximum and limit continuous listening to 60 minutes before resting the ears. The guidance is aimed at curbing rising rates of noise-induced hearing loss,…
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Apple becomes second ever $5tn company as investors flee AI stocks
Apple has become only the second company ever to reach a $5tn (£3.78tn) market valuation, benefiting from a broader investor exodus from artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks. The milestone reflects a shift in market sentiment: while rivals pour vast sums into AI infrastructure, Apple’s more cautious approach and reliance on Google’s technology for services like…
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Here’s why you shouldn’t throw away your old iPhone
An Engadget writer makes the case for repurposing rather than discarding old iPhones, noting that even devices that no longer receive software or security updates can still serve a range of practical purposes. The piece highlights that Apple’s software support extends surprisingly far back, with iOS 27 running on devices as old as the iPhone…
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Swimming headphones: What makes them so different from regular headphones?
Swimming headphones differ from regular headphones in ways that go beyond simple waterproofing, mainly due to how water affects audio transmission. Because Bluetooth signals cannot pass through water, most swimming headphones include built-in storage so music keeps playing once a swimmer submerges, and they typically use bone conduction rather than the air-vibration method of standard…
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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
WhatsApp has added calling support to its web app, closing a long-standing gap where audio and video calls were limited to the smartphone and native desktop applications. The update, rolled out by parent company Meta, means the browser-based version now matches the functionality of the dedicated apps, making it easier for users to manage calls…
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Wearable patch vibrates when danger is nearby
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a wearable patch that alerts users to environmental hazards, such as dangerous gases or contaminated water, through vibrations against the skin rather than a phone notification. The device aims to close the gap between exposure and awareness, since threats like toxic gas or tainted water often cannot…
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What’s the difference between Amazon’s Echo Dot and Echo Dot Max?
Amazon’s fifth-generation Echo Dot and the newer, pricier Echo Dot Max share the same core Alexa+ functionality but are aimed at different buyers, according to a comparison from Engadget. The standard Dot, at $50, remains a budget-friendly way to add Alexa to a home, while the $100 Dot Max targets music lovers who want notably…
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Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in partnership with Klarna
Apple has launched “Apple Upgrade”, a new device leasing programme run in partnership with buy now, pay later firm Klarna, allowing eligible US customers to pay for iPhones, Apple Watches, Macs and iPads through monthly instalments. The move comes as Apple grapples with a global memory chip shortage dubbed “RAMageddon”, which has already forced it…