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What’s the difference between Sony WF-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 earbuds?
Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds arrived in February 2026, nearly three years after their predecessor, the WF-1000XM5, and prospective buyers now face a choice between the newer model and the still-capable older one. The decision largely comes down to priorities such as noise cancellation, call quality and sound performance, with each model having distinct strengths,…
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The A2 e-tron is Audi’s most efficient EV to date
Audi has unveiled the A2 e-tron, which it describes as the most efficient electric vehicle in the company’s history, positioning it in the entry-level compact segment as a more affordable, efficiency-focused alternative to performance models such as the RS e-tron GT Performance. Preorders open on 10 September, with market launch expected in December and a…
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Extent of chaos on new ScotRail app revealed as hundreds of customers complained in just two days
ScotRail’s new ticketing app sparked more than 360 passenger complaints within just two days of its launch, prompting bosses to set up an emergency “command centre” to manage the fallout, the Mail can reveal. The nationalised rail operator was forced to apologise in July after the app’s rollout descended into what it admitted was a…
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How to make your iPhone’s alarm ring at full volume even when your calls are muted
Apple has finally decoupled alarm and ringtone volumes on the iPhone, addressing a long-standing complaint that turning down the ringtone (or muting calls) could also silence alarms, causing users to oversleep. The change arrives with iOS 27 and gives users independent control over how loudly alarms and timers sound, regardless of other volume settings, meaning…
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When is it no longer worth repairing your phone and buying a new one instead
An Engadget guide sets out how to decide whether a damaged smartphone is worth repairing or should be replaced, as rising memory prices linked to the AI boom push new device costs higher and flagship phones now regularly exceed $1,000. The advice matters because repair costs can vary enormously depending on the fault, and getting…
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Sony launches WH-1000XM4C with enhanced audio profile and lower price
Sony is reviving its acclaimed WH-1000XM4 headphones as the WH-1000XM4C, alongside two new budget models, rather than releasing an entirely new upper-midrange headset. The XM4C keeps the original’s design and features, including QN1-chip noise cancellation and multipoint Bluetooth, but adds Sony’s newer sound profile, 10-band and gaming EQs, and Quick Access streaming shortcuts. This unusual…
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“Most bands are scared of ridicule – we embrace it.” Every Muse album ranked from worst to best
Loudersound has published a ranked retrospective of all ten Muse studio albums, tracing the Devon trio’s evolution from cult outsiders to one of Britain’s biggest stadium acts, underpinned by eight consecutive UK number-one albums. The piece frames frontman Matt Bellamy as inheriting the theatrical unpredictability of bands like Queen, recalling how footage of Jimi Hendrix…
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OpenAI publicly acknowledges the German ‘wiki incident’ weeks after first finding out about it
OpenAI has publicly confirmed a data-handling error, dubbed the German “wiki incident,” several weeks after first becoming aware of it internally. The delay in disclosure raises questions about the company’s transparency practices, particularly given the scrutiny AI firms face over how they manage and communicate data-related issues affecting European users. Specific details of the incident…
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Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More
WIRED has published its roundup of the best Labor Day tech deals for 2026, highlighting discounts on gadgets its reviewers have personally tested, including laptops, vacuums, headphones, chargers and smart home devices. The article, last updated on 5 September, notes that although sales began earlier than usual this year, many offers remain live over the…
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Matt Clifford to leave ARIA before Anthropic role becomes a ‘distraction’
Matt Clifford is stepping down as chair of the UK’s taxpayer-funded Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), reversing his earlier plan to keep the role while taking up a new position at Anthropic. The reversal follows criticism from Dame Chi Onwurah, chair of the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, who warned last week that…