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The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Verge’s review finds the Fairphone 6 Plus succeeds precisely by being an unremarkable midrange Android phone, a milestone for a brand that previously forced buyers to sacrifice performance for its ethical and repairable manufacturing ethos. This model, a modest upgrade to last year’s Fairphone 6 with a newer Snapdragon chipset and a new “cobalt”…
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ACCEPT’s WOLF HOFFMANN On A.I.-Generated Music And Artwork: ‘The Quality Is Just Overwhelming’
ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann has spoken candidly about the rise of AI-generated music and artwork, describing the technology’s output as “scary” but “necessary” while warning it undermines the traditional path into music. Speaking to Portugal’s Metal Global, he said the sheer quality of AI-made films, text, photos and artwork is “overwhelming,” making it harder to…
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Don’t get rid of your old phone, turn it into a security camera
An Engadget guide explains how to repurpose an old, unused smartphone as a home security camera rather than binning or recycling it. The process takes only a few minutes using the free, cross-platform app AlfredCamera, requires no special technical skills or wiring beyond a charger, and offers a cost-free alternative to buying dedicated security hardware.…
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8 Classic Anime Shows That Are Still Better Than Most New Series
Collider has published a listicle highlighting classic anime series that it argues still outshine much of today’s output, despite the current boom in the genre driven by hits like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Jujutsu Kaisen. The author selected eight pre-2010s shows based on staying power, writing quality, animation, influence, rewatchability and critical reputation, arguing…
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Should you use a separate computer for online banking?
A US financial security columnist responds to a reader question about whether dedicating a separate computer solely to online banking and investment accounts is a worthwhile security measure. The advice concludes that this can add a meaningful extra layer of protection, particularly for people with substantial savings or retirement assets, though it stresses that simply…
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Review: Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush (PS5) – A Solid Arcade Racer with an Open World It Doesn’t Need
Push Square’s PS5 review of Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush concludes that developer Milestone’s move from the series’ previous circuit-based racing to an open-world structure is an unnecessary change that weakens rather than improves the experience. The reviewer felt the simpler format of the earlier Hot Wheels Unleashed games better suited the toy-car licence, arguing that…
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Claude can help manage your email inbox, but there are some risks involved
Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant can now be given control of a user’s Gmail inbox, capable of reading, drafting, replying to and forwarding emails, and in some configurations sending them without the user’s prior approval. While this promises to save time for people drowning in email, the added autonomy brings real risks, since AI agents remain…
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German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket
German startup Isar Aerospace has become the first company to launch a fully commercial orbital rocket from continental Europe, marking a significant milestone for the continent’s space industry. The success positions the Munich-founded firm as the clear leader among a wave of European launch startups seeking to break the near-monopoly of state-subsidised incumbents Arianespace and…
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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)
This is a WIRED buying guide recommending laptop backpacks for work, commuting and travel, drawing on extended real-world testing by the outlet’s reviewers. Choosing the right backpack matters because a poorly designed one can be uncomfortable or impractical for daily use, so the guide aims to help readers find bags suited to specific needs, from…