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5 upgrades Apple AirPods 4 should steal from Sony, Bose and more
The Apple AirPods 4 are, ahem, overdue. It's been nearly three years since the launch of the Apple AirPods 3, yet at the time of writing, Apple hasn't released any official details about their successors.Fortunately, according to Bloomberg's reliable Apple commentator, Mark Gurman, the wait might soon be over. He anticipates that the AirPods 4 will be released in September or October 2024. This prediction has sparked speculation about what the next generation of Apple's true wireless earbuds might bring to the table.We've already put together a comprehensive Apple AirPods 4 guide, covering every leak we've seen so far, every...
Android Theft Detection Lock is now rolling out – and here's what it means for your phone
Back in May we heard about a new Theft Detection Lock feature coming to Android phones, and the functionality is now apparently rolling out to users – adding an extra level of protection in case a phone should get swiped.This has been spotted by well-known tipster Mishaal Rahman, and it seems that Brazil is getting the update first. The rest of the world should catch up before too long: Google had said the feature would be showing up on phones "later" in 2024.In the words of Google, Theft Detection Lock will "automatically recognize suspicious signals and proactively protect your data...
3 great budget earbuds to get you through school or college
If you’re about to head off to school, college or university, then you’ve probably got an intimidating shopping list for new tech to get through – but in 15 minutes we could have your music solution ticked off the list. What follows is our pick of the best budget earbuds that are not only worth buying, but will likely become your ultimate back-to-study companions. Finding good-value tech is incredibly important when you’re a student, and so each of the three options I’ve picked are amongst the best on the market in terms of value for money.But there are many other important...
You really need to stop using work laptops for personal use — here's why
New research has revealed an overwhelming majority (90%) of workers use their company-provided laptops for personal activities, potentially posing a serious cybersecurity risk.The study by ESET highlighted a substantial portion of employees also engage in risky activities using their business hardware, including viewing adult content, gambling, accessing the dark web and streaming sports illegally.ESET blames the shift to hybrid and remote work on the added strain for security teams, adding companies should consider adding more robust security measures to manage corporate devices remotely, while also educating employees. Business laptops for personal use The survey found that two-thirds (63%) of respondents accessed the...
Pixel Watch 3 vs Pixel Watch 2: Which Google timepiece is for you?
Google’s August 13 Made by Google Pixel hardware event wasn’t exactly filled with surprises – considering the deluge of leaks and the company’s own teases in the weeks leading up to it – but that didn’t stop us from being dazzled by the exciting new slew of Pixel-branded hardware that was served up on stage, particularly one… actually, make it two new smartwatches.Alongside improvements to the company’s Gemini AI offerings, four new phones in the Pixel 9 series (check out our hands-on Pixel 9 review, Pixel 9 Pro review, Pixel 9 Pro XL review and Pixel 9 Pro Fold review...
Polaroid Go 2 review: retro fun
Two-minute review I grew up being photographed with, and taking photographs with, Polaroid cameras, which were pretty much standard fare for family photography in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. The Polaroid Go 2 is based on the Polaroid 1000 Land Camera in terms of aesthetics, but with a modernized and miniaturized design. Due to its small size, basic-but-fun features and ease of use, it's a contender for one of the best film cameras you can buy.The last Polaroid camera I used and reviewed before the Go 2 was the Polaroid z340, which was released back in 2011. This was a digital...
Move over, Rolls Royce – I tried the BMW i7's 31-inch 8K Theater Screen and it's the height of automotive luxury
Ask anyone to name the most luxurious car they can think of and I'll bet good money they say Rolls-Royce. But having spent some time with the BMW i7's new Theater Mode, which includes a 31.3-inch 8K screen that gracefully slides down from the roof, they may have to revise that opinion. There's no real RRP when it comes to a Rolls, while customers can specify pretty much any conceivable option they can dream up, so long as the budget stretches. But dig a little deeper and you’ll notice BMW has a big part to play in the story.Ever since...
Forget pay to view, pay for privacy is the latest problem for people online
It was a cold Parisian day in 1948 when privacy became a recognized human right. As our lives become increasingly digitalized, new laws have popped up across the world to draw a line on the restless abuse of our data online. Now, in the worst capitalistic dystopian nightmare, the concept of privacy as a commodity has taken a sinister turn - alas, the privacy paywall. The so-called 'Pay or Consent' or 'Pay or OK' model has made its first steps across some news publications in the EU, with Meta being the most controversial case. Companies are pushing the boundaries of...
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Google's Pixel 9 reveals to OpenAI's GPT 4-o concerns
This week Google wowed us with its Made by Google event, which introduced us to four Pixel phones including the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a new smartwatch, new earbuds, and (of course) plenty of Gemini AI updates to sink our teeth into.We were also exposed to major VR headset leaks from Meta and Pico, and Apple's iPhone Air was rumored as a slim alternative to its usual smartphones.To get up to speed on all of this, scroll down for a round-up of the week's biggest tech news, and we'll see you next weekend for another quickfire roundup. 7. Made by...
Asus ProArt PX13 laptop review
Asus ProArt PX13: 30-second review The Asus ProArt PX13 is a compact and powerful laptop designed for creatives. While its hybrid design, enabling it to flip from a laptop to a tablet, isn't unique, its power and features tailored to the creative sector are.It comes equipped with an AI-enhanced AMD CPU and NVIDI GPU, Windows 11 Home, a 2TB SSD, and 32GB of RAM, it can handle almost anything you throw at it. And if you need additional storage, the PX13 provides extensive connectivity options, including ultra-fast 40GB/s USB4.Having reviewed the best laptops for photo editing, best laptops for graphic design,...
Dyson V11 vs V12 cordless vacuum: which is right for you?
Deciphering the differences between the Dyson V11 vs V12 can be confusing, as these are similar vacuums with quite similar feature sets. Here, we'll run you through the basics on both models, and pick out the most important features to help you make a buying decision.The V11 was released in 2019 and is a successor to the earlier Cyclone V10. Like all Dysons, and many of the best cordless vacuums, it comes in various iterations – there's the Advanced and Extra and there were more when it was initially released. You can read more in our full Dyson V11 review.The...
The Paris Olympics saw a whole load of domain-related cybercrime
Fans attending the recent Paris Olympics were the target of cybercriminals looking to capitalize on scarce tickets and eager fans with a multitude of scams, experts have revealed.A surge in malicious online activity before and during the games outlined the threat consumers face when navigating the games, as large sporting and ticket events often attract criminals who look to take advantage of fans wanting cheaper tickets and merch.Researchers at BforeAI studied the Newly Registered Domains (NRDs) in the two weeks running up to the Olympics, and found 166 unique domains which displayed signs of Domain Name System (DNS) abuse. The...
Report: The iPhone 16 Pro might come in a unique shade of "bronze"
Funnily enough, one of the hotly debated topics surrounding the iPhone 16 Pro is what color it’ll come in. Back in late July, notable leaker Sonny Dickson posted an image on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) displaying dummy units of the smartphone in Natural Titanium (basically silver), White Titanium, and Black Titanium. There is supposed to be a fourth color, Rose Titanium pink, although some online sources refer to it as just Rose.Sonny Dickson, as it happens, recently came back to X and shared another photograph of iPhone 16 Pro dummy units showing off four different colors. However, to everyone's surprise,...
Lenovo's next Chromebook could be a powerhouse fueled by artificial intelligence
Lenovo is working on two new AI-powered Chromebook tablets collectively codenamed Ciri. That is what news site Chrome Unboxed claims after tracking the devices on two “public repositories” – cros.tech and Chromium Dash – which pull their info from Google servers. According to the publication, an official reveal may be happening soon.The tablet will reportedly be known as the Lenovo Chromebook Duet and serve as a direct follow-up to the IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook. Like the previous generation, it has a detachable 11-inch display that can be removed from its accompanying keyboard.It’ll run on the recently launched MediaTek Kompanio 838...
Only AI can understand Premier League offside rules
The Premier League kicks off this week, and a new AI referee tool to spot when players are offside will be coming on board before it ends, as first reported by Wired. The league has turned to sports tech company Genius Sports and its Semi-Assisted Offside Technology (SAOT). Unlike the usual video assistant referee (VAR) systems, SAOT doesn’t need expensive 4K cameras, just a network of between 24 and 28 iPhones around the pitch. The built-in GeniusIQ AI then analyzes the images collected by the iPhones to work out precisely where every bit of a player was at any moment and...
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