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Microsoft promises 'significant gains' for Windows 11 boot times

Microsoft says Windows 11 will boot faster and log in more responsively, with significant gains cited for boot time and Windows Hello.

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UGreen, Belkin and ESR showcase next-generation charging tech at IFA 2026

UGreen, Belkin and ESR showcased liquid-cooled, semi-solid-state and retractable-cable chargers at IFA 2026.

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Apple's folding iPhone may inherit familiar foldable flaws, analysis says

Apple is set to release its first foldable iPhone on Sept. 9, but a new analysis warns it could inherit trade-offs such as a fragile plastic display, weaker cameras and uncertain durability that are common on Android foldables.

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Android Authority reports Play Store is testing download controls and a new paid-games UI

Google Play Store is reportedly developing pause/resume controls for app downloads and an immersive UI for paid games. Android Authority spotted both features in version 53.0.

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Report: Gmail inbox reached 5.27GB — here are four ways to reclaim space

An Android Authority author found Gmail used 5.27GB of storage and shared four methods to free it up without paying.

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Colin From Accounts Season 3 Final Episodes Arrive on BBC iPlayer and Paramount+

Colin From Accounts season 3, the acclaimed Australian sitcom's final run, premieres Sept. 7 on BBC iPlayer, with US viewers getting access on Paramount+ Sept. 10.

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Copper Peptide Trend Shifts From Creams to Injections Ahead of Science

Injections of copper peptide GHK-Cu are rising on social media, but no human studies confirm safety. Dermatologists caution that unregulated online products carry health risks.

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Pixel Phones Found Less Buggy Than Reputation Suggests, Survey Says

An Android Authority survey found 51.9% of Pixel users report flawless experiences, while 23.1% saw early bugs on older models and 8% on the Pixel 11 Pro.

Companies · Products & Applications

Huawei Launches Mate XT2 Trifold; Qijing GX7 SUV Opens Pre-Sales

Huawei's third-generation Mate XT2 trifold phone arrives with an optional privacy screen, while Qijing Motor's GX7 SUV, co-developed by GAC and Huawei, starts at 249,900 yuan with L3-ready architecture.

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Xtream Player update adds Winamp-style visualizer and experimental video casting to Android Auto

Xtream Player v1.6.0 brings a Winamp-like visualizer, experimental phone-to-car video sending, and playback upgrades for Android Auto users.

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Three Hikers Rescued After Using Google Gemini to Plan Mount Shasta Climb

Three hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google Gemini to plan their climb. The AI chatbot reportedly advised them to bring far less food and water than needed.

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TechRadar Expert's Earbud Picks Span AU$70 to AU$349, Target All Music Styles

TechRadar audio expert Max picks five earbuds from AU$70 to AU$349 for all music styles.

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Google Photos adds virtual wardrobe and manual photo stacks on Android

Google Photos is rolling out virtual wardrobe and Manual Photo Stacks on Android, according to Android Authority.

Products & Applications · Companies

Alibaba rolls out multi-person workbench for Qianwen Office as office agent report debuts

Alibaba introduced the industry-first multi-person workbench for Qianwen Office, while a new report shows office agents are taking on heavier tasks with over 12% overseas users.

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Floating PC cases put the underside to work as GPU air intakes

Cougar, DarkFlash, MSI and others are using floating or raised PC case designs to feed cooler air toward graphics cards, pairing panoramic style with practical under-chassis intakes.

Large Language Models · Products & Applications

IFM Releases K2 Horizon, Six Apache-2.0 Models Ranging From 0.9B to 375B

IFM released six Apache-2.0 K2 Horizon models, plus training data, code and a self-audit of benchmark results.

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AI-Generated Mock Ad Makes Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro More Appealing, 9to5Mac Says

An AI-generated mock ad changed one writer's view of the rumored dark cherry iPhone 18 Pro before Apple's Sept. 9 event.

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SSPai Retrospective: How the 2001 iBook G3 Snow Shaped Apple's White Laptop Legacy

An SSPai retrospective examines how Apple's 2001 iBook G3 Snow defined the white MacBook design, and how the 1999 iBook G3 brought Wi-Fi to consumers.

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PHOGRAIN to Release 400Gbps Back-Illuminated PIN PD Chip at CIOE 2026

PHOGRAIN will debut its 400Gbps back-illuminated PIN PD chip at CIOE 2026 for next-gen AI data center optical modules.

Products & Applications · Companies · World

Naver's Line Works selected as official business tool for Taiwan's Hsinchu city government

Naver Cloud's Line Works messaging platform has been chosen by Taiwan's Hsinchu city government, marking its first entry into the island's public sector.

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What to Know Before Buying a Refurbished iPhone From Walmart

Engadget’s Walmart buying guide says refurbished iPhones can be a bargain if consumers check the condition grade, battery capacity and the third-party seller. Return policies differ by product and seller.

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Portable Apple CarPlay screens: An inexpensive workaround for older cars and new EV owners

Portable CarPlay screens can add Apple's interface to older or CarPlay-free cars for as little as $50, Engadget reports.

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TechRadar: Best Labor Day deals deliver up to 60% off across tech and appliances

TechRadar picks the best Labor Day deals across major retailers, with discounts up to 60% on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more.

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Engadget Guide Spotlights 10 Smart Backyard Gadgets

Engadget published a guide to 10 smart backyard gadgets, with hands-on tests of a projector, an AI bird feeder and color-changing string lights.