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iFi's iDSD GR 2 portable DAC/amp launches at $529 with 50% more power, an OLED touchscreen, and K2HD tech, earning a five-star review from TechRadar.
Rumored iPhone 18 Pro upgrades include battery, camera and design, offering iPhone 17 Pro owners reasons to upgrade, 9to5Mac says.
9to5Mac reports SpaghettiPad brings native Metal rendering to Mario Kart 64 on iPhone, offering 120 fps, HD textures and better performance than emulators.
Hobbyists have installed the 1990s-era Windows NT 4.0 operating system on Nintendo's GameCube using its PowerPC architecture, as shown in new modding videos.
TechRadar's September 2026 roundup highlights the Insta360 X6, DJI Mic Mini 2S, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series as top-rated gadgets.
Pixel 11 owners say the Lift to check phone gesture wakes screens with tiny movements; Google confirms Gemini's Device Help works on all Pixel phones with Android 17.
Instagram will label AI-generated profiles and limit reach of undisclosed accounts, responding to user frustration over AI influencers.
Dell cuts the Alienware AW2726DM QD-OLED gaming monitor to $319.99, a $30 discount from its usual $349.99 price, making it an affordable premium option.
ZDNet's August list of readers' favorite products includes Galaxy Z Fold 8 cases, the phone itself, Apple Watch bands, and an HP all-in-one.
ZDNET says Satechi's $80 stand-hub accessory transforms tablets into ergonomic workstations with USB-C, HDMI, and SD slots.
ZDNET tested the Garmin Forerunner 170 and Coros Pace 4, both under $300, finding excellent lightweight design, week-long battery life, and different strengths in buttons and GPS.
Microsoft confirmed a multi-hour outage affecting Outlook and Exchange Online, while OpenAI reported problems with ChatGPT Work. Both companies said they were working on fixes.
Google now shows expanded AI Overviews with 'Ask anything' boxes on desktop Search, guiding users to AI Mode.
Engadget explains that subwoofer direction matters little; proper placement and acoustics are key to better bass.
Engadget reports that while Macs offer advantages, Windows users face a learning curve and gaming limitations.
Anker’s new foldable 3-in-1 wireless charger delivers 25W Qi2 charging for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in a pocket-sized design, according to 9to5Mac.
Blue Voice, an AI startup founded by a Harvard Law dropout, raised $6 million to provide police with real-time, department-specific policy guidance. It is used by 225 county agencies across 25 states.
Sony adds over 100 free ad-supported TV channels to PS5 in the US, with Canada and other regions to follow.
A Nepal flood survivor reportedly used the satellite SOS feature on his Huawei Mate X5 to contact rescuers after regular networks failed, showing the life-saving value of the technology.
TechRadar's John praises the Philips 5000 Series Megabasket with Steam as a versatile air fryer.
Jim Cramer defends outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook, citing 2,280% stock gains and a $4.7 trillion market cap, as John Ternus takes over.
Microsoft's optional Windows 11 preview update KB5120998 is resetting cursor personalization and causing wallpaper and font glitches. Microsoft is investigating; users can uninstall it.
TechRadar's four-month test of the Anker Solix E10 found it a reliable, expandable whole-home backup system with solar and tri-fuel generator support, offering strong peace of mind despite a high price.
Perplexity's agentic AI arrives on Windows, handling file summaries, cloud scans, and email drafts in ZDNet's test.