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Engadget's review says Garmin's screenless Cirqa is competent but inessential, lacking the software and AI coaching to rival Whoop and appearing designed for aesthetics.
Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro on September 9, while a survey reveals Pixel users are considering alternatives to the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Android 17 introduces Encrypted Client Hello and a 2G kill switch, blocking network snooping and SMS-blaster attacks.
Xtream Player v1.4.0 adds Chess and Connect 4 for Premium users, plus YouTube Music improvements and playback fixes, according to Android Authority.
Engadget explains how dual USB-C charging ports improve laptop usability, why many models include only one, and what to do if your laptop is short on ports.
Circleback launches a free meeting-note tier, cutting paid plans to $14/month amid competition.
Broadcom launched VMware Private AI Cloud for AI and traditional workloads with data governance.
Jazz Security's agentic DLP investigator Melody is now available on CrowdStrike's Falcon Foundry, bringing AI-powered data-loss investigations into Falcon.
Nvidia has unveiled RTX Spark, a unified Superchip for laptops, at Computex 2026. TechRadar reviewed Lenovo's ThinkPad P16s Gen 4, a slim AI-capable mobile workstation.
Samsung and Canvas unveil the HiFi S99H OLED TV with built-in audiophile soundbars and Scandi design, starting at $7,999.
OpenAI's advertising business hit $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate within about 200 days, signaling growth ahead of a potential IPO.
Engadget explains turning an iPhone into a Wi-Fi gaming controller for PC with the Remote Gamepad app.
Google is bringing Call Screen to Android Auto, allowing Pixel users to have a virtual assistant answer unknown calls while driving. Here are the details on setup, device support, and limitations.
FIFA has partnered with Globant to use AI platforms Glob.AI and AI Pods to redesign its digital fan experience, aiming to keep fans engaged beyond the 2026 World Cup.
FrozenPlain's Sam has open-sourced Floe, a free audio plugin for sample libraries on Linux, macOS and Windows, inviting feedback from composers and developers.
MapQuest tops navigation charts after refusing Trump's Lake Ontario rename; Apple resists, Google complies.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 introduces a one-time install permission option and inline dialog for APK sideloading, making the process more secure and less disruptive.
Intuit engineer Chad Cloes says knowledge graphs give AI real-time context, cutting security analysis from days to seconds.
SSpai's August game roundup features Big Walk, the new co-op adventure from House House, and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, which brings MGS4 to modern platforms.
Apple moved up Mac mini and Mac Studio updates after seeing strong AI-driven demand, The Information says. 9to5Mac doubts the timing theory.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 introduces new status bar icon visibility options and a privacy dashboard section for monitoring Private Compute Core data.
At a medical AI forum in Shanghai, Ruijin Hospital and Huawei Cloud unveiled RuiPath 2.0, a clinical-grade pathology large model with five major upgrades, now adopted by over 90 hospitals across China.
A new Engadget explainer says disabling Bluetooth usually won't speed up Wi-Fi, as interference only occurs on the 2.4 GHz band and modern devices use other frequencies.
CarPlay in August gains MLB, Meta AI, and Storm Radar apps, with iOS 27 set to add Siri AI and more features next month.