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New UK plug-in solar rules: savings smaller than they seem, says TechRadar analysis
Plug-in solar under 800VA is now legal in the UK, but TechRadar's analysis shows real savings are modest for solar-only kits.
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Plug-in solar under 800VA is now legal in the UK, but TechRadar's analysis shows real savings are modest for solar-only kits.
BMW's new iX3 replaces nearly all physical buttons with a central touchscreen; an executive says younger buyers are driving the shift.
GrapheneOS says it can't support Pixel 11 because Google dropped a key security feature, and advises against buying the phones.
Google has made its AI-powered lifestyle app Dreambeans free for US users, offering a hyper-personalized daily story feed drawn from Google app data and illustrated by AI-generated artwork.
A free, open-source tool called Paperwork helps Linux and Windows users tag, label, and search documents locally, according to ZDNet.
Apple's M6 chip debuts in Mac mini, becoming the first base chip with both super and performance cores.
Apple is reportedly launching over 15 new products this fall, starting September 9, including iPhone 18 Pro models, a foldable iPhone Ultra, new Macs, and smart home devices.
Android Authority's weekly roundup features free ChatGPT prompts for personal growth and new apps like Gboard Rambler, Reddit Roast, and KnowTree.
A new leak offers a look at Xiaomi's Smart privacy display, its take on Samsung's Privacy Display, expected to roll out with HyperOS 4 later this year.
A global survey of 1,800 professionals finds 91% say their organization still falls short on AI, with gaps in tools and strategy. Thomson Reuters COO Kirsty Roth advises focusing on grounded explorations and specific production use cases.
A new report says iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders may begin Saturday, September 12, a day later than usual, with a midnight PT start instead of 5 a.m. PT.
Pokémon Champions, a free-to-play standalone battle game, is now on Switch and mobile, lowering the barrier to competitive play, per Engadget.
Flash remains essential but faces endurance and cost limits; NAND prices are expected to surge in 2026.
TechRadar's latest stories cover QR code scam dangers, seven weekend streaming picks on major platforms, and a nearly $10 discount on Surfshark's best-value VPN plan.
Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 7 for the Galaxy S26 series introduces Bixby gesture wake-up and new widgets, making the assistant easier to access and use.
The Verge reviews season 2 of Apple TV's 'Dark Matter,' praising its human moments while noting the story becomes even harder to follow.
Use the Shortcuts app to make CarPlay greet you with a custom audio clip when your iPhone connects to the car.
A modified Pixel IMS app removes the Shizuku requirement for enabling VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling on Pixel phones, with settings persisting across reboots.
Google is giving some users a free AI Pro subscription, including a full year for college students and free months with new hardware purchases.
A developer on Hacker News introduces SubSmith, an offline-first desktop app that converts personal videos into language-learning tools with local transcription and Anki export.
Gemini Notebook gains Expert Intelligence, letting users turn owned Play Books into quizzes, infographics and more.
Google Flow gets Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, enabling precise AI video editing, faster drafts, higher resolutions, and smarter scene extension.
An Android Authority editor initially planned to skip the Pixel 11, but five notable upgrades — including a new modem, telephoto camera, brighter display, Qi2 support, and Gemini Intelligence — convinced them otherwise.
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 will launch at 30fps on consoles and can take up to 80 hours to finish, making it the studio's longest game yet.