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A new bootloader exploit gives full root access to the original Meta Quest, letting users bypass Meta accounts and sideload apps without company servers.
Meaco has unveiled two tower fans, both in stock now, after its earlier air circulators sold out during the summer heatwave. Prices start at £69.99.
Google Search has rolled out new features, including AI Mode, Lens, Circle to Search, Search Live, and price tracking, to help users with home decor projects as related searches surge.
According to reports, some Google Home users cannot add items to Google Keep lists via voice commands due to a widespread bug.
Amazon has dropped the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) to $49.99, a 38% saving from the $79.99 list price, according to Android Authority.
FiiO's new EA13 stereo amplifier pairs six vacuum tubes with class-A push-pull circuitry, delivering 28W per channel at $769.
Google Play Points can be turned into gift cards at major retailers like Amazon, Starbucks, and Walmart. Here's how to check your balance.
A ZDNet report details a T-Mobile customer's switch to Mint Mobile, saving $100 monthly but facing data deprioritization, hotspot limits, and roaming gaps.
A ZDNet article reports that the free FydeOS operating system can revive aging Windows PCs, offering a ChromeOS-like experience with smooth performance and AI features, though version selection can be tricky.
A newly reviewed leak reveals Microsoft's abandoned Project Aion was designed as a 'Copilot OS' centered on AI agents, underscoring the company's continued AI focus despite current downplaying.
Gemini interactive models expand to Workspace users; new Play Services update adds Googlebooks phone-app access and Ask Play highlights.
TechRadar praises Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls but flags PC DRM and PSN login issues that block online play.
Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 6 for Galaxy S26 introduces a 'Touch and hold for AI select' toggle, letting users prevent accidental screen freezes from Edge Panel gestures.
Apple TV has unveiled "Brothers," a new original comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premiering September 23. The series comes from Lee Eisenberg of "The Office."
Aurzen BOOM Mini Google TV projector drops to $249.99 on Amazon, a 29% discount, with 1080p, built-in streaming, and 4.4-star rating.
TB5 vs TB4: double speed, 240W charging, better display support; most users still fine with TB4, according to Engadget.
AI companies are bringing ads to chatbots, but TechRadar warns the industry is repeating the ad-blocking wars' mistakes, risking user trust.
Most Pixel 10 Pro owners are skipping the Pixel 11 Pro, a poll finds; Google says foldable owners spend 14x more on apps.
A TechRadar expert recommends affordable air fryer accessories, including a £3 insert that doubles cooking space, to simplify cleaning and improve results.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra drops to $961 on Amazon, while new CAD renders hint at a major camera redesign for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Pebble Time 2: a simple phone companion with weeklong battery life, not for everyone.
The 1999 classic Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64 has been fully decompiled, paving the way for unofficial native ports to modern platforms like Android and Windows.
Beijing Off-road's Taitan 700 launched on Aug. 25 with prices starting at 279,800 yuan. It features Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 and off-road NOA, combining luxury and off-road capability.
Sihoo's Doro C300 Pro V2 ergonomic chair is discounted to $399.99 in the US and £410 in the UK during Labor Day and back-to-school sales, featuring adaptive lumbar support and 8D armrests.