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Comcast is activating free Wi-Fi motion sensing on compatible Xfinity gateways, turning millions of existing routers into home motion detectors via a new app update.
Kraken launches Krak Card, a U.S. cashback debit card paying up to 2% in cash or bitcoin, competing with fintech rivals.
Nimble's SharePower is a 10,000mAh battery pack that splits into two 5,000mAh halves, letting two people charge devices separately. An Engadget review praises its convenience with minor caveats.
Toronto patent research startup NLPatent has rebranded as Clerq and launched agentic workflows that complete patentability analyses in about 10 minutes.
Portnox adds Microsoft Defender integration to police AI agents, SiliconANGLE reported.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches Oct 6 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Creative director Kieran Crimmins suggests playing with your feet to emulate Sebulba. The game is set in the post-Return of the Jedi Outer Rim.
Polaroid's Pokémon-themed limited-edition cameras, film and accessories go up for preorder Aug. 25 in the US, UK and Canada.
Spotify has introduced a new playlist notes tool, according to TechRadar, allowing users to explain their song choices.
Researchers have developed a wearable patch that detects hazardous substances and uses distinct vibrations to warn the wearer. The device can identify six contaminants and may someday save lives in dangerous occupations.
Commvault is tripling the Azure resource coverage of its Cloud Rewind service, adding automated recovery workflows for cloud applications.
Teleport extends infrastructure identity controls to Linux developer desktops, aligning them with servers and databases.
Google has started rolling out a redesigned Google Wallet interface that fills the screen with pass colors, according to Android Authority.
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 right-click menu that is less cluttered, faster, and customizable, with an option to switch to the classic Windows 10 layout.
Casio has launched the F-B100W, a retro-styled smartwatch with step counting and phone-finder features, now available in the UK for £55.
Sonos brings back iPhone lock screen controls with new Live Activities support, rolling out now in the latest iOS app.
In an Android Authority reader poll, the Garmin Venu 4 was narrowly voted the best Galaxy Watch 9 alternative, beating the Pixel Watch 4 by just 12 votes.
The Verge published a pet-tech guide featuring a parrot that chewed a laptop key and a review finding Google’s Pet Memory couldn’t tell three cats apart.
Team Ninja's Nioh 3: Hell Rising expansion arrives August 19, 2026. Developers discuss the new Hoko and Shield weapon, Keian-era setting, and story following the shogun protagonist.
Spotify is rolling out Playlist Notes, letting users and editors annotate tracks, audiobooks and podcast episodes in playlists on Android and iOS.
A demo video in macOS 26.7 reveals Apple's AirPods with cameras will only answer questions about surroundings, not save photos. A launch could come at next month's iPhone event.
Google has acknowledged a YouTube iPad bug that erases titles, descriptions and comments when exiting fullscreen, and says a fix is being developed.
TechRadar tracks 2026 printer deals, highlighting discounts from Epson, HP, Canon, and Brother and picks for home and office.
A The Verge writer says iPad games and YouTube 'cat TV' keep her kitten entertained, but stresses they are a supplement to physical play.
ZDNet: Free iPhone and Android magnifier apps beat camera zoom for reading small text.