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Shokz bone-conduction headphones are on sale at Amazon US and UK, with the OpenRun Pro 2 hitting a 2026 low of $139.95 and the OpenRun dropping to £94.
ZDNet: UserLAnd Pro lets Android users run a full Linux desktop with a few taps, no root; free version is a pain.
A leaker claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max may exclusively get 6x optical zoom and a new five-refraction prism, while the Pro gets 5x-6x zoom.
Fairphone’s 6 Plus, the company’s first phone sold directly in the US, is now available for $649.99, with unlocked support for T-Mobile and AT&T and Android 16.
A Verge writer describes how she upgraded her home aquarium with a timed feeder, an aquarium fan, and a digital thermometer, making fish care less stressful.
OpenAI has begun rolling out ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated experience for users under 18 with stricter safety protections, parental controls and study tools.
Samsung has detailed the Warranty and care hub in One UI 9, combining warranty tracking, diagnostics, and repair booking within Settings on its latest foldables.
A writer explains how replacing a stack of apps with one Google Keep note streamlined tasks and reduced digital clutter.
Google's Gemini Notebook now allows users to copy entire shared notebooks, including sources and Studio content, if the owner permits it, according to Android Authority.
ZDNet on Aug. 18 published a hands-on review of SelectBlinds' smart blinds and a 58% discount deal for Incogni data removal service.
An Android Authority writer tried Nebula, a $6/month ad-free platform, to replace YouTube Premium, but its sparse content and weak recommendations drove them back to YouTube within a month.
Doubao released an update enabling its Work Tasks mode to operate Windows PCs via a new virtual desktop, powered by general GUI capabilities.
Google Play Services v26.32 adds Googlebook-related setup features, expands Tap to Share, and brings Wear OS location sharing, according to Android Authority.
Android Authority reports Google has created a Gboard animation for high-speed typing, and a company rep says Rambler voice dictation switches to offline mode after usage caps are hit.
An Android Authority opinion article explains why the author would choose Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra over the new Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, citing thinner design and lighter weight.
A leaked video in Apple’s latest macOS beta appears to show camera-equipped AirPods using Visual Intelligence, fueling rumors of their release alongside an improved Siri in September.
Alibaba's Qwen Office integrates with WeCom; Baidu launches standalone agent Kuku AI; DarwinMind unveils Spellcaster for playable game generation.
Gboard's latest beta adds a dismiss button for clipboard suggestions, letting users ignore top-bar suggestions without typing, per Android Authority.
Apple appears to have leaked camera-equipped AirPods in a macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate video, revealing a Visual Intelligence feature that lets Siri identify and save items the wearer sees.
One UI 9.5 leak shows a satellite connectivity hub and a dedicated USB debugging mode for Galaxy devices.
Apparent Galaxy S26 FE hands-on videos show a Purple phone and Horizontal Lock mode, signaling imminent launch.
According to SSPai, Microsoft engineer Etienne Baudoux has released WindowSill, a command bar tool that enhances the Windows taskbar with clipboard history, file conversion, PDF tools, and more.
A global server-side outage is affecting Google Home and Nest devices, with displays stuck on loading screens and automations failing. Users report issues across various devices.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled a comprehensively updated C-Class and will debut the locally-produced long-wheelbase GLE at the Chengdu auto show, with MB.OS and China-specific AI.