Replacing cluttered default apps with lighter open-source alternatives can refresh an ageing Android handset without upgrading its hardware. An ageing Android handset does not need new silicon to feel more modern. Often, the biggest gains come from replacing the default…
The redesigned Square 2 adds warm and cool optical filters, while new Soft Haze film offers lower-contrast prints when both products launch in late October. Fujifilm has unveiled the Instax Square 2, a refreshed square-format instant camera that keeps the…
Utilities including fzf, zoxide, tldr, ncdu and btop reduce repetitive typing and make everyday terminal tasks easier to understand. The Linux terminal can feel unforgiving at first. Many users begin by copying commands from forums and avoiding anything they do…
Samsung is reportedly preparing to use TSMC’s 3-nanometre process for the base die of Nvidia’s custom NVHBM, marking an unusual cross-company manufacturing deal as AI memory demand intensifies. Samsung Electronics is set to use TSMC’s 3-nanometre manufacturing process for the…
Belkin’s BoostCharge 2-in-1 magnetic charging pad is reduced from €79.99 to €39.40, combining 15W iPhone charging, a 5W AirPods pad and a supplied 36W power adapter. Belkin’s BoostCharge 2-in-1 magnetic charging pad is positioned as a compact desk or bedside…
Florida, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska accuse TP-Link of overstating router security and concealing Chinese links, as federal restrictions intensify scrutiny of foreign-made networking equipment. Florida’s lawsuit against TP-Link has widened a growing legal and regulatory challenge for one of the…
Automatic content recognition can turn viewing habits into valuable advertising data, but users can disable tracking and limit what their televisions collect. Smart TVs have turned into persistent data collectors as much as entertainment devices. According to the material supplied…
A thorough pre-winter inspection can uncover worn drivetrains, failing brakes, damaged bearings and suspension faults before they become expensive problems next season. Before a mountain bike is put away for the winter, the most useful task is not cosmetic cleaning…
The Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 delivers serious graphics performance, strong connectivity and a vibrant OLED display, but its weight, endurance and near-$3,000 price complicate the creator-laptop pitch. Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 is aimed…
Apple’s latest Pro iPhone delivers a major performance and battery boost, but its variable-aperture camera and restrained redesign do less to widen the gap with Android rivals. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro arrives as a familiar object with a very different…
