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Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 41 brings classic design and smarter features to analog photography
Fujifilm is extending its line of instant cameras with the Instax Mini 41, a new analog model that blends throwback design with updated usability features aimed at everyday photographers. Launching…
iOS 26 will let Spotify and others add animated album art to iPhone lock screen
With iOS 26, Apple is finally loosening the reins on one of its flashiest music features. Animated album artwork—previously reserved for Apple Music—will soon be available to third-party apps like…
Tiny iMac, big nostalgia: Spigen’s new Apple Watch charger stand is a love letter to the G3
For longtime Apple fans—or anyone with fond memories of translucent plastic tech—Spigen’s latest accessory is a delightful blast from the past. The company has expanded its C1 lineup with a…
iOS 26 developer beta gets first update following WWDC launch
Apple has rolled out a minor update to its first developer beta of iOS 26, just days after the initial release during WWDC 2025. While the update doesn't add any…
Apple’s iOS 26 makes passkeys portable across platforms
Apple is finally addressing one of the biggest hurdles in its push toward a password-free future: getting your passkeys out of the Apple ecosystem. With iOS 26 and its companion…
Nintendo Switch 2 battery life might be a bug, says company support page
If your brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be dying faster than expected—or claims it’s about to, only to keep running—it might not be your imagination. Nintendo has acknowledged that…
Lenovo’s AI-powered ThinkPad takes the track with Formula 1 in groundbreaking trial
Formula 1 and Lenovo have taken a major step toward embedding AI at the heart of motorsport operations, following a successful trial of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition during the…
Samsung pushes smartphone cameras toward smarter, multimodal AI experiences
Smartphone photography is no longer just about megapixels or lens count. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded into mobile experiences, camera systems are evolving into responsive, contextual tools that can…
Barbie maker Mattel to launch first AI toy in collaboration with OpenAI
Mattel has announced a new partnership with OpenAI as it prepares to launch its first AI-powered toy by the end of 2025. The collaboration is part of a broader strategy…
Apple confirms AI-powered Siri will launch in 2026, not with iOS 26
Apple has officially confirmed that its long-promised AI-powered upgrade to Siri won’t arrive until 2026, ending months of speculation about whether the feature might debut with iOS 26 later this…
Instagram to let users edit their profile grid and post quietly to it
nstagram is preparing to introduce long-requested functionality that gives users more control over how their profile grid is displayed. Soon, users will be able to rearrange the layout of their…
Reddit rolls out new comment features including sharing, insights, and drafts
Reddit is expanding its comment functionality with a set of new features aimed at improving user engagement and transparency across its platform. Among the changes are tools for sharing individual…
iOS 26 slightly eases the process of adding custom ringtones to iPhones
Apple is making modest changes to how users add custom ringtones in iOS 26, offering a slightly less cumbersome alternative to the previously tedious process. While the update doesn’t fully…
BOOX Tab X C brings color ePaper and Android 13 to the 13.3-inch tablet space
BOOX has introduced the Tab X C, a 13.3-inch color ePaper tablet designed to offer a focused, paperless alternative for productivity and reading. Powered by Android 13 and packaged in…
Google revives Snapseed on iOS with first major redesign in years
In a move that few expected, Google has released a major update to Snapseed for iPhone and iPad, marking the photo editing app’s first substantial overhaul in years. Version 3.0…
Steam goes native on Apple Silicon ahead of Rosetta 2 phase-out
After years of relying on Rosetta 2 for compatibility, Valve has finally released a native Apple Silicon version of its Steam client for macOS. Now available through a public beta,…
Google restores services following global cloud infrastructure disruption
Google has confirmed that its services are fully operational following a major global outage linked to a failure within its cloud infrastructure. The disruption, which began late on June 12,…
Garmin introduces Venu X1 smartwatch with 2-inch display and ultra-thin design
Garmin has announced the Venu X1, a new smartwatch that emphasizes design minimalism and screen visibility while incorporating practical features like on-wrist calling, voice control, and an integrated flashlight. With…