Apple makes no commitment about how long it will keep supporting its streaming boxes, though earlier models received major tvOS updates for roughly eight to ten years. The article argues owners should weigh sluggish performance, crashing apps and lost security patches rather than device age alone.
Samsung's SmartThings Find can locate only the separately sold S Pen Pro, not the built-in S Pens used on Galaxy Note, S Ultra and Z Fold models. It covers setup, offline finding and locating the rechargeable $100 stylus, and notes that the Galaxy S26 Ultra's left-behind warning is not tracking.
The article considers using AI smart glasses as everyday prescription eyewear. Prescription lenses are available, but heavier frames, roughly three to five hours of battery life, and bans in some courtrooms and schools make them a secondary option rather than a full replacement.
A teardown of Android Auto 18.0.664204 surfaced a hidden Work Mode tile, hinting that Google may be testing Work Profile controls for employer-managed apps. The tile did nothing when tapped, and Google has not said when it might arrive.
A hands-on comparison finds Google Maps on Android Auto generally smoother than on CarPlay for hands-free Gemini access, route changes, comparing search results, map zooming and destination shortcuts. It also notes Android Auto can integrate EV charging stops into battery-aware route planning for supported vehicles in the US.
Sennheiser's $300 Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds are its first wireless model with user-replaceable batteries, and the review praises their comfort, sound quality and noise cancellation. It also notes unstable software, uneven transparency mode and mixed microphone performance in noisy settings.
The article argues that electric motorcycles will replace gasoline models mainly through generational change, as riders raised on e-bikes and e-motos move up to street-legal electric machines. It says converting current gasoline enthusiasts is difficult and cites Harley-Davidson’s expensive LiveWire as an example.
Apple will report fourth-quarter results on November 2, the first under CEO John Ternus, with CFO Kevan Parekh on the call. Analyst forecasts put revenue near $113 billion and EPS around $1.97, while Apple's guidance implied 9%-11% growth amid memory-supply concerns.
At Android Dev Summit 2026, Google said Googlebook detachables will be its next form factor after clamshells and convertibles. Four of five launch devices are clamshells; Acer’s $899 2-in-1 is the sole convertible, and day-one limits plus a July leak point to a future Lenovo detachable.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is expected to refresh the iPad Air, base iPad, and iPad Pro in the first half of next year. The rumored updates include OLED for the iPad Air, an A19 chip and 8GB RAM for the base model, and a vapor chamber for the iPad Pro.
Google's Wear OS canary emulator in Android Studio adds a system status bar showing time and status indicators across app windows. Apps targeting API 35 with Compose for Wear OS 1.8.0-alpha02 can opt in automatically, though the bar won't ship in the upcoming Wear OS 7.1 stable emulator.
iPhone owners updating to iOS 27 report that Apple Intelligence occupies roughly 15GB of storage, with some seeing 9-16GB unavailable even in regions where the feature is not offered. Switching Siri to an unsupported English variant reportedly shrinks that footprint to about 100MB.
Instagram has reportedly offered selected YouTube creators payments of $50,000 to $500,000 to post their long-form videos to Features, its new 90-minute format, per Business Insider. The deals are not exclusive, and the figures have not been independently verified, as creators press Instagram over the absence of ad revenue sharing.
A car's roof offers too little surface area for solar panels to supply meaningful range, with even a large array yielding only a few miles of charge. Adding bigger panels raises weight and drag, while Aptera's lightweight three-wheel design and Nissan's sliding panel prototype explore other ways to collect sunlight.
The Surface Laptop 13's base configuration combines a Snapdragon X2 Plus processor with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, plus a brighter 120 Hz IPS touchscreen covering the wider P3 gamut. Some retailers list it under €1,300, while the older Surface Laptop 13 with matching memory and storage still sells above €1,400.
Nintendo cautions that its limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and matching Pro Controller may be serviced with standard-color components, because replacement parts for the commemorative design are not guaranteed to be stocked. Screen, cooling fan and battery are shared with regular models, though the EU version lacks the easier-to-swap battery of the revised standard system.
A comparison of Apple Watch Series 12 casing options concludes that titanium delivers the best overall durability and a lighter weight, whereas ceramic is more scratch-resistant and preserves a glossy finish. Aluminum is the lightest and least expensive choice but is more vulnerable to dents and cosmetic damage.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold review describes a lighter, brighter update to Google's foldable, with claimed durability gains, better wireless charging and updated camera hardware. At $1,899 it faces competition from wide-format rivals including the iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, with more foldables expected in Europe.
A comparison review found Huawei's MatePad Air (2026) with its anti-reflective OLED panel measured above 1,200 cd/m² peak brightness, more than 50 percent brighter than Apple's M4 iPad Air 11. The Huawei tablet also reaches up to 144 Hz refresh rate, while Apple's iPad Air 11 stays limited to 60 Hz.
A gaming review of the Xiaomi 18 Fold found Call of Duty Mobile can run at 120 FPS, while PUBG Mobile stays capped at 30 FPS even on its lowest graphics setting. The reviewer notes noticeable warming during PUBG play and suggests the cap reflects game optimization or software limits rather than insufficient power.
