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New Fitbit Air Feature Will Sit Behind A Paywall

Sleep breathing quality is coming to the Fitbit Air, but you will need an active Google Health Premium subscription to see those stats in your phone app.

ByAndrew Williams,

Contributor

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Critical PHP Security Warning Issued—Apply Emergency Patch Today

Millions of website admins are being urged to patch their PHP installs today as more than half of all sites could be vulnerable to critical new security flaws.

ByDavey Winder,

Senior Contributor

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‘Football Manager 27’ To Be Free For First Five Days

Long-running series hopes to tempt disappointed fans back with a free-to-play offer ahead of the launch of Football Manager 27.

ByBarry Collins,

Senior Contributor

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‘The Dog Stars’ 4K Blu-Ray Details Revealed

Disney will be hoping the home video release of Ridley Scott’s latest can make up more of the budget that its cinematic run failed to recoup.

ByJohn Archer,

Senior Contributor

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Garmin Forerunner Watch Accuracy Issue Highlighted In Study

A study has looked into the accuracy of Garmin watch stats, and come up with interesting and mixed results versus a traditional ECG sensor.

ByAndrew Williams,

Contributor

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, New Ultra Design

Galaxy S27 case images show a clear divide between Samsung’s four phones, and a new report says the Pro and Ultra are why the launch date is still undecided.

ByJanhoi McGregor,

Senior Contributor

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When The Data Center Boom Outruns Demand

The AI data center boom could leave investors with losses but the economy with valuable infrastructure. The biggest risk is timing, not lasting oversupply.

ByTim Bajarin,

Contributor

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Tacx Nera Turbo Trainer Offers A Fresh Alternative To The Neo 2T

Garmin has announced another high-end turbo trainer that slots in under the flagship Neo 3M, the Tacx Nera. It offers omnidirectional movement and a physical flywheel.

ByAndrew Williams,

Contributor

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MacBook Pro Launch Date Confirmed As Apple Readies Touchscreen Display

Apple confirmed its “Pro and Tell” event to debut touch OLED MacBook Pros and M6 silicon, continuing an aggressive autumn launch schedule ahead of the holiday quarter.

ByEwan Spence,

Senior Contributor

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One UI 9 Release Date: 5 More Galaxy Phones Get Android 17 Update

Samsung’s One UI 9 update is rolling out globally to the Galaxy S23, S23 Ultra, A56 and A36. Here’s where it’s available and when India and the U.S. get it.

ByJanhoi McGregor,

Senior Contributor

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Former Nvidia Researchers Raise $90 Million For Robot Brains On Demand

Want to make your dumb robot smart? $3 an hour is all it costs. Or 75 cents, if you’re okay with a slightly less capable physical AI model.

ByJohn Koetsier,

Senior Contributor

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How Does AI Personalization Use Your Data? What You Can Control

Personalized AI can deliver more useful experiences but requires data. Learn how to balance AI personalization with privacy, security and greater control.

ByAnisha Sircar,

Contributor

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iPhone Duo Pre-Order Catch-Up: Delivery Dates Leap From December To Launch Day

The iPhone Duo sold out in minutes, with shipping times shifting to January. But there’s good news that suggests Apple is wrangling the supply chain to speed things up.

ByDavid Phelan,

Senior Contributor

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A Layperson’s Guide To Data Centers And What’s Next For Them

A basic guide to data centers and a sneak peek at what could be next for them.

ByMarshall Shepherd,

Senior Contributor

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Triangle’s Borea BR05 Speaker Blends Retro-Chic Styling With A Mighty 21cm Driver

French loudspeaker brand Triangle has expanded its Borea range of speakers by launching the BR05, a large-format standmount speaker built around a new 21cm midwoofer.

ByMark Sparrow,

Senior Contributor

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Pixel 11 Pro: Why Agentic AI Can’t Hide Modest Hardware Upgrades

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro pairs an ambitious agentic AI vision with iterative hardware updates. Is this enough for a workhorse phone for everyday use?

ByEwan Spence,

Senior Contributor

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Three Important MacBook Pro Touch Release Dates

When will Apple reveal its first OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, and when will you be able to pre-order and buy the macOS laptop?

ByEwan Spence,

Senior Contributor

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Here’s When Apple Will Launch iPhone 18 And iPhone Air 2

After the iPhone Duo is released on Friday, Oct. 23, the next iPhones won’t be announced until spring 2027. Here’s when.

ByDavid Phelan,

Senior Contributor

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Why Shure’s 60-Year-Old SM58 Microphone Still Rules The Stage

Designed before the moon landing and nearly cancelled in year one, Shure’s $99 SM58 built an unassailable commercial moat by solving live sound physics at the first go.

ByMark Sparrow,

Senior Contributor

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iPhone Duo Release Date: Your Final Schedule For The Foldable Phone’s Launch

The final countdown for the first foldable iPhone is underway. Here are the last-minute updates to the schedule and how to try and snag an iPhone if you missed pre-orders.

ByDavid Phelan,

Senior Contributor