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Apple Screen Time still lets you tap Ignore Limit. Brick LLCs answer is a $59 battery-free NFC puck that makes the unlock a walk across the room. One-time hardware, free companion app, no subscription. How it actually works is simple. You pick apps (and some sites) in the Brick app, tap the phone to the puck, and those apps plus their notifications stay blocked until you physically tap again. NFC is the same tap-to-pay idea, used here to start a lock instead of a purchase. You can remotely start

CMF is officially separating from Nothing to establish itself as an independent smartphone company headquartered in India . The strategic spin-off was announced by Carl Pei , CEO and founder of both brands , via X (formerly Twitter). Under this new corporate framework, the organization will feature majority Indian ownership , dedicated leadership personnel, and localized research and development operations based directly in the country. Despite the operational independence, Nothing will remain

Xiaomi has initiated the second rollout phase of its HyperOS 4 interface across the Global market and the European Economic Area ( EEA ). Built on Android 17 , this software update is launching as a Stable Beta for registered testers in the Mi Pilot program, expanding to more flagship and premium mid-range smartphones. Distribution is taking place gradually via OTA ( over-the-air ). Devices must maintain an authorized, linked Mi Account and an untampered, locked bootloader to receive the offic

Ahead of the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm and Google have announced major developments regarding Googlebooks , a new line of laptops powered by the Android-based operating system . The initial devices will feature the high-performance Snapdragon X Elite processor, aiming to compete directly with Windows and macOS platforms by combining Android and ChromeOS features. The hardware powering these new laptops includes the advanced Snapdragon X1E-80-100 processor. This chip is equipped with twelve fi

Frankie LaPennas Facebook Watch post shows a human facing a tall humanoid and mentions a first time in history Terminator scare. The footage looks like a real physical encounter. The hard question is not whether someone stood across from a machine. It is whether that machine was fighting on its own . (AI-generated illustration above) The clip appears to show a genuine human-robot encounter but it does not demonstrate an autonomous humanoid that independently perceives an opponent, chooses attack

I know some of the designers behind Electronic Materials Office (EMO) , so I am not particularly surprised to see the company pushing keyboard engineering this far. I have not had the opportunity to type on the new Altar II , so I cannot comment on how it actually feels, but based on the photos and specifications, it is one of the more interesting keyboards I have seen recently. And I have used quite a few keyboards. My current rotation includes a Unicomp Mini-M , a Keychron V1 (+Kailh Box White

Dual-task cognitive rehabilitation training scene utilizing EYAS Dual | Image provided by INTHETECH Grocery shopping or putting food away involves more than memory. You need to recognize objects, decide what to do with them, and coordinate your movements. For someone experiencing cognitive difficulties, those familiar routines can become challenging. South Korean company InTheTech is developing EYAS Dual around that connection between thinking and movement. Its platform combines cognitive exerci

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) increasingly move materials around factories and warehouses, but most still rely heavily on cameras and LiDAR to understand where they are. Those systems can struggle in environments filled with dust, fog, excessive light, or long rows of nearly identical shelves. These are not rare occurrences at industrial locations. South Korean startup MilliTrack wants to address those blind spots with AMR+ , an add-on localization system that uses millimeter-wave radio signal

And the first music video shot on iPhone 18 Pro is out! Singer Ros, made famous for her part on the K-Pop group BLACKPINK , has officially premiered the MV for her latest single, new trick, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dave Meyers . A standout element of the release is that the entire project was filmed exclusively on the newly introduced flagship . The visual serves as the latest high-profile entry in Apples ongoing Shot on iPhone campaign , designed to highlight the flagship smartphones upd

OPPO has officially announced ColorOS 17 in China, introducing a redesigned interface, performance improvements, and new artificial intelligence features for compatible OPPO, OnePlus, and realme smartphones . Based on Android 17 , the update adopts the companys new Fluid Design , which includes visual effects designed to make interactions feel more responsive. According to OPPO, the new Aurora Engine improves system performance in several areas. The company claims that ColorOS 17 can keep 55% m

If you have been reading the news in the last couple of months, probably you saw what is happening regarding the RAMmageddon , with memory prices going up given the shortage caused because the AI companies are buying massive loads of them. Trying to shield the PC Market from this shortage , Samsung Electronics has decided to outsource the expanded production of its DDR5 memory modules and solid-state drives (SSDs) to third-party manufacturing partners across Asia. This strategic shift allows the

If you own a Pixel 6 or newer , this weeks update can help protect you from chat scams without buying a new phone. Googles September 15, 2026 Pixel Drop makes it easier to spot suspicious messages in two related ways, according to Googles Pixel blog and Pixel Phone Help. Whats in it for you? First, chat-notification Scam Detection can flag a suspicious message when the notification arrives, before you open the thread. Expanded alerts can show a red warning and a Likely scam control so you can re

ACEMAGIC showcased its F9A AI Mini Workstation series at IFA 2026, including a new flagship F9A-PRO 495 configuration with up to 192GB of unified memory. The series is designed for running large AI models, development tools, and demanding creative workloads locally in a compact 2-liter desktop. The F9A first appeared on July 24, 2026 , when ACEMAGIC unveiled the original configuration powered by AMDs Ryzen AI Max+ 395 through its official community channel. ACEMAGIC followed with a formal produc

Chinese robotics company Vbot made its official European debut at IFA 2026, where I saw its SuperDog in action. Commercial deliveries began in China in May 2026, and European pre-orders are now open for the companys consumer robot dog at 2,988. SuperDog is designed as a family robot companion , with behaviors inspired by a real dog. At IFA, I saw it walking beside a person on a leash, but it can also autonomously follow its owner without one. Vbot summarizes the concept around four functions: mo

At IFA 2026, Sunseeker introduced its 2027 robotic lawn mower lineup, led by the S7 LiDAR Ultra AWD 3000. I also met with Sunseeker CEO Terry Ma, who explained its push to become a major consumer brand in robotic lawn care. Sunseeker has manufactured outdoor power equipment for years, but Ma said the company began emphasizing its own brand two years ago. He estimates Sunseeker now holds about 15% of the global wire-free robotic mower market . Although I could not find public reports verifying th

Samsung has announced a detailed rollout schedule for One UI 9 , its next major software update based on Android 17 . The distribution follows the stable release for the Galaxy S26 series and will gradually expand to older flagship smartphones and tablets. According to Samsung, the first phase of the global rollout begins on September 21 and is initially limited to the Galaxy S26 series . The Korean release, which preceded the broader distribution, is considered experimental, meaning users in r

Microsoft Teams will soon allow two participants to share their screens simultaneously during a meeting. At present, the platform limits sharing to a single user at a time, forcing a second presenter to override the active broadcast or wait until the current session ends. According to updates in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap , the upcoming functionality will let two distinct presenters display a desktop, window, or document concurrently. Meeting attendees will be able to view both feeds side by sid

Transferring files between two PCs is tedious work that we have to do sporadically, and, if you own a Windows machine, the process is about to change. Thats because Microsoft is discontinuing Windows 11s PC-to-PC migration tool , a feature inherited from Windows 7 that was designed to transfer files and selected settings directly between computers over a local Wi-Fi or LAN . The company is now directing users toward Windows Backup , which relies on OneDrive for file synchronization and restorati

AI can fake photorealistic images. Apple Reference Image on iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max lets you keep proof of what the Main camera captured. Artificial intelligence tools can invent or heavily re-generate photorealistic pictures in a few taps. Looking real is no longer enough to settle whether a photo came from a camera. Apples answer on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max is Apple Reference Image : an optional way to preserve proof of what the camera sensor actually captured when someone later d

If youre excited to get your hands on the brand new iPhone Duo , it looks like you might have to wait a bit more. The first foldable from Apple could have more limited availability at launch than initially expected, according to an estimate from analyst Jeff Pu ; production constraints involving the devices hinge may be affecting manufacturing capacity for Apples first foldable iPhone. Pu estimates that iPhone Duo shipments in 2026 could fall from approximately 7 million to 6 million units . Th

Sony has announced two new wireless gaming headsets designed for the PS5, smartphones, and PCs: the PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge . The new models follow the Pulse Elite and focus on studio-inspired audio , improved connectivity, and features designed to enhance gaming immersion. Both headsets use planar magnetic drivers , a technology associated with professional audio equipment and inherited from Sonys acquisition of Audeze. Compared with conventional dynamic drivers, planar magnetic techn

Samsung has expanded its smartphone lineup with the launch of the Galaxy A18 , a budget-focused model now available in Europe. The device initially went on sale in France , with availability in additional European markets expected to follow. In France, the Galaxy A18 is priced around $328 (converted from the original 279 price). The available configuration includes 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage , positioning the device toward consumers looking for an affordable Samsung smartphone with a relat

Google has announced the pre-order date for its upcoming Googlebooks , a new category of laptops designed around Gemini Intelligence . The company first introduced the devices in May but has now confirmed when customers in the United States will be able to place their orders. According to a poster published on the official Googlebooks website , pre-orders will begin on September 21 . The announcement does not specify which manufacturers will participate in the initial launch. Googlebook Partne

At IFA 2026 in Berlin , I stopped by the Epomaker booth to check out four of the companys latest keyboards. The lineup shows how far mechanical keyboards have moved beyond switches and RGB, with Epomaker experimenting with TMR magnetic sensing, modular layouts, integrated displays, and retro-inspired designs . Top: Epomaker Glyph, Left: Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR, Right: Epomaker RT98 The Epomaker TH108 Pro , released in early 2026, is the most conventional of the four, but still packs tons of feature

Arzopa, a brand best known for its affordable portable monitors, came to IFA 2026 to showcase its new Z1RC Plus TS portable touchscreen monitor, an upgraded D14 Pro digital frame with a 2K display, and the brand-new C1 and C1 Pro digital calendars. First shown at IFA 2026, the Z1RC Plus TS builds on its sibling, the Z1RC, adding a larger 17.3-inch 2.5K touchscreen . The 16:10 display covers 100% of the sRGB color space and features Arzopas integrated adjustable single-rod stand, part of the buil

Apple has officially introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 , bringing internal hardware upgrades, expanded artificial intelligence tools, and new casing options while maintaining the established design language of its wearable lineup. Both models are powered by Apples next-generation S11 chip , designed to handle on-device machine learning tasks more efficiently while extending battery endurance. Battery Life: The Series 12 reaches up to 24 hours of normal runtime on a s

Apple has officially announced the AirPods 5 , introducing active noise cancellation to an open-ear form factor, expanded integration with Apple Intelligence , and improved acoustic hardware. Audio Upgrades and Noise Cancellation The newly launched wireless earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) designed for an open-ear fit, delivering up to 50% greater noise reduction efficiency compared to previous generation open models. Apple has integrated a multi-port acoustic architecture paire

A federal criminal trial against Huawei Technologies opened in Brooklyn, New York , with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese firm of operating as a criminal enterprise . During opening statements, Department of Justice attorney Taylor Stout alleged that Huawei engaged in a decades-long pattern of trade secret theft, financial deception, and racketeering to gain an unfair global advantage . Prosecutors contend that Huawei stole proprietary technology from multiple American firms, including

Nintendo has officially released firmware update 23.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2 , introducing highly requested display capabilities alongside several functional system improvements. The centerpiece of this release is the activation of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support when the console outputs video to a television via the dock , fulfilling a feature promised since the hardwares initial market debut. Already a standard visual solution across contemporary platforms like the PlayStation 5 and

WhatsApp has begun rolling out its complete Liquid Glass redesign to iPhone users , introducing a unified visual interface across the messaging platform. Previously restricted to primary tabs and chat lists, the translucent aesthetic now extends across core conversational elements, including the typing bar , the top navigation bar , message bubbles , and context menus . Under this updated aesthetic, the input bar floats over active conversations with a frosted translucent background that dynami

DJI has officially launched the ROMO 2 robot vacuum cleaner , incorporating navigation technology derived from its aerial drones alongside an adaptive robotic arm to address persistent cleaning blind spots. The automated unit is engineered for prolonged standalone operation, with an advanced base station capable of running for up to one year without manual maintenance . Drawing on DJIs spatial awareness algorithms, the vacuum integrates a high-precision obstacle avoidance system capable of iden

Google Maps users utilizing the Android Auto platform have reported the unexpected disappearance of several key driving navigation features. Over recent days, driver discussions across online communities such as Reddit indicate that both the on-screen speedometer and posted speed-limit indicators have vanished from the vehicle display interface. Drivers also noted that visual roadway warnings, including stop signs and traffic light markers , are no longer rendering along active routes. These te

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, TECNO showcased an extensive hardware expansion spanning concept smartphones and portable computing. Headlining the exhibition was the Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone , an experimental device engineered with a bespoke stacking architecture, structural re-engineering, and advanced screen-coating technology designed to eliminate black borders completely. TECNOs Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone. (Image: TECNO/Gizmochina ) Alongside the concept, the brand presented the ultra

Global smartwatch shipments fell 4% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026 , according to market intelligence from Counterpoint Research . The contraction marks the industrys first quarterly downturn following twelve months of flat performance. Market analysts attribute the decline to waning consumer interest in entry-level smartwatches with limited biometric sensors, alongside lengthening replacement cycles among users awaiting major technological advancements in the premium segment. Des

Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max in China, targeting the ultra-premium tablet market. The flagship device debuts the companys proprietary XRING O3 processor , a 3nm TSMC deca-core chip clocked up to 4.35 GHz , paired with a 16-core G2-Ultra NX GPU and a quad-core Xuanjie NPU . Delivering an 85% leap in graphics rendering and scoring 5.61 million on AnTuTu, it pairs with up to 16 GB of LPDDR6 RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.1 storage . The tablet sports a 13.3-inch 3.4K LCD panel wi

Infinix has officially introduced the Infinix Xpad 30 Pro , an entry-level Android tablet engineered to deliver everyday productivity, multimedia consumption, and high hardware value. Built for users seeking capable specs on a budget, the slate pairs a spacious display with a large battery and bundled productivity peripherals. Front and center is an 11-inch LCD display featuring 2.5K resolution alongside a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and up to 550 nits peak brightness . This setup ensures fluid s

A wellness product can sound simple until it has to cross a border. The same supplement formula may need a different dose, label claim, price, manufacturing setup, or sales channel depending on where it is sold. Miss one dependency, and a company can discover a problem only after it has substantially spent on product development and production planning. That is the risk Pinos Korea wants to address with PINOS-X, a B2B decision-support platform for companies developing and launching wellness prod

Hard water can leave hair feeling dry, skin feeling tight, and soap harder to rinse away. MakeMake believes it has a portable answer: PERLUO, a battery-free tumbler that prepares a small amount of softer water for personal cleansing. PERLUO is NOT a water bottle or a drinking-water purifier. Instead, it is meant for people to use water on their face, hair, or skin. Fill the bottle with tap water, add its replaceable cartridge, shake it for about 60 seconds, and use the treated water as part of a

Datacenters construction have become one of the most controversial topics in the United States (and elsewhere). People are asking whether the ones already arriving will raise electricity costs, overload the local grid, and bring more polluting generators into their neighborhoods. AES Tech, a South Korean startup, is pitching a technical answer to part of that problem: make hydrogen on site from liquid ammonia, then use it to replace some of the natural gas burned in a data centers power turbines

Getting clear dental aligners means building a sequence of slightly different aligners, each based on how a specific patients teeth are expected to move. Before the clear plastic trays can be formed, a lab needs the corresponding dental models. Carimatec, a Seoul-based 3D-printing company, thinks that repetitive but highly individualized workflow is exactly where industrial 3D printing starts to make economic sense. The company says its printers have produced more than 500,000 clear-aligner setu

Smart home robotics specialist iRobot showcased its latest design concept, the Roomba Duo , at IFA 2026 . The prototype tests consumer appetite for heavy-duty household automation by introducing a nested robotic system , where a compact auxiliary unit is housed directly inside a significantly larger cleaning machine. The core apparatus serves as a heavy-duty floor maintenance platform intended to replace upright vacuum cleaners and traditional mopping rigs. Measuring approximately 60 centimeter

MediaTek has officially introduced the MT8875 , an advanced Internet of Things (IoT) platform engineered with native 5G connectivity and dedicated hardware for on-device generative artificial intelligence . Tailored specifically for commercial, industrial, and enterprise environments, the chipset enables complex real-time data processing, allowing edge systems to execute low-latency, automated decision-making without relying strictly on cloud infrastructure. Manufactured on TSMCs power-efficien

Huawei has officially unveiled the Mate XT 2 Extraordinary Master , the second generation of its tri-fold smartphone lineup. Transitioning from its predecessors outward-folding form factor, the device introduces an inward G-shaped hinge mechanism that fully encases the flexible panel when closed. The chassis measures 12.3 mm folded , reaches 3.5 mm at its thinnest edge when unfolded, and weighs 299 grams , holding IP58 and IP59 water- and dust-resistance ratings. The device features two displa