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The new iPad mini is coming to put the Air out of its misery
Macworld Ever since the 10th-gen iPads 2022 redesign to match the rest of the lineup, the iPad lineup has been pretty clear. Theres the iPad Pro , which has the latest features and the best performance, the iPad Air in the middle, the smaller iPad mini , and the entry-level model with an older A-series chip and display. As such, weve always recommended the iPad Air for most people looking for an iPad with a smart combination of price and specs. However, after the recent hikes added $150 to the price, the Air is a lot less attractive than it was for $599, especially since it hasnt gotten a meaningful upgrade in years. The upcoming iPad mini expected to launch as part of Apples Pro and Tell event next weekis shaping up to become the new balanced mid-ranger. While it wont offer an M-series processor or a screen as larger as even the smaller iPad Air, the overall package is rumored to be significantly more advanced and feature-rich than the Air offers. In fact, once the new iPad mini launches, I see little reason why the Air even needs to exist. Au revoir, LED Disregarding the size, the iPad Air and iPad mini offer comparable Liquid Retina (LED) screens. With both models, you get the same maximum brightness, wide color P3 gamut, True Tone support, Apple Pencil compatibility, antireflective coating, etc. The iPad mini does come with a slightly higher pixel density of 326 ppi (compared to the Airs 264 ppi) due to its smaller size, but thats about it. The M4 iPad Pro was the first Apple tablet to adopt an OLED panel, unlocking true blacks and crisper colors. After two years of exclusivity, OLED is finally rumored to expand to another iPad. Based on Apples pattern, one would assume that would be the iPad Air, but somewhat surprisingly, its reportedly coming to the mini first. The iPad mini will reportedly be Apples first non-Pro tablet to switch to OLED. Having actively used both an LED iPad Air and an OLED iPad Pro, let me tell you that its not just an iterative bump on a spec sheet. The difference in image quality is night and day. Colors are richer, blacks are deeper, and HDR content shines. To be fair, the iPad mini reportedly wont be receiving the same tandem OLED technology found in the iPad Pro, but the upgrade will undoubtedly enhance consumed digital content. Even with a smaller display the iPad mini will essentially leapfrog the Air for movies and photo editing. The iPad Pro might not be Apples only tablet with an OLED display. Britta OBoyle Putting the IP in iPad iPads have never had an water-resistance rating, making them susceptible to liquid damage and more worrisome when traveling to a beach or using one to relax while taking a bath. The next iPad mini will be the first model with an official water resistance certification, widely expanding its use case possibilities. On rainy days, for example, you wont hesitate to take it out with you. Youll similarly feel more comfortable using it in the kitchen while cooking, on the beach, or in the bathtub. This will make it infinitely more practical for on-the-go reading sessions, viewing recipes, and consuming media while soakingand set it apart from even the iPad Pro. Add in its inherent portability, and its a more intriguing option than the Air. Pro power Given that the iPad Air is powered by the Macs M-branded chipsets, one would assume itll always outperform the iPad mini and its A-series processors. While this may have been the case in the past, the next iPad mini is expected to get a serious upgrade with the iPhone 18 Pros A20 Pro SoC. With the same 12GB of RAM as the M4, Apples A20 Pro actually outperforms the Airs chipset in several relevant benchmark tests. As such, demanding iPadOS apps should run fluidly and reliably on the mini variant. And given the shift to a 2nm manufacturing process, the iPad mini could become even more power efficient, extending its battery life beyond the reported 10-hour limit on the current mini and Air models. Size matters It goes without saying that the iPad mini is significantly lighter0.65 pound (293grams) vs 1.02 pounds (464grams)and more portable than the Air, making it more practical to store and carry around. Its also relatively intuitive for one-handed use, letting you utilize tablet features without the added bulk. The iPad mini is significantly small than other iPads, but that also makes it lighter and more portable. Petter Ahrnstedt The flashy kind Another iPad Pro feature that mini users get is the True Tone flash. While you likely wont be taking professional-grade photos with your iPad, the flashlights utility extends beyond the Camera app. For example, you could turn it on when using the built-in document scanner to produce clearer results. It can also come in handy during sudden power outages when your iPhone isnt within reach. The issue of price After the recent price hikes, the 8.3-inch iPad mini starts today at $599, while the 11-inch iPad Air goes for $749. Taking all of the above into consideration as well as the Apples recent pricing strategy, we can conclude that the mini will get another price hike, perhaps even pushing it as high as $799. Is $799 too much for iPad mini? Not if the rumored features all come to pass. Foundry Lets say that happens. Yes, that means the mini would cost $50 more than the Air, assuming Apple doest raise prices again. However, other than a smaller screen, the upcoming iPad mini will offer a superior experience in every way, with a better display, stronger durability, higher performance, and greater portability. Its hard to imagine that anyone would choose the 11-inch Air instead even with a slightly lower price. Want the best performance? The iPad Pro is the one you want. Need an 11-inch display? Go for the A16 iPad. Need to get work done? The $699 MacBook Neo is much smarter option than an 11-inch iPad Air with a Magic Keyboard for $1,018 or $1,268 for the 13-inch model. Heck, at that point, you might as well add $30 and get an M5 MacBook Air instead. So, once the new iPad mini arrives, theres really no scenario where it would make sense to buy an iPad Air. And I cant help but wonder if its days in the iPad lineup are numbered.
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AirPods 5 review: More for less
Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Smart, attractive design Warm, clear audio Improved battery life ANC on both tiers Upper tier gets a price cut Cons Volume slider is a bit fiddly Some AI features disappoint Our Verdict While other devices overcomplicate and push prices ever higher, the AirPods 5 do the key things well while remaining affordable. Audio quality is excellent. Battery life is excellent. The design is great and the fit comfortable and decently secure. And while the ANC doesnt match that of costlier alternatives, having ANC at all on both tiers is a huge step forward. Deeply impressive. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed $129 Best Prices Today: Apple AirPods 5 Retailer Price $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices With an iconic look, smart design, and massive commercial success, the AirPods are one of the finest Apple products to launch in the Tim Cook era. And unlike some Apple hardware I could mention , these neat wireless earbuds just keep getting better and better, making worthwhile steps forward in the 2nd- (wireless charging), 3rd- (improved design and sound quality), and 4th- (ANC) generation models. Whats Apple got in store for the AirPods 5? Plenty. Launched alongside the iPhone Duo and Apple Watch Series 12, this years AirPods have five main attractions , running the gamut from improved ANC (active noise cancellation) on both models to a truly unexpected price cut. All signs point to another home run. But do the AirPods 5 live up to the hype? I spent three weeks testing them thoroughly to find out. From battery performance to sound quality, my in-depth review has everything you need to decide if these are the earbuds for you. Should you upgrade from a set of AirPods 3 or 4? Are these a better choice than the AirPods Pro 3? How do they compare to earbuds from rival companies? Dont worry, Im here to help. For broader advice, check out our guides to the best AirPods and the best wireless earbuds . This is a classic design. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Design and fit The AirPods 5 have the same external design as the previous generation, and largely the same design as every AirPods model going back to 2016: the stems have got shorter over the years, but the classic shape and shiny white finish remain instantly recognizable. They look great, in short, but dont expect anything radically new. But there are a couple of minor changes to the design which are worth mentioning. One is that the new earbuds (and their case) are rated as significantly more water-resistant than the previous model, with the IP rating bumped from IP54 to IP57. The second number refers to liquid ingress, and in this case indicates that whereas the AirPods 4 were protected against jets of water, the AirPods 5 can handle immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes although I wouldnt recommend testing this out. More of a peace-of-mind type of upgrade. A change youre more likely to notice if you opt to spend an extra $20 on the model with the wireless charging case is the addition of a volume swipe function to the force sensor on both stems: swipe up to increase the volume, swipe down to decrease it. Its odd that this feature isnt available on the cheapest AirPods 5, but neither AirPods 4 model got it, and in principle this is a handy addition to your controls. An unexpectedly loud track starts playing on shuffle? No need to dig out your iPhone, you can simply lower the volume with a swipe. The only issue is that its a little awkward to use because the AirPods 5 fit quite loosely; trying to swipe the control sometimes just makes the earbuds move in the ear. The AirPods Pro, by comparison, have a firmer fit which makes it easier to use their swipe control. The force sensor on the stem of the more expensive AirPods 5 can perform the volume swipe feature, but not especially well. David Price / Foundry So lets talk fit. Unlike the AirPods Pro, which come with detachable eartips in a range of sizes and can be further customised by using aftermarket foam tips , the AirPods 5 continue to use an integrated earbud in the same material as the rest of the device. That means youre stuck with a single, standard shape and size. If it doesnt fit, youre out of luck. That might sound unappealing, and its true that the range of interchangeable eartips means that (once youve put in the work experimenting with different sizes and potentially shopping around for third-party alternatives) the AirPods Pro will deliver a better fit and superior passive sound isolation. But in my experience the standard AirPods generally offer a good, secure, and comfortable fit. My AirPods 5 move around a little more than my AirPods Pro 3, hence the issues with the swipe control, but this very rarely causes any other problems. I was skeptical when the time came to do an exercise test. As Ive written elsewhere , I rarely feel comfortable wearing earbuds during exercise unless they have ear hooks, fins, or a neck band, but the AirPods 5 held up surprisingly well. Once I broke a sweat, they started to feel slippery and precarious, and a few specific activitieskneeling dumbbell rows, getting off the stationary bikedid make them fall out. Most of the time, however, they stayed in including, triumphantly, the full duration of a 40-minute treadmill session. Id still prefer to have one pair of headphones for general listening, and another specialised set (more secure in the ear, perhaps more bass-focused, but above all cheaper) for sports. But in a pinch, and preferably indoors rather than in an environment with gutters and puddles, these can fill in reasonably effectively as exercise buds. While were on the subject of eartips vs. integrated earbuds, bear in mind that the latter approach is better in other ways. Integrated earbuds dont penetrate so far into the ear canal; some people dont like the feel of silicone eartips and find them oddly intrusive, whereas you hardly know the AirPods 5 are there. This design also takes up less room in the case, which means the AirPods 5 case is smaller and noticeably more comfortable in the pocket than that of the AirPods Pro 3. There are no worries about an eartip detaching and getting lost. And the AirPods 5 are both easier to clean and (this is disgusting, but theres no other way to say it) less prone to collecting earwax than versions with a detachable eartip. The AirPods 5 case (top) is smaller and more pocketable than that of the AirPods Pro 3, but it misses out on the lanyard loop. David Price / Foundry So for me these get two thumbs up for both fit and design. But ear canals vary, and the one-size-fits-all nature of the AirPods 5 makes it essential that you either try before you buy, or ensure that you can return them afterwards if you find that the shape is not suitable for you. AirPods 5: Sound quality As with the fit, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality delivered by the AirPods 5 while being conscious that the Pro model does sound noticeably better. I spent a while obsessively playing the same Pink Floyd track (The Great Gig in the Sky) alternating between the AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3 to spot the differences. After close comparison, these were obvious: theres a deeper, richer, and more immersive sound on the AirPods Pro, and the bass hits harder and more bodily when the vocals come in. But that doesnt mean the AirPods 5 are bad. On the contrary, they delivered a warm, clear sound with plenty of detail and the ability to hit higher volumes without any distortion. And on my first play, before Id given the Pros a go, I thought they were pretty great. Comparison is the thief of joy, as they say. Keen to explore the disparity in bass performance, I next turned to some pulsing disco (Supernature by Cerrone) for a proper test. The AirPods 5 did manage to deliver decent bass once I cranked up the volume. But it just doesnt compare to the AirPods Pro 3. What I was missing was that kinetic, almost hostile bass kick that you feel in the back of the head. (Thats about all you can expect from even a good pair of in-ears. The visceral body blow is the domain of high-end over-ears.) When I went back to the AirPods 5 for a second attempt, they felt polite by comparison. The AirPods 5 did fine, but if you love dance, disco, or anything that depends on heavy bass, an upgrade to the Pro model will be worth the money. Away from the most bass-dependent musical genres, the AirPods 5 consistently delivered beautifully warm, clear, and faithful audio. A baroque piano piece was handled with sensitivity to the texture and atmosphere of the recording; the fine details and discernible muttering put me in the room with the musician. A 1950s jazz track was rich and smoky and exhilarating. And when I fancied a bit of art-pop, I could hear the crackling fire at the start of Horse And I by Bat for Lashes just as easily as its soaring multilayered vocals. I really like the sound quality of the AirPods 5. Its not as good as that of the AirPods Pro 3, particularly on bass-heavy tracks, but lets remember that the Pro models cost $249, whereas these start at $129. For a set of affordable in-ears without the benefit of detachable eartips, these are fantastic. Theyre small and fairly cheap, but the AirPods 5 deliver excellent audio. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Active noise cancelation While were talking audio, its worth discussing active noise cancellation (ANC). For the uninitiated, this feature involves the headphones monitoring ambient audio and then playing the opposite sound wave directly into your ear, cancelling it out. (Passive noise isolation, by contrast, simply involves a snug-fitting earbud blocking out unwanted sounds.) Its a clever and often very effective way to escape background conversation, traffic sounds, commuter hustle and bustle, and so on. ANC is key to the AirPods 5 for two reasons. First, Apple claims to have improved this feature significantly from the AirPods 4 (specifically, that this product delivers up to 1.5x more, however thats measured). And second, the feature is now available on both versions of the AirPods 5, whereas the AirPods 4 were split into ANC and non-ANC tiers. Getting ANC at all for $129 is very nice indeed. But even with the 1.5x improvement, I have to say that its not the best example of the tech Ive ever tested. I put on some YouTube videos while wearing the AirPods 5 (with nothing playing, just the ANC doing its thing) and was still able to keep up with what was being said fairly easily. It was just muted. When I repeated the test with the AirPods Pro 3, the conversations became very difficult to follow, which is exactly what Im looking for while commuting. I had similar results when using the AirPods 5 to keep down the volume of visiting children in the next room: I could still hear their laughing and clapping all too clearly. And while the background hubbub on a train was dampened fairly well, spoken announcements came through clearly. You might think thats a good thing, but theres a specific mode (adaptive audio, which I found very effective) designed to allow through some sounds but filter out others, and when Ive got ANC on, Id prefer to eliminate almost everything. Of course, much of the time youll be combining ANC with audio of some kind: music, a podcast, an audiobook. The combination of the two should drastically reduce the distraction and annoyance of inconsiderate fellow passengers. But Im quite fond of silence, and the AirPods 5 alone may struggle to achieve this. If fellow passengers are being noisy, its time to whip out your AirPods. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Siri AI and other features Aside from ANC, Apple is keen to talk up the AirPods 5 for their AI features. My experiences with this were rather mixed. To start with, I used the Live Translation feature to navigate a conversation in French (specifically a real French conversation I found on YouTube, with all the messiness and grammatical irregularity one would expect in real life), and the results were incomprehensible. When I switched to one labelled super easy, the AI managed much better, but there were still torturous pauses after each phrase. This may be an impressive proof of concept and a glimpse of a multilingual future, but for now it doesnt strike me as useful. Note that Live Translation is not a new feature; it was announced in September last year and is also available on the AirPods 4 with ANC. But Apple again hyped it up in the press release for this product, so I thought it was important to give it a try. The AirPods 5 are also compatible with Siri AI, the improved version of Apples Siri voice assistant. But again, this isnt a latest-gen exclusive; the AirPods 4 with ANC and the last two generations of AirPods Pro have the same feature. And while I was impressed with Siri AIs accuracy and feature setI asked about an upcoming social engagement using rather careless natural language, for example, and it tracked down the correct details in my calendarthe responses were a little slow, to the extent that I wasnt always sure if the system had heard me. There are also some concerns with device overlap. For one thing, Im not convinced that I need my headphones to have Siri AI, when my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook all have it already. There are situations when it makes sense and is more convenient to access Siri AI via the AirPods, but quite a few of those involve me looking like Im talking to myself. That impression can be lessened, admittedly, by the ability to respond to Siri AI by nodding or shaking your head, but the initial query still needs to be spoken out loud. On one occasion I said, Hey Siri to ask a question, my HomePod (which has Siri but not Siri AI) responded that it couldnt answer that, and then the AirPods kicked in and took charge, seemingly unaware another device had already taken a swing. It just doesnt feel like a completely seamless system at this stage. The AirPods 5 support Siri AI, but theyre not the first AirPods to do so. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Battery and charging For the AirPods I tested (the ones which come with a wireless charging case), Apple estimates a battery life of up to five hours with ANC enabled. Thats an improvement on the previous generation, whose equivalent model was capable of just 4 hours with ANC. If youre prepared to do without ANC, you should be able to squeeze out an extra two hours per charge. In testing, those numbers proved accurate, if you keep the words up to in mind: my test unit died after 4 hours and 43 minutes of continuous music playback at medium volume with ANC enabled. Technically, they soldiered on with one surviving earbud for another 10 minutes, but that wont do you much good. The real convenience and joy of AirPods, of course, is the fact that putting them away in their slim case charges them from its larger battery. Apple estimates that, if you start with fully charged earbuds and a fully charged case, youll be able to get around 22 hours of total playback. I think thats fair. Based on my tests, the case is capable of roughly four full charges, which means five complete rundowns (and somewhere between 22 and 25 hours of playback) before you need to plug it in. You have to pay a little more to get the wireless charging case. David Price / Foundry Charging in the case is conveniently speedy, particularly at low levels. Apple boasts that just five minutes of charging will give you around an hour of playback, and while my testing suggested this is slightly optimistic (my AirPods 5 lasted for 51 minutes after their micro-charge), its still impressive. A full charge from 0 to 100 percent took me 103 minutes, but a big chunk of that time is spent mopping up the last few percentage points; just half an hour in the case got me to 75 percent. While the non-linear charging speeds might seem strange to those of us who arent battery scientists, its really the best way for things to work out. When speed isnt an issue, you can just pop the AirPods in their case and leave them overnight, and get the value of a full charge the next day. But in an audio emergency, when for example youve been hammering album after album on an international flight, and they just cant take it any more, a short break will be enough for several more hours of playback. AirPods 5: Price and options Pricing is slightly complicated by the fact that there are two models. Throughout this review, Ive been testing the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, which cost $149/139. But theres also a cheaper model for $129/119; these are just referred to as AirPods 5 on Apples website, which could be confusing. Make sure you know what youre getting if you see a deal from a third-party retailer. Wed recommend that you spend the extra $20/20 because the upmarket model doesnt just get a better charging case. It also gets an additional volume swipe gesture and longer estimated battery life (five hours away from the case, compared to just four for the cheaper model). And being able to charge the case wirelessly is a handy option. Its worth pointing out, however, that one major reason to pay for the costlier model is no longer a factor. The AirPods 4 cost $179/179 with ANC or $129/129 without, whereas both versions of the AirPods 5 get this feature. So not only has the top-line price dropped by $30/40, but the entry point for ANC has dropped by $50/60. That really is a terrific price for a solid set of ANC earbuds, fancy case or not. Unlike iPhones, AirPods have actually gotten cheaper this year. David Price / Foundry Should you buy Apple AirPods 5? Of Apples September announcements, the AirPods 5 have to be my favorite. While other devices overcomplicate and push prices ever higher, these do the key things well while remaining affordable. Audio quality is excellent. Battery life is excellent. The design is excellent (that neat little charging case is one of the great designs of our era), and while the fit cant compare to headphones with detachable eartips like the AirPods Pro, its comfortable and decently secure. You could find better ANC elsewhere, admittedly, but youll pay more for it; the fact that ANC of even middling quality is now on both tiers of standard AirPods is a huge step forward. And the price of the higher-tier model (and the price of the lower-tier model too, if youre in the U.K.) has gone down from the previous generation. I have a few quibbles, such as the volume swipe not quite working on earbuds of this design and Live Translation well, completely dropping the ball, Im afraid. So its not a perfect 5-star score. But Im deeply impressed with the AirPods 5, and would recommend them almost without reservation to anyone who currently has a set of AirPods 3 or earlier, and maybe even the non-ANC version of the AirPods 4. In fact, for any Apple fan looking for a set of affordable ANC earbuds, these would be a great choice.
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This is particularly valuable for midsize manufacturers that may not have dedicated CAD and robotics programming teams. Another impressive feature is the combination of autonomous mobility and six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) provided by Doosans robotic arm. Mounted on a self-driving forklift platform , Scan & Go can move around a factory to reach different work areas rather than remaining fixed in one location. The six-axis collaborative robotic arm can position and orient its tools in multiple directions, allowing the system to reach parts of different shapes and sizes, even when they are positioned at difficult angles . This combination of mobility and flexibility makes Scan & Go particularly versatile for sanding, grinding, and inspecting large or complex components, including aircraft fuselages and wind turbine blades. DOGU Robotics I selected DOGU Robotics for its practical approach to robotics, existing commercial deployments , and promising potential for international expansion and investment. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jin Hyo Kim , DOGU specializes in security and safety robots . Its wheeled Patrover patrol robots can detect hazards such as fires, fallen people, and screams . Its product lineup also includes Iroi , a multipurpose indoor robot; Robjet , a customizable robotic platform; and DOGU-SOC , a remote operations system. The company told me it has deployed more than 100 robots in Korea , with customers including the Korean police, the air force, and steelmaker POSCO . Its website currently mentions 50 robots in operation, which may not reflect its latest deployments. DOGU serves both businesses and government agencies and has also secured customers in the United States . At FIX 2026, DOGU unveiled its first quadruped robot , equipped with small wheels at the ends of its four legs . This hybrid design combines the speed and energy efficiency of wheels with the ability of legs to climb stairs and navigate uneven terrain . The robot is still a prototype , with production planned for 2027 . DOGU is also developing a general-purpose humanoid robot that customers can program for their own applications, with a launch planned for next year. Beyond the hardware, DOGU has developed software for autonomous navigation, AI-powered security, robot deployment, real-time monitoring, and fleet management . The company told me it updates its AI models every month using data collected from real-world deployments. Its software also works across different robotic platforms , letting customers add new hardware without replacing their existing management systems. Rezbin I selected Rezbin for its innovative and accessible approach to recycling. By combining a mobile app, AI-powered waste recognition, and financial rewards , the company makes recycling easier while encouraging consumers to change their habits. According to Rezbin, one building reported an increase of up to 70% in recycling engagement . Founded in the Philippines in 2023 , Rezbin turns ordinary waste bins into smart recycling stations without requiring expensive reverse vending machines. Instead, users simply take a photo of an item with their smartphone. Rezbins proprietary computer vision model , trained on local data, checks whether the item is clean and identifies its material . The app also tells users whether the item can be recycled under their citys specific rules , which can vary significantly by location . Users earn points they can convert into funds in their GCash digital wallets or redeem for rewards from more than 500 brands . Leaderboards, badges, and team challenges encourage participation, particularly in offices and commercial buildings. Rezbins customers include Allianz , other businesses, and local governments. The company is also conducting a pilot in Australia and exploring expansion into other Asia-Pacific markets. I met Rezbin co-founder and COO Mica Eirth , who explained how the idea originated from her experience as a scuba diver. After repeatedly collecting plastic waste from the ocean, she wanted to find a way to encourage people to recycle before that waste reached the environment. Honorable Mention Enygma , GeoVector (Zinc Labs) , and NEOTECH completed my shortlist of six companies and came close to making the top three. I met Rashad Tajuddin, founder and CEO of Enygma , which initially developed AI-powered visual inspection technology for the oil and gas industry. Its Xentri platform is already deployed with PETRONAS and Pertamina . The company is now integrating its technology with drones and partnering with drone inspection providers, opening opportunities in telecommunications towers, railways, bridges, solar and wind farms, power lines, ports, airports, and dams. I particularly liked Enygma s approach to computer-vision-based inspections . By reducing inspection reporting times from weeks to days , or potentially delivering results in real time , the technology could significantly reduce operating costs and potentially save large industrial customers millions of dollars. Enygma came very close to making my top three. Ultimately, I selected Rezbin because of its potential environmental and social impact . By rewarding people for recycling, Rezbin encourages them to change their behavior rather than simply throwing waste away. Its app also helps consumers understand recycling rules, which are often confusing and vary by city and country. I also met Razvan Iordache, co-founder and CEO of GeoVector , which has developed a generative engine optimization (GEO) platform . It helps brands understand how AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity describe and recommend their products, and how to improve their visibility in AI-generated answers. Focused on the Asia-Pacific market , GeoVector runs queries in local languages and from within individual markets to reflect what local users actually see. This localized approach is particularly relevant for Asian brands seeking greater visibility on global AI platforms. Finally, NEOTECH specializes in high-performance braking and suspension systems , including upgraded brakes, adjustable coilovers, and damping systems, with products tested on its own track. The company is also developing lightweight components using recycled aluminum . Among its innovations is a two-piece brake caliper for small electric vehicles that is approximately 33% lighter than the original component and certified as a tuning part. NEOTECH is also developing a hybrid brake disc with a bell housing made from recycled aluminum . FIX 2026 Global Media Awards: Ubergizmos Top 3 , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Apple Unveils Giant Displays for iPhone Duo Ahead of Launch
Apple showcased large promotional displays for the iPhone Duo at four stores worldwide ahead of its launch. Apple Unveils Giant Displays for iPhone Duo Ahead of Launch
Costly dead-tissue disorder in apples caused by faster growth rates
New research reveals that faster growth rates in Honeycrisp apples increase both the incidence and severity of the
Iris patterns offer a noninvasive way to recognize individual Amazonian treefrogs
Identifying individual animals in the wild has long meant tagging, branding or clipping. For amphibians, the standard approach has often been toe-clipping, a procedure that can affect survival, physiology and behavior. A new study suggests that, for at least one species of treefrog, nature has already provided a more humane solution: the eyes.
Stop hunting for a scanner and use your iPhone instead for $24.97
Macworld TL;DR: Sign, edit, and export scanned documents from your phone with an iScanner lifetime subscription for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25. A desktop scanner only helps when youre sitting next to it. iScanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a document scanner and PDF editor, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25. Point your camera at a contract, receipt, or handwritten note, and iScanner finds the page edges, straightens out curves and skew, and recognizes text in more than 20 languages. From there, you can export the scan as a PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT file. Before you send anything, the built-in editor lets you sign the page, blur an account number, fill in a form, or merge several scans into one PDF . Tax forms and ID scans can go in folders locked with a PIN. With the same camera, iScanner also solves math problems, measures objects, counts similar items, and reads QR codes. Youll need iOS or iPadOS 16 or later, and 200MB of cloud storage comes with the plan. This deal is for new users only and isnt available in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Mexico, and Japan. Scan documents from your iPhone instead of hunting for a scanner. Until October 25 at 11:59pm Pacific, you can get an iScanner App lifetime subscription on sale for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90). iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription (iPhone, iPad & Android) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
Swap doomscrolling for 10-minute lessons with Nibble, now $69.99 for life
Macworld TL;DR: A Nibble lifetime subscription is $69.99 (reg. $599.99). You get 10-minute lessons in 20+ topics on iPhone and Apple silicon Macs. Ten minutes of doomscrolling leaves you with nothing. Ten minutes in Nibble leaves you with a new idea about history, art, philosophy, or money. Right now a lifetime subscription is $69.99 (reg. $599.99). Nibble is a learning app with a 4.4-star rating from more than 27,000 App Store reviews. It splits 20+ subjects into 10-minute lessons that mix short reads with quizzes, audio, video, and games. You can also chat with AI versions of notable figures to ask follow-up questions. Pick a guided path or jump between topics like AI, music, and personal finance. New lessons arrive every month, and the app adjusts to your preferences. Nibble requires iOS 16 or later on iPhone, or a Mac with an M1 chip or newer. One subscription works on up to three devices. Id put it on the home screen right where the social apps used to be. This deal is for new Nibble users only. Get Nibble for life for $69.99 (reg. $599.99). Nibble All-Around Knowledge App (Lifetime Subscription) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
Apple Raises iPhone Duo Production Target By 44 Percent After Record Pre-Order Demand
Getting Apple's first foldable smartphone may take longer than expected. The iPhone Duo has received a strong response from buyers, with delivery dates moving to January 2027 shortly after pre-orders opened. Now, Apple is asking its suppliers to make more phones
MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines
Apple increased its share of worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint Research crediting the MacBook Neo for some of the company's resilience during a market downturn. The firm's preliminary estimates put Mac shipments at 5.6 million units, an 11% decrease from the same quarter last year. Worldwide PC shipments fell 21% to 57 million units, allowing Apple's market share to increase from 8.7% to 9.8%. Counterpoint identified the MacBook Neo as a key contributor to Apple's performance. The report explains how rising production costs are making replacement computers harder to afford. Higher memory and component prices have fed through to PC prices, prompting consumers to postpone purchases. Business fleet replacements and Windows migration sustained some demand, although neither was enough to prevent the overall contraction. Apple remained the fourth-largest PC vendor by shipments. Lenovo led with a 26.3% share, followed by HP at 18.1% and Dell at 13.3%. Shipments at those companies declined 23%, 31%, and 25%, respectively. ASUS, in fifth-place, was the only vendor among the top five to record a smaller annual decline than Apple. Its shipments fell 7%, giving it a 9.2% market share. Counterpoint expects global PC shipments to decrease 27% year over year in the fourth quarter. Its forecast for 2027 suggests there will be broadly flat shipment volumes compared with 2026. Related Roundup: MacBook Neo Tag: Counterpoint Buyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Neutral) Related Forum: MacBook Neo This article, MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Users Report Setup Screen Freeze After One UI 9 Update
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra users are reportedly facing a bug after installing the One UI 9 update based on Android 17. The problem appears to be linked to the WebView component. User reports on social media platforms and Samsung's community forum suggest that the issue reportedly prevents affected users from completing the Samsung account sign-in process. Samsung has acknowledged the issue and suggested a few temporary workarounds.
McCormick Grill Mates Pineapple Teriyaki Seasoning (3.5oz) $4.27
McCormick Grill Mates Pineapple Teriyaki Seasoning (3.5oz) $4.27
Anker Nano 45W Max GaN USB-C Smart Display Charger $25.99
Anker Nano 45W Max GaN USB-C Smart Display Charger $25.99
iPhone Duo App Support Revealed: List of Apps Optimised for Apples First Foldable
Apples iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale globally. The iPhone Duo will be available in limited quantities in store, mainly for those who pre-ordered the unit in advance and received an in-store pickup date on launch day. Whether you are receiving your iPhone Duo today or a few months from now, here is the list of apps that will support the Duo out of the box.
iQOO Neo 12 Specifications Revealed Ahead of Launch, Pre-Orders Open in China
iQOO Neo 12 is now available for pre-order in China, the company announced on Friday. The microsite confirms that the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with a 9,000mAh Blue Ocean Battery with the fifth-generation Silicon Anode Technology and an energy density of up to 916Wh/L. The handset will also feature Global Direct Drive Power Supply 2.0. The iQOO Neo 12 will also debut with support for 100W wired fast charging. The handset is claimed to provide up to 11.6 hours of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) gaming or up to 29.9 hours of short-form video playback on a single charge. The iQOO Neo 12 is confirmed to sport the industrys first 2K resolution display that refreshes at up to 185Hz with the fourth-generation pTSF technology.
Apple today marks 25 years since the introduction of the original iPod, one of the company's most significant products and a major contributor to its expansion beyond the Mac. Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPod on October 23, 2001, at a small press event in the Town Hall auditorium at Apple's Infinite Loop headquarters. Advertised as offering 1,000 songs in your pocket, the device combined a 5GB hard drive with a monochrome LCD display, a mechanical scroll wheel, and up to 10 hours of battery life. The original model cost $399 and required a Mac with iTunes. Its FireWire connection transferred music and charged the battery, while automatic synchronization copied songs and playlists from the user's iTunes library. Apple said that an entire CD could be transferred in under 10 seconds and a collection of 1,000 songs in less than 10 minutes. The hard drive could also store documents and other files. Ahead of the announcement, Apple invited the press to the unveiling of a reakthrough digital device, specifying that it was not a Mac. Reports variously suggested a music player, a home stereo accessory, or a handheld device with handwriting recognition. MacRumors rumor roundup published two days before the event included the name iPod. The announcement received a mixed response. Our original coverage is still available, along with reader comments questioning the device's price, Mac-only compatibility, and significance. One reader described it as far from revolutionary, while another wrote, all this hype for something so ridiculous! The iPod went on sale on November 10, 2001, with readers reporting that they lined up to purchase it. Early forum discussions included complaints about fingerprints on the polished rear enclosure, charging temperatures, and sound quality, alongside a host of positive impressions from owners. Hardware revisions followed in quick succession. The second-generation iPod adopted a touch-sensitive scroll wheel, while the third-generation model introduced the 30-pin Dock Connector in 2003. The full-size iPod gained a color display in 2004 and video playback in 2005. The iPod mini was announced in January 2004, representing the first extension of the product line. It featured a smaller anodized aluminum enclosure in silver, gold, pink, blue, or green, and introduced the Click Wheel, which integrated playback buttons into the touch-sensitive scrolling surface. Apple adopted the same control for the fourth-generation full-size iPod later that year. In 2005, Apple introduced both the iPod shuffle and iPod nano. The shuffle omitted a display and offered a smaller, simpler music player, while the nano replaced the mini with a thin design based on flash storage. Later iPod nano models added video playback, a video camera, and a touchscreen. The square sixth-generation model, introduced in 2010, could be worn on the wrist using third-party watch straps. By April 2007, Apple had sold 100 million iPods , less than six years after the first model reached customers. By its 10th anniversary in 2011 , sales had exceeded 304 million units. The iPod touch arrived in September 2007, several months after the first iPhone went on sale. It featured a 3.5-inch Multi-Touch display, Wi-Fi, and Safari, requiring a cellular plan. Apple discontinued the iPod classic in September 2014 , five years after its final hardware revision. The iPod nano and iPod shuffle followed in July 2017, leaving the iPod touch as the sole model. The seventh-generation iPod touch received an A10 Fusion chip and up to 256GB of storage in May 2019. It remained on sale without further hardware updates until May 10, 2022, when Apple announced its discontinuation and said it would be available while supplies lasted. In its announcement , Apple attributed the end of the lineup to the integration of music playback across its other products. Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said that he spirit of iPod lives on through devices including the iPhone, Apple Watch, HomePod mini, Mac, iPad , and Apple TV . Related Forum: iPod touch and iPod This article, Happy 25th Anniversary, iPod first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Amazon abandons data centres plan it paid $427 mn for; donates $5 mn for housing
Amazon has decided not to proceed with its plans for developing four data centres in Virginia. The company will instead donate roughly 25 acres of the site to Loudoun County for community facilities. This agreement includes a contribution of $5 million towards the county's affordable housing initiatives. The decision comes after feedback from local leaders and the community regarding the proposed data centres.
UAE confirms tanker oil spill behind odour in 3 emirates
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, October 23, confirmed that an oil spill from a tanker caused an unpleasant smell reported in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain, prompting the temporary closure of beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain. In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Climate Change Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Motorola's Book-Style Foldable Appears On Geekbench: Expected Specifications And Other Details
It is October 23 which means that every tech enthusiast is busy talking about the iPhone Duo. But, what if we tell you that another book-style foldable has just made an appearance on Geekbench? We are talking about the Motorola Razr
Marvel's Wolverine Was the Best-Selling Game in the US in September
According to data from market research firm Circana, Marvels Wolverine delivered the highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 in February 2024. The seuperhero title debuted as the best-selling game in the US in September. However, the PS5 exclusive is yet to crack the top 10 best-selling games in the US for the year so far. That list is led by NBA 2K27, followed by Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light.
A Malta-flagged tanker with a cargo of 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel on board is heading towards New York following an agreement with US President Donald Trump, LSEG data showed on Friday. Russia had agreed to lift a self-imposed ban on diesel exports and s
Oil spill from tanker hits Umm Al Quwain coast, beaches shut
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iPhone Duo Teardown Reveals How Its Matte Film Hides the Inner Display Crease
The iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale in India and the global markets. It was introduced in September as Apples first foldable iPhone. As such, it brings a massive inner display that is claimed to be 50 percent larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max, albeit at a significantly high price point. With the handset now reaching customers, an early teardown of the iPhone Duo has surfaced. It offers a closer look at the hardware inside and shows what happens when that matte, nano-textured cover layer on the inner screen is removed.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: longer battery life but still awaiting new features
Bose Takes Over Skullcandy, Plans to Invest in Brands Growth
Bose has purchased Skullcandy from a fund managed by Mill Road Capital Management, adding the audio brand to its Premium Consumer Audio business. Skullcandy will retain its identity and headquarters in Park City, Utah, while gaining access to Bose's technology, resources and distribution network. The acquisition builds on an existing collaboration that has brought Bose audio technology to Skullcandy products, including the Method 360 ANC earbuds and Crusher 1080 ANC headphones. The companies have not revealed the financial terms of the deal.
Insta360 Mic Wireless Microphone Launched With Customisable E-Ink Display: Price, Features
Insta360 Mic has been launched globally. The new microphone is Insta360's first model to feature a customisable E-Ink display. It has a microSD card slot for expandable storage. The wireless microphone supports 32-bit float internal recording, AI noise cancellation, automatic gain control, and voice tone presets. It supports Bluetooth Direct Connect with select Insta360 cameras, including X6, X5, Luna Ultra, Luna Pro, GO Ultra, and Ace Pro 2. The microphone offers up to 13 hours of battery life per transmitter
Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Praneeta Pujari worked as Apple Watch Lead at the company. He was also the iPhone lead there between 2022 and 2023, according to her LinkedIn profile.
UAE Closes All Umm Al Quwain Beaches Following Tanker Oil Spill
The United Arab Emirates has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after a tanker oil spill impacted the emirates coastline. The announcement was made on Friday by the countrys Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Monitoring Systems and Public Safety According to the ministry, its environmental monitoring systems successfully detected [] The post UAE Closes All Umm Al Quwain Beaches Following Tanker Oil Spill appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Microsoft's AI Tool Beats Doctors In Diagnosing Medical Conditions, Says New Study
Microsoft has developed an AI tool that can diagnose complex medical conditions more accurately than general physicians, according to a study published in the journal Science. The tool correctly identified diseases in 83.2% of the cases tested, while doctors got 36.1%
iPhone Duo Demand Reportedly Exceeds Apple
Apple's iPhone Duo has attracted more pre-orders than the company anticipated in several major markets, according to DigiTimes , with display chip suppliers hoping its reception will boost investment in foldable devices. Sources in the display driver industry believe the iPhone Duo could give other smartphone makers greater confidence in foldables, expanding the market for OLED touch and display driver integration, known as TDDI . The technology combines the electronics responsible for touch sensing and display control. According to the sources, cost remains an obstacle to introducing OLED TDDI technology in traditional flagship smartphones this year. It is considered to be a technical requirement for foldables, however, giving chipmakers a route to increased shipments even if adoption elsewhere remains limited. The report also identifies Apple's rumored touchscreen MacBook as a possible catalyst for investment in notebook displays. Adding touch capabilities creates opportunities to sell more sophisticated components, such as integrated touch and display drivers and timing controllers, which coordinate display operation. The sources expect rival manufacturers could adopt similar display technologies in response to Apple's new products, generating business for companies outside Apple's supply chain. That prospect comes as the industry faces subdued consumer demand during the second half of 2026. DigiTimes also suggests demand for the iPhone Duo could cushion the impact of softer iPhone 18 Pro sales . Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: DigiTimes Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo Demand Reportedly Exceeds Apple's Expectations first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Skoda Festive Offers: Kushaq, Kylaq And Slavia Available With Discounts of Up to Rs 90,000
Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes For October 23: Get Free Skins, Diamonds And Other Rewards
Garena Free Fire MAX players can try their luck with the latest redeem codes for October 23 to claim free in-game rewards, including skins, weapons and other items. These codes offer players a way to unlock rewards without spending diamonds, although
Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens after attacks on seven oil tankers
Meanwhile, the US is deploying thousands of troops and a third aircraft carrier to bolster its largest Middle East military presence in decades.
iPhone Duo Goes on Sale in India: Price, Offers and Specifications
The iPhone Duo is finally available for purchase in India. Apples first foldable iPhone was launched at the Surprise and Shine' event in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. But while both non-foldable models went on sale a week after their unveiling, the iPhone Duo remained unavailable for purchase. The Cupertino-based tech giant opened pre-orders for the foldable handset last week, and its general sale is all set to begin today.
You Can Get The iPhone Duo In India Today But It Could Cost You Rs 50,000 More
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale in India today but getting your hands on one (even if you're ready to pay Rs 3 lakh), is difficult. The phone reportedly sold out completely within a week of pre-order
SEBI cautions investors against fraudulent stock-tip WhatsApp groups
To make these calls look credible, certain members, acting in concert with the operators, post false claims of profit and praise the 'expert'. This practice, known as astroturfing, creates a false impression of genuine support and induces unsuspecting investors to act on the call, says SEBI
Austin track bumps out of control - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says the bumps on the track that hosts this weekend's United States Grand Prix are unacceptable and out of control.
iPhone Duo Launch Begins as First Orders Reach Customers
It's already Friday, October 23 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered an iPhone Duo are beginning to receive their devices. We are seeing first impressions and early photos from actual customers on the MacRumors forums, Instagram, Reddit, and other social networks. If your iPhone Duo has been delivered, let us know what you think of it in the comments below. MacRumors reader Boardiesboi is always one of the first to get a new iPhone and share images. Priced starting at $1,999, the iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable device, featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display. Apple says retail stores in select countries will have a limited number of iPhone Duos for walk-in purchases on launch day, and it expects stock to sell out fast due to extraordinary demand. There is no Apple Store in New Zealand, so store stock in Australia will give us an idea of what in-store availability might look like worldwide. Apple Stores in the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Italy (select stores), Mexico, Macao (launch day only), Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trkiye, and the UK will have some iPhone Duos for walk-in customers. The iPhone Duo will not be available for walk-in purchase in France, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates, so customers in those locations will need a reservation for Apple Store pickup. Apple's website advises customers to check back on Saturday, October 24 for pickup reservations. Shipping estimates for online orders slipped to January 25 shortly after pre-orders started and have stayed there since. Purchasing on launch day or getting lucky with a pickup reservation at a later date is the best chance of getting an iPhone Duo this year. It's possible some carriers and big-box stores could also have stock available on launch day. After Australia and New Zealand, sales and deliveries of the iPhone Duo will begin in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and finally, North America. Some Apple Stores worldwide are opening early at 8:00 a.m. local time. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo Launch Begins as First Orders Reach Customers first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Phantom Blade Zero makes me think Sony might have a point about going all digital
Phantom Blade Zero gets physical PS5 editions in 2027. But is that enough to make the fans of physical discs happy?
1Password for Agents Keeps Your Passwords Hidden From AI
Popular password management app 1Password today announced 1Password for Agents, a platform that gives AI agents safe access to user credentials for completing tasks. The platform lets AI agents access logins, passwords, and other data without seeing or storing the information. Agents can send a request to sign in to a website or account, and users can approve or deny the request. 1Password says the agent uses a unique digital key to verify its identity, and then the login information is filled directly into the sign-in form. Personal AI agents like Meta Muse, ChatGPT Dots, and Claude Duet often need access to accounts and sensitive user information, and 1Password for Agents offers that access without exposing passwords. 1Password for Agents is rolling out over the coming days for Grok Bot and Muse. Claude Duet, ChatGPT Work and Dots, and Town's Townie integrations are coming soon. The new agent access feature is free for Individual and Family accounts on 1Password.com. 1Password is priced starting at $3.99 per month with annual billing. This article, 1Password for Agents Keeps Your Passwords Hidden From AI first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Readies for iPhone Duo Launch with Large Displays at Fifth Avenue
Giant installations for the upcoming iPhone Duo appeared outside Apple's Fifth Avenue store as the launch date approaches. Apple Readies for iPhone Duo Launch with Large Displays at Fifth Avenue
Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.
Amazon is offering the very first chance at savings on the new Dyson R1 Nurovi Dry Robot Vacuum down at $449.99 shipped, which beats out the brands direct website where its still sitting at a $550 full price. This is a new model that just hit the market in September, with this $100 markdown being the first time weve seen anything cut from the tag, marking a new low price. more
From Jan 1, WhatsApp, Telegram wont work without SIM cards, govt issues guidelines
A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games
Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.
iPhone Duo 24 Hours Later: Your Questions Answered
MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera got his iPhone Duo a day early, so he spent today answering some of the questions people are asking about the new device. On app optimization, some apps scale to fill the Duo's screen, and others have been updated for the actual Duo form factor with unique features for the different positions. Netflix has a special mode for a half-fold, for example. There are apps that haven't been updated at all, and those have thick black bars on the sides. The apps are usable, but it's not a good experience. We'll see a ton of app updates coming out starting tomorrow, so hopefully unoptimized apps become less of a problem. Multitasking with two apps side by side is useful, and it's nice to be able to do things like watch a video while scrolling a website. The iPhone Duo's camera is on par with an iPhone 17 camera. It's not as good as the iPhone 18 Pro camera with a variable aperture, but it's not terrible. There is no telephoto lens, and camera quality is one of the big iPhone Duo compromises. The under-display Face ID camera is okay for casual FaceTime videos, but the quality is comparatively poor for anything else. The other feature people are going to miss is Face ID. Touch ID is not as quick as Face ID, especially because Apple built a deliberate pause into it. You need to touch and hold to unlock. The Apple Watch can be used to unlock the iPhone Duo, and that's an experience that's closer to Face ID. The inner display feels durable, and it's similar to an iPad with a nano-texture display. It does pick up fingerprints, but it doesn't feel like it's going to break or scratch easily. The iPhone Duo is heavier than other iPhones, and it can feel bulky. Depending on hand size, you may be able to use it one-handed, though it's harder to use left-handed because the the Touch ID button and on-screen navigation bars are on the right. At a $1,999 starting price, the Duo is expensive, and it has compromises that will deter some people. Once major apps get updated, the experience will change, and we'll have a better idea of whether it's worth getting. We'll have a full iPhone Duo review coming soon, so make sure to stay tuned to MacRumors . Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo 24 Hours Later: Your Questions Answered first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
New York City approves ban on horse-drawn carriages. Phase-out set for 2028.
A New York tradition more than a century old is ending. The New York City Council on Oct. 22 voted to ban horse-drawn carriages , winding down a historic tradition that's popular among tourists and fiercely opposed by animal rights groups. In a majority vote, the 51-member council approved a ban prohibiting new carriage licenses and the ending the operation of horse carriages by June 2028. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the bill and is expected to sign it into law. In early October, he declared that the horse carriage industry is coming to an end in New York City. The city's horse carriages have traversed a loop in Central Park dating back to the 1800s. By the mid-20th century, the city limited horse-drawn carriage licenses to 68. Over the decades, the carriages became a tourism staple and appeared in iconic films and television shows, such as Sex and the City, Elf and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. But in recent years, animal rights groups and others have increasingly called for the end to the tradition, arguing that the practice subjects horses to harsh unnatural conditions and physical exhaustion. Opposition mounted this summer after the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan , an Indian tourist killed in June after being thrown from a horse carriage. The legislation phasing out the longstanding tradition is named after Mahajan. The same month, a horse named Deniz had collapsed suddenly in Central Park while pulling a carriage with passengers, setting off another wave of backlash against the horse-carriage industry. President Donald Trump , who is from New York, called horse carriages a great tradition and said they will be missed. The Horse-drawn Carriage in New York City is a quintessential New York experience. So sad that, for political reasons, we will see it go! he said in a post on Truth Social . Some who oppose the legislation say it does not adequately protect workers who rely on the carriages for their income. Officials say there are about 150 horse-carriage drivers currently working in the city. If the NYC Council bans horse-carriage rides, hundreds of blue-collar drivers, owners, and their family members will be financially ruined and emotionally devastated, the Transport Workers Union of America said in a statement on X. Joann Ariola, a councilmember representing a portion of Queens, removed her name as a sponsor for the ban the day before the city council approved it, writing in a statement that carriage drivers deserve a clear path forward before their ability to earn a living is taken away. The bill requires the mayors office to develop a transition plan by April 2027 and to consider a program to compensate carriage operators for their businesses and help with the disposition of their horses. Under the proposal, the horses could not be slaughtered. City Hall has promised that it is working toward a transition to help protect carriage workers. We have been working closely with the City Council, union partners, carriage drivers, animal welfare advocates, and community leaders to deliver a just transition that protects workers while ending horse-drawn carriages in Central Park once and for all, City Hall spokesperson Sneha Choudhary previously told USA TODAY. New York City is the latest major metropolitan area thats voted to ban horse-drawn carriages. Over the last five years, cities including Philadelphia, Chicago and San Antonio have outlawed the practice. Contributing: Reuters Christopher Cann is a national reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him by email at ccann@usatoday.com . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: A 160-year-old New York tradition is headed for extinction This article originally appeared on USA TODAY at https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/10/22/horse-drawn-carriage-ban-new-york-city/92378749007/
This utility e-bike sports 150-mile configs and just hit new lows from $649 (Up to $499 off)
We just spotted ENGWE dropping the price lower than ever on its L16 Utility e-bike with a FREE rear basket ($99 value) that starts from $649 shipped for the single battery option and $999 shipped for the dual battery option . This is a 2026 model that hit the market in April, but didnt see any discounts until July, when it fell to $899 and $1,399. Since then, weve seen it dip slightly lower to $849 and $1,349, but the deal now is giving you larger-than-ever $349 and $499 total savings (including the free gear) for new all-time low prices. more
This iOS app is replacing scanners for good, and it
TL;DR: iScanner is a document scanner and PDF editor for your phone, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.97 (reg. $199) through October 25. more
Apple is Apparently Considering a Slightly Larger iPhone Duo
On a new episode of his Power On podcast, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman said he heard that Apple is looking at the idea of a future iPhone Duo with an inner display that is oughly half an inch larger than the one on the existing model. iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display. Gurman does not know exactly how much larger the inner display would be on a future model, but he said it could be somewhere in the 7.9-inch to 8.1-inch range. He said this would not be a separate model, so do not expect an iPhone Duo Max. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple is Apparently Considering a Slightly Larger iPhone Duo first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads
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My favorite 3-in-1 foldable MagSafe charger: Anker Prime 25W now nearly 35% off
We featured the most recent price drop on the latest Anker Prime 25W Qi2.2 3-in-1 Foldable MagSafe Charger at nearly 35% of f , and today we are highlighting the same deal on the white model . You can indeed land my personal favorite option in the Phantom Gray treatment (a sort of Space Gray vibe) at the same discounted rate, but for those with a penchant for the light, bright, and minimalist, the Radiant White model is at the ready. more
The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked and unfortunately it looks good
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
After going out of stock when we first spotted this deal, Amazon has restocked the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower that comes with a 4.0Ah battery for $449.99 shipped. Before the first occurrence of this deal 10 days ago, discounts only saw it fall from its $530 full price to $471 at the lowest. While the stock lasts this time around, you can prep for your winter clearing needs with $80 savings off the going rate, giving you another shot at the lowest price we have tracked that comes in $33 under the price of its predecessor model with a 2.0Ah battery. more
Plan To Splurge Scrapped On Account Of Price
SAN FRANCISCOImmediately reconsidering her decision to treat herself to a little spending spree upon seeing how much it would cost, local woman Christina Rogers reportedly scrapped her plan to splurge Thursday on account of the price. I told myself I was going to reward my hard work this week by dropping some serious dough on [] The post Plan To Splurge Scrapped On Account Of Price appeared first on The Onion .
Covmnky 12V Car Interior LED Lights (4-Pack) with App Control $9.99
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2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look
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Daft Punk is getting an official Lego set
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The Browser Company is officially killing Arc on December 22
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Giant iPhone Duo Displays Coming to Four Apple Stores
To celebrate the launch of the iPhone Duo this Friday, Apple has set up oversized iPhone Duo promotional displays at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City, Apple Covent Garden in London, Apple BKC in India, and Apple Jing'an in Shanghai. The installations were already spotted under wraps , and Apple CEO John Ternus has since revealed what they look like in a photo of Apple Jing'an shared on his Weibo account today. The oversized iPhone Duo displays have mirrored finishes and glowing edges, and they show the device in various positions, or poses as Apple calls them. Ternus is expected to be at Apple Fifth Avenue for iPhone Duo launch day. Apple said that its stores in the U.S. and select other countries will have limited availability of the iPhone Duo for walk-in customers tomorrow. Thanks, Filip Chudzinski ! Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Giant iPhone Duo Displays Coming to Four Apple Stores first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales
Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.
Score up to 50% off grooming essentials, skincare favorites, gifts, and more during Amazon
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Trying to snag an iPhone Duo? These stock-checking sites might help
Macworld Ah, the stock-tracking site. When that must-have gadget is hard to get, they can help you find some limited retail or online restock before it disappears. We see them all the time when theres a new game console launch, or some hard-to-find sneakers, or during that brief Stanley Cup craze . But it has been a while since an iPhone launch has needed one. Sometimes a specific iPhone color is out of stock, but the situation is usually rectified quickly. Between Apples site offering a reasonable delivery estimate, carrier stores, and a fast retail refresh, the iPhone you want is usually not too hard to find. Usually . But the iPhone Duo is different. Notoriously difficult to manufacture and thus in limited supply, preorders at launch are now stretching into late January of 2027. Thats a three-month wait if you order now. You might do better buying from your carrier. Or trying to grab one of the modest retail resupplies that will trickle out over the coming weeks. Thats where stock-checking sites come in. iPhoneStockChecker shows you nearby stock in various colors and storage sizes. It includes the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max as well, which can still be a little hard to get in particular storage/color combinations. OrionChime has two sub-sites. One checks restaurant availability in Japan (really), and the other checks on stock for Apple products like iPhones, Mac Studio, or Mac mini. Apple Inventory Check also checks inventory for various Apple products, including Macs and Apple Watch, and of course iPhones (including Duo). Its limited to Apple Stores, but its faster than using the interface on Apples site to check availability of various configurations. TrackaLacker is a general stock-tracking site for online retailers. You can watch iPhone Duo there, but only for the online stores of places like Best Buy or Walmart, not the Apple Store online or in-store stock. Most of these will also let you set a browser notification to alert you when a particular product or configuration is spotted, or even an email, but continually checking and notifying you is often a paid feature, or at least requires signing up for a free account with the site. (AI agents or tools like Apples new Notify Me feature in Safari might let you keep tabs on things, too.)
Man saves kids trapped during stampede, loses own son
