Google Maps tests 'Prefer shade' for cooler walking routes

Google Maps is testing a 'Prefer shade' option for pedestrian navigation, helping you pick cooler walking routes and estimating time spent in direct sunlight.

ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-8: 27-inch QHD 340Hz gaming monitor

Explore the ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-8 gaming monitor: 27-inch QHD Fast IPS, 320-340 Hz, 1 ms, HDR10, FreeSync/G-SYNC, sRGB/DCI-P3, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4.

iPhone 18 Air leak: ultra-thin, 120Hz, dual 48MP cameras

iPhone 18 Air leak: Apple's thinnest phone with 6.5-inch 120Hz display, dual 48MP cameras and Face ID. Lightweight build, slim bezels, refined design for 2026.

Infinix GT 30: 144 Hz gaming phone with Dimensity 7400

Discover the Infinix GT 30 gaming smartphone with 144 Hz 1.5K AMOLED, Dimensity 7400, 120/90 FPS, 5500 mAh battery, 45 W charging, cooling and triggers.

Galaxy S26 split: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Exynos 2600

Samsung will split Galaxy S26 chips between Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600, with Qualcomm supplying about 75%. What this cautious mix means for you.

Huawei Mate 70 Air unveiled: specs, features, China price

Discover the Huawei Mate 70 Air: 7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED, 6,500 mAh fast charging, Kirin 9020A/B, 50 MP OIS camera, HarmonyOS 5.1, Wi-Fi 7, and China pricing.

Canon EOS R6 III: 32.5MP, 7K RAW and faster burst for pros

Canon EOS R6 III: 32.5MP sensor, 7K RAW 60 fps, 40 fps burst, Dual Pixel AF, 8.5-stop IBIS, CFexpress. Specs, pricing, and how it stacks up against rivals.

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6 debuts: 2.07-inch OLED, 24-day battery

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6: 2.07-inch OLED at 2,000 nits, 9.94 mm slim, 24-day battery, dual L1 GPS, 150+ sports, 5ATM, NFC. On sale now in China for 600 yuan.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Premiere: Futuristic 580W Soundbar

Discover Bang & Olufsen's Beosound Premiere: a 580 W soundbar with 10 drivers, Wide Stage Technology, HDMI eARC and AirPlay 2. Orders from £4,150 / €5,200.

MacBook Pro M5 vs M4: big benchmarks, tiny real gains

Benchmarks praise the MacBook Pro M5 over M4, but real-world tests show minor speedups in photo export, audio work, and 3D renders. Is the upgrade worth it?

OneXPlayer APEX Strix Halo: pricing, specs, Ryzen AI Max

OneXPlayer APEX Strix Halo on Ryzen AI Max: pricing, specs, and release window. 8-inch 120 Hz display, up to 128 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, optional liquid cooling.

Audit reveals 1,300 security flaws in mobile health apps

A large-scale AppSec Solutions audit of mobile health and fitness apps uncovered 1,300 vulnerabilities, many critical. See key risks and tips to stay safe.

Apple’s under-$1,000 A18 Pro laptop slated for 2026

Apple is developing a budget laptop under $1,000 with an A18 Pro chip, 13.6-inch display, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and USB‑C 3.2; announcement expected Q1 2026.

AMD secures China export license for Instinct MI308 AI chips

AMD secured licenses to export its Instinct MI308 AI chips to China, while NVIDIA’s H20 still lacks approval. What it means for Q4 outlook amid shifting rules.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC requirements and 4K specs

Activision details Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC requirements, from decade-old rigs to 4K. TPM 2.0, anti-cheat, FSR 4.0, ultrawide, Game Pass, and preload dates.

Google’s Project Suncatcher: orbital AI data centers

Google’s Project Suncatcher plans solar-powered orbital AI data centers using TPUs and laser links. Prototypes launch by 2027, targeting cleaner, compute.

Google–Epic Android truce could remake the Play Store

Google and Epic Games propose Android reforms to open the Play Store: lower 9–20% fees, alternative payments, easier third‑party stores, pending court approval.

AnTuTu Oct 2025: MediaTek sweeps mid-range top 10 ranking

AnTuTu’s October 2025 ranking crowns MediaTek Dimensity in the mid-range: all top 10 use Dimensity chips, no Snapdragon. See scores and top-performing models.

Google Maps adds Live Lane Guidance to Polestar 4

Google Maps Live Lane Guidance debuts on Polestar 4, using car's camera and onboard AI to highlight lanes and give timely prompts. Rolling out in US & Sweden.

DJI Zenmuse L3: long-range lidar with dual 100 MP cameras

Discover DJI’s Zenmuse L3 lidar: 950 m range, 2M pts/s, dual 100 MP cameras. Ideal for high-precision aerial surveying, DEM/DOM, forestry and energy mapping.