PhonesGoogle Messages changes reply swipes and adds precise text copying
Google Messages now uses a left swipe for timestamps and a right swipe for replies, while adding precise text copying and an official update chat.
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tvOS 27 brings Hi-Res Lossless, video podcasts and per-app blocking
Apple’s newly detailed tvOS 27 update adds Hi-Res Lossless and AutoMix, video podcasts, faster AirPlay, transcribed audio and per-app blocking.
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GamingPS Portal update now stops charging at 80% by default
Sony’s PS Portal 7.1.7 update enables an 80% default charge limit to support long-term battery health. Here’s how to change it and what the tradeoff means.
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Auto techDash cam microSD buying guide: endurance matters more than peak speed
A dash-cam card must survive constant overwriting and harsh temperatures. Here is how to choose the right endurance rating, speed class and capacity.
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ComputingUSB-C cable buying guide: 240W charging doesn’t mean fast data
USB-C cables can look identical while offering very different charging, data and video capabilities. Here is how to read 60W, 240W and speed labels before buying.
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PhonesXiaomi’s refreshed 10,000mAh power bank adds safer cells—but no price yet
Xiaomi’s 2027 Power Bank 10000 keeps 22.5W charging and a built-in USB-C cable while adding stronger safety testing, but global pricing remains unannounced.
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Smart homeEpson’s new 4K laser projectors start at $1,999.99 with 120Hz gaming
Epson’s LS5000, LS6000 and short-throw LS7500 bring laser light sources, 4K HDR input at 120Hz and sub-20ms claimed lag to US home theaters.
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WearablesPixel Watch 3, 4 and 5 get free blood pressure trend reports
Google’s Health Guardian rollout brings blood pressure, insulin resistance and sleep breathing trends to Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5—without a subscription, but with important medical limits.
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CamerasNikon Z5IIC is a $1,399.95 full-frame camera with no viewfinder
Nikon’s Z5IIC pairs a 24.5MP full-frame sensor with a screen-first design, 7.5-stop stabilization and 4K/60 video—but removes the electronic viewfinder.
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ComputingUbuntu is coming to Snapdragon X2 laptops—but consumers should wait
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Linux preview is available to developers now, with Debian support due in 2026 and certified Ubuntu laptops targeted for 2027.
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GamingOriginal Castlevania is free on iPhone and Android until October 24
Konami’s original NES Castlevania is free on iOS and Android for its 40th anniversary. Claim it before October 24 and it remains playable afterward.
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AudioAirPods custom EQ now adjusts bass, mids and treble system-wide
Apple’s new system-wide AirPods equalizer adjusts lows, mids and highs, but it works only with newer models. Here’s the compatibility list and setup process.
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ComputingCricut StickerPix starts at $169 with built-in printing and lamination
Cricut’s new StickerPix machines print and laminate stickers at home, while the $299 model also cuts custom shapes. Here are the prices, limits and supply requirements.
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