ComputingTP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router costs £669.99—but US buyers must wait
The Archer 8 Ultra combines 19Gbps tri-band Wi-Fi 8 with two 10Gbps ports, but its draft-standard technology carries a steep early-adopter price.
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ComputingHP OmniBook 5 brings OLED to a $699 Windows laptop
HP’s 14-inch OmniBook 5 starts at $699.99 with an OLED screen, Intel processors and four color options, but the base model has just 8GB of RAM.
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ComputingGoogle’s Project Suncatcher will test four AI chips in orbit
Google’s first Project Suncatcher satellite will test four TPUs, cooling and radiation resistance in low Earth orbit after an October 1 launch.
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ComputingGalaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199 with a bigger OLED screen and Photoshop
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12+ and Ultra arrive October 7 with Dimensity 9500 chips, included S Pens, seven-year support and Android’s first tablet-optimized Photoshop release.
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ComputingFirefox 157 redesign brings back Compact Mode and refreshes the browser UI
Firefox 157 rolls out a refreshed desktop and mobile design, restores Compact Mode, adds new themes and brings practical video, security and sidebar changes.
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ComputingGoogle sets a mid-2034 horizon for regular ChromeOS updates
Google says ChromeOS devices will receive regular updates through mid-2034, with qualifying newer Chromebooks expected to move to Googlebook OS. Here’s what buyers and schools need to know.
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ComputingM6 Mac mini starts at $899 with Wi-Fi 7 and faster storage
Apple’s M6 Mac mini starts at $899 with 16GB memory, faster storage, Wi-Fi 7 and standard 2.5Gb Ethernet. The M5 Pro version starts at $1,699—but neither is automatically a cloud-AI replacement.
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ComputingASUS ProArt P16 puts 128GB unified memory in a 3.9-pound creator laptop
The RTX Spark-powered ASUS ProArt P16 combines a 20-core Grace CPU, Blackwell graphics and up to 128GB unified memory, but pricing remains unknown.
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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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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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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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ComputingDiscord begins revised age checks using account behavior—not messages
Discord’s revised age-assurance rollout classifies most accounts through behavioral signals first, reserving ID, card and selfie checks for users who remain unconfirmed.
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ComputingApple opens iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 public betas: what to know
Apple’s first iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 public betas are here. See the reported changes and what to consider before installing prerelease software.
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