Author: Michael Comaous
Summary The iPhone 17 lineup will feature four new models, including an ‘Air’ to replace the ‘Plus’.’ The design for iPhone 17 reportedly focuses on a new horizontal camera bar across the back. All iPhone 17 models are rumored to have 120Hz displays, with the Pro and the Pro Max featuring ProMotion. Looking at your dusty old iPhone and wondering if it’s time to upgrade? Same. The iPhone 17 is almost certainly arriving in a couple months — Apple has debuted a new model every September for years. Although it hasn’t said a word about its 2025 flagship (or even…
AI tools are widely used by software developers, but those devs and their managers are still grappling with figuring out how exactly to best put the tools to use, with growing pains emerging along the way. That’s the takeaway from the latest survey of 49,000 professional developers by community and information hub Stack Overflow, which itself has been heavily impacted by the addition of large language models (LLMs) to developer workflows. The survey found that four in five developers use AI tools in their workflow in 2025—a portion that has been rapidly growing in recent years. That said, “trust in…
Are you on the hunt for new games but are tired of running out of options? Or are you someone who always takes advantage of free stuff? We don’t blame you. With increasing game prices and tariffs on the rise, you’ll want to save money whenever possible. Thankfully, there’s a place you can go where you’re able to nab free stuff while also giving you the choice to purchase other affordable games. Enter: the Epic Games Store.After the huge success of Fortnite, a battle royale game that partnered with major brands like Marvel, Star Wars and DC, Epic decided to…
There’s always something exciting going on over at Apple TV+, whether that’s a new movie release like the upcoming crime-thriller Highest 2 Lowest directed by Spike Lee (it’s in cinemas on August 22 and will land on Apple TV+ on September 5), or its lineup of fresh shows for August.There are five new Apple TV+ titles to look forward to, including returning shows Platonic and Invasion. However, it’s the new historical miniseries Chief of War starring Jason Momoa, the first two episodes of which will be released on August 1, that stands out among this month’s new arrivals.Apple TV+ is…
D3Damon/Getty ImagesFor most of this year, Microsoft has been warning users that they will no longer be able to use its Authenticator mobile application for user ID and password management. As reported by CNET on July 29, 2025, “In June, the company stopped letting users add passwords to Authenticator…. And starting Aug. 1, you’ll no longer be able to use saved passwords.” Also: How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless futureTo me, the dire warnings of this pending doomsday-like deadline are reminiscent of the run-up to January 1, 2000 — the so-called “Y2K problem” — when it was…
A Singapore-based deep tech startup called SixSense has developed an AI-powered platform that helps semiconductor manufacturers predict and detect potential chip defects on production lines in real time. It has raised $8.5 million in Series A bringing its total funding to around $12 million. The round was led by Peak XV’s Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), with participation from Alpha Intelligence Capital, FEBE, and others. Founded in 2018 by engineers Akanksha Jagwani (CTO) and Avni Agarwal (CEO), SixSense aims to address a fundamental challenge in semiconductor manufacturing: converting raw production data, from defect images to equipment signals, into real-time…
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Quick SummaryThere’s more to the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE than its new blue colour option.The brand’s classic over-ears have been retuned for louder, more dynamic sound. They’re available now for £249 / €279 / $299.Cambridge Audio has unveiled a new special edition of its excellent Melomania P100 over-ear headphones, and there’s more going on here than just a new blue colour option. There are some significant audio improvements too.We reviewed the original P100 headphones last year and liked them a lot. We said that Cambridge Audio had made “a pair of headphones that compete directly with more expensive mainstream…
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.I love it when the Mini Crossword is playful. The 4-Across and 5-Across clues are a lot of fun, and the clue for 1-Across is just plain adorable. It brought a little extra sparkle to my crossword experience. Looking for a hand with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.The Mini Crossword…
If your hips feel tighter than your work schedule, you’re not alone. Hours spent sitting at a desk, commuting, or even just lounging on the sofa can leave your hips stiff, your lower back grumbling, and your movement feeling anything but nimble.To help loosen things up and strengthen the muscles around your hips, personal trainer Shaina Fata has created a five-move mobility routine using a kettlebell. If you’re in the market for equipment, we’ve tested the best kettlebells for home workouts.Fata’s routine is designed to improve lower body joint health and build functional strength using just one weight and a…