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New hands-on iPhone 17 Air video reveals dummy in sleek black finish

It’s two months until Apple gets to officially unveil its iPhone 17 lineup, but while we wait, a new hands-on video today offers a great look at an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air dummy model in black. Ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in black offers stark contrast to other models In recent weeks, Majin Bu has been sharing various hands-on videos and photos revealing dummy models of the iPhone 17 lineup. Bu previously shared video of an iPhone 17 Pro Max showing off its thicker, bulkier look. Today, he’s b

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Moonvalley’s ‘ethical’ AI video model for filmmakers is now publicly available

The team at Moonvalley, a Los Angeles-based AI video generation startup, doesn’t think you can prompt your way to making a movie. That’s why the company on Tuesday opened up its “3D-aware” model to the public, promising a “hybrid” approach that gives filmmakers more control than other standard text-to-video models. Moonvalley first launched its model, named Marey, in beta in March, and has now released it as a monthly credits-based subscription. Users can pay $14.99 for 100 credits, $34.99 for

Botslab Prime Day deal: The excellent G980H 4K Dashcam is an essential car accessory and is now 41% off

Whether to provide evidence for an accident investigation, to keep you and your car safe while driving, or just to capture the next viral TikTok, dashcams have quickly gone from a luxury accessory to an essential car safety device. And few do it better than the Botslab G980H Dash Cam. The Botslab G980H Dash Cam is a next-generation smart car camera system designed for discerning drivers, rideshare operators, and safety-conscious families. It comes with true 4K front recording, 1080p rear imagin

The best Amazon Prime Day camera deals you can get right now for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon's Prime Day is always a good time to buy a camera as it helps make a major purchase far more palatable. If you've been looking to upgrade your current equipment or get one as a gift, there are a large number of stellar deals available. Many of those deals come from the major br

DOJ Releases Video of Jeffrey Epstein’s Jail Cell, but There’s a Minute Missing

The U.S. Department of Justice has released video from the jail in New York where Jeffrey Epstein was held, recorded the day he died in 2019. The release is part of a campaign by the Trump regime to convince skeptical Americans that the child sex offender really did kill himself. But the video is only creating more conspiracy theories because there appears to be about one minute missing. The video released by DOJ, from inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center, begins at 7:30 p.m. on August 9

This subscription-less video doorbell easily replaced my Ring - and it's $50 off right now

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $150. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look distorted. $149.99 at Amazon For a limited time, Lorex has the 2K Wi-Fi Battery Video Doorbell discounted by $50 on Amazon, making it more affordable than ever.

If You’re a Prime Member, Amazon Is Giving Up All Its Margin on the Ring Video Doorbell

Ring is Amazon’s in-home smart home security brand and every Prime Day features some of the year’s best prices on their devices. Ring battery doorbell, specifically the new model with head-to-toe video, is the top of its kind for value and performance. With 4.6 out of 5 based on over 17,000 reviews, this doorbell is very popular. Now, it’s available as a Prime-exclusive offer for an all-time-low price of $49, down from $99. Only Prime members can get the offer, but if you’re not currently a mem

Forget Insta360 X5, Amazon Is Selling X4 360° Camera at a Loss for Prime Day

The Insta360 X5 may have just launched at $549, the popularity of last generation’s Insta360 X4 shows no signs of slowing down – and it’s more affordable than ever now. This Prime Day, the X4 model has hit an all-time low through a $75 coupon that reduces the overall price to just $349, down from $499. This is the best deal that has ever been offered on the X4, and it is now the best choice for anyone who wants to record 360° video on a budget over the new model. Interestingly, this offer is op

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

A petition to preserve video game access recently achieved an important milestone of one million signatures, but it has two more challenges to overcome before reaching the final level. The "Stop Killing Games" movement reached a million votes earlier this month, meaning the European Union will have to consider adopting legislation addressing this issue. However, the petition first has to deal with the threat of potentially fake signatures and the resistance from major game studios and publishers

Hands-on videos confirm the truth about Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 leaks

TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 have appeared in fresh leaks just days ahead of their launch. The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s leak is more detailed and shows the inner foldable screen with no visible crease. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the hands-on video doesn’t power on and might as well be a dummy unit. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 are set to be unveiled later this week. As the launch draws closer, we’ve seen a slew of leaks that have given us sweeping looks at b

My favorite Prime Day camera deal is not for a Sony or Canon

Ant Pruitt/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Insta360 X4 Its accommodating accessories, including the Invisible Selfie Stick and Utility Frame, make it a fantastic camera for most environments. Just be aware of scratching the lens as both sides protrude out. At Amazon and Best Buy, the Insta360 X4 Action Camera is $150 off, bringing the price down to $350 ahead of Prime Day. Most talk in tech today revolves around AI in some shape or form, but not too long ago, VR and 360-degree video were t

If You’re a Prime Member, This Blink Wire-Free Video Doorbell Is Almost Free on Amazon

The new Blink video doorbell is finally getting its first deep discount and it’s coming as one of Amazon’s early Prime Day deals. This wireless model has yet to be discounted at all so this is a unique opportunity to beef up the security on your home at a fraction of its usual cost. Currently, Prime members can get the newest Blink video doorbell for as little as $34, a decrease from its original price of $69. That’s 50% off which is the lowest the price has ever been on this device. If you’re

Prime Video: The 29 Absolute Best Shows to Watch

Have you run out of TV series to tackle on Prime Video? Chances are, you're leaving some great options unwatched. You might know Amazon's streaming service best for shows like The Boys and Fallout -- and both are great -- but you shouldn't stop there if you have a subscription. The streamer is home to lesser-known series like The Devil's Hour and continues to add excellent options, such as the new college-set comedy Overcompensating. Note that Prime Video is ad-supported and charges an extra f

YouTube Premium offers many more perks that I didn’t know I was paying for

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve been subscribed to YouTube Premium for many years now, and yet I didn’t know what I was exactly paying for. In my mind, I always associated Premium with an ad-free experience; being able to get rid of all those pesky long and interrupting ads before or while watching a video is alone worth the price. Adding the family benefits for my husband, and the fact that this works everywhere, including on our TVs, makes it more of a no-brainer. Even though I don’t

Google's AI video maker Veo 3 is now available via $20 Gemini

Google says Veo 3, which is the company's state-of-the-art video generator, is now shipping to everyone using the Gemini app with a $20 subscription. Previously, Veo 3 was only available in the United States via Flow, but you can now try it inside the Gemini app in India, Indonesia, and all of Europe. Google says you'll get 3 video generations per day and limit resets every 24 hours. To get started, you need to subscribe to the $20 Gemini AI Pro plan. Once done, open the Gemini app or Gemini

One UI 8 will take Samsung’s Audio Eraser to the next level (Updated: Video)

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8 will upgrade the Audio Eraser feature, allowing real-time noise removal during video playback. The feature originally debuted with the Galaxy S25 series and reached older flagships via the One UI 7 update. The new version would likely debut on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. Update, July 4, 2025 (4:28 AM ET): Ice Universe has also posted the video on their Weibo channel, and we’re adding it here to show you how One UI 8’s upcom

These Are the Easiest Ways to Watch YouTube Videos Without Internet

There's a good chance you've used YouTube to watch a video at least once in the past month. Over 2.7 billion people use the online video platform every month, according to research from the digital marketing firm Global Media Insight. But if you're going somewhere with limited internet or trying to conserve data on your phone plan, you might want to download some YouTube videos to entertain yourself. Luckily, there are ways to download YouTube videos to watch offline. Subscribing to YouTube Pre

One UI 8 will take Samsung’s Audio Eraser to the next level

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8 will upgrade the Audio Eraser feature, allowing real-time noise removal during video playback. The feature originally debuted with the Galaxy S25 series and reached older flagships via the One UI 7 update. The new version would likely debut on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. Samsung’s Galaxy AI-powered Audio Eraser feature is getting a major upgrade with the upcoming One UI 8 update based on Android 16. According to a new leak,

AV1@Scale: Film Grain Synthesis, The Awakening

AV1 @ Scale: Film Grain Synthesis, The Awakening Unleashing Film Grain Synthesis on Netflix and Enhancing Visuals for Millions Netflix Technology Blog 8 min read · 1 day ago 1 day ago -- Listen Share Li-Heng Chen, Andrey Norkin, Liwei Guo, Zhi Li, Agata Opalach and Anush Moorthy Picture this: you’re watching a classic film, and the subtle dance of film grain adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia to every scene. This grain, formed from tiny particles during the film’s development, is more

Google rolls out its new Veo 3 video-generation model globally

In Brief Google on Thursday said it has begun rolling out its Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini users in more than 159 countries. Video generation via the new model is available only to paying subscribers of Google’s AI Pro plan and is capped at three videos per day. Veo 3, which Google showed off in May, lets users generate videos up to eight seconds long using text prompts. Google’s Josh Woodward has said that the company is working on adding image-to-video generation capabilities to

iOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity

The developer beta for iOS 26 has been out for a few weeks, and as always,tech sleuths are uncovering features and details that weren't explained during WWDC . Among the latest discoveries stirring up conversation online is a safety and privacy feature for FaceTime that blurs your feed when it detects you in a state of undress. Should FaceTime detect nudity, it will display a message reading "Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, yo

Amazon’s Freevee app gets an expiry date, but here’s how to keep watching for free

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon confirmed plans to sunset its free streaming service, Freevee, late last year. The company has now notified users that the Freevee app will be shut down in August 2025. Freevee’s extensive library of movies, TV shows, and live TV will be available through Prime Video. After announcing plans to wind down its free video streaming service late last year, Amazon has now confirmed that the Freevee app will finally be shut down in August. But there’

Google rolls out its new Veo 3 video generation model globally

In Brief Google on Thursday said it has begun rolling out its Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini users in more than 159 countries. Video generation via the new model is available only to paying subscribers of Google’s AI Pro plan, and is capped at 3 videos per day. Veo 3, which Google showed off in May, lets users to generate videos up to 8 seconds long using text prompts. Google’s Josh Woodward has said that the company is working on adding image-to-video generation capabilities to Gemi

Could Google’s Veo 3 be the start of playable world models?

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google’s AI research organization DeepMind, appeared to suggest Tuesday evening that Veo 3, Google’s latest video-generating model, could potentially be used for video games. In response to a post on X beseeching Google to “Let me play a video game of my veo 3 videos already,” and asking, “playable world models wen?” Hassabis responded, “now wouldn’t that be something.” On Wednesday morning, Logan Kilpatrick, lead product for Google’s AI Studio and Gemini API, chimed in

FaceTime in iOS 26 will freeze your call if someone starts undressing

iOS 26 is a packed update for iPhone users thanks to the new Liquid Glass design and major updates for Messages, Wallet, CarPlay, and more. But another new feature was just discovered in the iOS 26 beta: FaceTime will now freeze your call’s video and audio if someone starts undressing. New FaceTime safety feature for child accounts in iOS 26 seems to apply to adults too When Apple unveiled iOS 26 last month, it mentioned a variety of new family tools coming for child accounts. One of those an

Substack brings new updates to livestreaming as it increases video push

Over the past year, Substack has considerably expanded its video tools for creators, evolving from a platform primarily dedicated to newsletters. On Wednesday, Substack announced new features aimed at helping publishers grow and promote their livestreams. The recent update enables creators to share clips of their live videos on Notes, and Substack will notify them in real time about the performance. This way, publishers can determine which clips they should upload to other platforms, such as Yo

Amazon to shut down Freevee streaming TV service in August

Amazon is discontinuing its standalone free streaming TV service next month as it looks to consolidate its content offerings under Prime Video. The service, called Freevee, launched in 2019 underneath IMDb, the film and TV site Amazon bought in 1998. It offered a stable of free, ad-supported video, including original series and some Prime Video content, primarily through an app. The Freevee app will shut down in August, at which point users will be able to watch shows and movies on Prime Video

When an Amazon Driver Broke Down My Gate, This Device Would Have Saved Me $500

I was home working upstairs when a loud thud in the backyard startled me. I guessed it was an enthusiastically dropped package, but I couldn't have imagined the full scope of the incident that originated the noise. After I made my way downstairs to investigate, I found the double chain link gate on the side of my house had been kicked in by an Amazon delivery driver seemingly unable to figure out the simple butterfly latch. The brute force entry busted the gate's wooden frame, necessitating a r

Amazon is shutting down its Freevee app in August

Amazon plans to shut down its stand-alone Freevee app in August, according to an in-app notice to users. The free, ad-supported streaming service is directing viewers to continue watching Freevee content on Prime Video. “Prime Video is the new exclusive home for Freevee TV shows, movies and Live TV,” the notice to readers states. “The Freevee app will be accessible until August 2025. Continue watching your favorite Free Originals and our library of hit movies, shows, and live TV on Prime Video

AI virtual personality YouTubers, or 'VTubers,' are earning millions

One of the most popular gaming YouTubers is named Bloo and has bright blue wavy hair and dark blue eyes. But he isn't a human — he's a fully virtual personality powered by artificial intelligence. "I'm here to keep my millions of viewers worldwide entertained and coming back for more," Bloo said in an interview with CNBC. "I'm all about good vibes and engaging content. I'm built by humans, but boosted by AI." Bloo is a virtual YouTuber, or VTuber, who has built a massive following of 2.5 million