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A Weibo leaker claims the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are now in full production, with sky blue, pure black and burgundy as the three color options. The report suggests Apple will bring back black, which was absent from the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, while skipping a silver or gray shade this year.
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the Range Rover Electric, its first mass-produced battery-electric variant of the luxury SUV, arriving in 2027 with a starting price of $138,000. The company says it already has 80,000 expressed interest from potential buyers, half of them in North America, with most being new to the brand. Visually the EV closely resembles its combustion and hybrid siblings, distinguished mainly by a smoother front grille and more aerodynamic wheels.
JLR has begun taking orders for the Range Rover Electric, its first all-electric SUV, roughly a year after originally planned following extended testing. The model offers up to 542 horsepower, a 118.5-kWh battery capable of adding 137 miles of range in 10 minutes, and a WLTP-rated range near 372 miles. UK pricing starts at £154,070 and rises above £225,000 for the SV Black long-wheelbase version, while US buyers can get the SE trim from $138,000 plus delivery fees.
Four gamers sued Sony in a California court, claiming the company violated state law AB 2426 by using terms like 'Buy Now' and 'Confirm Purchase' for digital games without clearly disclosing that customers were only acquiring a revocable license, not ownership. The suit, seeking class action status, cites titles including Resident Evil Requiem and NBA 2K25, arguing buyers overpaid believing they owned the games. Sony has countered that its Terms of Service already clarify that purchases grant a license rather than ownership.
NASA has selected Blue Origin to build the Mars Telecommunications Network, a deal potentially worth $700 million. The orbiter is due to be operational by December 31, 2028, relaying science data, imagery, navigation details, and mission-critical communications for spacecraft near and on Mars.
A contributor argues that 'intrapreneur'—describing entrepreneurial behavior by high performers inside established companies—deserves equal recognition to traditional business ownership. These individuals innovate at scale, manage stakeholder relationships, and balance agility with corporate governance, much like founders do.
GoPro announced a $285 million merger with optical-photonics firm Starman Optical, aiming to enter the AI infrastructure market through Starman's optical transceiver technology. The camera maker also plans to expand into defense, government, robotics and aerospace sectors while retaining its core action-camera business. The news comes days after YouTuber Markiplier disclosed an 8.5% stake, becoming GoPro's largest individual shareholder.
Android's Safe Mode disables third-party apps and enables Airplane Mode, a feature meant to help troubleshoot problems like lag, battery drain, or malware. Because it's activated so easily through the power menu, phones can get stuck in this restricted state accidentally, leaving apps grayed out and unusable.
Reliance-controlled JioHotstar is expanding beyond India for the first time, taking over from Hotstar in the UK, Canada and Singapore starting September 2. The service launches with over 160,000 hours of entertainment content, but existing content deals mean live sports like the IPL and Premier League won't be available at launch, though the company hasn't ruled out adding them later.
Apple has begun labeling Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' on Apple Maps for users in the United States, following a Trump executive order that already led Google to make a similar change. The lake retains its original name in Canada and shows both names elsewhere, with the rollout still inconsistent between Apple's desktop and mobile versions.
A new interactive site analyzes 50 European cities, from London to Athens, ranking neighborhoods on factors like dining, nightlife, healthcare access, transit and parks. Each city page includes a livability score, a walking guide, and a street-level map showing what amenities sit within a 10-minute walk of any given area.
Razer introduced the Prio, a $100 USB-C mobile game controller that weighs about 101 grams and folds down to roughly wallet size, unlike its bulkier Kishi line. When unfolded, it attaches to large phones such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra, offering dual thumbsticks, a D-pad, face buttons and shoulder triggers for both iPhone and Android devices.