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The iPhone 17 series could be Apple's boldest move in years - here's why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series during this week's 'Awe-dropping' event. The lineup includes a new iPhone 17 Air model, which features an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Notable upgrades across the board may make this one of the more difficult buying cycles. It's happening, Apple is about to give the crown jewel of its hardware portfolio its biggest remodelling since 2020. The iP

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CPR in space could be made easier by chest compression machines

Performing CPR on a space station in microgravity involves doing a handstand on a person's chest and pushing against the walls with your legs – but now researchers say there is a better way Researchers test a chest compression machine on a dummy in an aeroplane CNES Microgravity makes it tricky to do simple tasks like eating, using the toilet and showering, so it is no wonder that performing CPR on someone whose heart stops beating in space is an extremely demanding procedure. But a mechanical

Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Today: We're Expecting These 6 Big Reveals

Nothing in this world is certain, except for death, taxes and the reveal of a new iPhone every year. Since receiving our invites to attend Apple's "awe dropping" iPhone 17 event, we've been hard at work deciphering what the enigmatic Apple logo heatmap could mean. While that'll remain a mystery until today's Apple event keynote unfolds, we have seen a lot of the expected product lineup through leaked photos and rumors from industry analysts. In addition to the base model, you can expect an iPho

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No, the Galaxy S25 FE doesn’t have this key security upgrade

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that the Galaxy S25 FE has an optical-based fingerprint scanner. This comes after unofficial claims that the phone has an ultrasonic scanner. An ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is faster, more accurate, and works with wet fingers. Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE last week, and it brings a couple of notable upgrades. We also heard rumors that the phone would have an upgraded in-display fingerprint sensor, bu

Google quietly hits pause on a brand-new Pixel 10 feature, and it’s for the best

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has pulled the Daily Hub preview from Pixel 10 phones. The feature was designed to give users an overview of their day, with personalized recommendations and content suggestions. However, it seemed extremely underbaked at launch and did not live up to expectations. Google says it’s temporarily pausing the public preview of Daily Hub and actively working to improve the feature. Google is pausing the Daily Hub preview on Pixel 10 devices, citing the

Apple is playing a dangerous game with the iPhone 17 - and it might just pay off

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series during this week's 'Awe-dropping' event. The lineup includes a new iPhone 17 Air model, which features an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Notable upgrades across the board may make this one of the more difficult buying cycles. It's happening, Apple is about to give the crown jewel of its hardware portfolio its biggest remodelling since 2020. The iP

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iPhone 17 looks like the strong all-around upgrade that iPhone 16 wasn’t

Apple announced its iPhone 16 lineup one year ago, and arguably its tentpole features have been a rare miss for the company. But rumors for the iPhone 17 indicate it should be a strong return to form deserving of an upgrade. iPhone 16: Three disappointing tentpole features Every year, Apple’s new iPhone lineup packs a variety of big and small upgrades. With the iPhone 16 line, Apple put a lot of emphasis on three features in particular: Camera Control Apple Intelligence and larger Pro displa

New 3D mapping tech goes way beyond GPS to let us see the earth in ways never before possible

ICEYE Move over, GPS. A more advanced mapping solution is going to change the way humans can see, anticipate, and navigate the world. A new initiative called Project Orbion is creating a digital twin of earth by bringing together various technologies and companies in a collaboration that is promising to deliver a next-gen 3D mapping solution that will allow humans to see into places and in ways that we've never seen before -- especially in some of the most difficult situations and environments

Google Details Exactly How Many Prompts You Can Use With Gemini Free

Google has detailed exactly how many prompts can be used in a 24-hour period with its Gemini chatbot's free, AI Pro and AI Ultra tiers. Previously, Google was more vague on how many questions were permitted under each tier. Per Google's Gemini support page, those using the AI chatbot for free have up to five prompts on its 2.5 Pro model a day. For Gemini AI Pro, a subscription tier that costs $20 per month, you'll be allowed 100 prompts. With Gemini AI Ultra at $200 a month, that number is 500

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Dynamic Duo Zuckerberg and Palmer Luckey Reunite for Army Combat Goggles Contract

Despite spending billions of dollars to make it happen, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Oculus founder Palmer Luckey were never able to make virtual reality a profitable consumer product. Teamed up again, the pair have found an audience that is more comfortable with spending lots of money for slow development timelines and little return: the US Army. According to a report from Bloomberg, Luckey’s Anduril Industries and Zuck’s Meta Platforms were among three companies tapped to produce prototypes fo

Time to Recycle an Old Laptop or Printer? Here's Where to Take It

Once that old laptop or printer stops working, you need to get rid of it. However, that can be easier said than done. Throwing it in the trash will only lead to more items that could be recycled slowly deteriorating in a landfill, and depending on the device in question could be illegal. That's probably why a recent CNET survey found that almost a third of US adults still have old, unused electronics hanging around the house. The good news? Recycling your old devices is easier than ever. Major

Data Shows That AI Use Is Now Declining at Large Companies

Artificial intelligence might be booming on paper, but in the real world, there are signs of a major slowdown. In their latest biweekly survey of AI adoption, the US Census Bureau found evidence of an obvious drop-off in corporate AI use — the largest since the survey began in November of 2023. The survey, which compiles data from over 1.2 million firms throughout the US, shows usage of AI tools among companies with over 250 employees dropping from nearly 14 percent in mid-June to under 12 per

Trump’s Policies Are Shutting Out Americans From the Coolest New Gadgets

Tech companies big and small now struggle to tantalize you with tech without telling you how much it will cost, or—hell—whether you can even buy it. The still-ongoing IFA 2025 tech conference in Berlin proved how merely shipping tech to the U.S. is more tenuous than at any time in the last few decades. From what I saw and heard both on the floor and off, it became clear that the era of plentiful, affordable, and cool shit will melt away in favor of an epoch of dull and ever-more expensive tech.

OpenAI Is Bringing an AI-Driven Feature-Length Animated Movie to Cannes

You knew it was bound to happen, and now, it has. The Wall Street Journal reports that OpenAI is lending its services to the production of a feature-length animated film called Critterz, which is aiming to be done in time for next year’s Cannes Film Festival. That would put its production time at nine months, which is unheard of for a feature-length animated film, but that’s because it’ll be created using AI. According to the paper, using OpenAI’s resources, production companies Vertigo Films a

Bluesky adds private bookmarks

Social networking startup Bluesky is rolling out one of users’ most in-demand features — no, not an edit button! — bookmarks. The company on Monday announced the new addition, which it calls Saved Posts. The feature is accessible through a new bookmark icon underneath each post, next to the heart for favoriting. Your saved posts can then be viewed at any time from the new “Saved” section in the app’s main navigation. While it may seem redundant to have both likes and bookmarks on a social app

Customize Your Google Search Results With This New Feature

Facing criticism for degraded search results and angst from people who want to avoid AI Overviews, Google has announced a new search feature that lets you choose the sites you want to see in your news and search results. Google said in a recent blog post that it's launching Preferred Sources in the US and India this month. The new feature can be accessed through a plus icon to the right of Top Stories panels or a direct link to your preferences. "Once you select your sources, they will appear

Last-minute Apple event rumors: iPhone 17 specs, AirPods Pro 3, more

We’re less than 24 hours away from Apple’s “Awe dropping” event, where it will announce the new iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, new AirPods Pro, and more. Head below for our roundup of all the last-minute rumors about what to expect from these new Apple products… iPhone 17 accessories One of the more perplexing rumors to me throughout the iPhone 17 cycle has been the so-called “Crossbody Strap” accessory. A new image posted by Sonny Dickson last night seems to add more fuel to this f

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iOS 26 release date expected at Tuesday's Apple Event: Check to see if your iPhone is compatible for the update

We're almost there: The Apple iPhone 17 event is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9. We expect to see new additions, like the iPhone 17 Air, among other devices. The company has titled the event "awe dropping" and if all goes as expected, we should be able to download iOS 26 and iPad 26 sometime next week. Coming with those OS updates are substantial changes to your iPhone and iPad's software. You may have already heard about "Liquid Glass," which (intentional or not) is sort of like Apple's take o

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New AirPods Pro tomorrow? These 3 features would be so worth upgrading for

Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It's almost time for Apple to announce the iPhone 17 smartphone lineup, but I'm more excited about the possibility of an AirPods Pro 3 announcement. The AirPods Pro 2 are my daily driver earbuds, but there are some features I'd love to see improved in the next model. Also: How to watch Apple's event this week (and what to expect) I've heard rumors about a complete redesign of the AirPods Pro's earbuds and charging case, p

Ready for a Juice Boost? Apple's iPhone 17 Lineup Reportedly Has Bigger Batteries

The leaks just keep coming ahead of Tuesday's "awe-dropping" Apple event, and it looks like the iPhone 17 series will have significantly bigger batteries. According to leaker @ShrimpApplePro on X, Chinese regulatory listings indicate that all the new phones that Apple is unveiling on Tuesday -- the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max -- will have larger batteries. The exception will be the iPhone 17 Air, which is trading its ultrathin build for less battery capacity. We have no way

Apple teases ‘Get ready to be wowed’ at September 9 event

Apple’s big September 9 event is almost here. And the company has just shared a fresh tease in an unlikely place to boost excitement ahead of its new product announcements. Apple Vision Pro app includes new teaser for September 9 event If you weren’t already hyped up for this week’s “Awe dropping” Apple event, the company wants to ramp your expectations even higher. In a fresh update inside the iPhone’s companion app for Apple Vision Pro, the company has published a new event teaser. Alongsi

Apple is showcasing the iPhone 17 lineup tomorrow: Rumors, prices, new features and what else you need to know

It's happening: Tomorrow, Apple is finally showcasing its iPhone 17 lineup during the big September "Awe dropping" iPhone event. The hardware announcement will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET, and the Engadget team will be liveblogging it from Cupertino in real-time. (You can watch the iPhone 17 event on YouTube, too.) The newest phones will come equipped with the latest iOS 26 features preinstalled, along with any new features Apple reveals that day. So what can we expect to see? While Appl

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Ready For a Juice Boost? Apple's iPhone 17 Lineup Reportedly Features Bigger Batteries

The leaks just keep coming ahead of Tuesday's "awe-dropping" Apple event, and it looks like the iPhone 17 series will have a significantly bigger battery size. According to leaker @ShrimpApplePro on X, Chinese regulatory listings indicate that all the new phones that Apple is unveiling on Tuesday -- the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max -- will have larger batteries. The exception will be the iPhone 17 Air, which is trading off the ultra-thin form factor for less battery capacity.

iPhone 17 battery capacity leak reveals a brand new advantage for eSIM-only models

There’s under two days left until Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event for all four iPhone 17 models, AirPods Pro 3, a trio of Apple Watch models, and more. That doesn’t stop last minute leaks, though – and we just got an incredibly interesting new leak for iPhone 17 battery capacities. iPhone 17 battery capacities This leak comes from reputable Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro, and it shares “real” battery capacities for all four iPhone 17 models: iPhone 17: 3692mAh (3.6% gain versus iPhone 16) iPhone 1

M5 iPad Pro launch this week is starting to look very possible

Apple is expected to launch 8+ new products this week, headlined by the iPhone 17 lineup. But a surprise appearance of the forthcoming M5 iPad Pro is now looking even more likely too. New signs point to higher likelihood of M5 iPad Pro launch at September event This week’s iPhone 17 event is shaping up to be packed with new product announcements. We’re expecting four iPhone 17 models, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and more. Apple has a handful of rumored products

Deals: 1TB M4 Mac mini $100 off, Powerbeats Pro 2, iPhone, M4 iPad Pro up to $500 off, more

Your Monday morning edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals is now ready to go. Now just over 24 hours out from tomorrow’s Apple reveal event, we are tracking even lower prices on select iPhone 15/16 Pro models with as much $730 in savings for folks not upgrading. Those deals also join the most affordable 1TB M4 Mac mini configuration at $100 off as well as some notable deals on the latest heart-rate monitoring Powerbeats Pro 2 at $50 off, and prices have dropped even further on some of the new 25

Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Tomorrow: We're Expecting These 6 Big Reveals

Nothing in this world is certain, except for death, taxes and the reveal of a new iPhone every year. Since receiving our invites to attend Apple's "awe-dropping" iPhone 17 event, we've been hard at work deciphering what the enigmatic Apple logo heatmap could mean. While that'll remain a mystery until Tuesday, we have seen a lot of the expected product lineup through leaked photos and rumors from industry analysts. In addition to the base model, you can expect an iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max and a

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Apple's iPhone 17 event invite has secret clues - my 3 biggest theories for what to expect

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple has confirmed its next iPhone launch event will take place on Tuesday, September 9. The invitation graphic hints at the possibility of new iPhone 17 colors and improved thermal cooling. A deeper look suggests temperature-related features to the AirPods and Apple Watches. Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, with new iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods -- and maybe a few surprises -- s

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These $15 accessories turned my AirPods into my ideal workout headphones

Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Your AirPods can be your best friend, small enough to stay in your pocket or bag until you need them. But if you like to work out with your AirPods, pushing your slippery earbuds back into your ear can become a particularly intense workout. I've found three products to help with this problem -- a few dollars spent can revitalize your AirPods experience. Also: Apple iPhone 17 event live blog: The biggest announcements we're