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Paramount+ deal: Get two months of access for only $2

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-01 14:00:37

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 . This is just in time for the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. It's hot out there, so this might be the perfect time to stay in and binge some TV. Paramount+ is offering one heck of a deal right now for budding couch potatoes, with two months available for just $2. That bre

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Google testing new ‘Parental controls’ setting in Android Canary

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-01 15:33:32

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Google has launched a new Android Canary release channel for developers to test experimental features. A new “Parental controls” setting has appeared in Pixel devices running the Canary build. The setting may be linked to Android 16’s upcoming “Supervision” tools for managing screen time and web content for children. We’ve spotted a new “Parental controls” setting in Pixel devices running Google’s new Android Canary build. It appears under the Digital Wel

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The ultimate Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything you need to know

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-08-01 18:48:00

Rustam Kaberov/Getty Images Windows 11 is about to celebrate its fourth anniversary and runs on hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide. When it debuted in 2021, the new version of Microsoft's flagship operating system was arguably an incremental change to Windows 10, with a fresh look and feel on top of core code that was practically identical to its predecessor. The more important change, it turned out, was a new set of hardware compatibility requirements that made many existing PCs ineligible

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You Can Now Get Starlink for $15-Per-Month in New York, but There’s a Catch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 17:15:00

Starlink has brought high-speed internet to millions of rural Americans for the first time. It’s also one of the most expensive internet service providers in the country. So, how is it available in New York for just $15 a month? If it wants to sell internet in the state, it doesn’t have a choice. That’s thanks to the Affordable Broadband Act, a New York state law passed in January. The law says that major ISPs (those serving 20,000 households or more) operating in New York must offer plans sta

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macOS 26: Three new Mac apps, and new features in Photos, Messages, Notes, and more

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-01 20:02:43

9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac: Tidy up your Mac and iPhone today! Try 7 days free and use our code 9TO5MAC15 for 15% off. Also check out CleanMyPhone for your iPhone! macOS 26 brings a major new user–interface to the Mac, as well as some powerful new functionality. Apple has also updated a lot of its own apps, in addition to bringing three apps to the Mac for the first time. Here’s what the company has to share … The all–new Games app Games is an all–new Apple app which is coming t

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Netflix Jumped In on the Shark Week Action in July, Landing Two New Hits

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 19:00:03

Every week, Netflix unveils its Top 10 lists for the week before, ranking TV shows and movies by viewership. One of this week's most-streamed movies is Shark Whisperer, a documentary about marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey (her given name), who regularly swims with sharks and encourages others to do so to educate people. That film, along with another new shark-related title, the reality competition series All the Sharks (currently trending at No. 2 in Kids TV on the platform), arrived in the p

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Have a unused BOGO offer or another promo? This carrier will let you gift it to someone else

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 08:13:32

US Mobile is known for many things, including its great multi-line features and its active communication with customers on Reddit and beyond. The carrier is also never afraid to think outside the box when it comes to setting itself apart from the competition. Its latest feature doesn’t have an official name yet, but US Mobile has now made it easy to share extra lines and other promos with your friends and family. For those who don’t know, US Mobile recently rolled out a new promotion that gave

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This new Android Canary feature will let you stop HDR photos from blinding you at night

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 08:17:51

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR HDR content can really stand out on a screen of SDR images, especially in low-light environments . In order to limit distractions like that Google’s been working on an new set of “Enhanced HDR brightness” options. After first spotting them in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, they’re now usable in the new Android Canary release. Google just opened the door on a brave new world of Android development, extending its existing program of Developer Previews and Beta

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Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 Air colors, Apple’s 2026 lineup, and more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-02 08:47:31

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 17 Air rumors for colors and more, Apple’s early 2026 product lineup, the M4 Vision Pro, and Apple Vision Air. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. iPhone 17 Air colors, A19 Pro, and other lineup rumors A slew of rumors arrived this week for the iPhone 17 line, with iPhone 17 Air a particular highlight. First, Fixed Focus Digital indicate

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Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 beta firmware

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-02 12:25:12

Apple’s beta software cycle has had a busy week, with updates like iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 hitting first, then tvOS 26 beta 3 landing a day later. Now today, Apple has released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 beta firmware. Here’s what you should know. Latest AirPods firmware includes support for new iOS 26 features This summer, Apple has made AirPods beta firmware easier than ever to install. And it seems like coordinated with that change is a shift to more frequent beta releases. Historically

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Apple planning new Mac external display, MacBooks, iPads, and more for early 2026

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-08-02 12:26:32

Apple is planning for a busy start to 2026. A new report from Bloomberg details that Apple is working on updates for various iPhone, iPad, and Mac models destined for the first half of 2026. Perhaps most exciting for many people, however, is that Apple is also planning to release a new external display for the Mac next year. Here is what Bloomberg says is in the works for the first half of 2026: New MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, “the last with the current design” New iPad Air powered b

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The 37 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (July 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2025-08-02 12:00:00

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams. Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on HBO Max—from Oscar-winning epics to dystopian sci-fi classics. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on HBO Max. If you’re loo

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iOS 26 will add two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-02 16:36:28

iOS 26 might be best remembered for its Liquid Glass redesign, but the update will also add two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen. Here’s what’s coming. #1: Apple Games app Gaming on the iPhone is getting a new central hub in iOS 26. ’Apple Games’ is a brand new app that joins the ranks of other media-focused iPhone apps such as: Apple TV Apple Music Apple Podcasts Apple Books The new Games app includes a Home view where you’ll spend most of your time. Here’s Apple’s descriptio

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"Awkward": Sacked Twitter CEO's Son Is Still Showing Up for Work

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-02 20:27:49

On Tuesday, Linda Yaccarino suddenly stepped down as CEO of X, Elon Musk's social media site that was once known to many as Twitter, after two years of loyal service at the company. But guess who still showed up to work the next day? According to reporting by the New York Times: her nepo-hire of a son, Matt Madrazo. "So that's awkward," Madrazo said to colleagues after arriving at X's New York office, per the NYT. The progeny outlasts the progenitor. Yaccarino hired Madrazo in 2023 to sell po

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Don’t look now, but YouTube’s video player has a new design

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 20:23:03

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube appears to be rolling out or testing a new UI design for its player on the web. The new design places the video controls into bubbles. This UI change was first spotted back in April. Every now and then, YouTube tries to update its look to mixed results. You may remember the backlash the company got last year when it tried to relocate the video title, description, and comments section to the right side panel. Well, the video platform is at it again

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The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 00:00:54

ModRetro Chromatic The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. If you can stomach the price tag, it's the best way to play original GB and GBC carts. The Game Boy was my very first gaming device, and it has always held a special place in my heart. My parents actually bought two classic DMG Game Boys (one for me and one for my older sister), but they both ended up in my collection once she developed a social life and I retre

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Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-03 00:00:16

There's a new (ish) retro console on the block. The ModRetro Chromatic had a soft launch last year but is now "permanently in stock" for consumers. This is another machine that runs Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, like the beloved Analogue Pocket and others. The Chromatic features a magnesium alloy build, so it should take a licking. It also features a backlit screen — something the original Game Boy lacked. As a matter of fact, Nintendo didn't fully embrace backlighting technology unti

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The ModRetro Chromatic Is a Game Boy Fit for Your Apocalypse Bunker

wired.com Boone Ashworth 2025-08-03 00:00:44

It took just 24 hours for the ModRetro Chromatic to sell out when it launched December 2024. An unapologetic Game Boy clone packaged in a slick, tough new shell, it delivered the perfect dose of gaming nostalgia alongside a few modern upgrades. Keen to build on that success, ModRetro has revamped production efforts and rejiggered its supply chain to make sure the Chromatic can stand the test of time. Now, the snazzy, geeky gadget is available for sale again—this time with new features, new games

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Minimalist Android fans, Niagara Launcher’s Theme Collection is your new playground

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 04:01:24

Andy Walker / Android Authority If there’s one thing Niagara Launcher users love, besides debating which apps to favorite, it’s showcasing their home screen setups online. For a launcher that emphasizes minimalism, it certainly inspires a flood of creativity and innovation from its users. Over the past few months, I’ve explored numerous personalized layouts of varying taste. It’s clearly a facet of the launcher that its fans can’t get enough of. Do you use Niagara Launcher? 34 votes Yes, it's

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YouTube starts rolling out redesigned video player that gives off Liquid Glass vibes [Gallery]

9to5mac.com Ben Schoon 2025-08-03 04:39:26

YouTube is rolling out, or at least widely testing, a new video player design for its web experience that feels much different. YouTube has looked, in many ways, roughly the same for a long time. That includes with the video player, which has had basically the same design for years. When changes do arrive, they’re usually met with passionate response. In some cases, UI changes make it through such as the rounded corners redesign that rolled out back in 2023. In other cases, they’re canned due t

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The MacBook Air M4 brought me back to Apple (and at this price, I have no regrets)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-03 04:45:00

MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET The MacBook Air M4 (15-inch) is on sale at Amazon during Prime Day, starting at $1,049 for the 16GB version. When Apple announced the MacBook Air M4 earlier this year, it was clear that the laptop would be an incremental upgrade from last year's model, with the latest in Apple silicon and a host of software and AI-powered features. The fact that the 13-inch version was $100 less was a pleasant surprise, however, positioning it as a competitive ch

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Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals on Friday: Here's What We Know About Season 3 So Far

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 03:00:07

Marvel Rivals season 3 is almost upon us, bringing with it the blessing of the Phoenix Force. Jean Grey, original member of the X-Men and sometimes terror of the cosmos, is joining the roster as a new duelist. As usual, we're also getting a new map, some balance changes and several quality of life changes when it comes to cosmetics. And hang in there, Daywalker devotees -- Blade is coming in Season 3.5 next month. Phoenix's abilities in Marvel Rivals Phoenix joins as yet another duelist -- an

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The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-03 04:37:05

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. After selling out all of its limited stock of First Edition handhelds last year, ModRetro has announced that its Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock. The company is also introducing a new white-and-purple cloud color option, new game cartridges, and a collection of accessories that includes a rechargeable battery. The Chromatic i

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Netflix keeps Squid Game going with more of its reality show

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-08-03 04:56:49

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Netflix’s main Squid Game series may be over, but a second season of the Squid Game reality show is debuting in just a few months – and a third season is on the way. On Thursday, Netflix announced that season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere on November 4th. “In Season 2 of the gripping game show inspired by the original scripted series, 456 brand-new contestants

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Apple’s Next Vision Pro May Come Sooner Than You Think, but With One Big Letdown

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-08-03 08:26:54

It may feel like Apple has given up on its used car-priced “spatial computer,” the Vision Pro, but according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker’s next-gen headset might arrive a lot sooner than you think, and that price may not be coming down. According to Gurman, an “upgraded” Vision Pro could be released “as early as this year.” The headset will reportedly be aimed at “improving performance” and enhancing “comfort.” Bloomberg says this next iteration of the Vision Pro

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‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Has Revealed Its Take on Mole Man

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-08-03 12:00:16

Netflix is getting in on Solo Leveling with a new live-action adaptation. Get a new look at the Outlander prequel series. Plus, a sneak peek at the season finale of Murderbot. To me, my spoilers! The Fantastic Four: First Steps As noted by Yahoo!, a tie-in comic book to the MCU’s Fantastic Four: First Steps released yesterday confirms Paul Walter Hauser does indeed play the Mole Man. The comic gives Hauser’s Harvey Elder a tweaked backstory: now he’s a union organizer and politician who has de

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China’s energy dominance in three charts

technologyreview.com Casey Crownhart 2025-08-04 00:00:00

So while we all try to get our heads around what’s next for climate tech in the US and beyond, let’s look at just how dominant China is when it comes to clean energy, as documented in three charts. China is on an absolute tear installing wind and solar power. The country reached nearly 900 gigawatts of installed capacity for solar at the end of 2024, and the rapid pace of building has continued into this year. An additional 198 GW was installed between January and May, with 93 GW coming in May

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Gemini on Android just got a small but handy usability upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 23:28:50

AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a new gesture to launch Gemini in full screen from the small overlay at the bottom of the screen. This change was spotted in May and is now functional on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and possibly the Flip 7 and the Flip 7 FE. In addition to those announcements, Google has begun rolling out a new gesture that allows for easy switching between the floating Gemini overlay and the Gemini app in full-screen mode. You will now notice a small hor

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I wanted to hate Samsung’s proprietary Galaxy Watch 8 bands, but I can’t

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 23:30:08

I didn’t expect to care this much about a watch band system, but here we are. With the launch of its newest smartwatches, Samsung has officially streamlined its wearable portfolio, bringing its questionable squircle shape to every model. This also means that all the Galaxy Watch 8 models now feature the brand’s Dynamic Lug system. This particular facet of the redesign might seem minor at first glance, and for anyone who’s ever struggled to swap a watch strap, it’s a meaningful improvement that’s

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Samsung Now Brief is making it easier to discover YouTube videos you may like

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 01:55:32

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has upgraded One UI’s Now Brief feature on its latest foldables, introducing a read-aloud option and several new info cards. One of the new info cards adds personalized YouTube recommendations to your daily summaries. This card is currently available on Samsung’s new foldable phones and will likely reach more devices with the stable One UI 8 update. Samsung’s One UI 8 update is finally here with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, and it brings

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