PS5, PS4 Players Can Claim Graveyard Keeper Free on PlayStation Store After Sequel Reveal
Sony’s PlayStation Store listed Graveyard Keeper as free for PS4 on Thursday, allowing users to claim
Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose
Amazon will cut off Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier from the Kindle Store on May 20, blocking new book purchases and downloads. Devices already registered will
Shell share price rises in early London trade as oil firms; buyback and deal questions linger
Shell shares rose 1.2% to 2,866.5 pence after the London open Wednesday, following news of continued share buybacks and a rebound in
Changing Your Phone’s DNS in 2026: Faster Browsing, Better Privacy, and Today’s DNS News (Jan. 15, 2026)
Australian telecom Swoop began hosting Quad9 DNS hubs in five cities, aiming to improve speed and keep security services local after previous
Google Pixel 11 Leaks and Rumors Today (Jan 12, 2026): Release Date, Price, Specs, Design — and the Camera Upgrade Fans Want
Reports indicate Google will launch four Pixel 11 models—including a Pro XL and a foldable—in the second half of 2026. Sources highlight
7 Best Free Android Automation Apps to Automate Your Routine in 2026 (Plus Today’s Gemini Shopping & Privacy News)
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Turn an Old Android Phone Into a PC Stats Monitor With Pitikapp — Plus Today’s Windows 11 and Smartphone Security News (Jan. 11, 2026)
On January 11, 2026, repurposing old Android phones as PC performance dashboards using Pitikapp is gaining traction, letting users monitor CPU, GPU, and other stats in real time. The trend coincides with new U.S. right-to-repair laws and expanded electronics recycling programs. Industry groups report a record 448 battery-related fires at waste facilities in 2025, highlighting risks of improper device disposal.
OnePlus 15 Review Round‑Up (15 November 2025): 7,300mAh Battery Rewrites the Rules, Cameras Go “Down to the Wire” Against Samsung
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Apple Watch’s Hidden Lifesaver: All the Safety Features That Could Save Your Life
Apple Watch’s new Check In feature now alerts contacts if you don’t reach your destination or finish an activity as expected. Emergency
Neuromorphic Computing: The Brain-Inspired Tech Revolutionizing AI and Beyond
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LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: April 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 12, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT Samsung Galaxy Z Wide Fold leaks 4:3 screen, tri-fold concept April 12, 2026, 2:35 PM EDT. Samsung is pushing the foldable frontier with the **Galaxy Z Wide Fold**, a smartphone built for a wider **4:3 aspect ratio**. The wider display aims to deliver a tablet-like canvas, boosting **multitasking** and media viewing. The device ties to Samsung's **One UI** software, with tailored animations, **split-screen multitasking**, and drag-and-drop features to exploit the larger panel. Rumors also explore a **tri-fold design** that could unfold into an even
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Technology News 10.04.2026
ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: April 11, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch date leaks point to July 22 Unpacked in London April 10, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT. Samsung's next foldable lineup may debut at a London livestream on July 22, according to the Korea Economic Times via 9to5Google. The **Galaxy Unpacked** event typically runs twice a year, with a summer reveal after the February launch. The report has not been confirmed by Samsung. If accurate, the event would set the stage for the **Galaxy Z Fold 8** and other foldables, though details remain unofficial and subject
PS5, PS4 Players Can Claim Graveyard Keeper Free on PlayStation Store After Sequel Reveal
Sony’s PlayStation Store listed Graveyard Keeper as free for PS4 on Thursday, allowing users to claim the 2019 game without a PlayStation Plus subscription. The offer coincides with similar free promotions on Steam and Xbox, tied to the announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2. Paid DLC and editions remain on sale. No end date was shown for the PlayStation offer as of Thursday.
Motorola Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra leaks reveal wood finish, new colors as launch nears
Leaked images show Motorola’s Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra flip phones in new wood, Alcantara, and Pantone finishes ahead of an expected April launch. Counterpoint Research data put Motorola at 44% of North America’s foldable market in 2025, trailing Samsung. Renders suggest hardware changes are minor, with the Ultra model keeping a 4-inch outer and 7-inch inner display. Naming may differ by region, with U.S. and international variants.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Goes Live Early Ahead of April 10 U.S. Restock
Samsung’s U.S. website allowed checkout for the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold for about 15 minutes on April 9, ahead of its scheduled restock. The device, discontinued after three months on the market, had been listed as out of stock. Samsung says the official restock will begin April 10 online and at seven U.S. stores. Earlier batches sold out in under 10 minutes.
Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode
Google began rolling out native vertical tabs and a full-page reading mode to the stable version of desktop Chrome on Tuesday, starting with Chrome 147 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users can now move the tab strip to the left and expand reading mode to fill the page. The rollout is gradual, with no set date for full availability. Chrome holds 69% of the global desktop browser market, according to StatCounter.
PS5 UI Update Starts Reaching Players as Sony Tests Cleaner, PS4-Style Home Menu
Sony is rolling out a redesigned PlayStation 5 home menu for some users, adding separate top-row icons for PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, Games, Library, and Media. Reports indicate the update is appearing for both beta testers and some non-beta owners, suggesting a server-side rollout. Sony has not confirmed the change or commented publicly. The new layout replaces the previous Games/Media split.
Nvidia N1 Laptop Chip Leak Reveals 128GB Board, Setting Up a New Windows PC Fight
Photos posted Thursday show a purported Nvidia N1 laptop motherboard with 128GB LPDDR5X memory and several laptop ports, according to Tom’s Hardware. The board appeared on China’s Goofish resale site and is described as an “Nvidia N1 AI book engineering sample” for Windows on Arm. Nvidia has not commented. The leak comes as Nvidia pushes into the Windows-on-Arm PC market, challenging Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
Ex-Apple Engineers Bet a $179 iPod Shuffle-Like AI Button Can Succeed Where Humane Failed
Button, a $179 clip-on AI device built by ex-Apple Vision Pro engineers Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, will ship to its first U.S. customers on Dec. 15. The device only listens when pressed, supports iPhone at launch, and includes three months of Button AI Pro before a $7.99 monthly fee. The launch follows the collapse of Humane’s AI Pin and ongoing efforts by Rabbit and OpenAI in AI hardware.
Xbox Achievements Update Finally Lets Players Hide Games and Show 100% Completions
Microsoft will let Xbox players hide games from their Achievement history later this month, following testing that began April 8 for select Xbox Insiders. The update also brings refreshed Achievement pop-ups, clearer 100% completion markers, and new filters. Hidden games will still count toward Gamerscore and activity reports. Microsoft has not announced a full release date.
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Leak Hints at Near-5GHz 2nm Power, but Heat Could Be the Catch
MediaTek's rumored Dimensity 9600 Pro chip may use TSMC's 2nm N2P process, feature a dual-prime-core 2+3+3 CPU layout, and reach peak clocks near 5GHz, according to leaks. Reports say the chip could include LPDDR6 memory, UFS 5.0 storage, and a new Arm GPU, but may face heat issues requiring advanced cooling. MediaTek expects volume production of its first 2nm flagship chip in late 2026.
OnePlus gaming handheld leak reveals 8-inch Android hybrid as brand looks beyond phones
Leaked images and reports suggest OnePlus is developing an Android gaming handheld with shoulder triggers, dual rear cameras, an 8-inch display, and a flagship MediaTek Dimensity chip. The device reportedly features a SIM tray and could function as both a phone and gaming console, but OnePlus has not confirmed its existence. Render images circulated online have not been independently verified.
Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen Goes Global, Letting iPhone and Android Users Shoot Better Rear-Camera Selfies
Insta360 has launched global sales of its Snap Selfie Screen, a magnetic accessory that mirrors a phone’s display on a 3.5-inch touchscreen for rear-camera selfies. The device is available now for $79.99 and $89.99 through Amazon and Insta360’s store. It supports iPhone 15 and later, plus Android phones with USB-C video output. The accessory draws power from the phone and blocks the USB-C port and wireless charging area.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool launches at $99 as portable fan race heats up
Dyson released its first handheld fan, the $99 HushJet Mini Cool, in the U.S. on Thursday. The 212-gram bladeless device pushes air at up to 25 meters per second and runs up to six hours per charge. The launch puts Dyson in direct competition with SharkNinja’s $149.99 ChillPill, which offers misting and longer runtime. The HushJet Mini Cool is available in Stone/Blush now, with more colors coming by June.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Puts Smaller Dynamic Island Back in Play, Says Air 2 Is Still Coming
Apple may still alter the iPhone 18 Pro’s display design, according to new supply-chain leaks cited by 9to5Mac and MacRumors. The iPhone Air 2 is reportedly moving forward despite weak sales of the first model, with Apple discounting the original Air by up to 30% on Amazon UK last month. Apple’s next iPhone cycle comes as it saw a 23% jump in China smartphone sales early this year.
Spotify lets users turn off all videos in its app as audio-first controls roll out worldwide
Spotify is rolling out new controls letting users disable all video features across its app, including music videos, Canvas loops, and video podcasts. Family plan managers can now turn off video for any member. The update applies to mobile, desktop, web, and TV, but video ads and some motion visuals will remain. The rollout is gradual and covers both free and paid users.
Apple AirPods Max 2 Review Roundup: Better ANC, Same $549 Problem
Apple’s AirPods Max 2, priced at $549, launched this month with improved sound and noise cancellation but drew criticism for minimal design changes and high cost. Early reviews say Sony and Bose rivals still outperform on battery life and price. Apple’s new features include the H2 chip, Live Translation, and lossless audio over USB-C. Some software tools now overlap with the cheaper AirPods Pro 3.
Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to More Galaxy Phones as Galaxy S24 Gets Second Build
Samsung on April 9 expanded its One UI 8.5 beta, based on Android 16, to more Galaxy models, including the S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, S23 FE, and A36 5G. The company also shipped a second beta to the S24 series in India and South Korea. The A36 5G beta is limited to India, while Fold5 and Flip5 support is restricted to Korea and the U.S. The S24’s second beta update includes new camera filters, bug fixes, and April security patches.
Google Expands Intel AI Chip Deal, Backs Xeon 6 for Data Centers as Intel Shares Rise
Google will expand its use of Intel Xeon processors, including the new Xeon 6, across its cloud infrastructure and deepen collaboration on custom chips, both companies said Thursday. Intel shares rose 2.3% to $60.33 in morning trading. Google Cloud already uses Xeon chips in C4 and N4 instances and has committed to future generations. The agreement comes as demand for CPUs rises amid shifts in AI deployment.
Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth
Salesforce shares fell 4.1% to $169.15 midday Thursday, nearing a 52-week low, as software stocks declined despite the company’s record quarterly revenue and expanded buyback. The drop followed news that Anthropic restricted access to its AI model after finding cybersecurity flaws, fueling concerns about software vulnerability. Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s midpoint estimates.
Google AI Overviews Wrong 1 in 10 Cases, New Analysis Finds
Google’s AI Overviews gave incorrect answers in about 10% of cases, according to a New York Times-commissioned analysis of 4,326 searches by Oumi, despite switching to the Gemini 3 model. Accuracy rose to 91% in February, but over half of correct answers cited sources that did not fully support the claims. Google disputed the findings, calling the study flawed. Pew found users clicked traditional search results less often when AI summaries appeared.
Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex
Google is promoting ChromeOS Flex with a $3 USB installer kit via Back Market as an option for aging Windows PCs and Macs after Windows 10 lost free security updates on Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 through October 2026, while Google’s system is free but only supports certified devices and wipes existing data. Dell estimates 1 billion PCs are affected by the Windows 10 cutoff.
Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android
Google released Chrome 147 for desktop and Android, expanding Local Network Access checks and adding Web Printing API for Isolated Web Apps. Chrome 148 beta on Android enables the Web Serial API and re-enables SharedWorker with extendedLifetime. The Android version also begins rolling out a Material 3 Expressive settings redesign. Chrome 147 on Android will reach Google Play over several days.
Pokémon Champions Launch Stumbles as HOME Error 9007, Missing Modes Spark Backlash
Pokémon Champions launched April 8 on Switch and Switch 2 as a free-to-start battler, but players quickly reported a Pokémon HOME transfer bug and criticized missing formats and a limited roster. The game is set to become the standard for official Pokémon VGC events starting in May. Nintendo shares closed down 2% Thursday at 8,531 yen. Mobile versions are expected later in 2026.