Apple’s iPhone Ultra is widely expected to feature Touch ID instead of Face ID, but the references found in the iOS 27 beta probably shouldn’t be taken as proof. Code Explorer pdfu found car key chains connecting an iPhone to Ultra Wideband and Touch ID, which they say “confirms” Touch ID for the foldable since “all existing iPhone models with a UWB chip, starting with the iPhone 11, use Face ID.” But Apple’s codebase often contains Touch ID references that aren’t tied to specific hardware. Legacy terminology can also persist for years, with references to discontinued products like the iPod…
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Last month, Apple announced a new Mac mini built around the all-new M6 chip and M5 Pro, replacing the M4 and M4 Pro models on sale since October 2024. Pre-orders are now open and the machines will arrive at customers’ homes and in stores on September 22. The M6 model starts at $899 and the M5 Pro model starts at $1,699, each $100 more than its predecessor sold for at the end of its run and $300 more than their predecessors’ launch price. The Mac mini went from $599 to $799 in May, and the M4 Pro configuration went from…
Apple may be planning to abandon the standard iPhone 18 altogether and rebrand the iPhone Air 2 as its new $999 entry point when the most affordable iPhone models launch in spring 2027, according to a sketchy rumor. The claim comes from the “Early Apple” This would be a major departure from how both devices have been described thus far. More than a year of rumors have consistently described the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and Air 2 as three separate devices expected to launch together next spring, following the iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone arriving…
The Oura Ring is a discreet wearable device that measures and tracks several key health indicators, including your heart rate, body temperature, sleep quality and physical activity. When your Readiness Score, Activity Score, or Sleep Score (scores provided by Oura based on your biometrics) is 85 or higher, there will be a small crown icon next to the score on the Oura app. This is simply a visual signal that, based on the data Oura has, you are sufficiently rested and recovered for the day ahead. The Oura app’s proprietary Readiness Score ranges from…
Kittyfly/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Clearly, no electronic device is safe from the global RAM crisis – affectionately known as RAMaggeddon – because of the many devices Amazon is raising prices on, it is now raising the price of the Kindle. Specifically, the 16GB Kindle and the 16GB Kindle Paperwhite. These range from $110 to $150 (a 36% increase) and $160 to $200 (a 25% increase) respectively. These prices are not insignificant considering the rising costs of typical groceries. It becomes so oppressive that…
arafatmyt/Shutterstock Romania sank four barges in the Danube in August 2026 as part of an effort to maintain sufficient water levels to its Cernavoda nuclear power plant, which uses river water for cooling purposes. The plan to sink these four barges follows falling water levels on the Danube, affected by severe droughts across Europe this summer. The river’s flow had fallen to a record low of 49,440 cubic feet per second for this time of year. The four barges were filled with stones before being sunk into the river as…
Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock Apple plans to hold a special media event on September 9, during which the company is expected to introduce a completely new iPhone lineup. While new iPhone unveils are always interesting, this year will be especially exciting in light of rumors that Apple is finally introducing a foldable iPhone that could be dubbed iPhone Ultra. At the same time, Apple will also present an iPhone 18 Pro. It is reasonable to assume that both devices will be very expensive. The foldable iPhone will be expensive because it represents…
If you want to save as much money as possible with the TV shows you watch, free streaming services are constantly evolving and can offer several benefits. For example, Google TV Freeplay recently added thousands of new titles to watch, potentially making it a more desirable free streaming choice. However, services like Google Freeplay also have some drawbacks that may tempt you to pay for streaming. Some of the main drawbacks you may encounter when using Freeplay include the fact that ads on the interface may seem intrusive and that you cannot always run…
We expect details on “Ocarina of Time” and other Zelda projects during the 30-minute stream. Nintendo Sometimes there’s just too much news for just one Nintendo Direct, so the company is doubling down by releasing two streams this week. Before taking a look at other games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in a regular livestream on Wednesday, Nintendo will provide information on several Legend of Zelda projects with a dedicated showcase for this franchise. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct will begin at 10 a.m. ET on September 8 and will last approximately 30 minutes.…
rainbow/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I’m a big fan of home 3D printing. As someone who enjoys spending his free time repairing and refurbishing old electronics and video game consoles, I’ve found a 3D printer invaluable. I also work on a lot of projects involving the Raspberry Pi, and a 3D printer can really help take Raspberry Pi builds to the next level. And while some may wonder if a 3D printer is still worth buying in 2026, owning one still offers many benefits.…