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Roku Quietly Raises Streaming Player Prices Up to 60%
Roku did not put out a press release for this one. The company simply updated its website this week with new manufacturer’s…
GrapheneOS Ships 2026071500 Stable for Pixel
The privacy-focused Android OS promoted its Android 17 port to Stable in the 2026071500 release for all supported Pixels, with a companion…
Apple Pay’s Four New iOS 27 Features, Explained
iOS 27 gives Apple Pay a redesigned card-switching checkout, American Express points at checkout, a Tap to Share in-store flow, and in-Wallet…
Android Developer Verification Locks In September 30
Google has finalized the enforcement timeline for its Android developer verification program, with mandatory app registration taking effect September 30, 2026, for…
Linux Kernel Development Resources Hosted on kernel.org
The official linux-next integration tree is hosted on kernel.org, the primary official repository for Linux kernel source code and development resources, alongside…
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Z Fold 8, Galaxy Glasses expected
Samsung hosts Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, expected to debut the Z Fold 8 line, Galaxy Watch 9, and its…
Apple and Klarna debut lease-to-own iPhone plan
Apple is reportedly teaming with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices, letting customers pay over two to three years…
Garmin Cirqa: The $200 Screenless Tracker
Garmin's Cirqa Smart Band is its first screenless fitness tracker — a $200 band with 10-day battery life that takes on Whoop…
Firebat A6 Mini PC Drops to $282: Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M
Bottom line: The Firebat A6 delivers a validated, Windows-activated 8-core Zen 3+ mini PC for $282 — roughly $150 less than Amazon…
Auracast in 2026: what Bluetooth’s broadcast audio means for listeners
You have probably used a technology all day without ever hearing its name. Auracast is the quiet engine behind a handful of…