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How US Tariffs Are Changing Apple, Huawei and Chinese Buyers in China

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 3, 2026

In a Shanghai shopping centre awash with neon and the muted whirr of escalators, the Apple Store continues to gleam...

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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: Black Friday deal at €117 instead of €199

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 3, 2026

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is an excellent wireless headset for sport, particularly running. Its bone-conduction technology and open design...

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Fronde 2.0: France’s Low-Cost Loitering Munition

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 3, 2026

Fronde 2.0 is more than an airborne camera. Developed by frontline soldiers and further shaped alongside engineers, it is a...

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Future Tech Leadership: From Potential to Performance

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 3, 2026

At a Berlin co-working space, Lina, a 26-year-old developer, looks between two monitors. One displays an impeccable block of code....

Hand turning off a Wi-Fi router on a bedside table with a phone and alarm clock, couple and cat sleeping in bed.

Why You Should Switch Off Wi-Fi and Your Router at Night

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

By the evening, when all you want to do is collapse onto the pillow, the router in the hallway is...

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MG4 with semi-solid-state battery revealed at Guangzhou Motor Show

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

The news is not entirely new, yet MG drew attention again at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where it unveiled for...

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The Cult of Optimisation and Unpaid Data Labour

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

On the 7:12 a.m. train, nearly every display shines with the same familiar glow. A woman flicks from her calorie...

Person launching a drone from a rooftop with a city skyline and controller in hand during sunset.

DJI Mini 4K: a huge Singles Day deal on AliExpress

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Subject to available stock, the excellent DJI Mini 4K drone is receiving an extraordinary Singles Day discount, as part of...

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Apple Park: The Email That Ended a Hacker’s Dream Job

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

The email that altered everything arrived on a Tuesday afternoon in a cramped student bedroom, still carrying the scent of...

Soldier operating a drone control system on a tripod with flying drones over a mountainous landscape.

Colombia launches National Anti-Drone Shield Project

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

At the promotion ceremony for officers and the presentation of the military and police high command, held on 29 December...

Young couple looking stressed while reviewing bills and finances at home kitchen table with laptop and calculator.

Why Your Budget Looks Balanced but Your Bank Account Doesn’t

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

On a Sunday evening, the kitchen table resembles a miniature accounts department. A laptop is open, the banking app is...

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Amazon Fire TV Stick Discontinued: Full Refunds Explained

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

The alert arrived on a Tuesday afternoon, the sort of notification you might dismiss without a second look. “Your Amazon...

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Renault prepares to build long-range combat drones for France

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Renault, a brand more commonly associated with hatchbacks and family SUVs, is preparing to enter the defence industry through a...

Two people engaged in conversation at a table in a busy train station café with a coffee cup and notebook.

Permission and Preference: The Tiny Shift That Builds Trust Faster

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

At a glance 🔑 Small shift: Open with permission + preference-state the value, set a time limit and offer a...

Teal Audi electric sedan displayed indoors with solar panels visible on the ceiling above.

Audi gives Audi e-tron batteries a second life in tuk-tuks

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

End-of-life batteries from electric cars present an environmental challenge, but Audi believes it has found a use for some of...

Person sitting at a desk assembling a computer with graphics card boxes, a laptop, calculator, and money nearby.

NVIDIA graphics card prices rise as GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory costs increase

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Behind the scenes, chip companies and suppliers have been negotiating for months, and the outcome is now clear: the cost...

Person using a laptop with digital folder icons on screen, a smartphone and a mug on the wooden desk.

Why One Folder Changes Your Digital Day

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

The display had become a digital loft: unfinished slide decks, images labelled “Screenshot 2021-09-13 (4)”, and ten copies of the...

Two naval personnel in blue uniforms operate a drone aircraft launching from a ship, with a naval vessel in the background.

France’s DANAE programme: armed autonomous surface drones for the French Navy

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

The French Navy is progressively reshaping its fleet. Alongside frigates, submarines and patrol vessels, armed uncrewed surface drones are soon...

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Honor 400 Pro Black Friday AliExpress deal: 512 GB for €428 instead of €799

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Looking for a premium smartphone that delivers on every front without draining your bank account? There are plenty of choices,...

Young man lying on bed with adhesive bandages and phone showing a face, looking concerned in dimly lit room.

Mouth Taping: The Viral Sleep Trend Sleep Specialists Warn About

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Millions of users on TikTok, Instagram and similar platforms are currently posting videos about an alleged miracle solution for better...

Person adjusting a camera on a tripod under a starry sky with an open notebook and lamp on rocks nearby.

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Brings the Milky Way Closer

Harriet L. Whitmore • September 2, 2026

Sony night photographers have found a fresh fixation: a fast 35mm lens that renders stars like crisp points on a...