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iPhone 18: Apple could delay the cheaper model until 2027

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

Apple’s updated launch timetable is becoming clearer. The company is expected to unveil only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18...

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Russia builds first naval drone port at Lake Donuzlav near Novoozerne

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

More recently, new satellite imagery suggests that the Russian Navy is building its first naval drone port on the shore...

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EU forces Google to open Android to Gemini competitors

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

The European Commission is requiring Google to open Android to Gemini’s competitors. This will make it possible to activate third-party...

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Magcubic HY350 Max: 67% off this projector on AliExpress

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

The Magcubic HY350 Max is available for very little with this exceptional 67% discount. The Magcubic HY350 Max projector has...

Man sitting at desk looking at computer screen displaying a 2027 calendar, holding a "Upgrade?" sticky note and coffee mug.

Windows 10 support extended by one more year until 2027

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will receive an extra year of support, extending the lifespan of its older operating...

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OpenMetabolics Turns a Smartphone Into a Powerful Health Tool

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

A basic smartphone carried in a pocket could soon serve as a highly capable health device. Researchers at Harvard University...

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Meta Quest 3: the best AliExpress deal right now

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

The best mixed-reality headset is currently available at a genuinely attractive price. This is the ideal opportunity to treat yourself....

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G: a huge back-to-school discount at AliExpress

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

For the back-to-school period, AliExpress is pulling out all the stops, with thousands of cut-price high-tech products on offer. This...

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XJTU Molecular Press Annealing Strengthens Perovskite Solar Cells

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 9, 2026

Solar cells produced from low-cost, printable materials are approaching leading performance levels, but they commonly break down under heat. A...

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Poco F8 Ultra: AliExpress doubles storage at a reduced price

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

AliExpress has a notably rare deal on the Poco F8 Ultra: it doubles the phone’s storage capacity. AliExpress is running...

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WordPress: wp2shell attack enables remote code execution

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

Researchers have identified a new attack capable of targeting WordPress websites - a platform used by 40% of all websites...

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Amazon Prime Video’s Apple TV offer is not very tempting

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

Amazon Prime Video’s offer is not especially tempting. Here is why. When we received Amazon’s press release, entitled: “Apple TV...

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Driving the Nio ES6 across China using battery swaps

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

“She says you need a Chinese name.” Our fixer sits behind a desk at Beijing Airport, carefully converting my details...

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SFR confirms hack exposing customer personal data

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

SFR has confirmed a hack detected in July. The incident gave cybercriminals access to customers’ personal data. If you are...

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Xbox: a dramatic console price increase amid the RAM crisis

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

Microsoft has announced a substantial price increase for its Xbox console range amid the ongoing crisis. The move directly contradicts...

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How DNA Storage and Encryption Could Transform Data Security

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

The next era of data storage might not be housed inside a computer at all. Instead, it may be contained...

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Xiaomi Pad 7 drops to €202 from €481 in this AliExpress deal

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

The Xiaomi tablet has fallen to an exceptionally attractive price, but there is no time to wait: the deal ends...

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How to watch the Austrian GP 2026 live: streaming and timings

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

Set among the Styrian hills, the Red Bull Ring hosts the Austrian GP on Sunday 28 June at 15:00. Here...

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Xiaomi TV A 32 2025 at a reduced price on AliExpress

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 8, 2026

Looking for a straightforward, practical TV that will not break the bank? The Xiaomi TV A 32 2025 is an...

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Renault AIR4 turns the Renault 4L into a flying drone

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 7, 2026

To mark 60 years of the Renault 4L, the French marque has partnered with design centre TheArsenale to produce a...

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Claude Mythos 5 redeployed to selected US organisations

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 7, 2026

Suspended since 12 June, Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 model has been redeployed. However, it is currently available only to a...