Page 24 - News

Young man using a selfie stick by the rocky coast with a laptop, smartphone, and bag beside him at sunset.

Black Friday: Insta360 X5 drops to €434 at AliExpress

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

For Black Friday, AliExpress is cutting the price of standout products such as the Insta360 X5, a recent action camera...

Person adjusting a vintage green kitchen scale with a cream bowl on a countertop with notebook and pen nearby.

Why Old Kitchen Scales Are Becoming Valuable Collectibles

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

The old kitchen scale was meant for the tip. Its yellowed plastic tray was cracked, its dial clouded by flour...

Young man sitting on rooftop holding smartphone with world map, passport and coffee cup nearby at sunset.

OnePlus Satellite Roaming Gives Older Phones a New Lease of Life

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

The man at the airport café nearly spilled his latte when his OnePlus suddenly sprang back into action. There was...

Man holding smartphone shopping online on laptop showing discounted Pixel 9a phone on wooden desk.

Google Pixel 9a Black Friday deal: Amazon price drops to around €398

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

Black Friday continues to drive smartphone prices lower, and one of this year’s most notable surprises involves Google’s newest “a”...

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Final Fantasy X-2: A Culture Shock for Many Fans

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

For many fans, it was a culture shock. When Square Enix released Final Fantasy X-2 for the PlayStation 2 in...

Man adjusting a digital thermostat on a kitchen wall near a steaming cup on a table by a window.

How a Smart Thermostat Pays for Itself in Six Months

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

The kettle let out a tentative whistle as I looked over the latest bill, while the radiator made its familiar...

Person installing a CPU onto a motherboard on a wooden desk with a graphics card and screwdriver nearby.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700: the processor drops below €195 in this flash sale

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

With this flash sale, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor is available for under €195. At this price, it is...

Young man wearing wireless earbuds launching a drone on a rooftop with a backpack and drone case nearby.

DJI Neo 2 review: hands-free flying made simple

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

That is, in essence, the promise on offer. DJI’s newest pocket-sized drone aims to make flying feel as effortless as...

Man playing video game on 4K QED TV in living room with popcorn, game controller, and smartphone on table.

Black Friday QLED TV Deals: Why QLED Stands Out

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

Throughout November, leading brands are cutting the cost of 4K televisions, yet one technology is particularly prominent in the offers:...

Person holding smartphone with data privacy settings open, laptop and padlock on wooden desk in background.

Google history: protect your privacy and secure your account

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

Anyone using Google, Chrome, Maps, YouTube and related services leaves behind an enormous data trail. Search terms, visited websites, locations...

Young woman wearing wireless headphones sitting on a bench outdoors, smiling and adjusting the headphones.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: headphones at 102 euros on AliExpress

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

Available since summer 2024, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone-conduction headphones are seldom discounted. Fortunately, AliExpress is currently offering them...

Technician interacting with a holographic digital interface in a modern server room with data racks and a computer monitor.

Microsoft’s AI Superfactory Promises Model Training in Weeks, Not Months

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

Microsoft is introducing its first “AI superfactory”, a specialised site designed to complete enormous model-training runs in weeks rather than...

Sleek dark grey sports car with distinctive headlights displayed in a modern showroom with reflective floors.

Why Car Charging Quietly Kills Your Cables

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

The cable hung there, between the seat and the handbrake, twisted like an old elastic band. The lights changed at...

Person holding a tablet displaying colourful app icons, connected to a charger on a wooden desk with camera and keyboard.

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro: 256 GB for €314 instead of €531 with this flash offer

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

Announced this year, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro raises the bar against rival tablets. This premium Android model has what...

Father and son sitting on bed reading from a tablet under a night lamp with a teddy bear and clock nearby.

AI Bedtime Stories: How to Use Them Without Wrecking Sleep

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

Parents are putting aside well-thumbed picture books in favour of AI storytellers that can create bespoke tales on demand. The...

Military personnel preparing a large unmanned drone on runway outside a hangar with a French flag in the background

EyePulse: France’s New Sovereign MALE Drone

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 30, 2026

France’s defence industry is discreetly trialling a new category of military drone that may reduce Europe’s reliance on systems supplied...

Person attaching a small black clip-on accessory to the back of a silver smartphone on a desk.

Realme GT8 Pro review: a flagship smartphone with standout design

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 29, 2026

Could Realme be behind this year-end’s standout smartphone? With the GT8 Pro, the brand is aiming to deliver a flagship-grade...

Two ADTECH operators control a drone flying over a coastal cliff at sunset using monitors and maps.

SARP Harpia: ADTECH SD’s advanced Brazilian remotely piloted aircraft platform

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 29, 2026

Against the backdrop of unmanned systems becoming ever more established as strategic tools for military operations, public safety and societal...

Person sitting on a bed using a smartphone with a bedside table, clock, and plant in the background.

Restarting or Switching Off Android: Does It Improve Performance?

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 29, 2026

If your mobile always has dozens of apps open, suddenly heats up for no obvious reason, or starts stuttering right...

Person holding a remote control, facing a smart TV displaying colorful app icons on the screen.

How to use the 0 button on the remote control to enable Quick Access on LG webOS TVs

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 29, 2026

Holding down the 0 button on the remote control can bring up a lesser-known menu on certain LG Smart TVs...

Scientist fitting wearable sensors under coat sleeve in lab as humanoid robot waves from table.

Loose clothing sensors boost motion tracking accuracy by 40% with 80% less data, King’s College London study

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 29, 2026

Accurately measuring how people move has typically meant fastening sensors firmly to the body. Yet new research indicates that doing...