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14+ min ago (1710+ words) Classy looks, as always Great dust and waterproofing Slightly awkward size and weight Kilburn III feels like better-value pick No aptX or LDAC The Marshall Middleton II is a small-to-mid sized Bluetooth speaker that combines a classy amp-inspired look with expansive stereo sound and a rugged design. It carries a pretty premium price for a model in its weight class, coming in at $329.99 / "259.99 / AU$499, so is it really worth buying? Features-wise, there's a lot of good stuff going on too. There's a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, the aforementioned EQ settings, battery preservation options, and Auracast connectivity. I would've liked to see placement compensation and multi-speaker pairing, which is available on some other Marshall models, but all of the basic essentials are here. One of the most impressive features, though, is the speaker's phenomenal battery life. You get 30 hours of…...

23+ min ago (178+ words) A new image shared by prototype collector and leaker Kosutami appears to show parts designed for an unreleased all-black Apple Vision headset. The image shows what seems to be a Vision Pro's left power strap and audio pod with the attached power cable. It seems to be identical to Apple's existing hardware, but uses a dark finish not seen on any production Vision Pro hardware. Earlier this year, Kosutami also shared images of a new Lightning-style connector in Midnight said to be intended for a next-generation Vision headset. The existing Vision Pro uses a 12-pin connector, while the unreleased cable featured only eight pins, which seemed to indicate that Apple may have been redesigning the external battery system for future headsets. Apple had been widely expected to release a lower-cost headset called the "Vision Air," as well as a redesigned…...

29+ min ago (657+ words) The US is light years behind its adversaries in military drone production. A San Diego startup wants to help solve that problem by bringing 3D printers to the battlefield. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has challenged the tech industry to help the US catch up on drones, and Silicon Valley is eager to cash in. Firestorm last year won a $100 million Air Force contract to research and develop unmanned aerial systems. This year, it raised $47 million in Series A funding from New Enterprise Associates, Lockheed Martin Ventures, and others. This story is part of a series on the major players in the US drone industry. See more in our series: Chad McCoy, cofounder and chief growth officer at Firestorm, served in the military for 23 years as a pararescueman, a medic trained to jump from aircraft and rappel down mountains to rescue service…...

42+ min ago (402+ words) As rival companies release phones with giant batteries using new silicon-carbon technology, a new leak suggests Samsung will stick with a familiar battery size for the upcoming Galaxy S26. But that doesn't mean the Korean company won't release a big-battery phone next year. Read on for more and check out my video on silicon carbon batteries below. Reliable leaker Ice Universe posted the full leaked specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 earlier this week. These are by far the most comprehensive details we've seen of the Galaxy S26 range so far, and they reveal some interesting tidbits. The most eye-catching is that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will sport a 5,000mAh battery, just like the Galaxy S25 Ultra. If accurate, that means Samsung's next flagship phone likely won't be powered by a denser silicon-carbon battery, and we won't see a huge jump in battery life for…...

47+ min ago (220+ words) The holiday season is a good time to acquire a new skill - you have the time and don't want to go outdoors. How about getting into electronics and home automation? My recommendation for this is the Raspberry Pi Pico, specifically the Pico 2W, where W indicates in-built WiFi. Originally launched in 2021 it is now in its second generation and there are two variants, the Pico 2 and the Pico 2W, which supports WiFi and Bluetooth and is therefore ideal in situations where you want to share data to a remote computer. If you want to know about the two models see'Pico 2 Faster With More Memory And RISCier'and'Pico 2W Announced But There Is A Surprise! After a recent price hike the Pico 2'(left)'costs around $10 and the Pico'2W'(right) around $12.' Buying a device with a Header saves on soldering. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 'Click in image for Amazon details....

50+ min ago (160+ words) India is reviewing a proposal that would require Apple to keep GPS location services permanently active on every iPhone sold in the country, according to Reuters. GPS is typically activated only when specific apps request location access or when an emergency call is placed. The COAI has also asked the government to require smartphone makers to disable pop-up notifications that inform users when a carrier is attempting to access location information. Apple has formally opposed the proposal. In a letter sent in July by the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), which represents Apple and Google, the companies warned the government that forcing GPS to remain active at all times would constitute a regulatory overreach. The news comes shortly after India reversed a separate directive that would have required all smartphone makers, including Apple, to preinstall a government app and prevent…...

54+ min ago (301+ words) The PS5 has ended up dominating Black Friday sales in the US, while the Xbox Series X|S consoles have fallen short of reaching third place. A fan has spotted Pikmin 4 among a list of games receiving a Switch 2 update on the Nintendo Eshop. No Switch 2 update has officially been announced. Epic Games Store will unveil a mystery free game tied to The Game Awards on December 11, alongside current giveaways The Darkside Detective and Jackbox Party Pack 4. Sega's hardware went further leaps and bounds than most people would have expected. Even in today's market. SEGA paid Microsoft to supply Windows for the Dreamcast, at the time, Microsoft was developing the Xbox, unknown to SEGA. I liked the Dreamcast but hated the big ass controllers Same. Plus the fact that Sega designed them with only a left analog stick baffles me, considering…...

54+ min ago (735+ words) Samsung still hasn't said the words "Galaxy S26" on stage, but as of'December 7, 2025, the company's own software has done the talking for it. A wave of leaks from'One UI 8.5 test firmware, newly published reports, and updated launch rumors paint the clearest picture yet of the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra " including their'redesigned camera module, Qi2 magnets, faster charging, and deep Galaxy AI integration.' [1] Below is a breakdown of what's new'today'and how it connects to earlier coverage from outlets like'Forbes, GSMArena, and Android Authority. The most important development this week:'Samsung officially leaked its own phones. Developers digging through an internal'One UI 8.5'build found'2D device illustrations labeled M1, M2, and M3, corresponding to the'Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. These sketches are embedded directly in Samsung's system code, making them the closest thing we have to "official" renders right now.' [2] This is a subtle but meaningful change: for several generations, the…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1046+ words) Dell's Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock is best paired with a Dell workstation, and its robust list of IT management features clearly aims it at enterprise and pro users. For those without enterprise ambitions and a Dell PC, however, there are more affordable options on the market. Up to 300W charging (Dell PCs) or 240W (non-Dell PCs) Pre-drilled holes for a 100mm x 100mm VESA mounting bracket Superb quad 4K@120Hz display support Three-year warranty can be extended to up to five years Robust IT management tools for professionals Fan noise is noticeable, but not egregious Full set of features only available with Dell PCs Thunderbolt 5 docking stations are becoming increasingly common as the latest connectivity tech matures, and Dell recently released its new Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock (SD25TB5) aimed at power users and, as the name implies, professionals. I've been using the new Dell dock on my…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1046+ words) Dell's Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock is best paired with a Dell workstation, and its robust list of IT management features clearly aims it at enterprise and pro users. For those without enterprise ambitions and a Dell PC, however, there are more affordable options on the market. Up to 300W charging (Dell PCs) or 240W (non-Dell PCs) Pre-drilled holes for a 100mm x 100mm VESA mounting bracket Superb quad 4K@120Hz display support Three-year warranty can be extended to up to five years Robust IT management tools for professionals Fan noise is noticeable, but not egregious Full set of features only available with Dell PCs Thunderbolt 5 docking stations are becoming increasingly common as the latest connectivity tech matures, and Dell recently released its new Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock (SD25TB5) aimed at power users and, as the name implies, professionals. I've been using the new Dell dock on my…...