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The Google Pixel 10a has dropped - but I'm sticking with the 9a model
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (1466+ words) Apple released its "budget" phone, the "599 iPhone 16e, back in February 2025 after months of feverish anticipation. But not to be outdone, rival tech giant Google'has released its own handset at an "unbeatable" price. At first release, the'the Pixel 9a'was "499, "100 cheaper than…...
Warning as scientists discover cancer-causing chemicals in headphones
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (870+ words) Scientists have issued an urgent warning to headphone'wearers as toxic chemicals have been discovered in several popular devices. Investigators found that every pair of 81 headphones they tested contained substances that can cause cancer, liver damage and brain development issues. Chemicals…...
Apple hosting 'special events' in London, New York and Shanghai
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (1125+ words) By SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR 15:27 16 Feb 2026, updated 15:34 16 Feb 2026 Apple usually hosts its launch events at its futuristic Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California." But the tech giant is breaking tradition with its next event, which is taking place in…...
Engineer who designed all of the Sega consoles dies aged 77
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (42+ words) Engineer who designed all of the Sega consoles dies aged 77: Gaming world pays tribute to 'legendary figure'Daily Mail Engineer who designed all of the Sega consoles dies aged 77: Gaming world pays tribute to 'legendary figure' By FRANCINE WOLFISZ, NEWS REPORTER...
Apple is rumoured to be launching a brand new iPhone 'imminently'
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1245+ words) It has only been five months since the release of Apple's latest smartphone, but rumours suggest that a brand new iPhone could arrive any day now. Industry analysts predict that the California tech giant will launch the iPhone 17e within the…...
The seven AI gadgets that are about to make your life better
3+ week, 2+ day ago (645+ words) By JONATHAN MARGOLIS FOR YOU MAGAZINE Every January, thousands of tech journalists, influencers and industry analysts swarm to a freezing Las Vegas: their mission, to see what new gadgets and innovations the world's geek-masters have come up with. This is…...
The iPhone feature infuriating the rich and famous
3+ week, 3+ day ago (430+ words) By ALEXA CIMINO, US REPORTER Apple's expanded call'screening tool is rapidly changing the way Americans use their phones and how their calls get answered." The tool, introduced with iOS 26, forces unknown callers to state their name and reason for calling…...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition hands-on with SHIVALI BEST
3+ week, 5+ day ago (780+ words) The moment that snowsports fans have been waiting for is finally almost here, with the Winter Olympics officially kicking off in Milano Cortina on 6 February." Over the two'week competition, athletes from around the world will go head'to'head across 16 disciplines, including…...
Millions of Brits can still remember their childhood home phone number
4+ week, 1+ day ago (462+ words) By JOHN JAMES, SENIOR REPORTER Millions of Brits can still remember old landline phone numbers from decades ago despite relying solely on their mobile today, new research suggests. With a year until the January 2027 landline switch-off, a new study suggests…...
Why you should keep your Kindle in airplane mode even when not flying
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (481+ words) A Kindle is a travel essential for many holidaymakers trying to save space in their case and avoid taking the heavy weight of physical books abroad with them." You can store several books on the slim, lightweight device at once,…...