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iQOO 13 to Be Available in a New Green Colour Option in India on July 4

iQOO 13 will be sold in India in a new green colourway starting July 4, an Amazon microsite confirmed. The specifications of the upcoming option will be the same as the existing model. It will offer a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a Q2 gaming chip, an LTPO AMOLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, and a 6,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging and a 50-megapixel Sony IM... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1a3PvzL

Best Gaming Phones Under Rs 30,000: Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G, iQOO Neo 10R, Poco X7 Pro, More

Gaming smartphones are in a niche category of devices which are built for delivering the maximum fun, helped by dedicated performance modes, great haptics, efficient thermals, and snazzy designs. To help you make an informed buying decision, we have curated a list of the best gaming phones under Rs. 30,000 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6yPR7FN

I tried to make an immersive smart lighting gaming desk setup and failed horribly – here's why

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I wouldn't call myself a flashy person, but when it comes to smart lighting, I'm prepared to go all-out. In my home, I'm using everything from standing lamps like Philips Hue's Signe gradient lamp and TV backlight to the Govee Table Lamp 2 to give my home lighting some pizzazz. Until recently, my setup included my beloved Nanoleaf black hexagon wall panels, which served both as traditional and immersive smart lighting when hooked up to my PC via the Nanoleaf Desktop app, in addition to the remote controls afforded by the mobile app. Unfortunately, my new digs don't afford me the wallspace for these, so I was excited to see if Nanoleaf's latest gaming release, the Pegboard Desk Dock , would suitably fill the RGB-shaped void in my life. Would that it were so simple. I didn't peg you as a quitter I'm in the throes of reviewing Nanoleaf's Pegboard Desk Dock, so this is far from a final verdict, but my early impressions tell a cautionary tale for...

Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr LIVE: fight stream, cheapest PPV deals, watch the boxing online

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Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr is here – which means it's time to figure out the best (and possibly cheapest) way to watch the big fight live on Saturday, June 28 from anywhere with a VPN . The hotly-anticipated cruiserweight clash between social media boxer Jake Paul and the former WBC middleweight tile holder is tipped to sell more than 250,000 pay-per-views around the world. Boxing fans can watch live thanks to major sports network DAZN Boxing, as well as online via DAZN's streaming apps. Ready to see the huge box office showdown in California? Stick with us for all the latest on Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr including highlights, replays and round-by-round updates... Watching Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr: the essentials Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Main event start time: 3pm ET / 8 pm GMT Ringwalks: 8pm ET / 1 am GMT US PPV: DAZN UK PPV: DAZN 📺 Our FULL GUIDE to Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr live streams What is the venue for Jake Paul fight? Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr (2025) takes p...

After years of using Things 3, iOS 26 could move me to Reminders

WWDC 2025 is in the rear-view mirror, and it’d be fair to say there was plenty to get excited about, even with Apple (wisely) sidestepping its wider Apple Intelligence upgrades . iPad getting true window management was a great addition , while the new design language across all platforms is sure to be a big focus come September. But relatively tucked away, almost as a footnote, was the promise of more features to come to Reminders - and seeing those features arrive might actually get me to move away from Things 3 . Let me explain. Here’s the Thing Cultured Code’s 'Things' app is, as anyone who uses it will tell you, the holy grail of UI design. It’s a task manager that looks so good, even Apple itself couldn’t have done a better job, and it’s been my go-to organizational tool for the best part of a decade. It's a powerful tool for anyone using one of the best MacBooks and Macs - or any Apple device, for that matter. I use the app on my Mac, my iPad, my iPhone, and ...

Millions of Windows 10 business devices haven't been updated to Windows 11, says survey - here's what you should do to secure yours

Enterprise readiness for Windows 11 is improving but still uneven, says new report Healthcare and finance sectors lag in upgrading outdated hardware Migration is slowest in Americas despite most devices being upgrade-ready Millions of enterprise devices are still running Windows 10, even as Microsoft’s deadline to end support for the OS approaches. According to ControlUp’s latest Windows 11 Readiness report, half of all business-managed Windows devices have not yet made the switch. That number reflects progress from last year, when over 80% of enterprise machines were still on Windows 10, but with support ending on October 14, 2025, time is running out for organizations still lagging behind. Wide variation across industries “While the 50% completion mark is a major milestone, it's not time to relax,” said Marcel Calef, Americas Field CTO at ControlUp. “Many enterprises still face hardware and planning challenges.” The report analyzed over one million devices and found w...

Mr Hamza, Mysterious Team Bangladesh, and Keynous+ led a massive surge in DDoS on US businesses following an attack on Iran

Mr. Hamza claimed over half the strikes in a coordinated wave of digital retaliation Hacktivists redirected fury from Israel to America in a stunning 48-hour escalation U.S. military-linked manufacturers became primary targets in a pointed cyber warning shot An abrupt and massive rise in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against U.S. businesses has coincided with Washington’s involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. According to Radware’s Director of Threat Intelligence, Pascal Geenens, between June 21 and 22, 2025, hacktivist-led DDoS claims surged by 800%. This dramatic increase was paralleled by a 900% drop in attacks against Israel, suggesting a deliberate redirection of focus away from Israel and toward its most prominent ally. Key groups behind the DDoS escalation The spike in cyber hostility has been attributed largely to the actions of a few specific threat groups. Mr. Hamza, a hacktivist group known for its cyberattacks, was responsible for more than half...

JCB debuts trio of Android rugged smartphones with midrange features - but I fear it won't be affordable enough to bother rivals

JCB’s rugged phone trio enters a saturated market with a price that raises eyebrows JCB Toughphone P20's thermal camera is unique, but won’t matter much to everyday users Midrange specs and premium pricing put the JCB M20 and E10 in a tight spot JCB has introduced three Android rugged smartphones , targeting field professionals in industries such as construction and logistics. The most advanced of the trio, the Toughphone P20, arrives with Android 14, a 6.6-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display, and a MediaTek MT6877 chipset coupled with 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB. But with a launch price of £649 (€649), it lands in a territory already contested by better-known and, in some cases, more affordable rivals. Niche features may not justify a premium price On paper, the Toughphone P20 appears to be built to last. Its 10,000mAh battery supports up to 40 hours of talk time and 50 days of standby, while also offering powerbank functionality. JCB claims it...

The best TV show on Prime Video? I can’t stop coming back to this comfortingly cringey comedy series from the 2000s

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Some TV shows are like comfort food, and for me, there’s no show more comforting than Peep Show. The British sitcom from the early 2000s has been my go-to whenever I don’t know what to watch for quite some time now, and for good reasons. For the uninitiated, Peep Show follows the miseries of self-doubting, uptight loan manager called Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), who rents a room in his South London flat to Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), aka Jez, an overconfident and impulsive musician. Together, they stumble, blindly through day-to-day life, usually ending up in a desperate situation of their own making. There’s something weirdly cozy about watching two awkward flatmates spiral through life’s small humiliations, especially when their internal monologues are so brutally honest – and endlessly quotable. I’m not ashamed to admit that I often find myself referencing memorable lines from the series. Don’t believe me? Given that I’m writing about a TV show, I can’t help but think ab...

Microsoft's rekindling of Three Mile Island nuclear plant is ahead of schedule

Three Mile Island nuclear plant looks to be ahead of scheduling, opening in 2027 (not 2028) Microsoft has a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement on the site Other AI companies are investing in nuclear, too The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant could restart as soon as 2027 – a year ahead of its original reopening date of 2028 – but with a key difference compared to its former life. Only Unit 1 will be restarted, because it was not involved in the 1979 meltdown, which affected Unit 2. Although Unit 1 remained open following the incident, it was shut down in 2019 due to economic reasons (not safety concerns). This time around, it's set to be operated by Microsoft, following the company's deal on a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), signed in September 2024, in conjunction with Constellation Energy. Microsoft is reviving the Three Mile Island nuclear plant Microsoft is specifically interested in this nuclear plant because of its rising energy consumption and surging...

Anker's extraordinary 3D printer has become the most popular campaign ever on Kickstarter, with nearly $45 million pledged

Anker EufyMake E1 prints up to 5mm thick textures using UV-curable ink, not filament Over $45 million raised on Kickstarter makes the E1 the most funded project to date EufyMake E1 supports over 300 materials, including metal, leather, and curved surfaces Anker’s latest foray into creative tools has unexpectedly taken Kickstarter by storm with its new device, the EufyMake E1, generating nearly $45 million in pledges with days still left in its campaign, making it the most funded Kickstarter project to date. Developed under Anker’s Eufy sub-brand, the E1 is being marketed as the world’s first personal 3D-texture UV printer. While excitement among backers is undeniable, the real question is whether this all-in-one 3D printer machine can live up to its extraordinary promise. A different take on home 3D printing Unlike a typical home 3D printer, the EufyMake E1 doesn’t work with filament to build objects - instead, it uses UV-curable ink and a process Anker calls Amass3D techno...

Good tech doesn’t have to be boring – from headphones to smart lights, here are my top 6 recommendations for colorful tech that'll stand out from the crowd

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They say fortune favors the bold, so why not rebel from cookie-cutter colorways and mix things up with some eye-catching tech instead? As a self-confessed color addict, I often find myself drawn to products rocking vibrant hues. But, experience has taught me that looks aren't everything, and no matter how pretty something may be, I'll soon tire of it if it proves inefficient. To save others the trial and error, I've collated a list of six of our favorite products across a range of categories that not only performed well, but boast aesthetically pleasing colorways that'll satisfy those color cravings too. Gamakay TK75 V2 (Image credit: Future) The Gamakay TK75 V2 keyboard is a well-built and well-performing mechanical keyboard that offers multiple wireless connectivity modes and a good level of customization for the $89.99 / £75 / $AU148 price tag. Our reviewer was impressed by the performance of the Pegasus switches, describing them as ultra-quiet and smoo...

Intel set to transfer marketing jobs to an AI which could ironically be running on Intel processors

Intel will outsource marketing roles to Accenture and artificial intelligence Company CEO Lip-Bu Tan pushes structural cuts to speed up operations Marketing staff may help train replacements as layoffs are planned Intel has begun informing its marketing staff that many of their roles will be outsourced to Accenture, which will use artificial intelligence to manage parts of Intel’s marketing efforts, potentially powered by Intel’s own processors. This move is part of CEO Lip-Bu Tan ’s broader plan to overhaul operations, cut costs, and speed up decision-making. Intel revealed its plans with a statement describing Accenture as “a longtime partner and trusted leader,” and said it is expanding that relationship, with affected employees notified by July 11. Significant changes to team structures “The transition of our marketing and operations functions will result in significant changes to team structures, including potential headcount reductions, with only lean teams remaining,” ...

This Intel Core i7 motherboard is probably the world's most powerful SBC - and yet it is as small as the Raspberry Pi 5

de next-RAP8 SBC may be tiny in size, but pushes boundaries in robotics and industrial hardware design Not your average single-board computer, this one runs Intel Core i7 and LPDDR5x memory Add-on modules unlock AI and storage power, but complexity holds it back for offices AAEON has introduced the de next-RAP8, a single-board computer that combines 13th Gen Intel Core processors with a compact footprint of just 84mm x 55mm. This makes it similar in size to the Raspberry Pi 5, yet it includes components typically reserved for much larger systems. The board is available with the Intel Core i3-1315UE, i5-1335UE, or i7-1365UE, each running at 15W. Designed for robotics and industrial systems The biggest model delivers up to 10 cores and 12 threads, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x memory and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. These specifications suggest the board could handle lightweight multitasking and media processing, although performance would still be constrained by ...

I’ve been telling you AR glasses will be awesome, and this real-life ad blocker is yet another reason why I'm right

Ever wish your digital ad blocker could work offline too? This in-development AR glasses software could do just that, and it could be one of the first apps I download when I get a pair. AR glasses – be they from Snap , Meta , Google and its Android XR partners , or one of the other brands pursuing this field – are increasingly looking like they’ll be the next big thing in tech, but one fear I’ve heard from some is they’ll give our tech a new avenue for blasting ads in front of our faces. We’ll be bombarded by inescapable banners and pop-ups – a frustrating experience which sounds like prime material for a Futurama episode. Thankfully, one AR software developer has created a tool that goes in the opposite direction by blocking adverts wherever they appear. 🚫🕶️ I've been building an XR app for a real-world ad blocker using Snap @Spectacles. It uses Gemini to detect and block ads in the environment.It’s still early and experimental, but it’s exciting to imagine a future wher...

I'm still waiting on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ – and in the meantime, handheld gaming with the Xreal One AR glasses should hold me over

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If you've kept up to date with my articles recently , then you'll be aware that I've been on the lookout for acquiring the MSI Claw 8 AI+ or an equivalent handheld with an 8-inch screen. This is simply because I want a handheld gaming PC that has a bigger screen, without going overboard like some of the unappealing devices that look like a tablet and controller super-glued together. Unfortunately, that's not possible, since the Claw 8 AI+ is almost non-existent across retailers in the UK and the US, and opting for the Lenovo Legion Go S or the original (both using the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme) would seem a little nonsensical since I'd miss out on the processor upgrade. So, I guess you can say I've been a little out of luck... or have I? I say this because acquiring the Xreal One AR glasses for testing on the Asus ROG Ally has left me amazed at just how much better handheld gaming can be. With a micro OLED display, an X1 chip, adjustable screen size, and dist...

Forget Starlink – this Chinese satellite internet tech is capable of 1Gbps speeds that are five times faster

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A team of Chinese researchers has achieved a 1Gbps data transmission from a satellite The satellite operates 22,807 miles above Earth, while Starlink satellites are at around 341 miles This kind of speed could be revolutionary for internet connections in remote areas on Earth, but also in space It's no secret that getting a stable, reasonably fast internet connection in non-urban areas is still a challenge (and even those of us living in cities sometimes struggle). Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink , goes a long way toward making internet more accessible all around the globe – but it just got majorly overshadowed by a small team of Chinese scientists. This new breakthrough in satellite internet technology (via Interesting Engineering ) was achieved by Liu Chao from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor Wu Jian of Peking University of Posts and Telecommunications. The scientists developed a new method of combating the biggest hurdle faced by satel...

This $1,999 smartphone is the closest 'Made in USA' cellphone right now, but it's no match for Android

Built in California, powered by Linux, the Liberty Phone says no to tech giants With no Android or iOS, it’s the loneliest smartphone on the market today It costs more, does less, and still claims to be the best smartphone for privacy Despite rising political pressure to bring tech manufacturing back to the US, building a premium smartphone domestically remains a costly and technically difficult challenge. The Liberty Phone by Purism , priced at $1,999, offers a rare example of how close a company can get to building an America-made device, but it comes with significant trade-offs in performance and practicality. Unlike the widely promoted but questionable $499 Trump Phone , the Liberty Phone is at least verifiably assembled in the US, although it lacks flagship-level features. Still not 100% "Made In USA!" Todd Weaver, Purism’s founder, is upfront about the limitations, noting, “Someone who needs a wicked-strong camera is not our audience.” Weaver estimates the ...