Noctua’s New Flagship CPU Cooler is Big, Bold, and $190
It’s ready for Intel’s next-generation designs, too.
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Xiaomi Starts Global Beta Rollout Of HyperOS 3 Based On Android 16
Xiaomi has begun releasing the global beta version of its HyperOS 3, following an initial launch of more than 80 eligible devices in China. This update, based on Android 16, is now expanding to international and European markets, allowing users outside China to experience the latest interface enhancements and system improvements. The “Super Island” feature…
Waymo denies using remote drivers after Senate testimony went viral
Waymo defended its use of remote assistants for its robotaxis after the testimony of one of its top executives during a Senate hearing went viral. In a letter to Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) on Tuesday, Waymo’s head of global operations Ryan McNamara provided a detailed description of the company’s remote assistance operations, including the number…
Your Next Long-Haul Flight Might Be 22 Hours… And Weirdly Comfortable
Flying from Sydney to London in a single leap has been aviation’s white whale for decades. It’s a route so long that even the most advanced aircraft had to bow to fuel constraints (and the limits of human patience). Now, Qantas says it is almost ready to make that myth routine. Its first Airbus A350-1000ULR,…
Google announces repair program for Pixel 9 Pro, and extends Pixel 9 Pro Fold warranty
Google has announced an extended repair program for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL. It is also extending the warranty for Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google launched the Pixel 9 series in late August 2024. The Mountain View company says that a limited number of Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL devices may be…
A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to become the hot console this holiday
It’s a small sample size, likely driven by Black Friday discounts and temporary virality, but the Nex Playground has gone from little-known console curiosity to best-seller. It’s now on track to quadruple its sales from last year. According to research firm Circana, the Playground was the second best-selling console in the US for the week…
Brave Browser is testing agentic AI browsing in its nightly version
Brave Browser is the latest to test an agentic AI. The feature is currently in an experimental phase. Brave says that it is approaching AI browsing cautiously, considering the security risks. The company admits security measures have not been perfected, and warns about indirect prompt injections, i.e. these are malicious instructions that are hidden on…
Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install
Today was the deadline for Google to reveal how it’s complying with Judge James Donato’s order to crack open Android for third-party app stores, stop illegally tying its Google Play Billing system to its app store, and let developers link to ways to download their apps outside the Play Store in the US. But Google…
Smartphones May Bring Back Waterdrop Notches And MicroSD Support
Some smartphone manufacturers may revisit hardware features that had largely been phased out lately; that’s what a recent leak suggests. The information comes from Digital Chat Station, a known source on Weibo, who claims that several older design and component choices could reappear in devices expected to launch in 2026. According to the leak, upcoming…
Opera browser gets a music visualizer and users can get Spotify Premium for free for a limited time
Opera has partnered with Spotify to introduce a new browser theme that will dance along to your music. This new audiovisual experience, is called Sonic. Opera’s always been a bit funky when it comes to themes. I’m barely surprised that it has done something like this. To use Sonic in Opera One, open the browser’s…