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Report claims a new 'pick-your-own' Xbox Game Pass plan is in the works, allowing users to decide what content they want for their membership

This comes after Xbox cut the price of Game Pass Ultimate

Lume Cube Edge Light Go Review (2026): Versatile, Portable

Portable lamps are rarely, if ever, as powerful, precise, and multipurpose as the Lume Cube Edge Light Go.

"Push them to the limit": MIT researchers almost double SSD performance 'for free' but only for data centers

MIT software boosts SSD speeds by shifting data between drives in large storage clusters, but it's only for use in data centers.

‘The product wasn’t ready’: Tim Cook says the Apple Maps launch was his biggest mistake — even as Google confirms that the new Siri delays will stretch beyond two years

Tim Cook has revealed the biggest mistakes he made as Apple CEO, but there’s one thing I think he’s forgotten.

The new DJI Lito beginner drone has landed — but right now the 'superb' DJI Mini 4K has nose-dived to a new low price

Can't get your hands on a Lito? Don't despair — these alternatives are even better value for money.

ShinyHunters exposes data on Mytheresa, Zara, Carnival, 7-Eleven – over 40 organizations tied up in new data trove which will stay up 'indefinitely'

Some companies did not pay the ransom demand, and ShinyHunters responded by leaking the stolen files.

The Download: introducing the Nature issue

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Nature issue When we talk about “nature,” we usually mean something untouched by humans. But little of that world exists today.  From microplasti...

The extremely handy Ring Battery Doorbell is now even cheaper at 40% off on Amazon

The Ring Battery Doorbell is a good way to keep an eye on who's calling at home, and it's even cheaper now it's on sale at Amazon.

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people’s phone locations, researchers say

The Citizen Lab found two separate surveillance vendors abusing the backbone of cellular networks to spy on several victims across the world.

Tim Cook’s departure is the start of a new era at Apple

Apple is about to become a very different company. This September, Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and will be replaced by John Ternus, the current head of hardware. But the shift is bigger than just a CEO transition - it's the most significant move yet into a world where Apple's executive team...

Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls

The announcement is a clear sign the company is trying to become an all-in-one hub for creators, reducing the hassle of juggling various tools and services to run their businesses.

The next Heroes of Might and Magic is launching in early access this month — 'We want to do all of the development with community in mind' says dev

We speak to a Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era developer ahead of the game's early access launch.

'A huge step up over the Mini 4K, and my favorite new beginner drone’ — the DJI Lito X1 quadcopter sets new standards, and it’s incredible value too

It's less fun than the Neo 2 and more straight-laced than the Flip – but DJI's new entry-level champion is simply fantastic value for money.

These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost

The Kickstarter-funded glasses from L'Atitude 52°N have AI features bundled for one year, but the company doesn't know yet how much it will charge for access after that.

Govee’s new colorful outdoor lights are its first with solar power

Govee announced its first solar-powered lights today. They include a 6W panel with an integrated 4,800mAh battery that can be recharged with a single full day of sunlight (though if the weather's looking a little overcast, you can still charge it over USB-C). The Govee Outdoor Solar String Lights ar...

5 reasons to buy a cooling fan right now — be prepared, save cash, tackle allergies, and more

Don't wait until you're a sweaty mess; buying a fan now can save you money and give you time to make a better choice for your home.

Taylor Sheridan Call of Duty movie gets confirmed 2028 release date — but it could affect production for two unseen Yellowstone spinoffs

The Call of Duty movie, written by Taylor Sheridan, has confirmed its 2028 release date. But will this affect the production of two forgotten Yellowstone spinoffs?

Analysts say Xbox Game Pass price cut is 'not surprising at all' since Call of Duty's addition to the service 'did not lead to a significant increase in Xbox console sales or even subscriptions'

Industry analysts appear to agree that Microsoft's decision to slash the price of Xbox Game Pass and remove Call of Duty games as day-one launch titles was the right move.

Skip the new model — this easy-to-miss MacBook Air deal at Amazon is clearly the best value option

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to MacBook deals this week at Amazon, but one is clearly the best value.

Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Microsoft is rolling out a new Agent Mode inside Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint this week. Previously described by Microsoft as "vibe working," the Agent Mode is a more powerful version of the Copilot experience in Office that Microsoft has been trying to sell to businesses. "When we f...

The next AI arms race: governance as trust

How frameworks like ISO 42001 turn governance into a measurable competitive advantage.

GPT-5.5 System Card

Introducing GPT-5.5

This post introduced GPT-5.5, a model built for complex tasks like coding, research, and data analysis across tools.

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI

Meta also announced on Wednesday that it is giving parents suggested conversation starters intended to help them talk openly and without judgment about their teens' experiences with AI.

A new 4K projector with the ‘world’s first 3-in-1 optical system’ is now available — and it can remember your walls

The new N3 Ultimate projector from JMGO combines lens shift, gimbal and optical zoom in a single system

UK security agency officially declares passkeys superior to passwords – passkeys should be the 'first choice' for authentication

Passkeys have come a long way in just four years and are now being recommended as the number one authentication method.

AI Agents at your service

Today's AI agents don't just answer questions; they weave together sequences of decisions.

Inference pushes AI out of the data center

How a controversial tech from the 2000s could transform AI to make it cheaper, faster and almost indestructible.

iOS 26.4.2 fixes an iPhone security flaw exploited by the FBI

iOS 26.4.2 is a small update with just one named fix, but it's a fix that could secure your communications from law enforcement.

These E Ink fridge magnets display Polaroid-like photos that you can change from your phone

These fridge magnets have a tiny, battery-free, color E Ink screen that can display photos and to-do lists.