Anduril Plans BlueChip Laptops With Qualcomm, Targeting a US-Made Supply Chain
Defense technology company Anduril plans to take orders for BlueChip laptops built with Qualcomm in 2027, with a goal of relying on American and allied suppliers.
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Apple says watchOS 27 will measure treadmill distance more precisely
Apple's watchOS 27 update promises steadier distance readings on treadmills and during walks, and TechRadar put the claim to a hands-on test.
Samsung's Clip-On Galaxy Buds On Take Aim at Bose, Sony and Shokz
Samsung's $229 clip-on Galaxy Buds On are positioned against open-ear rivals from Bose, Sony and Shokz, with ZDNET pointing to ecosystem ties as their main edge.
Anduril and Qualcomm plan a US-built BlueChip laptop for 2027
Defense contractor Anduril and chipmaker Qualcomm say they will build a laptop in the United States starting in 2027, with a longer goal of a domestic supply chain.
Apple unveils first touchscreen MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and PROLED displays, per TechRadar and Engadget.
Amazon Unveils Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time Clock
Amazon has added an Alexa Photo Frame and a bedside Echo Time clock to its Echo lineup, alongside speaker and Echo Show upgrades.
Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro Brings Fingers Onto a Mac Screen for the First Time
Apple has launched a touchscreen MacBook Pro starting at $2,899, with touch sensing built into its PROLED display rather than added as a separate layer.
Amazon Unveils a New Wave of Echo and Smart Home Devices
Amazon has announced several new Echo and smart home products, including an alarm clock and an Alexa-powered home map, though outlets report different totals.
Apple's Fully Loaded Touchscreen MacBook Pro Tops $14,500
Apple's new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro can reach about $14,549 with every premium upgrade, raising questions about who laptop pricing is for.
Rugtake's T3 Pro rugged Android tablet adds Ethernet and HDMI ports
Rugtake's T3 Pro rugged Android tablet pairs a wired RJ45 port and HDMI output with a 20,080mAh battery and a 10.4-inch 120Hz screen.
Apple's M6 chip arrives in the iMac and entry MacBook Pro at unchanged prices
Apple has updated the iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with its M6 chip, adding Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 while keeping starting prices the same.
Early iPhone Duo screen failures point to a possible hinge problem
Reports from early owners describe iPhone Duo screens failing near the hinge, raising questions about whether a single batch of parts is to blame.
Apple acknowledges an inner display issue affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units
Apple says it is aware of an inner display problem on a small number of iPhone Duo units and is directing affected owners to AppleCare.
Apple to Replace Faulty iPhone Duo Screens as Pencil Support Arrives
Apple says it will swap out iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems, while iOS 27.2 adds Apple Pencil support to the foldable.
Apple's Updated iPad mini Brings OLED Screen and Water Resistance
Apple has unveiled an eighth-generation iPad mini with an OLED display, priced from $700 or $799 depending on the report, shipping November 6.
iFixit's iPhone Duo Teardown Points to Possible Causes of Cracked Screens
iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo examines its complex folding display and points to possible reasons screens crack.
A $109 Crowdfunded Hub Would Pool Spare RAM for Bigger Home AI Models
TechRadar reports a crowdfunded hub that would combine memory from old computers and phones to run larger AI models, built on free open-source software.
iFixit Gives Apple's iPhone Duo Its Best Repairability Score for a Foldable
iFixit's teardown gives Apple's iPhone Duo 5 out of 10 for repairability, its highest mark for a foldable, while flagging some weak points.
Sonos Says Its Play Speakers Can Now Work as Rear Surrounds
A TechRadar reviewer reports that a new Sonos feature lets portable Play speakers act as rear surrounds, adding flexibility to home theater setups.
Mobile Pixels Prisma: A 40-Inch Curved 5K Display Built Around the Mac mini
Mobile Pixels has unveiled Prisma, a curved 40-inch 5K monitor with a dock, extra storage and a cradle for Apple's compact Mac mini, priced at $999 for preorders.
Crowdfunding push seeks to turn Apple's 2019 Mac Pro case into a PC
An enthusiast's $500 conversion kit would let owners of Apple's 2019 Mac Pro swap in standard PC parts, but its Kickstarter has drawn just $7 so far.
Apple's First Foldable Has an App Fit Problem, and a Fix Is Coming
CNET reports that apps on Apple's first foldable iPhone often leave unused space or crop awkwardly, and that the fit should improve over time.
Chinese Startup's $6,800 Copper Workstation Pushes Compact AI Hardware Upmarket
TOPC's TXA2 pairs 192GB of memory with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 in a compact, copper-colored workstation priced near $7,000.
SK Hynix Plans More Than 100 Small Processors Inside Each SSD Controller
SK Hynix says its H-TPU design packs over 100 compact processors into SSD controllers to handle heavy enterprise and AI data transfers.
Steve Jobs on Touchscreens and the Case for Keeping Your Arm Down
TechRadar's quote-of-the-day feature revisits Steve Jobs's skeptical remark about touchscreen computing, made while introducing Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Switching Fitness Trackers Without Losing Years of Workout and Health Data
TechRadar explains how to change fitness trackers without losing years of workout, sleep and heart rate history as new models go on sale during the holidays.
Vantex V1 Puts a Touchpad in the Center of a Split Mechanical Keyboard
Vantex is taking preorders for the V1, a split mechanical keyboard with a central touchpad, 60 keys and an aluminum body, in wired and wireless versions.
Developers Are Getting Creative With Apple's First Foldable iPhone
Developers are building playful and practical apps, from cassette players to a digital toaster, to show what Apple's first foldable iPhone can do.
Apple teases a Pro and Tell event as a busy week in tech closes
TechRadar's weekly roundup pulls together Apple's teaser for a Pro and Tell event, the iPhone Duo launch and other stories from a busy week in technology.
Hardware Switches Offer a Sturdier Way to Share One Keyboard Across PCs
A TechRadar columnist says USB hardware switches can share one keyboard and mouse across several computers more reliably than network-based software.
MLB Rebuilds Its App for Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Ahead of the World Series
Apple launched the iPhone Duo on October 23, and MLB released a redesigned app built for its foldable screen as the World Series opened.
Ugreen HomeAgent HA100 Hands-On: A New Branch in Its Storage Lineup
TechRadar offers an early hands-on with Ugreen's HomeAgent HA100, a device that sits beside the company's NAS line and is not yet sold at retail.
ORICO Enters Laptops With Obook15 as Preorder Discount Nears Deadline
Storage accessory maker ORICO is preparing to sell its first full laptop, the Obook15, with a preorder discount in the US and Philippines.
Dreame's Self-Heating Travel Espresso Machine Aims to Solve the Hot Water Problem
TechRadar's reviewer says Dreame's new Ecceluxe Go portable espresso machine heats itself, removing the need for a kettle or stove on the road.
Zotac's Compact RTX 5080 Desktop Arrives Without Storage, Memory or OS
Zotac has released a small desktop built around Nvidia's RTX 5080, priced from about $2,640 in Japan, with buyers supplying their own memory, storage and operating system.
Developer Finds Way to Play Lossless Dolby TrueHD on Apple TV 4K
A developer has devised a workaround that brings lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos soundtracks to the third-gen Apple TV 4K, with limits.
Sennheiser stands out in TechRadar's 2026 earbud picks ahead of holiday sales
TechRadar has published a roundup of the earbuds it rated four stars or higher in 2026 testing, with Sennheiser models at both ends of the price range.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang Hails Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra as a Labor of Love
Nvidia's CEO praised the Surface Laptop Ultra at a London developer event, calling it the first Microsoft device built on an Nvidia chip after a four-year effort.
Reviving a 13-year-old iMac with two upgrades: was the effort worth it?
According to TechRadar, a writer revived a 2013 27-inch iMac with two DIY upgrades instead of buying new, and asks whether the effort paid off.
Retro Gadgets Are Having a Moment, and the Comeback Has Some Edges
A TechRadar roundup points to a wave of clunky, analogue-style gadgets, from cassette-era designs to flip phones, drawing interest as modern devices grow ever flashier.
Headphones That Send Bass Through Your Skin Arrive in the US
Sonic Lamb's Beyond headphones use skin-contact pads to deliver low-frequency vibration, a novel approach to bass that arrives in the US in November.
Apple's iPhone Duo arrives as a foldable with Touch ID on the power button
According to The Verge, Apple has announced the iPhone Duo, a foldable with 5.4-inch and 7.6-inch displays and Touch ID built into the power button.
Xgimi Unveils Three Triple-Laser Horizon 30 Projectors With 4K 120Hz
Xgimi has launched three Horizon 30 home projectors with triple-laser light sources, 4K at 120Hz support and built-in Harman Kardon speakers.
Tesla Unveils Long-Awaited Roadster With Bold Performance Claims
Tesla showed its new Roadster at a Texas test site, with claims of thruster-assisted jumps, downforce and a 230 mph top speed, though details remain limited.
Skip the Rumored iPhone Duo? The iPad Air Is Discounted 21%
TechRadar reports that a discounted 2026 iPad Air in Australia may be a better buy than pre-ordering the rumored iPhone Duo at its expected price.
Microsoft's Pocket-Sized Xbox Nano Controller Lands November 4
Microsoft has announced a compact, rechargeable Xbox Nano Controller priced at $49.99 that launches November 4 with pre-orders now open.
Apple AirTag 2 four-pack drops to $129 in a limited-time Amazon deal
TechRadar calls the second-generation AirTag a must-have for iPhone owners and reports a limited-time 22% discount on a four-pack at Amazon.
Meta's Audio-Only Ray-Ban Glasses Win Praise, But Questions Remain
Reviewers praise Meta's camera-free Ray-Ban audio glasses for design and battery life, while questioning how their built-in AI will develop.
Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices in Australia as memory costs bite
TechRadar reports Samsung has quietly raised Australian prices on its Galaxy S26 phones, though Amazon is discounting the base model by 32%.
Apple Shows Off HomeView Hub and Upgraded Siri for the Smart Home
Apple unveiled a wall-or-tabletop HomeView device with a 7-inch screen and upgraded Siri, pitching it as a hub for the smart home.
Apple Enters Smart Home With $299 HomeView Display
Apple's first smart display, the 7-inch HomeView, arrives at $299 with camera-based recognition of up to six users and a line of partner smart-home devices.
Nothing Headphones Get a Deep Discount Ahead of Black Friday Shopping
TechRadar's audio reviewer praises Nothing's headphones for their style and sound while pointing to discounts of up to 48 percent before Black Friday.
Google's Fitbit Edge Aims for the Middle Ground in Its Wearable Lineup
Google's new Fitbit Edge sits between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch, with an OLED display and a $179.99 price, according to three outlets.
Early Espresso Machine Discounts on Amazon Match or Beat Prime Day Prices
TechRadar reports espresso machine discounts on Amazon that match or beat Prime Day prices, arriving well before Black Friday.
Dell's tech event cuts laptop prices by up to $500, with picks from $499
According to TechRadar, Dell's Top Tech Event offers discounts of up to $500 on Windows laptops, with five picks starting at $499.
Importing Foreign Phones to the US: Features Gained, Carrier Risks
According to Engadget, foreign phones can offer features rarely seen in the US, but buyers must confirm carrier compatibility before purchase.
MSI adds a 16-inch RTX Spark convertible with up to 128 GB of memory
MSI's Prestige N16 Flip AI+ joins Nvidia's expanding RTX Spark lineup as a 16-inch convertible, with a top configuration offering 128 GB of RAM.
Apple Reportedly Plans a November Launch for HomeView Smart Home Hub
Bloomberg reports Apple's HomeView smart home hub will begin shipping in November, with a new Apple TV box and HomePod mini expected Tuesday.