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iPhone Air — Thinness with Purpose The iPhone Air pushes Apple’s design and engineering: incredibly thin (5.6mm), titanium frame, A19 Pro chip, 6.5" Super Retina XDR with ProMotion, and a single 48MP rear camera. Starts at $999. It trades extra cameras and a larger display for style, weight savings and a refined in-hand feel. Battery life holds up well (~27 hours video playback spec), and Apple’s MagSafe Battery (3,149mAh) is a handy add-on. Quick highlights Design: Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2, IP68, 5.6mm thin, 165g. Display: 6.5" Super Retina XDR, up to 3,000 nits, ProMotion 1–120Hz. Performance: A19 Pro (5 GPU cores), strong real-world speed, efficient N1 & C1X chips. Note: C1X modem lacks mmWave 5G. Camera: Single 48MP rear camera — excellent photos, but no ultra-wide or dedicated telephoto.…

Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim — Slim MagSafe Power Bank Drops to $46 Carrying a bulky power bank can be a hassle. The Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim solves that with a very thin MagSafe-compatible design that magnetically attaches to your iPhone. Deal Price: $46 (down from $55, ~16% off) — available on Anker and Amazon in black and white. Key Specs & Performance Capacity: 5,000 mAh Thickness: ~1/3 inch (very slim) MagSafe: Works with any MagSafe-compatible phone or magnetic case Charge speed (reported): iPhone 15 from 5% to 90% in ~2.5 hours; up to 40% in under an hour Design: Minimalist with a matte, easy-to-grip texture Should you buy? If you want a lightweight, pocketable way to top up your iPhone without cables, this is a solid option —…

AirPods Pro 3 — How Apple used ANC to build its best features Apple evolved active noise cancellation (ANC) in the AirPods line into the foundation for many features in the AirPods Pro 3: improved Transparency, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Live Translation and expanded hearing-health tools. Key hardware and software changes include a redesigned acoustic path, foam-filled silicone-coated ear tips for a better seal, headroom control for cleaner mic feedback, repositioned noise-floor microphones, and a self-tuning algorithm. What changed Redesign: Sound directed more directly into the ear canal and new foam-infused tips for better passive isolation. ANC improvements: Headroom control, better mic placement, and self-tuning algorithms provide a cleaner signal and more precise cancellation. Feature upgrades: Personalized Transparency, more capable Adaptive Audio, better hearing-test tolerance in noisy environments, expanded hearing-aid…

Class action against DAZN: Over 4,500 consumers join vzbv lawsuitThe German consumer protection association vzbv has initiated a group lawsuit against streaming provider DAZN after several price increases that vzbv regards as unlawful. According to the organisation, more than 4,500 consumers have already joined the action.Backgroundvzbv alleges that DAZN implemented multiple price hikes that may violate consumer rights. The large number of participants suggests many customers are unwilling to accept the increases without legal review.What this meansIf you’ve been affected by DAZN’s price changes, consider whether you want to join consumer actions or seek advice from your local consumer centre.Keep records of billing and communications from DAZN.Sources: vzbv (official site). If you have more firsthand experience or documents, share them in the comments below.Would you consider joining a class action?…

Meta CTO Explains Connect 2025 Smart‑Glasses Demo Glitches At Meta Connect 2025, two onstage demos of the Ray‑Ban/Meta smart‑glasses went awry. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth explained in an Instagram AMA that both were demo failures — not inherent product failures — and that fixes have been applied. What happened? Live AI overload: During a live cooking demo, when a creator said “Hey Meta, start Live AI,” it triggered Live AI on every Ray‑Ban pair in the venue. Because Meta routed Live AI traffic to a development server to isolate it, the server ended up receiving traffic from every pair and effectively DDoS’d itself, causing the Live AI demo to glitch and skip steps. WhatsApp video‑call bug: When Zuckerberg tried to demonstrate taking WhatsApp video calls on the glasses, incoming call…

Samsung EVO Select 256GB microSD — $20 (26% off) One of our favorite budget microSD cards, the Samsung EVO Select 256GB, is on sale for $20 (was $27). This model offers up to 160MB/s read/write speeds and is a solid, affordable way to expand storage for smartphones, tablets and gaming devices. Key specs Capacity: 256GB Read/Write: Up to 160MB/s Form factor: microSD (with adapter for SD slots) Compatibility Works with most phones, tablets and the Nintendo Switch (check your console model for compatibility). Always ensure your device supports 256GB microSD cards. Buy Purchase or compare options on Amazon: Samsung EVO Select 256GB on Amazon Note: Price and availability can change — check the Amazon listing for the latest deal.

iPhone 17 — Closer to ProPrice: $799SummaryThe iPhone 17 brings several pro-level features to the base model: a 6.3-inch ProMotion 120Hz display with 3,000 nits peak brightness, Ceramic Shield 2 for better scratch resistance, an 18MP Center Stage front camera that auto-rotates and supports Dual Capture, and dual 48MP Fusion rear cameras. It runs on Apple’s A19 chip (non‑Pro variant), delivers all-day battery life, and boosts MagSafe charging to 25W.Key upgrades120Hz ProMotion display (6.3")18MP Center Stage front camera with Dual CaptureTwo 48MP Fusion rear camerasCeramic Shield 2 and new color optionsA19 chip with Neural Accelerators on GPU coresMagSafe up to 25WVerdictFor most users, the iPhone 17 is the best value: it brings the year’s most notable features to the base model without the premium price of the Pro variants. If…

Apple Watch Ultra 3 — Satellite comms, specs & hands-on notes The Apple Watch Ultra 3 introduces built-in satellite communications alongside major hardware and software upgrades: the new S10 chip, a larger LTPO3 wide-angle OLED display, up to 42 hours of battery life, 5G connectivity, and new health features including hypertension notifications and Sleep Score. Apple includes two years of satellite service for safety features with purchase. Quick specs Chip: S10 Display: 49mm case, larger LTPO3 wide-angle OLED, thinner bezels Battery: Up to 42 hours (72 hours in Low Power Mode) Connectivity: 5G, precision GPS, built-in satellite communications Health: Hypertension notifications, Sleep Score, ECG, SpO2, etc. Satellite communications — what it does The Ultra 3 supports Emergency SOS via satellite (included), plus Messages and Find My via satellite in supported…

Apple Watch Series 11 — Summary & Key Features The Apple Watch Series 11 refines Apple's smartwatch formula with health-first upgrades, improved durability and longer battery life. Officially available starting September 19, 2025, its headline features include FDA-cleared hypertension alerts, a new Sleep Score, a wrist-flick gesture, 5G cellular, Ion‑X glass for better scratch resistance, and longer runtime (about 24 hours normal, up to 38 hours in Low Power mode). Quick overview Hypertension alerts: FDA-cleared notifications for high blood pressure trends (setup via iOS Health app). Sleep Score: A ring-based score combining duration, interruptions and bedtime consistency to show sleep quality at a glance. Wrist-flick gesture: Dismiss notifications, end calls and silence alarms by raising then flicking your wrist. Battery:~24 hours typical use; up to 38 hours in Low Power…

iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max — Review Summary and Hands-on Impressions Short take: Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a meaningful redesign focused on thermal management, durability and camera versatility. The aluminum unibody and an internal vapor chamber help keep the phones cooler while the A19 Pro chip accelerates AI tasks. Battery life is slightly improved on the Max, and the new Center Stage front sensor enhances selfies and FaceTime. What’s new Aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 and a laser-welded vapor chamber for better heat dissipation. A19 Pro chip — faster AI/graphics performance and better efficiency. Three 48MP rear cameras with expanded zoom options (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and greater digital zoom). Center Stage square-front sensor (higher-resolution selfie capture and automatic framing). Design & durability…