AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps - TechCrunch
Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.
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Four advantages iPhone 18 Pro will have over the iPhone Ultra - 9to5Mac
iPhone 18 Pro will have a price advantage over iPhone Ultra, but there are several more ways it will carry an edge over the high-end Ultra.
9to5Mac · 27 Aug 2026Apple's New Macs to Ship With macOS Golden Gate - MacRumors
The new Mac mini and Mac Studio models announced by Apple this week are "slated to ship" with macOS Golden Gate, according to Daring...
MacRumors · 27 Aug 2026Bad Xbox ‘Fable’ Combat Video Goes Viral, But It’s Pretty Misleading - Forbes
There is new 'Fable' combat circulating, which does not look great for the Xbox game, but there is more context needed than what's being shown.
Forbes · 27 Aug 2026Android 17 boosts network security by hiding domain names, lets carriers disable 2G - 9to5Google
Google is out with a blog post today recapping new network security measures in Android 17. These four features...
9to5google.com · 27 Aug 2026Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Official CAD Renders Leaks - Android Headlines
To add to the Galaxy S27 series this week, feast your eyes on the Galaxy S27 Pro. This is essentially the Galaxy S27 Ultra but in a smaller size. Unlike
Android Headlines · 27 Aug 2026First Look: The New Purple IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team - Monochrome Watches
Gearing up for this year's Singapore Grand Prix, IWC drops the vibrant Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.
Monochrome-watches.com · 27 Aug 2026Adobe Brings ACR’s Powerful Non-Destructive Exposure Tools Into Photoshop Itself - PetaPixel
ACR's Light adjustment tools come directly into Photoshop.
PetaPixel · 27 Aug 2026Plaud Unveils Earbuds with 4G Connectivity in AI Gadgets Push - Bloomberg.com
Plaud Inc., a startup that makes note-taking devices, announced a pair of wireless, 4G-connected earbuds that lets users record conversations and complete tasks with artificial-intelligence assistants on the go, adding to a nascent category of gadgets built f…
Bloomberg · 27 Aug 2026Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents - TechCrunch
Called Plaud One, these adopt the simple bare-bones style of Apple's AirPods, and can record calls, while their case can be used to record in-person conversations or take notes.
TechCrunch · 27 Aug 2026Samsung Introduces Three New Odyssey Series Gaming Monitors at Gamescom 2026 - TechPowerUp
Samsung Electronics today announced its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom 2026, the world's largest gaming event, being held in Cologne, Germany from Aug. 26-30. The new lineup introduces multiple Odyssey models that feature world-first innovatio…
Techpowerup.com · 27 Aug 202637 Secret Windows 11 Features Hiding in Plain Sight - PCMag
PCMag.com · 27 Aug 2026Police warn parents as terror groups target youth through online platforms
Police have urged parents to strengthen family bonds, monitor children’s online activities and teach critical thinking as terrorist groups increasingly use technology to target young people.
Nile Post · 27 Aug 2026Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Strips the S26+ Down to Its Basics - Gizmodo
The value of these 'Fan Edition' Samsung phones isn't what it used to be.
Gizmodo.com · 27 Aug 2026Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE pairs last year’s hardware with last month’s software - The Verge
At least it comes in the Z Fold 8’s popular pistachio color.
The Verge · 27 Aug 2026Dear Doctor: I watched both of my parents change after taking the same prescription drug - OregonLive.com
OregonLive · 27 Aug 2026Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Has Flagship Features, but It’s Harder to Call It a Bargain - CNET
Samsung's best software features from 2026 are coming to the lower-cost S26 FE -- but at $700, it's certainly not cheap.
CNET · 27 Aug 2026Samsung announces 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100 Hz IPS and 720 Hz QD-OLED modes - VideoCardz.com
Samsung's Gamescom lineup includes new 49, 42, 32 and 27-inch Odyssey monitors. Refresh rates range from 165 Hz at 4K to 1,100 Hz in HD mode.
Videocardz.com · 27 Aug 2026Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features - MacRumors
Apple's logo for its upcoming September 9 "Surprise and shine" event hints at two rumored iPhone 18 Pro features, including new color...
MacRumors · 27 Aug 2026Former PlayStation Studios President Praises Xbox’s Solution To A Digital-Only Future - GameSpot
Shuhei Yoshida has praised his former competitor for its stance on preserving gamers' physical libraries
GameSpot · 27 Aug 2026Of course Samsung made a 1,100Hz gaming monitor - The Verge
Samsung announced its upcoming lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors will feature “world-first innovations” across display speeds and design.
The Verge · 27 Aug 2026Windows on Arm now has over 7,000 verified apps and games ahead of RTX Spark PCs - VideoCardz.com
Windows on Arm adds more productivity, STEM, security and entertainment software. Microsoft now tracks over 7,000 verified apps and games.
Videocardz.com · 27 Aug 2026"All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles - Eurogamer.net
As console prices skyrocket, Xbox leader Asha Sharma has called for change in the way companies sell them.
Eurogamer.net · 27 Aug 2026Xiaomi’s new Redmi phone lasts for three days on a single charge - The Verge
The 9,210mAh silicon-carbon battery fits into a phone that’s thinner and lighter than an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The Verge · 27 Aug 2026