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Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 2 for iPhone, here’s what to expect [U]
June 16, 2026: A day later, iOS 26.6 public beta 2 is now available as well. While iOS 27 is the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iO...
Disneys Hexed teaser trailer promises a witchy coming-of-age adventure
Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones lend their voices to Disney's big holiday release, "Hexed."
Nintendo Switch update makes the eShop much more responsive
The Nintendo eShop got a big makeover.
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These are the best iPadOS 27 features you should try [Video]
Last year, Apple blew me away with the new multitasking features in iPadOS 26. It felt like a true step forward, giving us a more Mac-like experience. This year...
Apple 2027 rumors: AirPods with cameras for AI and the second folding iPhone
Now that we're clear of WWDC and all of the AI-powered features coming to Apple's platforms, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has more details about rumored new h...
Is NFC charging the secret to nicer-looking smartglasses?
A pair of prototype Ray Ban Meta glasses at AWE 2026 show that NFC charging can achieve similar performance to the pogo pins common in smart glasses today.
Xreal officially reveals its Android XR Aura glasses — without a pricetag
The company is taking paid reservations for a launch later this year.
Qualcomm unveils its Snapdragon Reality Elite chip for next-gen AR headsets
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite promises a boost for AR and mixed reality devices.
The Contactless Philips 5000 Smart Recognition Lock Is on Sale for $213 Right Now
It also includes a backup PIN keypad and on-device biometric encryption for added security.
Threads Just Rolled Out These Three New Features
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The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder
The Project Aura glasses collaboration between Xreal and Google is now one step closer to being something you can buy. Reservations for the second Android XR de...
Qualcomm’s latest chip hints that more powerful smart glasses could be on the way
Smart glasses are still a nascent category, but chipmaker Qualcomm is hard at work upgrading the silicon to power the next wave of XR devices: the Snapdragon Re...