Author: The Tech Guy

We’ve gotten used to minor iterative changes with recent iPhone generations, but this year’s lineup is looking like a bit more of a significant upgrade – the 17 Pro brings an all-new build and two new cameras, plus the mandatory next-gen chipset. The 2024 Pro models may have been discontinued on Apple’s official store, but you can still easily find them at retailers and carriers alike, and you might be wondering whether to save a little by getting last year’s 16 Pro, or the 17 Pro is the way to go. Or you may be looking to upgrade from your…

Back in October, Oppo confirmed that its Find X9 series would launch in India in November. The company has now announced the exact date when the phones will go on sale in the country. The Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro will launch in India on November 18 at 12PM IST. Notably, the phones made their global debut on October 28. They were originally unveiled in China on October 16. In India, the Find X9 will be sold in Titanium Gray and Space Black colors, whereas the Find X9 Pro will be available in Titanium Charcoal and Silk White…

Presented by Salesforce Vibe coding — the fast-growing trend of using generative AI to spin up code from plain-language prompts — is quick, creative, and great for instant prototypes. But many argue that it's not cut out for building production-ready business apps with the security, governance, and trusted infrastructure that enterprises require. In other words, a few saved hours in development can mean a future full of security vulnerabilities, endless maintenance, and scalability headaches, says Mohith Shrivastava, principal developer advocate at Salesforce."For rapid experimentation, building minimum viable products, and tackling creative challenges, vibe coding is a game-changer," Shrivastava says. "However,…

It’s a home cook’s nightmare: You open the fridge ready to make dinner and realize the meat has spoiled. You have to throw it out, kicking yourself for not cooking it sooner.According to the USDA, a staggering one-third of food is tossed out because of spoilage, leading to over $160 billion lost every year. Much of this food is protein and fresh produce, which could feed families in need. The land, water, labor, energy, and transportation that brought the food to people’s homes also goes to waste.Canada’s McMaster University has a solution. A team of scientists wrapped virus-packed microneedles inside…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Majority Folio: Two-minute reviewGiven that vinyl records often feel like they belong in the Smithsonian, actually using them for music can seem like a scary proposition, and what doesn’t help is how fiddly and delicate some of the best turntables can seem. Newbies to the vinyl game can find many reasons to stay away, but I’m here to offer one good reason to come over: the Majority Folio.This record…

Welcome to Derry is the latest prequel offering that hopes to expand on a popular intellectual property. Based on the popular IT movies, which are themselves based on the popular book by renowned horror author Stephen King, Welcome to Derry hopes to fill in some gaps in the lore of the fictional town of Derry, as well as the eponymous clown monster from IT. Thus far, Welcome to Derry has been well-received by both critics and fans alike, and I’ll be honest: I do like the show. It’s scary, moody, and filled with top-notch performances. Everything you’d want out of…

Matt Horne / Android AuthorityTL;DR The New York Times has added a “Create Your Wordle Puzzle” feature for Games subscribers. You can now design custom Wordles with your own word, screen name, and optional clue. Created puzzles can be shared via a link and played by anyone, including non-subscribers. Wordle has become part of many people’s morning routine, including me and my dad, with whom I differ on tactics. But now there’s a new twist for those who fancy themselves as question masters. Instead of only solving the daily word, you can make them yourself.According to The New York Times, which…

Presented by ArmAI is no longer confined to the cloud or data centers. Increasingly, it’s running directly where data is created — in devices, sensors, and networks at the edge. This shift toward on-device intelligence is being driven by latency, privacy, and cost concerns that companies are confronting as they continue their investments in AI. For leadership teams, the opportunity is clear, says Chris Bergey, SVP and GM, of Arm’s Client Business: Invest in AI-first platforms that complement cloud usage, deliver real-time responsiveness, and protect sensitive data. "With the explosion of connected devices and the rise of IoT, edge AI…

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins. Source: Paul Harris / Getty Images Elon Musk has long made a habit of hyper-focusing on a specific project, forcing an entire team to attend to his every whim while letting his other responsibilities fall by the wayside — whether it’s his obsession with Robotaxis impacting Tesla or his weird procreation kink disrupting the private messages of countless women.  The latest object of Musk’s obsession? According to new reporting by the Wall Street Journal, he’s been personally overseeing the developing of xAI’s chatbot Ani — which, tellingly, comes in the form of a super-sexualized pigtail-wearing woman…

The Google Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL share a lot of the same DNA, but a handful of key differences set them apart – enough to make choosing the right one a bit tricky. Both are sleek, polished flagships that favour refinement over radical change, keeping the familiar design language introduced with the Pixel 9 series. Still, with beefed-up AI features, longer battery life and a suite of thoughtful upgrades, there’s plenty here that feels genuinely new. We’ve spent time with both the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and here’s how the two…