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Before we get into the iPhone launch in the coming days, we’ve got IFA. This is the start of a few huge months of tech launches, and the Berlin-based show is the launchpad for numerous high-profile releases. IFA has changed a lot over the past few years. What was once a show focussed a lot of smart home tech has evolved into something much more general. This year there have been big and very varied launches from brands like Anker, Xiaomi, Dreame and many more. Our product experts have been running around the huge show floor, attending multiple product briefings…

Google hasn’t necessarily been treating Nest and Chromecast users that well lately. It ended support for first- and second-generation Nest Thermostats in 2025, effectively turning them into “dumb” models. As for Chromecasts, those are no longer sold at all — they were dropped in favor of the Google TV Streamer. While technically superior, the Streamer lacks the portability of its predecessors, which made them fantastic for travel. As if that weren’t enough, Google has repeatedly broken support for some older Chromecasts, meaning the ones prior to the last generation. As of early September 2026, everything should be back to normal…

Catch, an agentic admin assistant for leaders, has raised $5 million to accelerate its purpose to solve executives’ daily pain points. The funding was co-led by Entrée Capital and Pitango, with participation from Seedcamp and Factorial Capital. Catch, an AI startup co-founded by Nir Sabato (CEO) and Yoav Ramon (CTO), develops an AI admin assistant – also called Catch – that the developers claim demonstrates AI agents can safely move beyond analysis and reporting toward active decision-making. It is designed to behave like a human executive assistant, and handles sensitive communications, scheduling, and personal data with the same level of…

ComputingWhy Everyone in Quantum Computing Is Buzzing About Google’s Move Into ‘Neutral Atoms’Adam Bluestein | Fast Company”Google’s interest sends a clear signal: Neutral atom quantum computing has arrived. And while it may not replace superconducting as the leading approach, the technology is primed to be a key player in the race to quantum utility, the threshold where the value of quantum computers finally eclipses the cost of running them.”BiotechnologyA Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a PatientEmily Mullin | Wired ($)”While they wait [for a kidney transplant], patients often need dialysis, in which a…

Practically anything Apple releases tends to enjoy at least some popularity. Unfortunately, like with most of the industry, the days of outright silly products like the iPod Socks (yes, we are not making this up) seem to be gone now. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t still room for somewhat stranger products. Apparently, Cupertino is working on two different game controllers, or at least that’s what code found inside macOS 26.7 suggests. The macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate code actually seems to contain a bunch of references to unannounced devices, including camera-equipped AirPods and potentially some new-generation HomePod mini devices,…

Anker’s Soundcore brand earned a name for itself in the budget audio space, but it makes particularly excellent sleep earbuds. Compared to your regular wireless earbuds, sleep earbuds are uniquely designed to be comfortable and low profile. They’re made with a flatter shape to avoid ear pressure points, ensuring that side sleepers can wear them to bed. I tested the Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 last year, and I thought they were the best sleep earbuds on the market, and Anker showed off two new pairs at IFA 2026 that are even better. The Soundcore Sleep 4 earbuds are the upgraded…

Hate cleaning windows? Me too, which is why Winbot cleaning robots are some of my all-time favorite smart home gadgets. These bots use strong suction to grip your windows, and roll across the surface on soft rubber treads. They spray a fine must of cleaning solution onto the glass in a fine mist, then buff away dirt using a microfiber cloth. They’re very effective, capable of removing even stubborn grime, and better yet, they’re going cheap in Amazon’s Labor Day sale.I’ve used two Winbot robot window cleaners, each of which suits a different type of home. The Ecovacs Winbot Mini…

PostgreSQL releases since 2014 contain a severe vulnerability that allows attacker with low privileges to take over databases and servers, cybersecurity firm Cyera reports. An open source relational database system offering support for both relational (SQL) and non-relational (JSON) queries, PostgreSQL is one of the most popular databases, being used by tens of thousands of companies, including large enterprises. Tracked as CVE-2026-6471 (CVSS score of 7.2) and referred to as PostGREShell, the recently identified security defect can be exploited for remote code execution and privilege escalation. It is described as a missing authorization in the database’s logical decoding and can…

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech After health officials in Pennsylvania found that two young children died from measles, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is refusing to count their deaths as being caused by the deadly virus. “This week’s measles outbreaks update will not include the two measles-associated deaths reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Aug. 25,” the CDC posted on its website, in a high unusual announcement. It’s a precedent shattering action. The New York Times called it an “extraordinary move for the CDC,”…

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. Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: one-minute review (Image credit: Future / Julia Clarke)When the Fenix 8 finally dropped in 2024, it quickly earned a reputation as the best Garmin GPS watch money can buy, even if that meant parting with a lot of money. I gave it a thorough test on the 11-day trek to Everest Base Camp, and with Garmin’s full suite of training features, a bright AMOLED display,…