Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. A mandatory update for Google’s mid-range Pixel 6A phones is coming next week that is meant to reduce the risk of the battery overheating on some devices. According to a support page post, Google is issuing the mandatory Android 16 update starting July 8 to all Pixel 6A devices. However, only users with “Impacted Devices” wil...

The saga continues. A Manhattan jury cleared Sean “Diddy” Combs of the most serious charges in his federal sex-trafficking trial but he still faces scores of civil lawsuits – where the burden of proof is lower than in criminal cases. Diddy, 55, is staring down the barrel of 66 civil lawsuits, according to Vulture, including from a woman who compared his erect penis to a “Tootsie Roll.” Sean “Diddy” Combs appears in court. REUTERS How those cases play out could put a significant den...

The Infinix Hot 60i is slimmer than its predecessor, but has a bigger, faster charging battery and is made more durable to boot. Right now, the phone is available in Bangladesh and Kenya, we’ll let you know if we spot it anywhere else. The Hot 60i, like the 50i before it, has a 6.7” IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and a Helio G81 Ultimate chipset. The display is slightly brighter at 700 nits (up from 500 nits), but the resolution wasn’t upgraded, so it’s still a 720p+ panel. On the plus...

The first solar cell ever made was built in the United States. Tesla, based in the US, was once the largest EV manufacturer in the world. The lithium-ion battery was codeveloped in the US. But today, China — not the US — is the largest manufacturer of solar cells and batteries. China’s BYD — not Tesla — is the largest EV manufacturer in the world. And China is starting to outrun the US on research and development investment. The US has a long history of taking the lead in clean energy,...

With watchOS 26, Apple is upgrading the battery monitoring features on the Apple Watch. The system will observe your average usage patterns, and notify you if your watch battery is draining faster than normal. This alert gives you a quick shortcut to enable Apple Watch’s Low Power Mode to maximise battery life until you can next get to a charger. As the system compares your current battery usage to your historical average patterns, it means an alert for any abnormalities may help you avoid get...

There’s an Apple rumor going around that I can’t stop musing about. (No, it’s not about a foldable iPhone.) It’s for a low-cost 13-inch MacBook that could cost hundreds of dollars less than Apple’s current $999 13-inch M4 MacBook Air. Noted tech analyst and supply chain sleuth Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities said on Sunday that Apple is working on a 13-inch laptop powered by an A18 Pro chip. The tech blogosphere immediately erupted with skepticism that Apple would use a chi...

The Honor Magic V5 is official and it’s the thinnest foldable! Honor skipped the V4 but didn’t skimp on upgrades. Visually, the Magic V5 looks very similar to its predecessor, which is no bad thing. However, upon closer inspection, you can see that the frame is now flatter, supposedly for easier handling. While the V3 was already an impressive device, the Magic V5 brings improvements across the board. It is thinner, lighter, and better protected against the elements. Folded, the Magi...

Updated 2 July 2025 at 17:42 IST Pebble, an Indian tech brand, has launched a new smart ring at Rs 7,999. The introductory price is Rs 3,999. Follow: Pebble Launches New Halo Smart Ring with Digital Display, Gesture Control at Rs 7,999 | Image: Pebble Pebble, an Indian brand, has launched its latest wearable device, the Halo Smart Ring, which features a digital display and is claimed to be India’s first smart ring with this technology. The key features of the ring include health monitoring...

Credit: ROMOSS In June, multiple Chinese power bank brands, including top sellers such as ROMOSS and Anker Innovations, launched large-scale recalls involving more than one million units due to safety concerns with battery cells. The issue stems from battery supplier Amprius (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., which allegedly made unauthorized material changes to battery cell components, heightening the risk of overheating and even fire. Starting June 28, China’s Civil Aviation Administration has banned passeng...

The Xiaomi 15S Pro offers a similarly strong overall package as the Pro model. This is hardly surprising, as everything apart from the chipset remains the same. In its effort to become more independent and to offer all components in-house, Xiaomi is on a very promising path with its XRing O1. Considering Google’s work with its Tensor series, Xiaomi’s SoC debut is genuinely remarkable. While the 15S Pro with the XRing O1 is slightly less powerful than the 15 Pro with the Snapdragon 8...