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Even though we’re months away from its anticipated launch, a new leak about Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max raises serious concerns about Samsung’s purported Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to renowned tipster Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a larger battery compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. While the Chinese version of the handset could feature a 5,000 mAh battery, international variants could offer an even bigger upgrade. Early iPhone 18 Pro Max put battery life back in the spotlight The iPhone 18 Pro Max version sold outside China could have a battery capacity between 5,100…

I bought a Riffmaster Wireless Guitar this weekend because they were $50 off (and still are, I believe). I have been hunting for a full Rock Band 4 set at a reasonable price for a few years, and it has been a futile exercise. But the Riffmaster guitar, plus Fortnite Festival, has gotten me close to the nostalgic Rock Band/Guitar Hero experience I have been pining for. I was initially underwhelmed by the song selection. It had some music I liked, but it was limited, and there is no simple option to outright buy songs that have been available to…

YouTube is improving its auto-dubbing feature further to make it easier for viewers to watch videos in languages they actually understand. Auto-dubbing uses AI to translate and replace a video’s spoken audio with a dubbed version in another language. The feature now supports 27 languages, and viewers can set a preferred language in YouTube’s settings. When a dubbed version is available, YouTube will automatically serve it in the selected language. So if a video exists in another language, YouTube wants it to feel accessible the moment you press play. YouTube is making auto-dubs sound more natural YouTube says it knows…

NASA is finally changing a long-standing policy about what astronauts can carry into space. Astronauts heading to space will now be allowed to carry smartphones on missions, opening the door to more candid photos, videos, and yes, even the occasional zero-gravity selfie. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the change on X, saying astronauts will soon fly with the latest smartphones “to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images with the world.” He added that NASA challenged long-standing approval processes to qualify modern hardware faster, calling it a “small step in the right direction.” NASA astronauts will soon…

If we measured EV updates on their “coolness quotient,” Audi’s newly revised 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron lineups would probably top the chart. The automaker has released what I’d say are a bunch of lifestyle upgrades that make the cabin as entertaining and intuitive as it is practically possible. Both the 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron get a redesigned Audi Digital Stage (the combination of infotainment screen and instrument panel) with improved graphics, fewer menu lists, and intuitive visual tiles. You can also mirror the navigation or media into the virtual cockpit. A tech refresh that…

Apple AI foundations are opening across its entire portfolio. Thanks in no part to the slow development of Siri, Apple had to piggyback atop ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence. A few weeks ago, the company announced that it would use the same foundations as Gemini to power the next-gen version of Siri.  What’s changing? The next avenue for “AI externalization” in Apple’s ecosystem is CarPlay. According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow AI models from other companies on its in-car digital connectivity system. So far, CarPlay has only allowed Siri as the sole digital assistant. “With the move, AI providers…

For the past several weeks, I’ve been hacking away at Mewgenics, the latest game from The End is Nigh Duo Tyler Glaiel and Edmund McMillen, the latter of which is also known for creating The Binding of Issac. That said, Mewgenics is absolutely massive, and while I’m not finished with it yet, there’s plenty to talk about already. My dozens of hours so far have been quite enjoyable, thanks to incredibly varied and engaging combat and an all-timer soundtrack. Though it’s frustrating at times and the humor doesn’t always hit, Mewgenics, which has been in the works in some form…

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that brings a new way to learn more about the tracks you listen to. The music platform has introduced About the Song, a feature that brings stories and context directly into the listening experience on the mobile app. Instead of just hearing a song, you can now read short, swipeable cards that explain what inspired the music, interesting facts, and behind-the-scenes moments while you stream. About the Song is available in beta for Premium listeners on iOS and Android and is rolling out in English language in U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, New Zealand,…

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic characters in all of video games, but not all of his games were hits. Sonic and the Black Knight is allegedly one of those games, but associate editor Charles Harte remembers playing it as a nine-year-old and feeling like it might be the coolest game of all time. Nearly 17 years later, we’re revisiting this medieval adventure to see whether or not he was correct.Originally released on March 13, 2009, Sonic and the Black Knight is the second and final game in the now-abandoned Sonic Storybook Series, which began in 2007…

If you’ve ever watched an action scene and thought, “I can see it, but I can’t feel it,” your TV audio is the problem. A premium soundbar plus a real subwoofer fixes that instantly. The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar + Sub 4 bundle is $1,599.00, down from $1,998.00, saving you $399 (20%) for a limited time. It’s not an impulse buy, but it is a “change the entire room” kind of upgrade. What you’re getting This bundle pairs a flagship-style Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar with the Sub 4 subwoofer. The soundbar handles clarity and spatial presentation, while the sub adds…