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Your iPhone 17 Pro gets a retro camera grip and extended zoom

PGYTECH wants RetroVa to turn your iPhone 17 Pro into something you shoot with, not just tap. It’s an iPhone camera grip with camera-like ergonomics, physical controls, and a retro shell that’s clearly meant to scratch the compact camera itch. The campaign says an optional 2.35x telephoto extender can reach up to 235mm optical on iPhone 17 Pro, a spec that’s designed to make distant subjects look less like smudges than they do with heavy digital zoom. RetroVa is live on Kickstarter, and a featured bundle shown for an iPhone 17 Pro Max setup lists $184 alongside a higher MSRP.…

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Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your docs into AI videos on Android and iOS

The mobile version of NotebookLM app can now turn your documents into AI-generated videos, making it easier to understand dense material without scrolling through long pages of text. The feature, called Video Overviews, is rolling out to the NotebookLM app on both Android and iOS, alongside deeper customization tools for infographics and presentations. NotebookLM is designed to help users work with their own documents, such as PDFs, notes, and study material, using Google’s AI. Until now, the mobile version provided summaries mostly in text or audio form. With Video Overviews, Google is adding a more visual way to consume information,…

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Uber will soon have you riding in style in a driverless Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Uber, Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz have joined hands to develop a fleet of luxurious robotaxis based on the German carmaker’s S-Class platform. The companies recently confirmed the collaboration as part of a broader effort to build a global robotaxi ecosystem that combines Mercedes’ luxury sedan with Nvidia’s autonomous driving technology and Uber’s ride-hailing network. The partnership builds on Uber’s ongoing work with Nvidia announced in October last year, in which Nvidia’s DRIVE AV software and DRIVE Hyperion architecture are being used to make vehicles “level 4 ready.” This means the vehicles will be capable of operating without human intervention in predefined…

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Your MAINGEAR Retro98 tower is a blast from the past, with RTX 50 power

MAINGEAR’s Retro98 is a beige throwback tower that hides current gaming hardware. It’s built for anyone who wants the late-90s desktop look without giving up today’s performance. Prices start at $2,499 for an RTX 5070 build, then jump to $3,499 with an RTX 5080, and $4,999 with an RTX 5090. Retro98 alpha tops the stack at $9,799, pairing an RTX 5090 with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 64GB of DDR5, and a 4TB SSD. This is also a scarcity play, capped at 38 total units, split into 32 standard systems and six Retro98 alpha builds. The listing calls the systems…

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Super Bowl tactile device lets your hands follow the ball

A small group of blind and low-vision fans will experience the Super Bowl with a Super Bowl tactile device that renders the ball’s location through touch. The tablet also delivers vibration cues for key moments, so big plays don’t blur into crowd noise. The NFL is teaming up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to bring the setup to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, when Seattle plays New England on Feb. 8. Around 10 attendees are expected to use the device in their seats, with a live Westwood One broadcast feed running through headphones. Timing is the difference. If you’ve ever…

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Samsung leak spoils the Unpacked date for Galaxy S26 series launch

Like every year, almost everything about Samsung’s new flagships is already available on the internet as leaks and rumors. While we already know the Galaxy S26 series won’t be as radical an update as many wanted, it might not come with a revised price tag after all. A fresh leak, however, seems to have taken all the mystery out of the Galaxy S26’s launch date, or should I say, the first Galaxy Unpacked event’s date, and it’s on the same day as everyone expected it to be. Galaxy Unpacked date appears to be locked in Renowned tipster Evan Blass (via…

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With DMs here, Spotify may let you edit your username too

Spotify might finally let you swap out that random string of letters and numbers it calls a username. An APK teardown of Spotify’s Android app surfaced new UI text for “Username” and “Edit username,” hinting that editable usernames could be on the way. Android Authority spotted the strings in Spotify version 9.1.20.1132 and noted language that treats the username as a social handle. That’s a notable shift for a service that has been acting more like a social app lately, with features like Jams, Blends, collaborative playlists, and now direct messages and group messaging. Strings point to an in-app editor…

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Apple’s premium-first iPhone launch plans could mean a longer wait for the base iPhone 18

Apple has historically launched its regular and Pro models side by side, but that tradition could be in for a shake-up this year. A report from The Information last November suggested that Apple may debut only the iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026, with the more affordable iPhone 18 pushed to spring 2027. A new report now adds weight to that claim, indicating that Apple plans to prioritize its premium models this year. Sources familiar with Apple’s plans told Nikkei Asia that the company is aiming to launch three premium models in the second half of the year, including the…

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OnePlus’ safety-first charging mode now goes beyond games and reaches more phones

A couple of days ago, OnePlus announced bypass charging for the OnePlus 13s, limited to the Indian region. Now, the feature is rolling out to more smartphones and to a recently-launched OnePlus tablet. As part of the latest OxygenOS update, OnePlus is bringing system-wide bypass charging to a couple of older devices, including the OnePlus 13R, the OnePlus 12, and the OnePlus Pad Go 2 (via notebookcheck.net). What is bypass charging anyway? For those catching up, bypass charging is a power management and utilization feature that allows a smartphone to draw power directly from the charger (when it’s plugged in),…

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