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For years now, AI has been trying to make itself more useful at the very moment people are talking, but most of that intelligence still lives behind a screen. Plaud would like to change that with a pair of earbuds that listen to conversations, understand what matters, and actually do something about it. The company has introduced the Plaud One Explorer Edition, a wearable AI device for professionals whose work revolves around meetings, calls, ideas, and follow-ups. It is a – new interface for an “agent era,” – says Plaud, which combines dedicated hardware with its Plaud Intelligence platform to…

Microsoft has been working on making Phone Link a bigger part of Windows 11, and one of its latest additions could also be one of the most useful. The company appears to be testing new remote power controls for the Link to Windows app on Android. These would allow users to shut down or restart a connected Windows 11 PC directly from their phone, alongside options for sleep and installing pending updates before restarting or shutting down. For anyone who has left their PC running after leaving home, this could be a very handy addition. Your phone could become a…

The Whoop Meridian takes a screenless fitness tracker that usually looks sporty and turns it into a luxury accessory. Rather than a silicone band, you’re looking at a tapered metal mesh band, magnetic clasp, and four finishes designed to look more at home alongside jewelry than running shoes. Whoop is selling Meridian in Gold, Rose Gold, Alloy, and Black for $149 starting today. There’s just one small problem. One of Whoop’s biggest ideas is that you’re supposed to wear its tracker continuously, and higher-tier Whoop 5.0 memberships even include a wireless power pack that can charge the tracker while it…

Every major Android update doesn’t always bring a major overhaul in terms of visuals or features. So even after a massive download, you’re likely not noticing a big change in the way you use your phone. But on a good release, the update can help fix dozens of little frustrations, and Motorola’s Android 17 update looks very much like that kind of release. The company has started a phased rollout in India beginning with the Motorola Signature, with other eligible phones, like the Razr Fold, following in batches. The update combines Android 17’s broader improvements with changes to Motorola’s own…

Sony has confirmed its PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September, and Sniper Elite: Resistance is easily the biggest draw. The World War 2 stealth shooter joins MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and the excellent indie JRPG Chained Echoes. All four games will be available from September 1 until October 5. We gave Sniper Elite: Resistance a 7 out of 10 in our review. It does not change much from Sniper Elite 5, but the series’ mix of stealth, large levels, and ridiculously violent killcams still works pretty well. Sniper Elite is still very good at one thing Resistance runs…

AGON by AOC has unveiled the AGP327KG, a 31.5-inch gaming monitor with a native 5120×2880 resolution running at 144Hz, at Gamescom 2026. Nvidia and AOC are billing it as the world’s first 5K monitor with G-SYNC Pulsar support, the variable frequency backlight tech that has been limited to 27-inch 1440p panels so far. A larger, more immersive panel The debut lineup of G-SYNC Pulsar monitors, launched earlier this year, all measured 27 inches, had a 2560×1440 resolution, and topped out at 360Hz, specs targeted at competitive gamers. The AGP327KG takes a different approach. Instead of pushing for a higher refresh…

Rockstar (and the big leakster) has given us a taste of what to expect from one of gaming’s biggest launches. We’ve seen the beautiful beaches and packed nightclubs in GTA 6. But aside from the shiny big things, the smaller details are also worth your attention. In a new deep dive from Dazed, Rockstar has explained some of the systems underpinning Jason and Lucia’s lives in Leonida. What you eat can alter their weight, while exercise can visibly build and tone muscle. Spend too long away from bed while running from the police or partying for days, and the resulting…

Afterburner Studios, developer of 2021’s Dreamscaper, and publisher Focus Entertainment revealed a new sci-fi action-platformer called Elta: Defy All Gods during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The game arrives next year and stars a warrior monk and a dragon partnering to save the world.The reveal trailer kicks off by showcasing protagonist Victis, a warrior monk clad in high-tech armor, who seeks to find their lost god, Elta, to save civilization. Elta is a small dragon who has lost most of its power, and it’s up to Victis to help restore that strength. The reveal trailer begins in cinematic fashion, with the…

Apple’s iPhone 17 just wrapped up Q2 2026 as the best-selling smartphone on the planet, grabbing 6% of global unit sales according to Counterpoint Research. And it didn’t come alone. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max followed right behind it, giving Apple three spots in the top 10. How did Apple pull this off again? This was bound to happen. The iPhone 17 was probably the best non-Pro iPhone Apple ever made. Apple packed in enough upgrades this year to close the gap with the Pro models, which clearly worked in its favor. Meanwhile, the Pro and Pro Max…

Aniimo is an open world, free-to-play creature collector that we’ve been keeping an eye on, and today, we learned it’s dropping very soon. According to a new trailer shown during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live pre-show, the game becomes available on September 16 on consoles and PC, but September 23, one week after, on mobile platforms.  When we played Aniimo for a preview earlier this year, we came away cautiously optimistic. It’s similar to the Pokémon series, and has you gathering a party of cute, powerful animals/monsters to explore an open world and battle opponents. It stands out, however, thanks to a…