Vodafone adds four-year plans in time for pricey phones
Somewhere between AI raising the cost of tech and the prices going up on everything else, mobiles are now more costly, so Vodafone has come up with a solution: pay a plan for longer.
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Uniden updates walkie talkies for kids with video
Chatting to your friend over the road is about to get better than a thread and tin can ever could, or even a simple mic and speaker, as Uniden adds colour.
Ninja builds a big twist on the slushy machine
Big parties looking for bigger drinks may have a new appliance to consider, but be warned, because it looks to take up a fair amount of space.
Meta’s next glasses focus on audio, screens, VR
Whether or not smart glasses truly succeed doesn’t seem to be an issue right now. More are on the way, and Meta will have a few different types.
AI & The World: Why agents are causing drama
Near the end of 2026, there are now so many regular incidents around the world where an artificial intelligence system is going “rogue”. What’s going on?
AI everywhere means caution is bring thrown
There’s a story about AI doing something wrong at least once per week, but that’s no fault of people using it. However, those using it aren’t AI cautious, according to a new report.
Motorola’s flagship named for next year with B&O onboard
Motorola is teaming up with luxury sound specialists Bang & Olufsen for a “signature” experience, named for 2027 in the Signature 27. And it looks pretty high end.
Qualcomm readies 8 Elite Gen 6 in regular, extreme
There’s a new fast chip on the way for the best phones, and it could land before year’s end, as Qualcomm talks up performance gains and AI-to-go.
Beats back with customisation, IP-rated ANC
White earbuds may well be the norm, as are a bunch of black headphones, but if you like to stand out, the next pair from Beats is all about your choices.
JustWatch set to join streaming this year
Another streaming service is on the way, as a streaming guide makes the shift to a streaming provider. What’s happening, and will it include local content?
