Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset
Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset

Just a couple of weeks before Meta Connect starts on September 23rd, UploadVR posted images seemingly revealing the design for Meta’s “Project Phoenix” headset. The images, which UploadVR says were “found in the HorizonOS Prescription Lens firmware package,” suggest Meta may be looking to compete with devices like those from Xreal or Viture. These companies’ […]

Don’t buy Philips Hue’s new TV Screen Sync just yet — there’s a cheaper setup that also includes the light strip and, confusingly, is also by Philips
Don’t buy Philips Hue’s new TV Screen Sync just yet — there’s a cheaper setup that also includes the light strip and, confusingly, is also by Philips

Philips Smart Lighting has launched a system that’s more affordable than the Philips Hue Screen Sync, and comes with a light strip in the box.

Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5
Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5

The Apple AirPods 5 are bringing active noise cancellation to the masses, and they’re now available for preorder at a variety of retailers. They’ll officially launch on September 18th, the same day as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. There are two versions […]

Why AI’s Biggest Risk Isn’t Hallucination—It’s Unauthorized Execution

Telling an AI agent what not to do is different from designing a system that makes certain actions impossible.​​

Asus routers can now be sold in the US — but it’s bad news for TP-Link
Asus routers can now be sold in the US — but it’s bad news for TP-Link

Asus and a long list of other manufacturers have received FCC clearance, but TP-Link still can’t sell new routers in the US.

The FCC’s drone ban brands ordinary consumer tech as ‘military-grade’, and 98.6% of respondents to the proposal reject it — even DJI’s main US-based rival Skydio won’t fully endorse it
The FCC’s drone ban brands ordinary consumer tech as ‘military-grade’, and 98.6% of respondents to the proposal reject it — even DJI’s main US-based rival Skydio won’t fully endorse it

The FCC’s proposed ban on “military-grade” foreign drones would include ordinary consumer tech like LiDAR and thermal cameras — and 98.6% of public comments oppose it, including from a US drone maker with every reason to cheer the ban on.

We loved the ‘ultra-fast’ Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro mobile 5G Wi-Fi 7 router — and it just dropped £200 to its lowest ever price
We loved the ‘ultra-fast’ Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro mobile 5G Wi-Fi 7 router — and it just dropped £200 to its lowest ever price

Netgear’s Nighthawk M7 Pro impressed us during tests, with the Wi-Fi 7 5G travel router scoring 4.5 stars. Now the £200 discount gives it an all-time low price.

Matt Mullenweg tells Automattic staff in Slack he’s back in control after CEO ouster

In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.