Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series
Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series

Arguably the coolest new photo feature for the Pixel 11 lineup is Google’s new Camera Looks, which process image data differently at the sensor level to produce photos that don’t have that “smartphone” look. The result is new styles like “Digi,” which mimics the style of photos taken by older digital cameras. But to use […]

Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them

“Mercenary spyware” isn’t targeted at everybody, but don’t skip the notification if you see it.

Mark Zuckerberg has an Instagzam
Mark Zuckerberg has an Instagzam

Instagram’s wordmark is iconic. Well, was iconic. Apparently Instagram thought it looked old, so the company rolled out a new one this week. It doesn’t look like the old Instagram wordmark. It doesn’t even look like it spells Instagram anymore. And we cannot figure out why Instagram decided to do this. On this episode of […]

You can now turn off Google Gemini’s visible watermarks
You can now turn off Google Gemini’s visible watermarks

Google will now allow you to remove visible watermarks from the images, videos, and music made with AI tools. With the update, you can toggle off a new “Media watermark” setting in Gemini and Google’s AI video generator, Flow. When toggled off, Google will remove the “sparkle” watermark that appears in the bottom-right corner of […]

TechRadar’s weekly crossword — puzzle #3, Friday, August 14

This week’s TechRadar Crossword puzzle is here, so come test your general tech knowledge and see where you place on the leaderboard.

You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals

Apple has a hidden certified refurbished store that offers the popular MacBook Neo for $100 off.

Flock CEO says ‘we’re not Big Brother’ in the face of surveillance allegations — as 3D printing enthusiasts share ‘Flock Sock’ camera cover to help protestors
Flock CEO says ‘we’re not Big Brother’ in the face of surveillance allegations — as 3D printing enthusiasts share ‘Flock Sock’ camera cover to help protestors

Flock is introducing some extra controls over how its cameras can be used, to counter claims of unnecessary spying.

Google’s Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More

Google says the new Quick Share feature is an “instant, two-way exchange” for sharing.

CMF’s clip earbuds hit the balance between cheap and good
CMF’s clip earbuds hit the balance between cheap and good

Clip earbuds are an exercise in compromise. It’s an inherent aspect of their design – and physics. They can be more comfortable for people that don’t like something jammed in their ear, but sound response suffers. Ambient awareness is great because you can easily hear the sound around you, which means to hear your own […]

Hoto’s new cordless soldering iron heats up in three seconds
Hoto’s new cordless soldering iron heats up in three seconds

Hoto is introducing its first soldering iron through its modular Snapbloq collection that lets you assemble your own custom toolbox by stacking magnetic cases and tools together. The new I-A06 Cordless Soldering Iron can heat to just over 200 degrees Celsius in about three seconds and offers an adjustable temperature range from 100 to up […]