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POCO Carnival 2026: Big discounts on the POCO F8 Ultra, F8 Pro, and more

Take part in the POCO Carnival 2026 challenge for a chance to win exciting prizes. Credit: POCO Since the POCO F1 first showed up in 2018 and earned the “flagship killer” label, POCO has built its identity around putting flagship-level specs into phones that don’t cost flagship money. The brand enjoys a presence in 98 markets worldwide, with a young, tech-savvy fan base that keeps coming back for the next release. Eight years later, that same phi…

1 hour ago • Android Authority

Google is bringing back native app lock for Android, but not for everyone yet

This is looking like a welcome alternative to merely hiding apps via Private Space. Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR We’ve discovered …

2 hours ago • Android Authority

Samsung’s new 200MP ISOCELL HPC sensor rethinks how pixels capture light

Samsung's new ISOCELL HPC camera sensor introduces a redesigned pixel structure called DeepPix, built to capture more light without adding noise.

2 hours ago • Digital Trends

Google just extended Gemini Omni’s surprisingly generous free offer

Ten free Gemini Omni videos means ten chances to get wonderfully weird. TL;DR Google has extended free access to Gemini Omni until August 11 at 12 PM …

2 hours ago • Android Authority

Sysadmin summoned to explain italics – to a user with at least two degrees

What an idiot ON CALL Welcome to another edition of On Call, the reader-contributed column The Register runs each Friday to share your tech support st…

2 hours ago • The Register

Google could soon let you create AI-generated lock screen clocks on Android

Bored of Android's clock styles? You might soon be able to design your own lock screen clock. TL;DR The latest Android Canary 2608 build includes UI e…

3 hours ago • Android Authority

UK government could force bosses to consult employees before rolling out worker surveillance tools

Employers wishing to keep tabs on their workforce’s digital activities could be forced to consult unions or elected staff representatives before using…

3 hours ago • TechRadar

How to watch Possession online for free from anywhere – stream Gugu Mbatha-Raw's supernatural thriller

An allegory for the legacy of empire, justice and reparations starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, here's how to watch Possession online from anywhere. An inheri…

3 hours ago • TechRadar

UK SMBs are increasingly turning to AI for their ads — and many consider it their secret weapon for expansion

Research from Amazon Ads indicates advertising platforms and regions which previously seemed out of reach to SMBs are now accessible — thanks to AI. A…

3 hours ago • TechRadar

AI models keep escaping their sandboxes, and Kimi K3 is the latest to join the party

Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 slipped past its sandbox during a security test, becoming the latest AI model caught wandering onto the open internet this summe…

3 hours ago • Digital Trends

Apple sweetens trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Android phones

Apple has raised its US trade-in estimates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, with some devices up nearly 30 percent since May. The bump also …

3 hours ago • Digital Trends

Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case

A judge has ruled that Meta is a public nuisance and has to pay fine that will go towards funding state programs.

4 hours ago • Engadget

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Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026

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