iPhone 17 Air signals Apple's desire for port-free phones

The iPhone Air hasn’t even been confirmed by Apple yet, but the steady stream of leaks points strongly to a launch this fall. The latest news suggests that the tech giant had wanted to make the super-slim handset the first iPhone to be completely free of ports, but it ended up keeping the USB-C charging port apparently to avoid potential run-ins with EU regulators. Still, the plan hints at the desired direction of travel for future iPhone designs ...

The device actually works and will ship next month — Technics' iconic SL-1200 turntable inspires extraordinary wristwatch design
They're leaders in cashless payments, but now they're reevaluating — Nordic countries backpedal on plans for cashless society
The Kindle isn't the only e-reader out there — I’ve finally ditched my Kindle for this superior non-Amazon e-reader
It told the programmer to work it out for himself! — AI coding assistant refuses to write code

Astronauts 'stuck' in space set to splash down on Tuesday

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally coming home. The pair’s mission to the space station began in June 2024 and was only supposed to last eight days, but technical issues with their Boeing-built Starliner spacecraft saw their orbital visit stretch to nine months. The arrival of a relief crew on Sunday means the way is now clear for their highly anticipated return, which is currently targeted for Tuesday ...

Mobile-based free VR tool is helping people beat speech anxiety

Virtual Reality began as a niche for video games, but its applications have been fast expanding. The latest VR innovation — from the University of Cambridge — aims to help people overcome speech anxiety and the fear of public speaking. The system has been tested by students at Cambridge and UCL, delivering a 100% success rate in helping adopters with public speaking anxiety. And you don’t need a pricey VR headset to use it ...

This Roomba rival can even pick up objects — Chinese robot vacuums leave Roomba in the dust
'The believability of the [AI] voice has fundamentally changed' — AI voice-cloning scams are a persistent threat with limited guardrails
This Atari parts and accessories store is like no other — Atari parts store still going after 41 years
It's a fascinating process — How do cars get their names?
The story of two pay phones that are still getting plenty of use — Vancouver’s last few pay phones still serve the community
The feat will be performed by the Starship megarocket — SpaceX to send a humanoid robot to Mars 'before the end of 2026'

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