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McIntosh’s new AV processor can handle 9.4.4 channels of Dolby Atmos and 7x 4K 120Hz HDMI ports for ‘today’s most advanced home cinema systems’ – but you’ll need to add your own amps for all those speakers…
McIntosh MX124 AV processor launches for a cool $15,000 (about £11,079 / AU$21,423)13.4 audio channels to 7.4.6 or 9.4.4 speaker configurations in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro7x 8K HDMI inputs and extensive additional connectivity, plus Dirac LiveIf you're looking for an AV processor so future-proof that your grandkids will want to inherit it, McIntosh Labs may have just the thing. The new MX124 A/V Processor is designed for "today's "most advanced home cinema systems" a
The Duskbloods network test has finally revealed a few new details about FromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 game, including multiplayer matches with 'up to eight players'
The Duskbloods closed network tests begin next monthPlayers can sign up to participate and test the game from August 21 to August 24The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive will allow up to eight-player multiplayer matchesFromSoftware has announced the dates for The Duskbloods' closed network test happening next month.The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive was announced over a year ago, and details about the renowned Elden Ring studio's next PvPvE multiplayer have been few and far be
Many businesses are deploying AI faster than they’re preparing employees — leading to an 'AI underclass' at some firms
Report finds 38% of employees consider themselves self-taught in AI, just 23% have received formal trainingNearly half believe it's the employer's responsibility to provide upskilling opportunities88% of workers are Level 1-2 on the readiness scale, only 12% are Level 3-4New research from TrustedTech has warned of an "AI underclass," whereby uneven access to AI training and support could end up creating a two-tier workforce.The data claims around three in four (74%) U
Most enterprise AI governance is already out of date
When organizations first started formalizing AI policies, the problem they were solving for was narrow: keep employees from sharing sensitive data with a public model. A clear, manageable risk with a clear, manageable response.What those policies didn't account for was how quickly AI would evolve, or how far the organizational guardrails would fall behind it.Most companies are still running governance frameworks written for that original moment, applied to a technolog
'Who came up with this idea?' ExpressVPN continues to drop its 30-day money-back guarantee in favour of raffles — and users aren't happy about it
ExpressVPN has kept its 30-day money-back guarantee on pause after launching a new promotion to follow its previous World Cup promotion. The ExpressVPN Summer Tech Competition / Sweepstakes will see the company give away 30 new iPhone 17 Pros, with the caveat that users are not covered by ExpressVPN’s usual 30-day money-back guarantee. The promotion runs from 11 July 2026 to 11:59 pm BST on 9 August 2026, directly following the ExpressVPN FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Gi
This gorgeous Dark Side of the Moon portable modern tape player will make you believe the cassette revival isn't nonsense after all — especially since it comes with a new remastered tape of the album
We Are Rewind's WE-001 tape player gets a limited-edition The Dark Side of the Moon edition with a custom designIncludes the first tape version of the album's 50th anniversary remastered edition in the boxAvailable today for $199 / £159 (about U$310)Every so often, I'll receive an email about products that a product launch that actually makes me say "Oh damn!" out loud. And seeing the first images of We Are Rewind's new version of its cassette player decked out in Pin
Loewe's new OLED TV wants to be the ultimate AV experience: each panel is 'individually calibrated before leaving the factory', and you can choose custom speaker setups — including the TV being the center of a wireless surround system
Loewe's Antares is a 4K OLED TV with triple tuner, HDMI 2.1 and 144Hz VRRSelection of wall mounts, floor stands, rotatable table stands and speakersFrom £2,500 (about $3,350 / AU$4,799)German luxury brand Loewe has unveiled what it calls its "most individual Smart OLED TV to date," the Loewe Antares. It's a 4K TV with a modular design that enables you to personalize it to suit your particular preferences.The Antares TV features interchangeable aluminum onlays with a r
Amazon flips the bird to Apple — drops iPad (A16) price back down to pre-hike level
It was the news none of us wanted to hear, but at the turn of the new financial year in Australia, Apple made the move to raise Australian prices across its entire product lineup. The tech giant has often been better than other tech companies at absorbing increased supply-chain costs, but the current RAM and component crisis meant it could no longer hold out.Perhaps the biggest and most upsetting increase affected the delightfully affordable MacBook Neo, but even the
The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is a good Android-toting Kindle Scribe alternative, but it disappoints in a couple of key areas
Boox Go 10.3 Gen II Lumi: One-minute reviewAs far as epaper writing tablets go, Boox has some of the most versatile options thanks to their Android-based operating systems, and the Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is arguably the best of them despite its rather mouthful of a name — I’m just going to call it the ‘Lumi’ from here on in.I was already a fan of the original model, calling the reMarkable dupe a pleasure to use in my Boox Go 10.3 review — and by just adding a ligh
The Pinwheel Home is a retro-inspired landline phone that will keep your kids safe from doomscrolling
The Pinwheel Home is aimed at kids aged 5-10 yearsIt only makes phone calls to approved contactsThere's an optional subscription for calling real numbersThe question of how much time young people should spend on their smartphones and social media has dominated the headlines in recent months, and a new retro-styled phone from Pinwheel is the latest device looking to give parents easier choices.When we say retro-styled, we don't mean a classic Nokia or a BlackBerry — we
'This computer works almost like a guitar': Fingernail-sized quantum chip uses vibrations to store data
ETH Zurich quantum chip sees superconducting qubit act as CPU and the vibrational modes of a fingernail-width acoustic resonator serve as quantum RAMThe approach borrows from classical computer architecture as it completely flips the script on how modern quantum computing might store short-term dataThe team demonstrated a universal gate set and ran small instances of the quantum Fourier transform and period findingA guitar string essentially stores a note based on how
'Bose features at a non-Bose price, for the first time': Skullcandy launches its most premium headphones ever, getting by with a little help from its friend
Skullcandy launches Crusher 1080 ANC, new premium over-earsThey mark the debut of three Bose-made features in a non-Bose productJust launched and available right now, for $280 (about £210, AU$400) It is as I foretold: after we saw Skullcandy teases about new headphones, the brand has unveiled exactly the pair of cans I predicted. Meet the Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC; they're the pair that skate legend (and brand ambassador) Tony Hawk is pointing at in the picture abov
USAF wants to replace $30 million MQ-9 Reaper drones with cheaper UAVs after "dozens" were lost in Iran, costing taxpayers billions
Pentagon seeks an affordable drone capable of replacing many MQ-9 Reaper missionsReaper drones hit hard in Iran, and losses force demand for lower-cost unmanned combat aircraftNew aircraft must combine long range with substantial payload capacityThe United States Air Force is examining a lower-cost unmanned aircraft concept after losing “dozens” of MQ-9 Reaper drones during the recent conflict involving Iran.Those losses have intensified concerns about relying upon ex
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, July 16 (game #1131)
Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #1130).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. I
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, July 16 (game #1634)
Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #1633).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,500 games later. It offers a genuine challenge,
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, July 16 (game #865)
Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #864).Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult
Quote of the day by Sam Altman: 'It also takes a lot of energy to train a human' — a staunch defense of the cost of AI training
The AI buildout is well and truly underway with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman leading the charge, having made various deals with companies including Oracle and Nvidia to guarantee the infrastructure needed to train future AI models is installed. But as this ensues, the spotlight has been thrown on how much energy these models will need. Eating machinesAltman was speaking during an AI summit in India earlier this year when making the remarks to The Indian Express. Quote of the
Orbiting space data centers may face an unexpected hurdle — from environmental politics
Environmental groups seek broader review before massive satellite constellations receive approvalMore than one million proposed satellites face increased regulatory scrutinyFCC is reconsidering satellite environmental review rulesEnvironmental groups have petitioned federal regulators to pause approval of orbital data center satellite constellations pending a full environmental review process.Earthjustice recently filed a petition on behalf of DarkSky International, E
5 Samsung One UI features I disable on every Galaxy phone
<p>Every Android phone brand likes to do its own thing when it comes to the launcher and overall look of its phones. Some (like Xiaomi) opt to make their phones look and feel more like Apple's iOS, but Samsung has been putting years and years into the development of its One UI.</p>
This is the only new 3-row SUV you can buy for under $30,000
<p>Three-row SUVs have become increasingly expensive, with many popular family haulers now starting well above the $40,000 mark. For shoppers on a tighter budget, finding one with enough seating for the whole family often means making significant compromises or shopping used.</p>
