• Samsung plans to integrate Google Photos into its TVs

    Samsung has that it “aims to be the first” to natively integrate Google Photos into TVs. The aim is for Google Photos to work seamlessly with , Samsung’s souped-up version of Bixby. This would help to make user photos part of the day-to-day TV experience, with photos appearing while navigating the TV’s OS during “contextual and convenient moments.” The company says users will be able to explore their Google Photos libraries in three new experiences. The first is called Memories, and will show curated stories based on “people, locations and meaningful moments.” This has a planned launch in March 2026…

  • 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid review

    I said in an earlier Hyundai Tucson review that I think the Elite grade with the N Line pack was just about the sweetest spot in this range. But that was for the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and all-wheel drive combination, which has since been dumped by Hyundai. So has the turbo-petrol 1.6-litre unit with all-wheel drive, which was a real zinger. So that means your choices for a Tucson are now restricted to a 2.0-litre petrol with front-wheel drive, or a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol with hybrid tech, which is what’s tested here. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive. It’s clear…

  • The 33 top health and wellness startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

    Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition. Here is the full list of the health and wellness Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition.  Akara   What it does: Uses AI…

  • Ubisoft is rolling back Rainbow Six Siege servers after being forced to shut them down

    Ubisoft has shut down Rainbow Six Siege‘s servers and is in the process of rolling back the fallout of a widespread breach that left various players with billions of in-game credits, ultra-rare skins of weapons, and banned accounts. As of Sunday afternoon, the status page on Rainbow Six Siege‘s website still shows “unplanned outage” on all servers across PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The fiasco began Saturday morning when Ubisoft said on X that they were “aware of an incident currently affecting Rainbow Six Siege” and “working on a resolution.” A couple of hours later, the Rainbow Six Siege servers were…

  • GWM Cannon Alpha ute, Tank 300 HEV and Tank 500 recalled

    The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), Tank 300 HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), Tank 500 HEV and Tank 500 PHEV have been recalled due to a potential wiring fault which may cause drivability issues. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the shielding ring in the high voltage wiring harness may not be properly grounded,” the recall notice said. “This can reduce the effectiveness of electromagnetic shielding, which may cause abnormal communication with the engine and transmission control systems. “As a result, warning lights may illuminate, vehicle torque may be reduced, and cooling performance of the hybrid system may be…

  • The Google Pixel Watch 4 made me like smartwatches again

    For the last few years, I wore either an analog watch or Xiaomi Band 6 for basic step tracking and time. I didn’t opt for an Apple Watch because I wasn’t constantly active, I didn’t feel the need to check my notifications, and I didn’t want to think about charging the watch every day. This year, I got a chance to test the new Google Pixel Watch 4, which made me feel like I might start wearing smartwatches again. I have always had a soft spot for circular watches. One of the first smartwatches I owned was the Moto 360,…

  • Apple escalates its appeal of a $2 billion fine from a UK antitrust lawsuit

    Apple isn’t ready to pay a several billion-dollar fine to UK App Store users and is filing an appeal over a major antitrust lawsuit. As first reported by The Guardian, Apple has requested to appeal to the UK’s Court of Appeal, which would escalate the case beyond the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The latest appeal attempt follows an October decision from the CAT, where the court found that Apple engaged in anticompetitive practices by exploiting its dominant market position with the App Store to charge higher fees. The CAT’s ruling established a £1.5 billion, or roughly $2 billion, fine, but…

  • The best wireless chargers for 2026

    Imagine never having to fumble with a charging cable again. That’s the magic of a wireless charger. Not only does going wireless clear up your space and make charging as simple as setting your phone down, but it’s also surprisingly versatile. Whether you’re looking for a sleek charging pad for your nightstand, a stand that keeps your phone propped up on your desk or even a foldable charger for convenient travel, there’s a wireless charger designed to fit your lifestyle. Some can even double as a car charger, keeping your phone powered up on the go without the hassle of…

  • The best iPhone accessories for 2026

    Peak Design’s iPhone tripod is a solid, well-designed aluminum frame that folds into a credit card-sized shape. You’re paying a premium for the build design and quality, with a tiny hex key even built into the tripod legs for tightening them, if needed. With a solid micro-ball head, you can adjust the angle of your iPhone while it’s in tripod mode. Better still, it can firmly attach, magnetically, to the phone in both vertical and horizontal orientations. This makes it an excellent stand for your phone even when you’re not trying to shoot video or photos. You also don’t need…

  • Ford Ranger-sized EV ute must prove itself in US before global rollout

    Ford will introduce a new Ford Ranger-sized electric ute in the United States (US) in 2027, but the automaker says it must sell well enough there before it looks at exports – meaning it may not come to Australia. The US car giant previously confirmed its new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform will underpin a new mid-sized ute made in the US state of Kentucky. The ute would be priced in the US, at least, around the same US$30,000 (A$45,000) kick-off as the Ford Escape SUV, a rival to the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 since dropped by Ford in…