Last week, we reported on an iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max charging bug that saw some handsets fail to receive power if plugged in while the display was asleep. Thankfully, Apple’s new iOS 12.0.1 update has now been released, addressing the issue with a 104MB download that “fixes an issue where some iPhone XS devices did not immediately charge when connected to a Lightning cable”. Alongside the charging bug, the firmware update is said to resolve “an issue that could cause iPhone XS devices to rej

Google has announced that it’s kicking its floundering social media platform Google+ to the curb, some seven years after it was first introduced. According to The Journal, Google discovered the data breach in March this year and, although the bug has since been patched, the company decided not to disclose the news for fear of “immediate regulatory interest” and potential reputational damage. The company has stated that the closure will occur over the course of the next 10 months, and following t

That’s good news if you held off on buying the Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixelbook, Google Home, the current Chromecast, or the Google tabl… wait, no one was buying Google tablets in recent months. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLGoogle Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL have been seen, unboxed, held, left in the back of taxi, and even sold in recent weeks, so there’s little doubt that we’re getting new phones to show off Android 9.0 Pie in style. Google Pixel SlateGoogle’s answer to the to the iPad

Although it’s unclear whether the Google Pixel event on October 9 will see the launch of a new Google Home Mini, there are a few things we’d like to see in the Google Home Mini 2 should we be lucky enough to get a new model tomorrow. PortabilityGiven the Google Home Mini’s small size, the lack of portability seems to be quite the oversight from Google, as the Mini has to be plugged in to work. Right now, the Mini is unable to hold a charge, although some companies have developed battery stands t

Intel has officially taken the wraps off its new Coffee Lake Refresh (9th-generation) processors, which include the Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K, and Core i5-9600K. Obviously any Intel processor launch is major news, but this is a particularly big splash seeing as the Core i9-9900K represents the first mainstream Core i9 offering sporting 8-cores and 16-threads. The i5 spin has 9MB of cache, and in this case the chip is priced at $279.99 (around £215, AU$395). Power efficiencyAll of these proces

Google have rapidly expanded its range of smart home products from its initial Google Home offering, with both the cost-effective alternative Google Home Mini and more audio-focused Google Home Max . It’s unclear whether we’d see a whole new model branded as the Google Home 2, or (more likely) just a replacement model that continued to go under the Google Home banner. More GoogleWe’ve been scratching our heads for the best part of two years over this in particular – why can’t the Google Home int

And, in a recent test of a 2018 Chevy Equinox, you can even order an Applebee’s burger and fries or a coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts. The new feature in the Equinox is part of the marketplace, which does sound a bit like an effort to partner with major brands and encourage you to buy stuff. (Because in the end that’s exactly what it’s all about, even if that’s not necessarily a bad thing.) The ideas is to have someone else in the car place the order in a way that’s likely faster than logging in with

Facebook has just announced that its long-awaited video chat devices Portal and Portal+ are now available to preorder in the US, with shipping due to commence in November. With a 10-inch 1280 x 800 display, the Portal is part of Facebook’s mission to improve video calling by making it “completely hands and distraction free”. Portal’s Smart Camera works in tandem with ‘Smart Sound’, which minimizes background noise and hones in on the person speaking for a clearer video call experience. You’ll al

With the Pixel 3 event looming on the horizon, we could well be in for an update of the audio-focussed smart speaker in the form of the Google Home Max 2. We liked how the original Google Home Max could be oriented vertically or horizontally thanks to a magnetic resting pad, so we’d like to see this feature again should the Google Home Max 2 have a similar rectangular design. Better Google and more of itSurely there’s no better time than a new product launch for Google to announce new software u

NZXT got into manufacturing motherboards as recently as last year, but its already onto its second release with the introduction of a new N7 Z390 motherboard. Ready-built for 9th Generation Intel Coffee Lake Refresh processors, this motherboard features two M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, and support for DDR4 memory as fast as 3,866MHz. As with other Z390 motherboards, this new model comes with Gigabit Wi-Fi built in thanks to its Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Gigabit wireless module. Users will be able to cu

Livestream the Intel Desktop Launch Event – where and when Intel is hosting a livestream of its 2018 Desktop Launch Event on the Intel Newsroom. Intel has announced it will be holding a livestream for its 2018 Intel Desktop Launch Event. How to watch the Intel Desktop Launch EventIntel will host a livestream of its 2018 Desktop Launch Event on the Intel Newsroom. Tune into our livestream on October 8 at 10 am EST: https://t.co/xRpXo5ySy6 pic.twitter.com/8FSqMidjquOctober 6, 2018How to watch the

– then make it a McGregor vs Khabib live stream. Live stream UFC 229 from anywhere in the worldHow to watch the UFC 229 with a VPNIf you live in a country where there’s no UFC broadcast, then there’s still a way you can watch. Who has the cheapest PPV McGregor vs Khabib live streamIt’s not unusual that a single event would cost different amounts in different countries. How to watch the McGregor fight with a UK live streamWatch UFC 229 on BT Sport 1The Khabib vs McGregor fight at UFC 229 will be

“We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all users as we investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating,” says Microsoft on the updated support page for the new software upgrade. If you’ve manually downloaded the update, Microsoft advises not installing it for the time being. Rolling back the update doesn’t seem to bring the files back, while dedicated file recovery software isn’t guaranteed to work either. It’s not been the sm

As Google’s big Pixel reveal party on October 9 continues in its quest to become the most comprehensively leaked launch event in the history of launch events, we’ve got more news on the Pixel 3 phone and the upcoming Home Hub device to share with you. As per a retail magazine in the UK, it appears the Pixel 3 is going to come with a “Top Shot” feature that helps you “capture the perfect shot every time”, whatever that means. An AI algorithm to turning blinking eyes into open eyes? Don’t call it

Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer that rarest of opportunities – to actually manage to find some decent deals on cut-price Apple products. If you’re hunting the best Apple deals this Black Friday, you’ve come to the right place. That means you’re going to have to diligently keep an eye on retail partners in order to get the best Apple deals this Black Friday. Best Black Friday iPad deals from last yearOne of the most consistent performers in terms of price-slashing deal items from Apple is the

For all you iPad Black Friday bargain hunters, keep checking in: retailers tend to discount iPads this time of year. How to get the best iPad deals on Black Friday / Cyber MondayWhenever you’re shopping around for Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals, be patient and do your homework. iPad Pro 10.5 64GB: down to $575 (was $650) from AmazonA saving of over $50 on any iPad is always good news, and this Black Friday iPad Pro 10.5 deal from Amazon was hot last year. $399 iPad Pro 9.7-inch (was $729.99)

The headphones, called the MDR-Z7M2, are a sequel to Sony’s previous premium cans, the Sony MDR-Z7. Of course, great headphones are only half the battle – the other half is having a great player and great source material. Thankfully, Sony also unveiled a new $8,500 (around £6,500, AU$12,000) music player that is, perhaps, the very definition of the word overkill. Behold, the gold-plated Sony DMP-Z1 Digital Music Player. Gold-plated perfectionThe Sony DMP-Z1 Digital Music Player supports DSD nati

Come with us as we pit the Surface Studio 2 against the Surface Studio in a head-to-head match up. Surface Studio 2 vs Surface Studio designDesign-wise nothing at all has changed about the Surface Studio whether you’re looking its screen, the computer base or the whole of the exterior. Surface Studio 2 vs Surface Studio specsThe Surface Studio 2 has seen a complete spec bump with Intel 7th Generation Kaby Lake processors, Nvidia Pascal graphics. Surface Studio 2 vs Surface Studio priceBetter har

We think Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are going to be one of the most sought-after items of the sales bonanza this year. Here in the US, we’re used to only seeing a small number of retailers genuinely compete with the best Nintendo Switch bundles. You’ll need to have your fingers on the buzzers for these deals though as last year on Black Friday their Nintendo Switch lightning deals sold out in less than a minute. Whatever happens though, we’ll be keeping our eyes on all these retailers, a