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Mobile Samsung 990 1TB: Near-Pro SSD, No DRAM, Now €50 Off The Samsung 990 1TB, a streamlined version of the 990 Pro, is now on sale for €176.99 at select retailers — €50 less than last month’s average. This M.2 SSD without DRAM retains high performance but sacrifices cache memory for a more affordable price. September 7, 2026

Elden Ring on Switch 2: A Surprising but Imperfect Port

Elden Ring finally arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in a complete Tarnished Edition, including the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. The long-feared port turns out to be playable and even enjoyable, despite uneven performance and graphics that lag behind PS5 or PC versions. August 30, 2026

Apple’s Sept. 9 keynote: foldable iPhone and the Ternus era begins

Apple confirms its Sept. 9 keynote at 7 PM (Paris time), featuring the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable iPhone. New CEO John Ternus will make his public debut. August 28, 2026

Pixel 11 Pro Fold hinge cracks again but no explosion this time

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold cracks in the same spot as its predecessors during JerryRigEverything’s extreme fold test. The hinge fails near the antennas, but this year, the screen and battery hold up better — no explosion, unlike the 2025 model. August 25, 2026

iPhone 17 Pro cases may fit iPhone 18 Pro – Otterbox bets on it

Cases designed for the iPhone 17 Pro may fit the iPhone 18 Pro, according to manufacturers like Otterbox. This contradicts rumors of a thicker model but is based on packaging already sold at Best Buy in the US. August 20, 2026

Whoop makes Advanced Labs blood tests available to all, no subscription needed

Whoop is removing the subscription requirement for its Advanced Labs blood tests. Now, any user can order these tests, starting at $150, without committing to a monthly plan. August 20, 2026

Google rolls out Android’s new sideloading flow amid backlash

Google is now deploying Android’s new 'advanced' sideloading flow, which enforces a 24-hour delay before installing unverified apps. This security measure precedes the developer verification requirement starting September 30, 2026. August 20, 2026

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: First images and specs leak ahead of launch

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, with a leaked image confirming a near-identical design to the Tab S11 Ultra. The high-end model will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor and come in Wi-Fi and 5G variants. August 19, 2026

Garmin Venu 3 now affordable with Wear OS-beating battery life

The Garmin Venu 3 drops to $300 on Amazon, a 33% discount. With 14-day smartwatch battery life, it outlasts Wear OS watches while offering full health and fitness tracking. August 19, 2026

Android Auto: Waze beats 2 other navigation apps vs Google Maps

Among the three Google Maps alternatives tested on Android Auto, Waze emerges as the best choice for daily use. Organic Maps impresses with its offline mode and privacy, but Waze combines smoothness, community alerts, and integration with Gemini. August 19, 2026

Apple Wallet adds digital driver’s licenses in 4 new US states

Apple is expanding its digital driver’s license in Apple Wallet to four more states: North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia. North Carolina will launch its mobile program in December 2026, with Apple Wallet integration planned for early 2027. August 18, 2026

Apple adjusts App Tracking Transparency in Germany under regulator pressure

Apple will adjust its ad-tracking pop-ups in Germany to make them more neutral. Third-party developers will be able to better explain the benefits of targeted advertising and combine their consent requests with Apple’s. August 18, 2026

Gboard extends clipboard history to 24 hours

Google’s Gboard keyboard will soon let users keep copied items in the clipboard for up to 24 hours, up from the current one-hour limit. A subtle option, spotted in the beta version, already hints at how it works. August 13, 2026