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iPhone Duo Users Report Creased, Cracked Screens After Launch
Early iPhone Duo owners have posted photos of creases, cracked screens and display faults along the phone’s fold. Apple said it is aware of an inner-display issue affecting a small number of units, while reports indicate some buyers with a white line on their screens have received replacements. The company has not said whether it will replace devices showing a crease without other damage.
Fitbit Edge brings back the fitness band, with a new trade-off
Google’s Fitbit Edge returns to the focused fitness-band format, pairing a small display and built-in GPS with roughly a week of battery life. The Verge says the tracker drops contactless payments and wrist calls, while Google Health replaces the familiar Fitbit app and offers an AI coach through a subscription. The review also notes that enabling the always-on display cuts battery life to about a day and a half.
OLED iPad mini A20 brings Apple’s first OLED mini display
Apple unveiled an iPad mini with its first OLED display for the product line and an A20 Pro chip. The 8.5-inch tablet also adds speakers beneath the display, Wi-Fi 7 and IP67 protection. But the 128GB and 256GB versions have a five-core CPU, while the 512GB model has six. Pre-orders start October 28, with deliveries scheduled for November 6.
A. Lange & Söhne Brings Back Platinum Bracelet on Datograph Perpetual
A. Lange & Söhne has paired diamond hour markers with a platinum bracelet on a new Datograph Perpetual, bringing a sought-after bracelet configuration back into the brand’s lineup. Hodinkee says the release speaks to collectors’ longstanding interest in bracelet-equipped Lange watches, while cautioning that details about vintage bracelet rarity and configurations can be difficult to verify.
SlashGear’s 13 Practical Tools for Fall Camping Include Hand Warmers and a Waterproof Lighter
SlashGear recommends a mix of warmth, fire-starting and repair gear for fall camping, when damp conditions and colder temperatures can complicate a trip. Its list includes pocket-sized hand warmers, a waterproof lighter and a compact sewing kit, with product details and Amazon prices reported by the publisher. available reports also describes how some gear can help campers stay charged or signal for help.
Early iPhone Duo Buyers Report Damage Along Screen Hinge
Some early iPhone Duo buyers say their foldable phones developed permanent lines on the inner display after the hinge felt stiff and made a popping or cracking sound. Apple has offered replacements, but GSMArena reports that limited stock has left many owners waiting, especially for higher-capacity models. The cause remains unconfirmed, and reports may involve only a select batch of devices.
6 Essential Gadgets Learning Guitar Beginners Can Use
BGR highlights six types of gear that can support people learning guitar, from clip-on tuners to metronomes and headphone amps. The recommendations were selected using criteria that included endorsements from established publications and Amazon review averages. The guide focuses on practical tools for tuning, timing and practice, while emphasizing that equipment supports the work of learning rather than replacing it.
12 Fun USB-C Gadgets for a More Useful Desk
USB-C can do more than charge a laptop. SlashGear’s desk-gadget roundup includes a hub with a built-in display and programmable Stream Deck keys, alongside playful devices such as a keychain camera and a crank-powered handheld game. The picks vary in price and have trade-offs, including a short hub cable and a menu reviewers found cumbersome.
Early iPhone Duo Users Report Cracks Along the Fold
Some first-day iPhone Duo buyers are reporting cracks running down the foldable phone’s inner screen, with damage near the hinge accompanied in some cases by
AI Delivers Zero Financial Payoff Outside Tech, Slok Says
Apollo Global Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok says major companies outside the technology sector have yet to show financial gains from AI. His analysis finds flat revenue per worker and profit margins among the S&P 493, while companies are beginning to treat token spending as a cost. The debate is sharpening as investors assess whether AI investments can produce returns.
Retire Your Old Fountain for a Solar Patio Alternative
Home Depot sells a compact Teamson fountain that runs its pump and lights on solar power, avoiding the need for a nearby outlet. The 15-pound design is made for smaller patios, but its panel needs two days of full sun before first use and roughly six or seven hours of light each day afterward.
YouTuber’s teardown points to a weak hinge link behind iPhone Duo screen cracks
A thin hinge link may be the weak point behind reports of cracked iPhone Duo screens, a YouTuber’s teardown suggests. CuriousHagi reproduced the failure in
AI Wearables Move From Note-Taking Pendants to Everyday Companions
A $49.99 pendant called Bee promises to turn conversations into reminders, notes and searchable transcripts. It also records everything it hears, putting con...
Reddit’s r/opensource Bans AI Projects, Sparking Backlash
A new rule could keep projects that use or target artificial intelligence out of a major open-source forum on Reddit, leaving developers to debate where
Teen Posts Selfie Much: Meta Faces Filter Limits
Meta agreed to block some beauty filters for minors under a settlement with U.S. states, but subtle edits will remain available. Teen body-image activist Mia Lerner told NPR that small changes can make it harder for young people to resist comparing their faces with edited images. State officials now face the task of defining which filters cross the line.
Marvel’s Wolverine Leads US Game Sales as PS5 Sales Rise 22%
Marvel’s Wolverine debuted as the best-selling game in the United States in September, according to Circana data reported by Dark Horizons. The PlayStation 5 exclusive also recorded the strongest launch-month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since Helldivers II in early 2024. Its US performance came as hardware sales moved in different directions: PlayStation 5 unit sales rose, while Switch 2 and Xbox Series sales declined.
iPhone Duo Adds Apple Watch Unlock to Skip Touch ID Scans
iPhone Duo owners can use an Apple Watch to unlock the phone without touching its side-mounted Touch ID sensor. MacRumors says the feature requires a supported watch, worn and unlocked near the phone, and must first be enabled in Settings. Users still need to swipe past the Lock Screen unless they change that setting.
PHP Maintainer Ondřej Surý Rushed Fixes to Debian and Ubuntu Users
Ondřej Surý worked in his spare time to package PHP security fixes for Debian and Ubuntu after vulnerabilities triggered an international scramble to install updates. He told BBC News that he felt responsible for people relying on his work, while urging major technology companies to support the open-source software they use.
Chinese astronomers find real three-star system unlike fiction
Chinese astronomers identified a rare system containing a pulsar, a white dwarf and a sun-like star. The third star’s gravity explains why the pulsar appeared to slow unusually fast, and the system may help researchers test a key principle of gravity. The finding draws on FAST observations and years of monitoring.
Swap Bathtub Curtain Add Privacy With Frosted Glass Door
House Digest highlights a frosted-glass shower door sold on Amazon as an alternative to a bathtub curtain. The EGrinbey product is listed for openings measuring 56–60 inches wide and 60 inches tall, but buyers should check the lower slider clearance, inspect the parts promptly and plan carefully for installation. The door has one sliding side, and customer reviews on the listing report both a positive experience and a fit problem.
Xbox’s brand-new COO already leaves Microsoft after three months
Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft three months after becoming Xbox’s first chief operating officer. CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the departure in an internal memo, while Xbox declined to discuss personnel matters. The role was created as part of a wider restructuring, and the company says it will share more about COO leadership when plans are finalised.
Netflix Adapts Clips for Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo’s Larger Screen
Developers are adapting apps to the iPhone Duo’s two displays, with Netflix shifting video from the outer screen to the larger inner display. The early examples show how software can make the foldable design useful, even as many mainstream iOS apps remain unoptimized and may appear with black bars or misplaced controls.
Hope Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook Learns From Lenovo
The Verge’s hands-on experience with Lenovo’s Yoga 9n points to features that could make a touchscreen MacBook more useful: a stylus that works on both the display and trackpad, and a way to keep it attached to the laptop. Apple has not confirmed a touchscreen MacBook, but the report says an announcement may come next week.
Expect Apple’s Pro Tell: Touchscreen MacBook Pro on Oct. 28
Apple’s “Pro and tell” event is scheduled for October 28 in Los Angeles, with a touchscreen MacBook Pro among the expected announcements. Reports point to an OLED screen, while other possible updates include M6 Macs and an OLED iPad mini. Apple has not confirmed which products it will unveil.