They are the architectural epitome of the English character. But the thatched cottage, a beloved feature of small villages, is under threat, conservationists warn. A combination of wet summers, outdated machinery, the war in Ukraine and Brexit has led to skyrocketing costs for straw production. These factors, combined with the shortage of skilled thatchers, are … Read more
The Samsung Galaxy AI on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has at least one trick up its sleeve that can surprise and delight friends, family and – apparently – my dentist. I get so nervous at the dentist that I always look for distractions, things to help me forget that I’m lying in … Read more
Updated July 16 with more information on charging speeds and how each iPhone is affected, especially when compared to Android’s fastest options. Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Can the iPhone 16 Pro charge faster? Getty Images When Apple releases the iPhone 16 this fall, there will be a lot of changes. And now it looks like … Read more
Putting on Apple’s Vision Pro headset can be so moving it can bring tears to your eyes. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed how one of the best headsets in the series is functions turns out to be surprisingly emotional. With spatial photos and spatial videos you can go … Read more
AC News Weekly (Image credit: Android Central) News Weekly is our section where we highlight and summarize some of the biggest stories of the week, keeping you up to date with the latest technology news. This is Android Central’s News Weekly, your go-to source for a concise look at the week’s biggest tech stories. Here, … Read more
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, next year’s iPhone 17 Pro Max will get an improved 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera for improved photo quality and zoom functionality. In his latest investor note on Medium, Kuo noted that the main spec change would be a 1/2.6” 48MP CIS sensor, an improvement over the 1/3.1” 12MP sensor expected … Read more
iPhone 16 models coming later this year may feature some ‘design changes’ related to Face ID, supply chain disclosure says DigiTimes said this week. The original source of this information is the British newspaper The Telegraphthat reported six weeks ago that Face ID component supplier Coherent was considering selling or retooling a manufacturing facility in … Read more
Amazon has breathed new life into the Echo Spot: a bedside table with Alexa and a colorful display that shows the weather forecast, what songs or podcasts are playing, the latest news and, of course, the time. Echo Spot can display the time, forecast, or currently playing songs, audiobooks, and podcasts through its enhanced 1.73” … Read more
After quitting PS Plus in June 2024, I’ve found that I don’t miss much about the subscription. Sure, I can no longer play some of the best PS Plus games in my library, but I stopped playing monthly games a long time ago. In fact, after being a subscriber for over a decade, there’s really … Read more
Are people too negative about the PS5? (Sony) One reader is annoyed by the constant bad news about gaming and admits he’s been very happy with the PS5 so far. It’s getting harder and harder to be positive about the games industry right now. Even if it’s proven to be a great year for games, … Read more