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iPad mini (A20 Pro) review: Apple’s tiny tablet gets a big update

Apple made significant improvements to the iPad mini this year, but they don’t come cheap.

Peak Design launches premium charging accessories to complement its bags and tripods

Peak Design fans, rejoice. The company is now ready to show off its debut collection of smartphone chargers, cables and batteries.

You can easily update your AirPods firmware in just a few simple steps

AirPods get updates silently, unlike your iPhone, but you can prep them for a smoother update experience.

The reason why some USB ports are black

USB ports come in multiple colors, from eye-catching ones like orange and purple to plain old black ports. Here’s what the latter signifies.

NASA’s Swift observatory is expected to re-enter Earth on November 4

The US Armed Forces says NASA’s Swift observatory will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in the early hours of November 4.

The Arduview might be the ultimate tribute to retro translucent gadgets

Almost every component of the tiny Arduview gaming handheld is see-through.

Apple will start mandating age requirements for dating apps

Apple developers will have to declare whether their app enables dating between real people and/or AI companions, so the company can apply the proper age rating.

Apple’s latest watchOS 27 beta enables Siri Recap and Live Rewind audio features

First revealed at the company’s event in September, Apple’s AI-powered Apple Watch features are finally landing in beta.

Is it actually safe to charge your iPhone at airport USB ports?

Using a random USB charger can be unsafe, even though the risk is minimal. Thankfully, you have ways to protect your devices.

This Chinese Android phone brand has launched a Harry Potter collab

Everything about this latest collectible Android phone is designed to evoke the popular franchise, from its magical packaging to its themed accessories.