This week Apple teased the iPhone 17 launch, and Flipepr Gadgets disputed claims its tech helps folks steal automobiles.
To atone for all this, and 5 extra of the week’s high tech information tales scroll down for the newest iteration of our weekly ICYMI recap.
Subsequent week is IFA and we’re certain to see some huge bulletins there (maybe even from Samsung) so be sure you examine again for subsequent recap in seven days.
7. May Eternals tease doom for Doomsday?
Eternals was the 2021 Marvel film that immediately flopped, with followers and critics alike criticizing its rushed character growth over a shorter runtime. In a brand new interview with Self-importance Truthful, director Chloe Zhao claimed having limitless cash and sources was “really fairly harmful,” including it ready her for upcoming November launch, Hamnet.
However what if the identical logic might be utilized to Avengers: Doomsday? It’s the film second of the last decade for the MCU, so in fact the studio is throwing warning to the limitless wind, even when it would not make sense wanting in from the surface. In harmful leisure occasions and seemingly no limits on what occurs when making Doomsday, Zhao’s feedback ought to maybe be heeded as a warning.
6. A brand new photo voltaic powered safety cam debuted
In case you like the thought of getting a sensible safety digicam watching over your private home, however you don’t just like the considered taking it right down to cost, Swann has the answer. The Swann EVO Wi-fi Photo voltaic can preserve working with simply 45 minutes of daylight per day, and is weather-resistant so you may mount it nearly anyplace. There’s no must pay a subscription price both, as a result of all of your movies are saved domestically on an SD card. Now that’s good.
It’s not the most affordable house safety digicam round, however when you issue within the photo voltaic panel and absence of month-to-month membership charges to observe your movies, its price ticket of $129.99 / £99.99 / AU$179.95 appears to be like very cheap.
5. Samsung’s subsequent Unpacked received a date
We typically fear for the parents over at Samsung HQ. In 2025, the corporate has hosted separate launch occasions for the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Edge, and new Galaxy Z foldables, and it appears to be like like we’re getting yet another Galaxy showcase earlier than the 12 months is out.
Coinciding with IFA 2025 on September 4, Samsung’s subsequent “Galaxy Occasion” will see “premium AI tablets” and “the latest member of the Galaxy S25 household” enter the fold. That just about definitely means the Galaxy Tab S11 collection and the Galaxy S25 FE are simply across the nook, and due to a number of leaks and rumors, we predict we now have a reasonably good thought of what to anticipate from all three new units.
4. Flipper Gadgets responded to automobile theft claims
May a $200 machine be the following huge factor in automobile theft? One report found underground hacker networks are promoting Flipper Zero software program patches that may unlock all method of automobiles – even main manufacturers like Ford, Audi, and Volkswagen.
The “multi-tool machine for geeks” is meant for safety researchers to reveal vulnerabilities responsibly, however some dangerous actors are misusing the machine to mess with Tesla cost ports, change site visitors lights, and now seemingly hack into automobiles – although the silver lining is the reviews says the exploit can solely open a automobile, you may’t but drive off with it.
Flipper Gadgets did attain out to us with a press release saying, “We’re not conscious of any formally confirmed instances of theft utilizing a Flipper Zero.” and to dispute claims these hacks are even efficient because the Flipper Zero lacks the “{hardware} to suppress the radio alerts, which might be essential to crack methods that correctly make the most of rolling codes” like a keyless entry system.
3. DJI launched a brand new mic
Our Cameras Editor Timothy Coleman solely just lately purchased the Mic 2 and loves it, so he was a bit skeptical in regards to the want for a brand new mannequin. After receiving our overview pattern of the DJI Mic 3, although, it solely took him a number of seconds to see why folks would possibly need to improve, and he admits to having a tinge of remorse in regards to the timing of his buy.
The 2 fashions each document 24-bit and 32-bit float audio, however the Mic 3 has a smaller, tidier design, higher battery life and a raft of audio upgrades, together with timecode assist, two-level noise cancellation, and improved transmission vary. Put merely, the DJI Mic 3 units the bar for tiny wi-fi mics.
2. Google informed us what it isn’t making
We’d have simply been handled to 6 new Pixel units – together with 4 new telephones – however when you had been determined for a flip foldable or a successor to the Pixel Pill then you definately’ll must preserve ready.
Google’s Vice President of Gadgets and Companies Shakil Barkat confirmed that there aren’t any plans for a Google flip foldable to hitch the Pixel 10 Professional Fold. Barkat additionally dominated out a sensible ring, and says the Pixel pill collection is on pause till a “significant future” may be discovered for the product class.
The standing on good glasses, in the meantime, is “TBD”.
1. Apple set the iPhone 17 launch date
We’ve all been anticipating an Apple occasion in September, and the Cupertino-based know-how big has simply made it official by sending out invitations for a particular occasion on September 9, with the tagline, “Awe dropping”.
It’ll begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on September 9, 2025 (3am September 10 AEST) at Apple Park, and we’ll be masking it from the bottom to interrupt down all the greatest bulletins as they occur.
Judging by the rumors and what Apple has proven off at earlier September particular occasions, we’re anticipating the iPhone 17 lineup – together with the all-new, super-thin iPhone 17 Air – new Apple Watches, and even AirPods. In order all the time you received’t need to miss it!
