Wish to make amends for the most important tech information tales you may need missed from the previous seven days?
You are in luck, as we have rounded up the most important occasions from Tesla launching its robotaxis (in a manner) in Austin to reviews of PS5s failing as an previous debunked challenge resurfaces.
When you’re up to the mark on all that, make sure you try the 7 new films and TV exhibits to stream this weekend (June 27).
8. We hosted Good House week
Ever needed to get began with good lighting, arrange a house safety system, or automate on a regular basis chores? This week, we have introduced you a heap of skilled recommendation and tutorials that will help you get began with good dwelling tech. Whether or not you are getting linked for the primary time or need to get extra out of the units you have already got, we’re right here to assist.
Good dwelling tech is all about making your life simpler, so we’ll present you the units that may do essentially the most for you and present you the best way to join all of them collectively in a seamless system. It’s lots easier and extra inexpensive than you may count on, and also you’ll be amazed at simply how a lot it could actually do for you!
7. Home windows 10 followers acquired a brand new lifeline
Microsoft is formally chopping the twine on Home windows 10 on October 14, however this week it threw a buoy to anybody who wants a bit extra time to change to Home windows 11.
The Prolonged Safety Updates (ESU) program brings essential safety patches to Home windows 10 for a 12 months after official help ends. And there’s now a brand new wizard that will help you get your PC enrolled – it’ll be out there within the Home windows Insider Program in July, earlier than rolling out extra extensively in August.
The wizard can’t, sadly, wave its wand to make Home windows 11 go away, however it’ll assist you to kick that may down the highway for an additional 12 months if you happen to aren’t fairly able to make the leap.
6. Cambridge Audio made us even crazier about music
Till now, Cambridge Audio’s wi-fi earbuds have been ‘fairly good’, however in a market so chock stuffed with plucky contenders, ‘fairly good’ is often not adequate. And so the corporate is again with a really concerted effort, within the form of the brand new Melomania A100.
Look, it’s not each week that such a gifted set of earbuds arrives. Here’s a product priced to compete squarely within the mainstream, however with so few obvious compromises – sure, they sound nice; sure, the ANC may be very efficient – it makes the worth tag appear unfathomable.
In each respect (construct high quality, specification and, particularly, efficiency) these earbuds outperform their asking worth by a large margin. Extremely really helpful.
5. A number of customers reported PS5 failures
Panic stations, people; reviews of PS5 failures attributable to liquid metallic leaking points are resurfacing, regardless of beforehand being debunked. This comes from the founding father of indie developer Alderon Video games, who claims that builders and a number of gamers reported fixed abrupt shutdowns whereas taking part in its Rise of Titans sport.
It’s maybe the worst attainable time for points to happen, as arguably essentially the most anticipated sport of all time, GTA 6, is sort of upon us; due to this fact, it’s suggested to position consoles horizontally to keep away from any potential problems.
4. Bond discovered its subsequent film director
The primary James Bond film of the Amazon MGM Studios period is beginning to take form with a brand new director set to take over the reins that you just may need heard of: Denis Villeneuve.
Recognized for large blockbusters like Dune, Arrival, Sicario, and Blade Runner 2049, the filmmaker has been trusted with taking on established franchises earlier than, and so understands that the Bond films are “sacred territory”.
A self-proclaimed “die-hard Bond fan”, the announcement of Villeneuve’s appointment has been largely welcomed by followers, with many taking to social media to say how excited they’re. Though some have raised issues that Villeneuve’s different upcoming initiatives, like Dune ,3 may imply there’ll be an extended wait.
3. Tesla’s self-driving robotaxis hit the highway
After fairly the wait, the Tesla robotaxi service has ‘launched’ in Austin, Texas, so now you could be ferried round in a Tesla automobile with no human driver behind the wheel.
Nonetheless, it’s a really restricted factor. Not solely does it solely cowl a really particular a part of Austin – a area that is been completely mapped by Tesla’s software program – however you additionally need to obtain an invitation to even attempt the service.
You received’t be alone in your trip for now both, as every robo taxi comes with its personal robo taxi worker who can shut the automotive down if it will get into hassle, which bodes nicely for the way Tesla thinks this take a look at will go.
2. Chromecast with Google TV lastly acquired its replace
The Android 14 replace, which we first reported that Chromecasts can be getting again in March, is ultimately out there for everybody.
Some individuals did initially handle to start out putting in the replace, so this new rollout is for 2 variations – a smaller package deal for anybody who downloaded the preliminary Android 14 replace earlier than it was pulled, and a bigger one for anybody who did not and whose gadget continues to be operating Android 12.
In line with Google, the replace ought to result in “a snappier, extra responsive TV expertise”.
1. Samsung set the date for Galaxy Unpacked
After quite a few hints from Samsung and lots of rumors concerning the subsequent Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Watches, now you can formally mark your calendars for July 9, 2025.
The Galaxy Unpacked festivities will kick off at 10am ET / 7am PT / 3pm BST on July 9, 2025, and the occasion might be live-streamed. TechRadar might be on the scene in Brooklyn, New York, reporting stay, so we’ll be breaking down err… Unpacking all the pieces that Samsung unveils.
The teaser says ‘Extremely Unfolds’ suggesting we’d additionally see the rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Extremely.
