Author: Tech Enquirer
Apple is reportedly trialling technology that records, transcribes and summarises selected Genius Bar appointments, promising less administrative work for employees while raising fresh questions about customer consent, workplace monitoring and the growing presence of artificial intelligence in retail. Apple is reportedly testing a new artificial intelligence tool capable of recording and summarising conversations between customers and employees during Genius Bar appointments. Known internally as Live Notes, the pilot is said to be operating in a limited number of Apple Stores. During participating repair and technical-support sessions, the tool records the conversation, creates a written transcription and produces an AI-generated summary…
The new Crusher 1080 ANC combines Skullcandy’s signature sensory bass with Bose noise cancellation, spatial audio and sound processing, creating the company’s most ambitious wireless headphones to date. Skullcandy has unveiled a new generation of its bass focused wireless headphones, blending the brand’s unmistakably powerful listening experience with audio technologies licensed from Bose. The Crusher 1080 ANC sits at the top of Skullcandy’s expanding headphone range and represents a significant shift in the company’s approach to premium personal audio. While previous Crusher models built their reputation around exaggerated, physically noticeable bass, the latest release aims to deliver that impact without…
Developed with former Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive, OpenAI’s first consumer device is reportedly taking shape as a portable smart speaker designed to see, hear and respond to the world around it. OpenAI’s long anticipated move into consumer hardware may begin not with a smartphone, wearable pin or pair of smart glasses, but with a screenless artificial intelligence companion built for the home. The device is reportedly being developed as a portable smart speaker featuring cameras, environmental sensors and mechanical components that allow it to move. Rather than sitting passively on a shelf, the product could physically orient itself…
As Sony prepares to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games from January 2028, a former PlayStation executive has weighed in on the future of digital gaming, the failure of PlayStation Stars, and why loyalty programmes must offer more than cosmetic rewards. Sony’s long-term shift away from physical games has reignited one of the gaming industry’s most divisive debates: what happens when ownership becomes almost entirely digital? The conversation intensified after Sony confirmed that physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will end from January 2028. After that date, new games will be available…
Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone is reportedly still on track for a September launch, despite earlier speculation that production challenges could push the device back. If the latest supply-chain reports are accurate, the iPhone Ultra could become Apple’s most expensive and most sought-after iPhone yet. Apple’s first foldable iPhone appears to be moving closer to launch, with new supply-chain reports suggesting that the device has not been delayed and remains on course for a September reveal. According to 9to5Mac, multiple supply-chain sources have rejected recent claims that Apple’s folding iPhone, widely expected to be called the iPhone Ultra, has slipped behind…
Ferrari has revived one of the most emotional ideas in performance motoring: the gated manual. But with the new Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale, the return of the stick shift is not quite as simple as it first appears. The limited-edition model has already sparked debate among enthusiasts, with some celebrating the return of a clutch pedal and exposed gear selector, while others argue that Ferrari’s new system is not a “real” manual at all. As reported by Jalopnik, the 12Cilindri Manuale uses Ferrari’s “Manuale by Wire” setup, meaning there is no traditional mechanical linkage between the gear lever, clutch pedal and…
Samsung appears to be preparing a major wearable refresh, with the Galaxy Wearable app reportedly revealing the names of its next earbuds and smartwatches ahead of launch. The Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to continue Samsung’s rounded smartwatch design language. Image credit: Android Headlines / OnLeaks via SamMobile. Samsung’s next generation of wearables is beginning to take shape, with new names reportedly appearing inside the Galaxy Wearable app ahead of launch. According to SamMobile, the company has referenced three upcoming devices within the app: Galaxy Able, Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The discovery gives Samsung fans an…
In a tech industry obsessed with moonshot devices, AI wearables and futuristic assistants, OpenAI’s next hardware tease is refreshingly, gloriously specific.It is not a face computer. It is not a voice orb. It is not some mysterious screenless personal companion from the future. Instead, it appears to be a compact mechanical macro pad built with Work Louder, aimed squarely at developers using Codex. And honestly, that may be exactly why it is so interesting. Set for a full reveal on July 15, the teased device looks like a tiny slab of programmable productivity, the sort of desk accessory that would…
In a smartphone market where meaningful hardware surprises are becoming harder to find, colour and design are once again taking centre stage. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup has surfaced in a fresh leak showing off official cases, and in doing so, it has also offered one of the clearest looks yet at the colours expected to define the company’s next generation of foldables. While the hardware itself remains partly under wraps, the latest images suggest Samsung is leaning into a more refined, more expressive approach to its premium foldable aesthetic. For a category that has often favoured muted…
As laptops become thinner, more mobile and increasingly reliant on a single high-speed port, the humble dock has evolved from office accessory to essential desktop command centre. For creative professionals, hybrid workers and power users juggling multiple displays, fast storage, wired networking and constant charging, the right dock can completely transform how a laptop performs at a desk. Belkin’s latest release is designed with exactly that in mind. The company has introduced a new 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock that combines high-speed connectivity, powerful charging and advanced monitor support into one compact aluminium hub. In a market where demand for more…