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The debate around Anthropic’s Mythos has understandably focused on model safety, but for businesses the more important lesson may be one of AI governance.
Mythos points to a problem most organizations are not currently built to manage: AI can now help uncover weaknesses faster than businesses can assess, prioritize and remediate them. Security vulnerabilities have always existed across software, infrastructure, supplier relationships, data flows and internal processes.
What has changed is not the existence of risk, but the speed at which it can now be discovered and the pressure that places on organizations to decide what matters most, who owns the response and how quickly action needs to be taken.
For large technology companies with deep security research capability, that acceleration may be difficult but manageable. For many other businesses, particularly smaller organizations, the challenge is very different. They are exposed to the same shift in risk discovery, but without anything close to the same resources, specialist teams or remediation capacity to absorb it.
At a time when organizations are already dealing with a flow of serious cyber attacks, this cannot be treated as a security issue alone. It is becoming a governance issue too, because greater visibility into risk only improves resilience if the business has the structure, accountability and confidence to act on what it finds.
When discovery outpaces responseAs more weaknesses are surfaced, the real bottleneck shifts from detection to prioritization, and then ultimately remediation. Recent data shows that 34% of leaders cite employees inputting sensitive data into AI systems as their top concern, while 21% attribute risky behavior to insufficient training and a further 21% to the pressure to act quickly.
Security teams may be the first to see an issue, but they cannot resolve it in isolation. Someone has to determine which systems are most critical, which vulnerabilities create genuine business exposure, and which risks can be tolerated for a period of time. These are not purely technical decisions. They involve operations, legal, procurement, compliance, engineering and senior leadership.
This is why Mythos should be read as a governance signal. It shows how quickly technical discovery can create organizational pressure. If a business cannot clearly answer who owns the response, how issues are escalated and when leadership needs to make an explicit risk decision, then faster discovery does not necessarily make the organisation safer. It may simply reveal the places where governance was already weak.
Unknown risk is still accepted riskOne of the most important shifts businesses need to make is in how they think about unknown risk. Very few organizations have perfect visibility across every system, supplier and process, and security teams have always understood that some level of unknown risk exists.
What AI changes is the speed and scale at which that risk can be brought to the surface. As discovery becomes faster, broader and more continuous, organizations can quickly find themselves with more issues than they have the capacity to triage or fix.
That creates an uncomfortable reality. If a vulnerability exists in the organisation, the business is carrying it whether or not it has been formally recorded, reviewed or approved. Unknown risk is still accepted risk, even when that acceptance is accidental.
Risk discovery only creates value when it leads to better-informed decisions. Without a clear operating model, businesses are left with a widening gap between what they know, what they can fix and what they are implicitly choosing to tolerate.
Organizations need to understand which systems matter most, which suppliers are critical, who is responsible for remediation and when leadership needs to decide whether a risk should be fixed, monitored, transferred or accepted. That does not mean every business needs to build a program on the scale of Project Glasswing, but it does mean they need a more disciplined way of turning visibility into action.
Closing the governance gapThe practical response is to treat AI-driven risk discovery as more than a security workflow. Security teams need the capability to detect, validate and investigate weaknesses, but governance determines what happens after that. It defines ownership, escalation, prioritization and accountability, and prevents risk decisions from being made informally, inconsistently, too late or not at all.
This means governance has to move closer to day-to-day operations. It cannot sit only in policy documents, periodic reviews or committee structures. It needs to influence the decisions people make in the systems they use every day, whether they are approving a supplier, deploying a tool, handling sensitive data or responding to a newly discovered weakness.
This is where governance becomes a practical business capability rather than a compliance exercise. A strong program should help the organization understand what has been found, how serious it is, who owns the response, what action is being taken and how quickly progress can be shown.
ConclusionMythos matters because it points to a future where risk discovery becomes more difficult to contain within traditional security processes. Finding weaknesses earlier gives organizations a better chance of addressing them before attackers exploit them, but discovery on its own is not enough.
The organizations that handle this shift well will not necessarily be those that surface the most issues. They will be the ones that can decide what matters, assign ownership and act with enough speed to reduce exposure.
AI is magnifying the gap between what organizations know and what they are able to govern. Closing that gap will decide whether greater visibility becomes a source of resilience or simply another source of pressure.
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The popularity of compact portable SSDs has made them a mainstay of storage options; after all, they’re relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and for the most part, simply plug-in ready for use. With the latest design evolution, many models now feature a MagSafe connector, enabling you to attach them directly to the back of your mobile device.
However, this ultraportable and compact design means that whilst you can always carry them with you, and they’re robust enough to do so, they are far easier to lose than more traditional desktop solutions.
There are, of course, software encryption options which, off the shelf, will stop your general user from accessing the contents of your drives. But with a little time and some freely downloadable software from the internet, most software encryption is easy enough to overcome. However, if you do want more security for your portable SSD, for your work files, videos and other content, then the likes of the Lexar Touch Portable SSD, which includes 128-bit AES hardware encryption, are a great option.
Whilst there are many portable SSDs that offer similar levels of file security, this portable SSD differs by featuring an NFC chip that lets you quickly unlock the drive without entering any PIN codes or passwords.
It works through an initial setup: download the Lexar app, connect to the SSD via the included USB-C cable, and set up the simple NFC touch, which will later enable you to quickly unlock the device once it’s connected to either a mobile phone or a computer.
There are a few things to consider: unlike some other secure portable SSDs, this one can only be unlocked by the phone with the app installed. Whilst you do have a recovery process during the setup process, it makes it far more secure than many other options on the market. The fact is, this is hardware encryption, so without unlocking the drive, any machine you plug it into won’t recognise that it is even attached. It’s only once that connection has been made with a tap of the phone that you’ll be able to see and access the contents of the drive.
The hardware encryption is exceptional, and none of my off-the-shelf software could access the contents of the drive.
One downside about secure drives is that speed, and sure enough, speeds are relatively limited; whilst we’ve come to expect SSDs with transfer rates of 1000MB/s+, here you’re lucky to hit 400MB/s for read and far less for write, which also limits how you can use this as a working SSD.
Used alongside all newer iPhones and Android devices, you’ll be able to record video in log video quality perfectly well. But if you switch over to the iPhone 17 Pro, then not all of those log frame rates will be available to you due to those limited transfer rates. Likewise, if you’re thinking this would be a great solution to use in combination with your video cameras when shooting productions, just for an added level of security, then the transfer rate lags a little too much.
It's not the best portable SSD on the market - but it is one of the simplest and cheapest encrypted drives I've ever used. As long as you’re not trying to push what you’re doing with this portable SSD and are just using it to transfer secure files for work, then it is an exceptionally good drive. If you’re looking at it as a portable, secure working drive, those speeds will be limiting.
Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD: Price and availability- How much does it cost? From $100 / £100
- When is it out? Available now
- Where can you get it? Available from retailers including Amazon
The Lexar TouchLock is in 512GB and 1TB capacity models from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk, with prices started at $100 / £100.
There's also a 2TB model listed on Lexar's site.
- Value: 5 / 5
Capacity options: 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 1, NFC phone authentication
Encryption: 128-bit AES hardware encryption
Size: 1.4oz (40g)
Weight: 3.37 x 2.09 x 0.28in (85.6mm x 53mm x 7mm)
The Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD is a premium storage device designed for use with both your mobile phone and your laptop. The design features a high-quality metal-effect casing that gives the device a good, solid feel, and includes a MagSafe connector on the back that enables it to quickly attach to the back of your mobile phone. Due to the device's slim design, it’s extremely comfortable to hold even with the drive in place.
When it comes to the size and dimensions, it’s extremely light. The unit weighs 1.4oz (40g) for the drive itself (for the one-terabyte version reviewed), and the USB-C cable weighs 7g, bringing the grand total to 47g. In terms of size, it’s obviously been designed to fit neatly on the back of your mobile phone, and it measures 3.37 x 2.09 x 0.28in (85.6mm x 53mm x 7mm).
The drive, as well as being usable with your mobile phone, is compatible with any laptop or, for that matter, desktop PC. It features a standard USB-C connector, and Lexar includes a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter in the box.
What marks this portable SSD out from most others is its NFC security TouchLock, which requires your mobile phone and the Lexar app to be installed to unlock the drive and recognise it by your mobile phone or the computer it’s attached to.
- Design: 4 / 5
As a compact, rugged, lightweight portable storage device, the Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD stands out from the majority of others with features such as dual-layer encryption and fortified data protection.
What this means is that when you connect the portable SSD to your computer or mobile device, unlike most others, it isn’t instantly recognised. Even if you go into Disk Utility to search for connected devices, this portable SSD won’t appear. It is completely locked until you unlock it using the dedicated Lexar app.
Activating NFC and AES encryption for the drive is all handled during the initial setup process, which enables the NFC chip in the portable SSD and your mobile phone to communicate when they’re tapped together, acting as a key to access the drive's contents.
Lexar has ensured that the drive has wide compatibility, so whilst it features a MagSafe connector on the back that enables you to connect it directly to an iPhone, a metal ring is included in the box to attach it to an Android phone. It’s also widely compatible with other mobile phones, tablets and even desktop PCs.
The overall quality is good and solid. Whilst it might not be waterproof, it has been tested to withstand a two-metre drop and, through the test, proved durable enough for everyday use, being carried around in a camera backpack.
Taking a closer look at the lead feature, multilevel encryption, this is essentially 128-bit AES hardware encryption, which gives you far greater security than standard software encryption methods on most drives.
The Lexar Touch Portable SSD pairs an NFC chip with AES hardware encryption, so you can access the drive only after that connection is made. If, for whatever reason, you try to access the drive using another device, like other hardware-encrypted devices that require passwords, without that NFC tap (as with a password), there’s no access to the contents of the drive.
Lexar highlights that the level of encryption makes it ideal for business professionals, government and enterprise users, or everyday users seeking a higher level of security.
One of the things I like about the feature set is that, like other Lexar storage devices compatible with the Lexar app, it offers all the usual backup options that can be configured. So if you want a secure way to back up your mobile phone, it is perfectly possible. All you need to do is set up the process, connect the drive via USB to your mobile phone, tap to unlock with the NFC chip, and then, through the app, select ‘backup’ and the rest will be handled automatically.
One final point here is that, unlike most portable SSDs, security is the key attraction of this drive. Whilst it is relatively fast at around 400MB/s, it’s slower than the likes of the Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD, which means that whilst it’s great for archiving and backing up your data, it’s not a great option if you’re looking for a working drive.
- Features: 3.5 / 5
AmorphousDiskMark Read: 391.10MB/s
AmorphousDiskMark Write: 221.94MB/s
AJA System Test Lite Read: 266MB/s
AJA System Test Lite Write: 229MB/s
ATTO Disk Benchmark Read: 383.10MB/s
ATTO Disk Benchmark Write: 397.49MB/s
Most portable SSDs require little in the way of setup; just plug them in, and the storage will appear, ready for use on your laptop, desktop, or mobile phone. However, with the Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD, it’s not quite as straightforward because you have to set up the drive's security before you can actually mount the storage on the system you’re using. To do this, first connect it to your mobile phone via the USB-C cable, and make sure your mobile phone has an NFC chip; otherwise, you won’t have the key to unlock the drive.
The next step is to download the Lexar app. Then, as long as the SSD is connected, the app will detect the drive when you start it. You then run through the setup process, including the final step: saving your recovery key, a long string of words used if you need to set up the SSD on another device.
Once everything is done, in place and registered, the drive is ready to use. On your mobile phone, you simply plug it in, tap where the NFC chip is, and the SSD will then be ready for use, to back up your files or record video footage if you're using an iPhone with a Lightning port, although there are limitations for the latest iPhone model due to the video file size and data rates.
If, however, you’re connecting it to your laptop or desktop machine, once it’s connected, tap the unlock pad on the drive with your mobile phone's NFC and the drive will unlock and mount.
One thing I noticed right away: for the NFC chip to work and unlock the SSD, you need the Lexar app installed and open. You can’t just pick up your mobile phone and tap the NFC area on the SSD for it to unlock; you need to unlock the phone, access the Lexar app, select the Lexar TouchLock SSD option, and then tap the lock. It’s not a long process, but it’s not the one-touch I was hoping for. However, once the SSD is unlocked, essentially, it’s like any other portable SSD.
As I ran through a series of tests, I noted that the speed, whilst good at around 400MB/s for read speeds, the write speeds on the Mac averaged around 200MB/s, lagging well behind most other recent portable SSDs, and this is no doubt due to the level of security in place. This means it's a great portable SSD for storing and archiving sensitive data. However, if you’re looking at this as a secure working drive, then those transfer rates will be a bit limiting. If you were thinking of using this with one of the many cameras that can utilise external storage, then for many cameras, those transfer rates are below the minimum requirements needed to capture the latest video.
Once I copied some content to the review sample's 1 TB of storage, I unplugged and plugged it into a PC and tried to access the files with a variety of software. Unlike software-encrypted devices that still mount and appear in the drive listings, here the drive wouldn’t be recognised by the computer until the NFC lock was tapped. This made it far more secure than all software-encrypted drives, and a great option.
After giving the drive a good test, there was one big question I had to answer: what if I needed to post my secure files to my accountant, or if I was working on a project that required sending them securely? It seemed the drive itself could be transported, and the contents would be nice and secure, but my main question was: could it be unlocked at the other end without using my phone, which had the NFC key set up?
The simple answer is: while you can set up the Lexar app on another device, you’ll need the recovery key to do so. It does take a little time to select all the options, but as long as you have the recovery key you saved at the outset, you can send it to another party. When they receive the drive, they can install the app, use the recovery key to set it up, and then unlock the drive.
The pure simplicity of the Lexar Touch Portable SSD makes it exceptionally straightforward, and, from my point of view, it’s very much a personal device rather than one to be used by a business. The reason is that you set it up for a single user, and if you are thinking about posting it, then the process is a little convoluted. Other secure drives have a far more fluid system, enabling admin users and user accounts to be set up with different passwords and access levels, whereas here, through the Lexar app device management, you only really get the option to change the name of the drive and the password, so from that perspective, things are rather limited.
However, if you’re looking for a good, solid, very secure portable SSD for everyday use, then the Lexar Touch Portable SSD is a good, lightweight and secure option.
- Performance: 4 / 5
The Lexar Touch Portable SSD is a neat and stylish secure drive that will suit individuals, small businesses, and anyone looking to secure their files. Throughout this review, it was clear that this is more of a personal secure drive than one used by enterprises or larger businesses. There’s no mass management, admin user access, or access rights for different sections of the drive. It’s more just a hardware-encrypted drive, you plug it in and use NFC to lock and unlock.
Once you start to look at it from this perspective, it’s a very solid choice. Considering the cost of secure drives, it’s exceptionally well priced, with a good range of capacities from 512GB to 2TB, which, for most documentation, will be absolutely fine. However, if you are looking to store multimedia and larger files, then that 2TB top capacity might be a little limiting.
Likewise, whilst this is a secure drive, the transfer rates, fast compared with traditional HDDs, are around 400MB/s, slower than a standard SSD. So if you are looking to use this as a working drive, then again, it might be a little limiting.
The MagSafe connector on the back makes it usable with mobile devices. Whilst it’s very good for backing up your mobile phone data and for recording some log video, again, with the latest iPhone 17, those transfer rates are a little limiting.
However, for everyday users looking for a portable SSD that offers far more protection than your average storage device, this is a very compact, lightweight, and secure option.
Value
Compared to the competition, this hardware-encrypted portable SSD is excellent value
5
Design
Stylish, slimline design that makes it ultra-portable and useful with mobile devices
4
Features
A limited range of features focused on simple, easy-to-use security
3.5
Performance
Excellent hardware encryption security, decent build quality, and okay transfer speed
4
Overall
An exceptionally well-priced hardware-encrypted drive, great for secure backups
4
Buy it if...Password-free security
You want your drive locked by default, without having to type in passwords or use complex encryption apps.
iPhone-friendly setup
You like the idea of a MagSafe-style drive that can sit neatly on a phone for securely transporting and storing content.
You capture the Log video.
The latest mobile phones require higher transfer rates than this portable SSD can deliver to capture the latest log video.
No advanced options
If you're looking to equip staff with a secure portable SSD, then the lack of administration management will be an issue.
For more storage solutions, we've tested out the best external hard drives and the best rugged drives.
Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite is really fast, as in about four seconds from prompt to image. That speed changes how you think about writing the prompts as much as the schedule of producing them.
The standard Nano Banana 2 model, and most other AI image generators for that matter, take long enough that it's worth spending some time working out the perfect prompt. It can be annoying to have to redo it multiple times when you have to wait up to a minute and still might get it wrong. You learn to be cautious in your prompting.
Nano Banana 2 Lite breaks that rhythm. I noticed my own speed changing to almost match. I didn't feel the need to write a perfect prompt. I treated it more like a sketchpad for ideas that could be quickly tossed out if they didn't work or revised until they did. None of them felt like much of a commitment because another attempt was only a few seconds away.
Nano Banana 2 (left)/Nano Banana 2 Lite (right) (Image credit: Google Gemini)And it's not as though there's an enormous downgrade in results. For instance, I asked both versions of Nano Banana 2 to make "A steampunk fleet sailing through outer space above Earth, complete with ornate wooden airships covered in brass." There is plenty there to cause fits in any image model.
Without knowing which was which, more than one person guessed wrong or thought it was a trick and the two were from the same model. The one on the left is Nano Banana 2, and the one on the right is its Lite sibling. You can guess one is higher quality if you study it, and certainly over time you can spot where the Lite version might let you down, but when it only takes four seconds to come up with another one, it doesn't matter too much.
Speedy creationWhile the standard Nano Banana 2 is good for when you need the highest fidelity or have an extra tricky request, Lite exists for speed and brainstorming. Google positions Nano Banana 2 Lite as the faster, cheaper companion, helpful especially at scale.
For the average person, it means you don't have to invest as much time in your initial prompt and can play around more.
Nano Banana 2 Lite. Prompt: "a busy farmer's market." (Image credit: Google Nano Banana 2 Lite)It means you can iterate in interesting ways too. For instance, I started with a prompt for "a busy farmer's market." Crowds remain one of the quickest ways to expose the weaknesses of AI image generators because there are so many people, poses, and interactions happening at once.
The result was fine, but I began adding specific details and Nano Banana 2 Lite obliged me with about a dozen options in a few minutes. Now, my requests for things like children chasing bubbles, an elderly couple buying flowers, a street musician, and a fruit vendor making a sale in the foreground are all right there. There are some flaws and odd details, but for four seconds it's not bad.
Brainstorming promptsNotice the mistakes: No suitcase in panel two, and two suitcases in panel three. (Image credit: Google Nano Banana 2 Lite)And it should be repeated that Nano Banana 2 Lite is not much of a step down from the larger model and is capable of coherent storytelling, but not necessarily perfectly on the first try. I asked it to "Make a six-panel comic about a businessman who accidentally swaps briefcases with an alien in a train station."
The comic makes sense overall. The characters stayed consistent from one panel to the next, the sequence flowed naturally, and the final reveal landed with exactly the right amount of absurdity. There are, of course, two huge errors in the comic, where the human has no briefcase in the second panel and two in the third.
A couple of further prompts solved the problem, but it's important to note that the easier solution is to iterate, not to spend a lot more time reworking the prompt with extra detail. A version made with the regular Nano Banana 2 model notably did not share the same flaw. In other words, each model has its place, and you might even end up polishing a prompt in Lite and then taking it to the Nano Banana 2 for an even higher-quality version.
Still, when you can make so many images so quickly, you can rethink how you come up with the prompts. That seems to be Google's goal for Nano Banana 2 Lite. It feels designed for the messier parts of the creative process. The bigger model is for a deeper commitment. Making each individual image feel a little less important might eventually encourage people to create far better images.
If you own Apple's latest Mac mini M4, you've no doubt found that while it's unquestionably powerful, the tiny desktop's selection of front-facing ports and internal storage options can quickly become limiting if you're working with large files or connecting multiple accessories.
UGreen's M4 Dock & Stand solves both problems while matching the Mac mini's footprint for a clean, integrated look.
The dock is easily one of the most useful accessories you can add to the Mac mini M4, and Amazon has cut the price from $89.99 to $54.99, a solid 39% saving.
Today's top dock dealExpand your Mac mini M4 with an 11-in-1 dock featuring an M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure supporting up to 8TB, multiple USB-A and USB-C ports, SD card readers, and transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps.View Deal
The standout feature is the built-in M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure, which supports drives up to 8TB. Compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 SSDs, it gives you an easy way to add high-speed storage for 4K video editing, photo libraries, backups, and other demanding workloads without relying on external drives scattered across your desk.
Transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps also help move large files quickly, making this a superb, highly affordable upgrade for creators and professionals working with sizeable media projects.
It's important to note however, that the SSD isn't included, so you'll need to supply your own.
Beyond storage, the dock transforms the Mac mini into a much more capable workstation.
It adds 11 ports, including three USB-A 10Gbps ports, two additional USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and SD and microSD card readers, giving you plenty of room for external drives, cameras, peripherals, and other accessories.
Ugreen has also paid attention to lots of little details. The dock follows the Mac mini's shape, includes anti-slip silicone pads, and even adds a clever power button lever, so you can switch on your Mac without lifting the computer.
A short 4cm cable helps keep your workspace tidy, while the dock can draw power directly from the Mac mini or use an external adapter if you're connecting several devices.
In our five star review, we called the Mac mini "smaller, faster, better" and said it might even be the "best Mac ever."
If your Mac mini M4 or M4 Pro is starting to feel short on storage or ports, this dock is a brilliant upgrade and a 39% saving makes it even more attractive.
- Google Home Speaker users are reporting early issues
- The voice assistant is taking up to 60 seconds to respond to requests
- Google has said it's working on a fix, but there hasn't been any updates
Google has only just returned to smart hubs with its new AI-powered Google Home Speaker, six long years after the company released the Nest Audio — and users are already running into issues.
It’s been barely a week since pre-orders were shipped and those who’ve been excited to test out the upgraded Google Home Speaker have been let down with the device’s performance.
The crux of the issue is the voice assistant itself, which many users say takes a while to respond to their commands. A slew of Reddit posts highlight the same issue, agreeing that the speaker can take between 30-60 seconds before responding, and others have experienced audio cutting out altogether.
Google Speaker 2026 from r/googlehomeWhile we don’t know how widespread these lagged responses are, the top comment in the Reddit thread above says it’s happening globally. Whether this is the case or not, it’s birthed a lot of frustration among those who have spent good money on the new device — “I’m returning mine” one user writes, while another says “I really hope Google puts more effort into things”.
Looking at the user reactions, it appears that this issue is also prevalent in older devices like the Nest Audio and Nest Mini, so it’s not just the new Home Speaker that’s going through the ringer. Thankfully, Google is doing something about it.
Amidst the backlash, the official u/GoogleNestCommunity replied to the Reddit post with the following; “We're aware of an issue causing increased latency or timing out. We are working on a fix ASAP and will circle back once this is resolved. Thanks for your patience”.
Though Google’s acknowledgment provides some sort of reassurance that a fix is on the way, the company hasn’t provided any details on how it intends to address the issues or when users can expect to see an improvement. At this rate, it’s still a waiting game, but this isn’t the only run-in with criticism the Google Home Speaker has faced since its launch.
Repairability could be hinderedWhen Google officially announced the new Home Speaker in October 2025, I was thrilled to see a new speaker was on the way just as much as the next person, but there’s one setback which an early unboxing video addresses.
The Google Home Speaker has a fixed power cable, meaning you can’t disconnect it like you can with the majority of the best smart speakers. It may sound like we’re splitting hairs here, but the unboxing video highlights the repairability problem that comes with not having an unpluggable power cord.
These issues aside, the Google Home Speaker isn't totally devoid of positives. According to the same unboxing video, the speaker’s accompanying app has a lot of appeal and the overall audio quality is pretty solid — so it’s nice to see that Google has adhered to its 360-audio upgrade promises.
- Apple will reportedly refresh its iPad Pro line in early 2027
- The main change is likely to be a new chipset, but it's uncertain whether the M6 or M7 will be used
- It's also very likely that these will be extremely expensive tablets
It will soon be a year since the last iPad Pro models launched, but if you were hoping for successors this year, you’re probably out of luck, as a new report suggests we won’t see new models until 2027.
According to reputable Apple tipster Mark Gurman, writing for Bloomberg (via MacRumors), the company will launch new 11-inch and 13-in iPad Pro models in ‘spring’ 2027 — presumably meaning sometime between March and May.
Apparently, their designs won’t be changed much, but the internals will be updated, with a new chipset and potentially a vapor chamber to help keep them cool.
However, which chipset they’ll use remains uncertain — the iPad Pro 11-inch (2025) and iPad Pro 13-inch (2025) both have an M5 chipset, so we’d expect at least an M6. But according to this Bloomberg report, Apple will debut its M7 chipset “as early as the first half of 2027.” So if that’s out in time for the next iPad Pro’s launch, there’s a chance it will be included.
Either way, this should be a very powerful tablet, but if it does launch with an M6 chipset only for Apple to announce the M7 soon after, that might make it less desirable than it could otherwise be.
A pricey prospectApple's latest iPad Pro now costs more than it did at launch (Image credit: Future/Jacob Krol)The bigger concern about the next iPad Pro, though, is how much it might cost. The ongoing RAM crisis recently caused Apple to raise the prices of many of its devices, including iPads, and since the 9-month-old iPad Pro 2025 has shot up in price, there’s no doubt that 2027’s iPad Pro models will launch at a very high price too.
Exactly how high is uncertain, though. For reference, the iPad Pro 2025 series now starts at $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$1,999, so the iPad Pro 2027 will almost certainly cost at least that much. But if RAM prices keep increasing, then it’s feasible that it could cost even more — especially with inflation and a new chipset.
So, you might want to get saving — or just make do with your old tablet for a while longer, especially if you upgraded in the last few years.
The official Samsung Store had an epic deal on the Galaxy S26 Ultra last week, with the retailer offering the device with a record-beating $350 upfront discount. Well, after a short pause, it appears that the deal is back today — just in time for the 4th of July.
In case you missed it, the deal in question is a choice between an upfront $350 discount or a trade-in rebate of up to $720. Both can be used to get a seriously cheap unlocked device here, but the upfront discount is actually the more noteworthy of the two.
Generally speaking, we're accustomed to seeing big trade-in rebates on this device, but if you're someone looking to just buy a device outright, then you'll know that big upfront discounts like this are much rarer.
Today's discount brings the 256GB configuration down to $949, which is still pricey, but much better than the $1,299 that it originally listed for on release.
Today's record-low Galaxy S26 Ultra deal at SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: $350 off upfront, or up to $720 off with a trade-in at Samsung
The outstanding Galaxy S26 Ultra has just been listed for its lowest price yet at the official Samsung Store, with an excellent $350 discount on unlocked devices. Available across all storage variants and colors, this deal can get you a device for as little as $949 upfront. Trade-in rebates of up to $720 are also available, but we've seen slightly better offerings in the past for trades.View Deal
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the current phone to beat if you're looking for the very best high-end Android flagship money can buy. Our Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review described it as 'the best Galaxy S phone to date' despite its fairly modest upgrades over the previous generation.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra definitely resembles the S25 Ultra, but the company did tweak the formula slightly with new features without increasing the price. For example, the new Privacy display and Super Steady video mode — both of which you won't get on the standard Galaxy S26 or S26 Plus.
Otherwise, it's still an Ultra device, meaning you get the best display, best cameras, and the versatility of its built-in S Pen. It's definitely pricey, but if you're a power user who makes full use of your phone, it's worth the $950 price of admission.
More of today's best sales at Samsung- Sony plans to halt physical game production by January 2028
- Analysts say the announcement telegraphs that the PS6 will arrive in 2028
- It's predicted that the console won't have a disc drive
Following Sony's announcement that it will halt production of physical games within the next two years, analysts have determined that the next-gen PS6 console will launch in 2028.
According to Ampere analyst Piers Harding-Rolls, PlayStation's all-digital plan "telegraphs quite a lot of information about Sony’s plans for its next-generation console, the PlayStation 6," including a release window.
"We believe this almost certainly guarantees that the PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest," he predicted, adding that the "current expectation is that the console will launch at the end of 2028."
Harding-Rolls also suggests that "at a minimum," the standard version of the PS6 won't have a physical media disc drive because Sony will be looking for ways to reduce the cost of its next-gen hardware, and "this is an easy win."
"It’s possible that an add-on disc drive could be made available to play older PS4 and PS5 games on disc," the analyst added.
"Removing the drive will upset some gamers that don’t want to pay for an add-on disc drive (if available) and that want to access their game collections on disc. It may be too impractical or too complex, but some process of transferral for older physical media to a digital license could alleviate some of these issues."
Whether the PS6 will be a console like the PS5 is yet to be known; however, recent comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino seem to suggest that the next-generation PlayStation console could be a handheld.
Nishino said, "For the next-generation platform, rather than simply serving as an alternative to PCs, we aim to deliver value that is unique to PlayStation," which would include "technological advancements but also an expansion of usage styles, enabling a seamless experience that can be enjoyed naturally beyond the living room."
New reports have claimed that Microsoft is also moving away from physical media.
It's said that the company is testing a disc-to-digital feature for existing consoles and could release a next-gen Project Helix console without a disc drive.
If you've been checking the weather forecast, you'll have noticed that the temperature is set to rise again next week. It might not reach the scorching highs of 40C, but much of the UK is still going to be hot and sticky, so it's wise to grab a fan before stock flies off the virtual shelves again.
Lots of fans completely sold out last week (some won't be back in stock until October), but there are some great deals on models from big brands if you know where to look. I've scoured the web and found six particularly good offers from reputable brands, so you don't end up settling for less than the best.
My personal pick is the Dimplex FlexBlade Bladeless Tower Fan, which is now £159.99 at Amazon (was £199.99), and kept me comfortable the last time the temperatures soared. You can aim this fan at your bed, and it's quiet enough not to disturb your sleep.
I borrowed one of these fans during the last heatwave, and it was a lifesaver. Its 'arms' can be rotated 90 degrees so it blows a sheet of cool air over your bed. I saw it selling for over £400 in some online stores only a week ago, so this is a great time to snap it up.View Deal
This tower fan is fantastic value at just under £60, and can sit neatly in the corner of your room until you need it during a heatwave. It can monitor the temperature of your room, which is particularly smart.View Deal
This app-operated smart fan is still selling for full price at Amazon, but you can get 15% off when you buy it direct from SwitchBot using the code PDDAY15. The code is applied at the checkout automatically. View Deal
Move this smart cordless fan around the house with you, and place it near an open window when the temperature drops to quickly cool the room. It's cheaper in SwitchBot's store than at Amazon with the code PDDAY15.View Deal
You can use this rechargeable smart fan anywhere, and it comes with two bases: so you can convert it into a desk fan when you're working. With £20 off, it's great value.View Deal
An exceptionally quiet fan for keeping your bedroom cool at night, this Philips model lets you adjust the height and angle of airflow for a targeted breeze. The discount isn't huge, but at under £50 I'm not going to quibble.View Deal
Want more recommendations? Take a look at our full guide to the best fans for all the top models we've tested in our own homes, and which have earned our seal of approval.
- There are reports of a WhatsApp username impersonation problems
- WhatsApp and Meta say popular names are reserved
- India wants to see the rollout of username reservations paused
WhatsApp is launching a username feature later this year, to enable you to add contacts without revealing your phone number — but while handle reservations have gone live for many users, there are reports that username impersonation is already an issue.
As per testing done by TechCrunch, usernames very similar to Indian politicians, celebrities, business figures, and public institutions are available. They include 'indiamodi' (for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi) and 'shahrukh.actor' for Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.
This focus on India is because authorities in the country have already asked WhatsApp to put a pause on username reservations. As per the BBC, the Indian government suggests that WhatsApp usernames could "increase cybercrimes" such as online fraud and phishing scams — already big concerns in the country.
The thinking is that usernames could allow scammers to operate without revealing their numbers (which may get picked up in blacklists). If those scammers are also impersonating well-known figures, then the problems are compounded.
Get in lineUsername reservations are here, as more and more people claim theirs, here’s answers to the top questions you’re asking ⬇️Q: Are usernames mandatory?A: Nope, they are optional.Q: What if the username I want isn’t available?A: There’s a few reasons you might not be able to…July 1, 2026
WhatsApp has seen this coming. When announcing the feature, it said that handles for well-known individuals would be reserved for those people — including usernames for politicians, VIPs, and other celebrities.
"People are making false claims about reserving popular or well-known usernames," says WhatsApp. "This isn't true, only the legitimate account owners are able to reserve well-known public-figure names." The same line was repeated by WhatsApp owner Meta when contacted by TechCrunch.
However, it's not clear how many variations of famous names and identities are covered by this block. It seems that with enough imagination, working alternatives can be found — though of course once you start dropping in different spellings, numbers, and extra words, the username impersonation becomes less convincing.
It's a challenge that all social platforms have to deal with, including the Meta-owned Instagram and Facebook. With WhatsApp though, the connection is more direct and the potential scams are more plausible — which may affect the feature's rollout worldwide.
- Capture One has added native Hasselblad .3FR RAW file support
- Hasselblad's X2D II 100C, X2D 100C and CFV 100C are included
- Tethered capture is set to follow later this year
Hasselblad photographers, I have the news you've been waiting years for: Hasselblad cameras finally have native Capture One support.
The support covers Hasselblad's 16-bit .3FR RAW files and includes three of its 100MP medium-format cameras: the X2D II 100C, X2D 100C and CFV 100C digital back (which is the sensor module for the 907X). You'll need the latest version of Capture One 16.8.3 or Mobile Version 3.3.4.
It's truly a match made in heaven; Hasselblad's 16-bit RAW files and 'Natural Color Solution' render possibly the most true-to-life colors I've seen in my 15 years of testing cameras, while Capture One is industry-favorite editing software for color correction and tethered shooting.
This partnership between two Scandinavian companies had to happen some time, and now it has, with tethered shooting support (a studio setup where you can control the camera through the software) also promised for later this year.
It's a big deal for both parties — Hasselblad shooters can ditch Adobe, which is held in lower regard among pro colorists, in favor of Capture One and its precise photo-editing toolset.
The move might also attract new professional and commercial photographers, who have previously been put off because of the lack of Capture One support, to Hasselblad's medium-format digital cameras.
As for Capture One, it can potentially attract a new wave of existing Hasselblad photographers, with a seamless workflow from capture to the finished image.
(Image credit: Hasselblad / Capture One)Letting Hasselblad cameras singUntil now, workarounds were needed to bring Hasselblad RAW files into Capture One, at the cost of color accuracy and editing latitude. Meanwhile, Adobe's photo-editing platforms, such as Lightroom, are held in less regard than Capture One for outright color fidelity.
Now Hasselblad's 100MP medium-format RAW files are supported, with profiles for Hasselblad's entire range of XCD lenses and the ability to organize files as well as edit them and, later this year, tethered capture.
I reached out to Hasselblad for comment, and a spokesperson told me: "One of the most consistent requests has been native support for Hasselblad RAW files in Capture One. This partnership is a direct response to that feedback, and we've been working with the Capture One team for some time to make it happen."
Capture One echoed Hasselblad's sentiment about the new partnership, saying "Giving Hasselblad photographers the native Capture One workflow they've asked us for is genuinely rewarding. Both of us are firmly rooted in the commercial and professional space, and that's a big part of why this partnership makes sense."
And when I asked about the challenges in bringing native support to a new format, Capture One told me, "The real challenge was less about simply reading the files. Getting a new format right means dedicated color profiles for each of the three cameras, so Hasselblad's files render with the true-to-life color our users know Capture One for, plus lens profiles for the XCD lenses that correct distortion, chromatic aberration, and light falloff.
"Throughout, the priority was making sure the unique character of these cameras comes through with the image quality we pride ourselves on."
You can sign up for a free Capture One 7-day trial if you've yet to try it, with subscriptions starting at $18 / £16.67 AU$27 per month, or a one-time purchase costing $349 / £336 / AU$523.
- Amazon says emissions rose 16% in 2025, purchased electricity emissions up 34%
- Projects are using renewable energy matching and lower-carbon materials
- Data center PUE continues to improve, but Google does it better
In its 2025 Sustainability Report, Amazon revealed its absolute emissions increased 16% to 80.9 million tonnes, meaning that one single company now generates as many emissions as an entire country – New Zealand (77.8 million tonnes in 2024).
The company blamed AI for creating unprecedented energy demand, causing emissions to rise significantly in 2025, but it argues long-term investments in renewable energy and data center efficiency keep it on track for its 2040 net zero goal.
However, this is Amazon's largest annual emissions increase since it launched its net zero Climate Pledge, and its data center expansion plans continue to develop.
Amazon's emissions continue to grow – 2040 net zero goal remains realisticAlthough AWS revenue grew 20% in 2025, Amazon noted the amount of CO2 per dollar of revenue actually grew 3% year-over-year – though this figure, known as carbon intensity, is still 38% lower than 2019 before aggressive AI-fuelled data center expansions.
But while data centers have certainly caused energy consumption and carbon emissions to rise, the company's biggest contributor is actually its supply chain. Around three-quarters (76%) of its total emissions now come from its supply chain, up 20% year-over-year.
Despite the 34% increase in emissions from purchased electricity, those emissions only account for around one-twentieth (5%) of Amazon's entire carbon footprint.
Amazon also noted that 80 new renewable and carbon-free energy projects in 2025 brought its overall capacity to 42GW across 712 projects, with 61 of its construction projects last year using lower-carbon materials.
But with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) score of 1.14, its data centers fall short of Google's 2024 figure of 1.09.
The BosGame VTI-490 angled top panel, bright orange power button and the slightly cyberpunk styling suggest a machine aimed primarily at gamers, and for the first few days of testing, I kept that in mind as I started the application installs and connection to the network. By the end of a month, it had become one of the most impressive mini PCs I’ve tested, and while the integrated graphics will impress gamers, creative professionals should also take note.
What sets this machine apart is the new Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, built on Intel's 18A process. This is the company's first 2nm-class node, and the performance reflects what was promised by this new technology and release.
Using all standard applications in Windows 11 Pro is fluid; applications open quickly, and the full Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and a browser full of tabs run without any issues. This was effectively reflected in the Windows Experience score of 8.9, which is among the highest I’ve seen in a Mini PC of this size.
As part of the new CPU, there's the integrated Intel Arc B390 GPU, and checking out the benchmarks, the results were impressive with Fire Strike Graphics at 17,443, Time Spy at 7,717, and Wild Life at 43,790, which, to put it into context, is well above the usual Radeon 890M integrated GPU scores I’m used to seeing.
Before starting some serious work, I tested running Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Hogwarts Legacy. Both ran smoothly at medium-to-high settings at 1080p, and at lower settings, 4K is also possible.
If you’re looking for a compact mini PC for creative use, for example to run Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Lightroom the machine was able to handle 4K footage from the Canon EOS R5 C and Sony a7 IV without issue, no dropped frames during productions lasting up to and beyond 15 minutes, although an external storage solution was needed as the 1TB internal drive is lacking on capacity.
This is where the most impressive feature came into play, the 10GbE LAN port on the rear. Connecting directly to a Ugreen DXP4800 GT NAS at 10Gbps delivered network transfer speeds approaching 800 MB/s, the equivalent of working from a directly attached drive while accessing multi-terabyte NAS capacity.
For video and photo professionals who run a high-speed NAS, this entirely eliminates the need for a separate 10GbE switch or adapter, enabling a neat, tidy workspace with plenty of upgrade potential if needed. Whether or not it's the best mini PC out there will depend entirely on whether you need that level of functionality and power.
BosGame VTI-490: Price and availability(Image credit: Alastair Jennings)- How much does it cost? $1699
- When is it out? Now
- Where can you get it? Directly from BosGame
The Bosgame VTI-490 is available direct from Bosgame's website priced at $1,699 / £1,284.
The review unit that I’ve tested here shipped with Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, and 64GB LPDDR5X RAM.
- Value: 4/5
CPU: Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, 16C/16T, up to 4.8GHz
GPU: Intel Arc B390
NPU: Intel NPU 5
AI performance: 180 TOPS combined
RAM: 64GB LPDDR5X 9600 MT/s, soldered, dual-channel
Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (Plus one M.2 slot available for upgrade)
Front ports: 3.5mm jack, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1 × USB 2.0, 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (8K 60Hz), power button
Rear ports: HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (8K 60Hz), Thunderbolt 4 (8K 60Hz), 1 × 2.5GbE LAN, 1 × 10GbE LAN, 2 × USB 2.0, OCuLink
Wireless: Wi-Fi (Intel AX201, Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth
OS: Windows 11 Pro
Dimensions: 5.98 x 5.98 x 2.05in (152 x 152 x 52mm) (including rubber feet)
Weight: 1.62lb (736g)
The VTI-490's design is slightly different from the understated boxes that dominate the mini PC market. Firstly, there’s the angled top section, made from sheet metal with plenty of venting slots, complemented by quality plastic for the remainder of the chassis. The cyberpunk aesthetic, essentially angular lines, is minimalistic, and the bright orange power button sets off the front nicely. I personally like that it’s easy to find, which isn’t always the case.
While I say it has a slight cyberpunk style, it could equally be a piece of broadcast equipment, looking like a little smaller hardware encoder box. Either way, it sits neatly on the desk, taking up far less space than a workstation with comparable power.
At 5.98 x 5.98 x 2.05in (152 x 152 x 52mm) and 1.62lb (736g), it’s compact and light by mini PC standards, especially with this specification. It’s also worth noting that, unlike most mini PCs at this price, the VTI-490 does not include a VESA mount. It’s designed to sit on a desk rather than be mounted behind a monitor. If you rely on VESA mounting to keep the workspace clear, or to fix it to the inside of a van or cabinet, then this is something to think about.
I’m not a great fan of the design. However, the port layout is well thought through, and the front panel offers a good selection of ports. These ports are set off by the bright orange power button, which is easy to find, and it sounds minor, but it matters in a busy studio environment. This power button is joined by two USB 3.2 Gen2 10 Gbps ports, one USB 2.0 port, a Thunderbolt 4 port capable of 8K output at 60Hz, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The rear panel offers an HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, both supporting 8K at 60Hz, alongside a second Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB 2.0 ports and the OCuLink port for future eGPU expansion.
The standout rear feature for creative professionals is the dual LAN: one 2.5GbE port for standard network connection and a dedicated 10GbE port, something no competing mini PC at this price that I’ve tested currently offers. This high-speed port enables direct NAS connection without additional switching hardware, which, for 10GbE, can be expensive.
The Core Ultra X7 358H and Arc B390 draw significant power for a mini PC, and the thermal design works well, though not silently.
- Design: 4 / 5
At the heart of the machine is an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H with integrated Arc B390 GPU. In the test, this GPU delivered impressive performance, as was seen in the benchmark scores across the board. These controlled tests and the high scores that resulted were reflected in the real-world tests.
Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve handled 4K video editing with files from the Canon EOS R5 C more like a desktop machine than a mini PC. I was personally impressed that I could edit productions up to 15 minutes long and beyond without the performance drop-off that usually limits these small PCs. AI-accelerated features in Photoshop, such as generative fill and timeline expansion in Premiere Pro, all worked well.
As is now standard, the CPU and GPU are joined by a dedicated NPU, in this case the Intel NPU 5, which offers 50 TOPS of AI processing, and sits alongside the CPU and GPU rather than sharing resources with either. Using older Mini PCs without the NPU acceleration, it’s obvious the benefit you get, especially when using Copilot+ features, and then there’s the ability to run your own local language models via LM Studio.
During the test, LM Studio was used to set up a local AI agent capable of organising files within the home network, a workflow that picks up on a project that I had started with a high-speed NAS. Connecting the VTI-490 to the UGREEN iDX6011 Pro NAS creates a powerful local AI hub. It’s an ongoing project, and the potential is growing.
Looking at the more traditional hardware, 64GB of LPDDR5X at 9600 MT/s runs in a dual-channel configuration across all eight soldered memory chips, providing the bandwidth creative applications need.
Checking out Adobe Bridge, and it was able to render thumbnail catalogues from Sony A7 IV and Canon EOS R5 C shoots. Lightroom Classic batch editing, Photoshop file handling and Premiere Pro timeline management and rendering are all boosted by the higher RAM.
Checking out the stability of the machine by keeping everything open, including all of Microsoft Office, the full Creative Suite (including InDesign), and a well-loaded browser, didn’t noticeably affect the speed or stability.
During the test, the one feature that really stood out to me was the 10GbE LAN port, especially since I’ve been looking at the Ugreen DXP4800 GT NAS, and this compact partner proved to be a great solution for creative applications.
Connecting the mini PC and 16TB NAS directly via the 10GbE network ports enabled transfer speeds of around 800 MB/s, comparable to a directly attached storage device of this capacity.
What was good about this partnership was that I could make the connection without needing a separate 10GbE switch or a USB4-to-10GbE adapter. For videographers and photographers working from a NAS, this changes the economics of a simple desktop setup; a 10GbE switch will set you back around £250 and an adapter £80+. The second 2.5GbE port handles the standard network connection, leaving the 10GbE port free for the NAS direct link.
On arrival, the machine has Windows 11 Pro installed, and, as ever, the final steps of the installation are required: complete the Windows setup, register accounts, and the machine is ready to use.
On the back, you also have the OCuLink port; unfortunately, I don’t at present have an OCuLink eGPU to test this part of the machine.
(Image credit: Alastair Jennings)- Features: 4.5 / 5
The machine arrived almost set to go with the final stages of the Windows 11 setup process needing to be completed before the tests could begin.
After running updates and ensuring all settings had been switched to performance, I started out with the main benchmark tests. Here, the machine instantly started to show its potential with a PCMark 10 score of 9,378, which is high. I then double checked this by running the Windows Experience Index, which, with a score of 8.9, is amongst the highest I have recorded for a mini PC.
This performance essentially reflected my experience with the day-to-day use. Microsoft Office applications open swiftly, and working across Word, Excel and PowerPoint with copy-paste between all three produces no notable lag. That new Intel CPU delivers plenty of speed for Windows 11.
I’m always interested in the disk speed as this is essential for video editing, although speeds are now reaching a point where, for the moment at least, they’re fast enough. Sure enough, CrystalDiskMark results of 6,052 MB/s read and 5,271 MB/s write showed that the PCIe 4.0 SSD is performing well.
Benchmark resultsCrystalDiskMark Read: 6,052.4 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark Write: 5,271.62 MB/s
Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core: 15,615
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core: 2,869
Geekbench 6 GPU: 56,442
PCMark 10 Overall: 9,378
Cinebench CPU Multi: 4,297
Cinebench CPU Single: 511
3DMark Fire Strike Overall: 14,593
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics: 17,443
3DMark Fire Strike Physics: 28,356
3DMark Fire Strike Combined: 4,941
3DMark Time Spy Overall: 7,717
3DMark Time Spy Graphics: 7,163
3DMark Time Spy CPU: 13,742
3DMark Wild Life Overall: 43,790
3DMark Steel Nomad Overall: 1,645
Windows Experience Index: 8.9
In practice, Premiere Pro cache operations, Lightroom catalogue loading and project file access all benefit from this speed. The limitation, however, is capacity.
1TB isn’t a great deal and fills quickly with 4K footage from the Canon EOS R5 C, for this test and due to that high-demand workflow, an external SSD or, more aptly, connecting to the NAS via the 10GbE port and editing directly from network storage would be the solution. There are, however, two M.2 slots in the chassis, which makes a 4TB upgrade straightforward when needed.
The Arc B390 is a GPU that I haven’t tested before, and the performance was exceptional. The first real example of this was the Fire Strike Graphics score at 17,443, then Time Spy Graphics at 7,163 and Wild Life at 43,790. This is a significant boost for integrated graphics.
What this meant was that in Premiere Pro, the GPU handles 4K Canon EOS R5 C footage through colour grading and effects without the slowdown that I’m used to seeing with productions over five minutes. Productions up to 15 minutes and beyond were handled well.
Loading up DaVinci Resolve for the colour grading, and this was equally impressive. For anything beyond 15 minutes at professional-quality settings, an OCuLink eGPU would provide that welcome additional boost in power.
For RAW image editing, the combination of 64GB LPDDR5X and the Arc B390 makes Lightroom Classic and Adobe Bridge work extremely well, and for the most part, both applications were surprisingly stable.
As I went through the images from a museum brochure shoot, the Adobe Bridge selection, Lightroom Classic batch edit, and Photoshop output all worked without having to wait for thumbnails to render. Photoshop generative fill and AI-enhanced adjustments also appeared to benefit from both the Arc B390's hardware acceleration and the NPU 5.
Of course, while the creative applications are good to push the system, I was also interested in the gaming performance, especially with the Arc B390 and the new ARC GPUT.
Starting with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and then Hogwarts Legacy, I found that both ran at medium-to-high settings at 1080p with smooth frame rates. Pushing to 4K at lower-to-mid settings remained playable, with image breakup appearing at the higher end of the 4K quality options.
While I was unable to test it, I liked the fact that there’s the OCuLink port to upgrade if you need to edit higher-resolution video or play games that would otherwise require a full desktop.
Through the test, the feature that impressed me the most was the 10GbE LAN port that was able to deliver network editing speeds of up to 800 MB/s when connected directly to a DXP4800 GT NAS using the 10 Gbps port.
In Premiere Pro, editing 4K footage directly from the NAS over this connection was effectively the same as editing from a locally attached SSD, with little if any difference. If you are a photographer or videographer running a high-speed NAS, this feature alone makes it a great choice.
The final feature that I looked at was the Intel NPU 5 with 50 TOPS of dedicated AI processing. This enabled far faster use of Copilot+ and enabled me to set up a local LLM inference via LM Studio. Running a local language model to assist with file organisation within a home network showed the machine's potential as a local AI node, particularly when paired with a NAS system.
- Performance: 4.5 / 5
The Bosgame VTI-490 is a machine that really did surprise me, first with its aesthetics, which suggest a gaming focus, and then with the performance and features it actually delivers. After a month, the fact that it had some mild cyberpunk styling was forgotten, and what remained was a mini PC that handled every creative and productivity task thrown at it with ease and far exceeded expectations.
The Arc B390 is impressive and far outpaces other integrated GPUs. It’s fast and works well with all apps and games tested. The benchmark scores essentially translate directly to real-world performance that easily competes with entry-level discrete GPU workstations, just at a fraction of the size and cost.
What impressed me most about the machine was the 10GbE LAN, and this is a feature that will appeal to video and photo professionals. A direct 10 Gbps NAS connection, without a switch or adapter, that’s capable of delivering network speeds suitable for video editing is not a common feature on mini PCs or desktops, so it’s impressive to see here.
There are a few areas where I would have expected a little more, and for starters, the 1TB SSD is just too small, and the fact that there’s no VESA mount is annoying. Then there’s the fan noise under load, which isn’t bad but is notable, will annoy some, but most should be able to live with it.
It’s also worth considering that there are plenty of upgrade options; an additional SSD can be added, and the OCuLink port on the back enables even more power.
While there is a definite gamer theme to the aesthetics, in reality, this is equally suited to the creative sector.
Should I buy the BosGame VTI-490?(Image credit: Alastair Jennings)Value
It's expensive, but Arc B390, 10GbE LAN, dual Thunderbolt 4 and OCuLink potential justify the cost.
4/5
Design
The design is balanced, and the cyberpunk aesthetics may be of an acquired taste, however, decent port layout.
4/5
Features
10GbE LAN, dual Thunderbolt 4, OCuLink, Intel NPU 5, clean Windows 11 Pro, this is alot in a small case.
4.5/5
Performance
4K video editing and gaming performance exceeds anything previously seen in a mini PC at this size
4.5/5
Overall
This is essentially a mini PC workstation, and impressive not only for it’s size but price.
4.5/5
Buy it if...You edit video or process RAW in a NAS workflow.
The 10GbE LAN enables direct NAS connection at 800MB/s with the Arc B390 handles 4K editing in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve without the performance issues of typical mini PCs.
You want a compact workstation you can grow with
The OCuLink port, dual M.2 slots and 10GbE LAN give the VTI-490 plenty of upgrade options. Start with the base specification, add storage when needed, add an eGPU when projects demand it and money allows.
Don't buy it if...You need to VESA mount
No VESA mount is included or supported. The VTI-490 is designed for desktop positioning. If monitor mounting is important for your setup, most other mini PCs at this price include a VESA plate.
You need large internal storage
The 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD fills quickly with 4K video. An external drive, NAS connection or M.2 upgrade is an easy additional purchase.
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If you've been hunting around for an affordable alternative to the MacBook Air with exceptional battery life, I've found a great deal for you at Amazon.
The HP OmniBook 3 is now $550 (was $970) at Amazon, a huge 43% saving. If you're looking for an ultra-portable with all-day batter life for business trips or studying, you'll definitely want to check this out.
Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X X1-26-100 processor, the 14-inch HP OmniBook 3 is built for everyday productivity while delivering the impressive battery life that Snapdragon-powered PCs have become known for. HP rates it for up to 32 hours and 15 minutes of use, helping you work, study, or travel without constantly reaching for a charger.
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The 14-inch OmniBook 3 has an IPS display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, giving you more vertical workspace than a traditional Full HD panel.
Combined with an anti-glare finish and 300 nits of brightness, it's well suited to working indoors or on the move.
Performance is backed by 16GB of LPDDR5x memory and a fast 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, providing plenty of speed for multitasking, office work, web browsing, streaming, and everyday creative projects.
Qualcomm Adreno graphics also help deliver responsive visuals while delivering excellent power efficiency.
The OmniBook 3 includes AI-powered features to help streamline everyday tasks and HP also bundles Otter.ai, which can automatically record meetings, generate transcripts, capture presentation slides, and create summaries.
The laptop also offers two USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort support, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone jack.
An FHD webcam with HDR auto-switch helps improve video calls by automatically balancing brightness and color in challenging lighting conditions.
Fast charging adds even more convenience, restoring the battery from empty to 50% in around 45 minutes when you need a quick boost before heading out.
A Snapdragon X processor, 16GB of memory, a 512GB SSD, a 2K display, and battery life measured in days rather than hours make this one of the best laptop deals I've seen recently. With 43% off, it's an excellent option for anyone looking to upgrade without spending close to $1,000.
For other choices, take a look at our round up of the best laptops for working from home, as well as our picks for the best business laptops.
The Shark ChillPill is on sale for the first time since its launch in March, and it couldn't have come at a better time with heatwaves popping up around the country. Right now, you can get the Shark ChillPill at Amazon for $129.99 (was $149.99).
The Shark ChillPill markets itself as the only 3-in-1 Personal Cooling System that acts as a fan, mister, and cooling plate. It does this with the included attachments, which you can swap around depending on how you want to use it.
Maybe more dupes will pop up as its popularity rises, but for now, this is the premium option when it comes to handheld fans.
Today's best handheld fan dealThe Shark ChillPill is a unique product that acts as a fan, mister, and cooling plate in one. It achieves this through multiple attachments that each do their part well, with multiple settings to help you cool off. It can last up to 11 hours at its lowest setting and still holds around eight hours at a middle level. This is the first sale we've seen on the ChillPill since its launch in March, and it's worth getting to beat the heat this summer.View Deal
Our reviewer calls the Shark ChillPill the "most versatile product in this space" for a reason. Its multiple cooling options, all-day battery life, and sturdy build are just a few reasons we gave it 4.5 out of five stars in our Shark ChillPill review.
During testing, our reviewer found that the fan lasted eight hours and 10 minutes at speed five. (For context, there are 10 speed settings for the fan.) Shark claims it can last up to 11 hours on low power, but using its maximum power can drain the battery in just 1.5 hours. It has a display screen that shows how much battery is left, along with other information like current settings, and can charge via USB-C.
As for the other attachments, the mister has constant and interval modes depending on how often you want the mist to spray out. The cooling plate can drop your skin temperature by 16 degrees F in just a few seconds when you touch it against your skin.
The cooling plate is meant to be used sparingly in moments when you want to cool down quickly. Our reviewer found that running it continuously drains the battery in 1 hour and 40 minutes (as advertised), but the cooling is so intense that most people probably wouldn't want to use it for that long.
For something less complicated, you can take a look at our best fans for your home or on-the-go. We also have recommendations from one of our former fan testers.
- Meta Compute could see the company sell off its excess compute
- The company expects to spend $125-145 billion on AI and data centers this year
- SpaceX recently struck up two very lucrative deals to sell compute to Anthropic, Google Cloud
Meta is reportedly looking at selling the compute capacity it has created during its AI-induced data center expansions, and it could launch a business to rival AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
A report from Bloomberg claims the new businesses, reportedly internally named Meta Compute, would see the company rent out excess compute capacity.
Though Meta hasn't officially confirmed such plans, a cloud computing business could allow customers to rent GPUs for AI training and inference, access Meta's models or host their own models on Meta's infrastructure.
Is Meta going to launch its own cloud computing business?Meta anticipates spending $125-145 billion on AI and data centers in 2026, and a cloud business could help offset some of the AI infrastructure costs it's faced up to this point. It would also provide extra revenue when the company's GPUs are sitting idle between workloads.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself even refused to write off the possibility. "It's definitely on the table," he told investors on an earnings call.
If Zuckerberg okays the business, it wouldn't be the first of its kind. SpaceX also recently struck up deals with Anthropic and Google Cloud to sell its excess capacity. It would likely see instant success as well, because even industry giants like Microsoft are struggling to meet their own demands.
GitHub recently had to turn to AWS for extra capacity, with Azure failing to meet demands in the short term.
Meta has been struggle with share prices for several months, and while this recent news didn't trigger a full recovery, share prices did rise around 9-10% following reports indicating that shareholders are feeling more confident in the company's massive AI-related spending habits.
- Warner Bros will adapt Trevor Henderson's Siren Head for the big screen
- Weapons director Zach Cregger and Whalefall's Brian Duffield are working on the script
- This news comes after A24's Backrooms became the second highest grossing horror movie of 2026
We're seeing a trend of Creepypasta adaptations coming back, and Siren Head is the next internet horror phenomenon to be adapted for the big screen.
Creepypasta-based movies have varied in quality over the years, whether it's the terrible Slender Man or the critically acclaimed Backrooms, and it seems we're about to get even more new horror movies based on these terrifying online tales.
When it comes to Siren Head, it already has a strong team behind it. Trevor Henderson's original creation has been picked up by Warner Bros., with Weapons' Zach Cregger and Whalefall's Brian Duffield working on the script, according to reports from Deadline.
Siren Head has all the ingredients to be a successful horror movie, but it's, of course, too early to say if it will ever reach the heights of Backrooms, which became the second highest-grossing horror movie of 2026 with box office takings of $331 million.
The question is, will a Siren Head movie work as a feature length? At the moment, I'm not entirely convinced.
Siren Head's short film was good, but I'm not sure a feature length movie is necessarySometimes, less is more. That's how I feel about Siren Head, as the creepy cryptid is well suited to short-form entertainment like YouTube videos and quick horror games. Will it have the same impact with a longer runtime?
Creepypasta stories are often quite simple, and Siren Head is no exception. The creature is known for camouflaging with its surroundings before attacking anyone in its vicinity, with the Siren Head wiki page explaining it is responsible for "a large number of disappearances across suburbia and rural environments".
Scary as it is, I'm worried there's not enough substance to make this work, and we may get bored with Siren Head's modus operandi of chasing and killing anyone in its path, seemingly for no reason, before doing it all over again.
Backrooms, on the other hand, is more of a slow burn and requires deep exploration to uncover the true horror, which is why I think it has done exceptionally well theatrically. There are lots of areas, lore, and monsters to explore, and the Backrooms fandom is full of fan-created levels featuring new threats and ideas.
Like the Backrooms, the storytelling possibilities seem infinite. It is a vast, terrifying space with weird set design and that signature dark ambient sound design to keep us on edge. Any character can set foot in it, often no-clipping out of reality unexpectedly. It's ripe for multiple adaptations and interpretations, whereas Siren Head may not live up to that.
But, as I said, there is a strong team behind it. We may well be headed into a new era of very effective Creepypasta adaptations, and I'm excited if that's true.
I'll be following Siren Head closely, and I hope it'll be a thrilling feature-length adaptation after all.
Porkbun is an American-based domain registrar that’s been around since 2015. Underneath its quirky pig-based exterior, it promises to be one of the cheapest options around. It sells most domains at cost price of wholesale pricing, plus ICANN fees, and credit card fees, without making a chunky sum out of hidden fees. Besides domains, it also offers web hosting, and email hosting, but I’m focusing on its domain services here.
I’ve been buying domain names for the past 25 years and have been reviewing services for over a decade. This Porkbun review is based on my hands-on testing, consulting official documentation and support, as well as checking verified user reviews for additional feedback.
For more options, why not look through our list of the best domain registration services.
Porkbun: My experience(Image credit: Porkbun)Signing up to a domain via Porkbun only took moments. On the main page, I entered the domain name I was interested in purchasing and was quickly presented with a list of all the domain suffixes available right now. Once choosing to purchase one, there’s an option to add hosting and also to ‘upsell me’. Click the latter button and Porkbun suggests some relevant domain names you might also want to add on.
A minute later and you’re all set. Again, there’s a bit more upselling with the option of adding a site builder or WordPress hosting, but it’s not too intrusive. The domain management page is right there and it's simple to browse through your domains. As with most domain registrations, it takes a minute or two to be registered and it was pretty quick with Porkbun. The simple management page has everything you need and I liked the process. Just make sure to toggle auto-renew off unless it’s essential for you.
Porkbun: Features(Image credit: Porkbun)Porkbun keeps things simple so when it comes to features, there’s no filler here. Buying a domain name also brings the offer of web hosting but that’s about as complicated as it gets.
On the domain registration page, you’re given WHOIS privacy as standard. You can toggle the domain lock on or off, and there’s an auto-renew toggle as well. If you’re planning on selling your domain name at some point, you can also quickly add to the marketplace to auction it off to someone. CSV file downloads of all your domain name details, including auth codes, can be quickly obtained from the management page too.
Wrapping things up well, it’s easy to configure your DNS records for many popular services with a couple of clicks of a button. These include Google Workspace, Squarespace, Shopify, and Bluesky, amongst other services.
Porkbun: User experiencePorkbun is very simple to use even if it isn’t exactly attractive to look at. There’s no conventional onboarding process like you’d get with one of the more user-friendly (and more expensive) services, but its domain management page is reasonably straightforward to figure out, even if you’re not a particularly advanced user.
Crucially, a series of tooltips and one line explainers go a long way to ensuring that you won’t break anything. A few toggles are also available and clearly laid out. What it lacks in looks, it makes up for with easily accessible settings.
Porkbun: Customer supportPorkbun offers a good range of support options. It has a knowledge base which should solve most simple queries. There’s also an AI chat bot which answers a lot of questions before transferring you to a person if needed. Refreshingly, you can also click a button to go straight to talking to a real person if you’d prefer.
There’s also phone support although that isn’t 24/7. It’s available between 9am and 5pm PST. Otherwise, email support is 24/7 and human chat support is a somewhat vague ‘hours vary’ although I found I always got a response.
Porkbun: PricingDomain
Price from
.xyz
$1
.com
$11.08
.eu
$5.46
.net
$12.52
.org
$7.98
There’s seemingly a domain name suffix for every occasion here. Porkbun’s cheapest are its .xyz domains which cost $1 to register for the first year. .com domains are available from $11.08 while .net starts at $12.52.
As with any domain service, your mileage will vary depending on the domain name you have in mind, but those are good starting prices. Type in the name you have in mind and you’re given a vast list of available options along with a renewal price for the future.
Porkbun: SpecsSpec
Details
Lowest price from
$1 (.xyz)
Highest price from
$2.575 (.sexy)
Search tools
Standard search, AI, bulk, marketplace, auction
Other services
Web hosting, WordPress hosting, email hosting
Porkbun: Should I buy?Attribute
Notes
Score
Features
Porkbun has all the essentials you need.
4.5/5
User experience
A little simplistic and basic, but still mostly easy to figure out.
4/5
Value
Excellent value with some very cheap domains.
4.5/5
Buy it if...- You want a no-frills domain service. Porkbun skips fancy visuals and focuses on providing domain names very cheaply and clutter-free.
- You want the best value. Some kind of domain name for $1? Porkbun makes it very tempting to bulk buy in the best way.
- You want quick access to many domains. Porkbun dishes out a huge list of available domain names making it oh so easy to click on multiple domains to buy.
- You need hand holding. If you want guidance through setting up a domain, Porkbun isn’t the service for you. It’s not complicated but the onboarding could be a little more welcoming.
- You want web hosting from the same place. Porkbun’s web hosting isn’t bad but there are better options if you want an all-in-one service.
- You want a stylish experience. Porkbun is very basic looking and that can be a little off-putting compared to some competitors.
- Namecheap: For cheap domain names, Namecheap lives up to its name. Its dashboard is a little more appealing than Porkbun but renewals can be pricier.
- GoDaddy: Want good hosting as well as a domain? GoDaddy is the place to go. Just be aware of its upselling tactics.
- Dynadot: Dynadot has fairly cheap domains, limited upselling, and a good approach to domain registration. It misses a few TLDs out but for most people, it’s great.
- Set up an account and bought two domain names
- Tested the domain management features
- Evaluated the price of domains compared to competitors
I set up an account with Porkbun before searching for new domain names then buying two. I went through the sign up process to purchase the domain, before going into the domain management tools to make adjustments. This included looking at nameservers, how to change DNS records, and how to turn off auto renew and other features.
- Apple Hide My Email can reveal a user's authentic email address
- The bug puts users at risk of identification, experts warned
- It has been unpatched for over a year
A bug in Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ feature allows for those with knowledge of the vulnerability to identify the real email address hidden behind the anonymous email address.
The bug was discovered by EasyOptOuts co-founder, Tyler Murphy, who shared the exploit with 404 Media after notifying Apple multiple times that the feature could be actively exploited.
“We reported the issue and replication instructions to Apple over a year ago. We don't know why it hasn't been fixed, but we don't feel comfortable waiting any longer,” Murphy said.
Hide My Email can be actively exploitedAs the bug still hasn’t been patched, the details of how the exploit works have not been shared.
Apple’s Hide My Email feature was designed to anonymize email addresses, helping to prevent a user’s real email address from being leaked in a data breach, or to prevent a user’s email address from being linked to them personally in a way that could reveal their identity.
There lies the crux of the issue. By being able to identify the real email address by exploiting the bug, a malicious actor could uncover the real identity of the anonymized email.
“Free, publicly accessible people-search sites make it easy to link an email address to other personal details, so people relying on Hide My Email for safety may be at risk,” Murphy said. “We don't know the full scope of the issue, but in our limited tests with volunteers, 100% of Hide My Email addresses were exploitable.”
Users concerned about being identified via people-search sites can use a data removal service to have their data scrubbed from these sites, but the process can take a few days.
The issue was first reported to Apply by Murphy in June 2025, with Apple replying a month later that it was looking into the cause of the issue. Earlier this year, in March, Apple said that it had “addressed the reported issue in a recent system change,” but Murphy found that the bug could still be exploited.
Again, Murphy notified Apple, who replied in May 2026, stating, “We are still investigating this issue. To avoid placing our customers at risk, we would appreciate you not disclosing this information until our investigation is complete. We appreciate your assistance in helping us to maintain and improve the security of our products."
Later in the same month, Apply said a fix was “expected in the coming weeks."
Regulated industries are entering a turning point that many enterprise leaders have yet to fully grasp.
Agentic AI tools capable of executing multi-step tasks with minimal human intervention, are now commonly embedded in audit and finance operations, automating testing, documentation, risk assessment, and reporting.
But many organizations are still behind updating the governance infrastructure required to make those gains sustainable.
Most organizations ask what AI can do, but neglect to evaluate whether they have operating models, governance frameworks, and human oversight capacity in place to control what AI does.
In regulated environments, that gap is where exposure compounds quickly.
Three Gaps Compounding at OnceValidating AI output requires a different skill set than producing it. Traditional audit training doesn’t develop that capability, and most firms have yet to redesign programs to account for that lack of knowledge.
Junior staff are nominally in charge of reviewing AI-generated work they don’t fully understand. In regulated environments, this creates easy-to-miss opportunities for exposure.
Audit workflows were designed around human pacing and judgment. Agentic AI moves sequentially and at speed, silently resolving ambiguity rather than surfacing it.
Layering AI tools onto processes built for human practitioners means unclear handoffs, undefined escalation paths, and audit trails that fail to document decision rationale in ways that satisfy regulators.
When stewardship is a title rather than a function, organizations produce governance documentation that exists on paper, not in practice.
Premature AI deployment can still look like a success even long after the foundation started to erode. Adoption metrics show usage. Cycle times improve.
These ostensibly positive outcomes don’t reveal whether employees can meaningfully evaluate what the system produces, whether workflows have been redesigned for how AI operates, or whether governance is anywhere close to complete.
For enterprise leaders in regulated industries, the critical question is not whether the AI is working, but whether it surfaces issues early enough for teams to intervene effectively.
In many organizations, AI implementation is also outpacing operational alignment. Risk, compliance, finance, and technology teams often operate with different assumptions about how agentic systems are being used and where accountability resides.
Without shared oversight across those functions, governance gaps become harder to identify before they create operational or regulatory consequences.
What Closing the Gap Actually Looks LikeThe organizations seeing sustainable results share a key characteristic: they build governance infrastructure before scaling use cases. In practice, that means establishing a centralized governance function with both business and technical representation.
Successful AI governance in regulated environments requires joining stakeholders who understand operational stakes and regulatory requirements at the same table, with the authority to act on what they find.
Domain stewards need real authority, with clear accountability for model performance, explicit escalation paths, and organizational backing to act accordingly. Defined rules of engagement are what separates a stewardship role from a title implying nominal ownership on an org chart. This structure must be built before deployment, not retrofitted after an incident.
Starting narrow is the right instinct. Financial close, reconciliations, and anomaly detection are good initial use cases due to clean inputs, measurable outputs, and the presence of a human reviewer that evaluates what the system produced.
Data flows need to be integrated across systems before models go into production. Scaling AI into fragmented processes doesn’t fix fragmentation—it accelerates it. Selecting a technology capable of bringing data integrity to the forefront is key for establishing sustained governance practices.
Workforce readiness belongs on the governance roadmap alongside technical deployment. Junior staff need structured development in how to evaluate AI output including when to trust it, when to push back, and when to escalate. That capability doesn’t emerge simply from exposure to AI tools. The firms getting this right are treating this part of the process as risk control.
Another challenge is that many governance models remain reactive rather than adaptive. Regulatory expectations surrounding AI are evolving faster than most enterprise oversight structures, leaving organizations vulnerable to compliance gaps that may not become visible until after deployment.
Companies that treat governance as an ongoing operational discipline, rather than a one-time implementation exercise, will be better positioned as both technology capabilities and regulatory scrutiny continue to advance.
Governance Is the FoundationAgentic AI will continue expanding into audit and finance regardless of whether governance infrastructure is in place. The competitive pressure is too strong, and the case for efficiency is too compelling for adoption to slow.
The question for enterprise leaders isn’t whether to deploy AI—it's whether they’re building the operational foundation to deploy it responsibly.
Accountability in regulated industries does not transfer to the algorithm. It stays with the humans who chose to deploy it, and with the organizations that decided they were ready when the evidence said otherwise.
The leaders who are prepared have already answered this question: if something goes wrong, do we know exactly where judgment ended and automation began?
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