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The best robot vacuum I've tested just saw a hit a record-low price for Prime Day, but these 3 budget-friendly expert-approved alternatives might be better deals - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 13:48

Robot vacuum deals this year aren't quite as good as they used to be; as interest wanes due to lofty list prices and continued difficulties to raise the bar of cleaning quality, robovacs can be a tough sell. That being said, some are outstanding, and this year for Amazon Prime Day, the best robot vacuum I've personally tested is on sale.

• See all of today's best Amazon deals

Right now, you can save big on the Dreame X50 Ultra Complete, which launched at $1,799 last year before its price drop to $1,149.99; and right now it's $884.99 at Amazon. In the UK it launched at £1,199, then dropped to £749, and it's now £659 at Amazon.

While the list price drops contribute massively to the savings, a $265 / £90 discount is still noteworthy. That being said, it's still an expensive purchase, and if you don't need an "all the bells and whistles" robovac, you could be better off with one of the below models under $500 / £500.

Best Dreame X50 Ultra Complete deal today

Dreame's X50 Ultra Complete was the best robot vacuum I tested last year, earning it a near-perfect 4.5-star rating in my review, and at this hugely discounted price, it's the deal to beat this Prime Day in the premium robovac category.

Easily one of the most feature-laden robot vacuums I've ever used, the Dreame X50 Ultra Complete isn't messing around when it says it's "complete". From threshold-climbing legs to a retractable sensor puck, its extending side brushes to the self-cleaning base, there's little left to the imagination with this full package robovac. Plus, it offers powerful 20,000Pa suction, and during testing its battery lasted around 90 minutes. View Deal

I spent months testing the Dreame X50 Ultra complete, and was consistently impressed with its performance and high-tech features. In addition to ample 20,000Pa suction and 90 minutes average battery life, it's incredibly well equipped for cleaning; extending side brushes, a self-cleaning base, and not to mention its threshold-climbing legs to a retractable sensor puck.View Deal

If you don't need something as high-specced as the Dreame X50, check out my top three picks below, which have all been tried and tested by team TechRadar.

Best budget-friendly alternatives in the US

Record low: A different model from Dreame, the L40 Ultra scored 4.5 stars in our review. Its cleaning base is a little bulky, but this combination mop-and-vac model offers impressive cleaning with plenty of on-board smarts. Its navigation technology is solid, obstacle avoidance is great and it offers good pickup on pet and human hair. This is its lowest-ever price. View Deal

Record low: At its lowest-ever price, the roborock Q7 M5+ is a steal this Prime Day. We scored the base model 4 stars in our review, praising its impressively strong suction at a budget-friendly price, and this M5+ model comes with an auto-empty base. It's less feature-filled than other robot vacuums on this list, but still a capable cleaner with solid navigation, including over tall thresholds thanks to bouncy suspension and chunky wheels.View Deal

While it's $30 more expensive than the record-low price from a few years ago, this is the cheapest we've seen this robot vacuum since. We scored the standard, non-Max model 4 stars, praising its decent dust and dirt pick-up, simple features and great value-for-money; this slightly more powerful version should be good enough for your day-to-day cleanup.View Deal

Best budget-friendly alternatives in the UK

At 50% off this is just £5 shy of a record-low price on a solid robot vacuum we scored 4 stars in our review. With specs typically boasted by robot vacuums twice the price when it released back in 2024, it's no slouch when it comes to vacuuming and mopping, handling pet hair and dirt on various floor types well. It won't clean up spills and stains super thoroughly, and Shark's software leaves room for improvement, but it's a solid robovac nonetheless.View Deal

Record low: At its lowest-ever price, the Dreame L10s is a solid robot vacuum we scored 4 stars in our review. It can automatically detect various floor types to determine whether it should vacuum or mop, mapping is impressively accurate and it's self cleaning; albeit a little loud in doing so.View Deal

With impressively strong suction and a very approachable price point, we scored this model 4 stars in our review. It's not quite as feature-filled as other, more recent and premium robot vacuums on this list, but still a capable cleaner with solid navigation, including over tall thresholds thanks to bouncy suspension and chunky wheels.View Deal

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The iPad Air is my favorite Apple tablet, but it just got more expensive — this Prime Day deal may be your last chance to grab it for less, and it’s already selling out - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 13:51

Well, we saw this coming: Apple just announced major price hikes across its product portfolio, meaning popular devices like the MacBook and iPad are getting more expensive.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

In fact, they’ve already gotten more expensive — the Apple store went offline this morning and reappeared an hour later with the new product prices. These increases are a response to “an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage,” Apple confirmed to TechRadar, adding that “we have shielded our customers from these increases so far, but we have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices.” Sigh.

As TechRadar’s Phones and Tablets Editor, I’m particularly irked by the fact that the iPad Air now starts at $749 / £749 — that’s a $150 / £100 increase over its former $599 / £599 starting price, which taints its appeal as an affordable all-rounder.

The iPad Air has long been my go-to tablet recommendation for most people, but at this new price, I’m more inclined to recommend the iPad 11-inch (2025), which continues to start at a comparatively cheap $349 / £329.

The good news among all this doom and gloom is that Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is happening right now, and several excellent Prime Day iPad deals are live in both the US and the UK. The iPad Air is among these discounted Apple tablets, so if you’ve been considering buying one, I’d recommend doing so ASAP — it may never be this affordable again.

For more details on Apple's iPad price increases, head to the bottom of the page.

Today's best iPad deals in the US

The iPad Air is a great all-rounder tablet. It's powered by Apple's superfast M4 chip and boasts a crisp Liquid Retina display, making it perfect for both streaming and productivity. Unsurprisingly, it's selling fast on Amazon — at the time of writing, only the Space Gray model is available in the 128GB configuration, and all 256GB models have sold out. You can pick up the 512GB configuration in either Purple or Starlight.View Deal

If you'd prefer the larger iPad Air 13-inch (2026), your only option (for the Wi-Fi model, at least) is the 256GB configuration in Space Gray model. In other words: this iPad is selling fast, so you'll need to act quickly to secure your unit.View Deal

Today's best iPad deals in the UK

Amazon's current iPad Air deals in the UK aren't anywhere near as good as they are in the US, but stock is much higher, and therefore, more color options are available. Powered by Apple's superfast M4 chip and boasting a crisp Liquid Retina display, the iPad Air is perfect for both streaming and productivity. It may not be the cheapest it's ever been, but £578.99 is still much cheaper than Apple's new price for the iPad Air.View Deal

If you'd prefer the larger iPad Air 13-inch (2026), all color options are currently on sale at Amazon except for Blue. If you desperately want that particular model, Amazon does still have the 256GB variant on sale at the time of writing, while Pink is your only option for a discounted 512GB model.View Deal

Full iPad price changes

Here's a rundown of Apple's iPad price changes in full:

iPad price changes — US

Device

Old price

New price

Increase

iPad

$349

$449

$100 (29%)

iPad Air 11

$599

$749

$150 (25%)

iPad Air 13

$749

$949

$200 (27%)

iPad Pro 11

$999

$1,199

$200 (20%)

iPad Pro 13

$1,299

$1,499

$200 (15%)

iPad mini

$499

$599

$100 (20%)

iPad price changes — UK

Device

Old price

New price

Increase

iPad

£329

£429

£100 (30%)

iPad Air 11

£599

£749

£150 (25%)

iPad Air 13

£799

£949

£150 (19%)

iPad Pro 11

£999

£1,199

£200 (20%)

iPad Pro 13

£1,299

£1,499

£200 (15%)

iPad mini

£499

£599

£100 (20%)

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'We're going to look back at this day as the moment we shifted safety into the next gear': Samsara's new 360 camera and AI tools look to make work sites safer and smarter for all - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 13:57

Operations tech leader Samsara has unveiled a host of new hardware and tools aimed at making fleet management more intelligent than ever, as well as boosting driver efficiency and safety.

At its Samsara Beyond 2026 event in Las Vegas, the company revealed its new 360 camera, designed specifically for heavy equipment and operations usage, making it easy to navigate around crowded sites and factories.

It also revealed an expansion to its dash cam platform which will now include two-way voice capabilities, allowing dispatchers or even AI agents to communicate easily with workers in the field.

Smarter cameras

Samsara says its new device is the first 360-degree camera built for operated equipment, and looks to address one of the most annoying pain points for workers everywhere.

On crowded sites, depots or factories, navigating huge and heavy equipment or delivery trucks can often be incredibly tricky, leading to possible safety risks and dangers for workers.

However the new camera can now provide a full 360-degree view from a single mount point, including the ability to pan and zoom even in harsh weather conditions, giving insight to any risks in real-time, and allowing safety managers to track incidents in detail.

(Image credit: Samsara)

Samsara also revealed new AI multicam capabilities which can provide a worker with a birds eye view, looking top-down on their immediate situation, allowing them to spot any tight situations, or avoid collisions with people or equipment, vital for vehicles like school buses, garbage trucks, yellow iron, and box trucks.

Elsewhere, new Rear Collision Warning and Vehicle in Blind Spot Detection tools will provide dynamic audio and visual alerts when a driver is reversing or changing lanes, in real time.

And to give an extra oversight to dispatchers and bosses, the company has added two-way voice communication through its dash cam, meaning AI and human co-workers can stay in contact whenever needed.

Say a driver has forgotten a vital piece of kit for a job site, or needs to detour to another depot to pick up additional hardware - the dispatcher can now call them directly, without the driver being distracted by engaging with a smartphone, or worrying about poor reception in remote areas. The system can also deliver AI alerts such as changing weather conditions, a lower speed limit, or parking restrictions at a site.

“By combining the power to see everything with the automation to act on it, we are shifting into the next gear on safety,” said Johan Land, Chief Product Officer at Samsara.

“The 360 Camera brings first-to-market visibility to operated equipment, AI Multicam gives road fleet drivers sharper awareness of what surrounds them, and two-way voice means the AI can respond the moment a question arises. Millions of frontline workers show up every day to keep our world running, and we are fully committed to helping get every one of them home safely.”
Amazon's Prime Day 4K Blu-ray sale is heaven if you want movies in Dolby Atmos and HDR to really show off what your home theater can do — I've picked 20 of the best, all under $15 / £17 - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 13:59

It's Amazon Prime Day (well, week), and it's great news for physical media fans: there are tons of great deals on 4K Blu-rays, regular Blu-rays and DVDs. It includes big box sets and individual movies — there's way more there than I could hope to summarize here.

• Amazon US: See all 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray Prime Day deals
• Amazon UK: See all 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray Prime Day deals

So on this page, I've specifically picked out movies that I know to be excellent home theater showcases, either through spectacular visuals, super-immersive soundtracks, or both.

And I've limited the price to options under $15 in the US, and £17 in the UK, since that seems to be the sweet spot right now, though there are some excellent movies cheaper than that. You'll find the US options just below, or click here to jump to the UK options.

Options include modern showpieces such as Sinners, beautifully restored classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, and not reference-quality discs including Blade Runner 2049.

If you want more Prime Day options beyond movies, you can look at our on-going Prime Day live blogs, constantly updated with new deals and price changes — here's our US Prime Day live round-up, and here's our UK Prime Day UK live round-up.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Amazon's 4K Blu-ray sale — see all optionsUS 4K Blu-ray deals

WARNER BROS 2001: a Space Odyssey

Paramount Event Horizon

WARNER BROS F1 the Movie

Sony Pictures The Fifth Element

WARNER BROS Furiosa: a Mad Max Saga

Paramount Gladiator

Paramount The Hunt for Red October

Warner Home Video Inception

Paramount Interstellar

UNIVERSAL Jurassic Park

Warner Home Video The Matrix

UNIVERSAL Oppenheimer

Paramount Pulp Fiction

Paramount Saving Private Ryan

WARNER BROS Seven

WARNER BROS Sinners

MUBI The Substance

Lionsgate Terminator 2: Judgement Day

Paramount Titanic

UNIVERSAL The Thing

WARNER BROS Weapons

UK 4K Blu-ray deals

Warner Bros 2001 a Space Odyssey

Sony Pictures 28 Years Later

Walt Disney Alien Romulus

Walt Disney Aliens

20TH CENTURY STUDIOS Alita: Battle Angel

Warner Bros Blade Runner: the Final Cut

Sony Pictures Blade Runner 2049

Warner Bros Dune

Warner Bros Dune Part 2

Paramount Home Entertainment Event Horizon

Warner Bros F1 the Movie

Warner Bros Interstellar

Walt Disney Kingdom of Heaven

Walt Disney The Martian Extended Edition

20TH CENTURY STUDIOS Predator

Walt Disney Tombstone

UNIVERSAL Saving Private Ryan

Warner Bros Sinners

Walt Disney Titanic

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I tested the Leica SL3-P, and it's a masterclass in restrained design - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:00
Leica SL3-P: One-minute review

The Leica SL3-P is not a camera for everyone, and it knows it. There's no red dot logo on the front — that easy-to-spot symbol of prestige has been deliberately omitted in favor of a clean, all-black anonymity. Only the word 'LEICA' in white block capitals above the lens mount gives the game away. This is a camera built for photographers who'd rather be invisible than show off, and that philosophy runs all the way through it, with minimal controls, a stripped-back UI, and a design language that says a lot through everything it leaves out.

The SL3-P is built around the same full-frame sensor as the Panasonic Lumix S1R II. (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

Getting to grips with it takes some patience if you're arriving from a more conventional mirrorless system. With only four labelled buttons on the body, a lot of control is handed off to the touchscreen, which is polished and logically organized once you learn its rhythms. The rear LCD tilts but doesn't swivel, which is an unusual limitation for a camera at this price — and with a serious L-mount lens fitted, the combined weight is considerable. But pick it up, hold it to your eye, and look through that large, crisp EVF, and something clicks. This is a camera that feels like it was made to be used, not admired.

Image quality is exceptional — unsurprising given the 44.7MP BSI sensor, which is of the same type used by the superb Panasonic Lumix S1R II — and battery life is impressive. The autofocus is competent and handles moving subjects well enough, though it won't trouble Sony or Canon on raw speed. At around £5,150 (US pricing TBC), it's an expensive proposition. But as a pure expression of what a modern Leica should be, the SL3-P makes a very strong case for itself.

Leica SL3-P: Price and availability
  • Priced at $6,690 / £5,150 body-only
  • Also available in three zoom lens kits

It's unlikely to come as a shock to you that the Leica SL3-P is a very expensive camera. Its launch price, for the body only, is $6,690 / £5,150 (Australia pricing is still TBC at the time of writing).

Leica is also releasing the camera in three kit bundles, each of which includes at least one Vario zoom lens. The SL3-P with a Leica 28-70mm lens is $7,790 / £6,100; with a Leica 24-70mm it's $8,390 / £6,480; and with both the 24-70mm and a 70-200mm it's $10,995 / £8,560.

Leica SL3-P: specsLeica SL3-P specs

Type:

Mirrorless camera

Mount:

L Mount

Sensor:

44.9MP (effective) BSI full-frame CMOS

Autofocus:

Hybrid AF: 315 contrast / 819 phase detection points; Human and Animal subject detection

Continuous shooting:

Up to 40fps (electronic shutter)

Video:

Up to 8K Open Gate; ProRes to 5.8K; 4K at 120fps; L-Log, 12-bit RAW, 4:2:2 10-bit

Viewfinder:

5.76M-dot LCD EVF, 0.76x magnification

Screen:

3.2-inch tilt-only touchscreen, 2,332,800 dots

Storage:

SD/SDHC/SDXC + CFexpress Type B

Connectivity:

USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2), HDMI 2.1 Type A, 3.5mm mic/headphone, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0

Weather sealing:

IP54

Dimensions:

151.45 x 80.32 x 38.09mm

Weight:

Approx. 768g (body only, without battery)

Leica SL3-P: design
  • All-black, badge-free design with minimalist controls
  • Premium full-metal construction with IP54 weather sealing
  • Large, comfortable EVF with twist-barrel diopter adjustment

The absence of Leica's red dot is the first thing you notice, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. The SL3-P is clad entirely in black, with only 'LEICA' in white block capitals on the EVF housing to identify it. Four buttons across the whole body are labelled (one of which is the power button). It's a stealthy, understated thing — clearly designed for people who want to use a Leica but aren't fussed about being seen with one.

The German-made full-metal body felt exactly as solid and premium as I'd expect from the brand, and comes with IP54 weather sealing for extra outdoors reassurance. There's a large grip covered with a textured material that provides a secure hold even when conditions aren't ideal, and the supplied neck strap is thick and well-padded, which I appreciated given how much weight a serious L-mount lens adds to the equation.

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With so few physical controls, much of the camera's operation is routed through the touchscreen. The UI is stylish and well organized, with photo and video modes color coded distinctly in red and yellow respectively. And while the layout takes some adjusting too if you're used to a more button-heavy system, the logic is coherent, and settings are never difficult to locate. Touch-to-focus on the screen works exactly as expected, and custom button assignments help flatten the learning curve further.

The EVF is large, crisp and comfortable thanks to its 5.76-million dot resolution and 0.76x magnification, and as a glasses wearer I really liked the satisfying diopter mechanism that simply requires twisting the EVF barrel rather than hunting for a small dial.

(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

The top-plate display is a genuinely useful feature, giving you a quick rundown of current settings without you having to lift the camera to your eye. The rear LCD, however, only tilts: up to 90 degrees upward and around 45 downward. That covers most tripod and arm's-length scenarios, but there's no forward-facing position for self-shooting, and no side-to-side articulation, which feels like an unusual limitation at this price.

On a practical note, I will say that the SL3-P is not a lightweight system, especially when teamed with some high-quality glass. The Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 lens I used with it added over a kilogram to the body, and while the grip is secure and comfortable, a long day of handheld shooting (covering a child's birthday party, in my case) does become fatiguing. That's less a criticism — after all, there are plenty of heavy cameras around — and more of a warning about how and when it can be used.

Leica SL3-P: Performance
  • Exceptional image quality from a 44.7MP BSI full-frame sensor
  • Competent hybrid autofocus with broad subject detection, including birds
  • Impressive battery life and extensive video options including 8K and ProRes
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The SL3-P shares its 44.7MP BSI full-frame CMOS sensor with the Panasonic Lumix S1R II — a camera I've tested and rate very highly — and the image quality is, predictably, exceptional.

Raw files processed in Lightroom offer tremendous latitude, with smooth tonal gradation, wide dynamic range and excellent high-ISO performance. JPEGs are very good straight from camera too, and five film-look presets — three color, two monochrome — add some welcome creative options. The high-contrast black-and-white preset is particularly striking, and feels authentically Leica in character.

Video capabilities are more extensive than the camera's photographer-first positioning might suggest: 8K Open Gate, ProRes to 5.8K, 4K at 120fps, L-Log, 12-bit RAW and 4:2:2 10-bit are all available. It's a serious toolkit, even if the handling feels more naturally attuned to stills.

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The hybrid autofocus combines 315 contrast AF points with 819 phase detection points, with human, animal (including birds) and car detection. Tracking held up well in practice; testing on an active cat, the camera maintained focus through erratic movement without significant trouble.

Outright acquisition speed with the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 in AF-C is where it falls short of class leaders; it's capable rather than decisive, and anyone shooting fast action should look elsewhere. For portrait, street or documentary work, though, it certainly gets the job done.

Five-axis IBIS rated at up to five stops works quietly and effectively, and battery life is a genuine highlight. After a full charge I shot well over 100 frames across a lengthy session, and the indicator remained full. That seems in line with Leica's claimed 383 shots per CIPA standard cycle.

Should you buy the Leica SL3-P?Buy it if...

You value craft and image quality above speed
The build, finish and sensor are among the best in class. For considered, unhurried shooting, this is a very rewarding camera to use.

You want a discreet full-frame system
The badge-free design and understated profile make the SL3-P ideal for work where a conspicuous camera would be a liability.

Don't buy it if...

You need fast and precise autofocus
Sony, Canon and Nikon all offer more decisive AF systems at comparable or lower prices. The SL3-P's AF is capable rather than class-leading .

Solo video is central to your work
The tilt-only screen and stills-focused handling mean this isn't the best choice for self-shooting video creators.

How I tested the Leica SL3-P

(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)
  • Leica loaned me a sample for over a week, along with a 50mm prime lens
  • I used it indoors and outdoors for several days, shooting photos and video
  • All sample photos were shot in raw and processed in Adobe Lightroom

Leica loaned me a review sample of the SL3-P camera to test out in real-world use, a few weeks ahead of the official release.

I reviewed the Leica SL3-P over the course of a week, using it exclusively with the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. prime lens. My shooting covered a wide range of scenarios: street photography and candids outdoors, landscape work, and indoor shooting in both natural daytime light and normal interior lighting at night — the latter without flash or studio lighting assistance of any kind.

All sample images were captured in raw format and processed in Adobe Lightroom.

First reviewed June 2026
'They come in with an energy and excitement, a new view on things': AWS CEO Matt Garman explains why Amazon is hiring 11,000 new interns and junior staff when others are getting rid - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:00
  • Amazon is hiring 11,000 new workers, mostly new graduates and interns
  • Garman says they're more impressionable and willing to adopt AI
  • Willingness to learn could be more important than existing skills

Amazon CEO Matt Garman has confirmed the company's plans to hire 11,000 interns and new grads this year despite an ongoing internal push for AI tools.

The news comes around six months after the company warned that 16,000 workers would be losing their jobs, with Garman's cloud business hit hard.

With the latest news, the company looks to be refocusing human resources instead of getting rid of human workers altogether as business priorities change and new opportunities open up.

Amazon to hire 11,000 workers in the same year it laid off 16,000

Speaking with Casey Newton of Platformer in a YouTube interview, Garman explained that white-collar jobs are changing as a result of AI, but they're not being eliminated. He compared AI to Excel spreadsheets, which dramatically increased productivity for accounting and finance work.

"If you look at what your job was two years ago, and what your job is going to be in two years, it's going to be vastly different," he said.

Garman also noted a shift in where humans bring the most value – writing code itself is becoming less valuable, but engineers are still important reviewing AI-generated code, understanding business requirements and designing systems with the AI-generated code.

As for why the company is hiring junior workers specifically, Garman acknowledged that they're among the cheapest labor to hire, but they also learn company culture faster and can embrace AI more positively than older generations.

The CEO previously said that replacing junior employees with AI was "one of the dumbest things I've ever heard."

Without hiring graduates today, companies risk creating a long-term skills gap in the future because they have nobody to train into senior and experienced engineers, he added.

He implied that recruitment is becoming more about a willingness to learn, not the skills that have already been mastered, but the interview ultimately confirmed the continued value of human workers.
Nothing Phone (4b) given a thumbs-down by fans, who say they'd '100% buy' the concept phone the company will never make - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:02
  • Nothing has shown off the design of the Phone (4b)
  • This includes a dual-lens camera, an LED light bar, and big bezels
  • Fans aren't sold on it, but would buy the concept phone that Nothing also recently showed off

Following a recent tease, Nothing has now shown off the full design of the Phone (4b), even though the handset won’t be fully detailed until July 7.

From this, we know that the Nothing Phone (4b) has a dual-lens camera with vertically arranged lenses, in a large camera block with a textured finish. It also has an LED light bar similar to the Nothing Phone (4a)’s, while around the front there’s a punch-hole camera and a flat screen with large bezels.

It’s a design that seems fine if a little less unusual or inspired than many Nothing handsets, but it’s one that fans largely aren’t impressed by.

Phone (4b).7 July, 11:00 BST. pic.twitter.com/ksHy9hTM1xJune 25, 2026

Responses to the teaser on X include “most average Nothing design,” and “very disappointing,” while over on Reddit, comments include “looks bad” and a simple “eww.”

So unless the specs or price make up for the design it seems this might not be a big hit for Nothing, and if — as we’ve previously speculated — this was originally intended as a CMF phone, it’s unlikely it will have too much going for it in the specs department, while the Nothing branding will likely mean a higher price than it would have had as a CMF device.

The phone fans want

But Nothing also recently showed off a handset that fans actually are excited about — sadly though this was just a concept device, which is unlikely to ever see the light of day.

The phone in question appeared in a YouTube video, where Nothing designed a handset with the dream features put forward by the brand’s community. These include a small (sub-6-inch) screen, a pop-up selfie camera, a dual-lens rear camera, a headphone port, and a microSD card slot.

The company did note that to make this a reality it would need to be quite thick, and even then probably couldn’t fit in more than a 3,800mAh silicon-carbon battery, so that’s perhaps part of why the team doesn’t seem interested in making this a real device.

But perhaps it should, as reactions to the video included “I would 100% buy this,” “beautiful,” and “forget Nothing Phone 4. Just make this.”

So it seems that — at least among Nothing’s most vocal fans — there’s real demand for this handset, and little interest in the Phone (4b).
Nvidia’s direct-to-chip liquid cooling is a sustainability and a performance win - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:05
  • Nvidia’s closed-loop liquid cooling system virtually eliminates water waste
  • Direct-to-chip cooling transfers heat more effectively than air
  • It enables higher performance-per-watt and higher rack densities

Data centers aren’t without their fair share of criticism – energy-intensive compute raises temperatures and giant campuses consume considerable amounts of air and/or water to keep them running optimally.

Land scarcity and financial incentives have also been pushing new developments closer to high-risk areas, including drought-prone regions, ultimately leading to even higher cooling requirements.

But Nvidia knows this, and it knows traditional air cooling has pretty much reached its limits as AI hardware becomes denser and denser.

Closed-loop cooling virtually eliminates water waste

With cooling now a core part of AI infrastructure design, Nvidia’s latest liquid-cooled AI systems promise higher thresholds to reduce the burden, driving down water and energy consumption as a result.

By running coolant at higher temperatures – 45°C or 113°F, to be specific – it enabled simpler cooling systems and lowers electricity consumption. Nvidia’s concept uses 75% water, 25% glycol as a coolant, noting that it can run about 5-7°C higher than hot tubs.

Compared with traditional evaporative cooling towers, Nvidia’s latest proposition involves a closed-loop system where coolant continuously circulates through servers to remove excess heat from chips. The warm coolant then cycles through external dry coolers leaving virtually no water evaporation.

The company boasted that cooling-related water consumption can be reduced by as much as 100% in suitable climates subject to the occasional extreme day, with cooling towers totally eliminated.

“The Nvidia DSX reference design for AI factories has zero water consumption – we have eliminated massive amounts of power usage and pretty much all water usage,” Data Center Cooling and Infrastructure Director Ali Heydari said.

The system’s efficiency primarily comes from direct-to-chip liquid cooling, where liquid flows directly through cold plates attached to CPUs and GPUs. This captures and expels the heat from exactly where it’s produced.

Not only is this more effective than cooling entire rooms, but liquid also promises to transfer heat thousands of times more effectively than air.

Major improvements across water consumption, energy efficiency and Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) all help on the sustainability front, but there’s another layer to the benefits.

Nvidia says it can increase rack density and performance

Nvidia acknowledged that chip power consumption and rack densities continue to rise, so by implementing liquid cooling data center companies can add more GPUs per rack, use higher rack power and ultimately pack in larger AI clusters within the same building footprint.

The company explained that its Rubin systems now fit inside two racks, instead of six, marking a major space saving.

Simultaneously, air cooling has become ineffective. “Once the watts per chip crossed a certain level, liquid cooling became mandatory,” Motivair’s CEO Richard Whitmore said.

Independent testing totally separate from Nvidia’s latest announcement shows that its H100 systems delivered around 17% higher performance when water cooled, compared with air cooling. Under sustained AI workloads, GPU temperatures fluctuated between 41-50°C when water cooled, and 54-72°C when air cooled.

Besides improving immediate and sustained performance, greater thermal efficiency could also boost longevity.

The new, higher-temperature closed-loop water cooling model is set to be used in upcoming Rubin deployments this year.
I’ve used these headphones every single day for 11 months over options from Bose and Sony because of their stunningly detailed sound — and this Prime Day they’ve been slashed to their lowest ever price - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:33

Given that I review audio gadgets for a living, I tend to hoard headphones the way most people collect loose change. But there's only one pair I rely on literally every day: the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3, which is why I was pleased to see they've gotten an awesome discount this Prime Day.

You can currently buy the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 for £255 (was £399) at Amazon UK. Not only does it make them much more affordable, but it actually brings them down to their lowest price ever. And don't feel left out if you're based in the US — you can still get a decent discount on them where you are, for $409.99 (was $479.99) at Amazon.

As reviews editor at TechRadar, I've used a ludicrous number of headphones over the years, from the absurdly premium Focal Clear MG to budget bangers like the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100. But there's only one pair that I come back to again and again, that have earned their place as my trusty workhorse when other headphones can't quite fit the bill: the Px7 S3.

So if you're looking to get superb audio without having to pay a premium for it, I definitely think you should check out this deal.

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 are a drop-dead gorgeous pair of ANC headphones that sound better than just about every rival in their price class. With impeccable design, a fleshed-out feature set, and aptX Adaptive higher-res Bluetooth streaming, they're a wonderful premium pick.View Deal

Part of what makes the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 such a fantastic-sounding pair of headphones is their staggering precision. Not only does their soundstage feel crisp and detailed, but their instrument separation particularly makes them stand out, especially at this price.View Deal

Honestly, this discount makes these headphones a valid contender for some of the best headphones out there. There's a reason we gave them 5 stars in our Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review after all.

The main reason I love the Px7 S3 for everyday use is that I can count on them to punch way above their weight in terms of sonic quality. Thanks to their aptX Lossless connectivity, they're able to stream music at what is essentially CD quality, while the soundstage they offer up feels precise yet spacious. Without spending a significant chunk more, you won't get more deft sound than this.

I also love how faithful their sound is. While I'll admit they don't offer the same driving bass as headphones like the much spendier AirPods Max 2, they also don't neglect some frequencies just to emphasize others, a shortcut many mid-range and budget cans take advantage of. They're faithful enough that I happily trust them for everyday music production, which is not something I can say about a lot of Bluetooth headphones.

And with this massive discount, I'd honestly say you can't lose with the Px7 S3.

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I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the MacBook Neo’s $100 price bump means budget Windows 11 laptops are now the better buy - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:34

Apple can be its own worst enemy sometimes. After shaking up the industry with both the MacBook Air M5 (slim, light and great value for money) and the MacBook Neo (which redefined what we should expect from an affordable laptop), it spurred its laptop-making rivals, such as Dell and Acer, to up their game and compete.

The result is a reinvigorated laptop market with huge amounts of choice, with Apple continuing to lead the pack due to price and quality.

However, Apple has just announced some pretty major price hikes for a variety of its products, including the MacBook Neo ($699 / £699 / AU$1,049, up from $599 / £599 / AU$899), MacBook Air M5 ($1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,099, up from $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,799) and the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 ($1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,199, up from $1,699 / £1,699 / AU$2,699).

Those increases, especially for the MacBook Air, are brutal, and make it a lot harder to justify. The MacBook Neo also becomes less of a no-brainer.

The problem for Apple is that these price hikes come at a time when its Windows 11 competitors are steadily bringing out brilliant alternatives - and it means they are now better value propositions in many cases, especially during Amazon Prime Day.

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The reason behind Apple's price rises is the global memory shortage, but that means many Windows 11 laptops could see price rises as well (and some have risen in price already).

However, because of the huge variety of Windows laptops that are made by a range of manufacturers, there's a lot more choice for consumers to shop around for — and now Apple no longer has a lead when it comes to price, performance or design, those Windows laptops suddenly become a whole lot more tempting, as the current Prime Day sales prove.

Below, I've picked out some great US and UK deals for MacBook Neo, Air, and Pro alternatives. Fair warning: they do run Windows 11, so you'll need to put up with that, but to be fair, Microsoft's operating system is getting a steady stream of fixes and new features these days.

If you want to stick with Apple, then check out our collection of Apple Prime Day deals that can help you avoid the price rise.

Today's best MacBook Neo alternative deals in the US

Processor: Intel Core i3-1315U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB

This is a great price for a relatively modern laptop with a well-performing, efficient Core i3 CPU. On top of that, you get 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a solid battery life of up to 12 hours, which represents good value for money overall. I like it as a capable, all-around, everyday machine. View Deal

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The Acer Aspire Go 15 is a lightweight and surprisingly powerful laptop for the price, which is now less than the MacBook Neo, and offers more storage space and RAM. We reviewed it last year and scored it an impressive four stars out of five. Although it's not a high-end laptop by any stretch, it is very usable, lightweight, and features plenty of ports. This particular configuration features a Ryzen 7 chipset, meaning it's powerful enough to take on most applications.View Deal

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

This Dell 16 Plus laptop deal is a perfect example of why Apple is in trouble with these price rises. Thanks to an absolutely huge $800 price cut from Dell (can you ever imagine Apple offering a similar discount?) This 16-inch laptop is now less than the MacBook Neo, but it offers a bigger screen, a more powerful CPU, plus more RAM and SSD storage as well. This is a deal you don't want to miss, even if you're an Apple fan.View Deal

Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 5 340
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The Dell 14 Plus is one of our favorite mid-range Windows laptops thanks to its excellent design and competitive specs. If I were looking for a decent everyday laptop for everything from work to demanding productivity applications, then I'd be very tempted by this deal.View Deal

Today's best MacBook Air alternative deals in the US

Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This powerful and versatile Lenovo Yoga 7 offers impressive performance for the price, with high-end components such as a modern AMD Ryzen AI 7 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM to boost performance, and a large 1TB SSD for storage. You can comfortably handle everyday tasks, demanding work, video calls, media streaming and more with this laptop, all with the option to flip it around to a 16-inch touchscreen tablet when the need arises, too.View Deal

Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The Dell 14 Plus is one of our favorite models from Dell in the past few years. It really surprised us when we reviewed it because it offers great performance and a well-thought-out design at an excellent price. Today's best deal is on this Ryzen 7-equipped configuration, which offers plenty of power in this machine's portable 14-inch form factor. View Deal

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

This HP Omnibook 7 hits the sweet spot between performance and price, thanks to a hefty discount at the official store today. Not only do you get a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 chipset, but 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD mean you're not skimping on any other specs here, either. As a 2-in-1 laptop, this machine is also foldable, if you want to use it like a tablet - something that no MacBook offers.View Deal

Processor: Snapdragon X Elite 
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 512GB

One of the best deals on the entire Dell site is undoubtedly this discount on the latest Snapdragon-equipped Dell XPS 13. This stylish and lightweight machine is perfect for those who want battery life and performance in a premium package. This particular configuration also includes 32GB of RAM, which is a very rare thing indeed these days at this price. Note, this is a Snapdragon chipset model, however, so make sure all your obscure apps are supported.View Deal

Today's best MacBook Pro alternative deals in the US

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V
RAM: 16GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

As I said in my Galaxy Book6 Ultra review, Samsung has come the closest to Apple's slick ecosystem. One of the best things about MacBooks is how they can easily integrate with iPads, iPhones and AirPods, and Samsung, which makes tablets, smartphones, headphones and more, has come up with a similar (if not quite as slick) system, which makes the (slightly older) Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 a brilliant MacBook Pro alternative, especially if you already have other Samsung devices. The specs also compare favorably to the MacBook Pro, especially with this discount.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
RAM: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 2TB SSD

With an RTX 5070 graphics card, Ultra 9 chipset, and a whopping 32GB of RAM, this one is all set for excellent performance right out of the box, while featuring a relatively discrete and slick design for a gaming laptop, and a price that undercuts the MacBook Pro.View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5080
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

Need a monster of a laptop? Forget Amazon, Best Buy has you covered: the MSI Vector 16 HX AI packs a mighty RTX 5080 GPU along with a cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra HX chip with built-in NPU for handling AI workloads as well as multitasking when gaming. This is a great MacBook Pro alternative for creative professionals, even if you don't play games.View Deal

Today's best MacBook Neo alternative deals in the UK

Processor: Intel Core i5
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

This is a great price for a relatively modern laptop that comes with a well-performing Intel Core i5 CPU. On top of that, you get 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD for storage, and incredible battery life, which represents good value for money overall. It's slightly larger with the 16-inch display, which could hamper portability, but it's a solid everyday machine for the price, and it's now much cheaper than the MacBook Neo.View Deal

Processor: Snapdragon X
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This is a great price with a well-performing and efficient Snapdragon X CPU. On top of that, you get 16GB of RAM, a surprisingly large 1TB SSD for storage, and incredible battery life, which represents good value for money overall. I like it as a light, portable and capable all-around everyday machine.View Deal

Today's best MacBook Air alternative deals in the UK

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This is a fantastic price for one of the latest Samsung laptops with a modern Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and several other top-spec components. At £350 off, this is a great price for a laptop that's tailor-made for powerful performance and offers fantastic battery life of up to 18 hours. This is a particularly strong option if you want to combine power, performance, and style in one package.View Deal

Processor: Snapdragon X Plus
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The latest Microsoft Surface Laptop is one of our favourite Windows devices and received a glowing five-stars in our Microsoft Surface Laptop review, so I'm obviously going to call out this solid saving at Amazon. This particular specification includes a powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM and a reasonable 512GB SSD. That storage feels a little light for the price, but the levels of performance and battery life from the CPU are top-tier to go alongside the swish-looking display and keyboard.View Deal

Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is one of the best laptops students can buy, as it uses AMD's Ryzen AI 7 350 processor. It's capable of storming through intense CPU tasks, utilizing AI like Copilot+, and gaming thanks to its Radeon 860M integrated GPU.View Deal

Today's best MacBook Pro alternative deals in the UK

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 325
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

Thanks to a huge £300 saving, the Galaxy Book6 Pro is now a formidable MacBook Pro competitor, especially when you consider the performance, design and ecosystem integration this laptop offers. If you have a Samsung tablet, for example, you can quickly use it as a second screen, much like you can do with an iPad and MacBook. The rest of the Galaxy Book6 Pro's build quality is extremely high, and what we've come to expect from Samsung's high-end laptops.View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060 
Processor: Intel Core 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

Alienware gaming laptops never come cheap, but I actually rate this deal on the newest Aurora 16 model at the official Dell Store. With a stonking £550 off, you're paying a fair price here considering you're getting an RTX 5060 graphics card and 16GB of RAM. Couple that with a really nice design, and you've got an extremely solid 16-inch gaming laptop here, and it's a solid MacBook Pro alternative, as you can challenge the GPU with creative workloads. View Deal

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

This thin and light powerhouse of a laptop from MSI is a fantastic alternative to the base MacBook Pro model thanks to its stunning 2.8K OLED screen, 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD, which gives you the kind of performance you'd expect from the more expensive MacBook Pro. With a 14% price cut for Prime Day, it's an even more tempting alternative, and the overall design of this laptop is excellent.View Deal

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 2TB

Another great thing about Windows 11 laptops is that because of the range of manufacturers, there are some really interesting spins on the usual form factor. So, while Apple won't even consider putting a touchscreen on a MacBook, over on the other side we have weird and wonderful beauties like this, which features two touchscreens. It works well and can be a real boon for creative tasks, and it's also fitted with some of the most powerful mobile components on the market as well.View Deal

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This Alienware RTX 5060 gaming laptop is more powerful than the Steam Machine at the same price — get it before Prime Day ends - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:45

Amazon's Prime Day has featured some of the best PC hardware deals for top-quality products. This ranges from SSD deals to Nvidia RTX-powered gaming laptops, and yet again, there's another one of the latter to join the party.

The Alienware 16 Aurora is now available on Amazon for £899 (was £1,319), with a generous 32% discount, dropping its price effectively as low as Valve's new Steam Machine.

Powered by Nvidia's RTX 5060 laptop GPU, Intel's Core 7 240H processor, and 16GB of RAM, there's plenty to love about the 16 Aurora. While the GPU's VRAM is only 8GB, it can handle a large variety of triple-A games, even the most demanding when using DLSS 4.5 upscaling.

On sale, it's currently within the exact ballpark of the Steam Machine's price, and is ultimately a more powerful system, particularly for games, with better capabilities to handle ray tracing, and superior upscaling quality.

(Image credit: Dell / Alienware)

The Alienware 16 Aurora is a fantastic choice for any gamer looking to dive into the PC ecosystem. With the RTX 5060, expect solid performance at 1080p and even 1440p using DLSS 4.5.View Deal

The only major advantage the Steam Machine currently has over the 16 Aurora is that AMD hardware works much better on SteamOS. Nvidia GPUs are yet to be fully optimized, so major aspects such as game mode in SteamOS may not function well, and game performance may not be up to par.

However, Valve has already made significant efforts to improve the Linux operating system for a wider range of hardware — and SteamOS update 3.8 has opened the doors for any PC to install the OS without hassle.

We can only expect that this will eventually be the case for Nvidia GPUs, so if that's an obstacle when considering the 16 Aurora, it shouldn't be a permanent one.

The RTX 5060 in the 16 Aurora isn't a high-end GPU, but for consumers who are just joining the PC space, it's perfectly fine for 1080p or 1440p gaming.

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You can never have enough 4K Blu-ray —here are 7 discs I recommend that I've personally tested, and they're all on a Prime Day deal - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 14:55

Been on the lookout over Prime Day for some 4K Blu-ray deals? I've been searching through them and have picked offers on discs I've tested as part of our Blu-ray Bounty feature, so I know these discs are worth your time.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Amazon Prime Day can be a great time for 4K Blu-ray sales and this time is no different. Some highlight discs I've found include Sinners, which is both a picture and audio showcase, especially for Dolby Atmos. There's also Se7en, a fantastic-looking movie with plenty of richly detailed scenes that show off 4K's clarity, which look great on the best OLED TVs.

Sunset Boulevard looks excellent on 4K and shows what new life it can bring to older movies. My final highlight here is F1. If you're looking for a disc to show off your sound system, be that one of the best soundbars or a full surround setup, this is an awesome disc.

Prime Day deals for 6 4K Blu-rays I've tested - US

WARNER BROS Sinners 4K Blu-ray

WARNER BROS Seven 4K Blu-ray

Paramount Sunset Boulevard 4K Blu-ray

WARNER BROS F1: The Movie 4K Blu-ray

Paramount Minority Report 4K Blu-ray

UNIVERSAL Wicked 4K Blu-ray

Prime Day deals for 6 4K Blu-rays I've tested - UK

Warner Bros Sinners 4K Blu-ray

Warner Bros Seven 4K Blu-ray (Steelbook)

Paramount Home Entertainment Sunset Boulevard 4K Blu-ray

Warner Bros F1: The Movie 4K Blu-ray

20th Century Pictures Minority Report 4K Blu-ray

Walt Disney Tombstone 4K Blu-ray

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Almost half of ransomware victims have data stolen before they can even detect an intrusion - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 15:00
  • ExtraHop’s Global Threat Landscape Report shows 49% of ransomware victims only detected attacks after data theft, up from 31% last year
  • Average dwell time before detection is 2.5 weeks; attackers exploit encrypted channels, valid accounts, and alert fatigue to evade defenses
  • Ransom payments fell from $3.6M to $2.8M, but payment frequency rose sharply, with 83% of surveyed victims paying in 2026 vs. 70% in 2025

Criminals are getting better at hiding within their victims’ infrastructure, lurking and stealing files without triggering any alarms whatsoever.

Earlier today, network detection and response experts ExtraHop released the “Global Threat Landscape Report”, based on a survey of more than 1,800 IT and security leaders worldwide. In it, it is said that roughly half (49%) of organizations that were struck by ransomware did not detect the threat until after the data was stolen.

This is up from 31% a year ago, ExtraHop stressed, showing the improvement criminals made within just 12 months.

Several factors

On average, cybercriminals have 2.5 weeks of quiet time before being spotted in ransomware incidents, the report stated. Furthermore, 14% of victims were unaware of an attack until receiving a ransom demand, which is also up from 6% a year ago.

“Prolonged dwell times often parallel a highly complex threat environment where critical alerts are obscured,” ExtraHop said in a press release shared with TechRadar Pro. The researchers uncovered several factors that led to delays in investigating critical alerts, including attackers using encrypted channels (41%), attacker activity mirroring legitimate workflows and processes (38%), using valid, high-privilege account permissions (34%), and alert fatigue (30%). Undermined baseline behavior also enabled anomalous actions to fly under the radar (27%).

The good news is that the average ransom payment dropped year-on-year, from $3.6 million down to $2.8 million. However, the bad news is that the payment frequency spiked. While in 2025 70% of respondents paid a ransom, this year 83% have done the same, at least among ExtraHop’s respondents.

When Chainalysis ran a similar survey recently, it said that in 2025 the number of successful ransomware attacks grew, while the number of payments remained relatively flat, meaning that in absolute numbers - there were fewer companies paying ransomware attackers.
Apple's price hike choice almost guarantees more expensive iPhones as the RAM crisis is far from over: 'We are not at the bottom and will take more time to climb out,' expert says - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 15:03

We now know with more certainty than before that your next iPhone, especially if it's a more affordable model, will probably be more expensive come September.

Allow me to walk you back through my reasoning.

At approximately 8:30AM ET (that's 10:30PM AEST) the RAM crisis reached Apple shores in the form of price hikes across multiple product categories, including MacBooks, Macs, iPads, and HomePods.

It was inevitable and, as Apple told us, the culprit is clear: "The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage."

It's the component crunch we've seen repeated over and over again. Everything from the latest gaming rigs to storage and memory is getting more expensive.

And it's only going to get worse.

"We are not at the bottom and will take more time to climb out," wrote Creative Strategies Founder and longtime analyst Tim Bajarin when I asked him via email if this marked a tipping point for our RAM crisis travails. It did feel like Apple held off as long as possible, and I think Bajarin concurs, "Apple had no choice," he wrote to me.

No RAM crisis end in sight

Not only does Bajarin see the issue continuing, but he thinks it could drag on for years. As he wrote in his recent Forbes column, with just a few major memory factories already "maxed out" and those under construction years away from coming online, "I see this memory squeeze at the least lasting another two years," he told me via email.

This aligns, by the way, with reports we've seen elsewhere from those who run these memory plants.

"We expect tight conditions to persist beyond calendar 2027 as a result of AI-driven demand across all segments coupled with structural supply constraints," said Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra in a recent earnings report.

We've all been wondering if and when the RAM crisis would affect iPhone prices, and while the fresh price hikes miss out iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods, Apple's comment on why it raised the prices now, makes it clear that they're probablly not done: "We have shielded our customers from these increases so far, but we have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices on a number of products, including today’s increases for iPad and Mac."

Did you pick up the key phrase? "need to begin raising prices". Apple didn't say, "we've raised the prices," and instead opened the door to further hikes.

Those price increases might come to the full lineups in affected product categories, but I believe that this issue will affect the anticipated iPhone 18 launch in September.

But wait. It gets worse.

An affordability crisis

Bajarin says the price/performance trajectory we've seen for decades (more and faster/better tech for lower prices) is, with this component crisis reversing itself, making it harder to build affordable devices, or rather devices at affordable prices, because one of the key components is exponentially more expensive than ever. We already have some evidence of this with Nothing cancelling its affordable model in response to RAM crisis.

This means that those who usually buy the iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Max, and iPhone Air might easily absorb higher prices because they can probably already afford them.

It's with base models like the anticipated iPhone 18 where a dramatic increase could push the phone out of reach. This will, by the way, affect Android phones too (see Nothing, above), especially, Bajarin notes, those affordable handsets sold around the world.

You see, they all source their memory from the same handful of suppliers. It's all in shorter supply and more expensive.

In the end, if any of us thought Apple could hold out indefinitely and show the industry a way around this AI-led RAM crisis (the AI boom isn't slowing down, and its demands on energy, water, and memory will probably only increase), they were mistaken. Apple isn't magic, RAM doesn't grow on trees, and we're in for a very rough couple of years.

A look at all the Apple price hikesiPad price changes — US

Device

Old price

New price

Increase

iPad

$349

$449

$100 (29%)

iPad Air 11

$599

$749

$150 (25%)

iPad Air 13

$749

$949

$200 (27%)

iPad Pro 11

$999

$1,199

$200 (20%)

iPad Pro 13

$1,299

$1,499

$200 (15%)

iPad mini

$499

$599

$100 (20%)

iPad price changes — UK

Device

Old price

New price

Increase

iPad

£329

£429

£100 (30%)

iPad Air 11

£599

£749

£150 (25%)

iPad Air 13

£799

£949

£150 (19%)

iPad Pro 11

£999

£1,199

£200 (20%)

iPad Pro 13

£1,299

£1,499

£200 (15%)

iPad mini

£499

£599

£100 (20%)

iPad price changes — AU

Device

Old price

New price

Increase

iPad

AU$599

AU$749

AU$150 (25%)

iPad Air 11

AU$999

AU$1,249

AU$250 (25%)

iPad Air 13

AU$1,299

AU$1,599

AU$300 (23%)

iPad Pro 11

AU$1,699

AU$1,999

AU$300 (18%)

iPad Pro 13

AU$2,199

AU$2,599

AU$400 (18%)

iPad mini

AU$799

AU$949

AU$249 (36%)

Mac price changes — US

Device

Old price

New price

Increase

MacBook Neo

$599

$699

$100 (17%)

MacBook Air 13

$1,099

$1,299

$200 (18%)

MacBook Air 15

$1,299

$1,499

$200 (15%)

MacBook Pro M5

$1,699

$1,999

$300 (18%)

MacBook Pro M5 Pro

$2,199

$2,499

$300 (14%)

MacBook Pro M5 Max

$3,599

$4,099

$500 (14%)

Mac mini*

$599

$799

$200 (33%)

iMac

$1,299

$1,499

$200 (15%)

Mac Studio (M4 Max)

$1,999

$2,499

$500 (25%)

Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)

$3,999

$5,299

$1,300 (33%)

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£599

£699

£100 (17%)

MacBook Air 13

£1,099

£1,299

£200 (18%)

MacBook Air 15

£1,299

£1,499

£200 (15%)

MacBook Pro M5

£1,699

£1,999

£300 (18%)

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£2,199

£2,499

£300 (14%)

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£3,599

£4,099

£500 (14%)

Mac mini*

£699

£799

£100 (14%)

iMac

£1,299

£1,499

£200 (15%)

Mac Studio (M4 Max)

£1,999

£2,499

£500 (25%)

Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)

£3,999

£5,299

£1,300 (33%)

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AU$899

AU$1,049

AU$150 (17%)

MacBook Air 13

AU$1,799

AU$2,099

AU$300 (17%)

MacBook Air 15

AU$2,199

AU$2,499

AU$300 (14%)

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AU$2,699

AU$3,199

AU$500 (19%)

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AU$3,499

AU$3,999

AU$500 (14%)

MacBook Pro M5 Max

AU$5,799

AU$6,399

AU$600 (11%)

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AU$999

AU$1,299

AU$300 (30%)

iMac

AU$1,999

AU$2,399

AU$400 (20%)

Mac Studio (M4 Max)

AU$3,499

AU$4,299

AU$800 (23%)

Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)

AU$6,999

AU$9,099

AU$2,100 (30%)

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$99

$129

$30 (30%)

HomePod

$299

$349

$50 (17%)

Apple TV 4K

$129

$199

$70 (54%)

Vision Pro

$3,499

$3,699

$200 (6%)

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£99

£129

£30 (30%)

HomePod

£299

£349

£50 (17%)

Apple TV 4K

£149

£199

£50 (34%)

Vision Pro

£3,199

£3,499

£300 (9%)

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AU$149

AU$199

AU$50 (34%)

HomePod

AU$479

AU$549

AU$70 (15%)

Apple TV 4K

AU$219

AU$299

AU$80 (37%)

Vision Pro

AU$5,999

AU$6,299

AU$300 (5%)
A solution to RAM-aggedon? AMD buys startup to transform SSDs into cheap 'virtual RAM' to cut price, its third attempt at solving memory conundrum after RAMdisk and StoreMI - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 15:05

AMD has seen its Instinct GPUs continue to get traction in an increasingly competitive marketplace, as it continues to take data center market share from new and existing players and ekes out wins with gaming-centric CPUs in the consumer market.

Its most recent acquisition of MEXT, an AI-centric startup that currently deploys software that allows users to treat NAND flash as DRAM at an operating system level.

AMD says Santa Clara-based MEXT a "pioneer in AI-driven memory optimization technology".

SSD storage to DRAM for data centers?

The idea that MEXT builds on is hardly a new one, but one that it seems to have refined considerably, making it an important acquisition at a time when hyperscalers continue to struggle with limited DRAM availability, even as an even worse SSD crisis looks to be on the horizon.

MEXT's Predictive Memory is essentially a tiering engine that monitors which memory pages applications tend to access, treating regularly accessed sections as "hot" working sets kept in DRAM while offloading "cold" or less frequently accessed sections to SSDs.

This allows for a far lower performance offset than using all of one's flash memory as DRAM, with the latter being an order of magnitude faster for access, even as speed becomes a driving factor for newer chips that are increasingly memory-bound.

There is also an important economic factor at play here: DRAM is nearly 50 times more expensive than the corresponding NAND flash, making cost and scalability key considerations for most data centers looking to avoid an already expensive DRAM market that is slated to only get worse over time.

The move itself is not AMD's first foray into the storage segment, with its consumer-focused StoreMi offering essentially allowing a faster SSD to work as a cache, making up for slower drives on one's system by essentially creating a copy of files that regularly need to be loaded or accessed on the fastest possible storage solution.

Its lesser-known (and since abandoned) Radeon RAMdisk offering allows users to do the exact opposite of what MEXT is offering: creating a very fast virtual disk on existing system memory. even as enthusiasts have replicated the idea on AMD's ultra-fast 3D V-Cache tech.

AMD's purchase makes sense given how deeply embedded its hardware is expected to be in datacenters over the next decade, and one could argue that MEXT's team, which offers expertise in AI infrastructure and memory systems, could be a much more prized acquisition than the underlying technology it offers.

AI and chip talent have become increasingly difficult to lock in, with companies splurging to attract some of the biggest names in both segments, and MEXT's acquisition could help both AMD's short-term and long-term goals in the data center segment.
This air cooler could be just what you need to bring the heat down in your home this summer — but there's one small caveat you should be aware of before investing - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 15:08

I think it's safe to say that a large majority of the British public have been struggling to get through their daily lives in this extreme summer weather, but if you're a freak for the heat, well, props to you.

Since it's Amazon Prime Day, everyone has been racing to try and get their hands on the best fans before the online retailer is completely ransacked, but we've just spotted this fan and air conditioner hybrid (it's more of an air cooler) for less than £100, and it's quite a steal if you ask me.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day

One of the few remaining air coolers on Amazon is the Midea 5L 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner, an evaporative air cooler that's now at £89.99 from £93.49. While we haven't had the chance to test it out yet, there's no denying that this is an affordable price point for most people who are searching for the key to cooling their home. But in spite of its undoubtedly handy features, there's something you should know before you add it to your basket.

Today's best Midea 5L Air Cooler deal

This is more than a standard oscillating fan, it uses water to project a cold breeze into a humid room which, given this heat, sounds like a dream on paper. And it's not too expensive either compared to the likes of the premium range of Dyson fans, which are well into the triple figures. View Deal

Price aside, the Midea 3-in-1 fan does come with some functional perks, the main ones being its fan, humidifier, and cooling settings, giving you a variety of options depending on your need.

Its large 5-litre tank is a plentiful, and when it's filled to the top, you can make the most of its air-cooling properties for up to 12 hours each day before refilling, so that way, you're not constantly patrolling back and forth to fill it up. You can also choose from three speeds and two operation modes, normal and natural, to adjust the air flow to your comfort.

Sounds great for its price point right? And it is, but the only caveat is that it adds moisture to your air which, when it gets quite humid in the summer months, can make the air feel even hotter. Therefore, the more moisture added to the air in your home, the more moisture in the air the heat has to work with.

In short, evaporative air coolers like this one will solve your issues in dry heat, but as for humid heat (which it currently is in the UK), the results may not be the same. If this has swayed you in the opposite direction, here's an alternative dehumidifier we've selected below.

We haven't had the chance to test this one out yet, but we've had plenty of hands-on experience with Honeywell's range of other home tech and we've been pleased each time. This model comes with a 3.4-litre water tank and custom humidity controls levels, as well as a smart mode that can automatically adjust dehumidification. And it's not going to make an absolute racket while in use either, it produces sounds up to 44db. View Deal

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Want to finally add Catan to your board game collection? These are the versions and expansions I recommend - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 15:11

Catan is a board game icon for a reason. It takes everything you love about childhood classics and serves them with gameplay that's much more satisfying, properly blending luck and skill. But which version should you play?

With Amazon Prime Day US deals serving up so many different versions of Catan it can feel impossible to choose one, thankfully for you I’ve played them all and I know the answer.

The base game is at a phenomenally good asking price of $29.99 — saving you 45% at Amazon if you’re a Prime member — but there are plenty of alternatives and expansions to consider sticking in your basket too.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

(Image credit: Future/Matt Thrower)

Of course, the classic base game is the best starting point, especially with the Prime Day deal Amazon has going on right now. The only issue is that the game can have an awkward number of players at exactly three or four, which is why the five-to-six player expansion is an excellent pickup if, like me, you find your game nights are rarely small enough for the base limit.

Alternatively my partner I have loved the two-player Rivals game as it provides a lot of the same strategic rivalry without needing a group over to get a game in.

If you’ve opted for the classic original, you also have the option to enhance it with one of three expansions (which can be expanded further with components for five or six-player games). My favorite is Cities & Knights as it takes core elements in the base game and makes them a little more complex — such as expanding the role of cities, and giving your army of knights an enemy to oppose — without altering the game so much that it feels inaccessible. Explorers & Pirates alters the game board to include islands to be explored (and harvested), as well as pirates to contend with; much like Cities & Knights, it expands the core elements of the base game without making it feel unfamiliar.

Traders & Barbarians includes several smaller changes in one larger package. There are new two-player rules, you can replace dice rolls with event cards, there are new trading mechanics, and the addition of fishing — a mechanic all games need in my opinion.

Lastly, I’ve included three entirely different standalone versions of Catan. New Energies will feel very familiar except there’s now an energy mechanic, with consequences to contend with as you pollute the world (and benefits to be gained by investing in renewables). Dawn of Humankind introduces a much larger map (essentially the whole globe) and encourages true exploration and travel supported by the game’s familiar resource gathering. Meanwhile, On the Road turns the classic into a portable card game with streamlined rules that make it excellent for playing while traveling.

Dawn of Humankind is pricier than we’ve seen in the past, unfortunately, but I love these Catan alternatives so much that I can’t include them.

Prime Day board game sale — top picksThe best Catan games and expansions

CATAN Board Game (6th Edition)

CATAN Catan 5-6 Player Board Game Expansion (6th Edition)

CATAN Rivals 2-player Card Game (Deluxe)

CATAN Explorers & Pirates Board Game Expansion (6th Edition)

CATAN Traders & Barbarians Board Game Expansion (6th Edition)

CATAN Cities & Knights Board Game Expansion (6th Edition)

CATAN Explorers & Pirates 5-6 Player Expansion (6th Edition)

CATAN Traders & Barbarians 5-6 Player Expansion (6th Edition)

CATAN Cities & Knights 5-6 Player Expansion (6th Edition)

CATAN New Energies Board Game

CATAN On The Road Card Game

CATAN Dawn of Humankind Board Game

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The Dell 16 Plus is the 'most affordable' ultra-thin laptop we've tested — with a big price drop for students and executives - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 15:22

Dell has knocked a massive $680 off its Dell 16 Plus Laptop now $750 (was $1430) as part of its laptop sale. But you'll need to be quick - this limited time deal ends in a few hours (seriously, Dell even has a countdown clock running).

• See all laptop deals at Dell

The 16 Plus is a true mid-range machine aimed at business and creative professionals who need real performance. It's thin, lightweight, and even boasts a full-sized keyboard for effortlessly ploughing through work.

The US configuration ships with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, 16GB LPDDR5X memory, and a 1TB SSD. The 16-inch 2.5K IPS display with ComfortView Plus is a highlight — it's a noticeably more capable screen than you'd typically get at this price. For UK readers, the closest configuration powered by the same chip is the Dell 16 Plus with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD for £599 (was £1199).

Today's top laptop deal

The Dell 16 Plus is a mid-range professional-grade laptop powered by a Core Ultra 7 chip, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. If you want smooth workflows, this is the Dell machine I'd recommend for business.

In the UK: now £599 (was £1199)View Deal

In our Dell 16 Plus review, we said: "The Dell 16 Plus offers a solid mid-tier laptop experience throughout. Between great general computing performance for any college student or executive and long-lasting battery life, the base $799 options make a ton of sense. Add a thin and lightweight design, and there’s much to appreciate here."

However, it's worth noting that the webcam and speakers were disappointing, and I'd definitely recommend upgrading them with external options. We've added a few picks to our guide on Prime Day home office deals, like the Obsbot Meet and Anker Powerconf.

Overall, though, this Dell laptop proved to be a a quality Windows machine that's thin, lightweight, and seriously portable. We badged this one with a TechRadar Recommends award.

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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | 16GB LPDDR5X | 1TB SSD

The Dell 14 Plus is a slim, lightweight 14-inch machines with a 2.5K resolution. Several configurations are discounted right now, but if you want a back to school or office laptop, the cheaper of the two is well-specced and well-priced for that.View Deal

Intel Core i7-1355U | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD

For general work and study tasks, the Dell 15 Laptop is a rock-solid workhorse. If you're just looking for a reliable laptop, this is my go-to recommendation. View Deal
AI just helped researchers read a 2,000-year-old Mount Vesuvius scroll that’s too charred to ever be opened — as X-ray images reveal ancient stoic philosophy - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 15:28
  • The Vesuvius Challenge is decoding scrolls hit by the 79 AD eruption
  • Another scroll has just been partially read by AI
  • This is despite the scroll being rolled up and severely burned

Look at the ancient PHerc 1667 scroll, recovered from the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum that was smothered by the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD, and you'd think there wasn't much chance of finding out what was written on it. It's rolled up, burned and blackened, and impossible to open up without destroying most of it.

However, using the latest AI techniques, researchers from the Vesuvius Challenge project (via The Guardian) have now been able to read 20 columns of sealed-off text, describing the stoic philosophy that was much discussed at the time — and how it relates to ethics, art, and human behavior.

Here's how it works: without needing to open up this scroll and others like it, a combination of X-rays and AI algorithms can be used to recognize subtle differences between papyrus fibers locked away in the charred manuscript. That tells researchers where the ink is.

Further AI processing can identify and fill out fragments of lettering, and suggest possibilities for what might be missing. It's then left to human researchers to read through and interpret what the writing actually means — an approach that has seen multiple successes since the Vesuvius Challenge launched in 2023.

Digging into the texts

AI and human researches combine forces to decode the texts (Image credit: Vesuvius Challenge)

Experts think that PHerc 1667 may actually date from two or three centuries before Mount Vesuvius erupted, making it an intriguing look into the ancient past. The same cloud of fire and ash that enveloped Herculaneum also (and more famously) covered Pompeii, though the two towns were preserved in quite different ways.

Researchers working on the project say the scroll is one of many thought to be housed inside a library, and part of a luxury Roman villa. Before now, the scroll has already been broken in half — it now measures just 8 cm (3.15 inches) in length — and part of it has disintegrated from previous attempts to tease it open.

Each new discovery reveals more about the scroll collection as a whole, including how these texts relate to each other and who authored them. An initial analysis suggests this particular scroll may have been written by the Greek philosopher Chrysippus, a prominent member of the stoic school.

"People now know that this can be done and now we're exploring what [the texts] actually mean," one of the research team, computer scientist Professor Brent Seales from the University of Kentucky, told The Guardian. "For me that's the World Cup. I just won the World Cup: that's my victory."

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