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Google Pixel 11 Pro: Two-minute review

Google's Pixel 11 Pro doesn't move the needle very far in terms of new design, hardware, and features. It looks almost identical to the Google Pixel 10 Pro, save for a new all-glass Camera Bar. The temperature sensor has been replaced by an LED that lights up when you're talking to Gemini or you're getting a phone call, but it's about as useful as that temp sensor was in the first place.

Inside the phone is a new Tensor G6 processor, and either 12GB or 16GB of memory. Performance during daily tasks and gaming isn't an issue, despite what Pixel naysayers may like to claim. That smaller RAM allotment is reserved for the entry-level 256GB option, while more storage means more memory for both the 512GB and 1TB models. Google didn't double the storage for nothing, however, as the 256GB model keeps its predecessor's 256GB price, effectively hiking the base cost of the Pixel 11 Pro by $100 / £80 / AU$150.

The cameras are mostly the same as those on the 10 Pro, but with some new software features that are mostly good. The new Camera Looks lets you tailor the 11 Pro's camera performance to your liking and makes it easy to switch between different settings on the fly. Magic Capture, meanwhile, makes it super easy to capture both photos and video of special moments. The new 120x Pro Zoom feature is cool, but only in limited situations; we're still trying to figure out exactly what those are.

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Battery life is good enough to last all day, and if you're in a hurry, you can enable a new Extreme Charge Mode feature to top off the 11 Pro faster than non-extreme charging does.

Software-wise, the 11 Pro is loaded full of AI and Gemini features. The new Rambler voice dictation tool is really cool and will let you talk like you used to in middle school, but get rid of all the fluff and make you sound coherent.

Overall, the Pixel 11 Pro is a solid phone that doesn't move the Pixel line too far forward. Most of the new features are software and could very well come to older Pixel devices in due time. Only Google knows if or when.

That said, it's a great phone that's sure to make any older Pixel owners happy. Or, if you've been tempted to jump into Samsung or Apple's ecosystem, come on over; the Pixel 11 Pro's water is fine.

Google Pixel 11 Pro: Price and availability

• Starts at $1,099 / £1,079 / AU$1,849 for 256GB + 12GB RAM

Google announced the Pixel 11 Pro alongside a refresh of the entire Pixel lineup — except the Pixel 10a — on August 12, with an official launch date of August 20.

The Pixel 11 Pro is available in four colors: Canyon, Olive, Fog, and Obsidian. Google did away with the 128GB base storage model, and instead is offering 256GB and 512GB storage allotments with 12GB and 16GB of memory, respectively. The base model has less RAM than the Pixel 10 Pro, dropping from 16GB to 12GB.

However, instead of keeping the previous starting price of $999 / £999 / AU $1,699 for the base model, the Pixel 11 Pro now starts at $1,099 / £1,079 / AU$1,849 for 256GB or $1,219 / £1,199 / AU$2,049 for 512GB. Sure, you're getting double the storage, but you're also getting less memory and paying more.

Price increases are something we're seeing across all smartphone makers, and even though it's our new reality, it doesn't make it any easier to accept.

That said, the Pixel 11 Pro's starting price is in line with comparable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Apple iPhone 17 Pro.

• Value score: 3 / 5

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: Specs

Here's a breakdown of the Google Pixel 11 Pro's key specs:

Dimensions:

152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4mm

Weight:

204g

Display:

6.3-inch Super Actua display

Resolution:

2856 x 1280

Refresh rate:

120Hz

Peak brightness:

3,600 nits

CPU:

Google Tensor G6

RAM:

12GB, 16GB

Storage:

256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS:

Android 17

Cameras:

50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, 120x Pro Zoom

Selfie Camera:

42MP

Battery:

4,850mAh

Charging:

30W wired, 25W wireless

Colors:

Canyon, Olive, Fog and Obsidian

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: DesignFutureFutureFuture

• Similar design to the Pixel 10 Pro
• Camera bar is now all glass

There isn't much to talk about in terms of design changes between the 11 Pro and the 10 Pro. It's hard to tell the two apart unless you look closely. I'm undecided if that's a bad thing — I rather liked the design of the larger Pixel 10 Pro XL.

The biggest difference is the camera bar that now features an all-glass design instead of a mix of glass and metal. The thermometer sensor has been replaced with a notification light, which Google calls HiLight. I go into more detail about HiLight in the software section, but after under a week of use, I'd say it's just as useful as the thermometer sensor. As in — there's really no point to it right now.

Along with a revamped camera bar, Google claims the display has a new coating that makes it twice as scratchproof. I haven't put that claim to the test.

The Pixel 11 Pro measures 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4mm and weighs 204g. The volume and sleep/wake buttons live on the right edge, with a USB-C port on the bottom edge of the phone. It's IP68 rated, meaning it should have no issues surviving a plunge in the pool.

It's available in four colors, all of which I happen to rather like. Google sent me the Olive version of the 11 Pro and the Obsidian (Matte) version of the 11 Pro XL. I've grown rather bored of black or white phones, so I'm pretty fond of the Olive option and imagine I'd be just as happy with Fog or Canyon. They're fun colors. I like fun.

• Design score: 4 / 5

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: Display

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• Direct sunlight isn't an issue
• Crisp, clear and sharp

The Pixel 11 Pro's display is nearly a 1:1 match to the Pixel 10 Pro's on the spec sheet. It's a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a 1,280 x 2856 resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate.

Where the 11 Pro breaks away is with brightness, offering a 2,400-nit HDR peak and up to 3,600 nits outdoors. That's up from 2,200 and 3,300, respectively, on the Pixel 10 Pro.

I had no complaints about the Pixel 10 Pro XL's screen, and the same can be said about the 11 Pro's. I can use it outside in direct sunlight without issue, and the small bump in overall brightness helps ensure content remains visible.

There's really nothing groundbreaking about this screen, but the bar was already high. Colors are bright and vibrant for binge-watching videos on YouTube, while text and graphics look clear and sharp when scrolling Reddit. You won't have any display-related problems with the Pixel 11 Pro.

• Display score: 5 / 5

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: Software

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• HiLight is pretty pointless
• Gemini is everywhere you look
• Rambler feels like a leap forward for voice dictation

The Pixel 11 Pro ships with Android 17 and is chock-full of Gemini features — including Proactive Assistance, which Google says will proactively make recommendations and surface information without you explicitly requesting it throughout the operating system.

For example, if someone asks you about an upcoming flight, it's supposed to find and present your flight time without you leaving the conversation. It's also capable of showing meal suggestions for the restaurant you're at in the At a Glance widget.

After over a week of use, I can't tell you whether or not anything I've experienced on the Pixel 11 Pro has been from Proactive Assistance. I certainly haven't seen any meal recommendations when at a restaurant, and nobody's asked me about an upcoming flight. I'm sure, eventually, maybe, perhaps, I'll see a recommendation and the promised magic will make sense, but right now: Meh.

The same can be said for the new HiLight feature. Google swapped out the temperature sensor in the camera bump and replaced it with a multi-color light. The indicator light is reminiscent of my BlackBerry days, when I'd have specific colors set for important contacts and on an app-by-app basis.

The HiLight sensor on the Pixel 11 Pro (Image credit: Future)

Right now, HiLight's only triggered during two very specific scenarios: when you're interacting with Google Gemini hands-free, and when one of your contacts saved as a favorite is calling. It's only active when your phone is face down.

I've triggered Gemini a few times with the Pixel 11 Pro sitting on my desk for the sole reason of invoking HiLight. The animations and various colors are fun to look at, but I rarely talk to Gemini hands-free. And if I do, it's usually while holding the phone, when I long-press the side button and ask about something on my screen (super handy), so the light doesn't come into play at all.

But where HiLight really falls short is the fact that it's limited to just phone calls right now. I can't tell you how often my phone rings, but I can say it's not a lot.

That said, my most used and loved Pixel feature has long been the ability to place the phone face down on my desk during meetings and instantly have do not disturb turned enabled. It effectively cuts me off from the outside world. So when I first read rumors about HiLight, I wasn't very happy.

"Google is ruining my favorite Pixel feature!", I yelled alone in my office.

So, part of me is glad the LED light is so crippled. I'd surely fall victim to enabling it beyond phone calls and be far more distracted during meetings than I'd like.

Google hasn't said if it plans on bringing more apps to HiLight, including those made by third parties, but a developer has already figured out how to do just that. You need to be comfortable with sideloading and reactivating the feature every time your phone reboots — but it's possible with HiLight Studio.

If you're someone who often uses voice dictation instead of tapping on a glass display, you'll love Google's new voice-input tool, Rambler. I rarely use voice dictation, simply because it's historically been so bad, often requiring extra time to fix mistakes.

However, Rambler feels like it's a big step in the right direction. You activate it following the same steps you always have, start talking, and when you're done, you're given a clean block of text, without any awkward pauses and filler words. If you say 'um' a lot, or repeat words while trying to finish your thought, Rambler strips all of that out.

After reviewing your text, you can then tell Rambler which words to fix or ask it to rewrite the entire thing with a different tone.

I don't know if it'll get me to start using voice dictation more often, but I can say it's pretty darn cool.

• Software score: 4 / 5

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: Cameras

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• 50MP main camera
• 48MP ultra-wide
• 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom
• Magic Capture is a nice addition

The Pixel 11 Pro has three rear cameras: a 50MP main, a 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultra-wide.

There have been slight changes to the sensors and image processor of the Tensor G6, but the most notable improvements to the camera setup of the Pixel 11 Pro lineup this year come in the form of new features.

There's a new 120x Pro Zoom for far-away shots, a new Camera Looks option for fine-tuning photos based on your preferences, and a Magic Capture feature that eliminates the need to decide when to take a video or photo.

I've tested the 120x Pro Zoom on a wide range of subjects, from people to random ducks to buildings — and it's hit or miss. There's a clear degradation of image quality and an increase in the AI-like look to the pictures the more you zoom. I'd say it's nothing but diminishing returns after you get past 30x.

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When taking a 120x photo of my son from across five tennis courts, he ended up looking more like a watercolor painting than a standard photo. However, a 120x photo of the spire on our town hall — well, it doesn't look terrible. Not great, but not terrible.

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The new Camera Looks feature is neat, and something the iPhone has had for a couple of years now, in that you can preset your preferred settings for things like contrast and brightness, save it as a look, and use it going forward. Google includes a few Looks to get you started. I'm not sure how many people are going to dive into tweaking and creating their own look, but the option is good and welcome.

Magic Capture is by far the most notable new feature on the Pixel 11 Pro; it's a dedicated shooting mode in the Camera app. When selected, you press the shutter button and hold the phone and frame the subject as if you're recording a video. Tap the shutter button again when you're done.

Then, when you go into the Photos app, you'll see a series of photos and videos from the session. It's very much like Google Clips, the standalone camera Google released in 2017 and abandoned soon after.

I used Magic Capture to get pictures and videos of my niece playing volleyball, and I was totally skeptical going into it. However, after letting Magic Capture do its thing — which also requires some processing after the fact — I was pleasantly surprised to see short video clips of her in action and not just standing around waiting for the ball. There were also several photos of her diving for or setting a ball that made sense — situations I would have tried to capture on my own, sometimes successfully and sometimes not.

Here's an example of Magic Capture being used to snap a moving train:

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Overall, the photo quality of the Pixel 11 Pro sticks to Google's tried-and-true results. That said, I do have to admit that the pics from the 11 Pro feel a little flat to me. Colors aren't as bright and vibrant as I'd normally see, but with some small tweaks to create my own Look, I'm sure I could boost saturation and get the results I wanted.

Then again, there's nothing really wrong with the settings out of the box.

• Camera score: 4 / 5

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• Google Tensor G6 chipset
• 12GB or 16GB memory
• 256GB starting storage

I'll get the potentially controversial part out of the way: I don't have any issues with the Pixel 11 Pro's performance. It's handled everything I've thrown at it with ease.

That includes watching YouTube live streams while scrolling through Reddit, triaging my inbox, the occasional gaming session in Asphalt Legends, and fumbling my way through a Fortnite match using only touch controls. I'm so bad.

Before I go much further, let's cover the basics. Inside the Pixel 11 Pro is Google's Tensor G6 processor, which boasts better and faster image processing and improved on-device Gemini capabilities. The amount of memory you get is based on how much storage your phone has. If you order the 256GB base model, you're getting 12GB. If you order anything above that, you're getting 16GB.

Google claims it's made improvements to memory usage, and Pixel owners with 12GB of memory shouldn't have any performance issues.

I received a 512GB model with 16GB of memory. As such, I can only speak to my experience with that specific build. I don't know if Google really has optimized Gemini and the rest of the AI features to leverage less memory.

The entire reason there's an industry-wide memory shortage, along with rising costs, is because AI relies heavily on memory. Reducing the amount of memory in a phone that boasts a lot of AI features seems counterintuitive.

But I digress.

On paper, Pixels have never been the fastest phones. The same goes for the Pixel 11 Pro compared to other current flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S26.

The latter beats the Pixel 11 Pro across the board in Geekbench 6 and 3DMark benchmark testing, and while Google's phone does actually beat something like the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 in the same tests, the Razr uses a processor that debuted three years ago. Google's Tensor G6 chipset is box-fresh.

However, in daily use, the Pixel 11 Pro delivered consistent, reliable performance no matter what I was doing. I haven't had a single moment where it felt underpowered or like it wasn't living up to what I'd expect from a flagship phone in 2026. Benchmark scores can be useful, but they rarely tell the whole story.

Google Pixel 11 Pro benchmark scores

Geekbench 6 single-core

2,222

Geekbench 6 multi-core

5,314

3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test best

3,107

3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test low

2,021

3DMark Solar Bay

Would Not Run

• Performance score: 3 / 5

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: Battery

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• 4,850mAh battery
• 30W wired charging
• 25W wireless charging

The Pixel 11 Pro has a 4,850mAh battery and supports up to 30W charging. That battery is only slightly smaller than the Pixel 10 Pro's 4,870mAh cell, but Google estimates battery life at over 30 hours (up from 24 hours last year), and I'd say that's mostly accurate.

On days when I streamed far too many YouTube videos or played Asphalt Legends, battery life still lasted the entire day, but I had to charge overnight.

To test the Pixel 11 Pro's charging speed, I completely drained the battery, plugged it into a 45W power adapter, waited for the phone to boot up, and then turned on Extreme Charging Mode — a new feature, making its debut with the Pixel 11 line.

When enabled — and while your battery is under 50% — Extreme Charging Mode limits background activities to increase charging speeds.

At the 15-minute mark, the 11 Pro reached 25%. At an hour, it was at 86% and reached 100% in under 90 minutes.

And the result? Extreme charging does make a difference in charging speed.

I ran a charging test without it enabled, and the Pixel 11 charged to 24% in 15 minutes, 71% in an hour, and fully charged in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Even though the 15-minute results were nearly identical, the rest of the charging process was faster. It's worth enabling if you're in a hurry.

In addition to the new extreme fast charging feature, the Pixel 11 Pro now supports 25W wireless charging and the Qi2.2 standard, and it includes the required magnets in the phone itself (unlike Samsung devices) to attach any compatible accessories like wallets, mounts, or to hold it in place on magnetic wireless charging pads.

I'm an avid user of all things MagSafe/PixelSnap/whatever marketing name you want to apply to a ring of magnets on the back of a phone.

• Battery score: 4 / 5

Should you buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro?Google Pixel 11 Pro scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

An unwelcome price increase over last year's model.

3 / 5

Design

A tried-and-true design that looks great.

4 / 5

Display

A display that hits all the marks of what you'd want in a flagship phone.

5 / 5

Software

Android 16 and One UI 8.5 team up to provide a reliable experience.

4 / 5

Cameras

All three cameras take solid pics, but don't rely on the telephoto past 3x.

4 / 5

Performance

Quick and powerful, but the phone does get hot during intense tasks.

3 / 5

Battery

All-day battery life is welcome, but slow charging speeds are not.

4 / 5

Buy it if...

You have an older Pixel
If you've done your time and paid off your last phone with your carrier over a few years, you're ready for an upgrade. The Pixel 11 Pro makes for a fine upgrade if your phone is older than, say, a Pixel 9.

You want to go all in on Gemini
The Pixel 11 Pro has Google Gemini baked into it at every turn, and for someone who uses Gemini on a daily basis, it's a fantastic experience.

You never want to miss those special moments
The Pixel 11 Pro's Magic Capture feature eliminates the decision-making process of when to take photos or videos. You just hold your phone up and let the camera do the heavy lifting. It's perfect for someone with young kids or, heck, any proud parent.

Don't buy it if...

You have a Pixel 9 or 10
There's zero reason to upgrade if you currently have a Pixel phone from the last two years. This year's update feels more like a software update than hardware. It's entirely possible most of the 11 Pro's features come to older models. It's safe to wait this one out.

You want the "best" performance
If you look at just the performance numbers, the Pixel 11 Pro isn't all that impressive. There's no denying that, and even though that's not the entire story, for some, it's enough to look elsewhere. There's zero shame in that.

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: Also consider

Google Pixel 10 Pro
Google's Pixel 10 Pro nearly matches every spec of the 11 Pro, save for a slight design tweak and some software features. Yes, it's a year older, but it's also just as capable. Better yet, it forgoes the $100 / £80 / AU$150 price hike and is currently marked down across a wide range of vendors.

Read our full Google Pixel 10 Pro review

Apple iPhone 17 Pro
It's not an Android phone, but Apple's iPhone 17 Pro is everything the Pixel 11 Pro is, with the added bonus (if you're into it) of running iOS.

Read our full iPhone 17 Pro review

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I was on a road trip dropping my daughter off at college when the Pixel 11 Pro arrived at my house. It was waiting for me when I got back home, and I immediately set it up and started testing it. I've spent just over a week using it for work and play, as if it was my personal device.

That means I spent a lot of time chatting with Gemini, taking photos and the occasional video, texting with friends and family, and playing the occasional game. I also spent my fair share of time doomscrolling on social networks I should have ditched long ago.

I even have a BlueBubbles server set up at my house, which allows me to continue my iMessage conversations — the platform of choice for my entire family — while testing Android phones.

Read more about how we test here.

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We're a bunch of gadget obsessives here at TechRadar, so we appreciate that your phone's home screen is premium real estate. But if you're a TechRadar reader, you're going to want to find room on that home screen for our new app.

That's right, TechRadar now has an app! We've been working hard to bring you a new way to enjoy our content, with useful features that will enable you to enjoy a more personalized experience.

These new features have been designed to make it easy for you to stay up to date when you're on the go, from finding new ways to discover stories to letting you save articles to read later.

We'll be looking to add more features as we grow, so don't be shy about telling us what you think about the TechRadar app, which you can do by emailing the team, or by leaving us a comment below.

How to download the TechRadar app

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You can find us in the App Store and Google Play simply by searching 'TechRadar'. Look for our distinctive pink radar logo and you'll know it's the right app.

The best part? It's completely FREE to download, though you'll need a free account to read unlimited articles — you can only read five articles without signing in. To unlock the full experience, you can create a free account directly in the app.

By creating an account, you'll also automatically unlock membership and become an official TechRadar Insider, giving you the ability to comment on articles, vote in polls, play quizzes and more.

Prefer a cleaner experience? You can subscribe to our ad-free version for $1.99 / £1.99 a month or $19.99 / £19.99 annually — it's a great way to support our work.

New useful features to explore

• Save articles to your bookmarks to easily read later
• Personalize your feed to follow the topics you’re most interested in
• Find what you’re looking for fast with a search tool
• Turn on push notifications to stay updated with breaking tech news

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Now that you're all set up, you should have full access to the TechRadar app, which is essentially everything you love about our site available in app form, and with new features.

The home page works just as it does on our site, showing the latest news and features across across our main categories, including phones, computing, cameras, and streaming.

Want a tailored experience? You can simply toggle from 'All News' to 'My Feed' on the home page, and select your interests to start curating your own bespoke news feed.

You can also bookmark articles to read later by clicking the bookmark symbol at the top of an article, and you'll be able to find your articles in a new 'Saved List' in the app.

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Expect to receive the same push notifications in the app as on our site if you enable them on your device, allowing you to stay updated on breaking tech news as it happens.

There's also a new search tool, and a discover feed that lets you filter articles by type and date range to find the coverage you're most interested in — handy, right?

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We're still working on new features, and have a few ideas for even more up our sleeves, so if you have any feedback or suggestions, let us know in the comments below.

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• Beyedynamic has unveiled its Aventho Y wireless over-ears at IFA in Berlin
• They're packing 90-hour stamina, a folding design, and a battery storage compartment in one ear cup
• There's an optional 'upgrade bundle' with a low-latency USB-C dongle/detachable boom mic

Looking for all-new headphone releases at IFA 2026? You came to the right place. At the Berlin tech expo, Beyerdynamic has just taken the wraps off its new wireless cans in all four novel colorways.

With the tagline 'Four colors, four feelings, one WHY', you can probably guess that Beyerdynamic is going deep with these cans, and the firm is calling the model its "most personal headphone yet, designed to adapt to the way you listen".

As you'd expect in 2026, there's active noise cancellation on the menu, but one particular claim on the spec sheet — "more than 90 hours of battery life" — is what really got my attention.

Let's dig into the striking aesthetics first, shall we? It's not unusual for Beyer to go bold (who could forget the debut true wireless guitar-pick shaped Free Byrd or delightfully 8-bit Custom Game headset), and here, there's a nice stylized 'Y' on the reassuringly big ear cups.

What of those finishes? Beyer tells me that each of the four colorways represents a different emotional connection to sound, but make no mistake — every Aventho Y set of headphones delivers the same sonic tuning, features and performance.

Anyway, your finish options (as described by the audio specialist) are:

Liquid Black — Focus & Depth: grounded, confident and immersed
Blue Fusion — Calm & Escape: relaxed, open and free
Soft Jade — Clarity & Renewal: refreshed, balanced and inspired
Peach Blush — Warmth & Connection: comforting, soft and uplifting

I mean, I'm not not intrigued…

Find your Y

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Beyerdynamic wants you to know that versatility is at the heart of the Aventho Y. And here, versatility comes in the shape of various optional accessories, including ultra-soft black or grey velour ear pads and an upgrade bundle featuring a low-latency USB-C dongle and detachable boom microphone.

Another plus is that they're genuinely designed for long-term ownership. The design folds and features a user-replaceable battery, magnetic ear pads, aluminum sliders and stainless-steel hinges that the company assures us are easy to replace. An integrated storage compartment inside the ear cup even keeps the optional USB-C dongle and spare battery protected and easily accessible.

Bluetooth 6.0 is here with multipoint connectivity, and while that 90-hour battery life claim is with ANC off, you should still get up to 60 hours with ANC on, and just five minutes of fast charging will apparently provide up to six hours of playback. To be clear: those claims are big.

Through the Beyerdynamic app, listeners can customize EQ profiles, explore genre-based sound presets, receive firmware updates, and manage smart settings such as auto power-off.

Take note though: your basic purchase includes a USB-C charging/audio cable and a soft carrying bag, so lovers of hard-shell cases may need to look elsewhere.

Pricing? Of course. The Beyerdynamic Aventho Y will be available for a refreshingly affordable $149.99 (so around £110 or AU$208) very soon, but anyone lucky enough to be visiting IFA 2026 in Berlin from tomorrow (September 4) can experience the Aventho Y firsthand at the Beyerdynamic booth, located in Hall 4.2, booth #147.

Something for our best noise-cancelling headphones buying guide perhaps? We're working on a full review, so when we know, so shall you.

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• FBI warns of rising OAuth consent phishing attacks exploiting legitimate app permissions
• Victims tricked into granting malicious apps access, enabling email reading and sending
• Password changes don’t help; users must revoke tokens in app security settings

Hackers found a way to access your data, read your messages, and even send emails to your contacts, without ever needing your password or other login credentials. All they need from you is a single click on a completely legitimate, well-known platform.

The technique is called “OAuth consent phishing”. It’s been around for more than a year and it’s gotten popular to a point where even the FBI is taking note. Earlier this week, the law enforcement agency issued a new public service announcement, via its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), warning Americans about the threat.

OAuth (Open Authorization) is an internet standard that allows users to give apps access to their account on another service, without giving the app their password for that service. For example, when users install a new app, they have the “Continue with Google” option. When they click it, they are asked if they allow the app to access their email. If they approve, Google gives that app a special access token, which allows the app to access the user’s Google account without ever seeing the password.

Pulling off an OAuth attack

So, to pull off an OAuth attack, the threat actor must first trick Google (or Microsoft, or any other company providing the service) and get their (malicious) app registered on the platform. Then they would reach out to their target via instant messaging, while impersonating government officials, media, and other publicly known personalities, and sharing a link to what appears to be a document.

The link redirects the victim to a legitimate service (for example, Google), where they are asked to grant permissions to the malicious app. If they approve, the attackers gain access to their email accounts with which they can do almost anything.

To make matters worse, simply changing the password does not fix the issue. The only way to eliminate the threat is to revoke the access token that was given, which can be done in the application security settings.

The FBI did not say who the threat actors were or who they were targeting, other than they were “prominent victims”. Their family members were being targeted, as well.

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The TCL P80 Ultra and Pro will be the company’s first phones to use its fancy paper-like displays.

• Google Pics lets you generate and precisely edit images using simple text prompts
• It will be integrated directly into Google Docs, Slides and Drive
• Pics is rolling out to Google AI Pro, Ultra and eligible Workspace customers

Google has started rolling out Pics, a new AI-powered image creation and editing tool that looks like the company’s answer to Canva and even Adobe Express.

Canva became enormously popular by enabling ordinary people to produce good-looking graphics without needing professional design skills. Google Pics is attempting something similar, but rather than giving you a huge library of templates and asking you to assemble a design yourself, it puts AI at the center of the entire process.

Pics isn’t as fully featured as Canva, at least from what Google has shown so far. However, it’s included with Google AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions and selected Workspace business plans — and that could prove to be its biggest advantage.

All AI, no templates

Pics starts with a prompt. You describe what you want to create, perhaps a child’s birthday invitation, an event poster or a social media graphic, and the AI generates several versions for you to choose from.

You can then select individual objects or pieces of text and ask Pics to change them without regenerating the entire image. Text can be edited, reformatted or translated while preserving the surrounding design, and images can be cropped for different formats or upscaled to 2K or 4K. You can also request several changes at once and return to an earlier version if the results go wrong.

While some people will dislike how heavily Pics relies on generative AI, others may appreciate how much of the traditional design process it removes. Instead of learning how to use layers, masks and selection tools, you can simply describe the change you want.

Google Pics is powered by Nano Banana, Gemini’s image generation and editing model. You can see how it works in this video:

Why Workspace changes the equation

The biggest difference between Pics and Canva is that Pics isn’t being positioned only as a standalone design app. Google is also integrating its editing tools directly into Docs and Slides, with deeper Drive integration arriving over the coming weeks.

That means you’ll be able to select an image in a presentation or document and edit it using Pics without opening another app. If an image in a document is too dark, for example, you could ask Pics to lighten it while remaining inside Google Docs. Creations can also be shared and edited collaboratively in much the same way as other Workspace files.

That integration is what makes Pics potentially significant. Canva remains a much broader and more mature design platform, complete with templates and tools covering everything from presentations to websites and video. Pics doesn’t need to replace all of that, however. It only needs to make Google users wonder whether opening Canva is still necessary for the everyday graphic they’re trying to create.

Google Pics is rolling out over the coming weeks to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as eligible Workspace business and education customers. I’m still waiting for it to reach my account, but I’ll be putting it through its paces as soon as it does.

• The Magnetar Ultima is a new 4K Blu-ray player for reference-quality playback
• Blu-Ray, DVD, SACD, DVD-A, CD and digital support — but no DAC: all-digital output to your system
• Costs a cool $12,000 (about £8,895 / AU$16,687)

We've written many times about the benefits of Blu-ray over streaming, but many hardware firms have stopped making players as the format's popularity has declined. So it's nice to see the announcement of a new player for those who are still invested in the future of 4K Blu-ray… and it's one that's also an impressive audiophile music player.

The new player comes from Magnetar, and it's called the Ultima. And because it's being unveiled in the US at CEDIA 2026, the show where sound systems with supercar price tags are exhibited, it's clear that this reference system is aimed at the more affluent end of the market. (You might also get a hint from its price tag of $12,000.)

(Image credit: Magnetar)Magnetar Ultima: key features and pricing

The Ultima is built on Magnetar's MKII player platform, supporting 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, SACD, DVD, CD, DVD-A (remember that?), DSD/DoP, USB and network playback. That means a huge range of premium formats are covered, including external digital files, in a single system.

The Ultima adapts the existing MKII platform by moving to an external DC power supply instead of a more traditional internal AC setup, which why it has two distinct units. It features dedicated lithium-based power stages designed to isolate the transport, clock and signal paths from any noise, fluctuating voltage and other potential issues that might interfere with pristine digital data transmission.

Interestingly, the power stages are made by Chinese firm BYD, whose electric cars are currently selling like hot cakes in Europe. BYD is at the forefront of battery, charging and electrical tech so seeing a car firm here is less surprising than it might appear at first glance.

The Ultima runs a synchronized master clock system based around a unified 10MHz reference clock for precise timing across the device, but there's no audio DAC: this is a reference device whose job is to deliver the most precise audio data to the rest of your system, so it's expected that you'll connect it to a setup that can handle its audio.

As you'd expect, there are extensive connectivity options including two HDMIs, one of which is audio-only, and there's also gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, AES/EBU and coax S/PDIF connections too.

It's a hugely impressive specification, which is why it comes with that impressive price tag. It's available now through Magnetar's dealer network, but if that price is a bit steep you might want to check out our guide to the best Blu-ray players for something slightly cheaper.

Still, we're just happy to see something new arrive onto the market — Blu-ray might be growing in popularity again, but the hardware hasn't had all that much love.

The spirit forms of The Warrior of Light, Terra, Zidane, and Cloud bob up and down behind each character in my party as I get into battle in an early dungeon in Final Fantasy Resonance.

When the trio of monsters is briefly staggered in front of me, I’m given a choice of which iconic character’s power to unleash to end the battle, and I promptly pick the spiky-haired and Buster Sword-wielding hero of Final Fantasy 7. My reward is a flashy CG cutscene of Cloud obliterating everything on screen in a visual display that seems strangely at odds with the rest of the game's HD-2D style.

But this clash is perhaps to be expected when you learn that Final Fantasy Resonance adapts parts of an old 2015 mobile game, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, to create a brand-new entry in the traditional turn-based style of Final Fantasy’s NES/SNES golden era.

(Image credit: Square Enix)

For players like me whose formative gaming years were spent playing those classics and who long for more old-school turn-based RPGs, it’s the kind of pairing that should shoot Resonance right to the top of the must-play list. And even in just the brief hour I spent with the game, I could feel myself getting sucked into its combat and presentation style almost immediately.

I can’t speak much on the story that frames this fan-service-heavy premise, given I got to experience so little of it, but it feels very much in the vein of a Final Fantasy of old. There are warring factions, a party of adventurers, and crystals to protect in temples dotted around the world.

However, it didn’t matter that I had very little exposition to set up my time with Resonance, given that I immediately saw so much to dig into with the characters and combat.

(Image credit: Square Enix)

Alongside the four that were already assigned to my party, there are signs that many more familiar faces from across the full history of the series will make an appearance as Visions that you can equip to your characters.

These provide a vast number of active and passive abilities that can be brought together to create particular builds or strengths that you want characters to focus on.

For example, The Warrior of Light has several physical attacks and defensive magic that work together to make the equipped character a strong frontline warrior or damage-mitigating tank. You can further build upon that with abilities learned and masteries gained from other Visions to perhaps buff your health or offer other worthwhile passives.

(Image credit: Square Enix)

I enjoyed tinkering with the makeup of my party to create the classic areas of expertise across all four members — the tank, the physical damage dealer, the mage, and the healer — and I’m sure you’ll be able to create more interesting hybrids as more Visions and their classes become available.

And like the best turn-based RPGs, it was even more fulfilling to see those builds succeed in combat. It led to a satisfying rhythm where you exploit the elemental or physical weaknesses of an enemy to stagger them, earn bonus turns for your characters to create an even bigger advantage in battle, and then unleash a Vision’s special attack once all opponents are in a staggered state.

(Image credit: Square Enix)

It’s nothing hugely revolutionary in the world of turn-based combat, but it does add some flair to a familiar formula.

Throw in summons, limit breaks, and more abilities that are exclusive to each Vision, and you have the makings of an exciting and dynamic battle system that still retains some old-school charm.

And that sums up how it felt to play Resonance. Anyone with a hankering for some classic Final Fantasy will find a lot to love here — even beyond the fan service with its large cast of well-known characters from across the series. If that sounds like you, a demo is available to try right now.

Final Fantasy Resonance launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 22.

• Thomson Reuters confirmed March 2026 breach of its C‑Track court management system
• Incident affected courts in 11 US states, Ontario, and the US Virgin Islands
• No operational disruption; scope of exposed records still under investigation, no misuse reported yet

Thomson Reuters, the IT company behind the Reuters news agency, suffered a cyberattack a few months ago, exposing certain court documents to the attackers. In a brief announcement published earlier this week, it seems Thomson Reuters only noticed the intrusion now, months after it was already over.

Here is what happened: Thomson Reuters operates a court case-management system called C-Track. It is a tool used by different courts to manage things like cases, filings, hearings, and schedules. It is used by courts in several US states, the US Virgin Islands, as well as Ontario, Canada.

On June 30, 2026, Thomson Reuters detected unauthorized activity in one of its cloud environments, prompting an investigation which later determined that an unauthorized threat actor broke in and obtained some C-Track files. This happened in March 2026.

Investigation underway

So far, the incident is confirmed to have taken place across 11 US states (Alabama, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, New Hampshire, Wyoming), the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Ontario, Canada, exposing court records and personal information. Ontario's three Chief Justices confirmed it, as well, saying Thomson Reuters notified Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General on July 23.

A more detailed investigation is currently underway, and all relevant authorities have been notified, it was said. At press time, Thomson Reuters did not yet determine exactly what information was accessed, or how many people were affected. The good news, however, is that there is currently no evidence of identity theft resulting from the incident, and there is no indication that systems handling court-related financial transactions were affected.

C-Track itself remains operational, as well. No threat actors have yet claimed responsibility for the attack or threatened to leak the files to the dark web.

"There has been no operational disruption to C-Track as a result of this incident," a Thomson Reuters spokesperson said. "Our products and services remain fully operational and are safe ​to continue to use. Independent ​cybersecurity experts assisted in ⁠the investigation and validated the remediation measures implemented."

I've been looking through Labor Day laptop deals, and for the specs on offer, this is my favorite one for business professionals so far, with the Dell 15.6" 2K Touchscreen laptop now $650 (was $1100) at Best Buy.

With that massive $450 discount, you're getting a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-1355U processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD, which is good enough for everyday work, multitasking, browsing, and streaming.

The 15.6-inch 2K touchscreen adds even more value. And although there are some compromises, including integrated graphics, I haven't seen many Labor Day laptop deals that give you this much for under $650. For more laptop deals and WFH essentials, see our round-up of the best Labor Day home office deals.

15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop: was $1099.99 now $649.99
Dell's laptop has a 15.6-inch 2K IPS touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1355U processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, HDMI, SD card reader, and Windows 11 Home.View Deal

Why we recommend it

At $649.99, you're getting a lot of laptop for your money. The 13th-generation Intel Core i7-1355U has 10 cores, 12 threads, and a maximum boost speed of 5GHz, giving it plenty of power for everyday tasks.

16GB of DDR5 is a solid plus at this price, and the 512GB PCIe SSD provides a decent amount of fast storage. You also get a 15.6-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, two USB-A ports, HDMI, an SD card reader, and a full numeric keypad.

For more top performers, see our guide to the best business laptops we've tested.

Price context & historical value

Best Buy normally lists this Dell laptop at $1,099.99, but its Labor Day deal brings the price down to $649.99, putting it firmly into mid-range laptop territory.

Of the Labor Day laptop deals I've seen so far, this is one of the best for anyone who wants plenty of everyday performance without spending anywhere near to $1,000. It isn't the cheapest it's ever been though. It was priced at $599.99 at Best Buy in August this year.

Should you buy it?

✅ Buy the Dell 15.6" laptop if...

If you want a powerful everyday Windows 11 laptop for most tasks, $649.99 is an excellent price. The Core i7 processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM gives it considerably more staying power than a cheaper laptop with 8GB of memory.

❌ Skip the Dell 15.6" laptop if...

If you want a laptop for gaming, creative work, or anything else that depends heavily on graphics performance, I'd look elsewhere. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics are the biggest limitation here, and there's no dedicated GPU.

The Catch: What to know before you buy

The display is one area where Dell has clearly kept costs down. It's rated at only 220 nits of brightness with 45% NTSC color coverage, so it's better suited to indoor everyday use than working outside or doing color-sensitive work.

There are a few other omissions to be aware of, including the lack of a backlit keyboard and Ethernet port, plus the webcam is limited to 720p.

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Western Digital's WD Red Pro NAS drive line is designed for businesses small and large looking to max out their storage. Having benchmarked several, it remains one of our favorite internal drive brands - and right now, the WD Red Pro 16TB NAS drive is now $690 (was $705) at Amazon, so long as you tick the coupon box.

Designed for demanding environments, Western Digital rates this model for workloads of up to 550TB per year and continuous 24/7 operation. I've also spotted the NAS drive for the same price here at Newegg when you use code LDSF324.

16TB Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive: was $704.99 now $689.99
This 16TB hard drive offers 7,200 RPM performance, SATA connectivity, CMR recording, 512MB cache, 550TB-per-year workload rating, 24/7 operation, NASware technology and a five-year limited warranty. For the full discount, tick the coupon box. View Deal

• The WD Red Pro 16TB is also $690 (was $705) at Newegg with code LDSF324

Why we recommend it

The WD Red Pro is specifically designed for demanding NAS environments, with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, 512MB cache and CMR recording. It's rated for continuous 24/7 operation, with workloads up to 550TB per year.

It can be used in RAID-optimized NAS systems regardless of the number of drive bays, and NASware technology is designed to improve performance and compatibility. There's also a five-year limited warranty.

In his 4-star review of the smaller 14TB model, our expert Mark said it was "difficult to argue with the resilience of this drive," adding that "lots of resilience tricks and low power consumption are the hallmarks of this design."

Similarly, the 24TB model received 4 stars in his review, where he praised Western Digital's Red Pro line as offering "good performance and massive capacity. And, if the business can afford them, these are a good choice."

For more options, take a look at our roundups of the best NAS hard drives, and the best 167 hard disk drives worth buying.

Also consider

IronWolf Pro 16TB: was $614.99 now $539.99
Designed for 24/7 operation, Seagate's IronWolf Pro NAS drive delivers 7200 RPM spin speeds with 256MB Cache for high-speed file transfer.View Deal

Price context & historical value

At $689.99 after the Amazon coupon, you're saving $15 against the current $704.99 price. That's only a little over 2%, so this is only really worth snapping up if you desperately need to upgrade early.

The WD Red Pro 16TB has been considerably cheaper over the past year, dropping to around $270 in late 2025 before prices began climbing sharply in 2026.

You can also get the drive for the same $689.99 price at Newegg. It's currently $704.99 but you get $15 off when you apply promo code LDSF324.

Should you buy it?

✅ Buy the 16TB WD Red Pro HDD if...

You have a heavily used NAS and want to add a substantial amount of storage without occupying several additional bays. Its high workload rating also makes more sense for an always-on NAS than using a standard desktop hard drive.

❌ Skip the 16TB WD Red Pro HDD if...

Your storage requirements are relatively small. or you have several empty drive bays available. Smaller-capacity NAS drives could give you the space you actually need for less.

The Catch: What to know before you buy

The obvious problem is the size of the discount. Saving $15 on a $704.99 hard drive isn't massive and this model has been considerably cheaper before. Unless you need another 16TB of NAS storage now, there's a strong argument for waiting to see if a better discount arrives shortly.

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