It was love at first sight with the Journey Glyde. When I came across it, I was getting ready to embark on a four-week overseas holiday that involved road trips to different places. So I was rather excited that this MagSafe travel charger would not only work as a wireless stand for my iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch, but also work as a portable charger with a 10,000mAh capacity.
While I’m not a fan of the matte white top panel that has the charging pads for a phone and AirPods – it picks up scratches very easily – I love the sliding panel underneath that pops up the charging pad for the Apple Watch. The splotchy grey finish is interesting, and I’d have preferred something similar for the top panel as well. Its weight and bulk, however, were concerning.
(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)While Journey lists the Glyde at 395g, it felt heavier in my hand and, weighing it myself, it tipped the scales at 411g. The extra 16g may not seem like much, but when you’re packing for an overseas trip, the grams quickly clock up. Its sliding design also makes it bulky for a travel charger.
Personally, I think it’s best to carry a smaller 20,000mAh portable charger instead, a capacity that pretty much every international airline allows in carry-on luggage. Most of these are smaller and lighter, so won’t eat away at your luggage allowance. I suppose if Journey increased the backup capacity on the Glyde to 20,000mAh, it would make the whole device even heavier.
For a long journey, 10,000mAh doesn’t sound like much but, in a pinch, it’s better than nothing at all. It was just enough to top up my Apple Watch SE 2 and my iPhone 13 Pro only once after use throughout the day. That would drain the Journey Glyde fully which, in my specific use case, wasn’t ideal as it would need time at the mains to top up. Otherwise it was just a bulky and heavy wireless charger. If I wasn’t going on multiple mini trips during my overseas holiday, I’d probably not have felt the need for more portable capacity than 10,000mAh, but that was exacerbated by the fact that, as a power bank, it was inefficient – something that a colleague proved through testing.
Image 1 of 3(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)Image 2 of 3(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)Image 3 of 3(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)The Glyde does not support newer efficient fast-charging protocols like PPS, but does output 20W, so can still do reasonably fast top-ups.And while most power banks typically offer 15% less of their advertised capacity due to conversion losses, the Glyde gave 34% loss during testing. Even at an easy slow charge, the losses were 27% – way above what’s expected.
This means that of the 10,000 mAh capacity, only about 7,000mAh is available in normal use – enough to give a phone and a smartwatch a single charge, but not a good result considering the price. It’s much better to use wired charging on the go, as wireless charging is even less efficient, and you can expect around 50% of the rated capacity. On the plus side, it works fine as a charging stand, and can hit the 15W Qi charging rate when plugged in.
(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) Journey Glyde: Price & specs Should I buy the Journey Glyde? Buy it if...You want a good-looking travel charger
If you like tactile finishes, then you’ll love the Journey Glyde. The matte finish is lovely, and the white/grey color looks very minimalist. Most other travel chargers I’ve seen don’t look near as nice.
You want more than just a wireless charging stand
Not many travel chargers include a battery and can be used as a portable charger, which gives the Journey Glyde an edge over the competition. However, you will be paying more for this privilege.
Don't buy it if...You don’t want to spend too much on a travel charger
The Journey Glyde might have its advantages when you’re traveling, but it doesn’t come cheap – and its value is diminished further by its lack of charging efficiency.
You won’t be spending much time in one place
If your travel plans mean that you won’t be able to keep the Journey Glyde plugged into the mains to top up the backup battery, it may not be worth your while at all as the 10,000mAh capacity drains quite quickly.
(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) Also considerThere isn't much else out there to compare the Journey Glyde directly to, but there are travel chargers aplenty. Below are a couple of alternatives, although neither will get you a backup battery.
Mous MagSafe 3-in-1 portable charger
It won't charge your iPhone as quickly as the Journey Glyde either, but it is cheaper and is the size of a credit card.
Read our full Mous Compatible 3 In 1 Portable Charger review
ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set
For faster iPhone charging with a sturdier build, this premium 3-in-1 wireless charging set is a great choice. It's nowhere near as portable as the Mous charger, but it comes with a handy travel bag that holds all the components, plus the included 30W plug.
There's been a recent flurry of AI tools that can go online and do things on your behalf. OpenAI's Operator is a powerful and expensive AI Agent. At the same time, the more makeshift Browser Use offers a thriftier option for those who want AI to automate their online errands. The latest example drawing attention is Proxy 1.0, created by Convergence AI. Proxy boasted of being able to multitask online and handling everything except final approval for you.
I wanted to try it out, but you only get five sessions a day for free, so I decided to mimic the test I did with Browser Use. After linking it to my Google account, I was presented with the Proxy interface and started my test run. Unlike Browser Use, though, I could submit the prompts quickly as I didn't have to wait for one to finish before sending the next.
Purchase Proxy (Image credit: Screenshot of Proxy 1.0)As with Browser Use, I started with a shopping advice request: "Navigate to Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart and search for 'MacBook Air M2'. Extract the product name, price, and stock availability from the first five results on each site. Compare the prices and identify the lowest one. If discounts or coupons are present, record them. Provide a final summary with the best deal and where to buy it."
Proxy eventually offered a couple of the best options at each outlet and its own reccommendations. It took a little bit longer than Browser Use and certainly slower than doing it manually, but it was nice to have it running without me having to keep an eye on it.
AI travel agent (Image credit: Screenshot of Proxy 1.0)I next asked Proxy for help with travel planning with the prompt: "Search for a round-trip flight between New York and London leaving Dec 15, 2025, and returning December 21, 2025. Select the cheapest option and extract details, including price, airline, and departure time.
This was a bit of a mixed bag. While Proxy did find a shockingly cheap flight of about $430, it put it in British Pounds for some reason. Still, the small airport flight with a stop in Iceland at that price is not bad.
Meteorologist AI (Image credit: Screenshot of Proxy 1.0)I went back to the always helpful test of finding and explaining the weather forecast and what I should wear by asking Poxy to: “Check the 7-day weather forecast for New York City on weather.com and summarize temperature trends, rain chances, and any severe weather warnings and then suggest how to dress for it.”
The AI did fine pulling up the forecast and extracting details about what to expect. The AI went somewhat bland in its suggestions about what to wear, recommending an umbrella on a rainy day and warm clothing most days to deal with the cold. But, it doesn't have to be exciting to be useful when it's the weather.
Meteor (Image credit: Screenshot of Proxy 1.0)On its own, Proxy 1.0 is amazing. It doesn't have to dazzle you to convince you of its usefulness. The AI doesn’t pretend to be human and make conversation. It just gets things done. It's not perfect, and I had to experiment with wording my prompts to get the best answers, but not enough to be overly frustrating. I can see it being very appealing if I were someone's personal assistant or had to juggle a complex home life. For busy people who don’t want to waste time navigating to and through websites, it's valuable.
Browser Use felt more like an open-source science project. It’s powerful, but it requires a fair bit of setup and tinkering, making it more high-maintenance, though you get great results if you're willing to put in the effort. That DIY flexibility is excellent if your interests and skills trend that way, especially if you want a more conversational interaction, but I prefer the streamlined Proxy.
OpenAI’s Operator is supposed to be the ultimate hands-free, natural-language-powered web assistant. But at $200 a month, it's not for anyone who casually plays with AI tools. There are reports that it also frequently asks for help when it hits an obstacle, which sort of defeats the purpose of having an AI do the work for you.
Proxy 1.0 sits somewhere in the middle of both those alternatives. Compared to how you can almost see Browser Use's scaffolding, you get a complete product without breaking the bank like Operator. I also like how it's more proactive in overcoming obstacles rather than immediately asking for help. The pace at which Proxy completes tasks can be a little annoying. I found I could complete the prompts quite a bit faster than Proxy, but the point is with the AI, I didn't have to.
Anything that lets me offload my least favorite online chores is worth keeping around, especially as it's likely to keep getting better. If Convergence AI keeps improving Proxy, I might even start trusting the AI agent with my most sacred digital task: remembering to cancel free trials before I get charged.
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Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered the DM Clinical Research database containing 1,674,218 records, totaling 2TB, including names, medical information, phone numbers, email addresses, medications, and health conditions - along with other data which would put anyone exposed at risk of fraud, identity theft, or social engineering attacks.
Although the name of the dataset indicates the details belong to DM Clinical Research, it's not clear if this was owned and managed by them directly or by a third-party - but here’s what we know so far.
Valuable informationIt’s unclear how long the database was exposed before the researcher sent a disclosure notice, but it was no longer accessible ‘within hours’ of the notice being sent. There’s a chance that threat actors may have accessed the information, but only an internal forensic audit could determine this.
“Our team is currently reviewing the details of your findings to ensure a swift and comprehensive resolution," DM Clinical Research replied to the disclosure. "Protecting sensitive data is a cornerstone of our organization’s operations, and we are committed to addressing any vulnerabilities in alignment with best practices and applicable laws & regulations”.
Healthcare information is extremely sensitive and highly valuable for threat actors. Because of this, healthcare organizations are being hit hard by cyberattacks - especially by ransomware and data breaches - which is why data protection is so important in industries that hold personal information.
In 2024, a cyberattack led to the compromise of 190 million American, forcing some applications offline and UnitedHealth also suffered a ransomware attack which resulted in customer information leaked onto the dark web - highlighting just how attractive the industry is for criminals.
Serious consequencesThis could be really damaging for patients, especially those with serious medical conditions that may come with stigma, like psychiatric conditions, HIV, or cancer. If criminals access your medical information, they can construct social engineering attacks pretending to be a doctor, health insurance company, or medical professional.
“Any public exposure of health-related information could have potentially serious implications. While things like financial data and some PII can change over time, personal health histories do not,” Fowler points out.
For companies, there are steps you can take to protect your data so that your organization is protected. Security breaches can cost an organization millions, not just in direct costs, but in reputational damage for customers and business partners.
To ensure you’re storing customer data safely, encryption software is incredibly important. Businesses have a legal responsibility to protect their customer records, which means un-encrypted datasets could result in legal action and financial loss.
Using real-time threat and intrusion detection can be a vital tool too, like endpoint detection software, which works by scanning for intrusions and suspicious activity, and alerting security admins if anything is found.
After a breach, it’s important for firms to be transparent to mitigate the damage. This will ensure lasting consumer confidence and trust between your organization and its partners.
For individuals affected by a data breach, it's crucial to monitor financial accounts, bank statements, and transactions to look for anything out of place.
Especially important is being on the lookout for social engineering attacks like phishing - with medical information, criminals may pose as trusted professionals or, in the US where healthcare can compromise your financial situation, take advantage of patients who may desperately need money.
Be wary of unexpected communications, any unrecognised emails or phone calls, and don’t open any attachments that aren’t from 100% trusted sources. Make sure you create a strong and secure password, and don’t reuse it, especially for financial and health organizations.
You might also likeRabbit is showing off a new AI agent that can automatically carry out tasks for you on Android devices. This might be because Rabbit is is keen to show that it has another trick after Humane's sale to HP renewed focus and questions about the company's Rabbit R1 hardware. Perhaps aware that the hardware approach wasn't selling as well as anticipated, Rabbit has hopped away from hardware to smartphones, where far more people are likely to experiment with AI tools.
Rabbit's Android agent doesn't just remake the same features of so many AI chatbots, either. Instead of summarizing Wikipedia pages, Rabbit's agent can coordinate tasks across different apps based on your prompts. You could ask it to write and send dinner party invitations on WhatsApp, pick a meal from a recipe app, or assemble a grocery list based on that recipe. It can also find and save a YouTube music playlist for when you eat and even download a game from the Play Store for after the meal.
To really show off Rabbit's AI agent, the demonstration put together by the company showed how the agent could find a business idea you saved in Google Keep and write a revenue plan in Google Docs before sharing it with someone in your contact list.
Rabbit holeThis "doing" AI, as opposed to the "knowing" AI, is usually what people imagine when you describe an AI assistant. But, like any new tech, it’s not perfect yet. Rabbit’s demo shows that while the agent can pull off these tasks, sometimes it stumbles. Some actions take longer than expected, formatting can get weird, and every now and then, it makes a choice that raises an eyebrow.
Rabbit's agent isn't generally available yet. Based on the demonstration, once it is, you'll be able to get the app from the Play Store and link it to Android apps once you give permission. You'll then be able to prompt the AI to complete a task for you, and it will run in the background, which is a nice change from some AI tools that demand you leave the app open while it runs.
(Image credit: Rabbit)Rabbit will have to contend with more competition with this move. A growing wave of AI tools offers to take control of your devices and automate your tasks.
OpenAI has been developing the app-controlling Operator, and Anthropic is testing a feature called computer use for its Claude AI assistant, which allows an AI to interact with desktop software and the internet. There's also third-party Browser Use, which specializes in navigating the web, filling out forms, and completing requests online. Rabbit isn't imitating any of them precisely, focusing on Android devices and apps. Instead, Rabbit’s agent seems geared chiefly toward everyday use compared to OpenAI and Anthropic’s emphasis on professional activities.
This reimagining of what Rabbit can offer is exactly the sort of reinvention many have suggested could keep Rabbit independent. The standalone R1 didn't have much momentum after it came out and often felt like a limited smartphone with an odd feature set. Now, instead of asking people to buy new hardware, Rabbit is meeting them where they already are: on their phones.
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While the iPhone 16e is the latest member of the iPhone 16 family, Apple had to rebalance the feature list and hardware inside to reduce the price to $599 / £599 / AU$999. After all, that’s $200 less than the iPhone 16’s starting price in the United States, so some functionality simply had to go.
That’s not to say it isn’t feature-filled, though. The iPhone 16e still gets an A18 processor for swift performance and the ability to run Apple Intelligence. It also pairs with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, a single camera on the rear, Face ID, and a design that makes it compatible with the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max.
So what’s missing? Well, aside from losing some connectivity, it’s also a tale of cameras and how you charge the iPhone 16e – let’s dive into it.
One less GPU core than the iPhone 16 (Image credit: Apple / Future)Considering it’s more affordable than the iPhone 16, this small tweak with the Apple-made A18 processor isn’t surprising. The iPhone 16e still comes with the A18 chip, but instead of a 5-core GPU like the iPhone 16, it only gets 4-cores. It still features a 5-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine, so it’s likely this slightly less powerful graphical processing unit won’t make much of a difference in day-to-day usage.
Apple likely created this slightly less powerful A18 chip to keep it within the family. Alternatively, it could have used the A17 Pro chip, which has a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, as it did with the iPad mini.
Even so, expect the iPhone 16e to act and perform like an iPhone 16 – meaning that iOS 18 and various apps should run without a hitch.
Last-gen Photographic Styles and one lens (Image credit: Apple / Future)The first thing concerning the camera is fairly obvious – the iPhone 16e simply has one lens, just like the iPhone SE that came before it. Without the ultrawide you’ll be a little more limited in the types of photos you can capture, and it rules out the ability for the phone to take macro shots.
Still, you’re left with a significant upgrade over the iPhone SE third-generation as the main lens here is a 48-megapixel fusion camera that can shoot at 1x or 2x. You’ll have access to edit your captures in the Photos app with the ability to use AI to ‘clean up’ your photos. However, if you want to add your own flare or take to how the iPhone shoots, you won’t get the latest and greatest Photographic Styles from Apple.
This isn’t a deal-breaker, but you won’t necessarily be able to finesse and tweak these to your liking. The other missing piece of hardware is the Camera Control – it’s not here. Though, with the arrival of the Action Button, you could set this to open the Camera app.
MagSafe is missing (Image credit: Apple / Future)One of my favorite parts of the iPhone, since it was introduced with the iPhone 12, is MagSafe – it makes wireless charging much easier and powers an ever-growing accessory ecosystem. I had high hopes that Apple would have tossed the circular magnetic ring onto its next affordable iPhone, but that’s not the case.
The iPhone 16e simply offers wireless charging using the original Qi standard, just like the iPhone SE’s third-generation predecessor. It can also charge at a maximum of 7.5 watts, which is a bit less than MagSafe or Qi-2.
One potential advantage, though, is with no ring and a slimmer charging coil, Apple might have been able to use a bigger battery cell inside. Apple promises up to 26 hours of video playback, which tops the iPhone 16.
No mmWave or ultra-wideband connectivityLastly, regarding the significant things missing, the iPhone 16e only supports 5G Sub-6 Ghz. This means this iPhone can’t connect to the mmWave spectrum for potentially faster speeds. The iPhone 16 supports this, but it’s worth noting that Apple is keeping this commonality with the previous iPhone SE.
A larger missing form of connectivity here though is Apple’s second-generation ultra-wideband chip, which enables things like Precision Finding with AirTags or newer AirPods and is also being used by some forthcoming smart home gadgets like door locks. This a strange omission, though it’s likely done to reduce costs and separate the iPhone 16e from the iPhone 16.
While the iPhone 16e supports Bluetooth 5.3 like the iPhone 16, it only rocked Wi-Fi 6 versus Wi-Fi 7. Thread connectivity is also missing here.
Only two colors (Image credit: Apple)One of my, and many others', favorite parts of the iPhone 16 lineup was the standard and Plus colors. Simply put, they were delightful, fun, and vibrant – truly adding some flare to the iPhone and allowing you to pick the one that matched your personal style.
For those who wanted to see an Ultramarine or Pink iPhone 16e, though, that's not happening ... at least at launch. The iPhone 16e only comes in black or white, both matte options.
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In an era dominated by sleek business laptops and multifunctional tablets, the idea of a portable digital typewriter might seem like a step back in time. Some companies, however, are counting on this as their USP.
Take Pomera's DM250 for instance, which, per Liliputing, aims to revive the retro charm of distraction-free writing in an old-school typewriter— albeit missing a mechanical keyboard.
The DM250, produced by Japanese company King Jim, features a 7-inch greyscale transflective TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. This screen is visible in ambient light but also includes a backlight for use in dim conditions.
A simple yet functional writing machineUnlike the older Pomera DM30, which featured a foldable keyboard and an E Ink display, the DM250 has a scissor-switch keyboard with a 17mm key pitch and a clamshell design, similar to the Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G.
With dimensions of 263 x 120 x 18mm and a weight of about 620 grams, the DM250 is positioned as a portable word processor rather than a full-fledged business laptop.
It runs on a lightweight Linux distro which allows for near-instant booting when the lid is opened and users can manage files and folders with basic functionality.
This device also includes 1.3GB of internal storage, which is expandable via an SD card slot to up to 32GB.
The Pomera DM250 offers multiple connectivity options, including a USB 2.0 Type-C port for charging and data transfers. It also supports WiFi 4 (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.2, enabling wireless file transfers via the Pomera Link app.
Originally launched in Japan in 2022, the DM250 was only available in its native language. However, King Jim has now announced that a US English version will be available for order starting February 18. This version will include an English keyboard layout and a built-in dictionary for spell-checking. The retail price is $499, though early buyers can secure one for $349.
That's an incredibly high price for what this is, even when Japanese models have been spotted running custom Debian installs.
You may also likeDocking stations are a dime a dozen in 2025, but finding one that ticks all the boxes can often be a challenge. Luckily, the MEMDock G2 does precisely that - and it looks fantastic to boot.
The MEMDock G2 builds on its previous iteration, which was designed primarily as a MagSafe dock for iPhones. Naturally, it’s bigger than its predecessor, but the G2 still boasts an impressively compact frame, making it the perfect companion to a MacBook Pro on a home or office desk.
It’s not limited to laptops, though, and is compatible with desktops and even gaming consoles, making it a versatile option for professionals and casual users alike.
Under the hood of the MEMDock G2Complete with a customizable mechanical keypad - which includes six programmable keys that can be tuned to your heart’s content - the G2 also includes a single control knob.
Users also have the option to assign specific keys to particular functions or macros through its complementary app. The docking station features seven ports in total. These include a 100W power delivery (PD) charging port, allowing users to charge a range of devices simultaneously, alongside two USB 3.0 and one USB-C 3.1 port offering speeds up to 10Gbps to streamline file transfers.
From a productivity perspective, however, is where the MEMDock G2 is a gamechanger for users. The docking station includes an HDMI output, which supports a 4K monitor up to 60Hz, making it ideal for those with an external display or mixing and matching screens.
Given the dock has great power supply options, this also means fewer cables littering your home office workstation alongside any additional monitors.
In a hands-on review by Yanko Design, the publication noted that setting up the docking station is surprisingly easy and is very much a plug-in-and-play device.
There are certain downsides, though. While Windows users have complete access to key customization capabilities, macOS doesn’t currently support custom key programming features. MEMDock has hinted at future updates to expand these capabilities, however.
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