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With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making sure their youngsters are poised to checkmate.

• AMD has announced the Radeon RX 9060 GPU for pre-built gaming PCs
• It will use 8GB of VRAM similar to its 9060 XT counterpart
• It seems as though Team Red isn't giving up on 8GB GPUs

The GPU market has seen a handful of additions recently, mostly from Nvidia and AMD with the RTX 5000 series and Radeon RX 9000 series lineups, respectively – and it looks like Team Red isn't done just yet, perhaps in an unwanted way.

As reported by our friends at Tom's Hardware, AMD announced the Radeon RX 9060 GPU spotted in a new Radeon driver update's patch notes, a new 8GB option for gamers that will only be available via pre-built systems – in other words, the GPU won't be available to purchase separately via retailers.

This appears to be a watered-down version of the 8GB Radeon RX 9060 XT model, which was less favored in comparison to its 16GB model. 8GB GPUs haven't been selling well at retailers, as previously indicated by a German retailer's sales figures.

Recent rumors also suggest that Nvidia and its board partners may be dropping GPU prices due to a lack of sales and oversupply, which likely includes 8GB configurations – and the indication is that PC gamers don't want to pay inflated high prices for mid to high-end GPUs, and a significant portion clearly aren't settling with low-end 8GB cards.

However, it's essential to note that this new GPU appears to be specifically designed for pre-built systems, which should help introduce more affordable gaming PCs, especially for those new to the ecosystem.

Analysis: 12GB of VRAM should be the new standard

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I think it's been stated more than enough at this point that 8GB GPUs just won't cut it for PC gaming today. These GPUs aren't completely useless, as they can still run games at 1080p, but with more poorly-optimized PC games of recent years and games requiring more VRAM, I don't think 8GB of VRAM is the solution for desktop GPUs.

Consumers are clear to voice their satisfaction with 16GB GPUs, so at the very least, I'd like to see Nvidia and AMD follow in Intel's footsteps; it's seemingly abandoned 8GB GPUs entirely, with its latest lineup consisting of 10GB and 12GB GPUs.

There's no doubt that those on a budget may find use in these GPUs, but in terms of longevity, it's the last option that I would recommend for a new GPU.

I was hoping Team Green and Team Red would set the new standard to 12GB, but now I'm left hoping that both take this into consideration for the next generation of graphics cards.

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• The latest iOS 18.6 update comes with two dozen security patches
• That includes a fix for an actively exploited vulnerability
• It’s important to update your iPhone to keep it safe

It’s important to ensure that you update your iPhone as often as possible, and that’s just been demonstrated by Apple’s iOS 18.6 release. That’s because this update comes with a vital security patch that could help keep your iPhone safe from serious threats.

According to Apple’s iOS 18.6 release notes, the update fixes several zero-day flaws that could have compromised your device – including at least one that is known to have been exploited in the wild. Zero-day vulnerabilities are those that are initially unknown to developers and security researchers, making them particularly dangerous if exploited.

The iOS 18.6 update contains 24 separate fixes ranging from accessibility bugs to problems with the WebKit engine that powers the Safari web browser, and it’s the latter that is affected by an actively exploited vulnerability.

Specifically, the bug in question is tracked as CVE-2025-6558 in the CVE system of tracking security breaches. Apple credits its discovery to Clément Lecigne and Vlad Stolyarov of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, which disclosed the existence of the bug on July 15 and noted that “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2025-6558 exists in the wild.”

How to update your iPhone

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To download the iOS 18.6 update, open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to General > Software Update. Allow your iPhone to check for updates, then tap Update Now when prompted. Your phone will then download and install the patch, and it might restart several times during the process.

Apple devices are known for their strong security, but that doesn’t make them invulnerable to attack, as this update shows. The iPhone is one of the best smartphones out there, and the huge popularity of iOS among phone users makes it a ripe target for hackers, who are always looking for new ways to poke holes in Apple’s systems.

While much of the public’s attention is focused on the upcoming iOS 26 public beta release, it remains important to keep your existing devices safe and secure, no matter what operating system they’re running.

Downloading the iOS 18.6 update is one of the best ways you can do that right now to ensure you keep security threats at bay.

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• Clues in Windows 11 previews hint that AI is coming to the taskbar
• This could be in the form of an 'agentic AI' companion
• Exactly what its purpose would be is far from clear at this point

Microsoft could be planning to add an AI element to the taskbar in Windows 11, based on clues in preview builds and theorizing from the rumor mill.

27914 LXP changes. As always, some of these mentions already exist in beta/dev"Taskbar Companion" is mentioned in settingsConfirmation for various disk/partition tasks are now mentioned in settingsNumber and Currency formats mentioned under region1/2July 31, 2025

Windows Latest flagged that well-known leaker Xeno posted on X that they've found a 'Taskbar Companion' feature, which is mentioned in settings (as well as some other bits and pieces, including gaming-related capabilities).

There's no explicit mention of AI here, but Windows Latest notes that it has previously heard Microsoft was thinking about adding AI actions to the taskbar, and that this could be the mentioned companion(s).

The site says that another regular leaker of Windows-related happenings on X, PhantomOfEarth, has pointed out that references to companions were in a Windows Server preview build last month - and that Windows 11 previews have witnessed a mention of 'agentic companions' for the taskbar.

Windows Latest also brings our attention to a string in a recent Windows 11 preview build that's related to controlling 'visibility of agentic companions on the taskbar'.

Consider all this together, and the obvious theory – remembering that it is just speculation which needs to be heavily seasoned at this point – is that the taskbar companion functionality is tied in with agentic AI in some way.

That term refers to an AI agent, or helper, that would be fired up via the taskbar.

Analysis: double agent

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If you want to get an idea of what might be in store for the taskbar, look no further than the Settings app in Windows 11, which has just got an AI agent (for Copilot+ PCs only). This facilitates an intelligent search to find the options you need to tinker with in Settings, so you can throw out a query such as 'How do I change the speed that my mouse pointer moves at?' and the AI will find that option for you - and maybe even offer a recommended setting in some scenarios.

That's useful, no doubt, but the question is: how might AI functionality such as this work in the taskbar? At this point, your guess is as good as mine, but if you want the latter, it could be tied into managing notifications or the calendar (off the system tray).

Alternatively, as Windows Latest hints, it might power some form of recommendations, like apps you might want to install, or websites you may want to visit, which could be piped to you via the taskbar (Microsoft already has this kind of functionality in the Start menu, of course). I sincerely hope that isn't the case, but this is a concept Microsoft has toyed with a bit for the taskbar in the past.

The worrying thing for me is that I'm struggling to think of something that could be genuinely useful in this theorized AI-infused taskbar scenario (whereas the agent in Settings has some clear value in terms of pepping up search functionality). The concern, then, is that this would be a case of more AI just for the sake of it.

At any rate, we are still in the very early stages of progress here, with only the vaguest clues in the background of Windows 11 that something might be happening with AI agents in the taskbar. So, it's far from clear that Microsoft has any such plans - but then again, the addition of more AI in Windows 11 would hardly be a surprise (perhaps for Copilot+ PCs only, as is the case with the Settings agent).

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• Perplexity seen to be ignoring signals like robot.txt to scrape online sites
• It even found protected and hidden test sites from Cloudflare
• OpenAI adheres to responsible crawling, but Perplexity quiet for now

Cloudflare has accused AI giant Perplexity of scraping websites which explicitly disallowed crawling via robots.txt and other network-level rules by hiding its identity and conducting obfuscated crawling activity.

Researchers from the company said they observed Perplexity using multiple user agents, including one impersonating Google Chrome on macOS, as well as rotating IP addresses and ASNs to evade detection.

Alarmingly, Cloudflare detected millions of daily requests across tens of thousands of domains, highlighting the sheer scale of illegitimate scraping by one of the biggest companies in the space.

Perplexity is scraping sites it shouldn't be

According to Cloudflare's analysis, in many cases, Perplexity ignored or didn't fetch robots.txt files - which are plain-text files placed at the root of a site to tell automated agents (like search engines, AI crawlers and link checkers) which URLs may or may not be fetched.

Tellingly, Perplexity also attempted to access test websites Cloudflare created, even though they were blocked via robots.txt and not publicly discoverable, while using undeclared crawlers that weren't even associated with its official IP range.

"Although Perplexity initially crawls from their declared user agent, when they are presented with a network block, they appear to obscure their crawling identity in an attempt to circumvent the website’s preferences," the researchers write.

In response to its findings, Cloudflare has de-listed Perplexity's bots from its verified bots list. The company has also added new managed rule heuristics to detect and block stealth crawling.

In contrast, OpenAI's crawlers have so far respected robots.txt and block pages, using transparent identifiers and documented behavior to obtain information.

Perplexity denied wrongdoing, calling Cloudflare's post a "sales pitch", adding the identified bots weren't even theirs. TechRadar Pro has asked Perplexity for its comment.

Cloudflare urges bot operators to respect website preferences by being transparent, being well-behaved netizens, serving a clear purpose, using separate bots for separate activities and following rules and signals like robots.txt.

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• Battlefield 6 will be a "gritty and real" experience like earlier entries in the series
• Battlefield Studios UX director Alan Pimm said the game will have a different atmosphere to Battlefield 2042
• The developer also said it's "not a military sim" but "it's got enough of that grit that you feel it's believable"

According to EA, Battlefield 6 will be a modern military shooter inspired by earlier entries in the series and designed to be a "gritty and real" experience for players.

Speaking in an interview with TechRadar Gaming at the Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal event, Battlefield Studios user experience director Alan Pimm said that the game's return to a modern setting after the futuristic Battlefield 2042 was something that the studio knew players wanted.

"Battlefield 3 and 4 were our strongest muses," Pimm said. "They were the ones that were in that same kind of modern frame, which is what people want. They don't want ultra-modern or futuristic. They want the weapons of today, that was the strong thing that came out of the research."

The developer said the upcoming shooter will look very different from 2042, particularly in terms of color palette and overall atmosphere, and will return "back to the grit" the series is best known for.

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"It's remembering that dirt should be dirty. We're not a pristine, sterile environment anymore. You've got the dust, the particles, the mud... You're not running around in a hero cape," Pimm explained.

"You're not running around in a hero cape. You know you are the soldier on the battlefield with your friends in amongst the muck and the dust and the explosions. The fiber of everything we've done in this is going 'let's make it gritty. Let's make it gritty and real.'

"It's not military sim, that's not where we go, it's fun still, but it's got enough of that grit that you feel it's believable."

Battlefield 6 will launch on October 10, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.

An early access period will begin on August 7-8, followed by open beta weekends on August 9-10 and on August 14-17.

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• A new Linux malware variant offers advanced features and evasion mechanisms
• It has already infected thousands of devices around the world
• Passwords, credit card info, and more, at risk

A brand new Linux malware has been found infecting thousands of computers around the world, stealing people’s login credentials, payment information, and browser cookies, security researchers are warning.

SentinelLabs and Beazley Security issued a joint report detailing the activities of PXA Stealer, a new Python-based infostealer for the Linux platform.

It was first spotted in late 2024, and has since grown into a formidable threat, successfully evading defense tools while wreaking havoc across the globe.

Side-loading

Since its inception, PSA Stealer has seen multiple iterations, with the latest one stealing information from roughly 40 browsers - saved passwords, cookies, personally identifiable information (PII), autofill data, authentication tokens, and more.

It can target browser extensions for various crypto wallets, including Exodus, Magic Eden, Crypto.com, and many others, and can pull data from sites such as Coinbase, Kraken, and PayPal. Finally, it can inject a DLL into running browser instances to bypass encryption mechanisms.

PSA Stealer is apparently being distributed through phishing emails and malicious landing pages. The malicious attachments contain a legitimate program (such as a PDF reader) and a weaponized DLL. The program sideloads the DLL, successfully deploying the malware while not raising any alarms.

More than 4,000 computers were infected with PSA Stealer in 62 countries, the two companies said, suggesting that the campaign is rather successful.

However, the attackers - who seem to be of Vietnamese origin - aren’t interested in using the stolen data themselves, and instead are selling it on the black market - in a Telegram group.

The majority of the victims are located in South Korea, the US, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Austria.

"Initially surfacing in late 2024, this threat has since matured into a highly evasive, multi-stage operation driven by Vietnamese-speaking actors with apparent ties to an organized cybercriminal Telegram-based marketplace that sells stolen victim data," the researchers explained. So far, more than 200,000 were stolen passwords, as well as hundreds of credit card information and more than four million cookies.

Via The Register

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The sweltering dog days of summer will soon be upon us in the northern hemisphere, and that means one thing: staying indoors with the fans blasting, curtains drawn, with one of the best streaming services pulled up on the TV.

While the cost of paying for every single streamer continues to steadily mount, with increased subscriptions biting deep into wallets everywhere, you can of course opt-out. Or, as it's known now; subscription hopping. Instead of holding subscriptions to every platform, pick and choose each month depending on what's available.

To help you figure out at least one of those, I've combed through the listings to see what's hot and what's not, and for August 2025? Hulu is toasty.

Why I want a Hulu subscription in August 2025

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I love Hulu. It's a platform I tend to keep *most* months due to its relationships with a lot of networks. Lots of current series drop weekly episodes on the platform from the likes of ABC, NBC, Fox, FX, CBS, and AMC and those same networks offer a glut of classic TV series, too.

So, before we're even contemplating the newer offerings for August, I'm happy with comfort watches like 2000s soap opera supreme, Desperate Housewives and classic comedy, Golden Girls.

For this month, Hulu is adding a whopping 104 new movies and 68 TV shows, but for me there is only one.

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Yep, it's Alien: Earth. I've remained cautiously optimistic about this show since it was first announced, even outlining lessons it could learn from Prometheus a few years back. This FX series hails from Fargo's Noah Hawley, and I could not be happier to see the return of the acid-blooded beasties in his hands. While Alien Romulus fell short for me, I hold out hope that this first small-screen foray into the world of Weyland-Yutani will remedy that.

Based on the tidbits released so far, the show takes place almost entirely….on earth, and delves into the history of the corporation behind the cinematic franchise. We'll meet the Yutani side of the business and discover an earth that's ripe with cyborgs, synthetics, and the newly-developed hybrids which combine human consciousness and humanoid robots. Oh, and the xenomorphs, of course. This reworking of the franchise sounds, on the surface, to be purposefully steering away from the Ripley-era of Alien – as the FX chief himself has stated – and focusing on a new cast of characters and environs. While that may be the case, I suspect the show will pack in plenty of easter eggs for die-hards.

The show premieres on Hulu (US) on August 12 and Disney+ (UK and Australia) with a two-episode drop, followed by single episodes each week. I cannot wait. Ahead of its release, you can catch up with the entire Alien film series also on Hulu and see how they stack up in my ranking of the franchise.

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Elsewhere, the streamer boasts a slew of highly-rated movies this month and starts off August strong with quite the volume of feel-good comedy gold. 10 Things I Hate About You, Coyote Ugly (which just turned 25?!), The Devil Wears Prada, Old School, Practical Magic, The Proposal, Raising Arizona… the list goes on. This is the perfect line-up for the end of summer and they're all streaming now.

If you like your comedy bite-sized, then a title deserving of all the rewatches is of course Mike Judge and Greg Daniel's King of The Hill. Not only are all 13 original seasons streaming but the 14th season set in the present day dropped August 4.

As we head toward spooky season, you might want more genre-tinged vibes, and in that case, you're also in luck. August 1 finds Ready or Not joining the lineup as the sequel lands in cinemas next spring. Plenty of horror fans may need a refresher on the Radio Silence original before April. Also dropping at the start of the month are a couple of modern demonic possession flicks that are well worth a rewatch: Fede Alvarez's Evil Dead and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

On the newer front, is Oz Perkins' blood-splattered The Monkey, which is the best Final Destination movie that's not a Final Destination movie, due to drop August 7. August 29 sees the release of Hell of A Summer, a camp-set slasher directed by and starring Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard. What's not to be excited for this month?

…and why I'm waving bye bye to Prime Video

Look, it's not dire straits over on Prime Video this month. Among its new line up for August, there lie a few gems. 30 Rock and Hannibal – two of the best TV shows ever made – are joining the roster, but what about NEW titles?

That's my rub with Prime Video. There's seldom any must-see new offerings that warrant a subscription fee. If you didn't catch Wolf Man during its stint on Peacock, maybe hold onto Prime Video? But I'd wait to see if that remains in September, when they might hopefully add some more exciting accompanying titles.

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Tixati is one of the popular torrent clients to embrace a minimalist design, and it is quite light on system resources as well, which is another plus point here.

Tixati is entirely free, and also advert-free, yet it still boasts several advanced features that should help with getting the best possible download speeds. It is available to download on all popular operating systems, excluding macOS.

Windows 10 is supported, plus Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP, with users able to install the 32-bit or 64-bit versions directly from the website. Tixati also supports most Linux distros like Fedora, RHEL, Ubuntu, Mint, Mandriva, and more.

The client has been getting regular monthly updates, and the latest version of Tixati (2.73) was released in April 2020. Tixati is not available on any mobile platforms currently.

(Image credit: Tixati)Features 

Tixati lets users manage downloads by allowing them to limit the bandwidth used and even filter the IP addresses. The client offers the ability to schedule tasks and subscribe to the RSS feeds of your favorite websites.

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Tixati's user interface may appear to be a little outdated in terms of design. However, Tixati offers tooltips and pop-ups, and the setup process is a breeze.

If you’re switching from any other torrent client, Tixati may feel slightly different initially because its layout is rather distinct. While most torrent clients come with a left-aligned menu, Tixati has all the tabs aligned along the top. Further note that Tixati offers an option to tweak the interface slightly based on your preferences.

The sheer number of customization options that Tixati offers makes it one of the favored clients among pro users. It provides access to a complete set of low-level details regarding swarms, and that is one of the reasons that makes it stand apart from the competition.

The Tixati client provides access to a comprehensive help and support section. This helps users in addressing any issues they may face with the torrent client. There are plenty of troubleshooting tips, help guides, and additional useful hints that can aid in minimizing any downtime.

Additionally, the highly active community forum can help address almost any issue the users may be facing. The community is quite lively and provides real-time support and quick solutions.

(Image credit: Tixati)Security

Tixati is a closed source platform. While that means it lacks the transparency of open source torrent clients, which can have their code examined by anyone, there’s no particular need to worry about the security of Tixati, at least not going by VirusTotal, which registered zero threats after scanning the installer file (at the time of writing).

Note that Tixati offers increased security for users via support for forced RC4 encryption and a SOCKS5 proxy, and it is always advisable to hide your IP address, which is otherwise broadly visible. We have an exhaustive guide to the best VPN for torrenting and torrents.

Piracy 

While torrents allow users to download their favorite content off the internet, and torrent clients make the process easier, remember that there is, of course, copyrighted material online, and downloading that is breaking the law. Of course, TechRadar does not support or endorse piracy or illegal downloads.

(Image credit: Tixati)Final verdict 

While Tixati has a rather different layout and look for its interface, the overall performance of this client is very satisfactory. The high degree of customization available, ad-free interface, and regular updates are a few major plus points that make Tixati a must-try torrent client.

• Have a look at the best free torrent client

Transmission is one of the most widely-used cross-platform torrent clients. It has numerous features and is compatible with the most popular desktop operating systems.

Transmission is a torrenting app known for its intuitive interface and widespread compatibility. It’s easy to understand even for non-technical users. Its free and open-source nature makes it a popular choice for people seeking to download content.

We’re reviewing Transmission to help you decide whether it’s a good choice. We’ll dive into its features, security, ease of use, and other crucial factors.

Transmission: Version and platforms

Transmission is widely compatible. It can be downloaded on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Unix. It’s also compatible with numerous Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Mint, OpenSUSE, Raspberry Pi, and CentOS.

The extensive PC compatibility makes Transmission a top choice for geeks running atypical operating systems. If macOS and Windows aren’t your thing, you can still download Transmission on many other operating systems.

The drawback is that Transmission lacks an Android mobile app, unlike many rival tools.

(Image credit: Future)Transmission: Features

Transmission is a torrenting app mainly used to download content. The process is simple: First, you download a torrent from an external source. Then, you launch the torrent on Transmission to begin the download.

There is no built-in search engine for directly finding torrents, which we consider a drawback. Users must download the torrents from external sites before launching them on Transmission.

After downloading a file, you become a “seeder,” uploading it to the torrenting network for other users. Transmission depends on seeders to provide fast download speeds for all users.

You can limit the speed at which you seed (upload) files for other users; this limit helps conserve bandwidth. You can also set a maximum speed for your downloads.

We observed fast download speeds when using Transmission. However, your speed can vary depending on how many seeders are available for the torrent you download. The higher the number of seeders, the faster the download speed. The fewer the seeders, the slower the download speed.

You can monitor your downloads from a user-friendly dashboard. This dashboard shows the progress of current downloads and the list of all previous downloads. You can pause or cancel a download that’s still in progress.

Transmission uses less memory than most torrenting apps we’ve tested. Some torrenting apps are memory hogs, slowing down other programs because of their excessive consumption. In contrast, Transmission has a lightweight structure that keeps your PC at its optimal performance when downloading content. It doesn’t interfere with the performance of other apps.

Transmission has a collection of add-ons that provide complementary features. You can download these add-ons from Transmission’s official website. For instance, you can download add-ons that let you control Transmission remotely from a smartphone.

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With a remote control add-on, you can pause, resume or delete torrent downloads from your smartphone. You can filter torrent lists, download new torrents, and receive notifications about completed downloads.

You can also download an add-on to control Transmission from your browser instead of the standalone app. With this add-on, you can manage and monitor all torrents from your browser instead of constantly juggling your browser and the standalone Transmission app.

Being free and open-source are major reasons for choosing Transmission. Users can examine the code and certify that Transmission isn’t engaging in schemes like malware and adware to generate revenue. Transmission is a free tool maintained by a global network of volunteer developers, so there’s no incentive to cut corners to make money.

Some torrenting apps are infamous for bundling flash ads, pop ads, and tracking users to harvest data for money. Transmission doesn’t have these issues. It provides sophisticated torrenting features for free.

Transmission: Interface and in-use

Transmission is more user-friendly than most rival torrenting apps. Notably, the desktop app incorporates unique interfaces for each operating system.

For instance, the macOS app has the sleek, simple interface Apple is known for. The Windows app has a modernized interface that makes using it easy. The Linux apps follow the recommended GNOME human interface guidelines.

Thanks to its extensive developer network, Transmission features customized interfaces for different operating systems. The app incorporates minimalistic design with features neatly arranged at the top and configurations at the bottom. The icons are self-explanatory, making it easy to find different features. Any layperson can quickly get acquainted with Transmission’s interface and download content.

Transmission: Security and privacy

Torrenting clients are generally secure but have risks. For instance, open-source torrenting apps often receive unofficial builds from malicious developers who use them to introduce malware. Transmission has experienced this issue but quickly blocked malicious builds.

Transmission has security features to prevent your torrenting activities from leaking to third-parties. For instance, you can block specific IP addresses from sharing files with your PC, which are usually IPs known for sharing malicious files.

For further security, you should switch on a VPN before downloading torrents. VPNs encrypt your traffic by routing it through remote servers. This encryption prevents third-parties from snooping on your torrenting activities.

Despite Transmission’s advanced security features and the additional use of a VPN, no torrenting app is 100% secure. Motivated actors can exploit flaws to snoop on users’ torrenting activities. Hence, avoid using Transmission for illegal activities. TechRadar doesn’t endorse piracy.

Transmission: Final Verdict

Transmission is an excellent choice if you need a simple yet sophisticated torrenting client. It has some drawbacks, such as a lack of a built-in search engine, but its advanced features, impressive download speeds, and other pros outweigh the cons.

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• The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might be able to capture 47% more light than the S25 Ultra with its main camera
• This could massively improve low-light photos
• It might also support 60W charging

Two new leaks could spell good news for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, as they point to improvements to both the main camera and the phone's charging speed.

First up, leaker @UniverseIce claims that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s primary camera will be able to capture 47% more light than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s, leading to “the biggest improvement in image quality in recent years”.

This is despite the phone reportedly having the same 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor as last year; instead, it's tipped to have a wider f/1.4 aperture (presumably thanks to a new lens).

A simple calculation shows that the amount of light entering the camera is increased by 47% compared to the S25 Ultra. https://t.co/YtX7xZ8bWrAugust 4, 2025

A wider aperture allows for more light, and the more light that can hit the sensor, the more detail it can capture – particularly in low-light photos. This should also help reduce noise in low-light shots.

This isn’t a completely new claim from @UniverseIce, but here they’ve gone into more detail than before, saying the exact aperture and increase in light capture. Of course, we’d take this with a pinch of salt until we’ve heard the same from more sources, but this leaker does have a good track record.

Faster charging but the same battery capacity

@UniverseIce also has more to say about the Galaxy S26 Ultra. In a recent post on Weibo (via Android Authority), they claim that the S26 Ultra has a 5,000mAh battery with 60W charging.

That would mean the same battery capacity as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but charging power would be boosted from 45W. This also isn’t a new claim, but they’ve once again gone into more detail than before, adding that the phone will be capable of charging to 75% or 80% in half an hour.

That doesn’t sound bad, but it also doesn’t sound much, if any, better than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, they’ve added in a reply that this is official data, which can be “relatively conservative”, and that actual charging speeds could be closer to 90% in half an hour, which would be a bit faster than last year's best Samsung phone.

We’d take all of this with a pinch of salt, too, though, and we probably won’t know the official numbers for a while yet, as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is unlikely to land before early 2026.

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• This comes amid another rumor that suggests Nvidia will soon launch Super GPU models for the Blackwell lineup

Scalpers have been out of the discussion in the GPU market for a long while, since prices for Nvidia and AMD cards were marked up across multiple retailers – but it looks like this may become an issue again, amid good news for Team Green fans.

According to board channels on Chiphell, Nvidia and its board partners are reportedly set to reduce RTX 5000 series GPU prices as early as this month, due to 'low terminal sales' and 'oversupply'. It comes after rumors that Team Green will introduce Super GPU models for the RTX 5000 series later this holiday season.

Nvidia is yet to provide any confirmation on this. Still, there's a mixture of Founders Edition and board partner GPUs available across retailers such as Best Buy in the US and Scan in the UK – and notably, at original retail prices or lower, which lends some credibility to this Chiphell rumor.

It's been a slight contrast to the usual proceedings in the GPU market; typically, consumers are left to battle against scalpers to acquire new GPUs, but since inflation and tariffs have left prices at retailers skyrocketing, demand has been low – but if this report is legitimate, that may quickly change, once scalpers catch wind of lower retail prices.

Fortunately, Nvidia already has a solution to combat scalpers, which is its 'Verified Priority Access' scheme, allowing consumers to purchase new GPUs. However, it's a matter of whether it decides to use it on a wider scale, since it's mostly limited to certain regions.

(Image credit: NVIDIA)Analysis: the Verified Priority Access scheme is Nvidia's one-way ticket to get back in fans' good books

Again, the rumor regarding GPU price drops isn't confirmed, so nothing is set in stone, but if this is true, Nvidia would do best to use the buyer scheme to its full extent. While I don't think there's a way to completely defeat scalpers, I do think this is the ideal method to soften their impact.

The Verified Priority Access scheme allows those who have made an Nvidia account on or before a certain date (recently January 30), to gain a special invitation to purchase a Founders Edition GPU. This won't cover board partner GPUs, but it will at least give more consumers an opportunity for an upgrade.

I have no doubts that scalping will become a widespread issue again, and frankly, I'm surprised it hasn't already begun, since there are plenty of units at retail price available right now.

Fortunately, though, it'll be a great move by Team Green for its fans, as there's been plenty of criticism during its RTX 5000 series launch due to driver issues, missing specs on GPUs (specifically ROPs), and low availability.

It will be interesting to see how things pan out if prices begin to plummet even further, and I'd advise keeping an eye out on online retailers for any sudden developments.

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• ChatGPT is getting new well-being features
• Users will be encouraged to take breaks during long sessions
• OpenAI is consulting with health professionals

AI chatbots are now regularly being used for various types of emotional support – as therapists, for example, or as dating advisors – and OpenAI has announced new changes to its ChatGPT bot that should look after it users' health and well-being.

"To us, helping you thrive means being there when you're struggling, helping you stay in control of your time, and guiding – not deciding – when you face personal challenges," explains OpenAI in a new blog post.

Several new features are being rolled out to encourage healthier interactions, including "gentle reminders" during "long sessions" that will ask if you think it's time to take a break or you'd rather carry on chatting to the AI.

OpenAI also says ChatGPT is going to get better at spotting "signs of mental or emotional distress", and if they are detected, will guide users towards appropriate resources – rather than doing anything to make the situation worse.

High-stakes personal decisions

ChatGPT will now prompt you to take breaks (Image credit: OpenAI)

Users are posing important life questions such as 'should I break up with my boyfriend?' to AI these days – though it's not clear why they would think a Large Language Model would have anything insightful to say on the matter.

When these types of questions about "high-stakes personal decisions" crop up, OpenAI says, ChatGPT will refrain from giving direct answers. Instead, it will help users weigh up the pros and cons and think about what their options are.

In addition, OpenAI says it's speaking to experts in mental and physical health to better understand how to handle chats with people who could be in a vulnerable state of mind while they're interacting with ChatGPT.

These improvements are an ongoing work in progress, the blog post goes on to say, so you might not see all of these tweaks appear right away. In the meantime, we're awaiting the long-rumored launch of GPT-5, which could appear in the next few weeks.

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GoDaddy's new AI website builder combines a section-based editor with a suite of small business tools to create a powerful package. During our GoDaddy website builder review, we found it to be a straightforward solution that could offer great value for budding organizations.

Our team of experts have spent thousands of hours testing 140+ website builders, giving us deep insight into what makes each platform work for different users. If you're looking at different options, we recommend checking out our guide to the best website builders, where you'll find alternatives that might better suit more specific needs.

In this guide, we cover everything you need to know when deciding if the GoDaddy website builder is right for you.

GoDaddy Website Builder: 2-minute review

During our time with GoDaddy's new website builder, we found it very easy to create a functional website. It stands out for its simplicity. You can launch a website in less than an hour with its section-based editor. This is much faster than the days or weeks that other builders may require.

GoDaddy focuses on business needs. It includes strong marketing tools and built-in ecommerce features. We liked the AI-powered content creation tools that generate text and suggest designs based on your business type.

However, this simplicity has a downside. There are fewer customization options than competitors like Wix or Squarespace. This may limit creative freedom for users who care about design.

But while it lacks the design flexibility of Wix or the advanced ecommerce features of Shopify, GoDaddy offers a very balanced solution. It prioritizes ease of use and good performance. For those new to website builders, GoDaddy's approach feels more streamlined than most competitors.

What is GoDaddy website builder?

GoDaddy Website Builder is a relatively new no-code platform launched in 2017. Simply put, it lets beginners create websites without coding skills. Think of it as a digital toolbox. You can build a professional-looking website by dragging and dropping elements, kind of like Legos.

Begin by choosing a template that fits your needs. Afterwards, you can customize the template by adding your own text, images, and other content to make it unique. The platform takes care of all the technical details behind the scenes. Apart from coding, it also handles hosting, security, and mobile responsiveness.

Along with the website builder, GoDaddy offers a number of additional tools to grow your online presence. It includes SEO features to help people find your site. You can also integrate social media to connect with your audience. AI tools help create content and suggest designs. Finally, analytics dashboards track how visitors interact with your site.

Features

GoDaddy's drag-and-drop editor makes it easy to build a simple, but attractive website. (Image credit: GoDaddy)

GoDaddy packs a punch with features tailored for small business success, including blogs, image galleries, video and music embedding, Google Maps integration, contact forms, promo banners, and call-to-action buttons. While looking at GoDaddy’s dashboard, you'll see blog tools for simple content planning.

AI is also integrated across the platform, with a full website builder (Airo) and other dedicated tools such as AI-powered content generation that helps users create unique custom copy for their websites.

However, lacking an app market will limit access to specialized tools or plugins. As we delve into GoDaddy's features, we'll look at their functionality, flexibility, and user-friendliness, while supplying insider tips to craft your perfect website.

Tools

Airo is a powerful tool for small businesses looking to launch and grow online. (Image credit: GoDaddy)

GoDaddy Airo

We recently got our hands on GoDaddy Airo, the company's new website builder and small business toolkit.

Airo features one of the best AI website builders in the market. It simplifies the entire website creation process by using AI to tailor a fully functional website based on your business particulars.

Airo also features a number of other tools that offer a ton of value for small businesses looking for an all-in-one digital marketing solution.

Start by picking a desired domain, inputting some information about your business and then let the AI do the rest for you. From logo designs and social media handles to email marketing campaigns and product descriptions, Airo effortlessly takes care of everything.

Section-based editor

Our journey with GoDaddy’s section-based editor has been nothing short of seamless. It offers intuitive, user-friendly customization options that empower you to bring your website vision to life. From setting up private pages to enabling appointment booking and integrating WhatsApp chat buttons and external reviews, GoDaddy's editor offers enough features to elevate your site's functionality and enhance user engagement.

Navigating the editor interface is a breeze. The central dashboard makes managing your site a cinch and the controls for adding and editing page sections are intuitive. While we do wish for an “undo” function, the overall editing experience is smooth and efficient, catering to users of all experience levels.

Recently, GoDaddy added a ton of editor shortcuts for quick access. These shortcuts help Editors quickly and easily add features such as online stores and access essential marketing tools, streamlining the website building process. Also, having a mobile app means you can edit your site on the go, adding flexibility and convenience to the customization process.

Template library

We've so far discovered a collection of over 100 mobile-responsive design templates with GoDaddy, tailored to various industries such as restaurants, online stores, portfolios, and more.

Each template was meticulously crafted to ensure compatibility across all devices — be it desktops, tablets, or smartphones. We appreciated the ability to preview our designs across different platforms during the editing process, ensuring our site looks stunning regardless of the screen size.

While all GoDaddy templates may lean towards a more standardized appearance, we found enough customization options within the visual editor. Recent updates have increased these customization choices, but it still doesn't quite rival competitors like Wix or Webflow.

Ecommerce

GoDaddy’s ecommerce plan (unsurprisingly called “Ecommerce”), provides a comprehensive suite of ecommerce tools tailored to meet the needs of businesses looking to sell products online. You can showcase and sell up to 5,000 products (a combination of physical and digital goods) to your customers, manage shipping logistics, and securely process payments — all from one convenient platform.

Additionally, GoDaddy offers abandoned cart recovery functionality, helping you recapture potentially lost sales by re-engaging customers who have abandoned their shopping carts before completing their purchases. To help limit friction in the buying process, GoDaddy also provides a 1-page checkout format. This makes things a lot more efficient for online shoppers and helps reduce abandoned carts.

Accepting payments is made simple with GoDaddy's ecommerce plan, as it supports popular payment methods such as PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Moreover, you have the flexibility to offer promotions and discounts to incentivize purchases, as well as choose from a range of free and paid shipping options.

Integrations

With GoDaddy, you can easily link your site to popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and beyond.

Beyond social media, GoDaddy offers a small selection of superb built-in integrations that can enhance your site's functionality. From restaurant reservations through OpenTable to online food orders via ChowNow, these integrations cater to specific business needs without the hassle of dealing with third-party providers.

Additionally, GoDaddy provides a streamlined dashboard for managing integrations with major online marketplaces like Amazon, Myntra, and Flipkart, making it easier to establish your brand on multiple platforms.

However, we should note that there's no app marketplace with hundreds of integrations to choose from like with Wix or Squarespace. Also, GoDaddy does not let you design your own integrations using an open-access API.

Analytics

Understanding how well your website is performing and gaining insights into your online presence is crucial for your business journey — it's a bit like having a compass. Fortunately, GoDaddy offers integration with tools like Google Analytics, which provides detailed insights into your website traffic and user behavior. Additionally, you can leverage Meta Pixel and Facebook Meta tags integration to optimize your site for Facebook advertising and tracking.

GoDaddy's analytics tool, InSight, became our go-to companion on this journey. This intelligent tool, powered by AI, not only tracks your website's performance but also offers personalized advice to help you navigate the ever-changing online landscape. The search engine visibility tool will guide you through optimizing your site's keywords and meta descriptions to climb up the search engine rankings ladder.

Depending on the plan you opt for, you can also gain access to goodies like free business email, social media platform listings, and even free ad credits for platforms like Google and Yelp.

Other tools

GoDaddy lets you create either a simple coming-soon page or a full-fledged website with suggested layouts, AI-written text, and stock images. And with Airo's professional email setup, establishing a professional image is a cinch as it enables you to create a custom email address that reflects your brand identity. Also, Airo provides personalized suggestions for social media handles based on your domain name, ensuring consistency across all your online platforms.

By analyzing uploaded product photos, Airo creates descriptions that highlight the unique features and benefits of your products or services. Moreover, businesses can leverage GoDaddy's partnership with ZenBusiness to register for a free LLC, offering peace of mind and legal assurance.

Ease of use

Editing templates is easy on the GoDaddy website builder. (Image credit: GoDaddy)

GoDaddy website builder is one of the easiest experiences in website building. The interface is clean and simple, using a section-based editor instead of overwhelming users with many design options. During our tests, we created a basic website in under an hour.

Onboarding is quick. GoDaddy asks new users about their business type and goals. Then, it uses AI to create a partially completed website with relevant sections and placeholder content. This reduces the "blank canvas paralysis" that beginners often face with other platforms. The editing experience is straightforward, allowing users to work with entire sections rather than individual elements. This setup makes it hard to "break" your design.

Navigation is intuitive, with clearly labeled menus. The editing experience is consistent across different page types. We particularly liked the mobile editor. It lets users adjust how their site looks on smartphones without needing a separate mobile version. The platform also offers accessibility features, like automatic alt text suggestions for images and contrast checks. These ensure the site is usable for people with disabilities.

GoDaddy's design philosophy, shared by their product team, emphasizes "guided freedom." This means users get creative control to make their site unique but with guardrails to prevent mistakes. This is clear in how the platform manages typography and color schemes, providing curated combinations instead of endless choices. While design purists might see this as limiting, it helps beginners create visually appealing websites.

But, there's no undo history or version control with GoDaddy. You can't easily revert to previous site versions if you make unwanted changes. Also, the template selection, while diverse enough for most users, doesn't match the thousands offered by competitors like Wix or WordPress.

Pricing

GoDaddy offers just three plans for its website builder, making it easy to decide which one is right for you. (Image credit: GoDaddy)

Plan

/mo (paid monthly)

Intro rate /mo (paid every 1-3 years)

Renewal rate /mo (paid every 1-3 years)

Basic

$16.99

$9.99

$16.99

Premium

$29.99

$14.99

$29.99

Commerce

$34.99

$20.99

$34.99

Pricing and plans explained

GoDaddy Website Builder has a tiered pricing system to fit different needs and budgets. It offers four premium plans: Basic, Premium, Commerce, and Commerce Plus. Each plan has more features than the last. You can also use GoDaddy for free.

GoDaddy's free plan is a great option for those looking to get online without cost. Like all of the best free website builders, this plan comes with limitations. Most notable on GoDaddy’s is the inability to connect a custom domain to your website and the permanent inclusion of ‘Powered by GoDaddy’ on your website.

During our research, we found the Basic plan starts at about $9.99/month with annual billing. It includes essential tools but lacks key features, like connecting a custom domain without GoDaddy branding. The Premium plan, around $14.99/month with annual billing, offers the best value for small businesses. It adds SEO tools, social media integration, and email marketing.

For online selling, the Commerce plan starts at about $20.99/month. It includes vital e-commerce features like payment processing, product listings, and inventory management.

GoDaddy often has promotions that provide significant discounts for the first year. However, renewal rates are much higher. Compared to competitors, GoDaddy is mid-range. It’s cheaper than Squarespace but slightly more expensive than Wix for similar features. A plus is that all plans include hosting and SSL certificates, avoiding hidden costs that some competitors charge.

A downside is that GoDaddy doesn’t offer a free plan—only a one-month free trial. Also, some advanced features that other builders include as standard require upgrades to higher-tier plans. Overall, while not the cheapest option, GoDaddy Website Builder offers good value for its ease of use and business-focused features.

Security

GoDaddy prioritizes website security with strong features for all Website Builder plans. (Image credit: GoDaddy)

GoDaddy prioritizes website security with strong features for all Website Builder plans. Each site gets an SSL Certificate, which enables HTTPS encryption. This shows visitors a padlock icon in their browser and builds trust. This measure protects data between visitors and your site and helps improve search engine rankings.

The platform also offers a Web Application Firewall (WAF). This tool intercepts incoming data and blocks harmful code from hackers. Higher-tier plans add more security features, like daily malware scans, constant monitoring with alerts, and automatic backups with one-click restore. These measures work well for most small businesses, but users handling sensitive customer data might consider extra third-party security solutions for better protection.

Customer support

GoDaddy is renowned for offering excellent support. (Image credit: GoDaddy)

Help and support are cornerstones of GoDaddy's service, with the company known for its comprehensive customer support. No matter the time of day, you can access support through multiple channels, including phone, email, and live chat. This round-the-clock availability ensures that issues or concerns can be promptly addressed, providing peace of mind.

We have reviewed over 140 of the best website builders and hosting platforms. Out of these, very few still offer phone support, making GoDaddy stand out from the crowd in this regard. If you want to be able to pick up the phone and talk to a human when you are having issues with your website, GoDaddy is definitely worth considering.

Alongside direct support, GoDaddy's site offers a range of self-help resources, allowing users to solve problems on their own. These include a robust knowledge base filled with articles, tutorials, and FAQs, offering detailed guidance on common concerns.

For those seeking more personalized assistance, GoDaddy offers specialist support and access to courses, webinars, and podcasts, further enhancing the support experience. However, despite its comprehensive support system, GoDaddy would benefit from a clearer organization of its resources. We've struggled to locate specific features and information within GoDaddy's knowledge center, pointing to areas where user experience could be a bit better.

Alternatives

While GoDaddy offers a solid range of customization features with its AI site builder, more advanced users might find these options limited compared to other platforms like Wix or Weebly. Increased flexibility in design elements and layout customization could enhance the builder's appeal to a more demanding audience.

In terms of alternatives, Wix distinguishes itself with superior features and flexibility. It offers a wide array of customization options and boasts an extensive app market, making it an excellent choice for aspiring online business owners seeking advanced functionality.

On the other hand, Weebly stands out as one of the best free website builders, offering exceptional value for money. Its free tier includes essential features such as an SSL certificate and SEO tools, which makes it an enticing option for budget-conscious users.

How we tested GoDaddy website builder

To test GoDaddy Website Builder, we created an account and explored the interface. We checked out the template library, tried the AI content creation tools, and used the section-based editor.

We built test pages to see customization options, mobile responsiveness, and the user experience for different technical skill levels. We also examined the SEO tools, social media integration, and e-commerce features to gauge the value offered. Finally, we analyzed their pricing structure across all plans.

Next, we looked into GoDaddy's security features like SSL, firewall protection, and malware scanning. We tested customer support options, including response times and knowledge base resources. This helped us understand what GoDaddy provides as a complete website-building solution.

You can learn more about how we test website builders with our full guide.

GoDaddy website builder review: Summary

To sum it up, GoDaddy website builder is a user-friendly platform with AI-powered tools, making it one of the best small business website builders and an ideal option for rapid website creation. However, its limitations in customization and lack of an app market may deter more advanced users.

So, if you're seeking a simple and affordable solution, GoDaddy is worth considering, especially with its one-month free trial. However, if you have more complex needs, alternatives like Wix and Weebly offer superior features and flexibility. In either case, weigh the pros and cons carefully before deciding whether GoDaddy is the right choice for building your online presence.

GoDaddy website builder review: FAQsWhat is a website builder and why should I use GoDaddy's?

A website builder is a no-code tool that lets you create a website without coding or design skills. GoDaddy Website Builder is very easy to use, with a beginner-friendly interface and guided editing experience.

We found GoDaddy especially useful for small business owners who need to set up an online presence quickly. The platform has AI tools that generate content and design elements based on your business type. You can build a fully-functional business website in less than one hour.

Do I get a free domain with GoDaddy website builder?

No. Although you can get a free domain for one year through GoDaddy with some hosting plans, unlike Wix, Squarespace, and Hostinger, GoDaddy does not offer a free domain with its website builder plans.

However, all of GoDaddy’s paid website builder plans do allow you to connect a custom domain to your website. You can buy your domain through GoDaddy or pick from one of the other top domain registrars to find the best deal on your domain of choice.

How secure is GoDaddy website builder for my business and customers?

GoDaddy offers strong protection across all website builder plans. Each site built on the platform comes with an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. HTTPS encryptions and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) are also offered as standard.

If you're building an ecommerce store, GoDaddy has built-in integrations with popular payment methods like PayPal and Apple Pay, which have their own financial data protection and fraud prevention tools. So yes, GoDaddy's website builder is sufficiently secure for most users.

Does GoDaddy website builder have SEO tools?

GoDaddy offers an SEO wizard that will help you tick all the important boxes when it comes to getting your site on search engine result pages. This includes keyword recommendations, AI meta titles and descriptions, and SEO tasks suggestions.

Can I create an ecommerce website with GoDaddy website builder?

Yes, GoDaddy includes strong ecommerce features in its Commerce plan. It gives you all the tools to set up and manage an online store. You can list up to 5,000 products, both physical and digital. It lets you manage inventory, set shipping options, and process secure payments. All of these features are integrated into the same platform you use to build your website.

• Leaked renders show the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro from numerous angles
• These give us a clear look at the front and sides of these phones
• The Pixel 10 is pictured in a new Frost shade

At this point, we have a fairly good idea of what to expect from the design of the Google Pixel 10 and the Pixel 10 Pro, especially since Google itself has shown off both phones through a combination of intentional teasers and accidental leaks. So far, though, we’ve mostly been seeing the backs of the devices, but a new leak shows the front and sides too.

Android Headlines has shared renders of both the Pixel 10 and the Pixel 10 Pro, in collaboration with @OnLeaks (a leaker with a great track record), some of which you can see below. While there’s little to say about the backs of these phones – since Google has already shown those off – there are some details elsewhere that are worth noting.

You can see, for example, that both devices have a punch-hole camera at the top of their respective flat screens, and that they also both have quite sizable bezels, with even the Pixel 10 Pro appearing to have larger bezels than, for instance, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Image 1 of 2

A leaked render of the Google Pixel 10 (Image credit: Android Headlines / @OnLeaks)Image 2 of 2

A leaker render of the Google Pixel 10 Pro (Image credit: Android Headlines / @OnLeaks)

You can also see that both handsets have power and volume keys on the right edge, and no buttons on the left.

Colors and specs

The Pixel 10 Pro is shown in an Obsidian shade, but Android Headlines claims it will also be sold in Porcelain, Moonstone (a slate blue), and Jade, all of which matches up with previous leaks.

The Pixel 10 is shown in a new Frost shade, and while Android Headlines doesn’t list the other expected colors here, we’ve previously heard that it could additionally be sold in Obsidian, Indigo, and Limoncello (a greenish yellow).

Android Headlines has also included some specs, with the Google Pixel 10 said to have a 6.3-inch screen, a Tensor G5 chipset, 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, a 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10.8MP telephoto.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro apparently has a Tensor G5 chipset, 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a 4,870mAh battery.

We’ll find out how accurate this all is soon, as Google is set to unveil the entire Pixel 10 line – which is expected to also include the Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold – on August 20.

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Here's what you should know about the new feature and how to turn it on.

• EA executive vice president Vince Zampella has confirmed that Battlefield 6 won't work on the Steam Deck
• He says there are other "non-Steam Deck handheld platforms that it will work on"
• There are no current plans to bring the game to Nintendo Switch 2

EA has confirmed that Battlefield 6 won't work on the Steam Deck, but that there are other PC handhelds on which the game will run on.

That's according to EA executive vice president Vince Zampella, who verified the lack of Steam Deck support in an interview with PCGamesN at the Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal event, when asked about the game potentially running on PC gaming handhelds like Valve's console or the ASUS ROG Ally.

"It does not work on Steam Deck," Zampella said. "I think there are some non-Steam Deck handheld platforms that it will work on, probably, right? But I don't think, you know, it's probably not the best way to play the game."

Although the executive didn't offer a reason why the upcoming first-person shooter won't run on the Steam Deck, it's likely due to EA's anti-cheat software, which is incompatible with Linux.

In terms of the Nintendo Switch 2, Zampella also confirmed that EA doesn't have any current plans to bring Battlefield 6 to the latest console.

"We're not doing Switch yet," he said. "Well, I'm not saying we are. I'm just saying we're not considering it right now."

During the multiplayer reveal event, it was announced that Battlefield 6 will launch on October 10, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.

There will also be an early access period beginning August 7-8, followed by open betas on August 9-10, then again on August 14-17.

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Final Audio ZE3000 SV: Two-minute review

The Final Audio ZE3000 SV arrive in a very competitive sector of the best budget earbud market equipped to compete. A combination of app and touch control, very decent battery life, some swanky new 10mm dynamic drivers (that word in conjunction with a port to keep pressure levels within the earbuds acceptable), and a light, comfortable design all bode very well.

Then you realize the app and the touch controls don’t really do as much as you’d like. And that Final Audio has deliberately tuned the active noise-cancellation to impact as little as possible on sound quality rather than to impact as much as possible on external sounds. As a result, you start to wonder if perhaps spending $99 on a pair of ZE3000 SV might not be as good an idea as spending it on, say, a pair of Sony’s excellent WF-C710N.

Fortunately, the Final Audio reassert themselves, to an extent, when it comes to audio performance. No, the ZE3000 SV aren’t the most exciting listen you’ve ever experienced, and for some people this lack of audio energy will be enough to rule them out of the best earbuds race, irrespective of budget. But they are balanced, detailed, fairly dynamic and very revealing of the minutiae of a recording. Their midrange reproduction, in particular, is naturalistic and convincing, while low-frequency presence is impressive too. Or, at least, it is provided you’ve made sure the earbuds fit just so.

Final Audio ZE3000 SV review: Price and release date

(Image credit: Future / Simon Lucas)

• Released on February 27, 2025
• Priced $99 / £89 / AU$169

The Final Audio ZE3000 SV have been on sale since the very end of February this year, and in every territory in which they’re on sale, they’re aggressively priced. That’s not the same as saying they have a clear shot, of course – very similar money to this buys well-regarded alternatives from the likes of JBL, Nothing and Sony, to name just three…

Final Audio ZE3000 SV review: Specs

Type

True wireless in-ear

Drivers

10mm ‘F-Core SV’ dynamic

Active noise cancellation

Yes

Battery life

7 hours (earbuds, ANC on), 28 hours (including charging case)

Weight

4g per bud

Frequency response

20Hz - 20kHz

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3 (SBC, AAC, LDAC)

Waterproofing

IPX4

Control

Touch; app

Final Audio ZE3000 SV review: Features

• 10mm ‘F-Core’ SV dynamic drivers
• Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LDAC codec compatibility
• 28 hours of battery life (including charging case) with ANC on

The Final Audio ZE3000 SV use Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity, and have multipoint connectivity if you need to connect them to two devices at once. They’re compatible with the LDAC codec as well as the bog-standard SBC and AAC alternatives, so an appropriate source player will be able to stream at half-decent quality.

Once audio information is on board, it’s delivered to your ears by a couple of newly developed 10mm ‘F-Core SV’ dynamic drivers. Final Audio is claiming a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz from this new design, and they work in conjunction with ‘F-Link’ port technology in an effort to optimize acoustic pressure within the body of the earbud.

Active noise-cancellation is a four-stage system: ‘off’, ‘on’, ‘wind-cut’ and ‘ambient sound’. With ANC on, you can expect around seven hours of action from the earbuds, and there are a further three full charges stored in the case. Ten minutes charging via the case’s USB-C slot should be good for around an hour's listening.

You can use the capacitive touch surface on the left earbud to toggle between ‘on’ and ‘ambient sound’. The left earbud also takes care of ‘skip backwards’ and ‘volume down’, while the right earbud is in charge of ‘play/pause’, ‘skip forwards’ and ‘volume up’.

The Final Connect control app is similarly brief – there are no playback controls here, and no ability to embed a streaming service. All you get, in fact, is the ability to check for firmware updates, an indication of remaining battery life, full ANC control, and access to a seven-band equaliser with storage space for one custom setting. You can also switch ‘gaming mode’ on or off. Final reckons latency is down below 60m/s when it’s engaged.

• Features score: 4/5

(Image credit: Future / Simon Lucas)Final Audio ZE3000 SV review: Sound quality

• Balanced, detailed and quite direct sound
• Decent dynamism and good low-end presence…
• Provided you’ve got the fit just right

Some earbuds at the more affordable end of the market like to make things as exciting as possible, a sort of sonic grabbing by the lapels that seems designed to make you ignore their shortcomings in favor of marveling at their vigor. The Final Audio ZE3000 SV are not those earbuds.

They have plenty going for them in terms of sound quality, of course. A listen to Ty Segall’s version of Hot Chocolate’s Every 1’s a Winner reveals them to be a nicely balanced and quite informative listen, able to extract and present even quite fine details buried in the mix. They control their low frequency presence well, so bass sounds hit respectably hard but don’t overstay their welcome or drag at the rhythm. The midrange is open and natural-sounding, so voices get to reveal a lot of their character as well as their tone. And the top of the frequency range is, again, open and detailed, and has just about enough substance to balance out its shine – there’s a reasonable amount of crispness to the way the earbuds attack treble sounds, even if they’re just slightly rolled off in absolute terms.

Frequency integration is smooth, and the tonal balance is quite neutral too. There’s a decent amount of dynamism on display too, both where the big shifts in volume and the more subtle harmonic variations are concerned. And the ZE3000 SV can lay out a soundstage in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, keeping plenty of elbow room between every competing element of a recording but at the same time delivering it as a whole.

(Image credit: Future / Simon Lucas)

All the above depends very much on your achieving a correct fit with the earbuds, though. Every true wireless or wired in-ear monitors require a decent fit in order to sound its best, but the Final Audio ZE3000 SV are more fit-dependent than any other earbuds I’ve heard in a long time. It’s just as well the company provides so many pair of eartips – you're gonna need them.

Still, at least you can take active measures to ensure the ZE3000 SV sound as good as they can. What you can’t do is mitigate their fundamental sonic attitude, which is rather matter-of-fact and undemonstrative. It’s one thing to not be one of those ‘eyes out on stalks’, ‘excitement at all costs’ listens, but it’s quite another to go too far the other way. With a little more energy and animation to their presentation, the ZE3000 SV would be an even more competitive proposition.

Mind you, if their active noise-cancellation got anywhere close to ‘cancellation’ they’d be more attractive, still. Yes, it’s true that Final Audio’s decision to ensure its ANC algorithms don’t impact on sound quality means the ZE3000 SV sound exactly the same whether it’s switched on or off, but it’s so light-touch in its effectiveness that it almost seems worth some sonic disruption for ANC that does what it’s supposed to do.

• Sound quality: 4/5

Note the stabilizer fins and separate tips (Image credit: Future / Simon Lucas)Final Audio ZE3000 SV review: Design

• 4g per earbud
• ‘Shibo’ textured finish
• Five sizes of eartip included

What do you want from your true wireless in-ear headphones' design? If you’re anything like me, you want them to be small, light and comfortable, and ideally with a good range of eartip sizes to help with the fit. If that sounds familiar, you’ll be very pleased indeed with the design of the ZE3000 SV.

The little pebble-shaped earbuds themselves are a nicely ergonomic shape, and at 4g each are no kind of burden. A choice of five differently sized pairs of eartips helps to achieve a secure and comfortable fit, and the ‘Shibo’ finish that Final Audio has been so keen on lately not only makes them look mildly distinctive but also helps when taking them out (either of the charging case or of your ears).

The charging case itself is similarly compact, similarly light and, thanks to that aforementioned ‘Shibo’ finish, is less likely to show any marks or scuffs than is usual. A single tiny LED on its front face lets you know what the state of play is.

The standard of build and finish is very acceptable indeed. The ZE3000 SV may be necessarily lightweight, but that doesn’t translate to a feeling of flimsiness. The earbuds’ IPX4 rating lets you know that things have been properly screwed together.

• Design score: 5/5

(Image credit: Future / Simon Lucas)Final Audio ZE3000 SV review: value

• Good specification, build and finish
• Lots to like in audio terms
• Need greater sonic liveliness

‘Nice’ is not automatically faint praise, and the Final Audio ZE3000 SV are a nice product. They're well-made, properly finished, competitively specified, comfortable to wear, and quite pleasant to listen to in any number of ways. Judged against their obvious rivals from the likes of the Sony WF-C710N and Nothing Ear (3), the ZE3000 SV are an interesting option and represent, I suppose, the path less traveled.

Unless you’re easily overstimulated, though, the earbuds’ lack of sonic animation has to count as a negative when you're talking about outright value for money.

• Value: 4/5

(Image credit: Future / Simon Lucas)Should I buy the Final Audio ZE3000 SV?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

Four ANC options, solid capacitive touch possibilities and good battery life, but limited app functionality

4/5

Sound quality

Balanced and detailed, natural-sounding midrange, but only if the fitting is spot-on

4/5

Design

Comfortable, with excellent standard of build and finish, lots of (necessary) eartips

5/5

Value

A solid product, nicely finished, but lacks sonic liveliness

4/5

Buy them if…

You like a long listening session
The Final Audio ZE3000 SV have the battery life and the comfort to keep you listening for hour after hour.

You have a decently specified source of music
LDAC codec compatibility means access to one of the better forms of Bluetooth streaming.

You value understatement
Between their compact dimensions and the ‘Shibo’ finish, the ZE3000 SV manage to look unusual and subtle at the same time.

Don’t buy them if…

You crave sonic stimulation
‘Grown up’ is a perfectly valid audio attitude, ‘slightly dull’ not so much.

You like full control
Both the touch controls and the app give partial, rather than complete, control over the ZE3000 SV.

Your ears are of peculiar dimensions
The Final Audio rely even more than most earbuds on the fit being exactly right if they’re to sound their best

Final Audio ZE3000 SV review: Also consider

Final Audio ZE3000 SV

JBL Live Beam 3

Nothing Ear (3)

Sony WF-C710N

Drivers

10mm ‘F-Core SV’ dynamic

10mm dynamic

11mm dynamic

5mm dynamic

Active noise cancellation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Battery life

7 hours (earbuds, ANC on); 28 hours (charging case)

Up to 12 hours (buds), up to 48 hours total

5.2 hours (buds); 24 hours (case)

8.5hrs (ANC on) 12hrs (ANC off); plus 30 hours in the case

Weight

4g per bud

5g per bud

4.62g (buds); 51.9g (case)

5.2g (per bud)

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3 (SBC, AAC, LDAC)

Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, USB-C

Bluetooth 5.3

Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C (SBC, AAC)

Waterproofing

IPX4

IP55

IP54

IPX4

JBL Live Beam 3
Solid audio quality and great battery life add to the appeal of the JBL's remote screen control, but the standard of ANC detracts from it more than somewhat.
Read more in our JBL Live Beam 3 review.

Nothing Ear
They score over the Final Audio where low-end heft and excitement are concerned, and they’re attractive lookers in a kind of ‘try hard’ way. Meager battery life is an obvious down-side, though.
Get the full picture in our Nothing Ear review.

Sony WF-C710N
Now routinely available for less than £100, these junior Sonys have the beating of the Final Audio where noise-cancellation and energy of sound are concerned. No LDAC, though, and they’re not as visually sophisticated as the ZE3000 SV, either.
Get the full picture in our Sony WF-C710N review.

How I tested the Final Audio ZE3000 SV

• Connected to a FiiO M15S and Apple iPhone 14 Pro
• Used indoors and outdoors
• With a range of music and of file types

I made the Final Audio ZE3000 SV my default true wireless earbuds for well over a week during the course of this review.

When listening outdoors I almost always used my iPhone 14 Pro as a source (using the AAC codec) – it’s loaded with Presto, Spotify and Tidal apps, so there’s plenty of accessible music.

Indoors, I tended to link it to my FiiO M15S DAP using LDAC. The player has a lot of very hi-res music stored locally, so I was able to listen to everything from DSD128 and 24bit/192kHz FLAC down to 128kbps stuff.

• First reviewed in August 2025.

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