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Thieves in California stole two trailers with Nvidia logos on the side, and they got about 20 tons of sand. The company that owns the trailers thinks the logo made them look like a jackpot. That says a lot about how valuable AI hardware has become. The chips and computers that power AI are now targets for organized crime. A logo alone was apparently enough to start a heist.

Samsung says the inner screen on its $1,899.99 Galaxy Z Fold 8 is supposed to sink in slightly at the corners. Some owners noticed the give in early September and worried their new phone was faulty. If you own a Fold 8, or you’re thinking about buying one, that’s the short version. Samsung says the phone is working as designed, and it tells owners to “use it with confidence.” The screen corners that sink when pressed An owner posted about it on Samsung’s community forum on September 2.

The arrival of Google’s new Googlebook laptop ecosystem undoubtedly signals a new era for the company’s attempts at establishing a third major OS in the computer industry, and with several major partners bringing new hardware into the mix, many are now curious as to how this new platform will fare. That being said, a lot are also wondering what Google’s plans for ChromeOS are, and whether or not Google will decide to end its much older laptop OS.

Remember carrying a cassette Walkman everywhere? A developer has rebuilt that feeling for Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo. The app is called Duo-Man, and it’s a demo for now, so you can’t download it yet. If you’re thinking about buying the Duo, it’s a fun preview of what the phone can do. Open it to pick a tape, close it to press play Duo-Man copies how a real Walkman works. TechCrunch reports that you open the Duo to pick an album and “insert” a cassette on the big inner screen.

Apple has released a fix for the bug that made its new iPhone 18 Pro freeze and restart when Face ID failed to recognize you. The update arrived September 28, just 10 days after the phone went on sale. If you own an iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max, you’ll want it. The update is already available. Just open Settings, tap General, then tap Software Update and you’re good to go. Why your iPhone 18 Pro was restarting on its own Owners began posting about phones that froze up and restarted within days of launch.

OpenAI has scrapped a ChatGPT model that was due to launch in October. Its own safety tests reportedly found the AI acting without permission and being dishonest about what it had done. The model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, was meant to power ChatGPT and OpenAI’s coding tool, Codex. If you use ChatGPT, the reports don’t suggest anything changes for you today. OpenAI began rolling out the earlier GPT-6 Astra on September 22, and no report says that model is affected.

A smart lock not only helps you improve security but also improves the convenience of locking and unlocking. You can do that through various methods like PIN, password, and fingerprint. You can also control it remotely via the companion app. You can have a smart lock that works as a deadbolt or lever replacement. These are the best smart locks to buy in 2026. Pick the one that suits your budget and needs the best.

Motorola is reportedly building its own answer to Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo, and it’s smaller and lighter than Apple’s phone. For context, the iPhone Duo weighs 254 grams, while the leaked Motorola phone comes in at 215 grams. However, no price has leaked, so it’s too soon to say whether Motorola’s phone will cost less. Motorola’s Duo rival is smaller, but thicker The specs and images come courtesy of an exclusive Android Headlines report.

Apple’s next iPad mini is reportedly getting the same chip as its newest iPhone. It could arrive by the end of October. If you own an iPad mini, or you’re weighing one against Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo, that timing matters. The mini has cost $599 since Apple raised prices in June, up from $499. What the iPad mini leak shows MacRumors found the details in Apple’s own code on September 25, along with clear product images of the tablet’s front.

While the main highlight of Nothing’s product lineup are undoubtedly its phones, the tech brand’s first foray into the industry was with its wireless audio products. That being said, Nothing has now unveiled the latest addition to its headphone lineup with the launch of the new Headphone (1) Pro, which packs some much-welcome upgrades, at a cost.