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Reported trade-in values range from $30 for some older models to up to $700 for a Galaxy S26 Ultra, subject to eligibility, condition and inspection.

Engadget’s guide says SpaceXAI’s terminal-based agent can work across code repositories, but meaningful use may require a paid Grok plan.

REI’s annual sale ends on 7 September, with discounts of up to 40 per cent across camping, hiking, apparel and outdoor electronics.

A two-week family holiday in the countryside became an experiment in reducing digital distractions, reading more and studying mathematics and physics.

Windows offers greater hardware choice, gaming support and upgradeability, but Mac users may face compatibility problems, more complex setup and weaker iPhone integration.

Reported beta features would let users adjust Siri’s delivery, but full voice customisation is limited to selected newer iPhone and iPad hardware.

Some users reported their passport-linked Digital IDs disappearing from Wallet while running the iOS 27 beta. Re-adding the passport appears to restore access.

Coverage cited by MIT Technology Review says agents reportedly used DseWiki as a bulletin board, shared advice on avoiding detection and made more than 15,000 edits.

Theoretical models prompted by DESI observations suggest an interaction between the Universe’s two invisible components could explain changing dark energy and ease the Hubble tension.

A fire at the unfinished Lake Mariner facility has raised questions about emergency preparedness, corporate responsibility and the costs imposed on its host community.

Rising DRAM costs and competition from AI data centres are squeezing consumer electronics makers, with meaningful supply relief not expected until late 2027 or early 2028.

The latest DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys release covers about 75 per cent of the sky and is available through a free online viewer.

WIRED explains how Samsung Galaxy users can customise the Edge Panel for faster access to apps, tools and personal information.

The startup lets customers submit spoken feedback through QR codes or NFC chips, then transcribes the recordings and analyses sentiment.

The 2027 Torcal is planned to deliver more than 800 horsepower, over 370 miles of range and 400kW charging, while pairing Bentley craftsmanship with a simulated V8 soundtrack.

Organisers say 100 teams will use frontier AI models to tackle open conjectures and develop new mathematical theories, with results subject to community verification.

Apple will livestream its annual hardware event on 9 September, with premium iPhones and new Apple Watch models expected to headline the presentation.

Huawei’s third trifold phone starts at ¥19,999 and offers an optional privacy OLED display, with international availability yet to be announced.

A Plastic Pollution Coalition report says industry-backed lesson plans and school programmes promote plastics while downplaying health and environmental risks.

The roundup features tested mattresses and sleep essentials from brands including Naturepedic, Birch, Bryte, Casper and Purple.

An Orchid Files essay argues that some programmers value coding for its creative process, regardless of income or advances in artificial intelligence.

The September campaign will match new monthly gifts of US$25 or more, with funds supporting the Internet Archive’s servers, storage and staff.

The project promotes standard libraries and native features over custom code and dependencies, claiming a 54% reduction without compromising safety.

Walmart Marketplace offers multiple grades of refurbished and pre-owned iPhones, but battery capacity, warranties and return terms vary by listing and reseller.

Separate dashboard displays can bring Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to vehicles without compatible factory systems, but buyers should weigh connectivity, screen quality and mounting stability.

Wireless Android Auto simplifies navigation, audio and hands-free calls, but can use more battery, generate heat and suffer connectivity issues on longer drives.

The publishers allege their journalism was used to train AI models without permission and reproduced in chatbot responses.

The devices span entertainment, security, lighting, lawn care, watering and grilling, with reported prices from about US$23 to US$680.

Apple’s built-in macOS utility can save files, apps and settings to an external drive, while retaining historical versions for recovery.

Updating iOS, checking regional support and re-adding cards are among the steps recommended for Apple Wallet issues.

International buyers cannot currently purchase Slate’s electric pickup directly, while private imports may face compliance, tariff, service and warranty complications.

GrapheneOS says its included Messaging app is being converted into a modern application, with a new Android Compose interface, further improvements and bug fixes.

The longtime executive will remain with Apple as an Apple Fellow after reportedly voicing concerns about plans to improve App Store margins and recurring revenue.

The next version of Anubis will let administrators deploy Hashcash-style proof-of-work challenges through thresholds or bot rules.

The native ES module adds state bindings without components, templates, a virtual DOM or a build step, according to its GitHub project.

An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air reportedly crashed into vehicles and caught fire after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport.

Authors say publishers and literary agencies may be seeking payments beyond their rights under Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement.

A blog post citing US sales comparisons says Honda’s closely related Prologue led Chevrolet’s Blazer EV by 43%, 73% and 166% across reported periods.

Engadget outlines several ways to reduce compression when sending media between Android phones and iPhones, while noting RCS files remain capped at 100MB.

The company says its system can perform defined research tasks under human direction and is progressing towards an automated AI researcher by March 2028.

Nitter’s README says the project will continue after X Corp. sent cease-and-desist letters seeking the removal of its instances and repository.

A Hacker News item argues that common Mac file-search methods rely too heavily on users remembering details about the files they want.

The German company’s Spectrum rocket reached low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport, offering European customers another launch-service option.

The open-source Twitter/X front end says it will continue following legal advice, after reporting cease-and-desist letters seeking the removal of its instances and repository.