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Peach-coloured tablets in blister packs resting on a red box labelled “STATIN,” with loose tablets in front.

Stopping Statins in Older Adults Raises Safety Questions in New Trial

The STREAM trial met its two-year statistical threshold, but more older adults assigned to stop statins experienced a heart attack, ischemic stroke or death.

November 12, 2026

by Technology Desk

Front view of Snap Specs augmented-reality glasses in a promotional product image

Snap’s $2,200 Specs Get Lighter, but Hands-On Leaves Everyday Value Unclear

TechCrunch’s Lucas Ropek found Snap’s 132g Specs more comfortable during an hour-long demo, but questioned their everyday value at a reported $2,200.

November 9, 2026

by Technology Desk

Huawei Qingyun HM650 desktop in an official product image

Huawei Claims All-Chinese Parts for HM650 PC, but Design Origins Remain Unclear

Huawei’s Qingyun HM650 combines a Kirin X90 processor with HarmonyOS Enterprise Edition, but its domestic-parts claim

Honor Magic9 Pro Max in an official ARRI press image

Honor’s ARRI Demo Shows Matching Colors, Not Cinema-Camera Equivalence

GSMArena found close color and tonal matching in graded Honor Magic9 Pro Max studio footage, but

Pink Rorry CharmGo D4 portable power bank in a manufacturer product photograph

Bag-Charm Power Banks Look Stylish, but Check the Model First

Charm-style portable chargers combine colourful designs with useful battery functions, but the specifications differ by model. An original consumer feature checks Rorry's published information, discloses the sponsored source and identifies unresolved claims.

November 1, 2026

Fashion & Lifestyle·News·Technology

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Samsung Display Settings Can Sharpen Your Screen, at a Cost

Samsung Galaxy display controls can change sharpness, scrolling, colour and visibility, but the options and battery costs vary. Samsung's documentation explains the limits behind resolution, Adaptive refresh rate and Extra brightness.

November 1, 2026

News·Technology

Image accompanying IGN's report on alleged Persona 1 remake footage

Alleged Persona 1 Remake Footage Surfaces Without Confirmation

An alleged Persona 1 remake video has surfaced online, but its authenticity remains unverified. Reports from Push Square and IGN do not amount to an official announcement from Atlus or Sega.

November 1, 2026

News·Technology

An Android smartphone displaying its home screen

Android SMS of Death Exploit Can Crash Phones With a Hidden Text

A public exploit for an Android flaw called SMS of Death can crash a phone's calling service with a text message the owner never sees. Google has already patched the bug, so

November 1, 2026

News·Technology

Apple Domain Northside in Austin, Texas on iPhone Duo launch day

Apple Sent 80% of iPhone Duo Launch Stock to Stores, Gurman Says

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple sent about 80% of its initial iPhone Duo inventory to its own stores, with some holding as few as 50 units. Apple has not confirmed the split.

October 31, 2026

News·Technology

Official promotional artwork for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold

Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed to February 23, 2027 After Tokyo Reveal

Square Enix has moved Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold from its planned January window to February 23, 2027. Early access begins February 19, and pre-orders open November 4.

October 31, 2026

News·Technology

Illustrative image accompanying Android Authority's Galaxy S27 Ultra chipset coverage

Galaxy S27 Ultra Leak Tips Snapdragon in Europe; Korea Unclear

A new Ice Universe claim points away from Exynos in Europe's Galaxy S27 Ultra, while South Korea remains uncertain. Samsung has not confirmed its regional chipset allocation, and Qualcomm has denied earlier

October 31, 2026

News·Technology

Apple AirTag shown with a FineWoven key-ring accessory in official promotional imagery

Apple AirTag 2 Four-Pack Reported at $70, With Compatibility Caveats

Buy Side reports Apple's second-generation AirTag four-pack at about $70 on Amazon, versus $99 at Apple. The retailer's live checkout price could not be independently verified, and the newest finding features require

October 31, 2026

Deals·News·Technology

Image accompanying Engadget's October 26 report on iPhone Duo display problems

Apple Sends Stores iPhone Duo Screen-Crack Guidance, but No Recall

Apple has reportedly told stores and authorised repairers how to handle iPhone Duo inner-screen cracks. The memo does not announce a recall, a failure rate or a confirmed technical cause.

October 31, 2026

News·Technology

Metro Redux promotional image accompanying the Xbox Wire update announcement

Metro Redux Gets Free PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrade, With a Save-Transfer Warning

Metro 2033 Redux and Last Light Redux now have free PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades. The publisher advertises 4K and 120fps modes, but warns Microsoft Store saves will not transfer.

October 30, 2026

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Stopping Statins in Older Adults Raises Safety Questions in New Trial

Snap’s $2,200 Specs Get Lighter, but Hands-On Leaves Everyday Value Unclear

Huawei Claims All-Chinese Parts for HM650 PC, but Design Origins Remain Unclear

Honor’s ARRI Demo Shows Matching Colors, Not Cinema-Camera Equivalence

Bag-Charm Power Banks Look Stylish, but Check the Model First

Samsung Display Settings Can Sharpen Your Screen, at a Cost

Alleged Persona 1 Remake Footage Surfaces Without Confirmation

Android SMS of Death Exploit Can Crash Phones With a Hidden Text

Apple Sent 80% of iPhone Duo Launch Stock to Stores, Gurman Says

Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed to February 23, 2027 After Tokyo Reveal

Galaxy S27 Ultra Leak Tips Snapdragon in Europe; Korea Unclear

Apple AirTag 2 Four-Pack Reported at $70, With Compatibility Caveats

Apple Sends Stores iPhone Duo Screen-Crack Guidance, but No Recall

Metro Redux Gets Free PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrade, With a Save-Transfer Warning

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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