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Latest news · Nov 12, 2026

Google's Android XR audio glasses start at $395, ship December 10 and work with iPhone

Preorders for Google and Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear opened November 12: Warby Parker frames from $395, Gentle Monster from $449, in stores and shipping December 10. They work with Pixel 7 and later, recent Galaxy phones and iPhone 13 Pro and later, but only with US or South Korean Google accounts, so Canada is out for now.

Latest news · Nov 12, 2026

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.71 fixes a critical HTTP/2 flaw that can let attackers run code. Patch or turn off h2.

The Apache Software Foundation released httpd 2.4.71 on November 11 to fix CVE-2026-119618, a race condition in mod_http2 that can corrupt memory and lead to remote code execution. Versions 2.4.55 through 2.4.70 with HTTP/2 turned on are exposed. Wiz says 51% of cloud environments it scans have a publicly exposed affected instance.

Latest news · Nov 12, 2026

HomeView arrives Friday on six-month-old software. Install 27.2 at setup; Siri AI can't unlock doors until December.

Apple's $299 HomeView reaches buyers on November 13 running HomeView Software 26.5. Apple's 27.2 update, out November 12, fixes nine security flaws, including the iMessage group chat bug patched on iPhone this week. Siri AI on HomeView will not unlock doors or garage doors until a December update.

Latest review · Keyboards · Nov 9, 2026

HHKB Hybrid Type-S vs Hybrid review: the softer feel won me over

Between the two HHKB Hybrids, the Type-S gets my money. I went in betting on the louder standard model. Three weeks later, feel settled it and sound barely mattered. The layout deserves more thought than either.

9.0
My score after 3 weeksout of 10

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    Altar II: a 4.75 mm mechanical keyboard built for the Mac

    Electronic Materials Office's Altar II is a 4.75 mm aluminum keyboard for Mac with a magnetic dial, haptics and a native app. It is on Kickstarter at $299 against a $349 retail price, with delivery expected in early summer 2027. Here is what the maker claims and what still needs testing.

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    SoloCast after three years

    Three years of calls. Then I moved it 15 cm and people stopped hearing me.
    MicrophonesTested 3+ yearsOct 11, 2026

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  1. Best MagSafe power bank for iPhone 17 Pro Max in 2026

    Buy the Baseus PicoGo AM52 at $59.99: it's Qi2.2 certified for the iPhone 17 Pro Max's full 25W, and Macworld measured 0% to 50% in 36 minutes. Pay $109.99 for the Anker MagGo 2 Pro only if you want a stand and a fan.
    Nov 8, 2026
  2. Colmi R09 sizing: how to pick your size before you order

    Measure the exact finger you'll wear the Colmi R09 on, then match its circumference to Colmi's chart. Colmi's guide sent me a size 11 that didn't fit my index finger, and the store only takes back unworn rings.
    WearablesNov 6, 2026
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