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Spider-Man: Brand New Day will reportedly start filming in AugustTom Holland's next outing as the famous webslinger will initially be shot in ScotlandThe Marvel Phase 6 movie is currently due to be released in July 2026The production wheels on Spider-Man: Brand New Day are finally ready to turn after reports emerged it'll start filming in August.Cameras will begin rolling on Tom Holland's next big-screen outing as the famous Marvel superhero next month, according to two Scottish outlets. The Glasgow Times and Herald Scotland have indicated principal photography will get underway on August 2, with Glasgow acting as a cost-saving stand-in for New York City.Both newspapers have reported that numerous roads will be inaccessible to vehicles (except for emergency services) and the public from July 28 until August 13. Production designers and set dressers will move in to alter the appearance of certain streets to give them an American feel before the Marvel Phase 6 movie's first scenes are filmed between August 3 and 8.There's no word on which actors will be present on set to start shooting Spider-Man 4, but I'm hoping that some of my biggest questions about the forthcoming flick will be answered once filming begins.What questions do I want answering when filming on Spider-Man 4 starts?Spider-Man: Brand New Day's initial days of filming might reveal some surprising details about it (Image credit: Sony Pictures/Marvel Entertainment)The main query I have is who's actually been cast in Spider-Man's latest adventure.So far, Holland is the only actor confirmed to appear. He'll reprise his role as Peter Parker and his superhuman alter-ego, but the rest of the movie's cast remains a mystery.Well, on the official confirmation front, anyway. There have been plenty of rumors, plus unofficial actor confirmations via the trades, about who'll show up in one of 2026's most anticipated new movies.For example, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon have been linked with roles in Brand New Day. The pair last appeared in a Marvel film in 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, but they also played MJ and Ned Leeds in Holland's two other solo movies. Considering how the aforementioned flick ended, it's unlikely they'll have substantial roles this time around.Elsewhere, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is reportedly set to co-star alongside Holland in Spider-Man 4. There's no word on who she might portray, but Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans have their theories.There are numerous other new and established MCU characters who could show up. Brand New Day may bring John Bernthal's Frank Castle/The Punisher to the silver screen for the first time. Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/The Hulk has also been tapped to appear in Spider-Man 4 if online gossip columns are to be believed. There's speculation that three big Spider-Man villains could pop up in Brand New Day, too.Away from its potential castings, I also want to know if it'll be another multiversal film or not. I'd prefer Brand New Day to be more of a street-level story for the wallcrawler, but considering No Way Home made over $1 billion globally thanks to its multiversal Spider-Man team-up, I wouldn't be surprised if some parallel universe shenanigans have been woven into its plot.I don't expect Spider-Man 4's first few days of filming to confirm or deny any or all of these rumors. Nevertheless, whether some of them are officially addressed by Marvel and/or Sony, or we discover more details by way of any leaks that emerge from its set, I'm hoping we learn something new about its cast and plot ahead of Spider-Man 4's July 31, 2026 launch date.You might also likeSpider-Man 4's official title has ties to a controversial time in the Marvel hero's 80-year-plus comic book historyHere's how to watch the Spider-Man movies in orderSee if you agree with our ranking of the best Spider-Man movies

Less than a month after Capcom’s surprise announcement of the next Resident Evil game, another new entry has been confirmed. But before Resi fans get too wild with excitement, this one is a mobile spin-off for iOS and Android called Resident Evil Survival Unit. It’s a strategy game that somehow fits into the broader universe, even if it’s not clear how at this point.

We don’t have a lot of concrete information at the moment, with the game set to be fully revealed in a showcase scheduled July 10 at 6pm ET, but we do know that it’s being co-developed by Aniplex Inc and Korean developer Joycity. The latter is currently working on another strategy game called Disney Realm Breakers, with access to various Disney IP including Toy Story and The Incredibles. Joycity is also the studio behind Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War, a free-to-play real-time strategy game that has an average rating of 4.4 from 210 thousand reviews on the Google Play Store.

Strategy is clearly the studio’s favored genre, then, and in its announcement message for Resident Evil Survival Unit it promises the game "expands the global fanbase of Resident Evil to mobile, allowing players to enjoy the world of the series with a new approach that is different from the existing series." It was also confirmed in a press release that the mobile game is being developed in close collaboration to "ensure authenticity and quality."

Resident Evil Requiem (the official name for what is technically Resident Evil 9) was announced back in June at SGF 25, and centers on a new character called Grace Ashcroft. For the first time in the series’ history, both first-person and third-person gameplay perspectives will be an option from launch.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/resident-evil-is-getting-a-new-mobile-spin-off-game-160044931.html?src=rss

First-look images of Android's upcoming Live Updates function revealedSimilar feel to iOS Live Activities Live Updates is currently only functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, but should widely rolled out next quarter Google unveiled its upcoming Live Updates feature at this year’s Google I/O event back in May, and though the Android 16 roll out has begun, it won’t be widely available for another few months.In the meantime, Google has released new insights to its version of iOS’ Live Activities, including what kind of apps the feature will support.Android 16’s Live Updates is similar to Live Activities in iOS, which displays timely information and ‘progress-style’ notifications on your lock screen that are updated frequently, meaning you won’t have to open apps to view their status. At the moment, Live Updates is only functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, but it’s expected to land with the wider Android 16 roll out later in the year.Since it was first previewed at Google I/O, the functionality and appearance of the feature itself has remained ambiguous, but a recent post on the Android Developers page gives further details on what we can expect from Live Updates – including a first look at the feature in action.(Image credit: 9to5Google)In Android’s post, Live Updates will be used ‘for activities that are ongoing, user-initiated and time sensitive’. Similarly to Live Activities in iOS, Android 16’s Live Updates will support phone calls, food and rideshare tracking, and ‘active navigation’ for apps that show live trip progress such as Google Maps.Google even goes into detail about how developers should show Live Updates when it comes to time sensitive notifications, using the following explanation:‘A Live Update is often appropriate for activities that transition between Live Updates and normal notifications. For example, showing a boarding pass notification is appropriate many hours before a user's flight, but the notification should become a Live Update only when the user has a pressing need, such as when they have arrived at the airport or venue or once boarding has begun. In contrast, a Live Update isn't appropriate for tracking a package as the user doesn't need to constantly monitor this’.Android has its boundaries While Google has given us the long-awaited visual insight to Live Updates, the company has also been clear with app developers that the feature should not be abused.In its post, Google has been quite explicit with this, stating ‘Don't use Live Updates to offer accelerated access to app functionality’. Ads, promotions, chat messages, alerts, upcoming calendar events, and quick access to app features have been deemed as ‘inappropriate uses’.Now the only key detail that’s missing is an official roll out date for Live Updates. As mentioned above, Live Updates is only available with the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta but Android Authority’s findings hint that apps will start leaning into this function next quarter when the update is expected to go live.You might also like Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phoneAndroid 16 is out now, but its big visual redesign might not arrive until SeptemberAndroid 16 is finally giving the Pixel Camera app the makeover it needs – and I’m fully on board with the refresh

ExpressVPN has been hit by a class action lawsuit over alleged "illegal" auto-renewal feesA Californian customer accused ExpressVPN of automatically charging him a monthly fee without his consentMost popular VPN providers employ a similar auto-renewal system – a practice lawyers allege to go against California's consumer lawA customer in the US has sued VPN provider ExpressVPN over allegedly "illegal" auto-renewal fees.Plaintiff Timothy Millar filed a class action lawsuit against ExpressVPN in California's Court on June 13, 2025, accusing the company of automatically charging him a monthly fee without his consent. Millar seeks to represent himself and all other California consumers who have been charged illegal auto-renewal fees at least once.Despite a few exceptions, almost all the best VPNs on the market have a similar auto-renewal system in place to handle user subscriptions. Another provider, NordVPN, is facing a similar legal case in the US, as a law firm has already brought lawsuits on behalf of four plaintiffs so far.What the lawsuit against ExpressVPN is aboutAs claimed by the lawsuit, Millar bought one month of the virtual private network (VPN) software in September 2022, thinking he was making a one-time purchase.Yet, after his monthly plan expired, "Unbeknownst to him and without his consent, ExpressVPN enrolled him in an automatically renewing monthly plan," reads the suit, alleging that "that charge was illegal and should be refunded."According to Miller's lawyers, such behavior is in clear contrast with the provider's obligations under California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL). The law, in fact, requires companies adopting auto-renewal payment systems to provide "clear and conspicuous" disclosures about the auto-renewal plan and obtain "affirmative consent" to enroll consumers. Something that – the lawsuit claims – ExpressVPN failed to do "in nearly every way."Furthermore, ExpressVPN is accused of violating the False Advertising Law by disseminating misleading advertisements about the automatically renewing nature of its plans.Miller is now demanding a jury trial and monetary damages for himself and the proposed class.TechRadar approached ExpressVPN for comments, and a company spokesperson shared this written statement: "We are aware of the filing in relation to a subscription from several years ago and intend to defend it. Unfortunately, we cannot comment on the specific allegations made in this complaint."ExpressVPN has always prioritized transparency and giving users clear information about pricing, billing, and auto-renewal – this information is clear and highly visible at each step of the checkout process."As a cybersecurity company, providing uninterrupted protection is important to our customers. This subscription model ensures that customers get the protection they need, without fail, on their devices. Customers can switch auto-renew off anytime via their account dashboards or by contacting support."We remain focused on delivering value to our users; ensuring they retain control over their digital privacy."Time to ditch auto-renewal VPN plans?(Image credit: Getty Images)As mentioned earlier, NordVPN is also facing a lawsuit over alleged "illegal and deceptive" auto-renewal practices.The Wittels McInturff Palikovic law firm has already presented legal complaints on behalf of four former NordVPN customers since April 2024 – and urges all NordVPN users who were charged for a subscription they did not want to come forward.The same law firm has previously opened investigations into auto-enrollment practices against ExpressVPN, too, alongside Proton VPN and Private Internet Access (PIA). Yet, lawyers filed no lawsuit against these providers.While it is still early to know if these ongoing class actions will change how VPN providers handle user subscriptions once and for all, there are a few exceptions on the market already that you can opt for instead of getting locked into an auto-renewal plan. Mullvad VPN, which axed all recurring subscriptions in 2022 in the name of users' privacy, is one of them.You might also likeProton sues Apple over "anti-competitive and illegal" policiesThese free VPNs may have ties to China’s military – and they are still hidden in Apple and Google app storesThe EU wants to decrypt your private data by 2030

AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs are not even in Steam's top ranked graphics cardsNvidia's Blackwell GPUs, on the other hand, are forging aheadNvidia's GPUs are also outselling AMD on Amazon, and it's starting to feel like Team Red is fighting a losing battle – which isn't good news for consumersAs July begins, we've got a couple of sets of GPU figures to digest: the Steam hardware survey, and the rankings for top-selling graphics cards on Amazon in the US. And it looks like these are worrying times for AMD.Firstly, let's look at Steam's survey for last month (June), in which Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs (introduced from the start of this year) are doing a whole lot better than the newcomer RDNA 4 graphics cards from AMD.As Tom's Hardware noticed, Nvidia now has 3.7% of Steam gamers running its Blackwell GPUs, and that includes 0.99% owning an RTX 5070 (the top performer), with 0.55% using an RTX 5070 Ti. Even the mighty (and mightily expensive) RTX 5090 has now registered in Steam's rankings, albeit near the bottom, with 0.19%.Of course, given its price, that Blackwell flagship is a very niche proposition for gamers – and yet it's ahead of the RX 9070 XT, which doesn't have enough market share to even register for Valve's rankings.In fact, the same is true for every model of AMD's new RDNA 4 range, none of which are present in the June survey. (They're all lumped in with the 'other' category which represents the 8% of GPUs that don't have enough share to be recorded – less than 0.15%, to be precise).Moving on to Amazon's sales figures, as provided by regular leaker TechEpiphany on X (highlighted by Wccftech). This is a less extreme picture for AMD, but still a worrying one.🔥 GPU Retail Sales June '25 Amazon US 🇺🇸Polaris outselling ARC...ℹ️ Market Share (by Units Sold):Nvidia: 70.51% (31,200 units)AMD: 27.57% (12,200 units)Intel: 1.92% (850 units)ℹ️ Revenue Share:Nvidia: 78.61% ($18,720,000)AMD: 20.49% ($4,880,000)Intel: 0.89%… pic.twitter.com/ju6CGkMnRiJuly 4, 2025Thankfully, the RX 9070 XT is not completely off the radar here, as it is on Steam. I wouldn't expect it to be, either – past reports from retailers (apply seasoning) have indicated that it's been shifting off the shelves at a brisk enough pace. However, in the Amazon (US) sales stats for June, the AMD GPU is still lagging behind its big Nvidia rivals.The bestselling graphics card at Amazon in June was the Nvidia RTX 5070 with 5,450 units, followed by the RTX 5060 Ti (4,950 units) and the RTX 5070 Ti was in third (4,400). The RX 9070 XT is the fourth most popular GPU with 3,800 units sold, but other RDNA 4 models are way off the pace (the vanilla RX 9070 only sold 850, and didn't even make the top 10).Overall, Nvidia is hoovering up 70% of sales (and almost 80% of revenue, unsurprisingly given some of Blackwell's weighty price tags), and AMD must be left scratching its head to some extent.(Image credit: Shutterstock / DC Studio)Analysis: Bad news for consumersOkay, so the RX 9070 XT is not selling nothing by any means, we know that. But it is selling 15% less than the rival RTX 5070 Ti, at least going by these June figures from Amazon (again, add salt). That must be kind of exasperating for Team Red.This is an AMD GPU that offers very much the same performance level as the 5070 Ti (DLSS 4 aside) – with the 9070 XT's frame rates having been boosted considerably in recent times due to Radeon driver improvements – and you still pay a lot more for the Nvidia graphics card. As we discussed yesterday, the value proposition of the 9070 XT is a good deal stronger currently, and it looks to be a great time to buy the GPU. Remember, all this is cast against a backdrop of Nvidia's technical fumbles with its RTX 5000 range, and a whole load of driver woes that have cast a gloomy cloud over Blackwell.So, frankly, it's completely baffling that the RX 9070 XT hasn't yet to even register in the GPU rankings for the Steam survey. I mean, I can only imagine that this AMD graphics card is only just off the chart, and about to make it on maybe next month – even then, it would still be very slow going (if it happens). Particularly when you consider that, as noted, even the stupidly pricey RTX 5090 is in the rankings now.All this seems rather bewildering in many ways, and it is, of course, bad news for consumers. RDNA 4 is a great range of graphics cards, the RX 9070 XT being a strong performer in particular. And yes, granted, real-world retail prices haven't been that close to its MSRP, which is disappointing, but neither has the RTX 5070 Ti – and the AMD GPU is currently a much better value proposition.So, what gives? I honestly don't know, but hopes that were burning quite fiercely of AMD finally taking back turf from Nvidia in the desktop GPU wars now appear to be dying down.Of course, we can't write off RDNA 4 yet, by any means. It's just beginning to feel like AMD has a steep, or even near-vertical, climb to start getting back on a par with Nvidia, in order to meaningfully challenge Team Green's long-held domination of the GPU world. Despite all the troubles around Blackwell, Nvidia doesn't appear to be breaking stride, and indeed its sales of mid-range graphics cards in particular – the RTX 5070, and 5070 Ti – are starting to gather more pace.You might also like...Nobody wants 8GB GPUs from Nvidia and AMD – and this retailer just made that clearWhere to buy AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070: the best retailers in the US and UK to check for stockI've reviewed three generations of 3D V-cache processors, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the best there is

NordVPN's researchers saw more than 100,000 malicious websites with an Amazon themeBesides phishing for credentials, crooks are tricking people into making fraudulent purchasesConsumers are advised caution during Prime DayHackers have set up thousands of fake websites, using them to steal login credentials, trick people into downloading malware, or make fraudulent purchases ahead of this year’s Amazon Prime Day.A new report from NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro team has urged consumers to be extra vigilant, claiming to have observed more than 120,000 malware, phishing, and scam websites propped up in the last two months, spoofing Amazon.Of that number, there were 92,000 phishing sites, 21,000 malware distribution sites, and 11,000 fake goods sites.NordVPN | Two-year subscription plan + four months extra free + Amazon gift card, worth up to $50/£50/AUS$50 on selected plansWe put hundreds of hours into VPN testing at TechRadar and we rate NordVPN as the best VPN there is. It's excellent at unblocking streaming services, for torrenting, and at keeping your personal data from getting scraped and sold.TechRadar Exclusive: 4 months free service + Amazon Gift Card when you buy a 2-year plan, for a limited time only.View DealPerfect storms"Major shopping events like Prime Day create perfect storms for cybercriminals. Scammers know that shoppers' excitement and urgency around limited-time deals make them more susceptible to clicking on malicious links or sharing personal information without proper verification,” Marijus Briedis, NordVPN’s CTO said.“People should maintain good cyber hygiene even when looking for the best deals."While stealing login credentials remains a key goal for many fraudsters, one thing is growing increasingly popular - tricking people into making unauthorized payments. Apparently, this rose from 28% in April, to 38% today, and is “the highest reported objective.”Events such as Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, or Cyber Monday, remain key dates when cybercriminals ramp up their activity.Amazon Prime Day is a major annual shopping event, during which the retail behemoth offers exclusive deals and discounts only for Prime members. It typically runs for two days, but this year, it will be four days long.While this could be great for consumers, it’s even better for scammers who will definitely look to exploit the change, the researchers warned.During Amazon's Big Spring Sale week, which took place between March 31 and April 7, 2025, malicious activity “exploded”, NordVPN said, comparing the data to the week prior.“Malware websites surged by 1,661%, phishing sites increased by 1,294%, and scam websites skyrocketed by 8,325%,” it was said.Spotting a fake website can be tricky sometimes, but often there are giveaways - in particular, keep an eye out for obvious spelling mistakes in URLs or headlines - "Amazom.com" for example. And remember, a good rule of thumb is always that if a deal looks to good to be true, there's a decent chance it is.If you're concerned you may have been caught by a fake site, don't worry - there are a number of methods to find out. HaveIBeenPwned? is probably the best resource only to check if your details have been affected, offering a run-down of every big cyber incident of the past few years.You should also ensure your devices have the best antivirus tools on offer to keep you protected, alongside the best firewall and best endpoint protection software.You might also likeAmazon Prime scams are on the rise - here are 4 ways to avoid themTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

Dutch company Fairphone continues to lead the charge on consumer- and planet-friendly electronics, proving that a great phone doesn't have to be impossible to repair or environmentally unsustainable. The Fairphone 6 has just been released, coming two years after the last generation of the phone built to last. The folks over at iFixit wasted no time in conducting a teardown of this new entry to see how it stacks up against previous generations. The Fairphone 6 scored a perfect 10 out of 10, like every generation of Fairphone bar the very first.

Fairphones are modular, and have been designed with easy repair in mind, but there is one change from the previous generations that makes things harder. Whereas the last few Fairphones have used hard batteries that could be flipped out with your fingernail, the new handset packs a soft-pouch cell that’s thinner than its predecessors. That’s slimmed the phone down, but it does mean the battery is now held in place with five screws.

It’s the same with every other component on the handset, since none of the components are held in with glue. The lack of adhesives does account for the phone’s IP 55 rating, which is lower than the rest of the industry. But given you can’t exactly get Samsung to send you a video guide telling you how to open your phone with nothing more than a T5 Torx screwdriver, so there’s give and take.

iFixit is quick to point out that the Fairphone 6 isn’t a bleeding-edge smartphone, nor is it intended to be. It’s designed from the ground up to be as sustainable and repair-friendly as possible, and this means some trade-offs compared with flagship devices. The Fairphone 6’s use of USB 2.0, a less pixel-dense screen, and only 8GB of RAM are all necessary design choices when built with longer life cycles in mind. Nevertheless, this almost certainly won’t affect the day-to-day use of the handset for most consumers, and owning a device you can truly repair yourself just might be worth it.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/fairphone-6-lands-a-perfect-10-for-repairability-190001687.html?src=rss

Prime Day 2025 begins soon on July 8, but members can already save on a bunch of tech available on Amazon's site. One such early deal is on the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, which is down to $140 for Prime members right now. That's nearly half off its usual price and a far cry from its standard $275 cost.

We ranked iRobot's Roomba Robot Vacuum as our overall favorite budget option, but this Prime Day deal features a version that can both vacuum and mop. With the Prime Day price drop, the vacuum and mop combo is cheaper than the vacuum-only model, but it does double the work. The combo Roomba can even be set to only vacuum if you prefer to mop yourself, but you'd be missing out on the four-stage cleaning system that vacuums and mops in the same pass.

Since it's a Roomba, it's a straightforward setup process that takes a few minutes before you can set it and forget it. The robot vacuum can navigate through your house or apartment, avoiding furniture and stairs, thanks to onboard sensors. Once it drains through its battery, which can last up to 120 hours, the Roomba knows to return to its charging dock to recharge itself. You can even customize this combo Roomba with three levels of both suction power for vacuuming and water levels for mopping. For more control, you can program it to spot clean a single spot in your home or schedule cleaning times through the companion iRobot Home app.

A number of other iRobot machines are on sale for Prime Day as well. That includes the Roomba 104 with auto-empty dock for 44 percent off, down to $250, and the premium Roomba j9+ for 36 percent off, down to $579.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/prime-day-deal-pick-up-this-roomba-combo-robot-vacuum-and-mop-while-its-nearly-50-percent-off-141013222.html?src=rss