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Sony's new CS speakers range from $229 up to $279Bookshelf, floor, center and Atmos speaker modelsLarger speakers are Hi-Res Audio certifiedSony's popular CS Series of home theater and stereo speakers has just got bigger with the arrival of four brand new models: bookshelf speakers, floorstanders, Atmos upfiring speakers and a center speaker too.Sony says that the new speakers bring "studio-quality sound into the home", and I'm delighted to see that they've stuck with Sony's trademark "any color as long as it's black" design – as well as making the center speaker the same width as their AV receivers, which is a nice touch if you like your AV setup to be visible.The best part is that they all feature an impressive array of drivers, and extremely reasonable prices, despite Sony generally coming in more at the premium end of home theater options.The new speakers are:SS-CS5M2 bookshelf speakersSS-CS3M2 floorstanding speakerSS-CS8M2 center-channel speakerSS-CSEM2 Dolby Atmos upfiring speakersThe new SS-CEM2 Atmos up-firing speakers fit neatly atop the bookshelf and floorstanding models, or you can mount them on the wall (Image credit: Sony)Sony's new CS Series speakers: what's new and how much?The CS5M2 bookshelf speakers are $249.99 per pair and feature a three-way design with a 5.12-inch woofer, a soft dome tweeter and a wide dispersion super tweeter. They're certified for Hi-Res Audio and have a frequency response of 53Hz to 50,000Hz.The CS3M3 floorstanders are four-way, adding a second 5.12-inch woofer and a bass reflex enclosure, and again they're Hi-Res Audio certified. Frequency response is 45Hz to 50,000Hz. The list price is $279.99 per speaker (so about $560 for a pair).The center channel speaker, the CS8M2, has twin 3.94" woofers and a high-precision tweeter; there's a bass reflex enclosure round the back. The single speaker is $229.99.Last but not least, there are the CSEM2 up-firing Dolby Atmos speakers at $249.99 per pair. Each speaker comes with a 3.94" full-range speaker, and they're designed to sit atop other CS speakers, or they can mount on the wall/ceiling.All four speaker models are available now in the US, though we don't have confirmation of a release in other countries yet.The only thing notably missing is a subwoofer. Sony's SA-CS9 subwoofer isn't really available any more, so it's surprising that a new model wasn't unveiled here too.You might also likeThe best Dolby Atmos soundbars for all budgetsSony's PS5-perfect AV amplifier with Sonos support looks future-proofWhy AV receivers are still the heart of any good home theater

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 2025) kicked off yesterday, with the usual glossy keynote from the iPhone maker. As ever, the company outlined the changes it’s made to its operating systems, all now named by year rather than version number. The biggest news is a visual overhaul of all the OSes, dubbed Liquid Glass, to bring them more in line with each other, and sharing features across the platforms. For instance, it’s redesigned the iPhone’s phone app, but it’ll also be available on macOS Tahoe as well. Plus, some updates to Apple Intelligence, which include the useful (live translation of text and speech) and the less useful (using Image Playground to make backgrounds for your group chats).

The focus here, on smaller tweaks and features with more practical utility, is welcome after last year’s show. After all, the company made some bold claims about what it was bringing to Siri, which it simply couldn’t deliver in the time allowed. Apple does its best work when it’s giving its users features that make their lives easier, not when it’s trying to shout down its Silicon Valley rivals in AI.

— Dan Cooper

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YouTube now allows more harmful misinformation on its platform

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Yesterday's WWDC 2025 keynote delivered a long list of exciting new features for Apple fans, but one of the biggest was the reveal of iOS 26 and its new Liquid Glass design material.The redesign is the biggest for iPhones since iOS 7 in 2013 and Apple announced tons of new features to go alongside its frosted-glass makeover. Naturally, this has all sparked a lot of opinions and online chatter – so we're here to guide you through it in this liveblog.Whether you want to get a temperature check of how iOS 26 has gone down, find out how to try the iOS 26 developer beta, or just catch up on all of the new features coming to your iPhone later this year, we're here to keep you up to date on Apple's biggest iOS update for some time.Welcome to our iOS 26 liveblog(Image credit: Apple / Future)Hello, Mark Wilson here (Managing Editor, News) and I'll be taking you through all of the reaction and news from yesterday's announcement of iOS 26.There's a lot to take in – a new 'Liquid Glass' material for the iPhone's UI, plus a ton of new features across apps like Camera, CarPlay, Apple Music and even the Phone app.We've also got an exclusive chat with Apple about Liquid Glass coming later, plus some hands-on first impressions. So if you want to know how your iPhone's going to change in the near feature, stay tuned.

Apple’s WWDC event detailed updates across its various software platforms, including visionOS 26 for its Apple Vision Pro headset, and two of the most exciting updates were spatial widgets and the news that PSVR 2 Sense controller support is on its way.As Apple highlighted in its announcement, the new controller support will be very handy for VR game developers, as it will allow Vision Pro apps to use on a familiar control scheme that more closely matches that used by other platforms.The Vision Pro’s 'look and pinch' mechanism may be intuitive for users, but it's very different to what other VR headsets use, which makes porting difficult.(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)However, setting aside arguments that this update is arguably too little too late for the Vision Pro platform, there’s currently a much bigger issue to address: you can’t currently buy the PSVR 2 controllers separately.So if you want to be able to take advantage of this new Apple Vision Pro feature you’ll have to buy a whole new PSVR 2 VR headset bundle at $399.99 / £399.99 / AU$649.00.That said, visionOS 26 isn’t launching right away, though it is already available in beta. Hopefully, by the time of its full release Sony will have made PSVR 2 Sense controllers available to buy on their own – something fans of its headset have been asking for since launch.(Image credit: Apple)At the time of writing, though, there’s been no confirmation that this will be the case – and given some of the missteps both Apple and Sony have made with their headsets I can’t say I’d be surprised if the controllers remained exclusively part of the PSVR 2 bundle rather than ever being sold separately.We’ll have to wait and see what happens on this front, but the silver lining to Apple opening up its visionOS platform to VR controllers is that we might see it launch its own handsets, or perhaps even launch the next Apple Vision headset with a pair.Considering the rumors we've heard about Apple wanting to make its next headset more affordable, this would certainly be a smart decision, as eye-tracking (a key part of the Vision Pro's existing control scheme) doesn’t come cheap, and could be an easy feature to cull in order to cut costs.You might also like15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynoteiPad just won WWDC 2025 – here’s why the iPadOS upgrades just made me cry tears of joyiOS 26 is giving the iPhone's Camera app an upgrade I've been waiting years for

iOS 26 has arrived with a massive selection of new features for iPhonesSome of the most interesting updates flew under the radarThese are five of the best iOS 26 features you might have missedApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) saw the company announce a massive array of new features in iOS 26. But aside from all the best iOS 26 features that were highlighted, there are plenty more that flew under the radar.Here, we’ve picked out five of our favorite new iOS additions that you might not have spotted at WWDC. Each one will bring exciting new capabilities to your iPhone, so they’re well worth a look – and if you install the iOS 26 beta you’ll be able to give them a try.1. Battery boosts(Image credit: Future)Looking after your iPhone’s battery is vitally important for ensuring it chugs along for as long as possible. The good news is that just a few small tweaks here and there can make a big difference, and iOS 26 will help you do exactly that.Apple’s software update comes with a bunch of handy features that are all dedicated to preserving and extending your battery life. For instance, there’s a new Adaptive Power option in your iPhone battery settings, the purpose of which is to intelligently make small changes that can prevent your battery from draining too quickly. That includes lowering your screen brightness and permitting some tasks to “take a little longer,” according to Apple. It’ll also enable Low Power Mode when your battery hits 20%.Elsewhere, the battery section of the Settings app now comes with much more in-depth information, including how much usage time you’ve got left based on your current charge level, a more detailed breakdown of which apps are using significant battery power, and more. And when you’re charging up your phone, you’ll now see roughly how long you’ve got to wait until you hit 100%.2. Message filtering(Image credit: Apple)If you’re sick of sifting through a barrage of spam texts, there’s some good news in iOS 26: Apple is bringing message filtering to your phone. This can be found in the updated Messages app.Now, messages from unknown senders are automatically filtered out of your inbox and stored in a separate area. These texts cannot make it into your inbox until you approve their senders.You can allow time-sensitive messages through – for instance, tracking alerts for parcels or food delivery updates. There are different categories for filtered messages, including personal messages from businesses, transactions, promotions and more. Each group can be toggled individually.3. Background sounds(Image credit: Future)Background sounds have featured on iPhones for a little while now, but the number and type of sounds has been expanded in iOS 26. There are now options for rain on rooftops, airplanes, crackling fire, quiet nights, and more.These can provide a soothing ambient environment to help you work, sleep or concentrate. You can enable them in the Settings app, or add them to your Control Center for easy access.4. Dirty lens reminders(Image credit: Apple)The more you use your iPhone, the greater the chances of you accidentally smudging its camera lenses – given that they’re such large protrusions on the back of your phone, they’re pretty hard to avoid. But greasy fingerprints can ruin your photos in subtle ways that you might not even notice until the moment has long since passed.To avoid this scenario, iOS 26 can alert you when it thinks your lenses have been dirtied up, and let you know it’s time to give them a gentle clean.5. Improved flight features(Image credit: Apple)Whether you’re a frequent flyer or someone who just takes the occasional airline trip, you can benefit from iOS 26’s boarding pass upgrade. This makes it much easier to get your passes ready and track flights in real time.While you could previously store boarding passes in Apple’s Wallet app, this update now brings even more functionality to your iPhone. You’ll be able to see Apple Maps directions to get you to the right terminal, track your luggage with the Find My app, and more.There’s also a new Live Activity that displays relevant flight-tracking info, such as arrival terminal, baggage claim number, flight progress, plus other helpful details. This was previously available in apps like Flighty, but it’s the first time Apple has offered it as a native iOS feature.You might also likeWWDC 2025 as it happened: all the iOS 26, MacOS Tahoe, and iPadOS news, with live video from Apple ParkiOS 26 is official – here are the 5 biggest new features coming to your iPhoneiOS 26 compatibility – does your iPhone support it? Here's the full list of supported devices

It’s been confirmed that Intel Macs won’t be supported with macOS 27Only four Mac models with Intel CPUs are supported by macOS Tahoe anyway, but that’ll be the final upgrade for those machinesThose devices will at least receive security updates for a further three yearsIf you’ve got a Mac with an Intel CPU, we now know that macOS Tahoe 26 is the end of the line for your device (assuming that it supports macOS 26 in the first place, and you can check that here).TechRadar can confirm that information on Intel compatibility was provided at the WWDC Platforms State of the Union keynote, and macOS Tahoe will be the last version of Apple’s desktop OS to support any Mac with an Intel processor.Another way of putting this is that when macOS 27 arrives next year, it will only support Macs with Apple chips inside.However, while Intel Macs that can run macOS Tahoe 26 will be stuck with that operating system, those machines will continue to get security updates for a further three years.Analysis: That rushed out the door feeling(Image credit: Future)I had an inkling this might be coming, but I wasn’t fully convinced that Apple would actually push ahead and do this – or, perhaps more to the point, exclude MacBooks from as recently as 2020 with macOS Tahoe 26. It does feel like this hardware is being shoved out of the exit door a little hastily.In fact, only a small number of Macs with Intel CPUs are good to go with macOS Tahoe: the MacBook Pro 16-inch from 2019, MacBook Pro 13-inch from 2020 – but only the higher-end model with four ports (not the entry-level laptop with two ports) – along with the Mac Pro from 2019, and iMac 27-inch from 2020.Those Macs may be good for now, but they won’t get macOS 27, which will likely be announced and released next year, although at least they have a guarantee of three years of security updates going forward, to protect them against vulnerabilities popping up in the operating system that might be exploited.So, those devices will be covered for updates until late in 2029 (assuming the three years start from the release of macOS 27), which is nine or 10 years of updates in total. And to be fair, that’s in line with the coverage Microsoft has provided with Window 10, which has had a decade of support (that ends in October, of course).Of course, that wasn’t just security updates, but also new features, although the additions made to Windows 10 have been few and far between in recent times – but they’ve still kept coming.Microsoft is facing its own controversy with Windows 11 upgrades, though, and the steeper hardware requirements that Windows 10 users face.You might also like...macOS Tahoe 26: here’s everything we know about the release date, compatibility and all the new featuresHow to download the macOS 26 Tahoe developer betaMicrosoft accused of ‘tech extortion’ over Windows 10 support ending, by campaign urging people to upgrade to Linux

JBL reveals its new range of Dolby Atmos soundbars, the Bar MK2 seriesIt's headlined by the flagship JBL BAR1300MK2, an 11.1.4 channel soundbarFour other soundbars also feature in the rangeJBL has revealed its new range of Dolby Atmos soundbars, the Bar MK2 series.The range is headlined by the flagship JBL Bar1300MK2 – successor to the JBL Bar 1300X, one of the best soundbars we've tested in recent years – an 11.1.4 channel soundbar with a dual eight-inch compact sub and detachable rear wireless speakers with Bluetooth functionality, totaling a whopping 2,470W max power output.The other soundbars in the range include the JBL Bar1000MK2, JBL Bar 700MK2, JBL Bar 500MK2 and JBL Bar 300MK2.Check out the grid below for each soundbar's channel configuration, power output and subwoofer and rear speaker inclusion:SoundbarChannel configuration Total Power outputSubwoofer/rear speakersJBL Bar 1300MK211.1.42,470WDual 8" compact subwoofer / 2 detachable wireless rear speakers with Bluetooth functionality JBL Bar 1000MK27.1.4960W10" subwoofer/ 2 detachable wireless speakers JBL Bar 700MK27.1780W10" subwoofer / 2 detachable wireless speakersJBL Bar 500MK25.1750W10" subwoofer / no extra speakersJBL Bar 300MK25.0450WNo subwoofer or extra speakers The JBL Bar range is set to launch first in June 2025 with the Bar 1000MK2, Bar 700Mk2, Bar 500MK2 and Bar 300MK2 released during this time and the flagship JBL Bar 1300MK2 set to launch later in the year in October 2025.Pricing for the JBL Bar range is as follows – we don't yet have pricing for countries outside the US:JBL Bar 1300MK2: $1,699.95JBL Bar 1000MK2: $1,199JBL Bar 700MK2: $899JBL Bar 500MK2: $649JBL Bar 300MK2: $449JBL Bar range: FeaturesThe JBL Bar 1000MK2 will also feature detachable wireless speakers (Image credit: JBL )Every soundbar in JBL's Bar MK2 range will come with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready features. All but the Bar 300MK2 will support Amazon Music HD, although the Bar 300MK2 will support Samsung's SmartThings.Every soundbar in the range will also support Dolby Atmos in some manner, with the flagship Bar 1300MK2 and Bar 1000MK2 supporting true Dolby Atmos, while the three step-down models will support virtual Dolby Atmos.It's also worth noting that only the Bar 1300MK2 and Bar 1000MK2 will support DTS:X at launch. The other three will receive DTS: Virtual X later in the year via an update.As for other technologies, all soundbars will support JBL's MultiBeam 3.0 tech, which is said to create an immersive, surround sound experience from a single soundbar. They will all support PureVoice 2.0 for enhanced dialogue and speech.All of the soundbars are also compatible with the JBL One Platform, compatible with the JBL One app, for streaming of hi-res and spatial audio from compatible music services.Putting flagship Dolby Atmos soundbars on notice?The Samsung HW-Q990D (pictured) is one of our top picks for Dolby Atmos soundbars, but how will the JBL Bar 1300MK2 fare against it and its successor, the Samsung HW-Q990F? (Image credit: Future)We've been spoilt for choice when it comes to the best Dolby Atmos soundbars in recent months. Both the Sonos Arc Ultra and Marshall Heston 120 have proved to be excellent all-in-one soundbars for under $1,000, earning 4-out-of-5 and 5-out-of-5-stars respectively in their reviews.Last year, the Samsung HW-Q990D cemented itself as our favorite multi-box system solution thanks to its incredible power and immersive, nuanced sound – and we're looking forward to getting our hands on its successor, the Samsung HW-Q990F, very soon.But, could the JBL Bar 1300MK2 and Bar 1000MK2 be about to put these soundbars on notice? In terms of features, both bars are jam packed with ready-made support for streaming services (although so are their rivals) but its the Bar 1300 MK2's detachable rear speakers that make it stand out: something we loved about its predecessor, the Bar 1300X when we reviewed it. It's a handy solution to keep your speaker setup neat when not in use.The Bar 1000MK2 may be a little pricier than the Sonos Arc Ultra and the Marshall Heston 120 ($200 more to be precise) but it has the added benefit of an included subwoofer that's likely to give it an advantage in the bass department.The JBL Bar 1300 MK2, priced at $1,699, looks set to launch at a similar price to the Samsung HW-Q990F, which has dropped to $1,599.99 recently, but offers 2,470W of total power to the Q990F's 756W, which would actually put it more in line with the JBL Bar 1000MK2.On paper, the JBL Bar's have all the potential of offering more power for the similar prices to a lot of rivals and if it can get the performance right, JBL could really shake up the Dolby Atmos soundbar market again.You might also like Owning a soundbar has been a game-changer for me – here are 5 cheap options I’d recommendI tested two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars side-by-side, and the battle for your money has never been more competitive‘I’ve been deaf since birth. 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At WWDC 2025, Apple showed off its upcoming macOS Tahoe 26 operating system for Macs, and amongst all the AI fluff and shiny new Liquid Glass design language, there was a relatively small addition that could have a big impact (for me, anyway): Clipboard History.Now, I’m very lucky that in my line of work I get to try out not only the best laptops in the world, but also the best MacBooks, and while I generally love Apple’s modern range of desktops and laptops, I always find myself returning to Windows 11 for writing because of the excellent Clipboard History feature that can be brought up by pressing Windows + V, allowing you to easily browse previously copied items, rather than pasting the last thing you copied.Since the feature was added to Windows 10, I’ve been relying on it constantly, so whenever I use a Mac, the feature’s absence in macOS meant I either had to install a third-party app to add the functionality myself, or I’d just switch back to using a Windows machine, even if that machine was otherwise worse than the Mac I was abandoning.Pasting in the spotlightThe fact that Apple is adding the feature to macOS (as part of a major overhaul of its Spotlight app) is very exciting to me, as having it integrated properly into the operating system should make it both more flexible and convenient.Saying Apple stole the idea from Microsoft is probably a bit strong – and I doubt Microsoft thought of this feature first – but it definitely feels like Apple was inspired by its competition. From what I’ve seen, Clipboard History in macOS Tahoe does exactly the same thing as the feature in Windows 11, and it even has the same name.Regardless of who copied (then pasted) whom, if this allows me to work on my M4 Mac mini rather than booting into Windows 11 on an aging work laptop, then I’m going to be very happy – and it could mean my Windows 11 devices will only be touched when I want to play a game.I’ll be looking forward to giving this new feature a go, either in the macOS Tahoe 26 public beta, which will launch in July, or when the final version is released later this year.You might also like15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynoteDoes your Mac support macOS Tahoe 26? Here’s the full list of compatible MacBooks and MacsiOS 19: new features, a new design, and everything you need to know