Apple has unveiled a new USB-C iPad stylus, which will be available in November for an affordable $79 / £79. That's quite a bit less than the $129 / £119 Apple Pencil 2, but you'll have to do without pressure sensitivity and the double-tap-to-change-tools functionality.
There's a new leak suggesting that the Samsung S24 Ultra might retain the 100x digital zoom offered by the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – but another well-known tipster has weighed in to say that the 100x option is actually getting ditched next year.
Samsung makes lots of gadgets besides phones, and it might have a new smartwatch in the works: the rumor is that a Galaxy Watch Ultra with a Mini LED display is on the way, and will be a premium and rugged wearable along the lines of the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
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Better system app management is expected for Windows 11 (Surface / Unsplash)
Microsoft is busy pushing out more improvements to Windows 11: a new System Components hub, which provides easy access to system apps like Photos and Notepad, plus system extensions and codecs, is heading out soon to early testers of the OS.
We're intrigued by the latest I'm Back Film project on Kickstarter, which is funding a 'digital film roll' that effectively converts your old film SLR into a digital camera with a retro feel. There are a few things to consider before you decide to back it, though.
