ICymi: the 8 biggest technical stories of the week, from Google’s new AI Video Magic to WhatsApp on the iPad
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The number of progress in the technical world has not shown any signs of delay in the last seven days. Whether it is progress in the possibilities of AI-Videogerators or a long-term messaging app that finally appears AppleThe tablets, it’s a good week ago.
How well we try to make our journalism here on TechRadar, we know that not everyone has time to sit down and digest every story that we have set up all week – and so we present this in case you missed it, summary so that you can provide yourself.
We will come back next week with another iCymi for you, but now let’s dive into some of the stories that have caused the greatest ripples in the technical pond in recent days – there is a lot to get through and many topics to treat.
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8. Garmin’s Whoop-Style ‘Sleeping Band’ came closer to reality
Garmin Is already one of the largest and most respected names in fitness wearables, and it seems that a brand new device is on the road: well -placed sources say they have seen signs of a screen -free, sleeping position that Garmin is planning to introduce soon.
It sounds a bit like a whoop band, of the few details that have been created so far, which would undoubtedly make a more comfortable option to wear in bed than a thick smartwatch. So far, however, we have not officially heard of Garmin.
7. A streaming logo leak has updated us our Netflix passwords
If you have registered for a Netflix account, make sure you reset your password as quickly as possible, since millions of login details have been leaked online. It is also not only Netflix: accounts in Prime Video, Disney+and other services are also influenced.
The silver lining is that financial information with regard to these accounts seems to be safe, but there is no room for complacency, especially if you use your streaming recipients for other accounts.
It is best to assume that you have been exposed and your data changes.
6. Anker gave us earplugs that double like a telephone battery
We are always happy to be technology that is a bit different here at TechRadar, and that is the case with the Anchor Soundcore P41i wireless earbuds. These small buttons last until 12 hours, which rises to a huge 192 hours when you take the loading store.
That is because the compact charging case doubles as a general power bank that also charges your phone, if necessary it has a battery of 3000 mAh capacity inside, so it can mean that there is a gadget or charging plug that you have to take with you.
5. Sony handed indefining filmmakers a new compact video camera
The Sony FX2 video camera was officially announced this week, causing a tilting EVF and a 33MP full-frame sensor. It is able to film 4k With a maximum of 60 fps, and it will be available from July 2025, priced at $ 2,700 / £ 2,700 / au $ 5,299 only for the body.
We still have to get hold of the Sony FX2 and be put by a few tests, but from what we can see, it looks ideal for everyone who makes films on a small, low-budget scale. However, there are some limitations, including a lack of 32-bit float-audio recording.
4. We have tested the stunning AI video manufacturer of Google
AI Video Making has made a huge step forward with the arrival of the VEO 3 model of Google. Clips made by VEO 3 are flooded on the internet and on social media, and it is now just about impossible to tell what is real and what fake is with these videos.
We have been able to perform a few instructions via the Google VEO 3 engine, which creates clips of dinosaurs painting and dramatic set pieces on the surface of Mars. However, it can take some work to get a result that you are happy with, and we also have a number of VEO 3 tips to share.
3. Samsung launched the One onion 8 beta for Early Adopters
SamsungThe next major update is one onion 8, based on Android 16, and you can now test it if you have a Galaxy S25 telephone and live in the US, the UK, Germany or South Korea. Discover how you can register now and the main functions that you can expect from the update.
More upgrades and tweaks will undoubtedly be added as the beta progresses. Samsung also told us that one user interface will be fully launched in the coming months, in addition to some brand new folding things, which we expect to be the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
2. The first Dolby Atmos Flexconnect speaker has landed
The TCL Z100 distinguishes itself to be the first speaker announced to work with Dolby Atmos Flexconnect. That is the audio technology that can create dynamic surround sound in a room, regardless of how many speakers you have or how they have been arranged.
A maximum of four TCL Z100 speakers can be combined in a single configuration, and although we still have to hear prices and release day data on this unit, it is great to see the dynamic technology that are his way to speakers, two years after it was announced.
1. WhatsApp finally has an iPad app
It’s a long time ago, but WhatsApp Is finally available on the Apple iPad – so that your chats can spread over a larger screen. In addition to sending and receiving messages, you can share your screen and video chat with a maximum of 32 people at the same time.
In just a few seconds you can synchronize conversations against your other devices, and WhatsApp promises that there is more to be heard with WhatsApp on the Apple tablets. Is it too much to ask Meta to make an iPad app for Instagram next time?
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