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Samsung wins an award for next-gen cooling tech
2:02 am | August 26, 2025

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Samsung's next-generation Peltier cooling technology, co-developed with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, has received a 2025 R&D 100 award, which is apparently often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Engineering and the Oscars of Innovation. The award is handed out by R&D World Magazine and recognizes the world's 100 most innovative technologies each year. The Peltier cooling tech was first unveiled earlier this year in a publication in the science journal Nature Communications. Samsung engineers worked with Dr. Rama Venkatasubramanian's thermoelectrics research...

Google will make Android’s Quick Share work with iPhones
11:59 pm | August 25, 2025

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Google and Samsung launched the unified Quick Share on Android last year, and now it seems like the search giant is busy making it compatible with iPhones... somehow. A teardown of the latest Google Play Services beta app has revealed this fact, actually confirming an initial report from almost a year ago. Clearly then, it's taking some time, but it's still coming. And when the functionality does arrive, here's a screen you'll see on your Android smartphone when attempting to share something with an iPhone while not being signed into your Google account: So, interestingly, it seems...

Google will make Android’s Quick Share work with iPhones
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Google and Samsung launched the unified Quick Share on Android last year, and now it seems like the search giant is busy making it compatible with iPhones... somehow. A teardown of the latest Google Play Services beta app has revealed this fact, actually confirming an initial report from almost a year ago. Clearly then, it's taking some time, but it's still coming. And when the functionality does arrive, here's a screen you'll see on your Android smartphone when attempting to share something with an iPhone while not being signed into your Google account: So, interestingly, it seems...

I sat on the butt-cooling AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair in the middle of a heatwave – but did it actually keep my buns chilly?
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AutoFull M6 Ultra: Two-minute review

Alright, I'm going to be totally honest: I wasn't expecting the AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair to be very good. I've seen gaming chairs with fancy massage and cooling functions before, and I was never very impressed with them (in fact, I had a good laugh about one of them during Amazon Prime Day 2022).

On paper, it sounds a bit ridiculous: a premium gaming chair absolutely loaded with features, from '6D' armrests to built-in fans and even a heating element that helps keep your posterior the perfect temperature. In practice, though, it delivers on all the advertised promises - almost all of them, anyway.

The AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair pictured in front of a desk with a gaming PC setup.

(Image credit: Future)

For starters, it's genuinely very comfortable and feels like a premium product. The cushioning is nice and plush on the seat, back, and headrest, and the PU leather finish is pleasantly cool to the touch. Both the base of the seat and the lumbar support section are perforated to make them more breathable, too.

I'd potentially go so far as to call this one of the best gaming chairs out there right now - but more due to the overall high quality and comfort, rather than the extra fancy features. That being said, the cooling and heating functions genuinely do work - more on that later in this review.

In fact, I'd have to admit that some of my issues with the AutoFull M6 Ultra are more to do with me than the chair itself. I'm 6'3", and I can't help but feel like this chair simply wasn't designed for someone of my stature. But if you're six feet tall or less, this could be the perfect chair for you - especially if you live somewhere with a warm climate.

AutoFull M6 Ultra: Price and availability

The AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair pictured in front of a desk with a gaming PC setup.

(Image credit: Future)

With a $799.99 / £799.99 (around AU$1,225) price tag, the M6 Ultra is far from affordable. Even relatively premium offerings from respected gaming chair brands like SecretLab and NobleChairs are cheaper.

That being said, it's worth noting that this is the highest-end model sold by AutoFull. If you're willing to sacrifice the massage and cooling/heating functions, there's also the M6 Elite, which retails for $599.99 / £599.99 (around AU$920) and retains the same high build quality without the extra bells and whistles.

Plus, at the time of writing, the M6 Ultra is on sale at AutoFull's website (seemingly in every territory), bringing the price down to a far more reasonable $569.99 / £569.99 (around AU$875). In that range, it's going up against chairs like Razer's Iskur V2 and the SecretLab Titan Evo, and for my money, it performs reasonably well against those rivals.

AutoFull M6 Ultra: Specs

Max weight of user

396lb / 180kg

Max height of user

Not specified

Recline angle

90-160° Backrest recline

Warranty

3-year

Lumbar support?

Yes (Adjustable)

Material

PU leather, fabric headrest

AutoFull M6 Ultra: Design and features

The AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair pictured in front of a desk with a gaming PC setup.

(Image credit: Future)

To describe this gaming chair as feature-rich is almost an understatement; I'm frankly surprised it doesn't also cook my dinner and do my taxes. In terms of its core construction, it's nothing groundbreaking; we've got a five-armed ergonomic base with smooth rolling casters, a fully reclining backrest, and a racing seat design with sturdy but not uncomfortable bolsters on either side.

The armrests feature '6D' movement, which sadly doesn't mean that they're capable of accessing a forbidden sixth dimension of spacetime, but rather that they can move in six specific directions.

This makes the armrest position highly customizable, which is great, though I would've liked to see a little more resistance on the 360-degree rotation; it's a bit too easy to push them out of position when getting up or sitting down, but this is an admittedly very minor quibble on my part.

The AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair pictured in front of a desk with a gaming PC setup.

(Image credit: Future)

The recline function works well, with a sturdy feel to the backrest and the option to go back almost to a fully horizontal position. Combined with the extendable flip-up legrest, it's certainly one of the most comfortable gaming chairs - you could reasonably take a comfortable nap in the M6 Ultra if you were so inclined, or reclined (sorry).

The headrest is very plush, but - somewhat unusually for a premium gaming chair - isn't removable. Instead, it's mounted on an adjustable bracket, and the sides can be 'folded' inwards too for a cradling effect. It's good enough, but I can't help but feel like a magnetic headrest would've been a better choice here. The lumbar support is also fully adjustable (and very comfy), but can't be removed without damaging the chair.

The AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair pictured in front of a desk with a gaming PC setup.

(Image credit: Future)

Now, onto the good stuff: does this chair really keep your bum cool? Surprisingly, yes, it does. Two fans in the breathable seat center can be set to three different power levels, and they definitely do keep the temperature down. I reviewed the M6 Ultra at the peak of a nasty heatwave here in the UK, and while I wasn't exactly blown away (no pun intended) by the cooling, it did make a noticeable difference after an extended period in the chair.

The heating function works quite well, too. Given the current temperatures at the time of writing, I was reluctant to use it for very long, but it certainly does get nice and toasty. It's easy to imagine how pleasant that could be in the middle of winter.

The same can't really be said for the 'massage' functionality, unfortunately. This is basically just a vibration motor concealed in the lumbar cushion, which can be set to pulse at three different speeds. I was hoping for a more active massage experience (like those bulky chairs you see at malls and airports) and ultimately found it more annoying than relaxing.

All of these features are controlled by three buttons on the seat.

AutoFull M6 Ultra: Performance

So, how does the AutoFull M6 Ultra actually perform in practice? Well, for me, not great. At 6'3", I'm simply a bit too tall for this gaming chair; the headrest was the main offender, as setting it to the maximum height was still a little too low for me to sit comfortably. The NobleChairs Hero TX that I use as my regular desk chair stands about two inches taller by comparison.

Luckily, I have a 5'9" fiancé who I was able to persuade (read: bribe with snacks) into using the chair for a few days, and he reported that it was actually fantastically comfortable if you're not excessively tall. Even after a five-hour Stardew Valley binge, it was comfy and sweat-free thanks to the cooling function. Consider this a warning, then: if you're my height or taller, this might not be the chair for you.

In terms of other body types, the M6 Ultra is wide enough to accommodate most plus-sized users, and it works well for cross-legged sitting as well. The lumbar support is genuinely great (something I'm always on the lookout for in desk chairs), and it's very easy to find a natural elbow position thanks to the multi-directional armrests. It's also Lucy-approved, an extremely important certification for any chair, as you can see in the picture below.

The AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair pictured in front of a desk with a gaming PC setup.

Don't worry, she was perfectly happy to sit in the chair; she just looks perpetually concerned. (Image credit: Future)

When it comes to the question of longevity, it's always difficult to gauge exactly how well a chair will last based on a few weeks reviewing it, but I have to say that I feel confident about the staying power of the M6 Ultra. The stitching looks and feels high-quality, and the chair as a whole is very robust, with mostly metal and leather in its construction; the only plastic I could see here was the external covers for the seat hinges and the lumbar adjustment dial.

One last thing I have to bring up: don't expect to be rolling around in this thing unless you've also got a USB power bank to connect to it. The USB cable that powers the extra features is simply too short to practically connect it to a PC or wall outlet unless you remain perfectly still, so the best solution is to plug it into a portable charger and store that in the handy pocket on the back of the chair.

AutoFull M6 Ultra: Should you buy it?

Buy it if...

You want a feature-rich gaming chair
The AutoFull M6 Ultra is positively overloaded with features, from the fully adjustable lumbar support to the cooling fans. If you want a chair that can do it all, this is the one to pick.

You want to be super comfortable
With breathable PU leather, plush cushioning, a built-in legrest, and near-horizontal recline, the M6 Ultra might be one of the most comfortable gaming chairs on the market - just so long as you're not too tall for it.

Don't buy it if...

You're taller than six feet
If you're on the tall side, this probably won't be the right chair for you - due primarily to the headrest, which can be adjusted up and down but not fully removed (or at least, not without permanently breaking it).

You’re on a budget
If you want a new gaming chair but don't want to spend a lot, you'll be better served elsewhere - this is an undeniably pricey throne.

Also consider...

AutoFull M6 Ultra

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 XL

Razer Iskur XL

Max weight of user

396lb / 180kg

395lb / 180kg

395lb / 180kg

Max height of user

Not specified

6'9" / 205cm

6’10" / 208cm

Recline angle

90-160° Backrest recline

85-165° Backrest recline

139° Backrest recline

Warranty

2-year

5-year

3-year

Lumbar support?

Yes (adjustable)

Yes (adjustable)

Yes (adjustable)

Material

PU Leather, fabric headrest

Neo Hybrid Leatherette / Softweave Fabric / NAPA Leather

PVC leather

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 XL
The Titan Evo range from Secretlab is one of the best in the business and its 2022 range is excellent. It offers a similar package to the Kaiser 3 XL but will give you a better finish and build quality that many folks value and don't mind paying extra for.

Here's our full Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 review

Razer Iskur XL
The XL variant of the Razer Iskur will cater for the bigger player just as much as the Kaiser 3 XL but it will offer perhaps a more 'fulsome' lumbar system - an entire panel of the chair's back can be moved into the perfect position.

Here's our full Razer Iskur review

How we tested the AutoFull M6 Ultra

I spent more than a week testing out the AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair, swapping out my usual desk chair, the NobleChairs Hero TX, to use it daily at home, both for work (since I work from home) and a fair bit of gaming.

I'm 6'3" and weigh about 95kg (209lbs), so I'm on the large side - which is why I had both my 5'9" partner and 5'11" friend spend some time in the chair too, to get a properly rounded idea of how comfortable it is for different people.

We all tested out various positions for the headrest, armrests, and lumbar cushion, as well as seeing how comfortable the footrest and additional features were. I carefully documented their feedback and also took the time to read some product reviews on AutoFull's own website, to make sure there were no glaring issues with the M6 Ultra that I'd somehow missed in my own testing (and there weren't, so my pride remains intact).

Read more about how we test

First reviewed: August 2025

The Xiaomi 16 Pro is rumored to drop the quad-curved display
10:31 pm |

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Last week, we heard that the Xiaomi 16 Pro will have a slightly larger 6.8” display (possibly as big as 6.85”), which is up from 6.73” on the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Leakster Smart Pikachu has some good news for those that didn’t love the quad-curved display of the 2024 model – Xiaomi is going with a flat panel this time. Curved sides “hide” the real thickness of bezels, so Xiaomi will reportedly slim down the bezels of the flat display to compensate and make the 15 Pro and 16 Pro look comparable. The new display will have improved eye protection technology that will work at high brightness...

Realme’s 10,000+ mAh battery phone also has a built-in cooling fan
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Realme is going to unveil a phone with at least 10,000 mAh battery capacity during its "828 Fan Festival" on August 27. The company has already teased this device, and today it's revealed something new. The device will also have a built-in cooling fan - that is, unless the company plans to unveil more than one handset during its 828 Fan Festival, that's also a possibility of course. Unfortunately, no other specs have been shared by the brand, so everything besides the battery capacity and cooling fan's presence remains a mystery. But it did show us the phone's back at least, here it...

I tried the Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 and wanted to love it – but it’s got one fatal flaw
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Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2: review

The Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 is a peculiar, yet undeniably fun creation. It’s a webcam for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s modelled on the classic Super Mario enemy, Piranha Plant. You know, the one that rears its head from a pipe in an attempt to eat you whole.

This model is produced by video game accessory producer Hori, but licensed by Nintendo itself. Yes, it’s a lot more character-filled and extravagant than the official Switch 2 camera, but still, it costs a fair chunk less, coming with a list price of just $59.99 / £33.99 / AU$64.95. But why?

Well, before we get to that, I want to talk about this thing’s design – which is more unique than even the best webcams. Not only is it playful and perfect for any Nintendo fan, but it’s pretty well made too. It comes with a poseable stem to angle the webcam with, a leaf part – which you can attach to its stem – and a mouth that can be opened and closed to reveal or conceal the camera.

Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 mouth being opened

(Image credit: Future)

On top of that, there’s a plant pot, which can be kept closed and used as a stand, or opened to mount the plant on top of your monitor or TV. For the most part, I kept the pot closed, and connected it up to my Nintendo Switch 2 via the included USB-C cable. The open position wasn’t wide enough to fit on top of my TV, which I expect will be the case for a lot of users.

If you’re playing in handheld mode, you can plug the Piranha Plant into your Switch 2’s USB-C port directly, which makes it a highly versatile option. I also appreciated a 3.5mm right-angle adapter, which enables you to use one of the best Nintendo Switch headsets wired, without the leaf part obstructing your cable.

So far, it all looks very rosy for this lil’ plant. But we haven’t really addressed the key reason for that low price point yet. And it is, unfortunately, tied to performance. Yes, Hori’s Piranha Plant camera offers a 480p resolution, which would’ve been fine 20 years ago but, in 2025, it’s simply not good enough.

As you can imagine, 480p is highly restrictive, and the picture quality you get from this camera is poor. I tried playing some Mario Kart World with my friend, and details on my face and clothing were unclear, while colors lacked vibrancy and that true-to-life tone. On top of that, I tried sitting about one meter from my TV in docked mode, and my picture was extremely blurry. In fact, my face looked almost as if it was melting. Thankfully it wasn’t, but the Plant made me question that.

Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 base and audio connector

(Image credit: Future)

One thing I’ll commend the Piranha Plant on, though, is that it tracked my face fairly well. In Mario Kart World, a webcam can be used to show your face in a small circle on the results page, or alongside your character mid-race. Throughout, the Piranha Plant was able to keep me well-centered, even if the actual sharpness of my picture was lacking.

It’s worth noting that there aren’t all too many titles with webcam functionality right now. Yes, it adds a fun touch to Mario Kart World's online multiplayer, and it unlocks a few extra minigames in Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, but that's about it right now.

With that said, is it worth purchasing Hori’s Piranha Plant webcam? Well, its 480p resolution makes it impossible for me to recommend outright – that is unless you want to reminisce over the camera quality of the Nintendo DSi and 3DS.

And so ultimately, it matters not how much I adore the very sight of this dashing plant. For I cannot help but feel despair – no… anguish – over its tragic picture quality. It makes me wonder, then, how can we possibly reconcile two such polarising emotions for just one individual. Well, maybe we can’t. Maybe that conflict is, at its core, what makes this plant so intriguing. Its beauty is undeniable, yet so are its flaws. To buy it is to experience conflict in its rawest form.

Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 with mouth open on pink background

(Image credit: Future)

Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 review: price & specs

Price

$59.99 / £33.99 / AU$64.95

Resolution

480p at 30fps

Field of view

85 degrees

Dimensions

65 x 44 x 150mm (camera); 49 x 49 x 47 (base)

Weight

30g (camera); 80g (base)

Compatibility

Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, MacOS

Should you buy the Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2?

Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 with mouth closed

(Image credit: Future)

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Fun, endearing look, flexible stem, mount works well, but won’t fit every screen

4.5/5

Performance

Dismal 480p resolution, very blurry at a distance, but framing works well

2/5

Value

Considerably cheaper than official Switch 2 camera, but at a quality cost

3/5

Buy it if...

You’re a big fan of Piranha Plant
Honestly, there’s a case to pick this lil’ guy up as a collectible, or a statement piece – rather than to use as your Switch 2 webcam. The Piranha Plant cam is well made and oozing with character, and it can add a splash of color to your TV unit or monitor.

You want a flexible design
I appreciate the versatility of the Piranha Plant webcam a whole lot. You can find the perfect angle for your living space using its poseable stem and L-shaped mount, and it can be used in either handheld mode, or in TV mode (using the mount or plant pot base).

Don't buy it if...

You value strong picture quality
Oh what could’ve been. See, this Piranha may look pretty neat on the outside, but on the inside, it’s not really equipped for peak performance. That’s due to its resolution being capped at 480p – the same as that of the DSi, which first released in 2008. Ouch.

You want an ultra-secure, highly versatile mount
The L-shaped mount on this webcam is good enough to sit on top of most monitors, and a good amount of slim TVs. Still, it’s not exactly the most secure mount I’ve used, and if you’ve got a chunkier TV, then it won’t be able to sit on top. You can instead place it inside the pot and on top of a TV unit, if the mount isn’t working out, of course.

Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2: also consider

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera
Well, I’ll be honest, there aren’t too many Switch-2-oriented competitors out there right now, so if you’re not sold on this plant creature, I’d just suggest picking up the official Nintendo Switch 2 Camera. It offers far higher picture quality, thanks to its 1080p resolution, and even if that’s the only reason to pick it over this model, it’s a pretty major one!

How I tested the Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2

Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 parts on a table

(Image credit: Future)
  • Tested for one week
  • Used at home in handheld and TV mode
  • Predominantly tested while playing Mario Kart World

I tested the Hori Piranha Plant Camera for a week, using it as the primary camera for my Nintendo Switch 2. During this period, I used the camera in both handheld and docked mode, with my console connected to the Sky Glass Gen 2 television and Samsung HW-Q800D soundbar.

There aren’t all too many titles that support camera functionality on the Nintendo Switch 2 just yet, so for the most part, I tested this model’s picture quality on Mario Kart World. To do this, I entered GameChat with my Future colleague, Nikita, and assessed the quality of my picture from various distances.

Honor Magic V5’s on-device AI powers real-time call translation
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Honor's Magic V5 was introduced in China last month, and it's rolling out to European markets in the next few weeks. In conjunction with that, today the brand is highlighting the phone's on-device AI real-time call translation. This feature uses "the industry's first on-device large speech model", which only has an 800MB footprint on the phone, while including six language packs (Chinese, English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian). Honor says you can "speak-as-you-go" as the device provides real-time translation, showcased in the screenshot above. As it doesn't wait for a full...

vivo V60 Lite runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset
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vivo launched the V60 earlier this month, but only the V60 - no Lite model has been announced so far, despite the fact that there was a V50 Lite. It seems like vivo hasn't forgotten about the Lite, however, and it's still working on the V60 Lite. This may have been spotted in the Geekbench database today with the model number V2530. It's powered by the Snapdragon 685 SoC, paired in the specific prototype that ran the benchmark with 8GB of RAM (but more options could be offered, as always). The phone will rather disappointingly run Android 15 when it lands, even though Android 16 has...

vivo V60 Lite runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset
6:23 pm |

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vivo launched the V60 earlier this month, but only the V60 - no Lite model has been announced so far, despite the fact that there was a V50 Lite. It seems like vivo hasn't forgotten about the Lite, however, and it's still working on the V60 Lite. This may have been spotted in the Geekbench database today with the model number V2530. It's powered by the Snapdragon 685 SoC, paired in the specific prototype that ran the benchmark with 8GB of RAM (but more options could be offered, as always). The phone will rather disappointingly run Android 15 when it lands, even though Android 16 has...

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