Getting your hands on Nintendo’s latest console just got easier, as Amazon is now listing the Nintendo Switch 2 for sale outright, no invitation needed. It’s been three months since the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, and the launch day frenzy is just starting to taper off. The handhelds have been selling at a blistering pace, with just under 6 million units sold in the first four weeks.
Online inventories in those initial weeks sold out in a flash, and sparse restocks were gone just as quickly. Amazon was left out of the initial pre-order process and didn’t list the console at all until over a month after its release. This conspicuous absence may have been due to Nintendo’s frustration with third-party sellers undercutting the company’s own pricing for games on the site.
We really loved the Nintendo Switch 2 in our hands-on review, and thought it was a great follow-up to the 2017 console that launched a handheld renaissance. We gave the Switch 2 a score of 93 out of 100, and were particularly impressed with its larger 7-9-inch LCD screen, the magnetic Joy-Cons, better base storage and, of course, significantly improved performance over the original. The pricing is a bit steep, the battery life could be better and the dock could more USB-C ports, but aside from those details the Switch 2 is almost perfect.
If you’ve been waiting to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2 without having to go on a scavenger hunt, then the Amazon listing should be a welcome option. The months since release have also seen a great selection of Switch 2 ports and exclusive games hit the market. Amazon’s listing offers the standalone console for $449 or the Mario Kart World bundle for $499. Sales are limited to one unit per customer.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-nintendo-switch-2-is-for-sale-on-amazon-no-invite-required-132503609.html?src=rss
The UCI has confirmed the use of a GPS tracking system to enhance rider safety at the Road World Championships, which begin this Sunday 21 September in Kigali, Rwanda.
The UCI, cycling’s governing body, announced rider trackers would be used at the World Championships back in August – but the introduction of the tech led to disputes with pro riders and their teams.
As part of the UCI’s SafeR initiative, which is intended to enhance rider safety in professional road cycling, the use of GPS trackers was trialled at the Tour de Romandie Féminin in August.
However, several teams raised concerns with the UCI about the “imposition” of GPS tracking devices on one member of each team.
EF Education–Oatley said the team would “not select a rider ourselves, nor install, remove or maintain the device”.
They added that the UCI chose to impose this measure “without clear consent” and that it is unclear why the UCI did not want to nominate riders to trial the GPS trackers.
A technician from the UCI checks the GPS security tracker during the 2025 Tour de Romandie Féminin. Dario Belingheri / Getty Images
Five teams refused to nominate a rider, and therefore, the UCI disqualified them, leaving only 63 riders in the race. The UCI said their decision was “deplorable” and undermined “the cycling family’s efforts to ensure the safety of all riders”.
But despite the objections at the Tour de Romandie Féminin, the UCI now says all riders in all categories (the elite men and women, plus under-23s and juniors) will be equipped with a GPS safety tracker attached under their saddles. This will be across the road races, and individual and team time trials.
The system will be operated from the UCI’s control centre and will enable real-time monitoring of rider position. This will allow for the identification of any unusual situations, such as a rider suddenly stopping on the course.
“In such a case, the rider’s exact position will be transmitted to the relevant parties in the convoy – organisers, UCI Commissaires, medical and security services – so that appropriate measures can be taken without delay,” the UCI said in a press release.
The decision to use GPS trackers comes after 18-year-old Muriel Furrer died following a crash in the junior World Championship race last year in Zurich, Switzerland. Furrer reportedly lay alone for almost an hour and a half with a serious head injury.
Race radios are not allowed during the World Championships.
The 2025 Road World Championships will take place between 21–28 September.
Linux 6.17 is an interesting time to carry out fresh file-system benchmarks given that EXT4 has seen some scalability improvements while Bcachefs in the mainline kernel is now in a frozen state. Linux 6.17 is also what’s powering Fedora 43 and Ubuntu 25.10 out-of-the-box to make such a comparison even more interesting. Today’s article is looking at the out-of-the-box performance of EXT4, Btrfs, F2FS, XFS, Bcachefs and then OpenZFS too.
Once upon a time, noise-canceling headphones primarily existed for one purpose: air travel. Bose and Sennheiser were among the first on the scene commercially, blocking unwanted sounds for pilots long before wireless headphones were even a thing. Today, active noise cancellation (ANC) is not just commonplace, it’s practically expected for any consumer headphone.
During the development of its four sets of AirPods with ANC, Apple has harnessed the power of its noise-blocking system to create a natural-sounding transparency mode, develop the automatic Adaptive Audio feature and create accessibility tools like Conversation Awareness. ANC is the basis for a litany of handy AirPods features, and with the AirPods Pro 3, Apple has honed this set of offerings even further.
As director of home and audio product marketing Eric Treski told Engadget. “With ANC, it was really about extending that capability to other use cases.”
The overall redesign of AirPods Pro 3
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Before I get into the upgrades to the ANC system and the other tools that those unlock, I’d be remiss not to discuss how the overall redesign of the AirPods Pro 3 factors in. First, Apple adjusted the direction of the sound coming out of the earbuds so it’s going more directly into the ear canal. Next, the updates to the AirPods Pro 3’s fit — including the new foam-filled ear tips — create a better seal that helps make the ANC setup more efficient.
“The better fit allows us to diagnose what’s happening inside the ear canal,” Matthew Costello, vice president of audio and hardware engineering, explained. “We can actually make ANC more precise, compensate for leak and also better understand the geometry of the individual ear canals.”
Costello said that the product design team spent a lot of time on the new ear tips, arriving at a silicone-coated, foam-infused version for the AirPods Pro 3. He noted that these tips provide the best seal of any AirPods so far, which I can confirm, and that the passive noise isolation they provide is one aspect of the new-and-improved ANC performance.
A more precise ANC system
In order to improve the ANC tech, the engineers employed something called headroom control so that Apple could get more feedback from the microphones in the noise-cancelling system. Those internal mics monitor any unwanted noise that sneaks into the ear canal and prompts the ANC setup to make the necessary changes. The team was then able to optimize performance using a combination of software, geometry and acoustics.
An inherent trait of foam ear tips is that they’re better at blocking higher-frequency sounds, which Costello describes as “more challenging,” so I asked how much of the improvement in overall ANC performance was simply due to this new component. Costello was quick to clarify it’s one part of a much wider system.
“It’s a significant contributor, but it’s part of the overall system performance,” he continued. “The understanding of what’s actually happening in the ear canal helps us diagnose when you need more ANC, but the better seal makes the whole experience more reliable.”
The acoustics engineers, which include a dedicated ANC team, also redesigned and repositioned the noise floor microphones. These are the components that detect any unwanted sounds from either the earbuds themselves or your environment. Since there’s now a more direct path into the ear canal, there’s less room for interference or distortion. A new self-tuning algorithm then takes the data from those mics and identifies exactly what’s going on inside of the ear. Again, it’s all in the name of precision.
“It’s essentially a cleaner signal that’s more predictable,” Treski explained.
ANC’s role in other audio features
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The evolving ANC setup became the foundation for many of Apple’s features on the AirPods and AirPods Pro. As the noise cancellation system improves, transparency mode does too. Now that the system can account for more frequencies, Costello said that this ambient sound tool is more customized to your hearing.
“We’ve actually been able to personalize transparency, because the pass-through information is much better,” he noted.
Because the AirPods Pro 3’s ANC can now cover a wider frequency range, Adaptive Audio is also more adept at picking up loud, high-pitched sounds. This increased the effectiveness of Apple’s hearing protection tools, which reduce your exposure to dangerously loud noises when, say, walking past a construction site, being bombarded by an ambulance’s siren or attending a concert. The re-tuned audio EQ profile helps the company better understand when you need more ANC in loud environments, and to better balance the mix of noise cancellation and transparency in those situations.
The same changes also support improvements in Apple’s hearing test. Thanks to these tweaks, you can now take the test in slightly louder environments than before without the feature asking you to move to a quieter spot. The hearing aid feature has been expanded as well, as Costello said the team added more gain so that the tool can correct higher levels of hearing loss.
“Because of the improvements to ANC, the [hearing aid] benefits actually extend deeper into mild and moderate hearing loss, to help even more people that have challenges with hearing,” Treski continued. All of the hearing health functionality on AirPods was developed in audio labs and in collaboration with audiologists. Apple tests the features with microphones in people’s ears, for both validation and safety, under the guidance of those clinical professionals. This confirmation lets the product development team know when these types of features may be ready for real-world use.
Billy Steele for Engadget
The most impressive part of Apple’s new Live Translation feature on the AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 isn’t the language conversion. For me, it’s the way active noise cancellation kicks in to ensure you can hear Siri speaking. When you begin a Live Translation session on a compatible set of AirPods, ANC lowers the volume of the person you’re speaking to and reduces environmental noise so that you don’t miss a word from Siri.
“We really wanted to ensure that you were able to hear Siri and have an understanding of the conversation in the best way possible,” Treski explained. “So, the idea is being able to really focus on that voice and not be distracted from other surrounding sounds.” Costello added that real-world testing, with careful attention to hide the unannounced products in public, is inherent to the development process.
“What started out as something that was really only used in an airplane is now doing things to help you translate language, preserve your [hearing] health if you’re at a concert, listen to lower levels of music or even take a hearing test,” Treski said.
Apple has taken the seemingly straightforward ability to block noise and applied it to so many of the features that have become synonymous with AirPods. The company probably still has more plans for its H2 chip, so there are likely even more ANC-powered features to come.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/how-apple-used-anc-to-build-its-best-airpods-features-130037859.html?src=rss
SRAM has announced it has filed “a formal complaint” with Belgium’s Competition Authority against cycling’s governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), in dispute of its upcoming ‘Maximum Gearing Protocol’ trial.
Following this, SRAM says the BCA has “initiated formal anti-trust proceedings under EU and Belgian competition laws”.
In a bombshell statement, the American brand says it is challenging the UCI’s upcoming gearing restrictions trial because it will “unfairly disadvantage SRAM riders and SRAM”.
This is because, SRAM says, it is “the only major manufacturer whose current pro team setup will be blocked” by the proposed regulations.
SRAM says its formal complaint comes after multiple failed attempts “to engage the UCI and raise concerns about the impact of the Maximum Gearing Protocol”.
Although SRAM notes it will continue to support its pro teams to comply with the proposed trial event at the Tour of Guangxi in October, a “lack of transparency and collaboration left legal action as the only remaining path forward”, according to SRAM’s statement.
SRAM alleges the UCI’s Maximum Gearing Protocol:
Was adopted without consultation or transparency and lacks supporting empirical evidence, and any safety justification.
Disadvantages SRAM-equipped riders in professional cycling events.
Distorts competition in the road drivetrain market by limiting choice for professional teams and ultimately consumers, because SRAM relies on top-level teams to use and market its products.
Violates EU and Belgian competition law (Articles 101 and 102 TFEU).
SRAM says a “lack of transparency and collaboration left legal action as the only remaining path forward”. Simon von Bromley / Our Media
Speaking on behalf of the brand, SRAM CEO Ken Lousberg, said: “This protocol penalizes and discourages innovation and puts our riders and teams at a competitive disadvantage.”
“We rely on the sport’s governing body to foster an environment that encourages innovation for the benefit of riders and racers today, and riders in the future. We also rely on the governing body to make science-based, impactful changes for rider safety.”
The statement also notes that while the UCI says the 2025 Tour of Guangxi will be a “test” event for the proposed gearing restrictions, SRAM feels “its implementation has already caused tangible harm” to its brand.
“SRAM’s gearing has been publicly labeled as non-compliant, creating reputational damage, market confusion, team and athlete anxiety, and potential legal exposure.”
Lousberg says: “SRAM-equipped teams will have to race at a disadvantage on compromised equipment with a reduced number of gearing options compared to their competitors. It’s also not clear what is being tested.”
As first reported by Daniel Benson, the UCI has said that “relevant data will be monitored and feedback from all stakeholders will be gathered to study the effects” of the restrictions – but exactly what the “relevant data” is remains unclear.
SRAM says it will be forced to race at a disadvantage because of the restrictions. Simon von Bromley / Our Media
As we noted back in June, the UCI’s proposed restrictions will affect SRAM-sponsored teams most heavily, due to SRAM’s extensive use of cassettes that start with 10t sprockets.
Under the UCI’s proposed rollout limit of 10.46m, SRAM-sponsored athletes would face using chainrings no longer than 49t – and taking a hit to drivetrain efficiency compared to rivals using bigger chainrings – or artificially limiting their derailleurs to 11 out of the 12 available rear sprockets, so that the 10t isn’t accessible.
Alternatively, SRAM could row back on its use of 10t sprockets, and provide teams and riders with cassettes starting with 11t sprockets, but SRAM notes that “complying with the protocol would require a full redesign and technical step back – a process that would take years”.
SRAM is also critical of the UCI’s framing of the trial as “a safety initiative”, noting that “no evidence has been presented to support such claims”.
It claims its own analysis of “crash data” from the 2025 Tour de France “found no correlation between higher rollout configurations and crash risk”.
SRAM says it has requested “the immediate suspension of the gearing restrictions”, as well as “representation” for manufacturers on the board responsible for the UCI’s technical regulations.
Citing recently announced changes to the UCI’s regulations surrounding handlebar width, rim depth and so on, Lousberg says: “Today, the UCI’s actions unjustly penalize SRAM riders and SRAM. But given the way the governing body makes its decisions… It’s impossible to know who may be impacted in the future.
“We hope to create a more transparent and collaborative climate for teams and component suppliers that ultimately leads to a better and safer sport for all.”
Shares of AMD slid following the announcement that Intel and NVIDIA are teaming up to co-develop several generations of datacenter and PC products. The arrangement, which also includes a $5 billion investment by NVIDIA into Intel common stock, prompted speculation and worry (by some) over AMD’s future, and that undoubtedly led to its stock
When Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s latest smart glasses at the company’s Connect 2025 keynote, he encountered two glitches that prevented him from properly demonstrating some of the devices’ features. Now, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, said in an AMA on Instagram that they were demo failures and not actual product failures. The first glitch took place in the middle of a live demo with a cooking content creator, who asked Live AI for instructions on how to make a Korean-inspired steak sauce on his Meta glasses. Instead of giving him detailed instructions, his glasses’ AI skipped ahead by several steps and continued glitching. The chef told Zuckerberg that the “WiFi might be messed up” in the venue.
Bosworth said, however, that it was not the case. Apparently, when the chef said “Hey Meta, start Live AI,” it fired up every single Meta Ray-Ban’s Live AI in the building. And since the event was all about the company’s smart glasses, there were a lot of them in the venue at the time. The company had also routed Live AI’s traffic to its dev server to isolate it, but it ended up routing the Live AI traffic of everyone’s glasses in the building to its server. “We DDoS’d ourselves, basically,” he said. He continued that it didn’t happen at rehearsal, because there weren’t as many people wearing the glasses when they tested it out.
Zuckerberg also ran into an issue when he tried demonstrating taking WhatsApp video calls on the Meta Ray-Ban Display. The audience could see him getting calls on the glasses’ HUD, but he couldn’t answer them to start the call. Bosworth said that it was caused by a “never-before-seen bug” that had put the display to sleep at the very instant that the notifications came in that someone was calling. Even after Zuckerberg woke up the display, there was no option to answer the call. The CTO said Meta had never come across that bug before the demo and that it has since been fixed. “You guys know we can do video calling… we got WhatsApp, we know how to do video calling,” he said, but admitted that it was a missed opportunity to be able to show on stage that the feature actually works.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/meta-cto-explains-the-cause-of-its-embarrassing-smart-glasses-demo-failures-123011790.html?src=rss
If you’re on the hunt for a high-quality home theater projector with solid image quality, you can currently get an open-box XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector on Woot for 55% off. With impressive visuals and sound (according to PCMag), this is one of the top projectors on the market. It’s a big step up from entry-level, pocket-sized projectors, making it a better choice for videophiles looking to replace a physical screen.
Weighing around 6.4 lbs, the XGIMI is powerful but lightweight. It delivers sharp 4k resolution with XPR pixel shifting, full HD 3D support, and 1500 ISO Lumens. According to PCMag, the colors are reasonably accurate and well-saturated, with strong contrast in brightly lit scenes. However, darker scenes and shadowed parts of a bright scene may lose some shadow detail.
The projector lacks optical zoom (only digital, which can reduce brightness), so you’ll need to manually adjust the position to fit your screen. Otherwise, it’s a quick and easy setup with auto-adjust features like auto keystone (vertical and horizontal), intelligent obstacle avoidance, screen alignment, auto-focus, and more. Its LED light source is designed to last throughout the projector’s lifetime, and the integrated Android TV with Chromecast makes streaming easy on any Apple or Android device. However, you’ll have to use an external streaming device to access Netflix.
There are several predefined picture modes to fine-tune colors; PCMag testers found that Office mode had the best balance of color accuracy, contrast, and shadow detail. Switching to Game mode (enabled by HDMI input) allows for lower input lag at 60Hz, making it ideal for casual gameplay. The built-in audio with two eight-watt Harman Kardon speakers also earns praise from testers and reviewers for sufficiently filling a large family room despite the projector’s small size. You can also connect an external audio system, if desired.
If you’re a home entertainment buff who wants a compact projector with outstanding bright scenes and can live with a bit of lost shadow detail, this open-box XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projectoris a great buy at 55% off its list price.
This week’s event picks are primarily based on sign-up numbers. See below to learn which events are the most popular group rids and races for the weekend!
Bikealicious Rubberband Joy Ride
Banded Beginner-Friendly Endurance Challenge
Which group ride had the most sign-ups when we were compiling this post? This one!
The friendly Bikealicious crew is leading a “keep together” group ride on Watopia’s challenging Four Horsemen route (89.9km, 2,111m). Grab this route badge if you haven’t done so yet, which comes with a whopping 1780 XP!
Women’s Mini Races (3 races in an hour) happen each Sunday, but the ULTIMATE Mini Races are a bigger monthly event. In fact, this race has more signups than any other this weekend!
If you’re looking for punchy women-only racing, these races are the place to be.
This Sunday’s races are rolling courses, with each race longer than the previous. Races are on the Fine and Sandy (3.4km), Jungle Circuit (9.5km), and Handful of Gravel (1 lap, 10.3km) routes.
Here’s a popular, spicy long 100km ride with two pace options: B group at 3-3.3 W/kg, or C at 2.5-2.9 W/kg. The B group will be on Three Musketeers while the C group will be on Petite Douleu. Both groups have optional efforts on some of the intermediate segments if you’d like.
Choose your desired pace, listen to the ride leader, and get that endurance work done! Both categories have a leader (yellow beacon) and sweepers.
Looking for a group ride at an easy pace? This popular event is held on the Makuri Islands Castle to Castle route and is 60 minutes long. While the stated pace is only 1.2-1.7 W/kg, it’s a banded ride, so you can go as hard (or easy) as you’d like, and you’ll stay with the group.
We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:
Is the event unique/innovative in some way?
Are celebrities (pro riders, etc) attending/leading?
Are signup counts already high, meaning the event is extra-popular?
Does the ride include desirable unlocks or prizes?
Does the event appeal to ladies on Zwift? (We like to support this under-represented group!)
Is it for a good cause?
Is it just plain crazy (extra long races, world record attempts, etc)?
Is it a long-running, popular weekly event with a dedicated leader who deserves a shout out?
In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!
If you’ve been looking for a security camera that works where wifi doesn’t reach, the Eufy Security 4G LTE Cam S330 might be the one to consider. Currently, it’s selling for $161.49, down from its usual price of $249.99 on Amazon.
Like the rest of Eufy’s Solocam line, it avoids the subscription fees that many competitors lock you into. Instead, you can save clips locally on the included microSD card, or if you’re using it on wifi, you can connect it to the Eufy HomeBase S380 for local storage. That makes the S330 a good fit if you want full functionality without committing to another monthly bill. Eufy ships the camera with an EIOT SIM and 100GB of data to test the 4G features.
The S330 builds on the wireless S340 with the same dual-lens setup—a wide-angle macro lens paired with a close-up micro lens. The combination lets you cover a wide space while still zooming in on fine details. Eufy claims its 4K resolution can capture a license plate from 30 feet away, and in practice, the micro lens does deliver striking detail. That means you can catch more than just the shape of a car or a blurry face; you’ll have a clear, usable image. The solar panel keeps the 9,400mAh battery topped up and can be mounted directly on the camera or up to 10 feet away, giving you flexibility for placement. Even in cloudy weather, users have reported the panel keeping the camera running without interruption. The unit is weather-resistant enough for year-round outdoor use, and the swiveling base supports 360-degree viewing with AI tracking to follow people or vehicles across the frame.
There are trade-offs, though. LTE mode offers true off-the-grid freedom, but live viewing is, reportedly, noticeably laggier than on wifi, and the included 100GB data allotment burns up fast. Switching the camera from LTE back to wifi can also take more effort than expected. Still, the flexibility is the real selling point: You can mount it at the edge of your property, along a long driveway, or anywhere a power outlet and router can’t reach.
Valve is dropping support for Steam running on 32-bit versions of Windows, starting January 1, 2026. A report adds and comments: Steam has been available on Windows for more than two decades and, therefore, was built with 32-bit systems in mind. Today, every modern computer is 64-bit, with compatibility layers built in to support older 32-bit apps. So, even though 32-bit apps have carried forward, there’s really no place for 32-bit operating systems anymore — which is why Valve is axing support for them.
Welcome to Edition 8.11 of the Rocket Report! We have reached the time of year when it is possible the US government will shut down its operations at the end of this month, depending on congressional action. A shutdown would have significant implications for many NASA missions, but most notably a couple of dozen in the science directorate that the White House would like to shut down. At Ars, we will be watching this issue closely in the coming days. As for Artemis II, it seems to be far enough along that a launch next February seems possible as long as any government closure does not drag on for weeks and weeks.
As always, we welcome reader submissions, and if you don’t want to miss an issue, please subscribe using the box below (the form will not appear on AMP-enabled versions of the site). Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.
Rocket Lab to sell common shares. The space company said Tuesday that it intends to raise up to $750 million by selling common shares, MSN reports. This new at-the-market program replaces a prior agreement that allowed Rocket Lab to sell up to $500 million of stock. Under that earlier arrangement, the company had sold roughly $396.6 million in shares before ending the program.
Revealed at Meta’s Connect 2025 conference, the Ray-Ban Display has a small, integrated display on the right lens, designed for quick, discreet glances at notifications, directions and even video calls. The clever part is its subtlety; to an onlooker, you’re just wearing a pair of Ray-Bans, not accessing a tiny screen with your peripheral vision. (Although you will appear to offer multiple pensive stares into the middle-distance)
Paired with a Meta Neural Band, which you wear on your wrist, the glasses respond to subtle hand gestures. A simple swipe of your thumb across your index finger navigates the interface, while a twist of the wrist handles volume control. This system makes interacting with the glasses feel impressively seamless and intuitive.
While these glasses aren’t about to make your smartphone obsolete, they represent a significant refinement of the smart eyewear concept. According to Engadget’s Karissa Bell, who tested them earlier this week, they are a practical step towards integrating digital information more naturally into our daily lives.
She also tested the Conversational Focus feature, which gives you live captions of the person you’re speaking with even in a loud environment that may be hard to hear.
The Ray-Ban Display are priced at $799 — once again a pricey test of new tech. They’re heading to select US store shelves on September 30. Check out our full impressions right here.
Fivver, best known for offering gig economy job listings for all kinds of creative endeavors, is laying off 250 employees. It says it’s pivoting to being an AI-first company.
CEO Micha Kaufman says the ultimate goal is to turn Fiverr into “an AI-first company that’s leaner, faster” — comparing it to “startup mode.” I’m sure Kaufman’s salary and CEO benefits won’t be at startup levels.
While the iPhone Air might be the scene-stealer, for the best specs and cameras, the iPhone Pro remains the pick. And let’s not forget: It got a redesign too! It has a versatile triple-sensor system for rear cameras, while the new aluminum unibody is scratch-resistant and feels sturdy. So do you want the technically more capable new iPhone or the new model?
It’s here. Maybe it’s just a stepping stone on the way towards that first foldable iPhone, but the iPhone Air is officially here. It might not be the most affordable iPhone or the one with the most cameras, but for style and sleekness, the iPhone Air is without a doubt Apple’s coolest smartphone since it ditched the home button. And you know what? Battery life isn’t terrible.
Announced last month was the Ubuntu “Dangerous” Desktop Images as a new form of the Ubuntu Linux desktop images that would ship with leading-edge Snaps atop the latest Ubuntu development images… Basically, pulling in the very latest Snaps to go along with the latest Ubuntu development Debian packages…
In addition to working on optimizing the performance of Zink for workstation graphics, Mike Blumenkrantz has also been tackling support for OpenGL mesh shaders with this generic OpenGL-on-Vulkan open-source driver…
Rotor has revealed the Uno, a new wireless electronic groupset for mountain and gravel bikes that promises fast shifting speeds, low weights and “maximum modularity”.
But while the previous Uno groupset was an outlier in a field of cable-actuated and electronic drivetrains, the new Uno groupset could signal where drivetrain tech is headed.
The groupset is offered with different components for mountain biking and gravel riding, with hydraulic disc brakes also being part of the package for the latter.
In terms of pricing, the MTB upgrade kit (derailleur and shifter) will be under €700, according to Rotor. The gravel kit (derailleur, levers and brake calipers) is expected to be around €800.
In a growing and increasingly crowded market of challenger brands, Rotor believes the new Uno components “will be among the most competitive on the market” and “a reliable alternative” to Shimano and SRAM.
Last year, Chinese manufacturer Lanxi Wheeltop Cycle Industries LTD acquired a majority stake in Rotor.
Now, the new Uno groupset combines Rotor’s expertise in power meters and brakes with the electronic shifting technology from Wheeltop’s EDS groupsets.
Rotor says the main advantage of the Uno groupset is its “versatility and modularity”.
The Spanish brand says that the groupset’s components are interchangeable, allowing riders to build the drivetrain they require to meet their needs and budget.
The shifter and derailleur can also be programmed to work with any 10, 11, 12, or 13-speed cassettes.
15,000 shifts per charge
Uno derailleurs will actuate a shift in 150 milliseconds, according to Rotor Rotor
The Uno groupset’s electronic system is controlled by a microprocessor powered by an internal 600mAh battery. Rotor says this guarantees 15,000 shifts before needing recharging.
The shifting speed is claimed to be 150 milliseconds, and the shifter and mech are connected by Bluetooth and ANT+.
MTB derailleur and shifter
The Rotor Uno MTB shifter is IP67 waterproof-rated. Rotor
Rotor claims the MTB rear derailleur and MTB shifter will weigh in at under 453g, with the batteries.
As the rear derailleur is configurable for compatibility with 10 to 13-speed cassettes, this offers myriad opportunities for using different manufacturers’ cassettes and chains.
Using a 12t pulley and 93mm-long aluminium cage, the mech can accommodate cassettes with up to 52 teeth, like the largest SRAM cassettes.
The mech is constructed from aluminium and fibreglass-reinforced nylon, featuring a parallelogram designed to optimise, Rotor says, the stiffness-to-weight ratio.
The shifter is powered by a CR2032 battery, is IP67 waterproof-rated and has what Rotor describes as a ‘non-slip’ finish, with an indicator light to note activity.
Rotor intriguingly hints that the CPU (central processing unit) is in the mech, so the system will be “expandable to new and future additions of components and peripherals”.
Anyone buying the mountain bike groupset will have to add brakes from elsewhere. Rotor says it’s “leaving this choice up to the user” because of the wide range of mountain bike brakes available. This also means you can choose your brakes depending on your riding discipline.
Hydraulic brakes, but only with the gravel groupset
The gravel setup will use Shimano hoses and mineral-oil-filled Rotor Uno calipers Rotor
The gravel-specific Uno will come with hydraulic disc brakes included.
The brakes use carbon lever blades and titanium clamps. They use mineral oil and are actuated by a horizontal brake master cylinder. Lever travel can be adjusted up to 26mm.
The 160mm brake rotors are available in either centrelock or 6-bolt configuration. The flat-mount calipers have ceramic pistons for improved heat dissipation, according to Rotor. They use Shimano BH90 hoses and Shimano-compatible brake pads, allowing you to choose a brake compound that suits your needs.
The gravel groupset uses the same electronic rear derailleur body as the MTB version, but with a shorter cage, and it can accommodate cassettes with up to 46 teeth.
Rotor claims that the system, comprising rear derailleur, levers, brakes and cables, is similar in weight to competitor offerings. However, Rotor says if you add its own 12-speed, 11-46t cassette (with a claimed weight of 294g), that could make the whole package one of the lightest available.
The gravel version of the Uno system is also designed to be used with Rotor’s Aldhu carbon crankset, (which Rotor claims is the lightest on the market), along with the brand’s INspider chainrings and power meter.
Rotor Uno app
The groupset can be programmed using the Rotor Uno app Rotor
Rotor’s Uno groupset will be programmable with an app – for example, to establish whether it’s running as a 10, 11, 12 or 13-speed drivetrain. The Rotor Uno app will be available for both iOS and Android devices.
Users will be able to view the battery level of each component in the app. Metrics and graphs from Rotor’s Power app (used for the brand’s power meters) will not be integrated into the initial version of the app but will be included in future updates.
Any software updates to components will be managed through the app using OTA (Over The Air) updates.
Electronic challengers
Rotor will become part of a select group of manufacturers offering electronic shifting equipment. Rotor
The groupset market is dominated by Shimano and SRAM, but there are now several manufacturers setting out their stall as challengers, with Rotor back in the mix.
Rotor is positive that there is a place for its new Uno groupset in this growing market.
“In terms of weight, reliability and price, [this groupset] will be among the most competitive on the market, so we are confident that we will be a reliable alternative in the field of groupsets,” Rotor told BikeRadar.
Pricing
Pricing looks set to be competitive. Rotor
Rotor says the retail price for the MTB upgrade kit (derailleur and shifter) will be under €700, while the gravel kit (derailleur, levers, and brake calipers) is expected to be around €800.
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Strava is prepping for a US initial public offering (IPO), with the fitness platform said to have invited banks including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to pitch for roles, according to reports.
Reuters reported that the listing could happen as soon as early 2026, depending on market conditions, and that Strava has yet to finalise how much it plans to raise or the valuation it will target.
The potential IPO follows the San Francisco-based company closing a fundraising round valuing it at $2.2 billion back in May 2025.
The valuation followed a series of acquisitions made by Strava. In April, it acquired Runna, a UK-based run training app. Then, in May, it bought The Breakaway, a cycling training app.
The rumours follow two leadership appointments. In August, Strava announced Matt Anderson as its new chief financial officer and Louisa Wee as chief marketing officer.
Anderson joined Strava from Nextdoor, a social network for neighbourhood communities, where he served as chief financial officer and guided the company through its public listing.
Strava says the platform saw more than 50 per cent growth in new users last year, with Gen Z turning to the platform. The fitness training app now has more than 150 million users in over 185 countries.
Strava has not responded to a request for comment.
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