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So, about the $1,400 Surface Duo, and more tech news you need to know today

June 12, 2025

1. So, about the Surface Duo…

Microsoft’s full reveal of the $1,399 Surface Duo didn’t find a lot of enthusiasm from the consumer tech crowd that we play in.

Why? It’s the attempt that matters:

Oops, that release date is also unfortunate timing!

In any case, we await full reviews of final hardware and software.Can a new use case actually emerge?

2. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live aresurprisingly easy to fix(Android Authority).

  1. Motorola willunveil the next foldable Razron September 9: 5G, a faster processor, and other key improvements (Android Authority).

  2. Ok you have to see this:The CaseCrawler gives your phone tiny robotic legsso that it can yeet its way to a charger (Android Authority).

Microsoft Surface Duo Charging case plus accessories

  1. Here’s myTile Slim review, which I reviewed after buying it after losing my wallet for a few weeks. It’s good, it works, so what’s peace of mind worth? (Android Authority).

  2. Apple releasesnew software updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, squashing bugs (Ars Technica).

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7.Major Apple assembler Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn)says China’s ‘days as the world’s factory are done’ (PC Mag).

  1. Ouch:The Times has oblierated Instagram Reels, an imitation of TikTok, but worse (NY Times).

9.The iconic Arecibo Telescopehas suffered major damage, and has gone quiet (Wired,images of the damage here).

10.Hyperion’s hydrogen-electric XP-1 supercaris capable of 220 MPH, and 1,000 miles to a tank of hydrogen. Apparently. (CNET).

  1. The next flying silo SpaceX Starshipis being readied for testing and an eventual hop(Twitter).

  2. ASTROnomers havefound the most distant Milky Way-like galaxyever observed (Phys.org)

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