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Android will soon enable tap-to-pay contactless payments for under 18s – with strong parental controls in tow.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-will-soon-let-kids-use-tap-to-pay-but-its-not-as-bad-an-idea-as-it-sounds

Fortunately, a micropatch is available now, so update as soon as possible.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/windows-themes-zero-day-could-have-exposed-users-to-credential-theft-and-more

Sony has confirmed that PS5 console plates are incompatible with the PS5 Pro.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/ps5-slim-plates-wont-work-with-the-ps5-pro-sony-confirms-the-mid-gen-console-will-get-its-own-versions-in-the-future

A Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could land a few months after the main Galaxy S25 line.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-could-launch-a-galaxy-s25-slim-to-compete-with-the-rumored-iphone-17-air

The display of the M4 MacBook Pro can go even brighter and even darker than before.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/the-m4-macbook-pros-display-is-even-better-in-one-key-way

How fast will the turbo mode make your CPU go? Some PC gamers might be disappointed compared to what we’ve heard about this mode previously.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/gigabyte-leaks-amd-ryzen-9800x3d-cpu-again-and-explains-x3d-turbo-mode-for-its-am5-motherboards-but-dont-get-your-hopes-up-too-much

Passkeys are quickly becoming the most popular method of online authentication for younger users, report claims.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/youth-of-today-say-passwords-are-old-news-passkeys-are-the-future

Nintendo has released a new music app with loads of game soundtracks.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-new-nintendo-music-app-could-be-perfect-for-your-study-playlist

Google has revamped the Pixel Weather app, and if you have a Pixel 6 or newer you can give it a go.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-pixel-9s-amazing-new-weather-app-is-now-heading-to-older-pixels

‘Security debt’ poses a serious risk to financial institutions, report warns.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/many-financial-firms-have-high-severity-software-security-flaws-over-a-year-old