Ford's Ranger PHEV Debuts at £49,800; Meta Unveils Oakley AI Glasses with 3K Video
Key Takeaways
- Ford launched the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) for £49,800 with EV modes and Pro Power Onboard.
- Meta launched Oakley AI glasses with 3K video, starting at US$399, pre-order on 2025-07-11.
- Israeli officials report Iran is compromising security cameras for espionage purposes.
- Framework Laptop 12 is repairable and upgradeable, with DIY Edition starting at $549.
- Adobe launched Project Indigo, an iPhone camera app combining up to 32 frames for better quality.
Top Stories
Ford releases Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) for £49,800
On 2025-06-21, Ford launched the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) at £49,800, sharing a platform with VW Amarok and manufactured in South Africa. It features a 2.3-liter turbo petrol unit with a 75-kW electric motor, EV modes, off-roading capabilities, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, 3.5-ton towing capacity, and Pro Power Onboard with up to 6.9-kW output.
Meta launches Oakley AI glasses with 3K video
On 2025-06-20, Meta launched new Oakley AI glasses with 3K video recording, starting at US$399, targeting athletes and expanding beyond Ray-Ban. Meta plans follow-up Oakley glasses, higher-end glasses with a display in 2025, and augmented reality glasses in 2027, while the first Oakley model will be available for pre-order on 2025-07-11.
Iran compromising Israeli security cameras for espionage
Published on 2025-06-21, Israeli officials reported this week that Iran is compromising private security cameras around Israel for espionage. A former Israeli cybersecurity official advised securing home security cameras with strong passwords or shutting them down, as Iranians are trying to connect to cameras to understand the impact of missile strikes.
Framework Laptop 12: repairable, upgradeable, from $549
Framework introduced the Framework Laptop 12, a repairable and upgradeable laptop, with the DIY Edition starting at $549. It uses Intel’s 13th-gen chips and offers a battery life of 13.5 hours.
Adobe launches Project Indigo camera app for iPhone
On 2025-06-21, Adobe launched Project Indigo, an iPhone-only camera app for iPhone 12 Pro and later models, available on the App Store. Developed by Marc Levoy and Florian Kainz, it combines up to 32 frames for improved dynamic range and low noise, offering manual controls and RAW/JPEG capture.
Audio Innovations
JLab releases four new budget Bluetooth speakers
On 2025-06-21, JLab released four new budget Bluetooth speakers: the $20 Pop Party Speaker, the $30 Go Party Speaker, the $70 JBuds Party, and the $150 Epic Party. Each speaker offers varying features like RGB lighting, water resistance, and battery life.
TCL launches Z100 Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speaker
On 2025-06-21, TCL confirmed the launch of the Z100, the world’s first Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speaker, initially teased at IFA 2023. It delivers Atmos sound wirelessly and flexibly, compatible with TCL QD-Mini LED TVs, launching in France in July 2025.
Security Watch
Wyze announces VerifiedView security upgrade
On 2025-06-21, Wyze announced VerifiedView, a security upgrade that tags videos with a unique user ID to prevent unauthorized access. This follows a security breach in early 2024, after which Wyze implemented improved security measures.
Viasat breached by China's Salt Typhoon group
Bloomberg reported on 2025-06-21 that Viasat discovered a breach earlier this year perpetrated by China's Salt Typhoon espionage-focused hacking group. Viasat is cooperating with federal authorities to investigate the breach.
Tech in Motion
Philips Hue debuts Hue Play Wall Washer
On 2025-06-21, Philips Hue debuted the Hue Play Wall Washer, a 6-inch tall aluminum device designed to wash walls in colorful light using ColorCast projection technology. It supports multiple colors and effects and syncs with existing Hue systems.