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Hisense’s UR9 series brings native DisplayPort to premium TVs
Hisense announced its 2026 UR9 mini‑LED TV line, available in 65‑ to 100‑inch models, featuring a USB‑C port that supports full DisplayPort, up to 180 Hz refresh rates, 5,000 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and AMD FreeSync.
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By the numbers: SBI Mutual Fund buys 4% of Urban Company for $76M
Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month, a 50% increase that has sparked subscriber backlash. The hike coincides with growing subscription fatigue as gamers juggle multiple entertainment services. The author proposes a modular, à la carte Game Pass model that lets users pick perks like Fortnite, Minecraft, or Blizzard titles. Such customization could restore perceived value and loyalty while keeping the price point steady.
WhatsApp’s latest update addresses three long‑standing user complaints by adding multi‑account support on iPhone, a built‑in storage manager that deletes large media without erasing chats, and two‑way iOS‑Android chat migration. The storage tool surfaces oversized files for selective removal, while...
The DLSS Enabler plug‑in brings Nvidia‑only DLSS4 multi‑frame generation to AMD‑based Steam Deck devices, delivering up to four times the original frame rate. Installation uses Decky Loader and simple DLL linking, allowing users to fine‑tune resolution scaling and choose upscalers...
Newegg is selling a three‑item bundle that pairs Intel’s new Core Ultra 270K Plus processor with 32 GB of G‑Skill DDR5‑6400 RAM and an MSI MPG Z890 Carbon Wi‑Fi motherboard for $899.99, delivering roughly $300 in savings. The 270K Plus CPU, priced at $319.99, offers 24...
Corsair has reduced the price of its Vengeance DDR5‑6200 32 GB (2×16 GB) kit to $300.99, a $130 discount that makes it $60 cheaper than the next best 32 GB option. The deal arrives amid an AI‑driven memory pricing crisis that has driven...
The first quarter of 2026 delivered a wave of inventive everyday‑carry gear, from MetMo’s Pocket Grip that resurrects a 1913 patent into a five‑tool multi‑tool, to Streamlight’s pencil‑shaped Wedge SL flashlight that sits flat in pockets. Knafs introduced the Doodler folder...
Eufy’s Omni C28 robot vacuum‑mop combo launches at a modest price increase, offering nearly double the suction of its predecessor (15,000 Pa vs. 8,000 Pa). It adds a self‑cleaning roller mop, retractable detangling brushes, and a compact base station with drying fans....
Mobile hotspots have become essential backups for remote and hybrid workers, but Android’s fragmented ecosystem creates support challenges. Carrier plan restrictions, outdated OS versions, and security settings often cause connectivity failures. The article outlines a six‑step troubleshooting flow that starts...
First Lady Melania Trump walked onto the White House’s “Fostering the Future Together” summit flanked by Figure 03, a new humanoid robot from Figure AI. The high‑profile demo highlights the company’s push to mass‑produce AI‑powered robots for everyday use, a...
Ring announced battery-powered versions of its 4K and 2K video doorbells, with the base Battery Doorbell (2nd gen) priced at $99. The new lineup includes a $250 4K Pro, a $180 2K Plus and a $79 wired 2K model, all available...
Meta Platforms' AI‑powered Ray‑Ban smart glasses have hit a trio of EU obstacles—mandatory removable batteries by 2027, strict AI regulations, and supply shortfalls from partner EssilorLuxottica—forcing the company to seek an exemption and postponing a European rollout.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Krafton India to nurture gaming, esports and digital‑entertainment startups across the country. The partnership will launch innovation challenges, hackathons and mentorship programs, signaling...
Amazon has bought Fauna Robotics, the startup behind the $50,000 Sprout kid‑size humanoid robot. The deal, whose terms were not disclosed, gives Amazon a foothold in a market analysts value at over $5 trillion by 2050 and pits it against rivals...
Manus AI, a Meta‑owned desktop assistant, recently added the ability to manipulate local files on Windows and macOS. The author used it to clean and reorganize a cluttered Downloads folder, sort photos by event, and split a ripped jazz album...
The UK’s CoSTAR National Lab has partnered with experience‑technology firm Magnopus to tap its OKO spatial intelligence platform. OKO enables creators to build cross‑reality environments that work across VR headsets, AR apps and standard web browsers. The platform synchronises physical...
Vivo has confirmed that its V70 FE mid‑range smartphone will debut in India on April 2, 2026, at noon. The device will run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and feature a 200 MP primary camera using Samsung’s HP5 sensor. Leaked specs show a...
A smartphone at MWC26 just challenged how devices should be built. The modular ATOM phone by Techno introduces a different approach. Instead of fixed hardware, it allows components to be adapted, upgraded, or reconfigured. The shift is clear. From static products… to evolving systems. This isn’t...
DJI announced that its new Avata 360 drone will launch in the United States on March 30, a few days after the global rollout slated for March 26. The delay is attributed to heightened regulatory scrutiny and import hurdles that have become common...
Kenya announced a regulatory phase‑out of low‑end phones that lack USB‑Type‑C ports, forcing manufacturers to adopt the newer charging standard. The move aims to streamline technology, improve charging efficiency, and curb e‑waste, but may raise entry‑level device prices for low‑income...
Google Gemini AI is now available in Hong Kong. https://gemini.google.com/app The Gemini phone app is not available in the Hong Kong app stores yet. For Android users, Gemini is available as a digital assistant.
Leaks circulating since early March suggest NVIDIA is developing a second RTX 5050 variant that swaps the current 8 GB GDDR6, 128‑bit memory bus for 9 GB of GDDR7 on a narrower 96‑bit interface. Benchlife’s March 5 and March 10 reports provide a detailed spec...
Verizon’s March 2026 promotion slate offers massive discounts, including up to $1,100 off premium smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and free‑phone incentives for new lines. The carrier also bundles free accessories, a...
Lenovo is rolling out a suite of promotions in March 2026, including up to 35% off the Idea Tab Pro tablet and a 26% discount that brings the device to $280. The company also offers a 5% demographic discount for...
Pine64 used its FOSDEM 2026 showcase to reveal notable strides on the PineNote and PineTab2, including e‑ink video playback and functional camera support. The company demonstrated the PineNote running DOOM and a pre‑release QuillOS, while PineTab2 showed H.264 decoding and improved...
Ganance introduced the Heir, a 30 mm coin‑sized sensor that attaches to the case‑back of most analog watches to track steps, distance and calories while delivering phone notifications via vibration. The device weighs about 5 g, runs roughly 42 hours on a single...
I don’t think you all understand how powerful Claude Code is from a phone. Telegram, iMessage, remote control, mobile command, dispatch, whatever you have to do. Just get this thing on your phone. My team is going to hold a...
Most production cars use a lock‑to‑lock steering range of roughly two and a half to three full turns, translating to about 720‑1080 degrees. While many passenger vehicles sit near the 900‑degree mark, there is no universal standard dictating that exact...
Amazon has launched its Big Spring Sale, a multi‑day promotion that runs through March 31 and features steep price cuts on iPads and robot vacuums. While exact discount levels were not disclosed, the sale also highlights deals on apparel and...
also I never had an issue with the storage on my phone until audiobooks took over my life but I finally ordered a new phone with more storage 🎉 (my phone is 5 years old lol)
If you're going to get a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, I'd recommend picking up one of these three models. https://t.co/WsCuFbbc1Z
The Pokémon Company confirmed that Pokémon Champions will debut on April 8, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, offering a free‑to‑start, live‑service battle platform. Development director Masaaki Hoshino says the game preserves turn‑based combat while lowering entry barriers, and a free...
The Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni is $200 off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale and the Ecovacs Spring Cleaning Sale. https://t.co/L6hbFP3j6L https://t.co/aT3Oo1HpV7
How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot https://t.co/9j9Srkut3W
Ledger’s Donjon research team demonstrated that attackers can retrieve PINs, encrypted storage and crypto‑wallet seed phrases from Android phones that are turned off. The flaw, present in MediaTek processors paired with Trustonic’s Trusted Execution Environment, impacts roughly one‑quarter of Android...
This OnePlus Watch 3 deal is the smartwatch upgrade you need if you can go without the latest Pixel Watch model. https://t.co/6ulGIgdNOv
#ThrowbackThursday. January 9, 2007. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer laughed at, dismissed the first iPhone. He mocked the $500 price tag and lack of a physical keyboard predicting it would not gain significant market share. #Oops https://t.co/oYQCxsqYV0
Nvidia’s latest DLSS 5 update has ignited a firestorm among developers, who label the generative‑AI upscaling as “AI slop.” Indie publisher New Blood Interactive’s co‑founder Dave Oshry warned that the tech could drive gamers to boycott Nvidia, while the company’s...
This is the Samsung Galaxy A57, the sleekest and most premium-feeling sub-flagship Android I've held in ages. Kudos to Samsung for trimming it down to just 6.9mm, even slimmer than the base Galaxy S26. It also comes with Gorilla Glass...
Meet Laundry Jet — The Vacuum System That Whisks Clothes From Any Room to the Laundry by @Khulood_Almani #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/jQAMVaAFt4
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that AI-driven frame generation technology will be added to upcoming PlayStation hardware, extending its partnership with AMD. The feature is not slated for release in 2026, signaling a longer development timeline for the next-gen console.
Edge #AI in 2026: The Technologies Making On-Device #GenerativeAI Possible via @WevolverApp #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #DL https://t.co/tqUnjqo5pt
Smartwatches, period‑tracking apps and AI‑enabled glasses are harvesting unprecedented volumes of biometric data. FTC actions against femtech firms and mounting legal pressure in abortion‑restrictive states have turned the devices that promise wellness into privacy flashpoints.
This is good. Since I’ve been using Cowork so much I wasn’t using the Qualcomm-based notebooks a lot. Time to pull them back out.
The MusiBaby Portable Bluetooth Speaker costs less than a burger and fries at your local bar, but does it sound good? I checked out two - a stereo pair - and found them middling, but typical for their very budget...
Motorola’s Sound MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter is currently on sale for about $35, a steep drop from its original $75 price. The USB‑A dongle lets drivers pair their Android phones via Bluetooth and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi, eliminating the need for...
The memory crisis is still a major issue with PC hardware, and handheld gaming devices may be in serious danger if the AI boom continues apace. https://t.co/Jpeyu50gNW
One year later, Garmin users still aren't subscribing to Garmin Connect+, according to our survey. https://t.co/XgTTMwLXE9
Google Messages has topped 10 billion downloads on the Play Store, while its companion Phone app surpassed 5 billion. The milestones reflect the apps’ status as the default SMS and RCS client on virtually every Android device. Partnerships with Samsung and Verizon...
@united there seems to be a bug in your iOS app where the ‘X’ to close the boarding pass doesn’t show up. Only way to proceed is to close the app and reopen it. https://t.co/0xPBzisX11
Bengaluru‑based NeoSapien launched Neo 1, a thumb‑size AI wearable that records conversations, creates transcripts and reminders, and retails for roughly $120. The startup recently closed a $2 million seed round backed by Merak Ventures and several angel investors, and claims to be...
