Know What's Happening in Consumer Tech
Know What's Happening in Consumer Tech
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
Razer’s premium Wolverine V3 Pro controller is on sale, with discounts up to 35% in the US and a price cut from £190 to £130 in the UK (≈ $166). The wired Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition also sees steep reductions, now selling for $70 in the US and about £68 (≈ $87) in the UK. Reviewers note the Pro’s comfortable, clicky design and report no build‑quality issues after a year and a half of heavy use. The price drops make high‑end PC gaming pads more accessible to mainstream gamers.
Kinda saw this coming but really unfortunate. The fact that we ALMOST got a PlayStation car 😢
Apple will debut a standalone Siri app and a new "Ask Siri" chatbot experience at WWDC 26 on June 8, bundled with iOS 27. Codenamed Campo, the AI‑driven assistant leverages Google‑partnered Gemini models to deliver deeper, system‑wide integration across iPhone, iPad and Mac....
ZDNET gadget editor Kayla Solino reviews four iPhone case brands, recommending Casely and Casetify Impact as reliable, stylish choices with MagSafe support, while advising against Baublebar’s pricey custom cases and Velvet Caviar’s sub‑par material durability. She highlights Casely’s affordable, pattern‑rich...
Windows 11 includes several built‑in keyboard shortcuts that unlock the full potential of dual‑monitor setups. Using Win + Left/Right arrows lets users snap windows between screens or into quadrants with a single keystroke. Win + Tab opens a task view across both monitors, while Win + P...
US‑based startup Feels has launched a video music‑messaging app that lets users send 15‑second lyrical clips as a keyboard extension on iOS and Android. The company has secured licensing agreements with all three major record labels and their publishing arms,...
Belkin’s original Charging Case for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a 10,000 mAh powerbank, has dropped to $59.49 on Amazon, a steep discount from its near‑$100 price. The newer Pro model retails for $99.99 and adds a detachable powerbank that doubles as...
AirPods Max 2 SNAGGED ✅ (Disgruntled there’s no trade in for Gen 1 AirPods Max)
On-device AI keeps promising to matter. HP IQ is the most enterprise-credible attempt yet, but ecosystem homogeneity is still the unsolved problem all PC vendors face. Piece is up, testing will follow. https://t.co/IMD3ERgRSI
Apple announced that advertising will soon appear on Apple Maps, marking the tech giant's latest push to monetize its ecosystem beyond hardware and app store fees. The move aims to tap into location‑based marketing and give advertisers a new channel...
If I could wave a magic wand to bring the future into the present faster, iPhone would become an open platform with open APIs and real consumer choice instead of a walled garden that is increasingly behind the times like...
The OnePlus 15T is now official, but there's speculation the company will revert to a China-only mode. https://t.co/sc5wZgC5mE
Apple’s new Sports app delivers scores about ten seconds ahead of broadcast, earning a 4.7‑star rating but also sparking complaints about spoilers. Reviewers warn that push notifications can reveal outcomes before viewers see them on TV, prompting Apple to suggest...
📞 Take a Message feature on your Google Pixel is almost ready for easy custom greetings This lets callers hear a personalized voice message when you miss or decline a call. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/8piv69TNAj
Pixel Watch support for Google's fantastic Calling Cards could be just around the corner Google has updated its support page for creating a Calling Card, adding a section for compatible Wear OS devices ✅ More details - https://t.co/qTHWL9f8t4
Apple has introduced mandatory age‑verification checks for iPhone users in the United Kingdom, aiming to comply with the country's new Online Safety Bill. The system will prompt users to confirm their age using Apple ID credentials, Face ID, or a government‑issued...
Some Samsung Galaxy phones with Exynos chips reportedly reboot when opening this Fairphone website ✅ Details - https://t.co/FNcElomv9N https://t.co/vdx1AfeHoV
Looking for a super cheap vlogging setup to get started? I've looked through Amazon to find the perfect tech for under $100. https://t.co/VkPuzAu4ce
The Ugreen 9‑in‑1 docking station for the Steam Deck is on sale for $40 on Amazon US, down from $60, and offers a comparable discount in the UK where prices hover between $46 and $64. The dock provides HDMI, USB‑C,...
The Galaxy A57 is the latest entry in Samsung's increasingly impressive mid-range lineup – here are my first impressions of the new device. https://t.co/6zMUdBW8Js
Nintendo tells Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness players that its investigating the game crashing on Nintendo Switch 2, and a fix is planned for the near future. https://t.co/jnWcwM8sAK
The author discovered that enabling Windows 11’s system‑wide DNS‑over‑HTTPS (DoH) setting dramatically speeds up web browsing while encrypting all DNS queries, not just those from a single browser. Unlike browser‑only DoH, the OS‑level option routes every application’s DNS traffic through an...
Samsung announced $50 price hikes for its new mid‑range Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G, launching on April 9 with base prices of $450 and $550 respectively. Both devices receive upgraded Exynos 1480 and 1680 processors that improve CPU, graphics and neural‑processing performance,...
Bose’s second‑generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones have hit Amazon’s Big Spring Sale at a record low of $399, a $50 discount off the launch price. The Ultra 2 model adds a 30‑hour battery, USB‑C audio, and an auto‑low‑power mode while retaining Bose’s...
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 commands a $1,999.99 price tag, but Apple’s 2026 product lineup delivers a comparable tech arsenal for less. The iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, iPad 11, Apple Watch SE 3 and AirPods 4 together cost $1,925, or $1,805 with education pricing. This bundle provides a...
Digital wall calendars are gaining traction as family‑focused alternatives to generic smart displays, syncing directly with Google, Apple, or Microsoft calendars. The Skylight Calendar 2, priced at $279, bundles a Plus subscription that unlocks meal‑planning, photo screensavers, and an AI assistant,...
Asus unveiled the TUF A14 laptop, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 392 processor and Radeon 8060S iGPU, and configured for dual‑boot Windows 11 and Steam OS 3.9. The device can allocate 16 GB of its 32 GB unified memory to VRAM, delivering strong frame rates...
Voibe, a Mac‑native dictation app, now offers lifetime access for $49.99, a steep discount from its $149.99 MSRP. The software processes speech locally on the Mac, delivering near‑real‑time transcription without sending audio to the cloud, which safeguards privacy. Optimized for...
Learn how to use the macOS menu bar to control your apps and manage Mac statuses in one convenient location. https://t.co/svZdh7IPFt
Polar unveiled the Street X smartwatch, a rugged G‑Shock‑inspired device with a reinforced polymer case, 1.28‑inch AMOLED screen and MIL‑STD‑810H certification. It offers 170+ sport profiles, Training Load Pro, sleep and HRV tracking, and up to ten days of battery life or...
Super Mario Bros Wonder, originally released on the Switch in 2023, has been refreshed for the upcoming Switch 2 console. The reissued version features upgraded visuals, a badge-based ability system, and new Wonder Seed transformations that keep gameplay fresh. Multiplayer now...
Aeronaut is a native macOS client that brings the Bluesky social network to a dedicated desktop window, echoing the experience once offered by Twitter for Mac. The app condenses timelines, supports both Following and algorithmic Discover feeds, and allows users...
The JetKVM is a hardware‑based KVM‑over‑IP appliance that lets IT teams control computers at the BIOS level, even when they are powered off or crashed. It streams full‑HD video at 60 fps with 30‑60 ms latency and supports virtual USB and ISO...
Walmart and its newly acquired Vizio have rolled out a joint platform that lets users log into Vizio smart TVs with a single Walmart account, delivering premium streaming content alongside shoppable product placements. The move positions Vizio TVs as a...
U.S. regulators have announced a ban on the import of specific consumer routers, requiring manufacturers to source network hardware domestically. The move aims to tighten supply‑chain security and could ripple through the GovTech sector, affecting vendors, federal agencies and end...
Nintendo announced a 33% cut to Switch 2 production after the console failed to meet holiday sales targets in the United States. The move highlights pricing pressures, a thin game lineup and lingering tariff costs that could reshape the handheld market.
The Federal Communications Commission placed every consumer‑grade Wi‑Fi router manufactured outside the United States on its Covered List, effectively banning the import and sale of new foreign‑made models. The move, driven by a national‑security determination, threatens the supply chain of...
A tech writer revived a 2017 MacBook Air by installing Google’s free ChromeOS Flex, turning a dust‑collector into a responsive secondary laptop. The 128 GB SSD that limited macOS updates proved ample for the lightweight OS, which boots in seconds and...
Flipper Zero, a compact pen‑testing device, now pairs with V3SP3R, an Android app that leverages OpenRouter AI models to control the hardware via natural language. The app supports text, voice, and image inputs, and can even integrate with Mentra smart...
Valve’s Steam Machine re‑imagines PC gaming for the living‑room by marrying console‑style plug‑and‑play with the flexibility of a Windows‑based PC. The device uses Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) to power the TV, sound system and console together, while HDR support delivers...
Ubiquiti has launched the UniFi Protect G6 Edge camera line, featuring 1/1.2‑inch sensors, varifocal optics and long‑range infrared illumination for high‑resolution imaging in challenging lighting. The series adds integrated radar sensing and on‑device Edge AI that delivers semantic search, object...
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro, highlighting a 40 MP main camera with a variable aperture, the new A20 2 nm chipset, and an in‑house C2 5G modem. Battery capacity has been increased to 5,100‑5,200 mAh, with Apple claiming up to 40 hours of...
Cambridge Audio has refreshed its popular CXN100 streamer with the CXN100 SE, adding an HDMI eARC port that lets users route TV audio directly through the hi‑fi system. The new model arrives in a matte‑black finish as part of the CX Black...
Two Los Angeles high‑school friends, Noah Fakheri and Brian Ohebshalom, launched LockedIn, an app that disables distracting applications with a triple‑tap when students step onto campus. The tool debuted at Milken Community School and is already being piloted at other...
The open_slate is a modular 12‑inch Android tablet designed for longevity, featuring replaceable batteries, an M.2 slot for up to 1 TB SSD, and optional 5G or AI accelerator cards. It runs Google‑free Android builds and full Linux distributions, and includes...
DJI has slashed prices on its Osmo Mobile gimbal lineup, offering the Osmo Mobile 8 for $126 (down from $149), the 7P for $99 (down from $129) and the 7 for $59 (down from $75). All three models provide 3‑axis...
Nvidia announced DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, promising real‑time 3D‑guided neural rendering and a fall 2026 launch. The new system leaps beyond DLSS 4.5 by integrating AI directly into the rendering pipeline rather than merely upscaling. Analysts note the unusually short gap between DLSS 4.5...
SwitchBot's AI Hub combines a compact smart‑home hub with on‑device AI, offering 6 TOPS local processing and pre‑installed Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, and OpenClaw containers. Priced at £260 (≈ $330), it supports up to eight cameras—including third‑party RTSP feeds—and acts as a...
SwitchBot’s AI Hub bundles a 6 TOPS local AI chip with pre‑installed Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, and OpenClaw, turning a compact 126 × 94 × 26 mm box into an all‑in‑one smart‑home server. It supports up to eight cameras—including RTSP feeds—and acts as a Matter bridge...
Hark has the world’s best consumer electronics designers - Abs, Jonathan, Andrew, and team We’re still using pre-AI devices; phones and laptops designed decades ago They weren’t built for systems that can use computers and reason A new era of computing is...
