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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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Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 introduces a second‑generation transformer model and dynamic multi‑frame generation, promising near‑RTX 4090 performance on lower‑end cards. A $7 Steam app called Lossless Scaling can replicate many of DLSS’s upscaling and frame‑generation benefits across any GPU, extending the life of older graphics cards. While native DLSS still delivers superior visual quality and latency integration, LS offers a vendor‑agnostic, cost‑effective alternative for gamers hesitant to upgrade. The article advises consumers to try the inexpensive app before investing in new hardware.
A new wave of wearable breast pumps integrates gentle vibration, warmth and adjustable massage modes to make milk expression more comfortable and efficient. The technology mimics a baby’s early suckling pattern, promoting oxytocin release and opening milk ducts before suction...
BNESIM, a global travel eSIM provider, is embedding artificial intelligence across its organization to accelerate product cycles and improve operational efficiency. The company’s AI and automation team works with every department, from fraud detection to procurement, to turn data into...
Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group have rolled out the SmartThings Car‑to‑Home service, enabling drivers of eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles to control select Samsung home appliances from the car’s infotainment screen. The feature, which complements the Home‑to‑Car functionality launched last...
Ultrahuman has launched the Ring Pro in the United States, ending a year‑long absence caused by an Oura patent dispute. Pre‑orders are open with a tiered pricing model that begins at $349 for the first 1,000 units and climbs to...
OnePlus is preparing to cease smartphone sales in most global markets, with a potential shutdown as early as April 2026, while concentrating on China and entry‑mid‑range offerings in India. The move follows the departure of India CEO Robin Liu and...
Apple Music announced a partnership with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature, embedding ticket links directly within the streaming app. The integration adds a dedicated Concerts tab, homepage carousel, artist‑page badges, and push notifications that surface nearby shows based...
Hisense unveiled the XR10 tri‑laser projector at CES 2026, offering 6,000 ANSI lumens and a 300‑inch diagonal image. The device pairs dual RRGB laser sources with a 17‑element glass optics system, delivering up to 6,000:1 native contrast and support for Dolby Vision,...
Apple’s budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3 has hit its lowest price point ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with the 40mm cellular model now $249.99 (down $50) and the 44mm version $299 (down $30). The SE 3, launched in September,...
Xiaomi captured the top spot in Russia’s smartphone market for the first quarter, achieving a 27% share of devices activated according to RuStore data. Samsung follows at 21%, while Transsion’s Tecno, Infinix and iTel brands hold 14%. Realme secured 12%,...
The 2026 review pinpoints the leading at‑home red light therapy devices, from full‑body panels like TotalSpectrum Elite 7‑Band and PlatinumLED BioMax 900 to portable units such as FlexBeam and Rouge Nano. The market is booming, with 2.5 million monthly searches and a projected valuation...
The most interesting announcement so far at the HP event is HP IQ. Until I use it and research it, I won’t render a verdict. Here’s what it is: ∙on-device AI orchestrator for commercial PCs. A unified software layer across EliteBook,...
Google is adding three Gemini-powered features to Google TV: richer visual answers, interactive deep‑dive learning modules, and concise sports briefs. The updates deliver live scorecards, video tutorials, narrated educational walkthroughs, and quick league highlights directly on the big screen. Rollout...
Spare USB ports on modern TVs and monitors are more than just legacy connectors—they enable device charging, act as built‑in USB hubs, and support external storage playback. High‑end displays often include USB‑Power Delivery, allowing laptops to charge while receiving video...
Samsung’s Freestyle 2 portable projector, originally priced around $800, is now selling for just under $500 after a $300 discount on Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The device combines 4K‑ish image quality, auto‑focus, and a 5 W 360° speaker, making it a top...
Pine64, known for low‑cost open‑source hardware, announced the PineTime Pro smartwatch, adding an AMOLED display, GPS, blood‑oxygen sensor and a digital crown. The company has paused production of several other devices amid a global RAM shortage, but the new watch aims...
Consumers often overlook earbud maintenance, but accumulated earwax can significantly muffle sound and degrade microphone clarity. Simple tools—a dry Q‑tip and a wooden toothpick—remove most buildup without risking damage. Cleaning the silicone or foam tips with water and wiping the...
Razer unveiled the Viper V4 Pro wireless gaming mouse, shipping today in black and white at $159.99. Weighing just 49‑g (black) or 50‑g (white), it is 9% lighter than the V3 Pro and features Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen‑2 with 0.204 ms...
In 2026 eSIM technology is reshaping travel connectivity by replacing physical SIM cards with embedded, software‑provisioned modules. By Q1, eSIM‑compatible devices accounted for roughly 60% of premium smartphone sales and are projected to exceed 75% by year‑end. The shift enables...
Duolingo is piloting a "focus" feature that blocks selected distracting apps until users finish a set number of daily language lessons. The tool integrates with a device's screen‑time settings, letting learners choose which apps to lock and how many lessons...
Apple released Mac OS X on March 24, 2001, marking a radical shift from classic Mac OS to a Unix‑based platform built on NeXT technology. The initial public beta, while praised for its vision, suffered from sluggish UI response, a...
It's frustrating some apps can't be removed from the mac. I don't need these ones for instance, it takes storage for nothing :(
The UK government announced that every new home built after 2028 must feature a heat pump and solar panels, while smart‑lighting company Govee released Outdoor Chromatic String Lights that let users program each bulb individually. The twin developments signal accelerating...
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips in Lens Studio, a new format that turns a single Snap or Camera Roll photo into a five‑second cinematic video based on a text prompt. The AI‑powered tool lets creators place users in settings ranging...
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips, a new Lens format that converts a single user photo into a five‑second video. The feature, built into Lens Studio, is a closed‑prompt AI video tool available only to Lens+ subscribers, who pay $8.99 per...
MTN Group announced the phased retirement of its Ayoba super‑app, giving users a 30‑day window to download and retrieve data before the app disappears from stores after March 20, 2026. Launched in 2019, Ayoba once reached tens of millions of users but...
A new leak suggests OnePlus is developing an Android handheld specifically tuned for first‑person shooter titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Delta Force. The rumor, traced to Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station and reinforced by a concept image shared...
Google has Android. OpenAI has no mobile platform. Big advantage for Google for agentic on mobile -> Google’s Gemini Steals a March on OpenAI (with Task Automation on the Galaxy S26 and Pixel... with more support to come I'm sure...)...
Google Messages may bring back Ultra HDR support, and do it right this time There's also a new copy function for voice transcripts ✅ Details & screenshots - https://t.co/2ZaKFNvFrh https://t.co/QU6Ku8Rflt
Unilever has introduced Persil and Comfort "Smart Series" laundry consumables designed for auto‑dose washing machines, positioning them as the first detergent optimized for such appliances. Kantar research for Unilever found that 31% of Britons plan to buy a smart device...
Microsoft has now rebranded its Xbox Full Screen Experience to just Xbox mode in the latest update for the Xbox app on PC https://t.co/LQcGAuenLx
Gemini could soon digitally clone you into a 3D avatar The feature might allow you to insert yourself in the AI Generated images/videos by just typing @ me ✅ Details & more Screenshots - https://t.co/q8J3XJeW9j https://t.co/RcXpHzKKic
Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K is now priced at $35.99, reflecting a 28% discount from its regular retail price. The deal, posted on March 24, 2026, makes the device one of the most affordable 4K streaming solutions on the market. The stick retains Roku’s...
Google is working on expanding Personal Intelligence in AI Mode globally says @thefox https://t.co/K2jdqozzPC by @MordyOberstein https://t.co/ZsJXticgln
Google Pixel users missing calls due to a bizarre vibrate/silent mode bug (workaround inside) ✅ Details - https://t.co/IW0hDcPMkF https://t.co/9JeahUls6S
Motorola’s 2026 Moto G refresh sticks closely to the 2025 model, offering a $200 mid‑range Android phone with a sleek vegan‑leather back and a bold pink finish. It features a 6.7‑inch HD+ display with 120 Hz refresh, a 50 MP main camera...
US authorities have turned their attention to routers made outside the US, suggesting they're a national security risk. https://t.co/FxRBqkwa6x
Learn how the macOS Dock works with our complete guide for new Mac users. https://t.co/1B17S3hC0S
Apple introduced Live Translation, an on‑device AI feature that turns supported AirPods into real‑time language interpreters. The system works with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and the 2026 AirPods Pro Max, but requires an iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or any iPhone 16/17 running iOS 26. Users must download...
Is 2026 going to be the year Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11? We don't know yet, but major changes will be coming every month this year. https://t.co/Mq3sPF3AVn
KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/seWiDhFukI
Samsung announced that its Quick Share feature will support Apple’s AirDrop protocol on the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The update, scheduled for March 23 2026, lets Android users transfer files directly to iPhone and other Apple devices, a capability long missing from...
A New Mexico jury has begun deliberations in a landmark trial accusing Meta of misleading users about the safety of its platforms for children. Prosecutors are seeking a civil penalty exceeding $2 billion, while Meta argues its safety tools are robust...
Apple announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place June 8‑12, 2026, with CEO Tim Cook delivering the opening keynote. The hybrid event will showcase the next generation of operating systems—iOS 27, macOS 27, visionOS 27 and more—while highlighting the company’s AI roadmap.
A MakeUseOf author discovered that Windows Search Indexer was consuming over a gigabyte of RAM on a Windows 11 PC with 16 GB of memory. After attempting standard fixes—DISM/SFC scans and rebuilding the index—the service continued to hog memory. Disabling the indexer...
Smartphone makers are revisiting modular accessories as magnetic attachment meets data‑pin connectivity. Jolla’s upcoming phone will ship with swappable back covers called “The Other Half,” enabling functions like audio conversion via pogo pins. Fairphone continues its repair‑first approach with screw‑in...
Meta’s AI‑enabled smart glasses are being marketed as hands‑free wearables, but women report being filmed without consent as the discreet camera and coverable LED indicator enable covert recording. Victims say videos are uploaded to social platforms, drawing abusive commentary and...
G.SKILL announced that its DDR5 memory kits are now validated for Intel XMP 3.0 on the Core Ultra 200S Plus processors and Z890 chipset. The certification covers both standard U‑DIMM and CU‑DIMM modules, allowing users to enable predefined overclocking profiles...
Denon launched 'Sonos-busting' 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers — think multiple drivers, all-stereo presentation, multi-room smarts, and chic looks https://t.co/fUdmKttp4t
OnePlus confirmed the Indian launch of its Nord 6 5G for April 7, 2026 at 7 PM IST, with sales via Amazon. The device is priced between ₹35,000 and ₹40,000 (approximately $420‑$480) and offers a 9000 mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and...
