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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 5,000 mAh battery and 45W fast charging
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8, emphasizing durability and battery life over a major redesign. The device features a dual‑layer ultra‑thin glass display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, and a 200 MP main camera.
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Xiaomi’s new Bluetooth tracker, the Xiaomi Tag, offers a sleek, lightweight design, removable CR2032 battery, and IP67 protection, all for about $17. It uniquely supports both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, though only one can be active at a time. The device’s price undercuts Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2, which retail around $29, positioning it as a cost‑effective alternative for travelers and everyday users. While not featuring UWB, its dual‑network capability and durability make it a compelling choice in the crowded tracker market.
U.S. smartphone trade‑in programmes returned more than $6.4 bn to consumers in 2025, a 42% year‑on‑year jump and the highest total since Assurant began tracking in 2015. The surge was driven by rapid adoption of AI‑enabled features and premium 5G devices,...
OnePlus will unveil its flagship OnePlus 15T in China on 24 March 2026 at 7 pm local time, with pre‑orders already live. The device is powered by a 3 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, packs a massive 7,500 mAh battery, a 6.32‑inch 165 Hz display, and a dual‑50 MP camera...
The 2026 roundup identifies six Android email apps that excel in inbox management, integration, privacy, and AI assistance. Gmail remains the go‑to for Google users with seamless service integration, while Outlook serves Microsoft‑centric workflows with strong calendar features. Spark is...
Remedy Place, a boutique wellness club with locations in Los Angeles, New York and Boston, has introduced a $500 smart NAD injection pen that lasts 30 days and is reusable with a fresh needle for each dose. The pen is manufactured by UK‑based...
Apple is holding back refreshed versions of its HomePod mini speaker and Apple TV set‑top box until its next‑generation Siri, powered by Google’s Gemini model, is ready. The delay follows a series of setbacks to the Siri AI project first...
The H2O Audio Sonar 2 Pro is a niche bone‑conduction headphone built specifically for swimmers. It sidesteps the Bluetooth‑in‑water issue with an 8 GB internal MP3 player and a unique Playlist+ recording feature. Rated IPX8, the device clips onto any headband and stays...
Samsung Australia partnered with Clemenger BBDO to launch the Galaxy S26 series through “The Elephant in the Room,” a three‑part vertical micro‑drama streamed on social, BVOD, SVOD and Samsung TV Plus. The campaign showcases the S26 Ultra’s 100× zoom, Privacy Display and Nightography...
The Australian government has rolled out mandatory minimum security standards for smart‑home devices, targeting weak default passwords, lack of update policies, and opaque vulnerability reporting. The rules require each product to ship with unique credentials, provide a clear disclosure process,...
Home security cameras are only as effective as their placement, and common blind spots can render even high‑definition devices useless. The article outlines eight critical errors, from filming private areas and neighbors’ yards to mounting cameras behind windows, in direct...
My personal experience on the drawbacks of using Claude Code vs. OpenClaw as a personal assistant from my phone: Claude Code - Doesn't have dangerously skip permissions via remote control. Also remote control doesn't feel super reliable - Doesn't have...
A new roundup highlights 17 mobile apps that are among the worst offenders in personal data collection, from Meta’s suite of social platforms to Amazon’s shopping and Alexa ecosystem. The article details the breadth of data each app gathers—Meta tracks...
Hey @nikitabier - A compliment and two feature requests: 1. Compliment: The way per-post notifications are sorted on web is so much better than it was a year ago. I love that it's sorted by some sense of how much...
Manchester City lifted the 2026 Carabao Cup after Nico O'Reilly scored two quick headers in the second half, capitalising on a Kepa Arrizabalaga mistake. The win gave Pep Guardiola a record fifth cup victory and left Arsenal’s quadruple hopes in...
The Telesin Master Grip for the iPhone features a detachable camera grip with dedicated shutter button and dials, along with easy attachment of fill light and ND filters.
Phone endlessly wanting your attention, whether it's 2:00pm or 2:00am? You can mute the darn thing with "Digital Wellbeing" settings in Android. Here's how to set it up... https://t.co/IVvpbMl3N4 #sleep #android #health https://t.co/MGZkybj3eb
Home theater enthusiasts can now upgrade their setups with the Tendak 5‑port HDMI switch, currently discounted 30% to $32.19 from $45.99. The device consolidates up to five HDMI sources—such as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, gaming consoles, and Blu‑ray players—into...
There's lots to like about the Langsdom AirWave Max Open Ear Sports Headphones, but there were some significant issues I experienced too, rather disappointingly. Here's the scoop: https://t.co/233vmudX7f #headphones #openear #sports https://t.co/Xn7WI5zNRZ
With the latest version of Android, Pixel phones have gained some powerful AI photo manipulation tools. If you can find them, that is. Here's a walk-thru of how to "distress" a photo for that post-apocalypse look... https://t.co/PuHVZYeIjW #android #gemini #photography...
Apple TV marks its 19th anniversary, having evolved from a modest streaming box into a smart‑home hub. The device straddles hardware and service categories, resembling a Mac Mini with an A‑series chip but priced for low margins. Analysts argue that...
NightBeacon mobile version launched with AI assistant. Some late night coding lately, feel like I’m in the late 90s/early 2000s. Having so much fun. https://t.co/unvyKfDV6d #BinaryDefense https://t.co/tCyntTeePl
My coffee machine just asked for my location before it would brew. Does it think I'm trying to steal my own espresso? ☕️🙄 Tech shouldn't be this complicated. At Quaint Business Solutions, we keep it simple and functional. #TechFail #Privacy #ERP...
The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s first smartwatch survey ranked Samsung highest with an 83‑point score, followed by Apple at 80 and Fitbit at 72. Samsung’s lead comes despite Apple commanding roughly 49% of the North American market, while Samsung holds...
I review the Plaud NotePin Wearable AI Note Taker device and find that there's a lot to like with this smart little gizmo. It's particularly helpful for meetings and lectures, as I demonstrate in this detailed video: https://t.co/Q45YtD9jZc #ai #aiWearable...
Want to mirror your Windows PC display onto a big television? Skip Miracast; you can easily connect with almost every brand using Chromecast, even if you don't have Google Chrome installed. Here's how, step by step, with a @Vizio TV......
In this episode, Miriam Joir and Nick Gray dive into the Oppo Find N6, highlighting its near‑invisible crease, refined hinge, and upgraded camera system, while comparing it to the previous N5 and competitors like Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra and Honor's...
Apple announced that its 2026 product slate will feature a broader palette of vibrant colors, a move echoed by Samsung, Xiaomi and other rivals. The shift signals manufacturers’ response to growing consumer demand for personalization and visual differentiation in hardware.
The piece spotlights Arc AI Assistant, an Android overlay that places a floating sidebar over any app, delivering on‑the‑fly summaries, contextual replies, and smart data extraction. Its Context‑Aware Suggestions and Chat‑With‑Your‑Screen features let users draft professional messages or decode complex...
With its amazing features and capabilities, I'm not exaggerating when I call the @bObsweep MAXIM Robot Vacuum and Mop the "Ferrari of robot vacuum cleaners". Watch my video to see why it finally offers a clean that other devices just...
Tech reviewer Shaun Cichacki switched from a USB hub to a wall‑powered docking station for his gaming laptop, highlighting the benefits of power delivery, expanded ports, and multi‑monitor support. The Plugable Thunderbolt 5 dock supplies up to 8K video, Ethernet, and...
My AI chose its own name. My wife suggested Fido. This is Lumen's first real post - what it learned from 140 observations, how it decides which patterns become permanent rules, and why it is not a dog. https://t.co/CjIZDnL6dm
Nintendo’s U.S. pre‑order slate for the upcoming Switch 2 and current Switch is now live, featuring a mix of new titles, special editions, and franchise revivals. Highlights include the Star Wars‑themed Monopoly: Heroes vs. Villains releasing June 11 and several Switch 2‑exclusive editions...
Apple unveiled the $599 MacBook Neo, a low‑cost laptop aimed at budget‑conscious buyers and positioned against cheap Windows machines and Chromebooks. The Neo arrives in four vibrant hues—Silver, Blush, Citrus and Indigo—reinvigorating Apple’s long‑standing color‑first philosophy. The move echoes the 1998...
Google Maps continuously records users' whereabouts through its Timeline feature, logging minute‑by‑minute movements and search queries. The app also retains live‑location shares, background location access, and a detailed Maps history unless users manually disable or delete these data streams. The...
Trump administration wants 6G phones even before 6G comes into existence • The US government wants to showcase its 6G capabilities at the 2028 Olympics in LA. • The Trump administration has asked Qualcomm to steer the development of three 6G-ready...
Apple’s retail prices for third‑party external SSDs have surged dramatically, with a 4 TB SanDisk drive climbing from about $500 to nearly $1,200 and a 1 TB model jumping from $120 to over $350. The spike isn’t driven by ordinary inflation but...
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will pair its industry‑leading camera hardware with a revamped native Camera app that offers full manual controls, RAW capture, and seamless editing across the Apple ecosystem. The move follows Apple’s strategic hiring of Halide co‑founder...
The newsletter spotlights a suite of niche tools and ideas: Flighty’s iOS app delivers real‑time flight tracking and proactive alerts for travelers; Patricia Mou’s essay distills 23 community‑building principles; the Keep the Meter Running TikTok series captures authentic New York...
Intel launched the Core Ultra 3 “Panther Lake” CPUs at CES 2026, debuting a new X‑prefix SKU line paired with Arc B390 graphics and retiring the traditional ‑P and ‑U suffixes. The lineup spans 4‑ to 16‑core configurations, promising up to 27 hours of video‑streaming battery...
Google unveiled a new sideloading flow that adds a 24‑hour delay and extra warnings for apps from unregistered developers. Users must confirm no guidance, reboot their device, wait the timer, and then acknowledge the risks before proceeding. Developers who enroll...
A Grade A/B refurbished Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $199.97, a steep discount from its $999 MSRP. The 13.3‑inch model features a 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 128 GB SSD, and up to 12 hours of battery life, making it...
The article explores a potential fourth tier in Apple’s laptop lineup—a premium ultralight MacBook weighing under two pounds, featuring a high‑resolution display and all‑day battery life. It argues that while the MacBook Air covers the current lightweight market, a truly...
Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere release of the AAA title Crimson Desert crashed on launch for PC users, exposing reliability gaps in the Xbox PC ecosystem. The issue was temporarily resolved by updating the Xbox app and the game through the...
Xiaomi has re‑entered the premium laptop market with the Book Pro 14 2026, priced from 8,499 yuan (about $1,275). The ultrabook ships with Intel’s new Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 358H processor, up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, a 14.6‑inch 3.1K OLED touchscreen that reaches 1,600 nits...
Xiaomi unveiled its sixth‑generation scooter line at MWC, featuring five models, with the flagship Scooter 6 Ultra positioned as an off‑road, high‑performance option. The Ultra packs a 500 W motor, 1,200 W peak output, 12‑inch all‑terrain tyres, dual swing‑arm suspension, and a 585 Wh battery...
The article ranks ExpressVPN as the top VPN for Apple TV in 2026 after extensive testing. It highlights ExpressVPN’s easy‑to‑use app, over 3,000 servers in 105 countries, Lightway protocol, and strong privacy features, while noting its higher price. Close runners‑up...
Sapphire’s Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT is now listed at $799.99 on Newegg, down $150 from its prior $949.99 tag, and includes a Rosewill 1000W power supply and a free copy of Crimson Desert. The card sports AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture, 16 GB GDDR6,...
MacMagic, a macOS productivity suite, is on sale for $25.50 with code MARCH15 through March 29, a steep discount from its $99.99 MSRP. The toolkit consolidates utilities such as PDF merging, batch file renaming, system cache cleaning, image conversion, and built‑in...
Apple Notes now lets iPhone and iPad users scan paper documents directly within the app, eliminating the need for separate scanning tools. The feature offers automatic edge detection and a manual capture mode, plus editing options such as cropping, rotation,...
