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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
The NCAA March Madness Live app receives its most substantial upgrade yet, adding true multi‑game viewing that lets fans stream two to four games at once across mobile, desktop, and connected devices. New lock‑screen alerts, integrated men’s and women’s bracket tracking, and an Apple CarPlay Sports Mode extend the experience to everyday moments and even car rides. The platform also revives the “Boss Button” for discreet viewing and enhances the Fast Break show with a live Cosm Los Angeles segment. These features complement the broader CBS and TNT linear broadcast and streaming distribution.
This has to be one of the most useful accessories you don't know about. The @pebblebee Clip 5 has nearly all the same functions of an AirTag, but it can send out alerts. All I can think of is that...
Amazon announced that its generative‑AI‑enhanced Alexa+ is prompting customers to make three times as many purchases as the original Alexa voice assistant. The upgraded assistant can handle complex, conversational requests, build shopping lists, place orders, and book reservations, moving beyond...
Anbernic is launching two Android handhelds, the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro, that mimic the classic PlayStation Vita form factor. Pre‑orders begin March 23 at $99.99 for the base model and $139.99 for the Pro, with a $10 price hike after...
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H1, built for Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 and NVIDIA Arm‑based laptops, will be supported from February 10 2026. Home and Pro editions will receive support until March 14 2028, while Enterprise and Education editions extend to March 13 2029. The release will ship...
Nothing isn't making a flagship phone this year - and honestly that's okay. Because fun design, and excellent software are their real bread and butter: https://youtu.be/D4QyStJWgCc
No more ghosting: Spotify may soon let you see if your friends actually played the songs you shared Spotify is working on "Played Receipts" and "Saved Receipts" for its in-app message conversations ✅ Details - https://t.co/PaRW7qrYXm #Spotify #Music https://t.co/OBXjQfZyc2
Rick Rouse’s latest tech tip walks readers through fast ways to verify a computer’s warranty status. By locating the device’s serial number and using manufacturer support portals, built‑in command‑line utilities, or reputable third‑party aggregators, users can confirm coverage in seconds....
📍 Google Maps making it easier to share your current location with a new FAB Google is also testing changes to the additional options UI while navigating with Maps. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/mnADVnow0D https://t.co/SJjhX9Kuob
Xbox announced a system update that lets Insiders disable Quick Resume and customize the console UI. New CEO Asha Sharma highlighted the rollout as an early win, noting the features were developed in just two weeks. She urged fans to...
Samsung has launched Galaxy Forever in India, a new ownership programme that lets customers acquire flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Plus phones by paying only 50 percent of the price upfront and the rest through twelve interest‑free EMIs. The plan...
Apple recommends disabling the Find My feature on an iPhone before transferring it to a new owner. Turning off Find My removes the Activation Lock, which otherwise prevents the device from being set up by anyone else. If Stolen Device...
Android Auto now lets users add custom Assistant shortcut buttons to the home screen, enabling one‑tap actions such as navigation, music playback, and smart‑home control. The feature is accessed via Settings → Connected devices → Android Auto → Customize Launcher, where users type any Google Assistant...
At its 57th shareholders meeting, Samsung Electronics vice‑chairman Jun Young‑hyun announced that an AI‑driven supercycle will sustain strong chip demand through 2026, prompting the company to pursue three‑ to five‑year supply contracts. The pledge follows record 2025 revenue of 333.6 trillion...
A recent hack of a robot vacuum highlighted the pervasive insecurity of connected consumer devices. Manufacturers often ship IoT products with weak authentication, unencrypted communications, and no reliable patching process. The incident underscores a broader industry trend that prioritizes rapid...
OnePlus has introduced the Nord Buds 4 Pro in India, priced at ₹3,999 (₹3,799 launch offer). The true‑wireless earbuds feature 12 mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 6.0, and active noise cancellation that can suppress up to 55 dB of sound across four ANC modes....
Realme has introduced the P4 Lite 5G in India, featuring a 6.8‑inch 144 Hz HD+ display, a 7,000 mAh battery and a 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The phone ships with MIL‑STD‑810H military‑grade durability and an IP64 rating, and is priced from ₹12,999,...
Bowers & Wilkins has added a Vintage Maroon finish to its Px7 S3 noise‑cancelling headphones and introduced Pale Mauve and Dark Burgundy colorways for the Pi8 earbuds. Both products retain flagship audio hardware – 40 mm biocellulose drivers in the headphones...
Harlowe introduced the Omni 360 2W, a $95 LED light that illuminates the full sphere of 360° cameras. The compact unit delivers 2 W (boostable to 4 W) with adjustable color temperature, gesture‑controlled settings, and a 180° forward mode for traditional shooting. Its...
ASUS introduced the AI‑powered ExpertBook Ultra in South Africa, targeting mobile professionals who need high‑performance computing in a lightweight chassis. The laptop ships with up to Intel Core Ultra X9 processors, integrated Intel Arc graphics, and a dedicated NPU delivering 50 TOPS...
Amazon is rolling out Alexa+, an AI‑enhanced version of its Echo assistant, across the UK. The upgrade lets Alexa follow conversational threads and respond more proactively, aiming to match the fluidity of chatbots like ChatGPT. Users can access Alexa+ for...
NYT: In the span of a month, an artificial intelligence assistant called OpenClaw has come to embody both China’s excitement and its anxiety about what A.I. can do. @megatobin1 https://t.co/pylgYFMPj3
the DLSS 5 news and memes have truly made it to the mainstream. I've even had non-techie people ask me about it
Obsbot’s Tiny 3 PTZ webcam packs 4K resolution, 120 fps video and AI‑driven autofocus into a quarter‑sized body. The device adds spatial‑audio capture, gesture and voice controls, and software that lets users fine‑tune color, contrast and background blur. Reviewers praised its image...
Meta has signed a decade‑long lease for a five‑level, 15,000‑square‑foot townhouse at 697 Fifth Avenue, creating its first Manhattan flagship retail space. The move follows a successful pop‑up and expands Meta’s “Meta Lab” experiential concept as the company pivots toward...
At $599, MacBook Neo is evidence of Apple closing its Mac price umbrella. That’s a BIG deal when contemplating potential Mac unit sales.
I wish I could transfer my videos from dji directly to my MacBook without wire
A former iPhone power user switched to Android after 15 years and found the lack of a satisfactory audiobook player. He created Earleaf, a $4.99 offline audiobook app that plays locally stored files without ads, subscriptions, or tracking. Its standout...
PS5 Pro has definitely become more valuable as time wore on. wasn’t that great at launch but since then i’ve been glad to have the upgraded platform. it’s worth it now if you want to stay invested in the PS...
reMarkable is set to launch a fifth device, the Paper Pure, later this year. Leaked by X influencer Evan Blass, the tablet is positioned as a mass‑market offering, contrasting with the premium Paper Pro line. The launch is expected in...
TiVo Stream 4K received an OS upgrade from Android 10 to Android 12, but the update automatically removes popular sideloading tools such as Downloader, custom launchers, and ADB utilities. Users discovered the system app CoreService is responsible, and can temporarily restore apps by...
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station is on sale for $429, a $370 discount representing roughly 46% off its regular price. It offers 1,070 Wh of LiFePO₄ battery capacity, 1,500 W continuous (3,000 W surge) output, and can be fast‑charged to full in...
Apple Photos’ new concert‑identification feature frequently mislabels live‑music images, confusing headliners with opening acts and collapsing multi‑artist festivals into single‑artist tags. The algorithm also groups photos taken on the same day into one event, even when they belong to different...
Garmin announced that WhatsApp is now available for free download from its Connect IQ store, extending messaging capabilities to select Fenix, Forerunner, Venus, and Vívoactive smartwatches. The integration lets users read, reply, and make calls directly from the watch, with...
Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 firmware adds Boost Mode, letting original Switch games run in simulated Docked mode at up to 1080p on the handheld. However, the feature excludes the entire Pikmin series and several flagship titles such as Super Mario 3D All Stars and Zelda Skyward Sword HD. Games...
Meta has signed a 10‑year lease for the entire five‑story, 15,000‑square‑foot townhouse at 697 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The space will serve as a permanent retail showcase for Meta’s virtual reality headsets and Ray‑Ban smart glasses, following a successful...
Google announced that its Search Live visual AI feature, previously limited to the United States, is now being tested in additional markets beyond the US and India. The tool lets users point their phone camera at objects or scenes and...
How does the MacBook Neo compare to the MacBook Air M1? Here’s a quick benchmark comparison. The differences are interesting
Intel has released a new generic graphics driver that introduces the Graphics Shader Distribution Service, promising up to a 2× reduction in first‑load times for games on Arc B‑Series and Core Ultra GPUs. The update also delivers an average 9%...
CrossSense Ltd’s AI‑powered smart glasses, featuring the Wispy conversational assistant, have won the £1 million Longitude prize for dementia technology. The glasses combine a camera, microphone and speakers to deliver real‑time verbal cues and floating text that help wearers complete daily...
Meta is pulling the plug on its VR metaverse and Meta Quest 3 fans don't know how to respond https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/meta-is-pulling-the-plug-on-its-vr-metaverse-and-meta-quest-3-fans-dont-know-how-to-respond
The Weather app on Samsung Galaxy phones is nice, but its list of outdoor activities is probably NOT what you enjoy. Here's how to update those activities to what you prefer: https://t.co/Ahpn65A9TL #weather #activity #samsung #oneui @SamsungMobile https://t.co/Q8uEqByJTf
Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser as a free standalone iOS app, extending the AI‑powered web assistant that debuted on PCs last summer as a $200‑per‑month service. The iPhone version, which leverages Apple’s Liquid Glass UI and can be...
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place https://t.co/pQibIn8KSD
@OpenAI @ChatGPTapp I really dislike how you've made it more taps to change the 'thinking effort' in the ChatGPT app. As someone who constantly toggled between thinking and extended thinking, this is super annoying. https://t.co/0Xbez5PdBl
iClever has slashed its BTH20 kids‑friendly Bluetooth headphones to $34.99, a 30% discount. The model combines an 80 dBA volume limiter, active noise‑cancelling that cuts up to ~40 dB, and a rugged BPA‑free build designed for ages 3 and up. Battery life...
The only downside of the @DellTech UltraSharp 52 is that when I move away from it I hate every screen I use
Apple keeps enhancing and expanding the live weather wallpaper and lock screen options in iOS 26. Here are some of the latest options in iOS 26.3 [release candidate beta] and how to try them... https://t.co/iwvpGclM5d #iphone #ios26 #weather https://t.co/oeQXLP7NP4
glad to see Apple using account age as verification for the UK’s Online Safety Act in iOS 26.4. This is how you do it 👍 https://t.co/XghbR7Oi4w
Holy shit... someone just built an AI that lives on your desktop, has its own email, its own accounts, and actually does things while you sleep. It's called Vellum and it's actually secure. I can't imagine going back to the way I...
