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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
Samsung announced a premium trifold smartphone in early 2024, pricing it around $1,500 and touting a tablet‑sized display that folds into a pocket‑friendly form factor. Within three months, the device failed to meet sales expectations, prompting the company to pull it from all markets. Samsung attributed the retreat to weak consumer demand and supply‑chain constraints. The abrupt exit underscores the volatility of the high‑end foldable segment as manufacturers grapple with price sensitivity and production challenges.
Confirmed: Apple Cracks Down on ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps "Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications, from releasing updates to their mobile apps on the...
A streamer known as CMDR Wacko has transformed a discarded Chinese VR roller‑coaster platform into a fully motion‑enabled cockpit called the SimStarr. The rig tilts with joystick inputs and jolts on in‑game impacts, supporting any telemetry‑enabled racing or flight title,...
Google, iVerify and Lookout disclosed a new iPhone exploit called DarkSword that can silently hijack iOS 18.x devices, potentially compromising 220‑270 million iPhones. The tool, left exposed on Ukrainian websites, can exfiltrate personal data and cryptocurrency wallet credentials.
The author disabled background activity for five Android apps—Google Play Store, Settings Services, Google, Spotify and Messenger—on a Pixel 9 (Android 16) and an OnePlus Open. Battery levels that typically fell to 65‑70% overnight rose to 80‑90% after the changes. Both devices showed similar improvements...
Researchers at the University of Surrey and Stability AI unveiled Stable Diffusion 3.5 Flash (SD3.5‑Flash), an image generator that creates high‑quality pictures in just four diffusion steps—about ten times fewer than conventional models that need 30‑50 iterations. The compression preserves visual fidelity...
Sony has issued a new system software update (version 4.93) for the PlayStation 3, nearly two decades after the console’s launch. The update’s notes repeat the generic claim of "improving system performance," but its real purpose is to refresh the Blu‑ray...
This is the best take on DLSS 5 I’ve seen yet. There IS cool tech here but the presentation was Xbox One launch levels of out of touch…
AMD issued a formal statement condemning Chinese OEM Chuwi for falsely branding laptops with a Ryzen 5 5500U as the newer Ryzen 5 7430U. The mislabeling involved BIOS string changes and external 7000‑series branding, violating AMD’s OEM agreements. AMD emphasized that the practice was...
TECNO unveiled its CAMON 50 series at MWC 2026, positioning the lineup as the centerpiece of an AI‑powered ecosystem that spans smartphones, AIoT devices, and productivity tools. The devices combine fashion‑forward design, 5G connectivity, and a new LightMaster imaging engine that uses...
Mozilla announced that Firefox 149, releasing on March 24, will embed a free built‑in VPN. The service will route browser traffic through a proxy, masking users' IP addresses, and initially provides 50 GB of data per month to users in the United States,...
The article explains how Google’s free app lets sports fans track live scores without watching TV. By searching for a game and tapping the “Follow” button, users can pin a floating score bubble that stays visible across apps. Recent Pixel...
U.S. senators have written to Meta demanding details on its plan to embed facial‑recognition technology in upcoming smart glasses. They argue the capability could instantly link captured faces to social‑media profiles, enabling mass surveillance, doxxing, and targeted intimidation. The lawmakers...
The ZDNET review crowns the Bluetti AC240 as a top‑tier portable power station, highlighting its IP65 rating and 1,536 Wh LiFePO₄ battery. It delivers 3,600 W of continuous power, can charge to 80 % in just 45 minutes, and supports up to 1,200 W of...
Live Science’s 2026 roundup identifies the top sports earbuds for runners, swimmers, hikers and budget‑conscious fitness fans. The guide highlights CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 as the best low‑cost option, Beats Powerbeats Fit for ultra‑secure fit, Raycon Impact for military‑grade...
Apple launched the budget‑friendly iPhone 17e at $599, while the standard iPhone 17 starts at $799. The price gap translates into a suite of upgrades, including a smoother ProMotion display, longer battery life, enhanced camera optics, and advanced spatial‑computing hardware....
A study published in *Computers in Human Behavior* shows smartphone notifications interrupt concentration for roughly seven seconds. Researchers tested 180 university students with Stroop tasks and three notification types—personal, generic, and blurred—to isolate visual, conditioning, and relevance effects. The personal‑notification...
Sunseekr, the app that maps real‑time sun exposure for pubs, cafés and restaurants, has been completely rebuilt and now offers hour‑by‑hour terrace shading data. Originally launched in London last April, the service expanded across the UK in August and now...
Oppo got its start as a maker of MP3 players in the early 2000s, and now it is a maker of premium cutting edge mobile products. At Oppo's Dongguan campus, all the previous products live on in this futuristic time...
Google Maps and Apple Maps are making parking harder than it has to be. https://t.co/SfPFxqxRaA #googlemaps #applemaps #technews #parking #satnav
OPPO has launched the A6s 5G smartphone in India, offering two memory variants priced between ₹18,999 and ₹20,999. The device features a 50 MP primary rear camera, a 6500 mAh battery with 45 W SUPERVOOC fast charging, and runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC with...
Google is quietly testing a Discover tab in Gemini app, alongside a host of UI changes We found changes to the sidebar, overlay controls, and how Gemini shows its thought process in our latest APK teardown. ✅ Details & screenshots - https://t.co/Nvgp3p6CTS...
Google is reversing some of the changes it made to the photo editors inside the Photos app Along with the re-redesign, Google is also testing a new Explore feed inspired by TikTok. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/B39U55g3IN
AT&T is rolling out a suite of March promotions that target new and existing customers across wireless, prepaid, and fiber services. New prepaid plans start at $25 a month with unlimited talk, text and data, while the Samsung Galaxy S26...
The new MacBook Pro in many ways is the same as my old one, but going from M1 to M5 and the overall speed and power makes it feel like something very different. https://t.co/65h89Z2Y0T
Adulting is treating text more like email where you respond 2-3 times a day to all messages, in bulk. And use iPhone’s send later 💜
On March 18, 2026, Alibaba Group announced the launch of a new enterprise‑focused AI platform in China, aiming to ride the wave of rapid adoption of AI agents across Chinese businesses. The rollout comes as the domestic AI‑agent market accelerates,...
Plaud is finally selling in India through Amazon. The company is now officially selling its new Plaud Pro device for ₹19,490. The device sells for $189 in the U.S. https://t.co/O2S52C07LL
Samsung's own S26 Ultra cases can't reliably deliver the 25W wireless charging it advertises, claims dbrand ✅ Details - https://t.co/eDbr8A7clm https://t.co/8RcwPC1y4b
New Zealand’s Compulsion Tech and Gorilla Technology warn that the AI boom has caused a dramatic shortage of RAM and solid‑state drives, inflating prices by roughly 400% since Q4 2023. The shortage is hitting phones, laptops, cars and even dishwashers,...
Just handed off a Claude session to my phone for the first time and had a genuine “what a time to be alive” moment 👍🙏
I tested the First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell alongside the Honeywell Home X7S Smart Thermostat to see whether this integrated setup is just a gimmick or genuinely practical for daily life. https://t.co/912nU1cEmR https://t.co/q5FQM6ODP5
On March 16, 2026, Nvidia hosted its GTC conference in San Jose, unveiling the Groq‑3 inference chip, new Vera Rubin server racks, and announcing a partnership with Universal Robots and Scale AI to launch the UR AI Trainer. The event...
On March 17, 2026, Microsoft announced a leadership overhaul for its Copilot AI suite, naming Jacob Andreou as the head of the unified Copilot experience for both consumer and commercial markets. The change, detailed in an internal memo from CEO...
On March 18, 2026, Google announced that its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature—previously limited to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers—is now available to all free‑tier U.S. users in AI Mode, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome. The rollout lets personal...
Apple’s iOS 26 rollout has sparked a wave of Reddit‑driven roasts, highlighting bugs ranging from invisible keyboards to erratic home‑screen icons and the controversial Liquid Glass UI. Users reported missing letters, mis‑registered keystrokes, app‑folder placement glitches, and pervasive system lag that...
Meta announced that Horizon Worlds will be removed from the Quest store on March 31 and fully shut down on June 15, leaving only a mobile‑only version. The decision follows a February round of Reality Labs cuts that slashed 10%...
Today we're announcing Dispatch for Claude Cowork, in research preview. One persistent conversation with Claude that runs on your computer. Message it anytime from your phone. Come back to finished work. To try it out, download Claude Desktop, then pair your...
Spotify has added an “Exclusive Mode” audiophile feature for Windows PCs. Spotify Premium users can now get bit-perfect playback on the Windows app, with Mac support coming later https://t.co/nJB9g10ZYU
The article highlights Adaptive (or Auto) Brightness, a sensor‑driven TV setting that automatically tweaks screen luminance based on ambient light. Enabling it requires a few taps in the picture menu and can be labeled differently across brands. Users notice immediate...
postmarketOS announced Duranium, an immutable variant that stores the core system on read‑only partitions and rolls back failed updates automatically. The new model swaps the traditional apk package manager for Flatpak as the primary app installer, while also supporting coldbrew,...
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Spotify has begun rolling out a redesigned Wear OS app that refreshes the Now Playing screen with larger album art and new gesture controls. A swipe‑down opens an immersive view that spotlights creator artwork, while taps and double‑taps handle play/pause and...
Apple’s Beats Studio Pro headphones have been slashed to $169.95, roughly $180 off the regular $349.99 price, as Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy promote the deal ahead of the retailer’s Big Spring Sale. The over‑ear model retains its long‑standing design but...
Best Buy launched its Tech Fest spring sale on March 16, running through March 22, positioning the event as a direct counter to Amazon's upcoming Big Spring Sale. The week‑long promotion features a Deal of the Day and deep discounts...
The article argues that modern Android phones no longer need third‑party cleaning apps because built‑in tools already handle storage, memory, and battery optimization. Android’s Settings → Storage provides a detailed usage breakdown, while Files by Google offers an ad‑free clean‑up tab that...
System76 unveiled the Thelio Mira, a high‑performance Linux‑focused desktop featuring AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs and a redesigned, service‑oriented chassis. The workstation ships with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and offers GPU options ranging from an RTX 3050 to an RTX 5090, plus an AMD...
Ikea launched a low‑cost Matter‑over‑Thread smart‑home line promising universal compatibility, but users encountered frequent onboarding and connectivity failures across major platforms. Reports highlighted Apple Home struggling more than Google Home, while Ikea’s Dirigera hub required multiple firmware updates to improve...
A maker dissatisfied with Google Nest Hub's limited media support built a custom smart display using a 3D‑printed enclosure. The enclosure houses a Google Home Mini and a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, linked via Bluetooth and an $8 USB‑C splitter. By...
Dataminers uncovered Xbox‑specific tags in the files of *Wuthering Waves*, hinting at a possible Xbox Series release. The open‑world action RPG launched on PC and mobile in 2024 and reached PlayStation 5 in 2025, gaining an 88 % Steam user score. Cross‑play...
Google rolled out a second major Gemini for Home update, slashing command latency by 40% and trimming the verbosity of routine responses. The voice assistant now handles alarms and timers more intelligently, allowing contextual scheduling, multi‑step commands, and fixed recurring...
