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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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MWC 2026 highlighted how mobile video has matured from early 3G‑TV experiments to ubiquitous 4K streaming on flagship devices. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26, featuring the APV codec and up to 31 hours of video playback, while operators like Orange demonstrated AI‑driven, uplink‑focused network architectures. YouTube and Meta emphasized the need for AI‑powered super‑resolution and more efficient delivery models to handle video traffic that now accounts for 70‑80% of network load. The event also introduced CircuitX, a 5G‑enabled motorsport initiative that blends live broadcast, AR and VR for immersive mobile experiences.
Samsung began rolling out the seventh One UI 8.5 beta (Beta 7) for its Galaxy S25 series in South Korea, India and Germany, with a US release still pending. The near‑1 GB patch addresses a proximity‑sensor glitch that turned voice calls into video calls,...
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻. With iOS 18, Apple introduced an AI-powered Calculator that can understand handwritten equations. You simply write the math problem. The system reads your handwriting, solves it instantly, and even keeps the result in your...
The article reflects on Sam Henri Gold’s essay about the MacBook Neo, noting how reviews often pigeonhole devices into narrow user categories. It points out the Neo’s modest specs—$599, A18 Pro chip, 8 GB RAM—and the common advice that it’s unsuitable for developers...
Glorious has re‑issued its flagship Model O as the Model O Classic, preserving the iconic honeycomb shell, RGB lighting, and core hardware that defined the 2019 ultralight mouse. The new version ships wireless with a Glorious‑branded BAMF sensor offering up to 19,000...
Tecno Camon 50 Pro quick look. $350 midrange phone with a decent 3X zoom lens and a large battery.
Snapmaker announced the U1 desktop 3D printer will ship on April 10, with pre‑orders now open at $849. The U1 features four independent toolheads that swap in five seconds, eliminating purge cycles and cutting filament waste by up to 80 %...
Vikings Immersive, a new London exhibition, blends bone‑conduction headsets, VR and large‑scale projections to retell the saga of Kraka, daughter of Brünhilde. Visitors wear multiple devices—bone‑conductors, standard headphones, VR goggles—while moving through a forest of real trees and interactive screens....
Apple is reportedly planning to keep the launch prices of the upcoming iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max stable, despite a sharp rise in DRAM and NAND memory costs driven by AI data‑center demand. Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo says...
The latest Brain TechBio roundup highlights several breakthroughs across neurotechnology and AI-driven drug discovery. Angelini Pharma has inked a multi‑year deal with Quiver Bioscience, offering up to $120 million in milestones for AI‑guided epilepsy treatments. In India, KIMS Hospitals introduced adaptive...
One tool that seems to me would lead to large wins for safety at very low cost to civil liberties, is that everyone should have easy and deniable on-hand ways of calling the police. Think: you pre-select a few secret words,...
The Galaxy S26 Ultra's headline feature is turning out to be its biggest complaint ✅ Details - https://t.co/hrG11Bk1eC https://t.co/kMg5Kc5Ifj
Mint’s latest guide curates a list of beginner‑friendly laptops aimed at new professionals and home‑office users. The roundup highlights eight models across categories such as best overall, budget‑friendly, AI‑enabled, and gaming, providing key specs, price points and pros‑cons. Highlights include...
MacBook Neo reviewer Andrew Tsai benchmarked ten popular titles, revealing a split performance landscape. Native macOS games such as Control and the Resident Evil 2 remake sustained 50‑60 fps at 1080p, while Windows titles run through CrossOver often fell below 10 fps. The device’s A18 Pro chip...
Google has released Pixel Camera version 10.3, a minor update that renames the flagship "Pro Res Zoom" mode to simply "Pro Zoom" on the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The change appears across settings, processing prompts and product listings and is being rolled out...
Amazon offers several Fire TV Stick models, ranging from a standard HD version to 4K variants. For owners of older low‑resolution televisions, the HD stick is the most cost‑effective option because 4K sticks automatically downscale to the TV’s native resolution,...
Apple’s Platform Security Guide now highlights a new privacy safeguard on the MacBook Neo, which integrates the A18 Pro silicon and dedicated camera‑security hardware. The design guarantees that any camera activation— even by software with root or kernel privileges—must trigger...
Android safe mode disables all third‑party apps, letting users isolate app‑related crashes, freezes, or slowdowns. The article provides a step‑by‑step guide to boot most Android phones into safe mode using the Power and Volume‑Up buttons, confirms entry, and explains how...
The article reviews seven top portable monitors for work and gaming, ranging from the 15.6‑inch ASUS ZenScreen OLED to the 18.5‑inch VisionOwl model and a dual‑screen stacked option. It highlights key specs such as OLED versus IPS panels, refresh rates...
Connected 594, the latest episode of the Relay FM podcast, dives into Apple’s 50‑year milestone while reviewing the newly announced MacBook Neo laptops. Hosts Stephen and Federico share hands‑on impressions, noting the device’s sleek design but questioning its price point....
Mahdi Bchatnia’s Accents app enables any Mac to use the exclusive accent colors originally reserved for the iMac and MacBook Neo. The utility taps into macOS APIs to apply these hardware‑specific palettes without requiring system hacks. Michael Tsai highlighted the...
If you currently use a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, I have my doubts you will move to a MacBook Neo. It's not that different than a iPad Pro vs. iPad dynamic. Neo's power won't be derived from picking off...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra arrives as a lighter, stylus‑enabled flagship that keeps pricing steady while offering seven years of software support, a new Privacy Display, and 60 W wired charging. Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra counters with a 12‑bit AMOLED panel that reaches...
London developer Steven Irby launched Channel Surfer, a web app that turns YouTube into a retro‑style TV guide. Users can flip through 40 pre‑made channels covering news, tech, music and more, joining live streams as if watching cable. The static...
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in 2025 at $450, introducing a larger 7.9‑inch HDR display, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 4K docked performance. Early exclusive titles such as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and a new Fire Emblem are slated for 2026,...
Google announced that Chrome for ARM64 Linux will be released in the second quarter of 2026, extending the browser’s cross‑platform reach after Apple Silicon (2020) and ARM‑Windows (2024). The rollout targets both consumer Linux distributions and specialized hardware, notably Nvidia’s...
You can now run a full LLM inside any React Native app on a 4GB phone. llama rn is a React Native binding of llama .cpp. It runs Llama, Qwen, and Mistral on-device with Metal and NPU acceleration. Fits on any modern iPhone...
Fossil is reviving its iconic Big Tic watch line for Spring 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the original Y2K‑era design. The rollout includes a limited‑edition Y2K model priced between $170 and $195, a sleek Machine version at $195‑$220, and a World...
NetAlertX, installed on a Raspberry Pi, notifies users the moment a new device connects to their home network. Unlike typical router dashboards that require manual checks, the tool pushes real‑time alerts, allowing immediate verification of unfamiliar devices. The Pi’s low‑cost, low‑power...
Apple’s native Messages app includes a hidden flight‑tracking feature that surfaces real‑time flight information when a correctly formatted airline and flight number appears in a text. Users must have iMessage enabled and use the “Airline FlightNumber” format (e.g., American Airlines...
The @apple iPhone 17e just landed on my messy desk and I’m going to be giving it a thorough review all week. Got any questions or things I should test? Let me know in the comments. And stay tuned for...
CNET lists the seven top services for selling used electronics in 2026, highlighting Swappa as the overall leader for value and protection. The guide compares each platform’s payout methods, device eligibility, and turnaround times, from Amazon’s instant e‑gift cards to...
Smart App Control (SAC) debuted in Windows 11 22H2 as a cloud‑backed gatekeeper, checking signatures and reputation before apps run. The feature quickly became the OS's most restrictive security layer, blocking trusted programs without clear overrides. Microsoft addressed the core flaw...
Bumble announced an AI‑driven dating assistant called Bee during its Q4 earnings, aiming to match users based on values, relationship goals, and lifestyle rather than simple swipes. The assistant conducts an onboarding chat, generates compatibility summaries, and notifies users of...
We've got some travel coming up, so I'm finally taking the opportunity to test out a travel router. While I wanted the slim Unifi one, it's sold out everywhere, so I grabbed this TP-Link. I'm going to try it out for:...
IK Multimedia’s iLoud Micro Monitors are now available on Amazon for $250, a $100 discount from their typical $350 price. Designed as near‑field studio monitors, they deliver a flat midrange, punchy bass, and detailed highs in a compact desktop form...
Timex has released the Expedition Snoopy Road Trip watch, part of its ongoing Peanuts collaboration, priced at $169 with a 15% email‑list discount. The timepiece blends the rugged Expedition Capstone design with playful Snoopy and Woodstock graphics, featuring a 39 mm...
Apple’s 2026 MacBook Air and Pro models, powered by the new M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips, have hit the market with upgraded CPU cores, faster SSDs and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity. Amazon is already offering a flat $50 discount across almost the...
Ok now this is cool. Remember how Google released Canvas in AI Mode (and it's been in the Gemini app for a while)? You can now Canvas to generate interactive 3d web graphics that can be used in the upcoming...
Xbox announces automatic super resolution mode is coming to the Xbox Ally in April. Leverages AI to scale resolution up in real time to improve performance. Auto SR "fills in the gaps" by existing upscaling tools like DLSS. https://t.co/XDwttHUvxV
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CloudMosa's Cloud Phone, a cloud‑powered solution that turns 4G feature phones into app‑capable devices, has seen four‑fold growth in South Africa, now representing 76% of the company's African user base. The rapid expansion is driven by deep partnerships with local...
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/PuHVZYeauo #android #gemini #photography...
Exactly. We converge SW + HW since day one. The Pod runs ML on your body throughout the night. Physical AI is already here
LG Electronics unveiled two 34‑inch curved UWQHD monitors, the 34U620B‑B and 34U640B‑B, both featuring a 1800R curvature and a 144 Hz refresh rate. The VA panels deliver 99% sRGB coverage, 1.07 billion colors, 300 cd/m² brightness and a 5 ms response time, positioning them...
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/Q45YtD8M9E #ai #aiWearable...
#ThrowbackThursday. February 28, 2026. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduced at #MWC2026. Awarded 'Best In Show' March 3, 2026. #MWC26 #MWC https://t.co/yzXZwKHkBQ
#ThrowbackThursday. May 6, 1998. Steve Jobs introduced the original Bondi Blue iMac G3. It was the first major product launched after his return to Apple. #Computer #History #JVGpost https://t.co/OMpPkmHlAH
The PELADN WO4 AMD Ryzen 5 Mini PC is an amazing little device: It'll fit in the palm of your hand, but offers impressive performance and Windows 11 Pro. I got my hands on one and ran it through...
Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content https://t.co/wUcCxYtjGY
Mobile phones were supposed to free up time & improve our quality of life but it seems like they only made us busier. I wouldn’t be shocked to see the same thing happen with AI with more devices, more notifications,...
