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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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Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL can measure heart rate, respiratory rate and core body temperature using built‑in sensors, delivering results that closely mirror those of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The phone’s Thermometer app reads forehead temperature, while Google Fit captures heart and breathing rates with comparable precision. However, the Pixel line still lacks SpO₂ monitoring, a feature exclusive to most wearables. All health metrics are stored locally via Health Connect and synced to the user’s Google account for longitudinal tracking.
Razer announced that its AI companion AVA will become fully agentic, capable of running both on a user’s PC and in the cloud. The new version adds multi‑step task planning, third‑party app integration, and a proprietary inference control plane that...
A prototype 3D printer called Proof of Print repurposes Bitcoin mining ASICs as its heated print bed. The system uses four Bitmain BM1362 chips, delivering about 500 GH/s, and dynamically throttles their clock rate to maintain a 75‑80 °C bed temperature. By...
Hatch is offering its latest sunrise alarm clock, the Restore 3, for $25 off (15% discount) through March 22 as part of Sleep Week. The device combines a gradually brightening light, a broad library of sleep sounds, meditations and stories, and phone‑free tactile...
Amazon has slashed prices on a range of Apple hardware, including AirPods Pro 3 now $199 (20% off), M4 iPad Air models up to $100 off, and the 2026 Apple Studio Display up to $300 off. Apple’s upcoming M5‑powered MacBook lineup...
Apple TV celebrated its 19th anniversary, marking its debut on March 21, 2007 as a hard‑drive‑based media player linked to iTunes. Over the years the device evolved from a niche computer‑dependent gadget to a cloud‑centric streaming hub, introducing HDMI, 1080p,...
Yashica has unveiled the Tank, a retro‑styled point‑and‑shoot camera priced at roughly $100 and available for preorder. It features a 12‑megapixel ½.8‑inch sensor, with an optional 36‑megapixel upscaled mode, and records 4K video at 30 fps. A 3‑inch flip‑up LCD, ISO...
Lego unveiled its Smart Play platform at CES 2026, embedding electronics into traditional bricks for interactive experiences. Disney joined the launch, showcasing a Lego Star Wars Smart Play set that leverages the new technology. The partnership reflects an eight‑year development...
Android’s new Repair Mode creates a sandboxed profile that lets technicians service a phone while keeping personal apps and files locked away. The feature is built into Android 14 and is currently supported on Pixel and Samsung devices that have at...
Verily Life Sciences and Samsung Electronics have announced a partnership to embed the Galaxy Watch 8 into Verily’s precision health platform, PRE. The FDA‑cleared wearable will stream continuous biometric data—such as SpO2, sleep‑apnea scores, and AFib alerts—directly into Verily’s Viewpoint...
Samsung’s 256GB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been slashed from $59.99 to $39.99, a roughly 35 percent discount available at major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and GameStop. The card is the only microSD Express model that...
Bluetooth headphones often lag on TVs because most sets default to the high‑latency SBC codec, which can add half‑second delays. The lag stems from the audio encoding, transmission, and decoding steps, and only codecs like aptX Low Latency keep delay...
Ulefone introduced the RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro, a modular rugged smartphone that houses a magnetic action‑camera module which can be detached and worn or mounted. The phone is powered by a 9,000 mAh battery and runs a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor with 12 GB RAM...
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) is still the best ultraportable I've ever used — and I wrote this review on it https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-m5-review
Brightspeed, the nation’s third‑largest fiber builder, unveiled its Whole Home Wi‑Fi service for new fiber customers. The offering bundles up to two professionally installed Wi‑Fi 7 extenders, a free router, a month of service and a prepaid Mastercard, delivering up to...
This is the future of local discovery. An AI that texts you back on iMessage - no app, no login, no scroll hole. Just send your mood, playlist, or craving. It plans your weekend. The best products don't feel like products. They feel like a...
Disabling Android animations only creates an illusion of speed, while real performance hinges on available RAM. Android’s built‑in zRAM compresses memory but slows down when it fills, prompting manufacturers to offer virtual RAM features like RAM Plus or RAM Boost. These utilities...
Apple’s recent launch of the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo has sparked speculation that the company is pivoting toward low‑end markets. The article argues this view is misguided, noting Apple does not segment its portfolio by price alone. Instead, Apple...
Apple introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 entry‑level laptop powered by the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro processor, marking the first time an iPhone chip runs macOS. The device is slightly thicker than the Air and omits several premium features such...
Samsung Electronics announced that its Odyssey 3D gaming monitor will support glasses‑free, autostereoscopic 3D gameplay. The company demonstrated the feature at the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, showcasing titles Hell is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn optimized for the...
Smart‑panel startup Span announced a strategic partnership with electrical‑equipment giant Eaton, which includes a $75 million investment. The deal aims to drive down the cost of Span’s $3,500 smart panels by tapping Eaton’s manufacturing scale and its extensive distributor and installer...
Global smartphone production rose 2.5% year‑on‑year in 2025, reaching about 1.254 billion units. Apple and Samsung each manufactured nearly 240 million devices, sharing the top spot. Q4 2025 saw strong iPhone 17 shipments and Samsung’s 11% YoY increase, while rivals trimmed output amid...
Google’s new Pixel 10a offers a premium Android experience at a $499 price point, featuring the Tensor G4 processor, a bright 6.3‑inch OLED display, 8 GB RAM, and a 5,100 mAh battery. Paired with the budget‑friendly Pixel Buds 2a, which provide active‑noise‑cancelling, spatial audio and a...
Popular Science highlights the launch of SHOKZ OpenDots ONE clip‑on earbuds in a vibrant red colorway. The open‑ear, air‑conduction design weighs just 6.5 g and targets runners, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts who need situational awareness. Featuring Bluetooth 5.4, Dolby Audio, an app‑based...
Sonos continues to dominate the premium wireless‑audio market in 2026, offering a refreshed lineup that includes the Era 100 as the best overall smart speaker, the Atmos‑capable Era 300 for immersive surround, the Arc Ultra soundbar for high‑end home‑theater, and the Ace...
Apple unveiled a suite of new hardware that stretches from budget to ultra‑premium segments. The iPhone 17e arrives at a $599 price point, packing flagship‑class components, while the MacBook Neo offers a $599 entry‑level laptop to challenge Chromebooks. Meanwhile, the M5‑powered...
Poco confirmed that its mid‑range gaming handsets, the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max 5G, will debut in India on March 17. The X8 Pro is expected to run a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, a 6.59‑inch 1.5K OLED panel and a 7,560 mAh battery,...
The article explains Apple’s Activation Lock, which displays a “iPhone Locked to Owner” screen on iPhones, iPads and iPod touches. It outlines how owners and second‑hand buyers can remove the lock without a computer, including contacting the previous owner, using...
Most modern smart TVs are equipped with only 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, limiting wired bandwidth to around 100 Mbps despite gigabit‑capable Wi‑Fi. The restriction is intentional, as major streaming services stream well below that threshold, but it becomes problematic for local high‑bitrate...
UKTV has struck a new partnership with Samsung that places its free linear channels on Samsung’s internet‑only TV platform across the UK. The agreement creates a dedicated rail on Samsung’s home screen and deep‑links the U app through the Universal...
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to pack a 5,200 mAh battery, a 2 nm A20 processor and a 6.86‑inch LTPO OLED display. The device may replace the Dynamic Island with a punch‑hole selfie camera, freeing up front‑screen real estate....
Colorful has launched the iGame LAB Vulcan Armor, a premium Mini‑ITX chassis tailored for its RTX 50 White Vulcan graphics cards. The aluminum‑machined case adopts a horizontal layout, integrates a magnetic Smart Screen mount, and ships with a 240 mm all‑in‑one liquid cooler and...
EDIFIER has launched the R20BT, a compact desktop speaker set that offers USB‑C, AUX and Bluetooth 6.0 inputs along with Bluetooth multi‑point support. The speakers feature dual 70 mm drivers delivering 5 W total output, a 6‑band equalizer, and six ambient‑lighting modes controllable...
Listening to music with physical media, on my Panasonic SL-CT800 CD Player. Most of it still works, except that the internal battery doesn’t work anymore, hence the need for the external power brick. The no-skip part isn’t very robust too...
University of Notre Dame’s Teaching & Learning Technologies team is piloting Meta smart glasses to explore classroom, lab, and accessibility applications. The research highlights real‑world benefits for visually impaired students, such as ingredient identification and text translation, while also testing the...
Google has updated Android’s native data‑transfer wizard with a visible percentage indicator, letting users track exactly how much data has moved during a phone swap. The same update also stabilizes wireless transfers and reduces mid‑migration stalls, making cable‑free moves as...
Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff defended the company’s new Search Party feature, an AI‑driven tool that asks nearby Ring owners to review footage for missing pets, after a Super Bowl ad sparked a privacy outcry. He argued the service is opt‑out...
Fosi Audio’s MD3 mobile DAC, launched on Kickstarter, replaces the traditional dongle with a magnetic docking system that snaps onto a smartphone’s back. It houses an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC and four ES9603Q amp chips, supporting PCM up to 32‑bit/384 kHz and...
Camp Snap, a screen‑free digital camera launched in 2023, has sold over one million units and repeatedly sold out its flagship model, driven largely by word‑of‑mouth and influencer buzz. The brand’s growth mirrors a broader anti‑tech wave that includes Tin Can...
Apple is poised to unveil a foldable iPhone later this year, and 9to5Mac reporter Sonny Dickson has posted what appear to be 3D CAD rendering files of the device. The files show a back panel with a dual‑camera plateau reminiscent...
Apple introduced the iPhone 17e, a budget‑friendly model priced at $599, featuring a base storage of 256 GB—double the previous generation. The device’s front cover glass is supplied exclusively by BIEL Crystal and uses the new Ceramic Shield 2, which boasts three‑times better scratch...
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The MacBook Neo ‘isn’t leaving rivals room’... Apple's $599 laptop is about to rattle the entire computing industry based on my own hands-on and speaking with analysts https://t.co/u2vmIdjyCN
The author switched from Spotify to a specialized focus‑music app after finding Spotify’s recommendation engine distracting. The new app, marketed as Brain.fm, delivers scientifically engineered audio designed to boost focus‑related brain waves by up to 119 %. It offers personalized sessions...
Android's Advanced Protection Mode may soon start disabling WebGPU in chrome to protect against security threats ✅ Details & screenshot - https://t.co/c6KBB1avG2 https://t.co/XWUB3K7om6
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The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ convertible showcases an 81 Wh battery that delivers almost 20 hours of real‑world use, powered by Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 CPU and an Arc B390 iGPU. While performance is strong and colour accuracy excellent, the device suffers from a noisy high‑frequency...
Some Pixel Watch users say March update broke SpO2 and skin temperature tracking ✅ Details - https://t.co/wLgmfRbjEm https://t.co/4fPwuattpW
Using Safari on a MacBook Air to access iCloud mail is a far superior experience than struggling with Mail.app. Imagine a product that sucks as a native app, from the maker of the OS and hardware, compare to a web...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella publicly declared the company is “long on gaming” and will continue to invest indefinitely, underscoring gaming as a core identity alongside cloud and AI. The remarks came during an internal Q&A with incoming Xbox head Asha...
