Know What's Happening in Consumer Tech
Know What's Happening in Consumer Tech
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaks confirm 5,000 mAh battery and 45 W fast charging
The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature a 5,000 mAh battery paired with 45 W fast charging, addressing durability and battery life concerns. It also ships with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, and a 200 MP main camera.
The article surveys twelve iOS and macOS applications that deliver true high‑resolution audio on Apple devices, from native services like Apple Music to third‑party players such as VOX and Neutron. It highlights Apple Music’s lossless ALAC streaming at no extra charge and notes that services like Tidal, Qobuz and Amazon Music offer 24‑bit/192 kHz FLAC streams. Remote‑control apps like Audirvana Remote and Roon Remote enable iPhone or iPad to act as front‑ends for external DACs, while cloud‑linked players such as Flacbox simplify access to large hi‑res libraries. The piece underscores how software choices unlock the inherent audio potential of iPhones, iPads and Macs.
The modern smartphone remains the universal computing device, merging camera, media, health, gaming, and web capabilities into a pocket‑sized rectangle. Since the iPhone’s debut in 2007, the core form factor—large touchscreen, portrait‑landscape orientation, and rear cameras—has stayed largely unchanged, with...
Many 3D‑printer users store filament exposed to humidity, causing moisture absorption that leads to print defects. Even brand‑new spools can arrive wet, especially hygroscopic materials like PETG, nylon, and TPU. The article recommends actively drying filament with dedicated dryers or...
The industry is rapidly moving from hardware‑based cable boxes to app‑only streaming platforms, a shift accelerated by smart‑TV saturation, faster broadband, and mature IPTV infrastructure. Deloitte reports over 80% of U.S. homes now subscribe to at least one streaming service,...
Apple will launch a new Gemini-powered Siri soon, but half of the time I think fixing 'Liquid Glass' would be a bigger benefit. Just look at this mess. How did this ship?
The article advises turning off Samsung’s RAM Plus and Motorola’s RAM Boost because virtual memory relies on slower storage and can degrade performance. It explains that while flagship phones have ample high‑speed RAM and storage, budget devices use slower UFS or eMMC,...
In this episode recorded at MWC 2026, host Mariam Joir interviews Raj Talluri, CEO of Enovix, about the company's breakthrough 100% active silicon lithium‑ion battery that eliminates graphite and limits swelling to under 2% through a novel thin‑strip, steel‑cage construction....
ISPs ship routers pre‑configured to use their own DNS servers, silently logging every lookup. Because most default settings lack DNS over HTTPS or TLS, queries travel unencrypted and can be harvested or intercepted. The article highlights how ISPs monetize this...
The article outlines practical homelab techniques to keep a Home Assistant smart‑home hub running reliably. It recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the server, router and Zigbee coordinators, and automating graceful shutdowns. It also advises monitoring critical services...
Tech writer Dave Meikleham recounts how switching to a 49‑inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 32:9 ultrawide monitor transformed his home‑office workflow. The super‑stretched screen consolidates three 16:9 displays into a single panel, boosting multitasking and eliminating clutter. He highlights productivity...
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is a premium cordless stick vacuum that delivers 400 air‑watts of suction, up to 100 minutes of runtime, and AI Cleaning Mode 2.0 that auto‑detects floor types. Its standout feature is an all‑in‑one clean station that automatically...
Happy Hacking Keyboard’s flagship HHKB Professional Hybrid Type‑S is on sale for $219, a 25 percent discount from its usual $300 price. The model combines silent Topre electro‑capacitive switches with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a 60‑percent layout tailored for Unix‑style programmers....
New Hiro Report drops tonight ⚡ Wrote this one from the couch nursing a rib injury, but I still found: • a $499 Mac that could finally dethrone Chromebooks in schools • a tool that turns your actual handwriting into a usable...
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 may feature a dual‑display design, as revealed by a recent patent that shows a wrap‑around screen with a circular cut‑out. The device is also expected to run on the new Exynos 2600 chipset, promising higher performance and better...
Samsung and Google’s official silicone cases for flagship phones have drawn criticism for being overly grippy, making it difficult to slide devices in and out of pockets. Recent hands‑on testing with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro confirms the material feels...
ETA Prime demonstrates that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset can emulate the PC title *Resident Evil Requiem* on Android via the GameHub emulator. By configuring 720p resolution and enabling FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 in Performance mode, indoor scenes reach up to 100 FPS while outdoor...
Power On: Apple just announced the $599 MacBook Neo. Now it turns its attention to the ‘Ultra’ line with upcoming foldable iPhone, touch-screen MacBook, AI AirPods and more. Details here - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-08/apple-to-expand-ultra-lines-after-599-macbook-neo-3d-printed-aluminum-imacs-mmhpa12d?srnd=undefined
My oldest and rarest Apple related artifact, a “blue box” - authenticated by @stevewoz - from the early 1970s when he and Steve Jobs made and sold these devices to allow free long distance phone calls. The chips and board...
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme has posted early Geekbench 6 scores that outpace Intel's Core Ultra X9 388H, the flagship of the upcoming Panther Lake line. In the ASUS Zenbook A16 test, the Snapdragon achieved 4,033 single‑core and 23,198 multi‑core...
Nice piece on Apple’s 50th Anniversary by @Pogue that pretty much covers as much as is possible in 8 minutes https://t.co/d2nNS552wt
Tried Phone Link on your Windows PC and are ready to sever its connection with your iPhone or Android phone? No worries, it's not for everyone. Here's a step-by-step tutorial to make the process quick and easy... https://t.co/olAMrnBPQJ #windows #win11...
Samsung has begun rolling out a major software update for its Galaxy Watch lineup, incorporating the February security patch along with stability and performance improvements. The update, ranging from 390 MB to 428 MB depending on the model, also adds battery life...
The Kingston Dual USB-A/USB-C Portable 1TB SSD is one of the most fascinating demos I've recorded: A capacious storage device, it's super fast, but you can also see it negotiate optimal transfer speed with MacOS. Check it out: https://t.co/EUsSw8E8tF #ssd...
The Illo Wearable Pillow Sleep Mask merges a blackout eye cover with a plush, pillow‑like cushion, offering both light blockage and gentle pressure for better rest. Constructed from a stretchy nylon‑spandex exterior and a silk‑modal inner lining, it delivers softness,...
Apple unveiled MacBook Pro models powered by the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with shipments starting March 11. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that a higher‑end MacBook Pro featuring a touchscreen and OLED display is slated for a late‑2026 launch, possibly branded...
Apple is developing a 3‑D‑printed aluminum chassis for future Apple Watch models and potentially iPhone enclosures, building on its titanium‑printing success with the Watch Ultra 3. The new process aims to cut raw‑material usage, lower production costs, and enable complex internal...
Apple is expected to introduce a refreshed iMac color palette later this year, according to Mark Gurman's Bloomberg Power On newsletter. The current M4 iMac, launched in October 2024, ships in seven hues—blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, green, and silver. While...
Next Player, a new Android video player built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, offers a lightweight, ad‑free alternative to VLC. Its Material You interface delivers faster touch responsiveness and on‑screen controls compared with VLC’s heavier architecture. While it excels at local...
Passkeys, a public‑private key pair paired with biometric verification, were heralded as the successor to passwords, yet most users remain unaware of how they work. Websites often present the option without clear guidance, and many keep passwords as a fallback,...
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has insane levels of bloatware for a phone that costs so much. I have pre-installed apps from Microsoft, Facebook, Spotify, and the Perplexity integration. That's not counting the ton of Samsung and Google apps.
Microsoft has been working on converging Xbox and Windows for more than a decade. Here’s Jason Schreier and Keza MacDonald in a Kotaku article from 2016 discussing the original Project Helix https://t.co/gwwi59edwM
Amazon’s latest Echo Show 8 refresh brings a smoother Netflix experience, with built‑in access, rapid QR‑code sign‑in, and refined voice controls. The 8‑inch screen streams at 1280 × 800 resolution and lacks HDR, delivering acceptable but not premium picture quality. Audio performance, however,...
A Founder's Edition RTX 4090 repeatedly ramps its fans to full speed for about five seconds within 24 hours after a Windows or Linux reinstall. The spike occurs regardless of workload, with idle temperatures around 35 °C and gaming peaks in the low‑60 °C...
Long-time 60 Hz gamer upgrades to a 360 Hz OLED monitor and finds that while colors and motion handling improve, the visual benefit of frame rates above 90 fps diminishes. The author notes little perceptual difference between 90 fps and 120‑150 fps in controller‑based, non‑twitch...
Android phones embed multiple trackers—Location History, Web & App Activity, and app permissions—that feed data into Google services. Users can inspect this information through the Google Maps Timeline and the Google Account activity dashboard. The article outlines step‑by‑step instructions to...
Weather mini is an indie‑crafted weather app that runs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch, leveraging Apple’s WeatherKit for accurate data. It adds trip‑forecast functionality, letting users input travel dates and monitor destination weather ahead of departure. The app...
The best part of the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't the AI; it's the hardware. And given Samsung's history, that should come as no surprise. My 10-day review is up! Join me in the live chat for the Premiere: https://youtu.be/d6SPfWamurY
The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 OC Triple Fan is now listed at $599 on Walmart, sitting $50 above its launch MSRP but $30 cheaper than the next lowest‑priced RTX 5070 on the market. This mid‑range card benefits from Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, delivering...
The guide outlines 15 underused AirPods Pro settings that can dramatically improve sound quality, convenience, and cross‑platform usability. Features such as Adaptive Audio, Spatial Audio, and Live Translation are highlighted, along with practical tweaks like disabling automatic ear detection and...
The 9to5Mac Overtime episode 062 dives into Apple’s newly announced MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that essentially repurposes iPad hardware to run macOS. Hosts Jeff Benjamin and Fernando Silva highlight its low price, shared components with the iPad, and potential...
Samsung announced it is exploring "vibe coding," an AI‑driven feature that would let Galaxy users personalize apps and the overall user experience without writing code. The concept draws on recent trends like Nothing’s AI‑generated widget suite and Google’s developer‑focused AI...
Reddit users voiced frustration that Windows 11 feels bloated and restrictive, calling for a stripped‑down, debloated OS that can run on modest hardware. They highlighted sluggish File Explorer search, intrusive AI features, and limited taskbar customization as core pain points. Power...
Soundcore unveiled the Nebula P1 portable projector at MWC 2026, pairing a 1080p, 650‑ANSI‑lumen projector with detachable 10‑watt Bluetooth speakers that run up to 20 hours on their own battery. The speakers magnetically attach for a 2.0 stereo experience and detach to become...
American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to integrate boarding passes with Samsung Wallet, allowing passengers to add passes directly from the airline app. The integration pushes real‑time flight details—gate changes, boarding times, seat assignments—into the digital wallet, keeping...
CASIO Singapore announced a two‑year partnership with Toyota Racing beginning January 2026, positioning its Edifice high‑performance chronograph line as the official time‑keeping partner for the FIA World Endurance Championship. The collaboration will feature Edifice and Casio branding on Toyota’s race‑car...
Motorola unveiled its new global brand color, Indigo, developed with Pantone, at MWC 2026. The company also announced a partnership with GrapheneOS to embed advanced privacy features, including automatic metadata stripping from images. Additional product reveals included the Razr Fold with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5...
OpenAI is testing a suite of Android‑specific upgrades for ChatGPT, including a session‑resume memory that lets users pick up conversations after switching apps. The UI is being overhauled with a potential full‑screen sidebar and new profile options such as an...
The post walks readers through the exact steps to boot an Android phone into Safe Mode, explaining the button sequence and variations across manufacturers. It highlights Safe Mode’s role in disabling third‑party apps, making it a valuable tool for diagnosing...
Redmagic announced a teaser for its next Gaming Tablet 5 Pro on Weibo, positioning the device for a summer 2026 launch. The teaser shows a compact tablet held by a carbon‑fiber robot hand and hints at a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The upcoming model...
Dreamie is a $249.99 smart sleep assistant that combines alarm clock, sunrise light, and built‑in audio without requiring a phone or subscription. The device features a 5.5‑inch touchscreen, 360° speaker, RGB lighting, and Wi‑Fi updates, and it offers customizable wind‑down...
