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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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Smart home devices are evolving from convenience gadgets to life‑saving tools. Newer smoke and carbon‑monoxide detectors can notify phones and shut off gas, while motion and water sensors detect hazards early. Fall detection, AI health monitoring, and connected security systems provide automatic emergency alerts, especially for seniors. Experts stress that integrating these devices into a unified platform maximizes safety and requires regular maintenance.
ChatGPT just got another brain boost with GPT-5.4 Thinking — and it’s built for bigger, more complex tasks https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/chatgpt-just-got-another-brain-boost-with-gpt-5-4-thinking-and-its-built-for-bigger-more-complex-tasks
I built an AI water cooler that's been sitting in a beige office since 1987, absorbing complaints. Her name is Barb, named after Susan Berger's character in Jury Duty. You walk up. You vent. Barb (the longtime smoker who has...
Home Assistant now includes a native integration that backs up the entire platform directly to Cloudflare R2. The free tier of R2 provides enough storage for typical home‑lab and personal smart‑home setups, and the service only charges for stored data,...
Keychron has added the Q5 HE 8K to its ultra‑fast gaming lineup, offering a compact 1800‑layout keyboard that retains a full numeric keypad. Priced at $239.99, the wired‑only device shares the series’ aluminum chassis, polyurethane gasket mount, double‑shot PBT keycaps,...
The PeakDo LinkPower 2 is a 99 Wh battery pack engineered to mount directly onto the Starlink Mini, keeping the combined unit under the 100 Wh airline carry‑on limit. It offers three charging interfaces—USB‑C Power Delivery, a magnetic DC connector, and a standard...
NuPhy has launched the Creative Engine nSA keycap set, a low‑profile collection priced at $49.95 and comprising 126 keys. The set draws visual inspiration from Adobe Illustrator’s UI, featuring three shades of gray and bright yellow accent caps with dye‑sublimation...
Contour Touch, the ergonomic trackpad that won the 2026 iF Design Award, combines a full‑sized glass touch surface with a frictionless wrist rest. The device supports eight multi‑gesture commands and four shortcut buttons, aiming to alleviate wrist, neck, and shoulder...
Other World Computing (OWC) unveiled a suite of storage and connectivity accessories designed for Apple’s newly released MacBook Neo. The lineup includes the Mercury Elite Pro Mini, two Envoy Pro SSDs (Mini and Elektron), the standard OWC Envoy USB‑C NVMe drives, and...
Tech giants Amazon and Google are betting that generative AI assistants—Alexa+ and Gemini—will finally make smart homes practical for mainstream consumers. Earlier smart‑home attempts floundered because devices were hard to configure, required ongoing software updates, and raised privacy concerns. Executives...
Oprah’s annual "Favorite Things" segment has evolved into a powerful consumer catalyst, spotlighting a curated mix of high‑tech gadgets each holiday season. The 2025 list featured 15 standout devices ranging from the Ninja CREAMi ice‑cream maker to the HOVERAir X1...
TCL unveiled Tbot, a magnetic‑dock desktop robot that transforms the MOVETIME MT48 kids smartwatch into an AI‑powered study and bedtime companion. The watch charges on the robot, triggering features such as alarms, Pomodoro‑style timers, guided learning sessions, and story‑telling. All...
Marathon’s limited‑edition DualSense controller launched on March 5, 2026 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. The controller mirrors the standard DualSense in feel and functionality, featuring Marathon‑themed lime‑green and black decals baked into the plastic. Reviewers note the design is tasteful, though...
Google Play has begun displaying a battery‑drain warning on Android app listings, alerting users that an app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity. The warning launched on March 1, 2026, alongside a new developer metric that tracks...
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, slated for early 2027, pairs the Qualcomm X105 modem with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, delivering up to 14.8 Gbps download speeds and 30 % better energy efficiency. The phone adds low‑Earth‑orbit satellite communication and NB‑IoT support, enabling voice,...
The 80's/90's gamer kid and sci fi nerd in me just totally loves the look of all this new stuff from Nothing. If I wasn't so firmly embedded in the Apple Ecosystem, I'd be spending a lot of money today.
Apple unveiled the M4 iPad Air, slotting the new M4 processor into the familiar Air chassis. The device offers a 30% CPU/GPU uplift, 12 GB of RAM and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, while adding Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support. Pricing stays at...
Sahko unveiled a cyber‑punk‑styled DIY smartwatch at the Open Sauce event, featuring a flexible printed circuit board and wrap‑around high‑brightness displays. The watch uses salvaged disposable vape batteries and an STM32 microcontroller to deliver custom animations and menus while keeping...
Windows Task Manager is a convenient, built‑in diagnostic tool, but its percentages simplify complex system behavior. CPU usage is shown as an averaged figure across all cores, masking single‑core spikes. Memory usage includes cached and standby data that can be...
Pokémon Pokopia, a new Switch spin‑off from Game Freak and Omega Force, casts players as Ditto, a shapeshifting blob tasked with rebuilding a deserted town alongside Pokémon. The game replaces traditional battling with environmental restoration, letting players learn abilities like...
Memory Integrity, a component of Windows’ Virtualization‑Based Security, isolates core processes to block malicious drivers. Disabling the feature in Windows Security raised frame rates by roughly 10%, with the author’s benchmark jumping from 125 FPS to 140 FPS. While the setting adds...
Perplexity AI has launched Voice Mode within its Perplexity Computer platform, enabling users to ask questions aloud and receive near‑instant answers. The feature supports continuous, multi‑turn conversations, allowing follow‑up queries without re‑activating the assistant. By integrating speech input directly into...
The iPad Today View guide walks users through accessing the swipe‑right panel that aggregates widgets such as calendars, weather, and reminders. It explains how to add, remove, rearrange, and resize widgets, as well as edit their content to match personal...
Apple’s 15‑inch M4 MacBook Air with 24 GB RAM has hit a historic low of $1,299 on Amazon, the cheapest price recorded by price‑tracking tools. The deal arrives just after Apple unveiled the newer M5‑based Air, which offers modest performance gains...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is confronting an AI‑driven NAND shortage that has driven storage prices sharply higher. The handheld’s 256 GB internal capacity is quickly consumed by modern titles—Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alone occupies roughly 102.5 GB—forcing gamers to consider costly microSD Express cards. As...
Philips introduced the Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights at IFA 2025, offering 7‑metre and 14‑metre base kits plus 21‑metre extensions. Priced at £139.99/£249.99 in the UK, the lights feature full‑colour, IP65‑rated globes that integrate with the Hue Bridge for app‑based...
Samsung Display showcased a golf‑ball impact simulator at MWC 2026 to prove the durability of its latest foldable OLED panels. The new screens feature a thicker ultra‑thin glass layer and a titanium backplate, boosting shock resistance. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 now boasts a...
The Windows 11 24H2/25H2 update introduces several consumer‑focused features. A built‑in internet speed test now lives in the taskbar, while Cross‑Device Resume expands to Spotify, Office apps and browsers. Windows Hello gains support for external biometric devices with Enhanced Sign‑in Security,...
Oura announced the acquisition of Doublepoint, a Helsinki‑based AI gesture‑recognition startup, to embed natural, biometric interactions into its wearable platform. The deal brings Doublepoint’s four founders and AI architects into Oura’s R&D, reinforcing a roadmap that blends voice and gesture...
The Ultion Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with an integrated Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder, delivering a polished, high‑security solution for UK UPVC doors. Priced at £339, the package adds roughly £100 over a...
Ultion’s new Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with a purpose‑built Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder for £339. The lock features brushless motor speeds, built‑in Wi‑Fi, Thread (Matter‑compatible) and a rechargeable magnetic battery lasting up to 12 months...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series now includes a second NFC antenna positioned higher on the device, enabling users to complete contactless payments by tapping the top edge as well as the traditional rear center. Independent testing confirmed the top‑edge tap works on...
Google rolled out its March 2026 security update, version vCP1A.260305.016, aimed at the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10a devices, with a focus on lingering graphics problems in the Pixel 10 series. The patch addresses screen freezes, fuzzy displays, background blur,...
LED face masks are gaining traction as a high‑cost at‑home beauty tool, with experts confirming that red and infrared wavelengths can stimulate collagen and improve skin elasticity. The Guardian tested eleven models, ranking CurrentBody Series 2 as the best overall and...
The article evaluates six leading smart‑home hubs, ranking the Homey Pro as the overall winner and highlighting the Apple HomePod for Apple ecosystems, IKEA Dirigera for app design, Philips Hue Bridge Pro for mid‑range lighting, Samsung SmartThings for budget‑conscious users,...
A roundup of five viral "do‑it‑all" tools—Wallet Ninja, Gordon 20‑in‑1, RAK Multi‑tool Pen, Hori‑Hori knife, and Leatherman Skeletool—highlights their functionality, pricing and user reception. The Wallet Ninja packs 19 functions for about $15 and passes TSA checks, while the Gordon...
How many apps do you have on your phone that you think you haven’t opened in a year or more?
Honestly I was not expecting the benchmark to be THIS good. I’m excited to test this thing. #macbook #apple
The biggest viral AI post across all lists today. 14,000+ retweets. Meta glasses sending intimate footage to offshore contractors is exactly the privacy nightmare everyone predicted. This could kill consumer AR adoption if not addressed immediately.
✅ teenager ✅ $50M/yr calorie tracking AI app ✅ sells to my fitness pal We had to get him back on the pod https://t.co/jOdVSD6J8u
Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix. @asha_shar says it will “lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games” https://t.co/bEXKW3W5P1
🌤️ Pixel Weather app update brings new weather icons for improved contrast and clarity along with some UI tweaks ✅ Check details and all screenshots - https://t.co/KdrRQb6XnV https://t.co/U7NQDg6irN
Gemini Live has some more tricks in the works for its overlay bar Combined video and screen sharing buttons and a drag handle to go full screen ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/sBIpPy2cH1 https://t.co/4JSPOgTwna
There's still work needed to make the new Pixel desktop mode better than Samsung DeX, but it does one thing right: it supports multiple users. Now I can have my work and personal profiles separate. @MadeGoogle @GooglePixel_US #Pixel10a #madebygoogle https://t.co/iL7fcZhXw0
This guy built a hat with cameras. What does it all mean? I asked Grok to explain it like if I was a nine-year-old: https://t.co/yjJWALOLqV Helping translate nerd to English. :-)
Love seeing new VR publishers enter the market, especially given the difficulties in the gaming market, as a whole. https://t.co/V9X7wjy5g4
Google is working on a new way for users to create scheduled actions in Gemini on Android This includes a UI that allows users to name, describe, and schedule these actions — just like on the web. ✅ Details and screenshots -...
Gemini "Projects" may get a new name and a powerful NotebookLM tie-in Leaked strings reveal "Notebooks" will let users group chats by topic and share sources between Gemini and NotebookLM ✅ More details - https://t.co/48rQwIdXWM https://t.co/yLmaIQWa2i
Always fun to present the Glomo award for best smartphone and disruptive mobile tech. Apple took the best smartphone for its iPhone Pro family and Honor took the disruptive tech for the commercialization of silicon carbon battery technology https://t.co/MdkDSxPOzR
Matt made my June oven that automatically makes my toast in the morning. Has one of the first NVIDIA Jetson cards inside. My wife considers it magic. And he is at it again.
