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Know What's Happening in Consumer Tech
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
Hiboy unveiled its EX11 full‑suspension electric bike at a launch price of $1,299, a 35% discount from the $2,000 MSRP. The bike offers up to 100 miles of pedal‑assist range, a 750 W rear hub motor with 28 mph top speed, and rugged components such as hydraulic disc brakes and fat tires. At the same time, Bluetti’s Elite series power stations are on deep discount, with the 128 Wh Elite 10 Mini now $113, and Anker’s eufy SoloCam S340 solar security kit reduced by $200. The article lists a suite of additional green‑tech deals across e‑bikes, scooters, and portable generators.
Senators Ron Wyden and Rep. Shontel Brown have asked the GAO to study how vulnerable modern computers are to TEMPERST‑style side‑channel attacks, which capture data from electromagnetic, acoustic or vibrational emissions. The request follows a new Congressional Research Service report...
Apple today released macOS 26.3.1, the latest version of its Tahoe operating system, alongside iOS 26.3.1. The update expands external display compatibility to include the newly announced Studio Display (2026) and Studio Display XDR, and it contains a series of...
My 8th grader has a SyncKids watch. It's a smart-ish device which allows for them to call selected people and vice versa. For texting, they can send canned messages like, "Where are you?" as well as voice memos. It has...
It’s not every day that a whole new MacBook comes along. Today’s Apple event + MacBook Neo. 📸 by me. Read our full coverage at Bloomberg.
Monoprice is running a March promotion offering up to 85% off a broad selection of streaming and tech accessories, including TV mounts, cables, and audio devices. Shoppers can also receive an extra 20% discount on select items using promo code...
'Apple's gonna sell these by the boatload': why the new MacBook Neo is already the most important product of 2026 https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/apples-gonna-sell-these-by-the-boatload-why-the-new-macbook-neo-is-already-the-most-important-product-of-2026
Google is introducing a program that makes sideloading qualified app stores even easier. Google's new Registered App Stores program will provide a more streamlined installation flow for Android app stores that meet certain quality and safety benchmarks This Registered App Store...
Wedbush Securities reaffirmed its "outperform" rating on Apple and kept a $350 price target, citing a sweeping product launch that bolsters its AI hardware ambitions. The new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, built on a Fusion Architecture, promise more than four‑times...
This is great to see – but while you wait, Blip (blip.net) is a fantastic AirDrop alternative. I use it between my MacBook and Android phones and it's, like, startlingly fast. (Shoutout to @waveformpodcast for putting me onto it!)
I love me a cheap and colorful MacBook, but if you're tired of them taking over your feed, check the MrMobile YouTube at noon ET! Debuting a review video with a Taiwanese twist.
RustDesk, an open‑source remote‑desktop solution, has replaced RDP and VNC in the author’s home lab due to its streamlined setup and cross‑platform reach. The tool connects via simple device IDs without requiring accounts and supports local‑network and internet access through...
Hands on with the MacBook Neo, new iPhone 17e, new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Studio Displays https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/hands-on-apple-s-new-iphone-17e-m5-macbook-pro-studio-display
New Bit by Bit episode from Mobile World Congress with @AlexKatouzian of @Qualcomm. We dig into the @Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, why personal AI will rely on an ecosystem of devices rather than a single one, the real privacy trade-offs consumers...
Smart home devices increasingly depend on manufacturer cloud services, exposing users to outages, connectivity glitches, and eventual loss of functionality when support ends. Recent incidents like the October 2025 AWS DNS failure demonstrated how cloud‑centric designs can render doorbells, cameras, and...
The first day I got my Google Glasses home my wife asked me "can it show me anything about the people I'm meeting?" Meta is planning that on its glasses. Are we ready for a world where everyone is known? I am,...
the MacBook Neo should be a giant wake up call for Microsoft to improve Windows 11. Apple’s MacBooks have always largely been premium devices, but the $599 Neo is firmly in the core part of the Windows OEM market. This...
The article warns that rising RAM costs and discontinued models have made new gaming handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go prohibitively expensive. Refurbished and second‑hand units now appear at roughly $430‑$480, offering performance comparable to older...
MacBook Neo. $599. SO Apple to match the menu color on these demo units to color of laptop.
THE NEW MacBook Neo - 13 inches - $599USD/$799CAD - A18 Pro chip - 8GB - 256GB base store - 4 new colours
The Brydge Stone CORE 10‑in‑1 docking station, normally priced at $150, is now available for $25 on Woot. It offers two USB‑C ports, four USB‑A ports, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, an SD 4.0 card reader, and Gigabit Ethernet, delivering up to 100 W of...
I didn’t get a badge but I’m at the Apple Event where we expect to see the MacBook Neo
When, almost a decade ago, I first used the Muse headband to meditate, I liked the idea, and I had no doubt that the device could deliver what the company said it could, but I had a mixed experience meditating...
Xiaomi announced it will roll out a new XRing smartphone processor each year, starting with the 3‑nanometer XRing O1. The company will combine this custom SoC, its HyperOS operating system, and a new AI assistant into a single device for...
I'm glad Jensen is doubling down on the compute=revenues point. I dove into the full economics of why in this full report on how $NVDA platforms enable those economics. https://t.co/wrL7SktAYA
a true GoXLR replacement, especially with the zero latency and dual XLR inputs / dual USB-C
The author, after testing dozens of cloud storage services, returns to Microsoft OneDrive because of its Personal Vault feature. Personal Vault creates a protected folder that demands a second authentication factor, such as a PIN or Windows Hello, and auto‑locks...
I wrote a report on this a while ago that the key thing that moved in NVIDIA's favor is the same architecture that is perfect for processing pixels is the same that is perfect to process tokens. This is from...
The laziest phone upgrade of all-time is still the best value out there, with the software doing most of the heavy lifting. Also, there's one unexpected mode I found in testing out the Pixel 10a. #Pixel10a @madebygoogle https://t.co/qwdWNb7Tmt
Logitech’s G325 Lightspeed headset brings true‑wireless gaming audio to the budget segment at roughly £70. Constructed entirely from plastic and synthetic fabrics, it’s lightweight enough for marathon sessions and features a hidden beamforming microphone. Sound quality is adequate for games,...
Did you know Samsung DeX was quietly upgraded on the Galaxy S26? More desktops to run more apps = better organization. I just want Samsung to bring back support for multiple users. @SamsungMobile @SamsungMobileUS #GalaxyS26 https://t.co/32gJQbfQ7N
In case folks need the context, the majority of consumer PCs sold annually (~120-140M depending on the year) are in the sub $700-800 price tier. 95% or more Windows-based. In markets outside US price tier is under $600....
AMD announced the Ryzen AI 400 series at Mobile World Congress 2026, introducing desktop processors with an integrated XDNA 2 neural processing unit delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI compute. The chips combine Zen 5 cores and RDNA 3.5 graphics and are the first AM5...
A main reason why the 8gb of RAM won't be an issue for the type of workloads/web browsing, etc., folks in this price band do regularly.
It's good to see Airdrop via Quick Share expanding to more devices from other manufacturers with support for devices powered by Mediatek chipsets as well.
Valve announced that Steam Deck restocks have resumed after the company resolved a RAM component shortage that had throttled production of higher‑capacity models. The 1TB and 512 GB variants are now appearing at their original MSRP, marking the first significant supply...
One step closer to a fully disaggregated design. Which is inevitable at some point. Also, where we think Apple has an opportunity with Intel Foundry via EMIB/T.
🖼️📞 Google Contacts app is rolling out the new UI for the contact details page for contacts that have a calling card set up. We spotted this first two weeks ago, now available with version 4.73 and above. https://t.co/ksbzi9vP42
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT 5.3 Instant, a search‑focused AI model that sharpens query intent detection and adds emotional awareness. The release highlights Conversational Adaptability, allowing the system to modulate tone based on a user’s sentiment, and deeper contextual analysis for ambiguous or niche...
Google Photos for Android finally prepares to catch up with iOS features like manual photo stacks and the floating navigation bar Along with Expressive UI changes to the backup section. ✅ Details & Screenshots - https://t.co/UQWqd5oXYo https://t.co/VM5CGRWnDv
Sony is reportedly moving away from PlayStation PC ports. It’s a big change from a few years ago, when Sony said it wanted half of its games available on PC and mobile by 2025 https://t.co/4HlXG5b9Lz
Microsoft Teams will add a Wi‑Fi‑based work‑location feature that automatically updates users’ presence in the app. The feature will be opt‑in and disabled by default, requiring compatible Wi‑Fi infrastructure. It distinguishes between planned (user‑set) and actual (system‑detected) locations and clears...
Standing room only at intimate NY Apple event. I hope the MacBook Neo is as cheap as they’re saying. $599? $699? https://t.co/clCte4XkBJ
The Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max are not just another reiteration of the Pro/Max lineup. These two processors are fundamentally different to anything that Apple has released until now: https://t.co/Pfc320Rb0i
Garmin has slashed the price of its Forerunner 165 fitness watch to £173.91 on Amazon, a £76.08 discount from the original £249.99. The device combines a 1.2‑inch AMOLED display, 11‑day smartwatch‑mode battery life, and multi‑GNSS satellite support in a lightweight 43 mm...
Screen recording on iPhone and iPad lets users capture on‑device video for tutorials, troubleshooting, and content creation. The feature is added via Settings → Control Center, then accessed with a swipe and a tap, offering a three‑second countdown and optional microphone. Recordings...
Recent rumors claimed Microsoft would launch an AI‑focused Windows 12 this year, citing a modular CorePC project. Microsoft insiders confirm no such release is planned; the 2026 roadmap centers on fixing Windows 11, including reducing AI bloat and restoring the movable taskbar....
Maker LuckyBor has built a functional 4G smartphone using an ESP32‑S3 as its core processor. The device combines a SIMCOM A7682E modem, an OV2640 camera, a 3.5‑inch touchscreen and a 3.5 mm audio jack, delivering call, text and web capabilities despite...
I hear Nvidia is a big thing. I also see the @Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9075 is hitting more than DOUBLE the frame rate of the Jetson AGX Orin on an AI computer vision model. On-device AI? Yeah, we do that really...
Paul Lagier unveiled a DIY Tiny E‑Reader that combines a 3D‑printed shell with an energy‑efficient e‑ink display, USB‑C charging, and wireless file transfer. The pocket‑sized device costs roughly $30 to build and delivers up to two weeks of battery life...
