Know What's Happening in Consumer Tech
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
TechRadar Pro highlights fresh discounts on Apple’s 2025 MacBook Pro lineup, featuring 14‑inch and 16‑inch models powered by the new M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. In the United States, savings range from 5% to 9%, bringing the 14‑inch base model down to $1,549 (down from $1,699) and the top‑tier 16‑inch M5 Max to $3,699. Comparable UK offers shave 5%‑8% off, translating to roughly $2,000 for a 14‑inch base unit and $5,156 for a 16‑inch M5 Max. The deals coincide with Apple’s 50‑year anniversary celebrations and underscore the MacBook Pro’s status as a leading business‑class laptop for creators and AI‑heavy workflows.
JBL launched the Live 780NC over‑ear headphones in the US on March 12, 2026, pricing them at $249.95. The model packs adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint and Auracast support, and a personalized EQ system via the JBL app. Battery life is a standout, offering...
Google’s Gmail now lets users type natural‑language prompts directly into the search bar, turning the inbox into an AI‑powered command center. In a ZDNET test, the author used three simple prompts to extract vendor status, contact details, and generate a...
Nothing, the Carl Pei‑founded consumer tech brand, is reportedly preparing to launch its own AI‑powered smart glasses in the first half of 2027. The device will incorporate cameras, microphones and speakers, relying on a smartphone and cloud connection for AI...
People in Nigeria and India are strapping iPhones onto their heads and recording themselves doing chores.
In 2013, Shark Tank rejected this “useless” doorbell. The company asked for $700K investment. The Sharks laughed. But 5 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1B... And Shaq invested $1M of his OWN money into the business. Here's the story...
Moods Faster, the new iOS/iPadOS app from Nick Leith, offers ultra‑quick mood tracking through five tap‑friendly icons that expand to capture emotions and context. The app syncs with Apple Health, provides customizable icons, colors, and up to seven mood choices,...
Let Mallik Tatipamula and Vint Cerf take you on the journey of our mobile devices from 1G to 5G, and see what's coming with 6G in the near future: https://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom-history-1g-to-6g
The Korg Handytraxx Play is a $500 battery‑powered, suitcase‑style turntable that folds into a built‑in speaker and fader, targeting users who need a compact DJ solution. Terrence O'Brien of The Verge reports that the device finally enabled him to start...
A mother tossed her kitchen‑placed Google Home after it repeatedly mis‑responded while she cooked, prompting a quick shift to a Bluetooth speaker and manual phone searches. Within weeks the family stopped shouting at the device and discovered simpler workarounds for...
Lomography has launched a new Simple Use Reloadable LomoChrome Classicolor camera priced under $28, preloaded with its user‑friendly Classicolor 35 mm film. The film delivers natural skin tones and vibrant colors with ISO 200 and 27 exposures, while the camera’s basic point‑and‑shoot...
Apple is testing a major Siri upgrade for iOS 27 that lets users bundle several actions into a single voice command. The multi-step capability would keep the assistant engaged across a chain of tasks such as fetching, editing, and sending a...
I have discovered an app that maps porta potties and public restrooms. You're welcome, runners 🤣 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portadash/id6755355109
In 2026 the iPhone has become a hub for AI‑driven face‑swap tools, with several apps offering polished, social‑media‑ready edits in seconds. Simfa leads the market by prioritizing realistic results through a calibration‑first AI pipeline, while Reface adds video, animation, and...
United Airlines has added a real‑time TSA wait‑time tracker to its mobile app, launching a pilot at its seven major U.S. hub airports. The tool displays up‑to‑the‑minute estimates for standard security lines and TSA PreCheck, helping travelers decide when to...
Apple Music introduced Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4, an AI‑driven tool that generates playlists from user‑provided prompts. The feature can produce themed collections for activities like walking, workouts, or focused work, but its success hinges on how precisely users describe the...
Ford Motor Co. and onX have launched a partnership that gives U.S. owners of 2017‑model‑year and newer trucks a free year of onX Offroad, Hunt, Backcountry Elite and Fish Midwest memberships. The move aims to boost safe off‑road travel as...
Apple has begun pushing lock‑screen alerts to iPhones running iOS 13‑17.2.1 and introduced a macOS Terminal paste blocker in the Tahoe 26.4 update. The moves target the fast‑growing ClickFix social‑engineering campaign that tricks users into executing malicious commands.
Consumer IoT is expanding beyond niche gadgets, demanding billions of low‑cost, connected components. Traditional silicon chips rely on legacy nodes that are expensive, slow to scale, and increasingly unsustainable. Flexible semiconductors—thin‑film transistors printed on polyimide—offer a dramatically simpler, low‑temperature manufacturing...
Global Android manufacturers are raising prices on new and existing smartphones in April. The hikes, driven by soaring component costs for memory, displays and camera modules, stem from heightened AI data‑center demand. Estimates suggest average Android prices could climb up...
Kingston Digital unveiled the IronKey Locker+ 50 G2, a hardware‑encrypted USB flash drive featuring FIPS 197‑certified XTS‑AES‑256 encryption. The device offers BadUSB protection, brute‑force lockout, and dual admin/user passwords with complex or passphrase modes. Available in 32 GB to 256 GB capacities, it delivers up...
Survey shows iPhone improved retention, purchase intent, growth in services, service pricing, product mix, foldable upside https://asymco.com/2026/03/30/survey-shows-iphone-improved-retention-purchase-intent-growth-in-services-service-pricing-product-mix-foldable-upside/
The 2026 roundup of e‑readers crowns Kobo’s Libra Colour and Clara Colour as the top choices for readers who want true color E‑Ink, while Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) remains the benchmark for battery longevity and ecosystem depth. Kobo models combine...
WiiM has rapidly become a leading alternative to Sonos after the latter’s 2024 app fiasco left users seeking a more reliable whole‑home streaming solution. The brand’s lineup—highlighted by the WiiM Amp Pro, Amp Ultra, and Pro Plus preamplifier—offers straightforward app‑based...
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now available on Apple CarPlay, enabled by the iOS 26.4 update that permits third‑party voice‑based conversational apps. The integration is voice‑only, offering spoken answers without displaying text or images on the dashboard. Users must tap the ChatGPT icon...
Scientists at Drexel University have unveiled a scalable method to roll two‑dimensional MXene sheets into one‑dimensional nanoscrolls, delivering up to ten‑fold conductivity gains for batteries, sensors and wearable devices. The breakthrough, detailed in Advanced Materials, could reshape energy storage and...
Enabot unveiled EBO Max, its most advanced AI‑powered family robot. Priced at £499.99 (about $635 after a £50 discount), the device combines a new AI brain with multimodal perception, long‑term memory and 4K imaging. The mobile robot can navigate homes,...
France 24 has introduced a dedicated in‑car app for BMW Group vehicles in Europe and the United States, using Xperi’s TiVo infotainment platform. Developed by Dotscreen, the app delivers live streams, video bulletins and on‑demand news in French, English, Arabic and...
Google is making Fitbit meaningfully more connected to medical data. Its AI coach will be able to take into account not just wearable signals, but also linked medical records — labs, medications, and visit history: https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/fitbit/fitbit-personal-health-coach-updates-2026/ And this is where the story gets...
With its amazing features and capabilities, I'm not exaggerating when I call the @bObsweep MAXIM Robot Vacuum and Mop the "Ferrari of robot vacuum cleaners". Watch my video to see why it finally offers a clean that other devices just...
The global wearable AI devices market is projected to surge from $69.8 billion in 2026 to about $270.2 billion by 2036, delivering a 14.5% compound annual growth rate. Smartwatches dominate the market today, while eye‑wear is set to post the fastest growth...
AI is like a GPS, but Claude Code is like a self-driving car. It doesn't give you a to-do list, it executes the list. You're not the middleman between AI and the tool where the work actually happens anymore. It just does...
The Apple TV HD is now 'obsolete', even though it's working perfectly fine for happy users. https://t.co/qxH0j5LXWu
WIRED tested ChatGPT’s ability to cite its own product recommendations and found systematic errors. The AI linked to the correct WIRED guides but repeatedly substituted the wrong top picks for TVs, headphones, and laptops. These hallucinations stem from the model’s...
'I won't spoil it, you'll kind of have to see it for yourself' Google's screenless Fitbit teased on 'performance advisor' Steph Curry's Insta. https://t.co/ENQUYed7SO
Report even hints at 'DDR5 16GB module prices potentially normalizing by end-2026' — but I really wouldn't get carried away with that idea. https://t.co/DCKYexsGpx
Microsoft Teams unveiled a centralized draft management system in its March 2026 update, consolidating unsent messages from chats and channels into a single, easily accessible hub. The rollout also adds a meeting timer, redesigned sharing interface, and deeper Viva Engage integration,...
The question they should be asking: Is there life after newspapers? Is There Life After Smartphones? https://t.co/LClCxzIAmb
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro has a majestic display and design — but does it do enough to justify its high price tag? https://t.co/Y0oEjSM4Ne
Google has rolled out a major update to Gemini for Home, its AI‑powered smart‑home assistant, making voice commands more conversational and improving device recognition. The upgrade adds expressive lighting that responds to descriptive color cues and expands precise control over...
KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/HFKwPS1USd
Wireless Emergency Alerts on Android now include a map, making it easier to see how affected you are. https://t.co/ekkbBySVoo
Sonos announced that its mobile app has been fully repaired after a series of outages that disrupted multi‑room playback and firmware updates. The fix coincides with the launch of two new speakers: the $299 Sonos Play, a portable Bluetooth unit...
Ride a Handmade Pseudo-Hoverboard and Feel Like a Real-Life Hero via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/yZ9PlFdXb4
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra introduces LPDDR6 RAM, delivering roughly double the bandwidth of LPDDR5X, and pairs it with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro built on a 2‑nanometer process. The combination promises faster AI inference, smoother multitasking, and high‑end gaming performance. Integrated heat‑pass‑block...
Ray‑Ban’s Meta Gen 2 smart glasses blend iconic design with Meta’s AI‑driven software platform, allowing users to record in 3K, adjust adaptive audio, and personalize touch‑pad gestures. All firmware and feature upgrades are pushed through the Meta AI app, ensuring the...
A March 2026 Bits of Freedom study surveyed 300 teens aged 13‑21 about Snapchat’s gamification features. Eighty‑six percent actively maintain Snapstreaks, and 25 % have paid roughly €0.99 (≈ $1.07) to restore a broken streak. Over half of interviewees would drop Snapstreaks, friend...
Kenya's data protection authority launched an investigation into Meta's Ray‑Ban smart glasses over allegations that footage, including sensitive personal moments, is reviewed by human contractors, raising privacy concerns echoed in the US and UK. In Nigeria, persistent naira volatility—fluctuating around...
Acer unveiled the TravelMate P6 14 AI, a 2025 enterprise laptop that blends a sub‑kilogram chassis with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 Series CPU and integrated Arc graphics. The 14‑inch IPS panel delivers a 2,880 × 1,800 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and near‑perfect...
NVIDIA has launched a beta Auto Shader Compilation (ASC) feature in the latest NVIDIA App, designed to pre‑compile DirectX 12 shaders while the PC is idle, aiming to cut game launch times and eliminate stutter. Users must enable ASC manually via...
