
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
A leak on X reveals Intel’s upcoming Wildcat Lake Core 300 series, a six‑SKU lineup ranging from Core 3 to Core 7 aimed at the 15‑ to 35‑watt segment. The family uses two Cougar Cove performance cores and four efficiency cores, discarding the Darkmont E‑core block, and ships with 6 MB L3 cache, Xe3 graphics and a dedicated NPU tile. Clock speeds span 4.3 GHz to 4.8 GHz, while AI performance reaches 15‑17 TOPS. No vPro support is included, and only select models carry SIPP certification, positioning the chips for budget notebooks, compact PCs and edge devices.
Anker Electronics announced a rechargeable, induction‑based backpacking stove called Hermes, which replaces traditional isobutane canisters with a USB‑C‑compatible lithium‑ion battery. The all‑in‑one unit integrates a 1 L pot, induction coil and battery in a 15.8‑oz cylinder, promising faster boiling, zero flame...

🚨 You don't need to pay ScreenStudio $89 for premium screen recordings anymore. Someone just open-sourced the entire application for free. It is called OpenScreen. It has 10,900+ GitHub stars. You record your screen, and it automatically transforms your actions into a polished, professional...

Oppo is set to unveil the Find X9 Ultra on April 21, featuring a groundbreaking 10× optical zoom lens built around a "Quintuple Prism Reflection Periscope Structure." The design reflects light five times, allowing a longer focal length while keeping...

Telink introduced the TL3228, the first chip in its TL322x wireless MCU family, featuring a 192 MHz dual‑core RISC‑V processor and support for Bluetooth 6.0, Matter, Thread, Zigbee, RF4CE, and a proprietary 2.4 GHz radio. The MCU offers up to 6 Mbps data rates,...
Whoop closed a $575 million Series G financing that lifts its valuation to $10.1 billion. The round, led by Collaborative Fund and backed by sovereign wealth funds, health institutions and star athletes, will fund a 600‑person hiring spree and overseas expansion, underscoring rising...

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is now priced at $1,499 on Amazon, reflecting a $300 discount that brings the premium foldable under $1,500. The device adds notable upgrades over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, including the first U.S.‑market IP68 rating,...

Wow. Short-lived absolute steal on Woot earlier tonight. Lens was new, not used or refurbished.

Audiophile level headphones for much less than you expect? I check out the Dekoni x HiFiMAN Cobalt Closed-Back Headphones and find lots to like. Well, other than the humdrum styling, that is: https://t.co/J7kBkKHwQo #audio #audiophile #headphones @dekoniaudio @hifimanofficial https://t.co/Y3wXgcNuOG
Blaze announced the Evercade Nexus, a $199 cartridge‑based handheld that expands the Evercade line with a 5.89‑inch IPS display, dual analog sticks and local wireless multiplayer. The launch includes a Banjo‑Kazooie/Nintendo 64 bundle, positioning the device as a serious competitor...
Snap’s head of AR, Joseph Darko, says practical augmented reality is shifting from experimental projects to everyday tools across the Asia‑Pacific region. Developers are building a seamless AR continuum that integrates into multiple categories, with travel leading the way through...
Whoop announced a $575 million Series G round that lifts its valuation to $10.1 billion, fueling a hiring surge, international rollout and positioning the firm for a potential IPO. The round draws sovereign wealth funds, health institutions and star athletes, underscoring deep VC...

Google has begun rolling out the AI Inbox beta to members of its AI Ultra subscription, priced at $249.99 per month. The new interface sits above the traditional inbox and surfaces actionable items such as reminders, bills, and short‑term tasks, while also...
Google Play Games is positioning itself as a PC gaming alternative to Steam, touting a catalog of over 200,000 titles and a "buy once, play anywhere" promise. In practice, most of those titles are mobile‑first, and the PC‑compatible subset is...

Milpitas city council approved a $60,000 budget to distribute free smart doorbell cameras to residents on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Homeowners can voluntarily upload video clips to a police‑managed database, but officers have no automatic access to the footage. The...

Govee’s Smart A19 color‑changing LED bulbs are on sale for a four‑pack at $26.99, a $13 discount from the regular $39.99 price. Each bulb delivers 800 lumens, over 16 million colors, and can be controlled via Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth without a...
Google has released the March/April 2026 software update for the LTE variants of its Pixel Watch 2, 3 and 4. The same build that debuted on Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi models (CP1A.260305.014.W4) is now available via OTA and factory images, though sideloading the Pixel...

Amid a broader RAM‑driven price surge in storage, Western Digital has slashed the price of its 1TB WD_Black SN770M SSD by 25%, positioning it as the go‑to upgrade for handheld gaming devices. The drive is fully compatible with the ASUS...

LG’s StanByMe 2 rolling TV lets users wheel a 22‑inch 1080p screen from room to room, doubling as a tablet with a four‑hour battery. The tension‑based stand offers swivel, height, and rotation adjustments, while a matte panel improves visibility in bright...
AT&T introduced OneConnect, a bundled subscription that combines unlimited mobile service and 1 Gbps home internet for $90, $120 or $225 a month. The plan, limited to new customers and BYOD devices, could pressure rivals as carriers vie for bundled revenue.
Amazon‑owned Ring introduced an AI‑powered app store that leverages its more than 100 million installed cameras. The marketplace, announced at CES, initially offers services for elder care, workforce analytics and rental management, and bans privacy‑invasive features such as facial recognition.

Google’s Gemini AI app received a visual overhaul on Android, adding a full‑screen glow that radiates blue, red, green and yellow hues around the display. On the web, the Temporary chat feature was moved from the side panel to a...
Whoop announced a $575 million Series G financing that lifts its valuation to $10.1 billion. The round, led by Collaborative Fund and backed by sovereign wealth funds, health institutions and star athletes, fuels the company’s push toward an IPO and worldwide growth.

Nothing Technology, known for its transparent‑design phones and audio gear, is now planning to launch AI‑powered smart glasses in the first half of 2027. The device will feature a microphone, speakers and cameras but no built‑in display, relying on a...
The ESR Geo Pencil, an Apple Pencil alternative, is on Amazon for $28, a 22% discount that ends tonight. The stylus works with any iPad released after 2018 and offers a 12‑hour battery life with a 20‑minute charge, magnetic attachment,...

Google’s Quick Share still houses a tap‑to‑share shortcut originally introduced as Nearby Share, echoing the old Android Beam gesture. A recent One UI 9 leak suggests Samsung will surface this "Tap to Share" feature in the upcoming Android 17 update, making it...
NASA announced that the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby will be captured using Apple’s immersive video format for the Vision Pro headset. The partnership will produce a 3‑D, spatial video feed that can be streamed to consumers worldwide. Apple plans to integrate...
A new Omnissa analysis shows Macs and iPhones outlast Windows PCs and Android devices in enterprise environments. Macs typically remain in service for five years, compared to three years for Windows laptops, and only 17% are replaced within a year...

Razer has launched the Pro Type Ergo, its first split ergonomic keyboard, aimed at reducing strain and boosting productivity for office users. The device features a split QWERTY layout, a cushioned wrist rest, dual B keys, and a mini space‑bar...
Apple’s Tim Cook affirmed that the iPhone will still be a core product fifty years from now, with a special 70th‑anniversary edition slated to debut a new camera system. In the same interview, Cook dismissed the notion that Apple could...

Lenovo’s Yoga Mini i is a compact, round mini PC that looks like a silver hockey puck, debuting with Intel’s 13th‑gen Panther Lake processors. It ships in two configurations: an entry‑level Core Ultra 5 325 with 16 GB RAM, and a higher‑end Core...
Google is expanding its Certified Refurbished program, adding the Pixel 8a to an existing lineup that includes the Pixel 7a, 7, 8, 8 Pro, and 7 Pro on the Google Store. Refurbished devices are inspected, repaired with genuine Google parts, and shipped in 100 %...
Devices startup Nothing is working on smart glasses for next year and looking at AI earbuds, joining the chorus of device makers entering the space. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-31/device-startup-nothing-technology-plans-to-release-ai-glasses-next-year?srnd=undefined
Google Photos is removing several gesture‑based editing shortcuts on Android, including circling, tapping, and scribbling that previously launched Move, Erase, and Reimagine tools. The change aims to curb accidental triggers that interrupt simple edits like rotate or crop. Google says...

Geely Technology Europe and 3 Screen Solutions have launched an in‑car entertainment hub for Zeekr vehicles across Europe, built on Android Automotive OS and powered by 3Ready Automotive. The platform integrates premium video, live TV and news from over 15...

Swedish caller‑ID platform Truecaller announced it now has 500 million monthly active users, up 50 million since April 2025 and double its base over the past five years. India remains its largest market, contributing over 350 million users, while 150 million users are outside...
NBA star Stephen Curry, Google’s newly appointed Performance Advisor, has teased the company’s first health‑focused wearable in a 15‑second Instagram video. The clip shows a gray‑orange band on Curry’s wrist and hints at AI‑driven features, though Google has provided no...

Casio has expanded its Vintage AQ-240E ana‑digi watch line with three new pastel colorways: pale blue‑green, pastel salmon, and off‑white. The AQ-240E, launched last year as a successor to the AQ-230, blends a slim digital display with a classic analog...

Anker's Soundcore Sleep earbuds are featured in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, with the A20 model reduced by $60 to $119.99 (down from $179.99) and the newer A30 model discounted to $179.99, a $20 saving. The A20 relies on passive noise...
Bauer Media has launched a native Android Automotive version of its Rayo radio app, now pre‑installed in BMW and Mini connected‑car systems across the United Kingdom and Portugal. The app was developed on Radioplayer’s white‑label Android Automotive platform and distributed...

Wired highlights a temporary Amazon Big Spring Sale that drops the Coway Airmega Mighty from its regular $230 price to $154, a 33% discount. The unit can filter up to 361 sq ft, though it performs best in rooms around 200 sq ft, and...
NEW: Apple is testing the ability for Siri to - finally - be able to handle multiple commands at once in iOS 27. For example, asking for the weather + making a calendar appointment + checking the news in one...

Tired of using Microsoft Edge for your Web browsing adventures? There are lots of cool and specialized alternative Web browsers nowadays, and it's easy to switch your default. Here's how, step-by-step... https://t.co/j2OsbpQAex #chrome #edge #opera #browsers #win11 https://t.co/ZU68iXtbtR

📺 March 31, 1999: The TiVo digital video recorder was released in the U.S. It was the first commercially-sold device that provided television viewers the ability to watch their favorite programs more frequently on their own schedule sans VHS tape...

Windows 11 has a slick, built-in backup feature that utilizes OneDrive cloud storage. But are you using it to save copies of your precious files and photos? Here's how to confirm and, if needed, set things up: https://t.co/O09iBvfCBw #windows #backup...
Samsung launches 13-inch color e-paper display using digital ink, enabling low-power signage updates across workplaces, retail and hospitality. https://t.co/3hJ9exkrbH

Apple turns 50 In my opinion this is the most beautiful computer they ever made, the 1996 20th Anniversary Macintosh https://t.co/mEETde9jSd
Meta just debuted a duo of new AI glasses styles in its Ray-Ban smart specs lineup, and they’re designed for folks who have prescriptions https://t.co/atVjAJ8Pnc
Small model runs on your iPhone. Pretty well I hear from one of the people who built it.
Apple might soon add AI chatbots that run inside Siri, but there could be a lot of risk involved. https://t.co/FIZilnbhUd