Amazon Releases Second Fire TV Stick with Vega OS, Plans to Bring It to All Future Models
Amazon announced the Fire TV Stick HD, its slimmest streaming stick yet, slated for release at month‑end. The device adds Wi‑Fi 6 and is claimed to be 30% faster than its predecessor. Unlike earlier models, the new stick runs Vega, Amazon’s in‑house Linux‑based OS, which debuted on Echo Show displays and the Fire TV Stick 4K Select. Amazon says all future Fire TV sticks will ship with Vega, signaling a full platform transition.
A Guide to Sustainable Tech Habits
The article outlines practical habits for reducing electronic waste, emphasizing that the most sustainable device is the one you already own. It advises extending device lifespans through proper care, battery management, and repairs, while recommending smarter purchasing decisions such as...
The MacBook Neo Guide
Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a sub‑$600 laptop that aims to prove a premium‑grade device can be affordable. Powered by Apple Silicon, the Neo features a 13.6‑inch Liquid Retina display, two USB‑C ports (one with 20× faster throughput), and...
Bonus Thought Regarding the Name ‘iPhone Ultra’
Analysts speculate Apple’s upcoming two‑screen folding iPhone could be branded “iPhone Ultra.” The author argues that using the Ultra label would signal Apple has no intention to launch a dedicated rugged iPhone, as consumers already rely on thick protective cases....
How I Got Around Not Being Able to Afford a Good Gaming PC For My Kid
A parent recounts the challenge of providing a modern gaming experience for a 12‑year‑old daughter on a tight budget. After buying a $700 Dell laptop that failed to meet game requirements, the author notes that a decent gaming rig typically...
Foldable Smartphone Sales up 32% in Q1 - M.Video
M.Video reported that Russian foldable smartphone sales reached 29,000 units in Q1, a 32% year‑on‑year increase. Revenue rose 8% to roughly $29 million, driven by an average price of about $1,000, down from $1,200 a year earlier. Samsung and Huawei dominated both unit...
For EMEA Market, Toshiba Launches Metallic Blue Canvio Flex Portable 2.5-Inch USB-C Up to 4TB HDD
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a metallic‑blue version of its Canvio Flex 2.5‑inch external HDD, available in 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities. The drive ships with both USB‑C and USB‑A cables and is pre‑formatted with exFAT for seamless use on...
Quiche Browser
Quiche Industries has launched Quiche Browser, a minimalist mobile web browser that blocks ads, trackers, and cookie banners by default while providing universal dark mode and energy‑saving features. The app requires no sign‑up, collects no telemetry, and operates without a...
What Your Wearable Knows That Your Doctor Ignores: Weekly Livestream W/ Brooks Leitner
The Food is Health newsletter is hosting a live stream on April 17 at 2 p.m. ET with Dr. Brooks Leitner, a Yale‑trained physician‑scientist and co‑founder of VO Health. The discussion will focus on VO2 max, a fitness metric that research shows...
Sofa 5.0
Shawn Hickman reviews Sofa 5, the latest version of the media‑tracking app that now doubles as a flexible task manager. The update adds visual progress rings, a home‑screen checklist, and five distinct tracking modes ranging from zero‑setup to detailed journaling. While...
2026 Onn 4K Pro and Onn 4K Stick Benchmarks — The Pro Gets a Much-Needed Power-Up, and the Stick Holds...
Walmart’s new 2nd‑gen Onn 4K Pro streaming box delivers a 50 % performance boost over its predecessor, making it the fastest Google TV device tested, second only to Nvidia’s Shield line. The Pro also outperforms Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max by about 12 % while costing roughly two‑thirds...
Google Launches a Native Gemini App for Mac with a Quick-Access Shortcut, Screen Sharing, and Image and Video Generation
Google unveiled a native Gemini app for macOS 15 and newer, accessible via an Option + Space shortcut that summons the AI assistant from any screen. The app lets users share their screen for contextual help and pull in local files without...
These iPhone Fold Design Mockups Might Give Us Our Best Look at Apple's Foldable Yet
Graphics designer kirdercee posted high‑resolution mockups of Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold, offering the clearest visual of the device yet. The renders depict a passport‑style chassis with a 7.8‑inch foldable screen that appears crease‑free, a sizable rear‑camera bump, Touch ID on the...
(Podcast) Clockwise 652: I Don’t Like the Way That Things Are
The Clockwise 652 podcast dissected four hot tech topics: the high‑priced AirPods Max and whether its audio quality justifies the cost, Backblaze’s quiet move to stop backing up cloud‑synced folders, Amazon’s purchase of Apple’s satellite broadband unit, and the contrasting...
We're All Building a Single Digital Assistant
Daniel Miessler argues that the future of personal AI converges on a single, unified digital assistant—an AI with a consistent identity, memory, and personality that acts as the sole interface for all tasks. He highlights emerging trends such as OpenAI's...
New Fire TV Stick HD Announced with the Much-Hated Vega OS — A Downgrade in so Many Ways
Amazon unveiled a new Fire TV Stick HD that runs its proprietary Vega OS, replacing the long‑standing Android‑based HD stick. The device is marketed as the slimmest streaming stick and adds Wi‑Fi 6 and a USB‑C port, but retains the same...
The Trump Mobile T1 Has Been Redesigned as a New Website Launches
The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone has been given a visual redesign alongside a refreshed website, aligning the device with a new brand aesthetic. Updated specifications now list a 6.78‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, a triple‑camera array and a 5000 mAh battery, while...
★ David Pierce Tried a Bunch of Android Phones and Then Bought an iPhone Again
David Pierce, a longtime tech writer, tested numerous Android phones and concluded that the Android operating system feels superior to iOS. However, he returned to the iPhone because the App Store offers a richer selection of high‑quality, design‑focused apps that...
Screen Zooming on iOS and iPadOS
Apple’s iOS and iPadOS include a built‑in Zoom accessibility setting that can be toggled in Settings → Accessibility → Zoom. Users can choose between a draggable window magnifier or a full‑screen zoom that behaves like macOS, and the feature can be driven by touch,...
All of a Sudden, Everyone Is Doomed Except Apple
Horace Dediu predicts the upcoming MacBook Neo could double Apple’s Mac user base within a decade, sparking talk that the PC market may be on the brink of a shift toward macOS. The commentary, published on Asymco, mixes satire with...
HYROX and Amazfit Strengthen Alliance With Global Three-Year Partnership
Amazfit, the wearable brand of Zepp Health, announced a three‑year global partnership with HYROX, expanding a prior regional collaboration. The deal adds smart rings, glasses, cameras, and straps to HYROX’s athlete toolkit, alongside dedicated training modes and data integrations. HYROX...
MIXX Launches B20S and B10C Business Headsets, Delivering Professional-Grade Communication for Modern Work Environments.
MIXX Audio has introduced two new business‑focused headsets, the B20S and B10C, aimed at hybrid workers and office professionals. The B20S retails for about $127 and features 30 dB active noise cancellation, a busy‑light, raise‑to‑mute mic, and up to 16 hours of...
Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick HD with Smaller Design and Alexa+ for $34.99
Amazon unveiled the Fire TV Stick HD, a budget‑friendly streaming dongle priced at $34.99. The new model is 30% smaller than its predecessor and draws power directly from a TV’s USB‑C port, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. It...
$350 Perfect Budget Gaming PC : Easily Handles Modern 1080P Gaming
A guide from ETA Prime shows how to build a 1080p gaming PC for about $350 using a Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 as the base and adding an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050. The pre‑configured desktop ships with an Intel Core i5‑10400, 8 GB DDR4...
AI Goes From Chatbot to Taking Control of Your Devices
A new wave of agentic AI tools can act autonomously, handling tasks such as scheduling meetings, drafting documents, and even controlling hardware. Leading platforms like Google Gemini’s agentic mode and Anthropic’s Claude Cowork illustrate the shift from passive chatbots to proactive...
MacBook Neo Tips & Tricks: Making the Most of the Fanless, Silent Design
Apple’s MacBook Neo, a fanless and silent laptop, is gaining attention for its blend of high performance and deep customization. A new guide outlines practical steps to fine‑tune system settings, trackpad gestures, and keyboard shortcuts that streamline daily workflows. It...
HomePod 3 Rumored for Late 2026 Launch Alongside ‘homeOS’ Smart Hub
Apple is gearing up to launch the HomePod 3 in late 2026, positioning it as a central smart‑home hub that pairs premium audio with advanced AI. The device will run a new A‑series processor, support Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread, and feature...
5 Budget Watch Alternatives to Luxury Pieces
Luxury watches such as the Rolex Submariner and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak command five‑figure prices, leaving most consumers out of reach. The article highlights five affordable alternatives—Tissot PRX, Orient Kamasu, Bulova Lunar Pilot, Casio MTP‑B190, and Timex Legacy—that capture the design...
NVIDIA’s Next Flagship Project? A Leak Suggests the RTX TITAN Blackwell or RTX 5090 Ti Could Launch in the Third...
A leak reported by Overclocking.com and echoed by several outlets suggests NVIDIA is developing a new high‑end Blackwell GPU, tentatively called the GeForce RTX 5090 Ti or RTX Titan Blackwell, slated for a Q3 2026 launch. The rumored card would sit above the current...
Apple Has Hidden the Pre-Creator-Studio Versions of Keynote, Numbers, and Pages in the Mac App Store
Apple has removed the legacy iWork apps—Keynote, Numbers, and Pages—from the Mac App Store, leaving only the new Creator Studio‑compatible versions available to new users. Existing customers can still retrieve the older versions from their download history, but they will...
So Many People Are Jailbreaking Their Kindles—And Maybe You Should Too
Amazon announced that Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier will lose software updates after May 20, effectively rendering them unable to download new e‑books and risking obsolescence. The BBC estimates up to 2 million Kindles could become e‑waste, generating roughly 624 tons...
The End of the App Era: How Agentic AI Is Rebuilding the Smartphone with Div Garg
Div Garg, a Stanford AI researcher and founder of AGI, Inc., argues that the traditional app model is giving way to agentic AI that operates invisibly on smartphones. By partnering with chipmakers like Qualcomm and Lenovo, his team is embedding...
Microsoft Just Helped Sell the MacBook Neo as Surface PC Prices Increase Substantially
Microsoft announced a sweeping price increase across its Surface laptop and tablet lineup, with some models climbing as much as $500 from their 2024 launch prices. The hikes, blamed on rising memory and component costs, push flagship devices like the...
Polaroid Made a Photo Printer That’s Also a Picture Frame
Polaroid has launched the Hi‑Print 3×3, a portable Bluetooth‑enabled printer that produces 3‑inch square photos using dye‑sublimation. The device prints borderless, smudge‑proof images and includes a simple slot that doubles as a desk‑display frame for the latest print. It ships for...
Ecovacs Unveils New Robot Vacuum with Water Jets to Target Stains with AI
Ecovacs introduced the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, a premium robot vacuum that adds AI‑driven water‑jet stain removal to its cleaning arsenal. The device uses cameras and machine‑learning to spot dried‑on marks and blasts them with a cleaning solution before the mop...
10 Gadgets That Are Actually Good for the Planet
The article spotlights ten eco‑friendly gadgets released around Earth Day, ranging from recycled‑material bags and phone cases to solar‑powered lights and a rechargeable electric air duster. Each product replaces a conventional, waste‑intensive alternative with a greener design, such as Targus’s...
Apple Glasses 2026: Everything We Know About the Late-Year Launch and Siri 2.0
Apple is preparing to launch its first augmented‑reality glasses in 2026, bundled with the upcoming Apple Intelligence AI assistant. The company plans two versions—a basic model priced under $500 and an advanced HUD‑enabled model between $500 and $700. Development resources...
10 iPhone Features You Didn’t Know Existed (2026)
Apple’s 2026 iPhone update includes a suite of lesser‑known tricks that go beyond surface‑level functionality. Users can now record custom voicemail greetings, extract text in real time with the camera, and add animated effects to iMessage emojis. The operating system...
Beyond the Ultra: How the iPhone 20 Pro Max Reinvents the Smartphone for 2027
Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 20 Pro Max in 2027, skipping the iPhone 19 to mark the 20th anniversary of the original device. The flagship is expected to feature a fully bezel‑less "waterfall" OLED display, under‑screen Face ID...
Asymco One: Mobile Computing
In a 2026 interview, Horace Dediu reflects on his early Nokia venture, Project Melissa, which tried to deliver news on phones in 2001 but collapsed due to DRM and limited distribution. He later shifted to strategy work, analyzing Microsoft’s mobile...
NVIDIA Is Reportedly Shifting Its GeForce Lineup to the RTX 5060 and 8GB Models in 2026 – the Leak Comes...
NVIDIA is reportedly refocusing its 2026 GeForce roadmap on the RTX 5060, RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, and RTX 5070, emphasizing smaller 8‑GB memory configurations. The shift aligns with a tight global DRAM market and rising AI‑driven memory demand that have pushed VRAM costs higher. Internal...
Echovision AI Glasses for the Blind and Low Vision Users
AGIGA launched EchoVision, an AI‑powered smart‑glass system aimed at blind and low‑vision users. The sunglasses‑style device uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to provide real‑time audio scene descriptions, OCR reading of printed text, and instant remote assistance through services like Aira...
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D WOOD
Gigabyte unveiled the X870E AERO X3D WOOD, a high‑end motherboard that blends an 8‑layer PCB with wood‑grain composite panels on the I/O and secondary M.2 heatsink. The board supplies 60 A through a 16+2+2 power delivery system and adds leather‑tipped pull...
Tahoe Nitpick of the Day: ‘Reduce Transparency’ Makes Layers Harder to See, Not Easier
Apple’s macOS 26.4, codenamed Tahoe, has drawn criticism for its “Reduce transparency” accessibility setting, which paradoxically lowers contrast and makes UI elements harder to discern. The same release also introduces a blurry, lag‑filled animation when opening Launchpad via pinch gestures....
Walmart’s New Google TV 4K Stick Is the First Onn Streamer to Support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD/X Lossless Audio
Walmart’s Onn brand has introduced a Google TV 4K Stick that uniquely supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS‑HD, and DTS:X lossless audio, a first for its budget line. The device, quietly appearing on shelves without an official launch, was tested by Reddit...
Coreboot Comes To AMD Ryzen Powered Star Labs StarBook MK VI After 3+ Year Wait
Star Labs has finally released a Coreboot firmware image for its AMD Ryzen 5000‑based StarBook MK VI laptop, ending a three‑year wait that began when early buyers received an AMI BIOS instead of the promised open‑source option. The firmware was upstreamed to...
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Effortlessly Block Ads on Your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV
Magic Lasso Adblock is a native ad‑blocking suite for Apple’s ecosystem, covering iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. The app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, YouTube, third‑party apps and even on Apple TV, using a Swift‑based, on‑device architecture that...
Apple Smart Glasses Will Reportedly Come in Multiple Styles
Apple is developing its first display‑free smart glasses with at least four distinct frame styles and multiple color options, including black, ocean blue and dark brown. The designs range from a Wayfarer‑type rectangle to slimmer and oval silhouettes, all built...
Razer Viper V4 Pro Best Settings: Click to Win with These Synapse Tweaks
The Shortcut’s guide details optimal Synapse Web tweaks for the Razer Viper V4 Pro, one of the lightest and fastest esports mice available. It walks readers through DPI, polling rate, and button mapping adjustments that can be made directly in...
The iPhone Fold Is Real: Leaked Dummy Units Reveal Apple’s Bold New Design
Apple is reportedly preparing its first foldable smartphone, dubbed the iPhone Fold, which unfolds to a 7.8‑inch landscape display while folding to a passport‑sized chassis. Leaked dummy units reveal a sub‑5 mm thin profile when opened, a durable hinge, and a side‑mounted...