Apple Watch Ultra 4 Redesign and High Blood Pressure Monitoring on the Way, per Rumors
Apple is preparing a full redesign of its next‑generation Apple Watch Ultra 4, which analysts expect to lift unit sales by 20‑30 percent versus the Ultra 3. The refreshed chassis will accommodate roughly twice as many health sensors, enabling new features such as high‑blood‑pressure notifications, subject to FDA approval. Battery efficiency is also slated to improve, potentially extending the watch’s runtime beyond the current two‑to‑three‑day window. Apple plans to unveil the Ultra 4 alongside the Series 12 and a trio of new iPhones in September.
Turning an $80 Android Tablet Into a Debian Linux PC
Developer tech4bot has enabled the $80 Doogee U10 Android tablet to run a full Debian 12 Linux desktop from a microSD card, without unlocking the bootloader or removing Android. The Rockchip RK3562‑based device boots into the Phosh UI, offering browsers,...
Analogue 3D Gets Save States, Making Its N64 Remake Even Better
Analogue has released firmware version 1.3.0 for its Analogue 3D N64‑recreation console, introducing the “Memories” save‑state system. The feature lets players capture up to 20 quick‑save slots at any point, with hotkey support for both 8BitDo 64 and original N64 controllers. Oldest...
Meta Ray-Ban Display Update Adds over 10 New Features, Including Handwriting
Meta has rolled out the v125 firmware update for its Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses, introducing more than ten new capabilities. Highlights include neural handwriting that converts finger‑drawn text into messages, expanded walking navigation across the U.S. and key European cities,...
One UI 8.5 vs One UI 9: The Biggest Upgrades You Might Miss
Samsung’s One UI 9, built on Android 17, refreshes the interface with a cleaner Quick Panel, animated lock‑screen media controls, smoother transitions, and new accessibility tools like Text Spotlight. Thicker sliders, separate dark‑mode toggles, and refined animations reduce lag and...
Lambertus Makes the $400 Royal POP Wearable for $95
Lambertus has launched Chapter I, a $95 strap that converts the Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal POP pocket watch into a wrist‑wearable piece. The strap uses a machined octagonal clip to snap the watch head in place without tools, and comes in two versions matching...
Panther Lake Powered Framework Laptop 13 Pro Sees Linux Microphone Fix
A microphone boost fix for the upcoming Framework Laptop 13 Pro, powered by Intel Panther Lake, was merged into the mainline Linux kernel this weekend. The patch eliminates clipping when the internal mic exceeds 50 % input volume and is slated for inclusion in...
Why Samsung Is Finally Changing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Design
Samsung is unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, a foldable that trades flagship camera hardware for a lower price and broader appeal. The device features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 5.4‑inch "Passport" cover display, and a dual 50 MP...
IPhone Share of US Big 3 Carriers Reaches 75%, 77% with Verizon
Apple’s iPhone captured 75% of sales on the three major US carriers in Q1 2026, rising to 77% on Verizon. The company’s U.S. volume grew 1.3% year‑over‑year while the broader smartphone market fell 5.7%, and Android shipments plunged 14.4% YoY....
10 Pieces of Gear That Refuse to Conform
Spring 2026 saw a wave of unconventional hardware that bucked traditional design norms. EcoFlow introduced the Delta 3 Plus power station with instant start and five fast‑charge options, while Fitbit launched the screen‑less Air tracker that relies on a phone app for...
Googlebook AluminiumOS Leak: First Look at Android 17 for Laptops
Google’s leaked AluminiumOS shows Android 17 packaged as a desktop‑style OS for the upcoming Googlebook laptops. The 16‑minute walkthrough reveals a bare‑bones interface resembling Pixel desktop mode, but it lacks the promised Magic Pointer, Gemini AI features, and refined multitasking...
Why Apple Glasses Could Instantly End Meta’s Smart Glasses Reign
Apple is developing its first smart glasses, codenamed N50, slated for a 2027 launch. Unlike the Vision Pro, the new Apple Glass will forgo a built‑in display and instead lean on seamless iPhone integration, voice commands, and gesture control. Priced...
Bugs Bunny Just Got a $269 Watch and It’s Already Vanishing
Timex launched a Space Jam × Q Timex 30th‑anniversary limited‑edition watch, capping production at 1,000 numbered pieces and pricing it at $269. The 38 mm stainless‑steel case features a Bugs Bunny dial, a rotating basketball seconds hand, and full‑luminescence, all powered by a standard quartz...
Samsung Galaxy Glasses: Leak Describes Lightweight AI Glasses with Snapdragon AR1 and 12 MP Camera
A leak suggests Samsung will launch Galaxy Glasses in 2026 as a lightweight, display‑less AI wearable. The prototype weighs about 50 grams, runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 platform, and includes a 12 MP Sony IMX681 camera, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 5.3 and directional or bone‑conduction speakers....
What’s Wrong with Chromebooks? Market Down 11% in Q1, Outlook Even Worse for the Year as Neo Steps In.
Chromebook shipments fell 11% year‑over‑year in Q1 2026, marking the steepest decline among PC categories, according to Omdia. Lenovo remained the market leader with 1.5 million units but slipped 11.2%, while HP and Dell posted 15.3% and 28.3% drops respectively. ASUS...
Apple Smart Glasses Tracking for 2026 Reveal, 2027 Launch
Apple plans to unveil its first smart glasses in late 2026 with a 2027 market launch, positioning the device as an iPhone‑tethered accessory rather than a standalone AR headset. The glasses will feature dual cameras, upgraded Siri, and a custom...
Aluminium OS: Google’s ‘Android for PC’ OS for Googlebooks
Google’s internal project, codenamed Aluminium OS (ALOS), is an Android‑based operating system aimed at laptops and desktops, but the name is only a codename, not official branding. The platform promises a custom window manager, taskbar, virtual desktops, and Gemini AI‑driven...
Best Smart Ring 2026: Oura Isn’t the Default Anymore
The smart‑ring market has fractured in 2026, ending Oura’s decade‑long monopoly. New entrants – RingConn Gen 2, Ultrahuman Ring AIR, Samsung Galaxy Ring and the upcoming Ultrahuman Ring PRO – each outshine Oura on a specific metric: sleep accuracy, training recovery, or premium...
PongBot Aura Is a $499 AI Ball Machine for Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel
PongBot introduced Aura, an AI‑powered ball machine that switches between tennis, pickleball and padel from a single chassis. The device is offered at an introductory $499 price, roughly half the cost of comparable single‑sport units, before rising to a $999...
SDL Library Adds Support For The New Steam Controller Without Depending On Steam
Valve’s newly released Steam Controller, priced at $99, now works with the SDL 3 library without requiring the Steam client. A pull request merged this week adds support for the controller’s touchpads, capacitive stick sensors, and grip‑sense features. Testers confirmed full...
Connected 603: Ungraded for Style
The latest Connected 603 podcast episode revealed that Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 will likely feature AI‑driven widgets and deeper system‑wide intelligence. Google announced a new line of slimmer, ARM‑based laptops aimed at both education and enterprise users. Host Stephen Hackett...
The Biggest Changes Coming to Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max refines the flagship line with subtle design tweaks, including a smaller Dynamic Island and four new color finishes. The device upgrades its camera suite to 48‑megapixel sensors with variable aperture, delivering sharper images and better...
Why Your Android Phone Will Never Look the Same with Andorid 17
Google unveiled Android 17, a major OS upgrade that embeds Gemini Intelligence—a sophisticated AI engine that automates browsing, form‑filling and task management. The update expands personalization with customizable widgets, Rambler‑powered voice typing, and new 3D emojis, while boosting creative workflows...
What Makes the BOOX Poke 7 the Ultimate Pocket E-Reader
The BOOX Poke 7, a 6‑inch 300 PPI e‑ink e‑reader, is set to debut in China on May 21, 2026. It combines a ribbed ergonomic back, a flush front display, and an open Android operating system that supports multiple reading apps. Storage is configurable...
The Hidden Feature Apple Just Added to iPhone in iOS 26.5
Apple rolled out iOS 26.5, a security‑heavy update that adds end‑to‑end encryption for RCS messaging, a dynamic Pride Luminance wallpaper, and privacy‑focused ads in Apple Maps. The release patches more than 50 vulnerabilities and improves interoperability with third‑party wearables to...
Ray-Ban Meta Prescription Glasses: What You Need to Know
Meta’s Ray‑Ban Meta line now includes two prescription‑first smart‑glass frames—Blayzer Optics Gen 2 and Scriber Optics Gen 2—priced at $499 for the frame and sold through LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Meta.com and Ray‑Ban.com. Both models support –6.00 to +4.00 diopters, single‑vision, progressive and Transitions lenses,...
PlayStation 6: Rumour Sees 24 GB Instead of 32 GB RAM as a Possible Cost Limit
A new rumor, cited by Wccftech and linked to leaker KeplerL2, claims Sony may equip the upcoming PlayStation 6 with 24 GB of RAM instead of the previously expected 32 GB, citing cost constraints. The speculation comes amid reports that rising DRAM prices...
(Podcast) Clockwise 656: *Heavy Sigh*
In this episode of Clockwise, the hosts dissect Google’s upcoming Chromebook replacement, arguing it signals a renewed focus on education and enterprise markets. They contrast the shift toward dedicated laptops with the convenience of smartphones, emphasizing how purpose‑built hardware can...
One Year with the 12th-Generation Kindle Paperwhite SE
The author upgraded from an 11‑year‑old Kindle Voyage to the 12th‑generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and spent a year testing its larger screen, faster interface, and native dark mode. Battery life proved exceptional, with the author charging only when the...
Even Realities G2 Smart Glasses Just Became a 007 Gadget, and We Saw It Coming
Even Realities announced that its G2 smart glasses will be integrated as a functional in‑game gadget in IO Interactive’s upcoming *007 First Light*, arriving via a post‑launch update after the May 27, 2026 release. The G2, priced at $599, distinguishes itself by...
Anbernic RG Rotate Now Available for $83 and up (Handheld Game Console with Flip-Out Display)
Anbernic has launched the RG Rotate handheld, a compact device with a flip‑out 3.5‑inch 720×720 screen, priced from $83 after a $5 launch discount. The console runs Android 12, is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T618 processor, 3 GB RAM, and offers 32 GB...
Citizen's New Black Panther Collab Watch Is Now Officially Available in the US
Citizen has officially released the Marvel Black Panther 60th Anniversary AW1858‑03W watch in the United States, pricing it at $450 with free shipping. The timepiece features a 42 mm stainless‑steel case, green‑white dial, gold‑toned Black Panther mask, and a black ion‑plated...
★ Nextpad++
Nextpad++ is a newly released macOS native port of the popular Windows editor Notepad++. Built by Andrey Letov, the app was created in just weeks using multi‑agent AI development workflows, bypassing traditional manual coding. It ships as a 14 MB universal...
MINISFORUM M2 Mini PC with Intel Panther Lake Is Now Available (but the M2 Pro Isn’t Yet)
MINISFORUM has begun shipping its entry‑level M2 mini PC, powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 356H processor, with a starting price of $575 for a bare‑bones configuration. The device packs a 16‑core CPU, DDR5‑5600 memory slots, PCIe 4.0 storage, Wi‑Fi 7, and dual 2.5 GbE...
Goodbye Chromebook, Hello Googlebook: Google’s AI Laptop Launches This Fall
Google announced the Googlebook, a successor to the Chromebook that runs an Android‑based operating system and integrates its new Gemini Intelligence AI. The device offers AI‑driven features such as contextual cursor suggestions, on‑screen widgets, and multimodal tasks like travel booking...
Automation Academy: How I Can Automate Anything I Want Using Codex for Mac
The rise of personal AI agents has defined early 2026, and Codex for Mac emerges as a standout tool that turns plain‑language prompts into macOS actions. By harnessing large‑language‑model power, Codex lets users automate tasks—from file organization to email drafting—without...
The MacBook Neo 2 Leak That Has Windows Laptop Makers Worried
Apple’s upcoming MacBook Neo 2 is set to retain its compact aluminum chassis and $599 entry price while introducing a new A19 Pro processor, a possible RAM bump to 12 GB, and up to 15 hours of battery life. The device will likely...
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Global Launch Is Finally Here
DJI announced the global launch of its Osmo Pocket 4P at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2026, positioning the device as a compact cinema camera for professionals. The Pocket 4P features a dual‑camera system with a 1‑inch sensor, a 3× telephoto lens,...
Everything We Know About the DJI Pocket 4 Pro Sensor Upgrade
DJI unveiled the Pocket 4 Pro, a compact gimbal camera that pairs a 1‑inch wide‑angle sensor with a 3× optical telephoto lens, delivering up to 6× lossless zoom. The device supports 6K video, 4K slow‑motion, ActiveTrack 7.0 and 10‑bit color, and includes 128 GB...
The Hidden iOS Feature That “BOOST Charges” Your iPhone
Apple’s iOS 26.4 adds Boost Charge Mode, a software‑driven setting that speeds up iPhone charging by temporarily disabling power‑hungry functions. Users can activate the mode manually or automate it through the Shortcuts app, linking actions to charger connection and disconnection. The...
Forget the Features: IOS 27’s Real Power Is Hidden in the Code
Apple’s iOS 27 shifts focus from flashy features to core stability, performance and future‑proofing. The update speeds app launches, reduces crashes and introduces Siri 2.0, powered by Google’s Gemini AI, for more contextual assistance. It also adds native support for a rumored...
Your iPhone-to-Android Texts Are Now Encrypted by Default
Google and Apple announced that end‑to‑end encrypted RCS messaging is now rolling out in beta for iPhone users on iOS 26.5 and Android users with the latest Google Messages. The encryption is enabled by default and displays a lock icon in the...
WHERE IS MY TRUMP PHONE?!
Last summer the Trump family launched a $500 gold smartphone campaign, collecting $100 non‑refundable deposits from more than 600,000 supporters, raising roughly $60 million. The phones have not been produced and refunds are denied, with fine‑print language shielding the family from...
5 Modular and Repairable Phones Worth Watching in 2026
The EU’s new repairability scoring system is forcing smartphone makers to prioritize modular design, and five phones now stand out in 2026. Fairphone 6 leads with five replaceable modules, a five‑year warranty and seven‑year Android updates. HMD’s Skyline and Fusion bring...
(Podcast) Upgrade 615: But in Citrus!
The Upgrade 615 podcast revisits Apple’s Ultra and Neo branding, debates the company’s evolving processor manufacturing strategy, and speculates on a niche for AirPods with built‑in cameras. The hosts argue that Ultra and Neo labels create a tiered performance hierarchy...
Tahoe’s UI Issues Have Nothing to Do With Display Technology, and Maybe, Just Maybe, We Should Stop Assuming Gurman Knows...
Mark Gurman's recent Bloomberg column blamed macOS 26 “Tahoe” UI glitches on LCD displays, but critics argue the problems are purely design‑related. Apple’s new $3,300 Studio Display XDR uses Mini‑LED, confirming Macs still lack OLED screens. Gurman's predictions on Vision...
Yet Another New Onn Streaming Stick Passes Through FCC Approval
Walmart’s budget Onn brand has added another FCC‑cleared streaming stick. The new Full HD model (HP47R/HP4718) looks identical to the 2023 version but features updated internals and is built by Skyworth instead of SDMC. By diversifying manufacturers, Walmart hopes to ease...
Need a Video Editing Laptop? Apple’s New MacBook Pro Just Got a Sweet Discount
Apple’s 14‑inch MacBook Pro, now equipped with the new M5 Pro 15‑core chip, is on sale at B&H, offering a notable discount amid a market where video‑gear prices are climbing. The laptop pairs 48 GB of unified RAM with a 1 TB SSD,...
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Block Ads in iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV Apps
Magic Lasso has introduced an ad‑blocking solution that works across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV apps. The service uses a VPN‑style profile to filter network requests, eliminating ads without requiring a jailbreak or root access. By extending blocking beyond browsers,...
Walmart’s Next Streaming Stick Will Run Google TV Again
Walmart is set to release an updated Onn Full HD Streaming Device that runs Google TV, mirroring the 2023 model in design and specifications. The new stick is produced by Skyworth in Mexico, replacing the previous Luxshare‑made version built in...