GPT-5.3 Instant Improves Query Intent Detection in Search
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 queries. Personalized answers draw on query history, delivering both concise overviews and detailed insights. Beyond search, the model is positioned for summarization, intent analysis, and conversational AI integration.
How to Record Your Screen on iPhone or iPad: Step-by-Step Guide
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...
Neither Android nor iOS: DIY Smartphone Runs on ESP32!
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...
Tiny 3D Printed DIY E-Ink Book Reader : 2 Week Battery & USB-C Charging
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...
Start Up No.2622: US’s iPhone Hacking Tool Stolen, Reporter Fired over AI-Fabricated Quotes, the ‘MacBook Neo’?, and More
A US‑origin iPhone hacking toolkit called Coruna, leveraging 23 iOS flaws, has resurfaced in Russian espionage and criminal crypto‑theft operations, highlighting the danger of state‑built exploits leaking into the wild. Meanwhile, Ars Technica dismissed a senior reporter after an article...
Phone Screens Got 25% More Efficient Without Losing Pixels
TCL CSOT unveiled its Super Pixel display at MWC 2026, promising up to 25% lower power consumption while delivering sharper images and faster refresh rates. The technology swaps the traditional SPR sub‑pixel rendering for a Real RGB layout, adding only 1.8% more...
Geekery: Bookending the COROS Security Debacle of 2025
Last summer, COROS disclosed a series of severe Bluetooth security vulnerabilities affecting every model in its smartwatch lineup. Initially downplayed, the company pivoted quickly, implementing extensive firmware patches and architectural overhauls across all devices. Security researcher Moritz Abrell documented the...
Apple Introduces Two New Studio Displays
Apple unveiled a refreshed Studio Display lineup, featuring a 27‑inch 5K base model with a 12 MP Center Stage camera, six‑speaker audio, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and up to four‑display daisy‑chain capability. The new Studio Display XDR replaces the Pro Display XDR, adding...
David Pogue Tells the Origin Story of the iPhone in Wired’s Excerpt of His Upcoming History of Apple
David Pogue’s forthcoming "Apple: The First 50 Years" offers an in‑depth look at the iPhone’s origin, and Wired has released an exclusive excerpt. The piece spotlights a 2003 collaboration with FingerWorks that produced a large multi‑touch pad, complete with projector‑based...
Sonoff Radiator Valve TRVZB Gets PID Smart Heating Update
Sonoff has launched firmware version 1.4.4 for its TRVZB Zigbee thermostatic radiator valve, adding a Proportional‑Integral‑Derivative (PID) control algorithm. The new "Smart Temperature Control" replaces the previous binary on/off logic with dynamic valve positioning that modulates heating output. This change curtails...
MediaTek Puts Spotlight on AI and Connectivity at MWC 2026
MediaTek used Mobile World Congress 2026 to unveil its "AI For Life: From Edge to Cloud" showcase, highlighting breakthroughs from 6G radio interoperability to AI‑driven connectivity. The company demonstrated the world’s first 5G‑Advanced CPE with Wi‑Fi 8, delivering up to 40%...
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WiFi, The Second
MSI has launched a refreshed version of its B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WiFi motherboard, designated the MAX WiFi II. The update is purely cosmetic, reducing the yellow hue on the PCB, while retaining the original’s feature set, including four M.2 slots...
Apple Introduces the New iPad Air, Powered by M4
Apple unveiled the latest iPad Air, now powered by the M4 chip and equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM. The new processor promises a substantial performance uplift over the previous generation, delivering faster CPU and GPU speeds. Apple kept...
Apple’s iPhone 17 Series 5G mmWave Antenna Module Revealed to Be Powered by Soitec FD-SOI Substrates
Independent teardowns confirm that Apple’s iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max use Qualcomm’s QTM565 mmWave antenna‑in‑package module, which is fabricated on Soitec’s Fully Depleted Silicon‑On‑Insulator (FD‑SOI) substrate via GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX process. The finding validates FD‑SOI as a high‑volume substrate for FR2 5G...
(PR) Yunzii Releases M1 Lightweight Tri-Mode Wireless Mouse
Yunzii introduced the M1 Lightweight Tri‑Mode Wireless Mouse, offering 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and USB‑C wired connections for versatile, low‑latency use across gaming, office, and travel scenarios. The mouse features a PAW3311 sensor delivering up to 1000 Hz polling, 1 ms latency, and seven...
Claude Projects vs NotebookLM : Research Notes & Buildable Workflows Compared
Artificial intelligence now powers specialized productivity platforms, with Claude Projects and NotebookLM representing two distinct approaches. Claude Projects turns data analysis into automated, actionable workflows, while NotebookLM excels at organizing research and generating structured visual content. The article compares their...
BBL Esports Announces Partnership with ATK Gear
Gaming peripheral brand ATK Gear announced a partnership with Turkish esports organization BBL Esports as its official VALORANT peripheral sponsor. The deal coincides with BBL’s participation in the VALORANT Masters Santiago Swiss Stage, where 12 teams compete for a $1 million...
Framework 16 Gen1 Seeing Coreboot + AMD openSIL Port, Framework 13 AMD Gen1 To Follow
9elements is actively porting Coreboot combined with AMD's openSIL library to the first‑generation Ryzen 7000 Framework 16 laptop, with plans to extend the effort to the Framework 13 Gen1 model. The initiative focuses on integrating AMD openSIL Phoenix code into Coreboot, tackling early‑stage...
Run A Full OpenClaw Al Agent on A $5 Dev Board
ZClaw is an OpenClaw‑based AI assistant that runs on the $5 ESP32 microcontroller, fitting into an 888 KB firmware image. The platform provides secure Wi‑Fi, TLS, HTTPS, and Telegram bot integration, allowing hardware interaction through GPIO, task scheduling, and on‑device AI...
Which Al Model Suits Your Workflow : ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude & More
The article breaks down AI models into five categories—flagship, mid‑tier, light, open‑source, and specialized—to help professionals match tools with workflow needs. Flagship models like OpenAI ChatGPT 5.2 and Google Gemini 3 Pro offer multimodal capabilities and deep context but carry higher costs and...
2026 iPad Lineup: OLED iPad Mini 8, M4 iPad Air & The $349 AI Powerhouse
Apple’s 2026 iPad lineup adds three refreshed models: an 11th‑generation standard iPad powered by the new A18 chip, an iPad Air upgraded to the M4 processor, and a premium iPad Mini featuring the A20 Pro chip with an OLED 120 Hz ProMotion...
Clicks Communicator Features QWERTZ Keyboard and Extended Update Guarantee
Clicks Technology has expanded its Communicator smartphone line to include a QWERTZ keyboard for Germany, alongside AZERTY, Korean and Arabic layouts. The device pairs a classic physical keyboard with modern Android 16 hardware, featuring a 4.03‑inch OLED screen, MediaTek Dimensity 8300...
AMD Brings Ryzen 5 5500X3D to China and Revives AM4 in the Gaming Segment
AMD has officially released its budget‑friendly Ryzen 5 5500X3D in Chinese retail outlets, extending the X3D lineup beyond Latin America. The six‑core, 12‑thread Zen 3 chip uses the AM4 socket, offers 99 MB of combined L2/L3 cache via 3D V‑Cache, and is expected to retail...
Moore Threads AIBook: China’s ARM Announcement Against Intel, AMD, and Apple
Chinese GPU maker Moore Threads unveiled the AIBook, a 14‑inch notebook powered by its own 12‑core ARM processor and a 50 TOPS AI accelerator. The laptop ships with 32 GB LPDDR5x‑7500 memory, a 2,880 × 1,800 OLED display at 120 Hz, and runs Android or...
Turning a Cast-Iron Radiator Into a Water-Cooled PC
Billet Labs transformed a Victorian‑era cast‑iron radiator into a fully water‑cooled PC, a project that took three months to perfect. The 99‑kilogram system houses a substantial water volume, resulting in only a two‑degree temperature rise during stress testing. While the...
Apple Services in Europe: Scale and Growth
Since October 2023 Apple has begun publishing average monthly App Store user numbers for 27 EU member states, updating the figures semi‑annually. Analysis of three data points from 2023 through July 2024 shows a consistent rise in active users across the region,...
Apple Pro Display DR Alternative : Kuycon G32P 32-Inch 6K Monitor Priced Under $2,000
The Kuycon G32P is a 32‑inch 6K monitor positioned as a budget‑friendly alternative to Apple’s Pro Display XDR, retailing for under $2,000. It offers 6144 × 3456 resolution, 99% DCI‑P3 coverage and a ΔE of 0.63, delivering professional‑grade color accuracy. Connectivity includes...
The First Phone That Nods Back
HONOR unveiled the Robot Phone at MWC Barcelona, featuring a motorized 3‑axis gimbal that can physically track subjects across a room. The 4DoF system, built around a micro‑motor 70 % smaller than previous generations, is hidden behind a sliding panel and...
CHUWI CoreBook Air Plus 16 Review – Part 3: Ubuntu 25.10 on a Mid-Range AMD Ryzen 5 6600H Laptop
The CHUWI CoreBook Air Plus 16 was tested with Ubuntu 25.10 on an AMD Ryzen 5 6600H platform. Installation succeeded with 25.10 after the Ubuntu 26.04 daily image failed to launch its installer. Benchmarks show a single‑core Geekbench score of 1,917 and a multi‑core score...
PeakDo LinkPower 2 Extends Starlink Mini Runtime to 5 Hours
PeakDo unveiled the LinkPower 2, a compact battery pack engineered for the Starlink Mini, delivering up to five hours of continuous operation—one hour longer than its predecessor. The device combines a full‑metal heat sink for superior thermal management with dual charging...
Android Steam Deck : Lenovo Legion Y9 Turns Into Android PC Gaming Handheld
Lenovo’s 2025 Legion Y9 transforms the Android tablet into a high‑end handheld gaming device, pairing a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 16 GB of RAM with the detachable G9 controller. Integrated software tools—GameHub and Game Native—consolidate Steam, GOG and Epic libraries and streamline...
Nubia RedMagic 11 Air
The Nubia RedMagic 11 Air is a gaming‑focused smartphone built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and Adreno 830 GPU, offered with up to 16 GB RAM and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen. It packs a massive 7,000 mAh battery and 5G/dual‑SIM connectivity, while reviewers give it an...
Vend-O-Vision: Trading Quarters for Watching TV in Public
Mini‑TV USA launched the Vend‑o‑Vision in 1989, a coin‑operated black‑and‑white television that dispensed 10‑20 minutes of viewing per quarter. The device combined a standard Panasonic TV with a timer linked to a coin mechanism, allowing users in laundromats, restaurants, and...
This LED Strip Clock Aims to Make Your Next One Easier, Too
The Pixel Clock is a DIY 7‑segment LED strip clock built on a Wemos D1 Mini and WS2812 LEDs, featuring a CNC‑routed MDF enclosure with a marble finish. It offers a web‑based UI that lets users map LEDs to segments, adjust NTP...
5 Tactical EDC Kits Built for Worst-Case Scenarios
The Gadgeteer outlines five tactical everyday‑carry (EDC) kits designed for distinct worst‑case scenarios, from grid‑down blackouts to 72‑hour urban survival. Each kit pairs purpose‑built tools—flashlights, multitools, power banks, first‑aid supplies, and lightweight shelters—with price points ranging from under $10 to...
Lenovo Starts LPCAMM2 Rollout With Chinese ThinkBook 14+ and 16+ Launch
Lenovo has launched the ThinkBook 16+ in China, marking the start of its LPCAMM2 rollout to mainstream laptops. The device is the first consumer model to feature LPCAMM2, offering up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X‑8533 memory alongside an Intel Core Ultra...
Monthly Log: February 2026
MacStories released its February 2026 Monthly Log, highlighting two exclusive club‑only stories: “Vibe Coders Are Just Coders” by John and “The Surprising Longevity of the M1” by Devon. Both pieces are available to members through the platform’s ad‑free newsletter and...
Minisforum Launches MS-A2 Mini Desktop Server with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
Minisforum unveiled the MS‑A2, a 1.78‑liter mini desktop server powered by AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX mobile processor. The compact workstation starts at $799 for the base model and tops out at $1,919 fully configured with 96 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. It offers...
Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
Motorola unveiled the Moto G Power 2026, a budget Android 16 handset featuring a 6.8‑inch 1080p IPS panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 5,200 mAh battery, and the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Priced around $300,...
MM8108 Wi-Fi Chip Hits up to 43 Mbps While Stretching Links for Miles
Morse Micro’s MM8108 Wi‑Fi chip delivers up to 43 Mbps while extending coverage to several miles, far beyond conventional routers. The chip’s low‑power design enables solar‑ or battery‑powered installations, making it ideal for off‑grid and disaster‑relief scenarios. Global regulatory compliance and...
Xiaomi 17 Review
The Xiaomi 17 is Xiaomi’s latest compact flagship, featuring a class‑leading 7,000 mAh silicon‑carbon battery and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It retains the 6.3‑inch LTPO AMOLED display and premium build while offering up to 16 GB RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Camera hardware remains...
RaspyJack : Tiny Raspberry Pi Zero 2W Network Toolkit for Security Testing & More
The RaspyJack is an open‑source, handheld network toolkit built around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. It combines a Waveshare 1.44‑inch LCD, a TP‑Link AC1300 dual‑band USB adapter, and a Pi Sugar power module for portable, field‑ready security testing. The device runs Linux utilities for...
How to Get the Samsung S26 “Privacy Display” Effect on the iPhone
iPhone users can approximate Samsung’s hardware privacy display by enabling the Reduce White Point accessibility feature and customizing the Action Button for quick toggling. The guide walks through adjusting the white‑point slider to 90‑100 % and disabling auto‑brightness to keep the...
IKEA Dirigera Matter Devices Hit Pairing Failures Across Major Hubs
IKEA’s new Matter‑over‑Thread devices, including bulbs, remotes and sensors, have been plagued by pairing failures, unstable connections, and firmware update problems. The Dirigera Hub, which coordinates these devices, also experiences frequent sync issues across major ecosystems such as HomeKit, Alexa...
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide May Finally Solve the Foldable’s Biggest Flaw
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide in summer 2026, featuring a wider, shorter 16:10 display that promises more ergonomic multimedia, gaming, and productivity experiences. The device retains the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset but trims RAM and storage to curb...
WLMouse Announces Ying Magnesium Gaming Mouse Weighing in at 47 G
WLMouse unveiled the Ying Magnesium gaming mouse, tipping the scales at an ultra‑light 47 g (±2). The mouse combines a PixArt PAW3950 sensor, Nordic 52840 MCU, and 8 kHz polling with optional Omron optical or TTC Nihil transparent switches. Its magnesium alloy...
(PR) Razer Launches Kraken Kitty V2 - Hello Kitty Rose Gold Edition Headset
Razer announced the Kraken Kitty V2 – Hello Kitty Rose Gold Edition, a limited‑edition gaming headset created with Sanrio. The headset features metallic pink earcups, rose‑gold shimmer, Razer Chroma RGB lighting, 40 mm TriForce drivers, and a HyperClear cardioid microphone. It...
Deals Roundup (2-27-2026)
Best Buy is offering the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD for $920, roughly 35 % below the $1,400 list price. The discount is part of a broader February 27 promotion that also includes a...
Lenovo Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept Is a Dual-Screen Laptop with Glasses-Free 3D
Lenovo unveiled the Yoga Book Pro 3D concept, a dual‑screen laptop that adds a glasses‑free 3D display to its lower panel. The prototype will be showcased at Mobile World Congress 2026, but it remains a concept with no announced price...
Polar Bear Hair Inspires Graphene Fibers that Sense, Insulate, and Power Smart Clothing
Researchers in China have created hollow graphene aerogel fibers that replicate the hollow, porous structure of polar‑bear hair. The fibers achieve a record‑low thermal conductivity of 1.28 mW·(m·K)⁻¹ and an electrical conductivity of 1,457 S·m⁻¹ after high‑temperature annealing. Their architecture provides exceptional...