This Pen-Sized Multitool Hides 73 Tools Inside
The JK‑9X 73‑in‑1 Precision Pen launched on Kickstarter on April 24, 2026, promising a pen‑sized multitool that swaps between 73 functions for precision screwdriving, micro‑drilling and hobby cutting. Backers have pledged HK$122,196 (about $15.6 k USD), achieving 873% of the HK$14,000 goal, with pricing starting at $29 USD for the Super Early Bird tier. The tool uses S2 steel screwdriver bits and SK‑5 steel knife blades, aiming at electronics‑repair enthusiasts who need a pocket‑friendly alternative to bulkier EDC kits. Shipping is slated for August 2026 if the campaign meets its timeline.
Garmin: Top Smartwatches Receive New Updates with over a Dozen Improvements
Garmin has pushed Beta Version 22.27 to roughly half of its smartwatch beta participants, extending the rollout to models such as the Fenix 8 Pro, Enduro 3, Fenix E, Quatix 8 and Tactix 8. The update addresses 15 bugs, including battery‑estimate errors, map‑activity freezes, notification crashes and...
In 2026, These Are the AI Tools That Should Be on Your Phone
The post outlines ten AI-powered mobile apps that professionals should install in 2026, ranging from large‑language models like Claude and ChatGPT to specialized tools such as Genspark and Perplexity. It emphasizes stacking complementary tools rather than relying on a single...
Motorola Debuts High-End Edge Pro 70 and Mid-Range Moto G87 Handsets
Motorola, under Lenovo, unveiled two new smartphones: the flagship Edge Pro 70 and the mid‑range Moto G87. The Edge Pro 70 boasts a 3.5× periscope camera and high‑end specs aimed at premium users, while the Moto G87 offers a 200 MP...
Global Smartphone Shipments up 1% in Q1, Samsung Retakes Top Spot
Global smartphone shipments unexpectedly grew 1% year‑over‑year in Q1 2026, reaching 298.5 million units, according to Omdia. The modest rise contrasts with earlier forecasts of a market contraction and reflects vendors pushing inventory ahead of anticipated cost hikes in memory and...
Motorola Unveils New Google Photos Feature that Lets Users Digitise Clothes and Outfits
Motorola announced that its Android smartphones will receive a new Google Photos feature that creates a digital replica of users' wardrobes and enables virtual try‑ons. The AI‑driven tool scans clothing items, catalogs them, and suggests outfits, helping users decide what...
Sleep Cycle App Now Available in ChatGPT in Sleep Category First
Sleep Cycle has become the first sleep‑category app available through OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing its Sleep Aid audio sessions to play directly within the chat interface. The integration lets users who mention difficulty falling asleep receive guided relaxation, soundscapes, and narrated...
LG’s GM9 Is the First 27-Inch 5K Hyper Mini LED Monitor
LG unveiled the UltraGear evo GM9, a 27‑inch 5K gaming monitor that uses the company’s new Hyper Mini LED backlight with 2,304 local‑dimming zones and a peak brightness of 1,250 nits, earning VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Priced at $1,199.99, the GM9 offers...
OPPO Reportedly Preparing a Slightly Curved Display on All Four Sides: Leak Suggests Chinese Manufacturers Are Ahead of Apple’s iPhone...
A leak reported by Wccftech, citing leaker yeux1122, claims OPPO is developing a flagship smartphone with a flat central display and subtly curved edges on all four sides—a “micro‑curve” design. The report, rated 55 percent plausible, positions the concept as a...
Microsoft Gives Windows Update A New Pause Button
Microsoft announced four tweaks to Windows Update aimed at reducing disruption for consumers and IT admins. A new pause button lets users schedule updates to a specific future date, while the out‑of‑box experience (OOBE) can now skip optional patches for...
Jack Dorsey-Backed Vine Reboot Divine Launches Publicly with 500,000 Archived Vines and New Posting Tools
Divine, a Vine revival funded by Jack Dorsey’s nonprofit “and Other Stuff,” has gone public on iOS and Android, offering users a fresh six‑second looping video platform. The launch includes an archive of roughly 500,000 historic Vines from about 100,000...
Motorola Razr (2026) Colors: See All 7 Pantone Finishes
Motorola’s 2026 Razr lineup arrives in seven Pantone‑approved finishes, spanning the Razr Ultra, Razr Plus and the standard Razr. The Ultra model ships in Orient Blue and Cocoa, the Plus is offered solely in Mountain View green, while the base Razr adds...
AULUMU Launches CS03 Titanium Mag Buckle Quick-Release Band for Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.
AULUMU unveiled the CS03 Titanium Mag Buckle Quick‑Release Band, a premium strap designed for Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 1 and 2. The band combines a lightweight titanium alloy magnetic buckle with a high‑density breathable nylon strap and a one‑step magnetic...
Best Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS EQ Settings: Get the Most Out of the Headset’s Graphene Drivers
The Shortcut published a guide detailing optimal EQ settings for the Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS gaming headset, which retails for under $200. The headset’s stock tuning favors first‑person shooters, but the recommended equalizer adjustments broaden its soundstage and...
Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leaked: The “Jinju” Model Is the Stylish Wearable We’ve Been Waiting For
Samsung is set to launch its first Galaxy smart glasses, codenamed Jingu, in 2026, emphasizing bone‑conduction audio, a 12 MP camera, and AI‑driven features while omitting a visual display. The entry‑level model will run on a Snapdragon AR1 processor, integrate Google’s...
VITURE Beast vs RayNeo Air 4 Pro : Worth the $250 Premium?
The VITURE Beast and RayNeo Air 4 Pro are two XR glasses positioned at opposite ends of the price spectrum, with the Beast retailing for $549 and the Air 4 Pro at $299. The Beast emphasizes a rugged aluminum‑magnesium frame, nine‑level electronic tint, a...
Valve Confirms Steam Deck 2 Development with a 2028 Release Target
Valve confirmed that a second‑generation Steam Deck is in development, but the handheld won’t ship until at least 2028. The company is opting for a true generational leap, focusing on major gains in performance, power efficiency, and ergonomics rather than...
Meet the 64MB Browser Built Entirely for AI Agents and Automation : Lightpanda
Lightpanda is a purpose‑built, 64 MB headless browser written in the Zigg language that targets web‑scraping, automation and AI‑driven workflows. In benchmark tests it fetched 1,000 pages nine times faster than headless Chrome while using roughly 16 times less memory. The browser...
How to Create Your Perfect Digital Twin AI Avatar in Just 15 Seconds
HeyGen launched Avatar V, an AI‑powered platform that generates lifelike digital twins from a 15‑second video. The tool captures facial expressions, clones voice, and offers extensive customization of outfits, backgrounds, and lighting. Integrated features such as automated scene transitions and...
20 Home Assistant Automation Examples for Beginners
Smart home enthusiasts can now launch 20 ready‑to‑use Home Assistant automations that span lighting, security, climate, notifications, and daily routines. Each example includes plain‑language explanations and up‑to‑date YAML code, letting beginners copy‑paste configurations for outdoor lights, motion sensors, thermostat control,...
IOS 26.5 Beta 4 Arrives with 15.32GB Download on Iphone 17 Pro
Apple released iOS 26.5 Beta 4 for the iPhone 17 Pro, a 15.32 GB developer build that edges closer to a Release Candidate. The update refines end‑to‑end encryption messaging, adds UK‑only notification forwarding to smart devices, and subtly tests ads in Apple Maps. Performance gains include...
Why Would a Market Leader Choose Not to Patent an Innovation? Case of Samsung’s Patent Protection for Dual SIM Technology
Samsung chose not to patent its dual‑SIM technology in India, keeping the innovation open for competitors. A BIS study using quarterly handset data shows that rival adoption generated a preference‑discovery externality that amplified consumer awareness of dual‑SIM benefits. The externality...
MiciMike Board Converts Google Home Mini Into Local Home Assistant Voice Device
The MiciMike Home Mini Drop‑In PCB is an open‑hardware add‑on that converts a first‑generation Google Home Mini into a fully local Home Assistant voice device. The board slots into the existing speaker without case modifications or soldering, reusing the original...
NVIDIA N1X in the Spotlight at Computex: Leak Suggests a 2026 Demo, but only a Late Market Launch
NVIDIA and MediaTek are rumored to unveil an ARM‑based notebook SoC, the N1X, at Computex 2026, with a demo slated for June. Leaks suggest the first laptops could ship in October 2026, with broader availability in early 2027, but no official...
USB Colors Explained: Why White, Black, Blue, or Red Ports Often Cause More Confusion Than Clarity
USB port colors are a long‑standing visual cue, but they are not a strict standard. White and black historically signal USB 1.x and 2.0, while blue is widely used for 5 Gbps SuperSpeed (USB 3.2 Gen 1). Colors such as teal, red, yellow, and orange...
Hands-On with Leion Hey 2 Glasses: Living Life with Subtitles
The Leion Hey 2 AR glasses deliver real‑time subtitle translation with claimed 98% accuracy in over 100 languages, projecting text onto a high‑brightness 2500‑nit Micro‑LED display. The device relies on a paired smartphone for Bluetooth‑based audio streaming to cloud servers, resulting...
Polling Rate, Latency, and the Future of Input: Between Marketing Promises and Measurable Reality (Continued, Part 2 of 2)
Igor’s Lab revisits the debate over 8 K mouse polling rates, emphasizing that end‑to‑end latency remains the primary metric for most gamers but that higher refresh‑rate displays expose new factors such as harmonic jitter and temporal distribution of inputs. The follow‑up...
MoreSense MS-07 – An ESP32-S3 Indoor Air Quality Monitor with SEN66 Multisensor and Home Assistant Support
The MoreSense MS-07 is an indoor air‑quality monitor that replaces the MS‑06’s SCD40 sensor with Sensirion’s multi‑parameter SEN66, adding PM1‑10, NOx and VOC detection. It runs on an ESP32‑S3 MCU, features a 3.5‑inch capacitive IPS touchscreen, 512 MB microSD logging, and...
INKWON TAG Review: The Pocket Printer That Replaces Four Creative Gadgets
The INKWON TAG is a pocket‑sized inkjet printer that combines four distinct creative functions—photo printing, stickers, heat‑transfer t‑shirts, and temporary tattoos—into a single 3.9‑inch device. It delivers true 600 dpi CMY color output, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and a battery that powers roughly 60...
Google TV Streamer on Sale at a New Low for the Year — Just $76.99
Google has reduced the price of its Google TV Streamer to $76.99, a 23% discount from the regular $99.99 and the lowest point it’s hit all year. The device now sits just $2 above its all‑time low of $74.99, making...
GameHub’s Desktop Beta Promises to Expand Mac Gaming
GameHub, the GameSir app that lets Android devices stream Windows PC games, has launched a macOS beta. The beta leverages a fork of the open‑source Winlator layer and tightly integrates with Steam and the Epic Games Store. In a recent...
Take a Break From Your Phone with a KitKat Wrapper that Is Also a Faraday Cage
Nestlé has introduced a limited‑edition KitKat “Break Mode” wrapper that doubles as a Faraday cage, physically blocking a phone’s ability to send or receive signals. The conductive wrapper shields against cellular, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth frequencies, effectively turning smartphones into inert...
10 Gadgets Worth a Closer Look This Week
The weekly roundup spotlights ten diverse gadgets, from flagship statements like ASUS’s Zenbook A16 laptop and Huawei’s wide‑foldable Pura X Max to clever, affordable solutions such as Dyson’s $100 HushJet Mini Cool and Beatbot’s self‑cleaning AquaSense X robot. Highlights include a Snapdragon‑powered laptop claiming...
Cronos: The New Dawn Showcases the Mac’s MetalFX and Ray Tracing
Cronos: The New Dawn, Bloober Team’s survival‑horror title, arrived on macOS via Steam, showcasing Apple’s MetalFX upscaling and hardware‑accelerated ray tracing. Testing on an M1 Max Mac Studio and an M4 Max MacBook Pro revealed 70‑75 fps at 1440p with MetalFX...
Pedometer++ 8: Glimmers of an Apple Wrist Renaissance
David Smith’s Pedometer++ has launched version 8.0, a watch‑first update that re‑imagines the core step counter with a bold, ring‑style display and adds distance and elevation readouts. The release introduces Expedition Mode, which disables continuous heart‑rate monitoring to extend Apple Watch...
Why Xbox’s Radical Project Helix Shift Changes Console Gaming Forever
Xbox’s new head, Asha Sharma, has rebranded the division back to Xbox Gaming and launched Project Helix, a hybrid console‑PC platform designed to unify the gaming experience. The strategy couples timed exclusivity with an expanded Game Pass and cloud‑gaming push,...
Inside OpenAI’s $6 Billion Plan to Build the Ultimate AI Phone
OpenAI is developing an AI‑first smartphone that embeds large‑language‑model capabilities directly into the device, rather than relying on cloud‑based apps. The effort follows a $6 billion 2025 acquisition of a hardware startup co‑founded by Jony Ive, signaling a push for premium design...
$299 Rokid AI Glasses Worn for a Week : Here’s the Verdict
Rokid unveiled its AI Glasses Style, a 38.5‑gram wearable priced at $299, after a week‑long hands‑on test. The glasses combine a 12 MP camera capable of 4K photos and 3K stabilized video with AI‑driven features such as real‑time translation in 89...
DJI Pocket 4 Pro Leaks with a 6K Dual-Camera, but US Buyers Might Miss Out
DJI’s upcoming Osmo Pocket 4 Pro, spotted in field tests, is slated for a June 2026 launch and brings a dual‑camera system with 3‑4× optical zoom, 6K video at 60 fps, and 4K slow‑motion capture. The device adds ActiveTrack 7.0, a 10‑bit D‑Log M color profile,...
DIY Steam Machine : Why This Corsair Mini PC Is the Ultimate Blueprint
ETA Prime’s feature spotlights the Corsair AI Workstation 300, a compact mini‑PC built around a 16‑core AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus CPU and Radeon 8060S GPU. The system supports up to 128 GB of RAM, dual M.2 SSDs, and a dual‑boot configuration with Windows 11 and the Linux‑based Bazzite...
The Apple Watch Series 12: 2026’s Biggest Surprise
Apple unveiled the Watch Series 12, emphasizing practical upgrades over flashy redesigns. The device introduces an AI‑enhanced processor, a more efficient LTPO display, and new health sensors including blood‑pressure trend monitoring, all running watchOS 27. Battery life is extended to roughly 24 hours...
7 Best Watches to Gift Mom This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day 2026 falls on May 10, and a curated list of seven watches targets shoppers seeking practical, health‑focused or dress‑style options. The picks range from the Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatches to the hybrid Withings ScanWatch Nova and...
Lilbits: Microsoft Updates… Windows Update, Valve’s New Steam Controller Is Almost Here, and reMarkable Lays Off 40% of Its Workforce
Microsoft announced three usability upgrades to Windows Update that give users more control over installation timing. New options let users skip updates during the out‑of‑box experience, pause updates for up to 35 days with the ability to extend the pause...
Glow Beyond the Frame: Light and Texture on the OPPO Reno15
OPPO launched the Reno15 FS 5G in Poland in January 2026 as a design‑focused sibling to its Reno15 line. The phone features a precision‑etched "Dancing Aurora" back that reflects ambient light, a Velvet‑glass texture that repels fingerprints, and a Dynamic Stellar Ring that...
Clicks Confirms Launch Plans for Compact Smartphone with Keyboard
Clicks has confirmed that its Communicator smartphone, a compact 4‑inch device with a built‑in QWERTY/QWERTZ keyboard, will begin production in Q4 2026 with deliveries slated for the end of the year. The phone retails for $499 plus taxes and shipping,...
The Utterly Cute ACEMAGIC Retro X5 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Mini PC
The ACEMAGIC Retro X5 mini PC blends a nostalgic NES‑style chassis with modern hardware, featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. It offers Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual Ethernet, USB‑C, HDMI and DisplayPort, but lacks a...
Valve Confirms Steam Controller Release Date, $99 Price
Valve confirmed that its new Steam Controller will ship on May 4 at 10:00 AM PST, retailing for $99 in the United States. International pricing is set at CAD $149 (≈$110 USD), EUR 99 (≈$108 USD), AUD $149 (≈$96 USD) and £85 (≈$110 USD). The controller supports Linux, Windows, macOS...
Sadly, It Sounds Like the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Is Not Actually Going to Be Available in the US
DJI's newly announced Osmo Pocket 4 will not be sold in the United States because the FCC has placed the handheld gimbal camera on its “Covered List,” a designation that blocks devices with unapproved wireless communications. Although the product is...
Walmart’s New Onn Streamers Get Closer to an ‘Official’ Release
Walmart is quietly expanding the availability of its new Onn 4K Pro and Onn 4K Stick streaming devices. After weeks of sporadic in‑store sightings, the products now appear on the retailer’s website for most U.S. zip codes, though they remain...
Good News! 57 Right To Repair Bills Across 22 States
The Right‑to‑Repair movement has gained traction, with 57 bills introduced across 22 U.S. states this year. Nearly half of the states are now debating legislation that would force manufacturers to provide repair information and parts. Major players such as Apple,...