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GPD’s New MCIO 8i Graphics Dock and Mini PC Support PCIe 5.0 X8 Speeds
GPD unveiled two upcoming consumer devices—a mini PC called the GPD BOX and a graphics dock named the GPD G2—both featuring the MCIO 8i connector that supports PCIe 5.0 x8 links delivering up to 256 Gbps. Model A of the BOX includes the MCIO port, while Model B...
Nothing to Launch 'Essential Voice' Feature for Dictating Messages and Text
Nothing announced the rollout of its AI‑powered "Essential Voice" feature, which transcribes spoken words into clean text by filtering out vocal artifacts and stutters. The technology debuted on the Nothing Phone (3) and will be extended to the upcoming Phone...
VitaLink – A Foldable 180° Keyboard with an Integrated 13-Inch 4K Touchscreen (Crowdfunding)
VitaLink is a foldable 180° keyboard that integrates a 13‑inch 4K (3840×1600) touchscreen, offering a portable dual‑screen solution for laptops, tablets, mini PCs and smartphones. The aluminum chassis folds to a 20 mm thickness, weighs 1.2 kg, and includes RGB‑backlit scissor‑switch keys,...
Report Claims Samsung Might Post Its First-Ever Mobile Division Loss This Year, Blaming RAM Crisis
A recent Korean report indicates Samsung’s mobile (MX) division may post its first operating loss, driven by a global RAM shortage that has inflated component costs. The concern was voiced by TM Roh, head of the MX unit, confirming internal...
The April 2026 Refresh: 8 Essential Free Apps Every iPhone User Needs
The April 2026 Refresh spotlights eight free iPhone apps that boost productivity, creativity, and device management. Highlights include ReplyKit for templated messaging, Zoom Magic for automated zoom effects, Toolbox Pro’s 100‑plus utilities, and Bast for deep battery analytics. The list...
DJI Avata 360 vs Antigravity A1: Why the Cheaper Drone Could Actually Cost You More
Tech Court compares DJI’s Avata 360 with Antigravity’s A1, highlighting divergent design philosophies. The A1’s foldable, sub‑250‑gram chassis targets portable, hobby‑level shooters, while the Avata 360’s heavier, non‑foldable build caters to professionals demanding robust durability and superior imaging. Camera specs...
Top Guitar Songwriting Apps in 2026 (Ranked)
The blog post ranks the ten best guitar‑songwriting apps for 2026, based on five weeks of hands‑on testing and a weighted scoring system that emphasizes chord‑voicing fidelity, workflow, theory support, usability, and price. Song Cage tops the list, offering real‑time fretboard...
Apple’s Next Big Shift: Why iPhone Prices Are Heading Toward a Record High
Future iPhone models are set to become more expensive as the cost of key components—especially NAND flash storage and DRAM—surges amid booming demand from AI server manufacturers. Apple is likely to eliminate lower‑capacity options, making 512 GB the new baseline storage...
Goodbye, Silicone Tips: The Galaxy Buds Able Leak Reveals a Radical New Look
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds Able, an open‑ear earbud that clips onto the ear instead of sealing the canal. The device is positioned as a hearing‑assistance and health‑focused accessory that syncs with Samsung’s Watch, Ring and Health platforms. Launches originally...
NVIDIA Neural Texture Compression: AI-Powered Compression Aims to Alleviate VRAM Pressure in PC Games
NVIDIA unveiled Neural Texture Compression (NTC) within its RTX Kit, leveraging tiny neural networks to store and reconstruct textures more efficiently. In a technical demo the method reduced texture memory from roughly 6.5 GB to about 970 MB, an 85 % cut while...
Foldable iPhone Ultra Confidential Docs Leak: 9.2mm Design, Android-Style Selfie Cameras, Color Options
Leaked schematics from a case manufacturer reveal Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra/Fold could close at just 9.23 mm, markedly slimmer than earlier 11 mm rumors. The device measures roughly 167.6 mm × 120.6 mm when folded, with a 4.7 mm thickness when opened, but a 13.7 mm camera plateau...
Ranking: Best Tablets for Under 300 Dollars/Euros
Notebookcheck’s April 2026 roundup ranks the top tablets priced under 300 € (≈ $327) across performance, display quality and battery life. The Xiaomi Pad 7 leads with a 144 Hz 11.2″ LCD, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 and up to 20 hours of use, while the Honor Pad 10 and Lenovo Idea...
10 Digital EDC Essentials We’d Never Leave Behind
The article outlines ten essential digital tools for a modern everyday‑carry (EDC) kit, focusing on pocket‑sized power banks, versatile USB‑C hubs, and hardware‑encrypted storage devices. It reviews specific models such as the Anker Nano, Nitecore NB10000, HyperDrive Next hub, and...
Remodex Is the Best Codex Remote Client for iOS (Until OpenAI Releases an Official Codex Mobile App)
Remodex is an indie iOS client that lets developers control the OpenAI Codex CLI running on a remote Mac. The app connects via a lightweight bridge and Tailscale, using a QR code to pair the iPhone with the Mac studio....
Melody Machine Firmware Transforms LILYGO T-LoRa Pager Into a Portable MP3 Player and Internet Radio
Melody Machine is an open‑source firmware that repurposes the ESP32‑S3‑based LILYGO T‑LoRa Pager into a portable MP3 player and internet radio. The firmware features a LVGL graphical UI, dual‑core audio processing, and a non‑blocking Wi‑Fi manager that streams M3U playlists. Users...
What’s Next for Apple?
Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2025 and soon after Tim Cook announced his departure as CEO, naming longtime hardware chief John Ternus as his successor. The blog post reviews Apple’s leadership history, emphasizing how each era shaped the...
Why Samsung’s Leaked 245mAh Battery Reveals a Direct Challenge to Meta
Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Glasses feature a 245 mAh battery that powers a lightweight heads‑up display, signaling the company’s first foray into display‑equipped wearables. The design balances energy efficiency with essential functions such as notifications and navigation, avoiding the power‑hungry demands of...
Samsung’s Pre-Emptive Strike: New Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Design Beats the iPhone Fold to a Creaseless 4:3 Screen
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, featuring a broader 5.4‑inch cover screen and a 7.6‑inch inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The redesign aims to make foldables feel more like traditional smartphones while delivering tablet‑level productivity,...
NZXT AIO Allegedly Damages RTX 5090 ROG Astral: A Leak, a Very Expensive Graphics Card, and a Dispute Over a...
A user reported that an NZXT Kraken AIO leaked in August 2025, destroying an ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 and a motherboard. The dispute, public on Reddit in April 2026, revolves around compensation, with the customer citing a $2,855.99 invoice...
Interview Transcript: Game File X Xbox's Asha Sharma and Matt Booty
Game File released an interview with Xbox’s newly appointed CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty. The outlet offers a free executive write‑up and a paid transcript for readers who want the full conversation. The interview explores Xbox’s strategic...
ModRetro M64 Release Date Set for the Summer
ModRetro announced that its M64 FPGA‑based console, controller and launch games will ship from its Southern California warehouse at the end of July, putting the device in backers' hands by August. The console boasts a five‑second boot, fanless thermal design...
Control Center Is Homeless
Apple’s iOS 26.4.2 update resurfaced a long‑standing bug that removes HomeKit shortcuts from the Control Center. The issue, present since the launch of iOS 26, wipes garage‑door, thermostat and scene controls after an update or device restart. Although the accessories remain fully...
IPhone Ultra Fold Leaks: Every Design Feature Coming to Apple’s First Foldable
Apple is poised to launch its first foldable, the iPhone Ultra, positioning it as a design‑focused alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8. The device features a rounded, ergonomic chassis, a 4:3 aspect‑ratio display and a dedicated camera button, while eliminating the...
Beyond the Basics: 5 Awesome iPhone Hacks Apple Doesn’t Tell You About
Geeky‑Gadgets outlines five iPhone shortcuts that turn the device into a more efficient, personalized tool. Users can add live weather to the lock screen, blur wallpapers for cleaner widgets, and apply 3D shadows to icons. The guide also shows how...
Google’s New AI Smart Glasses Are Leaving Meta Behind
Google unveiled a new line of AI‑powered smart glasses built on the Android XR platform, targeting productivity and enterprise use. The portfolio includes Gemini Audio Frames for discreet voice tasks, Gemini Display Edition with a microLED heads‑up display, and Project...
Beyond the Box: Accessories to Supercharge Your New MacBook
Geeky Gadgets outlines essential accessories for new MacBook owners, from protection to productivity. It recommends the TomToc sleeve, Samsung T7 SSD (including Shield variant), USB‑C hubs such as UG Green Revodoc and Anker, a MagSafe‑compatible webcam mount, and ergonomic laptop...
Zong Launches Shop-in-Shop, Trade-In Offers with Samsung
Pakistani mobile operator Zong has sealed a partnership with Samsung to roll out a shop‑in‑shop concept and a dedicated trade‑in scheme. The initiative will showcase Samsung’s 5G‑enabled smartphones within Zong’s Customer Service Centers, beginning with locations in Islamabad and Lahore....
The Apple MacBook Pro with OLED and Touch Remains a Rumor with Surprisingly Concrete Details
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report and Ming‑Chi Kuo’s Medium post suggest Apple is planning a MacBook Pro redesign featuring an OLED touchscreen and a Dynamic Island‑style UI, targeting early 2027. The leaks indicate a shift from the current Liquid Retina XDR...
AMD Is Preparing FSR with Variable Frame Generation, but the Actual Launch Date Remains Unclear for Now
AMD’s GPUOpen documentation for ADLX 1.5 introduces a new interface, IADLX3DFidelityFXFrameGenUpgrade, that lets developers query and set specific frame‑generation ratios. The API exposes GetAvailableRatios, GetRatio and SetRatio methods, indicating a move toward variable or multi‑frame generation (MFG) for FSR. AMD’s official...
Xbox Announces 15 New Day-One Titles Coming to Game Pass
Xbox unveiled 15 day‑one titles for Game Pass at the IGN × ID@Xbox showcase, adding titles such as Aphelion, Beastro, and Mistfall Hunter across a range of genres. The releases are scheduled throughout 2026, with the first wave arriving in May. Microsoft...
Spotting Scammers with "Verified" Dating App Profiles
Tinder introduced Face Check, a video‑selfie verification meant to curb catfishing, but investigations reveal the system only requires one matching photo to label an entire profile as verified. Scammers exploit this by pairing a single verified image with eight unrelated,...
A Classic Sega Genesis Game Is Making a Splashing Return
Sega and A&R Atelier announced Ecco the Dolphin Complete, a remastered collection of the classic Genesis titles and their sequel, The Tides of Time. The bundle will feature achievements, leaderboards, built‑in speed‑run support, and new "meta quests" that let players...
Sony’s PS5 Digital Edition Deal Knocks $200 Off the New List Price for a Limited Time
Sony announced a limited‑time $200 discount on the PS5 Digital Edition, bringing the console back to its original $399 launch price as part of a Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle. The price cut follows a series of hikes earlier this year...
25 Years Later, Is It Time for a New iPod?
Marking the iPod’s 25th anniversary, interest in dedicated MP3 players is resurging. Google searches for “MP3 player” have tripled, a Reddit community attracts 90,000 weekly visitors, and The New York Times notes teens treating iPods as retro fashion. Apple discontinued...
Fairphone Revenues Jump 35% in 2025 After New Model Launch
Fairphone reported a 35% revenue increase in 2025, reaching €73.3 million (about $80 million). The Dutch sustainable‑phone maker sold 145,000 devices, a 42% jump from the prior year, and posted a net loss of €1.9 million, half the previous figure. EBITDA was positive...
Fake Galaxy S26 Ultra Is Uncomfortably Convincing: Signs You’re Being Scammed
A counterfeit Galaxy S26 Ultra has hit the market, masquerading as Samsung’s flagship but revealing glaring flaws upon inspection. The fake device uses an obsolete MediaTek 6753 processor, offers only 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage despite advertising 12 GB/512 GB, and recycles...
M1 Max vs M5 Max MacBook Pro: Is a 200% Graphics Boost Enough to Finally Upgrade?
Apple’s M5 Max chip, unveiled in 2026, expands the M1 Max’s architecture with an 18‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU, 128 GB of unified memory and 614 GB/s bandwidth—roughly a 200% graphics boost. The new processor delivers markedly faster rendering, AI tasks, and multitasking...
Why Filmmakers Are Rushing to Pre-Order GoPro’s 8K Mission 1 Pro
GoPro has opened pre‑orders for its new Mission camera lineup, with the base Mission 1 slated to ship on May 28, 2026 and the higher‑spec Mission 1 Pro and Pro ILS models arriving in the third quarter. The lineup spans from a $599 entry‑level...
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 10 Is Here: Game-Changing AI Features You Need to Try
Samsung has rolled out the One UI 8.5 beta, version 10, to a wider range of Galaxy devices including the S24, S25 and Z Fold series. The update adds AI‑driven Creative Studio for instant design of wallpapers, invitations and stickers, and an Audio...
Apple Ring 2026: The Secret Features That Makes It More Than Just a Health Tracker
Apple is reportedly developing a screen‑free smart ring that extends the Apple ecosystem beyond the Watch. The device would monitor sleep, heart rate, blood‑oxygen, and temperature while offering advanced gesture control and a rotating tactile band for hands‑free interaction with...
Ubuntu 26.04 Delivers Significant Graphics Performance Gains on the AMD Strix Point – Pure Software Improvememt, Not New Hardware
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS pre‑release delivers noticeable graphics performance gains on AMD Strix Point (RDNA 3.5) laptops compared with Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS. Benchmarks on an ASUS Zenbook S16 with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Radeon 890M show faster Vulkan ray‑tracing and game scores while power...
Framework’s New Focus, New Kit, And RAM Woes
Framework unveiled a revamped Laptop 13 Pro that can be shipped fully assembled with Ubuntu preinstalled, a rare offering for Linux‑focused hardware. The device also features a new haptic trackpad—mirroring MacBook ergonomics—and a larger battery made possible by the slimmer design. Existing...
Amazon Upgrades to Gigabit with Its New Fire TV Ethernet Adapter, but There’s a Catch
Amazon has launched a new Fire TV Ethernet adapter that pairs with the 2nd‑gen Fire TV Stick HD’s USB‑C port and is technically capable of Gigabit Ethernet. However, the adapter’s specifications list a maximum of 480 Mbps, reflecting the stick’s likely...
Samsung Launches Galaxy A57 and A37 in South Africa
Samsung has introduced its Galaxy A57 and A37 5G smartphones to the South African market. The A57, available in navy and gray, starts at ZAR 11,999 (≈ $650), while the A37, offered in lavender, gray or dark green, starts at ZAR 8,699 (≈ $470)....
Honor 600 Lite Launches in South Africa
Honor introduced the 600 Lite smartphone in South Africa, offering a metal unibody, a 108 MP camera system and AI‑driven photography features. The device launches on 24 April in Sprout Green and Velvet Black with a recommended retail price of ZAR 8,999 (approximately $486). Retail promotions...
Honor Introduces 600 Series with 200MP AI Camera, 7,000 mAh Battery
Honor announced the global launch of its 600 series smartphones, including the 600 and 600 Pro models. Both devices feature a groundbreaking 200‑megapixel AI‑enhanced camera and a massive 7,000 mAh battery capable of 80 W fast charging. A lower‑spec “Lite” variant will also...
Lexar Expands SILVER PLUS Series with New 2TB microSDXC UHS-I Card Delivering Industry-Leading Read Speeds and Higher Capacity.
Lexar has added a 2TB microSDXC UHS‑I card to its Professional SILVER PLUS line, delivering up to 255 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write speeds—claimed the fastest in its class. The V30‑rated card supports 4K 60 fps video, burst photography, and is IPX7 waterproof,...
How to Put Parental Controls on an iPhone
A parent shares a step‑by‑step guide for configuring iPhone Screen Time and Content & Privacy restrictions after gifting a teen her first smartphone. The tutorial covers nightly Downtime, app‑download blocks, individual app limits, web‑content filtering, and a dedicated parental‑control passcode....
CUKTECH Launches 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station with 300W Power, Dual 140W USB-C and Real-Time Display for High-Performance Workspaces.
CUKTECH unveiled the 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station, a GaN‑based 5‑port hub delivering up to 300 W total power. It features dual 140 W USB‑C PD 3.1 ports, a dedicated high‑power DC output, and a 1.83‑inch IPS display that shows real‑time voltage and...