Comet Q KVM Supports Browser-Based Control of Laptops and iPhones over Wi-Fi 6
Comet Q is a compact KVM appliance that lets users control laptops, mini‑PCs and supported iPhones through a web browser, eliminating the need for driver installation. The device connects via USB‑C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and streams up to 1080p @ 60 fps over dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6, enabling remote access even at the BIOS or reboot stage. Powered by a dual‑core Cortex‑A53 and 512 MB DDR4L, it includes a 1.8‑inch touchscreen for local status monitoring. The product is slated for a Kickstarter launch, with pricing and availability still undisclosed.
Valve's New Proton 11 ARM Beta Gets Hollow Knight: Silksong Running Past 100 FPS on the Ayn Odin 2 Portal
Valve has released the first Proton 11 beta with built‑in ARM64 support and the FEX‑2604 translation layer, enabling Windows games to run on ARM‑based Linux devices. Using the Rocknix Linux distribution, YouTuber ETA Prime demonstrated Hollow Knight: Silksong exceeding 100 FPS on...
VitaLink Keyboard Has a 13 Inch 4K Touchscreen Display, Speakers, and RGB Backlit Keys (Crowdfunding)
The VitaLink keyboard, a Kickstarter‑backed hybrid device, combines a 13‑inch 4K touchscreen, RGB‑backlit keys, and front‑facing stereo speakers. Priced from $279, it ships in September 2026 and connects to Windows, macOS, or Linux PCs via two USB‑C ports. Weighing 1.2 kg,...
The Death of the Console War: Why Project Helix Is Both a PC and an Xbox
Microsoft unveiled Project Helix, a hybrid gaming platform that fuses Xbox console and PC experiences into a single ecosystem. Slated for a late‑2027 release at a premium $1,000 price, the system runs on a custom AMD "Xbox Magnus" SoC featuring...
AMD Zen 6 “Medusa Point” Appears on Geekbench – 10 Cores, 32 MB L3 Cache, and the First Credible Hint...
A Geekbench entry for an engineering sample named “AMD Plum‑MDS1” reveals a 10‑core, 20‑thread Zen 6 mobile processor with 32 MB of L3 cache, the first concrete data point for AMD’s rumored Medusa Point platform. The sample runs at a modest 2.40 GHz base...
IPhone vs Android Switching Rates
The 2026 SellCell Smartphone Loyalty Survey shows iPhone loyalty climbing to 96.4%, up from 91.9% in 2021, while Android loyalty sits at 86.4%. Switching rates remain starkly different: only 3.6% of iPhone users switch versus 13.6% of Android users, making...
Gucci Is Going After Ray-Ban Meta, With Google’s Help
Luxury group Kering confirmed that Gucci is teaming with Google to develop AI‑powered smart glasses, targeting a 2027 release. The eyewear is expected to run on Google’s Android XR platform and integrate Gemini AI, though neither company has officially verified...
Mac Mini and Mac Studio Supply Shortages
Apple’s Mac Mini and Mac Studio are facing acute supply shortages, especially high‑memory configurations. The base M4 Mini with 32 GB RAM and the M4 Pro with 64 GB are listed as unavailable, and other Mini models see shipping delays of one...
What Meta’s 124.0 Update Actually Means for Your Smart Glasses
Meta’s 124.0 software release adds AI‑driven photo editing tools that let users animate still images and apply artistic effects within the Meta app. The update also swaps the “Vibes” landing section for a dedicated chat window and speeds photo‑animation processing...
Move Over, Ray-Ban Meta: Samsung’s AI Galaxy Smart Glasses Are Finally Coming This Year
Samsung announced that its Galaxy AI Smart Glasses will debut in the second half of 2026, timed with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. The wearables run on Android XR, feature a Qualcomm AR chipset, a 12‑megapixel...
4 Quick Ways to Open the Settings App in Windows 10/11
Rick's Tech Tips outlines four fast methods to open the Windows Settings app on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Users can launch Settings with the Win + I shortcut, right‑click the Start button, search for "Settings" via the taskbar, or run the "ms-settings:"...
Valve’s 2026 Steam Machine Is Almost Here
Valve announced that its 2026 hardware lineup, including a new Steam Machine, will ship in the first half of 2026. The devices leverage AI‑optimized RAM technology to deliver higher performance at competitive prices. Steam OS 3.8 brings desktop‑mode enhancements and...
Apple Just Leaked iOS 27 Features Early: New Visual Intelligence Coming to iPhone
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27, slated for a WWDC 2026 reveal, appears to center on visual intelligence, health data automation, and AI‑driven productivity tools. Leaked details show the OS can scan nutrition labels and business cards, feeding data directly into Health and Contacts....
The AR Interface Layer Wars
Analysts are fixated on consumer specs of AR glasses, but the article argues the real question is the architectural interface layer that lets users direct persistent AI agents. It cites messaging platforms and the OpenClaw demo as proof of concept,...
Dreame’s Smart Lock Unlocks With an iPhone or Apple Watch
Dreame, known for robot vacuums, entered the U.S. smart‑lock market in April 2026 with two models sold on Amazon. The flagship NAVO Smart Lock A10 retails for $169.99 (promotional $118.99) and offers Matter compatibility, auto‑unlock, IP65‑rated zinc alloy construction, and a...
Xiaomi Launches New Smart Air Conditioner for Gentle Breeze
Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia Air Conditioner Powerful Air Pro Ultimate Edition 1.5 HP in China, priced at CNY 5,099 (about $748). The model features 602 micro‑pores that generate a gentle breeze intended to lessen common air‑conditioner‑related ailments. It delivers a 1,000 m³/h...
Moving Beyond Pro: Apple Leaks Reveal 4 New ‘Ultra’ Tier Devices for 2026
Apple’s leaked "Ultra" lineup introduces four premium products—MacBook Ultra, iPhone Ultra, AirPods Ultra, and Apple Watch Ultra 4—each priced above $300 and slated for a September 2026 reveal. The MacBook Ultra brings a 16‑inch OLED screen, a touchscreen, and the new...
6 Travel Gadgets That Earn Their Space in Your Bag This Spring
Spring 2026 brings a wave of upgraded travel gadgets that tackle power, connectivity, and weight challenges for jet‑setters. GaN‑based chargers like Tessan’s Voyager 205 deliver 205 W from a pocket‑sized adapter for $119, while Ubiquiti’s UniFi Travel Router adds VPN and captive‑portal...
Intel Officially Launches the Core Series 3: Wildcat Lake Brings 18A and AI Features to More Affordable Laptops
Intel launched the Core Series 3 (codenamed Wildcat Lake) on April 16, 2026, targeting affordable laptops, education, small‑business PCs and edge devices. The line uses the Core Ultra Series 3 architecture on Intel’s 18A process, offering up to 40 TOPS AI performance, Thunderbolt 4, Wi‑Fi 7 and...
Mindfactory’s Sales Plummet: The DIY PC Market Shows Clear Signs of Fatigue in April 2026
German DIY retailer Mindfactory reported a dramatic drop in CPU sales, with weekly volumes falling to roughly 1,000 units in weeks 14‑15 of 2026 – a decline of more than 50 percent. AMD still outsold Intel in unit count, but...
Onn 4K Pro 2 and Onn 4K Stick Prices Fluctuate by as Much as 50% From Store to Store
Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro 2 and Onn 4K Stick streaming devices show dramatic price swings across stores. The Pro 2 typically retails for $59.88 but can be found for $49.88, while the Stick usually costs $39.98 and drops to $19.88 in...
Lilbits: Next-Gen Surface Pro & Laptop, Google’s Next Pixel Laptop, and Goodbye Kindle for PC (Kind Of)
Microsoft is gearing up to release new Surface Pro tablets and Surface Laptop models powered by the latest Intel and Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, with select laptops featuring OLED displays. Pricing is expected to stay premium as RAM and storage costs...
Omdia Releases First Estimate for Q1 PC Unit Shipments
Omdia’s first Q1 2026 estimate shows global PC shipments reaching 64.8 million units, a 3.2% year‑over‑year rise. Notebooks accounted for 50.8 million units, up 2.6%, while desktops grew 5.4% to 14.0 million. Apple outperformed the market, expanding its share at roughly double the industry...
Ring Doorbell Not Working? Every Common Problem Fixed (2026)
Ring Doorbell issues largely stem from three root causes—Wi‑Fi connectivity, power supply, and motion‑zone configuration. The guide shows that mismatched 2.4 GHz/5 GHz bands generate about half of support tickets, while weak RSSI (<‑70) disrupts live view. Battery life collapses when motion...
NuPhy Node 100, A White Collar High Profile Wireless Keyboard
NuPhy has launched the Node 100, a full‑size high‑profile wireless keyboard aimed at professionals who want mechanical quality without the typical gaming aesthetic. The board features muted mechanical switches, a programmable touch strip, and extra keys for office productivity. It supports...
Why People Are Paying $700 for a Phone That Does Less
A new wave of minimalist phones is reshaping the mobile market, offering e‑ink screens, physical keyboards, and stripped‑down software to curb doomscrolling. Prices span from $299 for the Punkt MP02 to $699 for the premium Light Phone III, with options like...
Handheld Game Console Maker AYN Responds to RAMageddon with Price Hike, Storage Downgrade
Handheld maker AYN announced a two‑pronged response to soaring RAM and storage costs. The premium AYN Thor configuration, previously $449, now costs $549, while a new 16 GB/512 GB Thor model is priced at $469. Simultaneously, all Odin 3 units and every Thor...
Alexa Light Ring Colors: What Every Color Means and How to Fix It (2026)
Smart home site Smart Home Perfected published a comprehensive 2026 guide that decodes every Alexa light‑ring color and offers step‑by‑step fixes. The article details seven colors—blue, red, yellow, green, purple, orange, and white—explaining what each signals, from normal listening to...
Stealing Your Data Via TotalRecall Reloaded Is A Feature, Not A Bug?
Microsoft’s Windows 11 Recall feature, part of Copilot+, records screenshots and OCR‑derived text to help users revisit past activity. Researchers discovered that the AIXHost.exe process, which writes data to the secured Recall database, is vulnerable to a DLL‑injection attack that requires...
IPhone 18 Pro Will Come in “Dark Cherry”
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 18 Pro in a new “Dark Cherry” finish, as revealed in an exclusive MacWorld preview. The deep‑red hue, previously rumored as “Dark Red,” is being marketed as a classy, bold look for the...
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Effortlessly Block Ads on Your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV
Magic Lasso Adblock, a sponsor of Six Colors, offers ad and tracker blocking for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and now Apple TV with its v5.1 release. The app boasts over 5,000 five‑star reviews and a user base exceeding 400,000. The new...
Fix Your Phone Security Before It's Too Late
The post warns that more than 90% of smartphone users are inadvertently exposing their devices to sophisticated hacking attempts. It highlights the rapid evolution of mobile‑focused malware and the growing value of personal data stored on phones. Readers are urged...
Rich On Tech Episode 170 - April 18, 2026
Tech roundup highlights several notable developments. Booking.com disclosed a breach affecting millions of travelers, forcing reservation PIN resets. The FBI announced a method to extract Signal messages from iPhones, prompting users to disable preview notifications. Google released new desktop apps...
Viewer Questions Answered: ICloud Confusion, Saving Voicemails, and Cutting Subscription Costs
Apple’s iPhone often reports backup failures even when the device has free space because backups are stored in iCloud, a separate quota. Users can resolve the issue by reviewing and pruning iCloud storage or upgrading their plan. The post also...
New Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 2 Leak Reveals Wider Design
Samsung has leaked a new Galaxy Z TriFold 2 concept featuring a wider, squarer design, signaling a redesign after the original model was treated as a limited‑edition test. The company is simultaneously preparing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide for...
Play Offers Cashback on Premium Smartphones
Polish mobile operator Play, owned by Iliad, has launched a limited‑time cashback program on high‑end smartphones. Customers receive up to PLN 1,000 (≈ $250) on the Motorola Signature, PLN 600 (≈ $150) on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26+, and PLN 500 (≈ $125) on...
The M4 iPad Air Upgrade: Is a Faster Chip Enough for 2026?
Apple’s 2026 iPad Air arrives with the new M4 processor and 12 GB of RAM, but retains the same aluminum chassis, camera suite, and Liquid Retina display from its predecessor. The device adds Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and optional 5G, yet omits ProMotion...
How to Recreate Valve’s Delayed Steam Machine at Home Today
Valve’s Steam Machine remains indefinitely delayed, prompting gamers to build DIY equivalents. Guides outline three hardware tiers—mini PCs for 1080p, small‑form‑factor PCs with mobile GPUs for 1440p, and boutique builds with desktop GPUs for 4K. Installing Linux‑based operating systems such...
Honor Runs AI Image Competition in GCC Region to Promote Honor 600 Range
Honor has launched a six‑week “Dream Big with Honor 600” campaign across the Gulf Cooperation Council to promote its new 600 series smartphones. The initiative invites users to create AI‑generated images that illustrate their personal stories and aspirations, with entries shared on social platforms....
Apple’s iPhone 18 Release Strategy Just Took a Surprising Turn
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 will largely retain the iPhone 17’s design, opting for subtle refinements such as a smaller Dynamic Island and new color options. The device packs significant internal upgrades, including a 2 nm A18 chip, a proprietary C2 modem,...
A Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Intentionally Degrading Early Fire TV Stick Devices to Push Consumers Into Buying New Ones
A California class‑action lawsuit claims Amazon deliberately slowed the first‑ and second‑generation Fire TV Stick to force upgrades. Plaintiff Bill Merewhuader alleges his 2018 second‑gen stick became unusable years before its expected lifespan. The complaint says Amazon failed to disclose...
The Ultimate 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide: Neo, Air, or Pro?
Apple’s 2026 MacBook lineup introduces three price‑point models—Neo, Air, and Pro—each aimed at a distinct user segment. The Neo starts at $599 with an A18 Pro chip, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD for basic tasks. The Air, priced from $1,099,...
Google’s AI Mode Now Opens Web Pages Side-by-Side with Search Results and Lets Users Pull Context From Open Chrome Tabs
Google has added two AI Mode enhancements to Chrome desktop. The first introduces a side‑by‑side view that keeps the AI chat panel open while a clicked web page loads beside it, allowing users to ask follow‑up questions without losing context....
SJCAM Launches SJ30 8K Dual-Lens Action Camera with Day-to-Night Recording
Chinese camera maker SJCAM has launched the SJ30, an 8K dual‑lens action camera priced at $264 (≈ $248 for the £195 version and $244 for the €224 version). The device pairs a 1/2.0‑inch daylight sensor with a larger 1/1.8‑inch starlight sensor...
The Intel Arc Pro B65 Is Launching, and Intel Is Deliberately Positioning the Workstation Graphics Card Closer to the Gaming...
Intel introduced the Arc Pro B65 workstation GPU, a 32 GB GDDR6 card that blurs the line between professional and gaming graphics. The card ships with 20 Xe cores, 160 XMX engines, 608 GB/s bandwidth, a 200‑W TDP and PCIe 5.0 ×16 support. A WHQL driver...
Amazon Will Reportedly Never Release Another New Android-Based Fire TV Stick — It’s Vega OS only From This Point On
Amazon is ending the production of Android‑based Fire TV Sticks, moving all future stick models to its proprietary Vega operating system. The latest Fire TV Stick HD, the second device powered by Vega, confirms the shift despite Amazon’s silence in official...
Freecash Was More Like Scamcash
Freecash, a rewards app marketed on TikTok as a way to earn money by scrolling, surged to the No. 2 spot in the U.S. App Store before Apple removed it following TechCrunch’s investigation. In reality, the app redirects users to mobile...
Chance Miller: ‘Netflix Ruined Its Apple TV App by Switching to a Custom Video Player’
Netflix has replaced the native tvOS 26 video player on Apple TV with its own custom player, mirroring the approach used on other platforms. The switch adds extra steps for basic actions like 10‑second rewinds and disables several Apple‑specific remote features, including...
Apple Pay Express Mode for Transit, When Used With a Visa Card, Is Vulnerable to Scam Tap-to-Pay Readers
Researchers from the University of Surrey and Birmingham demonstrated that Apple Pay’s Express Transit Mode, when paired with a Visa card, can be hijacked by a specially tuned NFC reader. The attack works on a locked iPhone, intercepts the payment flow,...
2nd-Gen Onn 4K Pro Does Not Support Lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X Audio Passthrough Like the Onn 4K Stick
The second‑generation Onn 4K Pro streaming stick cannot pass lossless Dolby TrueHD or DTS:X audio, unlike the earlier Onn 4K Stick which uses a Realtek processor and supports lossless formats in Kodi. Benchmark tests with Kodi and Plex showed the...