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Eufy Brings Local AI Agents to Home Security, the First I've Seen Without a Subscription
NewsMay 21, 2026

Eufy Brings Local AI Agents to Home Security, the First I've Seen Without a Subscription

Eufy unveiled EdgeAgent, an on‑device AI processor built into its new Smart Security Shield, a weather‑resistant sensor and camera with a 180‑degree view. The edge‑based system performs facial recognition up to 100 feet away and operates 63% faster than typical cloud‑based...

By CNET Money
Anker’s New Earbuds Have the Best Call Quality I’ve Ever Heard
NewsMay 21, 2026

Anker’s New Earbuds Have the Best Call Quality I’ve Ever Heard

Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and 5 Pro Max earbuds debut with the new Thus chip, delivering processing power comparable to Apple, Sony and Bose offerings. Priced at $170 for the Pro and $230 for the Max, they target the premium segment while retaining...

By The Verge Transportation
Upgrade Your Storage Game — Samsung’s T7 Portable 1TB SSD Gets a Rare Discount
NewsMay 21, 2026

Upgrade Your Storage Game — Samsung’s T7 Portable 1TB SSD Gets a Rare Discount

Samsung’s 1TB T7 Portable SSD is now available on Amazon for $234.99, a 15% discount ahead of Memorial Day 2026. The drive offers up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write speeds, making large file transfers fast and reliable. Its compact...

By Cord Cutters News
ADT Announces Yet Another DIY Home Security Line, Now With AI Features
NewsMay 21, 2026

ADT Announces Yet Another DIY Home Security Line, Now With AI Features

ADT introduced ADT Blu, a new DIY home‑security line that eliminates the company’s traditional installation fees and long‑term contracts. The lineup includes a $249 Security Starter Kit and a $389 Outdoor Video Kit, with optional $10 monthly monitoring that can be...

By CNET Money
Waitlist for the Luna Band, a Screenless Fitness Tracker Unveiled at CES, Is Now Open
NewsMay 21, 2026

Waitlist for the Luna Band, a Screenless Fitness Tracker Unveiled at CES, Is Now Open

The Luna Band, a screenless fitness tracker unveiled at CES 2026, has opened its waitlist on the company website. The device forgoes a display in favor of a minimalist wristband that runs background micro‑apps to monitor stress, nutrition, training, supplements...

By CNET Money
AI-Powered Stretchable Computing Patch Can Run Algorithms Directly on the Body
NewsMay 21, 2026

AI-Powered Stretchable Computing Patch Can Run Algorithms Directly on the Body

University of Chicago researchers unveiled a skin‑like, stretchable computing patch that runs AI algorithms directly on the body in milliseconds, eliminating the need for wireless data transmission. The device uses a dense array of organic electrochemical transistors—10,000 per square centimetre—fabricated...

By Tech Xplore – Semiconductors
Qi2.2 Wireless Charging Is Coming to Phones and Battery Packs Everywhere… What Does It Do, Anyway?
NewsMay 21, 2026

Qi2.2 Wireless Charging Is Coming to Phones and Battery Packs Everywhere… What Does It Do, Anyway?

The Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi2.2 standard raises the wireless charging ceiling to 25 watts, roughly doubling the speed of the original Qi protocol. Early 2026 accessories such as the Sharge Icemag 3 battery pack already support the new spec, delivering a 30‑minute...

By Popular Mechanics
Texas AG Opens Investigation Into Meta Glasses over Privacy, Biometric Concerns
NewsMay 21, 2026

Texas AG Opens Investigation Into Meta Glasses over Privacy, Biometric Concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened a civil investigative demand into Meta’s AI‑enabled Ray‑Ban smart glasses, alleging the devices may record Texans and collect biometric data without proper notice or consent. The probe follows a $1.4 billion settlement last year...

By Biometric Update
Google Won't Rest Until Gemini Is Everywhere in Your Home
NewsMay 21, 2026

Google Won't Rest Until Gemini Is Everywhere in Your Home

Google announced Gemini for Home, a full‑stack AI solution that merges Gemini’s large‑model capabilities with Google Home APIs. The program supplies hardware partners with validated reference designs—SoCs, sensors, microphones—to accelerate AI‑enabled cameras and speakers. Google also introduced a Google Home...

By Engadget Earnings
The 'Now Playing' Switcher Might Be Android 17's Most Useful New Feature
NewsMay 21, 2026

The 'Now Playing' Switcher Might Be Android 17's Most Useful New Feature

Google’s Android 17 beta introduces a revamped Now Playing media switcher that lets users toggle between recent audio sources directly from the notification shade or lock screen. The update displays up to two source tiles beside the playback bar, with...

By Lifehacker
Honor 600 and 600 Pro Prices and Launch Details in South Africa
NewsMay 21, 2026

Honor 600 and 600 Pro Prices and Launch Details in South Africa

Honor Technologies Africa has introduced the Honor 600 and 600 Pro mid‑range smartphones in South Africa, branding them as “flagship killers.” Both models share a 6.57‑inch 120 Hz OLED display, a massive 7,000 mAh battery and 80 W wired charging, while the Pro adds...

By MyBroadband (South Africa)
Fitbit Air vs Pixel Watch 4: Which Should You Wear at Night?
NewsMay 21, 2026

Fitbit Air vs Pixel Watch 4: Which Should You Wear at Night?

Google launched the Fitbit Air, a $99.99 screenless 12‑gram band that tracks sleep stages, heart rate, HRV, SpO₂ and skin temperature, syncing to the new Google Health app. Paired with a Pixel Watch 4, the Air serves as an overnight companion,...

By TechRepublic – Articles
I Tested a Portable Battery with Graphene Heat Dissipation - and Cracked It Open for Proof
NewsMay 21, 2026

I Tested a Portable Battery with Graphene Heat Dissipation - and Cracked It Open for Proof

The Momax Q.Mag X is a 5,000 mAh MagSafe power bank that’s only 8.3 mm thick and 125 g light, offering 15 W wireless and 20 W wired charging. Its glass‑and‑aluminum chassis looks premium, and a graphene coating keeps the unit cool during use. Priced just...

By ZDNet – Enterprise IT
I Tested Motorola's $1,500 Razr Ultra, and It's so Close to Being My Dream Flip Phone
NewsMay 21, 2026

I Tested Motorola's $1,500 Razr Ultra, and It's so Close to Being My Dream Flip Phone

Motorola’s 2026 Razr Ultra arrives as a $1,500 premium flip phone, refining the 2025 model with a larger 7‑inch 165 Hz Extreme AMOLED interior display, HDR10+, and a four‑inch external screen. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB...

By ZDNet – Enterprise IT