Whoop Vs. Fitbit Air: I Compared Google's New Fitness Band to the Industry Favorite
Google unveiled the Fitbit Air, a $100 screenless fitness band that eliminates the mandatory subscription model common to premium trackers. The Air offers basic activity, sleep, recovery and stress monitoring, with an optional Google Health Premium service at $100 per year. It competes directly with Whoop 5.0, which requires a $200‑$360 annual subscription for full functionality. Key differences include the Air’s lighter 12‑gram design, a 7‑day battery life and a one‑time purchase versus Whoop’s 14‑day battery and deeper biometric analytics.
A New Era for Your Wellness: Introducing the Google Health App
Google is rebranding the Fitbit app as the Google Health app, rolling out a redesigned four‑tab interface and an AI‑driven Health Coach built on Gemini. The update, which auto‑installs on May 19, adds medical‑record syncing, broader app integrations, and enhanced cycle‑tracking...
A New Era for Your Health and Wellness
Google announced a unified Google Health app that merges data from Fitbit, Google Fit, Apple Health and medical records, replacing the Fitbit app. The launch also makes the AI‑driven Google Health Coach publicly available through a new Google Health Premium...
Tiny xMEMS Chip Aims to Keep SSDs From Losing Their Cool
xMEMS introduced a 1 mm‑thick µCooling chip that actively moves air inside solid‑state drives, preventing thermal throttling that can shave 20‑30% off sustained throughput. The piezoMEMS device uses tiny piezoelectric paddles to generate up to 28 cc/s of airflow while consuming just...
I'm Obsessed With the 'Conversate' App on These Smart Glasses
The Conversate app, built for Even Realities’ G2 smart glasses, uses AI to transcribe meetings in real time and surface contextual facts on a discreet heads‑up display. It creates post‑meeting summaries that flag action items and sync them to the...
Now 15% Off, Razer's Fantastic Basilisk V3 Pro Wireless Mouse with 30K DPI Sensor Is Reduced to Clear in This...
Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is now 15% off, selling for $84.99 on Woot, a steep cut from its $159.99 list price. The mouse features Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor with up to 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS speed and...
The $15 Raspberry Pi Upgrade Every Wi-Fi Router Needs
Consumer routers provide basic connectivity but lack granular control, and a $15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2W can upgrade any home network with Pi‑hole DNS filtering. Pi‑hole intercepts DNS queries, blocks domains on curated lists, and eliminates ads, malware, and phishing sites across...
Backup All Your Emails in One Place with Mail Backup X
Mail Backup X now offers a lifetime email‑backup solution for a one‑time price of $49.99, a steep discount from its $179 MSRP. The software supports Gmail, Outlook, Thunderbird and other major services, provides AES‑256 encryption, cloud‑mirrored storage, and migration to...
Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed: Redefining Support
Sleep Number introduced the ComfortNext Lux, a mid‑tier smart bed that blends a plush foam top layer with micro‑coils and its Responsive Air pressure‑adjustment system. The mattress offers 100 firmness levels via the Sleep Number app, but even at the firmest setting...
I Finally Tried HDR, and I'm Not Sure It Lives up to the Hype
High dynamic range (HDR) promises cinema‑like contrast and color by expanding brightness beyond the 100‑nit ceiling of standard dynamic range (SDR). The author, after testing HDR TVs and monitors, notes that while HDR can deliver deeper blacks, brighter whites, and...
Grab a Free 360Hz Alienware OLED Gaming Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse, Thanks to Fanatical
Fanatical is running a $1 mystery‑egg giveaway that can net winners a high‑end Alienware gaming bundle, including the AW2725DF 27‑inch 1440p 360 Hz QD‑OLED monitor, the Pro Wireless mouse, and the Pro Wireless 75% keyboard. The monitor retails for about $600,...
Tablets ‘Relegated in Importance’ as Demand Flatlines
Tablet shipments barely grew in Q1 2026, rising just 0.1% year‑on‑year to 37 million units, signaling a stagnant market. Apple remained the clear leader with 14.8 million iPads, up 7.9%, while Huawei and Lenovo posted the strongest gains at 28% and 20% respectively....
8 Bambu Lab Printer Upgrades that Are Actually Worth Your Time
Bambu Lab’s plug‑and‑print 3‑D printers can be significantly upgraded without major hassle. The article highlights the AMS 2 Pro material system ($360) that adds 65 °C filament drying, RFID sync and up to 24‑color printing, as well as a range of filament dryers,...
GameNative Unlocks up to 100 Fps Gameplay for PC Games on Android Devices by Adding Multi-Frame Generation — Vulkan Version...
GameNative’s latest Android update integrates Lossless Scaling’s multi‑frame generation, allowing certain PC titles to reach near‑100 fps on mobile hardware. The feature is activated per game through the app’s container settings and leverages the user’s Steam library for game downloads. While...
Smart TV Market Report India Q1 2026: Price Analysis and Performance Trends
The Indian smart‑TV market saw steep price cuts between December 2025 and March 2026, driven by Republic Day sales and the March Electronics Premier League. Samsung’s 55‑inch Vision AI QLED fell from ₹81,900 (~$987) to ₹47,990 (~$578), while LG’s G5 OLED dropped...
Global Smartphone Revenue Hits $117 Bn in Q1 2026 as Premium Devices Drive Market Growth
Global smartphone revenue climbed 8% to $117 bn in Q1 2026, even as unit shipments fell. Average selling price surged 12% YoY to a record $399, driven by strong demand for premium devices. Apple topped the market with a 21% shipment share...
Chipolo and Secrid Just Created the Smartest Way to Never Lose Your Wallet Again
Chipolo and Dutch leather maker Secrid have launched a Trackable Miniwallet that houses Chipolo’s Bluetooth CARD tracker. Priced at $140, the wallet features a dedicated slot, magnetic Qi wireless charging, a 400‑foot Bluetooth range and a 110 dB ringer. The CARD...
AI Data Center Boom Squeezes Consumer Tech’s Chip Supply—Even Though They Use Different Chips
The rapid construction of AI‑focused data centers is gobbling up the industry’s most advanced chips, especially high‑bandwidth memory and GPUs. Although smartphones and PCs use low‑power system‑on‑a‑chip designs, they are now competing for the same semiconductor capacity. The shortage is...
I Used the World's Thinnest 13-Inch Tablet, and It Made Me Ditch the iPad Pro
Huawei unveiled the MatePad Pro Max, a 13.2‑inch tablet that measures just 4.7 mm thick and weighs 509 g, making it the thinnest and lightest device in its size class. It pairs a 3K OLED display with a matte, anti‑glare coating and...
Qualcomm Unveils a Pair of Chips: Snapdragon 6, 4 Series to Improve the Features You Actually Use
Qualcomm announced two new mid‑range processors, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. The 6 Gen 5 delivers a 21% GPU uplift, AI‑enhanced night‑vision camera support and a 20% faster app launch, while the 4 Gen 5 offers a 77% GPU boost that enables 90 fps gaming. Both...
Qualcomm Says Its New Snapdragon Chips Will Have Less Lag on Mid-Range Android Phones
Qualcomm unveiled its new mid‑range chipsets, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, promising significant lag reduction for Android phones. The 6 Gen 5 features a 4+4 core design, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and a 21 % more powerful GPU, while the 4 Gen 5 uses a 2+6 layout with a...
Google Rolling Out a Really Vibrant Search Live Redesign
Google is rolling out a full‑screen redesign of Search Live in the Android Google app (version 17.20). The new interface replaces the half‑screen video view with a vibrant gradient waveform and a blue perimeter glow while you speak. Core controls—Unmute, Video,...
I've Fully Converted to Adaptive Chargers From Fast Ones and Already Feel Safer
Adaptive charging technology, exemplified by Anker’s Nano 45W charger, dynamically lowers voltage and current as a device approaches full charge, reducing heat and slowing battery wear. Tests show the charger runs up to 25 °F cooler and the device up to 6 °F...
Google Preps ‘Gemini Agent’ as Your ’24/7 Digital Partner’
Google is upgrading its Gemini Agent, an experimental AI feature introduced with Gemini 3, into a 24/7 digital partner dubbed “Remy.” The new version can perform multi‑step actions such as sending emails, sharing files, and making purchases by leveraging personal context,...
BoAt's Mother's Day Ad Holds up a Mirror to the Impatient Indian Son
boAt released a Mother’s Day commercial that shows a mother struggling to get her son to change her WhatsApp profile picture. Frustrated, she turns to an AI assistant she calls “AI beta,” which dutifully fulfills her requests and even orders...
Amazon Blink Unveils Its Most Advanced Video Doorbells for New Budget Choices
Amazon-owned Blink introduced its first 2K‑resolution video doorbells, offering a wired model at $50 and a battery‑powered version starting at $80. Both units ship May 20 and include Alexa support, wide viewing angles, and two‑way audio with noise cancellation. The battery...
Upgrade Your Nightstand With the Amazon Echo Show 5 and Save Up to 42% for a Limited Time
Amazon has slashed the price of its latest Echo Show 5 to $69.99, a 22% discount, and offers an extra 20% off through an eligible trade‑in, delivering up to 42% total savings. The compact 5.5‑inch smart display now features twice the...
Galaxy Ring 2 Rumors Say No to 2026, Point Us Toward 'an Early' 2027 Reveal
Samsung’s next-generation smart ring, the Galaxy Ring 2, is rumored to miss a 2026 launch and instead debut in early 2027 at the January/February Galaxy Unpacked event. The delay is attributed to Samsung’s push to enhance sleep‑tracking accuracy, temperature sensors, and...
My Self-Heating Mug Is One of the Best Gifts I’ve Ever Received
The article spotlights Ember's self‑heating mug, a temperature‑controlled coffee vessel that lets users set a precise heat level—typically 140 °F—via a smartphone app. The reviewer, a senior editor at The Strategist, praises the 14‑ounce model for its reliable battery life, lasting...
Sony Vs. Samsung: My Buying Advice After Testing Both Home Theater Systems
Sony and Samsung each offer distinct home‑theater ecosystems. Sony focuses on modular, cinema‑grade audio with PlayStation 5 optimization, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and a build‑over‑time approach. Samsung delivers all‑in‑one bundles, tight SmartThings integration, and Q‑Symphony syncing for users who want...
The Latest Tile Pro Is Down to $25 — Its Best Price of the Year
Tile’s latest Pro Bluetooth tracker is now on sale for $24.99, its lowest price of the year, available on Amazon and Tile’s website. The device offers a 500‑foot Bluetooth range, a 110‑decibel ring, and a replaceable CR2032 battery lasting about...
Apple to Pay Out $250 Million in iPhone AI Settlement. Here’s Who’s Eligible
Apple has agreed to a proposed $250 million class‑action settlement over allegations that its Apple Intelligence features were misrepresented. Eligible iPhone 15 and 16 models purchased between June 10 2024 and March 29 2025 could receive a presumptive $25 per device, with actual payouts ranging...
A Valve Glitch Made Steam Controllers Cheaper for Early Adopters
Valve discovered a billing glitch that omitted sales tax for some early purchasers of its Steam Controller, effectively lowering the $99.99 price by roughly $7 in high‑tax states. The issue was flagged on the Steam subreddit, prompting Valve to confirm...
We Tested And Loved This Smart Air Purifier, And Now It's 20% Off
Popular Mechanics highlights the Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max as its top smart air purifier, now offered at a 20% discount on Amazon, dropping the price from $140 to $112. The unit is engineered for rooms up to 926 sq ft, delivering rapid filtration...
Nintendo Under Pressure to Raise Switch 2 Price
Nintendo’s newly launched Switch 2, despite strong initial demand, is confronting investor pressure to raise its price as profit margins tighten. Rising component costs—especially memory chips fueled by AI demand—combined with higher tariffs are eroding unit profitability. U.S. holiday sales fell...
Chrome Downloads a 4GB AI File without User Consent, Researcher Alleges
Google’s Chrome browser silently downloaded a 4 GB Gemini Nano model file to users’ machines without prompting. Researchers confirmed the weights.bin file appears after Chrome 148.0.7778.97 updates on macOS and Windows, and re‑downloads after deletion unless AI features are disabled via...
Microsoft to Stop Developing Copilot for Xbox Console, ‘Winding Down’ on Mobile (Gaming News Roundup)
Microsoft announced it will cease development of the Xbox console Copilot and begin winding down the AI service on mobile devices. The decision was disclosed by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who said the features no longer align with the...
This Samsung App Gave Me a Reason to Stop Using Gesture Navigation
Samsung’s NavStar app, part of the Good Lock suite, revives the classic Android three‑button navigation bar by letting users rearrange icons, adjust size, and add shortcut buttons. The tool permits two extra custom actions—such as launching the camera or taking...
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s Top Downloads
Sony’s PlayStation Store released its April 2026 download rankings across PS5, PS4, PS VR2 and free‑to‑play titles. New sci‑fi action game Pragmata broke into the US top‑three for PS5, while Starfield, MLB The Show 26 and EA Sports FC 26 also featured prominently....
Google Keep Vs. Evernote: I Used Both and Here's How They Differ
The article pits Google Keep against Evernote, highlighting G2’s Spring 2026 scores—Keep at 95% and Evernote at 91%—and dissecting each app’s strengths and weaknesses. Keep shines for free, instant capture and seamless Google Workspace integration, while Evernote offers richer formatting, powerful...
Valve Release the Steam Controller's CAD Files, so You Can Channel Your Inner Archie From Balamory and Design Mods or...
Valve has made the external shell and puck CAD files for its Steam Controller publicly available under a Creative Commons license. The release includes STP and STL models plus an engineering drawing that details critical features and keep‑outs. Valve warns...
Mavis Launches Mavis Studio iPad For Media Production
Mavis has introduced Mavis Studio, an iPad‑based live‑production app that combines multi‑camera switching, graphics, audio mixing, recording and streaming in a single interface. The app supports up to four NDI inputs, ProRes codecs, RTMP/SRT streaming and a 16‑channel audio desk,...
The 48-Month Phone Contract Trap
South African mobile operators are extending smartphone contracts to 48 months, turning a R30,000 ($1,580) flagship purchase into a total outlay exceeding R60,000 ($3,160) when bundled with airtime, data and insurance. The longer term lowers monthly payments but pushes warranty...
The ReMarkable Paper Pure Is a More Affordable Version of ReMarkable's E-Ink Range, but the Upgrade It Will Bring to...
ReMarkable introduced the Paper Pure, a $460 e‑ink tablet that trims premium features to deliver a lower‑cost digital notebook. It sports a 10.3‑inch Canvas display, a 1.7 GHz dual‑core ARM Cortex‑A55 processor, 2 GB RAM and a 3,820 mAh battery lasting days on a...
4 Things Apple Should Let Android Users Do on iPhone (and One Is Actually Happening)
Apple is rolling out encrypted RCS messaging that lets iPhone and Android users exchange native, end‑to‑end‑encrypted texts, currently available in beta with a toggle in Settings. The same beta adds EU‑only features such as one‑tap pairing for Android earbuds, smartwatches,...
The Philips Norelco I9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night Delivers Flagship Rotary Shaving with a Sci-Fi Twist
Philips introduced the i9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night, its most advanced rotary shaver, priced at $499.99. The device features a Triple Action Lift & Cut system, NanoTech Dual Precision blades and a 360‑degree flexing head that trims hair to...
Focal Mu-So Hekla Soundbar Review: Dolby Atmos With 1 Speaker
Focal’s new Mu‑So Hekla soundbar packs 660 W of power and 15 drivers into a single 34‑pound unit, delivering full‑stack Dolby Atmos for movies and music. Priced at $3,600, it competes directly with premium offerings from Sonos, Samsung and Sony while...
Radian Arc, Blacknut and TrueID Launch Android Cloud Gaming in Thailand, Branded as “TrueID Game Hub”
Radian Arc, a Submer Group company, has partnered with TrueID—Thailand’s leading telecom‑tech brand—and Blacknut, the world’s top cloud‑gaming platform, to launch an Android cloud‑gaming service called TrueID Game hub. The offering lets millions of TrueID subscribers instantly stream premium Android...
CMF Watch 3 Pro Launched in India: Price and Specifications
CMF has launched its Watch 3 Pro in India, offering four silicone‑strap colors and an AI‑powered health suite. The device debuts at an introductory price of ₹6,999 (≈$84) before settling at ₹7,999 (≈$96) after the limited‑time offer ends. Key hardware...
Xiaomi Unveils H50 Pro Robot Vacuum With 15,000Pa Suction Power
Xiaomi has launched the H50 Pro robot vacuum, boasting a 15,000 Pa suction rating that ranks it among the most powerful consumer models. The unit features extendable side brushes and dual rear mops that reach corners and edges, while a laser‑mapping system...