Xbox Reveals List Of 28 Titles With New Improvements For The ROG Xbox Ally
Xbox announced that 28 popular titles now ship with Default Game Profiles for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds. These profiles automatically tune Thermal Design Power and framerate limits to deliver smoother performance while extending battery life, without requiring manual in‑game tweaks. The feature applies to games purchased through the Xbox Store on PC, meaning titles like Starfield, GTA V and Forza Horizon 6 will run optimised out of the box. ASUS notes that two games are supported only on the Ally X, and the service does not work with Steam or other storefronts.
Inland QN450 1TB SSD Review: Maximum Efficiency, Minimum Spend
Inland’s QN450 1 TB SSD delivers solid all‑around performance and class‑leading power efficiency at a budget‑friendly price of $194.99. The drive uses a Silicon Motion SM2268XT2 controller paired with Micron 232‑layer TLC flash, achieving up to 5,000 MB/s sequential reads and 4,000 MB/s...
Bose's New Lifestyle Home Audio Lineup Includes a Speaker, Soundbar and Subwoofer
Bose introduced the Lifestyle Collection, a three‑product home‑audio line featuring the Ultra Speaker, Ultra Soundbar and Ultra Subwoofer, all supporting Google Cast, AirPlay and Alexa+. The speaker offers a three‑driver array with up‑firing technology, while the soundbar provides 5.2‑channel output...
Outstanding RTX 5080 Combo Bundle Saves You $1,385 on a Complete High-Spec PC Build — 64GB of RAM, 9850X3D, 2TB...
Newegg is offering a high‑end gaming PC bundle that includes an RTX 5080 GPU, Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, 64 GB DDR5‑6400 RAM, a 2 TB Samsung 9100 PRO SSD, a premium Corsair case and an 850 W PSU for $2,849.98. The package represents a $1,385.95 discount off...
The iPhone That Never Was
The Wired piece "The iPhone That Never Was" recounts an internal Apple exercise dubbed a “concept IPO,” where engineers presented a radical iPhone design that eliminated the hardware modem in favor of pure software implementation. During the meeting, the proposal...
Are Those Brake Lights or a House on Fire? Your Security Camera Can’t Tell.
Home‑security firms are adding AI‑driven descriptive alerts that label what cameras see, turning generic motion notices into detailed narratives. Wyze Labs launched the feature in early 2025, charging $19.99 a month to its 13 million users, while Ring and Blink also...
Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch 2 with Pokemon Pokopia Bundle
Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a Pokémon Pokopia bundle, slated for release on 5 June in Australia and New Zealand. The bundle pairs the next‑generation console with the new Pokopia title and is priced at AU$699 (about US$460). Nintendo positions the...
Physical AI Moves Into the Home Through Familiar
Former iRobot co‑founder Colin Angle has launched Familiar Machines, unveiling a robot called the Familiar that functions as an empathetic, dog‑like companion for the home. The device listens, watches, and responds to household rhythms, positioning itself as a non‑judgmental supporter...
Nintendo's Pick for a Killer Title: 'Pokemon Pocopia' Switch 2 Bundle Announced
Nintendo announced a limited Switch 2 bundle featuring the new sandbox title Pokemon Pocopia, slated for a June 5 launch in Australia and New Zealand. The game, co‑developed by The Pokemon Company, Game Freak and Omega Force, sold 2.2 million units within four days of release, marking a rapid...
Croma Bets on Health-Tech Push, Brings in Smart Rings, Partners Oura
India’s leading electronics retailer Croma, part of the Tata Group, announced a strategic push into health‑tech, adding smart rings to its portfolio and formalising a partnership with Finnish wellness brand Oura. The retailer aims to offer advanced wearables that provide...
Electromagnetic Mouse Switches Gain Momentum as Keychron and Lunacy Join In
The mouse market is pivoting toward electromagnetic and sensor‑based switches as manufacturers move away from traditional mechanical microswitches. Keychron introduced the MagOpt switch, a hybrid that blends optical sensing with electromagnetic actuation, eliminating contact wear and offering adjustable actuation thresholds....
Macbook Air - 13" Or 15"?
An experienced Mac user is weighing a 13‑inch versus a 15‑inch MacBook Air, noting the 13‑inch feels comfortable and offers higher resolution. The price difference between the two Air models is about $200. A community answer recommends skipping the Air...
Team Group Expands DDR5 Lineup with New 8000 MT/S ELITE Kits
Team Group announced the expansion of its DDR5 desktop memory portfolio with ELITE PLUS and ELITE DDR5 kits rated at 8000 MT/s. The modules run at 1.1 V with CL56‑56‑56‑128 timings and meet JEDEC specifications, reducing reliance on extreme overclocking. They feature Same‑Bank...
OnePlus Pad 4 vs Xiaomi Pad 8: Which Flagship Android Tablet Should You Actually Buy?
The OnePlus Pad 4 and Xiaomi Pad 8 represent the new wave of flagship Android tablets, each running Android 16 on Snapdragon processors but targeting different price points. The Pad 4 packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 13.2‑inch 3.4K 144 Hz display, a 13,380 mAh battery and...
New iPhone 18 Pro Max Prototype Leak Gives a First Look at Apple's New, Smaller Dynamic Island
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup may feature a dramatically smaller Dynamic Island, potentially shrinking the pill‑shaped cutout by up to 35 % according to leaked CAD renders. The redesign hinges on moving Face ID sensors under the display, offering a cleaner top‑screen profile without...
My Three Favorite Garmin Features to Use on Race Day
Running a 10K with both the Garmin Forerunner 970 and the Forerunner 165 Music highlighted the premium advantages of the 970. The 970’s PacePro feature delivers dynamic, elevation‑adjusted pacing, while its finish‑line reminder automatically trims post‑race data. Its exclusive Auto...
Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US
Apple is in early talks with Intel and Samsung to manufacture its primary device processors in the United States, adding a domestic alternative to its long‑standing reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). Intel would provide its U.S. foundry capacity,...
IPhone 17 Just Overthrew iPhone 17 Pro Max, Claims the Title of World's Best-Selling Phone in Q1 2026
Apple’s iPhone 17 claimed the title of world’s best‑selling smartphone in Q1 2026, securing roughly 6% of global unit sales and overtaking the pricier iPhone 17 Pro Max. The surge follows Apple’s September upgrade that added a 120 Hz display and 256 GB base storage, narrowing the...
Android Phone Slow? I Changed 2 Developer Settings for an Instant Speed Boost
ZDNET explains how Android users can instantly speed up their phones by tweaking two hidden Developer Options settings. By halving or disabling UI animation scales and limiting background processes to four or fewer, even low‑end devices feel snappier. The guide...
WatchOS 27 Set to Get Slimmed-Down Watch Ultra Face, Report Says
Apple is set to roll out a stripped-down version of the Ultra’s signature watch face in the upcoming WatchOS 27, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new modular face drops the large central complication and bezel information, leaving a dominant clock...
Apple's Tim Cook Says AI-Fueled 'RAMmageddon' Will Make Your Next Laptop and Phone a Lot Pricier
Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that soaring AI‑driven demand for RAM is inflating component costs, a trend he called “RAMmageddon.” He said memory expenses rose sharply in the March quarter and will climb further in the June quarter, eroding gross...
Your Samsung TV Has a Secret Menu that Does 5 Things You Actually Need
Samsung TVs hide a service menu that can be accessed with model‑specific remote codes. The menu offers functions such as a full factory reset, toggling Hotel Mode, detailed color and white‑balance calibration, viewing panel usage hours, and advanced settings like...
I Spent Hours Customizing Android to Feel Like Pixel and Realized I Should Have Just Bought One
Tech writer Sagar Naresh spent several hours stripping Samsung’s One UI, installing third‑party tools like Shizuku, Canta and the Lawnchair launcher, and swapping out native apps to mimic Google’s Pixel experience. Despite achieving a superficially Pixel‑like UI, he encountered inconsistent...
‘More Powerful and Versatile than Any Other Personal Fan I’ve Tested’ — I Reviewed Shark’s 3-in-1 Portable Fan and Have...
Shark’s new ChillPill combines a fan, a misting pod, and a cooling plate into a single portable device. It charges via USB‑C and delivers up to 11 hours of battery life, with 8 hours at a comfortable mid‑range fan speed. Priced...
The Pixel 11 Could Be the Next Victim of the RAM Shortage
Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 lineup is likely to feel the effects of the global DRAM shortage, prompting a reduction in RAM for the base model from 12 GB to 8 GB. Pro variants may gain a 12 GB option beneath the existing 16 GB tier,...
Microsoft Continues the Good Work on Windows 11, with Tweaks to 'Quiet' Ads — and that Big Taskbar Change Is...
Microsoft is testing quieter defaults for the Windows 11 widgets panel, removing automatic pop‑ups and the MSN news feed by default. The changes also tone down badge notifications that previously highlighted breaking news. In a related blog post, Microsoft confirmed that...
This Wearable Gadget Effectively Soothes My Migraines and Headaches, and It's Under $50
Renpho’s Eyeris 2 eye massager, priced under $50, promises relief from headaches, migraines, and eye fatigue for remote workers and screen‑heavy users. The device combines adjustable compression, two heat settings (104 °F and 113 °F), and gentle vibration that target the temples and...
Valve's Steam Controller Instantly Sells Out
Valve launched a refreshed Steam Controller at $99, and the inventory vanished within an hour of going live. Despite a price premium over rivals such as the DualSense, die‑hard Valve fans snapped up every unit, prompting an immediate out‑of‑stock notice....
Verizon Will Give You a Free Samsung Galaxy S26, Watch, and Tablet Right Now - How to Qualify
Verizon is offering a free Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone, Galaxy Watch 8, and Tab S10 FE tablet to customers who add new lines on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus, or Ultimate plan. The devices, priced at $900 each, are paid upfront and reimbursed through bill credits...
The 6 Best Drones, Tested by Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics evaluated six drones ranging from entry‑level to professional, highlighting DJI’s Mini 4 and Mavic 4 Pro Creator Combo as top performers for consumer and creator markets, respectively. The Mini 4 delivers a 4K/60 fps camera, 31‑minute flight time and 3.7‑mile range, while the...
Apple Spent a Decade Waiting for Developers to Build Wallet Passes. Now It Is Letting Users Build Their Own.
Apple is adding a “Create a Pass” tool to iOS 27 Wallet, allowing users to turn any QR code into a custom digital pass. The feature offers three templates—standard, membership and event—and lets users edit colors, images and text. After fourteen...
Valve's New Steam Controller Sells Out on Launch Day
Valve launched a new Steam Controller on May 4, 2026, pricing it at $99. The gamepad, which adapts the Steam Deck’s haptic trackpads and adds Grip Sense and gyro controls, sold out in roughly 30 minutes after going live at 1 p.m....
I Fixed My Android Auto Lag and the Cause Was Embarrassingly Simple
Android Auto lag often stems from three simple oversights: a low‑quality USB‑C cable, unchecked background apps on the phone, and accumulated cache or missed updates. Cheap charging cables lack the shielding and data rates needed for the continuous video stream...
Image AI Models Now Drive App Growth, Beating Chatbot Upgrades
Image AI model releases are propelling mobile app growth, delivering 6.5 times more downloads than conventional text‑model updates, according to Appfigures. OpenAI’s GPT‑4o image model added over 12 million installs, while Google’s Gemini Nano Banana generated 22 million downloads in its first 28 days....
Hobbyist Xenomorphs Raspberry Pi Into Alien-Themed DIY Laptop
Jeff Merrick, a hobbyist maker, unveiled the Typeframe PS‑85, an Alien‑themed portable terminal built around a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. The slate‑style device features a small LCD, a 40 % mechanical keyboard with hot‑swappable switches, and open‑source CAD files for DIY assembly. While limited...
Android Phones Have Been Forced Into Forgetting What ‘Upgrade’ Means, so Just Buy Last Year’s Best Instead
Smartphone makers are inflating prices in 2026 while delivering almost unchanged hardware, turning nominal upgrades into costly decisions for consumers. Flagship lines like Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and Motorola’s Razr series see $100‑$200 price jumps despite modest spec improvements, and budget...
SwitchBot’s Rechargeable Button Pusher Is on Sale for over 20 Percent Off
SwitchBot is offering its Bot Rechargeable for $26.99 through May 10, a $7 discount that marks the device’s lowest price to date. The compact gadget attaches to any button and uses a USB‑C‑powered arm to press it, lasting up to six...
How One Fake Google Ad Can Silently Steal Your Mac’s Passwords
A fake Google ad for Homebrew directs users to a cloned website that asks them to paste a Terminal command, which installs the MacSync infostealer. MacSync can bypass Apple’s built‑in defenses and exfiltrate Keychain passwords, session cookies, and crypto‑wallet data....
Encrypted RCS Between Android and iPhone Launching with iOS 26.5
Apple announced that iOS 26.5 will support end‑to‑end encrypted RCS messaging with Android devices via Google Messages. The feature is available in the iOS 26.5 release candidate and will roll out to users once the final OS ships, displaying a lock icon...
Exclusive: Next-Generation TCL NXTPAPER Aims to Fix Everything That's Wrong with OLED
TCL is upgrading its NXTPAPER line by replacing the LCD backplane with an OLED panel that runs at a 3840 Hz PWM dimming rate, dramatically reducing perceptible flicker. The new display keeps the signature matte, chemically‑etched surface and circular polarizer, while...
Get a DDR5 Starter Build with a Ryzen 5 7600X and ASRock B650M Pro Motherboard for 23% Off — $430...
Newegg is offering a budget‑oriented DDR5 starter kit that pairs a Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, 16 GB TeamGroup T‑Force Delta RGB DDR5 memory, and an ASRock B650M Pro RS Wi‑Fi motherboard for $430. The bundle slashes the DDR5 kit’s price from $249 to...
WhatsApp’s Metaverse-Inspired ‘Avatars’ Are Being Removed From the App
WhatsApp is phasing out its avatar feature, beginning with the removal of the edit function and eventually deleting avatars and related stickers from user profiles. The change was first reported by WABetaInfo after users saw an in‑app notice about Meta’s...
Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App
Apple is adding a “Create a Pass” tool to iOS 27’s Wallet app, letting users generate custom digital tickets, memberships and gift cards from QR codes. The feature offers three template styles—standard, membership and event—and provides customization of colors, images and...
Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App
Apple is adding a “Create a Pass” feature to iOS 27, letting users design digital tickets, gift cards, and loyalty credentials directly within the Wallet app. Currently Wallet relies on third‑party apps for passes, leaving many merchants unsupported. The new tool...
These Are the Best Apps to Track Your Flights
Travelers now have a menu of dedicated flight‑tracking tools that go beyond a simple Google search. Premium iOS app Flighty delivers lock‑screen Live Activity updates and early status alerts for a $5 weekly or $60 annual fee, while free alternatives...
Your Funny Wi-Fi Name Is Secretly Ruining Your Home Network
The article explores how commonplace items—like microwave ovens, fish tanks, and even an old TV—can degrade home Wi‑Fi performance by interfering with the 2.4 GHz band. It explains the origins of the Wi‑Fi name, the modest 2 Mbps speed of the original...
Here's How to Save Your Samsung Messages Conversations Before the App Shuts Down
Samsung announced that its native Messages app will cease operations in July 2024, leaving Galaxy users with a two‑month window to transition. The company recommends switching to Google Messages, which can automatically migrate existing chat histories. Users must set a...
AMD Is Adding HDMI 2.1 Support for Linux. That's Good News for the Steam Machine.
AMD announced that its Linux amdgpu driver will soon include HDMI 2.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) support, unlocking higher bandwidth for 4K/120 Hz, dynamic HDR and variable refresh rate. The update covers a representative subset of the HDMI 2.1 spec, while full compliance—including...
Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Support the S Pen?
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to continue the trend set by the Z Fold 7 of forgoing S Pen support. The decision stems from the removal of the screen‑digitizer layer, which added thickness; the Fold 7 achieved a slim 8.99 mm closed...
This Samsung Display Tech Offers a Glimpse Into What a Galaxy E-Reader Could Look Like
Samsung unveiled its Color E‑Paper EMDX series at MWC 2026, showcasing 32‑inch and 13‑inch colour E‑Ink panels that are ultra‑light, ultra‑thin and priced at $1,350 and $725 respectively. The displays, launched in Korea in June 2025 and in the U.S. in March 2026, feature...