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ASUS unveiled the ROG Strix G10X, a flagship pre‑built gaming desktop featuring its proprietary AniMe Holo holographic fan display. The system packs up to an AMD Ryzen 9 X3D‑series CPU, an RTX 5090 GPU, 128 GB DDR5 RAM and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD within a 104‑liter chassis. Cooling is handled by a dedicated ROG Thermal Atrium and a 420 mm all‑in‑one liquid cooler, the first of its size in a pre‑built PC. Pricing is undisclosed, but the specs and design place the G10X firmly in the ultra‑premium segment.
Short Circuit Studio has opened an early beta for Hearthside, its new medieval merge city‑builder, on Android and iOS, and is accepting global pre‑registrations. The game blends quick, cozy sessions with strategic depth, offering endless mode, power‑ups, varied board sizes,...
The Leaf, a Bengaluru‑based agency, launched a short‑form film for OPPO showcasing the Find X9 through the day of a Gen Z creator. The narrative follows the creator’s multiple roles—from yoga to directing and late‑night art—using rapid cinematic cuts that mirror modern...
Nintendo released a Japan‑only, region‑locked Switch 2 priced at 49,980 yen (about $343), markedly higher than the global model. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda estimates the console loses roughly $160 for every unit sold in Japan, based on a $400 production cost....
Home Depot is now stocking a range of unconventional gadgets, from a Norwegian Krumkake iron to a Govee TV backlight kit, a Vevor home distilling system, a cocktail smoking box, and an SVOPES pizza stone. These items, priced between $40...
Google's Find Hub app has removed the biometric confirmation step that previously required a fingerprint or PIN before displaying the Devices and People lists. The change rolled out server‑side in early March 2026, following a February Play Store update. While...
Rode has launched the Rodecaster Video Core, a budget‑friendly all‑in‑one livestreaming console positioned below its flagship Video and mid‑range Video S models. The unit eliminates physical controls, relying entirely on the Rodecaster app for operation. It offers three HDMI inputs, one...
Digital watches inspired by the 1970s and 1980s are experiencing a revival, highlighted in T Magazine’s “1 Piece, 10 Budgets” column. The feature showcases three models ranging from $45 to $109: Skechers’ water‑resistant red digital, Casio’s gold‑toned stainless‑steel piece popularized...
Beats by Dre has slashed prices on its premium audio lineup, most notably the Beats Studio Pro over‑ear headphones. The Studio Pro now sells for $169.95, a 51% discount from its $349.99 launch price, matching Black Friday levels. The headphones...
OnePlus’s built‑in AI Recorder lets users capture audio and receive real‑time or post‑recording transcriptions plus AI‑generated summaries. The feature is available on the OnePlus 13, 13R, 15 and 15R, and can auto‑name files for easier organization. Journalists and professionals can...
Rokid has rolled out a software update that adds native support for Google’s Gemini large‑language model to its AI‑powered smart glasses. The “Style” model mirrors Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses with open‑ear speakers, a 12 MP camera, and a 12‑hour battery, but costs...
The Sideload episode 25 recaps Ben Schoon’s highlights from MWC 2026, focusing on Qualcomm’s new wearable‑focused chipset, Lenovo’s concept gaming tablet with a foldable screen, and Honor’s experimental robot smartphone. The podcast underscores a broader industry shift toward hybrid devices...
Gamers often lower graphics settings to boost FPS, but doing so can unintentionally create a CPU bottleneck, especially when pairing a high‑end GPU like the RTX 4090 with an older processor. Reducing GPU load may cause the GPU to finish frames...
The article explains how to use iPhone’s Focus modes—also available on Android—to eliminate distractions during gym sessions. By creating a dedicated fitness profile, users can display only workout‑related apps, mute work and social notifications, and add motivational wallpapers or goal‑tracking...
The BOSGAME P3 Mix Mini PC packs an AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS processor, Radeon 760M graphics, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, yet its footprint remains tiny. Amazon is offering a $124 discount, bringing the price down to $495 from $619. The system...
Apple’s iOS 26.4 beta introduces eight new emojis drawn from Unicode 17.0, which debuted in September 2025. The set adds a Distorted Face, Fight Cloud, Ballet Dancer, Orca, Bigfoot‑style Hairy Creature, Trombone, Landslide, and Treasure Chest. Apple’s designs follow the same timeline as...
Amazon’s Insignia brand has launched a 55‑inch 4K UHD TV for $199.99, a $150 discount from its usual price. The set features built‑in Fire TV OS, Alexa voice control, Apple AirPlay, and access to major streaming services. With a modest...
UAG has entered the Google Find Hub market with the Metropolis Tracker Card, a 3 mm‑thin, IPX4‑rated device priced at $45. The Android‑compatible card offers up to five months of battery life, Qi wireless charging, and a built‑in speaker for location...
Sony’s WF‑1000XM6 and Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are flagship wireless earbuds competing on audio performance, noise cancellation, and ecosystem integration. The Sony model edges out in sound quality, offers a 10‑band EQ, LDAC support, and Bluetooth multipoint, appealing to Android and audiophile...
Apple’s iPadOS 26 introduced an unrestricted windowing system, letting users open and resize unlimited app windows. The follow‑up iPadOS 26.4 adds a hidden‑windows popup that appears when launching an app with concealed instances. Tapping the banner reveals all open windows, echoing the...
Apple is postponing its long‑rumored smart‑home display until around September, timing the launch with iOS 27 and a revamped Siri. The hardware, already completed, features a MagSafe‑style snap‑to‑wall mount, facial‑recognition personalization, and a square iPad‑like form factor. Apple’s new Siri will...
LISEN’s Qi2 3‑in‑1 charging station combines a metal‑built MagSafe dock, a retractable Apple Watch charger, and a wireless pad that supports the Qi2 standard up to 15 watts. Designed to mimic Apple’s aesthetic, it offers a stable magnetic hold for iPhone 17 Pro...
AAWireless has restocked its TWO+ wireless adapter on Amazon after a four‑month shortage. The device enables seamless switching between Android Auto and Apple CarPlay without cables, catering to mixed‑platform households. It returns at its launch price of $65, though shipments...
The Nvidia Shield TV, praised as the most powerful streaming box, can run any Android app through sideloading, bypassing Play Store limitations. Users download APK files from reputable sites like APKMirror or F‑Droid, then transfer them to the Shield using...
Rolling Stone’s guide identifies the top headphones under $200, naming the Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO as the editor’s pick, Sony WH‑CH720N for budget‑friendly noise cancellation, and JLab JBuds Lux for exceptional battery life. The selections cover wired, wireless, open‑back, and on‑ear designs, each...
Apple’s macOS 26.4 update brings the four marketing‑grade wallpapers originally shown with the $599 MacBook Neo to every Mac user. The new backgrounds—Mac Purple, Mac Blue, Mac Pink and Mac Yellow—appear in Settings under Pictures → Wallpaper. The update is part of the macOS Tahoe beta, slated for a...
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, its second budget‑oriented "e" model, priced at $600 and positioned alongside the new MacBook Neo. The handset retains the 6.1‑inch design of its predecessor but upgrades to an A19 Bionic processor, Ceramic Shield 2 glass, and...
Apple released iOS 26.4 beta 4 for developers, adding eight brand‑new emoji to the iPhone keyboard. The set includes a ballet dancer, distorted face, fight cloud, hairy creature, landslide, orca, trombone, and treasure chest. These symbols were approved by the Unicode Consortium...
Apple released macOS 26.4 developer beta 4 (build 25E5233c), delivering several user‑focused refinements ahead of the public launch. Safari’s compact tab bar returns, addressing a widely requested UI change. The long‑standing window‑resize pointer bug is finally fixed, improving cursor alignment. Additional...
Apple rolled out developer beta 4 for iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4 and the rest of its 26.4 suite. This marks the fourth consecutive weekly beta since the program began last month, breaking the usual two‑week gap between releases. Apple issued multiple beta 3...
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.4 beta 4, the latest developer preview of its upcoming operating system. The build introduces AI‑powered enhancements to Apple Music, including a new Playlist Playground, and adds per‑device Personal Hotspot data usage reporting. Apple is also testing end‑to‑end encrypted...
Google has slashed prices on its Pixel Watch lineup, with the Pixel Watch 4 now selling for $289.99 on major retailers—a $60 discount—and the older Pixel Watch 3 hitting a record low of $169.99, $80 off. The Watch 4 adds...
Microsoft announced that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be tested on Lenovo Legion Go handhelds, offering a streamlined gaming interface on top of Windows 11. Lenovo is currently recruiting users for a limited‑time trial, with only 29 hours left...
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL can measure heart rate, respiratory rate and core body temperature using built‑in sensors, delivering results that closely mirror those of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The phone’s Thermometer app reads forehead temperature, while Google Fit captures heart...
Razer announced that its AI companion AVA will become fully agentic, capable of running both on a user’s PC and in the cloud. The new version adds multi‑step task planning, third‑party app integration, and a proprietary inference control plane that...
A prototype 3D printer called Proof of Print repurposes Bitcoin mining ASICs as its heated print bed. The system uses four Bitmain BM1362 chips, delivering about 500 GH/s, and dynamically throttles their clock rate to maintain a 75‑80 °C bed temperature. By...
Hatch is offering its latest sunrise alarm clock, the Restore 3, for $25 off (15% discount) through March 22 as part of Sleep Week. The device combines a gradually brightening light, a broad library of sleep sounds, meditations and stories, and phone‑free tactile...
Amazon has slashed prices on a range of Apple hardware, including AirPods Pro 3 now $199 (20% off), M4 iPad Air models up to $100 off, and the 2026 Apple Studio Display up to $300 off. Apple’s upcoming M5‑powered MacBook lineup...
Apple TV celebrated its 19th anniversary, marking its debut on March 21, 2007 as a hard‑drive‑based media player linked to iTunes. Over the years the device evolved from a niche computer‑dependent gadget to a cloud‑centric streaming hub, introducing HDMI, 1080p,...
Yashica has unveiled the Tank, a retro‑styled point‑and‑shoot camera priced at roughly $100 and available for preorder. It features a 12‑megapixel ½.8‑inch sensor, with an optional 36‑megapixel upscaled mode, and records 4K video at 30 fps. A 3‑inch flip‑up LCD, ISO...
Lego unveiled its Smart Play platform at CES 2026, embedding electronics into traditional bricks for interactive experiences. Disney joined the launch, showcasing a Lego Star Wars Smart Play set that leverages the new technology. The partnership reflects an eight‑year development...
Android’s new Repair Mode creates a sandboxed profile that lets technicians service a phone while keeping personal apps and files locked away. The feature is built into Android 14 and is currently supported on Pixel and Samsung devices that have at...
Verily Life Sciences and Samsung Electronics have announced a partnership to embed the Galaxy Watch 8 into Verily’s precision health platform, PRE. The FDA‑cleared wearable will stream continuous biometric data—such as SpO2, sleep‑apnea scores, and AFib alerts—directly into Verily’s Viewpoint...
Samsung’s 256GB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been slashed from $59.99 to $39.99, a roughly 35 percent discount available at major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and GameStop. The card is the only microSD Express model that...
Bluetooth headphones often lag on TVs because most sets default to the high‑latency SBC codec, which can add half‑second delays. The lag stems from the audio encoding, transmission, and decoding steps, and only codecs like aptX Low Latency keep delay...
Ulefone introduced the RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro, a modular rugged smartphone that houses a magnetic action‑camera module which can be detached and worn or mounted. The phone is powered by a 9,000 mAh battery and runs a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor with 12 GB RAM...
Brightspeed, the nation’s third‑largest fiber builder, unveiled its Whole Home Wi‑Fi service for new fiber customers. The offering bundles up to two professionally installed Wi‑Fi 7 extenders, a free router, a month of service and a prepaid Mastercard, delivering up to...
Disabling Android animations only creates an illusion of speed, while real performance hinges on available RAM. Android’s built‑in zRAM compresses memory but slows down when it fills, prompting manufacturers to offer virtual RAM features like RAM Plus or RAM Boost. These utilities...
Apple introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 entry‑level laptop powered by the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro processor, marking the first time an iPhone chip runs macOS. The device is slightly thicker than the Air and omits several premium features such...
Samsung Electronics announced that its Odyssey 3D gaming monitor will support glasses‑free, autostereoscopic 3D gameplay. The company demonstrated the feature at the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, showcasing titles Hell is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn optimized for the...
