Google Photos Wants to Fix Your Face in One Tap, but I’m Not Sure People Want the Help
Google Photos introduced AI‑driven touch‑up tools that let Android users refine facial features with a single tap. The new suite—Heal, Smooth, Under eyes, Irises, Teeth, Eyebrows, and Lips—focuses on subtle, natural‑looking edits rather than heavy filters. Availability requires Android 9.0 or newer and at least 4 GB of RAM, and the feature rolls out gradually worldwide. Google positions the tools as a convenient way to polish selfies without sacrificing authenticity.
Sennheiser Launches HD 480 Pro, the Closed-Back Headphones Fans Have Been Waiting For
Sennheiser has launched the HD 480 Pro, a closed‑back headphone aimed at audio professionals. It reimagines the open‑back HD 490 Pro with a new Vibration Attenuation System to improve bass accuracy and reduce distortion. The design adds detachable cables, cushioned...
WhatsApp Tests Paid Tier for the First Time Globally
Meta has begun testing WhatsApp Plus, a paid subscription offering custom themes, extra pinned chats and organization tools for Android beta users, while keeping core messaging free. The rollout signals Meta’s shift toward subscription revenue, especially relevant in African markets...
Google Launches Personal Intelligence in the Gemini App in the Arab World
Google has extended its Personal Intelligence feature to the Arab world through the Gemini app. The AI‑driven tool links data from Gmail, Photos and other apps, allowing Gemini to answer personalized queries such as travel itineraries or book recommendations. Users...
Instagram Says a Bug Turned Your Photos Black and White
Instagram confirmed a technical issue that caused some HDR photos to appear black‑and‑white for a subset of users. The glitch surfaced around April 18‑19 and has now been fixed; Instagram says affected posts will automatically revert to their original colors...
Ray Launches in Dubai with $1.2 Million Investment in Hand
Ray, a UAE‑based powerbank‑sharing startup, closed a $1.2 million seed round led by private angels to launch its service in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company’s portable charging stations let users rent a powerbank and return it at any network location,...
AMD FSR 4 Multi-Frame Generation Nears Release With SDK Changes
AMD is preparing an upgrade to its FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) that introduces Multi‑Frame Generation, allowing multiple AI‑generated frames to be inserted between native renders. The FidelityFX SDK now includes parameters for developers to control frame‑generation levels, signaling a...
Honor MagicPad 3 Pro Debuts with 165Hz OLED and PC Features
Honor unveiled the MagicPad 3 Pro, a premium tablet slated for an April 23 launch. It features a 12.3‑inch OLED screen with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 5280 Hz PWM dimming for flicker‑free viewing. The ultra‑thin 4.8 mm chassis weighs about 450 g and offers up...
ASUS ROG Launches Zephyrus G14 and G16 Air with RTX 50 GPUs
At CES 2026, ASUS Republic of Gamers unveiled two new Zephyrus Air laptops—the 14‑inch G14 Air and the 16‑inch G16 Air. Both are powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 9 386H and NVIDIA’s RTX 50‑series mobile GPUs, with the G16 topping out at an RTX 5090...
Xbox Project Helix Leak Suggests Shift to Standard PC Hardware Design
A leak suggests Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Project Helix will forgo a custom APU in favor of a PC‑like architecture built from off‑the‑shelf AMD components. The platform is rumored to pair RDNA 5 graphics with Zen 6 or Zen 6c CPU cores, mirroring modern gaming...
Vivo vs Samsung in India Smartphone Market Q1 2026: Leadership Stability Amid Demand Pressure
India’s smartphone market contracted 5% in Q1 2026, falling to 30.9 million units amid inflation, rupee depreciation and cautious channel inventories. Vivo retained the top spot, shipping 6.3 million phones and capturing roughly 20% market share, driven by its V70 series and disciplined...
Apple to Soon Let You Unlock and Start Tata Car Directly From Your iPhone or Apple Watch: Report
Apple is set to extend its Car Key digital‑key feature to Tata’s electric vehicles, adding the Indian automaker to an internal list of supported models. The functionality will let iPhone 11 or later and Apple Watch Series 6 or later users...
PlayStation To Require Age Verification For Messages and Voice Chat
Sony announced that PlayStation will require users to verify their age later this year to continue using messaging and voice‑chat features. The verification will be applied globally and is presented as a safety measure for families while preserving privacy. Players...
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A Former FBI Agent Shares the 1 Safety Gadget You Should Never Travel Solo Without—And It's on Sale
Former FBI agent and Air Force veteran Steve Lazarus posted a TikTok video that has amassed over 17 million views, urging solo female travelers to carry a hidden‑camera detector. He highlights the Navfalcon detector, which scans for radio frequencies, magnets and...
Telecom News: Huawei, Starlink, Internet in Iran
Huawei unveiled its Pura 90 smartphone series, featuring upgraded imaging, Kirin processors and deeper HarmonyOS integration, alongside a new wide‑format foldable aimed at multitasking. In Iran, authorities have partially restored internet access after a near‑total blackout, but connectivity remains a...
China’s Oppo Takes on iPhone in Japan with USD 2,000 Foldable Phone
Oppo is launching its flagship foldable, the Find N6, in Japan at a suggested retail price of ¥318,000 (about $1,999), positioning it above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7. The device boasts a proprietary hinge that reduces the unfolded crease to just...
The Lenovo Legion Go S Is RAMageddon’s Latest Victim
Lenovo’s 8‑inch Legion Go S handheld has seen its price nearly double since launch, with the SteamOS Z1 Extreme version climbing from $830 to $1,580 at Best Buy. The Windows Z1 Extreme model now lists at $1,680, though a sale price...
I Ran One Open-Source Tool and Deleted 150GB of Hidden Windows Junk in Minutes
BleachBit, a free open‑source cleaning utility, reclaimed roughly 150 GB of hidden junk from a Windows PC in minutes. Unlike Windows’ Disk Cleanup and Storage Sense, it targets obscure temp folders, system logs, and app caches from programs such as Chrome,...
Google Rolls Out Gemini in Chrome in 7 New Countries
Google expanded its Gemini in Chrome AI assistant to seven additional markets—Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam—bringing the feature to both desktop and iOS platforms, except for iOS in Japan. The rollout follows earlier launches in...
We’re Expanding Gemini in Chrome to Users in Asia Pacific.
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant in Chrome to users in the Asia‑Pacific region, covering Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. The feature lets users chat with a personalized browsing assistant that can summarize...
OpenAI’s Codex for Mac Now Watches Your Screen to Build Context, but Sends the Screenshots to Its Servers First
OpenAI has introduced Chronicle, a research‑preview feature for Codex on Mac that periodically screenshots the desktop, sends the images to OpenAI’s cloud for OCR and visual analysis, and saves the resulting text as unencrypted Markdown files for local context. The...
Meta Previews Updates for Its Edits App
Meta marked the one‑year anniversary of its standalone video‑editing app Edits with an invitation‑only webinar, unveiling a slate of upcoming features. The company highlighted recent Threads enhancements—new fonts, color adjustments, and better project management—that complement Edits’ creator toolkit. Meta also...
This Bright and Powerful Blink Floodlight Camera Is Over Half Off Right Now
The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is on sale for $44.99, a 55% discount from its $99.99 list price, marking its lowest ever price. The device offers 1080p HD video, a 2,600‑lumen floodlight, a 143° field of view, two‑way audio, motion...
Phones to Be Banned in Schools by Law in England Under Government Plans
The UK government will embed a legal ban on student smartphones into the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, turning existing guidance into a statutory requirement. Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith announced the amendment in the House of Lords, mandating schools...
The 5 Best Radar Detectors Are the Ticket to More Informed Driving
The latest roundup of radar detectors highlights five top models, with Uniden’s R7 earning the Best Overall award for its long range and superior false‑alert filtering. Cobra’s RAD 700i stands out as the most affordable option while still delivering strong laser...
Samsung's Leaked Smart Glasses Could Finally Beat Ray-Bans if They Nail These 4 Things
Samsung is rumored to launch its Galaxy AI smart glasses in July 2026, timed with the Galaxy Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 releases. The glasses would feature a 12 MP Sony IMX681 sensor, a 245 mAh battery, and deep integration of Google’s Gemini AI...
The 'Gun God' Controller Turns One Plus' New Smartphone Into a Sleek Handheld Gaming Console
OnePlus unveiled the "Gun God" gaming controller, a slim case for its upcoming Ace 6 Ultra smartphone. The accessory features L1/R1 triggers with a 1,000 Hz polling rate and 1.8 ms response, plus a magnetic detachable cooling fan. It includes USB‑C pass‑through for charging...
Google Introduces $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit for 500M Windows 10 Users
Google, partnering with refurbisher Back Market, launched a $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kit to help the estimated 500 million Windows 10 users whose hardware can’t upgrade to Windows 11. The plug‑and‑play kit includes guides and video tutorials, turning legacy PCs into cloud‑centric machines that...
You Can Get a Google Pixel 10 for $250 Off Right Now
Google has slashed the price of its latest mid‑range smartphone, the Pixel 10. The 128 GB model is now listed at $549 (down from $799) and the 256 GB version at $649, representing $250‑$300 discounts and record‑low prices. The device retains the...
I Found 5 Hidden Android Permissions that Were Destroying My Battery Life
The author discovered that five Android permissions—continuous location access, unrestricted background data, always‑listening microphone, physical‑activity recognition, and unchecked background scans—were silently draining his phone’s battery. By switching location to "Allow only while using the app," tightening background data limits, revoking...
Many Smartphones Don’t Detect Face Biometrics Spoofs or Properly Warn Consumers
Which? tested 208 Android smartphones and found 64% vulnerable to 2D printed photo spoofs. iPhones remain largely immune due to depth‑sensing Face ID, while some newer Pixel models also resisted flat images. Many Android manufacturers, including OnePlus and Motorola, fail...
Motorola Strives for 'Iconic' Again in the Razr 2026 Series, Teases Foldables Before Launch
Motorola announced that its Razr 2026 series will debut on April 29, showcasing three new colorways—walnut, forest‑green, and violet—with distinct fabric‑like textures. The lineup includes the standard Razr at $799, the Razr Plus at $1,099, and the Razr Ultra at $1,499, representing a $100‑$200...
I Didn’t Realize How Much Android Was Missing Until I Used This App
MacroDroid is an Android automation app that lets users create simple macros using a Trigger‑Action‑Constraint model. Its wizard‑driven onboarding and clean UI make automation accessible to non‑technical users, contrasting with steeper‑learning tools like Tasker. The app includes a library of...
Apple May Have Hidden a Big Clue About the Future of Siri in This Graphic
Apple’s WWDC 2026 teaser graphic features a glowing “26,” which Bloomberg interprets as a hint that Siri will receive a major visual overhaul in iOS 27. The update is expected to integrate Siri into the Dynamic Island, expanding it with a glowing...
If Your PC Won't Boot After Windows 11's April Update, Try This First
Microsoft’s April 2026 cumulative update KB5083769 is triggering boot loops on certain Windows 11 PCs, notably models from HP and Dell. Users report a pixel‑mosaic screen followed by a blue recovery prompt that forces the system into an endless restart cycle....
If Apple Built a $299 "Neo" Desktop PC, Windows Would Have a Real Problem
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo showed the company can turn surplus A‑series chips into a low‑cost laptop, surprising Windows OEMs that have long dominated the sub‑$700 segment. By disabling a GPU core on the A18 Pro, Apple created a device with...
What 'Running Economy' Actually Means (and How to Improve Yours)
Running economy gauges how much oxygen—and thus energy—a runner consumes at a specific pace, essentially the fuel‑efficiency of a human engine. Garmin’s metric combines heart‑rate, stride length, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, and step speed loss, requiring a chest‑strap sensor...
Google Pixel Phones Have a Useful Voicemail Feature That's Hidden by Default - How to Enable It
Google’s Pixel phones include a hidden voicemail‑replacement called Take A Message, which aggregates voicemails, spam calls, and real‑time transcripts in the Phone app’s Home tab. The feature works alongside Android’s call‑screening to streamline call handling without carrier voicemail. Android Authority...
The New Roku City Screensaver Game Has Me Hooked - and It's Free to Play
Roku introduced Roku City Dash, a free, remote‑controlled game embedded in the Roku TV home screen. The title lets users pilot a spaceship through the iconic Roku City screensaver, with gameplay that mirrors the Flappy Bird craze and speeds up...
These States Will Let Your iPhone Be Your Driver's License
Apple is expanding its Apple Wallet to store driver’s licenses and state IDs, a feature now available in roughly half a dozen states and territories. Users need an iPhone 8 or newer, Face ID or Touch ID, two‑factor authentication, and the latest iOS,...
Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Might Be Delayed
Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro is now projected to ship in 2027 rather than 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and leaker Ming‑Chi Kuo. The postponement stems largely from a global RAM shortage driven by AI‑related demand, which is constraining...
Your NVMe SSD Might Be Running at Half Speed because of This BIOS Setting
A simple BIOS configuration can halve the performance of a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. The author measured 3,651 MB/s read and 2,839 MB/s write on a Samsung 980 Pro rated for 7,300 MB/s read, then discovered the motherboard was set to PCIe Gen 3. Switching the M.2...
Asrock's New HUDIMM Standard Wants to Make DDR5 Affordable Again, by Cutting It in Half
ASRock unveiled HUDIMM, a new DDR5 memory standard that cuts the traditional two‑sub‑channel architecture in half, halving bandwidth and density to lower costs. Co‑developed with Intel and TeamGroup, Intel will support HUDIMM on its 600, 700 and 800‑series chipsets. The...
Google Pixel 10 Drops to $549, Its Lowest Price Yet
Google has slashed the price of its Pixel 10 flagship to $549, the lowest point since its debut. The device boasts magnetic Qi2 charging, a real‑zoom camera system that rivals iPhone’s optics, and AI‑driven software features, earning a 9.0 metascore and...
There's a Right Way to Wear Your Apple Watch - and It Affects Your Data
Apple Watch users can dramatically improve health‑tracking accuracy simply by adjusting how tightly the device sits on their wrist. The watch’s green‑light optical sensor, which measures heart rate, is sensitive to ambient light and skin contact, so a snug fit...
WhatsApp Is Testing a Premium Subscription, but It Is Mainly Cosmetic
Meta is piloting a premium tier called WhatsApp Plus, letting users personalize icons, themes, ringtones and pin up to 20 chats instead of the free‑tier limit of three. The test appears in Europe and Pakistan, with pricing around €2.49 per...
SoftBank Launches Brain's Natural AI Phone
SoftBank is rolling out Brain Technologies' Natural AI Phone in Japan, priced at about $589 and available through 5,000 retail outlets. The device runs Natural OS, an AI‑native operating system that replaces traditional app‑grid navigation with intention‑based interaction. Early units...
How Prime And A Smarter Alexa Are Giving Amazon An AI Shopping Edge
Amazon launched Alexa+, an AI‑powered upgrade to its voice assistant, to all users in March 2025. The new assistant can handle complex conversations, place orders, manage smart‑home devices, and suggest recipes, all while leveraging Amazon’s 30‑year e‑commerce expertise. Early data show...
The Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair for 2026: Expert and Lab Tested
ZDNET’s latest roundup identifies the Mova P50 Pro Ultra as the top robot vacuum for pet hair, thanks to its 19,000 Pa suction, anti‑tangle brush and hands‑free self‑emptying system. The guide also highlights the budget‑friendly 3i G10+, the bag‑less Eureka E20...
This Pasta Sauce Wants to Record Your Family
Prego is releasing the Connection Keeper, an offline voice‑recorder shaped like a pasta‑jar lid, aimed at capturing family conversations at the dinner table. The device records up to eight hours of CD‑quality audio onto a 16 GB microSD card and transfers...