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 files via USB‑C. In partnership with StoryCorps, users can upload recordings to a dedicated microsite for archival at the Library of Congress. The limited edition bundle, priced at $20, includes a jar of sauce, spaghetti noodles, and a deck of conversation‑prompt cards, with fewer than 100 units planned.
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 Raises the Bar on Specs While Lowering the Cost
DJI launched the Osmo Pocket 4 on April 16, upgrading to a one‑inch CMOS sensor, 14‑stop dynamic range and ten‑bit D‑Log color while adding 4K 240 fps slow‑motion. The pocket‑sized gimbal now ships with 107 GB of internal storage and 800 MB/s export speeds, and...
Cloud Gaming Got so Good so Fast that I Genuinely Regret Buying My Gaming Laptop
Nvidia’s GeForce Now Ultimate tier now streams RTX 5080‑class performance for $20 a month, or $200 for six months, effectively matching high‑end gaming laptops. The service caps streaming at 100 hours per month and demands at least 45 Mbps for 4K 120 FPS, with latency...
New Wits-Built App to Warn South Africans of Pollution Spikes
Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have built South Africa’s first real‑time air‑quality alert app, SACAQM, to warn Johannesburg residents of sudden pollution spikes. The app pulls data from hundreds of monitoring stations and pushes notifications with protective advice, such...
OnePlus Nord CE 6, Nord CE 6 Lite India Launch Date Confirmed, Battery, Chipset and Display Details Revealed
OnePlus confirmed that the Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite will launch in India on May 7 at noon, available through Amazon. The Nord CE 6 is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, features a 1.5K AMOLED panel with 144 Hz refresh, an 8,000 mAh battery...
Want to Be More Organized This Year? Start With These iPhone Apps
The Inc. article spotlights eight iPhone organizer apps aimed at busy founders, with detailed looks at Things 3 and Todoist. Things 3 offers a minimalist, flat‑fee interface for project‑level task management, while Todoist provides a subscription‑based platform featuring AI‑driven task breakdown and...
Got Wearable Data? Your Doctor Can Help You Connect the Dots
Wearable technology, now a $100 billion industry, is generating massive streams of health data from devices like smartwatches and rings. Physicians such as Dr. Lucy McBride and Dr. Sarah Benish stress that raw numbers need context to be clinically useful, turning patterns into...
Omdia: AMOLED Smartphone Display Shipments Expected to Decline Sharply in 2026
AMOLED smartphone display shipments are projected to fall to 778 million units in 2026, a 7% year‑on‑year decline, according to Omdia. The drop is driven by soaring memory component prices that hit Chinese manufacturers hardest, prompting them to scale back smartphone...
Dyson PencilWash Review: A Slim, Lightweight Electric Mop that Has a Little Problem
Dyson’s new PencilWash is a slim, 2.2 kg electric mop that forgoes suction in favor of a self‑propelling roller and a 300 ml water tank. Priced at $349.99 in the U.S., it sits in the premium tier alongside cordless wet‑dry vacuums that...
Here’s How Apple (AAPL) Plans to Compete with Meta (META) In Smart Glasses
Apple is testing four AI‑powered smart‑glass prototypes, ranging from Wayfarer‑style frames to oval lenses with vertical lights. Internally dubbed N50, the devices are built from durable acetate and will ship in multiple finishes. Apple plans to unveil the glasses in...
Has Apple Already Begun Marketing Siri's Big Overhaul? Check Hidden AI Clues in WWDC 2026 Poster
Apple is set to launch iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, and a Bloomberg leak suggests the event will spotlight a major Siri overhaul. The new Siri will arrive as a standalone app, support multiple commands, and feature a chatbot‑style interface that could...
BleeqUp Launches 4 in 1 Sports Camera Glasses in Singapore
Singapore sees the debut of BleeqUp’s Ranger, the world’s first mass‑produced 4‑in‑1 sports camera glasses. Weighing under 50 g, the eyewear bundles a Sony 16 MP camera, open‑ear audio, real‑time walkie‑talkie and AI‑driven one‑tap editing into an aerodynamic frame. The device launches...
Galaxy Buds4 Pro Review: Nearing the Sweet Spot
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds4 Pro aim to hit the sweet spot for premium true‑wireless earbuds, launching at a discounted ₹22,999 (≈ $277) versus a ₹29,999 MRP (≈ $361). The review praises the earbuds’ comfortable fit, active noise cancellation, nine‑band EQ, and 360‑audio, while...
The USB Cable Mistake That Could Be Ruining Your Android Auto Experience
Android Auto’s wired connection often fails because of sub‑par USB cables rather than the car’s infotainment system. Google advises checking cable condition, length, and certification, noting that longer or hub‑linked cables can degrade data signals. The original cable that ships...
Roku Passes 100 Million Active Households Worldwide
Roku announced it now serves over 100 million active households across its streaming devices and smart‑TV platform, marking a milestone that underscores its global reach. The company’s operating system, licensed to manufacturers such as TCL and Hisense, now fuels more than...
6 Ways Your Smartwatch Is Lying to You, According to Science
Smartwatches have become a staple for fitness tracking, yet many of their core metrics are derived estimates rather than direct measurements. Research shows calorie‑burn calculations can miss the mark by more than 20%, while step counts under‑report by roughly 10%...
Spring Upgrade: Save 23% on a Smart Thermostat That Pays You Back
Google has slashed the price of its Nest Thermostat to $99.99, a 23% discount from the usual $129.99. The device learns occupants' schedules, auto‑adjusts heating and cooling, and can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app. Installation typically takes under...
Gemini Live Redesign Replaces Fullscreen Interface on Android
Google is testing a redesign of Gemini Live on Android that removes the long‑standing fullscreen interface. The feature now lives within the Gemini app homepage, with a top bar labeled “Live with Gemini” and a new transcript button. A pill‑shaped...
ESIM Was Supposed to Replace SIM Cards, but Carriers Turned It Into a Trap
eSIM technology promised a frictionless, digital alternative to physical SIM cards, enabling easy carrier switching and eliminating the need for physical swaps. In practice, carriers have retained control, imposing activation hurdles and locking eSIMs to specific devices. Users face added...
Nintendo Pre-Order Updates – April 19, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove and More
Nintendo’s latest pre‑order catalog reveals a flood of titles for both the upcoming Switch 2 and the current Switch, spanning July 2026 releases to TBA 2026 games. Highlights include Rhythm Heaven Groove (July 2), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (June 3), and a wave of family‑friendly...
Review: Quality $35 Headphones Show This Brand Is No One-Trick Pony
OneOdio’s Focus A1 Pro headphones deliver premium‑grade features at a $34.99 price point, positioning them as a leading budget option in 2026. They offer up to 70 hours of playback without ANC (about 50 hours with ANC) and Bluetooth 6.0...
The Next Mac Studio and MacBook Pro Releases Could Be Postponed by Several Months
Apple is likely to postpone its next‑generation Mac Studio and the anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro due to a persistent global memory shortage. The refreshed Mac Studio, originally slated for a mid‑year launch, is now expected around October. The MacBook Pro’s...
The Enabot EBO X Continues to Be My Favorite Alexa-Powered Pet Companion Robot on Wheels
Enabot’s EBO X, a $1,000 Alexa‑powered pet companion robot, builds on the brand’s security‑camera line with premium hardware and software. It features an 8 MP 4K UHD camera on a stabilized gimbal, Harman Kardon speakers, fall detection, cry recognition, and real‑time GPS with...
If You're Looking to Buy a Steam Deck OLED, Then Here's Your Chance to Get Valve's Handheld for Just $1
Valve’s Steam Deck OLED, the premium handheld with a 7‑inch OLED screen, retails for $649 (about $711 in the UK) for the 1 TB model. A new promotion from digital retailer Fanatical lets shoppers buy mystery eggs for $1 each, each...
What Do You Want Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ Lights to Do?
Google is prototyping a new Pixel laptop and a back‑panel lighting system dubbed Pixel Glow, revealed in Android 17 Beta 4. Pixel Glow will emit subtle colors when the device is face‑down, currently supporting alerts for favorite‑contact calls and visual cues during Gemini voice interactions....
The 12 Kitchen Gadgets You Can Use With Alexa
Amazon’s Alexa has moved beyond smart speakers to control a growing roster of kitchen appliances, now including 12 distinct devices ranging from multi‑function pressure cookers to French‑door refrigerators. Products such as the Instant Pot Pro Plus, Cosori TurboBlaze air fryer,...
Apple’s Revamped Siri Interface in iOS 27 Is Hidden in WWDC Teaser
Apple teased a major redesign of Siri for iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, showcasing a larger, animated interface that promises richer conversational experiences. The update also adds a Home Screen customization feature allowing widgets on the dock. Meanwhile, supply‑chain memory shortages could...
Leakers Claim PlayStation 6 Could Offer at Least 3x the Performance of the PS5
Leaked AMD documents suggest the PlayStation 6 could deliver roughly three times the rasterized performance of the PS5, while ray‑tracing throughput may jump six to twelvefold. Analysts expect the console to launch in late 2027 or early 2028, with a bill of materials...
You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku Player or Roku TV With The Upgraded Roku Pro Remote 2 For Just $29.88
Roku has launched the Pro Remote 2, a $29.88 upgrade for existing Roku TVs and streaming players. The new remote features motion‑activated backlit buttons, a USB‑C charging port, a dedicated guide button, and a single rocket‑shaped shortcut button. It replaces...
“You’ll Get Good Performance with the OmniBook X Flip” As HP’s AI‑focused 2‑in‑1 Pairs Long Battery Life with Dependable Speed...
HP introduced the OmniBook X Flip 14, a mid‑range 2‑in‑1 laptop that pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor with 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a 2K touchscreen. The device boasts up to 22 hours of battery life and an integrated...
Roku vs Apple TV vs Fire TV vs Google TV – What Is The Best Streaming Player For Cord Cutting?...
Roku emerged as the clear favorite in a Cord Cutters News survey of over 3,000 streaming‑device users, capturing 58% of the vote. Apple TV, Google TV and Fire TV followed with 17%, 13% and 12% respectively. Respondents praised Roku’s simple,...
We’ve Been Sabotaging Our Phone Batteries for No Good Reason
The article challenges the common practice of capping smartphone charging at 80‑85%, arguing that the trade‑off sacrifices immediate capacity for a marginal long‑term gain. While the science behind limiting high voltage and temperature is sound, most users see reduced daily...
How to Tell if Someone Else's Apple AirTag Is Tracking You
Apple’s AirTags, designed to locate lost items, can also be misused for covert tracking. Recent updates have shortened the alert window from three days to 8‑24 hours and boosted the speaker volume by 50%, making unwanted tags easier to detect....
I Changed These Hidden Google Maps Settings and My Commute Feels Completely Different
Google Maps hides a suite of customizable settings that can transform daily navigation. By labeling Home and Work, syncing with Google Calendar, and enabling dark mode, users receive predictive routing and a less distracting interface. Additional tweaks like in‑app media...
Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR
Meta unveiled its second‑generation Ray‑Ban Wayfarer glasses, branding them as Meta Glasses Gen 2, with a 12‑MP camera, up to eight hours of battery life, and interchangeable lenses for prescription or sunglass use. The company also released two Oakley‑styled models –...
IPhone 18 Pro Max Launching Soon: New Cherry Colour Variant, Price, Processor and Expected Upgrades
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to launch with new color options—including Light Blue, Dark Cherry, Dark Grey and Silver—a 6.9‑inch ProMotion OLED display and the A20 chip built on TSMC’s 2 nm process. The device may house the...
Why I'm Recommending Last Year's Phones over 2026 Models - with One Exception
The 2026 smartphone market is being squeezed by a global DRAM and NAND shortage, pushing memory costs up 3‑fold and forcing manufacturers to raise prices or trim specs. Mid‑range models like Google’s Pixel 10a and Samsung’s Galaxy A57 show little hardware progression...
I Finally Figured Out What Was Eating My Android Storage — and the Culprit Wasn't What I Expected
The author discovered that over 20 GB of storage on a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 was hidden in the "Other files" category, a catch‑all bucket for data that doesn’t fit standard media types. Samsung’s One UI splits this space into Invisible backups,...
This Logitech Gaming Mouse Is Unlike Any Tech I've Ever Used –It's Completely Wild
Logitech unveiled the G Pro X2 Superstrike, a premium gaming mouse that swaps traditional mechanical clicks for a haptic inductive trigger system. The sensor‑based buttons deliver adjustable click travel and feedback through the G Hub app, letting users fine‑tune actuation depth for different game...
The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot
The article reviews the top pet cameras of 2026, highlighting models such as Furbo Mini 360°, Petcube Cam 360, Imilab C30 Dual, Tkenpro 2K Treat Dispenser, SiiPet PawTrack AI, and Enabot Rola Mini. Most devices offer 1080p‑HD or higher resolution, 360° pan‑tilt, two‑way audio,...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6: It's Probably Time to Upgrade Soon
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 8, likely on July 22, with an Exynos 2600 processor, a larger 4.1‑inch cover screen, and a modest battery bump to 4,300 mAh with Qi2 wireless charging. The device retains 12 GB of RAM and...
InnoCN GA27S1Q 27-Inch Monitor Review: This QD-OLED Panel Sports a High Refresh Rate and a Low Price Tag that Should...
InnoCN’s GA27S1Q is a 27‑inch QD‑OLED monitor that ships for roughly $400, dramatically undercutting comparable LG, Samsung and Asus models. It delivers a 280 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, 98 % DCI‑P3 color coverage and a 1.5 million:1 contrast ratio, positioning it...
Buying a Laptop Under ₹70000 in 2026 Makes the Decision Easier, Thanks to Apple
Laptops priced under ₹70,000 (about $840) in India now combine strong performance, sleek designs, and reliable battery life, giving buyers a range of options across macOS and Windows. The Apple MacBook Neo stands out as an entry‑level Mac with a 13‑inch Liquid Retina display,...
I Didn’t Expect These Earbuds to Win Me over with Such a Rare Feature
Google’s Pixel Buds 2a introduce a rare, user‑replaceable charging‑case battery secured by two Torx screws, allowing owners to swap the battery in minutes. The replacement battery is sold for $30 on iFixit, making a practical repair option available shortly after launch....
I Own All Four Galaxy Buds Pro: This One Has The Best ANC And Sound Quality
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup now spans four premium true‑wireless models, from the original Buds Pro to the newly released Buds 4 Pro priced at $249. In side‑by‑side tests, the Buds 4 Pro topped the field in active‑noise‑cancelling performance and delivered the most balanced sound, while...
I Wanted a Simpler Brave Alternative, and This New Browser Surprised Me
Helium is an open‑source browser built on Ungoogled Chromium that strips away Google’s data‑collection services while keeping Chrome‑compatible extensions. It launches with a minimalist setup wizard, offering DuckDuckGo as the default search engine and a split‑view mode that places two...
Gemini App Bug Removes Features, Reverts UI on Android
Google’s Gemini Android app experienced a regression bug in version 17.14, stripping several recently added features. Users can no longer upload Notebook LM notebooks, the Temporary Chat button and Import Memory option have vanished, and the UI color scheme has reverted. The web...
7 Devices in Your Home that Really Shouldn’t Be on Wi-Fi
The article argues that seven common home devices—TVs and streaming boxes, PCs and game consoles, printers, storage servers, and mesh router nodes—should be connected via Ethernet instead of Wi‑Fi whenever possible. While Wi‑Fi 7 promises up to 46 Gbps, real‑world constraints keep...
I Was Using My Steam Deck Wrong Until I Made This One Change
Dave Meikleham discovered that pairing his Steam Deck with a $40 Baseus dock dramatically expands the handheld’s capabilities. The dock provides HDMI output, USB ports, and a built-in stand, letting users connect keyboards, mice, and the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 controller. In...
7 ESP32 Projects You Can Do in 1 Hour
The article showcases seven ESP32‑based projects that can be assembled in an hour or less, ranging from a Bluetooth proxy to a WLED LED controller. Each build leverages the ESP32’s built‑in Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, keeping component costs under five dollars....