Winhanced Update Adds PlayStation Integration and Emulator Support, Turning Windows Gaming Handhelds Into True All‑in‑one Hubs
Winhanced released version 0.9.6.9, adding native PlayStation library support that lets users sign in with their PSN account and launch PS5 titles via remote‑play. The update also introduces an Emulator Library featuring over 108 emulators and a new Apps Library for Progressive Web Apps. Navigation across settings and the Friends hub has been refined, including right‑stick scrolling. Early‑access features are unlocked for Patreon supporters, expanding the platform’s all‑in‑one appeal for Windows handhelds.
Gaming Phones Are Becoming the New, Affordable Android Flagships – 144Hz OLED and Mammoth 8,000mAh Battery
RedMagic unveiled the RedMagic 11S Pro, an over‑clocked gaming phone built on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, featuring a 24,000 RPM TurboFan AquaCore cooling system, an 8,000 mAh battery with 80 W fast charging, and a 6.85‑inch 144 Hz AMOLED display without a notch. The device launches...
Motorola Launches Moto G37 Power with 7000mAh Battery
Motorola unveiled the moto g37 Power in India, a mid‑range 5G smartphone built around a massive 7000 mAh battery that Motorola claims can deliver up to 62 hours of mixed usage. The device pairs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset with up to 8 GB...
Apple Reveals Dates of Tim Cook's Final WWDC as CEO
Apple announced WWDC 2026 will take place June 8‑12, with live streams on its website, Apple TV app, and YouTube. The conference will be the last led by Tim Cook, who will hand over the CEO role to hardware chief John Ternus in September....
‘Coming Bright Up’ — Apple Reveals when to Tune Into the WWDC 26 Keynote and Teases What’s Coming — and...
Apple has officially invited developers to WWDC 2026, confirming a June 8 keynote at 10 am PT. The event, likely pre‑recorded and streamed from Apple Park, is expected to showcase Apple Intelligence and a revamped, AI‑driven Siri. It also marks Tim Cook’s final appearance...
The Dory Sign Is E Ink, Smart Screen Simplicity at Its Finest
The Dory Sign is a $149 smart display that uses E‑Ink technology to show customizable messages via a Bluetooth‑linked mobile app. It consumes power only when the content changes, allowing the battery to last 10‑15 years with up to 1,000...
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Deal Drops to $629 as GPU Prices Slowly Cool Off
AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT, launched in March 2025 at $599, is now being offered at $629 as GPU pricing eases. Built on the RDNA 4 architecture, the card features 16 GB GDDR6, 48.66 TFLOPs of FP32 compute and a 304 W TDP, delivering performance on par...
Sharing Between Android and iPhones Just Got Easier Than Ever
Google announced a QR‑code based Quick Share update that lets Android phones send files, links, and contacts directly to iPhones. The feature rolls out to all Android handsets after the recent I/O show and works alongside the newer AirDrop support...
Your Samsung Phone Has a Better Clipboard than You Think
Samsung’s built‑in clipboard, accessed through the Samsung Keyboard or Edge panel, offers a persistent history for text, images, and screenshots. The feature is enabled by default and can be added to the keyboard toolbar with a few taps. Through the...
Deals: Best Buy Memorial Day Sale, Nothing Headphone (a) All-Time Low, Phone (3), $1,000 Off Windows Copilot+ PCs, More
Best Buy and Amazon kicked off Memorial Day with deep discounts across consumer electronics, including up to 50% off TVs, Apple gear, and Android phones. Nothing’s flagship Headphone (a) fell to $169, a 15% cut, while the unlocked Nothing Phone (3)...
OnePlus Resumes Rollout of Latest OxygenOS Update Following Boot Issues
OnePlus announced that the rollout of OxygenOS 16.0.7 and 16.0.5 updates has resumed after a brief pause caused by abnormal restart and boot issues on a small subset of devices. The company detected the problem during internal monitoring, halted distribution,...
Our AI Wearables Are “Changing the Game” For Disabled People
Meta unveiled a suite of new AI‑powered features for its Ray‑Ban and Oakley smart glasses, aimed at expanding independence for people with disabilities. The rollout adds hands‑free group calling with Be My Eyes, voice‑only call controls, one‑touch shortcuts, and real‑time...
3 Smart Home Upgrades You Can Make with a $24 Arduino Board
DIY enthusiasts can add three smart‑home upgrades using the Arduino Nano 33 IoT, a $24 microcontroller with built‑in Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. The guide walks through an automated irrigation system that leverages a solid‑state relay and UDP commands, a programmable LED coaster...
Google Updates Find Hub App with Location Notifications
Google has released version 3.1.608‑5 of its Find Hub Android app, adding location‑sharing notifications. Users can now set alerts to be notified when a contact arrives at or leaves a chosen place such as home or work. The new feature...
The Best Editor-Approved Memorial Day Deals on Garmin, Coros, and Shokz: Get Hundreds Off Popular Gear for Runners
Runner’s World highlights Memorial Day discounts on top running tech, slashing prices on Garmin, Coros and Shokz gear ahead of the summer race season. The Garmin Forerunner 265 drops below $350, offering music storage, GPS navigation and advanced training metrics....
The Geekom Air12 2026 Edition Is a Solid Entry-Level Mini PC – if You Can Bag a Good Bargain on...
Geekom’s Air12 2026 Edition is an ultra‑compact mini PC targeting budget‑conscious users, featuring a 117 × 112 × 34.2 mm chassis and a five‑year‑old Intel Pentium Gold 7505 processor paired with 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB PCIe SSD. At roughly $380 (£299) it competes with...
IPhone 18 Pro Launch in 2026, iPhone 18 Standard in 2027: Report
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro line in September 2026 while postponing the standard iPhone 18 until sometime in 2027, marking the first staggered rollout of a flagship series. Analyst Jeff Pu predicts the Pro models will retain the iPhone 17 Pro price point...
Is Your iPhone Battery Draining After iOS 26.5 Update? Here’s Why You Don't Need to Panic Just Yet
Apple’s iOS 26.5 update has sparked a wave of complaints about rapid battery drain and noticeable heating on iPhones, with users reporting up to a 50% drop in charge by midday. The issue surfaced on Reddit and other tech forums, where...
Laptop Issue with Video
A Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 user reports intermittent video freezes when using Media Player Classic, sometimes locking the entire system and requiring a hard reset. The videos reside on a Samsung M.2 SSD housed in a USB‑C Sabrent enclosure. Community members...
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More of Google Pixel’s New 3D Emoji for Android 17 Have Leaked, Here’s a Quick Look [Gallery]
Google has previewed a new Noto 3D emoji library that will ship with Android 17, initially rolling out on Pixel devices later this year. The leak shared by RKBDI reveals roughly 250 of the over 4,000 redesigned icons, including faces, animals, objects...
I Turned an Old Phone Into an Offline GPS, and It Works Too Well
A tech writer shows how to convert an old Android phone into a dedicated offline GPS using the free OsmAnd app. After a factory reset and app sideload, the device is stripped of unnecessary services, set to low brightness, and...
Apple's New Siri App Will Reportedly Offer Auto-Deleting Chat Options
Apple is planning a dedicated Siri app and an “Ask Siri” button for iOS 27, slated for debut at WWDC 2026. The update will include an auto‑delete feature letting users keep chat logs for 30 days, a year, or indefinitely, and an option...
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 Takes Everything Great About the Original and Almost Perfects It
Turtle Beach unveiled the Stealth Pro 2, a premium wireless gaming headset that builds on the original’s strengths while fixing its shortcomings. Battery life jumps to 80 hours thanks to two hot‑swappable 40‑hour packs, and the wireless range extends to roughly 85 feet...
Apple’s New ChatGPT-Like Siri App Will Have Auto-Deleting Chats
Apple is adding a new Siri app to iOS 27 that functions like a ChatGPT‑style chatbot while introducing auto‑deleting chat histories to protect user privacy. The feature, delayed for two years, is expected to launch as part of a limited beta...
Never Lose Your Everyday Gear — AirTag Alternative Tracker 4-Pack for Under $30
The aowoka Tracker Air Tag 4‑Pack offers an Apple‑compatible Bluetooth tracker for $29.99, targeting iOS users who need a low‑cost alternative to AirTag. Each unit fits within a 200‑foot Bluetooth range and taps into Apple’s Find My network for anonymous,...
I Turned a $80 RK3562 Android Tablet Into a Debian Linux Workstation
A community‑driven project called rkdebian now lets the $80 Doogee U10 Android tablet run a full Debian 12 Bookworm system from an SD card, without unlocking the bootloader or altering the internal eMMC. The pre‑release image, built on May 14 2026, supports most hardware features—including...
Walmart Introduces Two New High-End ONN Android Tablets Blending Premium Features with Affordable Pricing
Walmart has added two high‑end Android tablets to its ONN line‑up: an 8.1‑inch Core model priced around $138 and a 13‑inch Pro model at roughly $288. Both devices feature modern processors, 6 GB of RAM, bright IPS displays with up to...
10 Phones From The 2010s That Define Smartphone History (But Aren't iPhone Or Android)
The article surveys ten influential smartphones from the 2010s that were neither iPhone nor Android, highlighting how each introduced notable technology or market shifts. It details innovations such as Nokia’s 41 MP PureView camera, Samsung’s early Super‑AMOLED Wave, and large‑screen Windows...
AI Wearables Are Coming. But They’ll Need to Pass This Crucial Coffee Shop Test to Survive
AI wearables face a social‑acceptance hurdle that rivals technical performance. At CES, Sandbar CEO Mina Fahmi let the author test the Stream ring, a discreet AI‑enabled device that operates via subtle hand gestures, drawing no attention in a busy coffee...
Windows 11 Xbox Game Mode Is Slowly Rolling Out to Users.
Microsoft started rolling out the new Xbox Game Mode to Windows 11 PCs through the April 2026 Preview Update (KB5083631). The feature promises a console‑like interface and performance tweaks, but activation is inconsistent, prompting users to resort to ViVeTool to force‑enable...
OnePlus Suddenly Pauses Latest OxygenOS 16 Update: Here's What Happened
OnePlus has halted the rollout of OxygenOS 16.0.7.xxx and 16.0.5.xxx after a subset of users reported spontaneous reboots and failed boots. The company posted an apology on its community forum, stating that engineering teams are investigating the root cause and...
Xiaomi 17 Max Launching Soon: 200MP LEICA Camera, 8,000mAh Battery and LTPO AMOLED Display Confirmed
Xiaomi is set to unveil its flagship Xiaomi 17 Max in China this month, featuring an unprecedented 8,000 mAh battery, 100 W wired and 50 W wireless fast charging, and a 6.9‑inch 2K LTPO OLED display. The device packs a Leica‑tuned triple‑camera system...
MelGeek Centauri80 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Review: It's (Inter)Stellar
MelGeek’s flagship Centauri80 Hall‑effect gaming keyboard launches at $359, positioning itself as a premium alternative to mainstream mechanical boards. The keyboard combines an aluminum alloy chassis, an OLED touchscreen, and a highly customizable Hive app for lighting and key mapping....
Your Old Galaxy Watch Has One Job Left — and It's the Most Useful Thing It's Ever Done
Samsung advises owners of older Galaxy Watch models to repurpose them as dedicated sleep trackers. By charging the watch for about 30 minutes each morning and wearing it at night, users can leverage the built‑in heart‑rate, SpO₂ and accelerometer sensors...
This Tiny ESP32 Board Became My Cheapest Home Network Upgrade
A DIY project called ESP32_AdBlocker turns a low‑cost ESP32 board into a network‑wide DNS sinkhole, mirroring Pi‑hole functionality. By flashing an Arduino sketch, users can point their router at the device and block ads and trackers for the entire home...
The Built-In Android Tool that Shows You Exactly Which Apps Are Watching You
Google’s Android Privacy Dashboard, now standard on Pixel devices, gives users a timeline view of exactly when each app accessed sensitive sensors such as location, camera, and microphone. The tool lets users tap any entry, jump straight to the app’s...
Analogue 3D's Latest Update Lets You Save Whenever You Want
Analogue has released firmware version 1.3.0 for its Analogue 3D console, introducing a quick‑save system called Memories that lets players capture game progress at any moment. The update supports hotkeys on both 8BitDo’s 64 controller and original N64 controllers, and allows...
Windows 11 HDR Looked Terrible Until I Fixed One Hardware Mistake
Windows 11’s HDR performance can appear washed‑out when a laptop is powered by an under‑powered USB‑C charger. The author discovered that using the supplied 180‑200 W barrel adapter restored vivid colors and stable frame rates on an RTX 5080‑equipped Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. HDR...
Samsung One UI 9 Beta Is Here: What Galaxy Users Should Know
Samsung rolled out the One UI 9 beta on May 13, 2026, initially for the Galaxy S26 series and limited to six markets. The new UI sits on Android 17, introducing a revamped Quick Panel, enhanced Samsung Notes tools, and broader accessibility options. Samsung...
Cloud-Managed Earbuds Sound Strange - as a Concept, and on a Plane
Dell introduced the Pro Plus wireless earbuds, a cloud‑manageable audio device priced above Apple’s AirPods, and paired them with a Device Management Console that lets IT admins enroll, track, and push firmware updates across a fleet. The console can also...
AI Could Steal Fingerprints From High-Resolution Selfies, Experts Warn
Experts warn that modern smartphone cameras can capture enough ridge detail in high‑resolution selfies to reconstruct fingerprints, reviving concerns about biometric security. Recent reports from China suggest images taken from about five feet away, especially with the popular peace‑hand gesture,...
How Often Should You Fully Restart Your Smart TV?
Smart TVs run on operating systems like Android TV, Tizen, WebOS, or Roku OS, making regular reboots essential for optimal performance. Experts recommend restarting the TV at least once a month to clear memory, apply firmware updates, and resolve minor...
I Took 100 Photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Razr Fold — the Camera Fight Was Closer than...
A hands‑on test of over 100 photos shows the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 taking divergent approaches to mobile photography. The Razr Fold packs 50 MP ultrawide and telephoto sensors plus high‑resolution selfie cameras, emphasizing HDR and brightness,...
Now Brief on Galaxy Might Make Sure Your Priorities Never Go Unread in One UI 9
Samsung is reportedly adding a priority‑alert layer to its Now Brief widget as part of the One UI 9 beta for upcoming Galaxy devices. The feature would surface missed notifications from overnight, the morning and before bedtime, prompting users to open...
Alphabet's Googlebook Brings Gemini AI to PC Hardware
Alphabet unveiled the Googlebook, an AI‑native laptop built around Gemini, with hardware partners Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo slated for a fall 2026 release. The device drops ChromeOS for an Android‑based operating system that embeds Gemini and introduces the...
IPhone 18 Series Latest Updates: Price and Colour of Pro Models
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 series—including the standard, Air, Pro, and Pro Max—in the second week of September 2026. The base iPhone 18 is expected to carry a higher price tag as Apple shifts to a 256 GB...
Sony’s New AI Camera Feature Is Now a Meme: Is the Backlash the Point?
Sony promoted its new AI Camera Assistant on X, showcasing before‑and‑after photos that were meant to illustrate automatic lens, exposure, and color suggestions. The demo images turned ordinary shots into overexposed or flat pictures, prompting a flood of criticism and...
WWDC 2026 Preview: Apple Readies Siri Overhaul, AI Updates, and More
Apple’s WWDC 2026, scheduled for June 8‑12, will showcase iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27, with the headline act being a long‑awaited Siri overhaul. The new Siri 2.0 is rumored to act more like a conversational chatbot, offering personal context...
The Analogue 3D Is Finally Getting Save States
Analogue released firmware 1.3.0 for its 4K N64‑compatible Analogue 3D, adding the Memories save‑state feature that lets players capture progress at any moment. The update also follows earlier firmware improvements for multi‑title flash carts and HDR emulation. Meanwhile, Tether unveiled its...
Tapo RV30 Max Plus Review: The Best Value You Can Get in a Robot Vacuum
The Tapo RV30 Max Plus robot vacuum‑mop combo retails for $230, positioning it as one of the most affordable self‑emptying models on the market. In testing, it delivered strong suction of 5,300 Pa, reliable cleaning on hardwood, carpet and tile, and a...