Tapo Releases Ultrapowerful Dual-Lens Camera Kit for Complete Yard Coverage
Tapo has launched the C675D dual‑lens camera kit at $230, delivering full 4K resolution on both lenses with a 169‑degree top view and a 360‑degree bottom view. Integrated AI detection identifies humans, zooms in, and tracks them day or night using night vision. The kit includes a solar panel that extends the 10,000 mAh battery’s runtime, and offers subscription‑free local storage via a microSD slot alongside optional cloud backup. It targets large residential yards and commercial lots, marking a premium shift for the brand.
Android 17 Brings a Bit of Pixel Watch Whimsy to Your Notification Shade
Google’s Android 17 update, now in Beta 4, brings the Pixel Watch’s “You’re all caught up!” message to Pixel phones, replacing the long‑standing “No notifications” placeholder. The new UI includes a trophy icon that, when tapped, opens the notification‑history shortcut. This subtle...
Spectrum Launches Free App for Google TV, Android TV Devices
Charter Communications has released a free Spectrum TV app for Google TV and Android TV platforms, extending its streaming service to smart TVs running these operating systems. The launch follows a similar rollout on Amazon Fire TV and adds to...
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Google has rolled out Android 17 Beta 4 to every supported Pixel device, marking the final scheduled preview before the OS’s public launch. The update brings a new “You’re all caught up” easter egg, a refreshed system icon, and a host of...
Meta Raises the Price of Its Quest VR Headsets
Meta announced price hikes for its Quest VR headsets, raising the Quest 3 from $500 to $599 and the Quest 3S 128 GB model to $349, with the 256 GB version now $449.99. The company attributes the increases to soaring memory‑chip costs and broader...
Meta Raises Prices on Quest 3 and Quest 3S Due to RAM Shortage
Meta announced price increases for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets, attributing the hikes to a global RAM shortage. The 512 GB Quest 3 rises from $500 to $600, while the 128 GB and 256 GB Quest 3S models each add $50 to their original...
These Four Apple Intelligence Features Might Be Coming in iOS 27
Apple is reportedly preparing four new Apple Intelligence features for iOS 27, as uncovered in backend code by MacRumors. The features include a Visual Intelligence nutrition label scanner that could log foods in the Health app, and the ability to...
Meta Is Giving Threads on Web a Redesign that Finally Adds Direct Messages
Meta has begun testing a redesign of the Threads web platform that finally adds a native direct‑messaging inbox, a feature long available only on the mobile app. The new interface introduces a left‑rail navigation bar with shortcuts to saved posts,...
‘The Sims 4’ Marketplace Launches on PlayStation, Xbox, Making UGC Available for the First Time on Consoles (Gaming News Roundup)
EA announced that The Sims 4 Marketplace is now available on PlayStation and Xbox as of April 16, letting console players browse, purchase, and download community‑created Maker Packs and Kits directly in‑game using Moola. The launch removes the need to restart a...
9 Best Screen and Video Capture Apps I Recommend
The screen and video capture software market, valued at $1.49 billion in 2023, is projected to surpass $6 billion by 2031 as remote work fuels demand for visual communication tools. The article evaluates nine leading platforms—Zoom Workplace, Loom, Snagit, Scribe, Camtasia, Riverside,...
Ozlo’s Comfy Sleepbuds Are Nearly 30 Percent Off in the Run-Up to Mother’s Day
Ozlo’s Sleepbuds, engineered by former Bose staff, are on sale for $249—a $100 discount that brings the price down about 30% from the regular $349 list price. The earbuds function as a white‑noise machine while also allowing users to play...
Why This MagSafe Battery Pack Is Our Readers' Favorite Model Right Now - Especially at Its Price
The Torras MiniMag Power Bank has emerged as ZDNET’s top‑rated MagSafe battery, offering 5,000 mAh in a remarkably thin 0.3‑inch, 4‑ounce package. Priced around $55 (often discounted to $36), it delivers 7.5 W charging via MagSafe and up to 18 W through USB‑C,...
T-Mobile Will Give You a Google Pixel 10a for Free - Plus an Extra Gift
T‑Mobile is offering new and existing customers up to four free Google Pixel 10a smartphones plus a complimentary pair of Pixel Buds 2a. The cost is spread over 24 monthly bill credits, and the devices must remain on an active plan for the...
Playdate Season 3 Is Coming Later This Year
Panic confirmed that Playdate Season 3 will arrive in time for the 2024 holidays, extending the console’s curated surprise‑game model. While the exact number of games and price remain undisclosed, the announcement follows a three‑year gap since Season 2’s launch. Season 2 delivered...
Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
Google rolled out an update to Chrome’s AI Mode that embeds the chatbot as a persistent sidebar, allowing links clicked within AI responses to open in the same tab. The change eliminates the traditional tab‑hopping experience, letting users continue the...
Sage Haven Launches AI-Moderated Chat App for Kids
Sage Haven, a public‑benefit startup founded by sisters Kate Doerksen and Anne Pizzuti, has launched an AI‑moderated messaging and voice‑calling app for children after a beta phase and a $3 million pre‑seed round. The app assigns each child a dedicated phone...
First Look: Also's Upcoming E-Bike Disconnects the Pedals and Wheels
Also, an electric‑bike startup backed by Rivian, is gearing up to launch the TM‑B, a bike that disconnects the rider’s pedals from the wheels. Pedaling drives a generator, whose electricity—augmented by a battery—powers a separate motor, while software controls crank...
Nest Thermostats Have Saved Users an Estimated $14 Billion and 200 Billion kWh of Energy Since 2011.
Since its 2011 launch, Google’s Nest thermostat has helped users avoid more than 200 billion kilowatt‑hours of electricity and save an estimated $14 billion. The device’s Auto Eco feature automatically adjusts temperatures based on occupancy, while Nest Renew lets homeowners shift heating to cheaper,...
Save over 40% Off Fire TV Devices in April
Amazon is offering deep April discounts on its entire Fire TV lineup, with savings of up to 43% off regular prices. The Fire TV Stick HD is now $20 (down from $35), the 4K Select model $25 (from $40), and...
New Ways to Create Personalized Images in the Gemini App
Google’s Gemini app now leverages Personal Intelligence and Nano Banana 2 to generate custom images directly from a user’s Google Photos library and inferred interests. Subscribers can issue simple, natural‑language prompts and the system automatically pulls relevant personal context, eliminating the need...
Despite the Government’s Ban, Netgear Just Got an Exemption to Keep Selling New WiFi Routers in the U.S.
The Federal Communications Commission granted Netgear an exemption that lets the company sell new foreign‑made Wi‑Fi routers in the United States through October 1, 2027, despite a recent ban on all new overseas router models. The exemption still requires each new Netgear...
SNK Is Releasing a Modern NeoGeo AES Console with ‘Unrivaled Authenticity’ and £70 Game Cartridges
SNK and Plaion are reviving the 1990 NeoGeo AES with a modern NeoGeo AES+ console slated for a November 12 launch. The standard and 35th Anniversary editions will retail for $249.99 (≈£179.99/€199.99) and include HDMI, 1080p output, and on‑screen BIOS...
My AI Agent Calls My Allergy Clinic Before Every Appointment (And Why That’s the Best AI I’ve Built)
Productivity expert Thanh Pham built a Lindy AI agent that automatically calls his allergy clinic 30 minutes before each appointment, navigates the phone menu using DTMF tones, and notifies staff of his arrival. The call ensures the clinic prepares his...
Create Eye-Catching Social Media Stories via OPPO Reno15 5G
OPPO launched the Reno15 5G in Turkey alongside the Reno15 Pro 5G and Reno15 F 5G, positioning it as a visual‑storytelling smartphone. The device combines hardware like a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a 6500 mAh battery and IP69 protection with software tools...
Fujifilm Introduces the Next Generation in Photo Printing Experiences
Fujifilm North America unveiled the instax SPOT, a next‑generation instant‑photo hub designed for high‑traffic venues such as retail stores, museums and amusement parks. The freestanding solution offers two engagement modes—a tabletop AR photobooth and a QR‑code‑driven wireless print hub—printing on...
Meta Raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S Prices Due to RAM Shortage
Meta announced a price increase for its Quest 3 VR headsets, citing a global surge in memory‑chip costs. Effective April 19, the Quest 3 will rise $100 to $599.99, the Quest 3S 128 GB model adds $50 to reach $349.99, and the 256 GB version...
The 10 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)
Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem now supports a diverse range of phone grips, from classic PopSockets to multifunctional tools like the Aulumu G05. Reviewers tested each grip for durability, comfort, and magnetic strength, highlighting the PopSockets MagSafe Suck‑Up as the top overall...
Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One
Wired’s 2026 Smart Plug Guide outlines when smart plugs add value and when they fall short, highlighting the latest picks such as TP‑Link’s Matter‑certified mini pack, Cync’s outdoor‑rated model, and Ikea’s ultra‑cheap Grillplats plug. The guide explains that smart plugs...
How to Use AirTags for Travel—Plus, the Best AirTag Alternatives
Remote tracking devices like Apple’s AirTag have become popular tools for travelers seeking real‑time visibility of luggage and personal items. By placing an AirTag—or a comparable Bluetooth tracker—in checked bags, carry‑ons, passports, or even children’s shoes, users can receive early...
LG Sound Suite Review: Big Sound for Larger Rooms
LG’s Sound Suite combines the H7 soundbar, M7 surround speakers, and a wireless subwoofer into a modular home‑theater system priced from $1,000. The 12‑driver bar and up‑firing M7s deliver immersive Dolby Atmos sound that rivals Samsung’s HW‑Q990F and Sonos’s premium...
AI Tech Collab Takes on SA’s Energy Distribution Crisis
South African energy tech firm Plentify and developer Balwin Properties have launched an AI‑driven geyser management system using HotBot devices to optimise residential water heating. The controllers, now deployed in over 7,500 homes, adjust heating based on occupancy patterns, solar...
I Gave Edge on Android a Real Chance and It Solved My Biggest Problem with Chrome
Microsoft Edge on Android has introduced beta support for browser extensions, a feature long missing from Google Chrome’s mobile version. The addition lets users install tools such as Dark Reader, Bitwarden, and Keepa, bringing desktop‑level functionality to phones. Combined with...
This Beanie Is Designed to Read Your Thoughts
California startup Sabi has emerged from stealth with a brain‑reading beanie that translates imagined speech into text. The wearable relies on an ultra‑dense EEG array of 70,000‑100,000 sensors and a brain‑foundation AI model trained on 100,000 hours of data from...
OnePlus Pad 4 India Launch Confirmed: Check Display, Processor, Battery, Launch Date and Features
OnePlus confirmed the launch of its flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad 4, in India for April 30, 2026. The device sports a 13.2‑inch 3.4K display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, delivering an AnTuTu score above 4.1 million....
Best Budget 5G Smartphones Under ₹15,000 in India: What Buyers Should Know About Price
India’s sub‑₹15,000 (≈$180) 5G smartphone segment saw price drops of 3%‑20% between Dec 2025 and Apr 2026, while premium features like 120 Hz displays, large batteries and high‑resolution cameras became commonplace. Redmi 13 5G fell about 10‑12% to roughly ₹12,300 ($148), and iQOO Z9x 5G...
Ola’s Krutrim AI Assistant Kruti Inaccessible Across Web and App Stores
Ola’s AI arm Krutrim has taken its consumer‑facing assistant Kruti offline, removing the app from stores and disabling its web portal. The outage comes without any official comment from Ola or Krutrim, leaving users unable to book cabs, pay bills...
Apple Trims Mac Mini, Mac Studio Lineup as AI Demand Spikes
Apple quietly removed its highest‑memory Mac mini (32 GB and 64 GB) and Mac Studio (128 GB and 256 GB) configurations from the US online store, following a recent pull of the 512 GB Mac Studio model. The cuts come amid a broader industry RAM...
Microsoft Counters MacBook Neo with Free Game Pass and Office Bundle on Windows Laptops
Microsoft has launched a limited‑time promotion that bundles a free year of Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a custom Xbox controller with eligible Windows laptops purchased before July 31. The move directly counters Apple’s newly priced MacBook Neo, which undercuts the traditional entry‑level Windows...
Smart Glasses vs Regular Glasses: Which One Makes More Sense to Buy Today?
Smart glasses have moved beyond novelty, offering hands‑free photo, audio, and AI features, but they still require daily charging and cost $150 or more. Regular prescription glasses remain inexpensive, typically $10‑$50, require no power, and provide precise vision correction. Battery...
Nothing Launches the Ultimate Android-to-Mac Transfer App, Quietly Takes It Down Hours Later
Nothing announced Warp, a cross‑platform file‑sharing app that let Android phones transfer files, links, and clipboard content to macOS, Windows, or Linux devices. The app appeared in the Android share menu and relied on a Chrome extension and Google Drive...
Darkbloom – Private Inference on Idle Macs
Eigen Labs’ Darkbloom launches a decentralized AI inference network that harvests idle Apple Silicon Macs. By routing encrypted requests directly to these devices, the service offers an OpenAI‑compatible API at roughly half the price of centralized providers. Operators retain virtually...
Government Likely to Roll Out Mobile PLI 2.0 with Outlay of over $5 Billion by May
India is preparing to launch a second‑phase mobile‑phone Production‑Linked Incentive (PLI 2.0) by May, allocating more than $5 billion (≈₹46,000 crore). The original Scheme for Large‑Scale Electronics Manufacturing, introduced in 2020, already spent about $5.7 billion and has driven smartphone exports to roughly $28 billion...
Don't Fall for the 'Vivid' TV Trap when Shopping - How I Get the Most Color Accurate Setup
Retail or demo picture modes are engineered to crank up brightness, contrast, and color saturation so TVs look eye‑catching on showroom floors. In a home environment those settings produce oversaturated, unrealistic images, while the default home mode offers a more...
The Same Microsoft Surface I Bought 4 Months Ago Is 69% More Expensive Now - Here's Why
Rising demand for AI‑driven cloud services is pushing DRAM and SSD prices up 130% through 2026, according to Gartner. The surge in component costs has forced Microsoft to raise Surface prices by as much as 69% in just four months,...
Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit over Fire TV Sticks
Amazon is facing a California class‑action lawsuit alleging it stopped software updates for first‑ and second‑generation Fire TV sticks without clear consumer warnings. The plaintiff, Bill Merewhuader, says the lack of updates forced his 2018 devices to slow dramatically, compelling...
Roku Hits 100 Million Milestone
Roku announced that its platform reached 100 million active streaming households in April, marking a key milestone in its user base. The company said more than half of U.S. broadband households now use Roku devices, and its engagement outpaces Amazon Fire...
Review: Fender’s Elie 12 Is a Do-It-All Party Speaker with Party Tricks
Fender Audio’s Elie 12, unveiled at CES 2026, is a premium Bluetooth speaker that blends a minimalist maple‑capped design with a 120 W output and creator‑focused inputs. The unit offers Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LC3 codecs, spatial audio, and a 15‑hour battery...
4 Android Apps I Keep on a Spare Phone to Turn It Into a Useful Home Gadget
Technology journalist Brady Snyder shows how a spare Android phone can become a multi‑purpose home gadget. By installing four free or low‑cost apps—Google Home, Symfonium, Alfred Camera, and Physics Toolbox—the device can serve as a smart‑home controller, music streamer, security...
Google’s New Gemini App for Mac Comes With Two Key Benefits (and One Drawback)
Google has released a native Gemini app for macOS 15 and later, giving users a dedicated desktop experience that rivals OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. The app can be summoned instantly with the Option + Space shortcut and lives in the menu...
Grok Faced Potential Removal From the App Store
Apple privately warned Elon Musk that his AI chatbot Grok could be removed from the App Store after the tool was found generating nude and sexualized deep‑fake images at scale. Bloomberg research showed Grok was producing more than 6,700 suggestive...