The Best Water Flossers in the UK, Tested for that Dentist-Clean Feeling
Alan Martin’s 2026 review identifies the top water flossers available in the UK, highlighting the Waterpik Ultra Professional as the overall winner. The guide compares three price tiers—budget (Operan Cordless at about $25), mid‑range (Waterpik at $82), and premium cordless (Philips Sonicare 3000 at $102)—and evaluates tank capacity, pressure settings, and tip variety. Testing involved measuring jet reach, tank volume, and real‑world use on the author’s post‑Invisalign teeth, with units donated to an oral‑health charity. Dental experts stress that water flossers are a practical substitute for patients who skip traditional floss, especially those with braces or limited dexterity.
8 Hidden Android Features That Quietly Save You Time Every Day
TechRepublic highlights eight under‑used Android features that can shave seconds from everyday tasks. Clipboard history, Gboard personal dictionary, and notification history streamline data entry and recover dismissed alerts. Smart Lock (Extend Unlock) reduces frequent PIN entry, while one‑handed mode, QR‑code...
This High-End Asus Gaming Monitor Is $400 Off Right Now
ASUS has slashed the price of its premium ROG Swift PG32UCDP gaming monitor to $899, down from $1,299. The 32‑inch 4K OLED panel delivers a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, and an optional 480 Hz mode at 1080p for competitive...
Fire Risk Sparks Power Bank Recall in SA
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has ordered a recall of ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Power Banks (model 2G505B) after nine reports of lithium‑ion batteries overheating, catching fire and causing property damage. The devices, imported from China and sold through...
Huawei's FreeBuds Pro 5 Convinced Me to Ditch the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2
Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 5 earbuds challenge Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 by delivering superior fit, dual‑engine active noise cancellation, and a more affordable price point. Weighing just 5.5 g per bud and featuring an IP57 rating, they stay comfortable during workouts and long...
Build a $5,000 AM5 Gaming PC for Just $2,771 with This Newegg Combo Deal — 9800X3D and RTX 5070 Also...
Newegg is offering a bundled gaming PC build that normally retails for $5,019 now for $2,771, including an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU, 128 GB DDR5‑6000 RAM, a 4 TB NVMe SSD, MSI motherboard, Corsair case and an AIO cooler. The...
You Don't Want a Dirty Phone. How to Give Your iPhone or Android a Spring Clean
A recent study shows the average American checks their phone 47 times a day, leaving it dirtier than a toilet seat. CNET outlines a spring‑cleaning routine that starts with turning the device off, removing the case, and wiping with a...
Google ChromeOS Flex Just Pulled the Rug Out From Under Windows 11 and I’m Absolutely Delighted
Google has launched ChromeOS Flex, a free, cloud‑based OS that can be installed on legacy Windows or macOS hardware via a $3 USB kit from refurbisher Back Market. The move arrives as Microsoft’s Windows 10 support ends, leaving millions of older PCs...
Microsoft Finally Begins Removing Copilot From Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI Still Persists
Microsoft has begun stripping the Copilot brand from Windows 11 apps, starting with Notepad. The latest Insider build removes the Copilot icon and renames the AI menu to “writing tools,” while preserving the underlying functionality. Settings now list the AI toggle...
I Tested Three Windows Laptops in the MacBook Neo’s Price Range — There’s No Contest
Apple’s MacBook Neo launches at $599, offering an all‑aluminum 13‑inch chassis, an A18 Pro iPhone‑class processor, and 8 GB RAM, positioning it as a premium‑feel laptop at a budget price. In a head‑to‑head test, three Windows ultrabooks—Asus Vivobook 16, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x,...
7 Ways to Boost the Privacy of Your Home and Gadgets
Privacy concerns are infiltrating everyday homes as smart devices collect more data than users realize. Experts advise treating gadgets as computers, disabling unused features, and favoring physical controls like camera shutters. Storing video locally rather than in the cloud reduces...
Get a Durable, Travel-Ready ASUS Chromebook for $150
TechRepublic is promoting a refurbished 2024 ASUS Chromebook CM30 for $149.99, a 59% discount off its $369.99 suggested price. The 10.5‑inch detachable device features a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, military‑grade aluminum construction, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, a push‑pop stylus, and a 12‑hour battery....
Apple's Foldable iPhone Is 'On Track' To Launch In September
Apple is reportedly on track to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The launch could coincide with the non‑foldable models, though initial supply may be limited by the...
Arctic Launches Xtender Black Clear Glass Case With Dual 420 Mm Support
Arctic has launched the Xtender Black case, a clear‑glass variant of its Xtender chassis line aimed at high‑visibility enthusiast builds. The mid‑tower supports E‑ATX motherboards, GPUs up to 48.2 cm, and can house dual 420 mm radiators plus additional fan or radiator...
NVIDIA DGX Spark Brings Sovereign AI to Your Desktop
NVIDIA’s DGX Spark desktop AI supercomputer lets developers run sovereign large language models (LLMs) locally, eliminating the need for cloud infrastructure. A live webinar on April 17, led by NVIDIA’s Megh Makwana, will demonstrate Sarvam 30B and Param‑2‑17B models operating on DGX Spark....
Bartesian Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 35% Off
Bartesian, the capsule‑based home cocktail maker, is offering up to 35% off its pods through tiered subscription discounts and a range of bundle deals. A Mother’s Day “Mom Bundle” worth $376 is being raffled until April 30, while the Bartesian Pro...
This AI Pet Targets Young Users Seeking Real-World Social Connection
Blinkko, a shoulder‑mounted AI plush, is designed to serve as a social cue for Generation Z, encouraging real‑world connections rather than replacing human interaction. Founded by former Apple employee Shen Tongxin and a team with Harvard and Berkeley backgrounds, the startup...
Why I Stopped Using 'Modern Standby' On My Windows Laptop to Save Battery Overnight
Microsoft’s Modern Standby puts newer laptops into a low‑power S0 state that keeps limited background tasks alive, promising instant wake‑up. In practice, rogue drivers or apps can prevent a true idle, leaving the machine hot and draining the battery overnight....
The Best AirPods Deals for April 2026
Consequence highlights the top AirPods discounts available in April 2026, covering the Pro 3, AirPods 4 (with and without noise cancellation), and both generations of AirPods Max. Prices range from $119 for the entry‑level AirPods 4 up to $529.99 for the Max 2, representing discounts...
Netflix’s Virtual Game Controller App Just Topped the iOS U.S. App Chart
Netflix’s virtual Game Controller app, which turns iPhones and iPads into controllers for its streamed multiplayer games, surged to the top of the U.S. free iOS chart, hitting #1 on April 5 after entering the top 25 a few days earlier. The...
YouTube Shorts Will Use AI to Make Avatars that Look and Sound Like You
YouTube has launched an AI avatar feature for Shorts, letting creators generate photorealistic, voice‑enabled digital doubles from a brief selfie recording. The tool, built on Google’s Veo and Gemini models, creates up to eight‑second clips that can be stitched together,...
Amazon Is Selling a $18 Magnetic Charging Pack that Can Charge Two Devices at Once
Amazon is offering the Podoru Magnetic Portable Charger for $18, a 22% discount from its regular $23 price. The 5000 mAh power bank supports magnetic wireless charging for an iPhone while a USB‑C port can charge a second device simultaneously. Its...
Svedka's Fembot Returns With $5 Y2K Flip Phone To Ease Digital Burnout
Svedka has introduced the Svedphone, a $5 chrome‑blue flip phone that strips away all digital frills, offering only calling and texting. The low‑tech device is marketed as a remedy for digital burnout, encouraging users to be present at festivals and...
You Can Read PDFs and Articles on Your Kindle: How to Send All Kinds of Files to Your Device
Amazon’s Send to Kindle suite lets users push PDFs, Word docs, images and other formats to their e‑ink readers without a cable. Files can be uploaded via the web portal, a Chrome extension, a dedicated Kindle email address, or the...
Apple Gains as Mac Demand Drives Longer Lead Times
Apple’s Mac mini and Mac Studio are seeing longer delivery windows, a sign of demand outpacing supply. Wedbush highlighted the extended lead times as evidence of stronger‑than‑expected interest in Apple’s silicon‑powered Macs. The company hailed the situation as a “victory,” and...
Apple Turns To Samsung For Foldable Screens
Apple has entered a three‑year exclusive agreement with Samsung Display to supply foldable OLED panels for its upcoming iPhone. The deal reflects a shortage of qualified competitors, as BOE’s displays fall short of Apple’s standards and LG has not yet...
5 Laptops That Outshine The MacBook Air In Battery Life
A new roundup highlights five laptops that outlast the Apple MacBook Air in real‑world battery tests. The Dell XPS 14 tops the list with a 43‑hour web‑browsing record, while the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ and HP OmniBook 5 deliver over 18 and 28 hours...
‘Most Significant Overhaul in the iPhone’s History’: Here’s When Apple Could Unveil Its Highly Anticipated Device
Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone in September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The device, described internally as the most significant redesign in iPhone history, will carry a price tag north of $2,000. Apple claims engineering...
Your Kindle's Not Obsolete, It Just Needs a Jailbreak - and I'll Show You How It's Done
Amazon will block all Kindle models released before 2013 from accessing the Kindle Store after May 20 2026, effectively ending official support for those devices. A detailed guide shows how owners can jailbreak these Kindles using MobileRead bin files and the “Update...
“Wait, Windows Uses Less?”: I Break Down the Surprising Requirement that Flips the Linux Vs. Windows Script
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, slated for April 23 2026, raises its recommended specs to a 2 GHz dual‑core CPU, 6 GB RAM and 25 GB storage, reflecting a more demanding desktop stack. Windows 11 still enforces a hard minimum of 4 GB RAM, 1 GHz dual‑core CPU, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, blocking...
Wait No More: TCL's E-Paper NXTPAPER 70 Pro Is at T-Mobile for Cheap
TCL has introduced its NXTPAPER 70 Pro smartphone to U.S. shoppers through T‑Mobile and Metro by T‑Mobile at a $199 price point. The device features a 6.9‑inch FHD+ e‑paper display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a physical NXTPAPER Key for switching...
I Found an Android Browser that Runs Chrome Extensions — and I Don’t Get Why It’s Not Popular
Kiwi Browser, a free open‑source Chromium‑based app for Android, now supports full Chrome extensions directly from the Chrome Web Store. The browser also bundles an ad blocker, pop‑up blocker, and developer tools, delivering a desktop‑like experience on mobile devices. Reviewers...
Not All Sleep Scores Are Created Equal
Sleep scores are a staple of wearable health tracking, but each major brand—Oura, Whoop, Garmin, Apple Watch, and Fitbit—uses its own scale, labels, and underlying algorithms. A 75 on an Oura ring is classified as “Good,” while the same number...
Inside Back Market’s Strategy to Break Into U.S. Market
Back Market, the refurbished electronics marketplace, is promoting a “downgrade now” message in the United States with text‑heavy out‑of‑home ads placed where commuters have time to read. The campaign stresses sustainability and cost savings, and U.S. test markets grew more...
The Neo Effect: How Apple’s Cheapest Mac Is Changing the PC Game
Apple introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 (or $499 for educators) laptop that brings the company’s premium design language to a budget segment. Powered by the A18 Pro chip borrowed from recent iPads and iPhones, the Neo delivers smooth performance...
These Beats Studio Earbuds (With Noise Cancellation) Are on Sale for $100 Right Now
Beats has slashed the price of its Studio Buds+ true‑wireless earbuds by 41%, bringing the list price down to $99.95 from $169.95. The refreshed model adds longer battery life, improved active noise cancellation and a sleek three‑color design that works...
The Vibe Coding Bubble Is Going to Leave a Lot of Broken Apps Behind
Vibe coding—AI‑driven, prompt‑based app generation—has exploded, letting anyone spin up a prototype in hours. However, many of these “developers” lack traditional coding experience, resulting in apps riddled with bugs and little foresight for maintenance. As the hype fades, a wave...
Xbox Achievements System Gets First Overhaul in Years
Microsoft announced a 2026 overhaul of the Xbox achievements system, the first major update in years. The test rollout for Xbox Insiders introduces highlighted completed games, a filter for finished titles, the ability to hide games from a profile, and...
Google Finally Fixed These 3 Annoying Problems on Your Pixel
Google rolled out its April 2026 Pixel software update, targeting three long‑standing annoyances. The patch stops banking and other third‑party apps from crashing on Pixel 6 and newer devices. It also restores the quick‑search bar that had been disappearing at random. Finally,...
Apple's Fanciest Watch Is $100 Off
Apple has slashed the price of its top‑tier Apple Watch Ultra 3, offering the GPS + cellular model for $700 on Amazon—a $100 discount from the $799 list price. The deal applies to the Natural Titanium and Black Titanium variants, both featuring the...
It’s iPhone Speculation Time: Flips, Flaps — and Fold
Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold is back in the spotlight as Nikkei warns of engineering snags that could push launch to 2027, while Bloomberg‑cited analyst Mark Gurman insists the device remains on track for a September debut alongside the Pro models....
Samsung Is Shutting Down Its Texting App for U.S. Customers
Samsung announced that its native Samsung Messages app will cease operations for U.S. customers in July. The company is directing affected users to download Google Messages from the Play Store and set it as the default messaging client. Samsung claims...
Google Pixel Bests iPhone and Samsung in Repairability Name-and-Shame Report
The Public Interest Research Group’s 2026 "Failing the Fix" report grades U.S. smartphones on repairability, placing Motorola at the top with a B+ and Google Pixel just ahead of Samsung and Apple with a C‑. Apple receives a D‑ and...
Samsung Restocking Galaxy Z TriFold on April 10 in US Stores and Online
Samsung announced a final restock of its Galaxy Z TriFold for April 10, available both online at Samsung.com and in select Samsung Experience stores nationwide. The device, launched in the U.S. in January and discontinued by March, will be offered at a...
Motorola Slapped Sudden Price Increases on the Moto G Series Right After Its New Model Went Live
Motorola raised the U.S. prices of its 2026 Moto G lineup hours after launching the $499 Moto G Stylus. The Moto G Play jumped from $179 to $249, the Moto G from $199 to $299, and the Moto G Power from $299 to $399, each seeing roughly $100...
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat Can Help Lower Your Energy Bills, and It’s Down to $62
Amazon has reduced the price of its Smart Thermostat to $61.99, an $18 discount that marks the lowest cost of the year. The device learns user habits, offers geofencing, remote scheduling, and energy‑usage tracking through a mobile app. Integrated with...
Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro and $200 Credit at $421 Off, Galaxy S25 FE $150 Off, Chargers,...
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available on Amazon as a 256 GB bundle with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and a $200 Amazon gift card, delivering $421 in total savings. The same site also lists the unlocked Galaxy S25 FE lineup at least $150 off, with prices...
Logitech Superstrike vs Razer Viper V4 Pro: The Battle for the Competitive Crown
Logitech’s G Pro X2 Superstrike introduces true analogue switches, aiming to shave milliseconds off click registration for low‑time‑to‑kill shooters. Razer counters with the Viper V4 Pro, a lighter 49‑g mouse featuring a 50,000‑dpi Focus Pro sensor, up to 180 hours of battery life and a more premium...
Gunnar Optiks Collabs with CD Projekt Red on Cyberpunk Dex Glasses
Gunnar Optiks has teamed up with CD Projekt Red to launch the Cyberpunk Dex glasses, a $125 accessory inspired by the Night City fixer Dexter DeShawn from Cyberpunk 2077. The limited‑edition frames blend blue‑light filtering technology with the game’s iconic aesthetic,...
6 Of The Best Soundbars For Audiophiles, According To Audiophiles
The article reviews six premium soundbars that aim to satisfy audiophiles, highlighting models from Sennheiser, JBL, KEF, Yamaha, Samsung and Devialet. Prices range from roughly $1,300 for the JBL Bar 1300 mk2 to about $2,800 for Yamaha’s True X Surround 90A, reflecting a market...