Apple Will Again Appeal to the Supreme Court in Battle with Epic Games
Apple has filed a petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower‑court ruling that could limit the commissions it charges developers who use third‑party payment systems. The request follows a prior appeal—rejected by the Court—over Apple’s obligation to allow external in‑app payments. Epic Games continues to pressure Apple on fee structures while recently reaching a settlement with Google that restores Fortnite to the Play Store. The case pits Apple’s multi‑billion‑dollar App Store revenue model against mounting regulatory scrutiny.
Monday’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Lumino City, Greak, Conquistadorio, and More
Monday’s Android app roundup features steep price cuts across a variety of games and utilities, with titles like Lumino City and Conquistario dropping to $0.50 from $5, and Hero of the Kingdom slashing 80% to $1.50. VasterClaws3 sees a 66%...
Google Quietly Launched an AI Dictation App that Works Offline
Google quietly launched Google AI Edge Eloquent, an offline‑first dictation app for iOS that leverages Gemma‑based speech‑recognition models. After downloading the models, users can dictate, see live transcription, and have the app automatically strip filler words and polish the text....
I Wasted Years Buying Compressed Air Cans—This $20 Electric Duster Changed Everything
Disposable compressed‑air cans are cheap but finite, costing about $28 for a six‑pack and losing pressure as they empty. A $20 rechargeable electric duster, like the Temu KBL‑18, provides continuous airflow and recharges via USB‑C, lasting weeks of daily desk...
Samsung's Call Screening May Hit the Galaxy S25, but There's More You Should Know
Samsung is reportedly evaluating a future software update that would extend the Galaxy S26’s AI Call Screening and other AI tools to the older Galaxy S25 series. The rumor, cited by SamMobile and a Samsung Community moderator, suggests the rollout...
Multiple Hackers Warned Anti-Porn App Quittr About Security Issue for Months
Quittr, a self‑help app aimed at reducing pornography consumption, faced a serious security flaw in its Firebase backend that allowed unrestricted read/write access to user data. Independent researchers warned the company about the misconfiguration as early as September 2025, but...
Roku-Powered Aurzen Projectors On Sale for Up To 40% Off
Roku‑enabled Aurzen projectors are on a limited‑time sale, offering up to 40% off their regular prices. The entry‑level EAZZE D1R drops to $119.99, while the higher‑spec D1R Cube is now $169.99, both featuring native 1080p resolution, auto focus, and dual‑band...
Why Microsoft Is Forcing Windows 11 25H2 Update on All Eligible PCs
Microsoft announced that all eligible Windows 11 Home and Pro PCs will automatically receive the 25H2 update, the 2025 annual release. Support for the current 24H2 version ends on October 13, after which security patches cease, prompting the forced upgrade. The rollout...
One of Our Favorite 360 Cams Is 35 Percent Off
The DJI Osmo 360, a premium 360‑degree action camera, is now selling for $401 on Amazon (27% off) and $357 at Adorama and B&H (35% off), a $209‑$193 discount from its $550 list price. The camera features dual 1/1.1‑inch sensors,...
‘Google AI Edge Eloquent’ Is an Offline, Subscription-Less Voice Dictation App
Google launched the AI Edge Eloquent app for iOS, a subscription‑free voice dictation tool that works entirely offline when enabled. The app transcribes speech in real time, cleans up the text after you stop speaking, and copies it to the...
New NUS Research Validates Oura’s Vascular Age Estimation, a Key Indicator of Cardiovascular Health
Researchers at Singapore’s National University have shown that overnight pulse‑wave data captured by the Oura Ring can be used to estimate a user’s vascular age, a key marker of cardiovascular health. Using both traditional feature extraction and a deep‑learning model,...
The 5 Best Streaming Devices (And Why They’re Better Than Your Smart TV)
Streaming devices outperform most built‑in smart TV platforms by offering faster processors, more memory, and regular software updates. The guide ranks Roku Ultra as the best overall, Apple TV 4K as the premium choice, Fire TV Stick 4K Max as the top...
Walmart’s New Chromecast with Google TV Replacement Starts Showing up in Stores, $30
Walmart’s private‑label Onn brand has begun shipping a new 4K streaming stick that serves as a low‑cost replacement for Chromecast with Google TV. Priced at $30, the device offers 4K output, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, a quad‑core processor...
HP’s Flagship Omen Max 45L with an RTX 5090 Is on Sale for $1,000 Off — Get a Top-Shelf 4K...
HP’s Omen Max 45L gaming desktop is on sale for $5,499, a $1,000 discount from its $6,499.99 list price. It ships with a Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12‑core processor, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, 64 GB DDR5‑6000 RAM, and 4 TB of NVMe storage across two 2 TB...
Samsung May Add a "Pro" Model to Galaxy S Lineup, Matching Apple's Strategy
Samsung is reportedly planning a fourth flagship, the Galaxy S27 Pro, to sit between the Plus and Ultra models. The Pro would adopt many Ultra features, such as the new Privacy Display, but would not include the S Pen. This mirrors Apple’s four‑tier...
Logitech’s Haptics-Enhanced MX Master 4 Mouse Is on Sale for Under $100
Logitech’s MX Master 4 wireless mouse is now on sale for $99.99, a $20 discount from its regular price. The new model adds haptic feedback to the thumb rest, which triggers tactile cues when the Action Ring overlay is activated. It...
Grab the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of RAM, and MSI X870E Bundle and Get Free 240mm AIO and Game —...
Newegg is offering a bundled deal that includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, 32 GB Corsair DDR5‑6400 RAM, and an MSI X870E Carbon WIFI motherboard for $1,091.99, plus a 240 mm AIO liquid cooler and a copy of *Crimson Desert*. The combo saves roughly $350...
Samsung's Music Studio Speakers and Two of Its 2026 Soundbars Are Available Now
Samsung has launched its 2026 home‑audio lineup, making most of the new Music Studio wireless speakers and three soundbars available for purchase. The rectangular Music Studio 7 retails for $500 with a 3.1.1‑channel configuration, while the compact Music Studio 5 costs $300...
My Hero Academia: United Survival Announced
KLabGames and gumi have announced My Hero Academia: United Survival, a free‑to‑play smartphone spinoff of the popular anime series. The game will launch on iOS and Android later this year for a global audience, with China excluded from the initial...
Creality Sermoon S1 Review: Accessible 3D Scanning
Creality’s Sermoon S1 handheld 3D scanner delivers sub‑millimeter accuracy on a range of non‑organic objects, including black and reflective surfaces, thanks to its blue‑laser and NIR modes. At $2,699 it requires a high‑end Windows or macOS workstation, with wired USB...
IPhone 18 Pro Leak Teases Key Features Ahead of September Launch
Apple is gearing up for a September 2026 launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, introducing a bold Deep Red color while retaining the familiar 6.3‑inch and 6.9‑inch sizes. The Dynamic Island cutout shrinks thanks to under‑display Face ID components, and the...
A New Era of Sports Broadcasting: Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives, Bringing Cameras Inside the Action
Samsung announced that its Galaxy S26 Ultra was used to film the Street League Skateboarding DTLA Takeover on April 4, marking the first time a smartphone captured a live skate competition. The device’s pro‑grade camera was embedded directly into course elements, delivering skater‑level...
Apple iOS 26.4: Every Change Worth Knowing About
Apple’s iOS 26.4 rolls out quietly, focusing on practical refinements rather than headline‑grabbing redesigns. The update introduces AI‑powered, mood‑based playlist generation in Apple Music and adds offline song identification to Shazam. CarPlay receives deeper voice‑assistant integration aimed at reducing driver distraction, while...
Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July
Samsung announced it will retire its proprietary Samsung Messages app in July 2026, replacing it with Google Messages as the default messaging solution on Galaxy devices. The transition is being rolled out early, with newer phones already blocked from downloading...
Samsung Messages Is Officially on the Way Out, Pushing Users to Google Messages
Samsung announced that its native Samsung Messages app will be retired in July 2026, effectively ending support after three months of notice. The company urges Galaxy users to transition to Google Messages, which has already become the default on newer devices....
Wearables Are Getting Messy. That Is Exactly What Should Be Happening
The wearable tech sector is entering a turbulent phase as lawsuits and patent disputes surge, highlighted by Whoop’s suit against Bevel and Meta’s alleged EMG‑input infringements. Companies are converging on similar biometric data streams, leading to overlapping designs and “trade‑dress”...
On Off Switch Usb C Cable Extensions Safe ?
A forum user asked whether USB‑C cable extensions with an on/off switch are safe for devices that lack a built‑in power button. Respondents explained that the switch only cuts power to the cable, not to the device’s internal circuitry, so...
Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Might Be on the Way Next Year, and It Could Be the Mini Ultra I've Wanted...
Samsung is reportedly planning a four‑model Galaxy S27 series, adding a new S27 Pro for the first time. The Pro model is expected to bundle many Ultra‑level specifications while dropping the S Pen, delivering a more compact flagship. Leaks suggest the...
This iPhone Feature Will Scold You if Your Camera Lens Is Dirty
Apple’s iOS 26 adds a Lens Cleaning Hints feature that notifies users when the front‑camera lens is dirty, helping avoid hazy photos. The alert appears automatically after the update and can be toggled in Settings → Camera. It is limited to iPhone 15 and...
Ex-Nintendo Sales Lead Warns Switch 2 Price Increase Is “Inevitable”
A former Nintendo sales executive warned that the upcoming Switch 2 will likely see its retail price rise, citing global RAM and storage shortages, inflation and tariff pressures that are already driving up console costs. Nintendo is attempting to soften the...
Agentis, Ultrahuman Tie Wearables to Longevity Care
Agentis Longevity and Ultrahuman have announced a strategic partnership that links Ultrahuman’s wearable biosensor platform with Agentis’ proprietary Longevity Quotient (LQ) score. Continuous glucose monitoring and recovery analytics will feed real‑time data into the LQ, turning a static health snapshot...
Samsung's Messages App Is Shutting Down in 2026: Here's What You Need to Do
Samsung announced that its native Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, requiring Galaxy users to adopt Google Messages as their default SMS client. The change follows Samsung’s 2024 decision to stop pre‑installing the app on flagship devices, signaling...
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS Introduced With BlackShield Film and 280Hz Panel
ASUS unveiled the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS, a 34‑inch ultrawide QD‑OLED gaming monitor that supports up to 280 Hz refresh and a 0.03 ms response time. The display adds a proprietary BlackShield Film that improves scratch resistance by roughly 2.5 times and deepens...
Sapphire Debuts China-Only RX 9070 GRE Pulse Pro and RX 9060 XT Pulse S
Sapphire has introduced two China‑only Radeon graphics cards: the RX 9070 GRE Pulse Pro and the RX 9060 XT Pulse S. The Pulse Pro features a full‑length 32 cm PCB, 12 GB GDDR6 memory and a three‑slot cooler aimed at premium gamers, while the Pulse S is a shortened 20 cm,...
A Week on the Wrist with the Ontic Utility 40 Granite – the Best Dive Watch I've Ever Tested?
The Ontic Utility 40 Granite is a 39 mm titanium dive watch that combines a hardened case, 300 m water resistance and a solar‑powered Ronda Quartz movement. Weighing only 72 g, it offers exceptional lume and a Clous de Paris dial, rivaling far pricier...
Level up Your Streaming Game with These 4 Useful Tips for the Google TV Streamer 4K
Google’s TV Streamer 4K, launched in 2024, remains a top external streaming box for the Google TV ecosystem. Roydon Cerejo outlines four under‑used settings that can dramatically improve user experience: matching frame rates to content, enabling Apps‑only mode, consolidating a universal...
Apple Launches ‘HVL’ with 360-Degree Shot on iPhone Campaign in Vietnam
Apple Vietnam has launched a new “Shot on iPhone” campaign featuring the 360‑degree music video “HVL” by rapper MCK. The trailer was captured with eight synchronized iPhone 17 Pro devices, using Ultra‑Wide lenses, ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2 for high‑fidelity color. Hidden Easter eggs...
The 9 Best Calendar Apps for iPhone in 2026
Zapier’s 2026 roundup identifies the nine top iPhone calendar apps, ranging from Apple’s free native calendar to premium options like Fantastical and Timepage. The review tested nearly 70 candidates on an iPhone 15 with iOS 26, evaluating usability, customization, notifications, integrations, and...
Pack Lightly with These 3 Inexpensive, Multipurpose Gadgets From Anker
Anker offers three budget-friendly, multitasking travel gadgets: the Nano power‑bank/wall‑charger combo for about $50, the Soundcore P30i noise‑canceling earbuds with a phone‑stand case for $40, and the MagGo UFO 3‑in‑1 fold‑up charging station for $90. Each device packs dual functionality,...
Infinix Note 60 Pro with ‘Active Matrix Display’ Confirmed to Launch in India: Pre-Book Benefits, Specs and Features
Infinix will launch its Note 60 Pro mid‑range smartphone in India on April 13, offering pre‑booking incentives worth up to ₹7,000 (about $84) such as a free MagSafe speaker (≈$48), a ₹3,000 ($36) bank discount, extra warranty and flexible EMI. The device sports...
New Steam Feature Estimates Your FPS Before Buying a New Game
Valve is developing an FPS Estimator tool that will let Steam users forecast a game’s framerate before buying. The feature asks users to input or save their hardware specs and then aggregates performance data from other owners with similar configurations...
5 Handy Uses For Smart Sensors You Probably Didn't Think Of
The article showcases five unconventional ways to leverage smart sensors beyond their default functions, including door/window contact alerts, mailbox motion detection, automated bathroom exhaust fans, early leak detection, and adaptive perimeter lighting. Each use case relies on simple programming through...
I Had No Idea 5G Was Actually Slowing My Phone Down
The article explains why many users experience slower speeds and higher battery drain on 5G compared to LTE. It highlights that 5G comprises low‑band, mid‑band, and high‑band (mmWave) spectra, each with distinct performance characteristics. Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) lets 5G...
Wattage Pick for Longevity
A forum thread on AnandTech discusses how to choose a gaming PC power supply. The original poster suggests selecting a PSU sized so the system runs at roughly 50% load, citing peak efficiency at that point. Respondents agree the method...
Stop Treating Your Mini PC Like a Desktop: It's Actually Perfect as a Dedicated Sidekick
The article argues mini PCs should serve as dedicated sidekick machines rather than primary desktops. By offloading background tasks—downloads, backups, media serving, remote access—to a compact unit, users free up their main PC for performance‑critical work. Examples like the Geekom...
Nintendo Pre-Order Updates – April 5, 2026 – Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai, Mario Galaxy...
Nintendo has released an extensive pre‑order schedule for both the upcoming Switch 2 and the current Switch, with more than 30 titles slated for release between April and late 2026. The lineup mixes first‑party powerhouses such as Zelda: Tears of the...
Light up Your Life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the Best Hue Lightstrip Yet
Philips introduced the Hue Omniglow, a premium lightstrip that delivers up to 2,700 lumens and seamless color gradients, eliminating visible LEDs. The 3‑meter version retails for $139.99 in the United States, with longer 5‑ and 10‑meter models unavailable locally. Installation...
I Archive Every Webpage the Moment I Bookmark It and I've Never Lost a Saved Link Since
Bookmarks are merely URL pointers that often succumb to link rot, leaving users with dead ends. Traditional "Save page" methods produce fragile HTML files plus resource folders that can break or miss external assets. The author discovered SingleFile, an open‑source...
Stop Using Run as Administrator: Windows 11 Now Has Sudo, and It's Safer
Microsoft added a native sudo command to Windows 11, letting users elevate individual commands instead of launching an entire terminal with admin rights. The feature is toggled in Settings under System > Advanced and can run inline, mirroring typical Linux behavior. By contrast,...
I Bought a 9070 XT for Redstone, and AMD Betrayed Me
AMD’s new Redstone suite, bundled with its RDNA 4 GPUs, promised AI‑driven upscaling and ray‑tracing enhancements, but early adopters find support painfully thin. The author upgraded to a GIGABYTE RX 9070 XT to unlock Redstone, yet only 46 games enable frame generation and...