TCL’s iFFALCON Mural & U85 Google TVs Are Steeply Discounted for Prime Members
TCL has slashed prices on its iFFALCON Mural QLED and U85 QD‑Mini LED TVs for Amazon Prime members. The 55‑inch Mural drops to $599.99 from $699.99 and the 65‑inch to $849.99 from $999.99. The U85 series now costs $509.99 for 55 inches (down from $599.99) and $594.99 for 65 inches (down from $699.99). Both lines feature Google TV, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and advanced gaming capabilities.
The Sharpness Control Doesn't Do What You Think
The sharpness control on most modern TVs does not increase true resolution; it applies edge‑enhancement that adds a thin halo around objects. When set too high, this artificial boost masks fine textures and can introduce noise, making the picture look...
Get a 27" 1440p OLED Monitor with a Blazing-Fast 240 Hz Refresh Rate for Just $499 — LG's 27GS93QE-B Is...
LG is offering its 27‑inch 1440p OLED monitor, the 27GS93QE‑B, for $499 on Amazon, a roughly 45% discount from the $899 list price. The panel features LG’s Micro Lens Array+ technology delivering up to 1,300 nits peak HDR brightness and...
UGREEN 65W 4-Port USB-C Charger Drops to $29.98 for Prime Members
UGREEN’s Nexode 65W GaN USB‑C wall charger is now $29.98 for Prime members, down from $39.99. The compact unit offers three USB‑C ports and one USB‑A port, delivering up to 65 W to laptops, phones, tablets and handheld gaming devices. Its...
I Turned My Android Into a Stream Deck without Spending a Dollar on Hardware
Elgato’s Stream Deck Mini costs about $60, but the free Stream Deck Mobile app turns any Android (or iPhone) into a virtual macro pad. The app pairs with the desktop client, giving six customizable keys per profile, with a $2.99‑per‑month...
Lidl Is Selling a £12.99 Gadget Is that Will Save Parents Precious Time in the Kitchen when Cooking for the...
Lidl is rolling out the Silvercrest Silver Multi Chopper for £12.99 (about $16.50) starting 12 April. The compact appliance features a 1.2‑L glass container, two speed settings (5,000 rpm and 6,300 rpm), and a dishwasher‑safe design. It can chop fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts,...
I Found 7 Windows Apps that Use Your PC's NPU to Improve Efficiency and Performance with AI — You Might...
Microsoft’s push for neural processing units (NPUs) has moved beyond Copilot+ PCs, spreading to Intel and AMD processors and enabling a growing suite of third‑party Windows apps. Seven highlighted applications—Cephable, Adobe Photoshop, Norton, Algoriddim djay Pro, BufferZone NoCloud AI, HP IQ, and...
Limited Edition Atari Wristwatches Dip Under $500 in 20% Off Sale — Classic Console Inspired Rainbow Designs Available in Five...
Watchmaker Nubeo has launched the Torrent Automatic Atari Rainbow Limited Edition, offering five retro‑inspired colourways—Azure Arcade, Orange Curve, Pine Pixel, Shadow Console and Spectrum—with only 100 pieces per variant. The watches, featuring a Japanese automatic movement, Swiss Newlite illumination and...
Roku Is The Most Popular Streaming Player in The United States, Dominating Fire TVs, Google TV, & Apple TV
A Cord Cutter News survey of over 1,200 U.S. cord‑cutters shows Roku remains the dominant streaming player, with 64.8% of respondents naming it a primary device. Amazon’s Fire TV falls far behind at 27.7%, while Google TV (19.9%) and Apple...
Should You Shut Down Your Laptop or Just Close the Lid?
Closing a laptop lid puts most modern devices into sleep mode, preserving open apps while using only a small amount of power. Sleep mode is convenient for short breaks, but it does not fully reset the system, leading to potential...
Devils on the Moon Brings the Score-Chasing of Pinball to the Playdate
Amano released Devils on the Moon Pinball, its third Playdate title, drawing direct inspiration from the classic Pokemon Pinball. The game features a three‑level vertical board, stylized physics, and tilt controls that mimic real‑life nudging, while the crank is unused....
‘I Sleep Like a Baby Now’: The Simple Pair of Night-Time Glasses Shoppers Swear by Is Suddenly 25% Off
British shoppers are turning to BON CHARGE’s Brooklyn Blue Blocking glasses to improve sleep. The glasses filter blue and green light, helping melatonin production, and are now 25% off, bringing prices to roughly $95 for non‑prescription frames, $105 for reader...
How the Amazon Echo Learned to Talk — and Listen
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos long‑standing vision for a voice‑first computer finally materialized with the Echo speaker and Alexa assistant. After years of technical hurdles, the team launched the Echo in 2014 without fanfare, quickly capturing consumer attention. The device’s surprise success...
Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More
WIRED’s editors conducted a two‑week, hands‑on evaluation of Apple Watch bands and identified top performers for everyday wear, titanium, silicone, leather, and luxury segments. The Nike Sport Loop earned the everyday award for its breathable recycled construction, while Nomad’s Stratos...
How PopSockets Built a Global Business by Turning the Back of Your Phone Into Valuable Real Estate
PopSockets transformed the unused back of a smartphone into a monetizable surface, evolving from a garage prototype in 2011 to a global brand that posted $169 million in revenue by 2017. The product’s success hinged on embedding a simple grip into...
Don't Run Home Assistant in Docker, Do This Instead
Running Home Assistant in Docker is common, but it limits access to the platform’s native add‑ons and requires manual Docker‑Compose configuration. The Home Assistant Operating System (HAOS) bundles a Supervisor that installs and updates apps like Zigbee2MQTT, Node‑RED, and ESPHome...
Your Neighbor Just Got a Home Security System, but Should You Be Worried? ‘It’s Inherently a Little Creepy’ Says Surveillance...
Hilary Schneider, CEO of SimpliSafe, says rising privacy concerns are reshaping the home‑security market after a controversial Ring Super Bowl ad and backlash against AI‑powered license‑plate cameras. SimpliSafe differentiates itself by giving customers ownership of video footage, employing mechanical privacy...
4 Fun Gadgets You Didn't Know You Can Buy At Costco
Costco’s $65‑per‑year membership gives shoppers access to bulk staples and a surprisingly broad tech catalog. Among the latest niche offerings are a Logitech G923 racing simulator bundle priced around $400, an Evergreen Solar Smart Hummingbird Feeder with 2K Wi‑Fi video...
Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Loop vs Whoop 5.0: Which Should You Buy?
The article compares three screen‑free fitness trackers—Whoop 5.0, Polar Loop, and Amazfit Helio Strap—examining price, design, features, performance, and battery life. Whoop relies on a subscription model starting at $149 plus $25‑$40 monthly, while Polar Loop costs $199 and the...
How Many AA Batteries Does It Take To Power A PC? This YouTuber Found The Answer
Tech creator ScuffedBits demonstrated that a desktop PC can run on AA batteries by removing its traditional PSU and wiring the cells directly to the motherboard. After multiple attempts, a configuration of 56 AA cells kept the system alive for...
FamilyMart Rolling Out Watches to Ever Growing Convenience Wear Lineup
FamilyMart is expanding its Convenience Wear line with the launch of two Citizen‑co‑branded wristwatches priced at about $12 each, featuring the retailer’s signature colors and 10 ATM water resistance. The move follows a rapid growth trajectory for the brand, which posted roughly...
Samsung’s B-Series Soundbar Drops to $97.99 — A Simple Home Theater Upgrade for Cord Cutters
Samsung has slashed the price of its B‑Series HW‑B400F soundbar by 30%, bringing the unit down to $97.99 from $139.99. The compact soundbar adds a built‑in woofer, dialogue enhancement, and surround‑sound expansion to improve TV audio without a separate subwoofer....
I Let a Smart Planter Maintain Itself While I Was Away for 2 Months - Here's the Result
Maria Diaz spent two months recovering from injuries while the LeafyPod smart planter cared for her Dieffenbachia, proving the device can sustain a plant without manual watering. The planter uses a rechargeable battery that remained largely charged after 60 days...
Samsung Messages Will Be Discontinued in July as Part of Google Messages Upgrade
Samsung announced that its Messages app will be discontinued in the United States in July 2026, with Google Messages positioned as the replacement. The change applies to Galaxy devices running Android 12 or newer, while older phones remain unaffected. Samsung...
Nintendo Switch 2 Update Changes Minuscule Mario Details
Nintendo released firmware version 22.0.0 for the Switch 2, introducing a subtle redesign of Mario’s avatar icon to improve its centering. The update also adds practical features such as friend‑list notes and the ability to fast‑forward or rewind videos in the...
This Free Tool Does Everything Snipping Tool Does and About Ten Things It Doesn't
Greenshot, a free Windows screenshot utility, matches the core functions of Microsoft’s Snipping Tool while adding a robust built‑in editor, obfuscation options, and extensive export capabilities. Users can capture full screens, windows, or custom regions, then annotate with speech bubbles,...
Google Messages Still Can't Do the One Thing that Makes iMessage Actually Useful
Google Messages stops functioning the moment its primary device loses an active SIM, a limitation that starkly contrasts with Apple’s iMessage, which continues over a user’s Apple ID and email address. While the app supports RCS, Wi‑Fi messaging, and device...
Steam Could Soon Show Estimated FPS Based on Crowd-Sourced Player Data
Valve is reportedly adding an FPS estimator to the Steam client, leveraging crowd‑sourced frame‑rate data from users. The tool would let shoppers input their CPU, GPU and memory to view projected performance for any game before purchase. It builds on...
INSERTING and REPLACING Register for Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for a Chance to Win BTS Concert Tickets
Samsung announced its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, slated for February 25, where it will unveil the next Galaxy S series featuring a new AI‑driven mobile experience. Canadian consumers who register and complete a short survey by February 24 2026 11:59 p.m. ET can win two tickets to a...
Stop Overpaying for Home Assistant: Buy a Used Intel NUC for $40 Instead
Home Assistant can run on a used Intel NUC, offering a cheap, energy‑efficient alternative to the typical Raspberry Pi or the pre‑built Home Assistant Green. Older NUC models are listed on eBay for as little as $40, delivering comparable or superior performance...
I Turned My Android Into a Wi-Fi Media Server, and It Works on Every Screen in My House
The article introduces LocalStream File & Server, an Android app that converts a smartphone into a Wi‑Fi media server capable of streaming 4K video, photos, and music to any screen on the home network. It uses UPnP/DLNA standards, eliminating the...
I'm an RGB Defender, and This Mario and Luigi Switch 2 Controller Is Prime Reason Why
The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a Mario‑and‑Luigi skin, launched on March 30 2026 and retails for $64.99 (≈$70 in the UK). It boasts customizable RGB lighting with four modes, a 40‑hour battery that falls to about 12 hours when...
I’ve Spent a Month with the Rokid AI Glasses Style: They’re Excellent Smart Glasses Let Down by an Ugly Design
Rokid’s AI Glasses Style launch at a base price of $299, offering ChatGPT‑5 powered assistance, a 12 MP camera, and real‑time translation in twelve languages. In real‑world testing the glasses delivered strong AI performance and about 5‑6 hours of battery life,...
3 Surprisingly Useful Things Your Phone's Document Scanner Can Do
Smartphones now embed document scanners that go beyond simple photos, automatically cropping and converting images into clean PDFs. Users can capture receipts, textbook pages, or kids' artwork and store them directly in cloud services, creating searchable digital files. The built‑in...
Spring Travel Just Got Easier With This 42,800mAh Solar Charger Power Bank — Now 30% Off
The Mregb 42,800 mAh Solar Charger Power Bank is now on sale for $27.99, a 30% discount from its regular $39.99 price. It offers a high‑capacity battery, QC 3.0 fast charging, USB‑C connectivity, and an IP67‑rated waterproof, dust‑proof, drop‑proof design. The unit...
I Spent Months with Honor Magic 8 Pro, and It's One of the Best All-Round Flagships on the Market
Honor’s Magic 8 Pro arrives as a premium Android flagship equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 12 GB RAM, and a massive 7,100 mAh silicon‑carbon battery. The device pairs a 6.7‑inch 120 Hz OLED display with a versatile triple‑camera system highlighted by a 200 MP telephoto lens...
Motorola's 2026 Razr Ultra Needs These Features to Win Me Over
Motorola’s premium Razr Ultra, launched at $1,300 with a 4‑inch cover screen, 7‑inch internal display, dual 50‑megapixel cameras and a 4,700 mAh battery, faces stiff competition from Samsung’s $1,100 Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company has already discounted the 2025 model to...
Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System Review: Clever Yet Uneven
Aiper’s IrriSense 2 is a hose‑connected smart sprinkler that maps a yard, rotates on command, and tracks water usage via a mobile app. It can cover up to 4,800 sq ft with a 39‑foot spray radius and offers three irrigation modes—Point, Line, and...
If You've Got a CMF Watch, the Nothing X App Is Taking Over: This Is What You Need to Know
Nothing announced the CMF Watch app will be removed from app stores on April 3, 2024, directing users to the Nothing X app. The Nothing X app will take over pairing and connection functions for CMF watches starting July 19, 2026, with data migration...
Fear Not: Samsung Is Investigating the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 'Blurry' Camera
Samsung has confirmed a software‑related blur problem affecting the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 3× telephoto lens, after multiple users reported hazy images in bright and low‑light conditions. The issue is not hardware‑based, and the company says a fix will arrive in...
Apple 50th Anniversary Sale: IPhone 17 Drops Below ₹50,000, iPhone 17 Pro Max Available at ₹1,02,900
Apple is marking its 50th anniversary with a series of discounts on iPhones, MacBooks and other devices in India. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is now priced at ₹1,02,900 (about $1,240), while the base iPhone 17 falls to ₹37,900 (≈$457)...
Why Your AirPods Microphone Sounds Bad (And What You Can Do About It)
Apple’s AirPods dominate the true‑wireless market, but their microphone quality can suffer from dust, Bluetooth interference, or outdated firmware. The article outlines practical steps—cleaning the grills, restarting devices, toggling Airplane mode, and manually selecting the preferred earbud—to restore clear audio....
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Builds New AI Hardware Divison, Hires Hires Veteran Engineer for Mysterious AI Gadget: Report
Meta is establishing a dedicated hardware division inside its Superintelligence Labs, hiring veteran engineer Rui Xu from Dreamer to spearhead the effort. The move signals Meta’s ambition to create AI‑powered gadgets that go beyond its existing smart‑glasses and VR headsets. Xu’s...
Eufy Omni C28 Robot Vacuum & Mop Review: Smart, Capable and Well Priced
The Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum‑mop, priced at £649 (about $810), delivers premium‑grade features such as 15,000 Pa suction, a self‑cleaning mop, and LiDAR navigation at a mid‑range cost. Testing in a busy family home shows strong performance on everyday debris...
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review: Premium Polish at a Cost
Dyson’s Spot + Scrub AI robot vacuum‑mop delivers premium cleaning with 18,000 Pa suction, heated‑water mopping and AI navigation, handling hard floors and hair with ease. The unit’s self‑cleaning mop roller and quiet operation make daily use almost hands‑free. However, its bulky dock and...
This £11.99 Aldi Kids’ Night Light Could Make Bedtime Easier, with Calming Colours and Auto Shut-Off
British discount retailer Aldi has introduced the CASALUX Kids Night Light, priced at £11.99 (about $15) and available in stores from April 6. The device offers adjustable brightness, four preset modes and an RGB colour‑changing cycle, plus a touch‑sensitive interface for...
Google Rolling Out Pixel Buds A-Series Update
Google has begun rolling out firmware version 3.581.0 to the original 2021 Pixel Buds A‑Series. The update focuses on bug fixes, performance tweaks, and security enhancements, though no new features are disclosed. Users can receive the update automatically via the...
6D Reimagines Off-Road Goggles With Launch Of The New ‘MAX’
6D Helmets has entered the off‑road eyewear market with the MAX goggle, featuring the oversized MAXVIEW polycarbonate lens that is 87% larger than standard goggles and maintains Class 1 optical clarity. The new FLOAT Fit system transfers structural load to the helmet,...
The Anonymous Social App that Thinks It Can Work in Saudi Arabia
Anonymous social app Fizz launched in Saudi Arabia in March, quickly reaching the top spot on the App Store and surpassing one million messages within two days. The company, which raised $40 million and previously operated on 700 U.S. campuses, is...
Google Releases First Pixel Now Playing App Update
Google’s Now Playing app, launched on Pixel phones in early March, received its first update on April 4, 2026 (version 2026.03.24.x). The rollout, distributed via the Play Store, appears to be a behind‑the‑scenes maintenance release with no visible feature changes. However,...