Is There Life After Smartphones?
Matthew Shaer’s New York Times piece spotlights a burgeoning movement among young adults to abandon their smartphones, arguing that constant screen time fuels anxiety, guilt, and a loss of real‑world presence. The article weaves personal anecdotes—like Keahna’s experience of missing a family vacation in Montana—to illustrate how deeply the habit can erode memory and emotional connection. Shaer acknowledges the difficulty of breaking the habit, noting that the pull of notifications feels almost reflexive. He suggests that this generational push could signal a broader cultural shift away from relentless digital consumption.
10 Hacks Every MacBook Neo Owner Should Know
Apple’s new MacBook Neo offers a full‑size laptop with an A18 Pro chip for $599, targeting budget‑conscious consumers. To keep costs low, Apple stripped premium features like a fan, higher‑capacity SSD, and Touch ID, resulting in limited storage and modest 8 GB...
ElevenLabs Releases a New AI-Powered Music-Generation App
ElevenLabs has launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app that lets users generate AI‑crafted songs using natural‑language prompts. The free tier permits up to seven tracks per day, while a $9.99 monthly Pro plan expands limits to 500 songs and 500 GB of...
Each Moto Razr 2026 Color Might Feel a Little Different, as Rumors Talk Textures
Motorola’s upcoming Razr 2026 is generating buzz as leaks suggest the base model will debut with three distinct textures—fabric, carbon‑fiber, and a yet‑to‑be‑revealed material—each tied to specific colorways. Conflicting reports list Hematite paired with fabric, Sparkling Green with carbon‑fiber and...
I Had High Hopes for Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Gen, but It's Not Quite What I Expected
Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 beta introduces Dynamic Multi‑Frame Generation, an AI‑driven feature that automatically adjusts the number of generated frames to hit a target refresh rate. Tested on an RTX 5080 with Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K Ultra Ray Tracing, the mode can push visible...
UK Users Report Failures in Apple’s New Mobile Age Verification Flow
Apple’s new mandatory age‑verification flow for iCloud accounts launched in the United Kingdom with the iOS 26.4 update, requiring users to prove age via credit‑card link or government‑issued ID scan. Shortly after rollout, many UK iPhone users reported error messages, frozen...
Google Previews Gemini Nano 4 for Android AICore, Coming This Year
Google unveiled Gemini Nano 4, the next‑gen AI model for Android, alongside its larger sibling Gemma 4. The Nano line ships in two TPU‑optimized flavors—Fast, which is three times quicker than the previous E4B version, and Full, which offers higher‑level reasoning. Both variants...
Android's Emergency Alerts Just Got a Major Map Upgrade - but Change This Setting First
Google’s March 2026 Android update adds a map view to Wireless Emergency Alerts, letting users see the exact footprint of weather, AMBER or other public safety alerts and their own location within it. The feature replaces vague text descriptions with...
Gemini for Android Auto Is Rolling Out More Widely, but Not Everyone Is Happy About It
Google has accelerated the rollout of its Gemini AI voice assistant to Android Auto, making the feature suddenly available to a wave of drivers after a year‑long, slow deployment. Early adopters report mixed experiences, with some praising the new conversational...
Google Home Expands Workspace Support, Including Nest Migration & Sharing
Google Home is rolling out full Workspace account support, letting corporate‑managed users share homes, migrate Nest accounts, and set up new Nest devices directly in the app. While personal Gmail accounts remain the recommended primary profile, the update broadens flexibility...
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Pixel 11 Pro XL Leak Is the Most Boring One yet, Very Little Changes [Gallery]
A new CAD leak of Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL shows the device essentially unchanged from the Pixel 10 Pro XL, matching its 162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm dimensions. The phone retains a 6.8‑inch LTPO AMOLED display and is expected to ship Google’s Tensor G6 processor, Titan M3 security chip, and a...
These Are My 10 Favorite Open-Source Android Apps
Andy Betts highlights ten open‑source Android apps he uses daily, ranging from Bitwarden password manager to Windscribe VPN. Each app delivers feature‑rich performance, strong privacy controls, and minimal permissions compared with many proprietary alternatives. Betts emphasizes the transparency of open‑source...
Google Vids Adds AI Avatars that You Can Customize & Direct, Free Veo Generation
Google has upgraded its Workspace video suite, Google Vids, with AI‑driven avatar customization, new music generation via Lyria 3, and expanded Veo clip limits. Free users can now create up to ten 8‑second clips each month, while AI Ultra subscribers receive...
Best VR Headset 2026
The guide ranks Meta Quest 3 as the best overall VR headset for 2026, emphasizing its solid image quality, wireless standalone design, and reasonable price. Pico 4 is highlighted as the top non‑Meta alternative, offering a higher‑resolution LCD screen but limited to...
Every Galaxy Phone Should Have This App Preinstalled
Samsung’s new AI‑powered app Galaxy Enhance‑X transforms photos and videos with a single tap, offering Magic edit, portrait, HDR, and face tools, plus lightweight video enhancements. The app leverages on‑device neural processing to deliver real‑time fixes for lighting, blur, reflections,...
KaraFun Karaoke Platform Creates KaraFun Battle Mobile Game
KaraFun, the well‑known karaoke streaming service, has unveiled KaraFun Battle, a new mobile game that blends its extensive track library with competitive scoring. The game pits players against each other in real‑time leaderboards, turning casual sing‑alongs into a contest. Pop‑punk...
This Open-Source App Lets You Search Your Entire Android Phone From One Bar
Quick Search is a free, open‑source Android app that provides a single, fast search bar for apps, files, contacts, settings, and web queries. It runs all processing locally, eliminating ads, trackers, and subscription fees common in Play Store alternatives. The...
Give Your Laptop a New Life with ChromeOS Flex
Google and Back Market have launched a $3 (≈ $3.25) ChromeOS Flex USB kit that lets users install the free, cloud‑first operating system on older Windows 10 PCs and Macs. The kit includes a reusable, waste‑compensated USB drive, step‑by‑step guides and video tutorials,...
This Unlocked Pixel 9 Is $300 Off Right Now
Google’s Pixel 9 128GB unlocked smartphone has slashed to $499, a $300 markdown from its $799 launch price. The device ships with the Tensor G4 processor, 12 GB of RAM, a 6.3‑inch 120 Hz OLED display, and a dual‑camera system anchored by...
4 Of The Best Laptops With High-Quality Cameras
The article highlights four premium laptops that pair strong performance with high‑quality integrated webcams: the Razer Blade 16 gaming machine, HP OmniBook 7 business‑oriented laptop, Apple MacBook Pro M4 2025, and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12. Camera specs range from a standard 1080p sensor with IR...
As Memory Shortages Continue, Somehow, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally Is $100 Off with Three Months of Game Pass for...
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld is now priced at $499.99, roughly $100 less than its usual $599.99 list price, and ships with three months of Xbox Game Pass Premium at no extra cost. It features 16 GB of RAM and...
Garmin-Style Running Metric Lands on Amazfit's Affordable Running Watches in Latest Update
Amazfit has rolled out software version 3.7.0.1 for its Active Max, adding lactate‑threshold tracking—a metric traditionally found on high‑end Garmin watches. The update also refines sleep‑stage tracking, enhancing both performance and recovery data. Priced at about $170, the Active Max...
GameStop NVMe SSD 2TB SSD Review: A Surprisingly Capable Budget Drive for the PS5
GameStop has entered the SSD market with a PS5‑compatible NVMe M.2 2280 drive available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities. Priced at $175 for 1TB, $237 for 2TB and $427 for 4TB, the drive delivers up to 7,400 MB/s reads and...
Sonic Rumble Rebranded to Sonic Rumble Party as It Adds New Features and Removes Game Modes
Sega has rebranded its mobile party‑royale Sonic Rumble as Sonic Rumble Party, rolling out version 1.5 on March 16, 2026. The update introduces a new Party Rumble mode, starter missions, and Toy Capsules while retiring Quick Rumble, Special Rumbles, Amy’s Requests, and...
Google Might Say No More to Android Rollbacks on the Pixel 10 with a Patch
Google is reportedly preparing a bootloader patch for the upcoming Pixel 10 that will increment the anti‑rollback version, effectively preventing users from downgrading Android versions. The change builds on similar restrictions introduced with the Pixel 6 series, which were later relaxed for...
FBI Warns of AVrecon Malware Targeting Network Devices Across 163 Countries
The FBI has issued a warning about AVrecon, a modular malware that compromises home and small‑office routers by exploiting unpatched remote‑code‑execution flaws. The malware was used by the now‑dismantled SocksEscort proxy service, which sold access to roughly 369,000 infected devices...
Action Camera Jargon Buster: What Do All the Specs and Complex Terminology Mean?
The article serves as a jargon buster that demystifies the technical terms found on action‑camera spec sheets, targeting cyclists of all skill levels. It explains sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, video parameters like bit depth, bit rate, and aspect...
8BitDo Retro 68 AP50 Keyboard Channels Apple II Design in Limited Edition Release
8BitDo has launched the Retro 68 AP50, a limited‑edition mechanical keyboard that pays homage to the Apple II’s iconic beige‑brown aesthetic. The 68‑key board uses a gasket‑mount system, an aluminum chassis, and hot‑swappable Kailh BOX Ice Cream Pro Max switches. It offers...
Redmi Note 15 SE 5G with 6.77-inch AMOLED Display and 5,800 mAH Battery Launched in India, Price Starts At…
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G in India, pricing the base 6 GB/128 GB model at ₹19,999 (≈$240) with higher‑spec variants up to ₹22,999 (≈$276). The phone features a 6.77‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, 5,800 mAh battery with 45 W fast...
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G Campaign Taps Nostalgia and Biking Culture
Samsung India, with Cheil India, launched a high‑impact campaign for the Galaxy M17e 5G that blends motorbike stunts and nostalgia for early adventure reality shows. Featuring Indian TV icons Rannvijay Singha and Nikhil Chinapa, the ads portray the phone as...
Ring Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
Ring is running a month‑long promotion offering up to 50% off its cameras, video doorbells and bundles, including $150 off the Starter Pro Kit and $59 off the Whole Home Basic Kit. The deals extend to a 50% discount on the Pet Basic...
OnePlus Promo Code: $70 Off | April 2026
OnePlus is rolling out a suite of April promotions, including $50 off the Pad Go 2 tablet with code APRIL26 and up to 30% off Buds 4 earbuds. The newly launched OnePlus 15 offers a $50 newsletter discount or a chance to win...
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off
Logitech is running a spring promotion that offers up to $100 off refurbished premium gear, free shipping on orders over $29, and a range of free‑gift‑with‑purchase offers. The deals include $50 off a refurbished X56 HOTAS, $60 off a G715...
'The Solution Is to Get Rid of Consoles': Analyst Predicts $1,000 PS6 and a Transition to Game Streaming
Console prices are climbing sharply, with the PS5 now $599.99 versus its $399.99 launch price and analysts forecasting a $1,000 PS6 next year. Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter argues that escalating hardware costs will accelerate a shift toward game streaming. Sony’s...
TikTok Tests In-App DM Games
TikTok has rolled out a new emoji‑based game that can be launched directly from private or group direct messages, making it the latest in‑app entertainment feature for the platform. Users send a single emoji, tap it, and then guide the...
YouTube Connects AI Chatbot to Smart TVs
YouTube has extended its conversational AI chatbot to select smart‑TV platforms, letting viewers ask spoken questions via the remote’s microphone while watching videos. The feature, tested since February 2026, appears as an “Ask” button that delivers in‑stream answers and recommendations....
Meta Gets Into Health Wearables with AI Glasses
Meta announced AI-powered smart glasses that now support prescription lenses and include a hands‑free food‑tracking feature. Users can log meals by speaking a command or snapping a photo, with the device extracting nutritional information and syncing it to the Meta...
Fitbit Expands Personal AI Health Coach Features for Free Subscribers
Fitbit announced that its Gemini‑powered AI health coach, Coach, is expanding to free users through a Public Preview. The update adds cycle health tracking, mental‑wellbeing scoring, and nutrition and water logging for all subscribers. Premium members retain advanced features like...
Meta’s Facial Recognition Smart Glasses Plan Sees Increasing Opposition
More than 60 civil‑society groups, led by the Consumer Federation of America, have written to Congress demanding a halt to Meta’s plan to embed facial‑recognition software, called “Name Tag,” in its Ray‑Ban smart glasses. The groups cite a Swedish investigation...
The Natural Cycles Fertility App Can Now Access Temperature Data From Your Garmin Watch
Garmin has announced a partnership with the fertility‑tracking app Natural Cycles, enabling temperature data from compatible Garmin wearables to flow directly into the app. The integration currently supports models such as the Venu 4, Venu 3/3S, Venu X1, Fenix 8, and Forerunner 570/970. Natural Cycles...
AirPods Max 2 Reviewed: Premium Sound, Top-Tier ANC, Same High Price
Apple unveiled the AirPods Max 2, its first major overhaul of the over‑ear flagship after six years. Powered by the new H2 chip, the headphones add head‑gesture controls, Live Translation, a built‑in camera remote and USB‑C hi‑res playback while retaining the...
I Tested a Living Room Full of Cheap Ikea Speakers Against Sonos and Bose
IKEA introduced the $10 Kallsup Bluetooth speaker, a tiny plastic cube available in bright colors. Despite its minimal design, a single unit delivers decent midrange performance, and up to 100 can be linked, with 20 units boosting sound pressure level...
I Disabled Windows 11's Worst Defaults in Minutes Using This Free App
MakeUseOf highlights Wintoys, a free Windows Store app that centralizes the most intrusive Windows 11 defaults into a single dashboard. Users can instantly mute ads, telemetry, and suggested content, as well as disable Fast Startup, Delivery Optimization, and a host of...
Fitbit Might Be Making a Whoop-Like Smart Band
Google has quietly teased a new Fitbit‑branded smart band in a March 31 Instagram video featuring Steph Curry, suggesting a screenless, Whoop‑style wearable. While the company has not confirmed details, Bloomberg reports insiders say the device will be Fitbit‑branded and...
Unmissable MacBook Pro M5 Deals — Celebrate 50 Years of Apple by Saving on the Most Stylish Business-Class Laptops We've...
TechRadar Pro highlights fresh discounts on Apple’s 2025 MacBook Pro lineup, featuring 14‑inch and 16‑inch models powered by the new M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. In the United States, savings range from 5% to 9%, bringing the 14‑inch base model down...
'Everything You Want in Headphones at This Level': I Tested JBL's New Over-Ears and if You're All About that Bass,...
JBL launched the Live 780NC over‑ear headphones in the US on March 12, 2026, pricing them at $249.95. The model packs adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint and Auracast support, and a personalized EQ system via the JBL app. Battery life is a standout, offering...
I Used Gmail's AI Tool to Do Hours of Work for Me in 10 Minutes - with 3 Prompts
Google’s Gmail now lets users type natural‑language prompts directly into the search bar, turning the inbox into an AI‑powered command center. In a ZDNET test, the author used three simple prompts to extract vendor status, contact details, and generate a...
The Korg Handytraxx Play Finally Got Me Learning to Scratch
The Korg Handytraxx Play is a $500 battery‑powered, suitcase‑style turntable that folds into a built‑in speaker and fader, targeting users who need a compact DJ solution. Terrence O'Brien of The Verge reports that the device finally enabled him to start...
I Got Rid of Our Google Home. My Family Life Improved in Unexpected Ways.
A mother tossed her kitchen‑placed Google Home after it repeatedly mis‑responded while she cooked, prompting a quick shift to a Bluetooth speaker and manual phone searches. Within weeks the family stopped shouting at the device and discovered simpler workarounds for...
$28 Point-and-Shoot Camera Is Now Preloaded with Lomo’s Best Film Yet
Lomography has launched a new Simple Use Reloadable LomoChrome Classicolor camera priced under $28, preloaded with its user‑friendly Classicolor 35 mm film. The film delivers natural skin tones and vibrant colors with ISO 200 and 27 exposures, while the camera’s basic point‑and‑shoot...