Samsung Galaxy Watch Gets Blood Pressure Monitoring in the US, With One Major Caveat
Samsung has begun rolling out blood‑pressure monitoring to Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 8 series in the United States. The feature requires users to own a traditional upper‑arm cuff, download the Samsung Health Monitor app, and recalibrate the watch every 28 days. Unlike its ECG and sleep‑apnea tools, the blood‑pressure function is not FDA‑cleared and is marketed for wellness purposes only. Samsung says passive trend monitoring will arrive later this year, expanding the capability beyond on‑demand readings.
With Its New App Store, Ring Bets on AI to Go Beyond Home Security
Ring, Amazon’s security‑camera arm, unveiled an app store that taps its 100 million‑camera footprint to deliver AI‑driven third‑party services. The initial catalog features about 15 apps targeting elder‑care monitoring, workforce analytics, rental management and niche utilities like bird identification. Developers can...
You Can Order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘Conversationally’ with Alexa Plus
Amazon has upgraded its Alexa Plus assistant to support conversational food ordering through Grubhub and Uber Eats. Users can add, remove, or change items on the fly, with the Echo Show 8 and larger devices displaying the order in real time. The feature...
Former Valve Dev Says Xbox Adding Copilot AI to Consoles Is "Horrible" And "Not Needed"
Former Valve developer Chet Faliszek publicly criticized Microsoft’s plan to roll out Copilot AI on Xbox consoles after the GDC 2026 showcase. He argued the feature, demonstrated assisting players in Sea of Thieves, would dilute immersion, remove meaningful challenges, and erode...
This Desert-Proof Laptop Is a Self-Contained AI Powerhouse
Durabook introduced the Z14I‑HG, a fully rugged 14‑inch mobile workstation that delivers 682 TOPS of AI compute. The device combines an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, an integrated NPU, and an NVIDIA RTX Ada GPU (RTX 3500 or RTX 5000) to run demanding AI...
Apple M5 Max MacBooks Are Getting Surprisingly Close to Real Gaming PCs
Apple’s latest M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are closing the performance gap with dedicated gaming PCs. Benchmarks by YouTuber Andrew Tsai show the M5 Pro delivering roughly 60 fps in upscaled 1440p on titles like Cyberpunk 2077, while the 40‑core M5 Max sustains similar frame rates...
Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises
Vitesy's Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier retails for about $150 and uses UV‑driven photocatalysis to neutralize odors and claim up to a 12‑day extension of produce freshness. In a six‑week hands‑on test the reviewer found the unit effective at eliminating strong...
Why This Marshall Is the First Soundbar I've Tested that Truly Challenges My Sonos Arc Ultra
The Marshall Heston 120 and Sonos Arc Ultra are now direct rivals, each priced at $999. While the Arc Ultra continues to lead with 9.1.4 channels and Dolby Atmos processing, the Heston 120 counters with a bold Marshall aesthetic, 5.1.2 channel layout, and a richer...
"You're Better than This": Why Young Men Are Quitting Porn in Droves
Quittr, a porn‑addiction recovery app launched in August 2024, claims nearly two million downloads and rapid subscriber growth during December‑February. Founder Alex Slater, a 20‑year‑old entrepreneur, markets the tool to young men seeking self‑improvement, leveraging influencers across religious and fitness...
4G-Connected Earbuds Use AI to Generate Meeting Notes
Mobvoi has introduced the TicNote Pods, the first 4G‑connected AI earbuds that automatically record, transcribe, and index spoken content. The earbuds capture both in‑ear audio and ambient sound, while the charging case records in‑person meetings from several meters away. Transcripts...
We Still Highly Recommend These 3 Older Laptop Models - Especially While They're on Sale
Amazon’s Spring Sale ends tonight, featuring deep discounts on older laptop models that still deliver strong performance. The M1 MacBook Pro is available for $707, a 53% reduction, while Samsung’s Galaxy Book5 360 and Dell 16 Plus are discounted 12% and 35% respectively....
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro PCIe Sound Card Review
Creative's Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro re‑enters the internal sound‑card market as an affordable PCIe upgrade for PCs with sub‑par onboard audio. Priced under $100, it offers 24‑bit/192 kHz playback, 7.1‑channel support and a modest headphone amp. The card relies on...
EE Launches AI TV Search Feature
EE has introduced Smart Search, an AI‑driven feature on its EE TV platform that lets users find shows and movies by describing mood, theme, plot or a simple one‑liner. The tool pulls content from live TV, on‑demand libraries and third‑party...
OnePlus Nord 6 Key Specifications Revealed Ahead of Launch: 50MP Sony Camera, 9,000mAh Battery Confirmed
OnePlus will debut the Nord 6 in India on 7 April at 7 PM, with sales routed through Amazon. The mid‑range flagship packs a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a 1.5K 165 Hz AMOLED screen, IP66‑IP69K water‑dust protection, a 50 MP Sony camera, and a massive 9,000 mAh...
Google Maps Displays Non-Existent Clean Air Zone In Manchester
Google Maps mistakenly displayed a Clean Air Zone around Greater Manchester, warning drivers of potential charges for a scheme that was never implemented. The error, traced to a 2019 proposal abandoned in 2023, was reported by Transport for Greater Manchester,...
Instagram Tests a Feature to Let You See Your Ex's Stories without a Trace — and It's Going to Cost...
Instagram is piloting a paid subscription that lets users watch Stories anonymously, extending the feature set with audience lists beyond Close Friends and a 24‑hour story extension. The test is live in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines and costs roughly...
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 Beta 1 Update: Check Top New Features, How to Download and More
Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.5 beta 1 update, introducing new emojis, keyboard enhancements, and early hints of upcoming features. The beta adds a "Suggested Places" section in Apple Maps that will later host ads, and finally enables RCS end‑to‑end encryption for cross‑platform...
Apple Cracks Down on AI Generated Apps, Removes Vibe Coding App 'Anything' From App Store
Apple removed the AI‑driven app "Anything" from the App Store, citing violations of the self‑containment rule in its App Review Guidelines. The removal follows months of blocked updates, which began in December for "Anything" and other vibe‑coding platforms like Replit...
Hume Health Hume Body Pod Claims Evaluated: Researching Accuracy Details & Comparison Versus Other Leading Bathroom Scales
Hume Health detailed its Body Pod, an 8‑electrode, multi‑frequency BIA analyzer that measures over 45 body‑composition metrics and claims 98% DEXA‑level accuracy verified by Socotech. The device pairs with a free app that provides basic tracking and a premium AI‑driven...
Avoid Cheap Amazon Dashcams, Consumer Reports Says These Are Better Options
The dashcam market is expanding, with 36% of non‑owners planning a purchase within a year. Consumer Reports evaluated dozens of units and highlighted five top models for 2026, priced between $99 and $480. All recommended cameras feature GPS, resolutions above...
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Spectrum is adding its TV app to Amazon Fire TV devices starting April 15, 2024. The rollout lets Spectrum subscribers stream the full channel lineup, multiview, cloud DVR and video‑on‑demand content directly on Fire TV hardware. Compatibility covers Fire OS 6+ and...
Microsoft Reduces Copilot Integrations in Windows 11
Microsoft announced a rollback of Copilot features in Windows 11, removing the AI assistant from core apps such as Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets and Notepad. The move is part of a broader quality overhaul that emphasizes performance, reliability and what the...
12 Home Depot Finds RV Owners Will Find Useful
SlashGear highlights twelve Home Depot products that address common RV challenges, ranging from essential hand tools and a compact wet/dry vacuum to a portable power station and Starlink Mini internet kit. Each item meets a minimum of 400 reviews and a...
5 Of The Coolest Gadgets Under $30 That Are Compatible With Your Android Phone
The article spotlights five Android‑compatible gadgets priced under $30, ranging from a USB‑C digital microscope to a retro‑styled Bluetooth controller, a pocket thermal printer, a phone‑powered insect‑bite heater, and a pressure‑sensitive drawing tablet. Each device adds a distinct capability—macro photography,...
I Replaced Phone Link with Google Quick Share on My PC, and I'm Not Going Back
Google’s Quick Share desktop app now outperforms Microsoft’s Phone Link for Android‑to‑Windows file transfers, delivering roughly 30 MB/s versus Phone Link’s 15 MB/s. The new client eliminates the need for a shared Wi‑Fi network and avoids the frequent disconnections that plague Phone Link, especially after sleep...
My Favorite Smart Notebook for To-Do Lists Is Currently on Sale
Tech reporter Allison Murray highlights the Boox Note Air 5C e‑ink tablet, now $41 cheaper in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The bundle adds an orange folio cover for just $10, bringing the total to $540. The device features a Pen 3 stylus...
The Sideload 028: The Short Life and Quick Death of Samsung’s TriFold
Episode 28 of 9to5Google’s The Sideload features host Will and The Verge senior reviewer Allison Johnson dissecting Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold, a premium foldable that vanished from shelves after just a few months. The duo recounts Johnson’s hands‑on experience, noting the...
This Blind Runner Ran a Half Marathon—With His Glasses Giving Him Directions
Blind CEO Thomas Panek completed the NYC Half Marathon using AI glasses co‑developed with Meta and his nonprofit Lighthouse Guild. The prototype was finished the night before the race and provided real‑time visual cues such as mile markers and bridge...
How to Unlock the Best Xbox Cloud Gaming Quality on Windows 11 with a Few Simple Tweaks Using This Free...
Better xCloud is an open‑source Tampermonkey script that injects advanced controls into the Xbox Cloud Gaming web client on Windows 11. It lets users manually adjust bitrate, resolution, and server region, while displaying real‑time ping and FPS counters. The tool also unlocks...
New ‘Android Developer Verifier’ App Coming to Phones as Google Shares Verification Timeline
Google announced the Android Developer Verifier, a system‑level service that will check whether an app is registered to a verified developer. The verifier will appear in device settings starting April 2026, with early‑access accounts for students and hobbyists opening in June...
Would You Share Your Phone Calls With a Company to Make Money? This Startup Is Banking on It
Neon, a new app, pays users to record and sell their phone calls for AI training, quickly rising to the top of the App Store. An early security flaw exposed call metadata and transcripts, prompting a public backlash. After securing...
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: DREDGE, Vohenn, Death Road to Canada, More
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale entered Day 6, featuring deep discounts on a slate of Android games and apps such as DREDGE, Death Road to Canada, and Fairy Knights. The promotion also includes an all‑time‑low price on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ and...
AirPods Pro 3 Vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I Listened to Both, and There's a Sonic Difference
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra 2nd‑Gen earbuds launched within weeks of each other, prompting a side‑by‑side review. The AirPods Pro 3 cost $249, offer Apple‑centric features like heart‑rate monitoring, Spatial Audio and automatic device switching, and provide eight hours of...
Wave Browser Brings Gaming Tools and Ocean Cleanup Into the Same Tab
Wave Browser launches as a gaming‑focused web browser that bundles multitasking tools such as a sidebar, picture‑in‑picture streaming, and a Memory Saver mode to keep RAM usage low during heavy gaming sessions. The browser embeds utilities like ad blocking, translation,...
Beats Made My Favorite Workout Earbuds Even Better with an Electric Nike Collab
Beats has launched a limited‑edition Powerbeats Pro 2 in partnership with Nike, featuring a matte‑black and neon Volt colorway and the iconic Nike swoosh on the right earbud. The earbuds retain the standard $250 price, wireless‑charging case, and built‑in heart‑rate sensor,...
If You Live in Your Browser All Day, This Browser Might Just Be the One for You
Arc, the Browser Company’s free Chromium‑based browser, targets users who spend most of their day inside a web browser. It replaces traditional top‑bar navigation with a left‑hand sidebar, vertical tabs, and “spaces” that act as dedicated workspaces. Features like pinned...
A Microsoft VP Just Revealed He's Working to Remove Windows 11's Most Hated Requirement
Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman announced he is working to eliminate the mandatory Microsoft online account for Windows 11 setup, a feature that has drawn widespread criticism. The requirement ties users to cloud services like the Store, OneDrive, and BitLocker, limiting the...
Self-Flushing Litter Box Keeps an AI Eye on Kitties' Urinary Health
Petalas, a Hong‑Kong startup, unveiled a self‑flushing litter box that automatically cleans waste and monitors feline urinary health via AI. The device uses reusable pellets, a 45‑minute rinse‑and‑flush cycle, and requires connection to water and a drain. It reads RFID...
Dyson’s Ultra-Thin PencilVac Fluffycones Is Tougher to Resist at $150 Off
Dyson’s PencilVac Fluffycones stick vacuum is now priced at $449.99, a $150 discount from its regular $599.99 list price. The ultra‑thin, sub‑four‑pound device targets quick clean‑ups, offering 55 air watts of suction and a 20‑30 minute battery life. It features...
Samsung Built a Motion Sickness App for Galaxy Buds, but You Can Try It on Any Earbuds
Samsung has launched Hearapy, a free Android app that emits 100 Hz bass sine waves for 60‑second sessions to alleviate motion sickness. The app stimulates the inner‑ear balance system and, according to Samsung, can keep users comfortable for up to two...
Flexible Gel Can Turn Body Heat Into Power for Next-Generation Wearables
Queensland University of Technology researchers have engineered a soft hydrogel that converts body heat into electricity, achieving a record n‑type thermoelectric efficiency for flexible materials. A 10 mm square prototype produced about 0.46 volts, demonstrating practical power generation from modest temperature differences....
Google Pixel Rolls Out ‘Transit Mode’ and Real-Time At a Glance Commute
Google has begun rolling out a new Transit mode for Pixel phones, automatically activating during train rides and delivering real‑time commute updates via the At a Glance widget. Users can customize notification filters, volume, and Bluetooth behavior, while the feature...
This Windows Laptop May Have a Moderate Battery Life, but It Burns Bright with an OLED Display, 16GB of RAM,...
ASUS’s Zenbook 14 pairs a 14‑inch OLED screen with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512 GB SSD, delivering vivid visuals and solid everyday performance. The RAM is soldered, limiting upgrades, while the SSD is user‑replaceable up to 2 TB. Intel Arc...
Google Maps Simplifies Battery Predictions and Trip Planning for 350+ Android Auto EV Models.
Google Maps is extending its AI‑powered electric‑vehicle charging features to Android Auto users of more than 350 models across over 15 U.S. brands. Drivers can add their EV details, see projected battery usage, receive optimal charging‑stop suggestions and an updated...
Lenovo Promises It Hasn't Abandoned Updating Your Legion Go 2 Drivers, Yet
Lenovo has reaffirmed that it will support the Legion Go 2 handheld through October 2029, but it has not provided a release date for the next graphics driver. The most recent major driver update arrived in December 2023 for the 32.0.21030 branch that...
The True Cost of Google's Level Up: What the Fee Table Doesn't Show
Google Play’s March 4 update lowers headline fees but adds a 5% billing surcharge in the US, UK and EEA and reduces subscription fees to 10%. The change is bundled with the Games Level Up program, which requires deeper integration with Google...
Grab $1,100 Off Lenovo's Ultimate 2-in-1 OLED Road Warrior — Two Devices for One Single Price
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 2‑in‑1 Gen 10 Intel Aura Edition, a premium 14‑inch OLED convertible, is now available for $1,593 after a $1,100 discount, down from its $2,699 list price. The device combines a 2880×1800, 120 Hz display with a 57 Whr battery that delivers...
The Best LED Face Masks of 2026 for More Collagen, Less Inflammation
The 2026 roundup of LED face masks evaluates five top models—Shark CryoGlow, iRestore Illumina, Omnilux Contour, CurrentBody Series 2, and Omnilux Men—highlighting price, irradiance, and wavelength mix. Shark leads with the highest irradiance (128 mW/cm²) at $350, while iRestore offers full‑face, triple‑wavelength...
Metals, Models and Mandates: Decoding the Cultural Translation of Modern Marketing
Oura, the Finnish maker of premium smart rings, is launching its recovery‑focused wearable in India, positioning the device as a fashion status symbol rather than a step counter. Chief Marketing Officer Doug Sweeny is shifting the narrative from bio‑hacking metrics...
Oura’s India Play: Why the Future of Health Tech Is Screenless
Finnish wearables maker Oura is launching its smart ring in India, partnering with premium retailers such as Cromā to preserve its high‑end unboxing experience. The company emphasizes a screenless, design‑first philosophy that positions the ring as a status symbol for...