Fake Samsung 990 Pro SSD Is Good Enough to Fool Your Benchmarks
Scammers are selling counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs that closely mimic the genuine model’s specifications and even report near‑identical read/write speeds in tools like CrystalDiskInfo. The fake drives use a Maxio MAP1602 controller, lack Samsung’s DDR4 cache, and deliver real‑world transfer rates of only about 260 MB/s versus the authentic drive’s 1,860 MB/s. Akiba PC Hotline’s testing showed the counterfeit’s capacity is accurate, but its performance and serial number anomalies expose the fraud. Traditional authentication software may not flag the drive, forcing buyers to run deeper benchmarks.
A Classic Zelda-Style Adventure, but a Lot More Cozy
Under The Island, an indie 2D action‑adventure, blends classic Zelda exploration with a cozy, Stardew‑Valley vibe. Players control Nia, wielding a hockey stick, as she solves puzzles, battles whimsical foes, and prevents the island from sinking. The game distinguishes itself...
Win a Prize by Entering Your Build Into the Inaugural Tom's Hardware Rig Rundown — Submit a Build to Get...
Tom's Hardware announced its inaugural Rig Rundown contest, inviting PC enthusiasts to submit their complete builds for expert evaluation. The competition accepts both new and refurbished components, with a focus on detailed performance analysis and a prize package that includes...
I Was Amazed That This Oppo Camera Slammed the iPhone 17 Pro in My Tests
CNET’s Andrew Lanxon compared Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro with Oppo’s Find X9 Pro across a series of real‑world photo missions in Edinburgh. Using each phone’s default JPEG mode, the reviewer found the Oppo often produced brighter, more vibrant images with stronger sharpening, while the...
Accessibility Settings Are Looking at a Few Refinements in This One UI 9 Leak
Samsung is reportedly testing a suite of accessibility refinements for its upcoming One UI 9, which runs on Android 17. Leaked code suggests a “Text Spotlight” feature that lets users tap to expand and highlight text, with customizable size and color options....
I'm Already Spending Nights Outside With Ninja's Patio Heater-Fire Pit Mashup
Ninja’s Fireside360 is a dual‑function patio heater and fire‑pit that runs on propane, delivering 80,000 BTU of heat. Weighing about 40 lb, it can be set up in under ten minutes and moved around the yard with ease. The unit offers three...
Best 360 Cameras (2026): DJI, Insta360, GoPro
The March 2026 roundup identifies the GoPro Max 2 as the top all‑round 360 camera, thanks to its true 8K video, natural color profile, and versatile mounting system. Insta360’s X5 follows with a larger 1/1.28″ sensor that boosts low‑light performance, while the...
Meta Quest Promo Codes: $50 Off | March 2026
Meta is rolling out a series of price cuts and bundles for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, including up to $50 off the Quest 3S, refurbished Quest 3 units for $380, and a limited‑edition Xbox Quest 3S bundle with Game Pass Ultimate. Additional...
Sub-$300 Mini Camera Drone Flies 4K/60fps Video and Obstacle Avoidance
Skyrover introduced the S1 Mini, a sub‑249‑gram camera drone priced under $300 that adds forward obstacle avoidance to the budget segment. It features a 1/2‑inch Sony sensor capable of 48‑megapixel stills and 4K / 60 fps video on a 3‑axis gimbal. The drone...
These Are My Top 5 Pokémon Games on Nintendo Switch 2 — Including a Controversial Entry, and One that You...
A TechRadar writer ranks the five best Pokémon titles on Nintendo Switch 2, placing the new exclusive Pokopia at the top. The list also highlights the free performance upgrade for Scarlet and Violet, the handheld boost for Legends: Arceus, and classic...
You Won’t Need to Repeat Android’s Sideload Bypass when Upgrading Your Phone
Google rolled out the Android "advanced flow" that lets users enable sideloading of unverified apps without a permanent developer‑mode toggle. A new FAQ video confirms the settings can be transferred to a replacement phone during setup, eliminating the need to...
Meta to Launch New AI Glasses Aimed at Prescription Wearers
Meta Platforms will debut two new Ray‑Ban smart glasses next week, specifically engineered for prescription wearers. The devices are the first Ray‑Ban models built with prescription lenses integrated at the factory, extending Meta’s existing AR hardware line. The launch leverages...
These XR Glasses Effectively Replaced My Dual Monitors for Work - and They're $170 Off
Xreal One Pro AR glasses are now $599, a 22% discount from the regular $769 price. The headset uses flat‑prism optics to achieve a 57‑degree field of view, currently the widest in consumer AR. Reviewers report that its ultra‑wide mode...
Your Questions on Apple’s Critical 2026, Answered by Mark Gurman
Mark Gurman, Bloomberg’s veteran Apple reporter, fielded a live Q&A on March 26, 2026, outlining Apple’s strategic priorities for its pivotal 2026 year. He detailed a push toward higher‑margin services, a refreshed product slate including a new AR/VR headset and upgraded iPhone...
I Had a Rocky Relationship With the PlayStation Portal, but I Learned to Love It
Sony’s PlayStation Portal, a handheld remote‑play device for PS5 launched in November 2023, lets users stream high‑fidelity games away from the TV. Early adopters reported frequent disconnections, low resolution, and frame‑rate drops on congested Wi‑Fi networks. After upgrading to dedicated 5 GHz...
Another PlayStation Price Hike Means Gaming Console Will Cost 30% More than It Did Last Year
Sony announced a second price increase for its PlayStation 5 within a year, raising the standard model to $649.99 and the digital edition to $599.99, while the new PS5 Pro will cost $899.99. The hikes represent roughly a 30% rise...
I Turned on Spatial Audio in My Echo Studio and the Difference Was Shocking
Amazon’s Echo Studio and select Echo Show models now support spatial audio, a 3‑D sound experience that uses seven beam‑forming microphones and crosstalk cancellation to create immersive soundscapes. The feature is disabled by default and must be activated through the...
The Denon DP-500BT Record Player Is the Only One I’ll Listen To Using Bluetooth
The Denon DP‑500BT is a mid‑price turntable priced about $900 that adds Bluetooth streaming to a traditional belt‑drive design. Reviewers found its sound quality on Bluetooth virtually indistinguishable from a wired connection, delivering warm, detailed audio across 33 ⅓, 45 and...
JBL’s Boombox 3 Drops to $300 and the Tour Pro 2 Earbuds Hit $140 During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Amazon's Big Spring Sale slashes JBL prices, with the Boombox 3 now $299.95—a $200 discount—and the Tour Pro 2 earbuds at $139.95, 44% off. The promotion also includes deep discounts on PartyBox, Charge 6, and a range of JBL headphones...
NZXT Player Two Prime Impressions, or How One Can Be a PC Gamer in 2026
NZXT recently released the Player Two Prime, a high‑performance pre‑built gaming tower aimed at users who prefer a ready‑to‑play PC over assembling their own. The system packs top‑tier CPUs, GPUs, and ample storage, while featuring modular cable management and advanced...
Pixelated 093: Android, Not Scamdroid
Google announced an "advanced flow" for Android sideloading, set to launch on all Play‑supported devices later this year. The new process adds mandatory verification and explicit user consent, aiming to improve security while preserving Android’s openness. Podcast hosts praised the...
Insta360’s Last-Gen Link 2C Is Fantastic 4K Webcam Now that It’s 20 Percent Off
Insta360’s Link 2C webcam is on sale for $119.99, a roughly 20% discount from its regular $149 price. The device delivers 4K video at 30 fps and uses AI‑powered auto‑framing to keep subjects centered without a motorized gimbal. It attaches magnetically to...
Save $450 on This Sublime 32-Inch 4K 240Hz Samsung QD-OLED Monitor in the Amazon Spring Sale
Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G8 32‑inch 4K 240 Hz monitor is now $849 on Amazon, a $450 discount from its recent $1,300 price. The QD‑OLED panel offers deep blacks, DCI‑P3 colour coverage and HDR10+ support, while a 240 Hz refresh rate targets competitive...
This iPhone Charger From Anker Comes with a Nifty Smart Display - and It's on Sale
Anker’s Nano 45W Smart Display charger is on sale for $28, a 30% discount on the black and white models, with blue and orange versions at $30. The compact charger features a tiny touchscreen that shows real‑time power delivery and battery...
Gemini Redesigning Glow on Android, Rolls Out Free Personal Intelligence & Memory
Google has rolled out its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature for free to all U.S. users, allowing the AI to draw on data from Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Photos, YouTube, Search, Maps and other Google services. The Gemini app also received a...
After Next Week, The PS5 Pro Might Never Be Worth Buying Again
Sony will raise the PlayStation 5 Pro price to $900 next week, marking a $150 hike across all PS5 models. The increase follows a two‑year climb from the console’s launch price of $700, driven by component shortages, AI‑related costs, and tariffs. For...
Crunchyroll Is Now Available as a Channel in the Apple TV App
Crunchyroll is now available as a channel within Apple’s TV app, letting users subscribe and watch anime without a separate app or login. The service is billed through the Apple ID at a starting price of $10 per month, reflecting...
If You Live in Georgia, There's a New Exhibit You Can Visit Celebrating Apple's 50th Anniversary
The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell, Georgia is launching *iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple* on April 1, marking Apple’s founding anniversary. The exhibit spans 20,000 square feet and showcases more than 2,000 artifacts, including every...
Is It Worth Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for Pokémon Pokopia?
Nintendo’s new Switch 2, priced at $450, launches alongside the highly praised Pokémon Pokopia, which retails for $70, bringing the total cost to $520. Pokopia is lauded as the best Pokémon title in years, offering deep life‑simulation mechanics that appeal to fans...
With 30 Hours of Battery Life, Bowers & Wikins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition Are the Best Travel Headphones I've Used
Bowers & Wickens unveiled the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition, a premium over‑ear headphone priced at $899, aimed at discerning travelers. The model features a 40 mm carbon‑cone driver, adaptive ANC with transparency mode, and up to 30 hours of battery life that can be replenished...
This Firmware Update Makes Avata 360 Ready for Real Flying
DJI has launched a day‑one firmware update (v01.00.0100) for the Avata 360, extending support to the new FPV Remote Controller 3 and enhancing the entire ecosystem, including RC 2, Goggles 3, and the Fly app. The update raises Sport mode’s top speed to 18 m/s,...
Stop Accepting Smart Home Downtime—Here's How I Built Mine to Never Fail
Patrick Campanale details how his smart home suffered frequent outages whenever his single Home Assistant server required maintenance. He resolved the issue by deploying a three‑node Proxmox high‑availability (HA) cluster, allowing the Home Assistant VM to migrate automatically if a...
This Ultra Rare Razer Gaming Mouse Costs $1337, but Is It Any Good?
Razer unveiled the Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a limited‑run collector’s mouse priced at $1,337, with all 1,337 units sold out at DreamHack UK. The mouse revives the original Boomslang silhouette in a translucent green chassis, featuring ambidextrous side buttons and...
This Capable Logitech G703 Lightspeed Is Down to £53/$60 in a Handy Amazon Discount
Logitech’s G703 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is now on Amazon for $60 in the United States and £53 (about $68) in the United Kingdom, its lowest price of 2026. The mouse packs a 25,600‑DPI Hero sensor, Lightspeed 2.4 GHz zero‑latency wireless,...
Refurbed and GoPro Announce Exclusive Partnership in Ireland
Refurbed has sealed an exclusive partnership with GoPro to sell refurbished HERO9‑11 cameras in Ireland, Denmark and Sweden. The collaboration follows a pilot that saw GoPro sales on the platform jump 195%, and reflects a 329% year‑on‑year increase in camera...
Google’s Pixel Launcher Could Take the Hard Work Out of Setting up Your Home Screen
Google is testing a new Pixel Launcher feature in Android 17 Beta 3 that can automatically populate a home‑screen page with apps and widgets based on selected Play Store categories. The early UI shows placeholder content and layout options such as...
Deals – Big Spring Sale Day 3: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 40% Off, TCL 60 NXTPAPER $180, Snapdragon X Elite...
Day 3 of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale delivers deep discounts across tablets, smartphones, laptops and accessories. Lenovo’s 12.7‑inch Idea Tab Pro falls to $237.50, a 40% cut, while TCL’s 60 XE NXTPAPER phone starts at $180, 30% off. Microsoft’s Snapdragon X Elite Surface Laptop is...
Google’s Gemini AI and Pixel Phones Are Going to Show up a Lot During the 2026 World Cup
Google has sealed sponsorship deals with France and Argentina for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning its Gemini AI model and Pixel smartphones at the tournament’s forefront. Gemini will power special AI features for the teams, including enhanced communication tools...
Android 17 Adds ‘Location Button’ for Apps and More Private ‘Approximate’ Algorithm
Android 17’s third beta introduces a new “location button” that grants one‑time precise location access, eliminating the need for permanent background permission. The runtime permission dialog now separates Precise and Approximate choices into distinct checkboxes, and a persistent blue dot...
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Android 17’s Logo Has Been Changing with Each New Beta [Video]
Google is subtly updating the Android 17 Easter‑egg logo with each beta, shifting the central planet motif from a simple circle to a spiraling shape. The changes are showcased in the Android Developers blog rather than the OS itself, suggesting a...
Apple Still Plans to Sell iPhones When It Turns 100
Apple executives told WIRED that the iPhone will remain a core product well beyond the company’s 50th anniversary, with plans to continue selling new models when Apple reaches its centennial. The strategy emphasizes relentless innovation, especially in artificial intelligence, rather...
PS5 Console and PlayStation Portal Prices Go Up Again
Sony announced a global price hike for every PlayStation 5 model and the PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026, with increases ranging from $50 to $100. The Digital Edition will rise to $599, the standard PS5 to $649, the PS5 Pro to $899, and...
Yes, You Need a Smart Bird Feeder in Your Life - and This One's on Sale
The Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder, an AI‑powered device that records and identifies over 6,000 bird species, is now $60 off (about 30% discount) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ending March 31. It streams 1080p video with 8× digital zoom and full‑color...
Apple’s Next Device Might Not Have a Screen at All
Apple is reportedly developing an AI‑powered pin, roughly the size of an AirTag, that could launch as early as 2027. The device would attach to clothing or accessories and act as an ambient sensor hub, feeding camera and microphone data...
The 6 Best to Do List Apps for Mac in 2026
The Zapier roundup identifies the six best to‑do list apps for macOS, highlighting Things, OmniFocus, Apple Reminders, GoodTask, 2Do and TickTick. Each app is evaluated on native macOS experience, task organization, quick entry, reminders and cross‑device sync. Pricing ranges from...
We Can’t Deny This AI Note-Taking Pin Is Incredibly Useful
The Plaud NotePin S is a pocket‑sized AI‑powered note‑taking device that records audio, generates real‑time transcriptions, outlines, summaries and action items. Users activate recordings with a single button or via a companion app, and can flag moments for quick reference. The...
Motorola Razr Ultra Images Leak – and There's One Peculiar Design Choice
Motorola’s upcoming Razr 70 Ultra was spotted in leaked renders shared by XpertPick and leaker OnLeaks. The new clamshell folding phone is slightly thicker than its predecessor, measuring 7.8 mm when open and 15.8 mm when folded. The added bulk likely accommodates a larger...
Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone Faces Major Design Hurdle
Apple is targeting a radical all‑screen iPhone to celebrate the device’s 20th anniversary in 2027, aiming to hide the front‑facing camera and Face ID sensors beneath the display. Conflicting leaks, however, suggest the technology may not be ready, and a smaller...
Corsair's Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse Hits an All-Time Low of $49 — 17 Programmable Buttons Built for MMO Gaming
Corsair's Scimitar RGB Elite gaming mouse has hit an all‑time low of $49.99 on Amazon, a $40 discount from its usual $89.99 price. The mouse offers 17 programmable buttons, including a sliding 12‑button side panel that can be adjusted for...
As the Nintendo 3DS Turns 15, I Feel Really Old, and Reminisce on What I Think Is the Company's Greatest...
The Nintendo 3DS celebrates its 15‑year anniversary, marking a milestone since its 2011 launch. Over its lifespan it shipped more than 75 million units and built a library that includes flagship titles such as Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Zelda: A Link...