The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Apolosign
Digital wall calendars are gaining traction as family‑focused alternatives to generic smart displays, syncing directly with Google, Apple, or Microsoft calendars. The Skylight Calendar 2, priced at $279, bundles a Plus subscription that unlocks meal‑planning, photo screensavers, and an AI assistant, positioning it as the top overall pick. Apolosign’s $270 model offers comparable core functionality without any recurring fees, making it the best subscription‑free option. Reviewers highlight improved household coordination and reduced reliance on phones, though some devices still suffer from limited iOS two‑way sync and less polished interfaces.
Skip the Keyboard with This $50 Mac Dictation Upgrade
Voibe, a Mac‑native dictation app, now offers lifetime access for $49.99, a steep discount from its $149.99 MSRP. The software processes speech locally on the Mac, delivering near‑real‑time transcription without sending audio to the cloud, which safeguards privacy. Optimized for...
Polar Takes on G-Shock with Its Toughest Watch yet and Adds a Garmin-Style Flashlight
Polar unveiled the Street X smartwatch, a rugged G‑Shock‑inspired device with a reinforced polymer case, 1.28‑inch AMOLED screen and MIL‑STD‑810H certification. It offers 170+ sport profiles, Training Load Pro, sleep and HRV tracking, and up to ten days of battery life or...
Mario’s Return to Switch 2 Has Made Me Fall in Love with Nintendo’s Console All over Again
Super Mario Bros Wonder, originally released on the Switch in 2023, has been refreshed for the upcoming Switch 2 console. The reissued version features upgraded visuals, a badge-based ability system, and new Wonder Seed transformations that keep gameplay fresh. Multiplayer now...
Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky
Aeronaut is a native macOS client that brings the Bluesky social network to a dedicated desktop window, echoing the experience once offered by Twitter for Mac. The app condenses timelines, supports both Following and algorithmic Discover feeds, and allows users...
I Installed ChromeOS on My 9-Year-Old MacBook Air, and It Actually Works
A tech writer revived a 2017 MacBook Air by installing Google’s free ChromeOS Flex, turning a dust‑collector into a responsive secondary laptop. The 128 GB SSD that limited macOS updates proved ample for the lightweight OS, which boots in seconds and...
Flipper Zero Pen-Testing Tool Gets an AI-Powered Companion App — Natural Language Interface Allows for Faster, Easier Hacking
Flipper Zero, a compact pen‑testing device, now pairs with V3SP3R, an Android app that leverages OpenRouter AI models to control the hardware via natural language. The app supports text, voice, and image inputs, and can even integrate with Mentra smart...
Cambridge Audio's New Music Streamer Can Integrate with Your TV More Effectively
Cambridge Audio has refreshed its popular CXN100 streamer with the CXN100 SE, adding an HDMI eARC port that lets users route TV audio directly through the hi‑fi system. The new model arrives in a matte‑black finish as part of the CX Black...
Modular Android Tablet Promises to Last a Decade
The open_slate is a modular 12‑inch Android tablet designed for longevity, featuring replaceable batteries, an M.2 slot for up to 1 TB SSD, and optional 5G or AI accelerator cards. It runs Google‑free Android builds and full Linux distributions, and includes...
DJI’s Latest Deals Make Shaky Phone Footage a Thing of the Past
DJI has slashed prices on its Osmo Mobile gimbal lineup, offering the Osmo Mobile 8 for $126 (down from $149), the 7P for $99 (down from $129) and the 7 for $59 (down from $75). All three models provide 3‑axis...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Makes AI Effortless – for Work and Play
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, embedding four AI agents—Galaxy AI, Bixby, Google Gemini, and Perplexity—to automate tasks across apps and streamline work and leisure. The Ultra model features a Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor delivering a 39% AI performance boost,...
5 Clever Gadgets Under $100 To Upgrade Your Bedroom
The article spotlights five bedroom‑focused gadgets priced under $100, ranging from a Levoit Core smart air purifier at $89.99 to a Philips Hue wireless dimmer switch for $24.99. Each device offers smart features—app control, voice activation, or automated routines—to improve...
Shubman Gill Asks More From His Smartphone in Google Pixel's New Ad
Google launched a new ad for the Pixel 10 in India starring cricketer Shubman Gill and voice actor Boman Irani. The spot walks viewers through everyday uses of the phone, emphasizing AI‑driven features such as Google Gemini, the “Nano Banana”...
Meta Is Letting Creators Fill Their Reels with Shopping Links
Meta announced that creators on Instagram and Facebook can now embed up to 30 clickable shopping links directly within a Reel. The feature expands affiliate and brand partnership options, eliminating the need for third‑party link‑in‑bio tools. Facebook limits product tags...
This Is the Best Home Assistant Project You Can Do in an Hour
The article outlines a quick Home Assistant project that pairs a PIR motion sensor with a 24 GHz mmWave presence sensor—specifically the Everything Presence One device—to create room‑by‑room lighting that turns on when you enter and off when you leave. By...
Intel Is Artificially Boosting CPU Benchmark Tests, Says Geekbench
Intel has introduced a Binary Optimization Tool that modifies instruction sequences to boost performance in specific benchmarks. When run through Geekbench 6, the tool can increase workload scores by up to 40% and overall scores by as much as 8%, but...
Samsung's 2026 QLED and Mini LED TVs Boast AI Soccer Mode
Samsung introduced four 2026 TV models—QLED QN80H, QN70H and Mini‑LED M80H, M70H—spanning 43‑inch to 100‑inch screens. All units, except the M70H, feature an AI‑driven Soccer Mode that automatically optimizes picture settings for live matches. The QLEDs pair mini‑LED backlighting with...
Apple Watch Series 11 Vs. Series 10: Is the New Smartwatch Worth the Upgrade?
Apple unveiled the Series 11 smartwatch, keeping the same aluminum and titanium price points as the outgoing Series 10, with base models starting at $399 and premium titanium versions at $699. While the exterior design, case dimensions and core S10 processor remain...
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Look Great on Paper, but There's One Thing Holding Them Back
Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 4 are priced around $180 and feature a sleek, tip‑less design that looks attractive on paper. However, the lack of silicone ear tips results in a loose fit, causing sound leakage and poor active‑noise‑cancelling performance. The higher‑priced...
Security on a Budget: The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Camera Offers Dependable Protection
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Security Camera provides renters with an affordable, indoor‑focused surveillance solution that combines 360‑degree motion, 12× digital zoom and color night vision. Reviewers praised its real‑time alerts, two‑way audio and a subscription‑based emergency response that can...
How Gamers Can Sneak Some Playtime Into Their Gym Workouts
Gamers are turning gym downtime into playtime by leveraging cloud‑gaming services and portable handheld consoles. The article compares streaming on phones—requiring reliable Wi‑Fi and a compact controller like the Backbone One—with dedicated devices such as the Nintendo Switch Lite, Analogue...
AccuWeather Is Now Available Inside ChatGPT
AccuWeather has launched a native plugin for OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing users to retrieve weather forecasts directly within the chat interface. The integration delivers an interactive module featuring MinuteCast, RealFeel and RealFeel Shade data, eliminating the need to switch to a...
Ditch Monthly Cloud Storage Fees: Powerful UGREEN NAS Now on Sale — Build Your Own Streaming Server Today
UGREEN’s DH4300 Plus 4‑bay NAS is now $379.99, a $60 discount from its $439.99 launch price, while the 2‑bay DH2300 is $199.99. The diskless enclosure supports up to 120 TB of storage, 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM and a 2.5 GbE port for fast...
Linux-Powered PinePhone Might Not Get a Sequel, and postmarketOS Is One Reason
The PinePhone and PinePhone Pro, pioneering Linux‑based smartphones, are unlikely to see a successor as Pine64 cites chip shortages and high financial risk. The mobile Linux community is increasingly focusing on porting Linux to inexpensive Android devices through projects like...
Apple Releases iOS, iPadOS, macOS 26.4 with a Long List of Medium-Size Tweaks
Apple today released version 26.4 of its major operating systems—including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and HomePod—bundling a large set of security patches and several new features. Highlights include charging‑limit controls for MacBooks, Safari’s compact tab view returning...
Talat’s AI Meeting Notes Stay on Your Machine, Not in the Cloud
Talat is a new Mac‑only AI notetaking app that keeps all audio and transcripts on the user’s machine, avoiding any cloud storage. Developed by Nick Payne and Mike Franklin, it leverages Apple’s Core Audio Taps and the FluidAudio framework to...
Does Your Android Auto Keep Disconnecting? What to Do About It - for Now
Android Auto users are reporting frequent disconnections on both wired and wireless links, primarily affecting Google Pixel devices and Samsung Galaxy S26 phones. The issue surfaced after the March Pixel software drop and has spread across multiple phone generations. Temporary work‑arounds...
Skip the RTX 50-Series: This $7 App Does What DLSS 4.5 Promises
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 introduces a second‑generation transformer model and dynamic multi‑frame generation, promising near‑RTX 4090 performance on lower‑end cards. A $7 Steam app called Lossless Scaling can replicate many of DLSS’s upscaling and frame‑generation benefits across any GPU, extending the life of...
BNESIM on the Evolving Role of AI in Travel eSIM as Connectivity Adapts to Accelerating Innovation Cycles
BNESIM, a global travel eSIM provider, is embedding artificial intelligence across its organization to accelerate product cycles and improve operational efficiency. The company’s AI and automation team works with every department, from fraud detection to procurement, to turn data into...
Samsung SmartThings Car-to-Home Service Is Finally Here
Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group have rolled out the SmartThings Car‑to‑Home service, enabling drivers of eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles to control select Samsung home appliances from the car’s infotainment screen. The feature, which complements the Home‑to‑Car functionality launched last...
Ultrahuman’s New Ring Pro Is Finally Available in the US
Ultrahuman has launched the Ring Pro in the United States, ending a year‑long absence caused by an Oura patent dispute. Pre‑orders are open with a tiered pricing model that begins at $349 for the first 1,000 units and climbs to...
Source: OnePlus May Shut Down in Global Markets as Early as April
OnePlus is preparing to cease smartphone sales in most global markets, with a potential shutdown as early as April 2026, while concentrating on China and entry‑mid‑range offerings in India. The move follows the departure of India CEO Robin Liu and...
Apple Music Partners with Ticketmaster to Power Its Concert Discovery Feature
Apple Music announced a partnership with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature, embedding ticket links directly within the streaming app. The integration adds a dedicated Concerts tab, homepage carousel, artist‑page badges, and push notifications that surface nearby shows based...
Dual RGB-Laser Projector Promises Lights-On Viewing up to 300 Inches
Hisense unveiled the XR10 tri‑laser projector at CES 2026, offering 6,000 ANSI lumens and a 300‑inch diagonal image. The device pairs dual RRGB laser sources with a 17‑element glass optics system, delivering up to 6,000:1 native contrast and support for Dolby Vision,...
The Budget Apple Watch SE 3 Just Got Cheaper Ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Apple’s budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3 has hit its lowest price point ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with the 40mm cellular model now $249.99 (down $50) and the 44mm version $299 (down $30). The SE 3, launched in September,...
3 New Gemini Features Are Coming to Google TV
Google is adding three Gemini-powered features to Google TV: richer visual answers, interactive deep‑dive learning modules, and concise sports briefs. The updates deliver live scorecards, video tutorials, narrated educational walkthroughs, and quick league highlights directly on the big screen. Rollout...
The Best Ways to Make Use of Those Spare USB Ports on Your TV or Monitor
Spare USB ports on modern TVs and monitors are more than just legacy connectors—they enable device charging, act as built‑in USB hubs, and support external storage playback. High‑end displays often include USB‑Power Delivery, allowing laptops to charge while receiving video...
My Favorite Outdoor Projector Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever
Samsung’s Freestyle 2 portable projector, originally priced around $800, is now selling for just under $500 after a $300 discount on Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The device combines 4K‑ish image quality, auto‑focus, and a 5 W 360° speaker, making it a top...
I Cleaned My Earbuds Properly for the First Time and the Difference Was Immediate
Consumers often overlook earbud maintenance, but accumulated earwax can significantly muffle sound and degrade microphone clarity. Simple tools—a dry Q‑tip and a wooden toothpick—remove most buildup without risking damage. Cleaning the silicone or foam tips with water and wiping the...
Razer Viper V4 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse Announced
Razer unveiled the Viper V4 Pro wireless gaming mouse, shipping today in black and white at $159.99. Weighing just 49‑g (black) or 50‑g (white), it is 9% lighter than the V3 Pro and features Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen‑2 with 0.204 ms...
How eSIM Technology Is Changing Travel Connectivity in 2026
In 2026 eSIM technology is reshaping travel connectivity by replacing physical SIM cards with embedded, software‑provisioned modules. By Q1, eSIM‑compatible devices accounted for roughly 60% of premium smartphone sales and are projected to exceed 75% by year‑end. The shift enables...
Duolingo Experiments with Tool to Lock Other Apps Until Daily Lessons Are Complete
Duolingo is piloting a "focus" feature that blocks selected distracting apps until users finish a set number of daily language lessons. The tool integrates with a device's screen‑time settings, letting learners choose which apps to lock and how many lessons...
Snapchat Adds AI Clips for Lens Studio so You Can Put Yourself on the Red Carpet
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips in Lens Studio, a new format that turns a single Snap or Camera Roll photo into a five‑second cinematic video based on a text prompt. The AI‑powered tool lets creators place users in settings ranging...
Snapchat’s New ‘AI Clips’ Lens Format Turns Photos Into Five-Second Videos
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips, a new Lens format that converts a single user photo into a five‑second video. The feature, built into Lens Studio, is a closed‑prompt AI video tool available only to Lens+ subscribers, who pay $8.99 per...
MTN Phases Out Ayoba After 7 Years as It Prepares for a Unified Digital Platform
MTN Group announced the phased retirement of its Ayoba super‑app, giving users a 30‑day window to download and retrieve data before the app disappears from stores after March 20, 2026. Launched in 2019, Ayoba once reached tens of millions of users but...
New Rumor Suggests OnePlus Is Working on an Android Gaming Handheld for Fans of Call of Duty Mobile and Delta...
A new leak suggests OnePlus is developing an Android handheld specifically tuned for first‑person shooter titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Delta Force. The rumor, traced to Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station and reinforced by a concept image shared...
Brits Are Apparently Overwhelmed by Domestic ‘Smart’ Tech
Unilever has introduced Persil and Comfort "Smart Series" laundry consumables designed for auto‑dose washing machines, positioning them as the first detergent optimized for such appliances. Kantar research for Unilever found that 31% of Britons plan to buy a smart device...
Why I Pick This $200 Motorola Phone over Cheap Google and Samsung Models
Motorola’s 2026 Moto G refresh sticks closely to the 2025 model, offering a $200 mid‑range Android phone with a sleek vegan‑leather back and a bold pink finish. It features a 6.7‑inch HD+ display with 120 Hz refresh, a 50 MP main camera...
How to Use Apple’s Live Translation on Your AirPods
Apple introduced Live Translation, an on‑device AI feature that turns supported AirPods into real‑time language interpreters. The system works with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and the 2026 AirPods Pro Max, but requires an iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or any iPhone 16/17 running iOS 26. Users must download...
I Disabled One Windows 11 Service I'd Never Heard of and Freed up Nearly 1GB of Idle RAM
A MakeUseOf author discovered that Windows Search Indexer was consuming over a gigabyte of RAM on a Windows 11 PC with 16 GB of memory. After attempting standard fixes—DISM/SFC scans and rebuilding the index—the service continued to hog memory. Disabling the indexer...