NEKOPARA Sekai Connect Brings Rhythm Battles, Romance, and Charming Catgirls to Mobile on April 14
GOOD SMILE COMPANY announced Nekopara Sekai Connect, a social RPG launching April 14, 2026 for Android and iOS, with a PC version slated for fall. The game blends semi‑auto rhythm battles, fully‑voiced story episodes, and 2D animated catgirls, including new characters from the canceled Nekoparaiten. Developed with NEKO WORKS and Yostar Games, it continues the Nekopara romance‑adventure franchise and opens pre‑registration since June 2025. Players will compete in the global Neko Festival, managing the La Soleil patisserie.
Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox
Microsoft will roll out Xbox mode on all Windows 11 PCs next month, delivering a full‑screen Xbox interface that can be navigated with a game controller. The feature, already tested in the Windows Insider program since November, aims to blur the...
10 Android Trends That Will Define Smartphones in 2026
Android smartphones in 2026 will be defined by AI‑native hardware, on‑device intelligence, and a suite of new hardware innovations. Chipmakers are rolling out processors built for machine‑learning, while AI agents inside apps start performing tasks autonomously. Battery life jumps to...
Numberess Is Wordle, But with Digits and Numbers, Out Now on Mobile
Numberess, a new Android puzzle, launches as a numeric twist on Wordle. Players receive six daily rounds, each requiring them to guess a hidden four‑digit number using color feedback and a higher‑or‑lower hint. The game permits repeated digits and offers...
You Can Get Both Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro for Just $50 Right Now
StackSocial is offering a combined Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Professional 2021 bundle for $44.97, a steep discount from the typical $419 price tag. The Office license is a lifetime, non‑subscription entitlement covering the full suite of desktop apps....
Windows 11 HDR Looks Bad for Browsing and Gaming, so I Fixed It with These Tweaks
Windows 11’s built‑in HDR handling often produces washed‑out colors and banding when displaying SDR content, prompting users to seek fixes. Microsoft’s free HDR Calibration app lets users adjust luminance settings, improving desktop and browser visuals. For gamers with Nvidia GPUs,...
These Smart Glasses Can Be Used As a Private HD Screen, and They’re $50 Off Right Now
Chinese manufacturer TCL’s RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR smart glasses are now on sale for $249 on Amazon, a $50 discount from the original $299 launch price. The device projects a 201‑inch HDR10 virtual screen with 120 Hz refresh, allowing users...
Mophie Introduces Premium Soft Goods Collection for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and AirTag
Mophie has launched a premium soft‑goods collection for Apple devices, including iPhone 17 cases, iPad folio covers, AirTag accessories, and MacBook hardshells. The lineup features design‑forward aesthetics, microsuede interiors, AeroKnit fabric, and MagSafe compatibility, with prices ranging from $59.95 to...
Our Favorite Backyard Bluetooth Speaker Is $25 Off
Amazon is offering the Ultimate Ears Boom 4 Bluetooth speaker for $125, a $25 discount across four colors. The cylindrical device delivers 360° sound, boasts an IP67 dust‑ and water‑resistant rating, and features a rugged fabric‑wrapped chassis. It includes large volume controls,...
Google Is Making Android Phones Faster and Improving Battery Life with This Change
Google is integrating Automatic Feedback‑Directed Optimization (AutoFDO) into the Android kernel to streamline code execution based on real‑world usage patterns. By profiling the most common instruction paths from the top 100 apps, the compiler can make smarter decisions, reducing CPU...
The Galaxy S26 Series Is Now Officially on Sale, and the Trade-In Values Have Plummeted
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series has hit stores, but the generous pre‑order trade‑in credits have been slashed. The top‑tier S26 Ultra now offers up to $720, roughly $200 less than the pre‑launch incentive, while trade‑ins for devices like the Z Fold 6...
This All-in-One Android Utility Kit Saved Me From Installing 10 Separate Apps
OmniTools is a free Android utility suite that aggregates more than 50 everyday tools—ranging from finance calculators and unit converters to health metrics and home‑project estimators—into a single lightweight app. The app organizes its features into color‑coded categories and offers...
This Tiny Radio Lets Me Send Texts without Wi-Fi or Cell Service
Off‑grid messaging is now feasible with inexpensive LoRa‑based devices running the open‑source Meshtastic firmware. A Lilygo T‑Echo or MakerHawk ESP32 node can be purchased for as little as $22 and, when paired with a smartphone, creates a mesh network that...
I Kept Deleting Chats by Accident, and Google Messages Just Fixed It
Google Messages introduced a Trash folder that captures deleted conversations for 30 days before permanent removal. Users now see a "Move chat to trash" option, allowing them to restore messages or delete them permanently. The folder appears in the account...
The Graphene Heat Spreader Secret: Why You Should Never Peel the Sticker Off Your NVMe SSD
Modern NVMe SSDs use a thin, graphene‑copper sticker as a built‑in heat spreader, channeling heat away from the controller and NAND chips. Removing this label not only voids the manufacturer warranty but also creates air gaps that impair thermal transfer,...
You Can Already Save $50 on the New M4 iPad Air
Apple unveiled the M4‑powered iPad Air on launch day, and Amazon immediately offered a $50 discount on the 13‑inch model and $40 off the 11‑inch version. The base configurations retain 128 GB storage, 12 MP cameras, Wi‑Fi 7, Touch ID and a ten‑hour battery...
How to Set up a Smart Switch to Power Your Home (and What to Avoid when You Do)
SwitchBot offers a battery‑powered, adhesive‑mounted robot that mechanically flips existing light and appliance switches, eliminating the need for rewiring or professional installation. Users can control the device via direct Bluetooth for short‑range use or add a SwitchBot Hub to enable...
Valve Details New Game Verification System for Upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine — 30 FPS at 1080p for Steam...
Valve unveiled a game verification system for its upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine hardware. The system requires games in a designated category to maintain a stable 30 FPS at 1080p, mirroring the performance baseline set for the Steam Deck. Valve...
This PC Upgrade Is the Weirdest Thing I've Added to Samsung SmartThings Yet
Bertel King adds a Samsung Smart Monitor M8 to his SmartThings ecosystem, turning a 32‑inch 4K display into a multifunctional hub. The monitor runs One UI on Tizen, offering TV‑style streaming, Samsung DeX desktop, and built‑in light, motion and sound...
I Stopped Trusting Samsung’s Battery Health Screen After I Found the Real Number
Samsung’s battery diagnostics screen shows a static "Normal" label and a rounded capacity figure, masking the natural wear of the battery over time. Internally, the actual rated capacity is lower, and the display does not update as the cell degrades...
Best Tablets for Kids in 2026
Mumsnet’s 2026 roundup identifies the top tablets for children, highlighting the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro as the overall winner, the budget‑friendly Tabwee K10, and premium options like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Apple iPad. Each device was evaluated...
4 Features that Make Android's Default File Manager Better than Third-Party Alternatives
Android’s built‑in file manager has evolved from a minimal utility into a competitive alternative to third‑party apps. It remains free, ad‑free, and inherits system‑level permissions, eliminating the need for additional user grants. The UI now follows modern material design and...
World's Most Powerful eFoil Is Also One of the Easiest to Learn On
Hydroflyer unveiled the Gen 2 FF, a limited‑edition eFoil powered by a 10,000‑watt motor that reaches 60 km/h and delivers explosive acceleration. The board features a four‑point‑contact stance with handlebars, carbon‑fiber construction, and an onboard computer that manages power, depth mapping, and...
Fibocom Targets Smart Pet Collars with MQ771-GL LPWA Module
Fibocom unveiled the MQ771-GL LPWA module at Embedded World 2026, targeting smart pet collars. The module combines Cat‑M and NB‑IoT with a 17.7 × 15.8 mm footprint and power‑saving modes as low as 1 µA, promising battery life extensions from days to months. Fibocom...
The New iPhone 17e Might Look Cute and Compact, but Early Benchmark Tests Suggest that It's a Powerful Gaming Phone
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, a $599 mid‑range handset that shares the A19 processor with the flagship iPhone 17. Early Geekbench tests recorded a 9,241 multi‑core score, essentially matching the flagship’s performance, while its four‑core GPU trails the flagship’s five‑core...
Five Hacks Every Fitness Watch User Should Know
Lifehacker outlines five practical hacks that let fitness‑watch owners squeeze more performance out of their devices. It suggests wearing the sensor on the upper arm for cleaner heart‑rate data, swapping the noisy current‑pace readout for lap‑pace averages, and programming hot‑keys...
Tembo Is an Innovative New Instrument Designed to Demystify Electronic Music-Making
Tembo, a new step sequencer from Musical Beings, replaces the typical digital grid with magnetic wooden counters on a board‑game‑style layout. The tactile interface lets users build basslines and beats by moving physical pieces, while built‑in mic, line‑in, MIDI out, effects...
This Saltwater-Resistant Soundcore Speaker Is Nearly 50% Off
Anker’s Soundcore Boom 3i portable speaker is currently discounted to $74.99, nearly 50% off its regular $139.99 price. The device combines an IP68 waterproof rating with salt‑water resistance and a floating design, making it uniquely suited for beach, kayak and...
Framework Raises RAM Prices for the Third Time in Three Months, SSD Costs up — Company Warns that It’s Running...
Framework announced a third consecutive monthly increase in DDR5 RAM prices, now ranging from $13 to $18 per GB, a modest $1‑2 rise compared with earlier hikes. The company also disclosed higher SSD costs after depleting its low‑cost inventory, urging customers...
Galaxy S26 Switching to ‘Hey Perplexity’ Wake Word for Its Third AI Assistant
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series rolled out its first software update, removing the previously announced “Hey Plex” wake word for the Perplexity AI assistant. The change is temporary, as Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed the wake word will be reintroduced as “Hey Perplexity.”...
Oppo and OnePlus Confirm the Worst – Smartphone Prices Are Set to Soar and You only Have a Few Days...
Oppo announced that, beginning 16 March 2026, select mid‑range models in its A and K series as well as OnePlus devices will see price increases in China due to rising component costs. The hike excludes flagship Find and Reno lines, which remain...
Crimson Desert Xbox Series X|S and ROG Xbox Ally Specs Revealed
Pearl Abyss unveiled Crimson Desert specifications for Xbox Series X, Series S, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X ahead of its March 19, 2026 launch. The Series X mirrors PS5 performance, offering identical Performance, Balanced and Quality modes, while the Series S provides only Performance or...
10 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Models Worth Buying For Beginners
The Slashgear guide lists ten wireless mechanical keyboards aimed at beginners, spanning 60% to 96% layouts and covering a range of switch types, hot‑swappable options, and battery capacities. Brands such as Epomaker, Logitech, Royal Kludge, Keychron and Asus are featured,...
Blink's New 2K Outdoor Camera Five-Pack Is Over $100 Off Right Now
Blink’s Outdoor 2K+ five‑camera kit is now $226.99 on Amazon, a $123 discount from its $349.99 launch price, bringing the per‑camera cost to roughly $45. The bundle includes five weather‑rated cameras, a Sync Module Core, and two‑year‑lasting AA lithium batteries....
Shop Our Story: SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2
The article reviews SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 bone‑conduction headphones, highlighting their open‑ear design, secure wrap‑around fit, and clear audio that lets runners stay aware of surroundings. The author, Aly Ellis, declares them the only headphones she would use while running,...
Elgato Brings Native Voicemod Effects to Wave Link and Stream Deck
Elgato, a Corsair brand, has deepened its partnership with Voicemod by embedding the voice‑changing software directly into its Wave Link and Stream Deck platforms. Streamers can now apply Voicemod’s professional voice effects as VST plugins in Wave Link without launching...
This Digital Picture Frame Wants to Bring People Closer to a Holographic Future
Looking Glass, a Brooklyn‑based holographic‑screen pioneer, unveiled Musubi, an AI‑driven digital picture frame that projects photos and short videos as 3D holograms. The device extracts key subjects from media, displays them across a 170‑degree view, and stores up to 1,000...
Wahoo KICKR Run Treadmill Review: One of the Most Impressive Indoor Experiences Money Can Buy – if You Have the...
The Wahoo KICKR Run is a premium, non‑folding treadmill priced around $5,250 in the US, offering a gym‑grade running experience for dedicated home users. Its standout RunFree mode automatically matches belt speed to the runner’s pace, while a motorised incline...
I’m a Big Fan of Orico’s USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for Accessing Old Drives on the Go, and It’s...
TechRadar highlights Orico’s 2.5‑inch USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure, now 15% off during Amazon’s Spring Deal Days, priced at £5.94. The compact ABS case converts spare 2.5‑inch SATA HDDs or SSDs up to 6 TB into portable external storage. It offers up...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Review: Fun AI Tricks for a Steeper Price
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launches at $900, a $100 premium over the S25, and leans heavily on AI‑driven software rather than major hardware upgrades. The phone ships with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12 GB RAM, a 4,300 mAh battery and a 6.3‑inch AMOLED display, but retains...
How to Reduce AI Features on Your Pixel Phone
Google’s Pixel phones embed AI across the operating system, with Gemini powering features from the Journal app to the search bar. The article outlines step‑by‑step methods to disable or uninstall AI‑driven apps such as Journal, Screenshots, Google Photos, Messages, and...
Best iPad of 2026: How to Choose, and Should You Wait?
Apple’s 2026 iPad Air, upgraded with the M4 chip, emerges as the best performance‑to‑value tablet in the current lineup, outpacing the older entry‑level iPad and rivaling the premium iPad Pro. The Air’s faster Wi‑Fi, 5G, and graphics capability position it...
The Fort Strength Training Wearable Tracks Your Sets (2026)
Fort, a new wearable from former Tesla engineers, launches with hands‑free weight‑lifting tracking and full strength‑training analytics. Priced at $289 with the first year of an $80 subscription included, it ships later this year after a beta phase. The device...
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2026
CNET’s 2026 roundup identifies the Netgear Orbi 870 as the top overall mesh Wi‑Fi system, delivering industry‑leading throughput, jitter and packet‑loss scores while supporting the new 6 GHz band. The Orbi 970 earns the fastest‑mesh accolade but carries a seven‑figure‑plus price tag, targeting...
The DJI Drone Everyone’s Been Waiting for Gets a Launch Date
DJI announced the Avata 360, an 8K flagship 360° drone, with a public unveiling scheduled for March 26. The aircraft merges true spherical video capture with high‑speed FPV flight, featuring a dual‑lens system that can record native 8K 360 footage and switch...
Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro Review: This $900 Litter Box May Be Almost Too High-Tech for Me
Whisker’s new Litter‑Robot 5 Pro, priced at $899, adds a dual‑camera system, LCD screen, larger waste drawer and the Waste ID feature that separates urine from feces using AI and weight sensors. The AI camera can recognize individual cats and record usage, but...
Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus Review: This Again
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus flagship phones, positioning them as modest refreshes rather than generational leaps. Both models feature new chipsets, larger batteries and faster wireless charging on the Plus, but lack standout hardware innovations such as magnetic...
Fujifilm Instax Evo Cinema Review: Retro Video Fun
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo Cinema blends a 1960s cine aesthetic with modern instant‑photo and short‑video functionality. The camera features a 5‑MP sensor, 15‑second video clips, and a Decades dial that applies era‑specific visual effects from the 1930s to the 2020s....
Why People Are Abandoning Wireless Headphones
Wired headphones are experiencing a pronounced resurgence, with Circana reporting a 20% revenue increase in the first six weeks of 2026 after years of decline. Consumers cite superior sound quality, plug‑and‑play reliability, and a nostalgic, anti‑tech sentiment as primary motivators....
Xiaomi 17 Series Launched in India: Price and Specifications
Xiaomi launched its 17 series in India, comprising the flagship Xiaomi 17 and the premium Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The Ultra is priced at ₹1.29 lakh with an instant ₹10,000 SBI credit‑card discount and a free ₹19,999 photography kit for early...