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March Makeover: Save Up to 85% on Monoprice’s Streaming & Tech Essentials
NewsMar 4, 2026

March Makeover: Save Up to 85% on Monoprice’s Streaming & Tech Essentials

Monoprice is running a March promotion offering up to 85% off a broad selection of streaming and tech accessories, including TV mounts, cables, and audio devices. Shoppers can also receive an extra 20% discount on select items using promo code...

By Cord Cutters News
Wedbush Maintains $350 Apple Target as Product Blitz Reinforces AI Hardware Push
NewsMar 4, 2026

Wedbush Maintains $350 Apple Target as Product Blitz Reinforces AI Hardware Push

Wedbush Securities reaffirmed its "outperform" rating on Apple and kept a $350 price target, citing a sweeping product launch that bolsters its AI hardware ambitions. The new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, built on a Fusion Architecture, promise more than four‑times...

By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
This Remote Desktop Tool Finally Replaced RDP and VNC in My Home Lab
NewsMar 4, 2026

This Remote Desktop Tool Finally Replaced RDP and VNC in My Home Lab

RustDesk, an open‑source remote‑desktop solution, has replaced RDP and VNC in the author’s home lab due to its streamlined setup and cross‑platform reach. The tool connects via simple device IDs without requiring accounts and supports local‑network and internet access through...

By XDA Developers
Please Stop Relying on the Internet for Your Smart Home Devices
NewsMar 4, 2026

Please Stop Relying on the Internet for Your Smart Home Devices

Smart home devices increasingly depend on manufacturer cloud services, exposing users to outages, connectivity glitches, and eventual loss of functionality when support ends. Recent incidents like the October 2025 AWS DNS failure demonstrated how cloud‑centric designs can render doorbells, cameras, and...

By XDA Developers
If You Can Stomach Second-Hand Gaming Handhelds, I'd Look at Refurbed Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go to Survive...
NewsMar 4, 2026

If You Can Stomach Second-Hand Gaming Handhelds, I'd Look at Refurbed Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go to Survive...

The article warns that rising RAM costs and discontinued models have made new gaming handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go prohibitively expensive. Refurbished and second‑hand units now appear at roughly $430‑$480, offering performance comparable to older...

By GamesRadar+
This Dirt-Cheap 10-in-1 Docking Station Is Just What You Need to Supercharge Your Laptop
NewsMar 4, 2026

This Dirt-Cheap 10-in-1 Docking Station Is Just What You Need to Supercharge Your Laptop

The Brydge Stone CORE 10‑in‑1 docking station, normally priced at $150, is now available for $25 on Woot. It offers two USB‑C ports, four USB‑A ports, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, an SD 4.0 card reader, and Gigabit Ethernet, delivering up to 100 W of...

By XDA Developers
China's Xiaomi Tells CNBC It's Planning a Yearly Smartphone Chip Release and Its Own AI Assistant for Overseas
NewsMar 4, 2026

China's Xiaomi Tells CNBC It's Planning a Yearly Smartphone Chip Release and Its Own AI Assistant for Overseas

Xiaomi announced it will roll out a new XRing smartphone processor each year, starting with the 3‑nanometer XRing O1. The company will combine this custom SoC, its HyperOS operating system, and a new AI assistant into a single device for...

By CNBC Technology
I Have Tried Dozens of Cloud Storage Apps, but I Keep Coming Back to OneDrive Due to This Privacy Feature
NewsMar 4, 2026

I Have Tried Dozens of Cloud Storage Apps, but I Keep Coming Back to OneDrive Due to This Privacy Feature

The author, after testing dozens of cloud storage services, returns to Microsoft OneDrive because of its Personal Vault feature. Personal Vault creates a protected folder that demands a second authentication factor, such as a PIN or Windows Hello, and auto‑locks...

By XDA Developers
Logitech G325 Lightspeed Gaming Headset Review: Cheap Wireless Cans that Don’t Sound Too Shabby
NewsMar 4, 2026

Logitech G325 Lightspeed Gaming Headset Review: Cheap Wireless Cans that Don’t Sound Too Shabby

Logitech’s G325 Lightspeed headset brings true‑wireless gaming audio to the budget segment at roughly £70. Constructed entirely from plastic and synthetic fabrics, it’s lightweight enough for marathon sessions and features a hidden beamforming microphone. Sound quality is adequate for games,...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
AMD Unveils Ryzen AI 400 Series CPUs with New AI PC Focus
NewsMar 4, 2026

AMD Unveils Ryzen AI 400 Series CPUs with New AI PC Focus

AMD announced the Ryzen AI 400 series at Mobile World Congress 2026, introducing desktop processors with an integrated XDNA 2 neural processing unit delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI compute. The chips combine Zen 5 cores and RDNA 3.5 graphics and are the first AM5...

By VideoGamer.com
Is Microsoft Teams Tracking Your Exact Position in the Office or Not? The App Says Its New Wi-Fi Location Feature...
NewsMar 4, 2026

Is Microsoft Teams Tracking Your Exact Position in the Office or Not? The App Says Its New Wi-Fi Location Feature...

Microsoft Teams will add a Wi‑Fi‑based work‑location feature that automatically updates users’ presence in the app. The feature will be opt‑in and disabled by default, requiring compatible Wi‑Fi infrastructure. It distinguishes between planned (user‑set) and actual (system‑detected) locations and clears...

By Windows Central
Garmin's "Perfect Fitness Watch" With 11-Day Battery Life and AMOLED Screen Falls to Lowest Ever Price
NewsMar 4, 2026

Garmin's "Perfect Fitness Watch" With 11-Day Battery Life and AMOLED Screen Falls to Lowest Ever Price

Garmin has slashed the price of its Forerunner 165 fitness watch to £173.91 on Amazon, a £76.08 discount from the original £249.99. The device combines a 1.2‑inch AMOLED display, 11‑day smartwatch‑mode battery life, and multi‑GNSS satellite support in a lightweight 43 mm...

By T3
No, an AI-Focused "Windows 12" Is Not Coming This Year — False Report Gets the Facts Completely Wrong
NewsMar 4, 2026

No, an AI-Focused "Windows 12" Is Not Coming This Year — False Report Gets the Facts Completely Wrong

Recent rumors claimed Microsoft would launch an AI‑focused Windows 12 this year, citing a modular CorePC project. Microsoft insiders confirm no such release is planned; the 2026 roadmap centers on fixing Windows 11, including reducing AI bloat and restoring the movable taskbar....

By Windows Central
Download Intel Wireless (WIFI WLAN) Driver Package 24.20.2
NewsMar 4, 2026

Download Intel Wireless (WIFI WLAN) Driver Package 24.20.2

Intel released the Wi‑Fi driver package 24.20.2, a 44.2 MB unified installer for Windows 10 (64‑bit) and Windows 11 that covers Wi‑Fi 7, 6E, 6 and legacy Wireless‑AC adapters. The bundle includes driver version 24.20.2.1 for models BE213‑BE200, AX411‑AX101 and several AC chips. Wi‑Fi 7’s 6 GHz band...

By Guru3D
This No-Code ESP32 Smart Display Designer Looks Perfect for Beginners
NewsMar 4, 2026

This No-Code ESP32 Smart Display Designer Looks Perfect for Beginners

A new no‑code designer lets users build ESP32 smart‑home displays without writing firmware. Users flash a base firmware once, then create UI, bind actions, and upload directly from the web editor. The tool removes the need for MQTT, Node‑RED, or...

By XDA Developers
Keychron B11 Pro Folds Flat with an Alice Layout and Tri-Mode Wireless
NewsMar 4, 2026

Keychron B11 Pro Folds Flat with an Alice Layout and Tri-Mode Wireless

Keychron has launched the B11 Pro, a foldable keyboard that combines an Alice‑style split layout with a low‑profile scissor‑switch design. The chassis folds inward, automatically powering off when closed and waking on opening, while offering USB‑C, 2.4 GHz dongle, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity....

By Guru3D
Ryzen AI 400G Desktop APUs Reportedly Cap at 12 Usable PCIe Lanes
NewsMar 4, 2026

Ryzen AI 400G Desktop APUs Reportedly Cap at 12 Usable PCIe Lanes

AMD’s new Ryzen AI 400G and Ryzen AI PRO 400G desktop APUs provide 16 native PCIe lanes, but four are reserved for the CPU‑to‑chipset link, leaving only 12 usable lanes on high‑end models and ten on lower‑tier parts. This tighter lane budget contrasts...

By Guru3D
MSI RTX 5090D V2 LIGHTNING for China Spotted: 24GB GDDR7, 384-Bit Bus
NewsMar 4, 2026

MSI RTX 5090D V2 LIGHTNING for China Spotted: 24GB GDDR7, 384-Bit Bus

MSI has unveiled a China‑specific variant of its RTX 5090D v2 LIGHTNING graphics card, keeping the 21,760 CUDA cores but trimming memory to 24 GB GDDR7 on a 384‑bit bus. The limited‑edition model remains part of the 1,300‑unit global LIGHTNING run, though it...

By Guru3D
This 2-in-1 Strap Holds Your Watch and Smartwatch at the Same Time
NewsMar 4, 2026

This 2-in-1 Strap Holds Your Watch and Smartwatch at the Same Time

The Smartlet One is a 2‑in‑1 watch strap that lets users wear a traditional mechanical watch and a smartwatch or fitness tracker on the same wrist. It supports 18‑24 mm lug watches and popular wearables such as the Apple Watch, Whoop and...

By T3
4 Bluetooth Gadgets You Can Connect To Your Fire TV Stick
NewsMar 4, 2026

4 Bluetooth Gadgets You Can Connect To Your Fire TV Stick

The article outlines how Amazon Fire TV Stick users can expand their streaming setup by pairing Bluetooth speakers, headphones, game controllers, and keyboards or mice. It provides step‑by‑step pairing instructions via the Settings menu and highlights specific product recommendations such...

By SlashGear
5 Apple CarPlay Voice Commands You Need To Be Using
NewsMar 4, 2026

5 Apple CarPlay Voice Commands You Need To Be Using

Apple CarPlay now supports a suite of voice commands that let drivers operate navigation, apps, and system functions without touching the screen. Users enable Voice Control in CarPlay’s Accessibility settings, after which commands like “Stop Listening,” “Open [app],” and directional pans...

By SlashGear
OLED Or LED – Which TV Type Lasts Longer?
NewsMar 4, 2026

OLED Or LED – Which TV Type Lasts Longer?

TV buyers often keep sets for five to ten years, making longevity a key purchase factor. Manufacturers claim OLED and LED panels last 30,000‑100,000 hours, but real‑world tests reveal divergent failure modes. RTINGS’ 10,000‑hour endurance study found 64% of edge‑lit...

By SlashGear
I Did This to Make My Smart TV Faster and You Should Too
NewsMar 4, 2026

I Did This to Make My Smart TV Faster and You Should Too

Author Shimul Sood shows how simple maintenance steps can revive an aging Android smart TV. By power‑cycling, clearing app caches, installing firmware updates, and disabling system animations via Developer Options, the TV feels noticeably faster. These tweaks require no extra...

By MakeUseOf
I Cleared My Windows 11 Cache and the Difference Was Immediate
NewsMar 3, 2026

I Cleared My Windows 11 Cache and the Difference Was Immediate

A Windows 11 user reported noticeable sluggishness that persisted despite power‑saving tweaks. After clearing the system cache, the laptop instantly felt lighter, with faster app launches and smoother overall performance. The article explains that accumulated temporary files, update remnants, and browser...

By MakeUseOf
Pixel Homescreens Are Getting Custom Icons, but Google’s Keeping Them Locked to AI
NewsMar 3, 2026

Pixel Homescreens Are Getting Custom Icons, but Google’s Keeping Them Locked to AI

Google announced that Pixel 6 and newer devices will receive AI‑generated custom icon packs as part of today’s Pixel Drop. The new packs—named Cookies, Treasure, Scribbles, Easel and Stardust—are created by Google’s generative AI and replace the limited Material You color scheme....

By 9to5Google
A Possible US Government iPhone-Hacking Toolkit Is Now in the Hands of Foreign Spies and Criminals
NewsMar 3, 2026

A Possible US Government iPhone-Hacking Toolkit Is Now in the Hands of Foreign Spies and Criminals

Google disclosed a sophisticated iPhone‑hacking toolkit called Coruna that exploits 23 iOS vulnerabilities across versions 13 to 17.2.1. The code first appeared in a Russian‑linked espionage campaign against Ukrainian sites, then resurfaced in a criminal operation stealing cryptocurrency from Chinese‑language...

By WIRED (Security)
Help Find Your Lost Luggage with Google’s Find Hub
NewsMar 3, 2026

Help Find Your Lost Luggage with Google’s Find Hub

Google’s Find Hub app now lets users share a secure, time‑limited link to a lost bag’s location directly with participating airlines. The feature generates an encrypted URL that updates in real time and can be revoked at any moment. Over ten...

By Google Analytics Blog
Android's March Update Is All About Finding People, Apps, and Your Missing Bags
NewsMar 3, 2026

Android's March Update Is All About Finding People, Apps, and Your Missing Bags

Google’s March Pixel Drop rolls out a suite of Android features aimed at turning phones into travel assistants. Live location sharing is now embedded in Google Messages, while the Play Store adds short preview videos for faster app discovery. Find Hub...

By Android Central
Pixel Drop: March Is Off to the Races with Fresh Pixel Updates for Phones and Watches
NewsMar 3, 2026

Pixel Drop: March Is Off to the Races with Fresh Pixel Updates for Phones and Watches

Google’s March Pixel Drop rolls out a suite of AI‑enhanced features across its hardware line. The Pixel 10 series receives Circle to Search upgrades, adding “Find the Look” and a built‑in Try On experience. At a Glance now delivers real‑time commute, finance...

By Android Central
Today’s Best Android Game and App Deals: Skul Hero Slayer, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, Defenchick, More
NewsMar 3, 2026

Today’s Best Android Game and App Deals: Skul Hero Slayer, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, Defenchick, More

9to5Toys’ afternoon roundup spotlights a wave of Android game and app discounts, featuring titles like Skul: The Hero Slayer, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, and Defenchick. The same list bundles aggressive pre‑order incentives for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series, with...

By 9to5Google
Best Sky Glass TV New Customer Deals for March 2026
NewsMar 3, 2026

Best Sky Glass TV New Customer Deals for March 2026

Sky Glass launched its Gen 2 and Air TV sets with price tiers ranging from £309 for the entry‑level Air model to £1,199 for the 65‑inch Gen 2. Customers can purchase the hardware outright or spread the cost over 24‑ or 48‑month interest‑free...

By Digital Spy – TV
Google Chrome Is Switching to a Two-Week Release Cycle
NewsMar 3, 2026

Google Chrome Is Switching to a Two-Week Release Cycle

Google Chrome will move its major milestone releases to a two‑week cadence, beginning with Chrome 153 stable on September 8. The change aims to deliver new features, performance tweaks, and fixes faster while retaining weekly security patches. It applies to desktop, Android,...

By 9to5Google
Nvidia RTX 5070 Mobile GPU Looks Set to Get More VRAM Despite Global Memory Crisis — 8GB Could Be Boosted...
NewsMar 3, 2026

Nvidia RTX 5070 Mobile GPU Looks Set to Get More VRAM Despite Global Memory Crisis — 8GB Could Be Boosted...

Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5070 mobile GPU is being listed with a 12 GB GDDR7 memory configuration, up from the initially announced 8 GB. The upgrade appears in Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 7i Aura and Asus’s ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 listings, suggesting an official SKU despite the...

By Tom's Hardware
Motorola Unveils the Moto Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus with Hi-Res Sound and Long Battery Life
NewsMar 3, 2026

Motorola Unveils the Moto Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus with Hi-Res Sound and Long Battery Life

Motorola launched the Moto Buds 2 and Moto Buds 2 Plus at MWC 2026. The Buds 2 target the sub‑$100 market with 11‑hour ear‑bud battery life, ANC and hi‑res audio, while the Plus version, priced under $200, adds Bose‑tuned sound, CrystalTalk AI and a 9‑hour...

By Android Central
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 51: It’s Not Easy Being Green
NewsMar 3, 2026

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 51: It’s Not Easy Being Green

The author retrofits a 1999‑era Linux gaming PC with an old GeForce2 MX 400 and Nvidia’s 1.0‑4191 proprietary driver from 2002. Using the RPM‑packaged driver instead of newer installers restores stable OpenGL support and eliminates crashes in titles such as Quake 2 and...

By GamingOnLinux
Smart Glasses with Privacy in Mind
NewsMar 3, 2026

Smart Glasses with Privacy in Mind

Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic, and TheStage AI announced a partnership to embed frontier AI directly into Brilliant’s upcoming Halo smart glasses, moving inference from the cloud to the edge. The collaboration combines Brilliant’s open‑source eyewear platform, Neuphonic’s on‑device conversational AI, and...

By Startups Magazine
Netac ZX20 II Portable SSD 2TB Review - Going for 2GB/Sec
NewsMar 3, 2026

Netac ZX20 II Portable SSD 2TB Review - Going for 2GB/Sec

Netac has launched the ZX20 II, a 2 TB portable SSD that swaps its predecessor's plastic shell for a metal enclosure and adds magnetic mounting for direct attachment to devices like USB‑C iPhones. It retains a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, promising up to 2 GB/s...

By Guru3D
MSI and Blizzard Launch Limited Edition RTX 5070 Cards for WoW Darkest Night
NewsMar 3, 2026

MSI and Blizzard Launch Limited Edition RTX 5070 Cards for WoW Darkest Night

MSI has unveiled a World of Warcraft‑themed GeForce RTX 5070 “Midnight Void Edition,” priced at $767 and marketed as a limited‑edition collector’s card. The GPU features a 338 mm triple‑fan “Storm 7” cooler, Wave Curved Fin 4.0 heat‑pipe design, and a metal backplate, targeting...

By Guru3D
The New Low-Cost 40 MPH E-Moped that Teens Will Love and HOAs Will Hate
NewsMar 3, 2026

The New Low-Cost 40 MPH E-Moped that Teens Will Love and HOAs Will Hate

Engwe has unveiled the M20 3.0, a light‑electric moped that packs a 3,300 W rear hub motor and 120 Nm of torque, delivering a top speed of 40 mph in unlocked mode. The bike runs on a 60 V system with optional single or dual...

By Electrek
ASUS Announces the Launch of the ROG Harpe II Ace Lava Red
NewsMar 3, 2026

ASUS Announces the Launch of the ROG Harpe II Ace Lava Red

ASUS unveiled the ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse in a new Lava Red finish, targeting esports professionals and high‑performance gamers. The mouse features the ROG AimPoint Pro sensor with up to 42,000 dpi, track‑on‑glass technology, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate in both wired...

By Guru3D
Here Are Apple’s Updated Trade-In Values for March 2026
NewsMar 2, 2026

Here Are Apple’s Updated Trade-In Values for March 2026

Apple refreshed its trade‑in pricing on March 1, 2026, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air. Most iPhone and iPad models received modest credit increases, while the Mac lineup saw steep reductions, with the MacBook Pro value...

By 9to5Mac
Changing These 3 Settings Will Instantly Make Your Switch 2 Perform Better
NewsMar 2, 2026

Changing These 3 Settings Will Instantly Make Your Switch 2 Perform Better

Nintendo’s Switch 2, launched in 2025, boasts roughly ten‑times the graphics power of its 2017 predecessor, thanks to Nvidia’s DLSS‑based AI upscaling and a new active‑cooling design. Out‑of‑the‑box performance is strong, but users can unlock smoother frame rates, faster online play,...

By SlashGear
Get a Garmin Chronograph for $100 Off
NewsMar 2, 2026

Get a Garmin Chronograph for $100 Off

Garmin’s Xero C1 Pro chronograph, a leading device for measuring arrow speed and ballistic performance, is now offered with a $100 discount. The promotion reduces the price to roughly $600, positioning it $200 below the newer Xero C2 model. The...

By Outdoor Life
Google Home Just Announced a Bunch of Gemini, Smart Home Updates Rolling Out Now
NewsMar 2, 2026

Google Home Just Announced a Bunch of Gemini, Smart Home Updates Rolling Out Now

Google announced a suite of Gemini for Home updates that tighten voice‑command precision, improve device and location context, and cut premature cut‑offs. The changes ensure commands like “turn off the kitchen” affect only lights and that “turn off all the...

By 9to5Google
Jellyfin, the Open-Source Media Server, Just Got Better on Roku TVs
NewsMar 2, 2026

Jellyfin, the Open-Source Media Server, Just Got Better on Roku TVs

Jellyfin released version 3.1.6 for Roku TVs, introducing full native support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. The update also adds optional direct‑play for anamorphic video, though it remains disabled by default. Compatibility requires Jellyfin server 10.9 or newer,...

By How-To Geek
This Registry Tweak Stops Windows From Throttling Your Network Traffic
NewsMar 2, 2026

This Registry Tweak Stops Windows From Throttling Your Network Traffic

Microsoft Windows has long used the NetworkThrottlingIndex registry value to limit packet processing for multimedia stability, a legacy from the Vista era. Changing this DWORD to 0xffffffff removes the cap, allowing the network stack to run at full hardware speed....

By MakeUseOf
Incode Aces iBeta Level 3 Biometric PAD Test for Both iOS and Android
NewsMar 2, 2026

Incode Aces iBeta Level 3 Biometric PAD Test for Both iOS and Android

Incode’s Deepsight liveness detection software passed iBeta’s Level 3 presentation‑attack detection tests on both iOS and Android, achieving zero errors for APCER and BPCER. The evaluation, based on ISO/IEC 30107‑3, involved 900 sophisticated attacks, including advanced masks and AI‑generated faces. Incode previously...

By Biometric Update
A Dream Upgrade Opportunity: Best Buy Is Quietly Slashing 50% OFF This Entry-Level LG OLED TV
NewsMar 2, 2026

A Dream Upgrade Opportunity: Best Buy Is Quietly Slashing 50% OFF This Entry-Level LG OLED TV

Best Buy is discounting LG’s 48‑inch 2025 B5 Series OLED TV to $649.99, a 50% cut from its $1,299.99 list price. The model ships with the Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2, 120 Hz refresh, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Filmmaker mode. Compared with other...

By Android Central
MagSafe Monday: The SUPERONE for MagSafe iPhone Grip Makes a Great Impromptu iPhone Stand
NewsMar 2, 2026

MagSafe Monday: The SUPERONE for MagSafe iPhone Grip Makes a Great Impromptu iPhone Stand

The SUPERONE MagSafe grip introduces a soft Velcro strap that replaces traditional hard metal loops, offering a more comfortable hold for larger iPhones. Its adjustable tension adapts to different finger sizes, while a dual‑joint, 360‑degree kickstand folds out for multi‑angle...

By 9to5Mac