Does the Motorola Razr Fold Support a Stylus Pen?
Motorola’s new Razr Fold, a book‑style foldable, now supports an active stylus. The Moto Pen Ultra, sold for $99, works on both the 6.6‑inch outer display and the 8.1‑inch inner screen. It offers 4,096 pressure levels, tilt, palm‑rejection, hover, AI‑driven shortcuts, and a battery that lasts about three hours plus a case‑extended 27 hours. Pricing puts the Razr Fold at $1,899.99, positioning the combo as a premium productivity tool for creators and professionals.
Roku Changes Its Home Screen, Pushing You to Use Its Free Streaming Service The Roku Channel on Roku TVs &...
Roku has introduced a subtle shaking animation to the The Roku Channel icon on the home screens of its TVs and streaming players, a move designed to draw attention and increase app launches. The tactic mirrors an earlier experiment with...
How I Customized My Sonos Speaker to Make My Home Theater Sound Truly Immersive
The author reconfigured a Sonos home‑theater setup—Arc Ultra soundbar, two Era 300 surrounds, and a Sub 4—by tweaking EQ, surround, height, and subwoofer settings. By raising Bass to +2, Treble to +1, selecting Full surround mode, and calibrating distance with TruePlay, the...
Here's How to Make Your TV Sound Better (for Free)
Modern televisions use thin panels and rear‑facing speakers, which often produce thin, muffled audio that makes dialogue hard to hear. CNET outlines free ways to improve sound, starting with built‑in sound modes such as Clear Voice or Speech Boost, and...
Can’t Focus? These iPhone Apps for ADHD Might Help
Founders and knowledge workers struggling with focus are turning to iPhone apps originally built for ADHD users. Tiimo, crowned Apple’s 2025 App of the Year, combines visual routines, timers and an AI assistant to slice tasks into bite‑size steps. Structured...
Windows 11 Pro Has a Disposable PC Hidden Inside It, and I Wish I’d Used It Sooner
Microsoft’s Windows 11 Pro includes a built‑in Sandbox feature that creates a disposable, fully isolated Windows environment inside the host PC. The sandbox boots in seconds, runs the same OS version as the host, and wipes all changes when closed. Enabling it...
I Have a New Favourite Gaming Headset –and It's a Straight Replacement for the Old One
SteelSeries has launched the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, a direct upgrade to its acclaimed Nova Pro Wireless headset. The Omni consolidates console compatibility into a single model, working with Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via a universal transmitter and a dedicated...
How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
Handheld language translators are emerging as dedicated tools that let travelers hold sustained, two‑way conversations without relying on a smartphone. Devices like the Timekettle T1, iFLYTEK AI earbuds, and InnAIO T10 provide offline capabilities, real‑time audio translation, or hybrid AI...
IPhone 17 Pro Max Available for ₹1,25,400 During Flipkart Sasa Lele Sale: Here's How the Deal Works
Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max is being sold on Flipkart’s Sasa Lele sale for ₹1,25,400 (≈$1,511), down from its ₹1,49,900 launch price (≈$1,805). The listed sale price is ₹1,34,900, with a ₹6,500 (≈$78) Axis Bank credit‑card discount and a...
HP Stuffed a PC Into a Keyboard. We Took It for a Spin
HP unveiled the EliteBoard G1a, a full‑featured AI PC built into a 101‑key keyboard, aimed at enterprise users. Configurations span AMD Ryzen AI processors, up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, with prices from $1,499 to $3,423. The device relies...
MacBook Neo Gets a Massive Discount During Amazon Summer Sale, Available for ₹57,990: How the Deal Works
Apple’s entry‑level MacBook Neo is now listed for ₹57,990 (≈ $700) on Amazon’s Great Indian Summer sale, after a ₹4,000 instant discount for HDFC credit‑card users. The price drop from the original ₹69,900 launch price (≈ $842) makes the 13‑inch laptop the...
BenQ RD280UG Review: A Monitor that Makes 3:2 Displays Cool Again, and I Love the Built-In Lighting
BenQ’s RD280UG is a high‑end 3:2 monitor that combines a 3840 × 2560 panel, 120 Hz refresh rate and a 90 W USB‑C hub with built‑in MoonHalo bias lighting. The nano‑matte coating tames glare, while the KVM switch lets users control a laptop and...
Are RFID-Blocking Wallets Still Needed Or Useful In 2026?
RFID‑blocking wallets, once marketed as a safeguard against contactless card skimming, are largely unnecessary in 2026. While NFC‑enabled cards use encryption and tokenization that make data interception difficult, real‑world RFID skimming cases remain scarce. The added cost of conductive‑lined wallets...
A Random, Janky Method for Watching YouTube on Switch 2 Has Been Discovered (UPDATE)
A makeshift YouTube viewer has been uncovered for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2, leveraging a hidden link in the Super Animal Royale news feed. Selecting the link launches an external browser, allowing fullscreen YouTube playback at 360p, though the page renders poorly....
Amazon Is Selling DJI's Self-Guided Neo Mini Drone for Under $140 Right Now
Amazon is offering DJI's Neo Mini drone for $139, a $60 discount from its $199 list price and the lowest Amazon price since its 2024 launch. The compact 135‑gram drone captures 4K video, flies up to 20 minutes, and is...
I Installed a Browser on My Smart TV, and It Changed How I Use It
TV Bro is a free, open‑source browser built specifically for Android TV platforms, allowing users to navigate the web with a standard remote. It features remote‑friendly UI shortcuts, voice search, bookmarks, incognito mode, and built‑in ad and pop‑up blockers. The browser also...
Want Your iPhone's Dark Mode To Be Even Darker? Try This
Apple’s iPhone includes a standard Dark Mode that reduces screen brightness, but many users find it insufficiently dark. SlashGear outlines a set of hidden settings—home‑screen customization, Liquid Glass tint, and accessibility tweaks—that deepen the dark appearance. Applying these steps creates...
Sony Group Bets on AI to Fuel Gaming Evolution, CEO Says
Sony Group President Hiroki Totoki announced that artificial intelligence will be a core driver of the next wave of gaming content, aiming to revitalize the PlayStation ecosystem. The company is deepening its partnership with TSMC to develop next‑generation image sensors...
Heineken’s ‘The Clinker’ Smartband Creates Festival Friends
Heineken introduced "The Clinker" smartband at Coachella, a wearable that reads users' Spotify data and instantly creates a shared playlist when two bands touch. The device aims to turn strangers into instant music‑based connections, bypassing the awkwardness of approaching new...
8 Google Messages Features I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Sooner
Google Messages packs a suite of under‑the‑radar tools that go far beyond basic SMS. Users can schedule texts, snooze conversations, pin up to 20 chats, and star important messages for quick retrieval. Advanced search filters, customizable swipe gestures, and sensitive‑content...
My OLED TV Looked Washed Out Until I Found This One Picture Setting
Dynamic tone mapping (DTM) is a frame‑by‑frame HDR feature that many modern OLED TVs, including LG’s G3, ship with but often leave disabled. When enabled, DTM dynamically adjusts peak brightness, pushing OLEDs toward their 2000‑nit ceiling and delivering punchier images...
Nintendo President Promises ‘Robust Software Lineup’ to Make the Price-Hiked Switch 2 Worth Your While
Nintendo announced a $50 price increase for the Switch 2, citing rising production costs and AI‑driven component shortages. President Shuntaro Furukawa issued a public apology and promised a "robust software lineup" to offset the higher price. The company expects the hike...
3 Tech Companies that Make Your Gadgets More Expensive
A recent MakeUseOf column highlights three licensing entities—HDMI Licensing Administrator, Dolby, and Qualcomm—whose fees add to the cost of smartphones, laptops, and TVs. HDMI charges per‑port licensing fees, Dolby requires paid certifications for Vision and Atmos, and Qualcomm levies a...
I'm Finally Back on My Switch 2 Thanks to This GOTY Contender From 2025
Tech reviewer Max Freeman‑Mills returns to Nintendo’s Switch 2 after waiting for the narrative‑driven title Dispatch, a 2025 Game‑of‑the‑Year contender that launched on the console in early 2026. The game blends choice‑based storytelling with dispatch missions, featuring veterans from Telltale Games...
Your Fire TV Collects More than Just Watch History, Here’s How to Stop It
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max gathers more than viewing history, logging app interactions, usage duration, crashes, and even voice commands when Alexa is enabled. The article walks readers through the privacy menu to disable Device Usage Data, App Usage Data, and interest‑based...
5 Hidden Motorola Gestures that Make Other Android Phones Feel Basic
Motorola’s Android skins hide a suite of exclusive gestures that streamline everyday tasks. Users can slide the power button to pull down notifications, swipe horizontally to launch split‑screen mode, and control media playback with volume keys while the screen is...
Japanese Retailer Limiting Switch 2 Purchases After Price Increase Announcement
Nintendo announced a price increase for the Switch 2, raising the U.S. price from $449.99 to $499.99 and the Japanese price from ¥49,980 (≈$352) to ¥59,980 (≈$422) effective May 25, 2026. In response, Japan’s Bic Camera now only sells the Switch 2—and even...
HP’s 15.6″ Laptop Is Back On Sale for Under $300 With Free Microsoft 365
HP has reduced the price of its 15.6‑inch laptop to under $300, bundling a one‑year Microsoft 365 subscription. The device ships with 1.1 TB of storage, an Intel Celeron N100 processor, and a 1366×768 HD display. It runs Windows 11 Home in S...
These Are the 5 Features that Make the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Worth It
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8, priced from $350, positions itself as a slimmer, more affordable Wear OS alternative to the Pixel Watch and OnePlus Watch. Its standout appeal lies in the Samsung Health suite, which delivers daily Energy scores, detailed Sleep scores, and...
Beats Studio Pro Headphones Just Hit a Massive 51% Discount for a Limited Time
Beats Studio Pro headphones are now priced at $169.95, a 51% discount from the regular $349.99. The over‑ear model delivers active noise cancelling, transparency mode, lossless USB‑C audio, personalized spatial audio with head tracking, and up to 40 hours of...
The Instax Wide 400 Builds on Instant Photography’s Simplicity and Stretches It, Literally
Fujifilm’s Instax Wide 400 retails for $175 and prints 62 × 99 mm photos, roughly twice the size of Mini frames. The camera is a pure point‑and‑shoot device with automatic flash, focus and exposure, and it includes a close‑up lens attachment and a four‑speed...
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Review: I Want to Love Belkin’s 3-in-1 Pixel Watch Charging Dock, but Google Ruined It [Gallery]
Belkin introduced a modular 3‑in‑1 Qi2 charging dock that supports Pixel Watch 1‑3, phones and earbuds, priced at $64.99. The dock features a 25 W wireless pad, a secondary earbud charger, and a pull‑out watch shelf with interchangeable inserts. Reviewers praise...
This Buried Samsung Feature Helps Keep My Galaxy S26 Running Like New
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 includes a hidden Auto restart option within its Device Care suite, allowing users to schedule periodic reboots. The feature, part of Auto Optimization, can be set to reboot on a chosen day and time or when performance...
Your Yarbo Lawnmower Is a Backdoor Into Your Wi-Fi Network
Security researcher Andreas Makris revealed that every Yarbo internet‑connected lawnmower ships with a hard‑coded root password and a persistent backdoor that transmits telemetry, GPS data and Wi‑Fi credentials to the manufacturer’s servers. By exploiting the flaw he accessed data from...
Nextorage NEM-PAC 2TB SSD Review: A Solid, PS5-Ready Workhorse
The Nextorage NEM‑PAC 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD retails for $289.99 and delivers up to 7,400 MB/s reads and 6,400 MB/s writes, matching the performance of higher‑priced rivals. It uses a Silicon Motion SM2268XT2 controller paired with Samsung 236‑layer TLC NAND and includes a...
Best Budget Gaming Laptops of 2026: The Best Cheap Laptops We've Tested and Benchmarked
Tom's Hardware evaluated the current generation of budget gaming laptops, highlighting that the market under $1,500 now typically ships with Nvidia RTX 5050‑5070 GPUs and the latest Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7 processors. The Acer Nitro V 16S AI emerged as the...
"62% Won’t Pay $70 Anymore": Gen Z's Shift Toward Xbox Game Pass Has Me Rethinking How We Buy Video Games...
According to the IGN and Dentsu “Generations in Play: 2026” report, 62% of gamers—driven largely by Gen Z—no longer purchase full‑price games, opting instead for subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. The study highlights a generational shift toward treating games as...
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Google Pixel Phones Will Probably Let You Ditch the Search Bar in Android 17 QPR1 [Video]
Google is testing a new toggle in the Pixel Launcher that lets users hide the persistent search bar, a feature long baked into the Pixel homescreen. The option lives under Settings > Search bar settings > Show search bar and, when disabled, shifts docked...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Maybe Not Worth the Wait?
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 is slated for a July 22, 2026 launch, promising a slimmer chassis, a new Exynos 2600 2 nm processor and out‑of‑the‑box Qi2 magnetic charging. The device retains the same 6.9‑inch inner and 4.1‑inch cover OLED panels, 4,300 mAh battery and 50 MP...
Best Live-Captioning Smart Glasses (2026), WIRED Tested
WIRED tested five live‑captioning smart glasses and found the Even Realities G2 to be the clear winner. Priced at $599, the G2 offers real‑time transcription in 35 languages, AI‑generated summaries, and a 10‑hour battery, but it relies on an internet connection...
A Buggy Fitbit Update Is Blinding Sensors on the Pixel Watch 3 and 4
Google’s recent Fitbit Air launch coincided with a firmware update (3.57.1.2.910093395.release) that unintentionally stripped sensor permissions on Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4. The bug disables SpO₂ and skin‑temperature tracking, leaving users unable to re‑enable the sensors because the system reports...
I Lost My Roku Remotes Constantly Until I Found This Simple Fix
Roku users often misplace the sleek remote, but the platform now offers multiple ways to locate it. Voice‑enabled Roku remotes respond to a spoken “Hey Roku, where’s my remote?” with a chirp, while the Roku mobile app can ping any...
Apple Made It Easy for Others to Record Your iPhone Calls, without You Even Knowing It
Apple’s iOS 18.1 added a built‑in call‑recording function that lets anyone using the Phone app capture a conversation. The feature plays a brief audible cue for both parties, but only the initiator receives a persistent on‑screen notification and can stop the...
Review: Akaso 360, the Budget Alternative for the Action Cam Beginner
The Akaso 360 is a budget‑friendly 360° action camera aimed at beginners, retailing between $212.49 and $249.99. It features dual 48‑MP 1/2‑inch sensors that capture 5.7K video at 30 fps and 72‑MP stills, housed in a 180 g body with a touchscreen and...
Pro Breeze Upgrades Its Popular Hybrid Fan with Smart Controls – Here’s Why It’s Better than Before
Pro Breeze has released an upgraded AirFlo 43” Smart Hybrid Pedestal Fan, adding Wi‑Fi connectivity, app‑based speed and timer controls, and an aroma pod. The new model retains the original’s 100° horizontal and 130° vertical oscillation and built‑in air filter, while...
I Spent Weeks Testing the TCL QM8L TV, and I'm a Believer in Its New SQD Mini-LED Technology — This...
TechRadar’s hands‑on review finds the TCL QM8L a surprise winner, thanks to its new SQD mini‑LED backlight that delivers peak brightness exceeding 2,000 nits and a wide color gamut. The 65‑inch model retails for roughly $1,099, positioning it well below...
Roku Starts to Roll Out a Major Update to Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has begun the phased rollout of its Spring OS 15.2 update to compatible TVs and streaming players, a process that may take several weeks to a month. The upgrade introduces developer‑focused tools such as Perfetto‑based tracing and the chanperf command,...
Nintendo's President Intends for the Switch 2's Lifespan to Match that of the Original Switch
Nintendo’s original Switch, launched in March 2017, has sold 156 million units and enjoyed an eight‑year hardware lifespan—far longer than its Wii predecessor. President Shuntaro Furukawa told investors the upcoming Switch 2 will be engineered to match that longevity. Nintendo is already...
AI Finally Solves the Food Tracking Problem Wearables Ignored
Polyverse’s CalCam app leverages Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model to turn a single meal photo into a detailed calorie and nutrient breakdown. By automating food identification, portion estimation, and macronutrient calculation, the app eliminates the manual data entry that drives...
How Often Do You Upgrade Your PC?
A recent PC Gamer reader survey shows 47% of gamers wait at least five years before upgrading their PCs, a marked slowdown from the rapid upgrade cycles of the late 1990s‑2000s. Longer‑lasting CPUs and GPUs, rising component prices, and AI‑driven...