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Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra 2nd‑Gen earbuds launched within weeks of each other, prompting a side‑by‑side review. The AirPods Pro 3 cost $249, offer Apple‑centric features like heart‑rate monitoring, Spatial Audio and automatic device switching, and provide eight hours of playback. Bose’s Ultra earbuds retail for $299, deliver slightly stronger active noise cancellation, LDAC support, a three‑band EQ, and six hours of battery life. The reviewer recommends AirPods Pro 3 for Apple users and Bose for non‑Apple customers seeking superior ANC and audio tweaking.
Wave Browser launches as a gaming‑focused web browser that bundles multitasking tools such as a sidebar, picture‑in‑picture streaming, and a Memory Saver mode to keep RAM usage low during heavy gaming sessions. The browser embeds utilities like ad blocking, translation,...
Beats has launched a limited‑edition Powerbeats Pro 2 in partnership with Nike, featuring a matte‑black and neon Volt colorway and the iconic Nike swoosh on the right earbud. The earbuds retain the standard $250 price, wireless‑charging case, and built‑in heart‑rate sensor,...
Arc, the Browser Company’s free Chromium‑based browser, targets users who spend most of their day inside a web browser. It replaces traditional top‑bar navigation with a left‑hand sidebar, vertical tabs, and “spaces” that act as dedicated workspaces. Features like pinned...
Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman announced he is working to eliminate the mandatory Microsoft online account for Windows 11 setup, a feature that has drawn widespread criticism. The requirement ties users to cloud services like the Store, OneDrive, and BitLocker, limiting the...
Petalas, a Hong‑Kong startup, unveiled a self‑flushing litter box that automatically cleans waste and monitors feline urinary health via AI. The device uses reusable pellets, a 45‑minute rinse‑and‑flush cycle, and requires connection to water and a drain. It reads RFID...
Dyson’s PencilVac Fluffycones stick vacuum is now priced at $449.99, a $150 discount from its regular $599.99 list price. The ultra‑thin, sub‑four‑pound device targets quick clean‑ups, offering 55 air watts of suction and a 20‑30 minute battery life. It features...
Samsung has launched Hearapy, a free Android app that emits 100 Hz bass sine waves for 60‑second sessions to alleviate motion sickness. The app stimulates the inner‑ear balance system and, according to Samsung, can keep users comfortable for up to two...
Queensland University of Technology researchers have engineered a soft hydrogel that converts body heat into electricity, achieving a record n‑type thermoelectric efficiency for flexible materials. A 10 mm square prototype produced about 0.46 volts, demonstrating practical power generation from modest temperature differences....
Google has begun rolling out a new Transit mode for Pixel phones, automatically activating during train rides and delivering real‑time commute updates via the At a Glance widget. Users can customize notification filters, volume, and Bluetooth behavior, while the feature...
ASUS’s Zenbook 14 pairs a 14‑inch OLED screen with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512 GB SSD, delivering vivid visuals and solid everyday performance. The RAM is soldered, limiting upgrades, while the SSD is user‑replaceable up to 2 TB. Intel Arc...
Google Maps is extending its AI‑powered electric‑vehicle charging features to Android Auto users of more than 350 models across over 15 U.S. brands. Drivers can add their EV details, see projected battery usage, receive optimal charging‑stop suggestions and an updated...
Lenovo has reaffirmed that it will support the Legion Go 2 handheld through October 2029, but it has not provided a release date for the next graphics driver. The most recent major driver update arrived in December 2023 for the 32.0.21030 branch that...
Google Play’s March 4 update lowers headline fees but adds a 5% billing surcharge in the US, UK and EEA and reduces subscription fees to 10%. The change is bundled with the Games Level Up program, which requires deeper integration with Google...
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 2‑in‑1 Gen 10 Intel Aura Edition, a premium 14‑inch OLED convertible, is now available for $1,593 after a $1,100 discount, down from its $2,699 list price. The device combines a 2880×1800, 120 Hz display with a 57 Whr battery that delivers...
The 2026 roundup of LED face masks evaluates five top models—Shark CryoGlow, iRestore Illumina, Omnilux Contour, CurrentBody Series 2, and Omnilux Men—highlighting price, irradiance, and wavelength mix. Shark leads with the highest irradiance (128 mW/cm²) at $350, while iRestore offers full‑face, triple‑wavelength...
In 2026, AI-powered platforms like Choicewise.app are reshaping how consumers select smartphones, cutting decision time from hours to minutes. The service blends traditional side‑by‑side spec tables with an AI Wizard that asks a few lifestyle questions and returns ranked recommendations....
IPTV Smarters Pro is a versatile media player gaining traction in the Netherlands, offering a sleek interface and cross‑platform compatibility on Android, iOS, Windows and major smart‑TV brands. The app supports both M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, enabling users...
HP’s new Series 7 Pro 732xk is a 31.5‑in 4K IPS Black monitor priced around $890, offering 99% coverage of both DCI‑P3 and Adobe RGB and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification. It packs a robust connectivity suite, including HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Thunderbolt 4 with 100 W...
Titan Army unveiled the U255L, a 24‑inch Full HD gaming monitor that pushes a native 620 Hz refresh rate and a 0.1 ms gray‑to‑gray response time. The display relies on an ultra‑fast TN panel enhanced by the proprietary DyDs 2.0 black‑frame insertion system,...
HONOR has unveiled the world’s first robot phone, featuring a 4‑degrees‑of‑freedom gimbal that shrinks motor size by roughly 70 percent. The device pairs a three‑axis mechanical gimbal with an AI stabilization engine, allowing fluid motion during AI‑enhanced video calls and...
University of Georgia researchers reviewed MXene‑based smart textiles that can continuously monitor body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate while also providing antimicrobial protection. The fabrics harvest solar energy, enabling built‑in power banks that could charge phones or laptops. The...
LG retained its OLED TV leadership for the 13th year, commanding 49.7% of the global market in 2025 with roughly 3.22 million units shipped. Global OLED shipments rose 6.6% year‑over‑year to 6.47 million units, underscoring a steady shift toward premium displays. The...
A third‑party remote for Roku TVs is now available for $16.99, down from $97.99, targeting users who struggle with the standard remote due to physical limitations or age. The device features oversized buttons, infrared signaling, and a plug‑and‑play setup, but...
A homeowner repurposed a spare Android phone as a Wi‑Fi extender by enabling its mobile hotspot and positioning it between the router and dead zones. The phone’s hotspot can broadcast on 2.4 GHz for range or 5 GHz for speed, but it...
Samsung is running a limited‑time TV sale tied to the NCAA Final Four, offering up to $2,000 in savings across its 2025 lineup. Discounts range from 22% to 50% on models that include Crystal UHD, QLED, Neo QLED and OLED...
Beats Studio Pro headphones are on Amazon for $179.95, a 49% discount from the regular $349.99 price, marking the lowest price since last Black Friday. The deal is part of Amazon’s spring sale and includes the flagship over‑ear model with...
Automate, a free Android app from LlamaLab, lets users create custom workflows using visual flowcharts without any coding. The app offers over 400 distinct blocks covering actions like messaging, location, and sound, enabling complex automations such as adjusting ring volume...
Costco’s 2026 electronics lineup now includes six pre‑built gaming desktops, ranging from entry‑level to premium configurations. Prices span $1,099.99 for the Skytech Crystal up to $2,999 for the OMEN MAX 45L, with each model offering distinct CPU, GPU, and cooling...
SD cards rely on NAND flash that degrades with each program/erase (P/E) cycle, giving them a finite write lifespan measured in terabytes written (TBW). High‑endurance cards use more robust MLC flash and are designed for constant overwriting, while standard value...
Joe Fedewa’s 2026 guide reviews the top Android keyboard apps, highlighting mainstream choices like Gboard, SwiftKey, and Samsung Keyboard, as well as niche options for privacy, customization, power typing, and voice input. He recommends HeliBoard as an open‑source, offline alternative...
Tech writer Shaun Cichacki highlights Read You, a free, open‑source Android RSS news app that delivers ad‑free content directly to the device. The app emphasizes privacy by operating locally, avoiding third‑party tracking SDKs, and requiring no user account. Its Material...
iBuyPower is offering its RDY Element Pro R08 gaming desktop, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics and 32 GB of RAM, for $2,399.99 after a $100 clearance code—down from $2,699.99. The bundle also includes a mechanical keyboard,...
The author recommends adding six specific quick‑settings tiles to a fresh stock Android device, especially on Pixel 10 running Android 16. The tiles—Location, Hotspot, QR code scanner, TV remote, Song search, and Battery saver—are not included by default despite their high utility....
The Quick Cursor app introduces a floating cursor and virtual trackpad that let users reach the top half of a large Android screen without stretching their thumb. It is activated by swiping inward from the bottom edge and can simulate taps...
Google Maps rolled out its most extensive redesign since 2009 on March 12, adding AI‑enhanced, real‑time 3D navigation that displays buildings, crosswalks and off‑ramps. The update also refines turn‑by‑turn prompts to reduce driver distraction and stress. With roughly 2 billion users...
MSI’s 24‑inch MAG 242F gaming monitor is now listed on Amazon for $85.49, a 29 % discount that saves roughly $34.50 off its regular price. The display packs a 200 Hz refresh rate, 0.5 ms gray‑to‑gray response time, an IPS panel, and AMD...
HP has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming app called HP TV+ that appears by default on Windows 11 PCs and can also be installed on Windows 10 and ARM64 devices. The app aggregates live channels, movies and TV shows in a single interface,...
Xbox has added 49 new titles to its handheld‑optimized catalog, boosting the game library for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X devices. The update includes major releases such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Of the new...
Microsoft’s built‑in Task Manager includes a Processes tab that lets users diagnose slow‑PC symptoms in real time. By sorting CPU, memory, disk, or network columns, the most demanding applications rise to the top, revealing bottlenecks such as runaway browsers, background...
The 2026 roundup of heart‑rate monitors highlights the Polar H10 as the most accurate all‑round chest strap at $85, while the Garmin Forerunner 970 leads for runners with its advanced optical sensor. New form factors such as the Form Smart Swim 2 Pro...
McPherson Middle School in Kansas has reclaimed its fleet of 480 Chromebooks, moving the devices from student possession to locked carts used only for teacher‑directed activities. The shift follows a four‑year experiment that saw students using the laptops for YouTube,...
TechRadar’s review highlights the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 as a premium robot mower built for expansive lawns and uneven terrain. The unit combines all‑wheel drive, a 30‑minute charge time and up to three acres of coverage per cycle, delivering consistent cuts on...
Bakcell has launched an eSIM solution that embeds a digital SIM directly into compatible devices, allowing users to activate mobile plans instantly by scanning a QR code. The technology eliminates the need for physical SIM cards, supports multiple profiles on...
India’s smartphone Production‑Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has generated over ₹24 lakh crore (≈$250 billion) in mobile phone output since FY 2020‑21, while the government disbursed roughly ₹21,000 crore (≈$2.5 billion), less than 1% of that value. The program surpassed its original targets of ₹10.5 lakh crore in production...
Amazon is offering the Monfolroy ChatGPT AI Smart Glasses for $14, a 30% discount from the regular $20 price. The retro‑styled, photochromic glasses run on Android and embed dual stereo speakers, a noise‑cancelling mic, and a ChatGPT‑powered voice assistant. They...
A portable UV flashlight, often called a black light, can be repurposed for everyday tasks beyond novelty. It helps hobbyists spot glowing insects, fungi, and fluorescent minerals, while DIYers use it with dye kits to locate automotive, HVAC, or plumbing...
