Apple Chooses Google Gemini to Power New Siri
Apple getting airtime at @googlecloud Next as a Gemini customer is notable enough. @ThomasOrTK naming Apple as the company that picked Gemini to power the new Siri made it land harder. Google won a marquee customer and reminded everyone in the room that the most anticipated Apple feature this year runs on Google.
Whoop Gains Traction Among Elite Performers Everywhere
performance is a very broad category. seeing whoop adoption from chess players, hedge fund managers, world leaders, and doctors alike
Xbox Mobile Store Plans Still Alive After Two-Year Delay
remember the Xbox mobile store that was supposed to launch 2 years ago? Microsoft says the "idea" of an Xbox mobile store "is not dead" yet. Details 👇 https://t.co/UiY8cKExsK
Google's Revamped Gemini App Gets Fresh, Organized Look
🎨 Google is testing a more vibrant, organized Gemini app, and I hope it sticks New background color, new sidebar and new minimal icons ✅ Check all screenshots and details here - https://t.co/7nnjnoQqaB https://t.co/bHIJkVUrjK
Open‑source Home Assistant Unifies Fragmented Smart Home Devices
I got that little Home Assistant box https://t.co/q6afmz6k14 I can highly recommend Home Assistant in general, I was recommended it by @johnonolan and @daniellockyer I remember When I bought my house I hated home automation and didn't want any, cause I had...
AI Rewires Home Lights, Ditches Harsh LEDs
Today I hacked my Home Assistant with AI to nuke the bright white LED spots that came with my house when I bought it They're absolutely horrific to look at, they burn into your eyes, all new Portuguese houses come with...
Anker THUS Chip Enables Large AI on Wearables
Anker THUS chip breaks computing rules to put big AI models on wearable devices https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/anker-thus-chip-breaks-computing-rules-to-put-big-ai-models-on-wearable-devices
Rethinking Phones: An Open‑Claw Alternative to Smartphones
ok what about a phone that isnt a trad smartphone but is kinda an openclaw on the go
Dell XPS 16 Marks Impressive Return to Form
I reviewed Dell's latest XPS 16, an impressive return to form for the brand. It's sleek, surprisingly lightweight, and I'm a fan of that tandem OLED screen. Dell also addressed aspects of the keyboard and trackpad on prior laptops that...
Chrome's New Tab Shifts Toward AI‑First Experience
The 'New tab' page in Chrome is looking more and more like Gemini... Check those options for Deep Search and Create images right under the search box. And those take you directly to AI Mode after entering your prompt. Again,...
EU Mandates Removable Phone Batteries, with Possible Exception
The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries from next year — but there may be a notable exception https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-eu-requires-phone-makers-to-fit-readily-removable-batteries-from-next-year-but-there-may-be-a-notable-exception
Gaming Consoles Can Now Charge While You Play
Green #Technology in the game industry: Scientists find way to charge your game console while playing by Delft University of Technology @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/kzW8X092w4 #EmergingTech #Innovation #CleanEnergy https://t.co/JzeJybv80y
Screen-Free Navigation Arrives: Navigate Without Your Phone
The Era of Screen-Free Navigation Is Here: Find Your Way Without Looking at Your Smartphone by @NathieVR #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/QrK0Llsr8z
All-Day Smart Glasses Powered by Claude Code
The Holy Grail would be able to have smart glasses and Claude Code while walking around with those all day.
Robot Vacuum Conquers Stairs, Redefining Home Cleaning
The #Robot Vacuum That Defies Stairs via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/RgGwdzu8AY
How to Verify and Update Your Kobo eReader Firmware
Have a @Rakuten @Kobo eReader? Smart choice, it's quite as capable as an Amazon Kindle, with strengths all its own. But is it up-to-date with system software? Here's how to check (and update it, as needed): https://t.co/L67emcu2fa #rakuten #kobo #software...
First Prototype Nearly Flawless, Except Double Hour Hand
Nearly perfect (if unnerving). This is first shot, and the only real issue is the double hour hand. https://t.co/y1ohenFbJU
Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price, Bland Design
Audiophile level headphones for much less than you expect? I check out the Dekoni x HiFiMAN Cobalt Closed-Back Headphones and find lots to like. Well, other than the humdrum styling, that is: https://t.co/J7kBkKGZ0Q #audio #audiophile #headphones @dekoniaudio @hifimanofficial https://t.co/ArBCVp0lFE
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Unexpectedly Better Sound
It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...
Galaxy Book6 Delivers Premium Build Under $1K
I am impressed by the Galaxy Book6 Finally got the chance to see it and I expected a traditional cheaper feel from this. I was very wrong Surprisingly solid and you can feel the new all aluminum build. This base model is...
IOS Lacks QR Contact Sharing; Use vCard Instead
Android users can share Contacts with instant QR codes quite easily, but, sadly, iOS doesn't support the same feature in Contacts on the iPhone. Instead, it's best to share it as a vCard. Here's how, step by step... https://t.co/37ehFW1r7A #iphone...
Plaud NotePin: Smart Wearable AI Boosts Meeting Notes
I review the Plaud NotePin Wearable AI Note Taker device and find that there's a lot to like with this smart little gizmo. It's particularly helpful for meetings and lectures, as I demonstrate in this detailed video: https://t.co/Q45YtD9jZc #ai #aiWearable...
Apple’s Next Growth Hinges on Foldables, AI, Affordable Glasses
“Innovation going forward around foldable phones, an AI enabled smartphone, new sleeker/affordable Apple Glasses, and future hardware developments will be the hearts and lungs of Apple’s success,” Wedbush’s Dan Ives said in a note. https://t.co/serD28N2eL @nypost 🍎📱👇
LG G6 Finally Resolves Long‑standing G‑series OLED Issue
The LG G6 fixes a long-running issue most prominent on LG's G-series OLEDs… for the most part. https://t.co/PLdtxKMq2w
Dali Sonik 1: Small Speakers, Big Sound, High Price
The Dali Sonik 1 entry-level passive bookshelf speakers sound at least twice their diminutive size with stunning vocal articulation, but are a little pricey. https://t.co/SAlpvbqtQ3
Beats X Nike Launches Volt Powerbeats Pro 2
The NEW @beatsbydre X @nike Powerbeats Pro 2 - Volt collab is 🔥🔥🔥 #beats #nike #earbuds #fitness #getfit
From 1907 Gyroplane to 2010 Parrot: Quadcopter Era Begins
The very first quadcopter prototype was the Breguet-Richet Gyroplane No. 1, created in 1907 by Breguet Aviation in France. The first consumer quadcopter drone was the Parrot AR.Drone, released in 2010 by French company Parrot SA. It was also the first...
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Delivers Powerful Performance
Sick of your boat anchor? I put a shockingly thin and light GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro Windows 11 Pro Laptop through its paces, and I'm not going to lie, I was impressed. Did I mention 32GB of RAM and 2TB...
ASRock's DDR5 RAM Promises Intel Support—Catch Revealed
ASRock's new RAM is about 'ensuring Intel users have access to the benefits of DDR5 memory in the years ahead' — but there's a catch. https://t.co/uzRNy7sFf9
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Sets New Standard in Mobile Photography
‘The best I've ever tested’ — the Oppo Find X9 Ultra takes smartphone photography to new heights https://www.techradar.com/phones/oppo-phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra-review
AI Email App Extra Aims to Rival Gmail
EXCLUSIVE: Extra wants to manage your 'life's inbox' for you. The AI-powered consumer app launches publicly today with $9.5M. But can it challenge Gmail and the looming threat of ChatGPT? I tested out Extra myself, spoke to users, and interviewed its ex-Pinterest...
Apple Watch Set Wearable Blueprint, Health as Apple’s Legacy
I'm biased, but the Apple Watch was the first new Apple gizmo in the post-Jobs era and as I argued in Optimizer a few weeks ago, it's set the blueprint for modern wearables... Also, Cook himself said health will be Apple's...
AirPods: Apple’s Hidden Gem Poised for AI Era
You may not it like, but the AirPods are the most non-obvious and magical product Apple ever shipped. They will only become more important as AI moves to the fore. https://t.co/mhUIGZJj6n
Gemini for Home Enables Seamless Follow‑up Chats
"Continued conversation" comes to Gemini for Home -> Make chats more natural and efficient with Continued Conversation, now in Gemini for Home "Here’s how it works: After your first “Hey Google” request, Gemini provides an answer and keeps the...
Second Brain AI Doubles Productivity Using Five Years' Data
My next guest Ryan (VP @mercury) 2x'd his productivity by building a second brain in Claude Code trained on 5 years of work history. It runs locally and gets better every day. The diagram below looks complicated but I asked him to...
Nothing's Hype Fell Short of Founder's Expectations
Carl Pei left a billion dollar company searching for a blank slate. He called it Nothing, a promise of simplicity in a crowded market. The idea caught fire, and the hype was real. But the story that followed was nothing like...
ADHD Misplaces Essentials, Frustrates Everyday Life
In today’s edition of how ADHD is making a mess of my life, I have my airpods but have misplaced the charging case. I purchased a great microphone to record content and it has been missing for approximately 6 weeks....
Fitbit Air Leaks Reveal Perfect Fit for Me
We've got more leaked details of the upcoming Fitbit Air tracker, and it seems well suited for someone like me. https://t.co/PwPjJ9vuBf
Apple's New CEO Must Revamp Lagging AI Strategy
Yep -> Apple incoming CEO John Ternus faces a defining challenge: Fixing the company's AI strategy "So far, Apple’s AI strategy has involved avoiding hefty capital expenditures while Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta commit to hundreds of billions of dollars a...
Tim Cook’s Job: Just Enlarge iPhone, Add Services
Tim Cook had one of the easiest gigs ever. > Make iPhone larger ✅ > More services ✅
Feiyu Pocket 3 Impresses, Pocket 4 Promises Bigger Screen
Reviewed the Feiyu Pocket 3. Solid budget vlogging camera. Genuinely impressed. Then the Pocket 4 leaked and now I have to tell you to wait. Bigger screen. Smar
Rugged Yet Stylish Phone Cases Protect and Impress
These cases combine rugged build quality and stylish looks to keep your phone protected and looking good at the same time. https://t.co/lvbhBZgqVl
Dark Cherry Poised as iPhone 18 Pro’s Signature Hue
Dark Cherry could be the signature color for the iPhone 18 Pro line, and it looks stunning in an unofficial render. https://t.co/FAqN4flzaD
Wearables May Render Lab HR Max Tests Obsolete
In the age of wearables and digital platforms, are one-off lab test based HR max determinations a thing of the past? https://t.co/1xTqyugldW
Apple Sports Adds CarPlay Widget for Live Scores
Apple Sports now lets you follow scores in a CarPlay widget. I love that the new CarPlay widgets interface is finally getting some Apple Sports love https://t.co/kjwrIXQnDr https://t.co/2qvKjgZjtO
Samsung Unveils Bone‑conduction Galaxy Buds, Clip‑style Design
Our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds with bone conduction They have a clip style design. Expected launch alongside the new foldables
Galaxy S26 US Sales Surge 30% Over S25
Another hit Galaxy S26 series US sales are up almost 30% over the S25 series. Launch has been so successful it erased the previous decline caused due to their delayed release The lineup is outperforming the S25 series globally Get yours: howl.link/9xu0aa4nd4ckh
Mute Notifications with Android Digital Wellbeing for Better Sleep
Phone endlessly wanting your attention, whether it's 2:00pm or 2:00am? You can mute the darn thing with "Digital Wellbeing" settings in Android. Here's how to set it up... https://t.co/IVvpbMl3N4 #sleep #android #health https://t.co/SG76B2RrYG
PortalVR Enables SteamVR Gaming Without a Headset
PortalVR Lets You Play SteamVR Games Without Wearing a Headset by @GabRoXR #AR #VirtualReality #AR #AugmentedReality #Gaming https://t.co/P38JakGvGv
Wearable Platform Pioneers Predictive Healthcare Coaching
Setting up the future of predictive healthcare with @indiranegi She is building a wearable platform to set up fitness coaching of the future. Sign up at https://t.co/Rejf83rr0M An interesting hour talking about wearable sensors and more. https://t.co/MlgOrrhZ5L