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Punkt MC03 Prioritizes Data Security with Third‑Gen Design
SocialApr 19, 2026

Punkt MC03 Prioritizes Data Security with Third‑Gen Design

The Punkt. MC03 is a third-generation design that puts data security front and centre https://t.co/e18XAZvsAb

By TechRadar
Found
SocialApr 19, 2026

Found

Homescreen Heroes: I've finally found the perfect app to tame my streaming wishlists and watch history. https://t.co/GCllijXxoH

By TechRadar
Solar-Powered Camera with Local Storage Offers Practical Home Protection
SocialApr 19, 2026

Solar-Powered Camera with Local Storage Offers Practical Home Protection

With a solar panel for extra power and a MicroSD card slot for local storage, it's a supremely practical way to protect your home. https://t.co/iivY2ITdmG

By TechRadar
Affordable High‑spec OLED Monitor Bridges Gaming and Business
SocialApr 19, 2026

Affordable High‑spec OLED Monitor Bridges Gaming and Business

The InnoCN GA27S1Q OLED is a low-cost but high-specification OLED monitor that has a foot in both the gaming and business sectors. https://t.co/eac3KH1U9q

By TechRadar
Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: Premium 27” Gaming at $499
SocialApr 19, 2026

Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: Premium 27” Gaming at $499

The new Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 • 27 inch QHD 180hz OLED Display • 0.03ms response time • Cooling System • 3 year warranty • Glare free panel • Pantone Validated • HDR10 Certified • G-Sync Compatible • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio $499: howl.link/3y8hx7aiphd2a

By The Galox
Meta AI App Hits #5 After Muse Spark Launch
SocialApr 19, 2026

Meta AI App Hits #5 After Muse Spark Launch

Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on the App Store after Muse Spark launch | TechCrunch https://t.co/SFIGFLd8If https://t.co/71NCUxPotU

By Oliver Bussmann
Samsung Must Halt Public Early Builds to Manage Expectations
SocialApr 19, 2026

Samsung Must Halt Public Early Builds to Manage Expectations

Samsung should look for ways to stop having early software builds be accessible to everyone All that does is create a precedent on what to expect and not, when it's not even in Beta (when users should be leaving feedback,...

By The Galox
Matic Robot Unboxes Itself, Declares “Hold My Beer”
SocialApr 18, 2026

Matic Robot Unboxes Itself, Declares “Hold My Beer”

My @maticrobots rolled out of its box when it got to my house (love ours by the way). This robot says in response “hold my beer.”

By Robert Scoble
New Kindle Updates Regress: Auto Language Detection Removed
SocialApr 18, 2026

New Kindle Updates Regress: Auto Language Detection Removed

While others are complaining about dropped support for older Kindles, I’m finding dropped features from new Kindles. Latin dictionaries end up assigned to “English” language, which is bad enough. But it used to automatically detect the language. Now you have to manually...

By David Kadavy
IMessage Autocorrect Reveals Apple’s Upcoming Product Names
SocialApr 18, 2026

IMessage Autocorrect Reveals Apple’s Upcoming Product Names

the best way to learn about new apple products is to just type a lot of things in iMessage and watch what it capitalizes.

By Packy McCormick
AI‑Powered Vacuum Uses Cameras to Optimize Home Cleaning
SocialApr 18, 2026

AI‑Powered Vacuum Uses Cameras to Optimize Home Cleaning

Narwal’s 2026 flagship robot vacuum is outfitted with video cameras and super smart AI cleaning technology to work out the best way to tackle your home. https://t.co/nv0bxsx9Dr

By TechRadar
Oura’s Firmware Update May Mask Lock‑in Strategy
SocialApr 18, 2026

Oura’s Firmware Update May Mask Lock‑in Strategy

I’m SURE there’s a good reason that the @ouraring charging case has firmware that needs updated. Is it lock-in masked as “safety”? https://t.co/R55zFSjiJo

By Patrick Moorhead
DJI's New Compact Vlogger Adds Battery, Memory, 240fps 4K
SocialApr 18, 2026

DJI's New Compact Vlogger Adds Battery, Memory, 240fps 4K

DJI's latest compact vlogging camera improves on its already capable predecessor with better battery life, built-in memory, new accessories, professional color profiles and 4K video now up to 240fps. https://t.co/7gVsVMjGoC

By TechRadar
Enable Windows 11’s OneDrive Backup in Minutes
SocialApr 18, 2026

Enable Windows 11’s OneDrive Backup in Minutes

Windows 11 has a slick, built-in backup feature that utilizes OneDrive cloud storage. But are you using it to save copies of your precious files and photos? Here's how to confirm and, if needed, set things up: https://t.co/O09iBvgar4 #windows #backup...

By Dave Taylor
Wireless Earbuds Cost Almost as Little as Wired Ones
SocialApr 18, 2026

Wireless Earbuds Cost Almost as Little as Wired Ones

when i started buying wireless earbuds recently i was kind of surprised that they barely cost more than the ones with wires. very affordable if you can afford an iphone (every android i've ever owned still has a headphone jack).

By Al Shipley
Wish Apple Watch Could Log Reading Time
SocialApr 18, 2026

Wish Apple Watch Could Log Reading Time

I wish there was a setting on my Apple Watch to track time spent reading.

By James Smith (DadLife with James)
Simplicity Sells; Clarity Beats Feature Overload
SocialApr 18, 2026

Simplicity Sells; Clarity Beats Feature Overload

I lost $15k trying to sell a complex, multi-feature gadget. Too hard to explain. I made $100k selling a simple, one-problem-one-solution product. The market doesn't care about features. It cares about clarity. Test everything.

By Kamil Sattar
Apple Watch Apps Reveal Recovery, Battery, Fitness Age
SocialApr 18, 2026

Apple Watch Apps Reveal Recovery, Battery, Fitness Age

you can just install an apps on the Apple Watch to give you recover, body battery, and fitness age

By Sander Belaen
Rediscovering Childhood Joy with Modern Tech
SocialApr 18, 2026

Rediscovering Childhood Joy with Modern Tech

My good friend @davemorin said @openclaw felt like the very first Mac he had access to as a kid. That analogy resonates so much with me. I also find the same joy, excitement, and dare I say obsession with it...

By David Marcus
Kindle’s New Default Tap-to-Turn Feature Can Be Turned Off
SocialApr 18, 2026

Kindle’s New Default Tap-to-Turn Feature Can Be Turned Off

Noticed that when you accidentally tap anywhere on your Amazon Kindle, it now changes pages? Turns out that it's a new setting that defaults to "enabled". Fortunately, it's easy to disable: https://t.co/WGas8NxOoZ #kindle #kindleos @AmazonKindle https://t.co/reMznNAGlD

By Dave Taylor
Sleep: The Underrated Edge at FIBO Cologne
SocialApr 18, 2026

Sleep: The Underrated Edge at FIBO Cologne

.@eightsleep is at FIBO Cologne with the best brands in fitness and performance. Sleep is still the most underrated advantage, but not for long. https://t.co/g56kYVObvD

By Matteo Franceschetti
Compact Triple‑Monitor Setup for Small Desks
SocialApr 18, 2026

Compact Triple‑Monitor Setup for Small Desks

Stuck for desk space but still want a triple monitor solution? I think I’ve found the solution https://t.co/37Fl4IscZ1

By TechRadar
DJI Avata 360 vs Antigravity A1: Which Wins?
SocialApr 18, 2026

DJI Avata 360 vs Antigravity A1: Which Wins?

There are now two 360 drones available to buy, but is the DJI Avata 360 or the Antigravity A1 the better of these flying panoramic cameras? https://t.co/VMAcUgrNtl

By TechRadar
IPhone 17e Delivers Flagship Power, Yet Lacks Crucial Upgrade
SocialApr 18, 2026

IPhone 17e Delivers Flagship Power, Yet Lacks Crucial Upgrade

The iPhone 17e is a phone with flagship brains in a mid-range body. In a landscape of global volatility and AI anxiety, it could have been the MacBook Neo’s perfect pocket companion. But Apple is still holding back one critical...

By Aamir Siddiqui
Sony Inzone H6 Air Redefines Open‑Back Gaming Audio
SocialApr 18, 2026

Sony Inzone H6 Air Redefines Open‑Back Gaming Audio

The Sony Inzone H6 Air sets a new standard for open-back gaming audio with its pristine sound and premium design. https://t.co/qgO3JDHrwS

By TechRadar
Galaxy S26 Introduces AI-Powered Background Noise Reduction
SocialApr 18, 2026

Galaxy S26 Introduces AI-Powered Background Noise Reduction

If you've got a new Galaxy S26 phone, then you've got access to an AI-powered tool for lowering background noise. https://t.co/HWNGgoh1dH

By TechRadar
Run Claude Code Locally, Zero Cost, No Cloud
SocialApr 18, 2026

Run Claude Code Locally, Zero Cost, No Cloud

RIP Anthropic API fees. Someone just made Claude Code run 100% locally on a MacBook for $0/month. 122B parameter model. 65 tokens per second. Nothing touches the cloud. The trick everyone else missed: Every other local Claude Code setup uses a proxy to translate...

By Hasan Toor
Shokz OpenFit Pro: Best Sports Open Earbuds Yet
SocialApr 18, 2026

Shokz OpenFit Pro: Best Sports Open Earbuds Yet

As sports-specific open earbuds go, the Shokz OpenFit Pro are as good as it gets and their feature set means you'll nearly ditch anything else... https://t.co/1ysJQFtmCl

By TechRadar
Samsung Turns Privacy Into Physical Screen Feature
SocialApr 18, 2026

Samsung Turns Privacy Into Physical Screen Feature

Samsung may have just made Apple’s privacy model feel a little outdated. What interests me here is not just the feature. It is the innovation behind it. The Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a Privacy Display designed to make the screen much harder to...

By Pascal Bornet
Light‑activated Gel Advances Ionotronic Wearables and Soft Robotics
SocialApr 18, 2026

Light‑activated Gel Advances Ionotronic Wearables and Soft Robotics

Light-activated gel could impact wearables, soft robotics, and more “New MIT work advances the growing field of ionotronics, in which data are transferred through ions, potentially providing a bridge between electronics and biological tissue.” https://t.co/BayczCUVKC https://t.co/ngp4uTvHqe

By Glen Gilmore
OTC Hearing Aids Offer Affordable, Game‑changing Solution
SocialApr 18, 2026

OTC Hearing Aids Offer Affordable, Game‑changing Solution

More hearing aids? Yes, because lots of folks have mild hearing loss, and OTC solutions are affordable and, honestly, game changing. This time I'm looking at the new Techmi FacePro OTC Hearing Aids in this demo and review: https://t.co/W0GUOshVxw #hearing...

By Dave Taylor
Ensure Your Android Backups Before Data Crisis
SocialApr 18, 2026

Ensure Your Android Backups Before Data Crisis

Is your Android device set up properly to back up all of your precious data? How about your photos and videos? Here's a primer on how to get it all configured correctly before it becomes a crisis: https://t.co/0SKNFevisk #android #backups...

By Dave Taylor
Our Lives Now Revolve Around Screens of Every Size
SocialApr 17, 2026

Our Lives Now Revolve Around Screens of Every Size

This generation’s daily routine: - Wake up - Stare at a 6.7 inch screen - Work on a 24 inch screen - Relax with a 55inch screen - Stare at a 6.7 Inch Screen - Sleep Repeat.

By Nebraskan Gooner
Snapdragon X2 Could Thin Surface Laptop Studio Design
SocialApr 17, 2026

Snapdragon X2 Could Thin Surface Laptop Studio Design

Surface Laptop Studio with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme would be a dream come true At the same time, it would allow this design to be more feasible thanks to not needing as much cooling, maybe even eliminating the stacked base in...

By The Galox
Hold DM Icon to Instantly Copy Link on Threads
SocialApr 17, 2026

Hold DM Icon to Instantly Copy Link on Threads

Threads has a small new feature: hold the paper plane icon dm and the link copies instantly.

By Sander Belaen
Six‑bay AI‑enhanced NAS Packs PC‑level Specs
SocialApr 17, 2026

Six‑bay AI‑enhanced NAS Packs PC‑level Specs

Powerful six-bay AI enhanced NAS featuring specifications that you’d usually see in a PC. https://t.co/41XXeO1evz

By TechRadar
Wireless Cassette Player Revives Tapes Without Headphone Cords
SocialApr 17, 2026

Wireless Cassette Player Revives Tapes Without Headphone Cords

The Maxell Wireless Cassette Player is a nifty blend of old and new, bringing your old tapes to your ears without the need for a wired pair of headphones. https://t.co/bxxWO2EfqB

By TechRadar
ASUS Chromebook CX14 Plus Drops Below $250
SocialApr 17, 2026

ASUS Chromebook CX14 Plus Drops Below $250

Simple, snappy, and now under $250 — the ASUS Chromebook CX14 Plus is a deal you can't ignore if you want an affordable laptop for work and everyday use. https://t.co/eMpKagB2gu

By TechRadar
Amazon AI Picks Sage Green, Outdesigns Me
SocialApr 17, 2026

Amazon AI Picks Sage Green, Outdesigns Me

It turns out Amazon's AI-powered assistant has a much better eye for design than me — and it really loves sage green. https://t.co/ApAEeIYd70

By TechRadar
Personal iOS Apps Automate Photo Data for AI Insights
SocialApr 17, 2026

Personal iOS Apps Automate Photo Data for AI Insights

The most useful iOS apps I built for myself? photosource -- it contunuously syncs my camera roll, passes it through vision, geocoding, etc. drops in an PSQL database and gives me feeds like food, locs, purchases, text for AIs to...

By Sam Lessin
Customize Samsung Weather App’s Activity List Easily
SocialApr 17, 2026

Customize Samsung Weather App’s Activity List Easily

The Weather app on Samsung Galaxy phones is nice, but its list of outdoor activities is probably NOT what you enjoy. Here's how to update those activities to what you prefer: https://t.co/Ahpn65zC4d #weather #activity #samsung #oneui @SamsungMobile https://t.co/kk4M5AZc2u

By Dave Taylor
Blink Announces New Wired Doorbell, Battery Model Pending
SocialApr 17, 2026

Blink Announces New Wired Doorbell, Battery Model Pending

One or two new Blink Video Doorbell cameras on the way fwiw. One wired for sure, one possibly battery. Tho it seems soon for another battery unit, unless they want to offer something a little less massive.

By Dave Zatz
Data Isn't Steroids: WHOOP Defends Athlete Insight Rights
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Isn't Steroids: WHOOP Defends Athlete Insight Rights

At @WHOOP, we will always stand by our members’ right to understand their health and performance. Data is not steroids. Access to accurate, non-invasive insights does not undermine competition—it strengthens the sport and supports players. https://t.co/9s6c3ifw9N

By Will Ahmed
Xbox Mode Arrives in Windows 11 Release Preview
SocialApr 17, 2026

Xbox Mode Arrives in Windows 11 Release Preview

Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now rolling out to Windows 11 Release Preview, so not long until everyone gets it https://t.co/tqVkRwFRFr

By Tom Warren
Intel’s DP‑Alt Mode Works Seamlessly with Apple 6K XDR
SocialApr 17, 2026

Intel’s DP‑Alt Mode Works Seamlessly with Apple 6K XDR

One nice thing about being on Intel is that DP-alt mode Just Works. Never was able to get any AMD laptop to work consistently with Thunderbolt and the Apple 6K XDR. There were hacks you could do, special cables etc,...

By David Heinemeier Hansson
Samsung's Crazy Buds Cases Spark Weird Accessory Craze
SocialApr 17, 2026

Samsung's Crazy Buds Cases Spark Weird Accessory Craze

Samsung just released some truly absurd cases for the Galaxy Buds 4 / Pro 4 and I'm extremely here for it. More weird accessories please, Big Tech.

By Chris Welch
First Look: Apple's Foldable iPhone—Will You Try?
SocialApr 17, 2026

First Look: Apple's Foldable iPhone—Will You Try?

First Look at the The iPhone Fold/iPhone Ultra Dummy Models. Are you going to give @apple's Foldable iPhone a try? Or will you pass? #apple #iphone #iphonefold #foldable

By Brian Tong
Users Demand 50mm‑equivalent FOV for Action Goggles
SocialApr 17, 2026

Users Demand 50mm‑equivalent FOV for Action Goggles

If they didnt fix the terrible FOV all these glasses have then none of this matters. 50mm lens equivalent or GTFO. So tired of these action goggles with no option for flat 50mm or macro mode. GIVE ME A WYSIWYG RECORDING

By Sebastian Cocioba
Garmin Support Arrives: Upgrade From Outdated Fitness Apps
SocialApr 17, 2026

Garmin Support Arrives: Upgrade From Outdated Fitness Apps

It’s 2026 and we still need to choose between a watch that lasts longer than one day one a charge, and an app that looks like it was made in 2007. Garmin support coming soon the best health and fitness...

By Sander Belaen