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Windows Laptops Getting Pricier; Smartphones May Follow
SocialApr 14, 2026

Windows Laptops Getting Pricier; Smartphones May Follow

Why this is news I have no idea. All Windows notebook prices are rising. Just wait for the smartphones.

By Patrick Moorhead
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Delivers Impressive PCMag Performance
SocialApr 14, 2026

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Delivers Impressive PCMag Performance

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is racking up some big performance numbers at PCMag. Can’t wait to see more performance benchmarks and battery as well. https://t.co/w4JkIH4qdo

By Patrick Moorhead
Google Messages Adds Custom Backgrounds and Mix‑match Themes
SocialApr 14, 2026

Google Messages Adds Custom Backgrounds and Mix‑match Themes

New customization options in Google Messages could include the ability to set your own images as backgrounds, mix and match elements, and more ✅ Details - https://t.co/DVquG8JYmX https://t.co/VDy0QjEtIM

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Earbuds Soon Recognize Objects and Translate Using Tiny Visual Data
SocialApr 14, 2026

Earbuds Soon Recognize Objects and Translate Using Tiny Visual Data

Your earbuds may soon read signs, identify objects, and translate on demand; the key is how little visual data the AI actually needs. https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-earbuds-smart-glasses-privacy?share_id=9372713

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Meta AI Launches Contemplating Mode with 16‑Agent Parallel Reasoning
SocialApr 14, 2026

Meta AI Launches Contemplating Mode with 16‑Agent Parallel Reasoning

Contemplating mode is rolling out -> Meta started rolling out Contemplating mode for Meta AI "The mode orchestrates multiple agents that reason in parallel, with up to 16 working simultaneously on a single prompt before synthesizing a unified response....

By Glenn Gabe
Run ChatGPT on iPhone Safely, Bypassing Siri
SocialApr 14, 2026

Run ChatGPT on iPhone Safely, Bypassing Siri

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks https://t.co/b5d2wtUEYk via @FastCompany Hmm. I still don't trust Siri.

By Tom Pick
Antigravity A1 Delivers 8K 360° Aerial Imaging
SocialApr 14, 2026

Antigravity A1 Delivers 8K 360° Aerial Imaging

Antigravity A1: Redefining Aerial Imaging with 8K 360° Panoramic Vision by @Insta360Japan #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/1YqkIbwLXW

By Ron van Loon
Battery‑free Smartwatch Eliminates Charging Hassle Forever
SocialApr 14, 2026

Battery‑free Smartwatch Eliminates Charging Hassle Forever

My daily. It's smart enough to sync time and footsteps. I own the original Apple Watch and several generations of them. I'm done. I don't have to charge this thing for two years. There is no mental burden to own it....

By SwiftOnSecurity
Apple's Edge Token Lead Makes Windows Price Fight Futile
SocialApr 14, 2026

Apple's Edge Token Lead Makes Windows Price Fight Futile

Will be increasingly hard for Windows OEMs to compete with Apple on price. Not something many had on their bingo card. AND if Mac’s end up being better at edge token generation, any cost argument from IT is...

By Ben Bajarin
Apple Takes $1K Midrange as Windows Flagships Vanish
SocialApr 14, 2026

Apple Takes $1K Midrange as Windows Flagships Vanish

The era of $999 flagship Windows laptops is over Surface Laptop 13.8 is $1499, Galaxy Book6 Pro starts at $1799, XPS 14 at $1599 and so on Apple will dominate the midrange and ~$1K market simply because there isn't anyone else. Neo...

By The Galox
Gemini’s “Your Day” Revives Google Now Experience
SocialApr 14, 2026

Gemini’s “Your Day” Revives Google Now Experience

✨ Here's your first look at Gemini 'Your Day' in action Gemini's upcoming 'Your Day' tool looks a lot like Google Now reborn ✅ Details & more screenshots - https://t.co/3VOd60qldj https://t.co/IOgJfWft1L

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Master iPad Pencil Gestures: Simple Step-by-Step Guide
SocialApr 13, 2026

Master iPad Pencil Gestures: Simple Step-by-Step Guide

An Apple iPad pairs beautifully with an Apple Pencil, but the gestures to paste, scribble, and annotate images are surprisingly unintuitive. No worries, I gotcha covered. Here's how to do it all, step-by-step: https://t.co/A7HWnNAj2V #ipad #applepencil https://t.co/jY1QZQl56q

By Dave Taylor
RAM Shortage Spikes Surface Pro, Laptop Prices by $500
SocialApr 13, 2026

RAM Shortage Spikes Surface Pro, Laptop Prices by $500

RAMageddon has come for Microsoft’s Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are now $500 more expensive than their original starting price https://t.co/7LlV62g67e

By Tom Warren
Bose QuietComfort Headphones Still $199 on Amazon
SocialApr 13, 2026

Bose QuietComfort Headphones Still $199 on Amazon

Grab the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 at Amazon right now — the same price we saw during Black Friday. https://t.co/pm8IU6p9ot

By TechRadar
Flip Foldables Outpace Wides; Z Flip8 Proves It
SocialApr 13, 2026

Flip Foldables Outpace Wides; Z Flip8 Proves It

Here's a hot take There's a bigger market for Flip foldables than for Wide foldables I think this will become clear with the Z Flip8 which drastically improves the Flip experience

By The Galox
AirPod Case Theft Reveals Precise Location Tracking Limits
SocialApr 13, 2026

AirPod Case Theft Reveals Precise Location Tracking Limits

Someone stole my AirPod case, but I can track exactly where they live, 🤔 If I click the sound button, does it still work if it's in another state?

By Logan Mohtashami
Android Auto Finally Adds Climate Control UI Preview
SocialApr 13, 2026

Android Auto Finally Adds Climate Control UI Preview

Android Auto is still working on climate control settings, and here's an early look at the new UI It's been almost a year since we spotted this first 🫠 ✅ Details - https://t.co/qVPRffCqze https://t.co/fvNjV3cUDw

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
New Xbox Chief Calls Game Pass Too Pricey
SocialApr 13, 2026

New Xbox Chief Calls Game Pass Too Pricey

scoop: Xbox Game Pass "has become too expensive," says Microsoft’s new Xbox chief in an internal memo. Asha Sharma wants a "better value equation" for Xbox players. All the details here 👇https://t.co/9WBXgl9r1T

By Tom Warren
Google Adds Verified Caller to Block Spoofed Scam Calls
SocialApr 13, 2026

Google Adds Verified Caller to Block Spoofed Scam Calls

Google's building a better way for Android to protect more of you from scam calls Verified caller feature lets select bank apps check incoming calls for number spoofing scams ✅ Details - https://t.co/qVPRffCqze https://t.co/nmOEHKf0av

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Google's Gemini to Launch Proactive “Your Day” Feed
SocialApr 13, 2026

Google's Gemini to Launch Proactive “Your Day” Feed

"Your Day" -> Google preps Gemini-powered ‘proactive feed’ called ‘Your Day’ "It’s unclear what the interface for Your Day will be, but a series of cards detailing upcoming events and relevant reminders seems likely. Like Personal Intelligence, this should be sourced...

By Glenn Gabe
Cheap Creative Pebble Pro: Good Sound, Notable Trade‑offs
SocialApr 13, 2026

Cheap Creative Pebble Pro: Good Sound, Notable Trade‑offs

The Creative Pebble Pro is very, very affordable and it sounds pretty good for the price. Of course, it comes with plenty of compromises due to its low price. https://t.co/7AL6aPoFEs

By TechRadar
Screenless Fitbit Revives Brand’s Core Analytical Strength
SocialApr 13, 2026

Screenless Fitbit Revives Brand’s Core Analytical Strength

What's old is new again — a screenless Fitbit focused on analysis is a return to what made the brand great. https://t.co/Fs7TEctfBI

By TechRadar
Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade: Up to 50
SocialApr 13, 2026

Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade: Up to 50

Best Buy has launched its Ultimate Upgrade sale, featuring discounts of up to 50% on TVs, laptops, headphones, and more — and bigger savings when you trade-in. https://t.co/YL3h5GxPOE

By TechRadar
Lenovo Legion Go 2 Joins Surge in Overpriced PC Hardware
SocialApr 13, 2026

Lenovo Legion Go 2 Joins Surge in Overpriced PC Hardware

Prices for PC hardware continue to skyrocket, and now Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld is placed higher up on the list of overpriced devices. https://t.co/Wc2tAxsbOK

By TechRadar
Boomer Mispronunciation of Nintendo Still Drives Kids Crazy
SocialApr 13, 2026

Boomer Mispronunciation of Nintendo Still Drives Kids Crazy

memory jog: the mom in the flower shirt pronounces the system "intendo" (without the "N") and that was a total thing in the 80's with the older boomers. it used to drive me **crazy** as a kid that they refused...

By Luke Hurd
DIY Giant Fan Built From 15 Case Fans Works
SocialApr 13, 2026

DIY Giant Fan Built From 15 Case Fans Works

A YouTuber created a giant fan comprising of 15 individual 120mm case fans — and it somehow works really well. https://t.co/rG4KbgCb65

By TechRadar
Gen Z Skips Websites, Lives Inside Apps and Games
SocialApr 13, 2026

Gen Z Skips Websites, Lives Inside Apps and Games

Young people (20s) barely use websites, 70% prefer apps, they mostly exist inside apps and games not websites

By Pieter Levels
Skepticism Persists as Apple Explores New Smart Glasses
SocialApr 13, 2026

Skepticism Persists as Apple Explores New Smart Glasses

After being a Google Glass Explorer and testing out various versions of smart glasses, I'm still not a believer they will be a hot item... Yet companies keep going down this path. We'll see how it goes for Apple ->...

By Glenn Gabe
Microsoft Tests Xbox Gamepad Cursor for Handheld Mouse
SocialApr 13, 2026

Microsoft Tests Xbox Gamepad Cursor for Handheld Mouse

Microsoft has started testing a new Xbox Gamepad Cursor option that gives you a virtual mouse on handhelds. Full details on how it works and how to get it early, here: https://t.co/Bhe6jCzy0t https://t.co/vinTsloyNT

By Tom Warren
AI Turns Journaling Into Interactive Personal Companion
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Turns Journaling Into Interactive Personal Companion

AI is starting to change even the most personal habits. Journaling apps that respond, reflect and offer feedback are turning a private activity into something interactive, with users describing the experience as having a “new best friend.” It blurs a subtle line....

By Spiros Margaris
Test Battery Health and Optimize Samsung Galaxy Power
SocialApr 13, 2026

Test Battery Health and Optimize Samsung Galaxy Power

Does your @Samsung Galaxy S phone seem to have lost most of its battery capacity? It might be the apps you have or your configuration. Here's how to test your battery health and the easiest changes to maximize battery life......

By Dave Taylor
Can't Leave Home Without My Nintendo Switch
SocialApr 13, 2026

Can't Leave Home Without My Nintendo Switch

I can’t keep living this way.. I can’t leave the house without my switch 😂

By iJustine (Justine Ezarik)
First PC Upgrade Since 2018: Custom Build Wins
SocialApr 13, 2026

First PC Upgrade Since 2018: Custom Build Wins

my first PC upgrade since 2018! got a good deal for a 5080-powered custom build from @PowerGPU. using the Kojima keyboard by @higround and the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro controller which is the best pro pad i’ve used so far...

By Gene Park
Galaxy Z Fold7 Beats Fold4’s Thinness Record
SocialApr 13, 2026

Galaxy Z Fold7 Beats Fold4’s Thinness Record

It's still so crazy how thin the Galaxy Z Fold7 is Here it is compared to the Z Fold4 which is already thin at 6.3mm

By The Galox
Disable Ring's Search Party and See Privacy Impact
SocialApr 12, 2026

Disable Ring's Search Party and See Privacy Impact

Heard about Search for Lost Pets "Search Party" feature on @Ring doorbells and want to disable it on your own device? Here's how, and why it isn't as much of a privacy nightmare as it may seem... https://t.co/GJzYjUO4oi #ring #searchparty...

By Dave Taylor
New Gemini Live Voice Beats Siri, Alexa
SocialApr 12, 2026

New Gemini Live Voice Beats Siri, Alexa

Coming to GBrain Voice probably by tonight Fully working Gemini Live voice (I think this is the best I have ever seen) with all these skills Now why ask: Why can’t Amazon and Apple can’t ship this in Siri and...

By Garry Tan
AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes
SocialApr 12, 2026

AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes

Tired of taking notes or forgetting key points from lectures and meetings? I check out the AILITH RecNote N1 AI Voice Recorder and find it a smart solution with lots of useful tech inside. Here's my detailed demo and review:...

By Dave Taylor
Seeing Through Tech Reveals Reality’s Illusion, Freeing the Mind
SocialApr 12, 2026

Seeing Through Tech Reveals Reality’s Illusion, Freeing the Mind

My reality is blurry. But when I put on my Apple Vision Pro it becomes sharp. But when you realize you aren’t seeing reality at all your mind gets freed. https://t.co/RKltMsaYan

By Robert Scoble
Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast, No Chrome Needed
SocialApr 12, 2026

Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast, No Chrome Needed

Want to mirror your Windows PC display onto a big television? Skip Miracast; you can easily connect with almost every brand using Chromecast, even if you don't have Google Chrome installed. Here's how, step by step, with a @Vizio TV......

By Dave Taylor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright Tablet Experience
SocialApr 12, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright Tablet Experience

AT&T sent me a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" Android Tablet to evaluate, and I'm darn impressed. It's fast, has a crisp, bright screen, and makes reading the news, an ebook, or playing games way more fun than on...

By Dave Taylor
FCC Bans Foreign Routers, Households Stuck with Insecure Devices
SocialApr 12, 2026

FCC Bans Foreign Routers, Households Stuck with Insecure Devices

FCC rules restrict new foreign routers, leaving ISP-controlled households stuck with existing devices despite security concerns and no immediate replacement options https://t.co/IRSztufKkU

By TechRadar
Consumer Skepticism Is Just Resistance to Innovation
SocialApr 12, 2026

Consumer Skepticism Is Just Resistance to Innovation

"Consumers don't want this," one of the repies to @markgurman said this morning in response to his post about Apple's glasses plans. Now this is something I've actually studied deeply, doing consumer research in many places around the world while writing...

By Robert Scoble
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Impresses with 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage
SocialApr 12, 2026

Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Impresses with 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

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...

By Dave Taylor
Budget MusiBaby Speakers Cost Less than Fast Food, Sound Average
SocialApr 12, 2026

Budget MusiBaby Speakers Cost Less than Fast Food, Sound Average

The MusiBaby Portable Bluetooth Speaker costs less than a burger and fries at your local bar, but does it sound good? I checked out two - a stereo pair - and found them middling, but typical for their very budget...

By Dave Taylor
LegacyScreenSaver Memory Leak Blocks Mac App Launches
SocialApr 12, 2026

LegacyScreenSaver Memory Leak Blocks Mac App Launches

If your Mac system is complaining that it can't launch apps due to a lack of memory, it might be that you have the "legacyScreenSaver" running, with its notorious memory leaks. Here's how to figure out if that's the case,...

By Dave Taylor
ROG Kithara Delivers Audiophile Sound, Yet Cables Complicate
SocialApr 12, 2026

ROG Kithara Delivers Audiophile Sound, Yet Cables Complicate

Asus and HiFiMan combine to make an excellent wired audiophile gaming headset in the ROG Kithara, though a few missing features and a complex cable system hold it back. https://t.co/U9BExcuTky

By TechRadar
Meta AI Climbs to #3, Trailing only ChatGPT
SocialApr 12, 2026

Meta AI Climbs to #3, Trailing only ChatGPT

Meta AI is currently ranked #3 on the US App Store’s Top Downloaded chart — behind ChatGPT but ahead of Claude and Gemini.

By Eric Benjamin Seufert
Apple Stops Selling Some Mac Models, Reasons Unknown
SocialApr 12, 2026

Apple Stops Selling Some Mac Models, Reasons Unknown

Certain Mac models are now completely unavailable from Apple, but it's not clear what the reasons are. https://t.co/4rfhMQXvQI

By TechRadar
Best Robot Vacuum for Obstacle Avoidance Revealed
SocialApr 12, 2026

Best Robot Vacuum for Obstacle Avoidance Revealed

Which robot vacuum offers the best obstacle avoidance and navigation? I put them to the test. https://t.co/JGD2UpqSI6

By TechRadar