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Microsoft Unveils Intel‑Powered Surface Devices, Prices Remain Steep
SocialMay 19, 2026

Microsoft Unveils Intel‑Powered Surface Devices, Prices Remain Steep

Microsoft is launching its Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 devices with Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 processors today. Three new Intel-powered Surface devices arrive for businesses, but they all have high price tags. Full details 👇https://t.co/iTmz0UPL9R

By Tom Warren
Apple Sets WWDC 26 Date, Teases Siri Upgrade
SocialMay 18, 2026

Apple Sets WWDC 26 Date, Teases Siri Upgrade

Back to it… ‘Coming Bright Up’ — Apple reveals when to tune into the WWDC 26 keynote and teases what’s coming — and yes, it’s probably Siri https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/coming-bright-up-apple-reveals-when-to-tune-into-the-wwdc-26-keynote-and-teases-whats-coming-and-yes-its-probably-siri

By Lance Ulanoff
Best Buy Memorial Day: Top Tech Deals Curated
SocialMay 18, 2026

Best Buy Memorial Day: Top Tech Deals Curated

A roundup of the top deals from the Best Buy Memorial Day sale, picked by TechRadar's team of shopping and tech experts — including TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, wearables, and more. https://t.co/BSHUrVfyYU

By TechRadar
Google I/O 2026 Unveils Android XR Glasses and Gemini
SocialMay 18, 2026

Google I/O 2026 Unveils Android XR Glasses and Gemini

5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/5-things-to-expect-at-google-i-o-2026

By Lance Ulanoff
Google Phone Adds Instant Hang‑up Button to Block Spoofed Calls
SocialMay 18, 2026

Google Phone Adds Instant Hang‑up Button to Block Spoofed Calls

Someone pretending to be your contact during calls? Google Phone could soon fight back. Users will be provided with a direct, prominent option to "Hang up" the call immediately from the alert screen ✅ Details - https://t.co/LXBGAuI68K https://t.co/Wv91QDRa87

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Campfire Audio Chimera Earbuds Boast Nine Drivers
SocialMay 18, 2026

Campfire Audio Chimera Earbuds Boast Nine Drivers

Campfire Audio's new Chimera earbuds have nine drivers, as well as plenty of other fine tuning twists. https://t.co/FDS83M1Yqv

By TechRadar
Kindle’s New Default Tap‑to‑turn Feature Can Be Turned Off
SocialMay 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/v1hW0kjQbD

By Dave Taylor
Clicks Communicator: Fresh Design, Not a BlackBerry Clone
SocialMay 17, 2026

Clicks Communicator: Fresh Design, Not a BlackBerry Clone

For those waiting for the Clicks Communicator who think Q4 can't come soon enough (I know, same here) ... @clickskeys just shared a wonderful video that describes the design process, and why we're not just re-building the BlackBerry for 2026. https://youtu.be/fLwi43Tcaj8

By Michael Fisher (MrMobile)
JLab JBuds Open: Most Interesting Yet Not Best
SocialMay 17, 2026

JLab JBuds Open: Most Interesting Yet Not Best

The JLab JBuds Open Wireless headphones are hands-down the most interesting headphones I've tested this year, but not the best https://t.co/DDZBd9SRqi

By TechRadar
IOS 27 to Auto‑suggest Genmojis From Photos, Phrases
SocialMay 17, 2026

IOS 27 to Auto‑suggest Genmojis From Photos, Phrases

Also in Power On: Apple is preparing an enhancement to Genmoji in iOS 27: Suggested Genmojis created from your photos and your commonly typed phrases. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-17/ios-27-siri-app-to-have-auto-deleting-chats-siri-may-be-a-beta-genmoji-mp9udydr?srnd=undefined

By Mark Gurman
Waterproof Autonomous Drone Camera Thrives Anywhere
SocialMay 17, 2026

Waterproof Autonomous Drone Camera Thrives Anywhere

A Waterproof #Autonomous Flying Camera for Any Environment via @ZappyZappy7 #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Tech https://t.co/tNvpDVjuPH

By Ron van Loon
Google Previews Android 17’s New Pause Point Feature
SocialMay 16, 2026

Google Previews Android 17’s New Pause Point Feature

Google has previewed the Pause Point feature coming our way with Android 17, and I like the look of it. https://t.co/1MmdREhxID

By TechRadar
Modest Design, Mighty Performance: MSI Stealth 16 AI+
SocialMay 16, 2026

Modest Design, Mighty Performance: MSI Stealth 16 AI+

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ might not look like much of a gaming laptop, but don’t let appearances deceive. https://t.co/LpyDJET9gK

By TechRadar
Lenovo Legion Power Bank Debuts Cheap, China‑Only
SocialMay 16, 2026

Lenovo Legion Power Bank Debuts Cheap, China‑Only

New Lenovo Legion power bank surprises with budget price and exclusive China launch through https://t.co/DRcRbpA3q1 retail platform. https://t.co/1FyXEzTuLY

By TechRadar
Bulk Transfer Android Photos to Windows via Microsoft Photos
SocialMay 15, 2026

Bulk Transfer Android Photos to Windows via Microsoft Photos

Want to bulk import photos and videos from a Samsung or other Android phone to your Windows PC? Here's how, using Microsoft Photos, with handy troubleshooting tips included: https://t.co/71a9D17kl6 #windows #android #samsung #photos #photography https://t.co/bubK1VnWZT

By Dave Taylor
Tolaria: Open‑Source AI‑Ready Knowledge Vault for Mac/Linux
SocialMay 15, 2026

Tolaria: Open‑Source AI‑Ready Knowledge Vault for Mac/Linux

🚨 @Karpathy's LLM wiki concept just became a real Mac app. It is called Tolaria, a free desktop app for Mac and Linux. The goal is simple: give humans and AI agents a shared, native environment to build knowledge. It writes like a...

By Data Chaz
Apple to Split iPhone 18 Launch Into Two Events
SocialMay 15, 2026

Apple to Split iPhone 18 Launch Into Two Events

Apple is reportedly planning to split its iPhone 18 lineup into two separate launch events — here's why that makes sense. https://t.co/zwTIQsyeRG

By TechRadar
Ring Doorbell Pro Still Lacks 24/7 Recording After Two Years
SocialMay 15, 2026

Ring Doorbell Pro Still Lacks 24/7 Recording After Two Years

Can someone at @ring please tell me why the ring doorbell pro doesn’t do 24/7 recording like older ring stickup cameras. It’s a little weird still not having that feature 2 years later.

By Adam Cohen
Motorola Razr Fold Impresses with Design, AI, Cameras
SocialMay 14, 2026

Motorola Razr Fold Impresses with Design, AI, Cameras

Me in a nutshell: using one camera to take a picture of me taking a selfie with another camera, all to review the Motorola Razr Fold. A nice foldable with decent cameras, lots of AI, and an unusual design. Read...

By Lance Ulanoff
Head‑Tracked Ray‑Ban Display Runs Games and Spotify
SocialMay 14, 2026

Head‑Tracked Ray‑Ban Display Runs Games and Spotify

during testing for the Meta RayBan Display webapp SDK I ported several games. I did Tetris, Tamagotchi, ZORK (but a BTTF Clone), built my own Spotfy app so I could search and select music without using my phone (the built-in...

By Luke Hurd
IPhone 17 Sales Miss Forecasts as Inventory Climbs
SocialMay 14, 2026

IPhone 17 Sales Miss Forecasts as Inventory Climbs

"Carrier survey in April indicates iPhone 17 sell-through was below expectations, as store-level sales declined while inventory levels rose, reflecting a slowdown in iPhone 17 sales" via KeyBanc

By Mike Dano
Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers
SocialMay 14, 2026

Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers

Tired of shoulder surfers seeing everything on your MacBook screen when working in public? Then you'll want to learn all about the Afterplug Magnetic Privacy Filter Screen, which I demo and test in my latest review video: https://t.co/dVTvZyGDMc #privacy #macbook...

By Dave Taylor
Moto Razr Fold Shines, Smart Connect Takes Spotlight
SocialMay 14, 2026

Moto Razr Fold Shines, Smart Connect Takes Spotlight

Just WOW. The @Moto Razr Fold is impressive on so many levels, but the updated Smart Connect feature is probably my favorite. #Razrfold @MotorolaUS https://t.co/CS94oLVoq7

By John Velasco
ChromeOS Adds Device-Specific Passwords for Easier Login
SocialMay 13, 2026

ChromeOS Adds Device-Specific Passwords for Easier Login

Finally, Chromebook users can set up a device-specific password to simplify logging in! If you hate PINs and don't want to use your Google password, this is a fantastic quality-of-life ChromeOS upgrade. Here's how to set it up: https://t.co/BSMMAzxde3 #chromebook...

By Dave Taylor
Beyond Wearables: Future AI Hardware Beyond Language Interfaces
SocialMay 13, 2026

Beyond Wearables: Future AI Hardware Beyond Language Interfaces

spending a bit of time on consumer AI hardware for a post interface world where models aren't language driven v1 was quantified self - oura, apple watch, whoop, CGMs etc v2 was on body audio recording - friend, humane...

By Meltem Demirors
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Launches with 3× Periscope Camera
SocialMay 13, 2026

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Launches with 3× Periscope Camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is now official It comes with a new camera system with the biggest change being the 1/1.56" 3x Periscope Display is FHD+ and there is no cable included in the box The phone will not be available in the...

By The Galox
IOS 27 Brings Fresh Design Overhaul Across Core Apps
SocialMay 12, 2026

IOS 27 Brings Fresh Design Overhaul Across Core Apps

iOS 27 will also include design changes to Weather, Safari, Image Playground, other apps and tab bars across the system. Details here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-12/ios-27-apple-plans-customizable-iphone-camera-app-siri-overhaul?

By Mark Gurman
IOS 27 Introduces Fully Customizable Pro Camera App
SocialMay 12, 2026

IOS 27 Introduces Fully Customizable Pro Camera App

NEW: Apple is planning a customizable Camera app in iOS 27 aimed at Pros. It'll allow users to fully customize which controls are present and where within the app. Details on the upgraded app here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-12/ios-27-apple-plans-customizable-iphone-camera-app-siri-overhaul?

By Mark Gurman
Pedal-Free Electric Bike Uses Treadmill‑Style Walking
SocialMay 12, 2026

Pedal-Free Electric Bike Uses Treadmill‑Style Walking

The Electric Walking Bike That Ditches Pedals for a Treadmill by @_fluxfeeds #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/5xq9rjjiIZ

By Ron van Loon
Google Unveils Android 17 with AI Widget Builder
SocialMay 12, 2026

Google Unveils Android 17 with AI Widget Builder

Google has announced a swath of new Android 17 features, one of which is an AI-powered widget builder. https://t.co/66WfPfVjV5

By TechRadar
Less Screen, More Humanity: Technology Should Disappear
SocialMay 12, 2026

Less Screen, More Humanity: Technology Should Disappear

Spotted in the NYC subway. “Zero screen time.” An iPod Shuffle ad in 2026. When we built the iPod, the goal was the technology disappeared and you could have your music wherever you were. 1,000 songs in your pocket. Now we’re...

By Tony Fadell
Google, Apple Enable Seamless Wireless iPhone‑to‑Android Migration
SocialMay 12, 2026

Google, Apple Enable Seamless Wireless iPhone‑to‑Android Migration

Google worked with Apple to improve wireless transfers from iPhone to Android. The company says you can now wirelessly migrate your passwords and home screen layouts from iOS to Android. https://t.co/t9BkaZho6j https://t.co/pcWhY4KUTi

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Chrome Android Gains Auto‑Browse for AI Pro Users
SocialMay 12, 2026

Chrome Android Gains Auto‑Browse for AI Pro Users

Chrome on Android can now do your online errands for you Auto browse is an agentic tool that’s able to browse the web on your behalf. The feature will be available to Google AI Pro and Ultra users in the US...

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Gboard's New Rambler Cleans up Spoken Ramblings
SocialMay 12, 2026

Gboard's New Rambler Cleans up Spoken Ramblings

Gboard is learning to turn your stream-of-consciousness rambling into polished text Gboard's latest "Rambler" feature helps make sense of your rambles, fillers, and mistakes while transcribing speech to text. ✅ Details/demo - https://t.co/eltUmDO9ZL https://t.co/pr74AkuWx1

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Android 17 Adds Biometrics, Nullifies Stolen PINs
SocialMay 12, 2026

Android 17 Adds Biometrics, Nullifies Stolen PINs

Android 17's latest anti-theft feature stops thieves who already have your PIN New biometric requirements for the Find Hub's Mark as lost tool ensure that a stolen passcode is no longer a master key. ✅ https://t.co/zR4azYmOzn https://t.co/8PDaIFIgFj

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Google Merges Android and Chrome OS Into Googlebooks
SocialMay 12, 2026

Google Merges Android and Chrome OS Into Googlebooks

Google is finally ready to combine Android and Chrome OS into one platform on a new line of classy Googlebooks https://t.co/nO7LrXBQmZ

By TechRadar
Googlebook Leaks Reveal Gemini AI, Magic Pointer, New Devices
SocialMay 12, 2026

Googlebook Leaks Reveal Gemini AI, Magic Pointer, New Devices

Here are more leaks for Googlebook • Designed for Gemini Intelligence • Magic pointer • Cast my Apps • AI powered Create my widget feature • Glowbar • Devices coming from HP, Acer, Asus, Dell and Lenovo this fall https://t.co/bXgG31qtXI

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Stretch 4 Shows Home Robots Need No Legs
SocialMay 12, 2026

Stretch 4 Shows Home Robots Need No Legs

Do home robots really need legs? Hello Robot's Stretch 4 skips the humanoid hype for a safe and practical minimalist design. https://spectrum.ieee.org/stretch-4-home-robot?share_id=9478042

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
AI Suggests Simple Tweaks to Soften Harsh LED Lighting
SocialMay 12, 2026

AI Suggests Simple Tweaks to Soften Harsh LED Lighting

I'm the most bullish about AI when it's helping me improve my physical space. My bookshelf came with bright white lights, that were too bright and too white. Gemini gave me the idea to tape orange film strips over the...

By Fairweather PhD
Voice Dictation Misformats Emails, Forcing Costly Re‑dictation
SocialMay 12, 2026

Voice Dictation Misformats Emails, Forcing Costly Re‑dictation

You spend 90 seconds dictating an email. The app polishes it. You paste — and realize it formatted everything like a casual chat instead. Now what? Dictate the whole thing again? That was the only option in Vox (my on-device macOS dictation...

By Serhiy Klym
Spotify Launches Full-History Wrapped for All Users
SocialMay 12, 2026

Spotify Launches Full-History Wrapped for All Users

Whoa, new Wrapped but for your entire music history. Just went through it. Very cool. I joined in 2011. 15 years ago... Damn. :) "Starting today, Spotify mobile app users can access a new Wrapped-like experience that features “never-before-shared data”...

By Glenn Gabe
Clearest Look yet at Sony’s The Collexion Headphones
SocialMay 12, 2026

Clearest Look yet at Sony’s The Collexion Headphones

We've been reporting on Sony's The Collexion headphones, and this is the clearest look at them so far. https://t.co/0BXewywYrj

By TechRadar
Pixel 10 Pro Fold Nears Perfection with Smooth Software
SocialMay 12, 2026

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Nears Perfection with Smooth Software

Quick hands on with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold Google is not far from creating a "perfect" foldable. Software is smooth and the phone feels nice in the hand Display, battery and performance improvements should make it a great foldable...

By The Galox
Weight‑Shift‑Powered Electric Skates Conquer Any Terrain
SocialMay 11, 2026

Weight‑Shift‑Powered Electric Skates Conquer Any Terrain

Glide Anywhere: All-Terrain Electric Inline Skates Controlled by Body-Weight Shifts via @ZappyZappy7 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Engineering #Technology https://t.co/HuleHTUElZ

By Ron van Loon
Apple Ditches Apple Watch Touch ID, Prioritizes New Feature
SocialMay 11, 2026

Apple Ditches Apple Watch Touch ID, Prioritizes New Feature

Apple is allegedly shelving plans to add Touch ID to Apple Watches — instead, they're focusing on something much more important, according to leaks https://t.co/8Ydw5BVlAk

By TechRadar
Test Your Amazon Gadget Knowledge with Our Quiz
SocialMay 11, 2026

Test Your Amazon Gadget Knowledge with Our Quiz

Love Amazon's gadgets and services? Prove how well you know Alexa, Prime Video, Fire TVs and more by taking our quiz. https://t.co/FZDsNxtaqK

By TechRadar
Mini-LED TV Elevates World Cup Viewing, Deal Inside
SocialMay 11, 2026

Mini-LED TV Elevates World Cup Viewing, Deal Inside

A mini-LED TV can provide a real upgrade to your World Cup, and thankfully, one of my top picks is on an awesome deal right now. https://t.co/lTyUXq9q0x

By TechRadar
Trade In Your Tracker, Get Fitbit Air Free
SocialMay 11, 2026

Trade In Your Tracker, Get Fitbit Air Free

The Google Store is running a promotion that gives you the chance to get the new Fitbit Air for free when you trade in your current smartwatch or fitness tracker. https://t.co/ZHf3EUC4mY

By TechRadar
Power Users Want Paid Chat-Pinning Feature in India
SocialMay 11, 2026

Power Users Want Paid Chat-Pinning Feature in India

Do launch this in India too, @WhatsApp. I am definitely willing to pay for the ability to pin more chats. Really improves the customer experience for power users. https://t.co/IakKjKQfRR

By Sumit Gupta