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Overshare: Expose Every Phone Sensor as JSON
SocialApr 6, 2026

Overshare: Expose Every Phone Sensor as JSON

i’ve officially built the dumbest app. it’s called “overshare” and it exposes every sensor and bit of data on your phone (and wearables) and packages it up into JSON to post wherever. iphone/apple watch sensors, meta raybans, healthkit, calendar, etc -...

By Luke Hurd
Apple Poised for Record Mac Sales with Neo, Mini
SocialApr 6, 2026

Apple Poised for Record Mac Sales with Neo, Mini

Between MacBook Neo and Mac minis (thanks to Open Claw) Apple may have a record year of Mac sales.

By Ben Bajarin
Samsung's S27 Lineup Splits Ultra: With and Without S Pen
SocialApr 6, 2026

Samsung's S27 Lineup Splits Ultra: With and Without S Pen

S27 series will basically be this: Galaxy S27 Galaxy S27 Plus Galaxy S27 Ultra Galaxy Note27 Ultra One Ultra without Spen, one with Spen.

By The Galox
Proposed S27 Series Prices Aim for $899‑$1299
SocialApr 6, 2026

Proposed S27 Series Prices Aim for $899‑$1299

S27: $899 S27 Plus: $1099 S27 Pro: $1299 S27 Ultra: $1399 That's what I think the pricing of the S27 series will be. Ideally I'd price it like this: S27: $899 S27 Plus: $999 S27 Pro: $1199 S27 Ultra: $1299 I think it'll all depend on memory/storage pricing &...

By The Galox
Google Launches Offline iOS Dictation App Powered by Gemma
SocialApr 6, 2026

Google Launches Offline iOS Dictation App Powered by Gemma

Google has quietly released a Gemma-based dictation app on iOS. It can run without any internet access and also can polish your spoken words. https://t.co/1XV3rpiLeZ

By Ivan Mehta
Free App Transcribes Speech and Auto‑removes Filler Words
SocialApr 6, 2026

Free App Transcribes Speech and Auto‑removes Filler Words

The app is free to download, and once its Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models are downloaded, you can start dictating on your phone. In the app, you can see the live transcription, and when you hit pause, the app...

By Rich Tehrani
AR‑IoT Fusion Will Put Social Media Everywhere You Look
SocialApr 6, 2026

AR‑IoT Fusion Will Put Social Media Everywhere You Look

IoT and AR are a powerful pair. Imagine wearing smart glasses and seeing social tags floating over a restaurant. You can see what your friends ordered and if they liked it just by looking at the building. We may not be...

By Rich Tehrani
Artemis II Moon Shot Dwarfs Consumer Camera Capture
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Moon Shot Dwarfs Consumer Camera Capture

I compared Artemis II mission's historic dark side of the moon photo with my Sony Alpha A6000, and the differences just blew me away https://www.techradar.com/cameras/i-compared-artemis-ii-missions-historic-dark-side-of-the-moon-photo-with-my-sony-alpha-a6000-and-the-differences-just-blew-me-away

By Lance Ulanoff
Meta Should Add LED Privacy Indicator to Glasses
SocialApr 6, 2026

Meta Should Add LED Privacy Indicator to Glasses

Meta should do the following to enhance the privacy standing of its Ray Ban Meta smart glasses. 1. Create an non-intrusive Personal mode that doesn't take pictures or videos 2. When the Personal mode is off, turn on the bright...

By Growth Value Investing
Rugged Acer Connect M6E Delivers All-Day 5G Wi‑Fi
SocialApr 6, 2026

Rugged Acer Connect M6E Delivers All-Day 5G Wi‑Fi

Acer Connect M6E 5G provides rugged, all-day mobile Wi-Fi with 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and global network support. https://t.co/Mi0A8Bwa4u

By TechRadar
Google Play Drops Device Model Filter From Review Search
SocialApr 6, 2026

Google Play Drops Device Model Filter From Review Search

Google Play Store has removed the “This device model” filter from app reviews in the latest version You can now search reviews more easily, but you can't filter by your device model anymore. ✅ Details - https://t.co/uTTepcVK0t https://t.co/Odio8tXyjb

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Expo Simplifies Native App Testing and Deployment via QR Code
SocialApr 6, 2026

Expo Simplifies Native App Testing and Deployment via QR Code

Expo is awesome for mobile apps. QR Code scan to test native app building and usable before publishing, handles full deployment to appstore/play store. Easiest thing ever.

By Dave Kennedy
Apple’s Accidental AI Rollout in China Sparks Regulatory Risk
SocialApr 6, 2026

Apple’s Accidental AI Rollout in China Sparks Regulatory Risk

ICYMI Apple’s accidental AI feature roll-out in China risks regulatory backlash, expert says | South China Morning Post https://t.co/UNLH7A2Dez

By Paul Triolo
Google Tests AI Enhance in Photos, Trims Options
SocialApr 6, 2026

Google Tests AI Enhance in Photos, Trims Options

Google Is Testing "AI Enhance I" and "II" in Photos—Here’s What’s Changing The new feature would limit the number of output options, so you don’t get exhausted by too many. ✅ More details & screenshots- https://t.co/e3j6IzSXB0 https://t.co/jT0TCfOSpu

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
S27 Pro/Ultra Leap Forward, Base Needs Telephoto, 45W
SocialApr 6, 2026

S27 Pro/Ultra Leap Forward, Base Needs Telephoto, 45W

Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra having bigger upgrades allows the base and plus to also finally get proper upgrades What both of these need the most is a better Telephoto. Also for the base to get 45w charging

By The Galox
MacBook Neo Fails To
SocialApr 6, 2026

MacBook Neo Fails To

The MacBook Neo is pitched as the budget laptop for everyone, but can it handle real work? We have your answer. https://t.co/vvc0dGDSJj

By TechRadar
Premium Galaxy S26 Pro Specs for $1,300
SocialApr 6, 2026

Premium Galaxy S26 Pro Specs for $1,300

How I'd configure a Galaxy S26 Pro • 6.5 inch 120hz Dynamic Amoled Display • 3600 nit peak brightness • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy • 200/50/50 cameras • 5x ALoP Periscope Telephoto • 5500mah battery with 65w charging • 12/16GB ram & 256/512/1TB...

By The Galox
Samsung One UI 9 May Add MTE Toggle
SocialApr 6, 2026

Samsung One UI 9 May Add MTE Toggle

Samsung One UI 9 could introduce a Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) toggle directly in the Auto Blocker app Currently Pixel 8+ series allow you to enable MTE with advanced protection mode or through developer options ✅ Details - https://t.co/JQvyuOuoyz https://t.co/z98eEoLPOq

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Battery Life No
SocialApr 6, 2026

Battery Life No

"I know any comparison between Macs and PCs is moot for most. But for those fed up with Apple in general, macOS Tahoe in particular, or just want to try a whole new way of computing with Omarchy, it's fantastic...

By David Heinemeier Hansson
Solar Panels: From Visible 1976 to Hidden 2026
SocialApr 6, 2026

Solar Panels: From Visible 1976 to Hidden 2026

Citizen Evo Drive m: how it started vs how it’s going. I visited the Citizen museum and it’s really cool seeing the solar panels going from needing to be visible in 1976 to now being hidden in 2026.

By Bark & Jack
Local AI on iPhone Can't Save Apocalypse Survival
SocialApr 6, 2026

Local AI on iPhone Can't Save Apocalypse Survival

Tried Gemma 4 ran locally on my iPhone today I thought it'd be useful in case the apocalypse happens and I need to ask it for survival tips Like how to make a fire 🔥 I guess I'll freeze to death instead...

By Pieter Levels
Google Play Store Adds Searchable App Reviews
SocialApr 6, 2026

Google Play Store Adds Searchable App Reviews

🔍 Google Play Store now lets you search through app reviews for real answers Fixing the Play Store's needle-in-haystack problem with app reviews. ✅ More details - https://t.co/PoSZ2lvkuB https://t.co/WwBEtNbI8q

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Marshall Ventures Into Party Speakers, Aiming to Differentiate
SocialApr 6, 2026

Marshall Ventures Into Party Speakers, Aiming to Differentiate

Marshall tells me about its decision to enter into the party speaker segment, and how it's attempting to stand out from the crowd. https://t.co/mlitZ6Kgt8

By TechRadar
Samsung Adds S27 Ultra, Pro; Ultra May Hit $1,399
SocialApr 6, 2026

Samsung Adds S27 Ultra, Pro; Ultra May Hit $1,399

Galaxy S27 series is apparently expanding to four models S27 S27 Plus S27 Pro S27 Ultra Pro will be basically an Ultra without the Spen. Effectively creating an S Ultra and a Note again, but under the same lineup This could push the S27 Ultra...

By The Galox
Garmin Approach S50: Brilliant Mid‑Range Golf Watch, Minor Flaws
SocialApr 6, 2026

Garmin Approach S50: Brilliant Mid‑Range Golf Watch, Minor Flaws

The Garmin Approach S50 is a brilliant mid-range golf watch that shines on the course — and is only slightly held back by some familiar grievances. https://t.co/8yEkjArVDv

By TechRadar
Galaxy S27 Configurations Stay Same Amid Supply Constraints
SocialApr 6, 2026

Galaxy S27 Configurations Stay Same Amid Supply Constraints

Galaxy S27 series is expected to keep configurations unchanged 12GB memory & 256/512GB storage for base and middle model 12/16GB memory & 256/512/1TB storage for S27 Ultra Memory & Storage pricing and supply are the reason for no changes. If that changes then...

By The Galox
Samsung Delays S26 Ultra, Book6 Releases
SocialApr 6, 2026

Samsung Delays S26 Ultra, Book6 Releases

Samsung Stock Updates • S26 Ultra 16/1TB: Pink Gold - Out of Stock White & Silver Shadow - April 29 Delay • S26 12/256GB: Pink Gold - April 17 Delay 📱howl.link/77mmlx6qh03av • Book6 Ultra RTX: May 8 Delay • Book6 Pro 16" 32/1TB: May 8 Delay 💻 howl.link/yt50f3oq9dmq8

By The Galox
Quiet, Solid Mini PC Perfect for Any Home Office
SocialApr 6, 2026

Quiet, Solid Mini PC Perfect for Any Home Office

A quiet solidly build mini PC that's an ideal fit for any home office. https://t.co/HQrH2YZKjH

By TechRadar
Speak, Get Polished Text Instantly—No Cloud Storage
SocialApr 6, 2026

Speak, Get Polished Text Instantly—No Cloud Storage

The best writers I know don't type anymore. They use this instead. It's called Typeless @typelessdotcom and it turns raw spoken thoughts into clean, formatted, filler-free text in every app you already use. No switching windows. No copy-paste. Just speak and...

By Hasan Toor
Siri Co‑founder Announces Major New Siri Launch in June
SocialApr 6, 2026

Siri Co‑founder Announces Major New Siri Launch in June

Day Kittlaus, cofounder of Siri, the first AI consumer app, says a major new Siri comes in June. Talking now in a space. @Dagk

By Robert Scoble
World's First Mobile Theater Delivers 4K Laser & Spatial Sound
SocialApr 6, 2026

World's First Mobile Theater Delivers 4K Laser & Spatial Sound

Cinema on Wheels: The World’s First Mobile Theater Station with 4K Laser Projection and Spatial Sound by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/t4GD1zS3i7

By Ron van Loon
Open Source and Proprietary Can Both Dominate Markets
SocialApr 6, 2026

Open Source and Proprietary Can Both Dominate Markets

What are some good examples of open source winning vs. proprietary tech? In mobile for example, Android has the most market share but iOS still captures the majority of profits. Seems like both can win?

By Peter Yang
Claude Gives My Mobile UI a 4/10 Rating
SocialApr 5, 2026

Claude Gives My Mobile UI a 4/10 Rating

Codex rating Claude on a UI design and polishing of a mobile app I'm building. 4/10. https://t.co/rvzVMD29y9

By Dave Kennedy
Master iPad Pencil Gestures: Simple Step‑by‑Step Guide
SocialApr 5, 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/A7HWnNAQSt #ipad #applepencil https://t.co/t2pPEO7q9L

By Dave Taylor
Check and Update Your Kobo eReader's Firmware Easily
SocialApr 5, 2026

Check and Update Your Kobo eReader's Firmware Easily

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...

By Dave Taylor
Philips Hue Omniglow: The Seamless, Best Lightstrip
SocialApr 5, 2026

Philips Hue Omniglow: The Seamless, Best Lightstrip

Light up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet, which appears simply seamless. https://t.co/rQH7X3d8QP

By TechRadar
IPhone 17 Pro Max Captures Stunning Artemis II Images
SocialApr 5, 2026

IPhone 17 Pro Max Captures Stunning Artemis II Images

The first iPhone 17 Pro Max photos sent back from the Artemis II mission really are out of this world https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-first-iphone-17-pro-max-photos-sent-back-from-the-artemis-ii-mission-really-are-out-of-this-world

By Lance Ulanoff
IOS 26.3 Beta Adds New Live Weather Wallpapers
SocialApr 5, 2026

IOS 26.3 Beta Adds New Live Weather Wallpapers

Apple keeps enhancing and expanding the live weather wallpaper and lock screen options in iOS 26. Here are some of the latest options in iOS 26.3 [release candidate beta] and how to try them... https://t.co/iwvpGclM5d #iphone #ios26 #weather https://t.co/QkMqlwdIkY

By Dave Taylor
Razer Huntsman Signature: Premium Keyboard, Pricey Luxury
SocialApr 5, 2026

Razer Huntsman Signature: Premium Keyboard, Pricey Luxury

The Razer Huntsman Signature Edition is a stylish and powerful gaming keyboard - but it's also extremely expensive. https://t.co/RMilNqz927

By TechRadar
Galaxy S26 Plus: Good, Yet Disappointingly Underwhelming
SocialApr 5, 2026

Galaxy S26 Plus: Good, Yet Disappointingly Underwhelming

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus doesn’t stop itself from being a great smartphone, but we should have had more. https://t.co/6mYo8jmcKU

By TechRadar
Hisense RGB TV Delivers 4K 180Hz via DisplayPort
SocialApr 5, 2026

Hisense RGB TV Delivers 4K 180Hz via DisplayPort

4K at 180Hz over DisplayPort, on top of the HDMI 2.1 connections? It's a rarity, but Hisense has done it with its next-gen RGB TV https://t.co/V7oeMrXzWd

By TechRadar
Seeing Biological Age Data Drives Real Health Improvements
SocialApr 5, 2026

Seeing Biological Age Data Drives Real Health Improvements

Some doctors say wearables & epigenetic age tests aren’t useful because they aren’t clinically approved But a new study of 178 people over a year says otherwise When people saw their data & biological age, they changed behavior & saw measurable improvements...

By David Sinclair, PhD
A Decade Later, Wired Headphones Remain in Demand
SocialApr 5, 2026

A Decade Later, Wired Headphones Remain in Demand

It's been a decade since Apple controversially nixed the 3.5mm jack, and wired headphones are still very much in demand. https://t.co/2QZWaUciVp

By TechRadar
Apple's 50‑Year Impact: 3 Game‑Changers Vs. Misses
SocialApr 5, 2026

Apple's 50‑Year Impact: 3 Game‑Changers Vs. Misses

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't https://t.co/hfecQvRg5q https://t.co/YGaXH09DJw

By Eric Vanderburg
Digital Typewriter: Constraints Turn Into Productivity
SocialApr 5, 2026

Digital Typewriter: Constraints Turn Into Productivity

The typewriter is back. Digital. Because constraints create focus. A device that only writes. That's not a limitation. That's productivity. https://www.ssp.sh/brain/distract-free-typewriter

By SSP Data
PS5 Price Hikes Signal Console Generation’s Longevity
SocialApr 5, 2026

PS5 Price Hikes Signal Console Generation’s Longevity

Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good. https://t.co/1ymS9OYdh6 https://t.co/cGv9gyE7qa

By Eric Vanderburg
Apple’s Forgotten Gadgets: Niche Flops Over Fifty Years
SocialApr 5, 2026

Apple’s Forgotten Gadgets: Niche Flops Over Fifty Years

Not everything Apple has made has turned to tech gold — here are the niche Apple curiosities from the last half-century that fell by the wayside. https://t.co/EQpEUyH7qg

By TechRadar
Screenless Tracker Showdown: Whoop, Polar, Amazfit Tested
SocialApr 5, 2026

Screenless Tracker Showdown: Whoop, Polar, Amazfit Tested

We tested three of the best screenless fitness trackers from Whoop, Polar and Amazfit https://t.co/H37VkvuRod

By TechRadar
Apple Shifts AI Strategy Toward Privacy and Integration
SocialApr 5, 2026

Apple Shifts AI Strategy Toward Privacy and Integration

Apple may have fallen behind in the first wave of AI, but the story is not over. Its privacy-first approach limited access to the data needed for rapid progress, while competitors moved faster. Now, Apple is recalibrating, including partnerships like using...

By Spiros Margaris