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AI Smart Ring Shows Future On‑Finger Tech
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Smart Ring Shows Future On‑Finger Tech

Today's newsletter: - A new AI smart ring I really want (cc minafahmi) - Why OpenAI bought @tbpn - A feed check https://sources.news/p/ai-on-your-finger

By Alex Heath
Test Battery Health and Boost Samsung Galaxy Longevity
SocialApr 2, 2026

Test Battery Health and Boost Samsung Galaxy Longevity

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
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Impressively Cleans
SocialApr 2, 2026

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Impressively Cleans

Yes, it's another robot vacuum and mop in the spotlight, but I have to admit, this Roborock unit does a splendid job cleaning. Here's my detailed demo and review of the brand new Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Robot Vacuum...

By Dave Taylor
AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes
SocialApr 2, 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
HP Go 5G's “Unlimited” Data Comes With Hidden Limits
SocialApr 2, 2026

HP Go 5G's “Unlimited” Data Comes With Hidden Limits

HP Go 5G provides “unlimited” data under restrictive terms, with prepaid plans, throttling, and limited international access. https://t.co/IS12m0RpxH

By TechRadar
Samsung Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright, Better Than Phone
SocialApr 2, 2026

Samsung Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright, Better Than Phone

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
Dell Introduces Supercapacitor Keyboard, Mouse with Instant Charging
SocialApr 2, 2026

Dell Introduces Supercapacitor Keyboard, Mouse with Instant Charging

Dell’s supercapacitor-powered keyboard and mouse deliver ultra-fast charging and long usage, redefining convenience and eliminating reliance on traditional batteries. https://t.co/k44tsLTSbn

By TechRadar
Google's Kit Revives Old Macs and Windows PCs
SocialApr 2, 2026

Google's Kit Revives Old Macs and Windows PCs

Google's kit aims to breathe new life into old hardware, and that could be Macs as well as Windows 10 PCs. https://t.co/Urnq4OBC9u

By TechRadar
Surf Goes Live After SXSW Beta Testing
SocialApr 2, 2026

Surf Goes Live After SXSW Beta Testing

Oh man, I'm stoked about this-- I've been beta testing Surf since *last* SXSW. They're finally going live for everyone.

By Hiro (Hiro Report)
M5 Max 16‑inch MacBook Pro Stuns Tech Community
SocialApr 2, 2026

M5 Max 16‑inch MacBook Pro Stuns Tech Community

I know everybody is talking about the MacBook NEO but the new 16” MacBook Pro with M5 Max is kind of insane. Anyone grabbing a MacBook Pro this year?

By Judner Aura (UrAvgConsumer)
Save up to 25% on Garmin Forerunner 265s
SocialApr 2, 2026

Save up to 25% on Garmin Forerunner 265s

Get 25% off the Garmin Forerunner 265s at Amazon, and 16% off the larger 265. https://t.co/NUYGjFE1lg

By TechRadar
AirPods Max 2: Better ANC, Fuller Bass, USB‑C, Lousy Case
SocialApr 2, 2026

AirPods Max 2: Better ANC, Fuller Bass, USB‑C, Lousy Case

Initial impressions of the AirPods Max 2: • Active Noise Cancelling is noticeably improved • Bass sounds fuller without being overwhelming • USB-C IS LIFE • It's almost comical that they're so committed to this terrible case A+

By Hiro (Hiro Report)
Easter Sale: Huge Discounts on Geekom Mini PCs
SocialApr 2, 2026

Easter Sale: Huge Discounts on Geekom Mini PCs

I've found big savings on Geekom's mini PCs, discounted for Easter — but hurry, the sale ends soon. https://t.co/zxnBXraUl5

By TechRadar
Dell’s 14‑inch Pro Premium: AI‑ready, Lightweight Executive Laptop
SocialApr 2, 2026

Dell’s 14‑inch Pro Premium: AI‑ready, Lightweight Executive Laptop

Dell’s 14-inch Pro Premium combines a lightweight magnesium chassis, optimized motherboard, AI-capable processors, and high-quality display for executive mobility. https://t.co/VZInETaYjr

By TechRadar
ChatGPT App Adds File Picker for Easier Uploads
SocialApr 2, 2026

ChatGPT App Adds File Picker for Easier Uploads

ChatGPT app may make it easier to find all those files you uploaded during your chats ChatGPT could get a new file picker, share sheet, and more. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/w2qDLhRfXk https://t.co/yjUo5HSxPw

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Pixel Theme Pack Adds Harry Potter and Japanese Art
SocialApr 2, 2026

Pixel Theme Pack Adds Harry Potter and Japanese Art

🎨 Google Pixel's next theme pack update will bring Harry Potter based themes Google’s also prepping some artistic theme options from HERALBONY in Japan ✅ Details - https://t.co/K9Sp5GWEnc https://t.co/z5prZ0sG3u

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
One Viral Video Turned a $300 Prototype Into $2B Deal
SocialApr 2, 2026

One Viral Video Turned a $300 Prototype Into $2B Deal

Before he sold his VR headset to Meta for $2 BILLION... Palmer Luckey was just a teenager tinkering in his garage. Until one video of his goofy prototype caught the eye of a powerful person. Here's how a single post turned...

By Early Startup Days
Premium Compact Camera Combines Metal Build, Autofocus, Manual Control
SocialApr 2, 2026

Premium Compact Camera Combines Metal Build, Autofocus, Manual Control

A solid metal build, capable autofocus and manual settings control make this premium compact the new film camera to beat. https://t.co/t8pPNAVyFI

By TechRadar
Future Bluetooth Compatibility Threatened by Global Trade
SocialApr 2, 2026

Future Bluetooth Compatibility Threatened by Global Trade

“We shouldn’t take for granted our ability to sync Apple airpods to a Lenovo tablet or a Google mobile phone to a Bose speaker. Given the direction of global trade, Americans may not have access to the Bluetooths of the...

By Victoria Guida
WHOOP Becomes PSG's Official Health Wearable Through 2029
SocialApr 2, 2026

WHOOP Becomes PSG's Official Health Wearable Through 2029

NEW PARTNERSHIP: @WHOOP x PSG WHOOP is now the Official Health & Fitness Wearable of Paris Saint-Germain through 2029. Players will use Whoop to unlock continuous insights into key physiological metrics helping optimize performance and improve health across a demanding season. https://t.co/bXbryfH74v

By Will Ahmed
Android 17 Adds Granular Notification Rules, Outpacing iOS
SocialApr 2, 2026

Android 17 Adds Granular Notification Rules, Outpacing iOS

🔔 Android could extend its lead on notification management over iOS with Notification Rules New code in Android 17 Beta 3 reveals granular controls for silencing or highlighting alerts from specific apps and people ✅ Details - https://t.co/7Y2CwLPofv https://t.co/Lubu5NjWfR

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
1Hz XPS
SocialApr 2, 2026

1Hz XPS

1Hz laptop display reportedly helps deliver outstanding 43-hour battery life on the XPS 14 during web browser use — beats the M5 MacBook Air by more than 28 hours in the same test https://t.co/PIQL6LdFyG

By Anj Bryant
Samsung Teases New SM‑U600 Galaxy Buds Model
SocialApr 2, 2026

Samsung Teases New SM‑U600 Galaxy Buds Model

Samsung may have a mysterious new pair of Galaxy Buds on the way With model name - SM-U600 ✅ Details - https://t.co/sZIUlWbBKw https://t.co/ZOIDLmkdXV

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
App Bubbles Arrive in Android 17 Beta, Yet Unpolished
SocialApr 2, 2026

App Bubbles Arrive in Android 17 Beta, Yet Unpolished

I was ecstatic to see App Bubbles in Android 17 beta 3. There's a lot of work to be done to make as usable as I'd like. https://t.co/EZTNfMreEg

By Zac Kew‑Denniss
Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown
SocialApr 2, 2026

Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown

Which would you choose back in 1980? An Intellivision at $150 - $199 or an Atari at $269-$299, gaming system? #Vintage #Gaming https://t.co/zfFNIAf2Y4

By James Gingerich
Unbreakable Phone Cables Arrive, End Broken Chargers
SocialApr 2, 2026

Unbreakable Phone Cables Arrive, End Broken Chargers

#WhatsNext? Never be unable to charge your phone again due to a broken power cable. Unbreakable power cables coming to a retail outlet near you. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/Jwb95actWH

By James Gingerich
IPhone Keyboard Turns Typing Into AI Prompt
SocialApr 2, 2026

IPhone Keyboard Turns Typing Into AI Prompt

Who says Apple hasn’t embraced AI? One of AI’s most distinctive features is that it is a probabilistic compute service, and there is no more probabilistic input device than the iOS keyboard. Trying to type on an iPhone is like...

By Eugene Wei
Pixel AI Lets You Create Post‑apocalypse Photo Effects
SocialApr 1, 2026

Pixel AI Lets You Create Post‑apocalypse Photo Effects

With the latest version of Android, Pixel phones have gained some powerful AI photo manipulation tools. If you can find them, that is. Here's a walk-thru of how to "distress" a photo for that sweet post-apocalypse look... https://t.co/PuHVZYeauo #android #gemini...

By Dave Taylor
Quantum Charger Boosts Fast, Efficient Storage—Output Still Limited
SocialApr 1, 2026

Quantum Charger Boosts Fast, Efficient Storage—Output Still Limited

This quantum device absorbs energy efficiently, accelerates charging with scale, and stores power temporarily, though it's still limited in practical output. https://t.co/V8MS45eL8p

By TechRadar
Apple Patches iOS 18, Shields Even Older Devices From DarkSword Malware
SocialApr 1, 2026

Apple Patches iOS 18, Shields Even Older Devices From DarkSword Malware

Apple has patched iOS 18 to protect users from the DarkSword malware, even if they have an older device. https://t.co/hePrmRekFx

By TechRadar
Ultra Devices Lead Galaxy’s Most Powerful Lineup
SocialApr 1, 2026

Ultra Devices Lead Galaxy’s Most Powerful Lineup

Ultra always wins The most powerful Galaxy lineup ever is now available: Galaxy S26 Ultra: howl.link/77mmlx6qh03av Galaxy Book6 Ultra: howl.link/yt50f3oq9dmq8 Galaxy Watch Ultra: howl.link/uvrxxjwz0w2kr

By The Galox
Plaud NotePin AI Wearable Excels in Meetings and Lectures
SocialApr 1, 2026

Plaud NotePin AI Wearable Excels in Meetings and Lectures

For Real: 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/ZGZwJp2Cvr...

By Dave Taylor
Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast—No Chrome Needed
SocialApr 1, 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
Apple's Lil Finder Guy: More Than a Cute Mascot
SocialApr 1, 2026

Apple's Lil Finder Guy: More Than a Cute Mascot

People are going gaga over Apple's Lil Finder Guy, who arrived just in time for Apple's 50th Anniversary, but there's more to him than just a cute face. https://t.co/29BDQl6NDl

By TechRadar
DIY Hollywood: Pro‑Level Filmmaking Now Cheap
SocialApr 1, 2026

DIY Hollywood: Pro‑Level Filmmaking Now Cheap

Hollywood might be in trouble. Cinema Studio 3.0 is changing the game. Now, regular people can make big, movie-looking scenes right from their own rooms. Higgsfield Cinema Studio 3.0 comes with about 200,000 visual styles, 150 camera moves, and millions of action-scene...

By Hasan Toor
Non‑diabetics Using CGMs Are Just Biohacking Folly
SocialApr 1, 2026

Non‑diabetics Using CGMs Are Just Biohacking Folly

Your reminder that people who don’t have diabetes who wear continuous glucose monitors anyway are very silly people. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/dining/biohacking-diets.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XlA.xdLg.jGmzt2iXTMtd&smid=nytcore-ios-share

By Maris Kreizman
Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 50” 4K on Sale
SocialApr 1, 2026

Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 50” 4K on Sale

For a budget friendly TV, check out the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 50-inch 4K TV which is even cheaper right now thanks to being on sale at Amazon. https://t.co/xbxsvs1aqF

By TechRadar
AirPods Max 2 Add H2‑Powered Features, Price Still $550
SocialApr 1, 2026

AirPods Max 2 Add H2‑Powered Features, Price Still $550

New AirPods Max 2 just dropped with a few new features thanks to the H2 chip inside. That means: 1.5x better noise cancellation Adaptive Audio Conversation Awareness Live Translation Voice Isolation Camera Remote Lossless Audio via USB-C Would you drop $550 on a pair? #apple #airpods

By Judner Aura (UrAvgConsumer)
Unused Phone Clips Prove I Don’t Need DJI Pocket 3
SocialApr 1, 2026

Unused Phone Clips Prove I Don’t Need DJI Pocket 3

I have been trying to convince myself that I should get the dji pocket 3, and this weekend confirmed I absolutely do not need it because all these clips on my phone are just sitting there. 🥴

By Lo Nicolas
HP Revives Humane AI Tech as HP IQ for Collaboration
SocialApr 1, 2026

HP Revives Humane AI Tech as HP IQ for Collaboration

HP repackages Humane AI’s failed technology into HP IQ, combining on-device intelligence, spatial awareness, and IT control for workplace collaboration. https://t.co/maCCeZz1JK

By TechRadar
Sonos Trims Marketing Team as New CMO Launches Hardware
SocialApr 1, 2026

Sonos Trims Marketing Team as New CMO Launches Hardware

Sonos laid off numerous employees on its marketing team today, part of a restructuring under new CMO Colleen DeCourcy. The company launched its first new consumer hardware products in over a year just yesterday. Full story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-01/sonos-makes-marketing-cuts-as-new-cmo-reshapes-division

By Chris Welch
FCC Rules May Stall U.S. Shift to Newer Wi‑Fi
SocialApr 1, 2026

FCC Rules May Stall U.S. Shift to Newer Wi‑Fi

Rroughly 28% of all Speedtest samples in the U.S. ran over Wi-Fi 5, and around 7% used Wi-Fi 4 or older. Additional FCC rules affecting router vendors could potentially slow U.S. adoption of newer Wi-Fi technologies. MORE: https://t.co/UBgJUHlay2 https://t.co/Nog9KRnqDa

By Mike Dano
Navigate Without Screens: The New Tech Era
SocialApr 1, 2026

Navigate Without Screens: The New Tech Era

The Era of Screen-Free Navigation Is Here: Find Your Way Without Looking at Your Smartphone by @NathieVR #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/oqWQCD9C8y

By Ron van Loon
Apple’s 50‑Year Success: It’s Not Just Great Products
SocialApr 1, 2026

Apple’s 50‑Year Success: It’s Not Just Great Products

Apple turns 50 today. A few thoughts on what actually explains the run, because “they just make great products” has never been a sufficient answer https://t.co/K5meGSFtdZ

By Carolina Milanesi
Tim Cook Receives Historic 1978 WSJ Apple Mention
SocialApr 1, 2026

Tim Cook Receives Historic 1978 WSJ Apple Mention

Great Apple artifacts and great questions for Tim Cook by WSJ reporter Ben Cohen - at the end he surprises with a copy of the first time Apple was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal in 1978, in the 16th...

By Chris Fralic
Dell Spring Sale Features Discounted Alienware Gaming PCs
SocialApr 1, 2026

Dell Spring Sale Features Discounted Alienware Gaming PCs

On the hunt for your next gaming PC? Dell's Spring Sale has great options for Alienware machines right now. https://t.co/HIlrPdlyan

By TechRadar
Mediatek's Custom XPU Gains Edge via TSMC Ties
SocialApr 1, 2026

Mediatek's Custom XPU Gains Edge via TSMC Ties

This may be the money slide for @mediatek on custom XPU solutions. One area I do believe they have a distinct advantage is their privileged relationship with TSMC. https://t.co/2dIFSrVRMz

By Ben Bajarin
MediaTek Unveils XPU Within Broader Custom Solution Stack
SocialApr 1, 2026

MediaTek Unveils XPU Within Broader Custom Solution Stack

The XPU is one part of what is now becoming a custom solutions approach (not just the compute ASIC) but @mediatek showing what they have been investing in across the custom solution stack. Hadn’t seen many of these details before....

By Ben Bajarin
Indoor SLAM Camera Patrols with Built‑In Privacy Protection
SocialApr 1, 2026

Indoor SLAM Camera Patrols with Built‑In Privacy Protection

Smart SLAM Security Camera That Patrols Indoors with Built-In #Privacy Protection by @CaliCrypto714 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/b9oNmbqBjv

By Ron van Loon