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Apple's Sleep App Auto‑starts, Silences Alarm—Its Worst Feature
SocialMar 30, 2026

Apple's Sleep App Auto‑starts, Silences Alarm—Its Worst Feature

Apple's new Sleep program (via Health app), which somehow turns on by itself and fades your alarm so low that you're at risk of sleeping through it, is the worst feature Apple has ever launched.

By Alexia Bonatsos
BLUETTI Launches Fridge Storage; EV Battery Advances
SocialMar 30, 2026

BLUETTI Launches Fridge Storage; EV Battery Advances

New BLUETTI Fridge Storage System, EV Battery Innovation Updates — Top Stories of the Week - https://t.co/S6atDwZBC3

By Zachary Shahan
Top Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories After Testing 20+
SocialMar 30, 2026

Top Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories After Testing 20+

After testing more than 20 Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, these are some of my true favorites. https://t.co/oqOzS9cXqU

By TechRadar
Top USB Flash Drive Deals for World Backup Day
SocialMar 30, 2026

Top USB Flash Drive Deals for World Backup Day

These are the best USB flash drive deals we found for World Backup Day, with savings on our favorite models. https://t.co/IEOH0OHYFf

By TechRadar
Apple Metal Direct Inference Threatens NVIDIA's Software Moat
SocialMar 30, 2026

Apple Metal Direct Inference Threatens NVIDIA's Software Moat

1/ It's amazing to see consumer hardware do inference on gigantic models, but that's not the big deal. @danveloper went straight to the Apple metal with Claude help, circumventing all the frameworks. NVIDIA's software moat may be now easily breakable, via ......

By Vijay Pande
AI Recreates Real Conversations Using Your Past Recordings
SocialMar 30, 2026

AI Recreates Real Conversations Using Your Past Recordings

This AI lets you have a real conversation with anyone. Upload her voicemails, old videos, phone recordings. Pantio builds a persona that sounds, talks and gives advice like a real person

By Hasan Toor
GamePal App Helps You Finally Finish Games
SocialMar 30, 2026

GamePal App Helps You Finally Finish Games

Much like with books, I start way too many video games and never finish them. This week's ⚡ Hiro Report features an app that finally solves that (@gamepalapp)... plus: → Akai's new portable beat maker that rivals the TE K.O. II → A...

By Hiro (Hiro Report)
MOKiN 8‑in‑1 USB‑C Hub Streamlines All Connections
SocialMar 30, 2026

MOKiN 8‑in‑1 USB‑C Hub Streamlines All Connections

Running out of ports or want to simplify plugging your notebook into your accessories, from keyboard to monitor? Then you'll really appreciate the MOKiN 8-In-1 USB-C Hub. It even has some secret functions that are pretty slick, as I demonstrate:...

By Dave Taylor
Electric Air Duster Clears PC Dust, Now On Sale
SocialMar 30, 2026

Electric Air Duster Clears PC Dust, Now On Sale

The Wolfbox MF50 Electric Air Duster has been an excellent buy to keep dust from clogging my gaming PC, and this cheap gadget is now on sale once again. https://t.co/zt8f6Lswjy

By TechRadar
Verify SSD Authenticity Before Paying Premium Prices
SocialMar 30, 2026

Verify SSD Authenticity Before Paying Premium Prices

You may not realize the expensive SSD you've bought is a fake — so make sure you check your purchases carefully. https://t.co/EuM7TE9fWX

By TechRadar
IPhone 17 Pro Max Camera Fails Daily for Users
SocialMar 30, 2026

IPhone 17 Pro Max Camera Fails Daily for Users

My $2000+ iPhone 17 Pro Max when I try to take a photo just about every day now Then I realized most of my friends have the same problem Tim Cook should resign 🤡 https://t.co/kqnADNMwRi

By Pieter Levels
Pixel 10a Outperforms iPhone 17 for Typing
SocialMar 30, 2026

Pixel 10a Outperforms iPhone 17 for Typing

It's crazy how much better I type on my Pixel 10a test device vs my daily driver iPhone 17.

By Dave Zatz
Series 10 Matches Series 11—Save by Buying Older Model
SocialMar 30, 2026

Series 10 Matches Series 11—Save by Buying Older Model

The Apple Watch Series 10 is just as good as the Series 11 — here's why you should save on the previous gen model instead. https://t.co/PZbRt8jSB3

By TechRadar
NearHub Frames 10: Smart Photo Frame with Environmental Monitoring
SocialMar 30, 2026

NearHub Frames 10: Smart Photo Frame with Environmental Monitoring

Another digital picture frame? Yep, but the NearHub Frames 10 Smart Photo Frame actually has some slick features, including environmental monitoring. Here's my detailed demo and review: https://t.co/TRCOvBe2Tc #nearhub #pictureframe #photography @nearhub_global https://t.co/VHgLAq2ZI0

By Dave Taylor
Top NAS Deals for Secure, Organized Data Backup
SocialMar 30, 2026

Top NAS Deals for Secure, Organized Data Backup

World Backup Day: The best NAS deals to keep your personal data safe, organized and accessible. https://t.co/UKfTr94bER

By TechRadar
Kingston 1TB SSD Delivers Lightning‑Fast, Adaptive Mac Transfer
SocialMar 30, 2026

Kingston 1TB SSD Delivers Lightning‑Fast, Adaptive Mac Transfer

The Kingston Dual USB-A/USB-C Portable 1TB SSD is one of the most fascinating demos I've recorded: A capacious storage device, it's super fast, but you can also see it negotiate optimal transfer speed with MacOS. Check it out: https://t.co/EUsSw8DAE7 #ssd...

By Dave Taylor
Chrome's Hidden DNS Checks Spam Traffic, Users Demand Switch
SocialMar 30, 2026

Chrome's Hidden DNS Checks Spam Traffic, Users Demand Switch

Is @Google @Chrome using the web sites you are already visiting to make DNS requests as a connectivity check? Not a fan if that is the case. I thought of that related to all the weird DNS traffic I was...

By Teri Radichel
Google Wallet Pass UI Might Get Vibrant Redesign
SocialMar 30, 2026

Google Wallet Pass UI Might Get Vibrant Redesign

Google Wallet's pass UI may soon get a fresh, colorful coat of paint Google is toying with the idea of a more colorful interface for passes ✅ Details and more screenshots - https://t.co/jChZx4fQ6o https://t.co/ArjNUOg4oI

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
US Smartphone Sales Rise 3% YoY, Subsidies Fuel Growth
SocialMar 30, 2026

US Smartphone Sales Rise 3% YoY, Subsidies Fuel Growth

"The U.S. smartphone market maintained its upward momentum in February, posting a 3% yoy increase in new smartphone sales ...the overall trajectory underscores sustained consumer engagement as aggressive carrier subsidies continue into early 2026." https://t.co/RxRQGADdi0

By Mike Dano
Gemini Pro Lacks Memories; Enterprise Upgrade Required
SocialMar 30, 2026

Gemini Pro Lacks Memories; Enterprise Upgrade Required

It's odd that @GeminiApp Personal has memories, but Pro through @GoogleWorkspace doesn't have it. You need to upgrade to Enterprise to get it for a large, extra fee, or maybe I just can't find it. I've tried, trust me. Very...

By Patrick Moorhead
Avoid Perplexity AI’s Enterprise Button—It Traps Users
SocialMar 30, 2026

Avoid Perplexity AI’s Enterprise Button—It Traps Users

Whatever you do in the @perplexity_ai app, DON'T click on the enterprise button that pops up in the lower left hand corner. There's no escape loop, no back button, you're stuck. https://t.co/p5aZMs7MzN

By Patrick Moorhead
Phones Fuel Anxiety and Polarization Primarily in America
SocialMar 30, 2026

Phones Fuel Anxiety and Polarization Primarily in America

New newsletter: THERE'S SOMETHING VERY WEIRD ABOUT PHONES AND AMERICA The most interesting thing about the Smartphone Theory of Everything is that it's really a Smartphone Theory of Everything in America and the English-Speaking World. While phones are everywhere, the problems that...

By Derek Thompson
Continuous Monitoring Saved Mia Beam’s Life
SocialMar 30, 2026

Continuous Monitoring Saved Mia Beam’s Life

Wow. Another powerful story of the value of continuous health monitoring. Grateful that @whoop could help 🙏 “Doctors drained 871 milliliters of fluid off Mia Beam's heart in surgery and said she would have died within 24 to 48 hours....

By Will Ahmed
Pixel's Transit Mode and Commute Alerts Launch Widely
SocialMar 30, 2026

Pixel's Transit Mode and Commute Alerts Launch Widely

📍🚆 One of March's best Pixel features - Transit mode and commute notifications are finally rolling out widely ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/xSgUle3ncM https://t.co/gqWvOHqfCZ

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Xbox Games Showcase June 7, Gears E‑Day, FanFest Return
SocialMar 30, 2026

Xbox Games Showcase June 7, Gears E‑Day, FanFest Return

Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase is set for Sunday June 7th at 10AM PT, 1PM ET, 6PM UK. A Gears of War E-Day direct will follow immediately afterwards, and Microsoft is bringing the Xbox FanFest back this year https://t.co/UJBGjDpbme https://t.co/3SQTeyk8tR

By Tom Warren
Android Auto Learns to Stop Unwanted Autoplay Music
SocialMar 30, 2026

Android Auto Learns to Stop Unwanted Autoplay Music

Android Auto might soon get smarter about disabling autoplaying music Android Auto can soon detect when you've grown tired of autoplaying music and issue an appropriate prompt. ✅ Details & Screenshots - https://t.co/xJVk5FHECO https://t.co/zkrgAcDVV5

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Hidden ChatGPT Apps Fail without Easy Discoverability
SocialMar 30, 2026

Hidden ChatGPT Apps Fail without Easy Discoverability

Something I've been saying for a while now about ChatGPT apps. If you have to summon them, then there's no way this becomes extremely successful. Most people have no idea the apps are there or how to summon them. E.g....

By Glenn Gabe
Gboard to Support Bluetooth Earbud Mic for Dictation
SocialMar 30, 2026

Gboard to Support Bluetooth Earbud Mic for Dictation

Gboard may soon let you use your Bluetooth earbuds' mic for voice typing, making dictation much more convenient ✅ Details - https://t.co/Fzq4Ejd7wA

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Modular Phone Uses Magnets for Swappable Batteries, Cameras
SocialMar 30, 2026

Modular Phone Uses Magnets for Swappable Batteries, Cameras

A New Modular Phone Lets You Swap Batteries and Cameras with Magnets by @Ahmadansari2233 #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/dWgzKETVMh

By Ron van Loon
Infrared Contact Lenses Enable Night Vision Surveillance
SocialMar 30, 2026

Infrared Contact Lenses Enable Night Vision Surveillance

Infrared Contact Lenses Turn Night Into Day for Security and Surveillance by @_fluxfeeds #Innovation #EmergingTech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/arFFpOEBMJ

By Ron van Loon
Android May Soon Get AirDrop‑style Tap‑to‑share Feature
SocialMar 30, 2026

Android May Soon Get AirDrop‑style Tap‑to‑share Feature

📲 Exclusive: Android could soon get its own AirDrop-style 'tap to share' feature We've tracked the feature across Samsung's One UI 9, Google Play Services, and Android 17 system-level code. ✅ Details - https://t.co/7MmeVwMihm https://t.co/GOia3jEUkZ

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
VR's Future: Light Headsets, Infinite Realities, Holodeck
SocialMar 30, 2026

VR's Future: Light Headsets, Infinite Realities, Holodeck

VR is dead. Except it has 1,000 lives. You may not call what happens next year VR. But to me VR=infinite realities. Includes reality itself. A metaverse? Small thinking. The glasses will be able to change reality itself. Or your perception there in. Remember I wore my Apple...

By Robert Scoble
Inflatable Scooter Backpack Revolutionizes City Transportation
SocialMar 30, 2026

Inflatable Scooter Backpack Revolutionizes City Transportation

Backpack-to-Ride: Inflatable Electric Scooter Redefines Urban Mobility by @tweetciiiim #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cWBFEoBd2k

By Ron van Loon
Use Android to Detect Hidden AirTag Trackers
SocialMar 30, 2026

Use Android to Detect Hidden AirTag Trackers

Are you concerned that you might have an unknown tracking device like an Apple AirTag tucked into your car or luggage? It's possible, unfortunately. The good news is that your Android phone can help you find it. Here's how: https://t.co/uAmYvBzVa3...

By Dave Taylor
IPhone Convert Resists Samsung S26 Ultra, Stays Loyal
SocialMar 30, 2026

IPhone Convert Resists Samsung S26 Ultra, Stays Loyal

As a recent iPhone convert, I thought Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 Ultra would lure me back to Android, but I’m staying put. https://t.co/zZ0DlBMs32

By TechRadar
Apple’s AI Hype Can’t Excuse iPhone Dictation’s Flaws
SocialMar 29, 2026

Apple’s AI Hype Can’t Excuse iPhone Dictation’s Flaws

v excited about all of apple’s cool AI projects etc etc but can we just make the dictation on the iphone not suck (Yes I’m grouchy about siri, voice dictation, search, etc etc- it should just be so much better)

By Andrew Chen
Palm‑Sized Ryzen 5 Mini PC Delivers Full‑Size Performance
SocialMar 29, 2026

Palm‑Sized Ryzen 5 Mini PC Delivers Full‑Size Performance

The PELADN WO4 AMD Ryzen 5 Mini PC is an amazing little device: It'll fit in the palm of your hand, but offers impressive performance and Windows 11 Pro. I got my hands on one and ran it through...

By Dave Taylor
Cearvol Nano OTC Aids Boost Sound in Any Setting
SocialMar 29, 2026

Cearvol Nano OTC Aids Boost Sound in Any Setting

Wish you could hear everything around you, whether you're at a noisy restaurant or just watching TV at home? I check out the Cearvol Nano OTC Hearing Aids in various locations and find it's a great way to turn up...

By Dave Taylor
Ensure Your Android Backups Are Fully Configured Now
SocialMar 29, 2026

Ensure Your Android Backups Are Fully Configured Now

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
Sony Should Debut Open Gate on Consumer Creator Cameras First
SocialMar 29, 2026

Sony Should Debut Open Gate on Consumer Creator Cameras First

The success of this app makes me wonder if it’s smarter for a company like Sony to instead of rolling out “open gate” on pro cameras to release it as a “feature” (similar to this) on consumer level “creator” cameras...

By Peter Sciretta
XR Glasses Setup Feels Like 1997 Linux Driver Install
SocialMar 29, 2026

XR Glasses Setup Feels Like 1997 Linux Driver Install

Somebody gifted me a @getVITURE XR glasses and getting them to work with my Android phone gives me a massive "Linux printer driver install in 1997" vibe...

By Dr. Anton Chuvakin
Switch 2 Boost Mode Transforms Handheld Gaming Experience
SocialMar 29, 2026

Switch 2 Boost Mode Transforms Handheld Gaming Experience

I tested the Nintendo Switch 2’s handheld boost mode, and it’s an absolute game-changer — here’s why. https://t.co/nWkNbKjRDL

By TechRadar
Apple Adds Extra Security for Older iPhones
SocialMar 29, 2026

Apple Adds Extra Security for Older iPhones

Apple is taking an additional step to keep older iPhones protected from the latest exploits. https://t.co/jPJ441uP8A

By TechRadar
Open‑Source Laser Engraver Available Fully Assembled for $64
SocialMar 29, 2026

Open‑Source Laser Engraver Available Fully Assembled for $64

Open source laser engraver sells for just $64 fully assembled — it is small and low power but may be enough for your needs https://t.co/IBv2QUqJOj

By Anj Bryant
More Ring Shots, Featuring Ghostly Jane for Reference
SocialMar 29, 2026

More Ring Shots, Featuring Ghostly Jane for Reference

You guys liked the last batch of Ring photos so much, here’s a couple more from another angle. Standard Sam wasn’t in frame, so we’ve added in Ghostly Jane for reference. https://t.co/a5vqFxvfgc

By Tory Bruno
Apple Confirms Mac Pro’s Death After Four Years.
SocialMar 29, 2026

Apple Confirms Mac Pro’s Death After Four Years.

Also in Power On: Apple killed the Mac Pro four years ago. It just made it official. Here’s what happened. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-29/apple-doubles-down-on-hardware-services-with-revamped-ai-strategy-rare-bonuses-mnbpiwon?srnd=undefined

By Mark Gurman
Apple Shifts AI Focus to App Store Search Platform
SocialMar 29, 2026

Apple Shifts AI Focus to App Store Search Platform

Power On: Apple pivots its AI efforts into an App Store and search-like platform play. Here are the details and why — https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-29/apple-doubles-down-on-hardware-services-with-revamped-ai-strategy-rare-bonuses-mnbpiwon?srnd=undefined

By Mark Gurman
A57 Beats A37: Features Worth the Extra Cost
SocialMar 29, 2026

A57 Beats A37: Features Worth the Extra Cost

We compare the key features of the Samsung Galaxy A57 and cheaper Galaxy A37. https://t.co/xjWvaylChB

By TechRadar
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Signals Sleek Phone Future
SocialMar 29, 2026

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Signals Sleek Phone Future

After spending time with the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, I'm hopeful for the future of thin phones. https://t.co/csYOR0981c

By TechRadar