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2026 Edge AI Powers On‑Device Generative Models
SocialMar 26, 2026

2026 Edge AI Powers On‑Device Generative Models

Edge #AI in 2026: The Technologies Making On-Device #GenerativeAI Possible via @WevolverApp #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #DL https://t.co/tqUnjqo5pt

By Ron van Loon
Claude Code Turns Your Phone Into a Mobile Hack Lab
SocialMar 26, 2026

Claude Code Turns Your Phone Into a Mobile Hack Lab

I don’t think you all understand how powerful Claude Code is from a phone. Telegram, iMessage, remote control, mobile command, dispatch, whatever you have to do. Just get this thing on your phone. My team is going to hold a...

By Allie Miller
Audiobooks Filled My Phone, So I Upgraded Storage
SocialMar 26, 2026

Audiobooks Filled My Phone, So I Upgraded Storage

also I never had an issue with the storage on my phone until audiobooks took over my life but I finally ordered a new phone with more storage 🎉 (my phone is 5 years old lol)

By Taylor (Reads and Reviews)
Switching Back to Qualcomm Notebooks After Cowork Surge
SocialMar 26, 2026

Switching Back to Qualcomm Notebooks After Cowork Surge

This is good. Since I’ve been using Cowork so much I wasn’t using the Qualcomm-based notebooks a lot. Time to pull them back out.

By Patrick Moorhead
MusiBaby Speakers: Ultra‑Cheap, But Sound Is Just Okay
SocialMar 26, 2026

MusiBaby Speakers: Ultra‑Cheap, But Sound Is Just Okay

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
AI Surge Threatens Handheld Gaming Amid Memory Crisis
SocialMar 26, 2026

AI Surge Threatens Handheld Gaming Amid Memory Crisis

The memory crisis is still a major issue with PC hardware, and handheld gaming devices may be in serious danger if the AI boom continues apace. https://t.co/Jpeyu50gNW

By TechRadar
Garmin Users Still Shun Connect+ After One Year
SocialMar 26, 2026

Garmin Users Still Shun Connect+ After One Year

One year later, Garmin users still aren't subscribing to Garmin Connect+, according to our survey. https://t.co/XgTTMwLXE9

By TechRadar
United iOS App Missing Boarding Pass Close Button
SocialMar 26, 2026

United iOS App Missing Boarding Pass Close Button

@united there seems to be a bug in your iOS app where the ‘X’ to close the boarding pass doesn’t show up. Only way to proceed is to close the app and reopen it. https://t.co/0xPBzisX11

By Tim Crawford
Master iPad Pencil Gestures: Simple Step‑by‑Step Guide
SocialMar 26, 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/tuLD1R2OsS

By Dave Taylor
NES Debuts in New York Test Markets, 1985
SocialMar 25, 2026

NES Debuts in New York Test Markets, 1985

#WaybackWednesday. October 18, 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in New York test markets. (The Video Game History Foundation) #Vintage #Gaming #History #JVGpost https://t.co/FJosYF5VDD

By James Gingerich
Free Lens Wipes vs Velveteen: Seeking Effective Alternatives
SocialMar 25, 2026

Free Lens Wipes vs Velveteen: Seeking Effective Alternatives

I bet this is one of those lens wipes you get for free with any screen protector kit, lol. I know proper velveteen is a thing, but also wonder what alternatives work just as well. https://t.co/0BaGNWaBYV

By Sebastian Cocioba
Red‑Light Therapy: The Real Science Behind the Hype
SocialMar 25, 2026

Red‑Light Therapy: The Real Science Behind the Hype

The surprising science behind red-light therapy — and how it really works. People are buying helmets, face masks, vests and beds that emit long-wavelength light. Beneath the hype, there is some interesting biology. https://t.co/JWV80QOuQU

By Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
AI Redefines Interface, Opening New Competitive Window
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI Redefines Interface, Opening New Competitive Window

Agree on the terminal form factor. The car analogy actually makes the “late to market” argument moot. Nobody says Ford was too late because the car was already invented. AI doesn’t replace the smartphone, it rewrites the interface layer. That’s...

By Carolina Milanesi
NucBox K13 Packs Power, Dual‑Boot, Yet Overheats
SocialMar 25, 2026

NucBox K13 Packs Power, Dual‑Boot, Yet Overheats

GMKtec NucBox K13 offers Windows-Ubuntu dual-boot, OpenClaw AI with security flaws, Intel Ultra 7 power, but heat and reliability issues may persist. https://t.co/CjbZeRLqZF

By TechRadar
Geekom Mini PCs: Tested, Reliable for Office and AI Workstations
SocialMar 25, 2026

Geekom Mini PCs: Tested, Reliable for Office and AI Workstations

We ran the tests and these are the Geekom mini PCs you'll want to check out, whether you need a reliable office machine or a content creation workstation that's AI-ready. https://t.co/ygFScqIQpS

By TechRadar
Deep Discounts on Eero Routers: Upgrade Now?
SocialMar 25, 2026

Deep Discounts on Eero Routers: Upgrade Now?

Some deep discounting on eero routers right now. Both the Prime Week or whatever this is discount plus a stacked discount for upgraders without recycling current ones. Do I pull the trigger? https://t.co/qEkHzuI46y https://t.co/J1UQ0jkhHL

By Dave Zatz
Google Photos AI Enhance Revives Old Pictures Instantly
SocialMar 25, 2026

Google Photos AI Enhance Revives Old Pictures Instantly

The "AI Enhance" feature in Google Photos on Pixel phones can dramatically improve even old photos with just a tap or two. Here's how to get started with this powerful new tech... https://t.co/WVe3OXidnW #photography #android https://t.co/lqQJAfVYme

By Dave Taylor
Heated Gloves Tested: Do They Really Keep You Warm?
SocialMar 25, 2026

Heated Gloves Tested: Do They Really Keep You Warm?

Heated gloves claim to keep fingers and hands toasty warm, but do they live up to the hype? Find out what happened when we tested some of the most popular options available. https://t.co/eHYv6FNsY6 https://t.co/JL7OsZowvf

By Bob Vila
Disable Ring’s Search Party and Ease Privacy Concerns
SocialMar 25, 2026

Disable Ring’s Search Party and Ease Privacy Concerns

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
Three Startups Declare War on Voice Assistants, Ending Screen Era
SocialMar 25, 2026

Three Startups Declare War on Voice Assistants, Ending Screen Era

Holy shit... three companies just declared war on Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. Jony Ive at OpenAI. Brett Adcock's Hark. An open-source startup called OpenHome. They're all betting the screen era is ending. Here's the Only one of them is building this the...

By Hasan Toor
MIT's ChromoLCD Lets You Redesign Everyday Surfaces
SocialMar 25, 2026

MIT's ChromoLCD Lets You Redesign Everyday Surfaces

What if you could "reprogram" the way everyday things like bags & walls look? MIT's "ChromoLCD" tool could bring that idea to life. It uses LCDs & LEDs to stamp high-res designs onto surfaces, possibly creating customizable fashion pieces & smart...

By MIT CSAIL
Android Canary Upgrades Linux Terminal with Modern UI
SocialMar 25, 2026

Android Canary Upgrades Linux Terminal with Modern UI

Android Canary blesses the Linux Terminal with a modern UI, new features • You can now set memory limit (RAM) • An option to keep the device awake for specific period. ✅ Details and more screenshots - https://t.co/631v1BS21G

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
We Almost Got a PlayStation Car—What Went Wrong
SocialMar 25, 2026

We Almost Got a PlayStation Car—What Went Wrong

Kinda saw this coming but really unfortunate. The fact that we ALMOST got a PlayStation car 😢

By Austin Evans
HP IQ Leads Enterprise On‑Device AI, Yet Ecosystem Gaps Remain
SocialMar 25, 2026

HP IQ Leads Enterprise On‑Device AI, Yet Ecosystem Gaps Remain

On-device AI keeps promising to matter. HP IQ is the most enterprise-credible attempt yet, but ecosystem homogeneity is still the unsolved problem all PC vendors face. Piece is up, testing will follow. https://t.co/IMD3ERgRSI

By Carolina Milanesi
IPhone Should Be Open, Not a Walled Garden
SocialMar 25, 2026

IPhone Should Be Open, Not a Walled Garden

If I could wave a magic wand to bring the future into the present faster, iPhone would become an open platform with open APIs and real consumer choice instead of a walled garden that is increasingly behind the times like...

By Garry Tan
Got AirPods Max 2, but No Gen 1 Trade‑in
SocialMar 25, 2026

Got AirPods Max 2, but No Gen 1 Trade‑in

AirPods Max 2 SNAGGED ✅ (Disgruntled there’s no trade in for Gen 1 AirPods Max)

By Hiro (Hiro Report)
OnePlus 15T Announced, May Revert to China-Only Mode
SocialMar 25, 2026

OnePlus 15T Announced, May Revert to China-Only Mode

The OnePlus 15T is now official, but there's speculation the company will revert to a China-only mode. https://t.co/sc5wZgC5mE

By TechRadar
Pixel Adds Custom Voicemail Greetings for Missed Calls
SocialMar 25, 2026

Pixel Adds Custom Voicemail Greetings for Missed Calls

📞 Take a Message feature on your Google Pixel is almost ready for easy custom greetings This lets callers hear a personalized voice message when you miss or decline a call. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/8piv69TNAj

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Pixel Watch May Soon Support Google Calling Cards
SocialMar 25, 2026

Pixel Watch May Soon Support Google Calling Cards

Pixel Watch support for Google's fantastic Calling Cards could be just around the corner Google has updated its support page for creating a Calling Card, adding a section for compatible Wear OS devices ✅ More details - https://t.co/qTHWL9f8t4

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Exynos Galaxy Phones Crash on Fairphone Site
SocialMar 25, 2026

Exynos Galaxy Phones Crash on Fairphone Site

Some Samsung Galaxy phones with Exynos chips reportedly reboot when opening this Fairphone website ✅ Details - https://t.co/FNcElomv9N https://t.co/vdx1AfeHoV

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Vlog for Under $100: Affordable Gear Guide
SocialMar 25, 2026

Vlog for Under $100: Affordable Gear Guide

Looking for a super cheap vlogging setup to get started? I've looked through Amazon to find the perfect tech for under $100. https://t.co/VkPuzAu4ce

By TechRadar
Galaxy A57 Impresses as Samsung's Strongest Mid-Range Yet
SocialMar 25, 2026

Galaxy A57 Impresses as Samsung's Strongest Mid-Range Yet

The Galaxy A57 is the latest entry in Samsung's increasingly impressive mid-range lineup – here are my first impressions of the new device. https://t.co/6zMUdBW8Js

By TechRadar
Nintendo to Patch Pokémon XD Crashes on Switch 2
SocialMar 25, 2026

Nintendo to Patch Pokémon XD Crashes on Switch 2

Nintendo tells Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness players that its investigating the game crashing on Nintendo Switch 2, and a fix is planned for the near future. https://t.co/jnWcwM8sAK

By TechRadar
Master macOS Menu Bar for Unified App Control
SocialMar 25, 2026

Master macOS Menu Bar for Unified App Control

Learn how to use the macOS menu bar to control your apps and manage Mac statuses in one convenient location. https://t.co/svZdh7IPFt

By TechRadar
Old Devices Can't Keep Up; AI Era Arrives
SocialMar 25, 2026

Old Devices Can't Keep Up; AI Era Arrives

Hark has the world’s best consumer electronics designers - Abs, Jonathan, Andrew, and team We’re still using pre-AI devices; phones and laptops designed decades ago They weren’t built for systems that can use computers and reason A new era of computing is...

By Brett Adcock
Saramonic Air SE Delivers Football‑Field Range Wireless Audio
SocialMar 25, 2026

Saramonic Air SE Delivers Football‑Field Range Wireless Audio

Saramonic Air SE wireless microphone review, including tests and audio demo. This compact wireless lav mic system keeps a strong connection at distances beyond the length of a football field, giving vloggers tons of flexibility. My review: https://t.co/9xHsO8Y3WI #microphone https://t.co/3bf2NcYD1E

By Dave Taylor
Conversational Maps Redefine Everyday Navigation with Gemini
SocialMar 25, 2026

Conversational Maps Redefine Everyday Navigation with Gemini

Just used Gemini in Google Maps to find a stop on my way home from SF and it’s amazing. How did we live without conversational maps.

By Ben Bajarin
Four Simple Settings to Speed Up Windows 11
SocialMar 25, 2026

Four Simple Settings to Speed Up Windows 11

Is your Windows 11 computer running more slowly than when you first got it? There are some simple tweaks to regain some of that speed. Here are 4 key settings to check and potentially disable for maximum boost: https://t.co/6HaGfPZLFs #windows...

By Dave Taylor
EU Regulations and Supply Shortages Delay Meta’s Ray‑Ban Smart Glasses
SocialMar 25, 2026

EU Regulations and Supply Shortages Delay Meta’s Ray‑Ban Smart Glasses

Meta Platforms Inc.’s rollout of new display-equipped Ray-Ban smart glasses in the European Union has been hampered by battery and artificial intelligence regulations in addition to supply constraints. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/meta-s-new-display-glasses-withheld-from-eu-over-battery-rules-supply-shortages

By Mark Gurman
Protect Your 15‑inch MacBook with Organized Cases
SocialMar 25, 2026

Protect Your 15‑inch MacBook with Organized Cases

Covers and bags to keep your 15-inch MacBook protected from bumps and scratches, with spaces to stash your cables and peripherals too. https://t.co/lmLopifqgg

By TechRadar
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprising Audio Improvement
SocialMar 24, 2026

Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprising Audio Improvement

It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...

By Dave Taylor
Test Samsung Galaxy Battery Health and Boost Life
SocialMar 24, 2026

Test Samsung Galaxy Battery Health and Boost Life

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
Long‑press Home Screen to Access iOS App Updates
SocialMar 24, 2026

Long‑press Home Screen to Access iOS App Updates

If you, like me, are perplexed as to why Apple keeps changing where to find app updates in iOS, don’t forget that the updates page is just a long-press away on the home screen.

By Chris Welch
Apple Embeds Device Management, Signaling Strong Enterprise Push
SocialMar 24, 2026

Apple Embeds Device Management, Signaling Strong Enterprise Push

Well, if there were still any doubts that Apple is very much interested in Enterprise this clears it up. Very smart to make device management a built-in feature, serving a need but also helping with that TCO analysis https://t.co/hjbqIXo1vy

By Carolina Milanesi
AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes
SocialMar 24, 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
Early Review Predicted Sora's Social App Potential
SocialMar 24, 2026

Early Review Predicted Sora's Social App Potential

Back when Sora launched, this was what I wrote about Sora in Above Avalon Daily. https://www.aboveavalon.com/dailypremiumupdate/2025/10/1/meta-launches-vibes-openai-launches-sora-2-sora-as-a-social-app

By Neil Cybart (Above Avalon)
Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price: Dekoni X HiFiMAN Cobalt
SocialMar 24, 2026

Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price: Dekoni X HiFiMAN Cobalt

Audiophile level headphones for much less than you expect? I check out the Dekoni x HiFiMAN Cobalt Closed-Back Headphones and find lots to like. Well, other than the humdrum styling, that is: https://t.co/J7kBkKGZ0Q #audio #audiophile #headphones @dekoniaudio @hifimanofficial https://t.co/ULvrhuidON

By Dave Taylor
Created a Punk‑Style Sleep App with Pure Fuzz
SocialMar 24, 2026

Created a Punk‑Style Sleep App with Pure Fuzz

i built my own sleep app last week because none of the apps out there were punk as fuck. no birds, no softly running creeks. just fuzz for sleepytime.

By Luke Hurd
GAP Introduces Eye‑scan Checkout for Biometric World ID
SocialMar 24, 2026

GAP Introduces Eye‑scan Checkout for Biometric World ID

A GAP store in SF now has an eye-scanning orb at checkout that customers can use to sign up for a biometric 'World ID'.  Would you consent to this?

By Peter H. Diamandis