Essential X100VI Tips for Your Italy Photo Trip
I’m borrowing this Fujifilm X100VI for a week and flying to Italy… what are some tips/tricks/ things I should know about it?
Apple Testing Camera‑enabled AirPods for Visual Siri Queries
Sorry, another Jarvis reference. :) Jarvis will need eyes -> Sources: AirPods with cameras reached an advanced testing stage; the cameras will feed data to Siri to help answer questions, rather than take photos or video "Apple wants users to be...
Project Helix Confirmed for Later This Year
More new on the next Xbox, Project Helix, has been confirmed for later this year. https://t.co/fzSHlIVF6i
Nintendo Confirms Long‑Rumored Switch 2 Price Hike
Rumors have long suggested that Nintendo would ultimately increase the Switch 2 price, and unfortunately, that day has indeed arrived. https://t.co/ZTeRKdiMni
PS5 Sales Tumble 46% as Prices and Shortages Bite
Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis. PS5 sales dropped by 46% year-over-year https://t.co/x8TPWGUfHF
Nintendo Hikes Switch 2 Price by $50 Globally
It's happening: Nintendo to raise Switch 2 prices worldwide. From September 1, the device will i.e. cost US$50 more (new price then US$499.99) in the US. https://t.co/g2gwiF7yTA
Gemma 4 Runs up to 3× Faster on Phone
Inferencing Gemma 4 locally on your phone is now up to 3x faster thanks to multi token prediction and speculative decoding
Sony's PS5 Sales Drop to 1.5 M This Quarter
Random, but Sony sold 1.5m PS5s this quarter. Way down YoY. Per their earnings call: https://t.co/Qc944AJAxD https://t.co/Rhhk1n6ECz
Satya’s Early Email Signals AI’s Impact on Xbox
The fact that Phil Spencer and Kareem Choudhry (then head of cloud gaming chief) are on this email is a fascinating indication that even then Satya thought AI stuff might have interesting implications for Xbox/gaming.
Automated Sourdough Starter Promises Scheduled Baking, Tempts Overbaking
Friend sent me this "Sourdough Sidekick"...automatically manages your sourdough starter so well that you can apparently have a specific amount of starter ready at a day/time of your choosing... I almost don't want it to work b/c my ass is...
Just Discovered Gemini in Gmail, My New Favorite AI
Gemini in Gmail might have just become my favorite AI product. How am I so late to this party? 😂🤦🏽♀️
IPhone
iPhone throws @IBM Think 2025 memory on unlock, during #Thnik2026 week 😊! Pic: W/ @Craw at 2025 Think #IBMThink #Think #Think2026 https://t.co/RezoUe9PVR
Spotify Android Lets You Zoom Into Lyrics
A user on Reddit has revealed you can zoom in on lyrics in Spotify, but it's only available on Android. https://t.co/hN024cWNi0
Robot Lawn Mower Hacked, Owner Run over by Device
“A hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower.” 😬 Yarbo’s bladed robots have massive security holes, allowing people to hack and control them. Wild story https://t.co/X9q7WcnGfB
AI Matchmaking: Are Bots Finding Real Relationships?
Dating app companies seem poised to embrace features like AI assistants or bots that date for you -- I wonder, have you or anyone you know actually met a partner through some sort of AI-based matchmaking and would you be...
Gen Z's First Reaction: Download the App Instantly
If you are born after 2000: do you know what this is, or would you try to download the app for it first? 🤳 https://t.co/abaR6vrgZE
Apple's Camera‑Equipped AirPods Near Final Design
NEW: Apple’s AirPods with cameras reach an advanced testing stage where the design and features have been nearly finalized ahead of production. They’re on track to be Apple’s first AI wearable. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/apple-s-camera-equipped-airpods-reach-advanced-testing-stage-in-ai-device-push?
Google Launches AI Health Coach for 24/7 Personalized Wellness
Wait until Google Health Coach is connected via Personal Intelligence. This is all part of the roadmap for Google's version of Jarvis -> Google Health Coach is becoming globally available "Now, you can have the most personalized, holistic, adaptive coaching possible,...
Inkjet-Printed OLEDs Promise 35% Cost Cut, Yet Hurdles Persist
Inkjet-printed OLED panels could reduce manufacturing costs by as much as 35%, according to a new report. But there are still challenges to overcome https://t.co/9gXdYrqZ5r
Enable Windows 11’s OneDrive Backup in Minutes
Windows 11 has a slick, built-in backup feature that utilizes OneDrive cloud storage. But are you using it to save copies of your precious files and photos? Here's how to confirm and, if needed, set things up: https://t.co/O09iBvfCBw #windows #backup...
MacBook Air Needs Distinct Colors, Not Silver Look
My only criticism of the M5 MacBook Air is that the colours aren't different enough. The Sky Blue I have looks almost identical to silver. The iMac coolers are so much better. I would do terrible, terrible things for a...
Inside Xbox's Return: Asha Sharma's All‑Hands Reveal Changes
it's time to go inside the return of Xbox. In my Notepad 📒 newsletter this week I dig into Asha Sharma's first internal Xbox all-hands, with more detail on the changes going on at Xbox. Live now for subscribers 👇...
Wearable Health Data Needs Integration; DIY Solutions Lead
Google Health/Fitbit vs Whoop is gonna be a heck of a fight $100-300 a year for these products is tiny price to pay for the massive gains you get from them If only doctors and medical record companies and these...
Google Personalization Pushes Live Sports to iPhone Lockscreen
Are you seeing live sports match updates on your iPhone lockscreen? Blame Google's search personalization. Here's the scoop (and how to turn it off if you don't want any spoilers): https://t.co/ogGXkedJAL #sports #iphone #google #updates https://t.co/YWr8A18ZOF
Canon Teases Versatile New Camera, Launching May 13
Canon shared a teaser on its socials of its next camera with the tagline 'One camera, many stories', plus a May 13 launch date. Here's what it could be https://t.co/ObVQ5JnKpL
From Battlefields to Lost AirPods: Modern Struggles
Men used to go to war Now I use the Find My app because I left one AirPod by my bed and the other in the bathroom
IOS 27 Lets Users Pick AI Model for iPhone Features
iOS 27 is adding a setting that lets you pick which AI model handles your iPhone's features. Writing suggestions, image generation, Siri responses — all switchable. That's 1.56 billion iPhones where the AI model is no longer fixed at the factory.
Apple Will Let iPhone Users Swap AI Engines
Report: Apple is about to let you replace its AI with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — and it could change the iPhone forever https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/apple-intelligence/apple-is-about-to-let-you-replace-its-ai-with-chatgpt-gemini-and-claude-and-it-could-change-the-iphone-forever
Screenless Fitbit + Century AI Beats Whoop Price
Google Fitbit Air - Screenless Activity Tracker Listed on Amazon US for $99.99 Paired with Century AI and you basically have whoop style experience for less than half of what Whoop costs every year
Aesthetic Setup Shines, but Peripherals Are Essential
Super aesthetic setup. But I could never go back to this type of laptop setup again with no keyboard, mouse or monitor. Bro has a super ergonomic chair but for what purpose https://t.co/nyETBUia8Z
AI Chatbots Evolve Into Top‑Grossing Daily‑Use Apps
AI chatbot apps are becoming a major mobile business. ChatGPT emerged as one of the highest-grossing apps in the U.S. in 2025 through subscriptions and in-app purchases, alongside rapid growth in user engagement. The bigger shift is behavioral. AI assistants are...
Google May Finally Let Pixel Users Hide Search Bar
🔥 Google could finally let you remove the search bar from your Pixel's home screen This would be a long-overdue move as some Pixel phone users have requested this feature for several years now. ✅ Details - https://t.co/AfgMpBU0nr https://t.co/mE2cCUsuv3
Kids' Voice Becomes Stickers via AI Printer
Kids Speak, It Prints: Stickerbox’s #AI Printer Brings Ideas to Life by @ritwikpavan #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/sQ6Vam9QrS
Bulk Import Android Media to Windows with 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/71a9D17SaE #windows #android #samsung #photos #photography https://t.co/ZZXdMXNutP
Set Up Android Backups Before Data Loss Happens
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...
Meta Glasses Users May Qualify for Class Action Compensation
There’s a class action lawsuit over Meta’s glasses user data handling and you may be entitled to compensation if you bought one
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...
App‑Controlled Watering Tower: Simple Setup, Effortless Garden Care
After testing this app-controlled watering tower in a garden with multiple raised beds, I found it surprisingly easy to install and even easier to manage. https://t.co/Yuz5Aa0IYe https://t.co/Yjslw3YgsK
AI-Powered Robot Hands Ready to Cook Breakfast
Ever wanted a robot chef? Right in your kitchen. Right in your house. I sure have. Now we just might have hands that are good enough to make that a reality, & the AI to drive them. >> These Robot Hands Can Literally Make...
Hardware-Encrypted USB Drive Secures Data Across Mac and Windows
Ever lost a USB drive with important data? That's why the Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 Encrypted USB Drive is so amazing: It has hardware encryption and is Mac & Windows compatible. Here's my detailed demo and review: https://t.co/idyrwob9KH #privacy...
Apple to Pay $250 Million for Delayed Siri Features
Apple is paying $250 million due to delayed Siri features, with affected users eligible for up to $95 per device. https://t.co/TkhJUZ8528
First AI Pin Endorsed by MKBHD—Pre‑order Book
I've done it. I've made the first AI pin that @MKBHD can recommend. Pre-order my book and then redeem yours at http://joannastern.com/pin.
Nearity 360 Alien Camera Revolutionizes Multi‑Person Video Calls
Using a laptop webcam for your video meetings? Yikes. The Nearity 360 Alien Conference Camera, with 4 lenses, mic array & hi-fi speaker is a game changer that supports 10+ person meetings. Here's my demo and review: https://t.co/NL1YWMlGmn #zoom #meet...
Rare $14K 512GB Mac Studio Available—Will Vanish Fast
B&H currently has a $14,000 SKU of the Mac Studio in stock. It’s the discontinued model with 512GB of RAM. Bet it’s gone by closing time.
Blink Doorbell 2K+ Adds AI Video Captions for US
The Blink Doorbell 2K+ is available in wired and battery-powered versions, and US subscribers can get AI-generated video descriptions sent to their phones. https://t.co/HSaZ7MDz1V
When Scrolling Feels Like a Full Day
You ever feel like you’ve been “on your phone all day” but didn’t do anything?
Supreme Court Forces Apple to Reveal App Review Costs
The Supreme Court has considered Apple's delaying motion and found it unworthy. Now Apple will have to come clean with the District Court and show exactly what its costs are for reviewing apps with competing payment systems, so they can bill...
WWDC Approaches, Rumors Begin to Surface
WWDC is right around the corner and the rumors are starting to pop up 👀 #WWDC #Apple
New Buying Guide Walks You Through Choosing a Fitness Tracker
We're trying out new stuff with our buying guides. Here's how I actually guide people through picking a fitness tracker in person....but in written form. https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/924338/best-fitness-trackers-2026
Xbox Gets Fresh Boot Animation and Sound Next Week
Xbox consoles are getting a new boot animation next week, complete with a slightly tweaked boot-up sound. Microsoft’s new Xbox CEO continues to make changes that are designed to please fans https://t.co/sLz2RLRjr1 https://t.co/ZiybbhTnKP