Committee‑driven Roadmaps Produce Bizarre, Useless iPhones
Sadly, this is the end result of a piecemeal roadmap. It's an iPhone by committee, with people deciding whether they prefer the fingerprint sensor to wireless charging. You end up with a bizarre, useless product.
Budget Macs: Affordable Yet Surprisingly Powerful Machines
Refer to these as "budget Macs," but remember they are still very powerful machines. https://t.co/PV8POicAgn
Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers
Tired of shoulder surfers seeing everything on your MacBook screen when working in public? Then you'll want to learn all about the Afterplug Magnetic Privacy Filter Screen, which I demo and test in my latest review video: https://t.co/dVTvZyG5WE #privacy #macbook...
MacAppLibrary: Instantly Identify Every Mac App’s Purpose
This week, I've been really digging macAppLibrary from @tommertron -- it looks at your Applications folder and tells you what every single app actually does. Community-sourced descriptions, or hook in Claude and let it write them. It shows running apps, lets...
Xbox Series X Gets 4K Sharper Game Graphics Update
Microsoft is improving the sharpness of gamerpics and some game and achievement art at 4K resolution on the Xbox Series X. It’s being tested with Alpha and Skip-Ahead Alpha testers today https://t.co/ASBmJQ9pFa
Screens Affect Physical Health: Tips to Stay Flexible
These days, we think a lot about how screens affect mental health. But podcaster and tech journalist Manoush Zomorodi argues that we may be missing an even bigger piece of the puzzle — how screens affect our physical health. This week on...
Pet‑like Robot Uses On‑Device AI to Shape Home Habits
A pet-like robot that nudges your habits using on-device multimodal AI—how far can “physical AI” go inside the home? https://spectrum.ieee.org/familiar-machines-and-magic?share_id=9444974
Ex‑Roomba Founder Launches ‘Familiar’ Bear‑like Robot
Former Roomba maker Colin Angle returns to the robot game and talks to us about his new "Familiar", a robot that looks like but is not a bear. https://t.co/0EtS8O3Nrz
Gemini Android Receives New Minimal Icons and Listening Animation
Gemini on Android is getting several minor tweaks, especially with new minimal icons (see the mic, video, and screen share icons), as well as the new "listening" animation. These changes are now rolling out with the stable version of Google...
32GB Laptop for $799—Unreal Value
I gotta say, it's not everyday a laptop with 32GB ram is priced at $799 in this market Upgrading the new LG Gram Book from 8GB to 32GB ram is "just" a $200 upgrade Available here: howl.link/nq4kf2dfe4yvd
Two Decades of Google Maps: Essential Tips & Features
After using Google's popular mapping app for the best part of two decades, I've learned a thing or two — here are my top tips and features. https://t.co/m4OLx1qwb9
14‑ And
The 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) and 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4) are almost the same, but key differences remain. https://t.co/wK7j6FB62a
Cat‑Powered Chrome Extension Blocks Social Media Overuse
Absolutely GENIUS someone created a new Chrome extension where an ACTUAL CAT blocks your screen if you stay on social media too long 🤣 it works great on 𝕏, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. (link below) https://t.co/ssDgeFZG51
Spotify Tests Bulk Redownload for Effortless Lossless Upgrades
Spotify is testing a “Bulk Redownload” tool that will help users automatically upgrade offline music to higher-quality tiers The feature specifically addresses the current need to manually delete and redownload files when switching to lossless audio ✅ Details - https://t.co/cyegYAKuqP
Phone Controller Mounts Are Unbalanced; Switch‑style Wins
No, because these kinds of controller mounts for phones are always HORRIBLY unbalanced and have too much weight at the top. Immediately uncomfortable. Switch-style controllers with phones are the only way to go.
Unlock Hidden Tricks for Insta360 X5 & A1 Drone
Splatica revealed a hidden talent in my Insta360 X5 camera and Antigravity A1 drone – and you can try it too https://t.co/FphnGR3Wpo
Twelve $10 Ikea Speakers Rival $120 JBL
I cobbled together a constellation of 12 $10 Ikea speakers to see how they compared to a single $120 JBL one. https://t.co/7927MX0a9j
Rideable Suitcase Steals Spotlight at Canton Fair
Viral at the Canton Fair: China’s Rideable Suitcase Steals the Show by @XueJia24682 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/iEqe5JhDzU
N64's Powerful 2D Potential Overlooked for 3D
One of the real bummers of the N64 software library is that despite being extraordinarily capable as a 2D system, almost all of the effort went into 3D games. Makes sense, that was the shiny new selling point, but...
Humanoid Home Robots Arrive—Do We Really Need Them?
Humanoid home robots are on the market – but do we really want them? By Eduardo B. Sandoval, UNSW Sydney / The Conversation https://t.co/GdTR0KgBl3
Innovation Thrives by Remixing Existing Tech, Not Chasing New
We tend to think innovation means chasing the newest technology. At Nintendo, Gunpei Yokoi saw something different. Instead of competing at the frontier, he combined older, reliable tech in new ways. The Game Boy was outdated on paper, but it focused on...
12‑Sensor Glove Offers Ultra‑Precise VR Hand Tracking
Glove-Type #VR Controller: 12 #Sensors and Haptic Feedback for Ultra-Precise Hand Tracking via @ZappyZappy7 #AR #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #TechForGood https://t.co/gK3mXZQaIb
Windows 11 Preview Boosts Security, Performance, Adds Xbox Mode
Installing the 2026-04 Windows 11 Preview update A lot of improvements in security and performance on top of many new features and Xbox mode
Apple’s First Wearable: A Plain Watch in 1995
#ThisDayInTechHistory. May 2, 1995. @Apple released it's first wearable. A watch. Just a watch. No web connectivity, no notifications, no fitness tracking just a watch. #Wearables https://t.co/pVthKdKTe1
Apple’s “Pro” Label: MacBook vs Mac Pro Complexities
Apple calls a lot of its products "Pro." How do the MacBook Pro and Mac Pro compare? It's complicated. https://t.co/xEyw97cqUr
AI Enhance Revives Old Photos with a Tap
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/WVe3OXhFyo #photography #android https://t.co/SBlIbMPTQh
Claude + Context7 Enables Local Oura Data App, Ditching ChatGPT
After hooking up Context7 to Claude, it stopped being dumb about reading API docs. I finally built an app I’ve wanted for years to analyze my biometric data from Oura. I didn’t even need a hosted service because Claude pointed out...
1983 Debate: Home Computers Predicted to Last
Predicting the future is hard work. In 1983, most people were betting that the home computer was a passing fad. Two @MIT professors debated the future of PCs in 1983. Prof. Michael Dertouzos tried to convince us that the home computer...
Switch to Biometrics on Samsung Tab: Fingerprint vs Face
Still entering your password or PIN every time you want to use your Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet? Here's how to log in with biometrics instead, including an assessment of fingerprint vs face unlock: https://t.co/oIfoVdGkHm #security #android #samsung @Samsung https://t.co/h6oOKhLz9X
More Storage, but Photos Remain Unused References
Buy more space, your phones will be full of pictures for a reference that WILL NEVER BE.
Chinese Cart Assistant Moves Using Simple Foot Tilt
Next-Gen Cart Assistant from China Moves with a Simple Foot Tilt by @RealXavier011 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/gPLuPz3iSU
Apple Controls AI Distribution, Not Development Speed
Apple isn’t slowing AI, it’s controlling where it runs. As “vibe coding” apps flood the App Store, Apple is tightening reviews and pointing to security risks. What it means: the next AI battle is not capability, it is distribution and who owns...
Companies Chase AR Headsets to Amplify Distraction
That is why companies are so eager to develop head mounted AR displays to create even more distraction.
Run Background Agents with Mac Lid Closed Using Amphetamine
How to keep your agents running even when your macbook lid is closed: 1. Go to Mac App Store and download Amphetamine 2. Go to Settings → Session Defaults → uncheck everything below You're welcome :) https://t.co/mRVEq7c7Ly
GameSir G8 Galileo: Wired USB‑C Controller with Hall‑Effect Joysticks
The GameSir G8 Galileo is a wired USB-C mobile controller with full-size grips, Hall effect joysticks and triggers, and a pair of programmable back buttons. https://t.co/yJlMe5Svtl
Temporary Fix for Windows 11’s Excessive RAM Usage
Windows 11 and other applications are using way too much RAM, so I found a temporary solution while Microsoft's project K2 begins. https://t.co/pdNeNQqJaG
Apple's watchOS 27 Adds New Modular Clock Face
Also in Power On: Apple is planning a new modular face in watchOS 27 that features a large clock and three small complications underneath. Details here — https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-03/how-will-john-ternus-run-apple-as-ceo-with-more-investments-fewer-buybacks?srnd=undefined
IPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: Which Should You Choose?
We've compared the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air in detail to help you decide which one to buy. https://t.co/YAfhdf4LG3
From Market Leader to Obscurity: HTC’s Rapid Decline
HTC once held a quarter of the smartphone market. Two years later they had almost nothing left. They went from leading Android to vanishing from the industry’s front line. This is the story of rise and fall of HTC:
Compact Travel Shaver Delivers Power, Misses Trimmer Option
A compact travel shaver with great battery life that performs as advertised — though a trimmer attachment would've been nice for beard-havers. https://t.co/wxBt7C8gYd
Nadella Reassures on Windows 11, Highlights One Concern
Satya Nadella talking about consumers in relation to Windows 11 is mostly reassuring, with a notable exception. https://t.co/lmqm6Ks12O
Verizon Offers Galaxy S26 Bundle with No Trade‑in, Extra Devices
Verizon's latest deal on the Galaxy S26 waives the trade-in criteria, gets you up to four devices for cheap, and even throws in a tablet and smartwatch. https://t.co/GTrSOTOeEr
Microsoft Retracts 32GB RAM Recommendation After Gamer Backlash
A new Microsoft blog post recommended 32GB of RAM for serious gamers, but after user backlash, it's gone again. https://t.co/AUp52yCbV8
Explore Global Landscapes with Lushfoil Photography Sim
From Iceland to Italy and Japan to Australia, Lushfoil Photography Sim faithfully recreates beautiful landscapes to explore with your virtual camera and lenses https://t.co/n8119uDYNa
Smart Glasses May Boost Hearing for the Impaired
Can smart glasses help you hear better? As a hearing-impaired person, I wore the Nuance Audio high-tech smart specs to find out if they work. https://t.co/Ga6elfyxpX
Gemini Blocks Model Switching without Losing Attachments
Why doesn't the Gemini app let us retry prompts with a different model without losing our attachments? Doing the whole copy-paste and re-upload routine every time is a MASSIVE headache. https://t.co/njz36HR3qd
Free, Cross‑platform Screen Recorder Adds Auto‑zoom Polish
If you make coding projects, product walkthroughs, tutorials, YouTube content, or demo videos, you have probably hit the same wall: Raw screen recordings look amateur. Cursors jitter. Clicks have no emphasis. Backgrounds are ugly. Zooms have to be added in post. The standard...
WhatsApp Should Raise Pinned Chat Limit Beyond Three
Never really understood why WhatsApp limits pinned chats to just 3 only. For me, I regularly pin chats wherever there is any pending action items for me on chat, but WA simply doesn’t understand this number can be lot more...
Galaxy Book Pro's Cheap Plastic Hinge Disappoints Buyers
I don't understand why the hinge on the Galaxy Book lineup has a plastic cover Noticed it on my Book5 Pro and the Book6 Pro also has it Considering the Pro now starts at $1700, that has to be addressed on the...
Disable Ring’s Search Party and Ease Privacy Worries
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...