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Disable Ring’s Search Party and Ease Privacy Worries
SocialMay 3, 2026

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...

By Dave Taylor
Android's Work‑Profile Design Flaw Highlights Poor PM Decisions
SocialMay 2, 2026

Android's Work‑Profile Design Flaw Highlights Poor PM Decisions

Whoever at Android forced this mess of how work profiles and personal profiles work together (really they don’t) should have been fired It’s a textbook example of PMs making the wrong call and letting the bad decision fester for years

By Garry Tan
Seeking Lightweight Laptop with Massive RAM, Long Battery
SocialMay 2, 2026

Seeking Lightweight Laptop with Massive RAM, Long Battery

I still haven't tested a Panther Lake system to see what the big deal is. I need max battery life, don't care about the best display (14"+), light to travel with, need at least 64GB (128GB preferred) memory to vibe...

By Patrick Moorhead
Samsung Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright, Better Than Phone
SocialMay 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
Samsung's S26 Ultra Screen Causes Eye Strain, Needs Fix
SocialMay 2, 2026

Samsung's S26 Ultra Screen Causes Eye Strain, Needs Fix

Whether it's the Privacy Display's directional pixels or Samsung's absolutely dreaded high modulation, low frequency PWM rate, the S26 Ultra's screen is very painful for some people (me included). Samsung needs to make changes or we're going to continue to...

By Nick Sutrich
IPhone 18 Pro Max Heavier Than Top Flagship Phones
SocialMay 2, 2026

IPhone 18 Pro Max Heavier Than Top Flagship Phones

At 243 grams, iPhone 18 Pro Max will be heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold6 (239 grams), S26 Ultra (214 grams) and Oppo Find X9 Ultra (235 grams) Z Fold7 is 215 grams Z Fold8, which has a 5000mah battery, will...

By The Galox
Xfinity Beats Google Nest WiFi in Real‑World Speed
SocialMay 2, 2026

Xfinity Beats Google Nest WiFi in Real‑World Speed

When @Xfinity can beat @Google . I am a Google fan. Love and yet try get into every Beta products. Google Fi Workspace Photos Pixel Mail Drive Home etc Recently moved from Nest WiFi to Xfinity modem and WiFi. There's no comparison. From 31 Mbps to an average...

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Gesture‑Controlled Desk Projects Interactive Holographic Displays
SocialMay 2, 2026

Gesture‑Controlled Desk Projects Interactive Holographic Displays

Next-Gen Desk Turns Simple Gestures into Interactive Holographic Displays by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/b2UHbj8kcU

By Ron van Loon
AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes
SocialMay 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
Powerful Older Apple Devices Still Worth Finding
SocialMay 2, 2026

Powerful Older Apple Devices Still Worth Finding

While not the latest models, these powerhouse Apple devices are well-worth checking out - if you can find them. https://t.co/QQy04n810R

By TechRadar
Starfield Won’t Recognize Xbox Controller on Legion Go
SocialMay 2, 2026

Starfield Won’t Recognize Xbox Controller on Legion Go

It really chaps my ass that I cant use my Xbox controller to play starfield on my Lenovo legion go or legion go s. This is the only game that doesn't recognize it. This feels like a really popular config....

By Mark Davis
Android 17 Revamps Home Screen with Fresh UI
SocialMay 2, 2026

Android 17 Revamps Home Screen with Fresh UI

Tired of the boring, pedestrian home screen on your @Android phone or tablet? Not to worry, there are some fun changes coming with Android 17! Here's a sneak preview of a few of my faves: https://t.co/w30MZ5xyGo #android #android17 #uiux https://t.co/i4tY4fko0N

By Dave Taylor
Neglected BlackBerry Still Powers Unexpectedly Many Users
SocialMay 2, 2026

Neglected BlackBerry Still Powers Unexpectedly Many Users

Fantastic: "You Have No Idea How Much You Still Use BlackBerry" https://t.co/zggjTTvRVd? "For years, they benefited from a fantastic competitive advantage: complete and utter neglect." 🤣 https://t.co/lag7EKpOht

By Scott Lincicome
Rain‑Ready Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 Performs Anywhere
SocialMay 2, 2026

Rain‑Ready Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 Performs Anywhere

I took the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 on a rainy trip, and its features and design ensured it was just as useful outdoors as on the dining table https://t.co/eiKumgJzGX

By TechRadar
Wireless Base Station Delivers Tight, Low‑distortion Audio
SocialMay 2, 2026

Wireless Base Station Delivers Tight, Low‑distortion Audio

A wireless, base station model with similarities to Nacon’s existing R5 that impresses with tight, distinctive, low-distortion audio. https://t.co/zpNqTchYbu

By TechRadar
Reviving Old PCs Gains Unexpected Popularity
SocialMay 2, 2026

Reviving Old PCs Gains Unexpected Popularity

There's a new option for giving new life to an aging computer, and it's apparently as popular as it should be. https://t.co/9T0ALcnEvJ

By TechRadar
OnePlus's Rumored Fall May Boost Android's Future
SocialMay 2, 2026

OnePlus's Rumored Fall May Boost Android's Future

It's all doom and gloom in the Android world, with reports of OnePlus' imminent demise swirling — but looking forward, this could actually be a great development. https://t.co/RSbzQHGbeM

By TechRadar
Instant Automated Support Restores Oura Ring Battery Quickly
SocialMay 2, 2026

Instant Automated Support Restores Oura Ring Battery Quickly

Okay - @ouraring battery life went from 5-7 days down to less than a day. Opened their in-app chat, and in less than a minute they checked the diagnostics of the ring directly, and ordered a replacement - i think...

By Ranjan Roy
JBL Tour One M3 Receives Major Sound Upgrade
SocialMay 2, 2026

JBL Tour One M3 Receives Major Sound Upgrade

The JBL Tour One M3 just got a major update with a new sound at the fore — I spoke with JBL about the changes, and heard them for myself. https://t.co/RuUR7yAktU

By TechRadar
Nikon Teases Full‑Frame Fixed‑Lens Compact, Specs Spark Curiosity
SocialMay 2, 2026

Nikon Teases Full‑Frame Fixed‑Lens Compact, Specs Spark Curiosity

Nikon is being tipped to release a fixed-lens full-frame compact camera that could rival the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR IV, Sony RX1R III, and Leica Q3, but its rumored specs make for, let's just say, interesting reading https://t.co/0QUwwqHI7D

By TechRadar
100x Zoom Showdown: Which Phone Wins?
SocialMay 2, 2026

100x Zoom Showdown: Which Phone Wins?

Vivo X300 Ultra vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 100x Zoom Camera Test Comparison. Which is your pick? 🤔

By SuperSaf (Safwan Ahmedmia)
Dock Transforms Mac Mini Into Retro Macintosh Magic
SocialMay 2, 2026

Dock Transforms Mac Mini Into Retro Macintosh Magic

STOP EVERYTHING because this dock turning a Mac mini into a retro Macintosh is pure MAGIC and I must have it! link below https://t.co/6nHXMcb09i

By Data Chaz
Save 45% on Sony Audio & Cameras This May
SocialMay 2, 2026

Save 45% on Sony Audio & Cameras This May

Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for May https://t.co/bmvbZxMM4J https://t.co/qzkiGdCcCx

By Eric Vanderburg
Verizon Bundles iPhone 17, Tablet, and Apple Watch Together
SocialMay 2, 2026

Verizon Bundles iPhone 17, Tablet, and Apple Watch Together

Apple fan? Don't skip over Verizon's latest iPhone 17 deal — including a phone, tablet, and Apple Watch all under one plan. https://t.co/8Kvwl1r5V9

By TechRadar
IPad Apps Fail Except TikTok Shines
SocialMay 2, 2026

IPad Apps Fail Except TikTok Shines

I tried to use my iPad more often, but Threads, FB and LinkedIn app on iPad are not good. Surprisingly, TikTok was good on iPad.

By Curry Khoo
Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price: Dekoni X HiFiMAN Cobalt
SocialMay 2, 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/psyIPD4miK

By Dave Taylor
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Packs 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage
SocialMay 2, 2026

Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Packs 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

Sick of your boat anchor? I put a shockingly thin and light GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro Windows 11 Pro Laptop through its paces, and I'm not going to lie, I was impressed. Did I mention 32GB of RAM and 2TB...

By Dave Taylor
Spent $3k Mac
SocialMay 2, 2026

Spent $3k Mac

I spent close to $3,000 for a Macbook Pro so that I can try running local models. At least, that was my excuse. In reality, I am running...😅 https://t.co/A0evP7Rddo

By Peter Yang
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Better Sound, Says User
SocialMay 2, 2026

Swapped Earbuds Deliver Better Sound, Says User

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
Vision Pro: Apple’s Most Advanced Hardware, Future Glasses Catalyst
SocialMay 1, 2026

Vision Pro: Apple’s Most Advanced Hardware, Future Glasses Catalyst

I don't know if Vision Pro is alive or dead, but it is still the most sophisticated, powerful, and coolest hardware Apple ever built — and we can surely thank it for the glasses that will follow https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/i-dont-know-if-vision-pro-is-alive-or-dead-but-it-is-still-the-most-sophisticated-powerful-and-coolest-hardware-apple-ever-built-and-we-can-surely-thank-it-for-the-glasses-that-will-follow

By Lance Ulanoff
Apple Drops $599 Mac Mini From Lineup
SocialMay 1, 2026

Apple Drops $599 Mac Mini From Lineup

Apple's entry-level $599 Mac mini with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM is no longer available. https://t.co/4wKGemkI10

By TechRadar
ChatGPT Goes Hands-Free on Apple CarPlay with iOS 26.4
SocialMay 1, 2026

ChatGPT Goes Hands-Free on Apple CarPlay with iOS 26.4

With the release of iOS 26.4, ChatGPT is a full player in the Apple CarPlay universe. This means you can now chat with your AI while driving, completely hands-free. It's easy and, honestly, pretty darn cool... https://t.co/GXsyhSfQoA #genai #chatgpt #carplay...

By Dave Taylor
Vision Pro's Real Value: Future Apple Product Pipeline
SocialMay 1, 2026

Vision Pro's Real Value: Future Apple Product Pipeline

Apple Vision Pro's success may matter less than all the products Apple and John Ternus will build because of it. https://t.co/xth9ArLt6t

By TechRadar
Remembering BlackBerry, Google Buzz: Guess the Year?
SocialMay 1, 2026

Remembering BlackBerry, Google Buzz: Guess the Year?

Twitter on a BlackBerry mentioning Google Buzz. What a time machine. Can anyone guess the year?

By Lance Ulanoff
Plaud NotePin: Smart Wearable AI Boosts Meeting Notes
SocialMay 1, 2026

Plaud NotePin: Smart Wearable AI Boosts Meeting Notes

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/Q45YtD8M9E #ai #aiWearable...

By Dave Taylor
Amazon Echo Show 11 Hits Record‑low Price
SocialMay 1, 2026

Amazon Echo Show 11 Hits Record‑low Price

The Echo Show 11 is the largest smart home display from Amazon and it's dropped to a record-low price right now. https://t.co/oHLMuhYGTm

By TechRadar
Apple Signals Pricing as New Margin Tool Amid Supply Costs
SocialMay 1, 2026

Apple Signals Pricing as New Margin Tool Amid Supply Costs

I indicated this exact thing on @T_h_e_Circuit episode on Apple Dec Q results. Via MS and Apple's 10-Q: "Apple is explicitly flagging pricing as a margin-management lever for the first time in a decade. In its latest 10 Q filing, the...

By Ben Bajarin
Retro PC Inside Burnt Monitor: IMac on Steroids
SocialMay 1, 2026

Retro PC Inside Burnt Monitor: IMac on Steroids

This retro PC build that uses a burnt-out old monitor as a case is like an iMac on steroids. https://t.co/N5ljC7GgKf

By TechRadar
Master iPad Pencil Gestures: Simple Step‑by‑Step Guide
SocialMay 1, 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/A7HWnNAj2V #ipad #applepencil https://t.co/ZDum7yfyBa

By Dave Taylor
Travel Drains Apple Watch Battery Even After Rest
SocialMay 1, 2026

Travel Drains Apple Watch Battery Even After Rest

Apple Watch body battery only at 60% right after waking up 😅 travel seems to be quite impactful

By Sander Belaen
Smart Shoe Reveals Hidden Injury Causes, Not Just Pace
SocialMay 1, 2026

Smart Shoe Reveals Hidden Injury Causes, Not Just Pace

OK, so here's a piece of tech I've been really enjoying-- Most running apps shows you pace and heart rate. This shoe shows you why you keep getting injured. The data it collects is kind of insane.

By Hiro (Hiro Report)
MusiBaby Speakers: Burger‑price, Budget‑sound Performance
SocialMay 1, 2026

MusiBaby Speakers: Burger‑price, Budget‑sound Performance

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
IStories App Bypasses Russian Censorship to Deliver News
SocialMay 1, 2026

IStories App Bypasses Russian Censorship to Deliver News

Important Stories launched the IStories mobile app in February to make sure information would reach Russians despite widespread internet censorship and VPN restrictions. https://t.co/dovF6gH7Fc

By TechRadar
Android Auto's Car Widgets Near Launch with New Weather Icons
SocialMay 1, 2026

Android Auto's Car Widgets Near Launch with New Weather Icons

Android Auto home screen widgets look nearly ready to launch It was codenamed "Earth" and finally the feature is called "Car Widgets", new weather icons are coming too. ✅ Details - https://t.co/w82cDCuZcr https://t.co/4an7B7Eyeb

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Dial Color Transforms Watches Into Subtle Conversation Starters
SocialMay 1, 2026

Dial Color Transforms Watches Into Subtle Conversation Starters

Dial color is everything. It’s what turns a watch into a conversation piece. These new finishes and color transitions are exactly what I look for something that stands out without being overdone. @grandseikousa https://t.co/sBZFejwPvc

By Kevin O'Leary
Siri Now Casts Harry Potter Spells on iPhone
SocialMay 1, 2026

Siri Now Casts Harry Potter Spells on iPhone

I was today years old when I learned that my iPhone can do Harry Potter spells. Just say “hey siri” and then reply with: - lumos - nox - accio (then say an app, so accio Spotify) - silencio - sonorus - muffliato 🤯

By Helene Sula
Apple's AI Photo Tools Aim to Catch Up, Not Lead
SocialMay 1, 2026

Apple's AI Photo Tools Aim to Catch Up, Not Lead

Apple’s upcoming AI photo tools are less about innovation for its own sake and more about catching up in a space where competitors have already reset expectations https://t.co/I8PmqMAahe

By TechRadar
IO Interactive Clarifies Design of 007 First Light Controller
SocialMay 1, 2026

IO Interactive Clarifies Design of 007 First Light Controller

IO Interactive has addressed criticism of the design of the 007 First Light limited-edition DualSense wireless controller, confirming it's not what some fans think. https://t.co/iVLnVNuVNe

By TechRadar
Android Auto May Soon Let You Dismiss Alarms
SocialMay 1, 2026

Android Auto May Soon Let You Dismiss Alarms

You may have been frustrated by not being able to dismiss alarms on Android Auto, but a tweak could be on the way. https://t.co/X7eMpkwiKk

By TechRadar