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Yoga Pro 9i Beats All Windows Laptops, Near Desktop Speed
Geekbench CPU scores of my Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition • Core Ultra 9 386H • RTX 5060 (100w) • 32GB 7467 MT/s memory Ahead of my XPS 17 and Book5 Pro by a lot, and better multi core than M4. Far behind my MacBook Pro with M5 Pro Overall, very responsive and my fastest Windows laptop yet. Also, not that far behind my desktop Ryzen 9 9950XD3
Galaxy Book6 Pro $300 Off – Best Value Laptops
Galaxy Book6 Pro is now $300 off here: Book6 Pro 14 inch: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/enAmE6 Book6 Pro 16 inch: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/0Gd4AY At the discounted prices, they are the best laptops in those segments. Amazing laptops finally with a good price tag
LG's 3rd‑Gen Tandem OLED Doubles Lifespan, Boosts Efficiency
3rd Gen Tandem OLED has arrived LG announced its next generation Tandem OLED panel with improvements across the board • Double the lifespan at 15,000 hours with brightness at 1200 nits • 18% more efficient Mass production begins this year
Puerto Rico Gas Hits Record $4.66, Highest Ever
Gas in Puerto Rico is officially the most expensive it has ever been At $4.66, it's more expensive than the previous peak of $4.58 in June 2022
More RAM ≠ Better AI: Apple and Google’s Costly Mistake
Throwing more ram at AI is a mistake both Apple and Google made Both increased the ram on their devices to make them "AI Ready" and neither have standout AI features that make good use of the extra ram Google specially, 16GB...
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
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
Disabling EXPO and PBO Adds Thousands of Benchmark Points
EXPO: off EXPO High Bandwidth: Disabled PBO: Disabled I was running my PC like it was an i5 Ran some benchmarks after setting everything and it improved a few thousand points. Now I'll experiment with 90 Level 2
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...
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...
Low‑Cost Carriers Keep Prices Low, Spirit’s Loss Felt
Sad to see Spirit Airlines go More than anything, low cost Airlines benefit every flyer because they force more expensive options to lower prices almost everywhere. The better ending would've been a merger with JetBlue or Frontier
S27 Base/Plus Split CPUs, Pro/Ultra Snapdragon‑Only
Galaxy S27 series Base and Plus: Exynos and Snapdragon mix Pro and Ultra: Snapdragon Exclusive
Galaxy S26 Ultra $200 Off, $720 Trade‑In Bonus
Samsung's best phone is now on sale The new Galaxy S26 Ultra is now $200 off, and get up to $720 in trade in The only phone with Privacy Display. Get yours here: howl.link/ogvk8aftsk8zw
Choosing Cheap Chinese EV over Pricey, Unreliable US Car
If buying a $25K Chinese EV with 350 miles of range and 100% charging in 5 minutes means China tracking me then sign me up I prefer China spies me in my cheap yet great EV than the US spying me...
Samsung May Revive Note with S27 Size Parity
If the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are the same size then I will bet on the Note brand returning It makes sense for Samsung since the Note returning means they can increase the price, and the consumer can...
Ultra‑Slim 5000 mAh Power Bank for On‑the‑Go
Ultra Slim Battery that keeps up with you The Anker Nano MagSafe power bank, Ultra slim and high capacity 5000mah capacity to keep you going. Get yours here: amzn.to/4d0J7zL As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases
Anker Prime 220W Power Bank: 30‑Minute MacBook Boost
The Anker Prime 220w power bank is now on sale • 20,100mah • 220w Total Output • 140w max charging • 100w max recharging Gets a MacBook to 50% in under 30 minutes Get it here: amzn.to/4t7dQ4b As Amazon Associate I earn commission...
Hyundai Ioniq 9: When Trim Names Go Overboard
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy Black Ink Edition I wonder if trim model names can get any longer
Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide Matches Battery Life Despite Smaller Capacity
Galaxy Z Fold8 • Main, Ultrawide & Telephoto • 5000mah battery • 3.9mm thin Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide • Main & Ultrawide • 4800mah battery • 4.3mm thin The smaller displays on the Wide should allow it to match the Z Fold8 in battery life even with the...
Mother’s Day Galaxy Deals: Top Devices on Sale
Mother's day is around the corner, the best Galaxy devices for the best Mom are now on sale • Galaxy S26 Ultra: howl.link/9o0idirg3hn3i • Galaxy Book6 Pro: howl.link/j6frbr8ug15we • Galaxy Buds4 Pro: howl.link/qvjtp34i52phu • Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: howl.link/4ijb6uno6wa5h
Samsung's New Laptop Leverages Hybrid Intel Core 3, Boosts Performance
Samsung is working on a laptop powered by the new Hybrid Intel Core 3 series The Core 5 320 is over 20% faster than the A18 Pro Core 7 350 is over 2x faster than the Core Ultra U Series 1, 64%...
Intel Core 5 320 Beats Apple A18 Pro By
The MacBook Neo Killer is ready Intel Core 5 320, a new low-mid range processor, outperforms the Apple A18 Pro by over 20% and is also ahead of the A19 Pro It is incredible what Intel has achieved with just 2 Performance...
Oppo to Debut Micro Quad‑curved Bezeless Flagship Displays
Oppo will lead the way on new mobile displays The company is planning to use a new micro quad-curved bezeless display on its flagships
Sony Hikes PS5 Prices Across Southeast Asia
Sony announces price increases for the PS5 in Asia Singapore PS5: SGD 849 PS5 Digital: SGD 764 PS5 Pro: SGD 1,167 Malaysia PS5: MYR 2,799 PS5 Digital: MYR 2,499 PS5 Pro: MYR 3,999 Thailand PS5: THB 20,990 PS5 Digital: THB 18,790 PS5 Pro: THB 30,990 Indonesia PS5: IDR 11,399,000 PS5 Digital Edition: IDR 9,999,000 Philippines PS5: PHP...
Skylines II Megacity Hits 440K Population Peak
My biggest city in Cities: Skylines II So far it reached a 440K population peak
Moto Razr Pricing Pairs High‑end Chips with Low‑end Models
The 2026 Moto Razr lineup Razr Fold: $1899 Razr Ultra: $1499 Razr Plus: $1099 Razr: $799 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for $1899 and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 for $1099 are some very odd choices
Samsung Hints at New Flagship Camera Design
Samsung is apparently planning a camera redesign for the next flagships Picture is of the Xperia 1 VIII
Xbox’s Next Dual Console Should Match Series X Specs
I think if Xbox goes ahead with another dual console release, the cheapest model should match the Series X Performancein the lineup starting at the equivalent of an RX 6700 and going up to an RX 9070 XT
Boeing's 777‑9 Finally Launches in 2027 After Seven‑
Boeing has confirmed the 777-9 enters service next year The Aircraft was announced in 2013 with expected service in 2020. After a 7 year delay, it finally enters in 2027
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Leaks: Fresh Camera, Same Display
First look at the Sony Xperia 1 VIII from on leaks New camera design is here but the display remains the same design as the previous 7 generations
Ultimate Galaxy Ecosystem: Ultra Devices, Unmatched Performance & Audio
Get The Ultimate Galaxy Ecosystem • Galaxy S26 Ultra: howl.link/ak3r7fgotxmqe • Galaxy Book6 Ultra: howl.link/jilxgkln1kf9u • Galaxy Buds4 Pro: howl.link/lj33owy3d0ne8 • Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: howl.link/ksnzlx5ip2717 Performance & Audio like never before
Galaxy Book6 Delivers Premium Build Under $1K
I am impressed by the Galaxy Book6 Finally got the chance to see it and I expected a traditional cheaper feel from this. I was very wrong Surprisingly solid and you can feel the new all aluminum build. This base model is...
Samsung Unveils Bone‑conduction Galaxy Buds, Clip‑style Design
Our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds with bone conduction They have a clip style design. Expected launch alongside the new foldables
Galaxy S26 US Sales Surge 30% Over S25
Another hit Galaxy S26 series US sales are up almost 30% over the S25 series. Launch has been so successful it erased the previous decline caused due to their delayed release The lineup is outperforming the S25 series globally Get yours: howl.link/9xu0aa4nd4ckh
Huawei's HarmonyOS Now Powers Laptops with 10k Apps
An unknown fact to most consumers is the success Huawei has had over the past years HarmonyOS Next has over 10,000 native apps & has rapidly expanded to support desktop apps That expanded support has allowed for new HarmonyOS laptops. All...
Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue Delayed, Now $1099
12/256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra in Sky Blue and White has been delayed to May 19 It's now available for $1099 here: howl.link/9xu0aa4nd4ckh
Dell's XPS 13 Price Hinges on Falling Memory Costs
Dell promised a lower price with the new XPS 13 I wonder if they can still achieve that or if they're waiting for memory to get cheaper
Flip8 Retains 4300mAh, Gains Longer Life via Optimization
Galaxy Z Flip8 will continue with a 4300mah battery and 25w charging Still, much longer battery life is expected thanks to more optimization like on the S26 series
Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: Premium 27” Gaming at $499
The new Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 • 27 inch QHD 180hz OLED Display • 0.03ms response time • Cooling System • 3 year warranty • Glare free panel • Pantone Validated • HDR10 Certified • G-Sync Compatible • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio $499: howl.link/3y8hx7aiphd2a
Samsung Must Halt Public Early Builds to Manage Expectations
Samsung should look for ways to stop having early software builds be accessible to everyone All that does is create a precedent on what to expect and not, when it's not even in Beta (when users should be leaving feedback,...
AA Flights Now Trackable via Samsung Wallet
American Airlines joins Samsung Wallet You can now keep up with your AA flight directly from Samsung Wallet and be notified of any changes
Exynos 2600 Beats Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by 20fps
Exynos 2600 once again outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in gaming Achieving 102fps, over 20fps more than the 8 Elite Gen 5, is an incredible result From @ luancastro_lc on X
Snapdragon X2 Could Thin Surface Laptop Studio Design
Surface Laptop Studio with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme would be a dream come true At the same time, it would allow this design to be more feasible thanks to not needing as much cooling, maybe even eliminating the stacked base in...
XPS Costs $350 More for Same Processor
Galaxy Book6: $1249 Dell XPS 14: $1599 Both powered by the Core Ultra 5 325 It's not until you spend $2049 on the XPS that you get a flagship Ultra X7 processor. I don't understand why the XPS is so expensive with the...
Huawei MateBook 14 Boasts Surprisingly Fun Keyboard Design
The new Huawei MateBook 14 has the most fun keyboard design I've seen on a laptop Looks amazing
Intel Core Ultra 4: 52‑core PC Beast Unleashed
Intel Core Ultra Series 4 will be a PC monster • 52 Cores • 288MB cache • DDR5-8000 MT/s • ECC, CUDIMM and CSODIMM memory • 74 TOPS NPU • Xe3p Graphics • Thunderbolt 5 • 3 Gen5 x4 lanes • WiFi 7 • 175W TDP The new socket...
Samsung Doubles Exynos 2700 Output, Hikes Memory Die Prices
Samsung plans to more than double production of the Exynos 2700 next year compared to the 2600 The company also increased basic memory die prices by up to 50%
Samsung Halves Snapdragon, Revives Exynos for S27
Last year Samsung lost $3 Billion by going Snapdragon exclusive on the Galaxy S series For 2027, they're not making that mistake again Allegedly, 50% of Galaxy S27 models will be powered by the Exynos 2700
Samsung to Mass‑produce Apple's Foldable iPhone Displays
Samsung will apparently begin mass production of Apple's foldable displays for the new iPhone in June This marks the production start of an alleged 3 year deal between Samsung and Apple
Apple Takes $1K Midrange as Windows Flagships Vanish
The era of $999 flagship Windows laptops is over Surface Laptop 13.8 is $1499, Galaxy Book6 Pro starts at $1799, XPS 14 at $1599 and so on Apple will dominate the midrange and ~$1K market simply because there isn't anyone else. Neo...