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'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' A Bonnaroo Livestream and More Reasons to Watch Disney Plus in June
NewsMay 29, 2026

'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' A Bonnaroo Livestream and More Reasons to Watch Disney Plus in June

Disney+ is bolstering its June slate with a mix of blockbuster streaming premieres, original documentaries, and live event coverage. The platform will debut the third Avatar film, "Fire and Ash," on June 24, while also streaming the director’s cut of...

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Acer Blaze Link Handheld May Solve Your Remote Play From Your Laptop Problem
NewsMay 29, 2026

Acer Blaze Link Handheld May Solve Your Remote Play From Your Laptop Problem

Acer unveiled the Nitro Blaze Link, a 7‑inch handheld that streams games from Acer Predator or Nitro laptops over Wi‑Fi 6. Running Debian Linux, the device packs 1 GB RAM, 8 GB eMMC storage and an 18 Wh battery, positioning itself as a dedicated remote‑play...

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What Are iPhone Background Security Improvements and How to Enable Them
NewsMay 28, 2026

What Are iPhone Background Security Improvements and How to Enable Them

Apple rolled out iOS 26.3.1 in March, adding the first Background Security Improvements (BSI) feature. BSI delivers lightweight, automatic patches for components like Safari, WebKit, and core system libraries between major releases. The update mirrors the 2023 Rapid Security Response model...

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Xreal's New Budget Display Glasses Can Change Their Look on the Fly
NewsMay 27, 2026

Xreal's New Budget Display Glasses Can Change Their Look on the Fly

Xreal has launched the a01, a $299 budget display‑glass under its new X by Xreal sub‑brand. The tethered glasses feature a 1,600‑nit micro‑OLED panel with HDR10 support, a 50‑degree field of view and a lightweight 62‑gram design. Unique to the...

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The Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online
NewsMay 23, 2026

The Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online

The article reviews five online retailers that specialize in replacement prescription lenses, highlighting pricing, turnaround times, and unique services. Lensabl emerges as the overall top pick for its user‑friendly platform and competitive $97 starting price, while Overnight Glasses leads on...

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Eufy Brings Local AI Agents to Home Security, the First I've Seen Without a Subscription
NewsMay 21, 2026

Eufy Brings Local AI Agents to Home Security, the First I've Seen Without a Subscription

Eufy unveiled EdgeAgent, an on‑device AI processor built into its new Smart Security Shield, a weather‑resistant sensor and camera with a 180‑degree view. The edge‑based system performs facial recognition up to 100 feet away and operates 63% faster than typical cloud‑based...

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ADT Announces Yet Another DIY Home Security Line, Now With AI Features
NewsMay 21, 2026

ADT Announces Yet Another DIY Home Security Line, Now With AI Features

ADT introduced ADT Blu, a new DIY home‑security line that eliminates the company’s traditional installation fees and long‑term contracts. The lineup includes a $249 Security Starter Kit and a $389 Outdoor Video Kit, with optional $10 monthly monitoring that can be...

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Apple Reveals Dates of Tim Cook's Final WWDC as CEO
NewsMay 18, 2026

Apple Reveals Dates of Tim Cook's Final WWDC as CEO

Apple announced WWDC 2026 will take place June 8‑12, with live streams on its website, Apple TV app, and YouTube. The conference will be the last led by Tim Cook, who will hand over the CEO role to hardware chief John Ternus in September....

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Best Google Pixel Phone to Buy in 2026
NewsMay 15, 2026

Best Google Pixel Phone to Buy in 2026

Google unveiled the Pixel 10 series in May 2026, covering the budget‑friendly Pixel 10 A at $499, the mid‑range Pixel 10 at $799, the high‑end Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL with advanced camera systems, and the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold. All models run Android 16, feature the Tensor G5 processor and...

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IOS 27 Could Give Your iPhone a Custom Camera App and a ChatGPT-Like Siri, Finally
NewsMay 13, 2026

IOS 27 Could Give Your iPhone a Custom Camera App and a ChatGPT-Like Siri, Finally

Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 26, featuring a revamp of the iPhone Camera app that lets users arrange and customize on‑screen controls as widgets. The update also introduces a new Siri mode that leverages Visual Intelligence, turning the...

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SwitchBot's New AI Pets Respond to Your Behavior, Won't Pee on the Carpet
NewsMay 13, 2026

SwitchBot's New AI Pets Respond to Your Behavior, Won't Pee on the Carpet

SwitchBot unveiled Kata Friends, two AI‑enabled robot pets named Noa and Niko, priced at $700 each. The devices embed an on‑device large language model, cameras, lidar‑type sensors and 12 touch zones, allowing offline interaction, facial recognition and emotion‑aware responses. Users...

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Logitech's Rumored Folding Mouse Is Like a Little Flip Phone
NewsMay 11, 2026

Logitech's Rumored Folding Mouse Is Like a Little Flip Phone

Logitech is reportedly developing a folding mouse that folds in half like a flip phone, according to images posted on a German tech site. The ultracompact device features adaptive touch scrolling, Bluetooth connectivity, and an ambidextrous design, positioning it between...

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New 'Fast & Furious' TV Shows Are Coming to Peacock
NewsMay 11, 2026

New 'Fast & Furious' TV Shows Are Coming to Peacock

Peacock announced it will produce four new television series set in the Fast & Furious universe. The announcement was made by star Vin Diesel during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation, highlighting the franchise’s 25‑year milestone. Universal Pictures chairwoman Donna Langley will oversee...

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Netflix's New Crime Thriller Does Revenge Better Than 'Reacher' -- and Denzel
NewsMay 10, 2026

Netflix's New Crime Thriller Does Revenge Better Than 'Reacher' -- and Denzel

Netflix’s limited series "Man on Fire" has quickly become a breakout hit, logging 11 million views in its first four days. The adaptation shifts the story from the 2004 film’s Mexico City backdrop to Brazil, using Rio’s favelas and urban landscapes...

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