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Forget the Features: IOS 27’s Real Power Is Hidden in the Code
NewsMay 12, 2026

Forget the Features: IOS 27’s Real Power Is Hidden in the Code

Apple’s iOS 27 shifts focus from flashy features to core stability, performance and future‑proofing. The update speeds app launches, reduces crashes and introduces Siri 2.0, powered by Google’s Gemini AI, for more contextual assistance. It also adds native support for a rumored...

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Are You Using Apple Maps Wrong? Settings to Change Before Your Next Drive
NewsMay 11, 2026

Are You Using Apple Maps Wrong? Settings to Change Before Your Next Drive

Apple Maps has evolved beyond basic turn‑by‑turn navigation into a multi‑modal travel platform. Users can customize precise location tracking, route preferences, and Siri voice settings, while leveraging Dynamic Island, lock‑screen displays, and CarPlay integration for distraction‑free guidance. Advanced tools such...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Bend Test: Does That Massive Camera Module Create a Weak Point?
NewsMay 11, 2026

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Bend Test: Does That Massive Camera Module Create a Weak Point?

Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra arrives as a flagship that pairs a record‑breaking 200 MP camera module with a rugged design, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 screen and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The phone’s plastic back, IP66‑IP69 ratings and a 750 mAh silicon‑carbon battery aim to...

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One UI 9 Leaks: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is Samsung’s First Truly Flat Foldable
NewsMay 10, 2026

One UI 9 Leaks: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is Samsung’s First Truly Flat Foldable

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 refines the foldable flagship with a lighter 200‑gram chassis, a dual‑layer glass hinge that cuts creases, and a larger 5,000 mAh battery. The device ships in two sizes: a standard 8‑inch inner display and a new...

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Asher Sharma’s Xbox Reveal: Project Helix Details and Halo Remakes Confirmed
NewsMay 10, 2026

Asher Sharma’s Xbox Reveal: Project Helix Details and Halo Remakes Confirmed

Xbox unveiled deeper details on its upcoming Project Helix hardware platform, slated for release within two years and priced between $800 and $1,200. The company also confirmed full remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3, alongside the development of “Halo Next,” a sequel to...

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Leaked: The Design Change We’ve Been Waiting For
NewsMay 10, 2026

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Leaked: The Design Change We’ve Been Waiting For

Apple’s upcoming Watch Ultra 4 trims its titanium case by roughly 10‑15% while preserving rugged durability, delivering a slimmer profile for all‑day wear. Powered by the energy‑efficient S11 chip, the device promises about 48 hours of battery life, a notable gain for...

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ChatGPT 5.5 Instant Launches : Navigating Its Strengths and Weaknesses
NewsMay 10, 2026

ChatGPT 5.5 Instant Launches : Navigating Its Strengths and Weaknesses

OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT 5.5 Instant, a model engineered for sub‑second replies while cutting hallucinations by roughly half. The upgrade introduces a “length tax” that penalizes overly verbose output, nudging the system toward concise, task‑focused answers. Early benchmarks show strong performance in...

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What to Expect From Google’s 2026 Smart Glasses Reveal
NewsMay 10, 2026

What to Expect From Google’s 2026 Smart Glasses Reveal

Google unveiled Project Aura at I/O 2026, a new AR smart‑glasses line built with Qualcomm. The device sports a 70° field of view and relies on an external Snapdragon processing puck to keep the frames lightweight while delivering desktop‑class performance....

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Unboxing Valve’s Most Unique Hardware : Steam Controller
NewsMay 10, 2026

Unboxing Valve’s Most Unique Hardware : Steam Controller

Valve has unveiled a refreshed Steam Controller that builds on its predecessor with a lighter, more balanced chassis, tactile buttons and textured trackpads that replace traditional joysticks. The device adds gyro‑based aiming, haptic feedback and a compact “puck” that functions...

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Samsung One UI 8.5 Is Here: The One Feature That Changes Everything
NewsMay 10, 2026

Samsung One UI 8.5 Is Here: The One Feature That Changes Everything

Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 update on May 6, 2026, beginning in South Korea and soon expanding to the United States, Europe and Germany. The upgrade introduces a redesigned update screen, vertical sliders for volume and brightness, and most notably adds...

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Meet oMLX : Apple Silicon’s Fastest Local AI Model Runner
NewsMay 9, 2026

Meet oMLX : Apple Silicon’s Fastest Local AI Model Runner

OMLX is an open‑source inference engine built on Apple’s MLX framework that maximizes Apple Silicon’s unified memory and GPU capabilities. By leveraging zero‑copy arrays, lazy computation, and a dual‑layer cache (RAM + SSD), it cuts latency and boosts throughput to 47 tokens...

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How to Unlock NotebookLM’s Powerful New AI Automations
NewsMay 9, 2026

How to Unlock NotebookLM’s Powerful New AI Automations

Google’s NotebookLM has teamed up with the Codex AI platform to launch a suite of automation features. The Codex Chrome extension now pulls data from sources such as Google Sheets, YouTube, and stock‑market APIs directly into NotebookLM notebooks. Users can...

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What DJI Actually Changed in the New Neo 2 Drone
NewsMay 9, 2026

What DJI Actually Changed in the New Neo 2 Drone

DJI has launched the Neo 2, a pocket‑sized drone that emphasizes instant deployment and intuitive control. The device eliminates traditional controllers, offering gesture‑based, hands‑free operation and a front‑screen for real‑time flight data. Performance upgrades include a dual‑axis gimbal, refined subject tracking,...

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Oops: Samsung Just Accidentally Confirmed the Galaxy Watch 9 & Ultra 2
NewsMay 9, 2026

Oops: Samsung Just Accidentally Confirmed the Galaxy Watch 9 & Ultra 2

Samsung’s internal firmware leak confirms the Galaxy Watch 9 and a possible Ultra variant have moved into hardware testing, signaling they are nearing production. The leak aligns with Samsung’s traditional July release window for wearables, suggesting a mid‑year launch. Rumors point...

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Claude Cowork vs ChatGPT Codex : Which Is Actually Better for Everyday Users?
NewsMay 9, 2026

Claude Cowork vs ChatGPT Codex : Which Is Actually Better for Everyday Users?

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork and OpenAI’s Codex present contrasting approaches to AI‑assisted workflows. Claude Cowork uses a tab‑based layout with advanced project management, extensive third‑party integrations and motion‑graphics tools, while Codex offers a single‑page, distraction‑free interface focused on speed, coding, and...

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IPhone Ultra Fold First Look: Apple Finally Went WIDE to Create the Ultimate Hybrid Device
NewsMay 8, 2026

IPhone Ultra Fold First Look: Apple Finally Went WIDE to Create the Ultimate Hybrid Device

Apple is set to launch its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra Fold, featuring a short‑wide form factor that unfolds to a 7.8‑inch LTPO OLED display. The device swaps the Lightning port for USB‑C, adds stereo speakers, and packs a...

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The Secret to the Perfect CRM Is Building It Yourself with AI
NewsMay 8, 2026

The Secret to the Perfect CRM Is Building It Yourself with AI

Softr’s AI Co‑Builder lets businesses craft fully functional, AI‑powered CRM systems using plain‑English prompts, eliminating the need for code or developer resources. The platform automatically generates backend tables, defines data relationships, and configures role‑based permissions, streamlining setup and maintenance. Built‑in...

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Stop Hunting for the Trash Can: 8 Places Your iPhone Is Secretly Storing Junk
NewsMay 8, 2026

Stop Hunting for the Trash Can: 8 Places Your iPhone Is Secretly Storing Junk

iPhones lack a conventional trash bin, so deleted files linger in hidden locations that can sap storage. The guide outlines eight ways to purge these remnants, from clearing the "Recently Deleted" folders in Files, Photos, and Messages to emptying Mail...

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How to Build PowerPoint Decks Instantly Using Claude AI
NewsMay 8, 2026

How to Build PowerPoint Decks Instantly Using Claude AI

Anthropic’s Claude for PowerPoint is an AI‑driven add‑in that lets users generate and edit slides directly within Microsoft PowerPoint. A Claude Pro subscription starts at $20 per month and unlocks two models—Opus 4.6 for full‑deck creation and Sonnet 4.6 for rapid, targeted...

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Stop Fighting the Dark: Pro Secrets to Mastering iPhone Shadows
NewsMay 8, 2026

Stop Fighting the Dark: Pro Secrets to Mastering iPhone Shadows

The guide shows iPhone users how to master light and shadow by manually controlling exposure, using the exposure compensation slider, and locking focus and exposure with AE/AF lock. It provides step‑by‑step instructions for adjusting brightness, maintaining consistency, and applying creative...

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How Android Gamers Are Now Getting Desktop-Level Frame Rates
NewsMay 8, 2026

How Android Gamers Are Now Getting Desktop-Level Frame Rates

Lossless frame generation, once limited to high‑end PCs, is now available on Android, letting devices generate extra frames for smoother, PC‑quality gameplay. The technology works best on flagship processors such as Snapdragon Elite Gen 5, but mid‑range phones can still see...

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Why Siri Is Finally Getting Its Own Standalone App in iOS 27
NewsMay 8, 2026

Why Siri Is Finally Getting Its Own Standalone App in iOS 27

Apple is rolling out iOS 27 with a dedicated Siri app that serves as a central hub for all AI interactions, unifying Apple Intelligence and third‑party models. The update adds AI‑enhanced features to the Camera, Photos, and productivity tools, enabling automatic...

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One UI 9: Game-Changing Features Every Samsung User Needs to Find
NewsMay 7, 2026

One UI 9: Game-Changing Features Every Samsung User Needs to Find

Samsung unveiled the One UI 9 beta, built on Android 17, introducing a suite of visual and functional upgrades. The lock screen now features a music‑synchronized wave animation and an interactive volume slider, while quick settings gain thicker sliders and customizable tile...

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How Claude Built a Full Video Marketing Campaign in Under 24 Hours
NewsMay 7, 2026

How Claude Built a Full Video Marketing Campaign in Under 24 Hours

Claude, Anthropic’s advanced language model, assembled a full‑scale video marketing campaign for a fictional headphone brand in under 24 hours. The AI produced hero visuals, motion‑design animations, ad copy, and a landing‑page layout, iterating on each element to meet predefined creative...

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Forget iPhone 18: First iPhone 20 Leaks Reveal Apple’s Most Radical Design Yet
NewsMay 7, 2026

Forget iPhone 18: First iPhone 20 Leaks Reveal Apple’s Most Radical Design Yet

Apple’s rumored iPhone 20, slated as the 20th‑anniversary flagship, could debut a “liquid glass” display, 1.1 mm bezels and convex edges that blur the line between screen and frame. The device is also expected to feature an under‑panel camera, eliminating notches for...

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Forget the iPhone: Apple’s Leaked “AI Pin” Is Its Smartest Device Yet
NewsMay 7, 2026

Forget the iPhone: Apple’s Leaked “AI Pin” Is Its Smartest Device Yet

Apple is reportedly developing an AI‑powered wearable dubbed the “AI Pin,” a small pendant that acts as an extension of the iPhone. Slated for a late‑2026 or early‑2027 launch, the device will feature dual cameras, a custom Apple chip, and...

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Why Valve’s New Steam OS Update Completely Changes How You Use Your Deck
NewsMay 7, 2026

Why Valve’s New Steam OS Update Completely Changes How You Use Your Deck

Valve has released a major SteamOS update that adds a Desktop Mode Switch, enhanced battery indicators, integrated chat, remote download management, and improved Steam Controller support. The new desktop toggle lets users shift from gaming to a full PC desktop...

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Samsung’s Shocking Galaxy S27 Ultra Leak: Is Losing a Camera Lens Actually a Good Thing?
NewsMay 7, 2026

Samsung’s Shocking Galaxy S27 Ultra Leak: Is Losing a Camera Lens Actually a Good Thing?

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to shift focus from flashy specs to refined, user‑centric features. The flagship will house a 200 MP main sensor, 50 MP ultra‑wide and telephoto lenses, and a variable aperture that adapts to lighting conditions, while...

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Build an Automated Second Brain with Obsidian and Codex
NewsMay 7, 2026

Build an Automated Second Brain with Obsidian and Codex

Matt Wolfe outlines how to build an automated “second brain” using Obsidian, OpenAI’s Codex, and GitHub. The framework combines a markdown knowledge base, a CRM for contacts and meeting notes, and a journaling layer that leverages AI for summarization, cross‑referencing...

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Don’t Wait Until 2027: Why the Standard iPhone 18 Is Shaping Up to Be a Major Letdown
NewsMay 7, 2026

Don’t Wait Until 2027: Why the Standard iPhone 18 Is Shaping Up to Be a Major Letdown

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 line is rumored to lean on shared components with the budget‑focused iPhone 18e, potentially blurring the distinction between tiers. Industry leaks suggest the standard model could see a less bright OLED panel and no meaningful upgrade over the...

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Might Finally Break the 5,000mAh Barrier
NewsMay 3, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Might Finally Break the 5,000mAh Barrier

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra adds Qi2 wireless charging, UFS 5.0 storage and a rumored 5,500 mAh battery, yet internal redesigns to accommodate the S Pen and new charging standard limit space and drive incremental upgrades. The handset will ship with either Snapdragon...

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Why Claude’s Design Agents Are Changing How AI Workflows Operate
NewsMay 3, 2026

Why Claude’s Design Agents Are Changing How AI Workflows Operate

Anthropic’s Claude Design agents introduce a modular architecture that adapts outputs through six core principles, including agentic context grounding and structured memory. The system stores reusable templates, refines results via iterative feedback loops, and runs a self‑QA process to auto‑correct...

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Don’t Wait for WWDC: New Leaks Reveal the M5 Mac Studio Is Delayed Until October
NewsMay 3, 2026

Don’t Wait for WWDC: New Leaks Reveal the M5 Mac Studio Is Delayed Until October

Apple has pushed the launch of its 2026 Mac Studio, powered by the new M5 Ultra chip, from the expected WWDC window to October 2026. The delay is driven by a global shortage of high‑performance memory, a bottleneck intensified by...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: The “Passport” Design That Makes Other Folds Look Ancient
NewsMay 3, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: The “Passport” Design That Makes Other Folds Look Ancient

Samsung will unveil its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series in July 2024, adding three models: the traditional tall Z Fold 8, the new wider Z Wide Fold, and the clamshell Z Flip 8. The Wide Fold introduces a tablet‑like aspect ratio, while both...

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Google’s Unreleased Gemini 3.2 Flash Just Surfaced Online : Here’s What It Can Do
NewsMay 3, 2026

Google’s Unreleased Gemini 3.2 Flash Just Surfaced Online : Here’s What It Can Do

Google’s unreleased Gemini 3.2 Flash model has appeared on the Eleuther AI Arena, where it is being stress‑tested against diverse workloads. The arena version shows marked improvements over the production Gemini 3 Flash, especially in SVG vector generation, advanced coding for interactive 3‑D environments, and smoother...

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IPhone 18 Pro Max: The ‘Obsidian’ Black Finish Returns in Major New Leak
NewsMay 3, 2026

IPhone 18 Pro Max: The ‘Obsidian’ Black Finish Returns in Major New Leak

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is set to launch with a refreshed color lineup that reintroduces classic black alongside dark purple, light blue and silver. The device upgrades to an LTPO Plus display, a 2 nm A20 Pro processor, and...

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Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leaked: The “Jinju” Model Is the Stylish Wearable We’ve Been Waiting For
NewsApr 29, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leaked: The “Jinju” Model Is the Stylish Wearable We’ve Been Waiting For

Samsung is set to launch its first Galaxy smart glasses, codenamed Jingu, in 2026, emphasizing bone‑conduction audio, a 12 MP camera, and AI‑driven features while omitting a visual display. The entry‑level model will run on a Snapdragon AR1 processor, integrate Google’s...

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VITURE Beast vs RayNeo Air 4 Pro : Worth the $250 Premium?
NewsApr 29, 2026

VITURE Beast vs RayNeo Air 4 Pro : Worth the $250 Premium?

The VITURE Beast and RayNeo Air 4 Pro are two XR glasses positioned at opposite ends of the price spectrum, with the Beast retailing for $549 and the Air 4 Pro at $299. The Beast emphasizes a rugged aluminum‑magnesium frame, nine‑level electronic tint, a...

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Valve Confirms Steam Deck 2 Development with a 2028 Release Target
NewsApr 29, 2026

Valve Confirms Steam Deck 2 Development with a 2028 Release Target

Valve confirmed that a second‑generation Steam Deck is in development, but the handheld won’t ship until at least 2028. The company is opting for a true generational leap, focusing on major gains in performance, power efficiency, and ergonomics rather than...

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Meet the 64MB Browser Built Entirely for AI Agents and Automation : Lightpanda
NewsApr 29, 2026

Meet the 64MB Browser Built Entirely for AI Agents and Automation : Lightpanda

Lightpanda is a purpose‑built, 64 MB headless browser written in the Zigg language that targets web‑scraping, automation and AI‑driven workflows. In benchmark tests it fetched 1,000 pages nine times faster than headless Chrome while using roughly 16 times less memory. The browser...

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How to Create Your Perfect Digital Twin AI Avatar in Just 15 Seconds
NewsApr 29, 2026

How to Create Your Perfect Digital Twin AI Avatar in Just 15 Seconds

HeyGen launched Avatar V, an AI‑powered platform that generates lifelike digital twins from a 15‑second video. The tool captures facial expressions, clones voice, and offers extensive customization of outfits, backgrounds, and lighting. Integrated features such as automated scene transitions and...

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The NotebookLM Organization Mistake That Ruins Your Research Results
NewsApr 29, 2026

The NotebookLM Organization Mistake That Ruins Your Research Results

NotebookLM, Google’s AI‑driven research assistant, lets users upload and store up to 50 documents per notebook, offering persistent memory and source citations. The guide stresses organizing notebooks with 5‑10 related files, labeling clearly, and syncing with Google Drive to avoid...

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IOS 26.5 Beta 4 Arrives with 15.32GB Download on Iphone 17 Pro
NewsApr 29, 2026

IOS 26.5 Beta 4 Arrives with 15.32GB Download on Iphone 17 Pro

Apple released iOS 26.5 Beta 4 for the iPhone 17 Pro, a 15.32 GB developer build that edges closer to a Release Candidate. The update refines end‑to‑end encryption messaging, adds UK‑only notification forwarding to smart devices, and subtly tests ads in Apple Maps. Performance gains include...

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ChatGPT 5.5 vs Claude Opus 4.7 : The Hidden Trade-Offs
NewsApr 29, 2026

ChatGPT 5.5 vs Claude Opus 4.7 : The Hidden Trade-Offs

The guide compares OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 with Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, highlighting GPT 5.5’s dominance in backend coding, debugging, and token‑efficient large‑scale tasks, while Claude Opus 4.7 shines in reasoning‑intensive workloads, frontend UI design, and faster response times. Benchmarks such as Terminal Bench 2.0 and Swebench Pro illustrate each...

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Why Xbox’s Radical Project Helix Shift Changes Console Gaming Forever
NewsApr 28, 2026

Why Xbox’s Radical Project Helix Shift Changes Console Gaming Forever

Xbox’s new head, Asha Sharma, has rebranded the division back to Xbox Gaming and launched Project Helix, a hybrid console‑PC platform designed to unify the gaming experience. The strategy couples timed exclusivity with an expanded Game Pass and cloud‑gaming push,...

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Did Dreame Just Build a Rocket Car?
NewsApr 28, 2026

Did Dreame Just Build a Rocket Car?

At its DREAME NEXT event in San Francisco, Dreame introduced the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition, a rocket‑augmented electric vehicle claiming a 0‑to‑100 km/h sprint in 0.9 seconds and 1,903 horsepower. The car combines a dual solid‑fuel rocket booster delivering 100 kN of thrust with...

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Inside OpenAI’s $6 Billion Plan to Build the Ultimate AI Phone
NewsApr 28, 2026

Inside OpenAI’s $6 Billion Plan to Build the Ultimate AI Phone

OpenAI is developing an AI‑first smartphone that embeds large‑language‑model capabilities directly into the device, rather than relying on cloud‑based apps. The effort follows a $6 billion 2025 acquisition of a hardware startup co‑founded by Jony Ive, signaling a push for premium design...

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$299 Rokid AI Glasses Worn for a Week : Here’s the Verdict
NewsApr 28, 2026

$299 Rokid AI Glasses Worn for a Week : Here’s the Verdict

Rokid unveiled its AI Glasses Style, a 38.5‑gram wearable priced at $299, after a week‑long hands‑on test. The glasses combine a 12 MP camera capable of 4K photos and 3K stabilized video with AI‑driven features such as real‑time translation in 89...

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DJI Pocket 4 Pro Leaks with a 6K Dual-Camera, but US Buyers Might Miss Out
NewsApr 28, 2026

DJI Pocket 4 Pro Leaks with a 6K Dual-Camera, but US Buyers Might Miss Out

DJI’s upcoming Osmo Pocket 4 Pro, spotted in field tests, is slated for a June 2026 launch and brings a dual‑camera system with 3‑4× optical zoom, 6K video at 60 fps, and 4K slow‑motion capture. The device adds ActiveTrack 7.0, a 10‑bit D‑Log M color profile,...

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