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"Zen 6 Is Done": Intel's Return to Top with Nova Lake Looks Possible with More IPC Uplift vs Zen 6
NewsApr 6, 2026

"Zen 6 Is Done": Intel's Return to Top with Nova Lake Looks Possible with More IPC Uplift vs Zen 6

Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake Core Ultra 400 desktop CPUs, now expected in 2027, are rumored to pack up to 52 cores, higher clock speeds and a notable IPC uplift that could outpace AMD’s Zen 6 chips. Leaker HXL suggests Nova Lake’s P‑core...

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Intel Intros New 16-Core Panther Lake CPU with Capable Arc B390 iGPU
NewsApr 5, 2026

Intel Intros New 16-Core Panther Lake CPU with Capable Arc B390 iGPU

Intel announced the Core Ultra X9 378H, a 16‑core Panther Lake processor that mirrors the X7 368H’s architecture but caps its turbo at 5 GHz, slightly below the X9 388H’s 5.1 GHz. It retains the Intel Arc B390 integrated GPU while stripping enterprise‑grade features such as vPro, AMT, and...

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Bluvol Launches April’s New Personal Care Tech Line Aimed at Urban Professionals
NewsApr 3, 2026

Bluvol Launches April’s New Personal Care Tech Line Aimed at Urban Professionals

Bluvol unveiled its April personal‑care tech line, featuring the Nest 10 Ultra Immersive Neck Massager, T10 Apex Foldable Pocket Hair Dryer, and a curling tool aimed at urban professionals, travelers, and remote workers. The neck massager uses a C‑shaped Adapora™ frame,...

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Zendure SolarFlow 2400 Pro Review: Is the XXL Balcony Solar System with 2,400 W & AI Worth It?
NewsMar 30, 2026

Zendure SolarFlow 2400 Pro Review: Is the XXL Balcony Solar System with 2,400 W & AI Worth It?

Zendure introduced the SolarFlow 2400 Pro, an all‑in‑one balcony solar solution delivering up to 2,400 W output, 2.4 kWh base storage and modular expansion to 16.8 kWh. The unit features four MPPT inputs for up to 3 kW of PV, AI‑driven energy management, and LAN connectivity,...

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GitHub Outlines Its 2026 Actions Security Roadmap
NewsMar 29, 2026

GitHub Outlines Its 2026 Actions Security Roadmap

GitHub unveiled its 2026 security roadmap for GitHub Actions, emphasizing safer defaults, tighter policy controls, and improved observability. The plan targets a broader software‑supply‑chain hardening strategy rather than isolated feature releases. Enterprise users will gain centralized tools to govern workflows,...

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No GPU, No Problem. Hosting Your Own LLM Is Infinitely More Fun than the Censored Offerings From the Big Players...
NewsMar 29, 2026

No GPU, No Problem. Hosting Your Own LLM Is Infinitely More Fun than the Censored Offerings From the Big Players...

Hosting a Large Language Model on a personal machine is now feasible with KoboldCPP, a single‑executable tool that runs GGUF and GGML models on both GPU and CPU. The software lets users download models such as Gemma 2, Deepseek or Claude...

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Fortnite Victory Cups Raise Ranked Entry Bar with Major Cash Prizes
NewsMar 29, 2026

Fortnite Victory Cups Raise Ranked Entry Bar with Major Cash Prizes

Epic Games unveiled the Chapter 7 Season 2 Fortnite Victory Cups, raising solo entry requirements from Platinum to Elite and finally Unreal rank, while Reload Duos demand Elite rank from the outset. Both formats use a two‑round structure, with Round 1 filtering thousands...

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Apple Music Has Never Been This Far Ahead of Spotify
NewsMar 28, 2026

Apple Music Has Never Been This Far Ahead of Spotify

Apple Music’s iOS 26.4 update introduces Playlist Playground, Concerts, and a full‑screen themed UI, closing the discovery gap with Spotify. The service now delivers Hi‑Res lossless (24‑bit/192 kHz) and Dolby Atmos audio, while Spotify’s lossless tops out at 24‑bit/44.1 kHz and lacks spatial...

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IFLYTEK AI Translation Earbuds Support 60 Languages and Just Got a Big Price Cut
NewsMar 23, 2026

IFLYTEK AI Translation Earbuds Support 60 Languages and Just Got a Big Price Cut

iFLYTEK has launched AI Translation Earbuds that support 60 languages and provide real‑time, two‑second latency interpretation. The device combines dual microphones, a bone‑conduction sensor, and active noise cancellation to achieve up to 97% speech‑recognition accuracy in noisy environments. Battery life...

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Infinix Note 60 Series
NewsMar 22, 2026

Infinix Note 60 Series

Infinix unveiled the Note 60 Pro and Note 60 Ultra, pairing a Snapdragon SD 7s Gen 4 SoC with a 144 Hz AMOLED panel on the Pro and a Pininfarina‑styled aluminum unibody on the Ultra. Both devices feature premium materials such as Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and IP64...

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Infinix Note 60 Ultra
NewsMar 22, 2026

Infinix Note 60 Ultra

The Infinix Note 60 Ultra arrives as the flagship of the Note 60 line, featuring a 6.78‑inch 144 Hz AMOLED display, a massive 7000 mAh silicon‑carbon battery, and a 200 MP triple‑camera system with 50 MP optical‑zoom. It ships with 12 GB RAM, up to 512 GB storage, Wi‑Fi 6,...

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Orbital Pathfinder Mouse Review: Infinite Customization, with a Great Mouse to Boot
NewsMar 20, 2026

Orbital Pathfinder Mouse Review: Infinite Customization, with a Great Mouse to Boot

Orbitalworks’ Pathfinder gaming mouse introduces a modular design that lets users assemble over 3,000 ergonomic configurations using interchangeable grip, hump and button modules. Powered by the PAW3950DM sensor, it offers up to 750 IPS tracking, 8,000 Hz polling and a lightweight 52‑55 g...

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Leak Reveals Details of reMarkable's Next E Ink Tablet
NewsMar 18, 2026

Leak Reveals Details of reMarkable's Next E Ink Tablet

reMarkable is set to launch a fifth device, the Paper Pure, later this year. Leaked by X influencer Evan Blass, the tablet is positioned as a mass‑market offering, contrasting with the premium Paper Pro line. The launch is expected in...

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Nintendo Switch 2 Boost Mode Doesn't Work with Pikmin Series, Other Major Games
NewsMar 18, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 Boost Mode Doesn't Work with Pikmin Series, Other Major Games

Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 firmware adds Boost Mode, letting original Switch games run in simulated Docked mode at up to 1080p on the handheld. However, the feature excludes the entire Pikmin series and several flagship titles such as Super Mario 3D All Stars and Zelda Skyward Sword HD. Games...

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Apple Tries to Hide that the Power Adaptors of MacBook Pro Models Are Insufficient
NewsMar 14, 2026

Apple Tries to Hide that the Power Adaptors of MacBook Pro Models Are Insufficient

Apple continues to ship its 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models with legacy 96 W and 140 W power adapters, despite the newer M5 chips demanding more energy. Independent testing shows the 14‑inch model caps power intake at 97 W, causing a 10‑15%...

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Mid-Range Robot Vacuum Puts Flagships to Shame: Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni Review
NewsMar 14, 2026

Mid-Range Robot Vacuum Puts Flagships to Shame: Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni Review

The Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni, priced just under $900, delivers flagship‑level suction of 30,000 Pa and a 27 cm Ozmo Roller that outperforms many premium models in mopping tests. Its fast‑charging system and sizable water tanks enable extensive area coverage without...

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New Humble Bundle Multiplayer Collection Offers 9 Well-Rated Games Starting at $7
NewsMar 14, 2026

New Humble Bundle Multiplayer Collection Offers 9 Well-Rated Games Starting at $7

Humble Bundle has launched Multiplayer Madness 2026, a collection of nine co‑op and competitive multiplayer games. The starter tier costs $7 and grants access to five titles, while the full tier at $12 or more unlocks the remaining four games plus...

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Everblog Smart Calendar Review: An Organizers Dream with a Secret
NewsMar 11, 2026

Everblog Smart Calendar Review: An Organizers Dream with a Secret

Everblog’s new E1 and E2 smart calendars digitize the traditional kitchen calendar, offering a dedicated Android‑14 interface for chore and schedule management. The 21.5‑inch E1, priced at $349, features a robust build and full‑screen touch, while the 13.4‑inch E2 costs...

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Sega: Cost and Limited Reach Dictate Why Standalone Retro Game Releases Are Unlikely
NewsMar 11, 2026

Sega: Cost and Limited Reach Dictate Why Standalone Retro Game Releases Are Unlikely

Sega says it will not release standalone versions of the retro games hidden inside the Like a Dragon/Yakuza series because modern distribution costs are high and the market for individual classic titles is limited. The company embeds titles like Daytona...

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Nearly 20 Hours of Battery Life with Panther Lake - MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Convertible Review
NewsMar 8, 2026

Nearly 20 Hours of Battery Life with Panther Lake - MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Convertible Review

The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ convertible showcases an 81 Wh battery that delivers almost 20 hours of real‑world use, powered by Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 CPU and an Arc B390 iGPU. While performance is strong and colour accuracy excellent, the device suffers from a noisy high‑frequency...

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Apple's Entry-Level M5 SoC in the MacBook Air 13 only Consumes 7-8 Watts in Games Like Cyberpunk 2077 or Baldur's...
NewsMar 7, 2026

Apple's Entry-Level M5 SoC in the MacBook Air 13 only Consumes 7-8 Watts in Games Like Cyberpunk 2077 or Baldur's...

Apple’s entry‑level M5 SoC in the 13‑inch MacBook Air delivers impressive power efficiency, consuming only 7‑8 watts while running demanding titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur’s Gate 3. The passively cooled design stabilizes power draw around 8 W, yet still achieves roughly 19.6 fps at...

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Nubia RedMagic 11 Air
NewsMar 1, 2026

Nubia RedMagic 11 Air

The Nubia RedMagic 11 Air is a gaming‑focused smartphone built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and Adreno 830 GPU, offered with up to 16 GB RAM and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen. It packs a massive 7,000 mAh battery and 5G/dual‑SIM connectivity, while reviewers give it an...

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Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Motorola Moto G Power (2026)

Motorola unveiled the Moto G Power 2026, a budget Android 16 handset featuring a 6.8‑inch 1080p IPS panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 5,200 mAh battery, and the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Priced around $300,...

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Camera Powerhouse Flagship Phone Confirmed for Global Release Starting with MWC Showcase
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Camera Powerhouse Flagship Phone Confirmed for Global Release Starting with MWC Showcase

Vivo confirmed that its flagship X300 Ultra will be previewed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, marking the device's first global showcase. The X300 Ultra is positioned as a camera‑centric premium phone, rumored to house a 200 MP Sony main...

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It’s Time to Kill Slow Fingerprint Scanners on All Phones over $300
NewsFeb 24, 2026

It’s Time to Kill Slow Fingerprint Scanners on All Phones over $300

Optical fingerprint scanners remain common on mid‑range and premium Android phones despite slower performance. Ultrasonic sensors cost only $6‑8 more per unit, yet manufacturers like Samsung and Google continue to use cheaper optical units in $400‑700 devices. Xiaomi demonstrates feasibility...

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Mibro Explorer S Titanium: Accessible Outdoor Performance in a Titanium Body
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Mibro Explorer S Titanium: Accessible Outdoor Performance in a Titanium Body

Mibro launched the Explorer S Titanium, a rugged outdoor smartwatch priced at $249.99. It features an aerospace‑grade titanium unibody that is 40% lighter than stainless steel and meets MIL‑STD‑810H durability standards. The watch offers dual‑frequency GNSS, offline maps, 10 ATM water...

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Decathlon Launches New Version of Rockrider E-ACTV 500 Hybrid E-Bike
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Decathlon Launches New Version of Rockrider E-ACTV 500 Hybrid E-Bike

Decathlon has introduced a new Peach Orange colourway for its Rockrider E‑ACTV 500 hybrid e‑bike, now available in France, the Netherlands and Spain. The bike retains its €1,999.99 price point, while older colour options in Spain have been discounted to €1,799.99....

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Compact AI Workstations in Comparison: Nvidia DGX Spark Meets AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Compact AI Workstations in Comparison: Nvidia DGX Spark Meets AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Nvidia's DGX Spark AI workstation faces direct competition from AMD's new Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Benchmarks show both platforms deliver near‑identical FP16 and FP64 performance. However, they differ markedly in underlying architecture, software stack, and pricing. These distinctions could reshape...

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Best Smartphone Camera of 2026: These Galaxy S26 Ultra Alternatives Could Make Samsung's Life Difficult
NewsFeb 22, 2026

Best Smartphone Camera of 2026: These Galaxy S26 Ultra Alternatives Could Make Samsung's Life Difficult

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra arrives on February 25, 2026 with modest camera upgrades and new AI‑driven features. Leaks reveal that Chinese rivals—Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, and Vivo X300 Ultra—offer larger sensors, higher‑resolution modules, and specialist optics. Each...

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