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I Didn't Think Switching to a 4K Webcam on My MacBook Would Make Such a Big Difference
NewsMar 19, 2026

I Didn't Think Switching to a 4K Webcam on My MacBook Would Make Such a Big Difference

Obsbot’s Tiny 3 PTZ webcam packs 4K resolution, 120 fps video and AI‑driven autofocus into a quarter‑sized body. The device adds spatial‑audio capture, gesture and voice controls, and software that lets users fine‑tune color, contrast and background blur. Reviewers praised its image...

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This Unassuming Amplifier Is the One Audio Upgrade that Finally Made My Speakers Sing
NewsMar 16, 2026

This Unassuming Amplifier Is the One Audio Upgrade that Finally Made My Speakers Sing

Rotel’s DX‑5 integrated amplifier arrives as a compact, desktop‑friendly unit that blends high‑resolution digital playback with solid analog support. Powered by an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, it handles 32‑bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD, while offering Bluetooth aptX HD, HDMI ARC, USB, optical and...

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I Tried Android's Notification Summaries on My Pixel, and They're Surprisingly Useful
NewsMar 16, 2026

I Tried Android's Notification Summaries on My Pixel, and They're Surprisingly Useful

Google introduced Android notification summaries, an on‑device AI feature that condenses long messages into brief lock‑screen snippets. Currently supported on Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 10 and 10 Pro, the feature must be manually enabled and can be customized per app. Summaries appear...

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I Replaced My Whoop with a Rival Fitness Band that Has No Monthly Fees - and It's Nearly as Good
NewsMar 16, 2026

I Replaced My Whoop with a Rival Fitness Band that Has No Monthly Fees - and It's Nearly as Good

Polar introduced the Loop, a $199.99 fitness band that eliminates the recurring fees common to competitors like Whoop. The device offers precise optical heart‑rate monitoring, solid sleep tracking, and a lightweight 29‑gram design that lasts about a week per charge....

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I Stopped Drowning in Browser Tabs, Thanks to This Clever AI Tool
NewsMar 16, 2026

I Stopped Drowning in Browser Tabs, Thanks to This Clever AI Tool

David Gewirtz details how Karakeep, an AI‑enhanced bookmarking tool, solved his chronic browser‑tab overload. The service tags and summarizes saved pages, supports both cloud and self‑hosted Docker deployments, and offers a $4‑per‑month Pro tier with 50 000 bookmarks and 50 GB storage....

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This $30 Smart Router with a Built-In VPN Is the Travel Gadget I Didn't Know I Needed
NewsMar 12, 2026

This $30 Smart Router with a Built-In VPN Is the Travel Gadget I Didn't Know I Needed

The GL.iNet Mango (GL‑MT300N‑V2) is a $29.99 mini smart router that packs VPN support, repeater, WAN, and smartphone‑tethering capabilities into a USB‑powered box. It lets travelers extend free Wi‑Fi, plug in a wired connection, or use a 4G dongle with...

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Sony WF-1000XM6 Vs. Apple AirPods Pro 3: I Tested Both Earbuds, and This Pair Wins
NewsMar 9, 2026

Sony WF-1000XM6 Vs. Apple AirPods Pro 3: I Tested Both Earbuds, and This Pair Wins

Sony’s WF‑1000XM6 and Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are flagship wireless earbuds competing on audio performance, noise cancellation, and ecosystem integration. The Sony model edges out in sound quality, offers a 10‑band EQ, LDAC support, and Bluetooth multipoint, appealing to Android and audiophile...

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This New Claude Code Review Tool Uses AI Agents to Check Your Pull Requests for Bugs - Here's How
NewsMar 9, 2026

This New Claude Code Review Tool Uses AI Agents to Check Your Pull Requests for Bugs - Here's How

Anthropic has launched Claude Code Review, a beta feature that adds AI‑driven agents to automatically analyze pull requests for bugs and security issues. Internal testing shows substantive review comments rose from 16% to 54%, effectively tripling the amount of useful...

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Does Your TV Track You Even Through the HDMI Port? Short Answer: Yes
NewsFeb 12, 2026

Does Your TV Track You Even Through the HDMI Port? Short Answer: Yes

Smart TVs can monitor content played on HDMI‑connected devices using two methods: HDMI‑CEC metadata and Automatic Content Recognition (ACR). ACR takes pixel‑level snapshots to fingerprint shows, movies, or games, while CEC logs device IDs and usage duration. The article outlines...

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