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The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Apple could be forced to make major changes to how your iPhone works

Apple has been asked to make connectivity and interoperability changes that let developers to create AirDrop alternatives and enable seamless device pairing.
Phones Mobile
Person wearing SpellRing on their thumb.

Low-cost smart ring shows the future of sign language input on phones

The SpellRing can track the shape of hands, movement, and palm orientation to enable word spelling in American Sign Language (ASL) with impressive accuracy.
Phones Mobile
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 top down view showing display and keyboard deck.

Chromebooks are about to get a lot smarter, and more accessible

The latest stable build of Chrome OS removes Google Assistant and installs the Gemini chatbot. It also adds a new accessibility feature called Slow Keys.
Computing News
Front view of Atari 2600 My Play Watch.

Atari’s smartwatch is a low-cost love letter to retro gaming fans

The Atari 2600 My Play Watch lacks Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. But it will let you play four retro games with physical controls, right on your wrist.
Phones Mobile
Circular Ring 2 in Rose Gold.

Circular Ring 2 puts blood pressure sensing on your finger

Circular is a relatively small player in the smart ring segment, which is currently led by the likes of Oura, Samsung, and RingConn. Yet, following a not-so-good start,. The Circular Ring 2, which recently smashed past its $1 million crowdfunding goal, has landed support for blood pressure sensing. The feature will be enabled via an […]
Phones Mobile
An iPhone 16 laying on a shelf with its screen on.

Apple might serve a massive front camera upgrade on iPhone 17

Apple might use a 24-megapixel selfie camera across the entire iPhone 17 series, paving the way for advanced video capture tricks and high-quality selfies.
Phones Mobile
Samsung phone running One UI 7 software experience.

Samsung confirms One UI 7 release date for first wave of Galaxy owners

Samsung will start the public rollout of One UI 7 on April 7, covering its latest foldable phones and tablets, followed by older flagships in the coming weeks.
Tablets Mobile
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor on a console.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon G series chips promise a big handheld gaming leap

Qualcomm has revealed three new Snapdragon G series processors with big performance jumps. Ayaneo and Retroid will sell handhelds based on these chips in March.
Phones Gaming
Alleged depiction of Google Pixel 9a.

Comprehensive Google Pixel 9a leak reveals pretty much everything

The upcoming Pixel 9a has appeared in a review video, detailing its innards and performance, while also giving Google’s mid-ranger a full unboxing treatment.
Phones Mobile
Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I saw Google’s Gemini AI erase copyright evidence. I am deeply worried

Gemini Flash AI model is removing watermarks from copyright-protected images. I witnessed it in action, and I am worried about the future of fair usage ethics.
Computing Features
Leaked skin render of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung might charge a bomb for the svelte Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might be priced close to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. By the safest estimates, it could go for at least a thousand dollars in the US market.
Phones Mobile
Alleged concept render of the iPhone 17 Air in black.

iPhone 17 Air might not serve a price shock, after all

The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly cost roughly the same as the “Plus” model it is replacing. It might serve unexpected display and battery life surprises, too.
Phones Mobile
Alleged Render of iPhone 17 Air.

iPhone 17 Air might lead the way for port-less Apple smartphones

Apple was reportedly planning a truly portless iPhone 17 Air. Those plans were ditched, but if the upcoming phone succeeds, Apple might go back to the idea.
Phones Mobile
Person wearing a VR kit for speech training.

Mobile-based free VR tool is helping people beat speech anxiety

Virtual Reality was once considered a niche for video games, but over the years, it has found application in many areas. From and paving the way for immersive concerts to , the . The latest VR innovation comes from the University of Cambridge, and it aims to help people overcome speech anxiety and the fear […]
Phones Computing
Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot by Tesla.

SpaceX will launch Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot to Mars next year

SpaceX chief Elon Musk says the Starship rocket will put Tesla’s Optimus robot on Mars in 2026, followed by human landings that are likely to happen in 2029.
Space Space News
Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy S10 FE Plus.

Samsung’s upcoming Fan Edition tablets might test fans’ patience

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 FE series tablets will reportedly hit buyers with a price hike, while serving one less camera and no iterative memory upgrade.
Tablets Mobile
Google Assistant and Gemini apps on an Android phone.

Gemini is replacing Google Assistant. How will the shift affect you?

Google Assistant will ride into the sunset soon, and Gemini will replace it on all your devices. Here’s everything you need to know about how the shift happens.
Phones Mobile
Android notification summaries concept.

Android is prepping notification summaries. Let’s hope it’s better than iOS

Google is eyeing a notification summary feature for Android phones. But in the wake of Apple’s bad execution, I am skeptical of how useful it can prove to be.
Phones Mobile
Android 16 battery health dashboard.

Android 16’s latest beta adds an iPhone-like Battery Health tool

Android 16’s latest beta adds a Battery Health dashboard that shows them the chemical aging status of their phone’s battery and offers relevant tips, too.
Phones Mobile
Simon Cohen wearing Apple AirPods 4.

Apple might arm AirPods with live translation facility this year

Apple is reportedly preparing a new feature as part of the iOS 19 update that will allow the AirPods to perform real-time language translation.
Audio / Video News
Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Google is giving free access to two of Gemini’s best AI features

Google’s Gemini AI has steadily made its way to the best of its software suite, from native Android integrations to interoperability with Workspace apps such as Gmail and Docs. However, some of the most advanced Gemini features have remained locked behind a subscription paywall. That changes today. Google has announced that Gemini Deep Research will […]
Computing News
Google Gemini app on Android.

Google Gemini can now tap into your search history

Google’s Gemini AI can now dip into your Search history to provide more personalized answers. It is also getting smarter with expanded app support.
Phones Mobile
People sitting on a sofa watching TV with a JBL Bar 9.1 True Wireless Surround with Dolby Atmos soundbar underneath.

Watching less TV can lower the risks of serious heart problems

Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says people at risk of diabetes can lower their chances of heart woes by watching less TV.
Smart Home Smart Home News
A remote contol pointed at a TV displaying the Sonos logo.

Sonos said to have nixed streaming box that could rival Apple

Sonos was reportedly working on a streaming box with a bespoke interface, HDMI passthrough facility, and surround sound architecture, but the idea is now dead.
Audio / Video News
Snapchat Raccon AI video lens.

Snapchat’s new lenses add AI videos to your Snaps at a steep fee

Snapchat is adding video AI lenses to its platform, letting users add generative AI video effects to their Snaps, if they pay for a pricey Platinum subscription
Phones Mobile
Google Gemma 3 open-source AI model on a tablet.

Google’s new Gemma 3 AI models are fast, frugal, and ready for phones

Google has released four new open-source AI models under the Gemma 3 series, which are tailor-made for deploying on mobile platform and beat OpenAI while at it.
Computing News
Purported render of Motorola Edge 60 Fusion.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion leak teases an extra camera and cool AI chops

Purported marketing visuals for the upcoming Motorola Edge 60 Fusion reveal a design refresh, triple rear cameras, and Moto AI stack running out of the box.
Phones Mobile
Google's AR smartglasses translation feature demonstrated.

Google is getting serious about smart glasses, again

The Google Glass is in a graveyard. But as per Bloomberg, Google’s next acquisition could bring back smart glasses in the age of Android XR.
Computing News
Leaked render of Google Pixel 10.

Google Pixel 10 leak is a warning shot for Apple to lift its iPhone game

As per alleged product renders, the baseline Google Pixel 10 is going to add a zoom camera, and it is poised to be quite a powerful one, too.
Phones Mobile
A smart capsule for monitoring gut health.

This ingestible smart capsule can wirelessly monitor gut health in real time

A research team at the University of Maryland has developed a capsule-based sensor that can check gut lining health in real time and help diagnose diseases.
Phones Mobile
LG Dryer with an open door.

Dryers hurt the wallet and our planet. Research gives a simple solution

According to a University of Michigan research, you can save hundreds of dollars in electricity bills each year by shifting to line-drying, even partially.
Smart Home Smart Home News
Social profile page of Bluesky.

Bluesky users can now post longer videos and save the inbox from chaos

Bluesky now allows users to upload videos that are up to 3 minutes in duration, and there’s a new chat request feature to keep your message section in order.
Phones Mobile
The OnePlus 13's Alert Slider.

OnePlus is ditching the Alert Slider. It makes a lot of sense

OnePlus will replace the iconic alert slider with a button. It’s a fantastic choice not just because a button is programmable, but also for a few other reasons.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

Apple retains lead in global smartwatch market, but cracks are growing

The global smartwatch market shrunk for the first time ever in 2024. Apple retained its lead, but it came at the cost of slumping sales and rising competition.
Wearables Mobile
An hand holding an iPhone, with the Facebook logo on the screen

Meta’s censored “Facebook for China” sounds like a privacy nightmare

In 2014, Meta was reportedly working on a “Facebook for China” that would be heavily censored and give user data access to the Chinese government.
Phones Mobile
Angled view of Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Limited Edition Glasses.

Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses go high fashion with Coperni limited edition

Meta has tapped Coperni on its first-ever fashion-branded collaboration for the limited-run edition of the Meta Ray-Ban AI smart glasses priced at $549.
Computing News
Amazon Echo Hub against Apple background.

Apple’s AI hiccups might have delayed its iPad-like smart home hub

Apple says its next-gen AI features tied to an upgraded Siri will only arrive next year. It seems those delays have also pushed the iPad-like home control hub.
Tablets Smart Home
Copilot app for Mac

Copilot might soon get more Microsoft AI models, less ChatGPT presence

Microsoft is reportedly eyeing more of its own AI models into Copilot and reduce dependency on OpenAI. It’s also exploring rivals such as DeepSeek and Meta.
Computing News
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