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Person wearing CMF Headphone Pro.

I’m anxious about budget audio gear. At $99, the CMF Headphone Pro won me over

The CMF Headphone Pro defy expectations with their unconventional looks, terrific battery life, and good sound output with noise cancellation — all on the platter under hundred bucks.
MacBook Pro in space grey sitting on a desk.

Apple sets the date for March 4 event and it could be a big one for Macs

Apple has a whole slate of Mac machines lined up for a 2026, and its March event could kickstart the refresh cycle.
Front view of Asus Vivobook 14.

I tested the most affordable Copilot+ laptop I could find, and Asus’ Vivobook 14 surprised me

The Asus Vivobook is one of the most affordable laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon silicon and a Copilot+ badge for AI chops. It's a utilitarian workhorse that occasionally stumbles, but gets the job done.
Illustration of 12-inch MacBook.

Apple’s upcoming low-cost MacBook might get an all-metal kit in fun colors

The. upcoming low-cost MacBook featuring an iPhone-class processor will reportedly be launched in March, packing a screen smaller than 13 inches.
A 3D printer in action.

Google boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think AI and it’s a huge milestone for 3D printing

Gemini 3 Deep Think is focused on scientific and engineering work, and it's now now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app.
Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds

Sony’s new WF-1000XM6 earbuds promise better noise cancellation, sound, and connectivity

Sony's new flagship earbuds promise 25% improved noise cancellation, higher-resolution audio processing, and an improved in-ear fit.
Nvidia GeForce Now on Amazon Fire TV.

Nvidia just turned the humble Amazon Fire TV stick into a gaming powerhouse

Following beta tests that commenced a few weeks ago, Nvidia is now bringing the GeForce Now game streaming service to a select few Amazon Fire TV stick models.
Siri on an iPhone

Apple’s hyped AI overhual for Siri could be beset by delayed features

Apple was eyeing a major feature overhaul for Siri with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, but it seems performance issues have pushed those plans further into the future.
Android 17 on a phone.

Google just released the first build of Android 17, and it’s ready for Pixel phones

Android 17 focuses on adaptability of apps across different form factors, enhances performance, and it's now available to download on Pixel 6 series and later models.
iPhone 15 Pro Max showing the YouTube Music app.

YouTube Music can now turn your thoughts into a personalized playlist

All you need is clarity of thoughs or a particular mood, and YouTube Music will turn your thoughts into a custom playlist.
Interiors of Ferrari Luce.

Ferrari’s first electric car is Luce, rocking interiors by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive

Jony Ive's firm LoveFrom worked with Ferrari to design the Luce, and the interiors looks unlike any sports car we have seen before.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

This Chrome extension blocks social media until you scream (literally) in agony

If you often find yourself scrolling social media and then regret the lost time, this chrome extension will block those sites and only unlock them if you scream embrassingly about your lack of discipline.
Apple CarPlay Ultra

Apple might soon allow Gemini and ChatGPT on CarPlay for voice control

According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow third-party AI chatbots for CarPlay, opening the doors for ChatGPT and Gemini in the near future.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Apple could soon launch a clamshell-style foldable iPhone to rival Samsung’s Flip

Apple is reportedly eyeing a clamshell-type foldable iPhone, one that would rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Motorola Razr series.
A person taking the Google Pixel 9a out of a pocket.

Google Pixel 10a is looking like my budget champion for 2026, according to an influx of leaks

Google's Pixel 10a has been the subject of plenty of leaks, most of them pointing to its price and a lack of price hikes.
Spotify and ChatGPT integration.

Exclusive: ChatGPT is driving podcast discovery on Spotify and it’s a big shift

For millions of users, the Spotify experience is heavily driven by algorithmic discovery. But thanks to the recent integration with ChatGPT, more users are taking an conversation route to discover new podcasts.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue

iPhone 18 leaks are pouring in, but these Apple rumors excite me the most

Leaks are giving us an idea of what to expect with the iPhone 18 series including its heavier body, addition of satellite 5G and perhaps even under-display camera.
Beam Browser for iPad.

I found an iPad browser that finally puts a desktop-like experience on Apple’s tablet

Beam adds plenty of desktop-grade browsing flair on the iPad, while throwing its own unique set of features into the mix. It's the most fulfilling browser experience I've ever had on Apple's tablet.
Shortcuts app on an iPad.

Gemini powering the iPhone’s AI is great, but I want Apple to fix Shortcuts first

The Shortcuts app is a powerful, underrated tool, but creating automations is frustrating due to its confusing scripting system. Apple must fix it, now that it has the Gemini firepower at its disposal.
Personal Intelligence within Gemini

Gemini just got scarily smart for you where Apple’s Siri dream failed

This new avatar of Gemini means smaller prompts and more personalized answers. Instead of typing an allergy exclusion like "exclude pine nuts," Gemini automatically handles it using data from your connected Google products. Everything is going to be hyper-personalized in your Gemini chats with Personal Intelligence.
RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses.

I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the future

The RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses are built atop Android foundations and heavily rely on Gemini, serving it all atop an invisible screen and "normal" form factor. It's only plagued by the curse of a first generation product.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Apple bet its AI future on Gemini. Here’s how it can reimagine the iPhone for you

Google's Gemini, in a pristine state, will power Siri and the broad Apple Intelligence stack. The foundations are ready, but the execution could be better than expected.
Instagram

Instagram says it fixed the issue behind shady password reset emails

Numerous Instagram users received suspicious password reset emails amid reports of a massive data scrape. The social media company says it has resolved the issue but denies a data breach.
Agentic shopping with google aI and Gemini

Google’s Gemini AI will go shopping for you without hopping between sites and apps

This new agentic shopping experience, accessible in Gemini and AI Overviews, will also includes the convenience of loyalty point rewards while it automatically pulls shipping details from Google Wallet.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus resting on a concrete slab, with the screen turned on and showing the home screen.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus spotting spells bad news for a make-or-break feature 

A recent certification database spotting supposedly reveals the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus (SM-947B) battery capacity at 4,755 mAh, a downgrade from the Galaxy S24 Plus's 4,900 mAh.
A person wearing Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Meta’s smart glasses can now filter human voice in chaotic spaces

The new Conversation focus feature on Meta smart glasses amplifies voices you're facing and filters environmental noise. You can activate it with a voice command, but it works best within 1.8 meters.
Running LinkNotch app on the Mac.

I found an app that turns the worst of MacBook’s design into a browsing relief

For users whose work is scattered across half a dozen (or more) websites, LinkNotch handles the system resource conundrum and tab clutter woes simultaneously, bringing some much-needed zen to the workflow.
Side view of Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept

TCL brought two of the most exciting flexible screen devices to CES 2026

Motorola revealed a book-style foldable at CES 2026, featuring an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO panel co-developed with TCL CSOT, and it aims to undercut competitors like Google and Samsung.
Lenovo Yoga AIO i Aura Edition desktop

Lenovo reveals the most stylish PC I’ve ever seen and it easily outshines the iMac

The Lenovo Yoga AIO i Aura Edition boasts serious substance to outshine the iMac, including a sharper 4K OLED, 165Hz screen. It packs Intel's latest Core Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, and a 16MP webcam with face unlock.
Wristwatch, Arm, Body Part

Moto Watch can go nearly two weeks and brings Polar’s pro-tier fitness perks 

Moto Watch's key features include an IP68 rating, dual-band GPS for location tracking, and a 1.43-inch round OLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It goes on sale January 22 in a PANTONE Volcanic Ash color.
moto tag 2 tracker

Moto Tag 2 goes beyond object tracking and lasts much longer than AirTags 

Beyond object tracking, the Moto Tag 2 includes a button for remote camera capture and reverse location tracking (Find My Phone), even on silent, thanks to Bluetooth Channel Sounding.
Motorola Qira AI feature

Lenovo and Motorola reveal Qira, an AI assistant that wants to do it all 

Qira can handle tasks such as smart suggestions (Next Move), text help (Write For Me), live conversation with screen and camera sharing, and on-device image creation.
Vocci smart ring on a finger.

The stylish Vocci smart ring wants to archive your life, one audio clip at a time 

Vocci's water-resistant smart ring is made from hypoallergenic titanium, supports transcription in 112 languages, and can last up to 8 hours per charge.
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo vertical prop.

Asus crammed two 120Hz OLED screens on its ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop 

The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop can be configured with up to an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU and 16-core Intel Ultra 9 386H processor.
Dell XPS 14 laptop.

Dell brings back the XPS laptop and this time, it’s meaningfully stunning

The new 14-inch and 16-inch XPS laptops get a Tandem OLED display, Intel's Panther Lake processors, and the best battery life ever for the portfolio.
Qualcomm Snaprdragon X2 Plus on a laptop.

Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with eyes on low-cost AI laptops

Based on the 3nm process, this one lifs t 80 TOPS NPU, nearly doubling its predecessor's AI performance and enabling over 50 local AI workflows. It targets $800 Copilot+ laptops and supports up to three 4K displays.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Book6 laptops land Intel Ultra 3 series chips and target MacBooks

Available across three tiers, the Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra models offer 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 1,000 nits peak brightness, with a side-serving of Galaxy AI and cross-device ecosystem perks.
TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV from front

TCL unleashes X11L SQD-Mini LED TV to tackle the barrage of RGB LED TVs 

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TVs, starting at $6,999, promise supremely sharp visuals, precise colors, deep blacks, and high brightness in an 0.8-inch cabinet.