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Vikhyaat Vivek

Vikhyaat Vivek

Author/Co-Author of 92 articles

Tech journalist and product reviewer specializing in consumer electronics. Sean has covered everything from flagship smartphones and premium laptops to gaming peripherals, wearables, and audio gear. His work spans breaking news, in-depth reviews, features, and opinion pieces, all grounded in hands-on testing and real world usability.

A lifelong gamer, he brings a player-first perspective to the hardware he reviews. When he's not testing out the latest gadget, he's likely deep in a Warhammer 40K rabbit hole or logging in hours on his current gaming obsession (Arc Raiders).

iPad (2025) colors.

Apple’s cheapest iPad might finally catch up on performance

Apple’s next-gen budget iPad could get a major performance upgrade with the A18 chip, bringing faster speeds and AI features.
Forza

Forza Horizon 6 PC requirements are surprisingly forgiving for a modern AAA game

Forza Horizon 6 may look like a next-gen showcase, but its PC requirements suggest you won’t need a cutting-edge rig to play it.
Mobile, Smartphone, Samsung

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 is a rare win for repairability

Smartphones haven’t exactly been getting easier to repair over the years. If anything, most modern devices are now glued shut and actively fight you when something inside breaks. That’s what makes the Samsung Galaxy A57 a breath of fresh air. Recommended Videos A recent teardown of the new mid-range device reveals that Samsung built one […]
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Sony won’t bring back the Vita, but Anbernic did

Anbernic’s new RG Vita series channels the PlayStation Vita with modern specs, Android/Linux support, and retro gaming focus.
Faces in a grid generated by Gemini.

AI boosted one of the worst forms of abusive content on the internet

AI-generated abuse content surged in 2025, with watchdogs warning that the technology is making harmful material easier to create and spread.
Google Pixel 10a home screen

It’s not just the screen time, but how often you pick a phone that’s hurting your brain

Researchers say it’s not how long you use your phone, but how often you check it that leads to mental overload.
Mobile, Smartphone, Samsung

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 are here with new chips and smarter cameras

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 are official, bringing new Exynos processors, improved night photography, and familiar mid-range fundamentals.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone, OnePlus, Compact Phone

OnePlus’ latest compact flagship is a sad reminder that phone price hikes are far from over

The OnePlus 15T brings a huge 7,500mAh battery to a compact flagship, but its sharp price jump reflects a rough 2026 market.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

This new Android flagship rival is pushing zoom further than Apple and Samsung

Oppo’s upcoming Find X9 Ultra will feature a new 10x optical zoom camera with a redesigned periscope system, aiming to push smartphone photography further.
Man playing Counter Strike on PC Monitor Gaming

I miss when upgrading your gaming PC felt exciting instead of financially stupid

I wanted to think about my next PC upgrade. Instead, 2026 keeps making the whole hobby feel harder to justify.
Subpli app running on an iPhone.

My life turned into a subscription trap, but I axed the bad bills with these tricks

There was a time when subscriptions felt like a novelty. Those were times of (digital) peace. A seamless payment feature on cool new apps that brought unlimited access (for the month). You paid for Netflix, and maybe Spotify, and that was usually about it. Now, it’s streaming, cloud storage, fitness apps, editing apps, AI chatbots, […]
Android Quick Share with iPhone AirDrop

I see Galaxy S26’s AirDrop support as progress, but I just don’t think it changes much

Samsung supporting AirDrop the Galaxy S26 is the kind of upgrade people will appreciate instantly and buy a phone for almost never.
Two swordsmen clash blades in Crimson Desert.

After telling players to refund, Crimson Desert will support Intel Arc

Following backlash for excluding Intel Arc GPUs, Crimson Desert developers now say support and optimization are officially on the way.
google-sim-lock-protection-android-17

The memory crisis might bring back expandable storage on phones

As RAM and storage prices surge, smartphone brands may look to hybrid storage solutions like microSD cards to keep costs under control.
NVIDIA DLSS 5 Comparison Resident Evil

Nvidia DLSS 5 might be the future of graphics, and I still want a giant “Off” button

DLSS 5 might be the biggest leap in real-time graphics in years, but its AI-filter look, compute cost, and intent risks are hard to ignore.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone, OnePlus, Compact Phone

OnePlus rumored to exit the US and European markets… again

Fresh reports claim OnePlus may scale back or exit Western markets, signaling a possible shift toward focusing on Asia.
Xiaomi SU7 EV in blue

US car buyers want what they can’t have: Chinese EVs

Rising EV prices in the US are pushing buyers to look at Chinese alternatives, even though tariffs and policy barriers keep them out of reach.
Amazon app showing 1 day delivery option

Amazon’s rumored AI phone might be dead on arrival, says analyst

Amazon’s rumored AI-driven smartphone may face an uphill battle, with analysts warning that market conditions and competition make this the worst possible time to launch.
Google Gemini on Phone

Chrome on iPhone is putting Gemini front and center in your browsing

Chrome on iOS is testing a new Gemini shortcut that brings an AI assistant directly into your browsing workflow without leaving the page.
Mobile Phone, Samsung, Smartphone

Samsung’s next mid-range Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 finally get a launch date

Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 mid-range smartphones will launch on March 25 in India.
Google Translate

Google Translate is getting a pronunciation coach to fix your awkward accent

Google Translate is testing a new AI-powered pronunciation training mode that lets users practice speaking and receive feedback on their accuracy.
An owner happily giving their dog a high-five in Disney+'s Pets.

In a sea of slop and risks, AI is helping distraught humans find their lost pets

AI is emerging as an unlikely hero, helping pet owners find lost animals by scanning massive databases and matching visual features across platforms.
Android 14 Files by Google app showing a list of APK files in the Downloads folder.

Google will still let you sideload apps, but there’s a catch now

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.
Plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

Google is using AI to make flights less harmful to the environment

Google’s AI research shows that avoiding contrail formation could significantly reduce aviation’s climate impact without major changes to flights.
Accessories, Strap, Electronics, Hermes, Apple Watch

This luxury leather-clad Apple Watch charging kit from Hermès costs more than a MacBook Pro

Hermès’ new leather Apple Watch charger lineup pushes luxury to the extreme, with a top-tier model costing more than a high-end MacBook Pro.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop, Xiaomi

A terrific MacBook Air rival just made its debut, but you likely won’t be able to buy it

Xiaomi has just launched a new thin-and-light laptop with Intel's Panther Lake CPU, smooth OLED display, and 24GB RAM, but availability may keep it out of reach for many buyers.
Computer, Computer Hardware, Computer Keyboard

ChatGPT might soon evolve into superapp with Atlas browser and Codex built-in

OpenAI's rumored superapp plans could merge ChatGPT, Codex, and its Atlas browser into a single platform, simplifying how users interact with AI tools.
Smart TV

Hisense’s new CanvasTV doubles as wall art, and it’s arriving in the US

Hisense’s new CanvasTV combines art-frame styling with 4K QLED visuals and 144Hz gaming support. And it's now releasing in the US.
TikTok

Yet another global study says Instagram and Tiktok are bad for your mental health

A new global study from the World Happiness Report 2026 links heavy use of platforms like Instagram and TikTo to lower wellbeing.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 25W wireless charging might not work as advertised

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces 25W wireless charging, but real-world compatibility issues mean you might not actually hit those speeds.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

ASUS’ ROG Strix gaming laptop line gets refreshed with Intel’s fastest laptop chip yet

ASUS has refreshed its ROG Strix G16 and G18 gaming laptops with Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU.
Audi, Automobile, EV

Audi A2 e-tron is coming this Fall as the German label’s entry-level EV

Audi's upcoming A2 e-tron revives a quirky early-2000s model as a modern entry-level EV, and its set to debut this fall.
Samsung Galaxy TriFold folding, Trifold phone

After nuking sales of Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung is reportedly making a slimmer follow-up

Samsung's short-lived Galaxy TriFold is already being phased out, but the brand is apparently working on a thinner successor.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone, OnePlus, Compact Phone

OnePlus 15T finally gets a launch date, bringing big things in a small package

The OnePlus 15T has an official launch date, featuring flagship specs and a massive battery in a compact form factor.