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Google’s Mystery Wearable Hits the FCC: Here’s What We Know
Google’s mysterious G8BL6 wearable has surfaced in regulatory filings with GPS and Bluetooth. Here’s what it could mean for Fitbit and Pixel Watch. The post…
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Best Mac Mini Alternatives for 2026: 5 Windows Mini PCs to Consider
Five Windows mini PCs offer alternatives to Apple's new Mac mini, with options for business, creative work, expansion, local AI, and tighter budgets. The post…
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Best Portable Monitors for Laptops in 2026: 5 Picks for Work and Travel
Five portable monitors stand out for laptop work and travel, covering business use, touch input, high refresh rates, budget setups, and 4K OLED. The post Best…
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Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs OpenRun Air 2: Same $130, Earbuds or Bone Conduction?
Shokz prices the OpenFit Air 2 and OpenRun Air 2 at the same $129.95, leaving buyers to choose between air-conduction earbuds and bone conduction. The post…
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Nvidia Could Sell Twice as Many Chips Next Year — If Suppliers Can Keep Up
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expects the company to sell twice as many chips next year, but memory, manufacturing and packaging could limit growth. The post Nvidia…
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Meta’s New AI Chip Is Coming in 2027: Arke Targets Lower AI Costs
Meta plans to deploy its MTIA 450 Arke AI chip in 2027 as it looks to cut inference costs, energy use and reliance on general-purpose GPUs. The post Meta’s New…
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MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help
MIT researchers built a robotic optics lab that assembled a working laser in 30 minutes, pointing toward more autonomous scientific research. The post MIT…
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Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Expose 1.6M Images in 21 Days
Hackers physically compromised a Flock camera and found an encryption key, 27,000 clips, and 1.6 million images generated in 21 days. The post Hackers Crack…
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Huawei Moves Its Next AI Chip Forward as China Builds Around Nvidia Restrictions
Huawei is moving its Ascend 960DT AI chip to early 2027 as it expands domestic AI infrastructure and reduces reliance on restricted foreign hardware. The post…
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Samsung’s New Patent Reveals How a Galaxy Watch Could Measure Blood Sugar
A new Samsung patent reveals how wearable glucose measurement could work as the company continues researching noninvasive blood sugar monitoring. The post…
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Bose Sport Open vs Ultra Open 2: Is the $100 Upgrade Worth It?
Bose's new open-ear earbuds cost $199 and $299. The extra $100 buys longer single-charge battery life and more audio features, but not better durability. The…
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PlayStation Pulse vs. Pulse Edge: Sony Reveals 6 Key Differences but Leaves 2 Big Questions Unanswered
Sony has revealed six key differences between PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge, while price, battery life, and exact launch dates remain unannounced. The post…
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Snap Launches Specs Intelligence: AI That Anticipates What You Need
Snap launches Specs Intelligence, an anticipatory AI service for iPhone, Mac, and SPECS glasses that uses connected accounts to proactively assist users. The…
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SpaceX Starship Targets First Orbit: 26 Starlink Satellites Are Coming Along
SpaceX targets Sept. 22 for Starship Flight 14, its first orbital attempt carrying 26 operational Starlink satellites. The post SpaceX Starship Targets First…
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Best Steam Deck Alternatives 2026: 3 Handhelds Worth Buying
Three Steam Deck alternatives stand out for Windows access, SteamOS flexibility, or substantially higher gaming performance. The post Best Steam Deck…
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Googlebook vs Chromebook: What’s Different About Google’s New Laptop?
Googlebook and Chromebook are both laptop families, but Google’s new flagship category adds deeper Android integration, new Gemini tools, and tighter phone…
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Google Rolls Out Android 17 QPR1: What Pixel Owners Need to Know
Google rolls out Android 17 QPR1 to supported Pixel phones with new features, interface changes, security updates, and bug fixes. The post Google Rolls Out…
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BOOX Palma 3 vs Palma 2: Is the Stylus Worth It?
BOOX Palma 3 adds active stylus support and Android 16, but keeps the Palma 2’s core display. Here’s what the upgrade really gets you. The post BOOX Palma 3 vs…
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Agility’s New Digit 5 Robot Has $300M in Orders — But There’s a Catch
Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5 with $300 million in orders, new human-safety features and a 2027 launch, but filings reveal key buyer caveats. The post…
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Meta’s Camera-Free Smart Glasses Could Solve Privacy Problems
Meta reportedly plans camera-free Luna smart glasses centered on voice AI, potentially easing recording concerns while leaving privacy questions. The post…
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Samsung Ends Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 Updates: Is It Time to Upgrade?
Samsung has ended guaranteed security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. Here’s what owners should know and whether it’s time to upgrade. The post…
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iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8: Which Foldable Should You Buy?
Apple’s first foldable meets Samsung’s eighth-generation Fold. Here’s which makes more sense for Apple loyalists, multitaskers, and other premium buyers. The…
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iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: Which $1,000+ Flagship Is Better?
Apple and Google charge more than $1,000 for two very different flagship strategies. Here’s where iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro earn their premium. The post…
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iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro + iPad Mini: Can One Foldable Really Replace Both?
The $1,999 iPhone Duo can replace some iPhone-and-iPad-mini workflows, but price, cameras, Pencil support, and app needs complicate the choice. The post iPhone…
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South Korea to Launch 614-Petaflop Supercomputer: What It Can Do
South Korea will launch the 614-petaflop Hangang supercomputer in December, opening high-end compute to researchers, national projects, and companies. The post…
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The iPhone Duo Has a Crease: Apple’s Clever Fix Makes It Harder to See
Apple’s iPhone Duo still has a display crease, but clever hardware and software make it harder to notice. Here’s what buyers should know. The post The iPhone…
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iPhone Duo Brings Apple Pencil to the iPhone for the First Time — but Not at Launch
Apple Pencil is coming to the iPhone with iPhone Duo, but users will have to wait beyond launch before stylus support becomes available. The post iPhone Duo…
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4 Best Wear OS Smartwatches for 2026
Pixel Watch 5 leads overall, while Galaxy Watch9, OnePlus Watch 3, and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 offer better fits for Samsung users, battery life, or outdoor use…
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5 Best Wireless Earbuds for Work Calls in 2026
Sony leads overall, while Soundcore, Dell, Apple, and Bose offer better fits for value, certified meetings, Apple devices, or noise cancellation. The post 5…
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Best Budget Smartphones Under $500 in 2026: Nothing, OnePlus, Google Pixel, and More
Compare the best budget smartphones under $500 in 2026 from Google, HONOR, Motorola, Nothing, OnePlus, Samsung, and Redmi, with prices and trade-offs. The post…
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Philippines AI Buildout Timeline: $34.4B Plan Targets Massive Data Center Expansion
The Philippines’ $34.4 billion AI infrastructure plan targets 1.5 GW of data center capacity by 2033, as two US hyperscalers evaluate sites. The post…
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OnePlus Ace 7 Series: Latest Specs, Rumors, and Release Clues
OnePlus Ace 7 series leaks reveal a 185Hz display, active cooling, huge battery tests and possible Pro hardware, with availability still unknown. The post…
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Apple Reportedly Plans Major Hardware Push Under John Ternus
Apple reportedly plans a two-year hardware push under CEO John Ternus, including a foldable iPhone, AI wearables, new Macs, iPads, and home devices. The post…
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4 Best Oura Ring Alternatives for 2026
Compare four Oura Ring alternatives by price, subscription fees, battery life, health features, and iPhone or Android compatibility. The post 4 Best Oura Ring…
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5 Best AirTag Alternatives for 2026
Compare five AirTag alternatives for Apple and Android users by price, battery life, finding network, availability, and compatibility. The post 5 Best AirTag…
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Microsoft Project Zenith: Windows Developer PCs Will Come Ready to Code
Microsoft’s Project Zenith brings a ready-to-code Windows experience to developer PCs, with local AI support and preconfigured tools. The post Microsoft…
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Circular Ring 3 Adds Glucose Insights: Which Model Fits Your Needs
Circular Ring 3 Slim and Pro add non-invasive glucose insights, contactless payments, haptic alerts, and up to 12 days of claimed battery life per charge. The…
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Apple Reportedly Plans 13.8-Inch Notch-Free OLED MacBook
Apple may launch a 13.8-inch OLED MacBook with touch support and an under-display camera between the MacBook Air and Pro in late 2028 or early 2029. The post…
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Lenovo’s $700 IdeaPad Vibe Takes Aim at the MacBook Neo
Lenovo’s $700 IdeaPad Vibe rivals the MacBook Neo with more ports, chip choices, and upgrade options, but the base 8GB RAM model has limits. The post Lenovo’s…
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Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy Labor Day Deals: 7 Tech Picks
Find the best Labor Day tech deals for 2026 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, with savings on laptops, phones, smartwatches, and headphones. The post Amazon…
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Anthropic Eyed 5GW of AI Data Centers in Australia: Could the Grid Handle It?
Anthropic eyed up to 5GW of AI data center capacity in NSW. Here’s what the potential buildout could mean for Australia’s power grid and IT leaders. The post…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Camera Setup Shows How Samsung Reworked the Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s redesigned shape changes how its cameras fit into daily use, while the Ultra offers stronger optical zoom. The post Galaxy Z Fold 8…
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Do Smart Monitors Track You? What Buyers Should Know
A smart monitor can do far more than display a PC. Built-in apps, ACR, and advertising systems can introduce additional privacy considerations. The post Do…
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Can You Still Use an Old Phone in 2026? What You Need to Know
A working screen and SIM slot are not enough. Use these four checks to determine whether an older phone can still join a US carrier in 2026. The post Can You…
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Most Repairable Phones You Can Buy in 2026
Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running. The post Most…
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Life360’s $8 Pet Tag vs Pet GPS: What Each One Does
Life360's new QR pet tag costs $7.99 once, while Pet GPS adds live tracking and escape alerts with a paid membership. Here's where each fits. The post…
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Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra
Apple’s new Mac Studio pairs M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips with up to 512GB of unified memory, targeting demanding local AI and creative workloads. The post Mac…
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Fitbit’s Founders Have a New Wearable, But It’s Not Really for Fitness
Fitbit’s founders have launched Luffu Link, a $300 wearable that uses health sensors, LTE and AI to help families monitor health and safety. The post Fitbit’s…
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Apple, Google and Samsung Watches Are Reaching Software Support Cutoffs
Several Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches face software-support cutoffs in 2026. Here’s what ends, what may continue and when to upgrade. The post Apple…
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5 Best Kindle Alternatives in 2026 After Amazon’s Price Hike
Kobo, BOOX, and NOOK give Kindle buyers more choices for library borrowing, EPUB support, color screens, note-taking, and multiple ebook stores. The post 5…
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Amazon Just Raised Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV Prices: Here’s What Costs More
Amazon's latest device repricing hits Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and eero buyers, but some retailers may still have devices at their previous prices. The post…
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Get Self-Healing Glass: Everything We Know So Far
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature self-healing Gorilla Armor designed to recover from minor scratches. Here’s what the rumor means for buyers. The post…
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Sony Xperia 10 VIII Launches at £549 With Few Hardware Changes
Sony raises the Xperia 10 VIII to £549 while retaining much of the Xperia 10 VII's hardware. Here's what changed and what stayed the same. The post Sony Xperia…
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Samsung vs Google Software Support: Which Android Phones Age Better?
Compare Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel software support, Android updates, security patches, and long-term value to see which phones age better. The post…
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AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: Which Pair Should You Buy?
Apple offers longer advertised ANC playback per charge, while Samsung gives Galaxy and Android users more sound controls and phone flexibility. The post…
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Taiwan Indicts Nine Over Alleged Nvidia AI Server Smuggling to China
Taiwan indicted nine people, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff, over an alleged scheme that diverted restricted AI servers to customers in China. The post…
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Samsung One UI 9 Puts Warranty Checks and Repair Support Right in Settings
Samsung’s One UI 9 puts warranty checks, diagnostics, repair estimates, and service booking in Settings on the latest Galaxy foldables. The post Samsung One UI…
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold8: Which $1,900 Foldable Is Better for Work?
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 take different approaches to productivity, portability, durability, and everyday use. The post Pixel 11…
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Oura Ring’s AI Sleep-Tracking Claims Face Legal Scrutiny in Proposed Class Action
Oura faces a proposed class action challenging its sleep-tracking accuracy claims, raising broader questions about how wearables present estimated health data…
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Apple iPhone Ultra: Price, Features, and What We Know So Far
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could bring a 7.8-inch display, dual 48MP cameras, new iOS 27 layouts, and pricing around $2,000. Here’s what we know so far. The…