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Side view of the the new Razer Blade 18 laptop.

Razer’s new Blade 18 serves a massive RTX 5000 performance leap

The slimmest laptop to feature Intel’s beefy HX mobile processor and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the Blade 18 also serves big display and keyboard upgrades.
Generating and publishing audiobooks on the ElevenReader Publishing platform

ElevenLabs AI will create audiobooks for you at no cost within minutes

ElevenLabs will let independent authors generate audiobooks in a matter of minutes. It will also pay them royalty without any exclusivity terms.
Running the ad-supported free version of Microsoft PowerPoint on a laptop.

I tried the free version of Microsoft Office. All I got was ads and anxiety

We tried the ad-supported free desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hey Microsoft, the intention is neat, but just don’t launch this mess.
Adobe Photoshop app for iPhone For fun filters

Adobe brings Photoshop to the iPhone with AI editing tools

The new Photoshop app for iPhone offers access to advanced tools such as magic wand, layering, as well as AI-powered Firefly editing tricks for creative effects.
An app that detects when users touch grass.

This app will literally have you touch some grass to unlock bad apps

Think your phone’s screen has you in a digital chokehold? This app will block those apps and will only grant access when you go out and touch some real grass.
Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak shows an old design in a thinner chassis

Samsung might essentially ape the formula it used for the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be thinner, but it won’t set any new records.
Samsung Flex G display concept on a table.

Samsung’s tri-fold phone might arrive in July rocking big cameras

Samsung will reportedly launch its tri-fold smartphone alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and might arm it with a massive camera matching the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Receiving two-step security code via SMS.

Google will replace unsafe Gmail SMS codes with QR scan verification

Instead of getting six-digit log-in codes via SMS, which is unsafe and prone to phishing, users will see a QR code that they can scan with their phone’s camera.
Alleged leaked image of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge video leak gives me hope and despair

A leaked video gave us a glimpse of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and for the first time, a look at its internal hardware. It’s both good and bad news.
The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

Apple expected to launch MacBook Air refresh with M4 silicon in March

The new MacBook Air models with an M4 silicon are expected to hit the shelves in March, and they might serve a surprise with their processing firepower.
ASUS Fragrance Mouse In two colors.

Asus will sell a mouse that’s also an aromatic oil diffuser

The Asus Fragrance Mouse features a refillable compartment that you can load up with any aromatic oil of your choice. I can smell the prank potential, too.
Person looking at their phone.

Study says hourly rise in screen time increases risk of myopic vision

“A daily 1-hour increment in digital screen time was associated with 21% higher odds of myopia (nearsightedness),” says a meta-analysis in the JAMA journal.
Categories in Apple Mail app for iPad and Mac.

Macs finally get a taste of an overhauled Mail app

The new Mail app automatically sorts your emails across four categories that include primary, transactions, updates, and promotions. You can disable them, too.
Priority Notifications on an iPhone’s Lock Screen

AI-powered Priority Notifications land on iPhones with iOS 18.4 update

Priority Notifications rely on AI to guess which incoming alerts are important, and puts them atop the notification stack, even if you have enabled a focus.
Meta community note system on mobile

Users will fact-check Instagram and Facebook. Let’s just hope it works

Meta will rely on its users to flag bad posts, weeks after it loosened moderation rules and ended its fact-checking program. Experts tell us it’s a bad idea.
Side view of the iPhone 16e camera lens

Apple iPhone 16e pre-orders have begun, so grab yours now

The iPhone 16e starts at $599 in the U.S., and comes in only white and black colors. It is ready for Apple Intelligence, and keeps MagSafe at bay.
Samsung Galaxy S25 standing on a table.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: A fantastic phone with an identity crisis

Explore our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S25 review covering its features, performance, battery life, and how it stacks up against competitors.
Grok-3 access option in the X mobile app.

xAI’s Grok-3 is free for a short time. I tried it, and I’m impressed

Access to xAI’s new Grok-3 AI is locked behind a pricey paywall, but for a short spell, it is free. I gave it a spin, and it surprised me in good ways.
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum computing chip.

Microsoft created a whole new state of matter to make its quantum chip

Microsoft has developed the world’s first quantum computing chip called Majorana 1. The company says quantum computers are now just years away, not decades.
Side view of the iPhone 16e camera lens

The big Fusion camera upgrade on iPhone 16e is missing a few tricks

Apple has hyped the 48-megapixel 2-in-1 Fusion camera on the iPhone 16e, but it misses features that are available even on three-generations older iPhones.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S25 Ultra's cameras.

Samsung starts bringing Galaxy S25 camera tricks to Galaxy S24 phones

Samsung’s yesteryear Ultra flagship is getting support for LOG video capture, while the entire Galaxy S24 series gets support for an AI camera filter system.
Scosche MagicMount without MagSafe Charger fitted.

iPhone 17 Pro might add a charging trick that fixes iPhone 12’s folly

As per a fresh leak coming out of China, the iPhone 17 Pro will be able to charge other devices via reverse wireless power transfer.
Person looking at text messages on smartphone.

Research suggests cutting down screen time can work better than antidepressants

With access to internet cut off, screen time came crashing down, leading to better mental health, improved sleep, and positive behavioral changes in users.
Details of X Premium+ subscription seen on a phone.

X Premium+ tier gets an absurd price hike, thanks to Grok-3 AI

The price of a Premium+ subscription on X, which now exclusively offers access to xAI’s new Grok-3 AI model, has climbed from $22 to $40 per month.
Tool-picker dropdown for Grok-3 AI.

xAI’s Grok-3 is impressive, but it needs to do a lot more to convince me

Grok-3 will also get a live conversation mode with memory capabilities, thinking chops, and more. But it doesn’t really make a great pitch at mass adoption, for now.
Leaked image of ThinkBook Flip in tent mode. Leaked image of ThinkBook Flip in tent mode.

Lenovo’s leaked ThinkBook Flip is a wild take on dual screen laptops

At the MWC 2025 tech fest, Lenovo might showcase a dual-screen laptop that borrows the concept of foldable phones, and takes it to computing extremes.
X blocking signal link in DM.

X is blocking links to secure messaging platform Signal

X is blocking “Signal.me” links in public posts, direct messages, and even profile bio updates. The Elon Musk-owned company is yet to clarify the restrictions.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

Apple eyes AI push on the Vision Pro. What it needs is a health pivot

Apple’s Vision Pro headset may not become a mainstream hit at its $3,500 ask. But in the realm of science and medical care, it can prove to be a game changer.
The iMac screen on a desk.

A larger iMac might not be dead, after all

So far, rumors have predicted a 32-inch iMac being in development, while a few have yearned for the 27-inch format to return. It seems some hope still remains.
Rear view of ESR Halo Lock case for the iPhone 16 Pro.

This affordable case fixed the worst woe of iPhone’s Camera Control

The iPhone 16 Pro’s Camera Control is fantastic, but protective cases make it a hassle to interact with the button. This ESR case offers a fix, on a budget.
Emergency SOS feature on Google Pixel 9.

Google Pixel phone’s Emergency SOS sent a person’s nudes to friends

The emergency assistance system on Pixel phones can also record videos and share it with your friends and family members. You can choose to disable it, though.
ESR Geo Digital Pencil placed atop an iPad mini.

I tried a stylus with location tracking. It ruined Apple Pencil for me

The ESR Geo Digital Pencil adds Apple Find My support at a fraction of the Apple Pencil's sticker price. Is it reliable? Let's just say ESR schools Apple!
Synced tab groups from Chrome appearing on an iPhone.

Chrome tab groups now allow mobile-desktop sync, and it’s utter chaos

Do I want to see my mobile tab groups on PC? Yes, but only the work stuff. My Reddit memes on desktop? Oh, heck no. It also acts very weird, as per irked users.
Spotify on iPhone.

HiFi audio could finally land on Spotify with a top-up scheme in 2025

Spotify is reportedly planning a “Pro” add-on worth $6 per month that will finally bring higher-quality audio streaming to its platform later this year.
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