Smartphone and PC prices just got another reason to deliver a hike jab
Excerpt: The Iran war has disrupted a key raw material used in circuit boards, sending prices surging 40% in April alone and squeezing electronics manufacturers already battling rising chip costs.
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iPhone Fold leak predicts a foldable phone that could defy thinness expectations
Purported schematics of the upcoming foldable iPhone suggest that it could be thinner than earlier leaks had indicated, and in the same league as mainstream foldable Android smartphones.
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The Galaxy Z TriFold is laid to rest. Here’s what I want its successor to fix
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Microsoft revamps Windows Insider Program with simpler structure and more user control
Microsoft has revamped the Windows Insider Program, simplifying channels and giving users more control, aiming to improve testing, feedback, and overall Windows update experiences.
Discord users breach access controls to reach Anthropic’s Mythos model
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I never thought AI would add typos – but it kind of makes sense
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Tesla offers one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance
Tesla is offering one year of free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance variants, reducing ownership costs while strengthening its charging ecosystem advantage.
Next iPad could ditch traditional naming as Apple rethinks its lineup
Apple may simplify iPad naming, moving away from confusing generation labels. The shift reflects a broader strategy to make its lineup clearer and more aligned with evolving product positioning.
NotebookLM can now automatically organize your research sources for you
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I’m rocking the original Switch in 2026. It just works because everything else got complicated
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Why I chose the Supernote Nomad over other e-ink tablets
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Old tech keeps coming back because new tech got annoying and we miss simpler times
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The best trick AI can pull is disappear into my gadgets instead of turning into a product
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BMW debuts color-changing iX3 Flow Edition with E Ink exterior at Beijing Auto Show 2026
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3 underrated TV series on HBO Max you should watch this weekend (April 24-26)
This weekend's watchlist covers two psychological thrillers and one animated conspiracy series that deserve far more attention than they have been getting.
Fitbit’s latest update turns your app into a conversational personal trainer
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Oppo is building camera phones like the smartphone race never ended
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Tesla’s Cybercab has entered production. Let’s hope it can actually drive itself this time
Elon Musk confirmed on April 24, 2026, that Tesla's Cybercab has entered volume production at Gigafactory Texas, but the steering-wheel-free robotaxi still faces unresolved FSD safety concerns.
The ev range anxiety myth just got demolished by a billion miles of real-world data
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Why RAM Is So Expensive in 2026 — And What PC Buyers Should Do
RAM prices have surged due to rising AI demand, supply constraints, and manufacturing limits. Here’s why RAM is so expensive in 2026 and whether you should buy now or wait.
DeepSeeek V4 is out, touting some disruptive wins over Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude
DeepSeek V4 launched April 24, 2026, with two open-source models that rival closed-source leaders on coding and agentic benchmarks, at up to 9x lower API costs than OpenAI and Anthropic.
The days of ugly solar panels could finally be over. Say hello to artsy colorful tiles!
Researchers at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute have developed ShadeCut, a technology that applies patterned colored films to solar panels to mimic roof tiles, masonry, or custom designs.
Despite cutback rumors, Apple could still serve a performance carnival on iPhone 18
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