Apple's rumored "Ultra" lineup would include a foldable iPhone, camera AirPods, and a touchscreen MacBook
Apple's next big products all share one name: Ultra
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OpenAI's mysterious ChatGPT device is a $300+ doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts
The "physical manifestation" of ChatGPT
The Google Pixel Tag is set to rival Apple's AirTag starting August 12
The Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 are also expected to debut at next week's event
Nintendo's Switch 2 sells over 23 million units in its first year, outpacing the original's 17 million
Nintendo made $300 million on tariff refunds, and customers won't see a cent
AirPods Pro 3 get a solid $60 discount, now $189
Apple's flagship earbuds combine improved Active Noise Cancellation, personalized Spatial Audio, and heart-rate tracking. At $189, they're a compelling pick for anyone looking to upgrade their wireless audio experience.
Dolby Vision 2 is rolling out now, starting with select Hisense TVs
Dolby Vision 2 requires specialized hardware
Samsung is cracking down on TV apps that quietly rent out your bandwidth
Researchers found that Samsung's "Editor's Choice" Pac-Man app quietly turned your TV into a hidden proxy network
Michael Dell's son and a SpaceX alum want to put battery storage in every backyard
Base Power installs about 100 batteries a day, and plans to double that by the end of 2026
What was the first consumer gadget to feature a foldable display?
The foldable phone race had a winner nobody saw coming.
Gigabyte's new 27-inch QD-OLED monitor drops to $299
Gigabyte's GO27Q24A is currently available for just $299 at Newegg, down from its $450 MSRP. The 27-inch 1440p monitor uses Samsung's third-gen QD-OLED panel, pairing it with a 240Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Gigabyte's OLED Care features. While we haven't reviewed it yet, Samsung's proven panel makes it a compelling option at this price.
Scientists built night vision that shows full color instead of just green
Quantum dots and a dual-layer OLED translate different infrared wavelengths into distinct colors
One California town found Flock's license plate cameras were wrong 71% of the time
Flock's AI cameras aren't just a privacy problem, they're often just wrong
Qualcomm's humanoid robot demo went hilariously wrong when the machine just dropped dead on stage
The 700-TOPS machine folded backwards before being covered and carried away
Keychron wants to bring open-source firmware to gaming mice
Keychron is building QMK for mice, and it's calling it ZGM
The US just banned Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters over security fears
The ban is expected to hit Unitree, Sungrow, and Huawei hardest
Samsung's passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 design is winning over reviewers
The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is drawing early praise for ditching the tall, narrow foldable formula in favor of a shorter, wider "passport" shape that is easier to use one-handed when closed, and better suited to video watching when open. At 201g, Samsung says it's also the lightest Fold model yet.
Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo
Logitech thinks less repairability is good, actually
In brief: EU regulations will soon require more devices to feature replaceable batteries, prompting some manufacturers to comply in advance. However, tech companies are adopting new repairability standards only where required by law, with Logitech arguing that limiting repairability is in users' best interests.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro reviews: Premium modular computing comes at a cost
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro has earned strong early reviews for pairing a premium all-metal chassis, longer battery life, and Intel Panther Lake performance with its signature repairable, upgradeable design. Reviewers praise it as Framework's most refined laptop yet, though its premium price, warm-running CPU, and average display remain common criticisms.
United and Delta are banning humanoid robots from flights
The ban centers on lithium battery limits, not the robots themselves, the airlines say
Apple Upgrade now lets you lease iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches, starting at $18/month
The program is powered by Klarna, the buy-now-pay-later company
The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: OLED Leads, LCD Fights Back
From premium OLEDs to affordable IPS models, these are the best 4K gaming monitors of 2026, based on hands-on testing, current pricing, HDR performance, and overall value.
Boox is making a tiny e-reader to compete with Xteink's pocket-sized devices
The Picco features a 3.97-inch display and SD card expansion, pricing still unknown
What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery?
Lithium-ion batteries changed tech forever, but the first consumer device to use one may surprise you.
First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried
The FAA issued more waivers in ten months than it had during the previous seven years combined
This $299 flip phone is the anti-smartphone, promises to save you from doomscrolling hell
The Light Flip is an old-school phone with no social media, web browsing, or shopping apps