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Nvidia confirms more RTX Spark processors are coming with N2X and N3 series lined up

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed at Computex 2026 that N2X and N3X RTX Spark processors are already planned.
Woman exercises with her Apple Watch and Dexcom G7.

AI fitness coach senses the muscle mechanics as you exercise and prevents rookie injuries

BioCoach is an AI and computer vision prototype that analyzes exercise videos in real time, identifies joint mechanics, and provides specific form corrections.
Adult, Female, Person

Google’s new AI app wants to replace endless scrolling with stories about your own life

Google’s Dreambeans is an experimental AI app that processes your Gmail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, and Search data overnight to deliver 10 to 14 personalized lifestyle stories.
A woman wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset.

Apple reportedly slashes its Vision roadmap for smart glasses, and Meta’s lead matters more than ever

Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus signed off on cutting Apple's Vision product roadmap from seven devices to two.
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Got a missed call from an unknown number? Malwarebytes’ new free tool will tell you if it’s a scam

Malwarebytes has launched Scam Number Check, a free reverse phone lookup tool requiring no sign-in that identifies whether a phone number is safe or a known scam.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Amazon app now takes you shopping straight from the iPhone’s lock screen

Amazon has added six new visual search features to its shopping app, including an Amazon Lens lock screen widget for iPhone.
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Android will now warn you if someone is using AI to fake your contact’s voice on a call

Google has launched fake call detection for Android devices, using end-to-end encrypted RCS technology to verify the caller in real time.
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Electric cars are getting more pocket-friendly globally, except for US buyers

The IEA's Global EV Outlook 2026 shows global electric car sales hit 20 million with battery prices falling 8%, while US EV sales dropped.
Electronics, Computer, Tablet Computer

Amazon announces Prime Day sales date and it’s happening a tad earlier this year

Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26, starting at 12:01 a.m. PDT, two weeks earlier than last year's July 8–11 event, with early deals already live on select devices.
Apple Watch Series 11 activity rings.

Next-gen Apple Watch could get an upgraded OLED screen with a battery life boost

LG Display is developing high-mobility oxide OLED backplane technology, with Apple evaluating it as a lower-power successor to LTPO.
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Google’s first new smart speaker in six years might finally have a release date

A since-removed Best Buy Canada listing suggests June 25, 2026, as the Google Home Speaker's launch date.
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Samsung One UI 9 will disable your fingerprint every time you open the power menu

Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 2 removes the manual lockdown button from the Galaxy power menu and replaces it with medical info.
Computer, Electronics, Tablet Computer

Dell’s new XPS 16 Creator Edition wants to be your MacBook Pro replacement

A 16-inch Tandem OLED laptop powered by Nvidia RTX Spark with up to 128GB unified memory, a built-in SD card reader, and HDMI port, targeting creative professionals.
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Asus ROG Ally X gets a special makeover with an OLED panel and gold trims that don’t look gaudy

Asus announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle at Computex 2026 to mark ROG's 20th anniversary.
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OneDrive is getting an AI feature that names your files so you don’t have to

Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Suggested Rename to OneDrive on the web starting June 2026.
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Windows 11 is finally addressing key annoyances with the universal Search system

A new Windows 11 Insider Preview build adds Search by Substring to both the Experimental and Beta channels, letting users find files by typing any part of a compound name.
Machine, Computer Hardware, Electronics

MSI’s MEG Vision X2 AI+ desktop has a holostage to keep you busy with an AI pet

MSI has announced the MEG Vision X2 AI+ gaming desktop at Computex 2026, featuring an AI Holostage cylindrical display built into the chassis.
The front of the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Apple’s smart glasses are expected to land closer to the end of 2027 after delays

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's smart glasses, codenamed N50, have been delayed from an early 2027 ship date to a late 2027 target.
Accessories, Bag, Handbag

Apple has new Beats headphones coming and Barca star Lamine Yamal is already rocking them

Lamine Yamal arrived at Spain's World Cup training camp wearing what appears to be an unreleased pair of Beats over-ear headphones in pink.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Motorola just leaked its next Android phone, and it could be the perfect mid-ranger for you

Motorola officially listed the Edge 70 Pro+ on its website ahead of its June 4 India launch, putting an end to rumors and speculations.
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Out of the blue, Acer just dropped two smart glasses that look pretty stylish

Acer has launched two smart glasses at Computex 2026: the AR Vision GR0 AR glasses at $499.99 and the GI0 AI Glasses at $299.99.
Electronics, Hardware, Computer Hardware

Acer reveals Veriton compact PC to tackle the Mac mini with AMD Ryzen and plenty of AI mojo

Acer has announced the Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation, a compact desktop powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with up to 128GB LPDDR5X RAM and Wi-Fi 7.
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Oppo next flagship could bless your selfies with a 100-megapixel front camera

A Weibo leak from Digital Chat Station reveals OPPO is testing a 100MP square-format 1:1 front camera sensor for the Find X10, built on a custom Samsung 1/2.5-inch chip.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Google Drive can now batch-scan your documents and spare you a few other frustrations, too

Google Drive's redesigned document scanner is rolling out on Android with Smart Batch Scanning, Auto-Best Frame, and Duplicate Detection.
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Microsoft wants Copilot to answer all your health-related questions and store your medical records

Microsoft Copilot Health is now in preview for US Microsoft 365 subscribers, connecting wearables, health records from 50,000+ providers, and personalized AI insights.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

MSI’s Triple Mode OLED monitor is a Computex showstopper and my eyes genuinely can’t wait for it

MSI has unveiled the MPG OLED 322URDX36 ahead of Computex 2026. the world's first Triple Mode gaming monitor with a 32-inch fifth-gen QD-OLED panel.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Dell doubles down on 5G cellular connectivity for its premium business laptops in the US

Dell has launched seven new laptops globally ahead of Computex 2026, with three Pro 7 Series 2-in-1 models offering optional 5G cellular connectivity in the US.
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Your WhatsApp and Google Meet calls will show up in Samsung’s Phone app with One UI 9

Samsung's One UI 9 will display WhatsApp and Google Meet calls directly in the default Phone app's call log.
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You can now choose how hard Claude thinks before answering your queries

Claude Opus 4.8 introduces effort control on claude.ai, letting users choose how deeply Claude thinks before responding.
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Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket explodes in a fiery blaze during tests

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was destroyed during a hotfire test at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral on May 28, 2026.
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Just like humans, this robot can hear music and play it after just two minutes of self-practice

USC researchers built the Musician Hand, a four-fingered robotic system that hears a melody once and reproduces it after just two minutes of self-taught motor babbling.
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Chrome browser is getting a security boost that you won’t see, but it’s good to have

Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) as a default security feature in Chrome on Windows for all Workspace users.
Rear view of OnePlus 15.

New leak paints the OnePlus 16 as the Android flagship you deserve… but might never get

A new Weibo leak from Smart Pikachu reveals the OnePlus 16 will feature a 185Hz display, 200MP 3x periscope telephoto camera, and a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

iOS 27 leak shows off Siri’s minimalist redesign and new tricks within a dedicated app

A Bloomberg leak previews iOS 27's Siri overhaul, which includes a standalone Siri app, new Search or Ask interface, Gemini-powered AI model, and Camera app integration.
iPhone Fold CAD-based AI visualization.

iPhone Fold: Everything we know about Apple’s Ultra foldable

iPhone Fold or Ultra? Apple's first foldable brings an A20 chip, dual 48MP cameras, 12GB RAM, and a $2,000 starting price this fall.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

iOS 26.6 alerts you upon running out of blocked contacts limit, and that’s a problem

iOS 26.6 introduces a "Blocked Contacts Limit Reached" alert for iPhones, surfacing a previously undocumented cap that some users have hit at 8,000 blocked numbers.
Accessories, Buckle, Belt

Luna is betting you’re tired of fitness subscriptions and offering its screenless band as the solution

Luna Band launches for pre-order on July 4 with shipping starting July 31, a screenless fitness tracker with 10-day battery life, and LifeOS integration.
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Intel leak predicts upcoming Nova Lake Edge processors with an odd core layout

A new leak claims Intel's Nova Lake Edge processor will feature eight E-cores and 12 Xe integrated graphics cores with no P-cores.