New workplace research indicates that many managers approach coaching as a rigid, scheduled event rather than an ongoing practice, often limiting it to annual reviews or occasional check-ins. This narrow view leads managers to either jump in and solve problems directly or treat coaching as an awkward, infrequent obligation. The findings point to four practical adjustments managers can make to turn coaching into a more natural, continuous part of daily work.
Engadget rounded up its recent reviews, including senior writer Daniel Cooper's take on the Pebble Time 2 smartwatch alongside coverage of Google's Pixel 11 lineup. Cooper praised the Pebble Time 2 for deliberately avoiding heavy AI features, calling it a refreshing option for users who want simpler wearables.
Deco Gear has launched the DG49OLED240, a 49-inch curved 32:9 QD-OLED gaming monitor that effectively merges two 27-inch QHD displays into a single seamless screen. The $1,230 monitor runs at 5120x1440 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 support, and wide color gamut coverage.
Soundcore's new Liberty 5 Pro earbuds carry a Guinness World Records certification for the highest speech quality score among wireless earbuds. A WIRED reviewer testing dozens of earbud models found the Liberty 5 Pro noticeably improved phone call clarity, particularly for conversations with elderly relatives, while also featuring a redesigned, larger pill-shaped body with multiple ear tip and wing options for comfort.
Panasonic's new Lumix L10 compact camera builds on the LX100 II but is bulkier and heavier, weighing 508 grams versus 392 grams. It keeps the same 24-75mm equivalent Leica zoom lens while adding a fully articulating high-resolution rear screen, an electronic viewfinder, and a full-sized battery shared with other Panasonic cameras.
Engadget's Sam Rutherford reviewed Nintendo's new competitive-focused title Pokémon Champions, arguing that its PVP battles reveal strategic depth largely absent from mainline single-player games. He notes the title currently supports only about a quarter of all 1,025 Pokémon, yet already shows wide variety in team compositions, from Eeveelution-based squads to water-type strategies.
The EPA is moving to eliminate a decades-old federal requirement that developers publicly notify and take comment from communities before receiving air pollution permits under New Source Review. The agency would shift that responsibility to individual states, which advocates fear may choose not to require public notice at all. Critics say the change would let data center builders and other industrial developers start construction with little or no warning to nearby residents.
Tom's Hardware reviewed MSI's flagship MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5, a 1600W power supply built on a CWT platform with Titanium-rated efficiency confirmed at both 115V and 230V input. The unit adds a rear USB-C port for real-time monitoring and basic power management tied to MSI's GPU Safeguard+ system, which aims to prevent 12V-2x6 connector overheating and overcurrent damage.
XGIMI has launched the Vibe One, a battery-powered, Google-certified Full HD LCD projector priced under $250. The compact 3.1-pound device rotates on its own handle to project onto walls or ceilings without a tripod, and doubles as an LED lamp and Bluetooth speaker. It sits below XGIMI's pricier MoGo lineup and the Nebula Capsule 3, offering fewer features but a lower cost.
Alienware has released a new 39-inch curved OLED display with 5K resolution aimed at gaming and productivity users. Early reviews from tech outlets have praised the panel's image quality and performance, though specific pricing and full spec details vary by source.
A hands-on review of Dell's Alienware 39 5K ultrawide gaming monitor finds it strikes the ideal balance between screen width and height, matching the vertical space of the Alienware 32 OLED while adding wraparound peripheral vision. The panel isn't QD-OLED like its 34-inch sibling but still delivers 300 nits SDR, 500 nits sustained HDR, and peak brightness up to 1,300 nits, producing vivid highlights in games like Control and 007: First Light.
Alienware has released the AW3926QW, a 39-inch ultrawide gaming monitor sitting between the common 34-inch and 45-inch OLED sizes. It uses a 5120 x 2160 panel, giving it the same vertical resolution as a standard 4K screen so it can display 4K content at full clarity, unlike typical 3440 x 1440 ultrawides. It also delivers OLED-level contrast, reaching a true zero-nit black for near-infinite contrast ratio.
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