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13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop review: A slightly worse version of a year-old PC

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-27 06:27:34

Microsoft's new 13-inch Surface Laptop is an odd one. It's inarguably a step down in every respect from last year's 13.8-inch Surface Laptop. But it's also too good (and too expensive) to be considered a replacement for the Surface Laptop Go, the company's perennially overpriced and underspecced entry-level laptop. It's cheaper than last year's Surfaces, but mostly because Microsoft gave those devices a de facto price hike by killing the entry-level configurations of those PCs. We're left with

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The creator of the Delta emulator made a Game Boy Camera-style app for your iPhone

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-27 06:31:58

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Riley Testut, the developer behind the robust Delta emulator app for iOS, announced a new iPhone app designed to replicate the Game Boy Camera accessory but with “features you’d expect from a modern camera app.”The Delta Camera app’s full feature list hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’s currently available for beta testing to those who subscribe t

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Gemini is getting ready to replace Google Assistant on Android

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-02-27 06:45:07

Android users will soon be able to let Gemini control device features and apps with fewer privacy concerns. In an email seen by Android Police, Google recently notified Gemini users that it will start rolling out an update on July 7th that allows the AI bot to “use Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities on your phone, whether your Gemini Apps Activity is on or off.” Disabling the Gemini Apps Activity setting stops conversations with the chatbot from being used to “provide, improve, develop, a

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Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces pushback as Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Renault opt out

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-27 16:09:00

In context: As the automotive industry shifts toward electric and autonomous vehicles, the battle for control of the dashboard – and the valuable data it generates – is heating up, with Apple making significant investments in the space. However, pushback from automakers suggests that the road to a fully Apple-powered cockpit will be slower and more contested than the company once envisioned. Apple's push to expand its footprint inside car dashboards is facing mounting resistance from some of th

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Apple Podcasts picks 20 shows that ‘define this medium’ at two-decade milestone

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-27 16:06:38

Apple Podcasts is marking 20 years of podcasting today, with the first podcasts in iTunes debuting back in 2005. As part of the celebration, it’s chosen 20 shows from over the decades that “helped define this medium we know and love.” 20 podcasts selected by Apple for 20-year podcasting anniversary Apple’s editorial teams for services are no strangers to making lists of favorites from over the years. Last year, for example, Apple Music picked its top 100 albums of all time. Now it’s Apple Pod

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Deals: Rare offer on 1TB M4 MacBook Air at $200 off, Apple Solo Loops $15, all-black Ocean Band 20% off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-02-27 16:45:33

Alongside the ongoing $100 price drop on the 512GB M4 Mac mini, today we spotted a rare deal on the 24GB M4 MacBook Air with the upgraded 1TB SSD at $200 off the list price. From there we move over to some official Apple Watch band deals – the Solo/Braided Loop bands start from just $15 today and we have a rare savings opportunity on the official all-black Apple Ocean Band at 20% off. Those offers join a host of charging and accessory offers, some discounts on M4 iPad Pro, and more. Rare deal h

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watchOS 26 has these hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-27 17:11:44

watchOS 26 is the Apple Watch’s next major hardware update, and it includes several Apple Intelligence-powered features. Here are the hardware requirements to get Apple Intelligence on your Watch. New AI features on Apple Watch each have unique requirements Last year when Apple Intelligence first launched, it was exclusive to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Since then, Vision Pro has been added. In watchOS 26, Apple is bringing AI features to the Apple Watch too. But when it comes to hardware compatib

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Launch HN: Issen (YC F24) – Personal AI language tutor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 15:32:28

Hey HN, we're Mariano and Anton from ISSEN ( https://issen.com ), a foreign language voice tutor app that adapts to your interests, goals, and needs. Demo: https://www.loom.com/share/a78e713d46934857a2dc88aed1bb100d?... We started this company after struggling to find great tools to practice speaking Japanese and French. Having a tutor can be awesome, but there are downsides: they can be expensive (since you pay by the hour), difficult to schedule, and have a high upfront cost (finding a tutor

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Anker’s Flight-Approved 25,000mAh Portable Bank Hits Its Lowest Price Ever Ahead of Prime Day

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-27 16:10:54

It’s happened to most of us. You’re in the middle of a long flight, a busy workday, or just stuck somewhere without an outlet, and your laptop battery is creeping into the danger zone. Maybe you have a power bank. Maybe you’re about to find a place to plug in and charge up, but you lose battery before then. Whatever the case may be, anyone can benefit from a way to keep their phone juiced up no matter what happens. And there’s an easy way to do it with a power bank that’s built specifically for

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Apple’s weighing major shift to prove it’s serious about theatrical movies

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-27 21:28:28

Apple’s biggest theatrical gamble ever, the $250 million F1 The Movie, arrives in US theaters tonight. On the heels of its release, a new report reveals that the company is weighing a big move that would prove it’s serious about theatrical. Apple might start its own theatrical distribution unit, per WSJ Ben Fritz and Joe Flint write at The Wall Street Journal: Apple hasn’t invested in the capacity to release and advertise its own movies, as Amazon did when it acquired MGM. Warner Bros. is dis

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Insta360’s new $110 Flow 2 gimbal sacrifices some useful pro features

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-27 21:46:14

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Insta360 has announced a new version of its entry-level smartphone gimbal. The new Insta360 Flow 2 includes many of the upgrades introduced on the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro that launched earlier this year including multi person tracking and the ability to use the Apple Watch as a remote control. But you’re also going to lose useful features like the ab

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AMD demo shows procedural generation slashing VRAM use from 35 GB to just 51 KB

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-02-28 00:51:00

Why it matters: Managing graphics memory has become one of the most pressing challenges facing the realm of real-time 3D rendering. As visuals become more detailed, the amount of VRAM required for modern high-end games is pushing against what average customers can afford. AMD and Nvidia are currently developing remedies to the issue, which involve shifting certain rendering tasks from memory to the GPU. A new research paper from AMD explains how procedurally generating certain 3D objects in rea

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New iPhone Fold leak details display size, cameras, and more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-28 02:37:22

We’re getting closer to September’s launch of the iPhone 17, but Apple is already well on its way to finalizing its 2026 lineup. The first iPhone Fold is expected to arrive next fall, and a new leak has outlined the device’s display details, cameras, and more. iPhone Fold current specs detailed with new render Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station posted today with the latest on Apple’s iPhone Fold prototype. Recently, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Apple is still working to finalize many specs

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AMD demo shows procedural generation cutting VRAM usage from 35GB to 51KB

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-02-28 06:51:00

Why it matters: Managing graphics memory has become one of the most pressing challenges facing the realm of real-time 3D rendering. As visuals become more detailed, the amount of VRAM required for modern high-end games is pushing against what average customers can afford. AMD and Nvidia are currently developing remedies to the issue, which involve shifting certain rendering tasks from memory to the GPU. A new research paper from AMD explains how procedurally generating certain 3D objects in rea

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HP’s 4.5-Star 15.6″ Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Just Crashed to 76% Off, Limited Stock Remaining

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-28 06:10:13

A lot of us need a new laptop. Look, we get that you’re attached to your old laptop, we’ve all been there, but it’s probably time for an upgrade to something a little more modern, something a little more powerful. After all, it’s not meant to take several minutes to load anything in 2025, so you shouldn’t suffer needlessly. There is another way, and it doesn’t even cost that much. See at Amazon If you act quickly, you can make the most of this limited-time Amazon deal that brings this HP 16-in

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Google clears the air about that Gemini email, says ‘this update is good for users’

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 09:25:08

Google has clarified what Gemini’s upcoming July 7 update for Android devices really means and how it’ll affect Android users. The company responded to an email query from Android Authority, confirming that Gemini will soon be able to help with everyday tasks like sending messages, making phone calls, and setting timers, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This initially sparked confusion after Google sent out a vague email to users, stating that Gemini would soon be able to “help you u

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New Gemini Live tricks make your calendar and notes easier to access

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 14:52:24

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Live can now interact with other Google apps during flowing conversations. It can add or edit entries in Calendar, Keep, and Tasks, and fetch live location in Maps. Captions in Gemini Live are also rolling out more widely. Gemini is inching closer to being the intelligent virtual assistant Google touts it to be. Google recently flipped the switch for a set of controls that allow Gemini to access information from other Google apps in real time.

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This app tells me I’m going to die 5 times a day, and I love it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 15:30:23

Matt Horne / Android Authority Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been showing friends a notification on my phone. It simply reads, “Don’t forget, you’re going to die.” Most of them immediately responded by looking at me with a mixture of confusion and concern. I like to let that look sit for a moment before explaining what’s going on. Far from suggesting that I’m unraveling mentally, these notifications are from an app that wants me to cherish life. It’s called WeCroak, and it sends me five

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How much do you trust Google with the data you provide it?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 16:55:31

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Google is a technology heavyweight — that’s just a fact. Despite this, it still needs our data for many of its services to function effectively. Whether we’re offering up our Gemini prompts, Google Photos, or Maps reviews, we’re contributing to the company’s growth little by little and the stea

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PSA: Apple Watch Hermès owners should not install the current betas

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-28 17:02:19

Anyone running a beta version of any software should of course expect issues, but if you own an Apple Watch Hermès, you’ll want to completely avoid the beta 2 versions of both watchOS 26 and iOS 26. Apple has warned of an incompatibility issue between watchOS 26 beta 2 and the Hermès watch, believed to be due to a problem with the watch faces unique to that model … Apple includes the warning in the release notes. Apple Watch Hermès crashes continuously if updated to watchOS 26 beta 2. It is a

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The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-28 15:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . As expected, Apple didn’t reveal any new hardware during WWDC this year. The event is typically reserved for announcing software and services upgrades, so we're not surprised. That means our recommendations for the best MacBooks remain the M4 MacBook Air for most people, the M4 MacBook

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Why I recommend this flagship Windows laptop to creatives over the MacBook Pro

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-28 14:30:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,899.99 at Best Buy Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for creatives. At the top of the line is the new AMD-powered ProArt P16, which exud

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2026-02-28 15:00:16

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google recently released Android 16 to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space. Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down

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The best HP laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-28 17:00:18

A new laptop is an investment, and making it last is essential to maximizing its value. To care for your new laptop, you'll want to minimize the amount of bumps and vibrations it's exposed to and keep it closed when not in use to protect the keys and screen, which can be fragile. Maximizing your laptop's battery life is also part of its longevity, as it's best to keep it between 30% and 80% to optimize battery life. Besides these obvious factors, you'll want to keep the software and drivers up

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Apptainer: Application Containers for Linux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 15:45:21

Bring your existing Docker images. Apptainer can import any container from OCI (Open Containers Initiative) registries. It aims for maximum compatibility with Docker, allowing you to pull, run, and build from most containers on Docker Hub without changes. This makes it easy to work with Docker containers while benefitting from Apptainer's secure, portable, and easy-to-use container system.

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A brand new 68k Mac emulator dropped last night

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 15:08:00

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These Three Messaging Apps Are Encrypted, but One Stands Above the Rest

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 16:00:03

Key points: Most widely used messaging app Uses the same encryption protocol as Signal Collects heaps of your data Free, but owned and operated by Meta WhatsApp is the most popular private messaging app on this list, with about 2 billion monthly users, according to Exploding Topics. Because it's so popular, there's a higher chance that other people you might be chatting with have WhatsApp, and therefore your chats can be encrypted. And if the person you're chatting with doesn't have WhatsAp

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Google clears the air on Gemini email, says ‘this update is good for users’

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 15:25:08

Google has clarified what Gemini’s upcoming July 7 update for Android devices really means and how it’ll affect Android users. The company responded to an email query from Android Authority, confirming that Gemini will soon be able to help with everyday tasks like sending messages, making phone calls, and setting timers, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This initially sparked confusion after Google sent out a vague email to users, stating that Gemini would soon be able to “help you u

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These Pixels are banned in one of Google’s biggest markets, and more could follow

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 18:29:25

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 7 series has received a sales ban in Japan after Google lost a court battle. A Japanese court ruled that Google infringed on standard-essential patents by Pantech. Pantech has also requested a sales injunction against the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 smartphone families. The Google Pixel line is among the most popular phone brands in Japan, being ranked in the top three for 2024. However, trouble is brewing as a series of Google phones has just

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Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update soon: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-02-28 18:00:19

Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) happened earlier this month, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay design Along with the redesign of iOS 26, C

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13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop review: A slightly worse version of a year-old PC

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Insta360’s new $110 Flow 2 gimbal sacrifices some useful pro features

AMD demo shows procedural generation slashing VRAM use from 35 GB to just 51 KB

New iPhone Fold leak details display size, cameras, and more

AMD demo shows procedural generation cutting VRAM usage from 35GB to 51KB

HP’s 4.5-Star 15.6″ Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Just Crashed to 76% Off, Limited Stock Remaining

Google clears the air about that Gemini email, says ‘this update is good for users’

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This app tells me I’m going to die 5 times a day, and I love it

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Google clears the air on Gemini email, says ‘this update is good for users’

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