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V-Color begins selling dummy DDR5 modules and half-real 1+1 kits in UK, EU, US

V-Color has started retail sales of its novelty DDR5 memory products: 0GB dummy sticks that contain no memory chips at all, and 1+1 kits pairing one working RAM module with one fake filler stick. The 0GB dummy kits are available across the US, UK and parts of Europe for the Manta XSky and XFinity lines, while the half-real 1+1 kits are so far limited to the UK and Germany and only for the XSky model, priced roughly between $43 and $384 depending on speed, capacity and region.

Android Auto beta hints at darker Google Maps color scheme

A teardown of Android Auto beta version 17.6.663424 reveals Google testing a new color palette for Google Maps, with a darker map background and a dark-gray turn indicator replacing the current light background and teal accent. The change also appears in dark mode, where the map surface would become even darker and the turn indicator would drop its teal tint for gray.

Buyer's guide: why TVs make imperfect stand-ins for computer monitors

An analysis compares using televisions versus dedicated monitors for computer use, focusing on refresh rates, input latency, and color depth. It finds monitors generally offer higher refresh rates, lower latency (1-4ms vs 9-12ms on TVs), and better color support at lower price points than comparable TVs.

OpenShot 4.0 launches with dedicated Color View and Color Grade effect

OpenShot has released version 4.0, introducing a dedicated Color View that combines a large preview, clip properties, color wheels and live video scopes. The update centers on a new Color Grade effect offering both basic corrections like exposure and contrast, and advanced tools such as tonal-range color wheels, editable RGB curves, and support for .cube LUT files.

Nothing OS 5.0 adds dedicated Glyph app and wallpaper-based color tinting

Nothing has unveiled OS 5.0, built on Android 17, introducing adaptive color tints for icons and widgets that pull hues from the user's wallpaper while keeping the brand's monochrome look intact. The update also bundles a standalone Glyph Interface app centralizing lighting controls, plus new lockscreen clockfaces and homescreen customization tools.