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Old-School Lighting Control: A New Device That Replaces Smart Switches
A new system offers a simpler, app-free way to control home lighting, appealing to those tired of complex smart home setups.
Smart TV Owners Overlook a Hidden Automation Tool: The RS-232 Port
Most people ignore the RS-232 port on their smart TV. But this serial connector can turn the TV into a powerful home automation controller.
Philips Skylight Ceiling Light Raises Questions About Smart Home Standards
Philips launches a ceiling light that mimics a natural skylight but lacks smart home features, raising value questions at a premium price point.
AI Filmmaking Passes the Quality Threshold But Faces an Audience Problem
AI-generated movies now look good enough to compete with human-made content but face an audience trust problem
Why Your TV Looks Different at Home: The Retail Floor Effect
TVs in stores are set to vivid, unrealistic modes. Here's how to calibrate your home set for accurate colors and better picture quality.
Razer's New Microphone Bridges USB and XLR With 32-Bit Float Support
Razer launches the Seiren V3 Pro hybrid microphone with USB-C, XLR connections and 32-bit float support. It targets streamers seeking flexibility between USB convenience and professional audio quality.
Robot Vacuums Enter a New Era of Smarter Home Cleaning
Shark and Eufy lead the 2026 robot vacuum market with advanced navigation and self-cleaning features, signaling a shift toward fully autonomous home cleaning.
Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Finally Reach US Roads
Audi's new Q9 SUV brings adaptive beam headlights to America, offering better illumination without glare after years of regulatory delays.
Philips Hue SpatialAware Turns Color-Changing Lights into Motion Sensors
Philips Hue’s SpatialAware feature turns color-changing lights into motion sensors, offering practical automation without extra hardware. The update requires the Bridge Pro.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Challenges Camera Phone Leaders
A professional photographer praises Oppo's Find X9 Ultra as a stunning camera phone but admits one rival still outperforms it. The device pushes smartphone photography boundaries.
Apple Maps Flyover to Gain Gaussian Splatting in Future iOS Update
Apple plans to enhance Maps Flyover with Gaussian Splatting for hyper-realistic 3D cities. The future iOS 27 upgrade aims to rival Google Maps in immersive mapping.
Honor 600 Review: Blazing Display and Epic Battery in a Mid-Range Phone
The Honor 600 delivers a flagship-like display and exceptional battery life at a mid-range price. Its AI features impress but occasionally feel uncanny.
Acer Portable OLED Monitor Shows the Pitfalls of Anti-Glare Screens
The Acer ProDesigner PE160WUT offers OLED and 120Hz in a portable monitor, but a matte anti-glare coating dims the vibrant picture. It highlights a key trade-off in display tech.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Redefines Laptop Display Excellence
A hands-on test of the new Asus gaming laptop reveals a Mini LED screen with near-zero motion blur, setting a new standard for portable gaming visuals.
Asus Marks 20 Years of ROG With a Gold-Plated Gaming Mouse Packing a 65K Sensor
Asus released the ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20, a limited-edition mouse with 24K gold finish, see-through back and a 65K sensor to celebrate two decades of its Republic of Gamers brand.
A simple prompt tweak can dramatically improve AI image quality
Adding a single instruction to your AI image prompts can produce sharper, more accurate results across models like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Corsair Debuts Lighter Entry-Level Gaming Headsets With HS35 v3
Corsair released the HS35 v3 gaming headsets, including a wired version that weighs just 230 grams. The lightweight design targets budget-conscious gamers.
ASRock Unveils 3,000-Watt Power Supply and Hybrid AIO Cooler at Computex
ASRock showcased a 3kW Taichi power supply for AI and a hybrid Taichi Aqua AIO/custom loop cooler at Computex 2025. The company also revealed 10th anniversary hardware.
Samsung unveils Odyssey gaming monitors with 5K and 6K displays
Samsung announced new Odyssey gaming monitors for 2026, including 5K and 6K models ranging from 27 to 32 inches with refresh rates up to 330 Hz.
Apple Unifies AI Strategy With Cross-Platform Siri in macOS Golden Gate
Apple's macOS Golden Gate update brings cross-platform Siri and Liquid Glass design, signaling a unified AI strategy across devices.