Apple’s new watches just arrived – meet the Series 12 and the Watch Ultra 4. All three (Series 12 comes in 42mm and 46mm) feature the new S11 chip, improved optical/electrical heart rate sensors, and an upgraded Health Sensing System. Apple boldly says that its new wearables have the most accurate heart rate sensing in […]

There are few things easier to recommend than keeping an external battery nearby. Toss one in a backpack, work bag, glove compartment, or carry-on, and there will eventually be a day when you’re glad it’s there. If your current power bank has been riding around with you for several years, though, it may be time […]

Last month, Huawei semi-announced the Pura X View, revealing some but not all of its specs. Today, the company has finally rectified that, by fully unveiling the device with its unique form factor. The Pura X View comes with a 6.39-inch OLED screen with 1320×2232 resolution, 16:9.5 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 6,500-nit peak […]

Smart home brand SONOFF took the stage at IFA 2026 to showcase a wide-ranging expansion of its open hardware ecosystem. Introducing novel solutions for climate management, security monitoring, and whole-home automation, the company reiterated its commitment to multi-protocol interoperability across Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, and Wi-Fi platforms. Unlike brands that trap users within proprietary walled […]

The Samsung Galaxy Z8 series of foldables launched about a month ago and we’re already seeing the first big discounts for the Z Fold8 Ultra and the Z Flip8. They are still not cheap – flagship foldables never are – but the price drop is tangible. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is $300 off. […]