Here’s how the Pixel’s AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens
Here's how the Pixel's AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens Here’s how the Pixel’s AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens Optical zoom takes on generative AI. In case you missed it last week among other big news items, Google shipped a phone camera with a zoom feature that uses generative AI. […]
Framework actually did it: I upgraded a laptop’s entire GPU in just three minutes
Framework actually did it: I upgraded a laptop's entire GPU in just three minutes Framework actually did it: I upgraded a laptop’s entire GPU in just three minutes On Tuesday, I told you how the modular computer company Framework was finally fulfilling its promise of the “holy grail for gamers” – a laptop with modular, […]
Honor’s Magic V5 is the thinnest foldable yet, but that’s not why it matters
Honor's Magic V5 is the thinnest foldable yet, but that's not why it matters Honor’s Magic V5 is the thinnest foldable yet, but that’s not why it matters Honor’s latest foldable phone is launching in Europe, but not the US. Honor’s Magic V5 is the thinnest book-style foldable in the world, but you probably couldn’t […]
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too Not a perfect ten but pretty damn good. Last year, Google proved it could make a phone that looks and feels like a true flagship, despite the software feeling like an AI jumble. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro starts to put AI […]
CRKD’s $99 Peak Design clone is great for handhelds
CRKD's $99 Peak Design clone is great for handhelds CRKD’s $99 Peak Design clone is great for handhelds Each handheld pocket features adequate room on the sides, and a layer of padding covering the screen area. Embracer Group-owned CRKD recently launched a backpack, the $99.99 Vortex 1.0. During a recent vacation, I swapped it in […]
Hasselblad X2D II: the luxury sports car of medium format cameras
Hasselblad X2D II: the luxury sports car of medium format cameras We’ve spent most of the year talking about gadgets getting more expensive. Thanks to US tariffs, prices are rising every few months, and even small upgrades have come with big price hikes. So I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the new Hasselblad […]
EcoFlow’s Rapid power bank is the fastest yet
EcoFlow's Rapid power bank is the fastest yet EcoFlow’s Rapid power bank is the fastest yet EcoFlow’s Rapid Pro Power Bank fast charging at 320W on top of EcoFlow’s Rapid Pro Desktop Charger. It’s now possible to charge a large 99Wh (27,650mAh) power bank – the largest you can easily take on an airplane – […]
The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room
The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room It’s small, it’s relatively quiet, it has a handy sleep mode with remote wake-up, and the front tiles are even rotatable. The Framework Desktop is a great fit for a living room. I’ve long dreamed of doing all […]
The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)
The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US) The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company’s approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if Fairphone 5 owners were considering a new model already – these are […]
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS
Microsoft's Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS The first thing I did when I got my hands on the Xbox Ally was reboot it. I wanted to see exactly how Microsoft manages to hide Windows beneath […]