Asus ROG Zephyrus DUO (2026) debuts with Intel Panther Lake, RTX 5090, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD. Dual-screen design pushes performance to desktop levels, but prices over $4,000 shock industry.
The 8849tech Tank Pad Ultra is a $599 rugged Android tablet with a built-in 1080p projector and large battery, but it uses a less powerful processor than its predecessor, sparking debate over its target use.
Beelink EX Mate Pro dock offers 80 Gbps USB4 v2 speed and four M.2 slots for ultra-fast storage expansion, targeting professionals.
ACEMAGIC F5A AI 470 gets Ryzen AI HX 470, dual USB4, OCuLink, up to 3 SSDs. Compact upgrade for creators and AI workloads. Starts at $599.
An $85 open hardware board lets you turn a Google Home Mini into a private, local smart home hub running Home Assistant, cutting cloud dependence.
Linux can now be installed on certain PS5 models, allowing Steam games to run. The exploit works on older firmware, but Sony may patch it. Community excitement but limited accessibility.
Motorola launches first book-style foldable, the $1,900 razr fold, with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 16GB RAM, 6,000mAh battery, challenging Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series.
Anbernic's RG Rotate flips from square display to full gamepad, launching at $88 for retro gamers. Unique design revives Motorola Flipout style for portable emulation.
Volla launches semi-rugged Phone Plinius with Ubuntu Touch or Google-free Android, mid-range specs, and 120Hz OLED display. Privacy-focused design now shipping.
Dreame, known for robot vacuums, announced two smartphones at its Next event, but neither has launched yet. The modular Aurora Nex LS1 stands out with magnetic attachments.
Amazon expands its price history feature to show a full year of data, giving shoppers more insight ahead of Prime Day amid a price-fixing lawsuit by California's attorney general.
Birdfy smart feeders are on Mother's Day sale: basic model $99.99 (was $230) and Metal 2 4K $259.99 (was $310). Features include HD/4K cameras, AI bird ID, cloud storage, and easy setup.
Evidence from the Musk-Altman trial reveals Musk drafted OpenAI's mission, Nvidia's Huang donated a supercomputer, Altman leaned on Y Combinator, and early leaders worried about Musk's control.
Apple raises Mac Mini base price to $799, drops $599 model amid chip shortage. Tim Cook warns of supply constraints on Mac models, with demand exceeding forecasts.
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Run menu for Windows 11 with dark mode, a simpler interface, and a new ~\ command replacing the Browse button. The update draws from PowerToys Command Palette.
Nintendo cuts $10 off digital Switch 2 games; Splatoon Raiders physical preorder $49.94 at Amazon/Walmart, Yoshi book $59.88. Save big on cartridge versions.
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