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Do XREAL a01 Glasses Really Make Watching Movies Better?

XREAL a01 offers a portable display with good image quality and a light weight, but it does not fully solve the problem of relying on another device or duplicating the display in front of the user. The review concludes that the glasses are interesting for travel and gaming, but less convincing than a large television for watching movies at home.

2026-08-28

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iPhone 17 Leads Global Smartphone Sales Despite 11% Market Contraction

The iPhone 17 topped the list of the world’s best-selling smartphones in the second quarter of 2026, with a share of approximately 6%, while Apple and Samsung occupied all ten top spots. This came despite an 11% contraction in total global market sales due to shortages of some components and rising prices.

2026-08-27

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Fitbit Founders Launch Luffu Link, an LTE Health and Safety Bracelet That Does Not Require a Phone

Luffu, founded by James Park and Eric Friedman, has launched the Luffu Link bracelet, which can collect health data, determine location, and send help requests over LTE without connecting to a nearby phone. The device is currently available for preorder at $250, with shipping set to begin in early 2027, while its expected retail price is $300.

2026-08-25

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Apple launches Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips and up to 512GB of unified memory

Apple has announced the new generation of Mac Studio, designed for local AI and professional production work, with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, support for Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thunderbolt 5. Preorders begin on August 25, with devices reaching customers on September 22, while the 512GB unified memory option will be available in late October.

2026-08-25

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RayNeo iO Review: AI Glasses Focused on Continuous Memory and Translation

RayNeo iO is a lightweight pair of glasses weighing 34 grams, with a transparent display and an “all-day smart memory” function that records audio information, summarizes it, and turns it into reminders and tasks. The glasses also support real-time translation, an autocue, and converting recordings into text, but they depend on a phone and do not include a camera.

2026-08-22

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Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Oura of Misleading Consumers About Sleep-Tracking Accuracy

A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Oura of marketing its smart rings as capable of accurately identifying sleep stages, despite allegedly relying on AI-generated estimates that do not directly measure the necessary physiological signals. The lawsuit seeks to halt these claims and compensate consumers.

2026-08-21

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Samsung Unveils Its 2026 TV Lineup in the Gulf, Expanding AI Features

Samsung Gulf introduces a 2026 TV lineup including Micro RGB, OLED, The Frame, Mini LED, and UHD models, while expanding the Vision AI Companion ecosystem to more devices. At the same time, the company introduces the Music Studio 7 and Music Studio 5 soundbars, with models, offers, and availability varying by market.

2026-08-20

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Amazon Makes Alexa+ Available on Fire TV Devices in the United States at No Additional Cost

Amazon has begun rolling out Alexa+ to all U.S. customers using compatible Fire TV devices, with no additional subscription or action required from users. The update adds more natural voice search, improved recommendations, and the ability to control smart home devices through the television.

2026-08-19

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Comcast Turns Xfinity WiFi Network into an Indoor Motion Sensor Without Cameras

Comcast has announced the Xfinity Shield platform, which uses changes in WiFi signals to detect movement inside the home, alongside tools for cybersecurity, family safety, and home monitoring. The company says the feature is optional and does not identify the person or determine their exact location, but its documentation does not specify how long motion data is retained or the scope of its disclosure in some legal situations.

2026-08-18

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Meta Donates 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta Glasses to Blind and Visually Impaired People in Ireland

Meta announced the donation of 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta glasses to Vision Ireland, enough to cover all blind and visually impaired adults supported by the organization. The program will include in-person training and ongoing support to help beneficiaries use artificial intelligence capabilities to read text, recognize objects, and complete everyday tasks.

2026-08-13

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The Pixel 11 series bets on Gemini more than hardware changes

Google introduces the Pixel 11 phones with limited design and component changes, in exchange for a major expansion of Gemini’s capabilities to perform tasks in the background, along with improvements to the camera, translation, and night photography. Prices start at $899 with 256GB of base storage, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL costs $100 more than the previous generation.

2026-08-12

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Intel Launches Gamer Days 2026 Campaign Featuring Tomb Raider and STAR WARS Games

Intel has begun its Gamer Days 2026 campaign with game bundle offers and collaborations with Fuse Games and Crystal Dynamics, including digital copies of STAR WARS: Galactic Racer and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis with the purchase of eligible products. Both games will support XeSS 3 technologies at launch on Intel platforms, with their release dates set for October 2026 and February 2027.

2026-08-10

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Snap CEO Avoids Giving a Definitive Answer on Preorders for Specs Glasses

Evan Spiegel said most consumers will need to try Specs glasses in person before deciding to buy, as Snap prepares to launch them in September for $2,195. Spiegel believes mass-market adoption could be delayed until the end of the decade because of their weight and cost.

2026-08-03