Month: July 2026
SwitchBot makes a better fan
The compact Fan 2 Pro is designed to be carried anywhere and move air around medium-sized rooms, a balcony, or family tent. It features a big 3,600mAh battery for up to 70 hours of very quiet (21dB), cordless operation at low speed, or four hours on max. It can operate…
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Surprise: The global oil crisis is pushing people toward buying electrified cars
lectrified vehicle sales hit new highs around the world as 50 countries saw quarterly records in Q2 of 2026. Source
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TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It
For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support. Source
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‘You’ll notice I do not call it AI music, because I don’t think it’s music’: Qobuz’s Managing Director Dan Mackta on music streaming’s biggest problem, and how he hopes to tackle it
AV Insider On the Record is a new series of interviews and explainers with influential voices in the music industry. From artists to execs, to those behind audio technology we love, we aim to bring you a fresh, focused perspective on sound. Music to your ears? Make sure you follow…
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Why your AI strategy has a trust problem and speed won’t fix it
Boardrooms across every sector are running the same play right now: deploy AI faster, automate more, cut operational costs, and call it transformation. The metrics look compelling on paper. Response times drop. Headcount ratios improve. Executives check the “AI strategy” box and move on to the next priority. Figen Ozmen…
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I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots
A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids. Source
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