Author: Zach_Wilson
Topping’s new desktop DAC comes fully loaded for a very low price
Compact footprint with good connectivity, LDAC and aptX Automatic S/PDIF and ADAT detection and mode switching $199 / €199 (about £175 / AU$400) “Topping releases a new DAC” isn’t really news: it makes loads of them, from the ultra-affordable D10s to the G5 portable headphone DAC/amp and premium D90 III…
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IKEA’s new wireless charger is as cute as it is practical
IKEA’s revamp of its smart home products doesn’t end with Matter support. The furniture and home goods company also has a line of new Qi wireless chargers, the best of which, the VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger, combines the functionality of a PopSockets-style phone grip with cable storage. The $10 VÄSTMÄRKE wireless…
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Hackers posing as law enforcement are tricking Big Tech to get access to private data
Cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement to trick tech firms into handing over user data Tactics include typosquatted police emails & BEC‑compromised official inboxes Tech companies now rely on vetted data‑request portals to reduce fraudulent disclosures While most data theft happens through software vulnerabilities and phished login credentials, sometimes big technology corporations…
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Intel set to buy AI chip specialist as it scrambles to catch up with AMD, Nvidia
Intel moves toward SambaNova as competitors gain ground in AI hardware DeepSeek’s rapid progress intensifies urgency around Intel’s acquisition strategy SambaNova showcases its hardware strength through DeepSeek model deployment claims AMD and Nvidia’s growing influence in artificial intelligence hardware has put pressure on Intel, prompting it to pursue the acquisition…
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iOS 26.2 is here with Liquid Glass, AirDrop, and Apple Music updates
Today, Apple officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone 11 and newer devices, which includes new Lock Screen customizations for you to adjust the opacity level, as well as the ability to use AirDrop with people who aren’t in your contacts by sharing a one-time code with them instead. There are…
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Mmm, Qi donuts
After announcing new Matter-compatible smart home devices and stylish wireless speakers over the past few months, Ikea continues to expand its consumer electronics offerings with three new wireless chargers. They’re limited to 15W Qi2.0 charging rates but are well priced and feature designs that look more like home decor accents…
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