Tag: author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Samsung brings SmartThings integration to IKEA’s Matter devices
Samsung is expanding the SmartThings connectivity platform to include many IKEA products. The company promises “seamless integration” with the furniture giant’s Matter-over-Thread devices, which include stuff like smart lights, air quality sensors, remote controls and smart plugs. This is great news for IKEA fans who want to bark orders at…
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Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs
The RAMpocalypse continues. Microsoft just revealed significant price increases across the entire Surface line of products, according to reporting by Windows Central. The updated pricing has already hit the official Microsoft Store, with other retailers expected to follow suit in the near future. These are fairly significant upticks. For instance,…
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Samsung’s new Micro RGB TVs start at $1,600 for a 55-inch model
Samsung just released its lineup of Micro RGB TVs for 2026, and it includes models that start at 55 inches and go up to 85 inches. These 4K sets feature the company's Micro RGB display technology, which uses thousands of little red, green and blue LEDs to minimize color bleed…
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Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results
Google News has begun showing Polymarket bets and odds alongside actual stories, according to a report by Futurism. These look to appear as large blocks that include links to numerous ways for people to lose their money. Bets tend to appear in the “For you” section of Google News, which…
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Razer just released some new gaming earbuds with low latency and fast switching between devices
Razer just released the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds, another entry in the recently-crowded field of gaming earbuds. These have been designed for low latency, which is a necessity when playing video games. To that end, the earbuds integrate with Razer’s proprietary HyperSpeed 2.4GHz streaming platform, which allows for “gaming-grade…
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Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan, with a motor that spins up to 65,000 RPM
Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan, the HushJet Mini Cool. As the name suggests, it uses the company's proprietary HushJet air projection system. This tech first showed up on an air purifier that we found to be exceptionally quiet. Dyson promises the fan can deliver focused airflow of up…
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