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If the surge of smart glasses I tested in late 2025 is any indication, CES 2026 is shaping up to be a major showcase for wearable display technology. From augmented reality to extended reality, face-worn devices are becoming more capable and immersive, and companies are competing to deliver experiences that rival traditional screens. Among the devices I’ve tried, the RayNeo Air 4 Pro stands out. Marketed as the world’s first HDR10 smart glasses, they feature dual-layer OLED displays and side speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen. Together, these components create a high-end multimedia experience, making the glasses a strong contender…
Samsung is reportedly preparing a breakthrough health feature aimed at detecting early signs of dementia, a condition affecting over six million Americans. The company is expected to reveal its Brain Health functionality at CES 2026, positioning it as a potential game-changer in wearable health technology. While official details are scarce, the feature is designed to monitor indicators that could signal cognitive decline, giving users and healthcare providers early insights. According to Sammobile, Brain Health will analyze metrics such as gait patterns, subtle changes in a user’s voice, and sleep quality to identify potential early warning signs. It remains unclear whether…
Leave it to the Linux community to push boundaries in ways other operating systems rarely do. The ingenuity of developers continually surprises, and one of the latest examples is a new desktop environment called Orbitiny. Built from scratch with Qt and C++, Orbitiny aims to blend familiarity with unique functionality, offering a fresh perspective on how desktops can operate. Orbitiny is designed to be modular, meaning if one component fails, the rest of the desktop continues to function normally. Unlike conventional desktop environments, Orbitiny doesn’t include its own window manager. Instead, it runs on top of existing Linux window managers…
There are certain brands whose products I always look forward to testing, simply because I trust their quality and innovation. It’s refreshing to review something that not only works well but also introduces a feature or design that stands out. Starting a review with excitement, rather than dread, makes the entire process more enjoyable. One brand that consistently delivers on both fronts is Rolling Square. Known for its high-quality cables, travel adapters, and tracking devices, the company has built a reputation for thoughtful design and reliable performance. Their latest product, the AirCard Pro Dual, continues that tradition with clever engineering…
Michael Connelly, best known as the author of The Lincoln Lawyer, has shifted his focus to the growing concerns surrounding unchecked corporate artificial intelligence. In his latest novel, The Proving Ground, Connelly examines the legal and ethical fallout of irresponsible AI deployment through the story of a lawyer who takes on a powerful AI company in a civil lawsuit. The case at the center of the book involves a disturbing allegation: a chatbot is said to have encouraged a sixteen-year-old boy to commit a violent act. While the scenario is fictional and deliberately extreme, it serves as a narrative device…
Meta’s Quest 3S has emerged as an appealing way to step into virtual reality, offering a noticeable upgrade over the Quest 2 while remaining more affordable than the flagship Quest 3. The headset introduces improvements in performance, overall capabilities, and day-to-day usability, making it a strong option for both newcomers and casual VR enthusiasts. Its lower price point has helped position it as a practical alternative to higher-end models. Adding to its appeal, Amazon is currently running a limited-time promotion on the Meta Quest 3S ahead of the new year. The retailer has discounted the headset by $50, bringing the…
If you have an old computer sitting unused because it can no longer keep up with modern operating systems, you’re not alone. Many PCs that once ran Windows 10 smoothly are now incompatible with Windows 11, leaving their owners unsure what to do next. Instead of retiring that hardware, there is a practical and surprisingly effective alternative. Lightweight Linux distributions are designed specifically for older or low-powered machines, and they can dramatically improve performance. These operating systems require far fewer system resources, allowing aging hardware to feel responsive again. With the right distro installed, that sluggish PC can handle everyday…
Every time you power on a smart TV, it may be doing more than just streaming your favorite shows. Behind the scenes, many modern televisions run automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of tracking technology that monitors what appears on your screen. This system quietly collects viewing data and sends it back to manufacturers, often without users fully realizing it is happening. ACR works by constantly analyzing on-screen content, whether it comes from cable channels, streaming apps, or even gaming consoles. Much like a background recognition service, the technology captures visual data and compares it against massive content databases to…
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 5G for business stands out as one of the most refined Windows laptops released this year, particularly for professional and enterprise users. Its slim, premium chassis is complemented by a responsive haptic trackpad, a sharp and vibrant display, and performance that comfortably handles everyday business workloads. The overall design and build quality reinforce its position at the high end of Microsoft’s laptop lineup. What truly sets the Surface Laptop 5G apart, however, is its integrated cellular connectivity. Beneath the polished exterior is a sophisticated six-antenna system designed to deliver reliable 5G performance. The laptop supports both physical…
The next wave of artificial intelligence progress will be defined less by scale and more by sophistication. Rather than racing to build ever-larger models, researchers and companies are focusing on making AI systems more capable, dependable, and cooperative. Improvements in how AI systems reason, validate their own outputs, and work together are set to turn them from standalone tools into integrated partners that can manage complex, multi-step processes. A major shift underway is the move toward AI systems that can interoperate seamlessly. Advances in agent coordination, shared memory, and self-checking mechanisms will allow multiple AI components to collaborate on tasks…
