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A new Microsoft Surface Pro with 8GB RAM displayed prominently, with abstract AI graphics in the background symbolizing the exclusion of Copilot+ features.
Home Base

Microsoft Launches Cheaper Surface Models With 8GB RAM

Microsoft has just launched new 12-inch Surface Pro models starting at $849.

Mei Lin·June 25, 2026
A CMF Phone with a cracked screen, symbolizing the canceled successor due to rising RAM costs and component prices.
Fuel & Fire

CMF Phone RAM Costs Halt Successor Model Release

Nothing's CMF Phone series, lauded as MKBHD's 'Best Budget Phone of the Year', has officially canceled its next model.

Amélie Girard·June 20, 2026
A modern living room lamp subtly integrated into a smart home system, showcasing Philips Hue's new wired module technology for non-smart lights.
Home Base

Philips Hue to launch wired modules for non-smart lights in 2026

For €44.99, Philips Hue plans to offer a module in 2026 that integrates traditional, non-smart lights into its ecosystem, expanding its reach beyond smart bulbs, according to The Verge. This new product will allow e

Mei Lin·June 20, 2026
YouTube logo with a speech bubble icon emerging, symbolizing the return of its direct messaging feature after a six-year absence.
Field Tested

YouTube Revives Direct Messaging After Six-Year Hiatus

Six years after unceremoniously ditching its in-app messaging, YouTube is now rolling out a direct messaging feature to 40 countries, a list that includes major players like the US, UK, Brazil, and Si

Dasha Orlova·June 11, 2026
The Gemini AI logo glowing powerfully in a futuristic data center, symbolizing advanced artificial intelligence made more accessible with a significant price reduction.
The Money Trail

Google Slashes Gemini AI Ultra Price by 60%

Google has slashed the monthly price of its top-tier AI Ultra plan by 60%, reducing the cost from $249.

Mei Lin·June 2, 2026
A futuristic Windows laptop showcasing the Nvidia RTX Spark chip, with a blurred city skyline in the background.
Fuel & Fire

Windows M1 Moment: Nvidia's Costly Chip Limits Market Reach

After years of anticipation, Windows laptops are finally poised to receive a chip capable of rivaling Apple's M1.

Amélie Girard·June 2, 2026
AMD's AM5 socket motherboard with futuristic design, symbolizing guaranteed support through 2029 and long-term value for PC builders.
Field Tested

AMD Guarantees AM5 Socket Support Through 2029, Securing Long-Term Value

At Computex 2026, AMD announced it will support its AM5 socket through 2029, while simultaneously re-releasing a 10th Anniversary Edition of the AM4-based Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Dasha Orlova·June 1, 2026
Futuristic Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra displaying a visualization of 1 petaflop AI compute power, powered by the Nvidia RTX Spark chip.
Field Tested

Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra With Nvidia RTX Spark

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, set for a 2026 launch, will pack an astonishing 1 petaflop of AI compute power.

Dasha Orlova·June 1, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with Nvidia, Microsoft, and Arm logos, showcasing advanced AI-powered laptops, symbolizing the next generation of PC processors.
The Getaway Plan

Nvidia, Microsoft, Arm Tease New AI PC Processors for 2026

Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch its N1X laptop chip, a formidable contender with a rumored 20-core CPU, a Blackwell GPU boasting 6,144 CUDA cores, and support for up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X memo

Javier Romero·May 30, 2026
Abstract visualization of Google's Gemini Omni AI model generating video from various inputs, with subtle digital watermarks integrated.
The Getaway Plan

Google unveils Gemini Omni, generating video from any input

At Google I/O, Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini Omni, an AI model capable of generating 10-second video clips with synchronized audio from any input.

Javier Romero·May 23, 2026
An abstract representation of the 'Together Mode' feature in Microsoft Teams, now deactivated, symbolizing its upcoming retirement.
Home Base

Microsoft Retiring Teams Together Mode in June 2026

Microsoft's 'Together Mode,' once touted as a revolutionary way to connect in virtual meetings, will begin its removal from Teams on June 30, 2026.

Mei Lin·May 18, 2026
A sleek, modern interface showing a digital assistant's chat history with options to auto-delete conversations after a set period.
Fuel & Fire

Apple's new Siri app will auto-delete chats

In iOS 27, Apple grants users the power to make Siri conversations vanish after 30 days, a year, or instantly, mirroring controls previously reserved for text messages.

Amélie Girard·May 18, 2026