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* Key Takeaways: * ASUS unveiled a fully redesigned Zenbook Duo at CES 2026 with a new "hideaway" hinge and much narrower bezel gap (8.28 mm) between two 3K 144Hz Lumina Pro OLEDs. * The second‑gen Duo packs a larger 99Whr battery in a chassis that's 5%
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* Asus previewed the ROG NeoCore, a proof-of-concept Wi‑Fi 8 router, at CES 2026. * NeoCore is an experimental design from Asus’ ROG (Republic of Gamers) line aimed at addressing congestion, latency, and device density. * The unit shown at CES is a concept, not a shipping product, and signals Asus’ direction
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* Key Takeaway 1: Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple is evaluating multispectral camera sensors for future iPhones. * Key Takeaway 2: Multispectral sensors detect visible, infrared and ultraviolet light, used today in military, satellite and industrial imaging. * Key Takeaway 3: Commercial benefits could include better color accuracy and low-light performance,
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• Gemini will power "visually rich" answers on Google TV, surfacing images, videos and live sports updates. • New features include narrated "Deep Dives," on-TV image and video generation (Nano Banana, Veo), and natural-language TV tuning. • TCL devices get Gemini first; broader Google TV rollout follows in months
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* Key Takeaways: * Bose published SoundTouch API documentation so developers can build compatible tools. * AirPlay, AirPlay 2 multiroom, and Spotify Connect will continue working after cloud shutdown. * The SoundTouch app will be trimmed but will auto-update on May 6, 2026 to local-only features. * Bose’s move gives owners and the community
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* Key takeaways: * Dell says consumers aren’t purchasing PCs because of AI claims and that AI messaging can confuse buyers. * Kevin Terwilliger, Dell’s head of product, told PC Gamer that AI “probably confuses them more than it helps.” * Dell is not abandoning AI development, but it is dialing back
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Key Takeaways: * Many Logitech mice lost functionality on macOS when Logitech’s Apple developer certificate expired. * Companion apps (Options+ and G HUB) entered boot loops and could not auto-update. * Logitech admitted the error and published manual patch installers and a support page. * Users must download and run the Options+ or
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* Key Takeaways: * Lenovo is shipping the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS out of the box, announced at CES 2026. * Hardware remains the same: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, up to 32GB RAM and a 2TB SSD. * The SteamOS model starts at $1,199 — $100 more than the original Windows-equipped unit. * No
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• Motorola unveiled the motorola razr fold (first foldable), motorola signature ultra‑premium phone, and Motorola Qira AI. • razr fold: 6.6" external, 8.1" 2K LTPO internal display, triple 50MP camera array, Sony LYTIA sensor. • motorola signature: ultra‑thin flagship with four 50MP cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
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* Key Takeaway: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ear headphones are heavily discounted on Amazon, with some colors under $500 and the tan variant around $420 at publish. * Key Takeaway: The Px8 use 40-mm carbon-cone drivers derived from B&W’s 700 Series and deliver detailed, textured low frequencies praised by
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* Anker announced a new lineup of chargers, docks and accessories at CES 2026, emphasizing smarter interfaces and faster Qi2 wireless charging. * The Nano Charger with smart display delivers up to 45W, identifies exact iPhone models and includes a three-stage Power Delivery plus "Care Mode." Retail: $40, late January
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* Key Takeaways: * Dell is restoring the XPS line with the XPS 14 and XPS 16, repricing flagship ultralight laptops starting at $2,049 and $2,200 respectively. * The company has dialed back ‘AI PC’ marketing and returned focus to thin designs, battery life, displays and familiar input hardware. * New XPS
