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* Key Takeaways: * CNET’s large-scale 2025 battery comparison ranks the iPhone 17 Pro Max as the longest-lasting phone tested. * Apple devices lead the industry for battery life in this study, and Apple tied as the top overall brand. * The comparison covered 35 smartphones sold in the United States and was
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* Key Takeaways: * CachyOS quickly got a desktop running for daily work, gaming, and printing with minimal tinkering. * Nvidia GPU drivers installed without major headaches; one gaming mouse had a quirky, game-only behavior. * The goal was to test whether Linux can be a "wingable" alternative to Windows without heavy
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• Key takeaways: * AirPods Pro 3 sharpen sound and Spatial Audio using H2 refinements and repositioned internals. * New foam ear tips boost Active Noise Cancellation but may need a break-in period for some ears. * Built-in infrared heart-rate sensor improves workout tracking and complements Apple Watch data. * Battery life per earbud increases
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* Key Takeaways: * Dolby Vision 2's quiet launch sets the stage for an HDR format battle in 2026. * AV receivers (AVRs) and Dolby Atmos setups look set for a renewed focus from manufacturers. * OLED remains dominant, but RGB Mini LED and LED milestones could challenge it. * Expect surprise product
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* Key Takeaways: * Android's Material 3 Expressive brings cohesive system-level polish across phones, tablets, and watches. * Many first-party Google apps show incremental 'Material 3.5' updates rather than a full Expressive redesign. * Changes to app bars, navigation bars, containers, and oversized buttons are inconsistent across apps. * Motion
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* Key Takeaways: * Consumer Reports highlights five 2025 electric vehicles with trims under $50,000 that balance reliability, range and features. * Standouts include the Hyundai Ioniq 6 for range, the Mustang Mach‑E for performance, and the Nissan Ariya for safety. * Practical choices like the Kia Niro EV and Audi Q4
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• RADV (Mesa) now competes with — and often matches or exceeds — AMDVLK across tested Vulkan workloads. • AMD ended AMDVLK development in 2025, consolidating Vulkan support around RADV. • Benchmarks used AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1 vs RADV from Mesa 26.0-devel on Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. • Test platform: Ryzen 9
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* Key Takeaways: * OnePlus 15R delivers extraordinary battery life with a 7400mAh pack—often lasting three full days with typical use. * Performance is strong thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, though it sits below the OnePlus 15’s Elite chipset. * Camera system is inconsistent: 50MP main sensor performs well in
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* Key Takeaways: * ZDNET named five Breakthrough Award winners for 2025 highlighting bold hardware and robotics advances. * Standouts include AI glasses with digital overlays and robot vacuums that can pick up leftover laundry. * The list also features a surprise tri‑fold device that signals renewed experimentation in foldable hardware. * The roundup