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MAINGEAR’s Retro98 is a beige throwback tower that hides current gaming hardware. It’s built for anyone who wants the late-90s desktop look without giving up today’s performance. Prices start at $2,499 for an RTX 5070 build, then jump to $3,499 with an RTX 5080, and $4,999 with an RTX 5090. Retro98 alpha tops the stack at $9,799, pairing an RTX 5090 with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 64GB of DDR5, and a 4TB SSD. This is also a scarcity play, capped at 38 total units, split into 32 standard systems and six Retro98 alpha builds. The listing calls the systems…
A small group of blind and low-vision fans will experience the Super Bowl with a Super Bowl tactile device that renders the ball’s location through touch. The tablet also delivers vibration cues for key moments, so big plays don’t blur into crowd noise. The NFL is teaming up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to bring the setup to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, when Seattle plays New England on Feb. 8. Around 10 attendees are expected to use the device in their seats, with a live Westwood One broadcast feed running through headphones. Timing is the difference. If you’ve ever…
Like every year, almost everything about Samsung’s new flagships is already available on the internet as leaks and rumors. While we already know the Galaxy S26 series won’t be as radical an update as many wanted, it might not come with a revised price tag after all. A fresh leak, however, seems to have taken all the mystery out of the Galaxy S26’s launch date, or should I say, the first Galaxy Unpacked event’s date, and it’s on the same day as everyone expected it to be. Galaxy Unpacked date appears to be locked in Renowned tipster Evan Blass (via…
Spotify might finally let you swap out that random string of letters and numbers it calls a username. An APK teardown of Spotify’s Android app surfaced new UI text for “Username” and “Edit username,” hinting that editable usernames could be on the way. Android Authority spotted the strings in Spotify version 9.1.20.1132 and noted language that treats the username as a social handle. That’s a notable shift for a service that has been acting more like a social app lately, with features like Jams, Blends, collaborative playlists, and now direct messages and group messaging. Strings point to an in-app editor…
Apple has historically launched its regular and Pro models side by side, but that tradition could be in for a shake-up this year. A report from The Information last November suggested that Apple may debut only the iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026, with the more affordable iPhone 18 pushed to spring 2027. A new report now adds weight to that claim, indicating that Apple plans to prioritize its premium models this year. Sources familiar with Apple’s plans told Nikkei Asia that the company is aiming to launch three premium models in the second half of the year, including the…
A couple of days ago, OnePlus announced bypass charging for the OnePlus 13s, limited to the Indian region. Now, the feature is rolling out to more smartphones and to a recently-launched OnePlus tablet. As part of the latest OxygenOS update, OnePlus is bringing system-wide bypass charging to a couple of older devices, including the OnePlus 13R, the OnePlus 12, and the OnePlus Pad Go 2 (via notebookcheck.net). What is bypass charging anyway? For those catching up, bypass charging is a power management and utilization feature that allows a smartphone to draw power directly from the charger (when it’s plugged in),…
Vivaldi 7.8 skips AI flash and focuses on faster tab tiling, letting you drag tabs into split views and open links straight into a tile, so your main page stays anchored while you compare. The post If you hate AI clutter in browsers, Vivaldi’s new tab controls are for you appeared first on Digital Trends.
Sennheiser has just dropped a lifeline to everyone who misses the simplicity of plugging in a pair of headphones and hitting play. In a world where “audio” has become synonymous with “Bluetooth pairing,” “firmware updates,” and “battery anxiety,” the German audio giant is taking a refreshing step back to basics. They have officially refreshed their entry-level lineup with the new HD 400U over-ear headphones and CX 80U earbuds, effectively bringing the trusty wired connection into the modern era. The “Dongle Life” is finally over For the last few years, buying wired headphones meant living a life of dongles. You’d buy…
We tend to think of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store as digital “walled gardens” – safe, curated spaces where dangerous or sleazy content gets filtered out long before it hits our screens. But a grim new analysis by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) suggests that the walls have some serious cracks. The report reveals a disturbing reality: both major storefronts are currently infested with dozens of AI-powered “nudify” apps. These aren’t obscure tools hidden on the dark web; they are right there in the open, allowing anyone to take an innocent photo of a person and digitally…
The rumor mill offered a glimpse into Samsung’s foldable ambitions last month, with a report suggesting the company is working on a new foldable phone designed to deliver a tablet-like experience. This device is expected to take on the upcoming iPhone Fold, which is also rumored to feature a shorter, wider design. Although Samsung has yet to share any details about the so-called “Wide Fold,” the company has confirmed a new foldable phone is in development and set to arrive later this year. Samsung’s plans were revealed during its Q4 2025 earnings call, where the company acknowledged the ongoing pressures…