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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro MSRP $600.00 “Android’s best stab at the iPad’s crown.” Pros Terrific tablet performance Surprisingly good thermals Reliable battery mileage Clean metallic build Pixel-dense 144Hz screen Fantastic keyboard case Cons OLED panel is a key miss Workstation mode needs work Camera bump is unsightly Not officially sold in the US HyperOS carries bloat weight Computing kit is expensive For years, I’ve kept a default disclaimer ready whenever I am asked to recommend Android tablets. “It’s good/meh, for an Android tablet.” That little clarity did a lot of heavy lifting. It excused the issues with laggy apps stretched…
Intel has been making a lot of noise about its upcoming 14A process, and for good reason. It is expected to be one of the biggest tests of whether the company can turn its future chip roadmap into the advantage it needs to regain momentum against AMD. Now, new information from Commercial Times suggests AMD may already be preparing its answer. The company’s future Zen 7 processors are said to be planned around TSMC’s A14 node, which could let it meet Intel’s 14A push head-on. What is AMD planning for Zen 7? This is not about the current Ryzen lineup.…
If you feel like every OS now feels too polished, flat, and boring, there’s a new museum that takes you down a rabbit hole of all the vintage computers. Virtual OS Museum, curated by Andrew Warkentin, is an interactive virtual museum of operating systems and standalone applications running under emulation. This is not just a gallery that shares still snapshots of the retro software. The museum is built as a Linux VM for QEMU, VirtualBox, or UTM, with a custom launcher and preconfigured installations that are meant to boot without forcing users to manually wrangle ancient setup files and emulator…
If you have ever scrolled through a YouTube Music playlist wishing you could just sort it alphabetically, we have some good news! YouTube Music is rolling out new sorting options for playlists, and yes, it has only taken about a decade. As first spotted by PiunikaWeb, users are now seeing three new sorting options: Title, Artist, and Album, in addition to the four existing options: Manual, Top Voted, Newest First, and Oldest First. New sorting options for YouTube Music are still rolling out The new options were first spotted by a Reddit user running YouTube Music version 9.20.52 on Android.…
Sennheiser has quietly announced the Momentum 5 wireless headphones, the successor to 2022’s Momentum 4, and the official press release doesn’t seem to be focussing on the headline features. Yes, the ANC is better. Yes, the audio has been upgraded. But the three features that actually set the headphones apart from the competition are buried deep in the spec sheet, and at least one of them won’t even work when the headphones ship. What makes the Momentum 5 genuinely different? For me, the most important upgrade on the Momentum 5 is the replaceable battery. The headphones ship with a 700…
Gotrax Mustang MSRP $2,199.00 “A great looking moped-style e-bike suitable for commuting and recreation” Pros Great range Has a throttle Very comfortable to ride Looks very stylish Cons Its weight means it’s hard to use as a real bike Not particularly suited to off-roading Taller riders may find pedaling uncomfortable Quick Take Whether you need something to get you around town or you’re looking for an easy way to explore outdoors, the Gotrax Mustang is an incredibly solid choice. Its suspension system and fat tires offer a comfortable and stable ride, speeds of up to 25 mph can be thrilling…
Windows users on the ARM platform are finally getting some love from Discord. The company is finally making a dedicated version for Windows on ARM, which should’ve been the case right from the start. Discord is now available natively on ARM-based laptops, and the company’s own download page now lists separate Windows x64 and ARM64 downloads for the desktop app. So laptops running Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, including the recent wave of Copilot+ PCs, where users previously had to rely on the regular Windows app running through emulation. Why this is really good news for Discord users? A native Discord app…
Xiaomi has launched a new gaming monitor that brings the usual high refresh rate and snappy response time. But the real kicker here is a new Night Vision, which might be built-in hacks in some scenarios. The Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G25i 2026 has officially been listed on Xiaomi’s global website, confirming its rollout in Europe and other global markets. What’s special about this Chinese gaming monitor? The real saucy part of the spec sheet is the monitor’s Night Vision feature. Xiaomi describes it as a way to “detect enemies in dark environments and lock onto hidden targets,” which is basically…
Apple AirPods Pro 3 MSRP $249.00 “A winning formula that goes far beyond audio goodness.” Pros Pleasing sound quality Excellent noise cancellation Class-leading transparency Improved in-ear fit Heart rate sensor is reliable Expansive ecosystem perks Improved ingress protection Cons Charging mileage declined No button on the case Live translations needs work Touch controls are iffy No deep EQ customizations Case gets scuffed pretty fast Ecosystem-limited features Quick Take I picked the AirPods Pro 3 with the primary motivation of enjoying better noise isolation and sound quality. But over time, I’ve extracted more utility out of them than an average pair…
HP has officially started rolling out its latest generation of ZBook mobile workstations globally, introducing two new premium laptops aimed at creators, engineers, developers, and enterprise users. The new lineup includes the compact 14-inch ZBook 8 G2a powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, alongside the larger 16-inch ZBook X G2i featuring Intel Panther Lake chips and Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell graphics. The launches signal HP’s broader push into AI-focused professional laptops, where performance is no longer just about CPU power, but also AI acceleration, high-end graphics, and advanced displays. HP is pushing AI workstations into the mainstream The smaller ZBook…