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Google gives its blob emojis a 3D ‘glow up’
Google announced a new 3D design update for its iconic blob emojis, bringing depth and light effects to the long-loved characters.
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Alex Rivera
Technology Editor
Alex covers consumer electronics, smartphones, and emerging hardware. Previously wrote for PCMag and Wired.
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Can a PC beat a PS5 now that the console got a huge price increase?
Sony just jacked up the PS5 price, making the old PC-versus-console debate feel fresh again. Here is what you need to know before spending your money.
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What 35 'Insane' Gadgets From 2026 Actually Tell Us About Tech Hype
A viral roundup of 35 futuristic gadgets claims to show what 2026 has in store. But without a single specific detail, the list reveals more about our hunger for the next big thing than about actual innovation.
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WAN Show announces channel move, AMD Linux topic in May 8 episode
The WAN Show is moving to its own channel, and the May 8 episode promises AMD-focused Linux coverage. A look at what the show notes reveal.
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An early look at the iPhone Ultra Fold, Apple's first folding smartphone
A new video offers a first glimpse at what could be Apple's inaugural foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra Fold, but concrete details remain scarce.
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Apple's folding iPhone gets an 'early look' from a popular YouTuber, but details are thin
Unbox Therapy posted a video teasing the 'iPhone Fold ULTRA' early look, but the content is mostly a sponsor segment. Here is what we actually know.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra adopts sensor shift stabilization, a feature that once set Apple apart
Oppo's new flagship phone adopts sensor-shift image stabilization, a feature Apple popularized. A teardown and durability test reveal what's inside.
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The AGI era is over, and the industry knows it
Artificial general intelligence has become a hollow marketing term. The Vergecast suggests the era of AGI hype is ending, and the industry is ready to move on.
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What an AI-designed car looks like, according to the industry's early experiments
Car companies are using AI tools to speed up design and development, reshaping how vehicles are conceived and built, according to a recent episode of The Vergecast.
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I bought a TV with no smart features and here is what I learned
A review of the Scepter 75-inch dumb TV reveals the trade-offs of ditching ads and bloatware for a pure display, but the picture quality suffers.
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12 Latest Home Entertainment Gadgets You Must Buy on Amazon (2026)
A roundup of 11 home entertainment gadgets from Amazon, including projectors, sound bars, smart TVs, and wearables. Based on a 2022 video but still relevant for 2026 buyers.
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The ink poster turns digital art into something that looks like real paper
A Swiss company’s new E Ink display uses Spectra 6 and Sharp EXO tech to deliver a no-glare, no-blue-light art frame that runs for a year on a charge.