Espressif’s compact ESP32-C6 combines Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4, giving DIY developers a simpler route from Wi-Fi projects to Thread and Zigbee devices. For anyone building smart-home projects on an ESP32, the ESP32-C6 has become a particularly practical choice…
The Geekom IT13 Max offers strong performance, extensive connectivity and a clean Windows 11 setup, but its travel-ready credentials collapse once its display, peripherals and power supply are added. Saeed Wazir’s switch from an Asus gaming laptop to Geekom’s IT13…
From stripped-back Nokia handsets to privacy-focused models that still run selected apps, the latest dumb phones offer more nuanced ways to cut distraction and data collection. The appeal of the dumb phone is no longer just nostalgia. These devices, also…
Automatic account synchronisation can add to overnight battery drain, particularly on phones with multiple accounts, but weak signals, rogue apps and recent software updates may also be responsible. Leaving an Android phone on a bedside table with plenty of charge…
The Valorant-themed Omen 16 delivers potent gaming performance and a rapid 240Hz display, but its cramped keyboard, loud fans and limited battery life weaken the premium proposition. HP’s HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is more than a themed shell for…
From rugged batteries and built-in styluses to seven years of updates, five Android phones show why the best long-term value depends on the compromise buyers are willing to make. For buyers who want an Android phone that is affordable yet…
Samsung’s India-only Galaxy F70 pairs a 50-megapixel OIS camera with a Super AMOLED display and 5,000mAh battery, but conflicting specifications and no confirmed UK launch remain. Samsung has expanded its India-only F series with the Galaxy F70, a budget handset…
The platform combines AI-assisted coding with managed databases, hosting, authentication and mobile builds, promising faster deployment while tying development pace to usage limits. Floot is positioning itself as a way to turn plain-language app ideas into deployed web and mobile…
AI-assisted projects are producing cleaner, ad-free smart TV home screens, but Samsung’s tightly controlled Tizen platform makes replacing Smart Hub difficult and risky. A recent wave of AI-assisted “vibe coding” is being used to rebuild smart TV home screens with…
Anker is bringing smartphone-style software updates to its Nano Charger, adding iPhone 18 recognition, adaptive voltage scaling and new display information after purchase. Anker has begun treating one of its compact phone chargers less like a fixed accessory and more…
