The adoption of Qi2 for Android has been slow and patchy, with the standard only starting to ship to phones almost two years after its announcement. The improvement in the standard is even less impressive when it comes to power rating. This appears to be addressed in the new Qi2 standard, which is now labeled Qi2 25W instead of Qi v2.2.1, along with a pledge of wider support for Android phones.
Amazon has acquired Bee, an AI startup that has developed a rather disturbing product. This gadget looks like an ordinary Fitbit-type connected bracelet, but it actually contains microphones that record everything you say. Should we be worried about Amazon’s acquisition of such a product, one of the world’s most data-hungry companies?
Apart from Nothing’s very own line of smartwatches, it also offers cheaper options with its CMF sub-brand, which proves to be popular. The CMF lineup was headlined by the CMF Watch 2 Pro last year. Now, it is getting a successor through the new CMF Watch 3 Pro. The new budget watch brings a handful of new premium features and beefier specs, but it keeps the price under $100.
The One UI 8 Watch update, announced with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch Ultra (2025), is considerably a major leap forward for the Galaxy Watch in terms of features. While it was expected to hit later for earlier Watch models, Samsung seems to surprise us by releasing the major Wear OS 6-based software today, with the original Watch Ultra getting the first dibs.
Social network X, owned by Elon Musk, is in the crosshairs of the French justice system. X has categorically refused to cooperate with the French authorities, accusing the investigation of being “politically motivated”. But how and why did this legal battle begin?
While electric vehicles and hybrids are packed with fewer mechanical components than combustion-powered engines, it doesn’t mean that they are immune to breakdowns and failures. This is true for select EV and hybrid models of Volvo, which have been recently recalled due to an issue of total brake loss when using regenerative braking. Following the recall, a new stark warning has been issued by the feds.
Google is scheduled to unveil the next-generation Pixel smartphone series next month, which is not too distant from now. While there are already plenty of leaks giving us insight into the supposed Pixel 10, we now have our best look yet into how the device will look, with Google officially teasing it ahead of the launch.
A mini-series quietly released on Netflix this weekend deserves far more attention than it’s getting. Murder, unspoken family secrets, and a hint of Native American folklore. If you miss the aesthetics of the American wilderness a la Yellowstone and are still looking for the oppressive, mystical atmosphere worthy of True Detective season 1, don’t miss this new Netflix mini-series.
Elon Musk’s chatbot recently caused a stir with its obscure Hitler fantasies and sympathies. Just a few days ago, he announced a new AI chatbot, Baby Grok, which is targeting a particularly valuable target group!
Mova has already impressively demonstrated that it can build impressive robot hoovers. With the Z50 Ultra, the manufacturer now seems to have outdone itself. On paper, the robot really has everything it takes to topple Roborock and Dreame from their thrones. One feature of the Z50 Ultra in particular caused fascination during the review. In the test report, we reveal which feature competitors should copy and whether the Mova Z50 Ultra is worth buying.