Late September 2025. The Serenade of the Seas left San Diego for what should have been a calm Pacific voyage. Instead, by the time it docked in Miami, nearly 100 passengers and crew were reporting stomach illness, according to the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program. One passenger described it bluntly: “It started with a couple of people looking pale at dinner,...
Oakley Meta Vanguard Announced: Performance AI Glasses for Athletes
At Meta’s Connect 2025 event, the company unveiled the Oakley Meta Vanguard — a new pair of performance-oriented smart glasses designed for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Priced at USD 499, the Vanguard is now up for pre-order, with shipments beginning October 21, 2025 across the U.S., Canada, Europe and select regions. Broader availability, including markets like India, Mexico, Brazil, and...
Meta Will Start Using Your AI Chat History to Target Ads Across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta has announced that starting December 16, 2025, it will begin using conversations with Meta AI — including text, voice, and interactions — to personalize the ads and content you see across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This policy shift means your AI chats won’t just assist you; they’ll actively shape the recommendations and ads that appear in your feed, as...
Honor Magic V Flip 2 Review: A Jewel That Works Like a Workhorse
Imagine wearing a luxury watch that’s also your smartphone — it blends style and technology in one dazzling package. That’s the idea behind the Honor Magic V Flip 2, a foldable phone that tries to combine glitter and guts. In this review, we’ll look at how it performs, what makes it stand out, and whether it’s more than just a...
Meet the Honor Magic 8 Pro — A Swiss Army Knife of AI Features
Smartphones have evolved from simple calling devices into versatile powerhouses. With Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor wants to take that further — turning your phone into an AI companion, camera studio, and art tool all in one. Early previews suggest the Magic 8 Pro is packed with features that could redefine what flagship phones do. What Sets It Apart: The...
Realme 15x 5G: A Giant Battery in a Mid-Range Phone
Think of your smartphone as a travel companion: it should last the journey without collapsing. With the new Realme 15x 5G, Realme is pushing that idea further — packing a 7,000 mAh battery into a mid-range smartphone that also boasts IP68/69 water resistance and dual 50 MP cameras. This launch signals Realme’s play for the “long-lasting, feature-rich yet affordable” crown....
One UI 8 Stable Update Coming to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung has quietly started rolling out the stable One UI 8 update, built on Android 16, to the Galaxy A17 5G. The first wave has gone live in Vietnam, with users reporting the update prompt this week (Sammy Fans). It’s not a small patch. Owners can expect a mix of design refreshes, tighter privacy settings, and some of Samsung’s latest...
Huawei nova 14i Review: A Workhorse, Not a Show-Off
Truth be told, not every smartphone needs to scream for attention. Some just need to last the day without a power bank, open your apps quickly, and maybe take a half-decent photo. That’s exactly the space the Huawei nova 14i is trying to occupy. What’s Inside the nova 14i? The phone comes with a big 6.95-inch LCD screen running at...
China Bans All Nvidia Chips? Here’s What’s Really Going On
Earlier this week, reports emerged that China’s regulators have barred major domestic tech firms from purchasing Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips, marking a new phase in the semiconductor standoff. According to the Financial Times, the order affects companies such as Alibaba and ByteDance, effectively halting access to key processors used for training large AI models (FT). The phrase “all Nvidia...
What Makes the GV60 Magma Genesis’ Most Ambitious EV Yet?
The luxury brand Genesis isn’t usually the first name that comes to mind when you think about track-ready performance. But that’s about to change. The company’s upcoming GV60 Magma is more than just a variant of its electric crossover — it’s the launch vehicle for an entirely new performance arm. The car has already been shown as a concept, and...
Tim Robinson: New Zealand Cricketer Rising as a Promising Batter
Cricket has a way of throwing up surprises. Sometimes it’s an old warhorse who finds a second wind, other times it’s a youngster who comes out of nowhere and makes people sit up. Right now, for New Zealand, that youngster is Tim Robinson — a name that only a couple of years ago you’d have struggled to find in the...
Ring AI Cameras Can Now Recognize Faces — Here’s What That Means for Lost Pets
Ring’s newest security cameras now come with Familiar Faces, a feature that lets the system identify household visitors, and Search Party, a community-based pet-finding tool using AI across neighborhood cameras. These updates mark a bold step: turning home security devices into active search tools for missing pets. But with power comes responsibility — let’s explore how it works, what’s impressive,...