- Don't charge your phone using your laptop, here's why!

charging your phone or accessories through your laptop might seem convenient, but it's actually very slow, inefficient, and drains your laptop's battery. here's why you should stop doing it.
- Car LiDAR systems can permanently damage smartphone cameras.

the lidar system in vehicles like the volvo ex90 can damage smartphone camera sensors if pointed directly at. users need to exercise extreme caution.
- DDR5 RAM prices have surged by a shocking 440%, while DDR3 and DDR4 prices have also climbed sharply.

ddr5 ram prices in germany have increased more than fourfold since july 2025, while ddr3 and ddr4 have also not escaped the price surge due to dram shortages and ai demand.
- The new WhatsApp Clear Chat tool will allow you to control message deletion.

whatsapp is testing an advanced memory clearing tool called clear chat, which allows users to control how messages are cleaned up.
- Stop buying regular USB flash drives: USB SSDs are a better choice in 2026.

usb ssds are faster, more durable, and only slightly more expensive than traditional usb flash drives. why should you ditch your regular usb drives by 2026?
- 5 things Raspberry Pi does better than any other computer.

despite the emergence of many new sbcs, the raspberry pi still stands out for its hardware customization capabilities, power efficiency, and vast ecosystem.
- Claude AI can now read health data and provide in-depth, personalized analysis.

anthropic has launched a feature that allows claude to connect health data, summarize medical history, and interpret health indicators. privacy and professional medical application are prioritized.
- OpenAI develops AI headphones running ChatGPT, aiming to dethrone AirPods.

openai is reportedly developing an ai headset with integrated chatgpt called sweetpea, featuring a novel design, which could launch in 2026.
- Spotify is testing a feature that synchronizes audiobooks with print books.

spotify is developing a new feature called page match that will allow audiobook listeners to continue listening from where they left off in the print version.
- Don't use old HDMI cables for your new 4K TV if you don't want to lose picture quality.

old hdmi cables can cause 4k, 120hz tvs to malfunction. learn how to identify, classify, and choose the right hdmi cable for your modern tv.
- WhatsApp's cover photo options are coming soon to users.

meta is working with the team to launch a feature that supports setting cover photos for whatsapp accounts, along with related privacy settings.
- YouTube is cracking down on 'AI slop' content but is still releasing deepfake tools for creators.

youtube is committed to combating low-quality ai content, while also introducing deepfake creation tools for creators and expanding the ai ecosystem.
- Scientists have found a way to make OLED screens brighter without consuming more battery power.

new technology from kaist makes oled screens brighter, more energy-efficient, and more durable, opening up a future of more efficient displays for smartphones.
- Windows Phone makes a surprising comeback… but in a very different way.

nexphone brings windows phone back in a new way: an android smartphone, dual-boot windows 11, the familiar tile interface, and the ability to be used like a pc.
- The price for the AMD Ryzen 9850X3D – the world's fastest gaming CPU on Windows 11 – has been revealed.

amd has released windows 11 benchmarks, confirming that the ryzen 9850x3d outperforms the intel core ultra 9 285k in gaming performance, launching this quarter.
- ReactOS turns 30: The 'open-source Windows' continues to develop quietly.

reactos – the open-source operating system often referred to as 'free windows' – officially celebrates its 30th anniversary, with the goal of running windows applications and drivers in a secure, open environment.
- 3 USB-C devices you never thought you'd need.

usb-c isn't just for phones and laptops. here are three affordable yet incredibly convenient usb-c gadgets for everyday life.
- Most children don't learn about online safety in school – here are 5 ways parents can teach their children at home.

most children don't learn about cybersecurity in school. parents can start with five simple methods: limit information sharing, use password managers, monitor social media, teach how to identify fake news, and establish internet rules.
- Why do your clothes shrink when you wash them?

unraveling the scientific reasons why fabrics shrink during washing and tips on using fabric softener to effectively restore clothes to their original shape.
- Why do clothes shrink when washed? How can this be resolved?

science has explained why clothes shrink when washed and how to deal with shrunken items using simple home remedies.