Smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku, Fire TV Stick, and Chromecast can overlap, but adding a streaming device can improve speed, reliability, ads, software support, and unlock features beyond what an older smart TV can handle.
Sep 19, 2026 ·
Engadget
The RealReal is scheduled to open a new Glendale store on October 1, positioning it to sell thousands of one-of-one pieces that can’t be found elsewhere.
Sep 19, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
You can run Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s inner 7.6-inch display using the Gadesk app, with no external monitor or DeX display needed.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Most iPad “won’t charge” cases come from the charger or cable—try the original first-party charger and fast-charging–capable cable, and test multiple adapters/cables and wall outlets to confirm the accessory isn’t the fault.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
When two paired iPhones are in the car, you can use only one with CarPlay at a time, so you’ll need to manually switch which phone the car prioritizes (or use SharePlay/Spotify Jam for music control).
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
A Bluetooth adapter (via AUX or an FM transmitter) can add wireless phone audio without replacing an older car’s factory radio, while a portable CarPlay/Android Auto display can add maps, calls, and messages on a screen without changing the head unit.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
The Hyte X50 PC case is $50 off at Hyte’s site through September 21, 2026, dropping its price to $99.99.
Sep 19, 2026 ·
The Verge
Your Android phone can automatically decline blocked calls (and usually route texts to a blocked/spam folder) and you can later unblock the number from the Phone or Contacts app.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Anamanaguchi’s Luke Silas says he has 46 tabs open in one Firefox window and 31 in another—“Too goddamn many.”
Sep 19, 2026 ·The Verge
Petlibro’s Granary 2 dry-food feeder adds a built-in scale plus an app that estimates how much food was actually eaten by tracking both what was dispensed and what remains, alongside data on intake, eating duration, feeding frequency, and eating patterns over time.
Sep 19, 2026 ·
TechCrunch
HIDIZS AP30 Music Boy’s Kickstarter raised about $504,311 on an HK$40,000 (~$5,100) goal—over 98 times the target—before ending.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
A Steam Deck factory reset takes about 10–15 minutes and wipes everything on its internal storage back to the out-of-the-box state, erasing local games and save data not in Steam Cloud while leaving an inserted microSD card untouched (recommended to remove it first).
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
If you owe $5,000 to a company that goes out of business, lawyers say you generally still have to pay it—the debt doesn’t simply disappear because the company closes.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Use Windows Security’s Microsoft Defender (Virus & threat protection) and run a Full scan or Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) for deeper detection if you suspect threats.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Home Assistant OS can run on Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5 (minimum 2GB RAM, 32GB microSD) and supports 1,500+ integrations for automations triggered by things like location, power usage, NFC tags, or device state.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Active noise cancellation blocks most outside sound by using built-in microphones to generate an inverted signal that cancels incoming noise waves, improving focus, call clarity, and allowing lower listening volumes—but it works best for low, steady noise and is less effective for sudden sounds like horns or shouting.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Sharp’s Poketomo is a palm-sized, meerkat-inspired AI robot companion that remembers conversations and experiences, recognizes faces and surroundings, and launched in Japan with its first market outside Japan (Taiwan) on July 1, 2026, at roughly $400 plus a monthly subscription.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
A stuck pixel is typically caused by the pixel’s transistor getting stuck on too much power, so it can’t change color; unlike a dead pixel, it often still has light behind it and may be fixable.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Blackwood: Act One is an action-life sim hybrid where in 2012 you run a DVD store by day and become an ersatz John Wick by night, with Act One (about six hours) already out and Act Two and Act Three planned for 2027 on Steam early access starting October 27.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Learning another language keeps adults cognitively engaged through sustained practice and adaptation, and studies on older adults suggest it may offer cognitive benefits even without reaching fluency.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Ars Technica
