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Samsung to Debut First Smart Glasses at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22Consumer Tech
May 17, 2026

Samsung to Debut First Smart Glasses at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22

Developed in partnership with Gentle Monster, Samsung's entry marks the next major battleground in consumer wearables against Meta and Apple's upcoming devices.

Road to VR5 min read
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Fujifilm's X Half Is Even More Whimsical with a $300 Price CutConsumer Tech
May 17, 2026

Fujifilm's X Half Is Even More Whimsical with a $300 Price Cut

Fujifilm's quirky half-frame digital camera gets a substantial price reduction, making one of the most interesting cameras of 2026 even more accessible.

The Verge4 min read
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Users Turn to Jailbreaking Their Older Kindles as Amazon Ends SupportConsumer Tech
May 16, 2026

Users Turn to Jailbreaking Their Older Kindles as Amazon Ends Support

As Amazon sunsets software support for older Kindle models, a growing community of readers is jailbreaking their devices to keep them functional and free of Amazon's ecosystem.

TechCrunch5 min read
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Revamped Siri Will Reportedly Offer Auto-Deleting ChatsConsumer Tech
May 17, 2026

Revamped Siri Will Reportedly Offer Auto-Deleting Chats

Apple's next Siri overhaul in iOS 27 will include self-destructing message threads, bringing ephemeral messaging to the built-in assistant for the first time.

The Verge5 min read
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How to Turn Off Instagram's New Instants FeatureConsumer Tech
May 14, 2026

How to Turn Off Instagram's New Instants Feature

Instagram's new 'Instants' feature auto-shares photos you take, sparking privacy concerns. Here's how to disable it and retract photos you accidentally shared.

TechCrunch4 min read
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The Chinese App That Puts Instagram to ShameConsumer Tech
May 15, 2026

The Chinese App That Puts Instagram to Shame

RedNote (Xiaohongshu) has evolved beyond a shopping platform into a full-fledged lifestyle infrastructure that makes Western social media look stagnant.

Wired8 min read
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