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Best Laptops of 2025 — Quick Guide & Top Pick: MacBook Air M4 Choosing the right laptop in 2025 means balancing power, portability and battery life. Today’s systems offer improved performance, smarter features and longer runtimes in sleek designs. Below is a concise guide and our top pick for most users. Top pick: Apple 13" MacBook Air (M4) Why it stands out: lightweight and thin, fanless and silent, solid performance for everyday tasks (and light video editing), great display and speakers, and excellent battery life in independent tests. Tests commonly report very long runtimes (reports range from ~15 hours in intensive web tests to manufacturer/bench claims of 18+ hours in lighter usage scenarios). Buy on Amazon: Search MacBook Air M4 on Amazon Why not just a Mac? Alternatives Windows laptops:…

BetterDisplay 4.0.4 — Ready for macOS 26 Tahoe The Mac display utility BetterDisplay has been updated to version 4.0.4 and is reported ready for macOS 26 Tahoe (public beta). This release focuses on compatibility with the new macOS and includes multiple feature improvements and bug fixes. Version 4.0.4 (pre-release) Notable changes Lock‑screen support for Picture‑in‑Picture (PiP), filter and fullscreen stream windows Overlay dimming on the lock screen New app menu options for managing display groups Configurable rate limiting and debouncing for integration controls New CLI commands for managing display groups and app menus Fixes for image adjustment refresh, streamed content orientation, and integration controller filtering For full release notes and downloads, see the project's releases page on GitHub: BetterDisplay releases on GitHub. If you've tried the update on macOS Tahoe,…

RingConn may add blood‑pressure monitoring to Gen 2 / Gen 2 Air — what we know A recent German report claims that RingConn will add a blood‑pressure monitoring feature to its smart ring. We checked RingConn's official pages and public sources to verify the claim. What the report says The article states that RingConn plans to supplement its smart ring with blood‑pressure monitoring, expanding the health metrics already offered. What RingConn currently advertises Continuous heart rate monitoring Heart rate variability (HRV) Blood oxygen (SpO2) Sleep tracking and advanced sleep insights Stress scoring and activity tracking These features are listed on RingConn's product pages for the Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air: RingConn Gen 2 RingConn Gen 2 Air Verification At the time of writing, there is no official confirmation on…

Best AirTag Holders & Accessories (2025): Attach, Protect & Style Your TrackerApple’s AirTag is a tiny but powerful tracker for keys, wallets, luggage and more. To get the most from it you’ll often want an accessory that lets you attach, protect and personalize the tracker for your use case.Why use an AirTag holder?AirTags lack built-in keyring holes, so holders make it easy to attach them to keychains, pet collars, backpacks, bike mounts or slip them into wallets. Holders also add protection from scratches and impacts.Common types of AirTag accessoriesWallet inserts: Slim, low-profile sleeves that slide into card slots.Keychain holders: Leather, silicone or metal designs with rings for keys.Protective shells: Hard or soft cases that encircle or fully sleeve the AirTag for extra impact resistance.Mounts: Rugged mounts for bikes, luggage straps,…

Dreame CyberX: Stair-climbing robot vacuums are coming Summary (translated from German): If you were waiting for a robot vacuum that can also climb stairs, Dreame — a brand within the Anker Innovations family — showed the CyberX at IFA 2025 as a solution. The concept is to let the robot transport itself between floors rather than clean stairs directly. Key details Model: Dreame CyberX (unveiled at IFA 2025) Stair‑climbing capability: up to ~25 cm (9.8 in) using a QuadTrack tread system Navigation: 3D visual scanning to detect and safely traverse stairs and floor transitions Function: moves between floors for multi‑level cleaning, not intended to clean stair treads Availability: Dreame targets a 2026 release for the CyberX; no confirmed Amazon listing yet Related: Dreame also announced the Matrix10 Ultra (mop‑swapping) with…

N26 slashes mobile-plan prices by up to 29% — now from €9.99 N26 has reduced the prices of its mobile tariffs roughly six months after launching them. The cuts amount to as much as 29% on some plans. The move makes N26’s SIM plans notably cheaper and more competitive on the German mobile market. New prices (current) Small: 10 GB — €9.99/month (was €13.99) Medium: 30 GB — €16.99/month (was €19.99) Large: 100 GB — €29.99/month (was €34.99) Key details All plans include unlimited calls & SMS within Germany. Uses Vodafone 5G network via the partner 1Global. eSIM-only (no physical SIM card); plans are cancellable monthly. Source: teltarif.de Would you consider switching to N26 for mobile service? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Lenovo ThinkBook Vertiflex Concept — IFA 2025 Lenovo showed a new concept laptop at IFA 2025: the ThinkBook Vertiflex Concept. At first glance it looks like a standard 14" clamshell, but its display can rotate 90° into portrait mode — useful for coding, vertical photos/videos and social feeds. Key points Rotating 14" display that switches to portrait mode Lightweight and slim: ~3 lbs and 0.7" thin Connectivity: 2× USB-C, 1× USB-A, full-size HDMI, 3.5mm audio, microSD slot Smart Connect: pairs with your phone to mirror/extend or drag-and-drop files Concept device — Lenovo has not announced retail availability or preorders Related concept: Smart Motion Lenovo also demoed the Smart Motion Concept, a sensor-driven laptop stand that repositions the screen to keep your face framed and supports an optional gesture ring for…

Lenovo at IFA 2025: Legion Pro 7, LOQ Tower 26ADR10 & new gaming monitorsLenovo announced several new gaming products at IFA, led by the high-end Legion Pro 7 laptop. Below are the key details and availability.Legion Pro 7 — highlightsCPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9000 HX series (options up to Ryzen 9955HX3D)GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX series (up to RTX 5080)Display: 16" 240Hz OLED, 0.08ms response timeMemory & Storage: configurable up to 32GB RAM and 2TB storageCooling: Lenovo Coldfront thermal technologyOS & Price: Windows 11, starts at $2,400; ships in NovemberLOQ Tower 26ADR10Lenovo also announced the LOQ Tower 26ADR10 desktop line with modern CPU/GPU options (including AMD Ryzen 8000-series and NVIDIA 50-Series GPUs in some configurations). Configurable memory and storage options support high-end builds. Official spec pages for the LOQ Tower are…

Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on: big upgrades, higher price Lenovo has unveiled more details about the Legion Go 2 at IFA 2025. The follow-up keeps the original’s detachable-controller design and adds major internal upgrades aimed at high-end portable PC gaming. Key specs Display: 8.8-inch OLED, 144Hz variable refresh rate, VESA HDR TrueBlack 1000 Processor: up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Memory & storage: up to 32GB RAM, up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD + microSD slot Battery: 74Whr (about 50% larger than original) Controls: detachable controllers with Hall Effect joysticks, FPS/vertical mouse mode, built-in touchpad Ports & extras: dual USB4, kickstand, bundled case Impressions The Legion Go 2 refines what made the original attractive — a large OLED, solid connectivity and detachable controllers — while significantly boosting performance and battery…

Philips Hue Essential: cheaper but with limitations Philips Hue has introduced an "Essential" series — a more affordable entry-level lineup of Hue lamps. They aim to lower the price barrier for the brand, but the reduced cost comes with certain limitations compared to standard Hue models. What to know Lower price makes Hue more accessible to budget buyers. Expect model-dependent feature differences — check the exact specs for your chosen bulb. Possible trade-offs include fewer advanced features or compatibility differences; always compare the tech specs before buying. For availability and quick comparison, see search results for Philips Hue Essential on Amazon (US): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Philips+Hue+Essential&tag=f1rede-20 Source: ifun.de (article)