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Firouzja shocks Carlsen in opening round 26 May, Oslo-  Norway Chess 2026 began with an action-packed first round in Oslo, featuring decisive games, tense endgames, and dramatic moments across both tournaments. The headline result of the day came when Alireza Firouzja defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. Carlsen appeared comfortable for much of the encounter, but in severe time trouble he made a decisive error that allowed Firouzja to seize the initiative. Image Credit: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza or Norway Chess / Signator The French grandmaster converted accurately to score an important victory against the hometown…

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro MSRP $600.00 “Android’s best stab at the iPad’s crown.” Pros Terrific tablet performance Surprisingly good thermals Reliable battery mileage Clean metallic build Pixel-dense 144Hz screen Fantastic keyboard case Cons OLED panel is a key miss Workstation mode needs work Camera bump is unsightly Not officially sold in the US HyperOS carries bloat weight Computing kit is expensive For years, I’ve kept a default disclaimer ready whenever I am asked to recommend Android tablets. “It’s good/meh, for an Android tablet.” That little clarity did a lot of heavy lifting. It excused the issues with laggy apps stretched…

If you use your Android phone as a car key, Google just improved the whole experience. The May 2026 Google system services update is rolling out now, with a big upgrade to how digital car keys work in Google Wallet. You can now share your car key with different people and assign them different levels of access, almost exactly like you would with a physical key fob. What are the new car key sharing roles in Google Wallet? Previously, sharing your digital car key in Google Wallet was pretty basic. The new update introduces three distinct roles: co-owner, guest, and…

Intel has been making a lot of noise about its upcoming 14A process, and for good reason. It is expected to be one of the biggest tests of whether the company can turn its future chip roadmap into the advantage it needs to regain momentum against AMD. Now, new information from Commercial Times suggests AMD may already be preparing its answer. The company’s future Zen 7 processors are said to be planned around TSMC’s A14 node, which could let it meet Intel’s 14A push head-on. What is AMD planning for Zen 7? This is not about the current Ryzen lineup.…

More than a decade ago, when I was still a starry-eyed, sweet-summer-child tech reporter, I watched Google’s Project Glass video and got embarrassingly close to tears. The future looked so clean in that commercial. Directions floated in front of your eyes. Photos happened with a voice command. Life looked frictionless, connected, and just tasteful enough to make wearing a tiny computer on your face seem profound instead of deranged. I remember thinking, yes, we live in the future now. Then Google Glass became real, reached early users in 2013, and the future got called “glassholes.” Google had started selling early…

If you have ever scrolled through a YouTube Music playlist wishing you could just sort it alphabetically, we have some good news! YouTube Music is rolling out new sorting options for playlists, and yes, it has only taken about a decade. As first spotted by PiunikaWeb, users are now seeing three new sorting options: Title, Artist, and Album, in addition to the four existing options: Manual, Top Voted, Newest First, and Oldest First. New sorting options for YouTube Music are still rolling out The new options were first spotted by a Reddit user running YouTube Music version 9.20.52 on Android.…

A new leak out of China suggests Intel is planning a Nova Lake Edge processor, with an unusual core configuration that looks nothing like a typical chip, but once you understand what it’s actually designed for, the layout will start making sense. The information comes from the Golden Pig Upgrade Pack (via VideoCardz). The Chinese leaker claims that Intel’s Nova Lake Edge line includes a variant with eight efficiency cores and 12 Xe integrated graphics cores. What does the leak actually say? The most striking detail here is the absence of performance cores in this configuration. On a regular laptop…

Sennheiser has quietly announced the Momentum 5 wireless headphones, the successor to 2022’s Momentum 4, and the official press release doesn’t seem to be focussing on the headline features.  Yes, the ANC is better. Yes, the audio has been upgraded. But the three features that actually set the headphones apart from the competition are buried deep in the spec sheet, and at least one of them won’t even work when the headphones ship. What makes the Momentum 5 genuinely different? For me, the most important upgrade on the Momentum 5 is the replaceable battery. The headphones ship with a 700…

Gotrax Mustang MSRP $2,199.00 “A great looking moped-style e-bike suitable for commuting and recreation” Pros Great range Has a throttle Very comfortable to ride Looks very stylish Cons Its weight means it’s hard to use as a real bike Not particularly suited to off-roading Taller riders may find pedaling uncomfortable Quick Take Whether you need something to get you around town or you’re looking for an easy way to explore outdoors, the Gotrax Mustang is an incredibly solid choice. Its suspension system and fat tires offer a comfortable and stable ride, speeds of up to 25 mph can be thrilling…

Apple’s upcoming M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pros are quietly turning into the best laptops the company has ever made. We already knew about the new chipset, OLED panels, a brand-new design, and more. And now, Apple is reportedly borrowing one of Samsung’s coolest features for the next MacBook Pro, and it might arrive a lot sooner than previously thought. If you have been following the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, you already know about its Privacy Display feature. For those who missed it, the feature can instantly darkens the screen from anyone looking at it from the side. The…