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Every student who takes handwritten notes faces the same problem come exam season. You have done all the hard work, filled page after page with everything your professor said, and now you are staring at a pile of paper with no idea where to start. Gemini has released a surprisingly simple solution for this. It now lets you scan your handwritten notes and turn them into study guides. How does it work? The process to convert your notes into a study guide is straightforward. You capture a photo of each page of your notes, upload the files to Gemini, and…
Digg is one of the more interesting tech stories in recent times. The site launched as a Reddit rival in January 2026, shut down just two months later after getting overrun by bots, and has now returned as something completely different. Founder Kevin Rose showcased the redesigned Digg last Friday, and the new site looks nothing like its previous version. It’s not a Reddit competitor anymore. It’s an AI news aggregator. So what does the new Digg actually do? The site tracks and ranks AI news by monitoring real-time engagement on X. Instead of relying on votes or comments on…
Sony has just announced a new wearable, and it’s not your typical smartwatch, fitness tracker, or pair of AI smart glasses—it’s something a lot more practical. The company has introduced the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, which is the newest version of its wearable cooling device. The Reon line has been around for a while now, starting as a crowdfunding project back in 2019. After expanding across Asia and a few Western markets, the upgraded model is now heading to the UK and Europe. How the Sony wearable keeps you cool The Reon Pocket Pro Plus is not just a fan…
If you have ever gone on an absolute rampage in a multiplayer game and wanted to share it, you know how painful the process is. You record, scrub through footage, clip the moment, edit it, and then finally share it. Sony wants to change all of that, and AI is at the center of it. As discovered by MP1st, Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a patent application with the USPTO on May 5, 2026, under document ID “12616902,” for an AI system that automatically selects your best gaming moments and turns them into shareable highlights, without you lifting a finger. But…
ADPIC and ADHA to increase use of locally made building materials in housing projects to 80% The MoU supports national industrial development and enhances the sustainability of local supply chains The announcement was made during Make it in the Emirates 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 May 2026:Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’, the nation’s flagship industrial platform, to increase reliance on locally manufactured building materials across housing projects in Abu Dhabi to up to 80%. The agreement will benefit manufacturers…
I have explained the benefits of using an e-ink device over physical books. They are easier to handle, can store your entire library for travel, let you buy books at lower prices, and make looking up words or taking notes effortless. Another reason to get an e-ink tablet right now is that the e-reader market has never looked this good. There are now e-ink devices for practically every use case and budget, ranging from a pocket-friendly $69 to $600 and beyond. So, if you have been on the fence about picking one up, this is the article that will finally…
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup brought one of the more useful selfie camera upgrades in recent memory, and Android may be preparing an even better answer of its own. A known Weibo tipster has just revealed that at least one Android brand is working on a Center Stage-style selfie camera setup. What’s special about Apple’s selfie trick? The iPhone 17 series uses an 18MP Center Stage front camera with a square sensor. That design lets the phone capture selfies and group shots in either portrait or landscape orientation without physically rotating the device. It also lets the camera shift framing dynamically…
We recently reported that Sony could be working on a new pair of premium headphones that might make even the AirPods Max feel relatively affordable. Now, fresh leaked renders shared by Steve H. McFly, in collaboration with Android Headlines, are giving us our first proper look at what’s reportedly called the ColleXion headphones. And honestly? They look very Sony. The Black and White variants instantly reminded me of the Sony WH-1000XM6, especially with the clean, understated design language. Sony seems to be leaning even harder into minimalism this time around, and personally, I think that works in its favor. A…
For years, texting between an iPhone and an Android device felt less like a private conversation and more like shouting across a crowded street. Well, that changes on May 11, 2026, as Apple and Google jointly launched end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging. The long-awaited feature is rolling out first in beta with iOS 26.5 (also announced today) and the latest version of Google Messages. Big news: Today, we’re starting to roll out end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between Android and iPhone users! This cross-industry effort replaces outdated SMS with a more secure & private way to chat, no matter…
The foldable trend has reached phones and laptops, and Logitech may be taking it to PC accessories next. According to leaked marketing images reported by WinFuture, the company is working on an ultra-portable wireless mouse that folds shut like a tiny clamshell. Is this Logitech’s answer to Microsoft’s Arc Mouse? The mouse appears to draw clear inspiration from Microsoft’s Surface Arc mouse, launched in 2017. Microsoft’s version could snap flat for easier storage, but Logitech’s leaked design reportedly goes a step further by folding inward like a small clamshell. That could make it even easier to slip into a laptop…