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Smart home uses are convenience-focused, and discovering the limits of what a home monitoring system can do. But in an age where technology is beginning to do it all, where is the focus on the people? The company Sleepal wants to address just that, focusing on wellness by focusing on how people sleep in combination with their environment. Sleepal is a consumer brand operated by XSmart Technology, a company founded in 2022 by Dian Fan, a Tsinghua University master’s degree graduate. Fan is also a founding employee, General Manager of the IoT Platform Department, and Head of Cloud Services at…

Even though we’re months away from its anticipated launch, a new leak about Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max raises serious concerns about Samsung’s purported Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to renowned tipster Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a larger battery compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. While the Chinese version of the handset could feature a 5,000 mAh battery, international variants could offer an even bigger upgrade. Early iPhone 18 Pro Max put battery life back in the spotlight The iPhone 18 Pro Max version sold outside China could have a battery capacity between 5,100…

YouTube is improving its auto-dubbing feature further to make it easier for viewers to watch videos in languages they actually understand. Auto-dubbing uses AI to translate and replace a video’s spoken audio with a dubbed version in another language. The feature now supports 27 languages, and viewers can set a preferred language in YouTube’s settings. When a dubbed version is available, YouTube will automatically serve it in the selected language. So if a video exists in another language, YouTube wants it to feel accessible the moment you press play. YouTube is making auto-dubs sound more natural YouTube says it knows…

NASA is finally changing a long-standing policy about what astronauts can carry into space. Astronauts heading to space will now be allowed to carry smartphones on missions, opening the door to more candid photos, videos, and yes, even the occasional zero-gravity selfie. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the change on X, saying astronauts will soon fly with the latest smartphones “to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images with the world.” He added that NASA challenged long-standing approval processes to qualify modern hardware faster, calling it a “small step in the right direction.” NASA astronauts will soon…

If we measured EV updates on their “coolness quotient,” Audi’s newly revised 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron lineups would probably top the chart. The automaker has released what I’d say are a bunch of lifestyle upgrades that make the cabin as entertaining and intuitive as it is practically possible. Both the 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron get a redesigned Audi Digital Stage (the combination of infotainment screen and instrument panel) with improved graphics, fewer menu lists, and intuitive visual tiles. You can also mirror the navigation or media into the virtual cockpit. A tech refresh that…

Apple AI foundations are opening across its entire portfolio. Thanks in no part to the slow development of Siri, Apple had to piggyback atop ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence. A few weeks ago, the company announced that it would use the same foundations as Gemini to power the next-gen version of Siri.  What’s changing? The next avenue for “AI externalization” in Apple’s ecosystem is CarPlay. According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow AI models from other companies on its in-car digital connectivity system. So far, CarPlay has only allowed Siri as the sole digital assistant. “With the move, AI providers…

If you’ve ever watched an action scene and thought, “I can see it, but I can’t feel it,” your TV audio is the problem. A premium soundbar plus a real subwoofer fixes that instantly. The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar + Sub 4 bundle is $1,599.00, down from $1,998.00, saving you $399 (20%) for a limited time. It’s not an impulse buy, but it is a “change the entire room” kind of upgrade. What you’re getting This bundle pairs a flagship-style Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar with the Sub 4 subwoofer. The soundbar handles clarity and spatial presentation, while the sub adds…

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that brings a new way to learn more about the tracks you listen to. The music platform has introduced About the Song, a feature that brings stories and context directly into the listening experience on the mobile app. Instead of just hearing a song, you can now read short, swipeable cards that explain what inspired the music, interesting facts, and behind-the-scenes moments while you stream. About the Song is available in beta for Premium listeners on iOS and Android and is rolling out in English language in U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, New Zealand,…

Honor emerged as one of the stronger performers in 2025, posting record growth, according to a new research report. Data from Omdia’s latest analysis shows the brand’s shipments grew 11% year-over-year, outperforming competitors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. The report notes that global smartphone shipments grew by 2% overall, with Apple leading the market, posting 7% year-over-year growth and capturing 19% market share. Samsung followed closely with similar growth and market share figures, while Xiaomi placed third with a 13% market share despite a 2% decline in shipments. Although Honor was not among the top 5 vendors, trailing slightly behind…

Sony has finally put an official date on the release of its next-gen flagship earbuds, the WF-1000XM6. After months of leaks, rumors, and speculation about the design and launch timeline, the company teased the upcoming debut in a short clip on YouTube, billing them as the “next generation of earbuds.” The teaser doesn’t reveal much beyond a brief look at the charging case, but it does confirm that the WF-1000XM6 will launch on February 12. Leaked renders had already suggested Sony is moving away from the XM5’s rounded design in favor of a sleeker, pill-shaped form factor, paired with a…