This app makes your MacBook moan when you slap it, and it's going viral
The idea came from social media. Catapano posted a short Instagram clip of himself slapping his MacBook, complete with sound effects and a mock groan. When the clip unexpectedly went viral, he decided to turn the gag into an app.
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Samsung's new QuantumBlack coating reduces QD-OLED reflections by 20%
Samsung's newly introduced QuantumBlack technology adds a film to the company's QD-OLED panels, enhancing immersion and reducing reflections from external light sources. The South Korean company said QuantumBlack improves both reflection control and surface hardness, and it will become a standard feature on all QD-OLED monitors expected to launch in 2026.
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Dolby sues Snap over video compression patent claims tied to AV1 and HEVC
In a complaint filed in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, Dolby accuses Snap of infringing four video compression patents through Snapchat's use of both HEVC and AV1. The filing argues that AV1 implementations incorporate proprietary inventions that Dolby never licensed on royalty-free terms and that the...
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Fake Samsung 990 Pro SSD is good enough to fool your benchmarks
Counterfeit SSDs usually look real to the untrained eye until their performance or capacity falls far short of the device's specs. However, Japanese outlet Akiba PC Hotline recently discovered a specimen that matches the genuine article in speed and storage.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Review: AMD Needs to Respond
Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus pushes beyond the 250K Plus with more cores and cache for $300. It costs more, but could be a strong value for high-end productivity workloads.
Google sets 2029 deadline for quantum-safe encryption, years ahead of government targets
The announcement came this week in a blog post detailing Google's migration plan to post-quantum cryptography, a new generation of algorithms designed to withstand attacks from quantum computers.
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Apple's "Hide My Email" isn't as anonymous as it sounds
According to the affidavit, the FBI sought information during a probe into a threatening message received by Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel. The email, sent from the address peaty_terms_1o@icloud.com, reads, "Do you know how happy I'll be when your c**t ass face is canoed by an...
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PS5 price increases go global, rising up to $150 depending on the model
In the US, the standard PS5 will increase from $549 to $649, while the Digital Edition rises from $499 to $599. The PS5 Pro sees the largest jump, climbing from $749 to $899, and the PlayStation Portal moves from $199 to $249.
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OLED monitor shipments jumped 92% in 2025, and Asus is leading the charge
According to TrendForce's latest data, shipments of OLED monitors saw massive growth in 2025. Manufacturers shipped a total of 2.7 million units, marking a 92% increase compared to the previous year. The consulting firm noted that the impressive momentum has been largely sustained by substantial promotional campaigns from major industry brands.
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