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Thinking of buying smart blinds? I recently installed the Bringnox Motorized Zebra Roller Blinds—my first smart blinds ever—in my city apartment. Keep reading for my in-depth, hands-on review of the product.I live in a city apartment that was built in 1967. It’s retro, but I’m a sucker for era-specific details: arched doorways, mid-century lines, even a built-in walnut bar make me swoon. But I’m less crazy about the home’s old hand-cranked wooden shutters. They’re charming, sure, but opening them every morning is an extra chore (and an arm workout I didn’t sign up for). Long story short, I’ve been eyeing…

Ice Universe was right – the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge will only support 25W wired charging. The leakster said so last week and now there is evidence as China’s 3C certified the three models. Here’s how it goes. The Galaxy S26 Pro (SM-S9420) and Galaxy S26 Edge (SM-S9470) max out at 9V 2.77A. That works out to 25W and is the same as the S25 and S25 Edge. The Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S9480) supports 10V 4.5A or 15V 3A, both of which equate to 45W. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge and S26 Ultra certifications…

More than 200 contractors who worked on evaluating and improving Google’s AI products have been laid off without warning in at least two rounds of layoffs last month. The move comes amid an ongoing fight over pay and working conditions, according to workers who spoke to WIRED.In the past few years, Google has outsourced its AI rating work—which includes evaluating, editing, or rewriting the Gemini chatbot’s response to make it sound more human and “intelligent”—to thousands of contractors employed by Hitachi-owned GlobalLogic and other outsourcing companies. Most raters working at GlobalLogic are based in the US and deal with English-language…

This strategic collaboration is aimed at strengthening Tactful AI’s regional and global presence, leveraging Nagati’s expertise as a prominent entrepreneur and investor in the MENA region. Tactful AI , a leading provider of artificial intelligence and customer experience management solutions, has announced the appointment of Mohamed Abou El-Naga (Nagati) as an investor and advisor to the CEO. This strategic collaboration is aimed at strengthening Tactful AI’s regional and global presence, leveraging Nagati’s expertise as a prominent entrepreneur and investor in the MENA region. The partnership is expected to support Tactful AI’s expansion strategy, enhance innovation in AI-driven customer experience solutions, and…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) is so comfy! HomeGift Ideas $400+ Gadget Flow EditorsBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)Explore next-level noise control and spatial audio with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). It balances comfort, battery life, precise sound, and clear calls for everyday use.CustomTune for Personal Sound: CustomTune adjusts audio to your ear shape for clearer bass and balanced mids, and it also reduces background noise on calls. CustomTune adjusts audio to your ear shape for clearer bass and balanced mids. It also reduces background noise on calls.Noise Cancelling: ActiveSense and adjustable ANC smooth sudden noise spikes…

vivo just launched its latest Y-series phones in India with the Y31 5G and Y31 Pro 5G. The vanilla model comes in as the successor to last year’s vivo Y29 and features the same 6.68-inch IPS LCD (HD+ 120Hz) with 1000 nits brightness and an 8MP selfie cam. The chipset is now a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which replaces the Dimensity 6300 on the Y29. vivo Y31 5G Y31 5G gets a larger 6,500 mAh battery, which still does 44W charging. The other new addition is the updated IP68/69 ingress protection which replaces the IP64 rating on…

The investment will support Kredete’s mission to expand financial access for Africans both on the continent and abroad. African fintech startup Kredete  has successfully raised $22 million in Series A funding to accelerate the growth of its credit-building infrastructure and stablecoin-powered money transfers across more than 40 African countries. The funding round was led by AfricInvest Group through its Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund and Financial Inclusion Vehicle (FIVE), alongside contributions from Partech and Polymorphic Capital. The investment will support Kredete’s mission to expand financial access for Africans both on the continent and abroad. Since its inception, Kredete has enabled millions…

Jakemy UC02 Cordless Ultrasonic Cutter & Polisher | Key Features, Price & Alternatives Home3D Printing Gadget Flow Editors A complete multipurpose solution for handworkers!Editor’s QuoteJakemy UC02 Cordless Ultrasonic Cutter & PolisherHurry up! This item is 55% OFF!Jakemy UC02 Cordless Ultrasonic Cutter and Polisher is a 2-in-1 handheld tool using 40 kHz vibrations to cut, grind, and polish materials like 3D prints and PCBs quickly and cleanly.40kHz Ultrasonic Cutting: True 40 kHz output delivers continuous high-frequency vibration, so cuts stay smooth and require less manual force, which speeds work on plastics, PCBs, and 3D print parts.Two Functions in One: A swappable…

The wait is finally over. If you own a Samsung Galaxy S25 series phone, you should be on the lookout for a One UI 8 OTA update notification. It should be noted that the rollout is staged and will not happen simultaneously in every market and for every device, so some patience is still needed. Samsung also provided an official list of devices that will get the update “later this year.” Samsung does not guarantee that all One UI 8 features will reach every eligible model. Also, not all features will be available to every market. The said list is…

The initiative is one of the latest innovations developed by the Fahari Innovation Hub, Kenya Airways’ platform dedicated to driving new solutions through its Open Innovation Challenge. Kenya Airways  has announced a strategic partnership with RoamBuddy  to introduce KQSafari Data, a new roaming solution designed to give passengers seamless and affordable internet connectivity across the globe. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kenya Airways Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Julius Thairu, and RoamBuddy Chief Executive Officer, Mandeep Birdi. The initiative is one of the latest innovations developed by the Fahari Innovation Hub,…