Author: Abrar Ali

Apple recently launched the iPhone 16e, a supposedly more affordable version of its flagship lineup. Now, it’s Google’s turn to take a swing at a budget-friendly flagship alternative with the Pixel 9a priced at £500 in the UK or $500 in the US. It’s slightly cheaper than the iPhone 16e but is it actually any good? After using the Pixel 9a as my daily driver for over a week, here’s my in-depth review. Design and Build Quality As someone with smaller hands, I’m still a bit disappointed that the Pixel 9a has grown slightly compared to its predecessor, the Pixel…

Apple is bringing its Self-Service Repair program to iPads, giving users access to official manuals, tools, and genuine parts for DIY fixes. Starting today, owners of the iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad Pro (M4), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad (A16) can order components like displays, batteries, cameras, and charging ports. The program, launched in 2022, now covers 65 Apple products, including the latest iPhone 16e, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. Canada will soon become the 34th country with access. “We want customers to extend their device’s lifespan without compromising safety or privacy,” said Brian Naumann, Apple’s VP of AppleCare. Apple also expanded its Genuine Parts Distributor program,…

The Nintendo Switch 2 will support USB mouse input for at least one game, as revealed in a developer demo for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition. Koei Tecmo’s producer Michi Ryu plugged in a standard USB mouse during gameplay, and the console immediately recognized it—allowing seamless switching between the mouse and a Joy-Con 2 controller. While the original Switch had limited mouse and keyboard support (used in games like Turok), Nintendo appears to be expanding compatibility this time. A recent video on the Nintendo Today app also showed Joy-Con 2’s “mouse mode” working in the system menu, suggesting broader pointer-based navigation. However,…

Google’s long-term ambitions for Gemini are becoming clearer, as the company moves toward transforming it into an AI system capable of deeply understanding and interacting with the world in a human-like manner. In a recent update shared by DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Google outlined its strategic direction for Gemini, particularly its Pro 2.5 version. The ultimate goal? To create a “universal AI” system that serves as a dynamic, adaptable assistant in everyday life. Central to this vision is the development of a “world model” — a concept involving the AI’s ability to interpret, predict, and even imagine aspects of the…

Epic Games has accused Apple of halting its latest effort to bring Fortnite back to iOS, claiming the tech giant blocked the game’s submission to both the U.S. App Store and the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. In a post from the official Fortnite account on X (formerly Twitter), Epic stated: “Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.” The dispute dates back to…

From past four months I have tried too many mechanical keyboards and tested from compact to full size. All have their capability and looks, but this one I got from the MechLands — the Blade75 out of all these, its compact look is exceptionally amazing and the typing experience really feels good. But this also has some limits, so let’s deep dive. The MechLands Blade75 is a 75% wireless aluminium mechanical gaming keyboard. It features gasket mount with sound-enhancing materials, friendly tuned stabilizers with tri-mode connectivity and also has a 4000mAh battery come at a price of $99. Unboxing Items…

Reviewing the MechLands Vibe99 Mechanical Keyboard: this is a 98% gasket-mounted, hot-swappable keyboard with three connectivity modes 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wireless. It features Cherry profile double-shot PBT keycaps, and the best part is the customizable TFT screen. So, let’s see if this is the best buy mechanical keyboard at $82. Unboxing In the box, you get the Vibe99 keyboard itself, a black keycap puller, a USB-C cable for charging and wired connection, and a user manual. That’s all I got in the box. Everything came with good packaging. Design and Build View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

The Epomaker HE68 is a 65% QWERTY Gaming Keyboard boasts adjustable Actuation Hall Effect and 8K Polling Rate in Type-C Wired connection and features customizable south facing RGB Backlights this one is Space saving gaming keyboard and price $60 so is it worth the price for gamers or not let’s know. Unboxing and Design In the box first you will get the HE68 keyboard itself and then User Manual, Braided high quality USB cable for the wired connection, keycap pullers and lastly 2 Extra pink Magnetic switches. Tha’s all we getv in the box. As far the design, this is…

The Epomaker Click is E-Sport gaming mouse, it features 800 to 42000 DPI sensitivity and 750 IPS and 50G acceleration for excellent control. And the best thing is, this is a tri-mode mouse, which means you can use it with Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C wired mode. This mouse costs $70, so let’s now is it worth getting? Unboxing & Design So in the box, I get the Click Mouse itself and then a soft layer, and when you remove it, we get the accessories box in which it has a 2.4GHz dongle, a USB-A to C cable for wired…

The Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen), launched in 2022 have really made an impact in the market. With features like (ANC) a more stylish design and full Alexa voice control, they offer a standout audio experience at an affordable price. Design and Connectivity The Echo Buds 2 are super compact, making them comfortable to wear for hours. Unlike some other earbuds, they’ve got a sleek, stem-free design that looks great. The box includes four sizes of soft tips to fit different ear shapes ensuring they stay put. Amazon also includes wing tips in multiple sizes for extra stability during workouts.…