Author: The Tech Guy

The Honor Magic8 Pro was announced in China in October, then was released in other parts of Asia in November, and now it’s officially launching in the UK, where it’s finally available to purchase for £1,099 in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and black. It will be offered by Amazon, Argos, EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, Three, Tesco Mobile, Currys, Very, and John Lewis. Available in a single 12/512 GB version the Honor Magic8 Pro comes with a £200 discount for early birds. The first 1,000 customers will also get a free tablet, while everyone will get a charger, case and…

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We need to talk about the traffic cone in the room. For almost 20 years, VLC media player has been my go-to “install this first” app, especially given its top-secret features. It’s the digital Honda Civic of media players. It’s not particularly sexy, and the dashboard is a bit cluttered, but it will get you from point A to point B without breaking down, regardless of what file format you throw in the trunk. However, if you care about how the drive actually feels—if you want frame-perfect video screenshots and playback, near-instant launch times, and an interface that doesn’t look…

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Dell hosted a Q&A as part of its pre-briefing for CES 2026An exec said of the firm’s laptops that “from a consumer perspective … they’re not buying based on AI”This admission comes just as another Windows 11 AI fail is going viral, which is unfortunate timing for MicrosoftDell is telling it straight as far as the contemporary world of PCs goes, with the computer maker bluntly explaining that consumers aren’t buying laptops based on AI abilities.PC Gamer reports (as flagged by The Verge) that Dell’s execs were refreshingly frank on the topic of AI and the PC in a Q&A…

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Elon Musk is very optimismic about AI + robotics leading to an age of extreme abundance. He sees a Star Trek future and not Terminator. The next 3–7 year transition will be very bumpy, potentially causing massive social unrest despite rising prosperity. AI and robotics is a supersonic tsunami that is already accelerating, no off-switch, no deliberate slowdown possible. Intelligence density per gigabyte can be increased by two orders of improvement (1:18). Algorithmic improvement. 10X per year improvement for the foreseeable future. Putting more mass in the upper stage makes less wear and tear for reusing the Starship rocket. Chapters:00:00…

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Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10: Two-minute reviewThe Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 is an elegantly designed laptop, marketed for gamers and other power users requiring its high-end specs.With its brilliant white finish, the Legion 7i stands out from the drubness of the gaming laptop crowd. The minimal branding and bright RGB keyboard backlighting impart a combination of elegance and vibrancy as well.The Legion 7i has one of the best…

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The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, which were unveiled in China last year, have now made their global debut at CES 2026. The TCL-backed brand showcased the Air 4 Pro and an eSIM version of the RayNeo X3 Pro at the event. RayNeo Air 4 Pro is being touted as the world’s first HDR10-enabled AR glasses. The glasses feature 0.6-inch Micro-OLED displays with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3,840Hz PWM hybrid dimming, and 1,200 nits brightness. The Air 4 Pro offers up to a 201-inch virtual screen at 6m distance with 10-level brightness adjustment and a 200,000:1 contrast ratio.…

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NASA’s Johnson Space Center was front and center Jan. 4, 2026, as the Houston Texans faced the Indianapolis Colts during Space City Day at NRG Stadium. Fans watched the Texans win while getting a close look at NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight of the Artemis campaign.  The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen—around the Moon and back to Earth to test Orion spacecraft systems in deep space and help lay the groundwork for future lunar missions.  NASA connected fans with the agency’s next giant leap, reinforcing Space City’s role in shaping the future…

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Lenovo is expanding its Yoga lineup at CES 2026 with a broad range of new laptops, desktops and accessories focused on more integrated, user-aware AI features. The updates centre on Yoga, with Lenovo using CES to show how AI features are being rolled out across creator-focused laptops, ultra-portable Copilot+ PCs, and new desktop form factors. Lenovo is introducing a new Yoga creator ecosystem led by the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition, the Yoga Pro 27UD-10 monitor and Lenovo Headphones YOGA PC Edition, which are all designed to work together seamlessly. Rather than treating each device in isolation, Lenovo is emphasising…

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Summary The Motorola Signature features a gorgeous design with a textured back inspired by twill and linen. The phone packs flagship specs, including a 6.8″ 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, 16GB/512GB memory, a 5200mAh battery, and a four 50MP Sony cameras (one up front, three on the back). The Signature starts at €999 and will be available nearly everywhere but North America. Lately, Motorola has been known primarily for its Razr line of foldable devices. However, the company can still make a fantastic slab-style phone, too, and it’s out to prove it with the newly announced Motorola…

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Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityNarwal is a staple at tech shows like CES and IFA, and the popular smart home cleaning brand is kicking off 2026 with its latest flagship robot vacuum, the Narwal Flow 2. Featuring a new design, significantly upgraded AI-powered features, an improved mopping system, and more power than ever before, the Narwal Flow 2 sets the standard in automated home cleaning.And that’s not all! Along with the flagship robot, Narwal is expanding into other categories, including cordless and mattress vacuums. Here’s everything you need to know. Narwal Flow 2: The 2026 flagship robot vacuum with the…

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