Some of Xteink’s credit card-sized e-readers are losing their best feature
… It also says Xteink plans future updates with major improvements, including anti-aliased text, implying third-party firmware may not be needed. …
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Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 headphones have upgraded ANC and a replaceable battery
… That allows the headphones to stream 16-bit/44.1kHz CD-quality sound, but only from devices with a Qualcomm processor supporting that codec through the Snapdragon Sound platform. …
Microsoft Office can now be controlled with Logitech’s MX Creative Console
… Logitech says a firmware update will be needed for the accessories you want to use with this feature, and it plans to expand support to additional keyboards in the MX line in the future.
A million baby monitors and security cameras were easily viewable by hackers
… Image: Meari’s public claim of “advanced encryption technology” and “strict access controls” seems laughable now. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/firefox 98Vt5tE3BT.jpg?quality=90&strip=all To fix the problems, Meari’s unnamed spokesperson says it shut down its EMQX… …
Framework is building a better couch keyboard because everyone hates the Logitech one
… Image: The original Logitech K400 is nearly 15 years old, though slightly newer versions have taken over, like the K400 Plus. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/71t4F8w-sFL. …
A hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower
… Every time Yarbo updates a robot’s firmware, it changes the robot’s root password right back to its default password. …
Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/268472 Keychron V5 Ultra 8K keyboard ADiBenedetto 0002.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/268472 Keychron V5 Ultra 8K keyboard ADiBenedetto 0007.jpg?quality=90&strip… …
Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal
… Just attach the controller to the puck and follow an onscreen prompt to tether them and likely install some firmware updates . …
The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED’s bow
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/268446 Hisense UR9 RGB LED TV review JHIGGINS3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/268446 Hisense UR9 RGB LED TV review JHIGGINS7.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: http… …
After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all
… I set up git and finally recompiled the ZMK firmware for my number pad. …