Android News & Updates Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 finally tackles the multi-second freezes Pixel owners have been dealing with October 17, 2026 Basiran According to the official Android Developers release notes, the latest update features a very concise changelog. However, the apparent simplicity of the release belies its practical importance for anyone whose…
Tech News & Gadgets Tesla Roadster Defies Gravity in Waco: Electric Supercar Briefly Flies and Accelerates to 60 MPH in Under a Second October 16, 2026 Muslim Elon Musk promised a flying car, and during a high-octane demonstration in Waco, Texas, the Tesla Roadster delivered precisely that. The long-awaited next-generation electric supercar drove upside down, performed a…
Custom ROMs & Modding Giving an Old Phone a Second Life: How an Unused Android Device Can Serve as an Advanced Wireless Car Display October 13, 2026 Asep Darmawan Facing a failing or malfunctioning head unit in a vehicle can quickly turn a daily commute into an exercise in frustration. For many drivers, the ideal solution involves securing a…
Custom ROMs & Modding Microsoft Zune HD Gets a Second Life as a Portable Super Mario 64 Console Thanks to Clever Developer Port October 10, 2026 Suro Senen The culture of hardware repurposing continues to yield astonishing results as tech hobbyists find increasingly creative ways to breathe new life into forgotten electronics. In recent years, the retro-modding community…
Tech How-Tos & Tutorials Second-Life Tech: Why Classic Gadgets Are Worth Hunting for at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales October 5, 2026 Reynand Wu Thrift stores and weekend garage sales have long served as treasure troves for bargain hunters, but for technology enthusiasts, these dusty shelves represent an opportunity to rescue forgotten hardware that…
Custom ROMs & Modding Giving Old Hardware a Second Life: How Local AI Transformed a Seven-Year-Old Laptop into a Private Assistant September 25, 2026 Basiran The shelf life of modern computing hardware often feels artificially truncated, with machines gracefully bowing out of active duty long before their physical components actually fail. For most users, an…
Tech How-Tos & Tutorials Samsung Galaxy Users Can Leverage "Secure Folder" as a Virtual Second Phone for Work-Life Balance September 24, 2026 Nana Wu Juggling multiple email addresses, social media profiles, messaging services, banking platforms, and work credentials on a single mobile device has become a routine part of modern digital life for millions…
Mobile Gaming & Esports Texting-Powered App Store Jest Hits $1M Run-Rate and Launches Second Developer Fund September 23, 2026 Asro Texting-powered app store Jest has achieved a major financial milestone, reaching a $1 million gross billing run-rate just three months after successfully enabling in-app purchases on its innovative platform. This…
Custom ROMs & Modding Vintage 1968 Grundig Musikgerät RF116 Given a 21st-Century Second Life with ESP32 Modernization September 20, 2026 Sagoh While single-board computers and microcontrollers are most frequently celebrated for powering cutting-edge, experimental, and futuristic DIY inventions, they are increasingly finding a second calling as powerful tools for hardware preservation.…
