Apple’s latest hardware release has introduced two machines designed to handle local AI workloads: the Mac Studio M5 Ultra and the Mac Mini M5 Pro. In his detailed breakdown, Manolo Remiddi highlights how the Mac Studio M5 Ultra, with its 1.2 TB/s memory bandwidth, sets a new standard for memory-intensive tasks like running large language […]
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Apple’s highly anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market, potentially named the iPhone Fold Ultra, is poised to redefine its product lineup. With a rumored price exceeding $2,000, this device is expected to introduce an innovative foldable design that could set new standards for innovation. However, such advancements often come with compromises, and Apple may […]
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The Shanling Q2 is a pocket-sized hi-fi player that fits four Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips into a body smaller than most wallets. It measures 80mm x 50mm x 13.5mm, weighs 83g, and supports PCM up to 768 kHz/32-bit alongside native DSD512 playback. It also has a Click Wheel, which, depending on your age, will either mean nothing to you or mean a great deal.
The Click Wheel here is a touch-sensitive ring that sits alongside a 2.09-inch touchscreen, giving you two ways to move through menus and adjust volume. The touchscreen handles the broader interface work while the wheel handles the tactile stuff, volume adjustments and quick navigation without staring at a screen. Four physical buttons round it out. The combination is deliberate and slightly nostalgic, and it works.
Designer: Shanling
Those four DAC chips working in tandem are why the audio section matters. Through the 4.4 mm balanced output, the Q2 pushes up to 425mW into a 32 Ω load, which is enough to properly drive full-size headphones that most portable players give up on. The 3.5mm unbalanced output still delivers 120mW. Both gain settings, low for sensitive in-ear monitors and high for harder-to-drive cans, give you control over the amplifier’s output to match your headphones precisely.
One of the more useful things the Q2 can do is disappear into your current setup rather than replace it entirely. The bidirectional Bluetooth 5.2 works in both directions: as a transmitter to wireless headphones and speakers, and as a receiver that turns the Q2 into a DAC and amplifier for your smartphone. Plug a set of wired headphones into the Q2, pair it with your phone via Bluetooth, and you get a meaningful upgrade over your phone’s built-in audio without any extra hassle.
There’s no internal storage, which keeps the Q2 light and simple, but the microSD slot accepts cards up to 2TB. Most high-resolution music libraries won’t come anywhere near filling that, but it’s generous enough that the storage question essentially disappears. The dual-band Wi-Fi supports AirPlay and DLNA for wireless streaming, and native Tidal support means you don’t have to rely on stored files at all if you’d rather not.
Battery life holds up well relative to what’s being asked of the hardware. The 3.5mm output gets up to 13.5 hours; the balanced connection trims that slightly to 12.5 hours. Run the Q2 as a Bluetooth receiver using LDAC, and you get up to 16.5 hours, which comfortably covers a long-haul flight or a full day of listening without needing to think about charging.
The aluminum-alloy frame and glass rear panel keep it feeling premium in hand, and available colors are Smoky Grey, Moonlight Silver, and Twilight Orange. The MTouch OS runs on an Ingenic X2000 processor, and the interface is reportedly clean and fast enough that it doesn’t get in the way of actually using the player. In USB DAC mode, it extends its usefulness to desktop setups, handling PCM up to 384 kHz/32-bit from a connected computer.
The Q2 retails at around $269, which puts it squarely in the serious-but-not-extreme tier of portable hi-fi. It ships with a case, a USB cable, and a manual, and it’s available in all three colorways from launch. For anyone who has ever felt their phone was the weak link in an otherwise respectable headphone setup, the Q2 is a reasonably direct answer to that specific frustration.
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Valve’s Steam Deck, a portable gaming device celebrated for its repair-friendly design, is facing complications with battery replacements. According to NerdNest, the introduction of newer OLED models has led to reduced availability of LCD batteries, which are essential for maintaining older units. While Valve initially collaborated with iFixit to provide repair guides and replacement parts, […]
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Samsung is making waves in the smartphone industry with its highly anticipated Galaxy S27 series, set to launch in early 2024. This new lineup introduces significant changes in hardware, pricing, and market positioning, signaling Samsung’s ambition to dominate the ultra-premium segment. At the center of this bold strategy is the Galaxy S27 Ultra, priced at […]
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The sudden suspension of the MemoMind One Kickstarter campaign has sparked widespread discussion about the intersection of innovation, competition and intellectual property in the wearable tech industry. Steven Sullivan provide more insights into the details of the legal dispute between MemoMind and Even Realities, the latter claiming that the MemoMind One infringes on design patents […]
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The iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung S26 Ultra represent the pinnacle of modern smartphone technology, each catering to distinct user preferences and priorities. Apple’s flagship device emphasizes performance, imaging, and durability, while Samsung’s offering focuses on productivity, customization, and versatility. Deciding between these two premium devices depends on your specific needs, as both excel […]
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The iMac has always had a light bar problem. You could put any number of BenQ ScreenBars on top of one, but they’d cover the camera, block the microphone, or clip over the Apple logo on the back. None of them were made for it. The BenQ iScreenBar is the first that actually is, and it arrives at $189, looking like it was designed by the same people who designed the computer it sits on.
The construction makes the case immediately. Unibody aluminum with a glass touch panel, finished in Silver to match the iMac directly, mounting via a custom magnetic clamp on the back rather than a standard monitor clip. A magnetic cable clip routes the USB-C power cord out of view. The rear logo, the camera, and the microphone all remain unobstructed. It’s the kind of detail that should have been obvious from the start but apparently wasn’t until now.
Designer: BenQ
Compatibility is specifically tuned to the 24-inch iMac from 2021 onward. That USB-C connection does more than just carry power. It lets the iScreenBar communicate with the iMac directly, enabling a dedicated macOS app for software control of brightness and color temperature. It also means the light bar knows when the camera is active, which feeds into one of the more useful features here.
That feature is Video Mode. When the iMac’s built-in webcam turns on, the iScreenBar automatically shifts its output to reduce bright spots on the user’s face, giving calls and recordings a more balanced, flattering light rather than the harsh overhead glow that most desk setups produce. Nobody wants to look like they’re being interrogated from below during a team call, and Video Mode addresses that without any manual intervention.
The light itself uses BenQ’s ASYM-Light optical design, which angles illumination downward toward the desk rather than toward the screen. That means no glare, no hotspots reflecting back from the display, and lighting that reaches an area of roughly 33.5in x 19.7in at 500 lux. The glass touch panel on the bar handles brightness and color temperature adjustments directly, and auto-dimming keeps the workspace at a consistent level as conditions change.
Blue and Green colorways, two of the iMac’s most popular colors, are planned for late 2026. The Silver version is the only one available at launch, which is also the most versatile option since it matches every iMac color reasonably well. For buyers committed to a Blue or Green iMac, the wait might be worth it for a more cohesive result, but the Silver still looks deliberately matched rather than generically attached.
BenQ’s existing ScreenBar lineup has been a reference point in desk lighting for years, with options ranging from $109 for the standard bar to $179 for the Halo 2 and $289 for the new ScreenBar Max built for dual-monitor setups. The iScreenBar slots in at $189, making it competitive with the premium end of that range while offering something none of the others can: a mount that actually fits the iMac the way it was intended, rather than sitting on top of it like an afterthought.
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Tina Huang provides an in-depth breakdown of her Hermes OS setup (Hermes OS has now rebranded as Hivra), a system built around three specialized agents: the Coder Agent, Lifebot and Tacobot. Each agent is tailored to specific functions, such as automating coding tasks, monitoring health data, or organizing team operations. For instance, the Coder Agent […]
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The iPhone 18 is shaping up to be one of Apple’s most significant releases in recent years. Leaks indicate that the standard model could surpass its Pro counterparts in several critical areas, including a notable RAM upgrade, advanced AI capabilities, and a refined design. These rumored features suggest a shift in Apple’s strategy, potentially offering […]
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