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Zastava Arms USA doesn't put their name on just anything. The firearms manufacturer built its reputation on rifles that perform under pressure, and their latest collaboration with Tekto Knives seems designed to carry that legacy into everyday carry territory. The F4 Echo folding knife arrives with S35VN steel, button lock mechanics, and design details that reference Zastava's rifle heritage. At $199.99, it positions itself as a collector's piece that still claims serious utility credentials.

If you've ever fidgeted with a pen during a long meeting or phone call, you know the appeal of a good click. But this takes it to another level. The bolt-action deployment is smooth, satisfying, and way more robust than a standard clicker. It's the kind of tactile experience that makes you actually want to use a physical pen in our increasingly digital world.

At CES, I did what you're not supposed to do: I brought a pre-production laptop to use as my primary workhorse during a hectic event. The unproven rifle in question is the new Arm-based Asus Zenbook A16. It's a 16-inch laptop that weighs less than a 13-inch MacBook Air and comes with a high-end Snapdragon X2 processor. Going into CES with a Windows on Arm laptop running an unreleased processor sounds like a recipe for disaster.

The best all-in-one portable projector is the one that makes all the right compromises. It needs to balance image and sound quality with battery life and responsiveness in a device that's not too expensive and small enough to take anywhere. TCL's fun little PlayCube delivers the right mix to justify paying $800 for a 1080p projector in 2026. I tested the TCL PlayCube running Google TV during a two-month road trip,

Three women residents of an elder care home in Birmingham, UK have launched a podcast called "Do You Remember the Time?" They discuss how life has changed across the decades. Known in the home for their entertaining and interesting banter, their podcast grew out of informal and unstructured conversations. The home has been supportive, investing in microphones, lights, cameras, and a visual logo. None of them had heard of podcasting before producing their own.

Best Buy kicked off its so-called "Winter Sale," introducing a whole host of price cuts that range from not-so-good to legitimately great, at least for this time of year. Apple's M4 Mac Mini, for instance, is receiving a $100 discount at Amazon and B&H Photo, while LG's 65-inch C5 OLED TV is on sale at eBay for a little over a grand.

The design, which borrowed its kinematics from the way a jungle cat's claws extend from its paws, was a jolt of fresh energy for an EDC world growing tired of endless flippers and predictable OTF switchblades. TiGo's SyncraBlade now takes that same philosophy of complex, purposeful motion and applies it to the humble utility knife, creating something that feels just as revolutionary.

MG Raiser from MangaGuardian is a tiny shelf adapter that takes that double-row habit and makes it less painful. It is a compact L-shaped stand that lets you display two rows of manga in the same footprint, with the back row raised just enough to stay visible. Simple plastic geometry aimed squarely at overcrowded shelves, it solves a niche problem that anyone with more than 20 volumes has quietly dealt with at some point.

Most laptop workflows still involve paper, even in 2026. Printed briefs, handwritten notes, and reference sheets end up flat on the desk, which means you spend half your day bobbing your head between the screen and the table. That constant neck crane breaks focus and feels ridiculous when you are just trying to check a few lines of code or compare a contract clause, but there is nowhere else for the paper to go.

"AMD failed us," decried Gamers Nexus, pointing out that the company's keynote was entirely fixated on AI.

The bug appears to be tied to Secure Launch, a security feature that uses virtualization-based protections to ensure only trusted components load during boot. On systems with Secure Launch enabled, attempts to shut down, restart, or hibernate after applying the January patches may fail to complete. From the user's perspective, everything looks normal - until the PC keeps running anyway, refusing to be denied life.

The wireless headset features an open-ear design that sits on the ear without sealing the ear canal, aiming to offer long-wear comfort and better awareness of one's surroundings. Realme Buds Clip will feature a lightweight build, with each earbud weighing 5.3g, according to the product page on Realme's global website. It has a Titanium-Fit ear design and will come with a matte-finish surface that is said to resist sweat and oil. They will be available in Titanium Black and Titanium Gold colour options.

They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.

The PSP had one analog stick when games clearly needed two. The Vita added that second stick but inexplicably skipped analog triggers and clickable thumbsticks, forcing developers to map essential controls to an awkward rear touchpad. The PS Portal finally nailed the controls by essentially splitting a DualSense controller in half, then rendered the achievement mostly irrelevant by making it stream-only.

Naya, the brand that makes split keyboards and out-of-the-box computing accessories, just announced the latest product in its lineup: a low-profile modular keyboard it's calling the Naya Connect. After launching on Kickstarter, Naya told me the plan is to list the device on the brand's official website once the crowdfunding had met its numbers. Naya's previous Create product -- its modular split keyboard -- was funded this same way and became available on the site after being crowdfunded.

Micron broke snowy winter ground in New York on Friday to begin building a chip fab that promises to bring up to 50,000 jobs and much-needed computer memory production to US shores, as the AI boom continues to push memory prices up. The company's stock surged on the news that shovels had been put to work on the facility first announced in 2022, which had been bedeviled by environmental delays.

Paul Lagier's DIY Desk Companion sits next to your laptop as a little creature that lives completely offline. It is not connected to Wi‑Fi, has no app, and never sends notifications. Instead, it runs its own tiny world on a circular screen, reacting to touch, light, and time with shifting eyes and moods. The whole thing exists as a playful break, closer to a desk toy than a productivity gadget.

As discovered by Dealabs, Sony will likely unveil its LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900), which features an open-ear design with the buds attaching around the earlobe. A listing from an Indonesian retailer revealed the design and key specs of the LinkBuds Clip, which are expected to feature adaptive volume control, 360 Reality Audio support and background music effect found on previous LinkBuds models.

Good music can instantly lift your mood and the overall vibe of any space. Those shopping for a portable Bluetooth speaker today should consider grabbing the 2nd-generation Bose SoundLink Micro speaker, while it's going for less than $100 at Amazon. The retailer is currently offering this mini yet mighty device at a 23% discount, which drops its $129 price to just $99. Delivery is free, and the offer applies to all color options.

* An Asus PR rep looks into it, comes back and says they cannot provide 5070 Tis due to supply constraints, saying their models are "end of life."* We ask Asus to clarify whether the RTX 5070 Ti is end of life. They confirm it's end of life.* We reach out to retailers to see whether they can purchase RTX 5070 Ti stock for their stores, to fact check Asus' claims. They say there is no supply.

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're heading into the cold and windy season, which generally means power outages. One of the best ways to stay prepared for those cold and dark days is a portable power station like the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, which is currently marked down by $100 at Best Buy and by the same amount at B&H.

My skin and winter have never gotten along. The minute the air becomes cold outside and the heat clicks on indoors, my skin turns tight, flaky, and angry. No matter how much moisturizer I slather on, my face eventually grows dry all over again, and my hands never seem to stop cracking. No amount of fancy serum, overnight cream, or Vaseline could ever keep up.

Ritchey's seat of choice is the Cooler Master Ergo L, a gaming chair that doubles as a serious office workhorse. While it's marketed to gamers, Ritchey points out that many high-level gaming chairs are essentially well-designed ergonomic office chairs with cool color accents and aesthetic details. While you're essentially paying for style on top of substance, the substance itself is actually real.

Sometimes I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I've examined a wide range of products, from scam devices that claim to save you money on your power bill to a high-power USB charger filled with an unusual goo-like substance. Also: Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead

The company said that its store will offer a dedicated space for customers to experience and explore different products, including its smartphones and true wireless stereo (TWS), and other devices, along with their design. This will provide an opportunity for customers to decide whether they want to buy the device or not. The company recently teased that it will soon open its first flagship store in India. However, the UK-based smartphone maker has yet to reveal the exact date for the store's opening.