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Reviews September 25, 2026

Quntis Monitor Light Bar Glow (HY214) Review: A $50 Monitor Light Bar That Brightens Your Desk Without the Glare

Working late at a computer screen often turns your desk into an impromptu cave, leaving you squinting at paperwork or fighting harsh overhead glare. Monitor light bars have become desktop staples for reclaiming real estate and banishing reflections, but high-end models can easily push well past $150. Enter the Quntis Monitor Light Bar Glow (HY214) in space gray. Measuring in at 16.1 inches (41 cm), this standard model promises balanced front lighting, soft ambient backlighting, and a wireless desktop puck for around $50.

News & Features September 22, 2026

Motorola Signature 27 Preview Pairs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with Bang & Olufsen Audio

Motorola has offered an early look at the motorola signature 27, its next flagship smartphone and the first model to showcase the company’s new multi-year audio partnership with Bang & Olufsen. Due in 2026, the phone pairs Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform with a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 910 main camera, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, Google Gemini features, and a redesigned cooling system. Motorola is still holding back some details, including pricing and the full spec sheet, but this preview makes the company’s priorities clear: performance, cameras, design, longevity, and better speakers.

News & Features, Events September 25, 2026

The Eufy Edge 5.0 Lineup Wants to Spot Trouble Before It Reaches Your Door

Anker‘s eufy brought its fall lineup to Bathhouse Studios in downtown New York, and the theme was distance. The company’s Fall Showcase, billed as “Own Your Yard — Proactive Detection Beyond the Door,” introduced five new security devices built to work together as the Eufy Edge 5.0 Yard Protection System. I attended the event, which paired a hands-on look at the hardware with a brief presentation from Janet Jin of eufy’s PR team, social media lead Kieran Lemon, and David Aguwa from the social media team.

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