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BleeqUp Rover

Events, News & Features, Outdoors September 4, 2026

BleeqUp Rover AI Sports Glasses Put a 3K Camera, Safety Alerts, and Open-Ear Audio on Your Face

BleeqUp is using IFA 2026 to introduce the BleeqUp Rover, a $459 pair of AI sports glasses aimed primarily at cyclists and other outdoor athletes who want first-person video without strapping another camera to their body. The BleeqUp Rover combines a 16-megapixel camera, open-ear audio, activity tracking, voice controls, safety detection, and automated video editing in a 53-gram frame. The concept is ambitious, but the appeal is easy to understand: capture the ride, listen to directions or music, keep tabs on what’s happening around you, and leave some of the post-ride editing to software instead of your evening.

XREAL AURA

Events, News & Features September 4, 2026

The XREAL AURA: It’s not VR or AR. It’s XR, the Next Generation of Extended Reality Spatial Computing Glasses

Do you remember back in the early 2010s when Google released Google Glass? Were you like me and thought they were science fiction becoming science fact? Now, jump ahead to the present day and hold on to your socks! XREAL is launching its next-generation spatial computing glasses, the AURA. The XREAL AURA is a collaborative effort between XREAL, Google, and Qualcomm Technologies to deliver wired XR (extended reality) glasses with built-in Android XR and Gemini integration, powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform chipset.

IdeaCentre AIO i

Events, News & Features September 3, 2026

Lenovo Goes Wide at Lenovo Innovation World 2026 with Yoga Powerhouses, Colorful IdeaPads, Tiny ThinkCentres, and a Whole Lot of AI

Lenovo Innovation World 2026 is shaping up less like a single product launch and more like a sprawling argument that your next computer, tablet, or monitor should be doing more of its thinking locally. Concurrent with IFA 2026 in Berlin, Lenovo is unveiling new Yoga creator laptops and tablets, colorful IdeaPad Vibe notebooks, redesigned IdeaCentre all-in-ones, ThinkBook laptops, compact ThinkCentre desktops, ThinkVision monitors, security tools, and a pair of laptop concepts. Some are conventional upgrades, some are genuinely unusual, and nearly all arrive carrying some version of Lenovo’s expanding AI strategy for home, creative, and business work.

POCO F9 Ultra

News & Features September 1, 2026

POCO F9 Ultra Goes Big on Battery, Gaming, Cameras, and Just About Everything Else

The POCO F9 Ultra arrives with a spec sheet that suggests restraint never made it onto the meeting agenda. The POCO F9 Ultra packs an 8,050 milliamp-hour battery, a 185-hertz AMOLED display, a 200-megapixel main camera, a 5X periscope telephoto camera, 100-watt wired charging, 50-watt wireless charging, Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon processor, and even an independent subwoofer. That’s a lot of hardware for one phone, but specifications are easy. The more useful question is whether the POCO F9 Ultra turns all those numbers into a phone you’ll enjoy carrying, charging, photographing with, and living with every day.

REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Turns Up the Power with Liquid Cooling and a 2K OLED Display

News & Features July 22, 2026

REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Turns Up the Power with Liquid Cooling and a 2K OLED Display

REDMAGIC has finally announced full details and specifications for its upcoming Astra 2 Gaming Tablet, and it looks like a stunner. The Astra 2 features Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with REDMAGIC’s custom RedCore R4 gaming chip, which is designed to improve responsiveness, allocate system resources more efficiently, and maintain steadier frame rates during extended gaming sessions. Buyers will be able to choose between configurations with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage or 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Review: Flipping Over This Flip Phone, Until the Camera Zooms In

Reviews June 17, 2026

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Review: Flipping Over This Flip Phone, Until the Camera Zooms In

I’ve reviewed dozens of phones over the years, and a folding phone – the OnePlus Open (check out Judie’s review), but this will be my first flip phone review, and as a bonus, it’s my first official review for Gear Diary! Today, we’re taking a look at the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 model. Let’s find out if I prefer a phone that easily fits in my front pocket vs my iPhone 16 Pro Max, which I’ve been rocking as my daily driver since it dropped in 2024.

2026 moto razr family

News & Features, Events April 29, 2026

The Motorola 2026 Razr Lineup Wants Foldables to Feel Less Fragile and More Useful

The Motorola 2026 razr lineup wants to make a familiar argument: foldables don’t have to be fragile little novelty phones you baby through the day. The family includes the motorola razr ultra, motorola razr+, and motorola razr, with the motorola razr fold sitting above them as a larger book-style foldable. There are bigger outside screens, sturdier hinges, faster chips, larger batteries, new camera tools, and a few Google Photos tricks that could be useful, provided you’re comfortable letting your phone rummage through your closet. Also arriving are the moto buds 2 plus, Motorola’s new Bose-tuned earbuds.

OPPO Find X9 Ultra with the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit lens attached

News & Features April 22, 2026

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra Is the Flagship Phone Built Around the Most Interesting Camera in the Room

Most flagship phones now arrive with the same familiar promise: faster, brighter, smarter, thinner, more powerful, and somehow always “professional” at everything. Before long, the category blurs into one glossy slab of titanium, glass, marketing language, and camera bumps large enough to demand their own zip code. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra cuts through that sameness almost immediately. It is a flagship smartphone, certainly, with a sharp display, a current-generation Qualcomm chip, a very large battery, quick charging, generous storage, and the polished hardware you expect at this level. But none of that is the real headline.

Modular ThinkBook Concept

Events, News & Features March 1, 2026

Lenovo Wants Your Next ThinkPad to Be Smarter, Easier to Fix, and Harder to Kill

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T-Series is getting a 2026 refresh, and it’s arriving at MWC 2026 alongside a handful of business-minded siblings: a rugged Android tablet, a new detachable, a 2-in-1 ThinkBook aimed at smaller companies, and a slim portable monitor. It’s the familiar mix of “AI-ready” hardware, expanded processor choices, and a renewed push toward repairability. What stands out this time isn’t the buzzwords so much as Lenovo’s attempt to make modern work hardware last longer without making IT departments regret every deployment decision.

OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R

Reviews January 19, 2026

OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 15R: When the “Premium Midrange” Starts Feeling Awkward

OnePlus is one of the lesser-known brands in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean its phones are not good. Indeed, OnePlus has been making remarkable strides over the past few years, including being among the first phones to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The OnePlus 15 is a blazing-fast phone, particularly good for gaming. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 15R exists in an odd place, somewhere between flagship and midrange, with some really great specifications, but a higher price tag than we’re used to due to a variety of factors. But it’s still a good value in its own…

Lenovo Yoga Tab

Events, News & Features September 5, 2025

Lenovo Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus for Creating, Learning, and Everything in Between

Lenovo is expanding its tablet lineup with two new models designed to do more than just stream your favorite shows. The Lenovo Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus are arriving this fall with a focus on creativity, productivity, and yes, plenty of entertainment. Both tablets bring artificial intelligence features, sharp displays, and lightweight builds, but they’re aimed at slightly different crowds. One leans toward creators who want a portable studio in their bag, while the other caters to learners and multitaskers who don’t want to lug around a laptop.

The front display of the 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra

Reviews August 14, 2025

2025 Motorola Razr Ultra Review: Three Months with the Foldable Flip-Phone That’s Still the One to Beat

There’s a certain smugness that comes with flipping your phone shut to end a call. It’s dramatic. It’s final. And in the age of flat slabs that all look like they’ve been cut from the same uninspired block of glass, the new Motorola Razr Ultra makes a statement. Yes, it folds. Yes, it’s a great fidget toy. And yes, it’s got enough processing muscle to make you forget that flip phones used to be “basic,” because this one is anything but.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7

News & Features July 9, 2025

Samsung’s New Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8: Tempting Upgrades or More Evolution Than Revolution

Samsung has once again raided its innovation lab to launch the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Watch8, aiming to tempt everyone from casual fitness fans to unapologetic phone obsessives into upgrading. From the new Watch8 series designed to nudge your health habits to the Z Flip7 that folds neatly into your pocket and the powerful Galaxy Z Fold7 that turns into a mini workstation, this lineup covers it all. Whether these devices will genuinely improve your daily life or simply leave your wallet gasping for air, here’s everything announced and why you might actually care.

OnePlus Pad 3 pen

News & Features June 5, 2025

OnePlus Pad 3: A Tablet That’s Smart, Sharp, Snappy, and Ready to Work (or Play) as Hard as You Do!

OnePlus is back at it, and this time, they’re not playing small. The OnePlus Pad 3 has officially entered the chat as the company’s latest flagship Android tablet, and let’s just say that it’s not here to sit quietly in your tech bag. Launching July 8 in the US and Canada, the OnePlus Pad 3 is all about that sweet spot between productivity and play. Whether you’re juggling work emails while streaming your favorite series or sketching big ideas during meetings that should’ve been emails, this sleek slate might just be your new favorite sidekick.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform

News & Features May 15, 2025

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4: Qualcomm’s New Sweet Spot for Smarter Phones and Savvier Experiences

Would you be interested if your smartphone could think faster, shoot better photos, sound richer, and game harder without costing you flagship-level dollars? Qualcomm is betting the answer is yes with its freshly launched Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform. This new chip isn’t here to steal the thunder from ultra-premium flagships, but it’s definitely eyeing the space right below them, packing a hefty dose of high-end features into a more accessible performance tier. And yes, that includes better AI, stronger connectivity, smarter cameras, and audio that’ll finally do your lossless streaming playlist justice.

OPPO at MWC 2025

Events, News & Features March 5, 2025

OPPO Brings the AI Heat to MWC 2025, Doubling Down on Smarter Smartphones

Mobile World Congress is always packed with big announcements, but OPPO just set the bar higher with its AI Tech Summit. The company rolled out its updated artificial intelligence strategy, promising an AI-packed future that isn’t just about fancy buzzwords—it’s about making AI work for you in ways that actually matter. With a bold plan to get generative AI into the hands of 100 million people by the end of 2025 (doubling last year’s target of 50 million), OPPO isn’t just dipping its toes in AI; it’s diving in headfirst.

realme 14 MWC

Events, News & Features March 3, 2025

Realme Unveils Bold Plans and the 14 Pro Series—Here’s What You Need to Know

If there’s one brand that loves shaking things up, it’s realme. At this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the fast-growing smartphone company rolled out an ambitious three-year plan, a fresh lineup of AI-driven features, and, of course, the highly anticipated realme 14 Pro Series. Oh, and did we mention a phone with interchangeable camera lenses? Buckle up because there’s a lot to unpack.

OPPO Find N5 inner display

News & Features February 20, 2025

OPPO Find N5: The Slim, Water-Resistant, Foldable Smartphone That Redefines Everyday Usability

Foldable smartphones are real-world transformers—you get the portability of a regular slab phone for everyday tasks, but when you need more screen real estate, the tablet-sized inner display is right there. In theory, foldables are the best of both worlds. In practice, many struggle with bulk, awkwardly sized front displays, and durability concerns. I have considered the OnePlus Open the best foldable for the US market since 2023. With OnePlus skipping a new foldable release again this year, it only makes sense to turn to its sibling company, OPPO, and its latest foldable, the OPPO Find N5.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

Gear Bits February 12, 2025

Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: A Smarter, Faster Mobile Platform for Gamers, Creators, and Multitaskers

If you’re looking for a smartphone that can keep up with your daily grind—whether that means gaming with smoother graphics, streaming without annoying buffering, or snapping crystal-clear photos—Qualcomm‘s latest chip might be exactly what you need. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform promises faster performance, better battery life, and built-in AI features that make everyday tasks feel more seamless.

The OnePlus 13

Reviews January 31, 2025

OnePlus 13 Review: Flagship Performance, Pro-Level Camera, and All-Day Battery for Under $1,000

OnePlus has built a reputation for delivering premium specs without the premium price tag, and the OnePlus 13 keeps that streak alive. It has the power, display, and camera setup that might just convince you to ditch your old phone immediately. Whether you’re upgrading or looking for a high-performance gift that won’t break the bank, here’s what makes the OnePlus 13 worth considering.