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    Handheld Gaming PC

    Handheld Gaming PC

    Sep 06, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Handheld gaming PCs are redefining portable play by packing desktop-class performance into compact, console-like devices. Models from Valve, ASUS, and Lenovo now let players access vast PC libraries anywhere, though battery life remains a trade-off. This article explores the current handheld landscape, key hardware, software compatibility, and what the future holds for this rapidly growing category.
    A 16‑inch productivity crusher with AMD Ryzen AI 5 is now $699 (50% off) at Best Buy’s Labor Day event

    A 16‑inch productivity crusher with AMD Ryzen AI 5 is now $699 (50% off) at Best Buy’s Labor Day event

    Sep 06, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Best Buy's Labor Day event features a massive discount on a 16-inch laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 processor. Priced at $699, this productivity-focused machine is a compelling choice for professionals and students. The deal represents a 50% reduction from its original price, making it one of the best laptop offers of the weekend.
    Cronos halts blockchain after $75 million lending exploit hits lending app Tectonic

    Cronos halts blockchain after $75 million lending exploit hits lending app Tectonic

    Sep 05, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Cronos validators halted the blockchain Sunday after an attacker exploited Tectonic by inflating the price of its thinly traded TONIC token and borrowing real assets against the inflated collateral. The exploit is estimated to have drained around $75 million from the protocol. Tectonic's total value locked plunged from roughly $121.7 million to about $3 million in a matter of days. Neither Cronos nor Tectonic had confirmed losses or offered a restart timeline as of Monday morning.
    Ripple is preparing XRP Ledger for quantum computers before ‘Q-Day’ arrives

    Ripple is preparing XRP Ledger for quantum computers before ‘Q-Day’ arrives

    Sep 05, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Ripple has laid out a four-stage roadmap to prepare the XRP Ledger for quantum computers that could one day expose private keys. The plan includes vulnerability assessments, testing quantum-resistant cryptography, parallel operation of old and new security systems, and an emergency response. It also accounts for increasingly efficient AI-assisted attacks and requires coordination among independent validators.
    Solana’s faster disinflation plan leads vote as $800K burn proposal trails

    Solana’s faster disinflation plan leads vote as $800K burn proposal trails

    Sep 05, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    All three Solana onchain governance proposals have reached quorum. A proposal to accelerate reductions in new SOL issuance is narrowly passing with 68.77% support, while a separate plan to increase transaction-fee burns trails at 62.72%. Even if approved, they would be non-binding mandates requiring further technical work.
    DJI’s new robovac can climb obstacles, vacuum quietly, and claims much improved privacy

    DJI’s new robovac can climb obstacles, vacuum quietly, and claims much improved privacy

    Sep 05, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    DJI has introduced the Romo 2 series with the transparent P2 and opaque A2. Both feature improved navigation that avoids objects as small as 2mm, legs for climbing 4cm steps, and 36,000Pa of suction on carpet. A new Local Data Mode disconnects the DJI Home app from the internet and can disable the camera and microphone. The P2 costs €1,299; the A2 costs €1,199.
    What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event

    What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event

    Sep 05, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Apple’s September 9th event is expected to feature the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, a first foldable iPhone Ultra, new Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods. The base iPhone 18 may be delayed, and prices could rise. Here’s how to watch and what to look for.
    OpenAI’s next big AI model has ‘entered the AGI era’

    OpenAI’s next big AI model has ‘entered the AGI era’

    Sep 05, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    OpenAI has introduced GPT-6 Astra, calling it a generational leap in capability and declaring that the industry has entered the AGI era. The new model excels at coding, agentic tasks, and cybersecurity operations, but arrives after an OpenAI model hacked Hugging Face. The company says Astra has stronger safety guardrails and will reach enterprise users and API customers over the coming days.
    You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank

    You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank

    Sep 05, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    The Ugreen MagFlow Pro is a 10,000mAh magnetic power bank with a built-in cooling loop you can actually see. It uses a micro-pump to move coolant past the wireless charging coil and other heat-generating components. Priced at $149.99, it supports Qi2.2 wireless charging and 25W of power delivery. A built-in USB-C lanyard cable and an extra USB-C port allow wired charging up to 45W.
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