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Hisense U7SG TV Review (2026): Better Design, Great Value

Hisense U7SG TV Review (2026): Better Design, Great Value

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Unlike previous years in what TV nerds like me call the “brightness wars,” the U7SG doesn’t outblast its predecessor, but it’s not a problem. It gets around three times as bright as anything you can stream (which is naturally capped due to compression), and has enough firepower for all but the flashiest 4K HDR Blu-rays. Its color processing shows a little more restraint than in previous models. It’s not quite what I’d call “accurate to the director’s intent,” like the best TVs I test, but it does keep itself from blasting your eyeballs most of the time. The high brightness is matched by deep black levels, without much of the “blooming” or “haloing” around bright objects that can dilute the contrast of many budget-friendly TVs. It’s not as striking as OLED TVs, which can control each of their millions of pixels on demand, but it’ll wow you in deep space scenes just the same. I was pleased that the TV’s odd local dimming issue didn’t crop up in real-world content, but the picture does tend …

Apple to Upgrade These Two Devices With OLED Displays Later This Year

Apple to Upgrade These Two Devices With OLED Displays Later This Year

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Apple plans to release iPad mini and MacBook Pro models with OLED displays this year, according to industry sources who spoke to South Korea’s ETNews. The current iPad mini and MacBook Pro models have LCD displays with either LED or mini-LED backlighting. The move to OLED technology would result in improved image quality, thanks to richer colors and higher contrast ratio with true blacks. Samsung will supply the OLED displays for both devices, the report said. All of the iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad Pro models that Apple sells today are already equipped with OLED displays, excluding refurbished models. Other new features rumored for the next iPad mini include an A19 Pro or an A20 Pro chip, a vibration-based speaker system, and a water-resistant design. Apple will likely announce the device in September or October this year. For the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, other new features rumored include M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. Apple reportedly plans to release the laptops towards the end …

Apple Now Selling Parts for Seven New Devices Unveiled Last Month

Apple Now Selling Parts for Seven New Devices Unveiled Last Month

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Launched in 2022, Apple’s self-service repair program provides customers with access to genuine parts, tools, and manuals to repair select iPhones, iPads, Macs, Studio Displays, and Beats Pill speakers. Apple says the program is “intended for individuals who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices.” Apple today started selling parts and tools for seven new devices through its self-service repair store in the U.S., Canada, and many European countries. As reported by 9to5Mac, genuine Apple parts are now available for these devices: iPhone 17e iPad Air with M4 chip MacBook Neo MacBook Air with M5 chip MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips Studio Display (2026) Studio Display XDR After ordering parts and tools, you can follow the steps in Apple’s repair manuals for each device. There is a notable piece of news related to this. As we reported last month, the MacBook Neo’s keyboard can be replaced individually. For years, replacing the keyboard in other MacBooks has required replacing the entire Top Case, which refers to the top half of …

Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

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The Studio Display XDR’s medical image calibration feature received FDA clearance, which means radiologists are now able to use the display for viewing medical images. Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak confirmed today that U.S. radiologists can connect the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR to a Mac running macOS 26.4 to use DICOM medical imaging presets. The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR supports DICOM and has a Medical Imaging Calibrator for diagnostic radiology, so radiologists can view images without the need for a single-purpose medical imaging display. The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is priced at $2,899 with a VESA mount, and it is more affordable than many specialized medical imaging monitors. Using the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR for radiology requires switching from a standard viewing mode to the radiology viewing mode. Apple will need to get appropriate medical clearance in other countries to expand the radiology feature outside of the United States. Popular Stories iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for …

Apple Studio Display XDR Hands-On: Better Than the Pro Display XDR in Almost Every Way

Apple Studio Display XDR Hands-On: Better Than the Pro Display XDR in Almost Every Way

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Apple replaced the $4,999+ Pro Display XDR with the better, more affordable Studio Display XDR, so we thought we’d pick one up to test out and compare to the now-discontinued Pro Display XDR. The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is the same size as the ‌Studio Display‌ at 27 inches, and it has the same 5K resolution. It’s smaller than the 32-inch Pro Display XDR that had a 6K display, and that’s probably going to be a major downside for people who prefer larger display sizes. A 32-inch display size works well for a single monitor setup, but 27 inches feels comparatively smaller and is better for multi-display setups. Apple designed the Pro Display XDR with the same perforated, vented back panel that it used for the Mac Pro, and in comparison, the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is plainer because it adopts the ‌Studio Display‌ look. With those downsides out of the way, almost every other ‌Studio Display‌ XDR feature is an improvement over the Pro Display XDR. It uses a mini-LED panel with 2,304 local dimming zones …

Molten alien planet with sulfur-choked atmosphere displays unique hellscape

Molten alien planet with sulfur-choked atmosphere displays unique hellscape

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WASHINGTON, March 16 : Astronomers have spotted a planet orbiting a star in our neighborhood of the Milky Way galaxy that presents a unique hellscape – covered with a perpetual ocean of magma and enveloped by a noxious and fiercely hot sulfur-rich atmosphere. The molten planet’s diameter is more than 60 per cent greater than Earth, though its density is only about 40 per cent that of our planet. It orbits a star smaller and dimmer than the sun located about 34 light-years from Earth in the constellation Volans. A light-year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km). “The planet lacks distinct structure within its magma ocean, so there is no crust, upper mantle and lower mantle. The magma ocean is a single deep, mushy layer,” said Harrison Nicholls, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge Institute of Astronomy and lead author of the research published on Monday in the journal Nature Astronomy. Small crystals of solid rock may be trapped within the turbulent fluid magma comprising …

Apple’s First Foldable Displays Nearing Mass Production

Apple’s First Foldable Displays Nearing Mass Production

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Advanced display panels destined for Apple’s first foldable iPhone are reportedly nearing mass production. The Weibo leaker known as “Instant Digital” today said that Samsung Display is set to begin mass production of OLED panels for the first foldable iPhone in May 2026. Meanwhile, the user “Fixed Focus Digital” claims that the foldable iPhone’s screen may be flatter than many of the existing foldable devices currently on sale, suggesting that Apple has largely solved the crease problem. Previous reports have variously described the Samsung panel as as being “virtually crease free” and having “no crease at all.” Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman claims that the new display technology Apple is using reduces the crease without eliminating it entirely, but the result is “not perfect.” Rumors suggest that Apple’s first foldable iPhone will feature a 7.8-inch crease-free inner display, a 5.5-inch cover display, ‌Touch ID‌, two rear cameras, the A20 chip, and the “C2” modem. It is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌‌iPhone 18‌‌ Pro Max in the fall. Production will almost certainly ramp …

First MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and Studio Display XDR Orders Begin Arriving

First MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and Studio Display XDR Orders Begin Arriving

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It’s Wednesday, March 11 in Australia and New Zealand, which means it’s the official launch day for all of the products Apple introduced last week, including the new low-cost MacBook Neo, the iPhone 17e, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display, the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR, the M4 iPad Air, and the M5 MacBook Air. Apple fans who purchased one of the new devices will start receiving their orders in the next few hours, and will soon share photos and first impressions of the new ‌MacBook Neo‌, ‌iPhone 17e‌, and more on Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and other social networks. If you’ve ordered one of the new products and it’s been delivered, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and make sure to share some photos. Since there are no Apple retail stores in New Zealand, customers in Australia are the first to be able to pick up their new device or make a purchase in an Apple Store. In-store stock in Australia will provide insight into what we …

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Patent: Dual Outer Displays Revealed

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Patent: Dual Outer Displays Revealed

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Samsung continues to push the boundaries of foldable smartphone technology with its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 models. Leaks and patents have sparked widespread interest, hinting at potentially new features. Among these are a dual-display design for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and advanced privacy-focused technology for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. These rumored innovations could redefine the foldable smartphone market, but much remains speculative as Samsung has yet to confirm these details. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, in particular, has captured attention with its potential to introduce a new level of interactivity and functionality. However, questions about practicality and feasibility linger, leaving room for both excitement and skepticism. Galaxy Z Flip 8: Dual-Display Patent Sparks Interest A recently uncovered patent suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 might feature a dual-screen design, a concept that could elevate the user experience. This design overview includes a circular cutout and a wraparound display, offering users a more interactive and dynamic interface. The idea draws comparisons to the Huawei P50 Pocket …

Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

Apple’s Studio Display XDR Supports DICOM Medical Imaging for Diagnostic Radiology

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The new Studio Display XDR is designed for all kinds of professional work, and it is uniquely suited for use in the medical field. The Studio Display XDR supports DICOM medical imaging presets and a Medical Imaging Calibrator so it can be used for diagnostic radiology. Radiologists will be able to view images right on the Studio Display XDR without the need to use a single-purpose medical imaging display. There is a display mode switching option for transitioning from a standard viewing mode to a radiology viewing mode. Pricing on the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299, and it is more affordable than many specialized medical imaging monitors. Apple says the Medical Imaging Calibrator that it created for the Studio Display XDR is pending FDA clearance and it should soon be available in the United States. According to Apple, its aim with the new functionality is to continue to improve technology available to the healthcare community to boost patient care. The Studio Display XDR also features a mini-LED backlight with 2,304 local dimming zones, 2000 …