Aaron Leong
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Some say that there can never be too many iterations of the Ford Mustang. From the Dark Horse and the GT, to the RTR EcoBoost and GTD, it shows that it doesn't hurt to have options. For those eagerly waiting for Shelby to have a go at the seventh generation Mustang, wait no longer: the GT350 is back along with the...
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With the announcement of the latest generation Galaxy S25 smartphones still hot on people's lips, one change that hasn't gone unnoticed is the missing Samsung Messages messaging app. In the recent past, both Samsung Messages and Google Messages were pre-installed, but now the new phones just have Google Messages...
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Stargazers are in for a rare planetary treat from now until the end of February. If you look up into the night sky tonight (under the right conditions, of course), six planets—Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Venus—will be visible. Even better is that on February 28, Mercury will join the rather special...
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LEGO has just launched kit number 42205: a 732-piece Technic set of a C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Competition Yellow, no less. For $69,940 less than the real thing, boys and girls (big and small) will get to revel in the joy of owning one of the true automotive icons of the modern era. The set has functional...
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Jeep plans on bringing an electrified off-road capable model to the masses in the form of the 2026 Jeep Recon. Inspired by the Wrangler (although supposedly designed in tribute to the XJ Cherokee), the mid-size five-door SUV will have standard four wheel drive via dual electric motors dishing out between 450 to 600...
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In December, alleged prototype renders of Apple's iPhone 17 series were shown sporting a new horizontal camera visor rather like Google's Pixel devices. Well, another leak from a different source shows off what looks like a couple of actual rear covers for the device. Some say that the camera cutout reflects the...
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Fujifilm has just taken the rejuvenated instant camera craze and is running with it. Its award-winning Instax Mini lineup continues to provide something for every budget and (instant) photographer, and now the company has gone one further by launching the mouthful-of-a-name Instax Wide Evo Hybrid Instant Camera. The...
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In a bid to compete with livestreaming apps, Canon has launched its "Live Switcher Mobile" software for iOS. Setting the app apart from the rest is that it supports screen changeover for up to three cameras, which can be done manually by tapping on any of the camera feeds or automatically based on specified time...
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A Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that's taking effect in 2029 requiring auto manufacturers to meet stronger emergency braking system requirements, is being challenged by the Alliance of Automotive Innovation (AAI). The rule expects vehicles to be able to identify and react (i.e. auto brake) at higher speeds...
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There's a new thin phone king coming to town. This February, Oppo will be launching the Find N5 foldable. When unfolded, the device will measure 3.7mm thin, barely thicker than its USB-C port. Just for fun, the company posed the N5 next to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, showing off the distinct divide in thinness. We're pretty...
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A couple in Marshfield on Price Edward Island, Canada got a unique surprise on their Ring doorbell camera feed last year. While the owners were out on a walk, their camera recorded the once-in-a-lifetime sound of a meteorite hitting the ground. Thankfully the crash happened with no injuries or major property damage;...
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Samsung's SDI battery and electronic materials manufacturing division may be prepping a new battery technology for the Galaxy S26 series. An unconfirmed (albeit reliable) report is stating that 2026 Samsung flagships could start using compact high-density silicon-carbon battery cells, following in the footsteps of...
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There's nothing quite like the guttural growl of a V8 at full song, especially in a modern Aston Martin. Even the British marque's baby Vantage sportster gets the spine tingling when your right foot goes deep into it. Last year, Aston Martin made the hardtop even better with a bunch of appearance and cabin...
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Lexus' RC may not be the most iconic or most memorable two-door in automotive history (unlike its own LC 500), but those who have experienced it praise its blend of luxury accouterments, smooth ride, mid-pack performance, and design that has aged rather well. For fans and admirers of the RC series, today marks a sad...
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Honor is globally releasing the Magic 7 Pro slate phone initially to Europe and the UK, three months after China's rollout. As an Honor, the specs are expectedly impressive to take on the likes of Vivo, OnePlus, and Samsung. The Magic 7 Pro boasts a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, high-end display, 5,270mAh...
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The legal debacle over the Razer Zephyr mask is finally drawing to a close. A sizeable number of customers (Razer fans, likely) who bought into Razer's deceptive marketing and sales of its "N95 grade" Zephyr face mask will be entitled to full refunds thanks to a $1 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission...
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Motorola has revealed the 2025 Moto G and Moto G Power budget smartphones. At $200, the Moto G is definitely wallet-friendly (and arguably better than your typical hand-me-downs), while the Power version packs some surprising features not often seen at the $300 bracket including an IP69 rating and a sizeable 5000mAh...
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Whether it's down to scheduled model refreshes or feeling the heat of the competition, Samsung has launched the successor to the highly-regarded HW-Q990D 11.1.4 soundbar system with the HW-Q990F. We're not sure why it skipped "E," but regardless of the reason, fans have a few things to look forward to with the new...
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Resembling a multi-wheel penny-farthing, DJI's new Flip foldable quadcopter definitely cuts a new look even for a company known for innovating and testing new boundaries. The Flip is poised to one-up the company's own Neo and HoverAir's Pro and ProMax by not just offering automated operation with a single button...
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Later this month, Samsung is catering the Galaxy Ring to more finger sizes. The popular smart ring is now available from size 5 to 15, although color availability (by size) will vary by market. While we wonder when smart ring makers will start offering half sizes, this move by Samsung brings its debut ring to a...
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This year could be a busy one for Carl Pei and Nothing. A leaked company memo has hinted at the Nothing Phone (3) "flagship" phone, while other reports have suggested the mid-budget Phone 3a, as well as the successor to the CMF Phone 1. The Nothing Phone (3) is said to arrive this quarter and come in two flavors—a...
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It seems like the ACE3 USB-C controller used on Apple iPhone 15 and newer can be hacked thanks to insufficient safeguards in the controller's firmware. The breach was achieved by security researchers and was recently detailed in a video (as seen below). The ACE3 USB-C controller, used for charging and data transfer...
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