“Last One Laughing UK” Season 2 is just as silly, fun and surreal as its first outing. Review.
Stylish Short Screen Recording Tools
There is a category of apps that help record short-form videos, mostly screencasts. For those of you who work on products that you need to showcase/teach people how to use, video can be super effective. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve seen for reference: I’ve been trying them out for videos like this, but […]
Hackers Accessed Patients’ Medical Records, Says Health Data Giant CareCloud
CareCloud, a major provider of medical records storage, said hackers accessed one of its repositories of patient data earlier in March. It provides technology for more than 45,000 providers covering millions of patients.
Nomadic Secures $8.4 Million to Manage Data from Autonomous Vehicles
The company turns footage from robots into structured, searchable datasets with a deep learning model.
Manufacturers and Production Sites of the Steam Deck
The Steam Deck stands out as one of the leading gaming devices today, often found to be out of stock online. This portable console allows players to enjoy their Steam titles while on the move, providing numerous features that make it more than simply a gaming device. It has even motivated rivals, some of which have launched handheld consoles that surpass the Steam Deck in power.
Like many electronic products, such as Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s smart TVs, the Steam Deck is produced in China. The nation’s low labor costs, combined with a shorter supply chain, decrease the time and expenses associated with assembling a device like a handheld gaming computer. Ironically, acquiring a Steam Deck in China is impossible due to strict regulations that mandate foreign firms to partner with a Chinese company for distribution. In this situation, Valve Corporation, the developer of the Steam Deck, has not signaled any intentions to collaborate with a Chinese entity. Nevertheless, Valve is involved in much more than just producing Steam Decks.
What to know about Valve, creator of the Steam Deck
Founded in 1996 by Gabe Newell (who continues to serve as president) and Mike Harrington, both former Microsoft employees, Valve began its journey. Two years later, the company launched its debut game, “Half-Life,” a first-person shooter recognized as one of the most significant games ever developed. In the ensuing years, Valve produced several more hits, including “Portal,” “Counter-Strike,” and “Left 4 Dead.”
In 2003, Valve introduced Steam, an online platform that would turn out to be its most profitable endeavor to date. Initially, Steam was designed as a means for Valve to distribute game updates and to incorporate anti-piracy and anti-cheat measures. However, within the first couple of years, the platform started to offer third-party games. Currently, it boasts 132 million active users each month and represents 75% of all digital game sales for PCs.
Although the Steam Deck may be Valve’s most triumphant hardware to date, it isn’t the company’s initial venture into this domain. In 2015, it unveiled the Steam Machine, a collection of gaming computers developed by third parties intended to provide users with a console-like experience. This was released alongside the Steam Controller and Steam Link—a device designed to stream content from a PC or Steam Machine to a television. However, the hardware failed to meet expectations and was phased out in 2018. Valve aims to launch a new Steam Machine this year, generating excitement among fans, despite concerns regarding potential delays and costs.
Since 2019, Valve has also participated in the VR market with the Valve Index. Sales figures for the device have not been disclosed, but it is known to have sold out globally in early 2020 in anticipation of “Half-Life: Alyx,” which is exclusive to VR. The Index is expected to have a successor this year named the Steam Frame.
$19 USB Gadget on Amazon Allows Playing of Vintage DVDs
Gen Z is moving away from streaming services in favor of physical media. For Amazon Prime subscribers interested in reviving their old media collections or starting anew, there’s an external disk reader discounted significantly.
If you have some old DVDs or CDs collecting dust, the Rioddas External CD/DVD Disk Reader Drive is an excellent option for playing vintage media, or you can utilize its writing features to create new discs. Its design boasts a brushed texture and includes a cable management option to prevent losses. It is also widely compatible with various operating systems and media. Amazon users rate this product favorably, and it has a few additional features that enhance its appeal.
As most computers no longer come equipped with optical disk drives (ODD), this device can be a valuable addition to your setup. Additionally, it’s useful for creating file backups, not just for viewing your cherished physical media. Remember, this offer is available to all Amazon Prime members. In addition to free shipping discounts on select items, there are several hidden advantages of Amazon Prime Membership that users might not be aware of.
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YouTube Achieves Compatibility with Android Auto, Providing Restricted Functionality
YouTube has rolled out fundamental playback functionalities for its application on Android Auto, improving the user experience by enabling drivers to control audio playback straight from their vehicle’s interface. This enhancement features controls for play, pause, and skip, which were earlier solely available via the user’s phone. Nonetheless, video playback on the car’s display remains excluded, prioritizing safe driving. While users can access audio content from YouTube, the visual aspect is still limited, in accordance with safety guidelines that advise against watching videos while driving. This upgrade represents a notable advancement in integrating YouTube more fluidly with Android Auto, although the complete YouTube experience, including video streaming, is still awaited in forthcoming updates.
Vivo X300 Ultra Debuts in China, Surpasses Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
With an impressive 200MP primary camera and a 200MP telephoto lens, the X300 Ultra stands out as an unparalleled camera phone. Vivo is set to launch the X300 Ultra worldwide later this year, but before that, the device has already been introduced in China. Vivo presented the X300 Ultra at MWC 2026, and I had the opportunity to preview the phone at the event. There’s significant enthusiasm surrounding the device, and rightly so — the X200 Ultra was the top camera-centric phone last year, but it was restricted to China, making the global launch of the X300 Ultra particularly noteworthy.
Furthermore, the launch provides us with greater insight into the internal components of the X300 Ultra — something Vivo hadn’t disclosed until this point. Beginning with the cameras, the phone features a substantial 1/1.12-inch 200MP primary camera equipped with a Sony Lytia 901 sensor with OIS, maintaining the same 35mm focal length as its predecessor. The larger sensor and increased resolution should deliver a substantial improvement, potentially making this the finest main camera on any phone in 2026.
The X300 Ultra includes a 200MP 1/1.4-inch telephoto lens with an 85mm focal length and OIS, incorporating a new ISOCELL HP0 module. The 14mm wide-angle lens remains the same, offering the same 50MP 1/1.28-inch sensor from last year, now also featuring OIS. This is a critical aspect, as Vivo is emphasizing video recording as a key highlight of the X300 Ultra; consequently, OIS is present throughout the entire focal length, along with the capability to record 4K120 video in Dolby Vision.
Another noteworthy detail is the accessories; Vivo has two telephoto lens kits available to attach to the X300 Ultra, and if they are as effective as the tele attachment on the X200 Ultra, they should provide an enjoyable testing experience.
Vivo has extensively discussed its revamped color science and imaging algorithms, and I am eager to experience the X300 Ultra to evaluate its performance against the X200 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
On another note, the device features the latest Qualcomm chipset with options for 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and storage capacity can reach up to 1TB. The larger 6,600mAh battery is expected to last throughout the day, and the overall design isn’t drastically different from last year’s model — it boasts a 6.82-inch OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The X300 Ultra begins at the equivalent of $1,012 in China (6,999 RMB), but it is likely to be significantly pricier when it arrives in global markets. We will have to wait to find out the exact pricing, and I am excited to get my hands on the device.
Toshiba 65-Inch Television Now $299 in Amazon’s Spring Promotion, Concluding Tomorrow
Dimensions vary between 43 and 75 inches, yet the best savings are found on the 65-inch variant.
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WhatsApp Launches Exclusive CarPlay App Now Open for Beta Testing
The newest WhatsApp beta version on TestFlight brings a native CarPlay app, enhancing the app’s functionality beyond the existing voice-controlled interface. Here are the specifics.
### Feature Anticipated to Launch in the Upcoming Weeks
WhatsApp users engaging with the app via CarPlay will likely tell you that the current integration is quite limited. Tapping the WhatsApp icon on CarPlay presently activates Siri, offering options to request it to draft a new message or make a voice call.
However, as reported by WABetaInfo, Meta is developing a thoroughly redesigned WhatsApp experience that transcends the present Siri commands. It unveils a native CarPlay interface enabling users to browse recent chats, access contact details, and start messages or calls without solely depending on voice commands.
From WABetaInfo:
> When users launch WhatsApp from the system launcher, they are greeted with a dedicated chat list screen. This serves as the primary tab of the app, allowing users to view their recent interactions, typically covering conversations from the past 20 to 25 days. Keep in mind that it is not possible to open a particular chat to read its history. This is sensible, as drivers should not be reading full conversations while driving. When not on the road, users can easily retrieve the full chat history on their smartphones.
The updated CarPlay experience is presently accessible to a select group of users testing the app via TestFlight.
It encompasses:
– A new **contact info** interface that allows users to view profile information for each contact;
– A **call history** interface displaying recent calls, including whether they were incoming, outgoing, or missed;
– Support for **favorite contacts** through a dedicated tab.
As typical with any beta feature, there’s currently no information regarding when WhatsApp will officially release it, nor if features will be added or removed ahead of launch.
To find out more about CarPlay support in the WhatsApp beta, follow this link.
