Google debuts Pixel 9a with new design, AI features

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Google officially released the Pixel 9a, the latest addition to its budget-friendly A-series lineup. The phone boasts a fresh design, enhanced camera features, and advanced AI capabilities powered by Gemini Nano.  

The Pixel 9a arrives in four distinct colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony, and the new Iris, which replaces Wintergreen from the Pixel 9 series. The device features a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

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Nanoleaf launches plug-and-play PC backlighting kit

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Nanoleaf launched its PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip, offering a streamlined way to enhance PC gaming and entertainment with immersive backlighting. This new lightstrip, designed for monitors up to 32 inches, features 75 colour-changing LEDs that synchronize with on-screen content and music.

Unlike traditional bias lighting setups, the PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip connects directly to a PC's USB port, eliminating the need for a separate control box or camera. Its flexible, adhesive zigzag design simplifies installation, and excess length can be trimmed for smaller monitors.

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Dyson announces new Supersonic r hair dryer available to the public this April

A year ago, Dyson unveiled a revolutionary new professional hair dryer at Paris Fashion Week to stylists at some of the most coveted runway shows including Chloe, Stella McCartney, and Issey Miyaki. The new Dyson Supersonic r enabled by new power-dense technologies was a hit with stylists. This month, Dyson announces that the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer will be available for general sale to the public, making salon-finishes open to all. 

The new Dyson Supersonic r has a new technology streamlined heater, the Dyson Hyperdymium motor, and intelligent Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors in attachments which communicate with the hair dryer, automatically adjusting the motor and heater to deliver optimal airflow and temperature. The Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer is Dyson’s most powerful, yet lightest and most precise hair dryer to date. 30% smaller, 20% lighter, and more manoeuvrable than the original Supersonic hair dryer, it delivers fast drying, smoother and shinier results.

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Samsung debuts AI-enhanced Galaxy A56 5G at MWC 2025

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Samsung has unveiled its latest mid-range powerhouse, the Galaxy A56 5G, at Mobile World Congress 2025, showcasing a significant leap in its popular A series.

The Galaxy A56 5G boasts a refined design, featuring a slim, polished metal frame and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. The device is available in a range of stylish colours with a milky matte finish, including Awesome Pink, Awesome Olive, Awesome Lightgray and Awesome Graphite.

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