Gadgets on Cowlpane

Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Originally published by The Verge

The last-gen robot vacuum tackled dirty carpets well in our testing, especially compared to the newer Spot + Scrub Ai.

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If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room,Dyson’s 360 Vis Navis worth a look. It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last), it’s on sale atWootfor an all-time low of $279.99 ($919 off) with a full two-year warranty.

The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Originally published by TechCrunch

In an increasingly AI-driven and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras remain popular, fueled by a combination of both nostalgia and charm. Instant cameras, in particular, stand out for their simplicity and an experience that has remained largely unchanged over time.

Fujifilm’s $175 Instax Wide 400builds on the familiar instant photography experience and expands it with a wider format. As someone who appreciates simple, easy-to-use instant cameras and often shoots with an Instax Square, I was interested in trying a model that offers larger prints and support for landscape photography.

These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Originally published by The Verge

If you still haven’t picked up a Mother’s Day gift, we have dozens of last-minute ideas that are a mere click or two away.

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And just like that, Mother’s Day is tomorrow, May 10th, which is too soon for most online purchases to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to pick up a gift this year, and you definitely aren’t alone in feeling guilty for considering digital gifts instead of something your mom can unwrap. But here’s the thing: digital gifts can still unlock memorable experiences, be it movies, games, or music. They can also let your mom choose exactly what she wants, making them both convenient and versatile.

Quantum dot TVs beat RGB LED TVs, says the company that makes QDs for TVs

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Originally published by The Verge

A side-by-side comparison of an RGB LED TV and a QD TV showed color crosstalk and contrast issues in the RGB LED TV.

At the Los Angeles Convention Center, two 85-inch TVs sat side by side inside the Nanosys meeting room at Display Week — a yearly business-to-business convention focusing on the technology that goes into displays of all types. One TV was a mini-LED panel with super quantum dots, and the other was an RGB LED — this year’s hottest TV trend. Both TVs were showing the same content at the same time to highlight the differences between the two technologies — or more specifically, to show the potential failings of RGB LED backlights when compared to super quantum dot (SQD), which uses blue LEDs for the backlight.

The game that makes me actually want to exercise

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Originally published by The Verge

Plus, in this week’s Installer: Two reasons to go to the theater, impressive new speakers, delightful buttons, and much more.

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