Sachin Bahal

Canada, Toronto

Writer, Editor and Founder at TheCanadianTechie

Technology Writer @ https://t.co/U0o4TREhFI,@lifehacker @DigitalTrends @ConsoleCreature & more | Iced Capp Connoisseur | Email: sachin(@)thecanadiantechie(dot)com

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Razer goes big with their Kishi V3 mobile controllers

2 weeks ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

Razer has announced not one, not two but three new controllers under their new Kishi V3 mobile controller family. The lineup includes the Kishi V3, Kishi V3 Pro and Kishi V3 Pro XL. Starting with the Kishi V3 features a full-sized controller but a compact form factor, TMR thumbsticks, dual programmable buttons and works with both Android phones and iPhones via the USB-C connector. It can also be used in wired most on PC, iPads and Android tablets.
PNY unveils their new Duo Link V3 USB Drive

2 weeks ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

PNY has announced their latest OTG Dual Flash Drive with the new Duo Link V3. The Duo Link V3 features a dual-connector swivel metal design, with a USB-C and USB-A port on either side for enhanced compatibility. The drive works with Windows, macOS, Android and Linux devices. The drive itself uses the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard but is backwards compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. You can expect read speeds of up to 1000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 800 MB/s.
Android 16 is now rolling out

2 weeks ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

Google has just announced the latest Pixel Drop along with the Android 16 update for Pixel devices. In the June Pixel Drop, there are a few features. The first is Pixel VIPs, where you can add your favourite contacts to the new Pixel VIPs widget that will show you contact details, birthdays, and recent communications. You can also let VIPs bypass Do Not Disturb. Another feature is creating custom stickers in Gboard by using generative AI either by typing a specific prompt or photos from your phone.
Your Messages App Will Be Able to Detect Spam Texts in iOS26

2 weeks ago | au.lifehacker.com | Sachin Bahal

While text messages are an easy way to communicate with people, one of the downsides is unsolicited or unwanted messages—particularly ones that are trying to scam you. But today at WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a new way to handle them in the Messages app. With iOS 26 (the new naming scheme for Apple's software), the Messages app will now include on-device spam detection, allowing you to screen spam text messages as they come through.
007 First Light officially announced

3 weeks ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

IO Interactive has officially unveiled its upcoming James Bond game, now titled 007 First Light. The game was initially announced way back in 2020 as Project 007, a collaboration between IO, MGM (now Amazon MGM Studios), EON Productions and Delphi. Details were slim at the time of the initial announcement but now we’ve been given more including a new trailer and release window.
TCL QM8K TV officially announced

1 month ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

TCL has another new entry in their 2025 TV lineup, now with the new QM8K. Following the QM7K and QM6K from earlier this year, the QM8K is the latest in TCL’s Precise Dimming Series. With the QM8K, it uses the company’s own CrystGlow WHVA Panel with ZeroBorder and Halo Control System. The TV is anti-reflective and has a redesigned pedestal stand (only on the 65″ to 85″ sizes). The new model should offer 35% more dimming zones and up to 65% higher peak brightness.
PNY unveils their microSD Express for the Nintendo Switch 2

1 month ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

PNY has just announced their latest microSD Express cards compatible with the Switch 2. While microSD cards have been around for a long time, microSD Express cards are newer cards with better technology. They offer much faster (up to 4X) read and write speeds than microSD cards. Think of it like getting SSD speeds but in a microSD card form factor. The upcoming Switch 2 console is only compatible with microSD Express cards for expanding the console’s storage.
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones brings better ANC and a folding design

1 month ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, the long-awaited successor to the Sony XM5s are finally here. The headphones are powered by Sony’s new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 which is seven times faster than the chip in the XM5. There’s twelve mics that allow for better and more accurate adaptive noise cancellation. The XM6 also includes a new Adaptive NC Optimizer that provides noice canceling with precision.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge officially announced

1 month ago | thecanadiantechie.com | Sachin Bahal

Samsung has officially taken the wraps off the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge joins the rest of the S25 lineup of phones that launched earlier this year. The phone is just 5.8 mm thin, for comparison, the base Galaxy S25 is 7.2mm thin, which makes the Edge the slimmest model in the series. Inside that thin frame, Samsung packed a 3,900 mAh battery, which should last all day with typical usage. The phone supports 25W Super Fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging speeds.
Everything Samsung Just Announced About the Galaxy S25 Edge

1 month ago | au.lifehacker.com | Sachin Bahal

After teasing the device in January at Unpacked 2025, Samsung is ready to make the Galaxy S25 Edge official. The company revealed latest device in the S25 series during a special Monday night event. While there are many similarities between the Edge and the other S25 devices, what makes this particular model stand out from the rest is how slim it is: The S25 Edge is just 5.8mm thick, 1.4mm thinner than the standard S25, and Samsung's thinnest phone yet.