Apple has steadily expanded the Apple Watch’s health monitoring features over the years, moving beyond fitness tracking into areas that can offer early insight into potential medical concerns. One of the most recent additions is hypertension alerts, which are designed to notify users when their blood pressure trends are elevated over time. While Apple Watches cannot directly measure blood pressure, this feature can still play a useful role in highlighting patterns that may be worth discussing with your doctor. Here, we’ll explain what hypertension alerts do, how they work and how to enable and manage them on the Apple Watch.
What hypertension alerts do
Hypertension alerts are designed to identify long-term trends that may indicate elevated blood pressure. Instead of relying on a traditional cuff measurement, the Apple Watch analyzes a combination of health data collected over a 30-day period, including heart rate, movement patterns and other contextual information stored in the Health app. Using this data, the system looks for sustained changes that align with patterns commonly associated with hypertension.
If your Apple Watch detects a trend suggesting elevated blood pressure over an extended period, it’ll send you a notification. These alerts are not intended to diagnose hypertension or replace medical testing. Instead, they serve as an early signal that something may have changed and that you may want to seek further monitoring or professional advice.
Apple emphasizes that hypertension alerts are designed for users who have not already been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Instead, they are meant to raise awareness rather than confirm a condition.
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Who can use hypertension alerts
Hypertension alerts require a compatible Apple Watch model (Apple Watch Series 9 or later, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later) paired with a supported iPhone (iPhone 11 or later). The feature also depends on recent versions of watchOS and iOS, as it relies on updated health algorithms and background data analysis. To use hypertension alerts you must be 22 years of age or older, not be pregnant and not have been diagnosed with hypertension. You also need to ensure that your Apple Watch’s Wrist Detection feature is turned on.
To receive meaningful alerts, your Apple Watch needs sufficient data. This means wearing the watch regularly, including during sleep if sleep tracking is enabled, and keeping health details such as age, sex, height and weight up-to-date in the Health app. The system uses long-term trends, so alerts will not appear immediately after enabling the feature.
How to turn on hypertension alerts
Hypertension alerts are managed through the Health app on the paired iPhone. The feature cannot be enabled directly from the watch itself. During setup, the Health app will ask for confirmation that the user has not been diagnosed with hypertension. It may also prompt a review of health details such as date of birth and biological sex, as this information helps improve the accuracy of trend analysis.
To get started, open the Health app on the iPhone paired with the Apple Watch. From the main Health screen, tap your profile in the top corner. Select Health Checklist from the available Features. Next, you’ll need to tap Hypertension Notifications, confirm your age and whether or not you’ve ever been diagnosed with hypertension. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen prompts for information on how the notifications work. Once you have done this, tap Done and you’ll be all set.
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Once enabled, the feature runs automatically in the background. There is no need to manually start monitoring or interact with the feature daily.
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Managing notifications and alerts
When hypertension alerts are turned on, notifications appear on both the Apple Watch and the paired iPhone. These alerts typically explain that a long-term trend suggesting elevated blood pressure has been detected, along with guidance on next steps.
Users can manage how and when these notifications appear by adjusting notification settings for the Health app. This includes choosing whether alerts appear on the lock screen, in Notification Center or as time-sensitive notifications on Apple Watch.
Health data related to hypertension alerts can be reviewed at any time in the Health app. While Apple Watch does not display a specific blood pressure number, users can view contextual information and educational material explaining what the alert means and what actions may be appropriate.
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How hypertension alerts can help
Hypertension often develops gradually and may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Because of this, many people are unaware of elevated blood pressure until it is identified during a routine medical check.
Hypertension alerts can let you know of subtle changes that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. For some users, an alert may prompt earlier conversations with a doctor, additional blood pressure monitoring at home or lifestyle changes such as adjustments to diet, activity or sleep habits.
It is important to treat these notifications as informational rather than diagnostic. Apple Watch does not provide specific blood pressure readings and cannot confirm hypertension on its own.
What to do if you receive an alert
Receiving a hypertension alert does not mean that there is an immediate medical emergency. Apple recommends using the alert as a prompt to pay closer attention to your cardiovascular health.
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Many users choose to follow up by measuring blood pressure using a traditional cuff at home or by scheduling a check with a healthcare professional. A doctor can provide proper testing, diagnosis and guidance based on clinical measurements and individual risk factors.
It is also worth reviewing lifestyle factors that can influence blood pressure, such as physical activity levels, sleep quality, stress and diet. Apple Watch can already help track many of these areas, which may provide useful context when discussing health concerns with a professional.
Limitations to keep in mind
Hypertension alerts are not available in all regions and may be subject to regulatory approval. The feature also requires consistent Apple Watch use over time to generate reliable trend data.
Most importantly, the Apple Watch does not measure blood pressure directly. The alerts are based on correlations and trends rather than direct readings, which means they should not be used as a substitute for medical equipment or professional care.
At its latest HP Imagine 2026 event in New York, the company launched a wide range of new products and technologies, covering everything from high-performance workstations and AI PCs to gaming desktops and cross-device connectivity solutions. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
HP Doubles Down on AI PCs and Hybrid Work
Leading the lineup are HP’s new commercial PCs, including the EliteBook 6 G2q Next Gen AI PC, designed to deliver on-device AI performance while enabling seamless productivity across locations. HP also introduced HP IQ, a new platform designed to create a connected ecosystem across devices and workspaces. The idea is simple: your devices should work together intelligently, whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the move.
Complementing this is HP NearSense, a cross-device connectivity solution built with Google. It aims to enable smoother interoperability across devices, operating systems, and environments, something that’s becoming increasingly important in hybrid setups.
New Z Workstations Focus on AI and High-Performance Computing
For professionals working on demanding workloads, HP unveiled its next-gen Z Workstations, including the flagship Z8 Fury G6i. This machine is built for serious compute tasks like AI development, simulations, and visual effects, with support for up to four high-end GPUs and next-gen Intel processors. HP is also introducing a new chassis design that allows larger GPU installations without compromising thermal performance.
On the mobile side, HP refreshed its ZBook lineup, including the ZBook X G2i and ZBook 8 G2i. These are designed to deliver workstation-level performance in a portable form factor, targeting engineers, designers, and creators who need power on the go.
New HyperX OMEN Gaming Desktops
HP’s gaming division also had a major presence at the event, with new HyperX OMEN desktops and software updates. The new OMEN MAX 45L is aimed at high-end gamers, featuring top-tier CPUs, GPUs, and advanced cooling for sustained performance. Meanwhile, the OMEN 35L offers similar capabilities at a more accessible price point.
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On the software side, HP is expanding OMEN AI, which uses machine learning to automatically optimize performance. In some cases, HP claims up to a 50% FPS improvement in supported games. The OMEN Gaming Hub is also getting new AI-powered features, including integrations with platforms like HeyGen and Voicemod, allowing users to create content, customize voices, and enhance communication during gameplay
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Sometimes it feels like everything is bigger in America — we are, after all, the fourth-largest country in the world in terms of area and go big or go home may as well be our unofficial motto. Our food portions, our cars, and even our homes are often much bigger than what is found elsewhere in the world, especially Europe. Yet not every American lives in a sprawling home with an eat-in kitchen. Millions across the country occupy smaller spaces like apartments, cottages, studio spaces, and lofts, and there are more people renting now than at any point since 1965. Many Americans don’t have space for a built-in dishwasher or simply aren’t allowed to install one because they don’t own their home.
If you’re living in a dishwasher-less home and are tired of dishpan hands, you may want to consider investing in a countertop dishwasher. These portable appliances join the ranks of gadgets made for small spaces and are intended to sit on your kitchen counter. Most models attach to your kitchen faucet via a hose, and though they hold less than your standard dishwasher, it’s a great way to give your scrub brush a break. Prices vary, starting at around the $200 mark through $500 or $600, depending on the size and features. Here are three highly recommended models that deserve a spot on your shortlist.
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Danby countertop dishwasher
If you’re not lacking in countertop space, this countertop dishwasher by Danby is included on several lists detailing your best choices, including Good Housekeeping. It’s taller than some options (so be sure pull out your trusty tape measure before you invest) but it has room for six place settings and includes a basket for your silverware. The interior is stainless steel, and it has more wash cycles than some standard dishwashers, with eight in total including an Eco option and a Baby Bottle cycle. The normal cycle uses just over three gallons of water, and users attach the dishwasher to the kitchen faucet with a hose and the included faucet adapter.
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Good Housekeeping likes that this washer has physical buttons with indicator lights that offer immediate feedback when you’re scheduling a wash. It has a delay start option in two-, four-, six-, or eight-hour increments and a countdown display while it’s running. Reviews found that it washed well and is very quiet compared to other models, but it’s heavy at 44 pounds, so it may not be a good option if you’ll need to move it frequently. This Danby model currently retails for about $400 on Amazon.
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Comfee countertop dishwasher
If space is at a premium and the budget is tight, this little dishwasher by Comfee is also consistently named as a top choice. It’s small, so you may want to keep looking if there are more than one or two people in your family and you don’t want to run it constantly, but it holds up to four large dinner plates on an adjustable rack. Its size makes it the perfect option for small apartments or add it to your list of RV must-haves. Perhaps the most useful feature on this little dishwasher is its 1.5-gallon water tank — simply plug it in and don’t worry about connecting it to your sink. If you’d rather not mess with a tank every time you run it, it comes with a quick connect water hose.
The Comfee washer has five wash settings, including a rapid wash and a fruit wash for cleaning your snack. The door automatically pops open when the wash is complete to help your dishes dry more quickly. Serious Eats found that this dishwasher leaves “dishes sparklingly clean and bone-dry.” Decor and home website The Spruce noted that though a bit heavy and bulky, the Comfee washed well and is easy to drain and clean. This dishwasher is currently available for about $325 on Amazon.
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Hava compact countertop dishwasher
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Good Housekeeping named the Hava R01 dishwasher (on sale at Amazon for about $289) as its top choice for sanitizing. That makes this appliance is a great option if you have a new addition to your family and you’re trying to keep the baby-specific tech to a minimum. This small machine can be connected to your faucet, but it also has a water tank, so you can put it just about anywhere. It holds four place settings and has a tray for your cutlery. The wash settings include a Heavy/Baby Care setting, along with a fruit mode and an included fruit basket to clean your produce.
The Baby Care mode washes at a high temperature to sanitize your dishes or baby bottles. This dishwasher also has a drying mode and provides 72 hours of automatic ventilation to help prevent odor build-up. The Spruce named the Hava dishwasher as its best overall pick, citing its wash performance and clear instructions. Reviewers found that this option is a bit noisier than competitors and some experienced difficulty attaching the hose to the sink faucet.
Spotify is testing a new tool that lets artists approve songs before release, as AI-generated spam and fraud expose how easily fake tracks can hijack profiles and distort payouts.
Panelists Hang Huang (InsForge), Brooke Borseth (FUSE), and Nate Bek (Ascend) with moderator Ke Du, offer the perspective from investors at the Seattle AI Startup Showcase. (Photo courtesy B.E.L.L.E)
Imagine you’re a property manager, and a washing machine breaks in one of your units. You text a vendor, who shows up without context and replaces it for $1,200. Turns out it was still under warranty. Had you known that, the repair would have cost $150.
Multiply that across 200 units and dozens of appliances, said Nicole Rémy, and you start to see how mid-size property managers lose tens of thousands of dollars a year — not from negligence, but from the absence of shared visibility.
Nicole Rémy pitches Pelly at the Seattle AI Startup Showcase in Bellevue. (Photo via B.E.L.L.E)
“I’m not guessing at customer problems,” said Rémy, founder of Pelly and a property manager herself. “I am a customer.”
Pelly is a coordination platform that puts property managers, vendors, residents, and owners on the same page: tracking assets, warranties, and service history in one place. Rémy runs a 215-unit property management company and built Pelly in part to solve her own problem.
Rémy was one of the founders who pitched Friday, March 20, in Bellevue at the Seattle AI Startup Showcase, hosted by B.E.L.L.E (Boundless, Entrepreneurship, Liberty, Liaison, Empowerment), a nonprofit focused on connecting early-stage founders with investors.
Ten startup leaders pitched their companies, which covered everything from mental health and fintech to R&D infrastructure and online fraud prevention.
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Anna Hong, who co-founded B.E.L.L.E with Lenka Huang, said she started the organization to empower female founders, though the community is inclusive and welcomes founders of all backgrounds, as reflected in the diversity of the founders who pitched at the showcase.
Hong is a three-time startup founder and venture partner at Aves Ventures; Huang is a lead AI strategist at Qurrent and former product manager at Meta and Zynga.
The showcase was designed to give founders a stage and direct feedback from investors.
A panel of venture capitalists — Brooke Borseth from FUSE, Nate Bek from Ascend, and Hang Huang from InsForge — offered feedback on the pitches. Ke Du, a senior product manager at Apple and VP of programs at B.E.L.L.E, led the Q&A session.
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“We’re looking for big ideas, and fundamentally we’re just looking to back exceptional people who are building big things,” Borseth said.
Anna Hong, co-founder and CEO of B.E.L.L.E, addresses the crowd at the Seattle AI Startup Showcase in Bellevue. (Photo via B.E.L.L.E)
The panelists gave advice on what they look for in a pitch, red flags they see, and what information founders need to bring to an investor meeting. One of the biggest takeaways: the best pitches show “inevitable” growth — projections that sell a vision of a huge opportunity, educating investors on why the space is ready for a massive shift.
The founders weren’t pitching AI as a novelty. They were pitching it as a way to fix slow, regulated, and deeply inefficient systems where automation alone isn’t enough.
Examples include Precognition Labs, which is building tools to help marketplaces catch fraud in real time; Kednus, an AI compliance platform for model governance and digital asset monitoring; and Forge, which helps R&D projects manage budgets and stay compliant with government funding requirements.
In many cases, the pitches weren’t about replacing existing systems, but combining intelligence to make decisions faster and more reliable.
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The pitches included companies at various stages of development. Some founders had customers, revenue, and pilots, while others were in early stages with prototypes and market projections but no signed customers.
The panelists emphasized that for a founder to be ready to pitch, they must be able to articulate how big their product can be and demonstrate that it warrants venture capital.
Apple devices are always in high demand during holiday sales, and one of today’s best deals is the AirPods 4 for $99.
The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple’s H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and USB-C wireless charging support.
50% off Amazon’s best-selling Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
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The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is Amazon’s best-selling device, and the retailer just slashed 50% off the price, bringing it down to just $24.99 — a deal so good, I’ve already purchased it.
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K Plus streams shows and movies on your TV in ultra-high definition 4K resolution. This updated version now supports Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 6, and includes 2GB of RAM — all for just $25.
Welcome to today’s live coverage of Amazon’s 2026 Big Spring Sale. The sale officially kicks off today and runs through March 31, with new deals released every day.
I’m highlighting today’s top offers, which include my favorite deals on kitchen appliances, tech gadgets, vacuums, smart home devices, and more. I’m analyzing prices for some of this year’s best-selling products and comparing discounts to those on Amazon Prime Day.
Just remember, these are limited-time offers, and some of the hottest deals might sell out before the sale ends.
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An Asus exec has warned of big price hikes for PCs
Prices could rise by 25% to 30% in the second quarter in Taiwan, we’re told
This is likely to be reflected globally, and with other increasingly gloomy predictions hanging over the PC industry, it would seem the time to buy is now
Asus has warned that its laptops are going to get a lot more expensive in Taiwan, and while this doesn’t necessarily apply globally, you can bet it’s reflective of the situation worldwide — and the scale of the increase is seriously worrying.
As reported by UDN in Taiwan (flagged by VideoCardz), Asus said that PC prices in the country are going to rise by 25% to 30% in the second quarter of this year on average (with varying increases depending on the exact model, of course).
This prediction came direct from Liao Yi-hsiang, who is General Manager of Asus United Technology Systems Business, during an interview conducted after a press conference for a new Zenbook laptop.
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The Asus exec made it clear that double-digit price increases would apply to all PC makers, as they’re obviously all suffering from the same RAM and storage pricing headwinds (and the rising costs of other components besides, such as GPUs).
The report further notes that price increases of components “may continue in the second half of the year”, and therefore Liao “suggests that consumers who need to upgrade their PCs should buy them as soon as possible”. (Note that this is a translation of the article from Chinese, but the gist is pretty clear).
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Analysis: don’t hang around at this point
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Granted, the report specifically notes that Asus didn’t say whether this price increase would apply globally, but it also didn’t say it wouldn’t — and I think you can safely draw your own conclusions there. Yes, there will likely be some regional variability, but Taiwan isn’t in a bubble, and warnings of price hikes of nearly a third over the course of the next quarter is a hugely worrying signal of what’s to come with the whole of the PC market.
Meanwhile, we’re hearing gloomier forecasts around PC pricing and the latest twists on the RAM crisis on a weekly — if not daily — basis. Here’s another doom nugget from this week, for example, with memory chip maker Micron letting us know how bad things have got with supply in no uncertain terms. It’s getting dire out there, to the point where hardware is being cancelled — witness Kotaku’s report about the Ayaneo Next 2 getting canned because the price of the handheld would be around four grand at this point.
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I’d fully agree with the Asus exec that if you think you’ll need a new desktop PC or laptop in the near future, it makes sense to buy now. These devices will surely only get pricier as 2026 rumbles onwards, with supply difficulties around memory not expected to get any better for a long time. (Indeed, some believe the RAM market won’t be back to normal until 2030, and they include another major memory chip maker).
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I think you’ll regret waiting, frankly, especially if you can get a good deal on a laptop now, and there are some tempting bargains floating around still. These offers may not be nearly as compelling a few months down the line, because if Asus is right, serious price jumps could be here before we know it.
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US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bombers recently trained alongside US Navy jet fighters in a maritime strike exercise conducted off the coast of California. The drill brought together aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 11 — the aviation element assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (one of the oldest aircraft carriers still in service) — and at least one B-2 bomber from the USAF’s 509th Bomb Wing based at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. While the USAF publicly announced the exercise, officials didn’t specify exactly when the exercise took place.
The drill was focused on integrated maritime strike operations — a mission that involves coordinating multiple aircraft types to engage seaborne targets. It was a mission that also introduced the $2 billion Spirit bomber to the Navy’s new AIM-174B “Gunslinger” missile — an air-launched weapon based on the service’s SM-6 interceptor. The Gunslingers were loaded on two of the participating Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.
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The exercise in itself is not unusual; the Navy and USAF regularly conduct such exercises. However, this one drew attention because it highlighted both the introduction of the AIM-174B and the evolving role of strategic bombers like the B-2 in maritime strike scenarios.
Essentially, this sort of exercise is designed to give military planners an opportunity to test how long-range weapons, stealth aircraft, and naval aviation resources can operate together in complex missions designed to better defend US assets.
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Meet the Gunslinger
The AIM-174B “Gunslinger” was not developed from scratch. Rather, it traces its roots back to the Navy’s Standard Missile-6 (SM-6). Developed by Raytheon, the SM-6 is something of a multitool in the missile world. Originally designed for launch from Aegis-equipped warships, it can be used for anti-air warfare, ballistic missile defense, and against sea and ground targets at long ranges (thought to be about 230 miles).
Essentially, the Gunslinger is the same missile as the SM-6 but adapted for air launch. Officially, it’s known as the SM-6 AIM-174B Air Launch Capability; the system is designed to pair with the F-18 Super Hornet, which remains one of the fastest US fighter jets in service today. This combination gives the Navy’s carrier-based fighters access to a much longer-range missile than traditional air-to-air missiles.
Physically, the weapon is larger than many air-to-air missiles, stretching to more than 15 feet in length and weighing close to a ton. This is what allows it to carry both a larger propulsion system and a larger warhead. The result is a new weapon in the Navy’s armory that allows its jet fighters to engage threats at far greater distances.
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Why the B-2 is showing up in naval warfare exercises
At first glance, the partnership between Naval assets and the B-2 Spirit might seem like a strange one. After all, the B-2 is more widely known as a platform for delivering precision weapons against land targets, sometimes flying on missions that can last for over 30 hours. However, what this exercise shows is how the US military is increasingly exploring a changing role for the aircraft and how it can be used to target ships.
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One area of development is the USAF’s QUICKSINK program (the clue is in the name). This program converts existing weapons platforms into guided anti-ship weapons capable of striking moving targets. Instead of using more expensive purpose-built anti-ship missiles, the concept allows aircraft to use modified munitions equipped with guidance systems to target and sink enemy ships. This approach allows a lower-cost way to expand the military’s anti-ship arsenal, without building advanced missile systems.
This isn’t the first involvement the B-2 has had with the program. In September 2025, a B-2 bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base joined Norwegian F-35 fighters during an exercise in the North Atlantic. The exercise included a maritime strike using a QUIKSINK weapon.
It’s a vacuum-based automatic vinyl record cleaner
Designed to use few moving parts
My record collection isn’t mine, but an inheritance I try to take good care of. Or I thought I took great care of, but Pro-Ject’s new release has me thinking I could be doing a better at keeping them pristine.
This is the Pro-Ject VC-E Mini, which is going on sale in April. It’s set to cost £249 (about $350, AU$500), so it’s not cheap — but it’s more affordable than the existing VC-E2 and VC-E3.
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Since dirt on a vinyl can really hurt its sound quality, machines like this make sense, but to me the VC-E Mini solves a few problems that make this kind of machine out-of-reach for most people.
A smaller cleaning machine
The Pro-Ject VC-E Mini is, as the name suggests, a more compact record cleaner, and it’s designed to minimize moving parts (and cupboard space too).
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It saves space by not having a suction arm to clean the vinyl. Instead it uses a brushless vacuum motor to help cleaning fluid trickle across the vinyl and off the machine.
The box also includes a cleaning brush, magnetic clamp, adhesive arm strip and said cleaning fluid, so the cleaning process sounds pretty hands-on.
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This fluid is Pro-Ject’s Wash it 2, which is already readily available to buy since other VC-E models use it. It doesn’t use alcohol, and instead is made from “demineralised water and cleaning concentrate”.
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As someone who’s always just cleaned their records with a microfiber cloth, I’ve always been put off by the size and price of bespoke upkeep machines like this.
While the VC-E doesn’t fully solve the latter problem, I’ll concede that it’s small enough to be tempting as someone who really does want to preserve these items. Maybe I need it more than I thought…
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Sony Honda Mobility, the automotive venture from two of Japan’s most storied companies, has swung the axe on its EV project. In a statement, it said it would “discontinue the development and launch” of the Afeela 1 and 2, its long-in-development electric cars. The company added it would review its “business direction,” and announce its future plans “at the earliest possible opportunity.” Which, if we’re honest, probably means the whole thing is going to be shut down, or scaled back so much it’s no longer worth talking about.
2026 has not been a great year for Honda. On March 12, it posted an up-to $15.7 billion loss as it wrote off a big chunk of its investment in EVs. The US’ pivot toward fossil fuels, removal of federal EV tax credits and the imposition of tariffs has hit its business pretty hard. Not to mention the high-profile embarrassment of its current F1 engine project with Aston Martin, which promised so much and has delivered less than nothing.
Sony’s journey into the automotive world began six years ago with the announcement of the Vision-S, the car which would eventually be re-christened Afeela. But while the product looked good on trade show stands, it stood still while the rest of the car world sprinted ahead. In January, Tim Stevens said Afeela 1 looked a little dated, and a little lacking in emotion, and a lot more expensive than comparable models from rivals. Not to mention that Afeela 1 is a sedan, being sold to a world that’s increasingly fallen out of love with the type in favor of higher-riding SUVs. In Sony’s statement, however, the SUV-aping Afeela 2 didn’t even get a mention by name, which hints that it was as much an afterthought for the company as we might have guessed when it was announced.
OpenAI is finally addressing one of the most frustrating things about working with files in ChatGPT. The company is rolling out two new features to help users quickly access previously uploaded files, including a Recent files menu and a dedicated Library tab.
How do ChatGPT’s new file management features work?
Until now, files in ChatGPT were largely tied to individual conversations, which meant finding them often involved going back to the original chat and scrolling through long threads. The new Recent files option in the attachment menu now lists some of the files you’ve used most recently, making it easier to jump back into ongoing work without digging through older chats.
It’s now easier to find, reuse, and build on the files you upload and create in ChatGPT.
You can quickly reference files in a chat using recent files in the toolbar, ask ChatGPT about something you’ve uploaded, or browse your files in the new Library tab in the web sidebar.… pic.twitter.com/fIazWRF9h3
On the web, there’s also a new Library tab in the sidebar. This acts as a central hub for all your uploaded and generated files, giving you a more organized view instead of tying everything to separate conversations. You can browse, search, and quickly attach files to new chats from this tab.
OpenAI also says ChatGPT can answer questions about files you’ve already uploaded, so you don’t need to reupload them every time you want more insights. Together, these changes make file reuse faster and far less tedious, especially if you regularly juggle files across multiple sessions.
Who’s getting access, and when?
The update is rolling out globally to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers. Those in the EU, Switzerland, and the UK will have to wait a bit longer, with availability in these regions expected soon. There’s no word yet on whether these features will make their way to the free tier.
With these changes, OpenAI is continuing to position ChatGPT as more than just a chatbot, gradually turning it into a tool for managing ongoing work across conversations.
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