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Stone PC Case, Cooler Master GPU, DIY Case from Scratch, and Metal FansJune 4, 2025Last Updated: 2025-06-04Cooler Master is doing some really interesting stuff with its new casesThe HighlightsCooler Master’s upcoming MF600, MF500, and MF400 reconfigurable frame cases are assembled from columns and cornersThe company also showed off interesting stone facade case front panelsCooler Master is working on a “GPU” with AsusTable of ContentsAutoTOC Grab a GN Tear-Down Toolkit to support our AD-FREE reviews and IN-DEPTH testing while also getting a high-quality, highly portable 10-piece toolkit that was custom designed for use with video cards for repasting and water block installation. Includes a portable roll bag, hook hangers for pegboards, a storage compartment, and instructional GPU disassembly cards.IntroWe visited Cooler Master’s booth at Computex 2025 where the company showed off several new cases. Arguably the most interesting one is a modular case. It comes with, we believe, 8 corners and 12 columns.Editor's note: This was originally published on May 20, 2025 as a video. This content has been adapted to written format for this article and is unchanged from the original publication.CreditsHostSteve BurkeCamera, Video EditingMike GaglioneVitalii MakhnovetsWriting, Web EditingJimmy ThangCooler Master MF CasesThe case comes with a front panel that has a dust filter in it. With it all assembled, it looks like the cases in the image above. The cases are the MF series, with the largest one being the MF600, which we assume translates to “Motherf***ing 600.” There’s also the MF500 and the smaller MF400. Initially, Cooler Master is basically going to be selling pre-configured models. Eventually, the company wants to allow people to customize the case on their site and have it assembled and shipped from around the City of Industry. It’s pretty cool as it’s a fully modular approach.The side panels are secured to the case via magnets, which is actually a nice touch. Internally, the MF600 we saw came with 3x140mm fans on the front and 1x120mm fan on the back. The motherboard tray is pretty standard for the most part. Exceptions include a rail system that provides numerous holes for screws to go in, which allows Cooler Master to reconfigure things. Inside the case towards the back, there’s also a rail system, which forms bits and pieces of the motherboard tray that allow for more customizability. Cooler Master has been kind of on-and-off in the DIY space over the years where they’ve had some really big wins and some really big losses. They were also kind of absent for a while, but these MF cases represent a better showing from what we’ve seen in a while from the company. According to Cooler Master, a pre-configured MF600 is supposed to cost $200. We expect to test and review the case. The MF500 is supposed to go for $165 and includes 2x200mm fans in the front and 1x120mm fan in the back. The smallest MF case, the MF600, which is a very large micro ATX box, is going for $150. In terms of fans, it has 2x120mm ones at the bottom coupled with a 1x120mm fan in the rear.  Cooler Master also showed off different panel types they’re experimenting with. One of them included a facade-style stone. One of the pre-built MF cases we looked at had stuff flipped around in an inverted layout. One of the benefits of its rail system allows the case to have a bar that screws in which can support the GPU. Looking into this system, you can see that the PSU is at the bottom next to a bottom intake fan. Updated Cosmos Visit our Patreon page to contribute a few dollars toward this website's operation (or consider a direct donation or buying something from our GN Store!) Additionally, when you purchase through links to retailers on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Cooler Master’s updated Cosmos has the NVIDIA-like DGX style front. We also saw a variant of the Cosmos with thermal baffles in it. We have some criticisms of its execution, but overall, it’s an interesting idea.  The way the baffles are designed, Cooler Master is trying to bring air straight in through its channels. There’s a channel for the CPU that exposes the fin stack and Cooler Master's V8 CPU cooler. It conveys an idea similar to an engine cover. The GPU has a separate baffle beneath the CPU one. The company is trying to isolate air flow. In theory, this should work well and we would love this idea applied to more affordable cases, like the MF series, especially since they’re already kind of configurable. Looking at the back, fans can be mounted on the rear, which can help pull air out. We also saw another variant of the Cosmos case running liquid cooling with a distro block. It was coupled with 4x180mm fans and a “720” radiator, which pulled air into the case. Unfortunately, the air is blowing straight into the wall of a motherboard tray, but Cooler Master says the plan is to pull the air up and out of the case with additional 180mm fans on the top and to move the PSU towards the bottom of the case. Looking closer at the front of the special edition of the Cosmos cases, we can see the NVIDIA DGX shroud, which Cooler Master manufactures. It’s essentially like a sponge-like mesh. The special edition of the Cosmos doesn’t have a price yet, but the non-special edition variant is supposed to be around $400, which is before any potential tariffs. Cooler Master CoolersCooler Master showed off some CPU air coolers that had some 3D heat pipes, which had more heat pipes protruding from the center. The company also showed off its V8 cooler and a full-metal fan. The fan’s blades and frame are both aluminum.  Cooler Master Elite Series CasesCooler Master does some really cool sh*t but has a branding problem. For instance, the company’s “Elite” series cases, shown in the image above, are actually budget cases. From left to right, we believe they are called the Elite 482 ($50), Elite 600 ($65), Elite 490 Wood ($50), Elite 691 Wood ($60), Elite 693 ($60), Elite 692 ($70), Elite 302 ($40), and Elite 502 ($60). Our advice to Cooler Master here is for them to unf*ck these names.Most of the Elite series cases don’t come with fans with the exception of the Elite 302 and Elite 502, which come with 3 ARGB fans. MF360Next up are Cooler Master’s MF360 cases, which conveys that you can see inside the case from all sides. While it’s going to have some thermal challenges, to give the company credit, it’s actually really good looking. The MF360 is a showcase fish-tank style PC that you can see through from both sides. Inside the case, we saw a distro block and tubes routed through on both sides.Cooling XThe case in the image above, which goes by "Cooling X,” and uses the company’s new MF frame system. If you look at the corner, you can see the individual columns. At Computex, we saw it as a pre-built system.The top of the case has a magnetically attached panel, which just pulls right off. The panel itself provides really good porosity and the material is pretty nice. Removing the top panel exposes 2 offset fans. The back fan tries to pull in air with the front fan trying to exhaust air out of the top, which is why they’re offset. That’s kind of cool to see.  Cooler Master FansCooler Master showed off all-aluminum fans, which include the blades and frame. The MF120 XT is a 120mm model, is supposed to be $35, and the company says it goes up to 4,000 RPM. The fan’s RPM can also be button-controlled via an external remote and it uses a dual-ball-bearing solution. Cooler Master’s mixed fans, which use plastic blades coupled with an aluminum frame, come with fluid dynamic bearings (FDBs). The clearance between the fan blade tip and the frame is important as the smaller that clearance is, the better performance you get. The major downside is that as the fan ages, it can start to clip the interior of the frame. Having it too close can also negatively impact yields. The solution to this is LCP, which is incredibly expensive, or metal, because it doesn’t deform, but that’s also expensive. Right now, Cooler Master says it’s about a .8mm distance, which is pretty good. The company is targeting 0.6mm by the time the fan launches. Cooler Master Video Card Shroud Grab a GN15 Large Anti-Static Modmat to celebrate our 15th Anniversary and for a high-quality PC building work surface. The Modmat features useful PC building diagrams and is anti-static conductive. Purchases directly fund our work! (or consider a direct donation or a Patreon contribution!)Cooler Master also showed off some video cards, which is not something the company is typically involved with. Cooler Master created a GPU shroud with adjustable slats that can accommodate 15-30mm fans. This solution is geared towards pre-built PCs and isn’t planned to be sold separately.Examining one of the fans, we saw a standard 25mm-thick fan, which Cooler Master’s GPU shroud solution can adjust to via different notch options.Cooler Master is also using a vapor chamber, which is supported by 8x8mm heat pipes running through the shroud and a gigantic fin stack. In total, it weighs almost 7 pounds (3.2 kilograms).Cooler Master claims that, in terms of cooling, it performs similar to the 4-fan Astral solution at lower noise levels, but we don’t have those numbers. With 4,000 RPM fans running on a 600-watt heat load, Cooler Master claims a 5090 will run at about 49 degrees C or so for the GPU.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.If you’ve been thinking about picking up a family tablet for streaming, casual browsing, or giving the kids something budget-friendly to play on, the 2023 onn. 11" Tablet Pro is worth a look—especially at this price. It’s currently going for $74.99 as an open-box deal on StackSocial. For context, the same model is listed at $128.99 on Amazon. Open Box means it’s likely been handled or returned in-store, so while the packaging might not look brand new, the tablet itself has been verified to be in good working condition. The device runs Android 13 and feels very much like using a large phone. It’s got a familiar interface (if you’ve used an Android phone before), which makes it easy to jump into without a learning curve.The 11-inch LCD screen, with a 1200x2000 resolution, is crisp enough for Netflix or YouTube, and the 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor paired with 4GB RAM gives it just enough power to juggle casual multitasking—think video calls, browsing, and maybe a bit of app-based gaming. You’re also looking at 128GB of internal storage, which is generous for this price range, plus a microSD slot if you need extra room for downloads. The dual-camera setup (5MP on the front and 8MP on the back) isn’t winning any awards, but it’ll get the job done for video chats and quick snaps.It also has a headphone jack (which isn’t a given anymore), a USB-C port for fast charging, and built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Also, the 16-hour battery claim gives it real potential as a travel companion (it’s enough to last through long travel days or keep a kid entertained without constant charging). Plus, bonus points for Google Kids Space and Entertainment Space already baked in, which makes this a decent shared family device. Just keep in mind that while it checks a lot of boxes, it’s not a powerhouse—if you're looking to run intensive apps or use it for work, this might fall short. But for basic day-to-day use, it’s a pretty compelling option under $80.

Vivo X200 FE is expected to launch in India soon, according to recent reports that also shed some light on the specifications of the smartphone. The upcoming compact handset from the Dongguan-based technology firm has now been spotted on two certification websites, in a clear indication that it's arrival in global markets is imminent. The Vivo X200 FE is said to be a rebranded variant of the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, which is already slated to launch in China on May 29.Vivo X200 FE Expected to Debut in India and Global MarketsA handset with the model number V2503 was spotted by XpertPick on the Bureau of Indian Standard  (BIS) website. This model number is said to pertain to the Vivo X200 FE, but the listing on the Indian regulator's website doesn't include any additional details about the handset, including its specifications.The publication also spotted the Vivo X200 FE on the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) website, which suggests it has also been certified in Singapore. The handset was previously listed on Thailand's NBTC website, with the same model number and the Vivo X200 FE moniker.Vivo X200 FE Price in India (Expected)Vivo X200 FE price in India will range between Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 60,000, according to a recent report citing tipster Yogesh Brar. This smartphone is tipped to arrive in India in two colourways. It will reportedly be launched in India by July.Vivo X200 FE Specifications (Expected)We already know a great deal about the Vivo X20 FE, thanks to recent leaks. The handset is expected to debut with a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. It is said to feature MediaTek's recently announced Dimensity 9400e chip.Vivo is expected to equip its upcoming X200 FE model with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 sensor. It could also feature a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a Sony IMX 882 sensor, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. The Vivo X200 FE is said to pack a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Further reading: Vivo X200 FE, Vivo X200 FE Specifications, Vivo X200 FE Features, Vivo X200 FE Price in India, Vivo David Delima As a writer on technology with Gadgets 360, David Delima is interested in open-source technology, cybersecurity, consumer privacy, and loves to read and write about how the Internet works. David can be contacted via email at DavidD@ndtv.com, on Twitter at @DxDavey, and Mastodon at mstdn.social/@delima. More Related Stories

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Text-to-audio generation has emerged as a transformative approach for synthesizing sound directly from textual prompts, offering practical use in music production, gaming, and virtual experiences. Under the hood, these models typically employ Gaussian flow-based techniques such as diffusion or rectified flows. These methods model the incremental steps that transition from random noise to structured audio. While highly effective in producing high-quality soundscapes, the slow inference speeds have posed a barrier to real-time interactivity. It is particularly limiting when creative users expect an instrument-like responsiveness from these tools. Latency is the primary issue with these systems. Current text-to-audio models can take several seconds or even minutes to generate a few seconds of audio. The core bottleneck lies in their step-based inference architecture, requiring between 50 and 100 iterations per output. Previous acceleration strategies focus on distillation methods where smaller models are trained under the supervision of larger teacher models to replicate multi-step inference in fewer steps. However, these distillation methods are computationally expensive. They demand large-scale storage for intermediate training outputs or require simultaneous operation of several models in memory, which hinders their adoption, especially on mobile or edge devices. Also, such methods often sacrifice output diversity and introduce over-saturation artifacts. While a few adversarial post-training methods have been attempted to bypass the cost of distillation, their success has been limited. Most existing implementations rely on partial distillation for initialization or do not scale well to complex audio synthesis. Also, audio applications have seen fewer fully adversarial solutions. Tools like Presto integrate adversarial objectives but still depend on teacher models and CFG-based training for prompt adherence, which restricts their generative diversity. Researchers from UC San Diego, Stability AI, and Arm introduced Adversarial Relativistic-Contrastive (ARC) post-training. This approach sidesteps the need for teacher models, distillation, or classifier-free guidance. Instead, ARC enhances an existing pre-trained rectified flow generator by integrating two novel training objectives: a relativistic adversarial loss and a contrastive discriminator loss. These help the generator produce high-fidelity audio in fewer steps while maintaining strong alignment with text prompts. When paired with the Stable Audio Open (SAO) framework, the result was a system capable of generating 12 seconds of 44.1 kHz stereo audio in only 75 milliseconds on an H100 GPU and around 7 seconds on mobile devices. With ARC methodology, they introducedStable Audio Open Small, a compact and efficient version of SAO tailored for resource-constrained environments. This model contains 497 million parameters and uses an architecture built on a latent diffusion transformer. It consists of three main components: a waveform-compressing autoencoder, a T5-based text embedding system for semantic conditioning, and a DiT (Diffusion Transformer) that operates within the latent space of the autoencoder. Stable Audio Open Small can generate stereo audio up to 11 seconds long at 44.1 kHz. It is designed to be deployed using the ‘stable-audio-tools’ library and supports ping-pong sampling, enabling efficient few-step generation. The model demonstrated exceptional inference efficiency, achieving generation speeds of under 7 seconds on a Vivo X200 Pro phone after applying dynamic Int8 quantization, which also cut RAM usage from 6.5GB to 3.6 GB. This makes it especially viable for on-device creative applications like mobile audio tools and embedded systems. The ARC training approach involves replacing the traditional L2 loss with an adversarial formulation where generated and real samples, paired with identical prompts, are evaluated by a discriminator trained to distinguish between them. A contrastive objective teaches the discriminator to rank accurate audio-text pairs higher than mismatched ones to improve prompt relevance. These paired objectives eliminate the need for CFG while achieving better prompt adherence. Also, ARC adopts ping-pong sampling to refine the audio output through alternating denoising and re-noising cycles, reducing inference steps without compromising quality. ARC’s performance was evaluated extensively. In objective tests, it achieved an FDopenl3 score of 84.43, a KLpasst score of 2.24, and a CLAP score of 0.27, indicating balanced quality and semantic precision. Diversity was notably strong, with a CLAP Conditional Diversity Score (CCDS) of 0.41. Real-Time Factor reached 156.42, reflecting outstanding generation speed, while GPU memory usage remained at a practical 4.06 GB. Subjectively, ARC scored 4.4 for diversity, 4.2 for quality, and 4.2 for prompt adherence in human evaluations involving 14 participants. Unlike distillation-based models like Presto, which scored higher on quality but dropped to 2.7 on diversity, ARC presented a more balanced and practical solution. Several Key Takeaways from the Research by Stability AI on Adversarial Relativistic-Contrastive (ARC) post-training and  Stable Audio Open Small include:  ARC post-training avoids distillation and CFG, relying on adversarial and contrastive losses. ARC generates 12s of 44.1 kHz stereo audio in 75ms on H100 and 7s on mobile CPUs. It achieves 0.41 CLAP Conditional Diversity Score, the highest among tested models. Subjective scores: 4.4 (diversity), 4.2 (quality), and 4.2 (prompt adherence). Ping-pong sampling enables few-step inference while refining output quality. Stable Audio Open Small offers 497M parameters, supports 8-step generation, and is compatible with mobile deployments. On Vivo X200 Pro, inference latency dropped from 15.3s to 6.6s with half the memory. ARC and SAO Small provide real-time solutions for music, games, and creative tools. In conclusion, the combination of ARC post-training and Stable Audio Open Small eliminates the reliance on resource-intensive distillation and classifier-free guidance, enabling researchers to deliver a streamlined adversarial framework that accelerates inference without compromising output quality or prompt adherence. ARC enables fast, diverse, and semantically rich audio synthesis in high-performance and mobile environments. With Stable Audio Open Small optimized for lightweight deployment, this research lays the groundwork for integrating responsive, generative audio tools into everyday creative workflows, from professional sound design to real-time applications on edge devices. Check out the Paper, GitHub Page and Model on Hugging Face. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also, feel free to follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to join our 90k+ ML SubReddit. Mohammad AsjadAsjad is an intern consultant at Marktechpost. He is persuing B.Tech in mechanical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. 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ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus Pad 2 is the company's latest Android tablet with a premium design and flagship specs for $550. It's compatible with a keyboard and pen that OnePlus sells separately, so you can turn it into an Android-powered laptop. While the multitasking features are excellent, and the Pad 2 checks all the boxes when it comes to entertainment, it still suffers from the pitfalls of using Android on a big screen. more buying choices Enter the promo code "HELLOMAY" to receive a $100 discount on the OnePlus Pad 2. You also get to pick between one of two free gifts: the OnePlus Stylo 2 or the OnePlus Folio Case 2.The Android tablet market has been in a weird place for a while. Companies either position them as regular iPad alternatives or try to add advanced productivity features to compete with the iPad Pro and Surface Pro. We've even seen tablets that turn into smart displays, such as the Google Pixel Tablet.Also: This Samsung tablet has the power and polish to rival the iPad AirThere are many ideas about what an Android tablet can be. The latest OnePlus Pad 2 combines some of these ideas while remaining moderately priced. With specs from the latest flagship smartphones, an aluminum design, quality speakers, and pogo pins for a keyboard, it aims to be both your next laptop and your go-to device for watching movies. details View at OnePlus I'll give it to OnePlus; it crafted a beautiful device. The Pad 2 sports a high-end aluminum enclosure that feels as premium as you'd expect. It's sturdy, ice-cold when you pick it up in the morning, and it feels like it's worth twice as much. It's also impressively thin at 6.49mm and weighs just over a pound.Also: This big-screen Samsung tablet is the iPad Pro alternative Android users have been waiting forThe speaker grilles are on both sides for stereo audio, and the pogo pins for the accompanying keyboard are on the bottom. OnePlus included a prominent camera bump on the back of the tablet, a brand identifier seen on most modern OnePlus smartphones. The company even says its smartwatch lineup was inspired by it. Inside the bump is a 13MP camera, which is best suited for scanning documents or QR codes -- not for replacing your smartphone camera. Max Buondonno/ZDNETThe display is quite good for an LCD. It measures 11.61 inches diagonally and features a 2800x2000 resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 900 nits of brightness. OnePlus did a nice job calibrating the colors to appear accurate and properly saturated, making everything from movies to games look great. While I still think Apple offers the best LCDs on any tablet -- the iPad Air is a perfect example -- OnePlus comes in a close second.If you're enjoying that good-looking screen and forgot your headphones, the speakers will serve you well. OnePlus added a couple of extra speakers to the Pad 2 compared to the previous version, and they sound really good. Audio quality is full, gets really loud, and has plenty of rumbling bass for such a thin device. I played plenty of music on the tablet, and it all sounded great.Also: I take this iPad with me everywhere and you can get it for an all-time low priceThe OnePlus Pad 2 delivers flagship performance. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it offers blazing-fast speeds, smooth animations, and hiccup-free gaming thanks to OnePlus' HyperBoosted optimizations. I've yet to encounter anything that slows it down, ensuring it's powerful enough for today and years to come. The chipset is paired with 12GB of RAM, so you won't have to worry about apps crashing in the background.I'm also happy to report that battery life is a non-issue. It's hard to mess up battery life on tablets since their large sizes can accommodate big batteries, and that's what OnePlus has done here. The Pad 2 ships with a huge 9,510mAh battery that can easily last multiple days if you use it lightly, or about a day and a half with mixed to heavy usage (e.g., watching a couple movies or TV shows, playing some games, and sorting through my inbox all day).In classic OnePlus fashion, the Pad 2 also supports fast charging. The tablet comes with a 67W SuperVOOC charger in the box that juices it back up from zero to 100% in around an hour and a half, which is great considering the size of the battery. Max Buondonno/ZDNETOnePlus has done a lot of work to make multitasking easier. Through OxygenOS on top of Android 14, the Pad 2 supports Open Canvas, which originally debuted on the OnePlus Open last year. This set of software features lets you multitask like a champ. You can run three apps at the same time in a shifting tile-like layout, pull up more apps through the dock or floating app drawer, drag and drop files between apps, and more. It's the most useful multitasking system I've ever used on an Android tablet.Also: Why I pick this ultraportable Lenovo tablet over the iPad for mobile entertainmentOnePlus also includes special settings for optimizing apps that might not include tablet layouts by default. Your mileage will vary, and some apps don't work well with these shoehorned layouts, but it's at least handy if a simple app like a calendar or to-do list needs to be expanded to fill the entire screen. What'll be most useful to OnePlus smartphone users is the tight integration between them and the Pad 2. OnePlus allows you to place calls, send texts, sync your clipboard and notifications, and even remotely use apps installed on your phone right from the tablet. This obviously only applies to the few people who have invested in OnePlus' ecosystem, but it's a nice bonus nonetheless. Max Buondonno/ZDNETOnePlus sent me the $150 Smart Keyboard and $40 Folio Case 2 to round out the multitasking experience, and I have to say, they're quite good. The keyboard offers a lot of travel and is reliably responsive thanks to those pogo pins, and the case adds some extra protection to your tablet. The $99 OnePlus Stylo 2 was also in the box, and it's equally good.Also: The best Android tablets you can buyGoogle has done a lot of work over the years to make Android on tablets a more pleasurable experience, but many apps still need to catch up to their iPadOS counterparts. Some are well-optimized for tablet layouts, while others insist on showing up as blown-up phone apps. Some are missing features, capabilities, and even a Play Store listing. Even Chrome refuses to load the desktop version of Google Search consistently, which is a royal pain when you're trying to get work done. Max Buondonno/ZDNETIt's also really tough trying to do laptop things with the Pad 2. If you want to edit a video or touch up some photos, you're limited to the underbaked UIs and app layouts. In some cases, I would much rather use Lightroom on my Android phone than on my tablet.One final note on software: OnePlus says the Pad 2 will receive three major OS upgrades and four years' worth of security updates, which isn't too shabby given the price.ZDNET's buying adviceIt's easy to say who should buy the OnePlus Pad 2 and who shouldn't. If you want a multimedia device with powerful performance, a nice screen, long battery life, and great speakers -- and you don't mind that it runs Android -- the Pad 2 is an excellent choice. If, however, you want a tablet that can turn into a laptop, you should consider more premium options like the iPad Pro and Surface Pro. Regardless, at $549, the OnePlus Pad 2 is a fantastic tablet that delivers on various fronts, and the company continues to offer competitive trade-in and bundling deals to help you round out the experience for less money. What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.Smartphones are among the most affected by the new US tariffs, with devices imported from China and Vietnam facing steep duties that could raise retail prices by 20% or more. Brands like Apple and Google, which rely heavily on Asian manufacturing, may either pass these costs on to consumers or absorb them at the expense of profit margins. The tariffs could also lead to delays in product launches or shifts in where and how phones are made, forcing companies to diversify production to countries with more favorable trade conditions. Show more This article was originally published on August 2, 2024, and was updated on May 15, 2025.Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET RecommendsFeatured reviews

I've been following Eight Sleep products for a few years and was excited to learn that the company is entering the UAE and Saudi markets. As the name implies, the company makes products that help you sleep better at night. The Eight Sleep Pod 4 is a smart mattress cover that adjusts temperature, tracks sleep metrics, and detects snoring. With summer approaching and the AC going into full blast, the Sleep Pod 4 could be a great solution for those with partners who have different temperature tolerances. Pricing and Availability The Eight Sleep Pod 4 (which is now replaced by the Eight Sleep Pod 5) is available in regular and Ultra varieties. The regular version comes with the Pod and bed cover and costs AED 9,999 for a queen size (160 x 200 cms), AED 10,799 for a king size (180 x 200 cms), and AED 11,799 for an Emperor size (200 x 200). The Ultra version adds an elevating base that lifts the mattress into positions ideal for sleeping, reading, or relaxing. This adds about AED 8,000 to the base prices. Eight Sleep sent me the non-ultra version for this review. In addition to the price of the Sleep Pod, you have to pay AED 65 per month for AutoPilot features that adjust temperatures automatically, let you set alarms, and provide sleep and health reports. I think Sleep Eight should bundle at least one year's worth of subscription with any Pod purchase. Key Features The Pod 4 offers advanced sleep technology through a mattress cover compatible with existing beds. Its main features include: Temperature Regulation: Dual-zone climate control adjusts each side of the bed to as low as 13°C. The system uses water flow to regulate the temperature of your mattress. Sleep Tracking: Health-grade sensors monitor heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), respiratory rate, and sleep stages. Snore Detection: The Pod 4 vibrates to identify snoring and alerts users through the app. The more expensive Pod 4 Ultra model automatically elevates the bed to reduce snoring. Autopilot AI: The algorithm personalises temperature and elevation based on bio feedback, user preferences, and data from other users. GentleRise Alarm: Vibration and thermal changes wake users gently, replacing traditional alarms. App Integration: The Eight Sleep app provides sleep insights, temperature scheduling, and control over settings. Design and Build Quality The Eight Sleep Pod 4 includes a mattress cover and a special fitted sheet covering your mattress. It is made of breathable fabric, which is comfortable to lie on, though you'll likely add a bedsheet above it. You can get this in multiple sizes. I was sent a 180x200 cms sized cover for my king-sized bed. This cover has a mesh layer below it that circulates water to make your bed cooler or warmer. This layer also has sensors that track how you sleep. Finally, there's the Bedside Hub, a desktop PC-sized box that controls the flow of water that cools or heats the Active Grid. It also connects to your Wi-Fi network. The mattress cover is connected to the Pod using a rather thick cable that I had concerns with but it tucked away easily and hasn't caused any concerns in the two months I've been using it. Installation requires water for the Hub's tank, which is supposed to be refilled every few months. The setup took me about an hour, and it is easier with two people to lift your mattress. I had to fill the water container in the bedside hub three times until it was properly dispersed to the mesh. The app guides you through all of this, starting with connecting your Pod to your Wi-Fi, which didn't go as planned. The Wi-Fi performance on the Hub is not great, and I had to move an access point into my bedroom for it to maintain a good connection. Features and Usage Once you set up the Pod, everything else is controlled and managed through the app, which is available for iPhone and Android phones. The app underwent a major overhaul during my testing and now looks more modern and streamlined.Recommended by Our Editors Using the app, you can schedule temperature changes, view sleep reports, and adjust all the settings for the Pod. You can set sepecific temperature for bedtime, later at night and at dawn. I set the schedule for my bedtime, and the Hub went into action about half an hour before that, cooling it to my desired temperature which is 2 degrees below the room temperature. You can also set the temperatures to be absolute values, such as 18 degrees. When I first started using the Eight Sleep Pod, I had set the temperatures at 19C but that proved to be very cool for my liking. After a few days of fiddling, I settled on cooling the nighttime temperature to 2 degrees lower than the bedtime and the dawn temperature to be 2 degrees higher than the room temperature. With AutoPilot, the bed automatically changes the temperature by a couple of degrees to help you get the best sleep when it detects you in REM or deep sleep states, which theoretically improves your readiness for the next day. You can also manually adjust the temperature by double or triple tapping your side of the bed to cool or warm it up. Another function of the Eight Sleep is to provide sleep tracking, which sounds great as you won't need to wear a device like the Apple Watch or Oura Ring to bed. I use an Oura Ring that I usually wear to bed, and I compared the stats it offered to the Eight Sleep. Benchmark Oura Ring Eight Sleep Pod 4 Time Slept 5h 43m 4h 19m Deep Sleep 40m 46m REM 50m 1h 15s Resting Heart Rate 73bpm 74pm While this is the data for just one night, during my two weeks of testing, I found that the Oura Ring's results were more consistent than those of the Eight Sleep, and there's a good reason why. The Eight Sleep mattress cover is split into two parts to track you and your partner. If I moved towards my partner's side or if she moved towards my side, the data would not be analysed properly. Similarly, the data would be completely thrown off if our kid decided to jump in the bed in the middle of the night, which happened quite a few times while I was testing. So, while sleep tracking is a good secondary feature of the Eight Sleep Pod, it should not be the main reason to get one unless you sleep alone. Also worth nothing that the app does not sync your sleeping information with Apple Health, however it does work with Alexa if that's your preferred platform. One more feature of the Eight Sleep is a wake-up alarm that vibrates on your side of the bed. The vibrations are meant to go from light to strong to gently wake you up, along with raising the temperature of the Pod. While this feature woke me up every single time, it also woke my partner up because the vibrations carry off to the other half of the bed even at the lightest settings. The Verdict The Eight Sleep Pod 4 delivers excellent temperature regulation, and that should be your primary objective when purchasing this Pod. While you also get sleep tracking and a wake-up alarm, these features work much better if you're the only one sleeping on the bed. The unit is also quiet in operation, and Autopilot AI works well to enhance your sleep. However, it is an extremely expensive piece of equipment, and additional subscription charges make it less appealing to users who are careful about their finances. And while the app is pretty good, it doesn't sync with Apple Health. The high costs and limited integrations pose drawbacks, but the 30-day return policy reduces risk. The Eight Sleep Pod 4 is ideal for tech and fitness enthusiasts seeking premium sleep solutions and couples with different temperature preferences.