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Chinese company Xteink launched the X4, a $69 e-reader with a 4.3-inch screen that magnetically attaches to iPhones and other smartphones like a wireless power bank. While cheaper and more portable than Kindles, the device sacrifices features like backlighting, touchscreen functionality, and access to major ebook stores, requiring users to sideload DRM-free books.
Recent leadership departures at Apple have sparked speculation about CEO Tim Cook's succession plans, with iPod co-creator Tony Fadell emerging as an unexpected possibility. Fadell, who left Apple in 2010 and later founded Nest...
SpaceX has trademarked "Starlink Mobile" and is developing a space-based 5G carrier service to compete with traditional cellular providers like T-Mobile and Verizon. The company is partnering with chipset makers to integrate...
Purdue University researchers successfully demonstrated the first highway system that wirelessly charges electric vehicles in motion, using a modified electric semi-truck that drew 190 kilowatts of power while traveling 65 mph...
Google Glass launched as revolutionary smart glasses but failed quickly due to privacy concerns and social backlash, earning users the nickname "Glassholes" before later returning in different forms.
Apple AirTags require battery replacements every one to two years, creating maintenance frustration for users. ElevationLabs' TimeCapsule case uses two AA lithium batteries to power an AirTag for up to 10 years while providing...
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Apple plans to partner with Intel to manufacture M-series chips for Macs and iPads by 2027, then A-series chips for base iPhones by 2028, reducing dependence on TSMC.
Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros.' film, television, and streaming divisions, triggering fierce opposition from Hollywood unions and lawmakers who warn the merger would eliminate jobs, reduce content...
Meta has postponed the launch of its mixed reality glasses, codenamed Phoenix, from late 2026 to early 2027 after CEO Mark Zuckerberg directed executives to prioritize quality and business sustainability. The glasses will feature...
Google's November Pixel Drop update enables Pixel phones to work as external webcams for Nintendo Switch 2, fixing previous connectivity issues for GameChat video calls.
LimX Dynamics' humanoid robot Oli successfully navigated a challenging simulated construction site filled with loose sand, shifting boards, rocks, and debris, demonstrating real-world capabilities beyond laboratory conditions....
The original 1977 version of Star Wars will return to theaters on February 19, 2027, for its 50th anniversary, marking the first time audiences can see the untouched film before George Lucas added controversial CGI effects in...
Four years late and counting: the indie game "Replaced" has finally locked down a release date of March 12, 2026, after a development journey that took the team from Belarus to Cyprus following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine....
Elevation Lab released a smaller version of its TimeCapsule case that extends Apple AirTag battery life to five years by replacing the standard coin cell with two AAA batteries. The new compact model costs $19.99 individually or...
Space technology is shifting from symbolic exploration to practical Earth benefits, with 2026 bringing breakthroughs in AI-powered spacecraft, next-generation space stations replacing the aging ISS, and orbital manufacturing...
Netflix has made the acclaimed 2010 Western action-adventure game Red Dead Redemption available on mobile devices for the first time, requiring a Netflix subscription to play. The game follows John Marston's journey through the...
Antigravity's debut A1 drone combines 8K 360-degree cameras with innovative gesture-based controls that feel like playing a video game, allowing pilots to fly in any direction while looking around freely through FPV goggles....
Nicholas Merrill, a longtime privacy activist who fought the FBI over surveillance orders for over a decade, has launched Phreeli, a cellular carrier that requires only a ZIP code for signup and collects virtually no personal...
Tesla's Full Self-Driving v14.2.1 lets drivers text based on traffic conditions. Testing showed the system only issued alerts during heavy highway traffic, staying silent during lighter traffic.
Meta's metaverse project failed despite perfect pandemic conditions, leading to 30% Reality Labs cuts. Poor strategy, bad timing, and lack of VR expertise created empty virtual worlds users didn't revisit.
Meta may cut its Metaverse division budget by 30% due to poor consumer interest and billions in losses. The company's AI and smart glasses projects show more promise than virtual reality products.
Russia's media watchdog Roskomnadzor has banned Snapchat and FaceTime, claiming they were used to organize terrorist acts and fraud. These bans continue Russia's broader crackdown on Western communication platforms that began...
Sony has partnered with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Games to develop a four-player co-op shooter for PlayStation 5 and PC, directed by Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth. The game builds on Left 4 Dead's teamwork and replayability formula...
Netscape engineer Brendan Eich created JavaScript during a 10-day sprint in May 1995, designing a lightweight scripting language to make webpages interactive for non-professional programmers. Today, JavaScript powers 98.9 percent...