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LibreCAD is a completely free, open-source 2D CAD application that offers a mature alternative to expensive commercial software like AutoCAD. The software supports over 30 languages, uses AutoCAD's DXF file format, and provides a familiar interface for users experienced with commercial CAD programs, making it suitable for professional 2D drafting work without licensing fees.
Apple and Google announced a partnership to integrate Google's Gemini AI platform into future Siri features, creating a more personalized voice assistant set to launch this year. Elon Musk, CEO of competing AI company xAI,...
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky relaunched the smartwatch brand through Core Devices, avoiding startup funding after Pebble's 2016 Fitbit sale. The five-person company has sold 25,000 smartwatch and 5,000 AI ring preorders.
ConvertX offers a self-hosted web-based file converter that supports over 1,000 formats by integrating proven tools like ImageMagick, FFmpeg, and LibreOffice into one interface. The TypeScript application allows users to upload,...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes expanding online safety rules to gaming platforms like Roblox, requiring age verification and parental controls. The initiative targets predator risks on platforms where over 40% of users...
Apple's long-awaited iPhone Fold is reportedly moving forward with Samsung's breakthrough crease-free display technology that uses laser-perforated metal plates to eliminate visible folding lines. The device will feature a...
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A flying umbrella that hovers overhead like a personal rain cloud has moved from science fiction to backyard reality, thanks to one determined YouTube inventor who spent nearly a year perfecting his "Flying Umbrella 2.0." The...
At CES this year, multiple companies showcased humanoid robots like LG's CLOiD and SwitchBot's Onero H1, claiming they could handle complex household chores including laundry. The Verge tested these robots on the show floor to...
NASA moved its Artemis 2 mission launch date up to as early as February 6, 2026, after previously delaying it to April. The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft will roll out to Launch Pad 39B around January 17,...
Wing, Alphabet's drone delivery service, is expanding its Walmart partnership by adding 150 more stores through 2027, building on successful operations in Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta where top customers use the service three...
CES 2025 showcased advanced AI-enabled robots with unprecedented autonomy and conversational abilities. Standout displays included Agibot's humanoids capable of complex dance moves and conversations, Dreame's robot vacuums with...
Nuclear startups raised $1.1 billion in late 2025, betting on small modular reactors to avoid traditional plants' cost overruns. However, they face manufacturing challenges due to lost U.S. industrial expertise.
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered Cloud-9, a celestial object initially thought to be a faint galaxy but now identified as a dark-matter cloud containing no stars. This marks the first confirmed...
VR game developers are struggling after no new consumer hardware releases during the holidays, forcing layoffs and platform diversification. Meta's lack of 2025 hardware and canceled third-party programs leave studios uncertain...
Surging electricity demand from AI data centers has reignited America's nuclear power industry, with companies like Meta signing deals for over 6 gigawatts of nuclear capacity while the Trump administration pledges $80 billion to...
Dolby Vision 2 launches this year with smart scene optimization based on lighting conditions and better colors. Hisense, TCL, and Philips TVs support it first, with Peacock streaming initial content.
NASA is cutting Crew-11's space mission short by a month due to an undisclosed medical concern with one astronaut, marking the first time the agency has ended a mission early for health reasons. The crew, originally scheduled to...
A tech enthusiast connected NVIDIA's new RTX 5090 graphics card to a Raspberry Pi 5 using an external GPU dock to test gaming performance against similar budget computers. While technically possible, the Pi 5 struggled with...
A developer created Turntiles, a New York Times-style word puzzle game designed specifically for their parents, where players strategically place letter tiles on a grid to form valid words. The browser-based game combines tile...
CES 2026 showcased seven standout Windows laptops featuring groundbreaking innovations and performance upgrades that push personal computing boundaries. Highlights include LG's ultra-lightweight Gram Pro 17 with new Aerominum...
The FCC approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites, doubling the constellation to 15,000 by 2031. These Gen2 satellites offer 20x higher throughput and enable direct-to-cell connectivity.
Apple's "one more thing" phrase has been the company's method for unveiling surprise products at events since 1998, when Steve Jobs first used it to announce the company's return to profitability. This theatrical device...
Apple plans to release four new iPhone models this year, starting with the budget-friendly iPhone 17e in the coming months featuring the A19 chip and Dynamic Island for $599. The fall lineup includes iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max...
Intel plans to challenge AMD's handheld gaming PC dominance by 2026 using Panther Lake processors with low-power cores. AMD defends its position with gaming-optimized processors and console design experience.