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Gigabyte CEO Eddie Lin says the company may enter the handheld gaming PC market only if they can create unique features that differentiate from Steam Deck, Asus Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go competitors.
Beats is a web-based drum machine that allows users to create and customize drum patterns directly in their browser. The simple interface enables musicians and hobbyists to program beats by adjusting tempo and selecting different...
Apple is planning a major display upgrade across its product lineup, transitioning five key devices from LCD to superior OLED technology that offers richer colors and deeper blacks. The rollout will begin with the iPad mini in...
YouTube now allows full ad revenue on dramatized content about sensitive topics like self-harm, suicide, and domestic abuse, but child abuse and eating disorders remain ineligible for monetization.
Security researchers found that Google's Fast Pair technology has vulnerabilities allowing attackers to hijack Bluetooth devices within 15 seconds and 50 feet, enabling audio control, eavesdropping, and location tracking.
Xiaomi's flagship 17 Ultra smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with a global model number, suggesting an international release could arrive earlier than the expected March 2026 timeframe during MWC 2026. The global version...
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Switzerland's Rolling Square created the Await Camera, a digital compact camera that mimics disposable film cameras by only delivering photos as physical prints after shooting 24 images, never showing digital previews. Expected...
Father-and-son engineers Mike and Luke Bell reclaimed the Guinness World Record for fastest battery-powered drone just one month after losing it, achieving 408 mph with their improved Peregreen 4 design. Their modifications...
NASA astronomers found that a mysterious gas cloud is an ancient relic from the early universe, offering rare insights into cosmic formation and evolution billions of years ago.
Raspberry Pi users can now play Steam games on their mini computers using three different methods, though with certain limitations. This development opens up gaming possibilities for the popular single-board computer, allowing...
Meta's decade-long VR strategy has hit a major roadblock due to the absence of eye tracking technology in most of their headsets, despite including it in the failed Quest Pro in 2022. While competitors like Apple, Google, and...
Tucked behind your ear like a high-tech hearing aid, OpenAI's secret "Sweetpea" device could transform how we interact with artificial intelligence. This leaked wearable, expected in September 2026, ditches the traditional earbud...
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Translate, a standalone web tool supporting over 50 languages that directly competes with Google Translate by offering similar text translation capabilities with added style customization options like...
Virtual City Playground, a relaxed city builder originally designed for mobile devices, has launched free on Steam for players seeking a simpler alternative to complex titles like Cities: Skylines. The game eliminates traffic...
Samsung unveiled a redesigned Mobile Gaming Hub at CES 2025, transforming it into a comprehensive discovery platform with personalized recommendations and instant cloud streaming for its 160 million Galaxy users.
QLED TVs last longer than OLED models because their inorganic quantum dots resist degradation better than OLED's organic compounds. QLED displays maintain brightness and color accuracy longer, making them more durable.
A DIY Raspberry Pi project transforms Game Boy-themed Lego sets into fully functional gaming devices that can actually play retro games. By integrating the small computer into the plastic brick construction, builders can create a...
Monopoly Go became the fastest mobile game to reach $6 billion in revenue, hitting this milestone in just 1,275 days since launching in 2023. The game now generates about $200 million monthly.
Nvidia discontinued RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cards due to supply shortages, with remaining stock prices rising 10-15% and creating opportunities for AMD.
Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary as the world's most successful open encyclopedia, but faces an existential threat from artificial intelligence that's dramatically reducing its web traffic. While the volunteer-driven...
Raspberry Pi released the AI HAT+ 2, a significant upgrade to their 2024 AI add-on board that dramatically boosts artificial intelligence processing power from 26 TOPS to 40 TOPS using Hailo's new chip and 8GB onboard RAM. This...
Apple partnered with Google's Gemini technology to power improved Foundation Models, launching first with enhanced Siri in iOS 26.4 this spring, with major AI capabilities coming in iOS 27.
Mentra's new Live smart glasses launch with a groundbreaking open-source operating system and dedicated MiniApp Store, marking the first app ecosystem specifically designed for smart eyewear. The $299 glasses feature a...
Statcounter data showing iOS 26 at only 16.6% adoption is misleading because Apple changed Safari's user agent string to report iOS 18 for privacy. Internal data reveals actual iOS 26 adoption at 45% by December 2025.