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Apple's iOS 26.4 update this spring will introduce a rebuilt Siri powered by large language models, developed with Google's Gemini team. The overhaul adds context awareness and app integration, making Siri more intelligent.
After a decade of frictionless technology, consumers are increasingly choosing devices with intentional limitations as digital rebellion. Gen Z is ditching smartphones for "dumb phones," buying mechanical keyboards, and embracing...
YouTube Music now limits free users to viewing complete lyrics for only five songs per month, with additional lyrics blurred until they upgrade to Premium.
Digital car keys are evolving beyond basic smartphone unlocking as automakers and tech companies collaborate to solve complex interoperability challenges across different devices and vehicle brands. The Car Connectivity...
Apple will soon release new iPad and iPad Air models with upgraded processors—the 12th-gen iPad gets an A18 chip, while the iPad Air receives an M4 chip.
Poisson is a Chrome extension that generates fake web traffic to confuse ISPs, data brokers, and advertisers tracking users. It automatically opens background tabs and simulates human browsing to hide real activity.
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Spotify's new "About the Song" feature shows swipeable story cards with track details for premium users in six countries. Users can rate stories and access them through the mobile "Now Playing" screen.
Seven years after SpaceX launched Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster into space on Falcon Heavy's maiden flight, both companies have transformed dramatically from their struggling 2018 positions. Tesla has evolved from a $60 billion...
Chinese scientists developed a revolutionary self-powering pacemaker that harvests electricity from heartbeats, potentially eliminating the need for risky battery replacement surgeries every 10 years. The device generates 120...
Researchers developed a room-temperature process using CO2 to recover 95% of lithium from spent batteries, eliminating energy-intensive furnaces while creating catalysts for green hydrogen production.
China's 10,000-ton Ning Yuan Dian Kun electric container ship began sea trials off Shanghai, featuring 19,000 kWh battery capacity and autonomous navigation systems. The vessel represents a breakthrough in green shipping with...
China's aerospace giant CASC successfully tested its innovative eVTOL aircraft featuring a groundbreaking modular design that separates into wings, cabin, and chassis components. The split-type vehicle can automatically connect...
A smartphone that connects directly to satellites orbiting 340 miles above Earth could soon become reality, as SpaceX reportedly explores building a Starlink-branded mobile device. Unlike conventional phones, Elon Musk envisions...
NASA has approved astronauts to carry iPhones on the upcoming Artemis II lunar mission after streamlining outdated technology approval requirements that previously forced crews to use decade-old equipment like 2016 cameras and...
Chinese manufacturers captured nearly 90% of the global humanoid robot market in 2025 while Silicon Valley companies focused on marketing concepts. This production advantage positions China for long-term dominance in humanoid...
Chinese researchers created an autonomous robotic system that performs eye surgery with unprecedented precision, achieving 100% success rates in animal trials while reducing positioning errors by 80% compared to manual surgery....
Faraday Future unveiled three robots at the auto dealers show in Las Vegas, marking its expansion from electric vehicles into robotics with two humanoid models priced from $19,990-$34,990 and a quadruped robot starting at $2,499....
Cortopia Studios and Beyond Frames Entertainment are launching the first Ninja Turtles VR game this spring for $24.99 across major VR platforms. Players embody all four turtles in cooperative combat through comic-style New York...
US lawmakers have asked NASA to study storing the International Space Station in a higher orbit at the end of its operational life in 2030, rather than deliberately crashing it into the ocean as currently planned. Representatives...
SpaceX and xAI have officially merged to combine rocket technology with artificial intelligence capabilities, creating space-based data centers and unified AI systems. Analysts predict Tesla could join this conglomerate within...
Netflix discontinued its PlayStation 3 app after March 2nd, while Hulu ended support for the original Nintendo Switch, marking the decline of game consoles as streaming platforms. The PS3 was once Netflix's most popular device by...
Elon Musk is advancing plans for orbital data centers after SpaceX filed for a million-satellite network with the FCC and officially merged with his AI company xAI. Musk argues that space-based computing will be more...
Raspberry Pi released a new Model 4B that splits RAM across two chips instead of one module, with chips positioned on top and underneath the board. This change improves supply chain flexibility and reduces manufacturing costs...
Roblox launched a beta tool converting text to 3D game objects, boosting engagement 64%. Meanwhile, 88.6% of surveyed Japanese artists view generative AI as threatening their livelihoods.