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A programmer transformed his 1981 high school adventure game "Arctic Adventure" into a modern web-based experience using AI coding assistant Claude, adding graphics and multimedia features to what was originally a text-only TRS-80 BASIC program. The AI converted the original 141-line BASIC code into a 20,940-line JavaScript game complete with vector artwork, animations, sound effects, and interactive elements,...
Apple announced a "special Apple Experience" event for March 4, 2026, across New York, London, and Shanghai, where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17e at $599, new MacBooks with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, refreshed...
Apple began testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in iOS 26.4's developer beta, marking progress toward secure cross-platform texting between iPhone and Android users. Currently limited to Apple devices only, the feature...
Apple's rumored smart doorbell with Face ID could capitalize on Ring's privacy issues by offering facial recognition that unlocks doors while emphasizing stronger privacy protection.
Two tiny black-and-white CRT screens from 1990s Sony Watchman pocket TVs are getting a second life as the display for a homemade virtual reality headset that weighs about the same as commercial units but delivers a distinctly...
YouTuber Jamie built a working electric motor using LEGO bricks, magnets, copper wire, and a simple transistor circuit, reaching 4,000 rpm without any complex controllers or microprocessors. The motor uses electromagnetic...
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Researchers from Tsinghua University have developed DISH technology that revolutionizes 3D printing by using holographic light fields to create complex millimeter-scale objects in just 0.6 seconds. Unlike existing methods that...
Quantum mechanics reveals that even completely emptied space contains unavoidable "zero-point energy" - a residual energy that exists because the Heisenberg uncertainty principle prevents particles from having both precise...
Samsung is developing a wider foldable phone to compete with Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold, according to leaked animations from early One UI 9 builds. The design shows a book-style foldable with wider displays than current Galaxy...
The $30 Kodak Charmera toy camera became an unexpected hit, selling out repeatedly despite producing extremely low-quality 1.6-megapixel photos comparable to 2000s flip phones. Two Engadget writers found themselves charmed by the...
Concordia University researchers developed "proximal sound printing," a breakthrough 3D-printing method that uses focused ultrasound to solidify liquid polymers with ten times greater precision than previous acoustic techniques....
A recent poll revealed that 96% of respondents don't use Apple Intelligence, with only 4% finding it useful, suggesting Apple's AI strategy may be failing to connect with users. The low adoption stems from inaccurate notification...
Matt Denton created SpoolBot, a remote-controlled robot disguised as an ordinary orange 3D printer filament spool for Prusa. The robot uses two geared DC motors with differential drive for movement, while an IMU sensor and gyro...
Meta is developing facial recognition technology called "Name Tag" for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, allowing wearers to identify people and access information about them through AI. The company previously abandoned...
Computer science enrollment dropped 6% across University of California campuses this fall as students abandon traditional CS programs, with the notable exception of UC San Diego which launched a dedicated AI major. This shift...
Only five of the 21 most popular PC games in 2025 use ray tracing, despite Nvidia launching it in 2018. Many titles skip it due to performance costs and limited hardware support.
Apple has tested six color options including light yellow, light green, blue, pink, silver, and dark gray for its upcoming budget-friendly MacBook targeting students and enterprise users. The laptop is expected to cost between...
In April 2000, BBC's Tomorrow's World examined mobile phones transforming from communication devices into pocket-sized computers with email and internet access. Basic phones could receive forwarded emails as text messages costing...
Following Kodak's retro-inspired Charmera camera, Japan has released the OPT100 Neo Film, a digital camera disguised as a 35mm film roll inside its canister and box. Priced at about $40, this tiny camera features a 1-megapixel...
Apple is expanding its custom silicon to include wireless chips and modems, with the iPhone 18 Pro expected to feature next-generation N2 wireless chip and C2 modem this fall. The current C1 modem in iPhone 16e delivers improved...
Apple continues restricting 120Hz displays to its premium Pro models nearly a decade after introducing the technology, creating price gaps that discourage upgrades. The iPad Air costs $599-799 but offers only 60Hz displays, while...
ByteDance's AI video generator Seedance 2.0 creates 15-second clips from text but faces legal action from Hollywood studios. Disney and Paramount sent cease-and-desist letters over users generating unauthorized copyrighted...
Sony patented "asset streaming" technology that downloads only a small 100MB game package initially, then streams high-quality assets as needed. This hybrid approach runs game logic locally while managing massive download sizes.
A robot that costs nearly $8,000 and takes up to 90 minutes to fold a single load of laundry might sound like a hard sell, but Bay Area startup Weave is betting someone will bite. Their Isaac 0 robot represents the latest...