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Google and Back Market created a $3 USB drive with ChromeOS Flex to transform old Windows and Mac laptops into faster, cloud-based systems for machines that can't run Windows 11.
X-Plane 12 will stream to Apple Vision Pro this spring from Mac, Windows, or Linux computers. ARKit displays real flight controls like yokes and throttles within the virtual flight simulation environment.
iRobot is expanding its compact Roomba Mini robot vacuum to Europe and the U.K. for €399/£379, following its successful Japan launch where the black model sold out within a week. The device is half the size of standard Roombas,...
Xbox revealed technical details for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, which will feature a custom AMD-based processor co-designed to support advanced DirectX capabilities and neural rendering techniques. The...
Apple's new MacBook Neo disrupts the budget laptop market at $599, directly challenging Windows PCs in Microsoft's dominated space. The Neo uses Apple's A18 iPhone chip instead of premium M-series processors, making strategic...
Musical Beings has launched the Tembo, a wooden drum machine that uses magnetic pucks instead of traditional buttons to create beats, making music production more accessible to beginners while remaining functional for experienced...
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Traditional cycloidal drives used in speed reduction require many components, but a newer harmonic pin-ring design used in TQ electric bicycles simplifies this to just two discs that work 180° out of sync to cancel wobble and...
Cortical Labs, which recently gained attention for running Doom on its human brain cell-powered computer called CL1, is now partnering with DayOne to build biological data centers in Melbourne and Singapore using this technology....
Apple's new MacBook Neo launched today to overwhelmingly positive reviews, with tech reviewer MKBHD calling it potentially Apple's most disruptive product in over a decade. The laptop exceeded expectations with its combination of...
Brooklyn-based Looking Glass announced the Musubi, a $99-149 digital picture frame that transforms regular photos and videos into 3D holographic displays using local AI processing. The 7-inch device requires no internet...
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, launching September 2026 at around $2,000, will transform into an iPad-like experience when opened, supporting side-by-side multitasking for the first time on any iPhone. The device features a...
Former Apple engineer Elena Wagenmans raised $5 million for Taya, a $89 jewelry-like pendant that records only the wearer's voice to address privacy concerns plaguing other wearable recording devices. The pendant uses voice...
TikTok partnered with Apple Music to let subscribers play full songs directly in-app using MusicKit technology. The integration includes real-time "Listening Party" features for shared music experiences.
A humanoid robot casually flicks a cleaning towel over its shoulder after wiping down a dirty surface, freeing up both hands to continue tidying a cluttered living room. Figure's latest demonstration showcases their robot powered...
A meteor exploded spectacularly over Europe on Sunday evening, witnessed by over 3,000 people across six countries before raining fragments onto the German town of Koblenz-Güls. The meteorite pieces punched a soccer ball-sized...
Josh Wardle, creator of the viral hit Wordle, has launched his follow-up game called Parseword, which presents one daily puzzle based on cryptic crossword mechanics where players manipulate words through synonyms, reversals, and...
Philips launched the $1,699 Café Aromis coffee maker with voice-controlled Barista Assistant, offering 50 drink options and seven intensity levels. The bean-to-cup system supports five user profiles for personalized coffee shop...
SpaceX veteran Brian Taylor founded Lux Aeterna to develop satellites with built-in heat shields that can return to Earth and be reused, potentially transforming the satellite industry like reusable rockets did. The startup...
Angelo Ripellino's dense 1973 book "La Praga magica" functioned as hypertext decades before the internet existed, packed with cross-references and footnotes that allowed non-linear reading paths. Hypertext has evolved into a...
The FAA launched a three-year pilot program this summer allowing electric air taxis to begin limited flights in Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and New Mexico. Companies like Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation will test...
8BitDo released a Commodore 64-inspired version of its Retro R8 Mouse, featuring the classic tan and brown color scheme with red buttons to match the iconic 1980s computer. This new C64 edition joins existing Xbox and NES...
Adobe launched an AI assistant for Photoshop that uses text commands to remove objects, change colors, and adjust lighting. The company also enhanced its Firefly tool with new AI features.
Google is upgrading its Messages app with better phishing detection to protect Android users from text scams. This enhancement builds on existing anti-scam features to make smartphones safer.
Google Photos now offers a toggle to disable its AI-powered "Ask Photos" feature and return to traditional search, following user feedback requesting more control over search methods.