Get hand-picked daily summaries of the best, most informative technology articles from around the web. Browse recent summaries, then jump to the original source when you want the full article.
Raspberry Pi's new $80 Touch Display 2 offers a sharper 1200×1920 IPS panel with 10-finger touch but only supports the Pi 5 and Compute Modules. Combined with rising memory prices, it appears targeted at industrial users rather than hobbyists.
Science Corp.'s PRIMA retinal implant—a subretinal chip paired with specialized glasses—has restored meaningful vision in 84% of patients with age-related macular degeneration across 30 European countries, with FDA approval...
Tesla is training its Optimus robot by filming factory workers in Germany as they assemble vehicles, capturing their hand movements. Worker consent and legal compliance remain unresolved.
Tesla's Optimus robot faces massive scaling challenges—10,000 unique parts and no existing supply chain—as Tesla missed earnings and quietly dropped "mass production" language from its shareholder presentation.
NerdLens streams your desktop to a Google Cardboard headset via a USB-connected iPhone, rendering compressed JPEG frames in stereoscopic VR — no expensive hardware needed.
iOS 27's redesigned Siri gains broader knowledge, conversational follow-ups, and consistent cross-device performance. After a month of beta testing, the improvements are solid—though casual users will benefit most.
This archive is built from SMRTR newsletter stories. Subscribe for hand-picked stories without the extra noise.
App Store submissions are on pace to break records in 2026, driven mostly by low-quality AI-generated apps from non-developers, raising concerns about malware, privacy risks, and slower approvals despite only 2% download growth.
Amazon is integrating Luna cloud gaming into Prime Video, targeting the billions of gamers who don't own consoles. However, experts warn that latency issues and pricing could hinder adoption.
Apple's upcoming "Apple Upgrade" leasing program, launching July 28, 2026 with Klarna, could lock users out of most apps via "Restricted Mode" for missed payments, while still charging subscriptions and blocking device erasure or...
The DEGO is a €3,500 tabletop plastic extruder by plasticpreneur that melts shredded scrap plastic—such as food tubs—into usable objects like pens, with no special equipment required.
Tesla is cautiously expanding its Robotaxi fleet to avoid regulatory backlash from any incident, having completed 380,000 unsupervised miles with zero incidents across multiple cities to validate broad software reliability.
ChatGPT Voice is now on Mac and Windows for paid users, enabling spoken commands while AI agents handle background tasks. Mac users get Appshots for screen context; Android support is coming soon.
Handwriting boosts memory and focus more than typing. Fountain pens reduce fatigue, cursive improves flow, and quality paper ensures clarity—keeping notebooks handy for lists or ideas builds a sustainable, brain-engaging habit.
Universal Pictures has acquired rights to adapt 10 classic Atari games into films, potentially building an Atari Cinematic Universe. No titles or release dates have been confirmed yet.
Google now offers selfie video as an account recovery option. You record a short encrypted face video stored in the cloud, which is matched against a new recording at sign-in, with anti-deepfake protections built in.
A handheld breathalyzer can now detect ketosis by measuring acetone in your breath, giving users a fast, non-invasive way to monitor fat burning and support weight loss or metabolic health management.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham developed a fluoride-free dental gel that rebuilds tooth enamel by drawing minerals from saliva. Lab-tested and brush-resistant, startup Mintech-Bio plans to launch the first product in...
Physical game sales have declined since the late 2000s as digital downloads surged. With 27% of PS5s and 52% of Xbox Series consoles sold in the US being disc-free, Sony sees little risk in ditching physical media.
Researchers from multiple universities have reviewed "multimodal robots" — machines that walk, fly, swim, and climb on one platform — proposing five standard performance metrics to advance the field. The ultimate goal is...
Major publishers like Reddit and USA Today are weighing whether to block Google's crawler after AI-generated search answers gutted their traffic—some sites losing over 85%—forcing a tough choice between visibility and survival.
The Sony FX5 packs professional cinema features—full-frame sensor, internal RAW, 5K/60fps, 15+ stops dynamic range, and AI autofocus—into a compact body starting at $4,899.
Samsung's Galaxy Z foldable lineup upgrades to titanium frames, freeing space for larger batteries and redesigned charging. Improved hinge mechanics and 100+ durability tests reflect a focus on overall reliability over standout...
Apple plans to release OLED touchscreen MacBook Pros, new iMacs, and an M6-powered MacBook Pro by 2026, with an OLED MacBook Air and A19 Pro-powered MacBook Neo to follow by 2028.
USB-A and USB-C dominate consumer devices, while USB-B was purpose-built for stationary peripherals like printers and scanners. Its limited use case prevented widespread adoption, making it a rare, niche connector.