In the microdrone arms race, China unveils a mosquito-sized UAV built for stealth
The microdrone battlefield is getting crowded – and smaller
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
HDMI 2.2 standard finalized: doubles bandwidth to 96 Gbps, 16K resolution support
New Ultra96 cables required to unlock full bandwidth
Philips Hue confirms upcoming US price hikes are due to Trump tariffs
There could be more price increases in the future
Asus pushes 2,600W into RTX 5090 to prove new cableless GPU power connector works
As high-end GPU cables melt, Asus BTF means to offer a safer way to power GPUs
X Display unveils ultra-fast, cable-free display that turns data into light
More of a data center breakthrough than a conventional display technology
Robots are transforming warehouse automation and ending back-breaking truck loading
The last stand of manual warehouse labor is falling to robotics
Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold Ultra foldable for next month's Unpacked event
New branding, premium model, or Samsung's tri-fold phone?
A solid-state battery breakthrough may be taking shape in Maryland
Ion Storage Systems appears to be on the cusp of a battery transformation
Forward-looking: In a quiet corner of Beltsville, Maryland, a new chapter in battery technology is unfolding. Ion Storage Systems, a company that began as a university research project, has emerged as a leading contender in the race to commercialize solid-state batteries – a technology long promised but rarely delivered at scale.
Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems
Home security cameras with weak passwords are easy targets for hackers
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF hits record-low price of $229
Intel's Core Ultra 7 265KF is a power-efficient and very capable CPU, well-suited for creators and productivity-focused users. While it lacks integrated graphics and isn't top-tier for gaming, it performs generally well for casual play. At $229, it offers strong value.
Apple built a custom camera using iPhone tech to shoot real F1 races
Built to comply with F1 rules and regulations
NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range for faster, easier tap-to-pay
No more range anxiety
BOE unveils 8K 120Hz panel with 4K 240Hz dual-mode support for high-end monitors
8K 120Hz cables are also emerging this year
Dell Alienware AW3425DW 34" 240Hz Review
Dell's new Alienware AW3425DW refines a fan-favorite ultrawide gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, sleek new design, and competitive $800 price – without straying from its proven QD-OLED formula.
Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers
Breakthrough crystal tech could make solar panels more efficient and compact
Reverse-engineered PlayStation 1 motherboard runs original chips without emulation
Replacement motherboards enable retro console repairs
From Hello Barbie to ChatGPT: Mattel is bringing OpenAI's tech to children's toys
Mattel's last AI toy raised privacy alarms – will this time be different?
A shortage of high-voltage power cables could stall the clean energy transition
A cable crunch is coming, warns NKT CEO Claes Westerlind
Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires
Affected customers are advised to stop using the product and contact Anker for a free replacement
Rice University students design high-tech vest to help blind dogs navigate
The haptic wearable shows promise for broader medical applications
HP Dimension offers sci-fi-style 3D video calls, built on Google Beam
Priced at just $24,999
Fujifilm announces retro-styled X-E5 mirrorless digital camera
40 megapixels, advanced image stabilization system, and more
Researchers teach robot to play badminton using Nvidia RTX machine learning
It can autonomously learn to maneuver and hit the shuttlecock
The OLED Burn-In Test: 15-Month Update
We're back with another OLED monitor burn-in update! After 15 months of heavy static use on our MSI 4K QD-OLED, it's time to check how the display is holding up under worst-case conditions.
