Xbox expansion cards are now cheaper than SSDs, and PC users are repurposing them
A simple adapter lets console storage double as a budget PC upgrade amid rising prices
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The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
This humanoid robot can almost run as fast as a human sprinter
Unitree's H1 reaches 10.1 meters per second in a track test, signaling a major leap in robotic mobility
A $7,000 DIY radar project is taking on hardware that usually costs over $100,000
The Aeris-10 pairs FPGA signal processing with scalable antenna arrays and full GitHub documentation
Japan's bullet train to debut high-tech private cabins, for an added fee
The luxury cabins are meant to boost remote working conditions
Memory card and flash drive pricing surges 120%, with some models spiking 260%
Now is not a good time to buy flash-based memory products
Japan finds a way to recover 90% of lithium from old EV batteries
A step in the way of self-sustenance
Blu-ray lives on as Verbatim and I-O Data pledge support with new drives and discs
Japan's market sustains Blu-ray as major manufacturers exit worldwide
SanDisk's new 2TB SD card costs $2,000, and it's not even the fastest option
UHS-II video recording cards remain far more expensive than even faster microSD Express cards
John Deere will pay $99 million in right-to-repair lawsuit, but admits nothing
The deal could mark a major win for right-to-repair advocates
Amazon is ending support for these older Kindle and Kindle Fire devices
Amazon is ending Kindle Store access for its oldest e-readers
Motorola returns to tablets with Moto Pad, revamps Moto G Stylus smartphone
The 11-inch Android slate joins a revamped Moto G Stylus as the company tests a comeback in the budget tablet and pen market
World's largest battery maker is taking EV tech to the seas
CATL is adapting its battery systems for ships, betting on electrification as the next frontier beyond road transport
Florida school to deploy security drones designed to stop school shooters mid-attack
The technology combines rapid deployment, live video feeds, and non-lethal force to intervene before police arrive
Forward-looking: When classes resume this fall at Deltona High School in Florida, students might find an unusual addition to their campus security system: ceiling-mounted drones designed to respond to active shooter threats. The machines – called Black Arrows and built by Austin-based startup Mithril Defense – can race through school corridors at speeds up to 100 miles per hour, emit piercing alarms, flash strobes, and even spray pepper gel at an attacker.
This Wi-Fi receiver can work inside a nuclear reactor, keeping robots connected
Highly anticipated: A team in Japan has developed a Wi-Fi receiver capable of operating in the extreme radiation inside nuclear reactors, an advance that could help robotics teams safely decommission aging power plants. The receiver, developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, demonstrated resilience under radiation doses roughly 1,000 times higher than what typical electronics can withstand.
US military deploys low-cost "Lucas" drone built from reverse-engineered Iranian tech
"The Toyota Corolla of drones"
Colorado's landmark right-to-repair law faces pushback from tech giants
A new bill could create a major loophole
A hot potato: Colorado has become one of the biggest right-to-repair battlegrounds in the US, passing laws that give consumers and independent shops more freedom to fix everything from wheelchairs to farm equipment and electronics. Now, some major tech companies are backing a bill that critics say could seriously undermine those protections.
AirPods Max 2 reviewed: premium sound, top-tier ANC, same high price
Early reviews of the AirPods Max 2 highlight improved sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and deeper Apple ecosystem integration, powered by the new H2 chip and added smart features.
A paralyzed musician is using a brain implant to create music
Caltech experiment converts motor cortex signals into tones used in a live band setting
Samsung wants $400 for a tablet keyboard, even more than Apple
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro Keyboard aims for a laptop-like feel, but that price
Robots just installed 100 MW of solar panels in the desert
Robots are helping humans install solar panels at previously impossible rates
MSI's 200Hz gaming monitor drops to $85, undercutting most budget displays
The MSI MAG 242F is down to $85 from its usual ~$120 price, offering strong value for budget gamers. It packs a 24-inch FHD IPS panel with a 200Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time, and adaptive sync for smooth gameplay, along with HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity and an adjustable stand.
Vivo X300 Ultra takes aim at DSLRs with Zeiss lenses and pro photography tools
With external telephoto lenses, 10-bit Log video, and a camera cage, Vivo is targeting serious photographers
Audiophile myth challenged as $4,000 boutique audio cable fails to beat $7 Amazon Basics in lab test
High-end RCA cable marketing falls flat under analyzer testing
Fiber HDMI cables enable full-bandwidth 8K over runs up to 990 feet
Active optical cables claim stable 48Gbps, with pricing from about $150 at 30m to $500 at 300m
Samsung's new QuantumBlack coating reduces QD-OLED reflections by 20%
Reducing OLED glare, one film at a time