Windows 11 beta update is making some printers spit out gibberish
Printer ink is too expensive to waste
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Micron and Astera demo first PCIe 6.0 SSD, delivering 27GBps sequential read speeds
A lot of "firsts" here for a single demo bench...
Rooftop solar panels could help mitigate climate change with widespread adoption
Solar panels installed on a global scale could reduce or slow climate change
Compal concept laptop's display expands from 13 to 18 inches, horizontally
But it's unclear whether it will ever come to market
Hundreds of Warner Bros. DVDs from the 2000s are rotting away
Virtually all copies of around 200 titles are likely damaged, some aren't available anywhere else
PlayStation 5 rental program for UK gamers starts at £11 a month
Always read the fine print first
Brother printers are quietly sabotaging third-party toner with firmware updates
Following on HP's footsteps by crippling non-OEM toners sparks backlash
Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro to launch in the US, starting at $379
On sale from March 11
Europe's largest battery site goes live in Scotland, boosting UK energy grid
Zenobē unveiled the groundbreaking site
BYD takes on Tesla with roof-mounted drone system for EVs
Straight out of Blade Runner 2049
TCL's premium TV shipments more than double year-on-year, overtaking LG
TCL is also narrowing the gap with Samsung in overall TV shipments
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: A Leica-powered camera phone built for photography enthusiasts
Four rear-facing cameras
Scientists develop battery that converts nuclear energy into electricity via light emission
High manufacturing costs pose a challenge to scaling up the technology
Samsung's MWC 2025 lineup features a foldable gaming handheld, 500Hz OLED monitor, and 240Hz laptop
The handheld is just a concept right now
Ice batteries are helping buildings beat the heat and save money
Cutting costs by shifting when energy is consumed
DJI unveils Dock 3, a futuristic drone station that launches from moving vehicles
The "drone-in-a-box" system is built for demanding mobile operations
Google's Taara chip miniaturizes light-based connectivity for faster internet in underserved areas
A potential revolution for when fiber optics hit their speed limits
Forward-looking: Silicon photonics could provide an alternative solution to the growing pains of purely silicon-based chips in computing and data transmission. Light-based CPUs are likely still a long way off, but connectivity is improving fast thanks to Google's X and other startup-focused ventures.
Tecno Spark Slim concept phone is less than 6 millimeters thick
How thin is too thin?
TP-Link's Archer Pro Wi-Fi 6 router is on sale for $99
The TP-Link Archer AX55 Pro is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with solid range in a compact design. While not the fastest, it supports OneMesh and Wi-Fi EasyMesh, making network expansion easy with compatible devices from TP-Link and other brands.
Factory begins trial for humanoid robots that can build more of themselves
Robots building more robots, what could go wrong?
Gigabyte M32UP 32" Review: The New Best Value 4K Gaming Monitor?
Gigabyte's M32UP is the follow-up to the popular M32U, offering a 32-inch 4K IPS panel with a boosted 160Hz refresh rate. While not a game-changer, is this the new best value 4K gaming monitor?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on sale for just $279
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a mid-range Android tablet featuring a 10.9" 90Hz display. It features IP68 water and dust resistance, S Pen support (included in the box), and a long-lasting battery, making it a great choice for media consumption and productivity.
China accuses Taiwan of "selling out" its semiconductor industry to the US
Would Taiwan give away TSMC to secure Trump's backing?
SteamOS VR headset could launch this year for $1,200
Seemingly final renders of a new VR controller leaked last year