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Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Apple's OLED iPad mini could arrive this October, kicking off a major iPad overhaul
The OLED Air and Pro are expected to follow in spring 2027, alongside a new standard iPad in Q1
This Lenovo laptop is the first to use inkjet-printed OLED, a technology that could make OLED screens cheaper
Inkjet-printing produces cheaper, longer-lasting, and more power-efficient OLED panels
New York school will deploy AI teaching robot from company linked to sex bots
A headline for our times, if ever there was one
Woman discovers a hidden AI camera in her rental car recording her and warning about unsafe driving
Recording drivers' every move is legal in most states but raises privacy concerns
This retro-style home phone lets kids call friends without apps, browsers, or social media
The $68 Wi-Fi device gives parents full control over who their children can call
Samsung introduces Flex Titanium, a new foldable screen tech with reduced creasing
What we know so far: Samsung has announced a new display technology for foldable devices designed to balance strength, flexibility, and slimness. Dubbed Flex Titanium for its use of two titanium-based components, it is set to debut in the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices that'll be announced on July 22.
Boston Dynamics tests Spot as a delivery assistant that carries packages
A planned pilot would see Spot help deliver 200 packages per day
Dell Alienware AW3426DW Review: The New Ultrawide OLED to Beat
Dell's Alienware AW3426DW combines a refined 34-inch 280Hz QD-OLED panel with better text clarity, brighter HDR, and a lower price, making it the new ultrawide OLED to beat.
Swedish startup unveils foot-long drone-killing interceptor that can exceed 220 mph
The one-pound K100XR is designed to hunt Shahed-style drones at a fraction of the cost of traditional missiles
Europe is testing air conditioners that don't use any refrigerants at all
Solid-state cooling startups test semiconductor, magnetic, and pressure-based heat pumps across Europe
The big picture: A new generation of cooling technology is beginning to move from lab testing into early real-world trials, as researchers and startups look for ways to cool buildings without relying on traditional refrigerants. The push comes as demand for air conditioning accelerates in Europe, where rising temperatures are exposing the limits of both existing systems and the buildings they are meant to cool.
After losing about $1 billion in Reaper drones over Iran, the US wants a disposable alternative
The Pentagon wants hunter-killer drones it can afford to lose
Japanese firm reverses Blu-ray drive exit after securing parts, but prices jump up to 51%
Production will continue only until the current batch of components runs out
Philips Evnia 27M2N5500XD 1000Hz Monitor Review
The Philips Evnia 27M2N5500XD promises 1440p at 540Hz and a 1,000Hz Dual Mode, but slow IPS response times leave this LCD monitor well short of its headline specs.
This tiny robot could help dentists prepare crowns in a single visit
A University of Basel prototype automates part of the drilling process
Nintendo to ship Switch 2 with easier-to-replace batteries in Europe later this year
Nintendo will stop shipping the original Switch to Europe in 2027, just before its 10th anniversary
Meta will disable your smart glasses' camera if you tamper with the recording light
People paid up to $100 in the "black market" to disable Meta glasses' recording light
A hot potato: The ability of smart glasses to record and photograph people without their knowledge or consent has long been one of the devices' most controversial aspects. Meta's glasses come with an LED light to show when they're recording, but some individuals have found ways to stop this indicator. Now, the social media giant says it will disable the onboard camera if someone tampers with the light.
This German drone just hit 699 km/h, and its maker wants the world record to prove it
Official Guinness world record pending, faster targets planned
Keychron is stepping outside keyboards with a $349 Thunderbolt 5 dock aimed at power users
The dock delivers up to 120 Gbit/s bandwidth, dual 8K display support, 140W charging, and 14 ports
A free app lets Sony headphones do head tracking for racing and flight sims
No webcam, IR tracker, or additional firmware or drivers required
The open-source, DRM-free Open Printer shows off a working prototype
The subscription-free inkjet is "coming soon," though price and release date are still missing
Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography – and rejecting the algorithm along with it
Film photography is experiencing a resurrection, summoned by unlikely conjurers: Gen Z
iFixit is creating a repairability scoring standard for US electronics
A voluntary standard could give shoppers and lawmakers a clearer way to judge how fixable a device really is
Someone finally built a working Game Boy emulator for E-ink screens
This modder proves an old dev board can run 30-year-old games at full speed
Amazon says restricting Fire TV sideloading is about safety. It's also about piracy
The restriction arrives with Vega OS, Amazon's new Linux-based replacement for Fire OS