LG makes successful 6G data transmission, tripling distance record

Forward-looking: 5G wireless networks are still in their infancy but that isn't stopping leading mobile experts from exploring what comes next. LG has demonstrated the wireless transmission and reception of 6G terahertz (THz) data over a distance of 320 meters outdoors. The feat took place at the Fraunhofer HHI in Berlin, Germany, on September 7 at a frequency range of 155 to 175 GHz.

Nike developed a robot to clean and repair worn out sneakers

Super-ultrawide Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is currently $600 off

Fujitsu's new optical system can transmit data at 1.2 Tbps per wave

Something to look forward to: Fujitsu has developed an optical transmission technology capable of delivering up to 1.2 Tbps per optical wave, or the equivalent of six Blu-ray discs (25 GB) per second. The new tech is superior to traditional optical networking solutions at virtually every avenue.

Asrock launches 34-inch curved gaming monitor with built-in Wi-Fi antenna

Tesla still faces resource shortages and unhappy workers months after Musk's return-to-office mandate

Facepalm: Three months after Elon Musk blasted remote working and demanded Tesla workers get back in the office, the EV giant is reportedly still struggling with a lack of room and resources to accommodate them all. It's contributed to a fall in morale, leading the company to start monitoring employees' attendance.

HP pays out in another settlement over ink cartridge DRM

A hot potato: Printer ink cartridges have long been notoriously expensive, and printer manufacturers use DRM to keep users from buying cheaper third-party versions. HP is still paying settlements to customers over how it deployed its DRM years ago, but the practice shows no sign of ending soon.

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Ethereum finally switches to proof-of-stake, ending GPU mining

Arrest warrant issued for man blamed for the crypto winter

Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal faces in-depth watchdog investigation

In a nutshell: Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is expected to face increased scrutiny from regulators in the UK and Brussels after the company failed to address concerns that the deal is anti-competitive and will prevent rival consoles and cloud gaming/subscription services from accessing Activision Blizzard games.

iPhone 14 buyers will have a day-one patch to download

FIFA 23 and other EA titles will come with controversial "kernel-mode" anti-cheat software

In context: Nothing can ruin a multiplayer game faster than rampant cheating, so it's no surprise that developers go to great lengths to devise ways to mitigate it. One controversial method is to install kernel-mode drivers that monitor for anything that tries to tamper with the game's software. However, many players are not comfortable with granting such low-level privileges.

Researchers publicly warn that multiple HP firmware vulnerabilities remain unpatched after a year

In brief: Several HP enterprise devices are running firmware containing as many as six unpatched security holes that allow arbitrary code execution. Some of them are at least a year old, and researchers publicly disclosed all of them over a month ago. As of this writing, all remain unpatched.

Arduino IDE 2.0 brings autocompletion, code navigation, and live debugger

The Sims 4 is going free to play in October

Apple's in-app purchase prices have increased 40% year-over-year

Why it matters: The average price of an in-app purchase (IAP) on the Apple App Store has increased by a whopping 40% year-over-year in July, compared to a more modest rise of 9% on the Google Play Store. App intelligence firm Apptopia believes this is largely due to privacy changes from Apple.

GoPro's new Hero 11 Black action cameras feature a larger image sensor, start under $300

Tesla's per-car production cost down to $36,000, cheaper model and robotaxi still on the roadmap

In a nutshell: Tesla's per-vehicle manufacturing costs dropped to less than half in the past five years, thanks in part to more efficient factories and improved vehicle design. The company also reiterated plans for an entry-level EV and robotaxis launching in the distant future.

iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max reviews are in: It's all about the 'Dynamic Island'

Flickr adds a fourth content category for virtual photography

Intel teases Raptor Lake platform innovations as AMD prepares to launch Ryzen 7000

Backblaze data shows SSDs have lower failure rates than HDDs

The big picture: A key selling point of solid state drives is that they are less failure-prone than HDDs. However, data from recent years began to cast doubt on that assumption, but at least one new long-term analysis shows this might prove correct as time marches on.

How much can a PCIe x16 graphics card draw from the motherboard's slot?

Audacity is free audio software for multi-track recording and editing

Intel demos 80Gbps Thunderbolt, matching USB4 2.0 performance

The US government is strengthening China export bans on chipmaking devices

Cutting corners: Washington is preparing new rules to ban exports of advanced chipmaking devices to China, a move that could, however, be too little too late as Asian manufacturing companies are already engaged in making sub-14nm semiconductors on their own.

AI-generated images are drawing bans from some art communities

Virtual computer built inside Minecraft can now play Minecraft

GoldenEye 007 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass

In a nutshell: A new batch of classic Nintendo 64 games is heading to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service in the not too distant future. The crown jewel is GoldenEye 007, which is also getting a re-release on Xbox Game Pass.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches May 2023

DDR5 prices expected to plunge and reach DDR4 pricing levels by 2023