Breakthrough hairlike electrode promises discreet, high-quality brain monitoring
A wireless version for greater mobility is in the works
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Trump's plan to eliminate Energy Star could raise utility bills for American families, experts say
Make America's appliances inefficient again?
Bottom line: The Energy Star program was introduced by a Republican president in 1992. Now, a new Republican administration appears poised to shut it down for good. While the Trump administration speaks of organizational improvements, industry representatives are warning politicians about the dire consequences their actions could have on households budgets.
Razer unveils $230 head-cushion speaker, a 60% portable keyboard, and a new Basilisk Mobile mouse
A headphone experience without wearing headphones?
Factory video shows Unitree robot going berserk, nearly injuring workers
Robot glitches go from sci-fi to factory floor
A hot potato: Recent efforts by tech companies to develop increasingly human-like autonomous robots have invited endless comparisons to the Terminator films. While the criticisms are usually made in jest, a couple of recent incidents with Unitree robots present some of the strongest evidence yet of the risks of humanoid robotics.
Samsung acquires Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, in $350M audio deal
Supercharging Samsung's premium audio ambitions
What just happened? Samsung and its subsidiary, Harman International, have just signed a $350 million all-cash deal to acquire the consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation, bringing several of the industry's most iconic audio brands under their umbrella. This includes Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, and Definitive Technology. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year, pending regulatory approval.
Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 sales in console's first year
The original Switch could still become the best-selling console ever
Revolutionary Bose auto suspension tech to hit the market after 20 years
An automotive revolution 20 years in the making?
LG 45GX950A Review: The Ultimate OLED Ultrawide?
LG's new 45-inch 4K-class ultrawide OLED, the 45GX950A, delivers major upgrades in resolution and immersion – but its aggressive 800R curve may not suit all gamers or productivity users.
Apple iPhone: The Gadget That Rewired Modern Life
The iPhone redefined technology and culture. More than a phone, it merged music, communication, and the web – transforming not just gadgets, but how we connect and create.
UK could require solar panels on most new homes by 2027
Forward-looking: Recent studies indicate that the widespread adoption of solar panels worldwide could significantly reduce carbon emissions and slow climate change. The United Kingdom plans to take a major step toward that goal with upcoming legislation that mandates panels on the roofs of almost all new homes.
Kuwait declares cryptocurrency mining illegal amid power crisis crackdown
The government has raided homes suspected of illegal cryptocurrency mining
Raspberry Pi says it's improved manufacturing and sustainability thanks to a new soldering solution
Small production changes can make a big difference
Aura Triple Boost 14 Pro adds three extra screens to your laptop via one cable
Instant quad-screen productivity
The eero Pro 6E mesh 3-pack WiFi system is currently $150 off
The eero Pro 6E is a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system built for large homes. It includes three Wi-Fi 6E capable routers, each featuring a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port, double as a Zigbee smart home hub and built-in Thread support.
Boox debuts Mira Pro Color 25" e-ink monitor for work and coding
7" and 13" e-ink tablets also receive color and e-pencil updates
LG verifies blue PHOLED tech, bringing the power-efficient, long-lasting "dream OLED" closer to market
Dual-stack design slashes OLED power by fifteen percent
FCC moves to ban Chinese labs from testing electronics sold in the US
75% of all electronics are tested at labs located inside China
Cutting corners: Not content with banning sales of high-end AI chips to China and imposing 145% tariffs on many imports from the country, the US government is now trying to stop companies from using Chinese labs to test electronic devices available in the United States.
Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns – if their manufacturers share vital data
EV batteries are made of hundreds of smaller cells
Fiber optic sensors could revolutionize early detection of volcanic eruptions
The solution proved to be effective in Iceland's most volcanically active region
SilverStone's 2,500W PSU powers up to four RTX 5080s - or three 5090s - without breaking a sweat
Just make sure your wall socket can keep up
Evertop DIY PC will give you hundreds of hours of DOS fun on a single charge
A retro system that goes big on peripheral support, not so much on raw CPU performance
Google offers free repairs or payouts for Pixel 7a devices with battery issues
The program offers eligible users a free battery replacement or the option to return their phones, depending on region and warranty status. In the US, Google provides mail-in and walk-in repairs. Where repairs aren't available, in-warranty users can receive $456, while out-of-warranty users can choose a $200 payment or a $300 Google Store discount. Signs of battery swelling include device bulging, back cover separation, and rapid battery drain.
World's largest zipper maker YKK shows off self-fastening zippers powered by motors and remote controls
Motorized zippers can reach difficult heights, ideal for industrial and commercial use