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The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings
Only 36% of surveyed retailers plan to invest in the technology this year
Sony's quiet PS5 Slim revision shows how consoles keep changing long after launch
Teardown of a Wolverine bundle console reveals a new EDM-051 motherboard with a redesigned liquid metal barrier
The Best 1440p QD-OLED Monitors for Less Than $500
We tested 11 budget 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitors to find the best buys, comparing full- and limited-brightness panels, features, design, and pricing to see which models are actually worth it.
Fairphone 6+ reviews: a repairability champion, but $650 is a tough sell
Now available in the US, the Fairphone 6+ stands out with its replaceable battery, microSD slot, 5-year warranty, and software support through 2033. That longevity comes at a price, though: at $650, reviewers note that its cameras, performance, and water resistance fall short of what similarly priced phones typically offer.
Scammers are selling fake Blu-ray drives to PS3 emulation fans
RPCS3 warns of fake Blu-ray drives sold on Newegg and AliExpress with spoofed firmware
Amazon refreshes Kindle with aluminum, faster page turns, and a $35 Bluetooth remote
Prices start at $150, while Signature models gain an $80 magnetic cover with physical page-turn buttons
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub might finally arrive next month with a 6-inch display
Cupertino's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Nest
Bill Gates says robots should pay FICA taxes when they replace human workers
Gates says taxing robots could help replace lost revenue and fund a stronger safety net
Amazon launches faster 4K Fire TV Stick with an all-new remote
Grab it for under $30 during Prime Big Deal Days
US Army backs humanoid robot with ballistic protection for future battlefield missions
The US joins China in exploring how humanoid robots could be used on future battlefields.
Boox launches the Picco, a tiny $100 e-reader that attaches to the back of your phone
The 3.97-inch device weighs just 58g and includes a MagSafe-style connector
Nothing's new Headphone (1) Pro wants to rival Bose and Sony, not just look cool doing it
The $399 headphones add a three-driver system, 46dB noise cancellation, and Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz
Bose is bringing back wired earbuds as teens ditch Bluetooth
Bluetooth had its moment, but now teens are wanting wires
Your loud exhaust could get you fined as more US cities pair noise detectors with license plate readers
Muffler violations start at $800 in New York City, where 12 cameras recorded almost 16,000 noise events in 2025
This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi
Cyberpunk 2077 was shown running at more than 90 fps over Wi-Fi 7
First look: External graphics cards have so far been limited by their need for high-bandwidth ports such as OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5. WiCi aims to address the issue by transmitting a GPU's horsepower over Wi-Fi. The company claims that multiple devices on a network can share an eGPU's compute for gaming and AI workloads.
Google is launching AI chips into space to see if they survive up there
Google's space AI chip test isn't about power, it's about whether the hardware survives at all
This amazing DIY desk uses a camera and a motor to charge your phone wherever you set it down
Custom desk build adds transparent display, standing-desk automation, and hydration reminders
Amazon's delivery drones are annoying an entire Texas neighborhood, and there's nothing they can do about it
One resident counted 52 drones flying over her home in a single day
Samsung confirms faulty update bricked its smart refrigerators, promises an emergency fix
The fridges lost power and went offline after a buggy firmware update
Microsoft revives the Surface Mouse with haptic feedback, six-month battery life
Microsoft's latest Surface peripheral also adds Bluetooth 6.0 and multi-device support
Raspberry Pi's RAM lock was built to stop scalpers, but it's blocking repairs too
Raspberry Pi says the lock stops resellers from passing off modified boards as factory models
A KLM flight turned around after a power bank caught fire, and it belonged to the airline's ex-CEO
The fire broke out nearly six hours into the flight