Startup claims 100x more efficient processor than current CPUs, secures $16M in funding
The architecture originates from more than seven years of research conducted at Carnegie Mellon University
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Steam Deck OLED shows slight burn-in at 1,500 hours, or 750 hours at max HDR brightness
The Nintendo Switch OLED took 3,600 hours to show burn-in
Facepalm: Users approaching 1,000 hours played on one game with static UI elements on the Steam Deck OLED should consider checking for burn-in and taking steps to mitigate or prevent the problem. Turning up the brightness and constantly using HDR can hasten the effect.
Eco-friendly "water batteries" are cheaper and safer than lithium-ions
Water batteries pose no fire risk
Nikon will buy camera maker Red less than a year after lawsuit
Nikon and Red weren't always friends
New GDDR7 graphics memory standard finalized, promises double the bandwidth of GDDR6
The new memory technology is expected to arrive with next-generation gaming GPUs
Scientists use dairy waste to extract 22-carat gold from motherboards and other e-waste
The gold is worth 50 times more than the cost to reclaim it
Samsung's new entry-level 5G phone has a 6,000mAh battery, offers 4 years of OS updates
Unfortunately, you're unlikely to ever get your hands on it
You can now use your Android device as a webcam in Windows 11
It's in the Insider channels for now, but could arrive to stable builds soon
Nikon is creating the first mirrorless camera for use on the Moon
The handheld universal lunar camera will go up with Artemis III
Researchers develop self-destructing circuits to defend against attacks, counterfeiting
This chip will self-destruct in three, two...
This retro-style mechanical keyboard includes a 10-inch touchscreen
Integrated HD external display can host toolbars or utility windows to boost pixel real estate
HP rolls out monthly subscription service for "hassle-free" printing
Pricing starts at $6.99 a month
The Vision Pro could be Apple's most unrepairable product yet, software locks included
Even more difficult to repair than the average iPhone or Mac
Samsung unveils SD Express microSD cards reaching 800MB/s
Samsung also finally reveals its first 1TB microSD card
Elon Musk unveils new footage of Tesla's Optimus robot showing improved mobility and speed
Will it be ready for shipping next year?
Each Vision Pro headset costs Apple $1,500 to manufacture
The displays alone make up more than a third of the spatial computer's bill of materials
Lenovo's new concept ThinkBook laptop comes with a transparent display
Lenovo is marketing its latest laptops as "AI PCs"
Meet the smartphone with a week-long battery life: the 28,000mAh Energizer Hard Case P28K
Thicker than a brick, too
microSD and SD Card Buying Guide: Speed Classes & What to Buy
Portable flash memory has never been more versatile, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the widespread availability of high-speed, large-capacity microSD and SD cards these days. In this guide, we explain all the speed classes, plus give you handy buying recommendations.
New multi-threading technique promises to double processing speeds
'SHMT' also sliced power usage by 51% compared to existing techniques
Nokia's Virtual Power Plant aims to turn cell tower battery packs into a monetization opportunity
Using energy stored in batteries to make money with a new software platform
Google Pixel Fold 2 foldable phone leaked in high-res renders
Google could introduce the Pixel Fold 2 in June
Xiaomi takes potshots at Apple iPad Pro with its new flagship tablet
The tablet wars are heating up
Asus expands single-board computer line with new Tinker Board 3N models
NUC-sized Arm computing technology for versatile embedded applications
DVD-like optical disc could store 1.6 petabits (or 200 terabytes) on 100 layers
Researchers showcase 1-petabit optical disc for more efficient mass storage