Nintendo announces new hardware, but it's not the Switch 2 – it's a bedside alarm clock
An interactive bedside alarm clock called Alarmo
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
New technology helps robots understand instructions without electricity
It also offloads processing to the hardware, freeing up space for robots to "think"
Qualcomm's new Wi-Fi 7 system brings edge AI to home networks
Several companies already plan to use the platform
Sony rolls out big software upgrade for its flagship wireless headphones and earbuds
The company has also given its companion app a complete design overhaul
Artificial plant purifies indoor air and doubles as a power source for small electronics
Big if True: Cyanobacteria were the first organisms on Earth to develop the ability to produce oxygen. Through photosynthesis, they convert light into chemical energy and oxygen. According to a team of US researchers, cyanobacteria could even serve as a powerful air filtration system when integrated into a new "artificial plant" concept.
Tech deals on Prime Day: our selection of discounted PC hardware, and then some
SSDs, laptops, tablets, streaming TV, monitors, CPUs, headphones, and more
Streaming has transformed TVs into a data-driven surveillance system
How connected TV tracks your habits across screens and beyond
Foldable, mini PC-in-a-keyboard goes global on Kickstarter
Pricing starts around $580
World's first USB4 2.0 cables promise 80Gbps speeds
Double the USB4 data transfer speeds and 240W of charging power
Engineers create a real-life tractor beam, but it only manipulates tiny particles
Star Wars-style tractor beams get miniaturized and integrated onto a chip
The US military is operating weapons and equipment with custom game controllers
Used for demining lasers, guided weapons, turrets, cameras, and other equipment
Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34" Review: 240Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide
Corsair's Xeneon 34WQHD240-C is a premium 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and sleek white-silver design. However, its $1,200 price raises questions about its overall value.
Oura Ring 4 launches with slimmer sensors and a refreshed app
In a nutshell: Oura, the company behind one of the most popular smart rings on the market, has just given its flagship product a substantial glow-up. The $349 Oura Ring 4 has arrived, featuring enhanced accuracy, a more comfortable fit, and numerous under-the-hood improvements.
Paralyzed man loses ability to walk as company denies $20 exoskeleton repair
A simple repair held hostage by corporate greed
Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablets with AI features start at $55
New hardware at last year's prices
Star Wars fan 3D prints working AT-AT model you can ride like a horse
The pesky rebels don't stand a chance against this beast
Google Japan unveils double-sided Möbius strip keyboard
208 hot-swappable MX switches with per-key RGB lighting
Breakthrough material from LG Chem could prevent thermal runaway in batteries
A thin material to suppress thermal runaway
Raspberry Pi is now shipping the $70 AI Camera with integrated neural network
On-component image processing frees up your Pi for the more intensive AI tasks
Voice-controlled smart door lets you toggle between transparency and opacity
Roughly the same price as a regular fiberglass door
Solid-state batteries could power the next generation of wearable tech
The world's first ultra-compact solid-state battery technology for wearables
Researchers convert corn waste into sustainable jet fuel
Lignin-based jet fuel is cleaner and can replace certain fossil fuel-derived compounds
Scientists create edible transistor using an unlikely material: toothpaste additive
It can't help you think faster, but the medical potential is exciting
WTF?! A humble toothpaste additive has provided the key to a major breakthrough in the field of edible electronics. Researchers have successfully built the first fully edible transistor using copper phthalocyanine – a crystalline blue pigment commonly employed as a whitening agent in toothpaste formulations.
US Army orders new robots capable of carrying 2,000 pounds
Easing the physical burden on soldiers
