TP-Link launches $600 Archer GE800, its first Wi-Fi 7 gaming router
The Wi-Fi 7 router to go for if visible antennas are not your thing
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
"Data centers in space" is a concept that could actually work, study finds
Forward-looking: Data centers, the crux of all things digital, are also enormous energy and water hogs. While the industry has been putting in place more sustainable operating practices, they don't touch the eco-friendly benefits offered by another idea: data centers that operate in space. A new European study has found that not only is this concept technically feasible, but it could also eventually deliver a significant return on investment.
Apple is working to make iPhone 16 battery removal easier to comply with EU regulations
New battery removal procedure could involve low-voltage electricity and a frosted metal casing
Blistering 402 Tb/s fiber optic speeds achieved by unlocking unused wavelengths
Amid 6G promises, scientists find a way to wring incredible speeds out of boring old fiber
What just happened? Scientists in Japan have just blown the doors off what we thought was possible with conventional fiber optic cables. A team led by the country's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology has set a new world record by transmitting data at a blistering 402 terabits per second through an existing fiber optic line. That's fast enough to download over 50,000 HD movies in a single second.
The MediaGone 500 eats SSDs, flash drives, and smartphones for lunch
Watch devices get pulverized in standard or enhanced destruction mode
New light-harvesting system could revolutionize solar energy, researchers claim
Panchromatic, ultra-thin solar cells could soon become reality
What just happened? The solar energy revolution might be about to shift into an even higher gear. Researchers in Germany have developed a groundbreaking new light-harvesting system that could drive a huge leap in solar cell efficiency by absorbing light across the entire visible range.
Scientists have figured out how to put biological skin on a robot's smiling face
It won't fool anyone into thinking the robot is a human, though
Japanese Olympic athletes will wear infrared-blocking uniforms to keep camera creeps at bay
It's a growing problem
Why it matters: When the 2024 Summer Olympics kick off in Paris next month, Japanese athletes will be sporting innovative new uniforms designed to block creepy infrared cameras. It's an unfortunate reality that female athletes have increasingly become victims of illicit photography and videography at competition venues. But an innovative solution is set to finally put an end to this problem.
Motorola is joining the Bluetooth tracking club with the Moto Tag
Physically compatible with existing third-party accessories
More practical PCIe 5.0 SSDs will finally arrive this year based on the SiliconMotion SM2508 controller
Fast PCIe 5.0 SSDs that won't require active cooling
In context: Up until now, the only PCIe 5.0 SSDs on the market have been powered by the Phison E26 controller. They're certainly fast, with sequential speeds of over 12GB/s, but they also run incredibly hot and are power-hungry. We're talking active cooling requirements and over 11W of power draw under load, which is not exactly ideal for rigs.
Study shows tracking devices frequently used in organized crime and by domestic violence perpetrators
Not entirely surprising, sadly
Remember when Sony released a Bravia TV with a built-in PlayStation 2?
Don't feel bad if you don't -- It was released 14 years ago and only in the UK
NPU vs. GPU: What's the Difference?
Use cases, architecture, and key features for specific computing tasks
LG Display begins mass production of world's first tandem OLED laptop screens
Two is better than one
NASA spin-off's new robot can explore oceans autonomously without recharging
Infinite power underwater bots
Starlink Mini is a $299 dish that provides 100Mbps WiFi 6 internet from a tiny box
The laptop-sized unit can be carried in a backpack
This machine weaves gelatin-based clothes you can dissolve after use
Forward-looking: So, you buy a new shirt, wear it a bunch of times until you get sick of it, and then it ends up getting tossed or relegated to the back of your closet. What if instead, you could just dissolve that old shirt into a liquid and use that to make a fresh new one? Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a way to do exactly that.
Qudi Mask 2 turns people's face into a wearable avatar
A fully customizable Daft Punk-esque experience for just $130
High school robotics team builds world's smallest, cheapest network switch
Leave it to high schoolers to revolutionize tech
Drones are biting back against Florida's mosquito problem
Battling the world's deadliest animal
Asus promises to improve customer service protocols following RMA controversy
Customers can ask the company to re-examine past claims
TDK unveils prototype solid-state battery with 20 times the energy density of closest competitor
These tiny wafer batteries could power small devices like the Apple Watch in just a couple of years
Nikon's new Z6 III is the first mirrorless camera with a partially-stacked CMOS sensor
Significantly faster readouts compared to standard CMOS sensors