Bluetooth snooping tech lets Texas cops monitor devices at borders
Even Bluetooth can be used by Big Brother against you
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Samsung launches a 114-inch Micro LED TV so expensive, buyers receive a free $8,000 8K TV
You also get a discount on speakers and a free $2,200 hotel stay
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 49" ultrawide is currently down to $999
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 features an immersive ultrawide 49" QD-OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, making this suitable for all your high-end gaming needs. Usually $1,300 or more, it's now down to $999 at Amazon.
Let Loose: Watch Apple unveil the new M4-powered OLED iPad Pro
And a 12.9-inch iPad Air
Apple's first hybrid iPad could launch in 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026
Get ready to sell your kidney
Ferrodiode memory tested in 600 degree Celsius environment for 60 hours
A nickel / ferrodiode / platinum sandwich
All vehicles will be required to have enhanced automated emergency braking by 2029
Requirements call for braking at 62 mph, and being able to detect pedestrians at night
The big picture: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new automatic emergency braking rule requires automakers to develop and equip vehicles with technology that is currently unavailable. Consumer advocates question whether automakers have enough time, given the five-year window, to develop this technology and ensure it meets rigorous testing standards.
A humble Bluetooth device has successfully connected to a satellite in orbit
The signal spanned an astonishing 600 km
DARPA's Manta Ray drone for underwater military operations aces initial tests
Science imitates art with Northrop Grumman's prototype
Google's Wear OS predicted to nibble away at Apple's smartwatch dominance
The search giant's renewed commitment could be paying off
No reprieve for PC builders as skyrocketing metal prices set to impact component costs
Brace for jacked-up PC prices
Boston Dynamics bots could revolutionize the live entertainment industry
Spot looks far less creepy when dressed up as a fluffy dog
In brief: It's not Halloween, but that isn't stopping Boston Dynamics from putting one of its robots in costume to help drive home an important point: Spot can be used for far more than remote observation jobs or tasks that are too dangerous for humans.
Hyped Rabbit R1 AI device faces harsh criticism in first reviews
Someone has already turned it into an Android app
Facepalm: The Rabbit R1, the AI-powered digital assistant device that attracted massive levels of hype during CES earlier this year, is here. Like the Humane AI Pin, it has been met with reviews that range from okay to downright bad. Many people question why the device isn't just an app, and one person has shown that, it could have been – though its developers dispute this.
Researchers create a new circuit board material that can be easily recycled
A hot potato: Printed circuit boards are ubiquitous; they are used in nearly all electronic devices and constitute a significant portion of the electronic waste accumulating in landfills. A new polymer-based material could render PCBs much more environmentally friendly and facilitate endless recycling.
Refreshed Beats Solo on-ear headphones get better battery life, improved acoustics
Beats also has a new set of Solo Buds
This techie created a GPU from scratch in under two weeks
Designing custom CPUs and GPUs has become something of a trend for hobbyists of late
In brief: Building your own graphics card is the kind of undertaking that most people wouldn't even dream of attempting. But for one enterprising engineer known as "adammaj" on X/Twitter, constructing a GPU from the ground up wasn't just a crazy idea; it was a challenge conquered in just two weeks, even "with no prior experience."
Battery costs have plummeted by 90% in less than 15 years, turbocharging renewable energy shift
Predicting a sixfold increase in global energy storage capacity by 2030
Desert land in India to host renewable energy park 5 times bigger than Paris
Ironically, it's being built by a coal billionaire
Bang & Olufsen brings back iconic 6-disc CD changer from the 90s
Cheaper than a Bitcoin, but just barely
This genius tool ensures flawless thermal paste application every time
A stencil, except it's for your CPU
Ayaneo Pocket S Android handheld lands on Indiegogo starting at $400
Dedicated Android gaming on the go
This is the world's largest 3D printer: The University of Maine breaks its own record
Could giant 3D printers eliminate the housing crisis?
Anker's noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are currently $49
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are now on sale for $49 (50% off), making them a solid value option for affordable, mid-range earbuds with active noise cancellation.
Upgraded 4K Chromecast with Google TV set to launch soon with improved hardware
The original 4K Chromecast with Google TV arrived almost four years ago
Seagate says their new Mozaic 3+ HAMR disk drives can last longer than conventional HDDs
Setting the record straight against misconceptions, myths, and industry chatter