Hisense TVs caught showing non-skippable ads when changing inputs or channels
Reports suggest a hidden global rollout despite the company claiming a "limited test"
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These Wall-E-like robots are making Texas sidewalks safer
The robots check sidewalks for ADA compliance
A microscope reveals the ghost of analog video hidden inside a LaserDisc
A YouTuber's optical experiment turns forgotten media into a lesson in photonic engineering
The big picture: When retro tech obsessive Shelby Jueden pointed a low-cost digital microscope at a decades-old LaserDisc, he didn't just see reflections of light – he uncovered the physical trace of analog video itself. His experiment shows how the LaserDisc's 1970s-era analog encoding can still reveal faint traces of recorded video, illustrating how optical media once stored motion pictures before digital formats arrived.
Electric air taxis will enter US skies this summer under FAA pilot
eVTOLs prepare for real-world trials across eight states
Forward-looking: The next major revolution in aviation may not happen at 35,000 feet, but a few hundred feet above city streets. This June, a new class of aircraft – electric and hybrid models capable of taking off vertically like helicopters but flying like airplanes – will begin limited operations under a federal pilot program in selected parts of US airspace.
Sonos unveils two new speakers: the portable Play and cheaper Era 100 SL
The Play sits between the Roam 2 and Move 2, while the Era 100 SL drops the mic
Solar-powered laptops are back, and this one is built for the field
Oukitel's RG14-P solar-charging laptop aims for off-grid productivity
United Airlines may now remove passengers who play audio without headphones
Inconsiderate behavior should not be tolerated
Experimental lithium-metal battery delivers 700 Wh/kg and works in extreme cold
New electrolyte maintains high performance even at -50 °C
BYD showcases Blade EV battery with ultra-fast 9-minute recharging
Range anxiety is officially a thing of the past
London doctor carries out remote robot surgery on cancer patient 1,500 miles away
The operation linked London and Gibraltar with just 60 milliseconds of latency
The OLED Burn-In Test: Two Years Later
After 6,500 hours of heavy productivity use, we revisit our intentionally abused 4K QD-OLED monitor to see how burn-in has progressed under one of the worst-case scenarios for OLED panels.
Lawmakers launch probe into hidden "eavesdropping" risks in modern computers
A decades-old form of surveillance exploiting physical emissions from electronics is once again under scrutiny
Amazon's latest round of layoffs hits its robotics unit
The layoffs land weeks after Amazon shelved its Blue Jay delivery robot
Meta's smart glasses raise privacy alarms as data labelers review intimate recordings
These contractors say footage includes scenes far from what users expect
Jolla Sailfish pitches a "European phone" for users wary of Google and Apple
Linux-based OS, modular hardware, and a privacy-first roadmap
Samsung Wallet can now store your house keys in your phone
Coming this month to Aqara, Nuki, Schlage, and Ultraloq smart locks
TCL brings AMOLED to its paper-like Nxtpaper concept phone
The anti-glare panel reaches 3,200 nits while cutting blue light emissions to 2.9%
The Best Gaming Monitors... in $100 Increments
Got a budget for your next gaming monitor? We've tested the best options from $150 to $1,500 and picked the top choice at every price point - no fluff, just clear recommendations that make buying easy.
Apple's iPad Air gets M4 performance upgrade without price increase
Apple's M4 chip comes to the iPad Air for the first time
AirPods 4 with ANC drop to $119, near their lowest price ever
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are now available for $119. The updated model adds Adaptive Audio and improved voice clarity while retaining seamless iOS integration and wireless charging. At this price, they're a compelling option for anyone who wants Apple's ecosystem features without stepping up to the Pro lineup.
Samsung updates TV software to clarify how it tracks what you watch
Texas lawsuit may force wider transparency across LG, Sony, TCL, and Hisense TVs as well
Motorola Razr Fold debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 6,000mAh battery, and hefty €2,000 price tag
Thinner than Pixel's fold, heavier than Samsung's, and priced squarely in flagship territory
Modder builds a CPU cooler powered by "infinite" ice from a hacked ice maker
The DIY rig holds near 40°C under load, but it's loud and power-hungr
US grid battery storage hits record, even as clean energy incentives are rolled back
America's power grid just crossed a battery tipping point
Panasonic exits TV manufacturing, hands production to Skyworth
The move effectively ends Japan's long history of television manufacturing
