iFixit reinvents the soldering iron with portable, battery-powered FixHub
Old school meets new school
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Spec-ops-style camera offers color vision in near-pitch-black conditions
The Yashica Explorer can be used head-mounted or as a handheld
MNT's Reform Next is the latest modular laptop to push the boundaries of open hardware
New processor, sleeker design, and improved mouse controls
Wireless system WaveCore penetrates concrete walls without drilling
The system achieved a 4 Gbps connection through a 12-inch concrete wall
Apple AirPods 4 arrive with Pro-level features at a more affordable price
A new $179 mid-range version gains the Pro model's intelligent noise management features
Google Pixel Watch 3 first reviews are in: Third time's the charm
The Pixel Watch 3 now offers a larger 45mm size, improved battery life, and enhanced health and fitness capabilities. Reviewers suggest it's finally becoming the Apple Watch for Android users.
Sony's new MDR-M1 headphones offer studio-quality sound at a premium
Sony aims for new studio standard with these closed-back headphones
Lexar unveils the world's first SD cards made of 316 stainless steel
They carry an IP68 rating, too
Researchers extract data from air-gapped PC by monitoring RAM's electromagnetic radiation
Effective up to 23 feet away
Dial 911 to summon a drone: Montgomery police will soon fly to your location for emergencies
Privacy advocates are wary of the Cyberpunk 2077-style idea
Lenovo's crazy "Auto Twist" PC can turn and face you automatically
Forward-looking: Whether we like it or not, computer manufacturers are going all in on "AI PCs." While they have consisted of less than groundbreaking Copilot keys and generally generic AI software integration, OEMs will undoubtedly continue to innovate to make their products more useful, relevant, and unique. Lenovo's latest proof of concept is a case in point.
Panasonic returns to the US with OLED and mini-LED sets featuring built-in Fire TV
Panasonic re-enters US TV market
Bang & Olufsen's new $1,549 luxury headphones are so repairable, they can theoretically last forever
Materials so luxurious, even the earcups are made of lambskin
Bluetooth 6.0 arrives with new features and improved efficiency for wireless connectivity
The Bluetooth standard is becoming more "aware" of precise device surroundings
GoPro expands lineup with $399 Hero 13 Black and budget-friendly $199 Hero
Some new features, but mostly the same at the core
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold reviewed: Bigger, more AI, but is it good enough?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a larger 8-inch display, improved battery life, and the "power" of Gemini AI. However, weaker software and minimal camera improvements make it a tough sell, say reviewers.
Scientists propose method to extend lithium-ion battery life while lowering costs
Manufacturing process with high-current charging is faster and increases durability
Meet Neo Beta: Your new, slightly creepy humanoid robot home assistant
The robot's vision and movement can be taken over by a human operator if needed
Injectable pacemaker lets your phone correct heart arrhythmia for up to 5 days
The bleeding edge? Swedish scientists may have found a radical nanotech solution to keep the heart beating when it runs into minor problems when healthcare isn't accessible. A newly developed injectable "heart stimulator" can temporarily correct arrhythmia by using your smartphone as a power source.
US Army signs massive $1 billion deal to procure a fleet of Switchblade drones
Kamikaze drones can even take out tanks
China's export restrictions on critical semiconductor materials shake global markets
With supply so limited, prices have nearly doubled in the last year
Why it matters: Exports of crucial semiconductor materials germanium and gallium have been caught up in a game of cat and mouse between the US and China, with Beijing's primary motivation to show that it is able to retaliate against US-led pressures on Chinese companies. China has not been shy about imposing these controls, announcing export restrictions this month on antimony, a mineral used in armor-piercing ammunition, night-vision goggles, and precision optics. Last year, China also introduced controls on exports of graphite and technologies used in rare earth extraction and separation.
Unitree's $16,000 G1 could become the first mainstream humanoid robot
So agile, it can put the best human athletes to shame
This YouTube video can help flush water out of your smartphone
Using your phone's speaker to expel water
The Soulscircuit Pilet is a retro-cool modular Raspberry Pi 5 PC
It could launch for under $200