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RocketLab Acquires Iridium, Gaining Control of a Satellite Network
RocketLab acquires Iridium, gaining an operational satellite constellation and spectrum. The deal transforms RocketLab into an integrated space services provider.
Portable Hair Dryers Challenge Full-Size Models With Daily Use Appeal
Portable hair dryers are replacing full-size models as technology improves. Compact devices now match larger tools in performance, changing consumer habits and product design.
Dyson’s New Purifier Tracks Your Movement to Direct Cool Air
Dyson’s latest purifier uses AI to follow you around the room, cooling only where you are. The Find+Follow Purifier Cool aims to save energy by avoiding empty spaces.
Microsoft Warns AI Chatbots Are Steering Users to Malicious Sites
Microsoft warns that AI chatbots may direct users to malicious websites as threat actors adapt social engineering. Users should verify links carefully.
Automakers Plan to Drop Android Auto From New Vehicles by 2026
Major car manufacturers are phasing out Android Auto from new models by 2026, opting for proprietary infotainment systems. This shift could impact millions of drivers who rely on the platform for navigation and connectivity.
Why AMOLED Remains Absent From Large-Screen Televisions
AMOLED screens dominate smartphones but are missing from TVs due to high costs, burn-in risks and manufacturing challenges that keep the tech limited to smaller devices.
Why Some Users Want Search Engines to Stop Thinking for Them
AI summaries in search results frustrate users who prefer traditional link lists. Critics argue search engines should retrieve information, not interpret it.
X-VPN Debuts Soccer Servers to Ease World Cup Streaming Congestion
X-VPN launches dedicated Soccer 2026 servers across six countries to handle World Cup streaming demand, targeting free-to-air broadcasters and reducing lag.
Google Pushes AI Deeper Into Android With New Multitasking and Wear OS Update
Android 17 and Wear OS 7 bring multitasking upgrades, parental controls and expanded Gemini AI features, signaling Google's push to integrate artificial intelligence across its devices.
The Long History of Speech Synthesis That Made Voice Assistants Possible
Speech synthesis has evolved over 250 years, from 18th-century mechanical machines to neural networks. This history reveals how voice assistants and AI speakers became reality.
Beats Teases New Over-Ear Headphones With Lamine Yamal Instagram Post
Beats is teasing new over-ear headphones via footballer Lamine Yamal's Instagram. The launch likely aligns with the World Cup.
Roku Expands Beyond Streaming Sticks With New Projectors
Roku launches two projectors and a free software update timed for the World Cup, marking a hardware shift for the streaming platform.
Nvidia Enters Arm Chip Fight With RTX Spark Launch
Nvidia unveils the RTX Spark, an Arm-based superchip at Computex 2026, directly challenging Apple's M5 and Qualcomm. The move signals a major shift in the PC processor market.
How Apple Converted Headphone Users Into A Billion-Dollar Accessory Market
Apple’s AirPods created a new market for wireless earbuds, driving massive revenue and reshaping consumer electronics.
Smart TV Owners Overlook a Hidden Automation Tool: The RS-232 Port
Most people ignore the RS-232 port on their smart TV. But this serial connector can turn the TV into a powerful home automation controller.
Balcony Solar Battery Opens New Energy Options for Renters
EcoFlow's Stream Ultra X is a plug-and-play balcony battery that lets renters store solar energy without permanent installation or landlord permission.
AI Agents Emerge as New Weak Link in Cybersecurity, Zscaler CEO Warns
Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry says AI agents are replacing human users as the biggest security risk. Zero trust architecture is the best defense.
Dyson’s Find+Follow Fan Uses AI to Track Users and Deliver Personal Cooling
Dyson’s new Find+Follow smart fan uses AI tracking to follow users and deliver targeted cool air, redefining personal cooling for summer heat.
iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert
Apple's iPhone now alerts users when the camera lens is dirty, helping improve photo quality. The feature uses on-device intelligence to detect smudges and prompts a quick wipe.
Android Auto overheating stays a stubborn issue for phone users
Many drivers find their phones overheating when using Android Auto. The problem stems from high resource demands. Users can take steps to reduce heat buildup.