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Why Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras Are Taking Over in 2026
A growing number of home security camera makers are dropping monthly fees. Consumers gain more control and save money as the market shifts toward one-time purchase models.
ReMarkable Paper Pure Drops Frontlight in Pursuit of Digital Minimalism
ReMarkable's new Paper Pure is a refined digital notepad with no frontlight, prioritizing a paper-like experience over versatility. The device offers a distraction-free writing tool for a niche audience.
Battery Life Gains Let Health Trackers Monitor Around the Clock
Advances in battery technology are finally letting health trackers monitor continuously without daily charging. This shift could change how consumers use wearables for health.
Lotus Reverses Electric-Only Strategy, Brings Back Combustion Engines
Lotus will reintroduce combustion engines alongside EVs, abandoning its earlier all-electric pledge. The move reflects broader industry caution on EV demand.
Leaked iOS 27 Renders Show Siri's Biggest Redesign Yet
Bloomberg renders reveal a ChatGPT-like Siri interface in iOS 27, with a pill-shaped chat bubble and new AI features. Apple is expected to unveil the overhaul at WWDC in June.
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.
Sony Revamps Flagship TVs with True RGB Display Tech
Sony launches Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II with True RGB technology, promising superior color accuracy and brightness over traditional LED TVs.
Custom Cyberdeck Builds Bring 80s Sci-Fi Computers to Life
A growing DIY community builds custom cyberdeck computers inspired by 1980s sci-fi like 'Neuromancer'. Using Raspberry Pi and 3D printing, hobbyists create unique portable machines.
Vivo X300 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: A Tight Camera Battle
A head-to-head camera comparison reveals the Vivo X300 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are surprisingly close. Neither phone clearly wins, making the choice harder than expected.
Asus Reveals Massive 3,000W PSU to Fuel Four RTX 5090 GPUs
Asus announced a 3,000W PSU that can power four RTX 5090 GPUs. The ROG Thor unit targets extreme builds and highlights rising power needs in high-end PC hardware.
Why a DIY Robot Using Air Muscles Could Reshape Soft Robotics
A hobbyist-built bipedal robot uses pneumatic artificial muscles instead of motors, demonstrating a lighter, safer and more compliant walking motion that could inspire future soft robotics designs.
HP firmware update bricks five-year-old printer, customer alleges
A Quebec resident alleges HP remotely disabled his five-year-old OfficeJet 4650 via firmware update.
Rechargeable batteries surge in popularity as consumers ditch disposables
Consumers are increasingly switching to rechargeable batteries, driven by cost savings and environmental concerns. New models offer longer life and faster charging, making disposables obsolete.
GoPro warns investors company may not survive the year
GoPro warns it may not survive the year. The action camera maker faces mounting losses and slowing demand.
EU Regulations Force Nintendo to Make Switch 2 Batteries Replaceable
Nintendo will sell a special Switch 2 in the EU with user-swappable batteries to comply with European law. The move sets a precedent for future console designs.
Steam Deck Price Hikes Signal Enduring Hardware Cost Crisis
Valve's Steam Deck price jump of over 40% shows AI demand and geopolitics are pushing hardware costs to a painful new normal for consumers.
Nvidia Enters PC Market With RTX Spark Agentic AI Platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the RTX Spark platform at Computex 2026, aiming to reinvent personal computing with agentic AI. The platform has backing from major PC manufacturers globally.
Cash App Moves Into Physical Payments With Tap-to-Pay Wand
Cash App is introducing a new physical device for contactless payments, marking a shift from mobile-only to hardware-based transactions.
ASRock Unveils 3,000-Watt Power Supply and Hybrid AIO Cooler at Computex
ASRock showcased a 3kW Taichi power supply for AI and a hybrid Taichi Aqua AIO/custom loop cooler at Computex 2025. The company also revealed 10th anniversary hardware.
Laptop Makers Return to 8GB RAM as Component Costs Bite
Dell and Acer introduced new laptops with 8GB RAM at Computex, reversing the 16GB trend. The shift aims to keep prices low amid ongoing component shortages.