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Your Smart TV Is Feeding the AI Scraping Machine
Smart TVs are being repurposed as nodes in the AI data scraping economy, raising serious privacy and ethical questions. Here's what it means for consumers.
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.
Flipper Devices Targets Network Tinkerers With New Linux Gadget
Flipper Devices announces a Linux-powered networking gadget for hackers and hobbyists. The base model will cost under $350.
Microsoft Unveils Desktop AI Dev Box That Runs 120B-Parameter Models Locally
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box lets developers run large AI models on local hardware with 128GB unified memory, bypassing cloud costs. The device challenges the per-token pricing model that has dominated AI economics since ChatGPT's launch.
AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.
Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight
Google's prototype Android XR glasses overlay Gemini-powered information like translation and navigation into your view. The device shows real promise but still feels like a work in progress.
Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge with Camera, Fingerprint Sensor
Microsoft showed early prototypes of an AI-powered wearable badge with a camera and fingerprint sensor. The devices aim to let workers interact with AI agents without needing a phone or laptop.
Tiny Space Laser Station Aims to Replace Subsea Internet Cables
A new compact optical ground station uses lasers to beam data from space, challenging the vulnerabilities of traditional subsea and terrestrial cables.
Ayaneo's New Handheld Packs AI Into a Classic Game Boy Design
Ayaneo unveils the Konkr Pocket Block, a retro handheld with AI capabilities and a smaller frame than previous models.
Lenovo’s Yoga 7A Brings Big OLED Screens to Budget Creatives
The Lenovo Yoga 7A offers a large OLED touchscreen and Ryzen AI at an accessible price but cuts corners on graphics and build.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.
Dashlane Attack Exploited Device Enrollment to Steal Encrypted Vaults
Attackers abused Dashlane's device enrollment API to brute force tokens and download encrypted password vaults. Fewer than 20 personal accounts were compromised before the company shut down the operation.
Google Brings Gemini to 4K Chromecast as It Fixes Older Dongles
Google updated the 4K Chromecast with Google TV to include Gemini AI features while also rolling out a security fix for the original 2013 Chromecast dongle.
Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools
Poland's government approved a bill to ban phones and smartwatches in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus. The proposal now heads to parliament.
Military Smart Glasses Let Soldiers Order Drone Strikes With Eye Tracking
Anduril and Meta are developing AR headsets that use eye-tracking and AI to order drone strikes. The systems face technical and attention hurdles before a potential 2028 production.
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.
Dyson Enters Handheld Fan Market With Powerful but Pricey HushJet Mini Cool
Dyson's first handheld fan delivers strong airflow but carries a premium price. Testing reveals trade-offs in battery life and noise.
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.
Honor 600 Review: Blazing Display and Epic Battery in a Mid-Range Phone
The Honor 600 delivers a flagship-like display and exceptional battery life at a mid-range price. Its AI features impress but occasionally feel uncanny.
EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones
New EU regulations require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to boost repairability and reduce e-waste.