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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.
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.
Rugged Tablet With Built-In Projector Pushes Mobile Boundaries
The 8849 Tank Pad Ultra combines a rugged tablet design with an integrated DLP projector. Its powerful specs and premium price target niche users who need both durability and projection capabilities.
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.
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.
EcoFlow Power Bank With Retractable Cable Targets Cable Loss
EcoFlow's new 45W power bank features a retractable USB-C cable and built-in AC plug, eliminating the need for separate cables. The compact design targets travelers and users who frequently lose charging cords.
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.
Wired Internet Without the Cables: The Rise of Powerline and MoCA Adapters
Powerline and MoCA adapters let homes get wired speeds without Ethernet cables. Improved tech makes them reliable for gaming and remote work.
Asus Marks 20 Years of ROG With a Gold-Plated Gaming Mouse Packing a 65K Sensor
Asus released the ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20, a limited-edition mouse with 24K gold finish, see-through back and a 65K sensor to celebrate two decades of its Republic of Gamers brand.
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.
New Desktop Synthesizer Brume Packs 24 Voices Into Compact Module
Brume is a 24-voice multi-timbral desktop synth designed for the CM5 format. It offers powerful sound generation in a small footprint.
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.
Security Experts Question IPv6 Zone ID Design in Web URLs
IPv6 zone identifiers in URLs create security and usability problems. Critics call the feature a mistake. Network engineers and browser developers are affected.
Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X Bluetooth flaw lets attackers hijack from 50 feet
A security researcher found Creative's Sound Blaster Katana V2X can be hijacked over Bluetooth from up to 50 feet away. The company reportedly refuses to label the vulnerability a cybersecurity risk.
Lenovo Shifts to Premium PCs as Memory Costs Squeeze Market
Lenovo posted strong revenue growth by shifting to premium devices amid memory price hikes, but warns of declining unit shipments.
Inflated Power Ratings: Inside the Failure of a 1000W Portable Charger
A teardown of a 1000W portable charger reveals why it failed within minutes. The cause highlights a common problem with overstated power ratings in consumer electronics.
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.
The Smart Home Promise Fades as Consumers Hit a Wall
Smart home adoption stalls due to fragmentation, high costs and privacy fears. The industry must fix interoperability to regain consumer trust.
Lenovo Probes Gray Market Piracy Allegations Tied to G10 Handheld
Lenovo investigates claims its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy. Third parties may pre-load illicit games to hike gray market prices.
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.