Cambrige experts find utterly simple fix for longer lasting EV batteries. Just put some pressure on it.
Cambridge researchers found that applying the right constant pressure to lithium-ion battery cells could double their lifespan without changing the chemistry.
Sony kills physical PlayStation games. The era of discs comes to an end for Team Blue
Starting January 2028, no new PlayStation games will receive physical disc versions. Existing disc games and consoles with disc drives are unaffected.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Review: Portability meets serious firepower
Quick Review The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus is a powerful portable power station built for homeowners who want reliable emergency backup without committing to a permanent whole-home battery installation. With a 3,072Wh LFP battery, 3,600W continuous inverter output, and the ability to expand up to 11kWh with additional battery packs, it occupies a sweet […]
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones just became more tempting for gamers who hate gaming headsets
Sony's WH-1000XM6 update adds Bluetooth GMAP support for lower-latency gaming audio, but the feature only helps when the connected phone, PC, tablet, or handheld supports the same standard.
Acer’s 1,000Hz gaming monitor is real, expensive, and stuck waiting on a launch date
Acer’s 1,000Hz gaming monitor is listed on Amazon for $699.99, but it’s still out of stock, and its fastest mode requires a major drop from QHD to 720p.
I hate sharing my Mac, but a face-unlocking app finally cured my privacy paranoia
A new free and open source Mac app called FaceGate lets you lock individual apps using Face Unlock,Touch ID, or a password, all processed locally on your device.
The charm of a tiny Windows tablet is apparently dead at Microsoft. Long live the Surface Go!
Microsoft has reportedly stopped manufacturing Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go devices, leaving Surface Pro and Surface Laptop as the company’s remaining Surface PC lines
China’s UBTech unveils eerily lifelike companion robots, and yes, they want to move in with you
UBTech's new Uworld U1 humanoid robots are designed to live alongside people, learning routines, recognizing emotions, and holding natural conversations. The company even envisions customized versions that can recreate a person's face and voice.
Amazon’s new Fire Sticks are turning sideloading into a thing of the past
Amazon's Vega OS shift blocks regular Fire Stick sideloading, giving buyers a stricter streaming device that may be safer but leaves less room for outside apps, launchers, and customization.
Android 17 makes it harder for bad actors to guess and crack the PIN on your phone
Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder
Reddit is ending anonymous browsing on old Reddit, and longtime users are not happy
Reddit is locking down old.reddit.com with a login wall, and the admin's post hinting it may not last forever has longtime users worried.
Samsung’s smart glasses leak shows why your next Galaxy wearable may live on your face
A leaked Galaxy Glasses Manager app suggests Samsung’s smart glasses could tie deeply into Galaxy phones, Watches, Rings, Gemini, and Android XR.
Acti just turned your smartphone keyboard into an AI assistant
Acti is a new AI keyboard for iOS and Android that lets you drop your location, live sports scores, and mini apps right inside your chats. No app switching needed.
Meta will now charge you for the best AI feature on its smart glasses, and there’s a limit even if you pay
Meta has capped free use of Conversation Focus, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature that amplifies a speaker's voice in loud settings, to three hours a month. Unlocking more requires users to subscribe to a $19.99 monthly Meta One Premium subscription.
Gemini Spark lands on the Mac, and it wants to tackle your chores while you relax
Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you're away from your desk.
Anthropic finally brings back Claude Fable 5, but you’ll have to live with a temporary usage limit
Anthropic is restoring access to Claude Fable 5 globally on July 1, weeks after a US government directive forced it to pull the model for all users.
Huawei MatePad Pro Max beats Apple’s iPad Pro to become the thinnest 13-inch tablet
Huawei's MatePad Pro Max undercuts Apple's iPad Pro on thickness with flagship hardware, but software limitations could still influence buyers.
This $249 LED sign wants to fix your work-life balance
The Busy Bar display will finally go on sale in July. It looks irresistibly productive, but $249 is just too much
Finding photos is so much easier with Siri AI in iOS 27 that I no longer scroll
A firsthand look at iOS 27's Siri photo search feature on the developer beta, covering what the feature handles well and where it still falls short.
TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube are failing kids with broken safety features, research finds
A new study tested 86 child safety features across TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, and found that more than half were broken, buried, or missing entirely.
LG C6H OLED Evo AI Review: The First Meaningful C-Series Upgrade in Years?
The LG C6H OLED Evo AI delivers brighter visuals, cleaner processing, smarter AI features and class-leading gaming performance, making it one of the most compelling C-Series OLED upgrades in years.
OASIS Smart ring hides a trackpad and it lets you whisper-control your computer
OASIS has unveiled the OASIS 1 smart ring, featuring a built-in microphone and miniature trackpad that lets users whisper text instead of typing.
AI and vibe coding have unleashed a flood of new games, but not necessarily better ones
AI and vibe-coding have fueled a massive surge in mobile game releases, but the top 1% of publishers still control the vast majority of revenue and downloads.
WhatsApp clears that usernames won’t leave you open to scammers
WhatsApp says its upcoming username feature includes multiple safeguards to prevent scams, impersonation, and unwanted messages after users raised privacy concerns.
Claude’s Sonnet 5 is built to do more on its own and cost you less
Claude Sonnet 5 launches with performance close to Opus 4.8, priced at $2/$10 per million tokens through August 31, before rising to $3/$15.
FAA clears the runway for Mach flights that could cut travel times nearly in half
The FAA has announced new proposed rules to enable supersonic passenger flights in the U.S., paving the way for aircraft that could cut travel times nearly in half.
Forget Apple’s AirTag, Motorola’s new Android tracker lasts over 500 days and costs less too
Motorola’s Moto Tag 2 arrives in the US and Canada with Ultra Wideband tracking, Bluetooth Channel Sounding, Google Find Hub support, and more than 500 days of battery life
NotebookLM’s 60-second videos turned my doomscrolling curse into something useful
What if the same 60 seconds you spend doomscrolling could help you ace a test instead? NotebookLM's newest feature makes a pretty convincing case.
Apple Creator Studio adds AI tools across Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro
Apple Creator Studio has received a major AI update, adding automatic captions, edit detection, Auto Mask, image generation, and tighter workflows between Apple’s creative apps.
You can make the Ghostface do whatever you want on this Scary Movie website
Scary Movie 6 launched an interactive website as a part of marketing campaign, letting fans type commands and watch the iconic Ghostface carry them out on screen.
EXCLUSIVE: Obsession star Michael Johnston reacts to the horror hit’s record-breaking success: ‘It doesn’t feel real’
Obsession star Michael Johnston discusses the horror hit's record-breaking success, fan reactions to Bear, sequel possibilities, and awards buzz.
BMW reveals redesigned X5 with petrol, hybrid, EV, and hydrogen options
BMW has revealed the all-new X5 with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric, and future hydrogen powertrains, marking the biggest overhaul in the SUV's history.
The no-disc release for GTA 6 could be hiding a deeper problem and that makes me a bit anxious
GTA 6’s missing disc release is frustrating for gamers, but the most convincing explanation may be that Rockstar is still working to finish the game.
Motorola’s next Edge phone could make Android’s MagSafe moment cheaper than Google did
Motorola Edge 70 Max has appeared with Qi2.2.1 certification, hinting at built-in magnets, 25W wireless charging, and proper MagSafe-style Android accessory support.
A new OLED gaming tablet from Red Magic puts liquid cooling on display
The Red Magic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has launched in China with a 185Hz OLED display, active liquid cooling, dual USB-C ports, and a global release planned as the Astra 2.
AI browsers like Perplexity Comet can be tricked into spilling your password through BioShocking exploit
A new exploit called BioShocking convinces AI browsers they're playing a game, then gets them to hand over your private data.
You can now generate images with Gemini’s memory without paying a dime
Gemini's most personal image generator is no longer locked behind a subscription. If you're in the U.S., your AI art just got a whole lot more familiar for free.
Onyx Boox Note Max review: A year later, I love this giant e-reader that thinks it’s a laptop, but simply isn’t.
The Onyx Boox Max Note is a stunning paper-like slate with plenty of versatility. But it's biggest win also spirals into its core weakness.