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The vocoder, invented by Bell Labs engineer Homer Dudley to simplify voice transmission, first served as a wartime encryption tool in World War II. After the conflict, musicians discovered its ability to turn speech into an instrument, sparking a wave of electronic experimentation. The technology resurfaced on the Version History podcast, where Chromeo and music journalist Charlie Harding demonstrate its lasting appeal. Today, the vocoder underpins modern vocal effects like Auto‑Tune and the talkbox, cementing its place in both tech and pop culture.
Huawei has launched the WiFi Mesh X3 Pro, the world’s first Wi‑Fi 7 router featuring a metal‑mesh crystal antenna and a glowing ornamental design. The device incorporates a shark‑fin heat‑exhaust system, dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, and advanced Wi‑Fi 7 features such as...
Physical media is experiencing a modest revival as streaming costs rise and catalogs shrink, prompting consumers to revisit CDs. Gueray’s all‑in‑one CD player, now 50 % off at $39.99, offers playback of multiple disc formats, Bluetooth connectivity, built‑in speakers, FM radio,...
Roku has launched a two‑pack of official infrared remotes for Roku TVs priced at $12.99 on Amazon, delivering a per‑unit cost of roughly $6.50. The bundle targets users who need a low‑cost replacement, but the remotes work only with Roku...
Subscription‑free security cameras are gaining traction as consumers seek privacy and lower ongoing costs. The article highlights three leading brands—Eufy, TP‑Link Tapo, and Aqara—each offering local storage options, AI detection, and varying price points. Eufy’s S4 series provides 4K video...
Samsung has enabled native USB webcam functionality on its flagship Galaxy S26, allowing users to connect the phone to a PC or laptop via a USB‑C cable and use any rear or front camera as a webcam. The feature, first...
Apple’s rumored Ultra iPhone Fold may not debut with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with Barclays analysts suggesting a December 2026 shipment window. The device is expected to feature a near‑crease‑free 7.8‑inch OLED display, titanium‑aluminum chassis, and liquid‑metal hinges. Powered by an...
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a Texas‑based semiconductor venture that will initially operate an advanced technology fab in Austin capable of producing and testing any chip type. The facility will be jointly managed by Tesla and SpaceX and is...
Samsung confirmed the Galaxy A37 and A57 will debut in India on 25 March, extending its A‑series lineup. Both phones feature 6.7‑inch Super AMOLED panels with 120 Hz refresh rates, Exynos 1480 or 1680 processors, up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage,...
A chest freezer repurposed as a fridge can consume as little as 0.1 kWh per day, dramatically out‑performing conventional upright models. The author’s 20‑year campaign pushed manufacturers to add +6 °C temperature control, enabling chest freezers to serve as efficient fridges. Replacing...
TUMCREATE, the research arm of Technical University of Munich, will lead the QUASAR‑CREATE program to build an open‑source 64‑bit RISC‑V processor with built‑in post‑quantum cryptographic (PQC) accelerators. The processor will be fabricated on GlobalFoundries’ 180‑nm node in Singapore and feature...
Walmart is discounting the Behome 21,000‑lumen LED work light set to $70, down from its regular $110 price. The kit includes three adjustable heads mounted on a telescoping tripod, delivers up to 21,000 lumens of 6500K cool‑white light, and carries...
Smart home adoption is hampered by costly single‑purpose sensors. The article shows how common hardware—PC microphones, laptop lid switches, webcams, old Android phones, and game controllers—can be repurposed using open‑source platforms like Home Assistant to provide comparable functionality. Software such...
Alphabet’s Google has inked demand‑response agreements with five U.S. electric utilities, extending from Arkansas to Minnesota. The contracts let Google curtail up to 1 GW of data‑center electricity during peak‑load periods, helping avoid grid stress and potential blackouts. These deals build...
ReactOS announced that it now supports roughly 90 % of Windows XP and Server 2003 GPU drivers, thanks to the implementation of the Kernel‑Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) and Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) subsystems. Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD graphics drivers run reliably in...
Backblaze’s 2025 HDD reliability report shows Western Digital (WD) leading with an overall failure rate of 0.86%, the lowest among major vendors. Toshiba follows at 1.86%, HGST at 2.26%, and Seagate trails at 2.41%. WD’s WUH722222ALE6L4 22 TB model posted the...
The AI Infra Summit 2026 convenes the world’s largest AI infrastructure community, drawing over 8,000 technical practitioners, analysts, and investors. Attendees will hear headline announcements from cloud giants and chip makers, including NVIDIA’s live launch of the Rubin CPX processor originally...
TechRadar’s side‑by‑side test shows LG’s new G6 OLED TV delivering noticeably deeper blacks and richer contrast than Samsung’s 2024 S95F, even in bright‑room conditions. While the S95F’s Glare‑Free anti‑reflection panel still eliminates mirror‑like reflections more completely, the G6’s improved anti‑reflection...
The Nebula Capsule 3 mini‑projector is now 25% off, dropping to $399.99 from $529.99, offering 1080p Full HD projection with about 200 ANSI lumens. It includes a built‑in Google TV platform and a licensed Netflix app, eliminating the need for external streaming sticks. The...
Apple unveiled a new Mac lineup, featuring the $599 MacBook Neo, an upgraded MacBook Air and MacBook Pro powered by M5‑series chips, and two new desk monitors. The Neo, Apple’s cheapest laptop, trims several premium features to hit the low...
IBA announced the launch of myQA MatriXX AiR, the first wireless 2‑D ionization chamber array designed for patient‑specific quality assurance in particle therapy. The system features 1,521 high‑resolution chambers that deliver a full dose distribution readout within seconds for both proton and...
Logitech’s G325 Lightspeed Wireless headset retails for $79.99, positioning it as a budget‑friendly option for gamers seeking wireless freedom. It combines 32 mm dynamic drivers, 24‑bit audio, and up to 24 hours of battery life on a lightweight plastic frame. The headset...
Intel’s vice president of the enthusiast channel, Robert Hallock, confirmed the company is considering extending desktop CPU socket support across multiple generations. The comment points to a possible shift toward a longer‑lasting LGA1954 socket that could span architectures from Nova...
Airbus is integrating its European MARS mission system, featuring the MindShare AI, into two Kratos Valkyrie combat drones for the German Air Force. The first flight is targeted for late 2026, with full operational capability expected by 2029. The Valkyrie...
AI Translation Smart Glasses are now 50% off, dropping to $99.99 from $199.99, targeting spring travelers. The wearable supports two‑way translation in 155 languages and doubles as a 4K camera, photo‑translator, and media controller. Its built‑in microphone, speaker, and long‑life...
Barcelona‑based Qilimanjaro has unveiled EduQit, a DIY quantum‑computer kit that bundles a superconducting qubit chip, a dilution refrigerator, and the necessary microwave control electronics in a flat‑pack format. The company markets the system as a relatively affordable entry point for...
Enthusiast PhaseTech has converted an Xbox Series X into a fully functional gaming PC by installing an Intel NUC 12 Extreme compute card, a low‑profile Gigabyte RTX 5060 GPU, a 600 W Flex ATX PSU, and a 120 mm exhaust fan. Custom 3D‑printed brackets and a...
Former Tesla engineers have launched Fort, a screenless fitness band that automatically records strength‑training reps, sets, and rest intervals. The device uses an inertial measurement unit and heart‑rate sensor to recognize more than 50 exercises and provide real‑time form feedback...
A user‑run test suite on an Intel ARC B580 (Onix Odyssey) paired with a Ryzen 5600X3D shows mixed results across modern titles. Ray tracing performance is erratic, prompting most gamers to disable it and rely on XeSS and Frame Gen for smooth frame...
Teledyne e2v introduced the Perciva 5D camera, a short‑range 3D vision system that combines 2D imaging and depth mapping in a single CMOS sensor. The device uses angular‑sensitive pixel technology and an on‑board neural‑processing unit to deliver real‑time, occlusion‑free depth maps...
Converge ICT Solutions opened a P5‑billion, 12‑megawatt data center in Angeles City, its largest facility to date. The Tier III‑certified site occupies 5,000 sq m and can scale to 36 MW as demand grows. It already serves banks, logistics firms, local governments and several...
The RAKSHAK Smart Belt is a wearable safety device that combines IoT sensors, GPS, GSM, and blockchain to send verified distress alerts. It targets high‑risk users such as women, children, seniors, and military personnel, delivering real‑time location and video data...
Amazon is offering the Gleeso A10L 2-in-1 laptop‑tablet for $76, a 42% discount off its regular $130 price, ahead of its Big Spring Sale. The device runs Android 15, features up to 20 GB RAM, 64 GB storage expandable to 1 TB, and...
The article reveals that Windows' default Power Mode—typically set to Balanced or Best Power Efficiency—throttles CPU and GPU performance. By switching the Power Mode to Best Performance, the author experienced immediate gains: smoother frame rates in games, faster video editing,...
University of Michigan engineers have introduced an exact analytical model that accounts for anisotropic conductivity and realistic geometry in vertical contacts to 2D thin‑film materials. The framework replaces traditional isotropic approximations with a Laplace‑based field solution, eliminating the need for...
Roborock unveiled its Qrevo Curv 2 Flow at CES, a premium robot vacuum‑mop priced at $999. The unit combines 20,000 Pa suction, a 167 °F self‑heating mop, and a multifunctional dock that empties, refills and dries automatically. Advanced AI obstacle recognition, LiDAR mapping across...
Wheatstone will demo two new products at the 2026 NAB Show. The VMX mixing engine provides a single backend for multiple LXE, Glass, Strata consoles and WheatNet IP facilities. The VML virtual broadcast console runs in any HTML5 browser on...
Edge AI is moving beyond centralized clouds into factories, ships and stores, driven by new hardware and platform solutions. Zededa unveiled its Edge Intelligence Platform to simplify secure, large‑scale AI deployment at the edge. Nvidia’s IGX Thor processor adds enough...
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra warned that AI‑powered laptops will see sharp price increases as memory requirements jump to 64‑128 GB, far above the 16‑32 GB baseline for traditional laptops. A surge in AI workloads has driven NAND and DRAM demand beyond current...
Kioxia announced the GP Series, a high‑IOPS SSD built on Gen 2 XL‑Flash, targeting GPU servers with dramatically faster data access. The drive, packaged in an E1.S PCIe 5 enclosure, aims for 10 million IOPS by 2026 and 100 million random‑read IOPS by 2027....
DJI has slashed the price of its Flip drone to $309, making it the cheapest option in its lineup and undercutting many entry‑level competitors. The controller‑free bundle runs the aircraft via the DJI Fly app, while optional controller bundles remain...
At Nvidia’s GTC keynote, CEO Jensen Huang projected $1 trillion in AI‑chip sales by 2027 and urged every company to adopt an “OpenClaw” strategy, positioning Nvidia as the backbone of AI, autonomous vehicles and entertainment. The accompanying TechCrunch Equity podcast dissected...
RailTechnology has launched its Silent Track (ST) rail‑grinding system, a spark‑free, water‑efficient solution designed for confined urban tunnels. The electric‑powered unit uses oscillating, water‑cooled abrasive stones to achieve full rail coverage in a single pass, eliminating diesel engines and hydraulic...
At Nvidia’s GTC in San Jose, several Canadian firms announced AI‑focused collaborations leveraging Nvidia hardware. Cohere unveiled custom large‑language models optimized for Nvidia’s DGX Spark, while Kepler Communications detailed its satellite constellation powered by 40 Jetson Orin modules for on‑orbit...
SK Telecom announced an MOU with Schneider Electric and Supermicro at MWC26 to develop a turnkey AI data center solution. The partnership will deliver pre‑fabricated modular units that combine AI servers, power, and cooling into a single block, cutting construction...
Researchers at POSTECH have identified contact‑origin trap‑assisted tunneling as the dominant source of low‑frequency noise in ultrathin (5 nm) tellurium field‑effect transistors at room temperature. Temperature‑dependent 1/f noise measurements reveal that cooling to 100 K suppresses trap activation, restoring the carrier‑number‑fluctuation (CNF)...
TCL has slashed the price of its 14.3‑inch NXTPAPER tablet to $359.99 for Amazon Prime members, a 23% discount. The device combines a 2.4K anti‑glare display, T‑Pen stylus with 4096 pressure levels, 256 GB storage, 8 GB RAM, and a 10,000 mAh battery...
Texas Instruments announced a push toward 800‑volt power architectures to meet the exploding energy needs of AI‑driven data centers. By moving from legacy 48 V systems to 800 V, TI aims to cut copper usage, lower losses, and improve power density as...
The Anycubic Kobra X launches at $299, bringing native four‑color FDM printing to the budget segment. It features a 260 mm cubic build volume, a 3.5‑inch touchscreen, and speeds up to 600 mm/s with AI‑assisted first‑layer detection. The open‑frame design keeps the...
Amazon’s upcoming Big Spring Sale, scheduled for March 25‑31, is already featuring early discounts on popular radar detectors. Prices for models such as the Escort MAX 360c, Uniden R3 Extreme, and Watutu RAD1000 have been cut by 7‑40%, offering significant savings...
