RedMagic 11 Air Unboxing: What's in the Box for the $499 Gaming Phone Video
RedMagic unveiled its 11 Air gaming phone at $499, positioning it as a budget-friendly alternative to premium gaming devices. The handset retains flagship features such as an 80W wired fast‑charging system, a built‑in active cooling fan, and a massive 7,000 mAh battery. The unboxing video confirms the inclusion of a USB‑C charger, protective case, and a quick‑start guide. By offering high‑end specs at a lower price, RedMagic aims to capture price‑sensitive mobile gamers.
Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K Review: 660 Hours of Battery Life at 8 KHz
Keychron unveiled the Q6 Ultra 8K, a full‑size wireless mechanical keyboard that boasts an industry‑leading 660‑hour battery life (about 27 days) when running at an 8 KHz polling rate with lighting off. The board features an all‑metal chassis, double‑shot PBT keycaps, a...
Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad
The 2026 roundup of 2‑in‑1 laptops highlights Microsoft’s Surface Pro 13‑inch (2024) with Snapdragon X Elite and OLED options, Apple’s M4‑powered iPad Air paired with the Magic Keyboard, and Lenovo’s premium Yoga 9i convertible. Budget‑friendly choices include the Framework Laptop 12, notable for...
This $400 MacBook Pro Still Has Plenty Left in It
The refurbished 2020 13‑inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $399.99, a steep discount from its $1,580 original price. It ships with a 10th‑gen Intel i5, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, offering enough power for everyday productivity and...
What's The Average Lifespan Of USB Drives & SD Memory Cards?
USB flash drives and SD memory cards rely on flash memory, giving them a typical lifespan of at least ten years under normal conditions. Their endurance is measured in program‑and‑erase (P/E) cycles, with SLC cells lasting around 100,000 cycles, MLC...
$27 Platypus PCIe Adapter Converts Half-Height GPUs Into Full-Height While Adding Two M.2 Slots for SSDs — Enthusiast Demos Low-Profile...
RIITOP’s $27 PCIe adapter merges a half‑height GPU riser with two M.2 SSD slots, converting low‑profile graphics cards to full‑height while adding storage expansion. It leverages PCIe bifurcation, splitting an x16 lane into x8 for the GPU and two x4...
Mammotion Spino E1 Review: A Budget Pool Bot That Comes Up Short
Mammotion’s Spino E1 pool robot launches at $499, positioning itself as a budget‑friendly alternative to higher‑priced cleaners. The unit offers a 6,000 mAh battery, four cleaning modes, and Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi connectivity, but real‑world run times fall short of the advertised 3.5 hours. In independent...
Govee Outdoor Chromatic String Lights Review: Bright, Colorful, and Matter-Compatible
Govee’s Outdoor Chromatic String Lights bring vivid RGBICW colors, IP67 weatherproofing, and native Matter support to patios without a hub. Available in 32.8‑ft and 65.6‑ft lengths, they retail for $170 and $300 respectively and draw 26 W at 240 lumens per bulb....
Are These the Best-Designed Workout Headphones Ever? I Used Them for a Month to Find Out
The H20 Audio Ript Ultra is an over‑ear headset built specifically for workouts, featuring sweat‑proof silicone ear cups and a secure clamping force. Priced around $250 (originally $249/£244/AU$410) it offers up to 50 hours of battery life but only modest active...
MODEX 2026: Newcastle Systems Unveils Hybrid Automation, Mobile-Powered Workstations
Newcastle Systems introduced its latest hybrid‑automation solution—a mobile‑powered workstation—at MODEX 2026. The workstation lets staff bring scanning, printing, labeling and data access directly to the point of task, cutting unnecessary motion, congestion and error rates. Designed with ergonomics in mind,...
MODEX 2026: Green Cubes Technology Unveils Advanced Lithium Power Technologies
Green Cubes Technology unveiled the next‑generation SAFEFlex lithium‑ion platform at MODEX 2026, marking the company’s 40th anniversary. The system blends higher performance, streamlined serviceability, advanced safety features, and cloud‑based MAESTRO IoT monitoring. In 2023 the firm delivered over 90,000 batteries,...
Apple Update Looks Like Czech Mate for Locked-Out iPhone User
Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 update unintentionally disabled the háček character on the lock‑screen Czech keyboard, preventing users from entering alphanumeric passcodes that include the symbol. University student Connor Byrne, who relied on a custom passcode containing the háček, was locked...
Plug-In Solar Panels: Lidl’s £200 Launch Could Transform UK Energy Habits
Lidl is rolling out a £200 (~$254) plug‑in solar panel kit aimed at UK households, joining a wave of residential solar adoption that now accounts for roughly 7% of the nation’s electricity. Over 180,000 homes installed solar systems in the...
Semiconductor Leap: China Looks to Next-Gen ‘2D Chip’ with 1,000-Fold Growth Speed
Chinese researchers have unveiled a wafer‑scale growth technique for two‑dimensional (2D) semiconductors that accelerates crystal formation by a factor of 1,000 compared with existing processes. The method promises to move 2D materials from laboratory samples to mass‑manufactured chips, enabling faster,...
Two Neat Features in the Gigabyte W775-V10-L1 We Saw
The Gigabyte W775‑V10‑L1 workstation, seen in Taipei, combines AI‑server hardware such as an NVIDIA GB300 accelerator, ConnectX‑8 100 GbE NIC and a Blackwell Ultra GPU within a 1.6 kW power envelope. A standout addition is a slim metal leak‑detection tray installed beneath...
China Still Gorges on U.S. Chips in Trump Era as Huawei Struggles
U.S. semiconductor exports to China remained robust during the Trump administration, generating about $104 billion for 15 major chip makers, only a modest 4% decline from the prior year and a 17% rise over two years earlier. Meanwhile, Huawei’s ICT infrastructure...
Two Japanese Blu-Ray Suppliers Commit To Physical Media
Two Japanese Blu‑ray manufacturers, I‑O Data and Verbatim Japan, announced a reinforced partnership to keep producing Blu‑ray drives and discs despite a market that is rapidly shifting toward digital downloads. The alliance will focus on securing component supplies and developing...
Study of EUV Nanostructures Using AFM With High-Aspect Ratio Tip (Purdue, Intel, Bruker)
Researchers from Purdue, Intel and Bruker published a paper showing that atomic force microscopy (AFM) with high‑aspect‑ratio diamond‑like carbon tips can map 40 nm‑pitch extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoresist patterns, but the measurements are distorted by complex tip‑sample dynamics. By applying force‑mapping...
Photonic Packaging Resistant to Extreme Environments (NIST, Johns Hopkins, U. Of Maryland)
Researchers from NIST, Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland have unveiled a new photonic chip packaging technique that uses direct hydroxide catalysis bonding of a V‑groove fiber array to the chip. The method tolerates extreme conditions—from cryogenic 3.8 K to...
Remote Control Technology Has Come a Long Way
Remote control for broadcast transmitters has evolved from basic STL/TSL links that only reported power levels to sophisticated cloud‑based platforms that deliver real‑time temperature, voltage, generator status, and live video. By leveraging SNMP, modern systems like American Amplifier Technologies' EmPower...
Efficient Harvesting of Irregular and Low‐Frequency Mechanical Energy via Hybridized Electromagnetic‐Triboelectric Systems
The review introduces a hybrid electromagnetic‑triboelectric nanogenerator (HE‑TENG) that merges the high‑current output of electromagnetic generators with the high‑voltage, low‑frequency efficiency of triboelectric nanogenerators. By coupling these mechanisms, the system achieves a broadband frequency response and superior conversion efficiency for...
PDN Challenges In DRAM-Based Compute-In-Memory Systems (UT Austin)
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin released a technical paper analyzing power delivery network (PDN) challenges in DRAM‑based compute‑in‑memory (PIM) systems. The study introduces a unified taxonomy that classifies PIM‑induced current behavior by temporal (burst versus sustained) and...
This 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Is a Cheap Spring Refresh for Apple Users — Now $16.12
GETPALS has reduced the price of its 4‑in‑1 wireless charging station by 38%, now selling for $16.12 versus the original $25.99. The compact dock simultaneously powers an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, targeting users entrenched in the Apple ecosystem. Its...
Cadence (CDNS), Nvidia (NVDA) Expand Agentic AI Collaboration
Cadence Design Systems announced an expanded partnership with Nvidia to deliver a suite of agentic AI and physical AI‑accelerated tools for electronic design automation. The offerings, optimized for Nvidia Grace CPUs and Blackwell GPUs, will run on Cadence’s Millennium M2000...
Baker Hughes (BKR) Secures Strategic Gas Compression Order in Argentina
On April 7, Baker Hughes announced a strategic order from San Matias Pipeline S.A. to supply three NovaLT16 gas turbines and three centrifugal compressors for a new compressor station near Allen, Río Negro, Argentina. The equipment will move natural gas from the...
The AI RAM Shortage Is Also Driving Up SSD Prices
AI‑driven demand for RAM is spilling over into the SSD market, creating a sharp supply crunch. Consumer NVMe drives have surged in price since late 2025, with the WD Black 2TB jumping from $173 to $649 and Samsung’s 4TB 990 Pro...
Snap, Edit, and Multitask Faster — Pixel 9a Sale Brings Flagship Features to a Midrange Price
Google has launched the Pixel 9a at a starting price of $442.99, positioning it as a high‑value mid‑range handset. The device packs flagship‑grade features such as the Gemini AI assistant, a Tensor G4 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a robust camera suite. It...
My Router Was in the Worst Possible Position — Moving It Changed Everything
A consumer discovered that slow Wi‑Fi wasn’t due to a weak broadband plan but to the router’s poor location. By moving the same ISP‑provided device from a low, corner spot to a central, elevated position, signal strength and stability improved...
Reshore Semiconductor Manufacturing to UK and US to Meet Sustainability Goals, Study Says
A University of Sheffield study examined 80 global supply‑chain scenarios for InGaN and InGaP semiconductors and found that manufacturing in the United Kingdom and the United States yields the lowest environmental impact. Shifting production to these low‑carbon regions could cut...
Save $680 Instantly on This Massive Corsair 96GB DDR5-6000 RAM Kit — 57% Discount Slashes Price Tag to $499
Corsair’s Vengeance 96 GB DDR5‑6000 memory kit is on sale for $499 on Newegg, representing a $680 discount from its typical price. The kit comprises two 48 GB sticks with CL36 latency, targeting high‑performance PCs and AI workloads. Prices for comparable 96 GB...
KORE Teams with Kigen on SGP.32 eSIM to Simplify Global IoT Provisioning
KORE announced a partnership with eSIM specialist Kigen to deliver a GSMA‑compliant SGP.32 connectivity portfolio, slated for commercial launch in late 2026. The offering promises remote provisioning, profile‑based roaming, and localized failover, turning cellular IoT connectivity into a software‑driven service....
These Android Phones Support AirDrop Sharing with iPhone and Mac
Google integrated Apple’s AirDrop into Android’s Quick Share, starting with the Pixel 10 series in November 2025. The feature rolled out to the Pixel 9 line in February and to select Samsung Galaxy S26 and Z Fold 7 models in March‑April, requiring both devices to...
Google’s Latest Nest Doorbells Just Hit Their Lowest Prices of the Year
Google has slashed prices on its Nest video doorbells, making the battery‑powered second‑generation model $129.99—a $50 discount—and the wired third‑generation model $139.99, $40 off. The reductions bring both devices to their lowest price points of the year across Amazon, Best Buy...
I've Been Using Nvidia's Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation, and It Feels Like a Natural Step Forward for DLSS
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 now includes a dynamic multi‑frame generation mode that automatically scales AI‑generated frames based on scene complexity. The feature, accessible through the Nvidia Control Panel, lets users target a specific FPS, reducing unnecessary frame generation and its associated latency....
Amazon Echo Pop Kids Gets Massive Price Cut — A Fun Smart Speaker Upgrade for Kids’ Rooms
Amazon has slashed the price of its Echo Pop Kids smart speaker to $29.99, a 40% discount from the original $49.99, with an extra 20% off for eligible trade‑ins. The device arrives in four kid‑friendly designs and bundles six months of Amazon...
HIVE Digital (HIVE) Betting Big on AI Data Centers
HIVE Digital Technologies announced a fourfold expansion of its liquid‑cooled AI data‑center capacity, raising total critical IT load from 4 MW in Manitoba to 16.6 MW across Manitoba and British Columbia. The new colocation center in British Columbia adds 5 MW immediately, with...
MODEX 2026: Conductix-Wampler Unveils Next Generation of Hardwired Data-over-Power Technology
Conductix‑Wampler announced the next‑generation NxBB hardwired data‑over‑power solution at MODEX 2026. The upgraded system transmits secure, interference‑free data over existing power conductors, targeting intralogistics and industrial automation environments. NxBB promises easier installation, longer transmission ranges and seamless integration with legacy...
Engadget Review Recap: ASUS ZenBook A16, AirPods Max 2, Sonos Play and LG Sound Suite
Engadget’s latest review roundup spotlights a diverse set of consumer tech, from ASUS’s new ZenBook A16 laptop to Apple’s AirPods Max 2 headphones, Sonos’s portable speaker, and LG’s Sound Suite home‑audio system. The ZenBook A16 impresses with a 16‑inch OLED display,...
Linux Pulls Support for Ancient CPU — Unsurprisingly, Linus Torvald Says There Is 'Zero Real Reason' To Keep a 37-Year-Old...
The Linux kernel will no longer support the Intel 80486 processor, ending compatibility with a CPU introduced in 1989. Linus Torvalds called the continued maintenance a "zero real reason" effort, citing the negligible market share of 486‑based systems. The change...
France Starts Moving Government Systems From Windows to Linux
France’s Inter‑ministerial Digital Directorate announced a roadmap to replace Windows with Linux across all government desktops by the end of the year, with ministries required to submit migration plans by this autumn. The plan also targets non‑European tools in collaboration,...
"It Still Won’t Be My Dream Surface Pro": The Missing Piece Microsoft Never Built Vanished — and It’s Not Coming...
Microsoft is set to refresh its Surface Pro line this spring, but the device still lacks a true laptop‑style accessory. In the past, third‑party maker Brydge offered premium keyboards that turned Surface Pros into clamshells, yet its designs suffered from...
Cellular IoT Antenna Shipments Hit 757m Units in 2025, Signalling a New Scaling Phase for Device Hardware
Berg Insight reports cellular IoT antenna shipments jumped 23% in 2025, reaching 757 million units. The surge signals that IoT hardware is moving from niche pilots to consumer‑electronics‑scale production. Antenna volumes, unlike module counts, map directly to the number of connected...
Roku Fixes a Massive Bug That Broke Roku TVs – Here Is What You Need to Know
Roku has begun pushing a software update that fixes a bug which prevented OTA antenna channels from working when the internet was down. The issue originated from a recent Live TV Guide integration that unintentionally tied broadcast playback to an...
I've Finally Swapped Out My Beloved Six-Button Sega Mega Drive Controller for the 8Bitdo M30, but It Has a Gruelling...
Phil Hayton of GamesRadar+ is putting the 8Bitdo M30 2.4 GHz Sega Genesis controller through its paces with multiple Sonic the Hedgehog 2 play‑throughs. He chose the 2.4 GHz version at $24.99 because it includes a 9‑pin adapter, avoiding the extra $20 Retro...
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Ryzen 7 9700X Faceoff — a New Midrange CPU Champ Emerges
Intel introduced the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus at a $300 launch price, positioning it as a value‑focused midrange contender. In direct testing against AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X, the Intel chip delivered slightly higher gaming frame rates while costing $10 less. When performance...
A Little Known Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Stock Is Poised to Gain in AI Boom. Why Analysts Like It
Amkor Technology, a specialist in semiconductor packaging and testing, has surged 47% this year and is up nearly four‑fold over the past twelve months as AI‑driven demand spikes. The company benefits from $7 trillion in projected global data‑center spending by 2030...
PowerCube Semi Supplies Gallium Oxide Sensors to HL Mando
PowerCube Semi has begun mass‑producing gallium‑oxide (Ga₂O₃) sensors for HL Mando, supplying the components since December 2023 under a 2023 development agreement. The sensors power HL Mando’s electric spark detection device, HAECHIE, which was unveiled at CES 2025 and can interrupt...
Benchmarking Nvidia's RTX Neural Texture Compression Tech that Can Reduce VRAM Usage by over 80%
Nvidia’s RTX Neural Texture Compression (NTC) uses Tensor‑core AI inference to compress textures, delivering up to an 85% reduction in VRAM usage. The technology supports three DirectX 12 modes—Inference on Load, Sample, and Feedback—each balancing memory savings against runtime cost. Benchmarks...
XPENG, Fuyao Group Deepen Cooperation
XPENG announced a strategic partnership with Fuyao Group to mass‑produce an AI‑powered dimming privacy glass for its new GX flagship SUV. The glass, the world’s first privacy solution integrated with AI smart‑dimming technology, has entered mass production and delivery. XPENG...
Seeds | Henan State-Owned Assets + Luxshare Precision Jointly Invest in a 10-Billion-Yuan Robotics Company
EngineAI Robotics Technology Co. closed a $200 million Series B round, lifting its valuation above 10 billion yuan (≈$1.4 billion). The round was co‑led by Henan Investment Group’s Huirong Fund and Luxshare Precision, with participation from numerous state‑backed platforms and family offices. Henan plans...