Ring subscription price hike: Basic plan jumps to $5 a month, no extra features
A 25% increase in the US, 43% in the UK
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
When Asus and MSI battle over OLED monitor burn-in warranties, consumers win
In brief: Asus and MSI are seemingly locked into a battle over OLED monitor warranties, besting each other with extended coverage. In the end, however, it's the consumer that ultimately win with more purchasing peace of mind.
Tablet shipments hit their lowest volume since 2011, but Chinese tablets mitigated the decline
Another industry glad to see the back of 2023
Cirrus Logic is working on a new reference design for Intel's Lunar Lake laptop processors
New audio and power chips to improve efficiency and the overall user experience
AMD is set to bring the heat with Zen 5, Ryzen 9000, and new X870E motherboards
In context: With mandatory USB4 support coming to AMD's next-gen X870E chipsets, upgrading to Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 CPUs could get pricey. The new connectivity standard requires an extra controller chip, which vendors will likely pass on as higher motherboard costs. Be ready to budget more than expected if you're planning a Zen 5 build.
Apple Vision Pro teardown investigates the EyeSight Display
Easily replaceable battery and speakers, software-locked prescription lens
Next-gen autonomous drone set to unveil hidden secrets of Antarctica
The Little Plane That Could (map snow covered mountains)
Meta's VR/AR division had its best and worst quarter as total losses pass $42 billion
Reality Labs is costing Meta a lot of cash
Snap recalls drones due to fire risk, offers refunds to all users
The Pixy batteries are overheating, resulting in at least one minor fire
Meta Quest receives spatial video and gesture support as company hopes the Apple Vision Pro can save mixed reality
Meta to become the Android of mixed reality headsets
The Vision Pro's battery has a secret connector, meet the "fat" Lightning cable
And you'll never guess why it exists
Opinion: How will generative AI impact our devices?
A profound impact on the device world. And yet, only the tip of the iceberg
Lamptron unveils CPU cooler with Full HD display that doubles as second screen
Adding style to your air cooling needs
HaLow Wi-Fi standard achieves 1.8-mile range in field test
Ultra-long range could support public Wi-Fi, IoT, smart buildings, and more
Samsung reports its lowest yearly profit in the last 15 years
But the company is optimistic about 2024
Artificial plants can convert wind and rain into electricity
The proof-of-concept harvests two renewable energy sources simultaneously
First Apple Vision Pro reviews are in: It's a "very Apple" product
The Apple Vision Pro embodies the essence of an Apple product: a tech marvel, very niche and very expensive. Despite its drawbacks, reviewers say it's an excellent first generation product that offers a remarkable experience.
Samsung's new QLC Flash could bring 16TB SSDs to market
Reclaiming the storage-density crown once more
Forward-looking: Multi-level memory cells (MLC) can store more than a single bit of digital information at the same time, and MLC chips are the cornerstone of modern solid-state drives. Samsung is about to introduce a new generation of SSDs based on quad-level memory cells (QLC), providing unprecedented areal density for storage applications.
World's biggest extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) supplier grew 30 percent in 2023
Company forecasts 2024 to be a transition year before returning to full growth in 2025
Hisense rolls out 100" QLED 4K TV, selling for under $2,000
Just in time for the Super Bowl
Samsung adds TVs, soundbars, and more smartphones to its self-repair program
The program was launched back in August 2022
Logitech says its $349 articulating-arm webcam is perfect for streamers, creators, and teachers
But is it worth the money?
LG's new monitors come with Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max built in
The monitors were recently showcased at CES
BMW will add humanoid robots to its manufacturing plants, raising concerns over potential job losses
Starting in Spartanburg, South Carolina