Framework Laptop 13 gets a new Core Ultra model with a 120Hz VRR display and improved webcam, current users can also upgrade
Earlier models and components receive price cuts, too
Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Colorado to deploy drones as first responders to 911 calls
"This really is the future of law enforcement"
Spotify is shutting down Car Thing in December, and owners are begging for an SDK
The community could do a lot with Car Thing
Asus is launching the world's first dual-mode LCD and glossy WOLED gaming monitors
From 4K@160Hz to 1080p@320Hz at the flick of a button
Noctua expands product line to help DIYers beat the heat
More uses for Noctua's award-winning PC case fans
Sonos Ace are the company's first headphones, starting at $449
The Sonos Ace pack in ANC, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and TV audio swap. First impressions confirm excellent audio and build quality, which has to be expected given the hefty competition and pricing.
This 8KB USB drive will outlive you and your grandkids
Want to leave a legacy? The Blaustahl Storage Device could be the answer
The OLED Burn-In Test: Three Month Update
It's been 3 months since we started our OLED burn-in test using an MSI 32" 4K QD-OLED as a productivity monitor. In today's update we're going to talk burn in, firmware updates, and general usage.
Lego contraption shatters mouse-clicking speed records at 70+ clicks per second
You've seen hamsters spinning in wheels, now get ready for a mouse supercharged by a wheel
WTF?! You don't often see Lego being used to build parts that you can use with your PC, but Lucas, the man behind YouTube channel Lucas-Dynamics, took on that challenge by building what he calls the world's fastest autoclicker using nothing but toy bricks.
Samsung introduces world's first QD-LED display: The tech that could replace OLED
The prototype is fully inkjet printed
The future of gaming monitors? TCL unveils 1,000Hz 4K display
Remember when 75Hz was considered fast?
New AI headphone prototype filters out noise, focuses on voices
They give you selective hearing superpowers
'Lunar Lake' Intel Core Ultra shown packing hefty 32GB LPDDR5X RAM on-chip
A slimmed-down sibling will feature 16GB of memory
Why it matters: You've probably heard whispers about Intel's next big release, Lunar Lake. The upcoming chip platform is slated to arrive later in 2024, succeeding the current Meteor Lake offerings for notebooks. From what we're learning, Lunar Lake could pack quite a punch, especially with its innovative memory integration.
Dangerously thin iPad Pro proves surprisingly robust in bend tests
Apple avoids another bendgate controversy
The History of Handheld Gaming PCs: From Humble Beginnings to the Future of PC Gaming
The dream of the handheld gaming PC is alive thanks to the Steam Deck and its ilk, but that road has been dotted with broken promises, unrealistic expectations, and some cool yet impractical machines.
Samsung steps up its timeline to enter the semiconductor glass substrate market
Samsung plans to launch a pilot line in the fourth quarter, three months earlier than expected
FDA recalls faulty iOS app that injured hundreds of insulin pump users
A Class 1 recall is the most severe
Intel's answer to PCIe 6 heat concerns is a driver that throttles bus speeds
Higher transfer speeds come at a cost
BenQ Zowie XL2586X Review: A Beastly Esports Gaming Monitor
The BenQ Zowie XL2586X is a beastly esports gaming monitor packing a 540Hz refresh rate and BenQ's latest backlight strobing tech called DyAc 2. If you want the ultimate in motion clarity this is it.
Homemade mini supercluster combines 256 RISC-V microcontrollers
Ballin' on a budget
Bluetooth snooping tech lets Texas cops monitor devices at borders
Even Bluetooth can be used by Big Brother against you
Samsung launches a 114-inch Micro LED TV so expensive, buyers receive a free $8,000 8K TV
You also get a discount on speakers and a free $2,200 hotel stay
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 49" ultrawide is currently down to $999
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 features an immersive ultrawide 49" QD-OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, making this suitable for all your high-end gaming needs. Usually $1,300 or more, it's now down to $999 at Amazon.
Let Loose: Watch Apple unveil the new M4-powered OLED iPad Pro
And a 12.9-inch iPad Air
Apple's first hybrid iPad could launch in 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026
Get ready to sell your kidney