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The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
The cost of EV battery packs has dropped an astounding 90% in the last 15 years
But other costs associated with EV ownership are rising
Researchers create "soft gold" nerves using conductive nanowires
The breakthrough enables connections between nerves and electronics
Developer jailbreaks Kindle into an E-Ink monitor, Rickrolls audience
When life gives you a busted laptop, make an external E Ink display
Google launches "TV Streamer," a $100 Chromecast replacement
Google continues its living room push
This $500 laser hacking device zaps chips to expose firmware secrets
Laser fault injection made open source and affordable
Samsung announces mass production of "thinnest" LPDDR5x sticks for enhanced on-device AI
Razor-thin RAM promises cooler phones
Tesla rolls out first-ever Cybertruck with dry cathode battery following years of development
If the gambit pays off, Cybertrucks could eventually become cheaper
In context: Tesla set the stage for this milestone back in 2019 when it pulled the trigger on a major battery tech acquisition. The EV maker scooped up Maxwell Technologies and its promising "dry electrode" coating process, originally developed for supercapacitors. At the time, Tesla was still relying on partnerships with suppliers like Panasonic for cell production. But the Maxwell deal signaled Elon Musk's ambitions to bring that technology fully in-house.
Controversy and internal tension ensue as Samsung's latest designs echo Apple products too closely
Making matters worse, there have been quality problems with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
This quirky solar hat could be the next big thing in portable charging
Stay topped up and shaded at the same time
New potassium-ion battery technology could soon replace lithium-ion
It holds great promise for electric vehicles
Samsung's upcoming solid-state EV batteries promise 9-minute charging and 600 mile range
They're also touted to last for an unprecendented 20 years
Researchers develop new battery-free technology that draws power out of thin air
The breakthrough converts 'waste' radio signals into energy
Intel extends Raptor Lake CPU warranty by two years due to crashing issues
OEM customers must refer to pre-built manufacturer warranties
Army taps AI to upgrade existing missile systems against drone swarm threats
A $55 million contract has been awarded to a software company
Using 3D printing to create 3D circuits: Researchers unlock self-healing boards
A Singapore team has developed a novel 3D printing technique for three-dimensional circuits
Casio baked a step tracker into this retro wristwatch
Modern tech, 90s looks
Micron becomes first in industry to ship 9th-gen TLC NAND
The company can't seem to stop breaking records
TSMC will start building its first European chip manufacturing plant in Germany soon
Forward-looking: In its effort to become a global tech company, TSMC has long planned to open new plants outside of its Taiwan base. The chip foundry has now confirmed that it will soon begin constructing its first European fab, with support and funding from third-party manufacturers.
Logitech CEO proposes a mouse as a service
Long-lasting mice could incorporate subscription services
Particle's Tachyon single-board computer brings 5G, 12 TOPS NPU in a Snapdragon-powered package
It's currently raising funds via Kickstarter
In brief: IoT startup Particle looks geared to shake up the single-board computer market with their latest creation – the Tachyon. This credit card-sized Linux computer packs the kind of serious hardware normally found in mid-range smartphones. You get an 8-core Qualcomm chip, 5G cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and dedicated AI acceleration.
Dasung launches portable color e-ink monitor for $850
2K resolution with a high enough refresh rate to support video and web browsers
AMD Strix Point mobile CPU pictured, shows notable upgrades over Phoenix
Most of the key specs are outlined
What just happened? Team Red is firing on all cylinders with their latest "Strix Point" mobile processors launching this summer, representing a generational upgrade over last year's Phoenix chips. New images are out, and the most obvious change is the die size increase from 9.06mm x 15.01mm on Phoenix to 12.06mm x 18.71mm, allowing for some serious under-the-hood upgrades.
Super Nintendo hardware mod improves video quality on earlier models
Installation of the DIY kit requires a bit of soldiering work, though