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Featuring a clever folding design with a 315-degree hinge
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The quest to save the world's largest CRT TV from demolition
A 43-inch, 440lb titan that many believed was only a myth
WTF?! Most people consider CRTs obsolete – and for most purposes, they are – but retro gamers favor them because they offer a few advantages over modern panels. Although technical constraints limit the maximum size of CRT displays, Sony defied those boundaries in the late 1980s with a model so rare that it eventually passed into legend – until a YouTuber rescued what may be the last remaining unit days before its scheduled disposal.
Iron Man-inspired exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk again
It's a bit bulky, but further refinements could turn it mainstream
TCL is now shipping more ultra-large TVs than Samsung, another win for the Chinese-owned maker
Are Chinese TV makers essentially unstoppable at this point?
This $16 240W omnidirectional USB cable orients to your device, not the other way around
Only available in Japan for now, up to 1.8m in length
Prepare for liftoff with this programable calculator watch resembling Apollo 11's guidance computer
If it just wasn't so expensive
This Switch 2 mockup could be the most accurate representation of Nintendo's next handheld
Magnetic JoyCons with Hall-effect joysticks is the biggest winner in my book
Time Capsule turns Apple's AirTag into a rugged tracker with 10 years of battery life
Powered by two AA batteries
This wireless mouse doubles as a docking station, offering HDMI and USB-C
Add ports and power to your laptop with this clever mouse
LG's transparent, wireless OLED TV is now available for $59,999
Amazing tech with a price to match
A bakery in Indiana is still using the 40-year-old Commodore 64 as a cash register
A 1 MHz CPU and 64KB of RAM are enough
If it ain't broke: Many large companies and organizations are often ridiculed for using outdated computers, but not every business requires the latest digital technology. Case in point: a bakery in Indiana has been photographed processing sales using a Commodore 64. This isn't the first time a 21st-century business has been spotted using the top-selling 1982 PC, as the device remains beloved by enthusiasts today.
Google Nest 4th-gen thermostat is sleeker, adds AI features (of course, it does)
The 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat boasts a stunning display, a sleek and futuristic design, AI capabilities, enhanced monitoring, and a bundled temperature sensor. However, its premium price tag will be a drawback for many.
Cyborg cockroach armies can now be mass-produced at a rate of one every 68 seconds
Roaches are put to sleep and awakened with a cool backpack
Apple's redesigned Magic Mouse should address ergonomics and poorly-placed charging port
Engineers are prototyping, so release is at least a year away
Samsung flagship 8K projector receives industry-first certification
It's still not available to purchase
Last-minute tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot's staff
Top tech deals still available for holiday delivery
HDMI 2.2 to be unveiled at CES, offering higher bandwidth, resolutions, and refresh rates
Possibly supported by Nvidia and AMD next-gen graphics cards
Something to look forward to: CES is just a few weeks away, and it turns out that one of the many new tech products on show will be the new HDMI 2.2 standard. The next version of HDMI will offer increased bandwidth, supporting a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates, though you might need a new cable. The new standard could also be supported in the next generation of graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD.
Nintendo Switch 2 case could be a true teaser of the new handheld's design and dimensions
A larger form factor and new dimensions for the Switch 2, according to Dbrand
Researchers develop ultra-thin film to power wearables using body heat
Thermoelectric film is very flexible, opening up a range of new possibilities
Intel foundry customers have successfully powered on 18A node engineering samples
18A remains on track for a mid-to-late 2025 launch
Why it matters: The success of Intel's upcoming 18A process node is critical to the company's future. After refuting reports of abysmal yield rates, Intel recently confirmed that 18A has reached a crucial milestone in its effort to regain competitiveness against semiconductor rivals Samsung and TSMC.
This mini PC supports up to four 8K monitors, has a built-in display, and more
Additional productivity and a Ryzen Hawk Point processor
LG ends Blu-ray player production as streaming dominance grows
Another one bites the dust
What just happened? One of the few remaining big-name manufacturers of Blu-ray players, LG, has discontinued production of the devices. It's sad news for fans of physical media and means that Panasonic and Sony remain the last two major companies still operating in this field.
Oregon approved to build one of the biggest solar plants in the US
The solar farm will have a whopping 2.4 gigawatt capacity
New Asrock monitor features dual-mode 4K/240Hz and 1080p/480Hz, Wi-Fi 7 antennas
Another dual-mode monitor joins the market