Nintendo's Switch 2 may turn your smartphone into a controller
Nintendo patent explores options for local multiplayer gaming
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The OLED Burn-In Test: 9-Month Update
Nine months into our 4K OLED monitor stress test, we're putting the MSI QD-OLED through extreme productivity tasks with 8+ hours daily of static content to test its durability. Here's our update.
Wild human washing machine promises to rinse you clean in 15 minutes
The capsule even sets water temps based on your vitals
In context: Back in 1970, a futuristic "human washing machine" called the Ultrasonic Bath caused a sensation at the Japan World Exposition. The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo Electric Co., now known as Panasonic Holdings Corp. When someone climbed inside, it would automatically fill with hot water, blast them with ultrasound waves, and release massage balls to knead their body. Over 50 years later, this peculiar invention is making a comeback with a high-tech upgrade.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 hit a new record low of $159 for Black Friday
The AirPods Pro 2 are now more affordable than ever, priced at just $159. Apple's Pro earbuds feature great ANC, excellent battery life and, most recently, new hearing aid functionality.
Touchscreen, secondary display, and physical keyboard unite in the DS Pixel Keyboard
A jack of all trades, or a master of none?
The Best Gaming Monitors... in $100 Increments
Overwhelmed by gaming monitor options? Our guide simplifies your search with the best picks at every $100 price point, from $100 to $1200+. No guesswork, just the top-tested monitors for your budget.
TCL begins mass production of cheaper inkjet-printed OLED panels, starting with 21.6-inch model
TCL also showcases the world's first 2.8K 14-inch QD-EL display
Researchers show off AI-powered warning system for lithium-ion battery fires
Up to two minutes of advanced warning
Apple plans 2025 launch for AirTag 2 with enhanced security and range
Cupertino is facing a class-action lawsuit over the misuse of AirTags
Garbage truck driver rescues dumped 32-core Threadripper PC with RTX 2080 Ti
It only needed some cleaning, a new power supply, and new storage
Apple is reconsidering the TV market again after years of silence
Will we finally see an Apple-branded television set?
LG UltraGear GX7 480Hz OLED gaming monitor now available to pre-order
It's not cheap
What just happened? LG has officially unveiled the 480Hz OLED monitor it teased back at CES. The $999 LG UltraGear GX7 model packs a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) WOLED display, DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, and several other features that should please gamers who want the best of both worlds: the picture quality of OLED and the blistering speeds of a 480Hz refresh rate.
Finnish firm's nanocoating could make your next laptop smudge-free
A mystery company with a "market capitalization in the trillions" is involved
Corsair hints next-gen GPUs may be significantly more power-hungry
The next wave of power-hungry GPUs is coming, finally
Chinese EV battery giant predicts Tesla's 4680 battery project will fail
Big quote: Zeng remarking on Musk's tendency to overpromise on timelines. "Maybe something needs five years," Zeng said. "But he says two years. I definitely asked him why. He told me he wanted to push people."
Amazon launches Fire TV sets with mini-LED panels, AMD FreeSync certification
Pricing starts under $820
Casio's new calculator watches will take you back to 6th grade math class
A retro wearable for the modern nerd
Liquid metal still voids warranty for Intel's crash-prone Raptor Lake CPUs
Liquid metal corrosion removes vital CPU markings
The big picture: Enthusiasts looking to push their high-end Raptor Lake or Raptor Lake Refresh Intel processors to the limits might want to think twice before using liquid metal thermal paste. According to a recent report, Intel is voiding warranties for CPUs cooled with this favorite material of overclockers, even if the processors are suffering from crashing issues.
New thermal material provides 72% better cooling than conventional paste
It reduces the need for power-hungry cooling pumps and fans
Why it matters: Data centers are hot, both figuratively and literally. As we feed more and more data and processing demands into these server farms, keeping them from overheating is becoming an increasingly expensive and energy-intensive challenge. But researchers at the University of Texas may have a cool solution – a new thermal interface material that can whisk heat away from processors better than the likes of Thermalright and Thermal Grizzly.
LG shows off new stretchable display that can expand its size by 50%
The highest rate of elongation in the industry
Spatial audio is coming to F-16 fighters to provide 3D sound in the cockpit
Danish firm Terma secured the contract to bring the technology to F-16 cockpits
Mark Rober's lightning-fast robot can win at rock-paper-scissors 100% of the time
A $10,000 cash prize awaits if you can beat "Rocky"
New Mac Mini M4 gets reviewed: smaller design, faster CPU
This year's Mac mini is much improved, featuring a complete redesign with a more compact footprint and 16GB RAM in the base model. As expected, it lacks upgradability but it's a good point of entry for Mac users on a modern SoC.
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 is coming soon, backwards compatibility is in
The new console will arrive sometime before April 2025
