One of the coolest parts of the Cyborg 15 will remain out of sight while you use it — a shame. | Image: MSI There’s something wrong with the seemingly hundreds of laptops that have been birthed so far during CES 2023: almost none of them are translucent. Using a see-through design is proven [no
Read MoreLook how tiny. | Image: MSI There are a number of 14-inch gaming laptops floating around, but the most notable one by far is Asus’s ROG Zephyrus G14. It’s a powerhouse and an easy recommendation to anyone seeking a portable device that can really game. But this year, MSI has decided to throw its hat
Read MoreImage: MSI MSI’s new Prestige 13 Evo trades the company’s typically hefty gaming laptop designs for an ultraportable profile that weighs just a little over two pounds. Just like the Prestige Evo devices before it, the laptop retains a similarly impressive selection of I/O ports despite its size, including a DC input, HDMI 2.0 port,
Read More(Image: Baines et al/Nature)You know all about robot dogs and robot crabs, but have you ever seen a robot turtle? A group of engineers at Yale University and West Chester University have created a mechanical turtle that morphs to traverse land or water. Their hope is that the robot will help humans explore “treacherous” shores.
Read MoreIf you visit the Copenhagen City Hall, you’ll see an ornate mechanical clock. By itself, this is unremarkable, of course. There are plenty of ornate clocks in city halls around the world, but this one has a fascinating backstory that starts with a locksmith named Jan Olsen. Unfortunately, Jan didn’t actually complete the clock before
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources: Sirius XM and Amazon are slowing podcast deals, Spotify is freezing US budget for new podcasts; all three seek to keep 50% of ad revenue vs. 20% before — As the podcasting universe has matured in recent years it has picked up many of the trappings of more established media industries …
Read MoreWhen police infiltrated the EncroChat phone system in 2020, they hit an intelligence gold mine. But subsequent legal challenges have spread across Europe.
Read MoreCredit: Garmin Garmin has announced the Dash Cam Live camera. This dash cam offers LTE connectivity so you can access live views and saved clips. Dash cams generally require Wi-Fi or a microSD card slot if you want to upload your footage, but the new Garmin Dash Cam Live aims to make things easier thanks
Read MoreCredit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Hot off the press from CES 2023, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced Qi2 — the successor to the popular Qi wireless charging standard. Not only does Qi2 (pronounced chee two) bring additional consumer clarity around device support, but it also introduces a new Magnetic Power Profile to
Read MoreSamuel Agini / Financial Times: FTX’s collapse has forced the global sports industry to rethink lucrative crypto sponsorship deals, some of which were replacing gambling partners — Future of big-ticket sponsorship deals between top-flight clubs and digital assets industry hangs in the balance
Read MoreNASA and Roscomos are still investigating the coolant leak that struck a Soyuz spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS) last month, but this is more than a logistical headache. Without an operational Soyuz capsule, the crew doesn’t have enough seats to evacuate the station in the event of an emergency. NASA is now
Read MoreWe don’t see too many wooden projects around these parts, but when [olikraus] turned a few pieces of scrap lumber into a functional SMD vise, how could we not take notice? The idea is simple. Two pieces of wood with slots in them hold the PCB. Two other pieces form an arm with an adjustable
Read MoreGrace Kay / Insider: Vimeo lays off 11% of its workforce, citing the uncertain economic environment, after cutting 6% in July 2022; the company had 1,200+ staff as of December 2021 — – Vimeo is laying off 11% of its workforce, a company spokesperson confirmed. — Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud told staff in an email
Read MoreCredit: Supplied by LG LG has shown off a variety of screens at CES 2023. This includes a $25,000 OLED TV and a $250,000 micro-LED TV. The company also showed off a new projector and previously revealed monitors. LG displays are a fixture at CES and the 2023 running is no different. Now, the company
Read MoreAndrew Hayward / Decrypt: NFT service Magic Eden, the largest Solana marketplace, blames a hacked image caching service after some users were served porn and TV stills instead of the NFT — The top Solana marketplace says there’s no need to panic, and it has not been hacked. — Some users of Magic Eden …
Read MoreA trio of new streaming accessories from Cooler Master is coming in 2023. | Image: Cooler Master We’re getting a trio of new streaming accessories in 2023, courtesy of Cooler Master. Initially known for its desktop components, Cooler Master has since expanded its lineup to include gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, headsets, and, most recently,
Read MoreNvidia’s ‘unlaunched’ 12GB RTX 4080 returns with a $100 price drop and decent 1440p and 4K performance. Continue reading…
Read MoreYou can save $40 on the noise-canceling Beats Fit Pro right now. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The new year has arrived, which means many of us are looking to shed a few holiday pounds and embark on our annual — though often short-lived — fitness resolutions. Thankfully, if you need a
Read MoreIllustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge As 2023 begins, open up the most-downloaded charts for free apps on iOS and Google and you’ll find TikTok where it usually is: on top. The video-centric social app currently ranks No. 3 overall in both stores, trailing only a shopping app and mood diary (on Android) and
Read MoreIt’s a black camera, but trust me when I say it could be blacker. And thankfully Panasonic will soon do something about that. | Image: Panasonic Panasonic’s new cameras are finally making the leap to a new autofocus system, potentially putting them in line with the latest offerings from Sony, Canon, and Nikon. At CES,
Read MoreThe kit includes mounting brackets, covers, and adapters to ensure a proper fit with your blinds. | Image: Eve The purpose of Eve’s MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds is apparent right from the name: it’s a device meant to make your regular old shades smart by adding a motor and a way to talk
Read MoreThe A13 5G comes with a big 6.6-inch 1080p display, an upgraded selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel rear camera. | Image: Samsung Samsung is starting off 2023 with a budget phone refresh, making some smart upgrades with the Galaxy A14 5G — at least on paper. The A14 will cost $199, which is $50 lower
Read MoreCredit: Samsung Samsung has announced the budget-priced Galaxy A14 5G at CES 2023. The 6.6-inch display will have a 90Hz refresh rate and will come with 64GB of onboard storage. The price of the phone will be $199.99, but no release date has been revealed. Earlier this week at CES 2023, Samsung revealed plenty of
Read MoreIf you’ve been following along our USB-C saga, you know that the CC wire in the USB-C cables is used for communications and polarity detection. However, what’s not as widely known is that there are two protocols used in USB-C for communications – an analog one and a digital one. Today, let’s look at the
Read MoreCredit: Eve Systems New versions of the Eve Energy, Eve Motion, and Eve Door and Window are launching March 28. All three smart home products will ship with Matter support instead of requiring firmware updates. Matter means they’ll be instantly compatible with all major smart home platforms. Smart home accessory maker Eve Systems is rolling
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