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A new shower robot from Japan uses microbubbles to fully clean the entire body automatically in just 15 minutes. Priced at around $384,000, the system is set to launch in Japan at the end of December.

Google's new AI model Gemini 3 Pro is putting OpenAI under massive pressure. According to media reports, this has prompted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to declare a "code red" alert order to directs all resources towards the development of ChatGPT. Other projects the company is working on have also been put on hold for the time being.

2026 could turn everything upside down. AI is no longer content with software and is now reaching for hardware, according to the conclusion reached by TrendForce. At the same time, rumors are rife. Apple is finally planning to launch a foldable iPhone, while new AI chips are running so hot that fans are becoming useless.

Apple announced their chief of AI has stepped down on Monday. Filling his shoes is Amar Subramanya, who has held positions in Microsoft's and Google's AI departments. The corporate shift appears to be a reaction to Apple's lackluster AI, dubbed "Apple Intelligence," continually lagging behind competitors.

SpaceX aims to make more people in underserved areas aware of what it offers and has opened its first dedicated satellite Internet retail store in "Midwest's #1 shopping destination." The original store manager ad for California still stands, too.

Weak, weaker, Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation? This GPU may be the runt of the litter, but it still provides a valuable boost over the integrated GPU solutions from AMD and Intel. We tested it for the first time in the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6.

A patent filed by Huawei details its plan to manufacture 2 nm-class semiconductors with just DUV lithography. It is forced to do so because the company cannot access ASML's newer, more advanced EUV tools.

Code discovered in the Android beta of the ChatGPT app suggests that OpenAI may be planning to introduce ads. Although the company has not made an official statement, the community has already voiced strong criticism.

Lenovo's large ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD is a good business laptop, but it shares the mainboard with the smaller ThinkPad T14 and therefore wastes internal space. In addition to the cooling solution, this also affects the maintenance options.

In several European strongholds, PlayStation refuses to concede its top spot to Nintendo. PS5 sales in October outpaced the Switch 2 in the UK, with similar results in Spain. Exclusive Switch 2 games have attracted buyers, but the console's adoption has slowed in some regions.

There are more than 150 robotics companies in China, yet real-world applications remain limited. According to the NDRC, a wave of redundant products now risks saturating the market and triggering an investment crisis.

Lenovo offers its compact office laptop ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 both with Intel Arrow Lake as well as Lunar Lake processors. You might think that the Lunar Lake chip is a better fit for the compact device, but our review shows that this is only partly correct.

The sale lasts until the first of December and applies only to a few older models. The reMarkable devices are E Ink tablets designed specifically for notetaking and comfortable reading under brightly-lit or dimly conditions.

Despite the TUF label—Asus’ usual branding for the budget tier of its gaming laptops—the TUF Gaming A18 comes with several traits that seem aimed at creative users as well. Does it actually work?

For a long time, Samsung dominated the global smartphone market. But the winds appear to be shifting, as 2025 is set to be the year in which Samsung's monopoly finally crumbles. Market experts are certain that Apple will dethrone Samsung and claim the crown for itself.

If you are looking at features, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers pretty much everything you could want. This includes business specific things like a SmartCard reader, but also the support for a 5G WWAN module, modern Wi-Fi 7 connections as well as Thunderbolt 4.

Rapidus plans to compete with TSMC, Samsung and Intel in the sub-2 nm semiconductor market. It wants to mass-produce 1.4 nm chips in 2029, just a year after the competition plans to unveil its offerings.

Memory prices are rising rapidly, driven by surging demand for HBM chips used in AI hardware. To keep pace, manufacturers have shifted production, triggering a significant supply shortage. The resulting price volatility has become so severe that some US retailers have stopped displaying prices altogether.

Amazon has launched Leo Ultra to provide enterprise customers with a high-performance alternative to existing satellite internet options. This new 20-by-30-inch terminal delivers impressive speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second while offering direct connections to Amazon Web Services for enhanced security.

Valve has long prided itself on making more money per employee than some of the industry juggernauts, such as Google and Apple. Recent estimates claim that the Steam platform alone has generated more than $16 billion this year, putting the revenue-per-employee figure at over $50 million.

An intern won a GeForce RTX 5060 at an Nvidia roadshow in Suzhou – but his employer reportedly demanded he give up the prize and put him under heavy pressure. In the end, the intern resigned and kept the graphics card.

Images of Gen Z individuals staging climate protests are widespread, but the reality is quite different. A major study in Germany finds Generation Z to be unexpectedly pragmatic. Instead of idealistic worldviews, factors such as comfort, cost and convenience are paramount. The authors warn that moral arguments will not convince a generation that prioritizes pragmatism over idealism.

The Sharp E-series XP-E501U projector has been unveiled in the US. This model, designed for use in educational settings like a classroom, features a laser light source. It is described as “cost effective”, with features like an integrated speaker, dual HDMI ports and a 1.2x zoom function.

States like New York, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, or Florida, are the new regions where Starlink brings its more affordable plan. Existing users there can now switch to a satellite Internet service that is slower, but a third cheaper.

The new ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD left a good overall impression in our review. The situation is a bit mixed for the display, because the 1080p screen does not consume a lot of power, but it is only a 60 Hz screen and there is no option for a 120 Hz panel.

BenQ has launched a new ultra short throw projector: the LU895UST. This WUXGA model is designed for use in immersive entertainment venues, with a particularly short throw ratio and up to 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include a range of picture modes, wide color gamut coverage and a range of ports.

The Synology BC800Z smart security camera has arrived in Europe. Designed for business use, this 4K model offers color night vision, and it supports HDR. Plus, there is a range of AI tools including license plate recognition, occupancy monitoring, smoke detection and intruder alerts.

TSMC is reportedly collecting evidence against a former Senior Vice President to see if company secrets related to the TSMC A14 and A16 2 nm process nodes were stolen. The employess under alleged investigation is Wei-Jen Lo and he is currently working for Intel.

Jeff Bezos will become co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI startup with $6.2 billion in funding. Its focus is on AI for engineering and aerospace (Blue Origin). Vik Bajaj (formerly of Google X) will also serve as co-CEO.

xAI has launched Grok 4.1, delivering improved creative writing skills and emotional intelligence during chats. The AI also ranked number one on two common AI benchmarks, including the LMArena Text Leaderboard, confirming its ability to deliver answers people prefer.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a staple in the business world. It is a device with many strengths. Unfortunately, its screen is not really among them. The latest ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 certainly has a workable display, but there are still key areas that can be improved.

Toyota has begun production of the new Aygo X Hybrid in Kolin (TMMCZ). The small car is the only full hybrid in the A segment. Following investments of 680€ million, production of a completely new BEV will also start at the Toyota plant in Czechia in 2026.

Qnap's new QSW-M7230-2X4F24T top-of-rack switch is designed to connect network racks to the outside world and neighboring racks. A maximum of two 100GbE QSFP slots are available, but the remaining ports are also powerful despite the compact housing, as the switch can also handle 10GbE including PoE++.

Google must pay €465 million in damages to Idealo, according to a ruling of the Berlin Regional Court. Testberichte.de (Producto GmbH) will also receive €107 million. The ruling is more or less a consequence of the 2017 EU ruling. Google has announced its intention to appeal.

A TV Tokyo feature sheds new light on why Sony is releasing a region-locked PS5. The decision counters the more affordable Japanese Switch 2, which restricts digital game purchases. SIE CEO Hideaki Nishino wants to boost PS5 sales in the country and slow the momentum of Nintendo’s console.

The BenQ BR9708 4K laser projector has arrived in Europe. The model is designed for escape rooms and other immersive experiences, with strong color performance for its price point promised. The laser light source is said to generate up to 2,600 ANSI lumens brightness, and the lens is interchangeable.

Microsoft has removed NDAs, streamlined ID@Xbox, its Insider Program, and updated its revenue model for indie developers in one fell swoop expected to lower the complexity and cost of doing business for publishers large and small on its platform.

Ubisoft abruptly postponed its first-half 2025–2026 earnings call just 15 minutes before it was due to begin, while requesting that Euronext halt trading in its shares and bonds until the results are published, saying the extra time was needed to finalize the semester close. The unexpected suspension, combined with a CFO memo framing the pause as a measure to limit speculation and the publisher’s recent project cancellations and leadership upheavals, has intensified investor concern and prompted analysts to speculate about accounting issues or possible acquisition interest.

A new report claims that Apple is already looking to appoint a new CEO as early as next year. Tim Cook, who has now held the position for 14 years, is preparing to leave, and the company is ramping up its succession plans.

The ThinkPad T14 series is among the most well known and liked business laptop series. It is not a premium series, but it delivers a well-rounded combination of quality and features. With the lastest Intel Lunar Lake CPU, it is more efficient than ever, setting a new battery life record for the T14 series.

Samsung has hiked contract DRAM prices by up to 60%, with DDR5 among the hardest hit. Driven by the AI boom and soaring data center demand, the surge could soon spill into retail, leaving PC gamers and builders facing noticeably higher RAM costs.

Japanese automaker Nissan aims to bring future vehicles, such as new electric cars, to customers and onto the road much more quickly. Nissan plans to achieve this through the use of specialized AI developed by AI specialist Monolith, which is intended to replace physical testing and ideally halve development time.

Yesterday, Crystal Dynamics announced further layoffs on LinkedIn. And this is worrying for the upcoming Tomb Raider game, especially due to the lack of information about it.

Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds and the Subnautica franchise, has officially started its aforementioned transition to its future as an AI-first company. The first major move towards this future is a company-wide voluntary resignation program.