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Researchers have broken a performance bottleneck by designing a sponge-like thermoelectric material that traps heat while letting electricity flow, paving the way for self-powered electronics.

While BYD is eating Tesla's lunch and its sales climb drastically in Europe as Elon Musk's automaker plunges 17% there, it is also investing in new technologies to stay ahead. Its new Blade battery 2.0 has been put in both the EV and the full-size SUV with the longest ranges in their categories.

A long-standing mystery in cosmology is the Hubble tension. This tension is due to the different expansion rate measurements calculated using two methods. A new method of calculation has now been used to calculate the most probable age of the universe.

An attractive Newegg bundle packs the vaunted AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU, Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard, and a whopping 32 GB of DDR5 RAM for just $1,225, indicating a massive $437 or 26% discount.

While most retailers are now asking a whopping $129 for the top configuration of the Raspberry Pi 5, the SBC is now on sale for a much more reasonable $89 at various Micro Center locations across the US.

Garmin is rolling out a new system software 5.09 update to one of its wearables. The release includes a range of new features, including support for a device passcode and more information about connected gadgets. Plus, users of the Descent X50i also get a pairing stability improvement with this update.

PS5 Pro players are discovering that parts of Resident Evil Requiem now look dramatically different. Digital Foundry analyzed a recent patch that switched off ray tracing in Raccoon City. There are fewer visual artifacts, but the drab city streets may be less enjoyable to explore with Leon.

A new Garmin smartwatch update, system software 13.29, is rolling out to users of several models. This stable release focuses on an issue linked to a particular activity, which could cause the wearables to crash. Version 13.29 could be the final release in this update cycle for the Instinct 3 and related smartwatches.

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has only received a few camera upgrades. An initial comparison by DxOMark now shows that Samsung was able to drastically improve the image quality in certain scenarios, but the camera system of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not completely free of problems.

With a policy change, Epic Games Store now allows developers to offer free games outside of the storefront's weekly game giveaway program. The Assault: Survivor is the latest outcome of this change, and it will be available as a freebie until March 14, 2026.

Three new "Ultra" smartphones are coming. The Vivo X300 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, and Huawei Pura 90 Ultra appear scheduled to debut this month, with all three sporting flagship-grade, complex camera systems.

Months before the expected launch of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, an accessory manufacturer lists a protective case for the next-generation flagship smartphone, providing first hints about a design change.

According to a new leak, Xiaomi is readying the Xiaomi 18 Ultra to make its debut before the end of the year. Much like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, it's tipped to launch around Christmas, and could do so while bringing back the fourth camera missing on the current-gen model.

The brand new Apple MacBook Neo is by far the cheapest MacBook with prices starting at $599. With a colorful aluminum body, a 500 nits bright display and a multi-touch trackpad, the notebook offers interesting features, the successor model is supposed to fix two of the biggest weaknesses.

Apple is set to launch a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, Face ID, a thinner chassis and a brand new design later this year. According to the latest rumors, this notebook could be marketed as a MacBook Ultra and not replace the MacBook Pro, but rather function as an even more expensive top model.

Heart of the Machine hit 1.0 on March 6, 2026, to a 93% "Very Positive" rating and 1,500+ reviews. The sentient AI strategy-RPG is currently 50% off at $14.99 - you'll be introduced to hacking mechanics and massive narrative endgame paths.

Casio is about to release two new G-Shock watches created in collaboration with artist Joshua Vides. The DW-6900JV-7 and the DW-6900JV1 each have eye-catching black-and-white comic book inspired designs. Features of these digital watches are expected to include a precise stopwatch, an alarm and 200 m water resistance.

The National Video Game Museum in Frisco, Texas, has acquired the Sony MSF-1, the earliest-known and only confirmed surviving Nintendo PlayStation development unit originally built for Sony’s planned Super Nintendo CD add-on.

In May 2024, a strong solar storm swept across the solar system. This had some impacts on Earth but had a more dramatic effect on Mars. This was observed by scientists, showing how solar storms interact with different planetary atmospheres.

Amazfit is set to launch a new smartwatch soon. The manufacturer has more or less confirmed this itself, as the watch has already appeared in an official video. The model is also expected to feature significant design changes.

The race marks the debut of new regulations regarding motors, aerodynamics and more, setting the stage for a sharper season ahead of next week’s Chinese Grand Prix.

The PlayStation 6 development details and specs started to leak in late 2025, and so far, many rumored details have surfaced. In a new video, a notable leaker, Moore's Law Is Dead, now adds that Sony is targeting 4K 120 FPS with ray tracing for PS6.

As of now, a smart ring is still available at a particularly low price, although it is advertised with a wide range of functions. However, there are risks that should not be underestimated. The health functions are definitely worth a very close look.

The OnePlus 15T is set for an imminent debut in China as a new compact flagship phone with the current top-end SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. While the brand hasn't showcased the smartphone yet, it has just revealed a magnetic cooling accessory meant to complement the device.

While Microsoft has yet to reveal the price for Project Helix, an insider claims that it will be very expensive and is being made for a specific audience.

Nintendo may hesitate to issue Switch 2 dev kits to some indie game studios. A developer for Dungeons of Dusk reports that, even after shipping the tools, the company is eager to filter out shovelware. Nintendo has also tweaked the eShop to stop prioritizing low-quality Switch 2 games.

Apple's new MacBook Air with the small M5 SoC is extremely efficient while gaming. During our tests, we recorded a SoC consumption of just 7-8 Watts, which means the gaming performance is also rock solid despite the passive cooling solution.

The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 inkjet printer is on sale at Amazon at 33% off the MSRP. It uses six-color inks refilled from bottles to greatly reduce the cost of printing photos as large as 13" x 19". Copies and scans can be made using the 4,800 dpi scanner.

A new analysis illustrates how some PC gamers lost patience with Sony’s cross-platform approach. More recent PlayStation exclusives also drew less interest than earlier ports. With disappointing sales, Sony may now permanently confine single-player PS5 games to its console.

The Venture 16 is much more affordable than the higher-end Prestige or Summit models from the same manufacturer, but it cuts a lot of corners in the process.

Yes, Your Grace is an RPG set in a medieval universe. You embody a king and must respond to the needs and demands of your villagers. But be careful, because every decision counts, and you will have to make the right choices.

The Artpical Mondrian USB‑C DAC delivers high‑resolution audio, with support for up to 32‑bit, 768 kHz PCM, DSD512, and MQA lossless music streams, and a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack. Its CNC‑machined aluminum body echoes Piet Mondrian’s iconic geometric abstract paintings.

Humble has launched a new All-Star Alliance bundle, offering 10 games in total worth $259. However, you can score them for only $18, saving around $241.

Changzhou Hualande Software Technology released Metal Hunter on March 6, 2026, as a free-to-play wasteland RPG. Despite being an "experimental imitation" of an abandoned 2012 project, the title has secured an initial 88% positive rating and a modest peak of 216 players.

Real-world benchmarks for Apple's M5 Max and Pro SoCs have started appearing, and the results sure do look promising. Interestingly, the improvements indicated by Geekbench AI are rather disappointing, likely due to lack of optimization.

An Apple VP has claimed in a recent interview that the MacBook Neo does not feature any design compromises, which definitely appears to be an honest take. The Neo has many compromises, but its design and build quality are unlikely to draw any major complaints.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is expected to arrive soon, taking the place of the Core Ultra 5 245K. With four additional efficiency cores and higher turbo clocks, the 250K Plus appears ready to cement its position as a powerful productivity machine.

A fresh leak from a notable tipster shares early details of a new FEVM mini PC. The system is shown to feature a slim form factor and is reported to be powered by an Intel Panther Lake processor, with OCuLink and Thunderbolt 4 ports.

The entertainment giant claims President Trump’s tariffs delayed Switch 2 pre-orders, causing it significant financial losses and leading to a less-than-optimal launch.

Samsung took a lot of inspiration from the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for the new Galaxy Book6 Ultra and both look pretty equal when you remove the logos. The design also includes the keyboard, because Samsung ditched the numpad from the old Galaxy Book4 Ultra.

When the DART probe hit the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, it also changed the trajectory of a more massive asteroid located nearby. And this discovery could help astronomers prevent potential dangers to Earth.

The Mind Graphics 2 is now available to purchase. This Khadas eGPU comes with a desktop Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, and it can connect to a host device through the proprietary Mind Link or USB4. The retail price is $1,349.

The Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 was launched last year as a budget-friendly tablet with an 11-inch display. A new database listing now suggests Xiaomi may be preparing another version of the tablet with a smaller screen size.

SteamDB has recorded changes to the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and controller product pages. Previously listed as early 2026, the hardware now has “coming soon” release dates. The storage and memory shortage could prompt Valve to raise the Steam Machine price when it finally launches. Update: Valve's blog now reveals that it will ship the new hardware in 2026.

Apple's M5 Pro GPU has arrived on Geekbench, revealing promising performance improvements over its predecessors. The OpenCL performance continues to be quite disappointing, however, with the RTX 5060 Laptop GPU pulling well ahead in the test.

8BitMods has unveiled BitLink DC, a mod kit that makes Sega Dreamcast controllers wireless via a 2.4GHz dongle on original hardware and Bluetooth LE on PC/Mac, while adding rumble, motion controls, and virtual memory card support.

The Honor MagicBook Pro 14 features a high-resolution OLED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Thanks to the high resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, it offers impressive image quality. Even bright contents do not look grainy, despite the touch layer, which is an issue for many competitors.

Garmin is rolling out a new software update and offering it for various smartwatches. At best, this should significantly improve the user experience. The update is not yet being rolled out to all users. It is available for the Fenix 8 model versions, but not for all versions.

With the AI X1 Pro, Minisforum presents a compact mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. The system promises high performance, modern AI acceleration, and extensive features. Our recent review shows where the strengths lie - and which weaknesses are revealed in practice.

The Frost Fatales 2026 is a new game collection on Humble Bundle, and it's offering a total of seven games worth $128 in retail for just $10. These games are playable on the Steam Deck, and they come with good overall player ratings.