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Macro shot of a silicon wafer — structures like these underpin chip designs used in neuromorphic and in-memory computing (Image source: Laura Ockel via Unsplash)

Researchers prototype 2T1R control chip for neuromorphic computing

A new 2T1R memristor-based architecture aims to enable low-power in-memory computing for AI and edge devices. The design integrates current regulation and CMOS compatibility to support analogue VMM and neuromorphic tasks.

Louise Burke, 21 May 2025 12:39

Ventiva demonstrates ICE technology at Computex that can cool laptops without fans. (Image source: Ventiva)

Ventiva showcases ICE9 fan-less laptop cooling solution capable of handling 100W TDP

Ventiva has showcased its fanless ICE9 thermal management system at Computex 2025, enabling quieter, slimmer laptops with efficient cooling through electrohydrodynamic airflow.

David Chien, 19 May 2025 06:35

Walmart readies autonomous AI agents to shop for you. Pictured: OpenAI's monoblossom (Image source: OpenAI)

Walmart builds AI shopping agents to automate everything from groceries to curating themed baskets

Walmart is building AI-driven shopping agents to handle everything from restocking groceries to curating themed baskets. By using first-party data and machine-readable product pages, it aims to stay connected even as bots automate...

Nathan Ali, 18 May 2025 23:50

Noctua thermosiphon CPU cooler teaser Computex

Noctua teases pumpless CPU water cooling as 'the future of PC cooling' coming to Computex

Noctua has once again teased a thermosiphon AIO CPU cooler that the company has been working on for a while. There are still questions about when the cooler will enter production, but it will seemingly launch in 2026.

Julian van der Merwe, 15 May 2025 22:20

The keynote speaker at the 2025 SPE Automotive Conference will speak about car manufacturing with focus on cutting CO₂ emissions. Pictured - a composite car. (Image source: Casey Putsch)

SPE Automotive Conference speaker to discuss composite car manufacturing with lower CO2 emissions than Teslas

Keynote speaker Casey Putsch will speak about manufacturing cars with innovative composite materials at the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Expo. Such cars are more recyclable and generate less CO₂ during production and use...

David Chien, 14 May 2025 23:02

The market outlook of using graphene in lithium-ion has been examined. (Image source: Pexels/Hilary Halliwell)

Graphene could massively boost performance of lithium-ion batteries, but challenges still exist

Graphene is considered a beacon of hope in optimising battery performance and could replace graphite in the anode of lithium-ion batteries. A scientific topical review examines the innovation prospects of using graphene in batteri...

Alexander Pensler, 14 May 2025 17:05

Vaidemi Nimbus ultralight mouse with a solid shell in blue

YouTuber embarrasses big gaming mouse brands with 29 g ultralight mouse with no holes

A Russian YouTuber has created a 29 g gaming mouse with hole-less design and an 8 kHz polling rate. The 3D printed shell is completely custom-designed from scratch using some of the most popular gaming mice as inspiration, and the...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 May 2025 21:57

Ricoh GR IIIx camera GR IV text superimposed

New details emerge about Ricoh GR IV and Fujifilm X-Half as compact camera scene heats up in 2025

It seems as though the next little while will be an exciting time for aficionados of compact cameras. New information from a Ricoh patent may hint at lens innovations for the GR IV, while an image of the upcoming Fujifilm X-Half c...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 May 2025 00:46

xTool MetalFab with external laser module unit shown (Image source: xTool.com)

xTool MetalFab: Welding, cutting and cleaning – all from one smart machine

The xTool MetalFab is an all-in-one laser welder, CNC cutter and metal surface cleaner built for professional metalworking. Now live on Kickstarter, it delivers industrial power in a compact unit and stands apart from modular tool...

Louise Burke, 05 May 2025 03:29

SteamOS Arm support may signal imminent arrival of Deckard headset

Valve adds experimental Arm support to SteamOS in latest Runtime update — Deckard may launch soon

A recent SteamOS code commit indicates that Valve is in fact testing Arm support for SteamOS. The implications of this are far-reaching and suggest that users of Windows on Arm laptops may soon be able to game on Linux, but it mig...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 May 2025 07:56

Intel explores ultra-thin, package-level water cooling for high-power chips (Image source: Future)

Intel unveils revolutionary ultra-thin cooling solution for 1000W chips

Intel has showcased an innovative approach to tackle the growing thermal challenges of modern processors with a cutting-edge package-level liquid cooling solution. The experimental technology promises to efficiently dissipate up t...

Andrew Sozinov, 30 Apr 2025 21:09

Fujifilm X Half compact camera film roll mode

Fujifilm's next compact camera may feature screenless shooting mode akin to Leica M11-D rangefinder camera

Fujifilm's latest compact camera appears to be on the horizon, and new leaks pertaining to the X-Half, as it has been dubbed, are starting to paint a clearer picture of who the new compact camera is for and what it will be capable...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Apr 2025 23:28

iPhone 17 Air dummy shown in Apple Store China lends credence to previous design leak. (Image source: Majin Bu on X)

iPhone 17 Air model appears in Apple Store for customers to preview the Pixel camera bar design

Apparent CNC blanks derived from CAD models of the supposed Apple iPhone 17 Air are being displayed in a Chinese Apple Store for customers to compare. The behemoth camera bar remains reminiscent of the Google Pixel smartphones, bu...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Apr 2025 21:12

Casio’s MS-20UC-J series celebrates 60 years of calculator innovation with traditional Japanese patterns and modern eco-conscious design (Image source: Casio)

Casio celebrates 60 years with Japanese-themed calculators and a sustainability focus

Casio celebrates 60 years of calculator innovation with the eco-conscious MS-20UC-J series, blending traditional Japanese design with the sustainability goals outlined in its Environmental Vision 2050 strategy.

Louise Burke, 17 Apr 2025 03:37

Promotional banner for Lost Skies: Island Creator, showing floating sky islands and ancient ruins suspended above the clouds (Image source: Bossa Studios via Steam)

Lost Skies: Island Creator now free to explore ahead of full launch on 18 April 2025

Bossa Studios has released Lost Skies: Island Creator, a free tool offering an early look at its upcoming co-operative survival game. With strong early feedback and full Steam Workshop support, it provides players with hands-on ac...

Louise Burke, 14 Apr 2025 02:10

Concept image of a potential horizontal camera layout on the iPhone 17 Pro that is not based on leaked schematics or confirmed designs (Image source: OpenAI/DALL·E)

iPhone 17 Pro case leak points to major redesign with Pixel-style camera bar

New iPhone 17 Pro case images seem to confirm a striking rear camera redesign for another upcoming iPhone model. Shared by Sonny Dickson, the leak has caught the tech world’s attention, though the design remains speculative at thi...

Louise Burke, 12 Apr 2025 21:49

It seems as though the upcoming replacement for the Valve Index (pictured) may be partially manufactured in the US

Valve Deckard launch rapidly approaches as leak tips VR headset manufacturing in US

Recent leaks reveal that Valve has started stockpiling both pre-made components and tooling to build its upcoming Deckard VR headsets in the US.

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Apr 2025 08:17

This Steam Deck prototype is significantly less powerful than retail units. (Image source: eBay - edited)

Rare Steam Deck prototype sells for $2k with unreleased AMD Picasso APU

A rare Steam Deck prototype has sold on eBay for $2,000. Sporting a completely different design from retail versions of Valve's popular gaming handheld, 'Engineering Sample 34' also shows how far the Steam Deck came in just two ye...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 16:31

Samsung Display has drastically changed its inward and outward foldable concept since CES 2023. (Image source: USPTO)

Samsung's strange foldable smartphone design receives approval in the US

Samsung Display has patented the next step on in the pursuit of an ever more versatile foldable smartphone. While the device looks a fair bit like a regular book-style foldable when opened, it can be folded either way to create mu...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2025 14:58

2XKO developer announces next play test and reveals character line-up

Stylish free-to-play fighting game from League of Legends dev gets update ahead of Alpha 2 play test

In its latest update about the new fighting game, 2XKO, Riot Games has confirmed that there will only be 10 playable characters at launch. The developer briefly explained why the character roster is limited and revealed the launch...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Mar 2025 21:57

Many components on the Compal Adapt X can be easily replaced due to their modularity. (Image source: Compal)

Compal Adapt X: A fresh take on modular laptops

The Compal Adapt X is an innovative modular laptop combining a 14- or 16-inch display with a hub that can connect to multiple modules, making repairs and upgrades more accessible. Nevertheless, the concept laptop doesn’t offer the...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Mar 2025 19:17

The Toyota FT-Me's design takes inspiration from a jet pilot's helmet (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota reveals FT-Me micro EV with solar roof and wheel-chair accessible features

Toyota has just showcased the FT-Me, a two-seater micro EV with a focus on accessibility and efficiency. It is designed with special features to make it accessible for wheelchair users as well as younger drivers. The FT-me also fe...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 13 Mar 2025 19:41

The Hybrid AIO is designed to replace various devices (Image source: Compal)

Compal Hybrid AIO combines tablet, notebook and desktop PC in one device

Compal has showcased a new concept for an all-in-one PC capable of transforming into tablet or laptop mode for portable use, potentially eliminating the need to purchase multiple devices.

Silvio Werner, 13 Mar 2025 12:33

The gaming handheld portion spins around to reveal gamepad buttons. (Image source: Wistron via iF Design)

Wistron Dual Fusion: iF Design Award winner reimagines the dividing line between laptop and gaming handheld

The Wistron Dual Fusion is the latest concept to be awarded an iF Design Award. While the Dual Fusion resembles a laptop at first glance, it has a full-blown gaming handheld hidden within it.

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2025 16:40

The Compal Infinite is a novel take on the 14-inch laptop. (Image source: Compal via iF Design)

Compal Infinite: Company presents concept laptop with 18-inch rollable display

The Compal Infinite is the latest concept that embraces rollable display technology in a conventional laptop form factor. While the Lenovo ThinkBook Codename Flip extends vertically, the Compal Infinite can expand left or right ho...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2025 16:19

Synseer HealthBuds earbuds monitor personal health using sound. (Image source: Synseer)

Synseer HealthBuds combine ANC earbuds with health monitoring features

The Synseer HealthBuds earbuds use infrasonic and ultrasonic sound technology to monitor users' heart and hearing health, eliminating the need for smartwatches.

David Chien, 10 Mar 2025 06:30

The Phantom Ultimate 2. (Image source: Tecno)

MWC 2025 | Tecno showcases Phantom Ultimate 2 Tri-Fold

Tecno has challenged Samsung in Barcelona with its own tri-folding smartphone. The Phantom Ultimate 2 has a main display of about ten inches in diagonal length, yet can fold down to the size of a more or less average candy-bar han...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Mar 2025 17:11

The Lenovo ThinkBook Concept Flip with its fully extended foldable display. (Image source: Lenovo)

MWC 2025 | Lenovo unveils ThinkBook Codename Flip with a foldable OLED panel offering five work modes

Lenovo introduced several innovative products at MWC 2025, including the ThinkBook Codename Flip. This concept laptop features a foldable 18.1-inch OLED display, offering professionals flexible work modes and AI-powered productivi...

Huzefa Baloch, 03 Mar 2025 00:00

Iqunix has added on-board profiles and a handful of other features to its latest firmware.

Iqunix EZ63 HE keyboard inches towards Wooting competition with latest firmware update

The latest Iqunix EZ63 firmware beta solves one of the biggest issues we had with the HE gaming keyboard in our review, officially taking it one step closer to the best Hall-effect keyboards on the market. The latest Iqunix EZ63 a...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Mar 2025 08:01

Splitgate 2 open alpha test announcement launch

'Portal meets Halo': Hot new free-to-play arena shooter gets free Steam open alpha

Splitgate fans were justifiably annoyed when the first arena shooter stopped feature development almost two years ago. As it turns out, Splitgate 2 was in the works, and the creators behind it bill it as a more polished version of...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Feb 2025 03:07

1X Technologies NEO Gamma is a humanoid robot capable of assisting with house chores. (Image source: 1X Technologies)

1X Technologies unveils NEO Gamma humanoid robot capable of doing house chores and acting as a mobile speaker system

The NEO Gamma is a humanoid robot designed to assist owners with house chores, provide assistance to the physically-challenged, and even operate as a mobile sound system.

David Chien, 22 Feb 2025 05:27

Razer Viper V3 Pro Faker Edition colorway.

Razer's Viper 3 Pro Faker Edition: Special edition gaming mouse packs flashy design with familiar 8 kHz wireless performance

Razer has updated its Viper V3 Pro gaming mouse with the Faker Edition, a new colorway designed in collaboration with the eponymous world-champion LoL player. The new gaming mouse still features the robust 8,000 Hz polling over wi...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Feb 2025 19:14

Dartsolar prototypes 2,000-watt, folding solar charging roof rack for EVs. (Image source: Dartsolar)

Dartsolar prototypes 2,000-watt solar charging roof rack for EVs

The Dartsolar 2,000-watt folding solar roof rack generates up to 10 kWh of power per day, adding up to 40 miles of range per day to any electric vehicle, such as a Tesla or Leaf, for free.

David Chien, 15 Feb 2025 05:10

Topaz Labs updates Video AI software with generative video upscaling technology. (Image source: Topaz Labs)

Topaz Labs adds Project Starlight AI video upscaling technology to its Video AI software

Project Starlight leverages the power of generative AI technologies to upscale low-resolution videos to higher resolutions. The AI can add details to objects that are not present in the original video from its understanding of wha...

David Chien, 15 Feb 2025 03:55

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is expected to be 5.5 mm thin, making it the thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: WEIS Studio)

iPhone 17 Air: Beautiful concept video showcases what Apple's thinnest smartphone yet may end up looking like

At just 5.5 mm thin, the upcoming iPhone 17 Air is likely to be the thinnest iPhone that Apple has ever made. With a 6.6-inch 120 Hz OLED display and A19 SoC, the iPhone 17 Air is almost certain to be priced at a premium.

Sambit Saha, 14 Feb 2025 19:55

AstoCAD launches as FreeCAD paid membership

AstoCAD launches as new FreeCAD paid membership to make open-source AutoCAD alternative easier to use

The AstoCAD development team has announced the first release of the FreeCAD soft fork, which aims to drastically redesign the UI of the free, open-source 3D design software to "make FreeCAD sexy."

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2025 20:00

Samsung galaxy S25 Edge release date leaks

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to beat Apple iPhone 17 Air to launch in latest leaks

It looks like the controversial new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may be coming sooner than expected. The new ultra-thin Android phone slated to launch ahead of the Apple iPhone 17 Air with a total thickness under 6 mm.

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Feb 2025 01:13

Lonestar prepares the Freedom RaaS lunar data center for spaceflight. (Image source: Lonestar Data Holdings)

Lonestar prepares Freedom lunar data center for space launch

Lonestar Data Holdings has tested the integration of its Freedom lunar data center with the Intuitive Machines IM-2 Athena mission lander in preparation for a first quarter SpaceX moon mission.

David Chien, 11 Feb 2025 00:13

PBS Aperture Priority mechanical keyboard keycap set launches

PBS Aperture Priority launches as photography-themed custom keycaps with curious new design blending ergonomics and customisation

CannonKeys recently announced PBS Aperture Priority, a photography-themed keycap set for custom mechanical keyboards. Aside from a large, clear legend on the alpha keys, the keycap set contains unique novelty keycaps featuring des...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Feb 2025 22:03

Ventiva solid-state coolers (Image source: Dave2D / YouTube - edited)

Overview of laptop cooling solutions in 2025: Traditional meets cutting-edge

CheckMag Laptop cooling solutions are slowly but surely becoming quieter, more compact and more effective. We may soon see cutting-edge solid-state technologies challenge traditional solutions in both think-and-light and high-performance s...

Daniel Miron, 24 Jan 2025 23:16

An OM System OM-3 teaser confirms launch date small size and controls

OM System OM-3 compact retro flagship M4/3 camera gets earlier-than-expected release and returning Pen-F features in official teaser

OM System has confirmed the apparent launch date for the recently teased and leaked OM-3, which is stacking up to be a compact, retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera body. In the new teaser, the company also confirmed that the cam...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Jan 2025 22:26

The inkReader Duo has a case with a second E Ink display. (Image source: Yanko Design)

LG V50 ThinQ Dual Screen phone resurrected as the inkReader Duo e-reader

Inspired by the LG V50 ThinQ Dual Screen and LG G8X ThinQ, the inkReader Duo is a concept device with two E Ink displays, one of which is attached to a case accessory. Sporting a smartphone-like design, the device also has stylus ...

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Jan 2025 09:47

NuPhy Kick75 wireless hybrid mechanical keyboard

NuPhy Kick75 mechanical keyboard promises full-height and low-profile switch compatibility as "world's first hybrid mechanical keyboard"

NuPhy recently teased the Kick75, a 75% mechanical keyboard that offers the option to swap between low-profile and full-height mechanical switches — something it claims to be a world first. The Kick75 also features some interestin...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jan 2025 04:45

This custom Steam Deck case can turn your favourite handheld into a road warriors dream. (Image Source: Justinas Jakubovskis)

Custom Steam Deck case turns the venerable handheld into a tidy mobile workstation

It's easy to forget that handheld PC game machines are still PC's, and there is nothing stopping you from using them to get some work done. The Steam Deck and some other handhelds don't lend themselves particularly well to office ...

David Devey, 14 Jan 2025 18:09

Unreleased Nvidia RTX Titan Ada surfaces online with 48 GB VRAM and AD102 GPU. Generic image (Image source: Nvidia)

Unreleased Nvidia RTX Titan Ada prototype surfaces online

A prototype Nvidia RTX Titan Ada graphics card has emerged, boasting a fully enabled AD102 GPU with 18,432 CUDA cores and 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Nathan Ali, 14 Jan 2025 11:33

Gauss64 hall effect keyboard with open-source firmware

Open-source Hall-effect gaming keyboard project targets Wooting hype with feature-rich library, web-based software

An enterprising developer has released an open-source Hall-effect keyboard library for custom gaming keyboards. The project features custom firmware, browser-based configuration software, and a 1,000 Hz polling rate, making it sui...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Jan 2025 22:43

The AdaptX mouse and some of its modules. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Lenovo AdaptX touted as mouse of the future with innovative modular build

Could a wireless mouse double as a USB hub? Lenovo thinks so, and has set out to prove it with the AdaptX prototype. The proof-of-concept peripheral is compatible with a range of detachable modules rated to extend its battery life...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2025 17:00

Cornell University researchers create MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset prototype for mice. (Image source: Cornell University)

Cornell researchers develop MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset for mice using Raspberry Pi 4

The 3D-printed VR headset for mice runs the Godot game engine using a Raspberry Pi 4. During research experiments, mice can walk virtual worlds endlessly. MouseGoggles also eliminates the tedious task of building real mouse mazes.

David Chien, 29 Dec 2024 22:59

Lenovo's CES 2025 lineup will include a solar-charging keyboard and AI wearables. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Lenovo's self-charging Bluetooth keyboard and AI devices leak ahead of CES 2025

A leak has revealed a couple of devices Lenovo is expected to announce at CES 2025. The leak includes a wireless keyboard that has a solar panel so it can charge itself and a collection of wearable AI devices that work together.

Habeeb Onawole, 26 Dec 2024 11:07

The Nothing Fold (1) concept has three rear cameras. (Image source: Sarang Sheth/Yanko Design)

Designer's take on a Nothing Fold (1) has a light bar for its hinge and triple rear cameras

Nothing hasn't jumped on the foldable smartphone train yet, but what if it did? Here's one designer's take on a Nothing Fold (1) with an interesting hinge design.

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Dec 2024 21:14