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Ultra-high temperature memory breakthrough allows electronics to operate in extreme environments (Image source: Samsung)

New memory device operates at extreme temperatures above 1,100°F

Scientists have created a new memory device that functions at temperatures exceeding 1,100°F - far beyond current silicon limits. Using oxygen ions instead of electrons, this innovation could revolutionize electronics in extreme e...

Nathan Ali, 11 Dec 2024 12:15

Microsoft Copilot Vision AI sees what users are doing in Microsoft Edge to assist them. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft opens Copilot Vision beta test to select Copilot Pro subscribers

The Copilot Vision AI can see everything users do in the Microsoft Edge web browser and provide verbal recommendations, information, planning help, and gaming tips when prompted. All data processed by Copilot Vision will be delete...

David Chien, 09 Dec 2024 22:28

BMW M cars to go all-electric with quad-motor AWD across the range

BMW promises that, if not immediately, all of its electric M-series cars will feature quad motors for AWD power delivery. This should not only make BMW M-series EVs faster but also improve handling through corners and potentially ...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Dec 2024 22:28

Next-gen foldable laptop tipped to debut with in-built haptic keyboard and custom silicon

One of the next laptops with a foldable display might be one with no need for an external physical keyboard, according to a new leak. It might have an up-to-date build with a processor designed in-house by its OEM. The device may ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2024 20:07

Researchers develop method to 3D print EEG tattoos on heads for remote control of electronic devices. (Image source: Vasconcelos et al. in Cell Biomaterials)

Researchers 3D-print EEG tattoos on heads for mind control of VR simulations, remote robot piloting, and mind reading

3D-printed electroencephalography head tattoos eliminate the need to wear traditional EEG caps while controlling computers by thought. Users benefit from reduced bulk and discomfort, and longer EEG usability.

David Chien, 03 Dec 2024 09:21

Samsung's latest tablet IP. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung patents tablet with stylus and extendable display

Samsung is still working on devices with rollable or extendable displays, according to one of its latest patents. The first device with such cutting-edge screen technology could be a tablet with a magnetically-attached pen, just l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2024 20:06

World Expo 2025 in Osaka opens preregistration for the Mirai Human Washing Machine. (Image source: Science Co.)

Preregistration opens for Mirai Human Washing Machine at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

The World Expo 2025 has opened preregistration for visitors to take an automatic bath in Science Co.'s Mirai Human Washing Machine, which utilizes ultra-fine water bubbles adjusted by AI to clean the body thoroughly while displayi...

David Chien, 23 Nov 2024 01:38

NTT develops active noise cancellation technology for open-ear headphones

Unlike closed-ear headphones with earcups that block sound leakage, open-ear headphones do not have earcups to block sound leakage. The NTT ANC technology reduces this leakage.

David Chien, 15 Nov 2024 03:07

LG unveils Stretchable LCD display prototype that can be stretched, pulled, and twisted. (Image source: LG Display)

LG unveils Stretchable LCD display prototype with micro-LED lighting that can be stretched by 50%

LG has unveiled the latest Stretchable LCD display prototype. The new 12-inch display can be stretched, twisted, and pulled up to 50% of its normal length without breaking, creating a new paradigm for future smartphone, tablet, an...

David Chien, 11 Nov 2024 05:49

The Kia Advntr and Wkndr concept EVs have been revealed. (Image source: Kia)

Kia reveals new Advntr and Wkndr concept electric vehicles

The Kia Advntr and Wkndr have been unveiled as new concept electric vehicles at the 2024 SEMA show. The Advntr is an e-SUV based on the 2025 EV9 suited to off-roading. The Wkndr is an electric van designed for camping with an unus...

Polly Allcock, 07 Nov 2024 22:22

Motorola's current rollable smartphone concept. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Motorola patents rollable smartphone display with dual fingerprint sensors

Motorola is still working on bringing a smartphone with a cutting-edge extendable or rollable display to the market. The company claims that it has solved an early teething problem with the next-gen technology in advance with its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2024 19:54

Researchers develop battery-free power solution using body's natural RF energy (Image source: Nadine E, Unsplash)

New RF technology potentially eliminates the need for wearable batteries

Imagine powering your wearable devices just by touching them to your skin. Carnegie Mellon researchers have developed "Power-over-Skin," a technology that harvests the body's natural RF energy to run small electronics without batt...

Nathan Ali, 07 Nov 2024 05:49

Researchers develop novel memory cell for next-generation AI computing (Image source: Tyler Daviaux, Unsplash)

Novel light-based memory cell stores and processes data with 1000 times more durability

Scientists have developed a memory cell that combines storage and computing using light and magnetic fields. The durability of the device is 1,000 times better than previous technologies and it can store multiple values per cell, ...

Nathan Ali, 03 Nov 2024 07:58

Novel thermoelectric textile technology converts body heat into electricity (Image source: Chalmers)

Silk-based smart textile converts body heat into electricity

Swedish researchers have developed a revolutionary silk-based textile that harvests electricity from body heat, potentially offering a future where wearable devices may no longer require batteries. The durable, washable fabric cou...

Nathan Ali, 02 Nov 2024 07:28

HiBy Xeno MEMS Hybrid IEMs prototype (Image source: Kickstarter)

One month left to fund the HiBy Xeno MEMS Hybrid IEMs with Dual-DAC Digital Crossover at early bird pricing

HiBy sub-brand HiBy Digital is one month a few days away from funding the next-gen Xeno MEMS Hybrid IEMs, with more than two times the modest goal of $10,299 already achieved. Those interested should know that the list of tech hig...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Oct 2024 18:13

Sharp LDK+ electric minivan concept (Image source: Sharp Corporation)

Foxconn and Sharp unveil ambitious LDK+ electric minivan with 65-inch display and solar panels

The result of a collaboration with Foxconn, Sharp's LDK+ electric minivan concept "focuses on stationary time, viewing the interior as an extension of the living room" with the help of a massive 65-inch display located in the rear...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 17:25

Samsung's rollable display smartphone might arrive as early as next year. (Image source: Technizo Concept)

Samsung's rollable smartphone may arrive next year with massive screen real estate

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to introduce its first smartphone boasting a rollable display as early as 2025, which is just a few months away. While the rest of the industry is yet to fully acomodate folding smartphones in the ...

Sambit Saha, 16 Sep 2024 23:07

Opens up to reveal a 10-inch OLED display (Image Source: Tecno)

Tecno shows Phantom Ultimate 2 tri-fold concept phone thinner than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6

The Phantom Ultimate 2 concept is only 1.1 cm thick and Tecno managed to also reduce the battery cover profile to just 0.25 mm. It integrates an advanced dual-hinge design that, when fully unfolded, reveals a 10-inch LTPO OLED dis...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Aug 2024 16:37

Neuralink's second participant showcases impressive BCI capabilities (Image source: Neuralink)

Neuralink participant with spinal cord injury plays Counter-Strike 2 using brain-computer interface

Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology is transforming people's lives with mobility challenges. Their latest participant, Alex, a quadriplegic automotive technician, has already demonstrated unprecedented control and adap...

Nathan Ali, 27 Aug 2024 16:29

MIT engineers unveil tiny battery to power autonomous micro-robots (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Tiny, mighty battery unlocks new frontiers for autonomous micro-robots

MIT engineers have developed an ultra-tiny, self-powered battery that could revolutionize the field of miniature robots. This zinc-air battery, just the size of a human hair, generates power by oxidizing zinc using oxygen from the...

Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2024 16:45

Peking University pioneers carbon nanotube tensor processing unit for energy-efficient AI (Image source: Stan Hutter, Unsplash)

Researchers at Peking University develop world's first carbon nanotube-based tensor processing unit

Researchers at Peking University have developed the world's first tensor processing unit (TPU) using carbon nanotube transistors, a remarkable achievement in the quest for energy-saving AI hardware. This innovative TPU, boasts hig...

Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2024 13:41

Antonio De Rosa has made some wonderful concept designs, including this one of the iPhone Air (Image source: ADR Studio)

Apple concept artist’s designs may look “too real” for comfort, says letter from Apple’s lawyers

Concept designer Antonio De Rosa, known for his high quality conceptual designs of possible Apple products, has received a letter from the tech giant’s legal team, informing him that some of his designs seem “too real”, and reques...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 17 Aug 2024 21:40

The Cosmic DE has officially entered public alpha with Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha. (Image source: System76)

Cosmic DE previews the future of Linux in Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha with Fedora, Serpent OS, and Arch support at launch

The highly anticipated Cosmic desktop environment has finally launched in alpha version alongside the Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha. The new Linux desktop environment is also available for Arch, Fedora, NixOS, and Serpent OS, with plans for...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Aug 2024 21:35

Consumer pushback gets Logitech's "forever mouse" concept halted (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech abandons plans for the subscription-based 'forever mouse'

Logitech has seemingly killed its 'forever mouse' project which had sparked widespread controversy by suggesting users pay a regular fee to get some kind of updates for their mice, required for said mice to remain usable. The Swis...

Andrew Sozinov, 07 Aug 2024 09:47

The Forever Mouse is part of Logitech's sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce the company's carbon footprint by 50 percent by the end of the decade. (Image source: Matthias Haltenhof/Pexels)

Logitech tests particularly durable "Forever Mouse" and considers financing via subscription model

As Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber announced in an interview, the company is currently testing a particularly durable mouse that will receive permanent updates and could be financed via a subscription model.

Marius Müller, 31 Jul 2024 15:53

Tesla claims the Roadster 2 will be in production in 2025. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Roadster 2 production update tips imminent launch

Tesla claims it has almost completed the development process of the next-gen Roadster EV, despite nearly seven years having passed since the electric sports car was announced. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, says the company is still workin...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Jul 2024 23:55

The Beetle's lighter body and smaller footprint seem to lend it a hand, as it beat the Tesla Model S P100D with the exact same motors down the drag strip. (Image source: Electric Classic Cars on YouTube)

Tesla-powered VW Beetle EV puts down 738 hp to beat Model S down the drag strip

The most recent test of a Tesla-powered VW Bug built to tackle Pikes Peak sees the lightweight custom EV attack a drag strip with all 738 HP from its dual Tesla Model S P100D motors. After all is said and done, the electric Beetle...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2024 02:45

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV beats Bugatti Chiron and McLaren Speedtail in 0-to-60 acceleration and has more horsepower according to Xiaomi

Yesterday, in the Lei Jun Annual Speech 2024, Lei Jun (the Xiaomi CEO) announced the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype as a light-weight high-performance vehicle which is scheduled to enter production in 2025. He also said Xiaomi is aimi...

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Jul 2024 02:36

A new set of leaks tips a potential electric Ford Super Duty pickup truck with hub motors may be incoming. (Image source: Ford / Autoblog - edited)

Beefy F-150 Lightning with hub motors tips potential Super Duty EV as Ford test mule goes against Cybertruck

Ford appears to be developing a hub-motor driven F-150 Lightning to challenge the Cybertruck's recent rise to popularity. Spy photos of a heavily camouflaged F-150 Lightning reveal what appears to be a set of hub motors and a heav...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jul 2024 20:09

Illumination has come a long way since the days gas lighting was the order of the day. (Image source: Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash)

A history of technology for the uninitiated

CheckMag Imagine yourself transported back to the 1800s, a time when gas lamps were the primary source of illumination in cities and horse-drawn carriages were at the pinnacle of transportation. Now imagine yourself in the shoes of someone...

Jonathan Bester, 15 Jul 2024 09:40

The Taza Aya non-thermal plasma mask (Image source: Taza Aya)

Researchers develop an invisible mask that zaps 99% of airborne pathogens

Taza Aya, a University of Michigan startup says it has developed an 'invisible mask' technology which kills 99% of pathogens in the air while also keeping out 99.8% of aerosols. The University of Michigan says its effectiveness ha...

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Jul 2024 10:44

The Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh hass finally appeared, signalling progress towards an early 2025 launch. (Image source: u/JacklJackon Reddit)

First Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh sighting reveals visual updates and hints at imminent release

The upcoming Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has finally made an appearance. The new electric crossover sports similar visual upgrades to the Model 3 Highlands refresh under its bumper camo. It looks like Tesla is finally testing th...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jul 2024 22:15

This particular Tesla Model Y has a roof-mounted LiDAR unit, suggesting it is being used to test Tesla's upcoming robotaxi. (Image source: Steve Krawczyk/The Verge)

Tesla Model Y gets LiDAR sensor in test sighting suggesting robotaxi development

A Tesla Model Y has been spotted on California's highway 101 with a large LiDAR sensor array mounted to its roof. The bulky hardware suggests that Tesla is conducting testing, either to validate its camera-based self-driving or as...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2024 01:37

Many aesthetic aspects of the upcoming Inster EV look like they were pulled straight from the Ioniq 5. (image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai teases cheap EV with retro Ioniq 5 styling alongside $21,500 rumored price tag for June reveal

Hyundai has officially teased its next EV, the Inster. Although it didn't give away too many details, what is obvious is that the Inster will be built around the boxy, Korea-exclusive Casper and feature the same retro-inspired pix...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2024 01:34

This purple goop contains dissolved gold destined to cover a Tesla Cybertruck. (Image source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Gold plated Cybertruck becomes latest $60,000 exercise in excess for Tesla's electric pickup truck

YouTube's resident mobile device destruction expert has plated a Tesla Cybertruck in $60,000 worth of 24 karate gold in his latest video on Tesla's controversial electric pickup truck. The gold electroplating process required mode...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Jun 2024 02:43

Stanford Engineers develop lightweight, holographic AR glasses powered by AI. (Source: Stanford)

Stanford Computational Imaging Lab engineers develop lightweight, AI-powered, holographic AR glasses prototype

Stanford Computational Imaging Lab engineers have developed a lightweight, AR glasses prototype. Key to this innovation is an AI-powered display that projects a 3D image through a thin, optical waveguide without using bulky lenses...

David Chien, 26 May 2024 07:50

Rivian was kind enough to include photos of its 2025 R1S test mules that it has updated with smaller LFP batteries. (Image source: EPA via Rivian Forums)

Leak spoils 2025 Rivian R1T, R1S changes: smaller, cheaper LFP battery meets heat pump for cold-weather performance bump

A Rivian R1T was recently seen hiding under some camo undergoing cold-weather testing, the purpose of which was unclear at the time. Now, a new report seems to indicate that the electric pickup truck will get a 2025 refresh, with ...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 May 2024 09:50

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted testing on US highways ahead of the official launch. (Image source: KindelAuto on YouTube)

Kia electric pickup truck spy shots tip stylish EV9 looks in California road test sighting

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted in the US, giving us a glimpse at what to expect from the Korean carmaker's foray into Ford's home ground. The new Kia EV looks like it has more than a dash of the EV9's stylin...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 01:39

The ID.UX line will come with a new look. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID. CODE previewed as L4 self-driving car at Chinese auto show

Volkswagen has showcased its latest developments in automotive design at the 2024 Auto China event. The next-gen features are projected to come combined with Level 4 autonomous driving in the upcoming ID. CODE e-SUV. The new range...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2024 19:08

The new Range Rover Electric undergoing winter testing at -4°C in Sweden. (Image source: Land Rover)

Range Rover EV: new electric 4x4 SUV struts its stuff in frosty testing teaser

The new Range Rover EV has gone for a spin on the icy lakes of Sweden. Land Rover has also teased some details of its impressive-sounding in-house motor design and revealed a very familiar design for the upcoming luxury electric S...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Apr 2024 20:19

The ABB Dynafin with its separately controlled blades. (Image: ABB)

ABB Dynafin: New potentially efficient propulsion concept now ready for operation

A ship powered by ABB's Dynafins is expected to be feasible by 2026. A study conducted by ABB together with Ritz Carlton revealed that the propulsion system, which is modeled on the animal kingdom, requires up to 20% less energy a...

Andreas Sebayang, 23 Apr 2024 02:42

System76's Cosmic Desktop is currently in pre-alpha, but it is available for testing. (Image source: System76)

System76 Cosmic DE gets Nvidia improvements, myriad new features in latest pre-alpha update

System76's COSMIC desktop, designed to run on the Pop!_OS Linux distribution now plays better with Nvidia GPUs, has fully fledged theming capabilities, and as well as a number of exciting third party contributions.

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Apr 2024 19:55

Polestar 8 concept render (Source: Salvatore Ville)

Polestar 8 concept casts a glance into the future

Volvo subsidiary Polestar might have only a fraction of Tesla's market share, but they don't lag behind in terms of design. While not a concept coming directly from the tech company, the Polestar 8 imagined by Turin-based designer...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2024 19:03

Nothing's Community Edition Project aims to leverage the creativity of its fanbase to design a better Phone (2a). (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (2a) special edition incoming as Community Edition design contest invites fans to submit concepts

Nothing wants the community to collaborate on a custom Community Edition of the Nothing Phone (2a), with four design stages over the span of six months. The tech startup imposes no limitations on submissions, and the community wil...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Mar 2024 20:52

MIT Self Assembly Lab has prototyped a 4D Knit Dress production method that ensures perfect fit using heat. (Source: MIT Self Assembly Lab)

MIT Self Assembly Lab prototypes 4D Knit Dress with personalized fit thanks to robotic heat shrinking of specialty cloth fibers

MIT Self Assembly Lab has prototyped the 4D Knit Dress that achieves perfect fit through heat treatment. Heat shrink fibers are computer woven into a dress, then selectively shrunk and shaped by a robotic arm-mounted heat gun to a...

David Chien, 09 Mar 2024 07:04