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Members of the UMass Amherst and MIT research team at the repair site in Great Barrington (Image source: UMass Amherst)

3D printing used in bridge repair for the first time as UMass Amherst completes a proof-of-concept repair

In collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), researchers from MIT and UMass Amherst have successfully demonstrated that cold spray 3D printing can be used to repair corroded bridge beams directly...
Chibuike Okpara, 21 Jun 2025 20:13
The new 5G receiver developed by MIT researchers achieves 30 times better noise blocking (Image source: AI-generated image)

MIT researchers unveil 5G receiver 30× better than traditional 5G receivers

Researchers at MIT have developed a new ultra-low-power receiver chip that’s about 30 times more resistant to harmonic interference than traditional designs. This breakthrough, reported on MIT News on June 17, could lead to smalle...
Chibuike Okpara, 20 Jun 2025 13:37
Cloud gaming illustration with multiple users connected via central infrastructure (Image source: vectorjuice via Freepik)

Capsule prototype enables up to 2.25 times more cloud gaming sessions per GPU

The engine-level system, tested within O3DE, isolated multiple players per GPU without modifying application code, and maintained consistent performance across four evaluated titles.
Louise Burke, 19 Jun 2025 22:12
An illustration of the new alternating-pressure mattress (Image source: Science.org Robotics; cropped)

New tech could save the U.S. population $11 billion in medical costs yearly and prevent 60,000 fatalities

A groundbreaking study published yesterday reveals a counterintuitive medical innovation: a mattress that increases pressure on certain body areas to dramatically reduce the risk of pressure ulcers (PUs), also known as bedsores. T...
Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jun 2025 18:04
Meta blogs about the hardware features and added capabilities of its Aria Gen 2 wearable glasses for AI and AR research. (Image source: Meta)

Meta releases new details on its Aria Gen 2 glasses for AI and AR developers

Meta has provided additional details on the Aria Gen 2 wearable device. The AR glasses with multiple cameras, microphone, speakers, and multiple health and positioning sensors aid researchers in developing AI and AR technologies.
David Chien, 18 Jun 2025 06:58
ÆMotion demonstrated its innovative four-wheeled micro EV on the streets of Paris during Vivatech 2025. (Image source: ÆMotion)

ÆMotion showcases its four-wheeled micro EV in Paris

ÆMotion's four-wheeled micro EV prototype merges a titling body for motorcycle agility with car safety features, including weather and crash protection. Its slim, two-passenger design has a range of up to 200 km per charge.
David Chien, 15 Jun 2025 04:50
Kamingo turns almost any bicycle into an e-bike in 10 minutes. (Image source: Kamingo)

Kamingo allows you to convert your bike into an e-bike

Convert your favorite bike into an e-bike with minimal effort. This is the idea behind Kamingo, which is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The system weighs just 2.3 kg and initial assembly takes only 10 minutes.
Benedikt Winkel, 11 Jun 2025 22:43
Apple Watches wearers gain an AI workout buddy in watchOS 26. (Image source: Apple)

Apple watchOS 26 arrives with AI workout buddy

Apple has unveiled watchOS 26, featuring a sleek Liquid Glass interface, AI-powered Workout Buddy, and enhanced Smart Stacks for a more intuitive experience. The OS also includes new messaging action suggestions, wrist gestures, a...
David Chien, 10 Jun 2025 05:07
Apple TVs with iPhones turn into karaoke machines with tvOS 26. (Image source: Apple)

Apple tvOS 26 turns Apple TVs into sing-along karaoke boxes

Apple has introduced tvOS 26 for Apple TV, featuring a karaoke mode with follow-along lyrics that uses iPhones as microphones. The OS adopts Apple's Liquid Glass interface design, and displays movies and shows with new poster art.
David Chien, 09 Jun 2025 22:59
Apple visionOS 26 previewed with new features for Apple Vision Pro XR headset. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils visionOS 26 for Apple Vision Pro

Apple has introduced visionOS 26 for the Vision Pro headset, enhancing virtual experiences with spatial widgets, improved Personas, and AI-powered depth rendering for immersive 3D scenes. The update also adds support for new acces...
David Chien, 09 Jun 2025 21:18
Sony unveils Project Defiant wireless game controller for fighting games on PCs and PS5 consoles. (Image source: Sony)

Sony announces Project Defiant: PlayStation 5 and PC wireless game controller for fighting games

Sony has unveiled Project Defiant, an arcade fight stick designed for PlayStation 5 consoles and PCs. The controller features low latency wireless connectivity using PS Link technology and customizable joystick restriction gates.
David Chien, 09 Jun 2025 06:29
23 years after its release, Medal of Honor is brought back to life with the help of Unreal Engine 5. (Image source: Jos van Laar / YouTube)

A cult shooter from the 2000s makes a comeback thanks to Unreal Engine 5

A fan has decided to breathe new life into Medal of Honor game 23 years after its release, with the help of the Unreal Engine 5.
Alexis Stegmann, 06 Jun 2025 19:16
Jump Ship screenshot showing space battle

New sci-fi co-op FPS game with epic space battles and sleek graphics is free to try for Steam Next Fest ahead of imminent launch

Jump Ship is an upcoming PVE co-op sci-fi game that combines Halo-like FPS combat with the space exploration of Starfield and the orbital battles of Star Wars Battlefront. The developer has just announced a Steam Next Fest open de...
Julian van der Merwe, 04 Jun 2025 20:29
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

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