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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 multiple postures that are not possible with one foldable smartphone currently.

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 date for the next alpha play test in April.

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 same level of modularity as the Framework Laptop.

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 features solar panels integrated into the roof that can potentially add 20-30 km of range per day.

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.

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.

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 horizontally to create an 18-inch display within a 14-inch laptop form factor.

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

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 handset just like the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate. The working prototype is also rated to be thinner and to have a higher-resolution display than that pre-existing device.

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 productivity tools to enhance multitasking and collaboration.

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 and EZ60 firmware update adds profile switching, an ultra-sensitive Berserk mode. These are seemingly the first steps towards the features Iqunix promised would be available by the end of Q2.

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 the first. Now, Steam gamers can play the open alpha test of the shooter, which is somewhere along the lines of Halo or Unreal Tournament meets Portal.

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.

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 wireless and is available starting at $179.99.

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.

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 what those objects ought to look 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.

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."

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.

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.

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 designs with ISO selection, exposure compensation, aperture F stops, and shutter speeds, among others. There is also support for an impressive range of keyboard form factors and layouts, and the PBS profile optimises for compatibility and ergonomics.

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 systems.

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 camera will have a colour selector dial, similar to the one found on the Pen F from 2016 and the more recent Fujifilm Film Simulation dial.

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 support.

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 interesting aesthetics, with a lightly frosted transparent PC case and a bright red volume knob.

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 tasks, but this custom case bundles everything nicely together into an albeit "chunky" productivity package.

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.

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 suitable for gaming applications. The Libhmk project also supports a number of standard Hall-effect switches and gaming features, like DKS, Rapid Trigger, and Continuous Rapid Trigger.

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, ergonomics or even use-cases with extra handy functions.

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.

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.

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.

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 environments from fusion reactors to jet engines.

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 deleted after each session, but all answers will be retained.

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 make the EVs safer to drive in adverse conditions.

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 or may not come as a follow-up to the world's first tri-folding smartphone.

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.

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 like the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. However, its futuristic upgrade could also come with compromises.

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 displaying soothing images to alleviate stress.

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.

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, and clothing displays.

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 unusual Gear Head feature.

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 latest patent. It allows the user to unlock the phone regardless of the mode it is in.

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 batteries, potentially revolutionizing how we think about powering our everyday devices.

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, potentially revolutionizing how AI systems handle information while reducing energy consumption.

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 could transform how we power everything from fitness trackers to health sensors.

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 highlights crammed into these pieces of tech is more than generous, including a Cowell xMEMS solid-state speaker.

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. Sadly, it will take a few years for this Japanese brand's first EV to hit the market.

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 mainstream segment, Samsung appears to be playing a game of leapfrog with display technology.

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 display with 1620 x 2880 4:3 resolution