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Chipmaking process changes could significantly increase the productivity of ASML’s new machines, potentially raising output by about 40 percent and improving manufacturing efficiency across advanced semiconductor production.
Apple has announced its annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 AM PDT, signaling likely major product announcements and generating anticipation for new device reveals.
Apple’s September 9 launch is expected to spotlight the first foldable iPhone Ultra, while also bringing updates related to AirPods and HomePods.
Fairphone’s CTO describes how the Dutch company designs smartphones differently by prioritizing repairability, longevity, ethical sourcing, and modular construction over the usual fast-upgrade, disposable model.
The Circular Ring 3 series announcement arrives during intensified smart ring competition, as rivals like Oura Ring 5 and RingConn Gen 3 have recently launched, signaling a rapidly evolving wearable market.
This course introduces the semiconductor supply chain from physics to rack-scale data centers, explaining how AI chips are designed, fabricated, packaged, and integrated while highlighting industry players, bottlenecks, and why understanding the hardware stack matters for learning and investing.
Jio is offering a low-cost way to transform an aging computer into an AI-ready PC, charging about $11 for two months to make advanced computing more accessible.
The Army reports that its laser system can detect, track, and destroy hostile drones, highlighting a directed-energy defense capability aimed at countering small aerial threats more precisely and efficiently than traditional weapons.
Apple is expected to unveil its next iPhone lineup at an event next week, with rumors suggesting the company may introduce its first foldable iPhone, marking a potentially major shift in its smartphone design strategy.
New features are beginning to roll out across the Android ecosystem today, signaling an update wave for Android users and devices.
The author reflects on entering a stage of life where minor movements cause aches, and describes initial skepticism about massage guns based on disappointing experiences with off-brand models.
XREAL’s smart glasses are presented as a potential future of home entertainment, suggesting a shift toward more immersive, wearable viewing experiences that could replace or complement traditional screens.
Google partnered with the Pokémon Company to launch a special-edition Fitbit Air designed to integrate with the Pokémon Sleep app, blending wearable fitness tracking with a popular gaming experience.
Hoomanely created a smart dog bowl that tracks and records feeding data, then alerts owners when a dog’s eating behavior changes, helping them monitor health and spot potential issues early.
Clem Delangue described the Microduck as an open-source robot designed to learn new behaviors through reinforcement learning, emphasizing its flexibility and teachability.
Google is introducing new memory-use limits for Android apps as rising AI data center demand strains hardware supply, potentially reducing memory available in lower-cost phones and forcing developers to optimize app usage more carefully.
Plaud has introduced new “agentic” earbuds priced at $249, signaling a premium entry into a growing category of AI-enhanced audio wearables focused on more autonomous, assistant-like functionality.
Apple’s upcoming event is expected to be significant because it may reveal the long-rumored foldable iPhone and mark the first event led by incoming CEO John Ternus, who is set to replace Tim Cook on September 1.
Legato Frames are glasses that embed a company’s patented hearing-assistance technology into the arms of the eyewear, combining vision and hearing support in a single wearable product.
The content indicates that the feature or issue is currently limited to Pixel devices running Android 17, suggesting it is not yet available more broadly across other devices or Android versions.
Jalapeño outperformed the current state of the art on SemiAnalysis’ InferenceX benchmark by delivering both more tokens per user and higher throughput per kilowatt.
Apple introduced new processors together with refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio models, signaling an update to its desktop lineup with improved hardware options.
The base Mac Mini offers 256GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and a $899 starting price, making it a compact entry-level desktop configuration with modest but practical specs.
Luffu Link is a standalone device that combines continuous health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and trusted-contact assistance without requiring a nearby phone.
Monitor vendors are taking significant risks by making changes or decisions that could backfire, suggesting their current approach may be unstable, shortsighted, or likely to provoke negative consequences.
Amazon says ongoing memory shortages are increasing hardware costs so significantly that the company now expects to pass those higher expenses on to consumers.
MTIA 300 is Meta’s first in-house training and inference accelerator for ranking and recommendation models, featuring built-in NIC chiplets and communication-offloading engines that, together with a co-designed HCCL library, improve training communication performance beyond general-purpose GPUs.
The Unibook is an unusual entry-level laptop aimed at patient users who can tolerate its quirks, suggesting it offers basic affordability or accessibility but likely comes with notable compromises in performance, design, or usability.
TechCrunch Mobility introduces itself as a central hub for transportation news and insights, welcoming readers back to coverage focused on the future of mobility.
A creator unboxes and assembles a highly modular Framework laptop, installs Linux after disabling secure boot, and is impressed by its speed, battery life, customizable ports, and privacy-focused hardware features.
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL improves camera speed and adds genuinely useful AI features like Rambler, but its mostly incremental changes may not persuade recent Pixel owners to upgrade.
The Shokz OpenDots 2 earbuds are highly advanced, lightweight, open-ear devices with excellent waterproofing and directional sound, designed for comfort and safety without compromising audio quality.
The $225 Pebble Time 2 offers a unique blend of quirky watch faces, apps, physical buttons, an e-paper display, extended battery life, and a playful hacker spirit.
Framework has announced it will replace certain out-of-warranty AMD mainboards for customers experiencing issues.
Google's latest Pixel phones, despite certain compromises, remain solid choices in the smartphone market.
Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods aim to address privacy concerns by restricting the ability to capture photos and videos, differentiating them from other AI wearables.
Fairphone offers easily swappable components such as USB ports and screens, which can be replaced using just a single torx driver.
The Fairphone 6+ is a midrange Android device that offers repairability and longevity, appealing amid rising gadget prices and component shortages.
Petlibro claims their feeders can perform scheduled feedings without an internet connection, but users have reported issues with this functionality.
Schneider Electric has introduced the Easy UPS 3S Pro, a three-phase UPS for critical applications in small to medium data centers and various industries, offering 10–40kVA capacities with flexible battery configurations.
French startup Kog challenges the misconception that GPUs are unsuitable for agentic workflows, suggesting they may be more capable than previously thought.
This project involves creating a high-efficiency, durable circuit with built-in protection, using JLCPCB for PCB manufacturing, and features a design with 28 MOSFETs forming an H-bridge, requiring careful soldering and reinforcement for optimal performance.
The author explores a project that transforms a PSP-1000 into a modern gaming device using a Raspberry Pi, highlighting the nostalgia and simplicity of older gaming systems compared to today's complex setups.
Samsung's hardware quality is so high that minimal changes were necessary for this year's product lineup.
Bartesian's cocktail makers function similarly to Keurig or Nespresso machines, but they are designed specifically for creating alcoholic beverages.
The PWM module designed for adjustable frequency applications, such as ultrasonic cleaners or inverters, features feedback control, low battery protection, and easy assembly, supported by JLCPCB's PCB manufacturing services.
The Made by Google 2026 event unveiled the Pixel 11 series and introduced a new competitor to Apple's AirTag, showcasing Google's latest innovations in technology.
Google's Quick Share feature introduces a tap-to-share mode, enabling swift exchange of contacts, photos, videos, and other data.
In 2026, Google prioritizes advancements in artificial intelligence and curated user experiences over hardware specification upgrades.
The Google Pixel 11 series is priced $100 higher than last year's model, but now includes 256GB of base storage.
