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Hungarian firm Tornyol Systems has developed a 40g autonomous micro-drone that successfully targeted flying pests mid-air, detecting targets up to 8 meters away, aiming for complete mosquito eradication.
OnePlus is set to exit the North American and European markets. MeLE QuieterDL sees a price hike with N150. Xteink X4 Pro may feature a front-lit touchscreen. AYANEO unveils a Game Boy Advance-inspired handheld console, the "Konkr Pocket Advance."
Shark's ChillPill Personal Fan and Cooling System is now available on Amazon for $99.99 (normally $130), its lowest price ever. This 3-in-1 device combines a fan and dry-touch mist, offering wearable, clip, and tabletop modes. USB-C charging supports up to 11 hours of operation.
The Pixel Glow feature, highlighted in the Google Pixel 11, is recreated via the $1 Android app "Glowbar." The free version offers visual effects only, while the paid version adds functional features like notifications and battery indicators.
Based on WIRED's report, this article explains the health risks of PM2.5 from wildfire smoke and how to use air purifiers, N95 masks, and air quality monitoring technologies for protection.
TSMC announced an additional $100 billion investment in its Arizona semiconductor facility, increasing its total U.S. investment to $265 billion. A new factory supporting 2nm processes and advanced packaging will be constructed.
Activist group "Everyone Hates Elon" occupied two London bus stops with fake Meta smart glasses ads, using optical tricks to critique surveillance society.
Heat pump sales in the U.S. continue to grow despite the expiration of tax credits. By Q1 2026, they surpassed gas furnaces by 32%, doubling sales over the past 15 years. Rising energy awareness and the Inflation Reduction Act's lingering impact fuel the trend.
Despite Google's claims of Android 17 as an "intelligence system," no AI features were introduced in the stable release. The only new addition is App Bubbles, highlighting the gap between user expectations and reality.
Apple is raising the subscription fees for AppleCare Plus for Mac and iPad by $0.50 per month and $5 annually, following last year's iPhone price hike.
Valve ends supply of replacement LCD parts for Steam Deck, ASUS offers standalone ROG Ally X20, Google allows third-party app stores on Play Store starting July 22.
Developer cakehonolulu successfully ports Linux to the Sega 32X, released in 1994. Linux now boots on its 23MHz twin SH2 processors and 256KB RAM.
Spotify founder Daniel Ek's co-founded health tech firm Neko Health raises $700M to enter the US market, opening an AI-powered full-body scan clinic in NYC, aiming to democratize preventive medicine.
Pebble has announced it will provide free replacements for cracked screens on its Time 2 smartwatch, even outside the warranty period. Despite receiving only 51 reports, representing a 0.25% failure rate, the move highlights the company's commitment to its community.
The U.S. government has permitted Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase Nvidia's H200 AI chips. While ZTE now joins companies like Alibaba and Tencent in gaining access to the Hopper generation chips, the practical impact will largely depend on China's domestic procurement policies.
Software engineer Fabien Sanglard conducts an in-depth investigation into the computers featured in the movie "Jurassic Park," including the Apple Powerbook 100 and SGI R4000 Indigo, revealing details about the hardware used and its production costs.
A modder has developed "OpenStrike," a Counter-Strike clone for the 22-year-old PSP. Using the Rust-based Pocket3D engine, it achieves 60fps at 480×272 resolution and is also compatible with PS Vita.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is facing a screen red tint issue, possibly linked to its privacy display feature. Users express dissatisfaction as Samsung investigates, with other controversies also emerging.
An Amazon listing error has revealed the Pixel 11 series' color options, 12GB RAM, battery capacities, and compatibility with Google Pixel Tag.
Hisense has unveiled the A10, featuring a 6.13-inch E Ink display and a detachable 5-inch LCD on the back. Powered by the MTK Dimensity 8300, it will launch in the Chinese market for approximately $590.