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Pixel 11 Battery Drain Linked to Wi-Fi Equipment Issue
Pixel 11's abnormal standby drain traced to Wi-Fi 6 controls on specific gear blocking deep sleep.
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Choosing USB-A to USB-C Adapters Faces Power, Speed Trade-Offs
Guide to choosing USB-A to USB-C adapters, explaining speed and power differences by standard and tips by use case.
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NVIDIA GPUs Pack 10-40 RISC-V Cores for Control Tasks
Each NVIDIA GPU includes 10-40 RISC-V cores for non-graphics control. Explaining the transition from Falcon.
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Old Phone Becomes Android Auto Display for $4
A method to turn an old phone into a car display is introduced, covering steps and caveats for showing Android Auto via Open Headunit.
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TI Graphing Calculators Hold 20-Year Monopoly on US Classrooms
TI graphing calculators became classroom staples in the 2000s, with exams and sales channels sustaining the monopoly.
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VW Unveils 326-HP ID.3 GTI, First Rear-Wheel-Drive GTI in 50 Years
Volkswagen unveils 326-hp ID.3 GTI. First rear-wheel drive in 50 years, but democratized performance raises questions over its purpose.
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How Apple CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra Differ
Breaking down the differences, integration scope and current vehicle support for Apple CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra.
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Gboard Errors Stem From Thumb Placement, Height Adjustment Improves Accuracy
Frequent Gboard errors on Pixel 8 stemmed from tap placement, not autocorrect. Height adjustment and dictionary cleanup help.
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SpaceX Targets Sept. 28 for Starship's First Orbital Flight
SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 14 on Sept. 28, deploying 26 V3 satellites on its first orbital flight.
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Developer Abandons PS5 Linux Project After Sony Patches AI-Discovered Exploit
Developer halts effort to run Linux on PS5 after Sony patches AI-discovered hypervisor flaw.
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USB-C vs USB4 vs Thunderbolt 5: Speeds, Power Delivery Compared
Sorting out connector vs. standards, speed, power and video output, plus buying tips by use case and certification checks.
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10 Quirky Japan-Only Gadgets and Why You Can't Find Them in the US
10 Japan-exclusive quirky gadgets, including pocket conversational robots and flagship smartphones, and why they remain unavailable in the US.
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6 Disabled Kindle Settings to Enable First for Clock and Reading Progress
A guide to the steps and background for revisiting six disabled Kindle features, including clock and progress displays.
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Power-Free DNA Computer Achieves 100-Bit Calculations
Maynooth University develops power-free DNA molecular computer performing 100-bit operations via self-assembling DNA origami grids.
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Examining Tesla's Rare-Earth-Free Motor Claim: Supply Chain Holds Firm
Examining Tesla's rare-earth-free Cybercab motor claim, alternative technologies, performance metrics, and China's supply dominance.
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Motorola Signature 27 Headed for US Launch with 200MP Camera
Motorola Signature 27 to be announced on day one of Snapdragon Summit. A roundup of US launch hints, 200MP camera and what we know.
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Intel Nova Lake Launching in Late 2026? 52 Cores
Leaks about Intel's next-gen Nova Lake are growing. We sort out the timeline and board info eyeing a late-2026 launch.
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Android Battery Life Settings Guide | How to Extend Standby Time
A systematic guide to power saving and connectivity limits to extend Android standby time, from finding drain causes to model-specific tuning.
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Leapmotor Announces Second Brand, Expanding Space with LEAP 5.0
Leapmotor unveiled a second brand and LEAP 5.0 at 2026 Tech Day, expanding space with a lowered floor and raised roof for a 2027 debut.
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SMT Performance Comparison: Xeon 678X vs Threadripper 9980X
Explaining the setup and aim of testing SMT on/off for the Xeon 678X and Threadripper 9980X under identical conditions.