Why it matters: As smartphones like the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 push charging speeds higher, Qi2‘s evolution to 2.2 promises up to 50W wireless power—cutting charge times and heat— but adoption has been sluggish, leaving users stuck with slower 15W Qi2 tech. This new power bank could kickstart the upgrade wave for on-the-go charging. […]

Why it matters: In a world hungry for faster data—think AI training, quantum computing, 8K streaming, and massive cloud backups—Japan’s breakthrough pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with existing fiber optics, potentially slashing global latency and boosting connectivity for billions. The news: Researchers in Japan have clocked a mind-blowing 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over […]

Why it matters: Google’s push to blend Chrome OS and Android could supercharge affordable laptops like Chromebooks, making them more versatile for work and play. This move echoes Apple’s seamless ecosystem across iPadOS and macOS, potentially shaking up the PC market where Windows dominates but innovation lags. What’s happening: In a bombshell interview, Google’s Android […]

Google’s AI agent, dubbed Big Sleep, has achieved a cybersecurity milestone by detecting and blocking an imminent exploit in the wild—marking the first time an AI has proactively foiled a cyber threat. Developed by Google DeepMind and Project Zero, Big Sleep identified a critical vulnerability in SQLite (CVE-2025-6965), an open-source database engine, that was on […]

Why it matters: Apple fans dying to try the latest iPhone OS have faced a wait longer than expected for the iOS 26 public beta, diverging from Apple’s usually rapid rollout. A near-term release could help ramp up user testing , work out bugs, and increase excitement ahead of the full launch this fall, especially […]

DJI Power 2000 Power Station review: perfect for outages, drones and camping

The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is the Mercedes of high-end pool cleaners

T-Mobile Home Internet comes in two flavors, 5G and 2 gig fiber. We break down both plans for you so you can decide which one is best for you.

Popular privacy communication app Signal adds an update to prevent Microsoft's AI-driven feature "Recall" from taking screengrabs of your conversations.

Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a database of more than 184 million logins and emails stolen via infostealer malware. Time to change your passwords, again.

The Anker Solix F3800 Plus offers high solar input, expandable power, and EV charging - ideal for home backup or off-grid use. With great portability, app control, and a 5-year warranty, it outshines the competition in usability and value.

Beatbot's Aquasense Pro pool cleaner performs better and been more reliably than the competition, but comes at a steep price.

You don’t have to have a professional install smart switches to make your lighting smart. Instead, try the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch. It helps you take control of your home lighting through an easy-to-use app, though it has no shortage of competitors.

The latest Rivian software update adds many features, the biggest of which is a dedicated Snow Mode.

In the first quarter 2005, more than 400 million DVDs shipped to retail according to figures compiled by Kaplan, Swicker and Simha on behalf of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group.

Samsung has finished manufacturing their 100-millionth TFT LCD. And you wondered why LCD prices have fallen so much.

According to IDC A strong performance in EMEA and Latin America helped boost worldwide PC shipment growth back into double digits in the first quarter of 2005.

Traffic volumes continue to soar in 2009 as just about every industry has turned out sharp increases in demand for bandwidth, raising concerns about whether capacity can handle the demand.

According to IDC, the worldwide market for handheld devices experienced its fifth successive quarter of year-over-year decline in the first quarter of 2005.

The TDK VeloCD Firewire 24/10/40F CD ReWriter runs flawlessly, is fast and looks extremely cool. While it supports Mac systems, the software provided is pretty thin.

The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 6Y160M0 serial ATA drive currently offers the fastest sustained throughput of any 160 GB drive we have tested with good seek times.

Sony's DRU-530A is an affordably priced multi-format burner for your PC. With support for all the popular formats and 8X DVD writing, this drive has a lot going for it.

Samsung's TS-H552U Dual layer DVD writer is a hidden treasure. Featuring blazing fast 5X Dual layer write times and a price of under $100 dollars, you get the best of both worlds.

Ximeta's NetDisk external hard drive changes the way networked storage is done with its USB 2.0 and integrated 100/Mbps Ethernet capabilites.

Apple's first flash based player the iPod Shuffle is a hot seller no doubt due to its low price and great looks. The iPod Shuffle is available with 512MB and 1GB of memory.

You have saved up enough money for a new video card. You dabble in a little gaming, want to get into video editing. Boy does ATI have a card for you.

With Sony's DRU-700A, you can record up to 8.5GB of data on a single disc, including a full Hollywood DVD-Video, without having to cut corners to make the movie fit.

The Comta PNW-I available through desks4computers.com proves that for an affordable price you can have an office desk with solid construction and quality parts.

Samsung claims that their Yepp YP-T5 digital audio players are the smallest of their kind. After getting our hands on this miniscule player, there is little reason to argue otherwise.

Apple redesigns the nano to keep it competitive with is increasingly full-featured rivals.

MSI's MEGA Player 515 digital audio player is the first we have seen to use an OLED display. It also features an integrated lithium-ion battery. So how does it sound? Read on to find out.

The MP-300 is an audiophiles dream come true with 24-bit decoding, Auto Gain Control, SRS surround, and a massive 12mW per channel output guarantee the highest possible sound quality.

MSI's Megastick 256MB digital audio player has a long list of features, and is easy to use. Audiophiles will want to purchase a seperate set of earbuds to use with this player though.

The Philips K003 Key Ring MP3 player looks good and sounds good, but we just can't seem to get past its lack of functions. We want so much more out of a player in this price range. Read on to see why.

Featuring a large 3-inch screen, the Microsoft Zune allows both music and video playback for under $250 US. Read our review before you buy it!

The Plextor PlexWriter PX-504UF is not only good looking, but offers fast read and write speeds coupled with a robust software package.

The MSI GeForce FX5700-VT2DR256 video card features dual DVI outputs and an excellent software package making this a great card for those that want a dual monitor setup.

Logitech's Dual Action Controller looks like the perfect answer to your gaming needs. However, after extensive testing, this game pad bombed big time. Be forewarned.