Should You Buy the iPhone 16E or Wait for the iPhone 17 to Be Announced?
We are days away from Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, where we expect the rumored iPhone 17 to be announced. The iPhone 17 will likely be a follow-up to the iPhone 16, which launched in 2024. However, Apple’s newest phone, the $599 iPhone 16E, was released in February and offers a unique appeal: Get some of…
What Android security threats should IT know about? | TechTarget
From OS vulnerabilities to ransomware attacks, Android devices continue to face a variety of security risks. As soon as Google fixes one problem, another threat comes along. Data security is of utmost importance in enterprise organizations. To protect mobile devices in these environments, IT must understand the security weaknesses of different mobile OSes. The…
China injects tens of billions of dollars in chipmaking tools, but it’s easily more than a decade behind the market leaders — Here’s why
China’s attempt to build a self-sufficient semiconductor industry has been instrumental in creating numerous companies, such as Huawei’s HiSilicon, SMIC, and YMTC, that develop and manufacture world-class chips. However, while there are China-based firms that produce chipmaking tools, they cannot replace equipment made by American or European companies for advanced process technologies. Some, like Goldman…
A design guide for respiratory belt transducers
Curious about how respiratory belt transducers work—or how to design one yourself? This quick guide walks you through the essentials, from sensing principles to circuit basics. Whether you are a hobbyist, student, or engineer exploring wearable health technology, you will find practical insights to kickstart your own design. Belly breathing, also known as diaphragmatic or…
Inside the Royal Shakespeare Company’s first ever video game
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” Can a quote from Shakespeare’s Macbeth become a hacker’s motto? This question haunted the Cannes Film Festival in May, and now, the Venice International Film Festival, two major launchpads for the first-ever video game produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Lili is a neo-noir rendition of Macbeth set…
A greener way to 3D print stronger stuff
3D printing has come a long way since its invention in 1983 by Chuck Hull, who pioneered stereolithography, a technique that solidifies liquid resin into solid objects using ultraviolet lasers. Over the decades, 3D printers have evolved from experimental curiosities into tools capable of producing everything from custom prosthetics to complex food designs, architectural models,…
A stair climbing robot vacuum? Everything that’s coming soon from Anker, Eufy, and Soundcore.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsEufySoundcoreAnker The upcoming months are going to be busy for Anker Innovations. Under the company’s umbrella include three well-known brands — Anker, Eufy, and Soundcore — all of which have new products coming within the next year. At IFA 2025, the brand launched its latest advancements and…
8BitDo Pro 3 GameCube-Themed Purple Controller Gets First Discount
The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad is on sale for $63 (was $70) until September 15, and unlike last week’s matching Labor Day offer, the GameCube-inspired purple edition–by far the most popular choice–is eligible for Amazon’s deal. This is the first discount on the purple edition since the Pro 3’s August 12 launch. To save…
This is why I think the iPhone 17 Pro’s vapor chamber could be a big deal
Summary The logo for Apple’s September 9 event seems to lend credence to a rumor that the iPhone 17 Pro will get a vapor-cooled A19/A19 Pro processor. That in turn may hint at a significant jump in performance, since until now Apple has been content to use less conspicuous cooling methods, even on the iPhone…
I tried Acer’s first Chromebook with an NPU: AI features aside, it’s just a nice budget laptop
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 specs and availabilityAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 designAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 performanceWho should get the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514? Acer is upgrading one of its premium convertible Chromebooks with more AI prowess. Announced today at IFA 2025 in Berlin, the…