Hardware
Hardware news — Monday 19 October 2026
150 stories from 7 sources, every one in English. Each links to its publisher.
- New AI tool available: predicting the survival of cancer patients by just one facial photograph
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Jensen Huang’s ‘Digital Brains’ Rant Is… Concerning
Someone check on the CEO of Nvidia.
- Apple cash fold iPhone Duo Supply Mitigation Signal: Partial orders advanced from December to October
- Heavy 1 g: Chinese scientists developed the world ' s lightest wireless visual microscope, resulting in Nature.
- The Japan Actors' Union released the AI Voice Use Guidelines, the Dragonball Goku Voicer, and AI stole their voice.
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What can you use the HDMI port on your Ugreen NAS for?
You can use it to watch media files on the device, but you'll need to use your phone as a remote.
- Steam's new art is full of low-quality AI games, and the player calls for a new AI content filter on the platform
- Young Weida announced a new breakthrough: 90% reduction in physical bits required for record quantum tolerance simulations
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- Japan MMX Mars mission launched and will take a sample back with the first attempt to land the fireplace.
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Robot vacuums have a major privacy problem you should be aware of
Your robot vacuum's microphone and camera are useful for more efficient cleaning, but it's vital to know how that information is stored and shared.
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Meta tweaks its new terms of service after backlash against scraping
The changes have alarmed publishers and others with business accounts.
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Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX stock giveaway would go into ‘Trump Accounts’
President Donald Trump announced this afternoon that Elon Musk's SpaceX shares for children will be given through Trump Accounts. Musk said earlier today that he would give one of his SpaceX shares to "every kid in America" sometime next…
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Why your expensive Wi-Fi 7 router could be delivering slower speeds
Don't tuck your router away in a corner, even if it is a bit of an eyesore.
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This is the upcoming Moto G47 Power
Last week we came across an EPREL listing for the upcoming Motorola Moto G47 Power, revealing its battery capacity, and we now have official-looking renders of the device alongside more of its key specs. Unsurprisingly, the Moto G47 Power…
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What does MLO mean on your router and should you enable it?
Multi-link operation is a key part of Wi-Fi 7 routers.
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The fossil fuel comeback is here
The US is building more fossil fuel infrastructure than it has in a decade while renewable energy growth slows down, a new report shows. Electricity demand is also climbing faster than it has in more than a decade with more data centers…
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Trump Admin Bans DeepSeek From Federal Agencies
DeepSeek could be sending sensitive data to Beijing, administration fears.
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El Niño Has Already Risen Some Pacific Region Sea Levels by Over 1 Foot
Climate scientists warn that the heat expansion already raising some Pacific sea levels by 1.3 feet this El Niño season will become even more deadly thanks to the Moon itself.
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CoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problem
CoreWeave had a bad week last week. Its bonds slipped into distressed territory by a common definition - when investors demand 1,000 basis points more in yield than they'd get from government bonds. Last Tuesday Chamath "SPAC King"…
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Philadelphia Is Holding the Line on Robot Resistance as Woman Gets Arrested for Blocking a Delivery Bot
The city that killed HitchBot is back at it.
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Four AI Agents Have Slain Minecraft’s Ender Dragon
"To our knowledge, this is the first end-to-end autonomous completion of Minecraft by AI agents."
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I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data
The Miles is a smart plug for your car. My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner's permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs into your car's OBD-II…
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Best Power Bank Deals: Laptops, MagSafe, and More
You can never have too many portable chargers, especially when they’re this discounted.
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These Wireless Headphones Have Bass You Can Feel in Your Face
Hearing is so passé. It's all about feeling now.
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Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max European prices and battery capacities leak
If you thought the leaked European prices for vivo's X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, or Oppo's Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max were high, then you probably won't be ready for this. Today a new report claims to bring us the European prices for the…
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‘Star Trek’ Legend Robert Picardo Hopes the Franchise Will Endure
The actor has played the Doctor in various 'Star Trek' projects since the 'Voyager' era.
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Chinese Phone Batteries Are Just Getting Out of Hand
I'll go further: Chinese phones are getting out of hand.
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This Town Was Already in Crisis. Then Rapid Arctic Melting Starting Making Its Tap Water Undrinkable
The world's fastest warming town is facing a drinking water crisis.
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The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)
Mixbook is the best card service I’ve tried, and the brand has multiple sales on holiday cards happening now.
- Ying Wei Da Wong In-hoon: AI is a new tool and your expertise will not be replaced.
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Motorola's wide Razr Flex hits Geekbench with a surprising chipset
Last month, Motorola's upcoming wide foldable smartphone finally got a leaked name - it will allegedly be called the Razr Flex. This has now been confirmed through a Geekbench listing. Apparently, someone in possession of a prototype Razr…
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Hot Dogs, Gelato, Bacon, Salmon, Chocolate, and Deli Meat All Recalled in Recent Days
If you like eating something, there's a good chance it's been recalled.
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Sony’s best noise-canceling earbuds are nearly $100 off today only
Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are on sale in black today only. | Image: Sony For a very limited time, Sony’s latest high-end noise-canceling earbuds are actually cheaper than their last-gen counterpart, the WF-1000XM5 . B&H Photo is selling Sony’s…
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The Fear of a One-Man-Band Weaponizing AI Agents Is Becoming Reality
Hundreds of websites have been compromised as a lone hacker is reportedly catching up with the times.
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ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
Open source Windows alternative ReactOS has reached a major milestone: The operating system can now be installed directly onto an NTFS drive partition. As reported by Phoronix , the move to NTFS clears a long-standing hurdle for the…
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Here's how we would build out the perfect modular electric Slate truck
A Bronco for the modern age.
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Peter Jackson Just Got an Ultra-Rare Extinct Moa Egg Back to New Zealand With the Help of De-Extinction Startup
The Lord of the Rings filmmaker helped acquire the rare moa egg, one of less than 40 known to exist, after a gallery in Colorado put the ancient specimen up for auction this June.
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We might finally know what's written on that mysterious plaque in Super Mario 64
The plaque's message has haunted the internet for 30 years.
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‘Power Rangers’ Concept Art Reveals the Show That Almost Was
Some of the new ideas cooked up for 'Power Rangers' included fresh suits and a shakeup to the usual color dynamic.
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Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?
Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.
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Leaked Galaxy S27 series cases reiterate new designs
The Galaxy S27 series is shaping up to be a turning point for Samsung’s flagship line. Previous rumors suggest Samsung will usher in a new design for its Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra models while still offering the Galaxy S27 and larger-screen…
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Jesse Eisenberg Turned to Directing to Escape ‘Batman v Superman’ Backlash
The erstwhile Lex Luthor says the response to his performance in Zack Snyder's 2016 superhero movie inspired a career pivot.
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Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event Will Bring Us a MacBook We’ve Never Seen Before
Apple's long-awaited OLED touchscreen MacBook may finally be nigh.
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Europe Doesn’t Want Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Hold Its Phone Networks Hostage
Four major European telecom companies are teaming up to explore direct-to-device mobile services that could compete with Starlink.
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Homeland Security bans DeepSeek use in federal civilian agencies
The decision comes a couple of days after the release of Deepseek's latest AI model.
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Disney Wants to Hire Most of the Employees From Bankrupt Character.AI
Disney is interested in Character.AI's legally and ethically controversial business.
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At what distance does a video doorbell stop detecting motion?
Your video doorbell might see a visitor without sending an alert. Detection depends on more than distance, and some surprising factors can affect its reach.
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The extra rugged Crosscall Core X7 surfaces at a French retailer, followed by a rugged tablet
One rugged phone and one rugged tablet have surfaced on French retailer AMG Pro, which focuses on selling tactical equipment. They come from Crosscall – another French company. The Crosscall Core X7 is a rugged handset that can survive…
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Hera Closes In on Asteroid Pair to Study the Impact Damage of NASA’s DART Strike
The spacecraft is set to rendezvous with the two space rocks in November and inspect the crash site.
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Fiber vs. cable internet: What's the difference between them?
Fiber internet is more modern than cable, but the older technology still works well for today's connection needs.
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All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale: Cookware Deals for Fall Cooking
Upgrade your cold-weather cooking setup with discounted cookware for soups, stews, and roasts.
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Apple is set to hold another product event on October 28
Apple's "Pro and Tell" event is taking place in Los Angeles and will likely feature the first touchscreen Mac.
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Apple teases MacBook Pro event next week
Apple has sent invites to a second product launch this month, and it's scheduled for October 28th at 1PM ET in Los Angeles. At the event, Apple is set to announce new Macs and a refreshed iPad Mini, according to Bloomberg . The big…
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‘The Simpsons’ Team Talks About That Big, Vocal Return
A long-missing character came back to 'The Simpsons' with a new voice and a promise to not leave him behind.
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These Retro Headphones Are So Thin They’re Basically Nonexistent
The Porta wireless headphones from Japan-based FInal are big on retro vibes and thin on the headband.
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Why your USB device keeps disconnecting (and how to fix it)
If your USB peripheral is on the fritz, it's worth doing some troubleshooting with the port itself. Give these steps a try.
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Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana
It’ll be several years before the facility is complete, but this digital rendering gives us some idea of what it’ll look like. | Image: Amazon Amazon has signed an agreement with X-energy and American Electric Power (AEP) to fund the…
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Elon Musk (Kinda) Promises to Give SpaceX Shares to ‘Every Kid In America’
You should take it about as seriously as the "Trump Dividend."
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TP-Link moves to assemble routers in the US following an import ban
Routers could start rolling off a Missouri production line as soon as early 2027.
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India smartphone shipments drop 26% in Q3 to the lowest level since 2016
According to a new report by Omdia, India's smartphone shipments fell by 26% to 35.8 million units in the third quarter (July to September) compared to the same period last year. Thus, Q3 2026 saw the lowest smartphone shipments since…
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The RTX 5090 Isn’t ‘Alive’ if It Costs $10,000, No Matter What Nvidia Says
Nvidia's flagship GPU may still be in production, but that isn't saying much for the state of Nividia's RTX 50-series lineup.
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Japan’s Mission to Snatch a Sample of a Martian Moon Launches Today. Here’s How to Watch
The Martian Moons eXploration mission will take a bite out of Phobos and bring it back to Earth.
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Don't throw away your old USB charging cables — Repurpose them instead
The charger from your three-generations-ago phone can still be useful. Here are several ways to use old cables, both indoors and out.
- Roundabout response to the event “Customs cancel delivery orders are recorded as complaints”: Apologize to clients, no “consulting or sanctioning” “inbound complaints”
- Four Google Gemini 4 Argon smarts successfully beat the Last Shadow to pass My World, 27 hours
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Taika Waititi’s ‘Star Wars’ Film ‘On Ice,’ but He’s Still With the Franchise
Another announced project gets put on the shelf, but maybe don't count Waititi outta 'Star Wars' just yet.
- Witch 3: Racing — Re-format Switch 2 Patch 5.01 Open Downloads: Great Upgrading of Paints
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One of the rarest GameCube consoles sells for thousands of dollars today
While the GameCube came in several colors, a few of the most elusive variations command thousands from game collectors.
- We believe in the public novel adaptation of the short play: 5% for the author and 5% for the author.
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Apple’s last-gen Mac Mini with the M4 is $150 off
The front view of the Mac Mini. | Image: The Verge Best Buy has a great deal for the rest of the day on the M4 Mac Mini base model that has 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Normally, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to buy the M4 model for its…
- National Postal Service: 151.3 billion, or 4.3 per cent over the same period, of the monthly delivery volume of 151.3 billion
- In the third quarter of 2026, the Indian smartphone market was cold, iPhone was down 20%.
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JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes
Today, I’m talking with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy. If you’ve been listening to the show, you know that one of my running theories is that those issues are driving a big and maybe kind…
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HMD Vibe2 Max specifications and renders leak
HMD could soon add a new variant to its Vibe2 series. A tipster has shared the full set of specifications and renders of an upcoming HMD Vibe2 Max. According to the leak, the HMD Vibe2 Max will sport a 6.78-inch LCD display with support…
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Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone signed a letter of intent saying they're considering a joint bid for spectrum that would support European direct-to-device satellite competition for SpaceX's Starlink. The four telecom…
- New deep blue S05 new smart ecoscreen: 4.39 in OLD, display core car information
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Elon Musk promises to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US
Elon Musk says he plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in the US starting next year. With around 72 million children in the US as of July 2025, Musk would be giving away about $10.5 billion worth of shares, according to a…
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New ‘Clayface’ Trailer Goes Heavy on the Eyeball Horror
Plus, Peter Jackson promises to direct 'Adventures of Tintin' sequel.
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It’s hard to imagine wireless headphones ever getting lighter than these
If you're on the hunt for lightweight wireless headphones but wearing earbuds or clip-ons never feels comfortable or secure, a relatively obscure Japanese headphone maker could have the solution. Final's new Porta headphones feature an…
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The Story of Rick Baker’s Terrifying Alien Prototype That Evolved Into E.T. [Exclusive]
Read an excerpt from Max Evry's new film history book, 'Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.'
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A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents
A hacker broke into more than 100 websites using an army of AI agents that mostly operated on their own, according to findings from the AI security firm Norforge . Though Norforge doesn't name the targets, Reuters reports that the victims…
- Ministry of Commerce: In January-September of this year, the sale of smart glasses for focus platforms increased 1.1 times
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What the orange light on your PlayStation 5 is actually telling you
The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.
- I've put up 20,000 cash-time limits, LS8 NEO pure power will be on the market in October.
- Gulman: Apple is developing indoor cameras, using AI to analyse the environment
- 16-50mm F2.8A camera lens: Start with Sony E / Canon RF version 2749
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Honor Win2, Win2 RT, and Win Turbo2 specs leak along with a live image
Honor is unveiling the Win2 series in China on October 21, and now a tipster on Weibo has shared specs for all three phones in the family - the Win2, the Win2 RT, and the Win Turbo2. And we also get two images to accompany them, one…
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Zhang Xue-kwan announced that next year Zhang's cash will be on the market.
According to news from IT House, on October 19, Zhang Zhang Xue, founder of the snow locomotive Zhang, spoke about his own electric motoring program in the Light Warn Book, and the first product is on the market next year, with a direct…
- S9880 Vision M Three-Stone White Seaview Box: 360mm water cool, 269 yuan
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Don't throw away your old graphics card — here's what you can do with it
An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.
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Your Plex Server Could Be Mining Crypto for Hackers
Remote code execution is now available on non-updated Plex servers.
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Wyze moved the screen on its new smart scale to the handle so it’s easier to read at eye level
The scale features a conductive indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass surface so it can take BIA measurements no matter where your feet are positioned. | Image: Wyze Wyze announced a new version of its Ultra BodyScan smart scale that debuted…
- Guidelines for the construction of the National System of Technical Standards for Networking of Motor Vehicles: by 2030, complete standards system
- VGN Joint Mission to Tianmi to launch V98Pro V4 TiMi 's limited machine keyboard: initial offer of $419 with Yun-boy 's voicecap button
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6 unexpected uses for your old PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 arrived in 2006 and shouldn't have any right finding a place in a modern media center. Here's a number of reasons why it should make a return.
- China's Dry Smart Car Solutions: Looking forward to a strategic partnership with Ningdee's era and its suits to embrace smart-for-electric ecology
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DIY VR: How to build your own headset, and why you probably won't want to
Virtual reality is in a bit of a weird place right now. After a lot of unfulfilled promise in the 1990s, it came back strong with the 2016 release of the Oculus Rift . For a while, it looked like VR, AR, XR, the metaverse, or whatever you…
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Vibe coding is turning the music gear world upside down
If you spend any time on r/synthesizers or watch a lot of synth videos on YouTube, you've probably noticed the explosion of custom firmware for hardware synthesizers, samplers, and grooveboxes . What unites almost all of them is that they…
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vivo X500 Ultra key specifications tipped
The vivo X500 Ultra is reportedly set to launch in China between March and April next year. A new leak has now revealed more details about the upcoming flagship’s hardware. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the vivo X500 Ultra…
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What's the point of the 2.5G Ethernet port on your router?
Most routers have several 1 Gbps ports, but yours might have one or more 2.5 Gbps options that are great for speeding up compatible devices.
- Classic simulation, IP, and a new test for "Demo 7"
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‘Street Fighter’ Punches Its Way to Top Of the Box Office
It's been a busy movie month, but 'Street Fighter' managed to come out as the weekend winner.
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Democrats think cracking down on AI could give them an edge
Democrats could win back control of Congress this November, and if they do, they'll need to decide how to approach one of the country's newest and thorniest political issues: AI. Polls predict Democrats will flip at least one chamber of…
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- Shun Fung Holdings: Total revenue from September express logistics operations was $28,719 million, an increase of 6.34 per cent over the previous year
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Scientists Just Revived Pig Kidneys Frozen for a Year. It Could Rewrite the Future of Organ Transplants
Researchers at the University of Minnesota managed to freeze test pig kidneys down to -238 degrees Fahrenheit (-150 degrees Celsius) with minimal damage to their vital functions.
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Even Realities G2 review: Smart glasses, stupid controls
Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.
- Funcom, the developer of dunes: Awakening, started a new round of restructuring, preparing for layoffs.
- Biadi confirmed that the company "ordered another 10 car transport ships" to expand its overseas export capacity.
- The first half of this year, our man-form robots produced more than 40,000 machines, and are expected to reach 100,000 units throughout the year.
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Samsung may launch Galaxy S27 series earlier than expected, but memory questions still linger
The Galaxy S26 series arrived late – the S24 generation was unveiled in mid-January and launched in late January, while the S25 generation was announced in late January and launched in early February. The S26 series was only made official…
- HOF graphic card: Hope to import Schwartz Crystal Decoration
- The external media measured the effects of the / Hewlett-Packard Googlebook laptop screen: the colour space was restricted and not performing as expected
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Stratospheric airship flew from US to Japan to test sky cell tower concept
Nearly 100 years after the dirigible Graf Zeppelin made the first nonstop airship journey across the Pacific Ocean, another airship has successfully completed a round-trip flight from New Mexico to Japan and back. But the significance of…
- Tristar shows no FMM OLD, 7-inch prototype panel exposed
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The Maeving RM2 is high-style electric riding with a few compromises
There's a fast-growing category of two-wheeled electric vehicles splitting the difference between high-end scooters and entry-level motorcycles, fresh bikes with avant-garde style but approachable performance. I'm talking about offerings…
- 59 yuan./ Year: WPS Kyoto Plus Federation 11.11 Pre-sale
- New Vegas RTX LightTracker Enhancement Module for the classic game Radiation: New Vegas, supporting path tracking and DLSS
- SK Hercules and several banks co-financed 2 trillion won to support the semiconductor industry in Korea.
- Sealight information, net profit to the mother in the third quarter of 2026, $1,048 million, an increase of 37.9 per cent.
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How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works
Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.
- Mercedes-Benz, in deepening strategic collaboration with Weeda, will promote the next generation of assistive driving systems
- Epic CEO Sweeney calls on the player not to give up Sugarman and says Ben's in the middle of a massive overhaul.
- According to the news, Tesla broke the traditional bargaining pattern in the Korean market and started to contact the third and fourth-class suppliers directly to control costs.
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Redmi K100 with 10,000mAh battery and 6.83-inch display is launching next week
Xiaomi teased the arrival of the Redmi K100 in China last week. The company has now announced the phone’s launch date and revealed its key specs and design. It will join the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max that were unveiled in August. The Redmi…
- "Singing the World's IP Change" "Suspicious Explorer's Interactive Film Show" Demo, Steam, free of charge.
- The technologist dismantles Nintendo Switch 2 re-engineered battery version: still using a group of light panels, memory suppliers changing.
- China announced a new vision I9 for HUAWEI Hicar: Unsensual connection in the car, phone mirrors for wide/ narrow-band free switch
- ICAR V25, opening booking, $13.98-17.58 million
- Black shark phoenix headphones Ultra, released on October 30th.
- The Arida House has issued a car-enhanced processor hystereo E908A to launch a car-regulated product route. Figure
- Medical purse 2.0 online, personal accounts across the province across the country
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15 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026)
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
- According to the news, a factory is doing a 2K+240Hz monitor, which is expected to go up in 2027. Machine
- Mask: next year give SpaceX shares to all American children
- According to the news, the world's largest outsourcer, Esenzer, is seeking to sell Chinese business, with a maximum of $1.5 billion.
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Google Gemini 4 agents just beat Minecraft with no human intervention
Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft's Ender Dragon with no human intervention by sharing tips, threats and mistakes.
- Rivian, launch point-to-point pilot, open the test at the end of the year.