Off the clothesline, on the grid: MXene nanomaterials enable wireless charging in textiles
The next step for fully integrated textile-based electronics to make their way from the lab to the wardrobe is figuring out how to power the garment gizmos without unfashionably toting around a solid battery. Researchers from Drexel University, the U.....»»
Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years
Microsoft has released a tiny refresh of its Xbox Wireless Headset with improved battery life......»»
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro wireless earbuds are $70 off today
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with active noise cancellation and an IPX7 rating for water resistance are on sale from Samsung for $160 after a $70 discount......»»
Tested: OneAdaptr OneGo and InfinaCore M3 Mini wireless battery packs for iPhone
The iPhone 16 line-up offers an impressive boost to battery life, but there are still occasions when our iPhone needs some help to make it through a long day. If you can’t rely on being in one place long enough to top-up by cable, a portable bat.....»»
The new iOS 18.1 build for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number
Apple is preparing major new software updates for release next week. One of them will be new firmware for that enable key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here’s the build number to look out for as you await the AirPods update. mor.....»»
Fastly DDoS Protection blocks malicious traffic
Fastly released Fastly DDoS Protection to provide automatic protection from Layer 7 and other application-level DDoS attacks. With a click of a button, organizations can enable Fastly DDoS Protection to automatically shield their applications and API.....»»
Amazon launches $99 Anker Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock deal to power your MacBook
The Prime-exclusive deal knocks 44% off the Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock with 85W charging for your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.Pick up the Amazon deal on this Anker Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock - Image credit: AnkerThe Anker Thunderbol.....»»
Qualcomm unveils powerful automotive chips that enable greater AI, ADAS capabilities
Qualcomm unveiled more powerful versions of its automated driving and digital cockpit platforms, delivering computing and AI performance several times greater than before......»»
NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory
NASA has revealed the first look at a full-scale prototype for six telescopes that will enable, in the next decade, the space-based detection of gravitational waves—ripples in space-time caused by merging black holes and other cosmic sources......»»
The first Wiim-enabled wireless speakers are here
Wiim's first wireless speakers are made by Swedish audio company Audio Pro......»»
Get two Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras for only $99, but hurry!
Best Buy is offering an $81 discount on two units of the Blink Outdoor 4 wireless security camera. The bundle will be yours for only $99, but you need to hurry......»»
"Nano-weapon" discovery boosts fight against antibiotic-resistant hospital superbugs
Researchers have discovered how a bacteria found in hospitals uses "nano-weapons" to enable their spread, unlocking new clues in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs......»»
Nissan launches charging network, gives Ariya access to Tesla SuperChargers
Nissan's new charging network gives its EVs access to 90,000 charging stations. Ariya and 2025 EVs will also access Tesla's SuperCharger network......»»
Apple axes Powerbeats Pro ahead of major refresh coming next year
Apple has just discontinued its Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones. They are no longer available from the Apple Store and have been removed altogether from Beats’ own website. But it’s not all bad news: a major refresh is still coming soon. m.....»»
Simple voltage pulse can restore capacity to Li-Si batteries
The bad news is that there's not a lot of pure Li-Si batteries in use. If you're using a large battery for a specialized purpose—say grid-scale storage or an electric vehicle—.....»»
iPad mini 7 charging speed limited to 20W, around a 2-hour charge
A regulatory filing reveals that the iPad mini 7 charging speed is limited to 20W, the same as its predecessor. This means that the device will take around an hour to charge to 70%, and about two hours to go from empty to fully-charged – signifi.....»»
Next-gen 6G cellular networks may be 9,000 times faster than 5G
New reports indicate that next-generation wireless networks could achieve speeds of up to 938 gigabits per second, roughly 9,000 times the speed of current 5G … The post Next-gen 6G cellular networks may be 9,000 times faster than 5G appeared f.....»»
Best WiFi extenders to eliminate dead zones, based on expert testing
To get the best and fastest possible WiFi in your home, we always recommend a cutting-edge mesh wireless system like the eero 6+. There’s just … The post Best WiFi extenders to eliminate dead zones, based on expert testing appeared first.....»»
The Kindle Colorsoft is a Kindle we’ve waited years for
Amazon revealed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, an e-reader that serves up a color panel inside a waterproof chassis, with wireless charging support......»»
MagSafe Monday: Is Apple’s new fast charging cable the best MagSafe charger?
I’ve owned Apple’s original MagSafe charger for many years at this point, and for all of Apple’s faults with cable builds over the years, it’s held up really well. There’s been zero fraying or stripping. I suspect a lot of this is the very.....»»
SpaceX tells FCC it has a plan to make Starlink about 10 times faster
SpaceX: "Small-but-meaningful updates" can boost speed from about 100Mbps to 1Gbps. SpaceX is seeking approval for changes to Starlink that the company says will enable gigabit-pe.....»»