James Cameron's Aliens, released 40 years ago, profoundly impacted video game design, influencing titles like Doom, Halo, and Gears of War with its space marines, weaponry, and gameplay structure, despite challenges in direct game adaptations.
Reports suggest that Xtra and Skyrover, two unspecified entities, may soon face an effective ban from operating within the United States. The brief update indicates potential regulatory action, though details regarding the reasons or the specific nature of Xtra and Skyrover are not provided.
AliExpress has been fined a record €550m by the EU under the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and harmful products, including counterfeit clothing and unsafe cosmetics, on its platform. The company condemned the fine as "disproportionate."
Thunderstorms can cause significant damage to electronics, leading to costly repairs and potential fires. Proactive measures like unplugging devices during storms and investing in surge protectors can prevent losses.
Even Realities Technology, a Chinese smart glasses startup founded by an ex-Apple executive, has achieved unicorn status after raising $150 million, valuing the company at $1 billion. The funds will support AI integration and global expansion in the burgeoning smart wearables market.
Amazon's top hardware executive, Panos Panay, revealed the company is prioritizing in-house silicon for "critical" consumer devices like Echo Show and Fire TV. This focus on custom chips aims to enhance AI capabilities on-device, improve hardware-software integration, and secure the user experience, while still utilizing chips from partners like Qualcomm. Panay also hinted at a future beyond apps and screens, emphasizing conversational AI and context for future gadgets, including a roadmap of "on-the-go" devices.
DJI and Insta360, two Chinese brands, now control nearly 90% of the global smart camera market, pushing aside US-based GoPro. Shipments reached 4.14 million units in Q1, with sales up 20% year-on-year.
Amazon's Prime Day event is concluding, offering significant discounts on a wide range of tech gadgets including smart home devices, e-readers, headphones, and tablets. Deals include Amazon Echo devices, Philips Hue smart bulbs, various Kindle models, Apple AirPods, and iPads, with some products reaching their lowest prices.
Final day of Prime Day offers discounts on various tech products including smart home devices, e-readers, headphones, and more, with some items selling out quickly.
On day three of Amazon's four-day Prime Day sales event, numerous tech deals persist, offering significant discounts on smart home devices, e-readers, headphones, and iPads, with many items at or near their lowest prices, providing a chance to acquire popular gadgets.
Amidst controversies like World Cup hydration breaks and increasing heatwaves, a new wave of hydration tech, including sweat monitors and smart water bottles, is flooding the market. Experts debate their accuracy and necessity, with some expressing skepticism while companies claim effectiveness for athletes and workers.
Amazon Prime Day is approaching, offering deals under $100 on items like earbuds and Kindles. Other sales include discounts on laptops for college, Dyson products, Oura Rings, Chirp wheels, Sony headphones and cameras, and robotic pool cleaners. These deals aim to make life easier during potentially hard times.
Amazon's Prime Day sale offers a wide range of deals on electronics, fitness tech, home appliances, and more. Featured items include Apple products, headphones, TVs, smart bird feeders, vacuums, Kindles, and Wi-Fi mesh systems, with many items available under $100 or $30.
Amazon's Prime Day offers significant discounts on tested tech gadgets. WIRED highlights deals on Apple AirPods Pro 3, Google Pixel 10, LG OLED TV, Netgear Orbi, Apple Watch Series 11, Kindle Paperwhite, and TerraMow robot lawnmower, focusing on value during the cost-of-living crisis.
As the economy tightens, WIRED highlights top tech deals under $30. Find discounts on essential gear like lip masks, handheld fans, chef's knives, pet fountains, phone accessories, packing cubes, pet cameras, and electric kettles, all tested and approved.
WIRED highlights top Prime Day tech deals on gadgets, including earbuds, Kindles, and laptops. The article also features deals on Samsung, Lenovo, and B&H Photo products, with a focus on affordable college laptops and digital notebooks like the Kindle Scribe.
A new rechargeable solid-state battery developed by a Tsinghua University-led team operates stably up to 150°C and can withstand thermal shocks up to 300°C. Its safety, small size, and high energy density make it suitable for next-generation technologies.
Hydration tech, including sweat monitors and smart water bottles, is gaining traction amid rising heatwaves and public health campaigns. While some products promise to track hydration levels, experts express skepticism about their accuracy, with concerns also raised about potential health anxiety.
Valve advocates for open PC ecosystems, criticizing companies that subsidize hardware or buy exclusive content to create closed systems. They believe openness drives innovation and allows consumers to choose devices based on personal preferences like price and performance.
A "slow tech" movement is emerging as people, including tech pioneers like Tony Fadell, seek to reduce digital fatigue. Consumers are embracing older, simpler gadgets like the iPod Shuffle and flip phones, valuing "friction" as a way to create boundaries and regain control over their time and attention.
A "slow tech" movement is gaining traction as people seek to reduce digital fatigue. Consumers are embracing older gadgets like the iPod Shuffle, flip phones, and e-ink devices, and using apps to limit screen time, seeking more control and less constant connectivity.
A review of 17 power banks tests their ability to charge various devices, from smartphones to laptops. Key specifications like wattage, voltage, and capacity (mAh) are crucial for compatibility. The article highlights top picks for overall performance, budget, portability, and specific device charging needs.
Tesla owners in China are using miniature replica heads of celebrities, like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to trick the car's driver monitoring system. These $30-$40 figurines are placed to block the in-cabin camera, allowing drivers to disengage from the road while using assisted-driving features, despite Tesla's safety requirements.
Filter writers share their favorite exercise and recovery products, including the Lumia Occipital Release Neck Wedge for tension relief, Kizik slip-on shoes for back pain sufferers, and the Xtreme Comforts Seat Cushion for prolonged sitting.
