Day: May 7, 2025

Buffalo designed the Skeleton Hard Disk as an external USB drive with a premium package and design, though its technical specifications aren't groundbreaking. Using a standard USB 3.2 (Gen 1) interface, the drive lets users see the spinning magnetic surface and moving read/write heads during I/O operations. Forget state of......

Previous updates hinted at trackpad functionality for the Legion Go, but this release confirms extended input compatibility for both Asus and Lenovo devices. It introduces key features like power button support, laying the foundation for wider handheld integration. The update also highlights enhanced input functionality for both handhelds. Read Entire...

Test your PC hardware knowledge... Read Entire Article

Until recently, Apple required third-party iPhone and iPad developers to conduct in-app transactions through its internal payment system. However, litigation has changed this landscape, and now the company must allow external payment methods. Apps have started updating their offerings to include alternative payment platforms when available (... and without paying......

Microsoft has expanded its Copilot+ PC family with two new Surface devices: the 12-inch Surface Pro tablet and the 13-inch Surface Laptop. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus SoC, they are smaller, thinner, and lighter than their predecessors, prioritizing portability and affordability. Read Entire Article

The images come via an FCC listing for the Wi-Fi module included in the two devices. The white handheld is likely the Asus ROG Ally 2, while the black version is believed to be the Project Kennan device that Microsoft is testing. Read Entire Article

Dopamine is an elegant audio player designed to make organizing and listening to music as simple as possible. The team has just released a new preview of version 3 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. New features include a mini player, gapless playback, and more. Read Entire Article

The breakthrough – developed by Professor Lilin Yi at Shanghai Jiao Tong University – is called the Integrated Encryption and Communication (IEAC) system. Unlike traditional methods such as TLS or IPsec, which apply software-level security while leaving the optical signal exposed, IEAC redefines how security operates within fiber networks. Rather......

37-year-old army veteran Christopher Pelkey was killed by Gabriel Horcasitas at a red light in 2021 in Chandler, Arizona. Pelkey had left his vehicle and was walking back toward Horcasitas' car when he was shot. Read Entire Article

The Vulcan robot represents a "fundamental leap forward in robotics," according to Amazon. It uses a sensor, powered by AI, to essentially feel items it picks up, determining the exact amount of pressure and torque required to safely handle each object. Read Entire Article