Doel's curiosity has long centered on what happens to the lithium batteries buried inside every disposable vape pen. Each one contains a rechargeable cell roughly the size of a finger, capable of multiple charge cycles yet routinely tossed with the trash. In the UK alone, an estimated million of these......
iPad Air M4 gets reviewed: More RAM, faster chip, same price
The iPad Air M4 may still be the best tablet for most people. For the same price as before, you get bumped to the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 7, making Apple's mid-range tablet faster and more capable. Reviewers say the Air offers much of the power and...
United Airlines may now remove passengers who play audio without headphones
United can now remove any passenger who refuses to wear headphones while playing audio. The airline also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently ban offending passengers, although refunds may still be issued upon request. According to the CCD, playing audio without headphones constitutes a material breach of contract, alongside......
iPhone 17e reviews: two key upgrades refine Apple’s entry-level formula
Early reviews of the iPhone 17e describe it as a solid refinement of Apple's $599 phone. Powered by the A19 chip with 256GB of storage, and the long-awaited addition of MagSafe. While some reviewers say it's still a bit pricey, most agree the 17e delivers a no-frills entry point into...
Prototype 3D printer uses throttled ASICs to mine Bitcoin and heat the printing bed
The printer, developed by mechanical engineer and Bitcoin tinkerer Andy "PizzAndy" Prokopyk under the Proof of Print name, replaces a standard heated print bed with a modified ASIC-powered system. Read Entire Article
Uber expands female driver preferences in the US following safety concerns
Safety has been a key concern from the very beginning, especially since drivers are considered independent contractors rather than direct Uber employees. As Bloomberg highlights, the ride-hailing service is facing thousands of pending legal cases related to alleged driver misconduct – and several involve alleged sexual assault. Read Entire Article
Valve insists Steam Machine launch is still on track for this year
In February, Valve published its first hardware-related post since announcing the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller 2 last year. The devices were supposed to launch before the end of March, but Valve extended the window to the first half of 2026. Read Entire Article
This startup wants to build data centers inside floating offshore wind platforms
San Francisco-based Aikido Technologies says its concept combines three things the AI boom desperately needs right now: power, cooling, and space. Read Entire Article
Here are the 15 products Apple just discontinued as new iPhones, iPads, and Macs arrive
The whole point of discontinuations is to funnel buyers toward the latest products. It also keeps the product lineup cleaner and less confusing. Anyway, here's the full list that's gotten the boot: Read Entire Article
Experimental lithium-metal battery delivers 700 Wh/kg and works in extreme cold
Unlike much of the news in the energy storage field, which often focuses on cathode breakthroughs, this study zeroes in on the chemistry of electrolytes – the medium that shuttles lithium ions between electrodes. Read Entire Article