Electronics
The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Homemade capture card lets you record and stream directly from Nintendo's original Game Boy
Nintendo still faces calls to fix Joy-Con drift
CPU and GPU SRAM caches are not shrinking, which could increase chip cost or reduce performance
Why it matters: An interesting article posted at WikiChip discusses the severity of SRAM shrinkage problems in the semiconductor industry. Manufacturer TSMC is reporting that its SRAM transistor scaling has completely flatlined to the point where SRAM caches are staying the same size on multiple nodes, despite logic transistor densities continuing to shrink. This is not ideal, and it will force processor SRAM caches to take up more space on a microchip die. This in turn could increase manufacturing costs of the chips and prevent certain microchip architectures from becoming as small as they could potentially be.
Quadruped robot with magnetic feet can climb walls and traverse ceilings
HTC is prepping a lightweight Meta Quest competitor for CES
Corsair's bendable Xeneon OLED monitor debuts, check out the first reviews
Dell's Project Luna concept showcases the future of sustainable PCs
Solid-state battery breakthrough could greatly extend longevity
The cyberpunky Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones arrive in March for $949
San Francisco supervisors pivot 180 degrees on their decision to allow killer robots
The Best PC Monitors: Choices for Content Creators, Gamers, Office Productivity, and Enthusiasts
Whether you're after a high refresh rate display, a glorious big panel for content creation, or something wallet-friendly, our updated PC monitor guide will help you on your way.
NextGen TV (aka ATSC 3.0) is the future of broadcasting, and you might already have access to it
Editor's take: I've long been a proponent of cutting the cord - that is, ditching cable or satellite television service in favor of alternatives like over-the-top solutions and streaming services delivered over the Internet. The dream of true a la carte programming never materialized, but it is still possible to save money compared to traditional providers and free over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts continue to very much be a part of that formula. With the proliferation of streaming services, you may be surprised to learn that OTA technology has continued to evolve.
Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: True 4K HDR for Less
The Cooler Master Tempest GP27U has been a hotly anticipated monitor for gamers. This is the first sub-$1,000 4K gaming display with full array local dimming, bringing 576 zones of mini-LED goodness.
Epson will stop selling laser printers by 2026, but why?
San Francisco green lights SFPD rule allowing robotic lethal-force
New Kindle Scribe e-reader doubles as a note-taking device
Mastering Multiple Monitors in Windows
Using additional monitors is a great way to help improve your productivity when using your computer. Here's our simple guide to setting up multi-monitor displays in Windows.
Library of Obsolete Sounds preserves recordings of old tech
The Best Headphones - Holidays 2022
A quality set of headphones are essential for enjoying music and games, listening to podcasts and audiobooks on the go, and keeping your focus up while working out. Here's our guide to the best headphones you buy right now.