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A Japanese startup built a speaker that's basically a sheet of fabric
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025
The technology originated at Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in 2018, where researchers demonstrated a thin, lightweight, bendable electronic textile. Sensia's new product represents the first commercial application of that research, adapting the concept into a consumer-ready format that requires no traditional speaker cones or enclosures.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon's Kindle app now lets you ask questions about the book you're reading
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Amazon recently launched Ask This Book (ATB), a new feature available to Kindle iOS app users. The tool leverages AI and chatbot technology designed to enhance the reading experience without revealing key plot points – at least in theory.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
DoomScroll lets you play thousands of Doom levels right in your browser
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Stop doomscrolling social media and start "DoomScrolling" Doom.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft shares their hardware recommendations for gaming PCs at any budget
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Microsoft recently published a blog post on optimizing gaming rigs for better performance. It outlines recommended hardware configurations for smooth frame rates across all budgets and offers guidance on selecting keyboards, mice, and headsets for the best gameplay experience.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AI-driven chip shortage could mean your next smartphone or laptop will have less RAM
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
The ongoing global memory shortage has been well documented. The response from most manufacturers thus far has been to simply raise prices but what do you do when that becomes untenable? According to South Korean tech leaker Lanzuk, the next step may involve dialing back memory capacity.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Users report Microsoft Copilot appearing on LG Smart TVs after software update
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
LG has allegedly begun forcing Microsoft Copilot onto its smart TV customers. A Reddit user says a recent software update installed the app with no means of removal. If this proves widespread, it would mark a new milestone in Big Tech's push to monetize AI before its financial bubble bursts.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Which was the first breakthrough SSD available to consumers?
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Storage would never be the same againRead Entire Article Continue Reading »
Reddit challenges Australia's age-verification law, says it's not social media
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Australia's under-16 social media ban came into effect last week, just over a year after the legislation was passed. It requires Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube to verify the ages of Australian users and close the accounts of those identified as under 16. Platforms...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Core Temp brings precise CPU monitoring with zero bloat
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Core Temp is a small, free utility that monitors CPU temperatures by reading data directly from each processor core. It delivers accurate, real-time readings, supports a wide range of CPUs, and runs with minimal overhead. If you want precise temperature monitoring, Core Temp delivers.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Valve's long-awaited Half-Life 3 could be a Steam Machine launch title in 2026
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Straw said the same launch window also applies to the Steam Machine console itself as well as the Steam Controller 2 and the Steam Frame VR headset. His biggest takeaway, however, is that the game is in fact real.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »