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Japanese firm reverses Blu-ray drive exit after securing parts, but prices jump up to 51% and supplies are limited
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Buffalo announced in February that the three portable USB-connected Blu-ray drives it makes would be withdrawn from sale in July – the memorably named BRXLPT6U3E, BRXLPTV63B, and BRXLPTWOU3 series. It added that there would be no successor models.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Philips Evnia 27M2N5500XD 1000Hz Monitor Review
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Philips Evnia 27M2N5500XD promises 1440p at 540Hz and a 1,000Hz Dual Mode, but slow IPS response times leave this LCD monitor well short of its headline specs.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Meta's new AI tool can generate images of you using your Instagram photos, and you're opted in by default
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
All public Instagram profiles are automatically opted into Meta's new AI image platform by default, letting users generate AI images using someone else's likeness simply by tagging their account in a prompt. Meta notes that users won't be notified when someone uses their photos to generate an image, so they...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery?
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Lithium-ion batteries changed tech forever, but the first consumer device to use one may surprise you.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A new satellite wants to prove nuclear power can work in space without solar panels
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
BOHR's primary mission is to test a different kind of power source in orbit. The CubeSat is carrying City Labs' "NanoTritium" system, a betavoltaic power source that converts beta particles from tritium decay directly into electricity using a semiconductor. Unlike traditional nuclear power systems, which first convert radioactive heat into...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
This dog tracker uses Starlink to keep tabs on your pet, even without cell service
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
According to Fi, its newly launched Fi Ultra is the first dog tracking solution to offer satellite-based coverage. Fi partnered with T-Satellite to provide Starlink connectivity, which should help keep pets safe even when cellular connectivity is unavailable.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung unveils fastest PCIe Gen 6 SSD, capable of transferring 40GB LLMs in just 1.4 sec
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
The 16TB model delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 28.4 GB/s and 21.9 GB/s, respectively, while claimed random read and write performance reaches up to 6,800K and 950K IOPS. At these speeds, the new SSDs can transfer a 40GB LLM in just 1.4 seconds, roughly twice as...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced modernizes the fan favorite with revamped combat and visuals
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Early reviews say Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced successfully brings a series favorite up to modern standards with smoother combat, enhanced naval battles, visual upgrades, and improved mission design. While some note its aging foundations still show, most agree it's a polished and worthy remake.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Xbox Game Pass has lost 4 million subscribers since its price hike backfired
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Microsoft no longer provides regular updates on Game Pass subscriber totals, but the latest figure illustrates just how much growth has slowed for what the company once pitched as a flagship service spanning console, PC, and the cloud.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Starlink just doubled its prices for private jets, and hardware now costs $200,000
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Starlink updated its Business Aviation plans earlier this week, which it says better reflect how operators use connectivity across regional and global operations.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »