📰 “Hardware”
Microsoft President: AI Is Subject to Fewer Safety Rules Than a Carton of Milk
Microsoft's Brad Smith is urging governments to establish binding safety rules, emergency kill switches, and mandatory breach disclosures for frontier AI systems.
October 12, 2026 · 6 views
Is 3D Printing Safe in Your Bedroom or Home Office? What You Need to Know
Melting plastics and liquid resins release microscopic particles and chemical gases, making bedroom and home-office 3D printing riskier than many makers realize.
October 12, 2026 · 10 views
Apple's Next MacBook Pro Overhaul Will Reach Entry-Level Model Faster Than Ever
Apple is breaking decades of product precedent by bringing its next major MacBook Pro redesign to entry-level buyers just six months after flagships debut.
October 11, 2026 · 14 views
Does Using Your MacBook While Charging Hurt Battery Life? Here Is What Actually Happens
Modern MacBooks use intelligent bypass charging and battery health algorithms, making it completely safe to use your laptop while plugged into power.
October 11, 2026 · 21 views
Why an AI Bird Feeder Turned Backyard Nature Watching Into a Pest Nightmare
A hands-on test of the $269 Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro shows how smart garden cameras can quickly attract bully pigeons and backyard rodents.
October 10, 2026 · 21 views
Decade-Old DDR4 RAM Makes an Unlikely Comeback as AI Memory Crunch Hits PC Builders
Skyrocketing DDR5 prices and severe DRAM shortages have forced Intel, AMD, and motherboard makers like Gigabyte to revive decade-old DDR4 platforms.
October 10, 2026 · 22 views
SpaceX Plans to Become a Major US Mobile Carrier With Nationwide Spectrum Deal
SpaceX has agreed to acquire nationwide low-band 800 MHz spectrum to combine with 15,000 upcoming Gen2 satellites, aiming to build a hybrid carrier that rivals AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
October 9, 2026 · 73 views
OLED iPad Mini Rumored to Stick With 60Hz Display Ahead of Launch
Apple's next compact tablet will reportedly feature an upgraded OLED panel from Samsung, but supply chain leaks indicate it will remain locked at a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
October 8, 2026 · 87 views
Nous Research Hits $1.5B Valuation With $90M Round, Debuting Enterprise AI Agents
Open-source AI pioneer Nous Research has secured a $90 million Series B round at a $1.5 billion valuation, unveiling Hermes for Businesses to challenge closed enterprise AI agents.
October 8, 2026 · 106 views
Formula 1 on Apple TV Gets Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio Starting at the US Grand Prix
Apple is adding Dolby Atmos spatial audio to its live Formula 1 broadcasts in the U.S., debuting October 23 at the Circuit of the Americas.
October 7, 2026 · 87 views
Sigil Wen Launches Underdog, a Privacy-First On-Device AI Assistant
Backed by a16z and Silicon Valley luminaries, Conway Research debuts Underdog, an on-device personal AI built to challenge cloud giants with zero data leakage.
October 7, 2026 · 152 views
Best Affordable Alternatives to Nintendo's $85 Switch 2 Pro Controller
Nintendo's official Switch 2 Pro Controller costs a steep $85, but third-party gamepads offering drift-free sticks and lower prices make skipping the first-party tax easy.
October 6, 2026 · 66 views