📰 “Manufacturing”
Industrial Next Aims to Retool Factory Robots in Minutes, Not Weeks
San Francisco startup Industrial Next is deploying AI foundation models and modular work cells to help factory robots learn delicate assembly tasks in minutes.
October 14, 2026 · 3 views
Apple Claims Record 22% Smartphone Market Share Amid Global Memory Crunch
Despite an industry-wide 20% slump to a 14-year low, Apple captured a record 22% third-quarter smartphone market share on resilient iPhone 18 Pro demand.
October 13, 2026 · 9 views
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 · 11 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 · 13 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 · 25 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 · 91 views
Apple CEO John Ternus Makes Design a Top Priority With Hands-On Studio Role
Just one month into his tenure as Apple CEO, John Ternus is reviving a hands-on, product-first culture, visiting Apple's design studio multiple times a week.
October 5, 2026 · 109 views
Fitbit Edge Leaks: Google's New Fitness Tracker Revives the Charge Line
Leaked retail materials reveal the Fitbit Edge, a sleek mid-tier fitness tracker bridging the gap between the screenless Fitbit Air and the flagship Pixel Watch.
October 5, 2026 · 111 views
Battery Capacity vs. Battery Life: Why Bigger Numbers Don't Always Mean Longer Runtime
A higher milliamp-hour rating promises stamina on paper, but real-world device longevity depends on efficiency, hardware demands, and thermals.
October 4, 2026 · 93 views
Google and Samsung Hike Prices on Budget Phones as Memory Shortages Bite
Google and Samsung have raised prices across their budget and mid-range lineups, tacking up to $100 onto the Pixel 10a and Galaxy A series as AI data center demand drives up component costs.
October 3, 2026 · 162 views
Steam Deck 2 Chip Leaks: AMD Gainsborough May Bring Next-Gen Leap
A leaked AMD semi-custom APU codenamed Gainsborough points to a Zen 6 and RDNA 5 powerhouse designed to give Valve's Steam Deck 2 its long-awaited generational leap.
October 2, 2026 · 212 views
Sony Imposes Playtime Lottery for PS5 Pro in Japan to Crush Scalpers
Sony is requiring Japanese customers to log at least 60 hours on existing consoles before entering a lottery to buy the scarce PlayStation 5 Pro at MSRP.
September 30, 2026 · 234 views