For most of the past decade, consumer electronics have marched toward ever-smarter, ever-more-personal roles in our daily lives. We followed the trends for many years, but the latest shift is more surprising than any step counter or sleep tracker: everyday gadgets are starting to behave like medical devices. The idea that a pair of mass-market…
Huawei has introduced the MatePad Edge, a new tablet designed to act as both a traditional tablet and a full PC, aiming to deliver professional-level productivity in a flexible format. The device was showcased during a technical communication session, where Huawei highlighted its most distinctive feature: the ability to switch between “tablet mode” and “PC…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has agreed to open a new proceeding to determine whether recently updated Apple Watch models should face another import ban. The review centers on allegations that Apple’s redesigned watches continue to infringe patents owned by Masimo, a company specializing in medical-monitoring technology. The ITC’s decision follows an earlier import…
A recent breakthrough in battery technology suggests that body heat could one day replace traditional chargers for smartwatches and other wearables. Researchers from a university in South Korea, led by Professor Jang Sung-yeon, have developed a new ionic thermoelectric material capable of generating energy from the temperature difference between human skin and the surrounding environment….
At CEATEC 2025, NEC unveiled an excellent example of how generative AI can improve real-world safety. Its AI Driving Diagnosis system, demonstrated inside the company’s booth, turns ordinary dashcam footage into an intelligent conversation about how we drive—and how we could drive better. The concept might sound like another driver-monitoring gadget, but NEC’s approach is…
China has introduced a new contender in the affordable electric vehicle (EV) market: the Aion UT Super, a compact, fully electric car developed through a collaboration between GAC Group, CATL, and JD.com. Sold exclusively online through JD.com, the model aims to redefine the concept of low-cost and smart mobility. The pricing strategy is one of…
Flying from Sydney to London in a single leap has been aviation’s white whale for decades. It’s a route so long that even the most advanced aircraft had to bow to fuel constraints (and the limits of human patience). Now, Qantas says it is almost ready to make that myth routine. Its first Airbus A350-1000ULR,…
Apple has introduced a revamped web version of the App Store, offering a richer and more consistent browsing experience that closely mirrors what users see on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The update transforms the site from a simple listing page into a fully functional platform where users can search, explore, and discover apps directly from…
WhatsApp for macOS is now receiving a major update that introduces extensive visual customization options, bringing it closer in appearance and functionality to the mobile versions of the app. According to WBI, the update adds 38 color combinations and 22 pre-defined visual styles, allowing users to personalize their chat interface in a variety of ways….
A recent leak has unveiled the key specifications of the upcoming Lenovo Legion Y700 2026, revealing that the next-generation gaming tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The information comes from reputable tipster Digital Chat Station, who also shared additional details about the device’s design and hardware ahead of its…
