Electronics

Google Nest 4th-gen thermostat is sleeker, adds AI features (of course, it does)

Panasonic Lumix ZS99 launches to keep the point-and-shoot alive

Cyborg cockroach armies can now be mass-produced at a rate of one every 68 seconds

Apple's redesigned Magic Mouse should address ergonomics and poorly-placed charging port

Samsung flagship 8K projector receives industry-first certification

Last-minute tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot's staff

HDMI 2.2 to be unveiled at CES, offering higher bandwidth, resolutions, and refresh rates

Something to look forward to: CES is just a few weeks away, and it turns out that one of the many new tech products on show will be the new HDMI 2.2 standard. The next version of HDMI will offer increased bandwidth, supporting a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates, though you might need a new cable. The new standard could also be supported in the next generation of graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD.

Nintendo Switch 2 case could be a true teaser of the new handheld's design and dimensions

Intel foundry customers have successfully powered on 18A node engineering samples

Why it matters: The success of Intel's upcoming 18A process node is critical to the company's future. After refuting reports of abysmal yield rates, Intel recently confirmed that 18A has reached a crucial milestone in its effort to regain competitiveness against semiconductor rivals Samsung and TSMC.

This mini PC supports up to four 8K monitors, has a built-in display, and more

LG ends Blu-ray player production as streaming dominance grows

What just happened? One of the few remaining big-name manufacturers of Blu-ray players, LG, has discontinued production of the devices. It's sad news for fans of physical media and means that Panasonic and Sony remain the last two major companies still operating in this field.

Oregon approved to build one of the biggest solar plants in the US

New Asrock monitor features dual-mode 4K/240Hz and 1080p/480Hz, Wi-Fi 7 antennas

The future of high-end cinema shines bright with LED, led by Chinese companies

ViewSonic to unveil 1440p OLED gaming monitor with 520Hz refresh rate at CES 2025

"Become Anyone 2.0" is an LED display face-changing mask that lives up to its name

Cool DIY: A developer has created an LED face mask that looks like something straight out of a dystopian sci-fi film. The device can display custom images and animations, turning the user into anything imaginable.

Anker recalls nearly 80,000 Bluetooth speakers over fire hazard

This bird-inspired drone is more energy efficient and proficient at complex flight maneuvers

Scientists develop battery with 5,000+ year lifespan by encasing radioactive carbon in diamond

LG G5 OLED TVs refresh rates will go even higher

Australia is grappling with too much solar power as renewable growth outpaces grid capacity

Crowdfunding campaign reimagines Apple's Touch Bar as a $119 USB accessory

Samsung to unveil AR glasses prototype at Galaxy S25 launch event next month

Researchers use "e-tattoos" on scalps to monitor brain activity