China retaliates against US with bans on critical materials for semiconductors and defense
Exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials are affected
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The latest consumer electronics, from smart home devices to cool gadgets that are bound to be industry-changing.
Biden hits China with new export rules to curb its AI ambitions
Tighter export controls sound good on paper, but experts aren't convinced
OpenWrt's first "unbrickable" reference router is now available
A device designed with repairability and customization in mind
Add a second screen to your setup with this webcam-style clip-on device
When a full second monitor is overkill
The ultimate Cyber Monday tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot's staff
Hundreds of tech deals reviewed - only the best make it onto this list
Vodka-powered robots harness Cheerios-inspired physics for movement in bizarre experiment
Higher alcohol concentrations helped achieve even greater robot speeds
FTC: Most smart device makers are breaking the law by not informing consumers of software support terms
Companies would rather drop support on old products and then sell you a new one
Massive IPTV piracy network with 22 million users shut down by Europol and Italian police
The pan-European cybergang was making €250 million/month by reselling popular streaming platforms
Sony confirms PlayStation 2 sales top 160 million, cementing legacy of best-ever selling console
The PS2 is unchallenged as the all-time console sales leader
Trump proposes 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, 10% on Chinese goods
New tariffs will almost certainly impact the prices consumers pay for numerous goods
Detachable Ethernet cable brings magnetic convenience to networking
Think MagSafe, but for your Ethernet cables
This Samsung 55" QLED 4K TV has hit a record-low of $497
The Samsung Q60D offers a QLED display with 4K resolution and upscaling, plus Samsung's Gaming Hub for streaming games without a console. Do note this is not an OLED display, but a 60Hz TV that doesn't have modern features like VRR support or local dimming.
Nintendo's Switch 2 may turn your smartphone into a controller
Nintendo patent explores options for local multiplayer gaming
The OLED Burn-In Test: 9-Month Update
Nine months into our 4K OLED monitor stress test, we're putting the MSI QD-OLED through extreme productivity tasks with 8+ hours daily of static content to test its durability. Here's our update.
Wild human washing machine promises to rinse you clean in 15 minutes
The capsule even sets water temps based on your vitals
In context: Back in 1970, a futuristic "human washing machine" called the Ultrasonic Bath caused a sensation at the Japan World Exposition. The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo Electric Co., now known as Panasonic Holdings Corp. When someone climbed inside, it would automatically fill with hot water, blast them with ultrasound waves, and release massage balls to knead their body. Over 50 years later, this peculiar invention is making a comeback with a high-tech upgrade.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 hit a new record low of $159 for Black Friday
The AirPods Pro 2 are now more affordable than ever, priced at just $159. Apple's Pro earbuds feature great ANC, excellent battery life and, most recently, new hearing aid functionality.
Touchscreen, secondary display, and physical keyboard unite in the DS Pixel Keyboard
A jack of all trades, or a master of none?
TCL begins mass production of cheaper inkjet-printed OLED panels, starting with 21.6-inch model
TCL also showcases the world's first 2.8K 14-inch QD-EL display
Researchers show off AI-powered warning system for lithium-ion battery fires
Up to two minutes of advanced warning
Apple plans 2025 launch for AirTag 2 with enhanced security and range
Cupertino is facing a class-action lawsuit over the misuse of AirTags
Garbage truck driver rescues dumped 32-core Threadripper PC with RTX 2080 Ti
It only needed some cleaning, a new power supply, and new storage
Apple is reconsidering the TV market again after years of silence
Will we finally see an Apple-branded television set?
Finnish firm's nanocoating could make your next laptop smudge-free
A mystery company with a "market capitalization in the trillions" is involved
Corsair hints next-gen GPUs may be significantly more power-hungry
The next wave of power-hungry GPUs is coming, finally
