Modern cars and apps leak driver data to tech giants

A new study by researchers at Northeastern University, in partnership with Consumer Reports, reveals that modern connected vehicles and their companion apps routinely collect and share vast amounts of personal data with tech giants and third-party trackers. Researchers tested 21 late-model vehicles and 30 mobile apps, exposing the deep extent to which drivers’ privacy is […]

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Virtual Walkman app turns Apple’s foldable iPhone into a retro cassette player

A clever new concept by indie developer Vidit Bhargava is showing off the creative potential of Apple’s upcoming foldable device, the iPhone Duo. Dubbed Duo-Man, the app replicates the iconic experience of a classic portable cassette player by cleverly utilizing the smartphone’s dual-screen, folding form factor. The app simulates physical interaction: users open the foldable […]

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Tesla postpones Roadster 2 debut event again due to severe weather

Tesla has once again pushed back the scheduled reveal event for its redesigned second-generation Roadster, moving the date to October 15 due to severe weather forecasts. The company explained that because the showcase must take place outdoors—partly to demonstrate cold gas thrusters developed with SpaceX—local meteorological risks forced the difficult rescheduling. Originally unveiled as a […]

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Tech releases: Googlebooks, new Meta glasses and Microsoft Surface Mouse

The tech industry sees a fresh wave of hardware announcements and device updates, highlighting new laptop platforms, smart accessories, and daily productivity tools. Google has shared major details regarding its new Googlebooks laptops, built to seamlessly pair with Android phones while promising a decade of software updates through hardware partners like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, […]

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Engram sampler turns AI hallucinations into experimental music

Startup Thoughtful Things has introduced Engram, a novel hardware sampler and groovebox designed to transform artificial intelligence hallucinations into experimental audio. Unlike typical prompt-to-song generators meant for mainstream pop production, this device embraces glitchy artifacts and unpredictable model failures to foster creative sound design and circuit-bending experimentation. Operating entirely offline, the device runs a custom-trained […]

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PNOĒ 2.0 brings lab-grade metabolic breath testing to self-service

PNOĒ is set to launch its PNOĒ 2.0 device on October 1, introducing a self-service breath-testing mask that brings lab-grade metabolic analysis directly to everyday users. Unlike its predecessor which required a trained operator, the new version allows individuals to administer the test themselves in just eight minutes by simply wearing the mask and pushing […]

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Review: Sound and Battery

Sennheiser enters the premium wireless headphone market with the Momentum 5, aiming to challenge top-tier competitors from Sony and Apple. Priced at $399.99, these headphones strike a fine balance between high-end audio performance and value, delivering a well-rounded soundstage enhanced by Dolby Atmos support. The standout feature of the new generation is its exceptional battery […]

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Apple hit with $5.7 billion patent damages

A federal jury in San Diego has ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion in damages to haptics technology firm Taction. The legal battle, which began in 2021, focused on patents related to vibration-based tactile feedback systems used in popular consumer electronics. The jury found that Apple’s signature Taptic Engine found in iPhones and Apple […]

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Meta spotlights new smart glasses lineup at annual Connect event

At this year’s Meta Connect event, the social media giant placed its smart glasses lineup front and center, unveiling new hardware focused on privacy, entertainment, and practical accessibility rather than intrusive surveillance features. Among the highlights were new audio-only smart glasses featuring six microphones and no camera, effectively addressing prior privacy backlash. These specs integrate […]

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Levoit Vital Pet Pro air purifier targets pet odors

Levoit has launched the Vital Pet Pro, an air purifier engineered specifically for households with pets to combat persistent fur and odors. Priced at $189.99, the device utilizes a three-stage filtration system including a washable pre-filter, main filter, and a heavy-duty activated carbon filter designed to neutralize stubborn smells. The unit features a U-shaped air […]

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