Taiwanese politics increasingly revolves around one crucial question: Will China invade? China’s ruling party has wanted to seize Taiwan for more than half a century. But in recent years, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has placed greater emphasis on the idea of…
The best robot vacuum for 2025
Chores are just a fact of life, but there may be some chores you detest more than others. If vacuuming comes to mind for you, consider a robot vacuum cleaner. These smart home gadgets have come a long way in recent…
Was in cooked in space? A space food-themed quiz!
When astronauts head into orbit, they don’t leave their appetites behind. But dining in space is a whole different experience — no gravity, no kitchens, and definitely no pizza delivery. Early space meals were squeezed from toothpaste-like tubes and chewed from…
Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station review
The “Plus” in Anker Solix F3800 Plus isn’t just for show — it’s an accurate representation as it takes every core feature of the original and builds on an already excellent home battery backup solution. It’s been more than a year…
Nvidia’s smallest Blackwell workstation GPUs promise major AI power in tiny systems at prices that could surprise professional users everywhere
Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 SFF delivers over twice the AI performance of its predecessor Nvidia claims the RTX Pro 2000 outpaces the RTX A2000 in 3D modeling performance Both new GPUs maintain a 70-watt limit, enabling deployment in space-limited systems Nvidia…
The Download: affordable EV trucks, and Russia’s latest internet block
One more thing How environmental DNA is giving scientists a new way to understand our world Environmental DNA is a relatively inexpensive, widespread, potentially automated way to observe the diversity and distribution of life. Unlike previous techniques, which could identify DNA…
What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 event
We’re likely only around a month away (give or take) from Apple’s next iPhone launch event. This year’s shindig could see the thinnest iPhone to date joining the iPhone 17 lineup. Also on tap could be new Apple Watch models —…
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from California with new batch of Starlink satellites
SpaceX continued the growth of its broadband internet service with the launch of 24 more Starlink satellites from California on Thursday (Aug. 14). A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 1:05 a.m. EDT (0505 GMT or 10:05 p.m. PDT on Aug….
Apple TV 4K to get A17 Pro according to new leak
The Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are expected to get minor revisions at any point, with each possibly sporting Apple’s new in-house wireless chip. The Apple TV 4K was last updated in 2022, and the HomePod mini debuted in 2020….
These 9 new cameras could still land in 2025, according to rumors – here’s what to expect from Sony, GoPro and more
2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for camera fans, with the rumor mill churning out whispers of bold upgrades, surprise revivals and entirely new designs. From pro-grade flagships to pocketable powerhouses, manufacturers seem ready to flex every bit…