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Battery-free metal tags generate ultrasonic signals when objects move nearby Different disk shapes create unique sound signatures that identify tracked actions Simulation tools produced hundreds of tag designs for varied real-world tracking uses Researchers at Georgia Tech have built tiny metal tags that record everyday actions without needing batteries, charging cables, or wired power –…

Pro-Ject announces two wireless upgrades for classic hi-fi gear based on WiiM OS Stream Box E upgrades your amp with streaming skills Wireless Box E turns any passive speakers wireless by connecting to the binding posts Beloved hi-fi brand Pro-Ject hasn’t slowed down at all in 2026. After announcing a premium turntable in January and…

Image: Android Headlines Samsung’s long-rumored smart glasses may finally be coming into focus, with a new leak revealing both the design direction and a strategy that stretches into the next few years. Newly surfaced images and details, reported by Android Headlines, suggest Samsung’s first smart glasses, internally codenamed “Jinju,” will lean heavily on simplicity. The…

These days, Apple fans are pretty used to delays. Secret projects like Apple’s self-driving car were pushed back again and again until they were eventually scrapped, while the AirPower charger was teased on-stage before Apple threw in the towel. And don’t even get me started on the perpetually late Siri overhaul. Apple is no stranger…

If you’re looking for a laptop that’s good for creative work, studying, and heavy multitasking, the IdeaPad Slim 3 will suit your needs perfectly. I’ve found a great deal on it at Argos, where it is at its lowest price ever. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is currently £569 at Argos. And while it doesn’t…

A major medical device manufacturer disclosed a cyberattack affecting corporate IT systems The company emphasized that products, patient safety, and operations remain unaffected A ransomware group claimed to have stolen millions of records, though details remain unclear Medtronic, one of the biggest medical device manufacturers in the world, has confirmed suffering a cyberattack in which…

We all need a little playful comedy in our lives, and Hacks has provided just that for the past five years. With Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder’s superb chemistry and hilarious jokes every episode, it’ll be sad to see this show wrap up, but all good things must come to an end. With Deborah Vance…

Most companies are planning, piloting or deploying AI PCs now High-performance NPUs are “critical” – performance and security benefits are key The most popular use cases show AI PCs being most useful for knowledge workers New data from AMD claims AI PC adoption has increased rapidly lately, with over four in five organizations either planning,…

Sony is under fire for new rumored ’30-day license check’ for digital purchases on PS5 and PS4 consoles The DRM feature was spotted by several users, and seems to only impact purchases made after the March system update Sony is yet to explain whether the feature is intentional or a bug Sony has been under…

Samsung is reportedly considering redesigning the camera layout on future Galaxy phones This might in part be to allow space for magnets, so you can use magnetic chargers and accessories without a case We probably won’t see this design change before the Galaxy S27 at the earliest Whether the Samsung Galaxy S series has an…