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Vatn Systems will help Taiwan build AI-powered undersea drone command systems Neither side has revealed how much money this partnership actually involves Taiwan explores Vatn’s modular S12 drones for its future undersea defense needs Vatn Systems, a United States-based defense technology company, has agreed to explore joint undersea defense projects with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute…

Apple Music will soon force artists to label their AI-generated tunes It follows moves from rival streaming services to limit AI music Some users want Apple to outright ban AI tracks from its platform The subject of music generated by artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic over the last couple of years, with…

Researchers show how an expired contactless card can still complete a real purchase because the expiry date the terminal reads is not covered by its signature The attack needs physical possession of the discarded card and two ordinary smartphones, and results vary per bank, with Visa cards being susceptible in testing Existing EMV protections can…

Beyerdynamic has announced the MMX 100 wireless and MMX 130 wireless The MMX 100 wireless launches on September 1 for £89 The MMX 130 wireless arrives in October for £109 German audio specialist beyerdynamic has announced two new wireless headsets, the closed-back MMX 100 wireless and the open-back MMX 130 wireless. Beyerdynamic’s MMX gaming range…

We’ve tested over 100 mini PCs, and with back-to-school season now in swing, I’ve spotted plenty of deals under $600 on these compact machines that are pitch-perfect for dorm rooms and home offices, providing the performance needed for studying and working. So, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite mini PC deals, including the excellent…

Canon’s Pixma line has been the default recommendation for home printing for years, and the TS6520 is the compact, back-to-school-ready all-in-one built for exactly that kind of everyday use. Right now, the Canon Pixma TS6520 has dropped to $79 (was $150) at Amazon. This wireless color inkjet handles printing, scanning, and copying, with automatic two-sided…

When the news reached my ears that Aldi was launching a £60 “Dyson rival” stick vacuum cleaner, my heart sank a bit. After two years of reviewing stick vacuums, one of the biggest things I learned is that ultra-cheap vacuums are almost always a big old waste of money. My rule of thumb with vacuums…

Google is rolling out a new Gemini for Home update to fix voice commands for Spotify The company is also fixing message broadcasting and smart light controls Despite the upgrades, users are criticizing Google for not fixing the issues they’ve been experiencing for a while The transition to Gemini has been rough — even Google…

As public perception continues to sour, and private businesses ban smart glasses from their events and premises, it feels like the writing might be on the wall for Meta’s Ray-Bans. At least as we know them. Even without many laws changing, camera-equipped specs are becoming increasingly difficult to wear, especially if you don’t want to…

The price and release date for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition have seemingly leaked Reliable leaker ‘billbil-kun’ says it will cost around $899.99 (roughly £660 / AU$1,255) It will reportedly launch on November 27 After the price and release date for Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox Wireless Controller were leaked earlier this week, details of…