Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept laptop at IFA Berlin, featuring a unique rotating 14-inch screen that swivels into portrait mode. This 0.7-inch thick, 3.06-pound prototype allows for easy screen rotation via a hidden hinge mechanism. While not slated for immediate release, Lenovo has a history of transforming...
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS service was impacted by 12 mis-issued TLS certificates from Fina CA, a Microsoft-trusted certificate authority. While Fina claims the certificates were for internal testing and posed no threat, Cloudflare acknowledges security lapses in not detecting the issue sooner via Certificate Transparency logs. Although no malicious...
A US judge partially sided with the Justice Department's antitrust case against Google, rejecting calls to break up the tech giant. While acknowledging Google's search monopoly, Judge Amit Mehta rejected the DOJ's most aggressive remedies, such as forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser. This marks a setback for...
Roborock, known for its robot vacuums, launched three robot lawnmowers at IFA 2025. The high-end RockMow Z1 boasts all-wheel drive for slopes up to 80%, RTK navigation, and app-controlled pattern mowing. The RockMow S1 offers AI mapping and handles 45% slopes, while the RockNeo Q1 focuses on basic...
Tencent's new AI model, HunyuanWorld-Voyager, creates short 3D-like videos from a single image. Users can control the camera's path to explore the virtual scene. The AI generates both video and depth information, allowing for 3D reconstruction. While not true 3D, the video maintains spatial consistency as the camera moves....
Google unveiled exciting new features for Android and Pixel devices. Material 3 Expressive personalizes Pixel phones with animated wallpapers and custom calling cards. Pixel Buds Pro 2 gain Adaptive Audio for better sound in various environments, and Pixel Watch gets on-wrist navigation. Gboard now includes AI writing tools...
Instagram is releasing its first-ever iPad app, prioritizing short-form videos. Unlike the phone app, it opens directly to Reels, Meta's TikTok competitor. Users can still access the regular photo and video feed through a separate tab. The iPad app also includes Stories and direct messages, familiar features...
Google is unveiling more details about its "Gemini for Home" AI assistant, replacing Google Assistant. This will integrate with new Nest devices, offering features like recipe suggestions, general information searches, and appliance troubleshooting. A new Nest camera is hinted at, alongside a potential new Nest speaker. Both...
Acer's new Chromebook Plus Spin 514, featuring the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor, offers a compelling alternative to the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. This $699.99 convertible boasts a 14-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass and USI 2.0 stylus support. While its display isn't as vibrant, it compensates with superior...
JBL launched two new speakers: the massive PartyBox 720 and the updated Boombox 4. The PartyBox 720, JBL's biggest battery-powered speaker, boasts 800W power, 15-hour playtime, and a light show. It's priced at $1099. The Boombox 4, lighter than its predecessor, offers 28 hours of playtime, AI Sound Boost,...
