Today’s restrictions on do-it-yourself repairs for products like phones, printers, tractors, and even military equipment trace back to copyright and software-control battles that began in the 1980s. T
SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR cameras each image different parts of the infrared spectrum and serve different purposes. SWIR cameras operate around 1–3 micrometers and detect reflected infrared light rather th
At the recent RE//verse 2026 conference, the seemingly unhackable Xbox One was compromised through a technique known as the Bliss double glitch, presented by Markus Doom Gaasedelen. Launched in 2013,
Tech is Fun Again: The Tech Monoculture is Finally Breaking
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Jan 23
The article reflects on the evolution of technology from the 90s and early 2000s, highlighting a shift from diverse, specialized devices to a consolidated tech landscape dominated by a few platforms,
At CES 2026, Dell's pre-briefing stood out for its minimal focus on AI, a departure from the trend in recent tech presentations. Vice chairman Jeff Clarke discussed industry challenges and introduced
Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in Airoha-based Bluetooth headphones, affecting brands like Sony, JBL, and Bose, that allow hackers to hijack connected smartphones withou
Texas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watch
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Dec 19
Texas is suing major TV manufacturers Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL for allegedly collecting viewing data through Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) without consumer consent, constituting a for
Why Your TV Will Probably Never Be Better Than It Is Now
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Dec 10
The article argues that we have reached "peak television," with modern TVs, like a 65-inch Samsung, offering picture quality and size that meet most consumers' needs at an affordable price. Over the d