Samsung’s Galaxy Ring update aims to fix its weird battery
Samsung is rolling out a new software update for its Galaxy Ring smart wearable. The small, 0.66MB update targets “battery stability,” a key issue since the ring’s launch last year.
Category: Hardware
Arcade1Up Gets a Lifeline, But Its Future is Still Fuzzy
After rumors swirled that Arcade1Up was closing its doors, the company and toy maker Basic Fun have announced a deal. Basic Fun has acquired “select assets” of the home arcade brand, promising to support existing products. The long-term plan, however, remains unclear.
Apple’s iMac Pro Might Come Back, But It’s a Tough Sell
According to a new report, Apple is testing an iMac Pro with an M5 Max chip. However, it may not feature the top-tier M5 Ultra, raising questions about its target audience and value proposition in a portable-first world.
Arctic’s new MX-7 thermal paste promises cooler CPUs
Arctic has launched the MX-7, its latest high-performance thermal paste. The company says it offers lower thermal resistance and a noticeable cooling improvement over the MX-6 and MX-4.
Apple’s $479 Mac Mini M4 Just Broke the Mini PC Market
Apple’s latest Mac mini with the M4 chip has dropped to a historic low price of $479 on Amazon. This massive discount for the powerful, compact desktop makes competing mini PCs and budget Windows towers a tough sell right before the holidays.
Arteris Buys Cycuity to Lock Down Chip Data Security
Chip interconnect specialist Arteris is moving to acquire security startup Cycuity. The deal aims to give engineers better tools to protect data as it flows through complex semiconductors, a growing concern for everything from data centers to cars.
iRobot Files for Bankruptcy. Your Roomba Should Be Fine.
iRobot, the company behind the Roomba, has filed for bankruptcy. The firm’s value has plummeted from $3.56 billion in 2021 to about $140 million. Picea, a competitor, will take control and cancel hundreds of millions in debt.
Apple and Samsung Can Handle the Memory Crush. Others? Not So Much.
A shift in memory chip production toward AI servers is creating a supply crunch for smartphone DRAM. Counterpoint Research forecasts this will drive down global smartphone shipments by 2.1% in 2026. The big players like Apple and Samsung can absorb the hit, but smaller brands are in for a rough ride
Serato’s Slab is a budget Maschine clone for its DAW
Serato has launched the Slab, its first dedicated MIDI controller for the Serato Studio DAW. Priced at $329, it’s a more affordable and approachable alternative to complex controllers like Maschine or Push. But it comes with some notable limitations.
This $999 Google TV Projector Made Me Question My TV
A new laser projector is making a serious case for ditching your living room TV. The Dangbei DBOX02 Pro delivers a massive, bright 4K image with the simplicity of Google TV, all for under a grand.