Samsung to produce advanced iPhone 18 Pro camera sensors at Austin fab
TL;DR Reports indicate Samsung will install equipment at its Austin, Texas fab to make advanced CMOS image sensors for Apple,…
iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, Cofounder Responds as Assets Go to Picea
TL;DR iRobot, maker of the Roomba vacuum, filed for bankruptcy and plans to transfer its assets to its Chinese manufacturing…
Researchers Build MEMS Chip That Keeps Time Nearly as Precisely as Atomic Clocks
TL;DR Atomic clocks have long been the most stable timekeepers, defining the SI second by atomic resonances. Researchers report a…
New Valve Design Could Cut EV DC Fast-Charging Times by Half
TL;DR Direct-current fast charging can top an EV battery from about 20% to 80% in roughly 20 minutes, but thermal…
Top Transportation Tech Stories of 2025: EVs, Charging, Automation, Aviation
TL;DR IEEE Spectrum’s 2025 transportation coverage highlighted advances across electric vehicles, batteries, charging, automation, aviation and maritime technologies. Readers followed…
Sony’s souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro gets $100 discount for today only
TL;DR Sony raised PlayStation 5 prices in August after higher US tariffs, but a limited holiday promotion cuts $100 off…
Best streaming services for 2026: top on-demand platforms compared
TL;DR Engadget evaluated on-demand streaming platforms and highlights the services that deliver the most everyday value for viewers in 2026.…
Top streaming discounts: MasterClass 50% off, plus Starz, Audible, Crunchyroll
TL;DR Engadget has rounded up current streaming promotions that include a 50% annual discount on MasterClass and price cuts on…
Samsung’s Odyssey lineup adds 32-inch 6K glasses-free 3D monitor
TL;DR Samsung unveiled several new Odyssey gaming monitors ahead of CES 2026, led by a 32-inch 6K model that it…