PC & Mobile technology

Photo: Volos Projects

Build your own internet radio for just €14

Using an ESP32 microcontroller and €14 worth of components, it is possible to build an internet radio with an interface of the legendary Winamp. The project combines retro design, 3D printing and ... More
Photo: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen / Ralf Baumgarten

The future of tunneling and steel cutting without physical contact

New mega lasers enable contactless tunnel drilling and steel cutting by using high-energy melting of materials. The technology eliminates mechanical wear and enables faster ... More
Netflix is raising prices again

Netflix is raising prices again

Netflix has raised the prices of its subscription plans again. The cheapest ad-free plan now costs $8.99 per month (up from $7.99), while the standard ... More
How do pirates break the protection of Netflix and others?

How do pirates break the protection of Netflix and others?

The digital age has brought conveniences we could only dream of. Entire libraries of movies and series are available with just a click. But prices are rising, supply is dwindling, or... More
Photo: PBKreviews

Samsung Galaxy S26: King of repairability?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 received a high score of 9/10 in the PBKreviews repairability test, putting it ahead of the iPhone 17. With a modular design, easy battery replacement, and a weight of just 164g... More
Will the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reign supreme or has it become a vassal to Chinese rivals?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review – old friends, new powers and a screen that doesn't like prying eyes

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is, like every year, a great phone. The performance is at the highest level, the build is superb, the software support is the longest, the battery is solid, finally ... More
Photo: Rufus

Why should every user have a bootable Linux USB stick ready?

Bootable Linux USB is an essential tool for data rescue, system repair, and virus removal. It provides hardware diagnostics and secure data deletion, all for a cost of ... More
Photo: Sam Kriegman/Northwestern University

Artificial intelligence creates indestructible robot

Artificial intelligence has used evolutionary simulation to design a robot that can adapt to severe physical injuries. The small, inexpensive machine can continue its journey even after losing parts... More
Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 review – four speakers, a thousand sensations

Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 review – four speakers, a thousand sensations

I think the Sony Bravia 6 is a good compromise. On the one hand, you get a complete sound system that is much better than a single soundbar (for a very similar price), but at the same time, you don't overdo it... More
Photo: DEEP Robotics

Robot horse from China

Robotics is increasingly inspired by nature, but this time there's an interesting twist. A Chinese company has unveiled a robot that combines cultural symbolism and industrial technology... More