Researchers at UC Davis have created a Stirling engine that generates power using temperature differences between Earth and deep space. Their prototype produced 400 milliwatts per square meter and successfully ventilated a greenhouse. The university has filed a provisional patent for the design.
Organizations are moving away from traditional password security as new data reveals persistent weak password habits. The shift toward passwordless authentication is accelerating, with SSO and passkeys now representing the largest authentication method among surveyed companies. Security leaders cite
Valve’s new Steam Machine aims to solve PC gaming’s most annoying problem: constant tinkering with settings. By bringing Steam Deck’s optimization approach to desktop, it promises plug-and-play simplicity. But will it actually compete with consoles on price and compatibility?
DJI is warning that a December deadline could lead to an automatic ban on its drone sales in the US. The FCC voted 3-0 to close loopholes that allow tech deemed a national security risk to be sold. Current owners would keep their drones, but new sales could be blocked.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a breakthrough material that converts body heat into electricity with unprecedented efficiency. The flexible film could power wearables using just the temperature difference between skin and air. This might finally solve smartwatch battery life concerns.
Tech giants are racing to build energy-intensive AI infrastructure despite environmental and economic concerns. New data centers in Texas, New York, and Georgia will require enormous power resources. The projects highlight the growing tension between AI advancement and practical limitations.
Cisco’s networking business surged 15% to $7.77 billion in Q1 2026, marking five straight quarters of double-digit growth. The AI-driven campus refresh cycle is fueling demand for next-gen switches, routers, and Wi-Fi 7 products. CEO Chuck Robbins says AI infrastructure orders from web scale custome
The European Commission wants to accelerate customs fees on small packages from Chinese e-commerce platforms. This would mean €2 charges per parcel starting in early 2026 instead of mid-2028.
Valve just announced the Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset that can stream PC games wirelessly and run Steam games natively. It’s coming in early 2026 and will cost less than the $999 Index. The headset uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and real-time emulation to play Windows games.
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo created an innovative enzyme switch called Switchbody that activates only when bound to its target antigen. The technology uses a trap-and-release mechanism that could revolutionize diagnostics and therapeutics. The team published their findings in Advan
