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QR Codes Explained: How They Work and Why They're Everywhere
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
QR codes were built to track car parts, written off as a gimmick, then rescued by phone cameras. Now they're everywhere. Here's how they work, what's changed, and what to watch out for.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Melanin-inspired nanotechnology might help protect workers from deadly nerve agents
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
The researchers developed a melanin-inspired nanotechnology designed to protect people who work around nerve agents and other hazardous chemicals of the same type. This "allomelanin" compound offers many of the same benefits as natural melanin and should be easy to embed in a variety of fibers as a dye.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out, but it doesn't add anything new, it just turns on what was already there
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Windows will automatically notify you when the update becomes available for your device. If you'd rather not wait, open Settings, select Windows Update in the left pane, and turn on "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available." Then click "Check for updates" and hit "Download and install" if...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
SteelSeries brings ultra-wideband wireless to gaming mice, chasing lag-free tracking
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
After revealing its multi-platform luxury controller Aeon Pro, SteelSeries is now introducing yet another proposition for esports professionals or affluent multiplayer enthusiasts looking to get the most out of their frag sessions. The new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro gaming mice mark the 25th anniversary of the brand, providing high-performance...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
We're losing the night sky as light pollution makes it 10% brighter every year
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Man-made light pollution is the culprit, and it's not just from above. You've no doubt heard of the growing headache that orbiting satellites are causing astronomers trying to photograph the night skies. Compounding the matter is the modern amenity that is artificial light on the ground. Thanks to technologies like...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
WhatsApp adds new parental controls without giving access to teen's chats
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
WhatsApp is introducing new parental controls for teen accounts, giving parents more control without access to private conversations. Parents can restrict who sees a teen's profile photo or adds them to groups, receive group activity alerts, and more. Messages and calls remain end-to-end encrypted.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production challenges with low yields and quality concerns
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
According to an insider quoted by Chinese outlet Jiemian News, final assembly yields for the iPhone Duo were only slightly above 60% as of September 17. It could take Foxconn another six months to a year to raise yields to more mature levels while maintaining Apple's exacting quality standards.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
You can now play the original Halo in your browser, 128-player multiplayer included
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
This browser Halo "release" shows how quickly recovered game code can become a working project, even when the original was built for a fixed console platform.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon launches faster 4K Fire TV Stick with an all-new remote
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
The new Fire TV Stick 4K is powered by a quad-core 1.7GHz processor alongside 8GB of internal storage. The media streamer supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth LE wireless, as well as HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, and AV1 video formats.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A new PS5 jailbreak works on almost every firmware version, and it already runs the latest games
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Code hackers focused on the PlayStation 5 have just released another massive contribution to the homebrew scene for Sony's console. The "Relapse" exploit can be used to jailbreak most PS5 machines, turning the DRM-ridden device into a custom computing powerhouse. Needless to say, a jailbroken PS5 also plays pirated games.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »