Just two years ago, buying a Surface laptop or tablet for under $1, 000 was easy. Now, those same models cost way more and older versions are disappearing. The cheapest Surface Pro tablet jumped from $799 to $1, 049, while the entry Surface Laptop went from $899 to $1, 149. Models that started at $9
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has given new guidance that lets some crypto trading apps avoid the usual broker‑dealer registration. The rule only applies to “user interfaces” that help people send orders with self‑custodial wallets, not to firms that actually trade or advise. To quali
The Weather Channel isn’t just stuck in the past—it’s also racing into the future. This week, it launched two very different ways to check the forecast. One is a brand-new AI-powered tool called Storm Radar, designed for anyone who wants quick, personalized weather updates. The other is a nostalgic
A team of researchers has found a way to put a slippery, protective layer on zinc metal. Zinc is very reactive and usually stops the chemical reaction that builds a special carbon network called graphdiyne. Because of this, only copper had been used for such coatings until now. The scientists
Digital calendars help people decide when to do things. They show a week at a time, and users can move events around by dragging or picking slots from a list. The study looked at whether the weekend is visible in this week view and how that changes the way people plan. Researchers watched 105 peopl
The study looks at how our brains tell apart faces that look alike when many are shown together. Researchers used brain‑wave recordings called ERPs to track responses while people watched 2 × 2 grids of faces. The faces were either the same picture, different pictures of the same person, or pictures
In the world of wireless tech, a cool new idea has popped up. It's all about making antennas smarter and more efficient. This isn't just any antenna, though. It's a special kind that can handle signals in a unique way. The big deal here is that this antenna can take a straight-line signal and twist
Dry eye disease (DED) is becoming more common worldwide. It is a long-term problem that affects the surface of the eye. Many people struggle with it, but there are not many proven treatments. A recent study looked at a new way to help people with DED. This method combines traditional care with a te
Google Photos is cooking up some new tricks that might just make the app even more handy. Right now, they're tinkering with a "Playback speed" option for videos. This means users might soon be able to speed up or slow down videos right within the app. The options could range from a super slow 0. 25x
The world of brain tech is booming. From 2026 to 2032, the market for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is expected to grow by about 14. 61% each year. That means it could go from being worth 4. 02 billion dollars in 2024 to over 10. 86 billion dollars by 2032. This tech is changing many fields. In
