Technology
What Was the First Computer? ENIAC, Colossus and the Credit Fight
Babbage, Zuse, Atanasoff, Colossus, ENIAC and the Manchester Baby all have a claim to the first computer. Which one wins depends on…
AirPods Pro 3 Review: Strong ANC, but Fit Decides Everything
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 earn praise for noise cancelling and iPhone integration, but fit problems and a modest upgrade over the Pro…
Linux 7.0 Explained: Self-Healing XFS, Rust Drops Its Experimental Label, and the Changes That Matter on Real Machines
Linux 7.0 is a numbering reset with real substance: XFS reports its own damage to a repair daemon, Rust loses its experimental…
TP-Link Deco X55 Review: Easy Mesh Wi-Fi, Some Doubts
The TP-Link Deco X55 three-pack is cheap, easy to set up and covers most homes, but it tops out at Wi-Fi 6…
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE Review: Cheap, Easy, No Wi-Fi
A budget 3D printer with auto leveling and a direct-drive extruder. Reviewers like the value and easy assembly, and mark it down…
Apple AirTag 2nd Generation Review: Longer Range, Same Design
The new AirTag keeps the $29 price and the old shape, and adds a better Ultra Wideband chip. Reviewers and shoppers on…
DJI Mini 4K Review: Easy First Drone, No Obstacle Sensors
A sub-250 gram drone with 4K video and a simple app. Reviewers love the value but flag missing obstacle avoidance, optimistic flight…
Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: Top Noise Cancelling, Shaky Durability
Reviewers rank Sony's WH-1000XM6 among the best noise-cancelling headphones, but a high price and reports of cracking headband rings complicate the pitch.
Anker 737 Power Bank Review: Powerful, Heavy and Pricey
An Anker 737 power bank review based on published tests: 140W output and quick recharging, offset by weight, shared-port throttling and a…
Can DNA store computer data? How DNA data storage works
Researchers have stored books, movies and all of Wikipedia in synthetic DNA. Here is how it works and why it is not…