The Pixel 7a is about to be replaced (Image credit: Google) Nothing is official yet, but if we had to make an educated guess, we’d say the Google Pixel 8a is going to be unveiled on the first day of Google I/O 2024, which is May 14. Now two new leaks have given us more...
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Max Planck spinout nets €20M to build ‘stellarator’ fusion machine
A German startup has secured new funding for a peculiar twisted-looking reactor that could prove a quicker path to clean, virtually limitless fusion energy. Proxima Fusion has raised €20mn as it looks to bring its designs for the so-called stellarator fusion reactor to life. “We are working to deliver a demonstrator of net-energy production in...
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Space tourism balloon startup unveils ‘luxury’ capsule design
A space tourism company promising stratospheric balloon rides has unveiled the vehicle’s capsule design. Halo Space is building the balloon for zero-emission commercial flights to altitudes of up to 40km. Tickets will cost a whopping €150,000 each. On each flight, a pilot and eight passengers will enter the pressurised cabin. The helium balloon will then...
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Fairbuds from Fairphone: Repairable wireless earbuds designed to last
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. What just happened? Fairphone, the Dutch electronics maker best known for its line of eco-friendly and ethically made smartphones by the same name, is getting into the wearables game. The handset maker has launched Fairbuds, a set of true wireless earbuds...
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Google announces Axion, its first Arm-based CPU for data centers
Google Cloud Next 2024 has begun, and the company is starting the event with some big announcements, including its new Axion processor. It’s Google’s first Arm-based CPU specifically created for data centers, which was designed using Arm’s Neoverse V2 CPU. According to Google, Axion performs 30 percent better than its fastest general purpose Arm-based tools...
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“Stop Killing Games” is a new campaign to prevent publishers from taking their titles offline
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. What just happened? A popular YouTuber has launched a campaign called “Stop Killing Games” to apply pressure on publishers to stop making their titles unplayable. The move comes days after Ubisoft shut down the servers of popular racer The Crew, rendering...
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Intel Core Ultra 5 234V “Lunar Lake” CPU revealed in latest firmware
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The big picture: Laptops powered by Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs are expected to hit the market later this year, but volumes are only likely to ramp up in 2025. A series of recent leaks have revealed some key details about the...
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New DJI Avata 2 drone leaks reveal design, features, pricing, and more
(Image credit: Future) DJI is scheduled to announce its new Avata 2 on April 11 yet that hasn’t stopped a flood of information about it leaking onto the internet. We even saw the drone itself being unboxed out in public late last month in a low-quality video. This new leak saw a series of hi-res...
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NASA will select one of these three concepts for its Artemis rover
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. NASA has selected three private companies, Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, to design and build the next lunar terrain vehicle (LTV). The rover will accompany the Artemis crew’s mission to the moon’s south pole. These companies will be responsible...
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How to Design a High-Tech Backyard
The concept of smart homes has transcended the confines of indoor living, extending into the backyard. And as technology continues to evolve, homeowners have plenty of gadgets and systems to choose from – each offering or enhancing convenience, entertainment, or sustainability. 1. Upgrade to a Smart Outdoor Kitchen If you love cooking and entertaining outdoors, a...