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Apple
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Apple and Lenovo have the least repairable laptops, analysis finds

Lenovo has improved compliance with French consumer law, but laptop repairability remains stagnant across major brands.
Wearables
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Best Cases for Your New Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 cases are essential for protection, with options ranging from rugged to minimalist, and magnetic cases are needed for Qi2 charging.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors - Sustainable Bus

Ultrafabrics launches new certified collections for passenger transport, combining durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in high-performance upholstery fabrics.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Designing for Obsolescence in an Age of Perpetual Upgrades

In the nineteenth century, entire railway networks became obsolete almost overnight, not due to physical deterioration, but because of changes in the technical standards that supported them. The expansion of railroads across Europe and North America adopted different track gauges, and as a dominant standard gradually emerged, these infrastructures became incompatible with one another.
Renovation
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

iPhone Fold said to use dual-layer glass to reduce display crease

Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold may feature a minimal display crease using dual layers of ultra-thin glass.
#nail-polish
Wearables
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Chemists make special nail polish for use on touch screens

A researcher developed a nail polish that allows users to interact with touchscreens using their nails.
Wearables
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Chemists make special nail polish for use on touch screens

A researcher developed a nail polish that allows users to interact with touchscreens using their nails.
DevOps
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

The Bridge to Bulletproof: Connecting Alloy, Synthetics, and IRM for ShopFast

Integrate infrastructure monitoring, global synthetic probes, and centralized alerting into a comprehensive 24/7 production system that maintains revenue protection while preventing team burnout.
Exercise
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

The Longevity Home Products That (Actually) Work

Home wellness features like exercise equipment, plants, and recovery tools support long-term health through habit formation, muscle maintenance, air quality, stress reduction, and cardiovascular benefits.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How diamond nanoparticles could be the trick for clothes that keep you cool in extreme heat

Nanodiamond-coated fabric releases body heat effectively, lowering skin temperature by 4-5°F and reducing air-conditioning energy consumption.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How to Select the Right Industrial Adhesive for Manufacturing

Industrial adhesives play a key role in modern assembly because they help manufacturers create secure connections while maintaining efficient production. When used correctly, they can improve product quality, support cleaner assembly, and contribute to more consistent manufacturing outcomes.
Angular
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra goes through durability testing, see if it bends

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra demonstrates improved screen durability compared to its predecessor, with excellent bend resistance and flame tolerance.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new foldable phone may have upstaged Apple in the 'zero-crease' wars

Oppo's Find N6 significantly reduces the visible and tactile crease in folding phones, potentially surpassing Apple's anticipated folding device with advanced engineering solutions.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes some damage but still survives drop test

Galaxy S26 Ultra switches from titanium to aluminum frame, shows slightly worse drop test durability than S25 Ultra but remains fully functional with improved thermal management internally.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Donut Lab's solid-state battery can handle the (extreme) heat, test says

Donut Lab's solid-state battery maintains and increases capacity under extreme heat up to 100°C, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries that degrade in high temperatures.
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

The OrigArmor anti-reflective screen protector for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available

The OrigArmor Screen Protector has a 7-layer anti-reflective coating that keeps reflectivity under 0.8%. This is five times better than a regular screen protector, which has a reflectivity of over 4.5%. Additionally, the glass has a light transmittance of over 95% (compared to 91% for regular protectors).
Mobile UX
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How "tribology" became a new industrial science

the automation of heavy machinery enabled plants to operate continuously, increasing productivity and revenue. The downside was that any small hiccup was acutely felt, cascading through the production line. At first, it was assumed that inadequate lubrication of factory equipment was causing parts to seize up or break apart. And so, the Lubrication and Wear Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, along with the Iron
Science
UX design
fromCarlbarenbrug
2 months ago

Friction by Design

Intentional friction preserves user awareness and reflection, trading pure speed for more considered decisions and preventing autopilot interactions.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Best rubber band

Rubber bands come in all shapes, colors and sizes, and quality can range significantly between brands. You can buy a smaller pack or buy in bulk, so the pack you choose to purchase can vary depending on your needs.
Gadgets
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Hey, Here's Another Airless Tire... Will This One Catch On?

Aipex is developing a 26x2.1 airless bicycle tire prototype with replaceable tread, puncture-free design, and claims up to 6,000 miles of tread life.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New filtration technologies could absorb forever chemicals' at ultrafast' rate

A copper‑aluminium layered double hydroxide (LDH) can absorb long‑chain PFAS up to 100 times faster than current filters, offering pollution control improvements despite deployment challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

wearable collection repurposes leftover leather powder as translucent composite material

OBRO converts leather manufacturing offcuts into semi-transparent PVC composite by embedding finely ground leather powder to create visually layered, tactile, durable sheets.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Indestructible suitcase can survive being launched out of an airplane

'Polypropylene fibres are stretched and aligned for extreme tensile strength, then woven and heat-fused into a single composite sheet. No glues, no resins, no weak points,' Mous explained. 'This self-reinforced structure lets the shell flex under pressure instead of cracking, dispersing impact energy and rebounding to shape. 'It stays tough across extreme temperatures, resisting brittleness in the cold and softening in the heat.'
Gadgets
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These molecules are remaking manufacturing

Advances in catalysts and enzymes are transforming plant-based processing into precise, energy-efficient, foundational infrastructure for lower-carbon manufacturing.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 products that used to last decades but now seem to break after the warranty expires - Silicon Canals

My grandmother's refrigerator ran for forty years. The washing machine she bought in the 1970s? Still spinning when she passed away. Meanwhile, I'm on my third coffee maker in five years, and don't get me started on the laptop that mysteriously died two weeks after the warranty expired. This isn't just bad luck or nostalgia talking. There's something fundamentally different about how products are made today versus decades ago.
Gadgets
Apple
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

iOS 26: Has Liquid Glass failed?

Apple faces pressure to confirm OS adoption data and address Liquid Glass UI changes that may reduce usability despite accessibility advantages.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Laser-etched superhydrophobic textures let damaged aluminum tubes trap air and remain buoyant, mimicking diving bell spiders' hair-based air-trapping mechanism.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Do these cheap car de-icing gadgets actually work? My verdict after testing one in the winter cold

Electromagnetic 'antifreeze' device failed to remove frost; it contained only a small circuit, battery, solar panel, LED and misleading marketing claims.
Apple
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Are people avoiding iOS 26 because of Liquid Glass? It's complicated.

iOS 26 adoption is slower than iOS 18 but higher than some tracking tools indicate, with alternate traffic data showing substantially greater usage.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Are 'advanced electromagnetic' de-icing devices for your car legit? I took one apart to find out

Sometimes I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I've examined a wide range of products, from scam devices that claim to save you money on your power bill to a high-power USB charger filled with an unusual goo-like substance. Also: Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra could debut a new high-strength Gorilla Glass

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to sport an upgraded display with features such as Privacy Display. Now, a new leak suggests that the screen will come with improved protection as well. According to prolific leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display will get a new generation 'high-strength' Gorilla Glass. Anti-reflective coating on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 Ultra already uses an anti-reflective display coating that largely removes the need for matte screen protectors.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I didn't trust the 'dog-proof' USB-C cable claim, so I tried something sharper instead

I have to admit: charging cables are a lot better than they were a decade ago. I remember a time when "how to fix my charging cable" was a very hot topic. We have since moved on, and cables are a lot more robust. So much so that it's rare to come across a tatty cable. Unless, that is, that it's been chewed by someone's furry friend.
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