Tag: Gear / Trends
What Are Hall Effect Sensors and How Do They Work? (2024)
More and more keyboards and video game controllers employ Hall effect sensors, but what exactly is this technology? We break it down. Source
Read More
Automakers Are Hot for Extended-Range EVs. They Hope Buyers Like Them Too
The tech, a waypoint between fully electric cars and gas-powered ones, has shown up in more and more US—and Chinese—vehicles. Can EREV tech get more drivers into electrics? Source
Read More
As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches
Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.” Source
Read More
Microsoft Envisions Every Screen as an Xbox. How’s That Going So Far?
My journey to play games like Starfield on anything except an Xbox accidentally proved the console still has its place. Source
Read More
Sony’s PSVR2 PC Adapter Is a Poor Apology to PlayStation Fans
A lackluster accessory that gives Sony’s VR headset a new lease on life only highlights the failures of the platform. Source
Read More
The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s Cybercab Vision
During an event for Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab—due out 2027—Musk revealed an expansive vision for cities transformed by a robotaxi revolution. Experts say the plan has some hitches. Source
Read More