Rather than two cameras capturing a stereoscopic image, the NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories in Tokyo tried using a single camera shooting through 2,500 microlenses. Obviously, the technology never really took off, but NHK was still working on Integral 3D as recently as 2012.
Sound and ANC performance improve with the Buds 4 Pro, but you still need a Galaxy phone for full functionality.
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The Air can’t ignore the new $600 elephant in the room sitting below it, but it’s still the right pick for many.
Following Tech Re-Nu’s dissection, iFixit has shared its teardown of the MacBook Neo. While they still score it just a 6 out of 10 on their repairability scale because of soldered RAM and storage plus Apple’s use of pentalobe screws, iFixit was pleased to find they could swap modular components with another Neo without triggering macOS warnings.
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Google’s new midrange phone isn’t even a spec refresh — it’s a rerelease.
Digital games rarely go on sale compared to their physical disc counterparts, but the PlayStation “Mega March” sale is full of exceptions to that rule. For example, you can get $20 off Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, 10 percent off Nioh 3, and much more.
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If you need a Bluetooth tracker to keep tabs on your stuff during spring break, we’ve updated our buying guide and crowned Apple’s new AirTag 2 as the best for iPhone owners. We’ve also got Android owners covered with recommendations like the latest Tile Pro, Pebblebee Clip 5, and more.
Apple’s new affordable MacBook should have the Windows world rethinking things.
Amazon will hold its annual Prime Day event in June instead of July this year, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. Sources told the outlet the sale will take place in “late June,” though Amazon has yet to confirm the exact timing of its multi-day shopping event.
Sony’s InZone KBD-H75 is down to $278 ($20 off) at Amazon and Walmart, matching its all-time low. The slick-looking 75 percent board is still rather pricey for what it offers, though you do get an over-the-top 8,000Hz polling rate and Hall effect magnetic switches, which actuate faster than their mechanical counterparts. It’s surprisingly quiet, too, at least in our testing.
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Crossbody phone straps may become even more popular now that they’re more functional. Ugreen’s alternative to Apple’s iPhone strap doubles as a 47-inch long USB-C charging cable with connectors that use a locking mechanism to securely connect to your phone. It’s currently available from Amazon in Germany for €19.99, or around $23, according to Appgefahren.de.
IDC, Omdia, and Gartner agree: the PC market will shrink because of RAMaggedon. Respectively, they’re forecasting 11 percent, 12 percent, and 10 percent declines in 2026, far bigger than previously predicted.
“The sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028,” Gartner said in late February. Phones will drop similarly. And these forecasts don’t include the impacts of Trump’s war on Iran.
The company’s skinny PencilVacs come with charging stands, but Dyson’s new Clean+Wash Hygiene includes a dock that uses hot air to dry the cleaner’s microfiber roller after a self-cleaning cycle to help reduce bacteria growth and odors. It’s available now for $499 from Amazon and Dyson’s retail locations and online store.
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If you can’t wait until March 26th for the official reveal, New Camera has shared a leaked video of the DJI Avata 360 showing off its tilting camera module that works in 360-degree and FPV modes. Reliable leaker Igor Bogdanov has also shared some of the drone’s specs, including a 23-minute flight time and a 20km range.
If you needed another reason to consider Apple’s new entry-level laptop, YouTube’s Tech Re-Nu shared a teardown of the MacBook Neo. Inside they found most components secured with just screws, including modular USB-C ports that are easy to replace. The only part that uses glue is the cable connecting the trackpad to the mainboard.
Like most things in life, the sale price for the UE Boom 4 has been inching up for the past year; however, you can currently grab the cylindrical, IP67-rated Bluetooth speaker for $124.99 ($25 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It’s a good pickup for the warmer months ahead, regardless of where you intend to use it.
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A brand called Aulumu has a new 10,000mAh magnetic power bank that manages to make boring batteries look cool. The $89.98 M10 pairs a sleek design with a 15W Qi charger, a detachable lanyard that delivers 35W over USB-C, a breathing power status LED light strip, and a built-in charging puck for the Apple Watch.
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Here’s how to lock down your existing Ring cameras, along with our picks for security cameras that store footage locally or use end-to-end encryption.
The Verge’s Antonio G. Di Benedetto found the new MacBook Neo’s performance a bit slow when editing RAW files in Adobe Lightroom Classic. But photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman found the entry-level MacBook surprisingly capable when editing 4K and 6K videos in Final Cut Pro, as spotted by 9to5Mac.
So far we’ve only heard about the various electronic components squeezed into the Lego Smart Brick, but Zack Nelson finally shows us what’s inside one, and Lego’s new smart minifigures. There are no surprises, but the complex network of copper wires used to detect and power accessories also reveals its clever engineering.
