"Powered by newly manufactured chips based on the originals"
Netgear, one of the most popular consumer router companies, is allowed to develop and sell new consumer routers in an exception to the government's ban on foreign-made routers. Adtran was also named.
For the first time, IPv6 usage has reached 50% across Google services, finally reaching parity with IPv4. This is a major milestone for internet infrastructure and networking.
A Moroccan engineer has open-sourced the Aeris-10, a DIY radar system that costs a fraction of commercial units. This is a high-level maker project that demonstrates impressive hardware engineering.
Bambu Lab is expanding its lineup with a new printer featuring dual-nozzle capabilities and advanced multistage filtration. Given Lon's extensive coverage of Bambu Lab hardware, this is a highly relevant product update.
NBC News Now is taking over the historic Studio 3A at 30 Rock, a move that highlights the growing importance of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels within major media conglomerates. This transition moves high-level broadcast production resources into the streaming-first news space.
YouTube has rolled out a long-requested update that allows users to completely turn off the Shorts feed within the app. This is a significant UI change for viewers who prefer traditional long-form content over the TikTok-style vertical video format.
Valve is reportedly testing a built-in 30-day price history feature for the Steam store to help gamers identify misleading discounts. This native transparency tool would reduce the reliance on third-party price trackers for PC and Steam Deck users.
Motorola has sought a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from publishing or sharing what it describes as false or defamatory content about its products, including reviews, videos, comments, and boycott campaigns.
Early gaming tests of the Snapdragon X2 Elite show it running Red Dead Redemption 2 at over 60 FPS, indicating a massive performance jump for Windows on ARM. This hardware could significantly narrow the gap between ARM-based laptops and traditional x86 gaming systems.
Amazon has officially released a new Fire TV Stick HD which marks a significant shift as it runs on the company's new in-house 'Vega' operating system instead of Android. This move could have major implications for sideloading and the broader Fire TV ecosystem that Lon frequently covers.
It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth."
Counterfeit versions of the high-end Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD have been identified, featuring convincing packaging but inferior performance. A PSA-style video on how to identify these fakes would be highly valuable for Lon's hardware-focused viewership.
A major price hike is hitting flash storage, with some SD cards and USB drives jumping over 100% in cost due to AI-driven chip shortages. This is a crucial 'buyer beware' topic for Lon's audience, who rely on these for cameras, SBCs, and portable consoles.
Parks Associates also reports that 33% of subs said they liked the idea of having their content aggregated into one place
Disney's 1,000-person layoffs impacted Marvel and several entire divisions of publicity, and some lieutenants of Asad Ayaz.
Netgear is the first company to receive conditional approval to sell its routers in the US following a recent FCC ban.
The Allen Media Group-owned free streaming service, Local Now, has added seven new channels covering sports and news. This update continues the trend of FAST services beefing up their content to compete with traditional cable packages.
A Redditor has created a fully functional gaming PC housed entirely within a custom-designed Lego chassis. It serves as a creative example of DIY PC building and case modification using unconventional materials.