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Android tablets are experiencing a resurgence after years of stagnation, with manufacturers releasing a range of new models that span from compact OLED devices to massive 14.6‑inch screens. The trend is driven by flagship‑tier hardware, such as Redmagic’s Astra 2, Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 with a 4K panel, and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S Ultra series, while Amazon has entered the market with its Google Play‑enabled Alexa Tablet lineup, including a 12‑inch “Pro” variant. Prices vary widely, from the $550 Alexa [...]

Starlog, the iconic sci‑fi and fantasy magazine that ceased publication in 2009, is returning as an annual print edition on Nov. 13, 2026. The relaunch, timed for the title’s 50th anniversary, will be Issue #375 and is available for pre‑order through the Starlog website. Founded in 1976 under editor Terry O’Quinn, the magazine chronicled three decades of genre news, from TV guides and film retrospectives to interviews and VFX features. Fang andio Holdings, together with io9 co‑founder Annalee Newitz as [...]

Windows 11 Home and Pro share the same core OS, but the Pro edition adds advanced security, virtualization, remote‑access, and business‑management tools. Home includes device encryption, Secure Boot, parental controls and supports up to 128 GB of RAM, while Pro raises the RAM ceiling to 2 TB and adds BitLocker management, Hyper‑V, Windows Sandbox, Remote Desktop, Local Group Policy, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID join, plus Autopilot support. For most consumers—browsing, productivity, gaming, or schoolwork—Home provides all essential features and [...]

Apple has altered the early development schedule for its upcoming iOS 28, iPadOS 28 (codenamed Bell) and macOS 28 (codenamed Poppy). The company’s three‑phase milestone system—M1, M2, M3—normally allocates four weeks to coding and four weeks to convergence during each eight‑week stage. For the current cycle, Apple extended the coding window in M1 to six weeks and reduced convergence to two weeks. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the shift aims to give engineers more time to generate and refine features [...]

Ninja’s AutoBarista is a $999.99 all‑in‑one coffee system that automates grind size, dose, tamp pressure and water temperature through its “Grind iQ” sensor, allowing users to select from 13 drink recipes with a single button. The unit combines a drip coffee maker, espresso boiler, automatic milk frother (including plant‑based settings), built‑in grinder, scale and a knock‑box for spent pucks. It rinses itself before and after each brew, and can produce hot espresso drinks, cold‑brew style espresso, and latte‑type [...]

General Motors marked the 30th anniversary of its EV1 program by showcasing the 1994 Impact concept and highlighting the pioneering technologies it introduced, such as heat‑pump climate control, advanced regenerative braking and fully electronic “by‑wire” controls. Although the EV1 was produced in limited numbers—about 1,000 leased units between 1996 and 2003 before being recalled and crushed—GM argues the model laid groundwork that predates Tesla’s entry in 2003. Senior writer Chris Perkins linked the EV1’s braking architecture to [...]

Tesla is preparing to cease production of the Cybertruck after a costly shortfall that left the project with an estimated $1.9 billion net loss. The company installed tooling for 125,000 units annually but sold only about 70,000 trucks over three years, far below its original target of 250,000 to 500,000 units. Development expenses topped $2 billion, while gross profit from sales reached roughly $100 million. The vehicle also fell short of promised specifications, costing twice the projected price and delivering [...]

Epic Games disclosed the exact drop rates for Fortnite’s new Pirate Token after a week of fan backlash and threats of FTC complaints. The token, introduced with the Treasure Hunters mini‑season on Nov. 1, unlocks the Pirate Shop and grants free access to all items for 14 days, making it one of the game’s most coveted rewards. Players argued they deserved odds transparency before grinding through thousands of chests. In a post on the Fortnite Service X/Twitter account, [...]